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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
GRAIN NEEDED FOR POULTRY
Corn May Be Used as Food to Advan-
tage, but II Must Be Supplemented
With Something Else.

Grain is the staple food for poultry.
and will be used for that purpose as
long as fowls are kept on farms; but
hens cannot give good results on
grain alone. 1t Is beneficial to them,
says the Fruit Grower, and will be at
all times relished, but the demand of
the hens is such as will call for yari-
ETY.. In the shells of eggs, as well as
their composition, are several forms
of mineral matter and nitrogen, which
can only be partially obtained from
grain.
Even grains vary in composition,
and when fowls are fed on one kind
for long time, they begin to refuse
it, as they may be oversupplied with
the elements in the food partaken and
lack the elements that are best sup
piled from some other source. For
this reason they will accept a change
of food, which is OF itself an evidence
that the best results from hens can
only be obtained by a variety of food.
Corn and wheat may be used as food
with advantage, but it must be given
as portion Of the ration only, and not
made exclusive articles Of diet.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
I 1(LI1lBY
DESTROY ALL AlLING FOWLS
Disease Generally Attacks Most Sus-
eeptlble Of Flock and They Should
Be Killed at Once.
CBy NJ. T.. GREELEY

Most ailing or diseased chickens or
hens had better be killed than doc
tored. In the first place it is by far
the quickest way. Again, 1t at once
does away with any risk from con.
tagion. Moreover a once sick hen,
even II she does seem entirely recov-
cred, seldom develops into a first
class layer, and second class layers
seldom pay.
There is another point, often over
looked. Disease generally attacks tho
weakest or most susceptible of the
flock, and no flock was ever benefited
by keeping in it birds of this kind
when Il is known they are such. 1t
is true that now and then some trivial
thing may all an otherwise strong
bird, and It would be a mistake to
give her no opportunity to recover.
We have had cases OF limberneck,
humble foot or slight lameness or cold,
that yielded promptly to treatment.
A few drops of pain killer or other
hot drink seems to work on timber
neck even more quickly than on n
cold, and opening the swelling and
applying some cleansing healing wash
has been about all we have ever
found necessary for humble foot.
But, as a rule. ailing hens or chicks,
particularly il they persist at all in
ailing,< we thing had better be killed
and burned or buried deeply.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
OLD FLAGS AT ANNAPOLIS

There are only a few "Old Glories"
in the Annapolis collection of 173 his
torlc flags, but each is connected with
some incident that gives it the honor
of its present position. There is the
81 starred flag that flew as an en-
sign beside the sunrise flag of Japan
when the close-shut doors of that is
land kingdom were pried open for
American commerce. The old flag that
Lieut.. Charles Haywood defended SO
calamity in l847 at San Jose, Lower
California, is there to recall the story
of how he and his tiny garrison held
an old mission house for over three
months against an overwhelming Mex
lean force. Here too are a few re-
minders of history's saddest war. our
own Civil war. Side by side in the
one case are draped the ensign OF the
Union man-of-war Kearsarge and the
stars and bars of the ensign of the
Confederate cruiser Albemarle. The
most recent addition to the collection
is the ensign of the battleship Maine,
which was recovered II years after
the catastrophe in Havana harbor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
GOOD THINGS TO EAT.

