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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
FEED HEAVY PRODUCING cow
Six Pounds Of Grain Should Be Given
Daily Where There Is Supply Of
Roushage Available.

For the average COW about six
pounds OF grain should be fed per day,
provided good supply of roughage,
such as hay. fodder or silage. is avail.
able. Heavy producing cows can han.
die more than this amount OF grain
and return a profit for it. but only
cows OF strong constitution and ex.
ceptional productive capacity can
yield economic returns under heavy
feeding. Some cows will respond to
liberal feeding with an increased fiow
OF milk, while others will not. High
producing cows should receive more
feed than low-producing cows.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

II is a general experience that loss
OF chicks during the early period Of
their life in brooders is apt to be large,
despite the utmost care and attention
The mortality Of brooder chicks has
therefore been the subject OF consider
able investigation and the conclusion
Is that the trouble is In part at least
due to defects in the ordinary type
OF bottom-heat hot-air brooder com
monty used-too much floor heat and
poor ventilation.
AS result of comparative tests, a
brooder was designed which 1t is be-
lieved has decided advantages over
ordinary types. The advantages
claimed are that 1t is possible to rear
In this biooder a larger number of
chicks in proportion to the number
originally put in than in any other
brooder. The mortality is not only
relatively low. but the chicks are
healthier and thriftier. THE second
advantage lies in the great saving Of
labor which is effected by the use of
the new brooder. The fact that the
brooder has never been removed from
the house where II is operated means
a decided economy"
TIE primary point aimed at was to
make il a "fresh-air" and "pure-air"
Drooder. With this idea in mind It
was thought advisable to make the
wall Of the brooder in some degree
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

permeable to air. To meet this re-
quirement the walls and cover of the
brooder are made OF cloth. Essentially
the brooder is cloth box containing a
hover Of the type in which the lamp
fumes are conducted outside OF the
building by an exhaust pipe.
These brooders are built permanent.
ly into the houses which they occupy.
Two brooders are placed in each col.
ony house. one in each corner Of the
building. In this way one end wall
and the back wall OF the building form
two sides Of each brooder. The re-
naming side and cover are made OF
cloth tackled on light wooden frames.
The floor of the brooder stands ten
inches above the floor of the house.
From the front OF the brooder a sloping
walk extends down to the house floor,
reaching in width clear across the
whole front OF the brooder. The
cloth front and side of the brooder are
not permanently fixed IN position but
are removable panels, which are held
hooks and eyes. The cover is hinged
In the middle in such way that II
can be either half opened or entirely
opened and folded back out of the
way. In consequence OF this arrange
ment 1t is possible to regulate with
great, nicely the amount of air which
shall be admitted to the brooder.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
Range for FattenIno Turkeys.

Turkeys should have free range
while being fattened for market.
We used to fatten the turkeys in
small Enclosures. but discontinued this
several years ago because they did not
seem to thrive well. says a writer in
an exchange.
After the first few days they would
begin to lose their appetites no matter
how great variety Of food was given,
The whole trouble was lack Of exer.
else. II turkeys cannot get plenty OF
exercise they cannot have a good appe.
tite, and. OF course. will not gain in
weight.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

are what we call long period cows,
and those that should be termed
short-period cows. A COW giving milk
only six months during the year must
be a liberal producer in order to pay
her way. 1t is found. by actual test.
ing. that It is the long-period COW
that gives milk at least ten or eleven
months during the year that pays best
for the feed consumed. Give the mat
ter OF testing the cows more consid.
GRAFTON and practise It. and by all
means weigh the milk from each and
every COW In the herd often enough
to know what each is doing. The rec
ord sheet will prove to be a great in.
structor.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
GOOD POULTRY SUGGESTIONS
1rcody Hens, Not Intended for Hatch
Ing, Should Be Broken Up-keep
House In Good Order.

