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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
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Cleanliness Is more important thar

Cleanliness Is more important than
medicine for poultry.
Plenty Of buttermilk and clabber
saves buying meat scraps.
Sanitation Is the great chick rem
edy In other words, prevention.
Patient attention to the little things
is what makes success with poultry.
Gull all your young chickens, keep
ing those nearest to the standard of
perfection.
Late Matched chickens need as much
care as early ones; don't think they
can rustic a living
The goose Is grazing bird, while
the duck thrives with limited
amount of green food.
For table it pays to hatch chicks
from February to November. but the
number should be limited.
If duck eggs are set under the hens
from this time on, 1t will be best to
make the nest on the ground.
Remember that fowls that look
alike will attract better attention
and sell better than the hit and miss
kind.
About the best remedy for scaly
legs, which Is the work Of parasites,
is an application Of melted lard and
sulphur once week.
Drinking troughs need frequent
looking after in summer. Nothing like
a filthy water or feed trough to breed
disease In hot weather.
Foed less corn and other grain til
you did during the winter. IT,. !.
feed largely on We ',% ~"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
POSSIBILITY OF LONG LIFE
Discoveries Made by Scientists Tend
Always to Stay the Advance o.
the Grim Reaper.

Trees live to be thousands OF years
old crocodiles live to be hundreds and
some fish live to he 100. Why then.
should human life be so brief! II
there were no fatal or wearing dls-
eases. and men and women took Ire
as easy as tortoise or a cypress
what effect would their changed hao-
its have on their length OF days!
Metchnikoff, who sent thousands 20
the buttermilk counter by his saying
that a certain element In that drink
destroyed some of the germs when
hasten old age. seems to think that
there is not In human beings nat
ural or inherent tendency to decay
But Metchnikoff would not have the
scientist aim simply at multiplication
Of years; the great aim should be not
to prolong the age Of certain individ
uaIs for the sake of making a great
showing. but to increase the general
length of life to be expected by men
and women OF thirty years, 30 that
instead Of dying at or before sixty
five years. they may live to be loo
and live in the enjoyment OF their
faculties.
1t would profit US but little II we
should live to be as old as Methuse-
lab, II we had to suffer like Job. espe.
cially when so few Of US have Jobs
patience.
The present obstacles to the realiza'
ton Of the happy. long-lived race OF
men and women are sad to be the
wearing out Of the teeth. too great
waste of the nerve cells Of the brain
and spinal cord, the hardening OF the
arteries. the failure of the gland cells
of kidney and liver and the breaking
down Of certain muscular cells.
To arrest the decay thus caused
Is the problem that Is now engaging
the attention OF the advanced special.
list Already the scientist has taken
long stride toward the accomplish
ment OF that purpose. He has discov-
cred some of the po!sons which, when
taken into the human system. injure
the sensitive tissues.
All specialists agree that science
will yet discover feasible means OF
vanquishing disease and preventing
accidents to the tissues Of sensitive
organs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
TO KILL TENT CATERPlLLARS
Single Spray Of Arsenate Of Lead
When inseets Are Observed
Would Stop Depredatlons.

II grower Is spraying his fruit
trees faithfully with arsenate Of lead
from tent caterpillars. or the tents
may be crushed with the gloved hand.
when they can be reached. at time
when the caterplllars are inside; or
burned by torch on the end Of pole,
twisted out Of their place by means OF
a wire brush, attached to the end Of
long pole. these remedies are effect
ual only when the caterpillars are In
their tents. early In the morning. or
In stormy wet weather. A single
spraying of arsenate OF lead, when
caterpillars are observed. would prob
ably stop their depredations.
The forest tent caterpillars can be
destroyed when they collect in bunch
es on the trunks Of trees. Prune of
and destroy the twlgs holding the
eggs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
TREAT POTATOES FOR scAB
Corrosive Subilmats Solution and Dor-
deaux Mixture Applied to SEED
Gave Excellent Results.