A most delicious conserve, confec-
ton or dessert, whichever occasion
demands. is prepared by stufing a
half pound of pulled figs with sailed
almonds. Put two tablespoonfuls OF
sugar. one teaspoonful of lemon juice
and half a cup of orange juice over
the fire: when heated add figs, cover
and cook until the figs are tender,
turning and basting often.
Hot Rice Pudding.-Wash half
cupful OF rice in cold water and put
it in a double boiler with hot milk.
Cook quickly until tender, then add
two tablespoonfuls of sugar, two ia
blespoonfuls of butter and half tea
spoonful OF salt Beat one egg until
light and add it to the rice cooking
for one minute Pour into the dish
in which the pudding is sent to the
table Mix two tablespoonful OF SUI
gar with two tablespoonfuls of butter
and a third of teaspoonful of CHINA
mon; sprinkle over the top of the pud-
ding. This will make a brown sauce
over the top. Serve hot.
0piiN FCd OOhJs--t ith ONNl q ~ fAN''
of dried split peas, wash them and
soak in plenty of cold water over
night In the morning pour on the
water and put the peas into kettle
with two quarts of cold water, two
inch cube of salt pork and one onion
sliced. Cook slowly until the peas
have become very soft, stirring fire.
quently from the bottom to prevent
burning. 1t will probably require four
or FIVE hours to cook them properly.
When they are soft, rub them through
sieve, return to the kettle and re-
heat. Cream together two tablespoon
fuls each of butter and flour, thin 1t
with a little of the boiling soup, add
two cupfuls of milk and stir into the
soup Season with salt and pepper
and serve very hot
French Beans.-F'resh string beans
are preferred for this dish, though the
canned variety will answer. If fresh
beans are used cook until tender,
drain, then put back into the sauce
pan with bits of finely chopped onion,
parsley. celery and little meat stock
Poll up well, then add the yolks OF TWO
eggs well beaten with the juice of a
lemon, and serve hot.
A little pot of stock should never be
wanting in any housekeeper's store, as
| there are so many dishes which are
/ greatly improved by cupful Of well
favored stock This stock need not
be made of especially prepared bones
! or meat; il may be a mixture Of chick
en- bones. a beefsteak bone or bits OF
/ any kind of meat cooked and the
[ broth strained and kept in a cold
/ place.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
SOME BEST RECIPES.

A delicious fruit salad, and an mex
pensive one, is made by soaking
prunes over night and then cutting
them into small pieces with scissors;
add diced celery and walnut meats.
Mix well with mayonnaise dressing
Polish Dish.-After boiling saeur-
kraut one hour, drain it thoroughly;
mix with it two cupfuls of mashed po-
tatoes and fry three slices of diced
bacon with one small onion. and add
to the kraut. Let it simmer one min
ute then take from the stove. Scrape
fine one section of garlic and stir well
into the kTaut.
Another dish from Poland For a
siX-pound pork roast, mince two cloves
of garlic and mix with salt and pep
per. Rub this well into the meat and
let it stand over night to season.
Economical Ragout.--Put four table
spoonfuls of butter in a pan to brown.
Fry brown a two and a half pound
steak cut two inches thick; cut up
four onions, two tomatoes and one
green pepper. Pile on top and around
the meat. Season to taste. Fill the
Pan with water and simmer slowly un-
til thoroughly tender.
Baked Oysters and Maearoni.-Cook
half cupful of broken bits of maca-
roni in boiling water until tender.
Drain, and put layer of macaroni into
a we'll buttered baking dish; dust well
with salt and paprika, then put on n
layer of well washed oysters, salt pep
per and a few bits of butter. Then
add another layer of macaroni and
oysters, using just two layers OF oys'
tiers, never more, for they do not cook
well if too many in the dish. Pour
over a cup of rich white sauce,
sprinkle with buttered crumbs and
bake until the oysters are plump and
curled. A half hour in a rather hot
oven.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
The Mlller's Turkeys.

Condemning political grafters, John
A. Hennesy said in New York:
When / look at these sleek mil
lionaires who never did a days work
In their lives, think of the miller
The miller, on the way home from
church one Christmas morning, met
the village idiot, and said. thinking to
have little sport:
Sam, I'm glad to see you. Now.
Sam, look here; some folks say you
know a lot, and some say you know
nothing. Tell me- Sammy, my lad,
what do you know?'
81 know said the idiot, with
crafty smile, that the miller's turkeys
are fat
'Ha, ha, good, said the miller, for
the compliment pleased him. And
now, Sam, my lad, tell me what you
don't know
Sam smiled more craftily still.
81 don't know whose meal fattens
EN- he said"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
= SELF DELUSlON.
Many People Deceived by Coffee.