By MRS. @. w. RANDLETT, North Da-
kota Agricultural College.)
IL you intend to use hens for hatch
ing. set them in a dry place where the
ventilation is good.
II you do not intend to use hens for
Matching. break them up at once and
get them to laying again.
A good way to break up a broody
hen is to put her in light airy coop
with wire or slat bottom that you
can hang up. This permits a free cir
culation OF air and as II blows up
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

through the fun 1t reduces the fever
which is in their blood at this time.
II you have windows in the hen
house, keep them clean. as the hens
need all the sunlight they can get
these days.
Hens suffer from a damp hen house.
SO 1t is well to keep the floor covered
with litter.
BE sure to keep plenty of fresh wa
ter before the hens.
A great amount OF water is used TO
form an egg
Put your thinking cap on and don't
let other work crowd out the chicks.
Let the poultry have share of the
sour milk.
II you have not had the nerve to use
ihe open front house during the win
ter you had better begin now by re-
moving the windows on the north and
use muslin.
Eggs from hens that have made a
fair showing in laying this winter will
be more fertile than those that did
heavy laying.
Keep flock OF hens, a good COW or
TWO, prepare for good garden this
year and you won't have to complain
OF the high cost of living.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
To Mako suece,, Win pyek.

Leg-weakness in ducks is often pro-
duced by damp quarters at night. They
can stand all the water and rain dur.
ing the daytime that they. may be ex-
posed to. but at night they must have
dry quarters.
The floors OF the duck pen should
be heavily covered with straw. Leg
weakness from this cause is often a
cause OF cramps and rheumatism. II
the trouble does not right itself in a
few days. and the bird otherwise is in
good condition, It is best to kill and
eat II.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
Aoe Of usefuInes..

The average hen outlives her use.
fulness In two years. and is more prof.
itably sent to market. There are at
times good hens in the third and even
the fourth year, but the average limit
is two years. Old hens are more like
ly to contract disease than younger
ones.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
Poultry Branches-

There are several distinct branches
OF poultry faruiing: Broilers. roasters,
eggs. ducklings, turkeys and squab-
pigeons. On farm Of about ten acres.
where part Of It is a grove or an or.
chard OF large fruit trees and where at
section there 10 running water, SO
that pond can be had. 1t will be found
profitable to combine all these
branches OF the business.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
Excellent Food for Chicks.

1nfertile eggs that have been tested
out Of the incubator make excellent
food for the newly hatched chicks.
They should be boiled hard, run
through a sausage machine or the or.
dinary household meat chopper, and
mixed with dry cracker crumbs, oat-
meal, or bran.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
Attention 10 snttlnn n.n

The setting hen must have attention
II you expect good hatch. She
should not be disturbed by laying
hens. For this reason her nest should
De In quiet place. She must have
plenty of food and water and the nest
material should be changed occa.
sionally.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
ConfinInu Turkevs

1t is very difficult thing to keep
young turkeys fenced In. When a tur.
Key once learns that 1t can fly over
the fence, 1t win be forever doing il.
The only way to keep them in then is
70 clip their wings or pinion them.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
locating Turkey coops.

Turkey coops should be placed as
far as possible from where young
chicks that have had white diarrhea
have been raised.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
FattenIna Chicks.

When fattening chickens have a
tendency towards looseness OF the
bowels feed middlings. shorts or low
grade flour in the ration.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28
GOOD POINT IS OVERLOOKED
Cow Giving MIX Ten or Eleven
Months In Year Pays Best for
the Feed She Consumes.

A point that is often overlooked.
and should receive greater considera-
tion, is the discovering OF cows that
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