At . German experiment station,
experiments with potato scab have
been carried on for two years.
Corrosive sublimate solution Of
0.O6 per cent, and Bordeaux mixture
Of two per cent. both applied to the
seed potatoes for ~ hours, gave ex-
cellent. and about equal results In the
prevention of scab, as was also the
case with Bordeaux mixture Of two
per cent applied to two lots for
three and fourteen hours, respective
ly, and with two lots treated with four
kg per acre 1856 pounds per acre. OF
sulphur mixed with the soil, one lot
having been also thoroughly rubbed
with sulphur before planting. A peat
mold dressing Of IS en-. depth ap-
peared to give some protection
against the development OF scab,
while a sand dressing Of the same
depth afforded none. On both the
plats treated with soil dressing the
next years crops were found to be
healthy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
e.em. to Prove Scholars Theory

The introduction Of reindeer In
Alaska has not yet In any degree JUS
tilted the predictions OF those san
guine persons who declared that II
would speedily add much to the meat
supply of the United States, especially
on the Pacific coast. However. the
civilizing and stimulating effect OF the
possession Of these animals upon the
naturally intelligent and adaptab BILE
Eskimos has been we'll worth while
II recalls the theories Of those schol-
airs and philosophers who have held
that the difference between Europe
and aboriginal America, In the ad'
vancement OF human life, was due
chiefly to the fact that the former
had the services Of the horse, which
the American Indians lacked until tho
white men brought that fine animal
but came with It to subdue and slay
the natives.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
R0(Q[llRjH
PROFITABLE AS EGG LAYER
Brown Ls0horn Hen, Six Years Old.
stops Laying just Long Enough
to Hatch Out Brood.

As to the age limit Of profitable egg
production there are many exceptions
to this rule. Some hens are never
profitable egg producers. while others
may be profitable for years. have a
thres-fourths grade Brown Leghorn.
that is nearly six years old and she
has not stopped laying since early last
spring long enough to hatch brood
Of chickens. says writer in an ex-
change. She got broody last April and
was given eggs, but she sat but few
days until she quit her nest and was
laying again in short time. She has
been almost a continual layer up to-
this date, and Is still laying. Much
Of the time she laid an egg every
day.
The regular profit of 81 per fowl
seems to satisfy the average poultry
man. This Is wrong, for no one
should be satisfied in any line of work,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04

through 1t. Really, the most practical
way Of getting rid Of small patch OF
Canada thistles IL to 90 over 1t every
week and cut off all leaves below the
surface Of the ground II a conscien.
tious job Of this Is done for the sum.
mer, the thistles will not bother much
the next year, although 1t 10 best to
keep an eye open for them and cut
them Off regularly. A careful Job
must be done, for II the leaves are
allowed to grow very long in the sun.
shine enough energy will be stored up
In the roots to hold the pest over for
q considerable length of time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Breeding Draft Horses.

The breeding Of heavy draft horses
Of live stock farming. Few farmers
realize the importance Of size In a
draft horse, when put on the market,
either in public or private sale. A
horse that weighs less than $500
pounds Is not considered draft
horse In any of the horse markets of
the country, yet the mares kept on
the ordinary farms are usually light
er than that. This accounts for the
small, scrubby lot Of horses that are
constantly being put on the market
at loss to the breeder.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
euooEsTlVE HELPS.

A trained nurse prevented all dis
agreeable after effects Of chloroform
after an operation by the use OF Vine
gar. Cause the patient to inhale the
fumes OF vinegar from q saturated
cloth. She said she had never known
1t to fail.
To clean a silk or net waist. put IT
into q two quart fruit jar nearly nliea
with Gasoline. Let 1t stand over night
and In the morning, shake 1t back ana
forth. II quite soiled 1t may need
rinsing In fresh gasoline.
When staying over night IN
strange hotel, look for and locate the
way to the fire escape before going
into your room. Place book or chair
on the floor under the electric ngnt
fixture, so that 1t will be easy to ma
the globe.
Those OF us who have CROPPED for
several minutes for q light nxturs
know how annoying 1t can be.
For q bruised finger nail, dip 1t IN
cold water and hold 1t upright for an
hour and your nail will not turn black.
Open the faucet at the bottom OF
the hot water tank and let the water
run of. This will remove the accumu-
lation of rust in the pipes OF the stove.
Dress shields covered with silk like
the lining OF the coat are not noticed
and double the wear Of the lining be-
sides giving 1t the protection OF the
shield.
Slice the oranges on a potato chip
slice for orange marmalade, and they
will be as thin as the famous import
ed marmalade.
One careful housekeeper keeps her
plate racks always clean by washing
one with each regular dish washing,
When carrying three or four books,
slip the cover Of one inside the other,
which will keep them from slipping.
H.//' 1".
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
KILL OUT CANADA THlSTLES
Most Practical Way Of Getting RID
Of Patch Is to Cut OF All Leaves
Below Surface.

