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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24

picking by thrusting the knife through
the groOve which run along the middle
line of the roof Of the mouth until it
touches the skull midway between the
eyes. Use n knife which is not more
than two inches long. one-fourth inch
wide. with a thin. fiat handle. a sharp
point and a straight cutting edge"
The above instructions on the proper
methods of killing poultry We're issued
by the department of agriculture. At
least 80 per cent of all the poultry
coming into the New York market is
incompletely bled. Much Of it is so
badly bled that it results in a loss of
from , to 5 cents ii pound, as compared
with the corresponding poultry which
is well bled and in good order. con-
tinues the department. Aside from
the bad appearance of incompletely
bled chickens. their keeping properties
are very inferior. The flesh loses its
firmness sooner: its flavor is not so
good; the odor of stale flesh and finally
Of put%refaction Ooner. and in
every way the product is more perish
able.
a very large proportion of the un-
slightly poultry in u markets, aside
from the rubbing and tearing of the
skins, is caused by an incomplete re-
moval of the blood. This is evidenced
by red dots which frequently occur
where the feathers have been removed,
especially over the thighs and wings.
or by the small veins. which mar the
appearance of the neck. Generally it
is the neck which shows most plainly
the presence of blood in the fowl, or
that n wrong method has been used
in cutting the blood vessels in an at
tempt to empty them. The neck is
the first part to discolor, becoming first
red. then blush red Or purple and
finally green as aging progresses.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
, AM a man of artistic taste, but,
having taken up business. l have
felt the necessity of finding some

-htA q hSNAt VI NAo AoL DONs
having taken up business. l have
felt the necessity of finding some
thing to occupy and divert my
mind during my leisure hours. l began
writing stories. After amusing myself
at this work for awhile l constructed a
story that 1 thought pretty good and
tried it on a magazine. To my surprise,
1t was accepted. l sent out more and
was rewarded with more acceptances.
When l came to be troubled with in
somnia my story writing furnished me
with occupation during hours of wake
fitness. I have written many a story
or part of a story between 1 and 4 in
the morning. l boarded with a lady,
Mrs. StoughtOn, and her daughter,
Kate. l may admit in passing that
when a man boards with a lady who
has a daughter, especially if that
daughter is attractive, he is likely to
put a matrimonial rope around his
neck. At any rate, an affair was
brewing between Kate Stoughton and
myself. She used to twit me for sit
ting up in the middle of the night
scribbling, for I didn't admit that l
was troubled with Insomnia. But Kate
was always joking me. and anything
she said was acceptable.
One evening l went up to my room
carrying a magazine with me to read
during my evening awake. Turning
over the leaves. l came to a story by
some II who had the same name as
myself. l read the story. and it seem
ed to me as if | might have dreamed
it myself. But Il mental faculties
are very subtle. and it occurred to me
that my seeming connection with it
might have come from an infinitesimal-
ly small period Of suspended ANNA
ton. ut the awakening from which
fancied I had seen the story before.
But this did not explain my name
being used as the author of the stories.
was puzzled over this. especially be-
cause l a not familiar with any
magazine writer Of my n~ame-Truce.
1t is not IN uncommon One and doubt
less there were other scribblers bear
ing it. but l knew none such, especially
with my initials.
| didn't think much of this ut the
time. for my business. which had been
running so smoothly. began to give
me a lot of trouble. and l was finally
on the verge of closing it out. l was
hangin. by my fingers. so to speak,
when l saw another story with m;
name to it, and, strange to say, there
was the same faint dreamy knowl
edge of it that had pertaincd to the
former me The fellows stories evi
IDENTITY pleased magazine readers. fol
they began to appear quite often.
g every n came across. and my
astonishment grew with each, fol-
there was none but reminded me OF
something ! had heard or read OIL
dreamed.
Then it occurred to me to 60 t.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Grow Wild Flowers,

There ought to he some spot on the
lawn border. preferably Il shady spot,
that should be devoted to growing sew
eral of the more choice kinds of wild
flowers.
Such a bed might include some blood
root. Dutchman's breeches. bluebells,
Observation-Disclosures and trilliums. AS
nearly as possible the wood lot condi-
tons should be reproduced. the chief
features Of which are rich soil and
plenty of leaf mold. In very dry sea-
sons the bed should be given an occa-
sional watering.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Helps For the Modern Farmer
CLEANLINESS IN POULTRY.
Chicks, Coops and Ground Must Be
Kept Free From Filth.