Burn all garden refuse
There is no one best ration.
Every farm should have n garden.
II never pays TO Btarve young
horses.
The market demands horses as well
as steers that carry fat.
The proper way TO SOW alfalfa is
with some form OF drill,
II the little pig goes TO market Il
should be at a decent price.
Plant radishes remote from the
track infested by the wireworm last
year
II any horses are 10 be offered for
sale. be sure they are fat. sleek and
clean.
Fresh air poultry houses give good
results, even where winters are cold
and severe.
There are many things a farmer
can do on rainy days TO improve his
farm and home.
In starting cattle, no other feed can
be used In such large quantities and as
safely as corn silage.
Tho latter part OF April is usually
good time to set out strawberries
and other small fruits.
An incubator should not be operated
where there Is draft. but should al
ways be surrounded with pure air.
Coal tar cannot be beaten for keep
ing out the peach-tree borer, but It
will not kill once he becomes estab-
lished.
Keep box filled with rock salt
where the horses can reach II at all
troughs.
Hens intended for Matching and
rearing chicks should be selected with
due attention to their adaptability for
the work.
Plant the seed or set out trees of
black walnut OF butternut this year.
They grow more valuable as they
grow older.
d -
Bookkeeping or honey production being
overdone; the demand exceeds the sup
ply; and always will
Do not set strawberries too deep.
The roots should be well spread out
and the plant set no deeper than It
originally grew in the field.
The physical condition OF the soil Is
OF as great Importance as the amount
OF plant food there. Fertilizers will not
do the work OF fitting the seedbed.
Silage can be used for supplement-
ing pastures more economically than
can so!iing crops, because II requires
less labor, and silage is more palata-
BILE.
:,
Little ducks must not be allowed TO
get into the drink dish and get wet,
for unless they are kept dry during
the first week or two there will be
sickness and loss.
Do not plant more apple trees un-
less you are taking good care OF what
you have. A few well cared for give
better returns than many given over
10 insects and disease.
Sheep are very close krazers; few
animals are able TO thrive on short
grass like sheep. Those who have
hillside land or pasture land with short
grass should have few sheep.
have sufficient protein--muscle-mak,
ing food-in the ration. They can't
make pigs on wind and water Tank
age is ideal for protein supplement.
The manure accumulated IN the
sheep pen has a high value. Don't let
It lie too long and use It where you
want extra wood grass, This by-prod-
uct is one OF the sleeps great profits.
In raising crops, in breeding stock.
in saving and applying manure In
fact, in all of the work on the farm,
plan ahead as far as possible so that
all of the work can be done at the
-. Al -
Producing market cream, or rather
selling butter-fat. is very attractive
line OF business, and II is better for
the farm than selling the whole-milk.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

One OF the very best ways of sup
plying salt to hogs is TO keep a supply
in box or trough, OF salt and wood
ashes and little copperas. The more,
charcoal there is mixed with the ashes
the better. There is no danger OF
their eating too much II they have
access to 1t all the time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

Work the mare that is In foal. Any
thing that conduces TO health In the
dam will also help to develop more
perfect foal and there will be less
trouble In bringing It into the world.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

Nearly all live stock farmers are
making feed premier crop this year.
They are seeking safety by planting
crops that may not be as profitable in
a good year but which make them safe
In a bad one.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

Ducklings, like older ducks. mus
have their wator in dish deer
enough so that they can get theii
heads into II up TO their eyes; other
wise they will not do we'll
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

One advantage in thoroughly clean
ing mp the work teams in the evening
after the days work is done Ia that II
puts them In the best condition to get
the full benefit OF .he nights rest.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

The manure accumulated IN the
sheep pen has high value. Don't let
II lie too long, and use It where you
want extra wood grass, This by-prod.
uct is one OF the sleeps great profits.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

Labor is most effective when d.
rected by intelligence and thought
and combination OF muscle and
brain will do more and accomplish
more than anything else.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

sows expected 10 farrow should
have SUFFICIENT protein-muscle-msk
ing food-in the ration. They can't
make pigs on wind and water. Tank
age is ideal for protein supplement-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

Producing market cream. or rather
selling butterfat, is very attractive
line OF business, and II is better for
the farm than selling the whole-milk.
The skim milk has the majority Of
the fertility and II this can be fed on
the farm the land will be in better
shape than II II is sold.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

In raising crops, in breeding stock,
in saving and applying manure, in
fact, in all of the work on the farm.
plan ahead as far as possible so that
all OF the work can be done at the
right time and in the right manner.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