In response to query as to the
best way Of getting rid Of a patch of
Canada thistles the Wallace's Farmer
makes the following reply:
Anything which keeps Canada this.
tie leaves from getting to the sun.
light for two or three months during
the growing season will give them a
severe setback. and In some cases
kill them. Putting heavy coating OF
straw ON the patch has III some cases
proved successful, but in other cases
the straw has become disarranged
and the thistles have grown up
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04

but constantly striving for better re-
suits and larger profits. Two and
three dollars per fowl is possible
profit and Is being attained by some
men in the poultry business today.
The secret does not lie in the fowl
or the variety, but In the human
brain. Let us all study more care,
fully the rules and principles that
govern poultry culture. Let us strive
to increase the profit in our focks.
and thus each year set up new
standard for the succeeding year. BY
thought, perseverance and persistence
great things can be accomplished
with poultry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
SPANISH Dishes.

Spanish cookery is quite simple, the
most important ingredient used Is the
fiery pepper.
Spanish Omeiet-The sauce must
be prepared first. to serve with this
dish, which Is q meal in itself. Fry
q good sized onion until golden brown.
add q quart OF tomatoes. four or f1ve
red peppers, two tablespoonful or
butter and y pinch OF salt, and set the
mixture on the back part Of the stove
TO simmer. To prepare the omelet,
pour cup Of warm milk over cup
OF bread crumbs, add two tablespoon
fuls Of butter and SIX we'll beaten eggs.
the yolks ana whites beaten separate
ly. Pour the sauce around the ONE
let when It has been placed on the
hot platter.
Mexican Scrambled Esss.-Roast a
dozen fresh green peppers. peel, re-
move the Skin and seeds, and chop,
then boil In q very little water until
tender; season we'll with butter Beat
six eggs, add seasoning and the pep
pers, and cook for moment In hot
butter.
Mexican stew.-Put pound Of
round steak through tho meat chopper.
mold into small balls Into hot fry
ing pan put a minced onion. cup OF
tomatoes. two or three peppers and
quart of water When it bols add the
meat balls and simmer for half an
hour, then add two or three diced po-
tatoes; season with salt and pepper
and serve with toasted bread.
Chill Con carns.-Prepare a dozen
fresh chillies by putting them on to
cook in cold water, bring to the boiling
point, and when tender plunge In cold
water; remove the Skin. seeds and
white veins. Cut in pieces a pound Of
beef. brown in . little lard, 'sedsonr
add IN onion and d Glove of~garlic. add
- 'txbIespoonful or -four. Simmer In =
little water with the peppers.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Optimlst's Epltaph,

The Carlsbad invalid has ordinarily
a surprisingly robust appearance. He
looks strong-scoffers say he has to
be, to live through the rigors Of the
cure. A serious tribute has already
been paid to the virtues OF Carlsbad
waters, 30 1t may be permissible to
quote the anecdotes of the light-mind-
ed. There Is an apocryphal legend OF
an epitaph in Carlsbad churohyard:
was we'll
hoped to be better.
Here | am!
Harrison Rhodes. In Harper's Maya
zine for August.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Care OF Swine.

Two things which should be avoid
cd with swine in cold weather are,
first. do not let them sleep In or upon
heating manure. because they become
warm and then rush into the cold air,
frequently contracting colds. coughs
or severe pulmonary diseases that
are sometimes fa.al; second, bed
them well IN dry quarters where
here is no G-ei, t air lI''N Ing across
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
GROWS ALL KINDS OF FRUIT
Production Of California County 10
Unique and Its Boast May
Well Be Proud.