Kept Free From Filth.
Clean chicks, clean cOops and clean
ground sure are big factors in the
and filth in brood coops. and rank.
poisoned ground, certainly keep the
chicken undertaken busy all summer
and are responsible ,or most Of the
mortality among chicks, especially on
farms where natural incubation and
natural brooding still generally prevail.
Little attention is paid to lice except
to grease chicks when first Matched,
one brood after the other uses the
same coop without renovation, and the
same old ground is used for coops and
chick runs year after year without
blowing down the surface or planting
some quick growing crop to take up
the poison of droppings.
Then some wonder at the big death
rate, stunted stock, intestinal troubles,
cape worms, tuberculosis and poor
paying poultry.
With such bughOuse methods pre-
vailing, some cannO. see that chicks
cannot be raised in any old way at all
and proceed t blame it on the man
the weather, on the feeding method or
on the general %cussedness OF the cluck.
But not so: it's the bughouse that's
nix-culn-erous. Yes, clean chicks, clean
cOops and clean ground cut much ice
in the poultry game and don't you for
upt il.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
A FEW ITEMS OF INTEREST.

4 Scottish woman who has just died
left Il will in which she instructed the
executor to erect statues of herself.
her parents, her brothers and her sis
ters-twclve statues in all-and to
spend annually the sum of $4,000.
Official documents weighing twelve
pounds six ounces We're employed in
the correspondence connected with the
writing off Of Il debt of ; cents from
the accounts of the assize court at
Mcutbeliard. France.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24

Hou Dipping Tank.

Every farm where hogs are raised
should have as Il part of it's equipment
a dipping tank. After being filled with
a solution Of reliable commercial dis
infectant or dip. the hogs should be
passed through the tank ut regular in
tervals according to the directions
which accompany the dip. Such treat
ment will not only keep the skin in
excellent condition. but will also have
a tendency to ward off diseases OF va
riOuS kinds.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24

AS the Greek government is of opln-
ion that the British soldier is the best
dressed fighting man in Europe they
have instructed a we'll known London
military tailor to design new uniforms
Tor all their officers and men.
Hereafter the bars in the province
of Quebec will not be allowed to open
until 7:3O a. m. half an hour later
than ut present. This is to prevent
the w%orkingmen Of the province from
taking Il drink on the way to work.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Givin& Happiness a Boost
Warning Him Beforehand.

Mr.. Crimsonbeak-I see Il novel de-
parture has been made in New South
Wales by starting blowing at night.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Just think! There
is a new excuse for you to try and put
over for staying out late at night
IOnkers Statesman.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24

when you ONE begin to vote"
asked the politician of the old school.
''do you expect the men to go on pay
ing the bills wher you go to lunch
with them:"
NO." the suffraSist replied. Eve
expect to have things so we'll regulated
that it will he safe for a woman to go
to lunch in almost any respectable
place without a men to protect her
from insult."-Chicago Record Herald.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24

POOR CROPS AND FAILURE.

The f;lrmer may have sufficient
area and grow the right kind of
crops. yet not be successful, W
ing to the poor quality of his en-
tire business. Poor crops that do
not pay the cost of production
and the feeding of these to I'M
productive live stock are COM
mon causes of failure. This
characteristic of unsuccessful
farming attracts much public at
tcntiOn. Such farms are UNI
profitable largely through igno-
rance or Indifference on the part
OF the operator. Under good
management they can generally
be made successful.
The improper organization of
Il large farm limits it's POSSIBLE
ties. just as area limits the small
farm. Single crops or single live
stock enterprises seldom utilize
farm labor to its maximum. BY
having several crops there is not
only better distribution of labor,
but the chances of total loss
! from crop failures are lessened.
Fortunately, corn. oats and
| wheat utilize the farmers time
pretty thoroughly through the
!! growing eaSon In some parts
of this country certain crops that
need labor only Il part of the
/ year may be so profitable that
the farmer can afford to be idle
| the rest of the year. However,
these are the exceptions. Most
! crops are not profitable enough
> to permit any such practice. Idle
! horses and machinery r nearly
as expensive as idle men,. If the
! working equipment a all be
/ kept busy on paying enterprises
!, success is almost assured.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Quack Grass.