We like to defend our indulgencies
and habits even though We may be
convinced Of their actual harmfulness.
A man can convince himself that
whiskey Is good for him on a cold
morning, or beer on hot summer day
when he wants the whiskey or beer.
It's the same with coffee. Thou
sands Of people suffer headache and
nervousness year after year but try to
persuade themselves the cause is not
coffee-because they like coffee.
while yet a child l commenced
using coffee and continued it," writes
O Wis. man, until 1 was a regular
coffee fend. l drank 1t every morning
and in consequence had a binding
headache nearly every afternoon,
my folks thought it was coffee that
allied me, but liked it and would not
admit it was the cause of my trouble,
stuck to me.
Finally, the folks stopped buying
coffee and brought home some Postum.
They made it right directions on
pkg) and told me TO see what difer-
ence it would make with my head, and
during that first week on Postum my
old afIliction did not bother me once.
From that day to this we have used
nothing but Postum in place Of coffee
headaches are a thing of the past
and the whole family is in fine health
Postum looks good smells good,
tastes good. is good, and does good to
the whole body"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Postum now comes In two forms;
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in a cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes a delicious beverage
instantly. Grocers sell both kinds
There's a Reason" for Postum
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08

Pills cured me Of that and the Kidney
Trouble. / take Dodd's Kidney Pills
now to keep from having Backache. +
am n years old and farmer. You are
at liberty to publish this testimonial,
and you may use my picture in con-
nection with it." Correspond with Mr..
Smith about this wonderful remedy.
Dodd's Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and reel
pes for dainty dishes. All 8 sent free.
Adv,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
What He Wanted.

THE palaces of our millionaires are
undoubtedly the most beautiful in the
world" said a noted New York arch!-
tect the other day. THE American
millionaire has, as a rule, an aesthetic
sense. He isn't like Cashley of Chill
licothe.
"Cashley, last winter, visited the
Riviera. Arriving at the Palace hotel
in Nice he said to the clerk:
"'Gimme the dearest room in the
house. young Teller
Eyes, SIR said the clerk. And
would you prefer. sir, a sea view or
mountain view-a view of the Medl-
terranean, or a view OF the Maritime
Alps?'
"'Oh, / don't care nothin about
that said Cashley. The dearest room
in the house, young feller-thats what
/ want"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08

At a recent meeting of the British
Geological society there was exhibited
living example Of remarkable n.y.
brid between a black-winged peacock
and a domestic hen (cross-bred game
and Leghorn), which had been bred
by r. =. Wheadon of minister, Som
erset, in 1911. The hybrid, a large,
clumsily built bird, evidently a male
by its spurs, attracted considerable at
tention on account OF its strange APP
pearance and its rarity, being only the
second example Of its kind known. It
is mostly white, irregularly marked,
especially on the neck, with reddish
brown, color derived from its moth
err and clearly shows the characters
Of both parents On its crown is a
short tuft Of feathers, and on either
side at the base Of the upper man.
dible there Is a small waffle, while the
middle tail feathers are long and
curved, as in a male fowl.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
MAKES ARTIFICIAL DAYLIGHT

4 machine for making artificial
daylight TO be used for matching col
ors and tints has recently been in.
vented. 1t consists OF a cabinet, %
inches high, surmounted by a dome
like reflector. BY projecting the rays
from an incandescent gas burner OF
special type through plates OF col
ored glass a perfect reproduction OF
average daylight is said to be brought
about in the lower part Of the cabinet.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
NeEAG ERe,<tsz<L-.
Corslcan Forests,

The forests of Corsica, the little
island upon which Napoleon was born,
are managed by the French govern
ment. They produce lumber, firewood
and turpentine, and all parts OF the
tree are far more closely utilized than
in America
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
A Profitable Type.

as profitable as specialization in any
other branch of agriculture A care
full account of expenses and receipts
must be kept, so that check can be
made from time to time on the bust
ness. Moreover. poultry in small lots
are very adaptable to people not in
the best of health and particularly to
women, who are adapted to the rails
ing of farm fowls.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08