One county In California boasts .
great variety OF fruit products, Large
quantities OF fine apples. apricots.
plums. pears. peaches. nectarines.
prunes. oranges. lemons. lines. pome-
los. grapes, pomegranates. olives. a.
monds, walnuts, berries and melons
grow here Besides these fruits are
grown corn and other cereals, alfalfa
and all the vegetables. 30 that the
fruit products OF the whole world are
found in this one county. The raisin
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
LET MUCH HEAT GO TO WASTE
Philippine Cooking Methods Not Like.
ly to Be Copied by Eeoonn,ieal
American Housewives.

Roast pig as prepared by the Philip
pine woman may possibly taste a.
we'll Ito the natives) as II 1t were
prepared In the most modern electric
range or fireless cooker. but the cook
ing operations area great contrast to
those OF the kitchens Of our country
The process cannot be considered az
embodying the principles of localized
application OF heat, which Is 80 effect
,ually employed In our modern electric
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Mo Naed to Worry Yet.

The earth In time will dry up and
become as dry aud dismal as the
moon. At least this is what scientists
for the past twenty-five years have
been declaring.
And now, present day Scientists say
I'VE should worry" And should we?
Certainly not, for the wise men also
tell us that this Is not likely to occur
for more millions Of years than we
can count
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Prevent Road Trouble.

Careful use Of drag on dirt road
that IL already In reasonably good
condition. will almost entirely prevent
trouble from ruts, mud holes or dust,
and give good service at low cost.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
lex. M~7<..xN..
Corn for SiIaoe.

Corn for silage should be plowed
only one way. The cofn should be
drilled in the row and thinned to one
stalk to the foot. A smallsized stalk
and ear Ii much more preferable for
Eilage than the large stalk and ear
that usually results where the corn
IL cultivated for iced.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Material lR lmmaterial.

1t does not matter II the road drag
be made of split log, large bridge
plank, or an old iron rail-either OF
these will do the good work.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
LAKE. -hta.cn.iu Chicks.

Late hatched chicks are more apt to
suffer from the btg head louise than the
early ones. If the youngsters look
droopy pretty sure thing that the louise
is busy. Little sweet oil on the top Of
the head viii relieve them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Good Time Coming.

The longest day Of the year has
passed, but there Is still the day ahead
TOR some of us when we will have to
sit under the camp tent and watch 1t
rain.-Detroit Free Press
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Guard Anal INST sVveevlls.

All weeds and rubbish SHOULD be
'cleared away from alfalfa tialds,
bitches and fence rows so there will
be no opportunity for weevils to find
winter shelter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
First Brides to cross tho Rockies.

Marcus Whitman, M. D., who saved
Oregon to the United States, was
born September 2, 1909, at Rushville,
N. Y. He married Miss Narcissa
Prsntis. Of Angelica, N. Y, in Febru-
airy. 1885. and their wedding trip was
TO cross the continent that year in
company with Rev. H. H. Spaulding
and his young wife. The brides were
the frst women to cross the Rocky
mountains. They made the journey
u a.S00 miles In seven moatAs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
,nniement Does Much Good.

The road drag Is simple instru
ment, but when used at the proper
time 1t does 30 much good that Ito
results are unbelievable by those who
are not acquainted with 1t.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04

said the housewife to the
fly:
There's a screen at every window, ana
your entrance l defy.
There are microbes In your Footsteps anu
4 crust upon your head.
which II not microscopic. would NIL our
hearts with dread.
..If you enter. have poison all prepared
for you to eat.
And paper spread to tangle your germ
laden wings and feet.
Y will poison. trap or smash you II you
do not leave my door;
For our modern sanitation will endure
your calls no more"
-Adalena =. Dyer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
A<kE Hk~x..eA-
M@kI2fGHEN
yH@ABINET

I'VE US courage and gaiety and
the quiet mind. Spare us TO
our friends. soften us to our enemies
Bless US, II It may be in all our innocent
Hnd0HVore,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04

grape was first grown here. and the
seedless sultana Is largely produced.
as are the table grapes Of many we'll
known varieties.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-09-23
BY OCTOBER 81.
Most of City Paving Work Will Be
Finished Then.