Small patches of quack grass may
be eradicated easily by covering them
with tar paper or heavy pieces of
wrapping paper. Where the pieces or
strips lay earth should be placed to
make the area covered as nearly light
and air tight as possible. If the quack
grass doesn't get any air for three or
four months it simply kicks the buck
ct. like any other organism.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
A SheIterinq Pasture For Stock,

With the warm weather here it is
a wise as we'll as merciful p%recaution
to furnish both poultry and animals a
pasture with some sort of shade. This
should not be viewed as a matter of SEN
timent, but utility. More than one farm
err during the intense heat Of last sum-
mer had cattle die because there was
no shelter they could find from the
broiling sun during the heat of the day.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24

The Angora goat although it needs attention, could be raised Of any
American FARMS states IN expert Of the department of agriculture. 1t is pay
ing more and more, for thu value Of the fleece o. mohair, is increasing stead
ly The price, Of course varies with the quality, the very best feecs bring
ing o II a average from ~ to % em a pound. The weight OF Il feece has
a very wide range, but in 1909 the average for Oregon was found to be 81
pounds ad for Texas 15. On ccou of the greater heat, however, and
the damage OF shedding Angoras in the southwest are frequently shorn twice
They will feed with cattle and sheep and, though in danger of be-
ing kicked, with horses also. As a matter of fact, however, the goat prefers
a certain amount Of rough pasture and is particularly happy when clearing up
brush land. On very rough n the danger of injury to the fleece must how
aver. be kept in mind.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
He Planted Watermelon,

(which would you advise me to
plant here, turnip seed or watermelon
seed:"
"Candor compels me to tell you that
my chickens prefer turnip seed
Kansas City Journal.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Father and San,

"When l was your g I didn't
spend my days JOY riding" said the re-
proving father.
well" replied the self confident
youth. I'm going t o avoid your mis-
takes too. When l get to Ne your age
I'm not going to stay up half the
night dancing the tango."-Washing-
ton Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24

THE FARM e

Unless farmers are sufficiently
interested in farm bureau work
to form an effective organization
which truly represents the farm
ing interests of the county there
is small chance of the county
bureau meeting with great sue
cess, says the department of ag-
riculture. 1t is not enough for
professional and business men to
interest themselves in the work;
the farmers must feel that the
bureau is theirs, that it is a
mean by which they a all 20
operate in securing for the COM
munity at large every possible
benefit and not al institution for
comforting benefits on them indi-
vidually. \ county organization
imbued with this spirit is a
essary preliminary to successful
work by a county agent.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Not to His Liking.

Don't you think he is too cute for
anything"' asked the proud young
mother. referring to her baby.
"Oh. l don't know" replied her sev-
enteen-year-old brother. Hes cute
enough. l guess. but l v did think
much of people who hadn't any teeth"
Chicago Record Herald.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Protecting the Stove.

Heating stoves may be kept from
rusting during their periods of nonuse
10y coating them inside and out with
any good graphite stove backing.
which should not be polished. The
nickel plated portions should be pol
ished and coated with ~vasclinc.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
The Merry Whirl.

"Why on earth don't men settle
down after they marry:' complained
Mrs. Gabb.
Because their wives won't quit
stirring them up" retorted Mr.. Gabb.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Chemicals In Milk Unlawful.

There may be some retailers of milk
who do not realize that there is a fed
eral law against putting any chemical
more in Il good many states do not
seem to appreciate the fact that most
state laws require that milk sold at
retail shall contain not less than 3 per
cent Of butter fat,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
She Knew,

Instructor In L.Atin-MiSS r.. of what
was Ceres the goddess?
riage.
1nStructOr-Oh. no. OF agriculture.
Miss +. docking perplexed)-Why. I
am sure my book says she was the
goddess of Observation-Disclosures
Ledger.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Modern Business Methods.