Sheep are very close srazers; few
animals are able TO thrive on short
grass like sheep. Those who have
hillside land or pasture land with short
grass should have few sheep.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

An acre OF alfalfa will furnish more
high-class protein feed than almost
any other crop that is grown In the
sections where dairying is followed to
the best advantage.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

Do not plant more apple trees un-
less you are taking good care OF what
you have. A few well cared for give
better returns than many given over
20 insects and disease.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-05-28

One OF the most important items in
securing the most milk is not only to
milk regularly but as nearly as possi-
Bile to milk at the same hour night
and morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-03

When Christmas morning dawns in the
dingy tenement districts this year, where
the gaiety of the season is shut out by
poverty and suffering there will be 10000
happy little kiddes, for they will find
that old Santa Claus has not forgotten
them. They will understand that Kris
Kringle is really, truly Kris, who brings
joy into the hearts of the poor as we'll as
the rich.
Right now their Santa is working day
and night 10 obtain money TO send these
what Merry Christmas" really meant,
toys. dolls, tin soldiers, drums bugles,
fire engines and everything that delights
the heart of the child.
The Santa Claus for these children is
not a man. but a woman, Miss Olive
May Wilson. 3Ol West avenue. Jenkin-
town. Pa. For several years Miss Wilson
has brought the spirit OF the Yuletide
season into these lonely little homes
where the shadow OF want has blighted
everything bright,
Miss Wilson raises money to buy pres
ents for these poor children by going
to various cities and speaking before
prominent clubs. Recently she visited
New York and appealed to the members
at the Minerva Club at a luncheon. From
that VISIT she received $50 with which TO
buy presents.
WANTS l5,OOO GIFTS
One dollar sends presents to four little
youngsters who had about decided there
was no Santa Claus. She hopes that
before Christmas is many days nearer
she will have money enough to purchase
1900 presents OF this number 10 900 will
be distributed in Philadelphia and the
other 5000 sent to the poor children in
other cities
mo. I am ia no way connected with
organized charity" Miss Wilson said In
answer 10 a question. I'VE. mean my
mother and |, just love our work. we
feel so much happier on Christmas morn
ing when We realize that We have done
a little bit 10 make those children 50
happy. 1 can just picture those poor
little tots opening their packages on
Christmas morning, then turning 10 their
wan mother ana saying: 4 guess there |
must be q Santa at that. ma
Just think how SAD those children /
must feel TO wake up on Christmas morn /
Ing and ind that the Kris KFingle they /
have heard 50 much about had forgotten 4
them The world believes the sweetest /
baby ever born was born in the mangeF 1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-03

at Bethlehem The world cannot properly
celebrate His birthday unless it remem-
bers that every baby born is entitled to
some sweetness and light"
The object of Miss Wilson's work Is to
spread the real spirit of Christmas to
hundreds of destitute children by send
ing them toys. The names, ages and ad-
dresses of the children are being OBJ
tanned by skilled social workers and are
vouched for as being trustworthy.
Toys are sent direct to the homes of
the children by mail that they may have
the delight of a Christmas package from
the postman addressed to themselves.
All OF the toys are sent TO Miss VIII
sons home at Jenklntown. She has two
rooms stacked TO the ceiling with gifts
for the little klddies. gifts that will make
their sad eyes sparkle with new light
when they tear off the wrapping Christ
mas morning.
Any and all contributions will be gladly
accepted by Miss Wilson. They should
be addressed TO her at Jenkintown and
will be cared for until the time for send.
ing them to some child. whose surprise
will be all the greater at receiving the
Gift because II was unexpected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-03
COMIC CLUBS GET PERMITS
FOR NEW YEARS PARADE
Promise Their Section will Predomi-
nate in Annual Pageant Of
Mutnuers.