During great storm several years
ago four or FIVE large boulders broke
and fell away from a rocky promon-
tory at Farwell point on Governors
island in Lake Mendoza, Wisconsin.
Later 1t was noticed that the remain
ing rock of the promontory was in the
shape OF q remarkably expressive face.
The nose is sharply pointed, the lips
are thin and compressed, there is an
aggressive, sharply pointed beard. and
fhe entire expression is that of stern
asctticism. AS the rock is of granite,
II Is probable that the profile may en-
dure for many generations IL not CEN
turtles. Had this singularly striking
rock face been fashioned by nature a
couple of centuries or so ago when
Lake Mendoza and the region about
was inhabited by Indians, there would
be today a dozen aboriginal legends
and traditions of the Great Stone
Spirit" the Guardian of the Lake.
etc AS II is. the curiosity merely at
tracts the amused attention OF visitors.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
Water for Ducks,

Ducks kept entirely on land must
have deep drinking vessels, so they
can get their heads under water.
Where shallow vessels or troughs are
used they gum up about the eyes, be-
come listless, sit about, lose their ap-
petites and eventually die.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
Willlnu to Learn,

Moved by an impulse he could not
resist, he suddenly kissed her "Oh.
HERBERT" she exclaimed, that's not
right" I'm sorry, Helen" replied
Herbert humbly. 81 did the best |
know how Won't you show me the
proper way?"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08

Children who are delicate, feverish and crosg
viii get immediate relief from Mother GRAY.
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse n, ~
stomach, act on the liver, and are recommends
for complaining children. pleasant remedv
for worms. Used by Mothers for "a years A.
all Druggists, 25c- Sample FREE Address
A. S. olmsted, Le Roy, n. Y. Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08


not think / would be
alive today II It
were not for Dodd's
X Id n ey Pills. l
strained my back
about forty years
ago, which left Il
very weak. l was
troubled with indam-
nation of the blad.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08

Il believe the prima donna we heard
was once a cook"
what makes you think that?"
Isn't she always falling down In
tue aria?" f~'!'
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
|JHeKT'TGHEN


" OMETIMES I wonder wheth-
~ or God might not have made
the verdi SO rich and full just to teach
his children humility.
--GcorEc Macdonald.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
A GRATEFUL OLD MAN.

Mr. w. d. Smith, Ethel, KY, writes:
Il have been using Dodd's Kidney Pills
for ten or twelve years and they have
done me q great deal of good l do
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08

Attempt the end and never stand TO
doubt.
1.-THE blood more stirs
To rouse a lion, than TO start hare.
Shakespeare.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08
The man whose speciality is maxim.
excuses never makes good.
Appropriate style.

How do you want the forestry pic.
lures reproduced"
I'm wood cuts, stupid"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-08

Meat Food Lacking,
Participating fowls usually lack
meat food
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
LAPS MAY ENTER.
Will Be Allowed to Pass Through
 United States Territory.

Washington May 12.-Secretary Bry- an has promised the Japanese ambas- sador, Viscount Chinda, to secure per mission for the passage of about 150 Japanese through American territory from Fl Paso, Tex, to Calexico in the extreme northwest corner of the Mex ican state of Sonora. These Japanese, reduced to an extremity by lack of work owing to military operations in northern Mexico, will seek employment as cotton pickers on the west coast. The ambassador made 1t plain that no colonization scheme was involved.
 Consular reports to the state depart ment today from Central Mexico gave warning of a general engagement in tile neighborhood of Torreon through reports of small preliminary skirmishs of the gradually nearing forces. On the gulf coast the threatened battle near Tampico has not materialized. Admiral Howard reported to the navy depart ment today from Mazatlan that all was quiet at that port, as well as at the other west coast ports of Guaymas and Topolobampo.
 The Benton commission still remains in statu quo at Fl Paso, apparently awaiting some results from the com mission named by General Carranza to develop the facts connected with Ben tons death.
 The war department is watching with keen interest the outcome of the eff forts of the Mexican military prisoners near Fort Bliss to secure their liberty through writ of habeas corpus. and General Scott is fully sustained in his determination to resist these efforts as far as he legally can.
 The department late today decided to abandon the plan to send the 17th infantry by transport from Savannah and Galveston, and instead that regi- ment will entrain from Fort McPher- son and make the trip by rail to the Mexican border.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
SAYS FARM WORK IS
 NOT IN THEIR LINE.
l. w. w. Asitator Denounees Governor
 for Providing Jobs.