He (after the proposal)-My salary is
$1,000 Il year Now. dearest. what is
the least you think you can live on a
year:
She-Well, how much credit car you
Get?-SacramentO Union.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Placing the Blame.

Mrs. Snapp with newspaper)-Here's
an article which says that meat causes
bad temper.
Snapp-lt certainly does the way you
cook it.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Woman's Wav,

Mr.. Flatte-I declare l can't make
anything out of these confusing time
tables.
Mrs. Flatte-Give 'em to me, dear.
l can make curl papers out of EN-
YOnkerS Statesman.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
The Germ and It's Price,

what is the name of this danger
Gus microbe that is transmitted by
kissins:" asked Mrs. Gabb as she laid
down the newspaper.
"Marriagc." grunted Mr.. Gabb.-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
THE FATHERLANp,
w YHERE is the true mans
fatherland:
XA/ Is it where he by chance

W. fatherland:
M Is it where he by chance
w is born?
Doth not the yearning
spirit scorn
In such scant borders to be spanned?
Oh, yes; his fatherland must be
AS the blue heaven, wide and free!
Is it alone where freedom is
Where God is God and man is
man?
Doth he not claim a broader
spar
For the souls love Of home than
this?
Oh. yes; his fatherland must be
AS the blue heaven, wide and free!
Where'er a human heart doth wear
joys myrtle wreath or sorrows
gives,
Where'er a human spirit strives
After a life more true and fair,
There is the true mans birthplace
grand;
His is the worldwide fatherland.
Where'er a single slave doth pine,
Where'er one man may help an
other
Thank God for such a birthright,
brother
That spot of earth is thine and
mine.
There is the true mans birthplace
grand;
His is the worldwide fatherland.
james Russell Lowell.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
A Lost Opportunity.

Edith-l'm very fond of Jack, but
papa will never hear Of my marrying
him.
Ethel-NO, dear, he never will. Jack
has proposed to me.-Philadelphia Led
ger.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
A BIessinu,

Your wife used to like to sing. and
she played the piano a lot. Now we
don't hear her at all. How's that?'
"Shc hasn't the time. We have two
little children.'
"Well. we'll. After all, children are a
Observation-Disclosures News.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Wouldn't Have Long to Wait.

Distressed Damsel-Oh. sir. catch
that man! He wanted to kiss me.
Passive Pedestrian-That's all right.
That's all right. There'll be another
along in a minute.-William Purple
Cow.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Not Hard to Please.

"Is that Elias ~husband:"
YES"
"He must he easily suited"
easily suited! Say. that fellow
would take a round trip in Il street car
just for the ride!'- Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Something Wrong.

keep clear of Machin. He must
be in a very bad way. He actually
asked me yesterday to pay him back
the half dollar l borrowed off him two
years ugo."-Philadelphia Press.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
The StranqIe o

Bill saw a woman hanging yester-
day.
TOm-Wherc:
Bill Around her lovers neck
Judge.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Realistic,

when he drinks"
mine has a worse delusion than
that. He sees green dogs. It's very
expensive too"
"HOw'S that?"
why he goes and buys licenses for
'em.'-Ruffalo Commercial.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
Surprise Complete.

"The count thinks our American
slang is so picturesque and means so
much. He said he was going to study
it up and surprise us by his command
of it some day"
did he:"
Eyes. At the supper at Mrs. De
Styles last night he said to her, Lead
me. little one. to the eats"."-Balti-
more American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24

Regularity In Feeding.
Regularity in time of feeding should
be observed with fowls and stock the
same as with folks.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-07-24
KILLING POULTRY.
Incomplete Removal Of Blood
Reason For UnsightIy Product.
USE SHARP POINTED KNIFE.
Grasp Chicken by Long Part Of Skull
and Make a Small Cut on Right Side
Of Roof Of Notwithstanding For Dry
PICKING.

"Grasp the chicken, when killing, by
the bony part of the skull. DO not let
the fingers touch the neck. Make a
small cut with Il small, sharp pointed
knife on the right side of the roof Of
the chickens mouth, just where the
bones Of the skull end. Brain for dry
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-03
NEWS FROM JONES.