Additional requests for permits for the
mummers' parade on New Years Day
were made by captains OF clubs today.
striking feature of the parade, TO judge
by the requests for permits. will be the
unusual number OF comic clubs
Among the comic clubs that applied for
and received permits today were
The Clearield New Years Association,
Captain Joseph velten, 2oSO West Lppin-
colt street.
The John Borrelll New Years Associa-
tion, Captain John w. Myers, 1904 Gerritt
street
The Spirits OF South Philadelphia, Cap
tain W. Boyle, 25l2 South Reese street
The Daniel II. Oswald Club, Captain
Augustus ID. Wilson, 1919 South 5th street,
The South Philadelphia String Band,
Captain Thomas j, Morrssey, 1920 South
18th street.
The Fralinger String Band, Captain
Joseph A. Ferko 207 Sige street.
The Plcanlnny New Years Association,
Captain Harry Bockelman, 2ill South
Mildred street
Among the fancy clubs granted permits
we're:
The Silver Crown Club. Captain Michael
Quisley, 202O Tasker street.
Tho William NJ Mailman club, Captain
Loo Moss, 2l22 Mcclellan street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-03
Ware WILL FIGHT
AGAINST FAVORED
U. S. REPOSITORIES
Congressman to Urge
Amendment to Currency
Bill as Means to Prevent
Discrimination Against
City.
[rRoM 4 srArr connrsroNnrnrl

| WASHINGTON, Dec. 3..-ConEressnnan
William S. Ware. who is here attending
meetings of the Appropriation Committee
today outlined in brief some C the meas
ures he will fight for during the short
session. His principal effort viii be made
to amend the banking and currency act
so as to take away from the Secretary
of the Treasury his present arbltrary
power over the banks.
~ feel that Government deposits should
he distributed fairly and without favorInE
any sectlon," said Mr.. Ware. The dis
trict OF which the Philadelphia Reserve
Bank is the headquarters contributes a
very large proportion of the reserve
funds, and believe business men in this
section should not be made TO bear the
burden of discrimination"
"T hope and expect a rivers and har-
bors bill, more scientifically prepared than
the last one. will be passed by the House
at the coming short session. The Dela-
ware River received only half the amount
deemed advisable at the last session.
"One million dollars was appropriated
for the actual needs of the present work,
but the s1,OOO,OOO allotted for contracts
for future work was withdrawn when
the Senate threw out the entire House
bill. | intend to do everything in my
power to bring about the enactment Of
a bill that will recognize the national
Importance of the Delaware River.
There is now pending in the House q
bill which 1 introduced for the establish
ment of a central foundry for the manu-
facture of castings used by the Navy
and 1 am hopeful OF having this inserted
in the naval bill. We already have tho
shipways and the next step is to get
the foundry at League Island. The
foundry, however, should not be con-
fused with the proposed government
armor plate. The foundry is simply de-
signed to centralize the manufacture Of
castings at League Island.
1T is too early TO advocate the en-
largement of the shipways, but at the
regular session of the next Congress 1
intend to take this matter up with a view
to the construction of larger sized ships
there. 1t is also necessary we should
work for the needs OF the arsenaIs in
Philadelphia and pull together for a
more liberal policy towards all Federal
in Philadelphia"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-03
WILSON TAKES UP QUESTION
OF GREATER ARMY AND NAVY
To Confer With sherley Tomorrow.
Daniels Praises Fleet.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-Thc question
OF greater army and navy is being
carefully considered by President Wilson.
Tomorrow he will discuss the question
with Representative Sherley, of Kentucky.
On Monday Representative Gardner, of
Massachusetts, who wants Congress
sional investigation of the adequacy OF
the army and navy, will urge the Pres
ident to favor his scheme. He will be
accompanied by former Secretary of War
Dickinson
Democratic leaders who are visiting tina
White House openly declare they oppose
the Gardner investigation by a special
committee and that 1t will probably be
smothered by the Rules Committee.
Answering Senator lodges charges of
unpreparedncss. Secretary of the Navy
Daniels said today:
The United States navy is in fine shape
1t is true that drill practices and ma
neuvres have not been conducted as Of
ten as usual during the past year, but
We have had what is of infinitely greater
value-actual experience in warfare at
Vera Cruz. Besides there was constant
drilling and practice by the fleet while
of Vera Cruz"