New York. March 12.-within a few hours from the time the free labor bureau of the state department of agri- culture closed for the day, after mak- ing plans to send jobless men to state farms, several hundred of the unem- ployed gathered at an open air meet ing tonight and heard the efforts of Governor Glynn to give them work denounced.
 The governor tells us there Is work for us to do on the farms of the state,'' said Joseph O'Carroll, a leader in the Industrial Workers of the World. Tn reply. I tell the governor to go hoe the ground himself. We want none of it. If there is any de- cent work, paying g. mans wages, and you are here to get that work, and we will grasp the opportunity. Show cling snow and planting potatoes are not in our line"
 After the meeting the men marched to the University settlement house, where they were given sandwiches and coffee and allowed to sleep on the floors for the night They were told they would be represented at a mass meeting of ministers to be held to- morrow for the purpose of securing immediate aid for the Unemployed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
Good Bowels Are
 An Aid 10 Growth
Growing Children Need Mild Laxa- tive to Foster Regular Bowel
 Movement

As a child grows older it requires more and more personal attention from the mother, and as the functions of the bowels are of the utmost i'm portance to health, great attention should be paid to them
 Diet is of great importance, and the mother should watch the effect of cer- tain foods. A food will constipate one and not another, and so we have a healthy food like eggs causing bilious ness to thousands, and q wholesome fruit like bananas constipating many. It is also to be considered that the child is growing. and great changes are taking place in the young man or young woman. The system has not yet settled itself to its later routine.
 A very valuable remedy at this stage, and one which every growing boy and girl should be given often or occasion ally, according to the individual cir cumstances, is pr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin. This is a laxative and tonic combined, so mild that 1t is given, to little babies, and yet equally effective in the most robust constitution. At the first sign of a tendency to constf- patton give a small dose of Syrup Pep sin at night on retiring, and prompt action will follow in the morning. It not only acts on the stomach and bow els but it's tonic properties build up and strengthen the system gener- ally, which is an opinion shared by MT. John Dey, of Bloomfield, N. J. He has a large family and at ages where the growth and development must be watched. Little Marie has thrived es- pecialiy well on pr. Caldwelrs Syrup
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-13
JUDGMENT COMES HERE AND NOW
Lenen Lessen Given by Rev M Keridge of New London Men Not Converted by the Preachers Detailed Des- crption of The Horrors of Hell, He A6rms

When we appear before 8 human tribunal, there is a chance that the human judge may not know us as we are. and human judgment may ofttimes be too severe. Then, again, we may deceive the human julge; but we can not deceive Him. He takes note or the good as we'll as the bad, in us, and passes Judgment accordingly.
 If the wage of sin is death, and the wage of righteousness is life. then shall we be paid accordingly. Not ev- cry act contrary to Gods law IS fol- lowed by speedy retribution. but 1t will come later. Suddenly God will shoot forth a swift arrow.
 We need not wait for some final judgment, as day by day the assize is sitting and we arc before the judg- ment seat of God and if we have sin ned we know our sins have found us out He punishes us not for His pleasure, but, for our comfort. II lie condemns thS sinner he has an ever ready reception for the repentant sin ner. Let us bow ourselves to His will, then will we hear His holy welcoming voice, Come. ye blessed"
 The service next Thursday is to be held at Christ church and the preach CT will be the Rev. Latta Grlswoid, Berkeley Memorial chapel, Nr1dd1etoWn. R. l.