Jones, June 1.--Mr. Norwood Gra-
ham visited his brother, Grimkc, yes
terday.
The friends of Mr.. Harley Grain will
be glad to learn that he is recovering
from the recent severe injuries sus-
tanned when his motorcycle ran off the
DrluSc at Ware Shoals into the canal.
Ar. j. c. Mabry made a fine crop of
oats.
we recently had the pleasure of
meeting our warm friend Mr.. Joe Had
don of Due West.
Master Douglass Smith in on visit
to relatives in Branchvillc.
Nlr. Jimmie Lee Hill is operating a
mower and will be pleased to serve
his friends.
After six weeks drought We had
Il fine rain last Friday.
Mcssrs J. A. Hill and w. w. Golden
visited relatives at Bordeaux last
week
The friends of Miss Jane Cannon
W 80 " pRiilcu W itull tlloC she pass
cd away last Wednesday and was laid
to rest the following day at Mt. Olive
Hon. r. \. Cooper will speak at
Ware Shoals ncXt Saturday afternoon
Nlil insD at 1 o'clock.
Mr.. Jerome Reeves has moved TO
l'ambcrS 10 accept good position in
the mill. Jerome is a splendid young
nan and we cordially commend him
o tho good people Of Bamberg.
We wish to add our tribute of re-
Spcct to the memory of our departed
friend, Miss Jane Barmorc She was
an unusually devout Christian, kind
to everyone and was loved by all of
her acquaintanccS. She was exceed
ingly Kind to The writer, often spoke
III Tie most complimentary manner of
my lamcntcd mother and most ten
| dcrly revere her memory
! The sorrowing relatives have my
heartfelt sympathy.
Mr.. W. 4. Jones, Jr, has finished
teaching the Riley school.
Mrs. G. l.. Graham sas worry in
tcrcsting Sunday school class of boys
and girls.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-03

Impurities lodge so GrrDly in Tho tissues
that they cannot be reached hy anv cr,li-
nary method. Mercury and othor dangerous
get right down into whore the blood is
vitini"d requires $. S. s, thc rrcatcst
b!ood purifier known. lis action is pro.
nonncCd -
In very brief time S. S. 8. has the
rrconStructiNc process SO undct' control that
fcinarkabic changes arc observed All
cruptivc places heal. mysterious pains ana
nchcS have disappeared, and from head 10
foot there Is conscious sensation OF re.
ucwCd health.
The extraordinary manner in which s. s
). drives Impurities ont of the blood Is duo
TO It's cntalytic force in the blood cells
contains one ingredient, the active purpose
or which IS to stimulate the tissues 10 the
hcalthy selection Of its own essential nutri.
mont and the medicinal elements Of this
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-03

scnti"l 70 well balaAccdhcalth rs tho rut.i.
iious elements OF the meats, grains. fats
and sugars of our daI Food
Not only thls. bOt il from the presence
OF som" diSitrhinc poison there is II local
or general iatcrf"r"ncr of nutrition -
cause hoils., carhnnglce, assesses and
Local coils that this poison IS rejected u.Ih
"limina;cd from their presence
FROM the fact that $. $. :. is purn'i
n botanical preparation. il is accrptcd l.
TIC weakest stomach ana has great toaic
influence. Not. onr drop Of drugs or min
"raiS IS nS"d in lis preparation. Ask for
II you desire skii(u advice upon any mai,
ll%r lmr concerning the blood and skin write &c
Atlanta Ga. DO not allow some Jealous
ci"rk To larrmp the atmosphere in cloqucnca
over SoihnthinE Just rs good" as S. S. s.
DewarC oI all roUutcrfclts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-03
Always Lend to Better Health.

Serious sicknesses start in disor-
der ders OF the stomach, livey and kidneys.
me best corrective an9 preventive is
Or. king's New Life Rhls. They Puri-
~ the blood-preveFt constipation,
keep liver, Kidneys and bowels in
heaithy condition. Give you better
health by Kidding the system of fer
menting and gassy foods. Effective
and mild. 25c Mt your druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all hurts.