If everything goes we'll most of the
paving for the current year Will be
cleaned up by the end of October. The
work is progressing in fine shape, and
is farther along than it has been at this
time for many years.
On Elmwood avenue, where the street
has been torn up since spring, the
work is being brought rapidly to a close
now. The heavy rails for the Topeka
Railway company have been placed
and the work of concretiEg under the
tracks is progressing. AS soon as it is
finished the remainder of the brick will
be laid there. This work has been
slower than that in any other part of
the city.
Paving everywhere else is doing nice
ly, much of it having been completed.
There remains, before cold weather,
however, a big job of work that Will
tear up a street, but which was not liz
cluded in the paving for the year. New
are to be placed at the
corner of Sixth and Kansas avenues
by the Street Railway company, and
the street will almost be blocked while
the work is in progress. The present
are badly worn. The new
work will be in one piece, and will re-
lieve the jolting over the crossings. It
is to be placed before the winter sets in.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-09-23
C0NEY is BACK HOME.
The G. A. II. Encampment at Chatta-
nooga Was Great Affair.

Captain Pat Coney returned last
night from the national encampment
of the G. A. r. at Chattanooga, the
first encampment ever held south of
the Mason and Dixon line. Southern
colonels are still represented in pic
ture and prose as chortling Down
with the Yankees, suh.' According
to Captain Coney, they have followed
plains, and buried the hatchet. New
er were more shospitable hosts.
The feature of the encampment was
a parade in which 10000 veterans
% from Kansas-took part. There
were 1000 delegates in the encamp-
ment proper. Kansas sent 125. From
Topeka went Commander J. n. Har-
r1son, Captain Coney, past department
commander; Scott Kelsey, ]. E. Maus,
Ben Williams and J. B. Reed.
Kansas choice for cOmmander-in-
chief was unanimously elected-Gen-
eral Washington Gardner of Albion,
Mich. Rev. H. NJ. Carr of Parsons,
Kan, was elected in-chief.
Hon. Thowas A. Seward of Guthrie,
Ok, formerly of Kansas, department
commander of the state in 1887, was
appointed vice COMMUNICATIVE chief.
Captain COney- served on the commit
tee on resolutions.
1t was a perfect peace reunion
the captain declared. THE southern
ers have forgotten hostilities. We were
warmly received by the ex-Confeder-
ates. The five days of the encamp-
ment-Septemb Is to 20-were
ideal. The next reunion will take
place at Detroit, Mich, in 1914
The old soldiers swapped yarns as
they visited the battlefields of Chatta-
nooga, Chckamauga, Missionary
Ridge, Lookout Mountain and Orchard
within a radius of ten
miles. The blue and gray linked arms
and sketched maps in the dirt with
their sticks.
kansas distinguished herself in
these battles, explained Captain
Coney- THE Eighth Kansas immor-
talized herself in the capture of Or |
chard Knob and surmounting of Mis- |
Ridge. Colonel John Con-
mover and Major S. R. Washer two |
Of the commanders of this regiment |
were present at the reunion"
The Topeka state journal., 1913-09-23
HE WON'T COME BACK
BramweI. X. L. Football Captain,
Leaves the School.

Lawrence. Kan, Sept. 23.-willis
X. Bramwell, captain of the K. q.
football team. telephoned Coach Mosse
Monday that it will be Impossible for
him to return to school this year. Ac-
cordingly, it will be necessary to elect
a new captain and it seems probable
that the honor will go to William
Weidline, left tackle on last years
team. Fullback Stuewe reported for
practice yesterday which brings ad-
ditional cheer to Jayhawker followers.
The squad reporting to the coaches
for practice each evening is small, but
this is accounted for by the fact that
many old men are back and there
is so much material available from
last years freshmen team to fill the
three or four vacancies that new men
are slow to come out as they feel it is
almost impossible for them to find a
place on the team.
Manager Hamilton is just complet-
ing arrangements for an elaborate"
opening with William Jewell October
4, the first game on the schedule.
Governor Hodges, Chancellor Frank
Strong and other celebrities will par
ticipate