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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

measures OF shorts, one measure of
beef scrap, one measure of oil meal
and one-half measure of sharp sand
give them small quantity of this
food twice daily and allow them free
range. do not allow my geese to
hatch their own eggs, because they
are SO clumsy that they break them,
besides wish to keep them laying all
the time
Though more geese We're raised last
year than ever before, yet the markets
are not oversupplied, and the demand
is growing all the time. Geese mature
very rapidly and attain an enormous
size.
The young are hardy and easy to
raise. After they are five days old
they should be left to find their own
feed on the range and require no care
except shelter during severe srain-
storms and at night until feathered
out. They live to be very old Some
breeders report them living and doing
well at twenty years of age. Another
important faet about them is that they
are not susceptible to disease, this in
contrast to most poultry
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
TO ExTERMNATE ROOsT MITE.
Little Parasites Are Common and
Troublesome-Poultry House
Should Be Painted Often.

Roost mites are very common and
troublesome. When they become
numerous enough they not only infest
the nests, but other parts of the build
ing, especially cracks and crevices, as
well as the roosts. They are much
like tiny spiders and are often called
spider lice by poultrymen, says Min
nesota bulletin
Mites are easily exterminatcd by ap-
plying kerosene to all infested parts
of the building. They become numer-
GUS as soon as warm weather comes.
AS prevention is better than cure, 1t
pays to paint your roosts once every
four or six weeks in winter time and
once every two weeks during the
warm weather. You will probably
never see mite in house SO treated.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
HOW YOUNG CHICKS ARE FED
Wisconsin Expert Gives Method EN-
ployed at the University in Car
ing for Little Fellows.

For the first 10 to la days, we
feed the chicks. at the. university
farm little commercial chick feed,
which is thrown into fairly deep
litetr of hay chat three or four times
a day writes Prof. ]. G. Halpin of
the College of Agriculture Of the Uni
versity Of Wisconsin in reply to
question regarding the feeding of
young chicks.
In the middle of the forenoon and
the afternoon says Professor Halpin,
I'VE feed a little mash made up of
equal parts Of coarse ground corn,
wheat bran, wheat middlings, and
rolled oats. Once day we mix
raw egg in with this mash, one egg
for about each so chicks AS they
get older, we gradually increase The
amount Of raw egg, adding enough
water or, better still, milk to keep
the mash from being sticky and sog-
gy. AS fast as they learn to eat it,
we mix more and more wheat and
cracked corn into the chick feed, so
that by the time they are three
weeks old they are eating cracked
corn and wheat entirely. From the
start we give access to dry mash
made up at first like the wet mash, ex-
.cept that the rolled oats is omitted
after the second week.
Fine sand on the brooder floor,
covered with short cut Alfalfa hay,
is ideal Ground bone in little hop
pers, SO the chicks can help them
selves, is also good A few drops Of
potassium permangnate stock solu-
ton, just enough to turn the water
red, or just enough zenoleum to turn
the water whitish. may be put into
the drinking water
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
REVIVAL MEETING CONTINUES

Tae Rev Mama. who Is hold
ing revival services in the Ne. E.
Church is creating great interest.
He is drawing the line without
fear or favor between the Chris
tain, church member and sinner
Many CONVEX sion are reported
and the churches are being reyiv-
ed. In his Sunday morning SER
mon Rev. Mamma told Of his own
wonderful conversions, which
was bought with price,, and
afterward saw and was instru-
mental in bringing his father,
mother, sisters and brothers, to
the real Christian life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
AMONG THE SQUAD RalsERs
Many Little Practical Hints That WIZ
Be Found Of Especial Interest 70
Pigeon Lovers.
(By I. N: BENNINeToNo

The Runt is the largest of the pig
con family, but they are slow breed
ers.
Never feed new grain; it is apt to
cause bowel trouble.
Rye is grain that should never be
fed as it is very laxative and liable
to cause severe intestinal irritation
and death.
Hempseed should never be fed lib
orally, as it is very heating and fat
tening.
An overcrowded loft is both unprof-
table and a danger.
When the young birds are about two
weeks old the wing and tail feathers
generally start growing. The small
feathers follow these.
The old birds quit feeding their
young as soon as they hatch out a
new pair of squads.
1t is a mistake to build the house
directly on the ground Such lofts are
generally damp and beside, are diff
cult to keep rat-proof.
There should be no cross pieces in
the middle OF the fly, as birds are Of
ten injured by flying against them In
a sudden fright.
The small, round louise on the body
and head is the most troublesome.
Before placing new stock in the loft
it should be quarantined for week
or SO.
Being very fattening, millet seed
must be carefully fed.
Be sure to sift the cracked corn be-
fore feeding.
Pigeons are great water drinkers
especially while caring for the young.
1t costs about six cents to raise a
squad to five weeks of age.
Do not stock the loft with cheap"
birds. In buying, the price should be
governed by quality.
Large squad are produced by large
sized breeders.
Success follows experience.
A mating should never be broken
as long as satisfactory work is being
done.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
ADVICE ON FLOWERS.
How Various Sorts May BE Planted to
Get Best Results.

For sunny exposure the California
poppy, eschscholtzia. will endure mid
summer heat and drought without
hinching. The colors vary from pure
white through yellow and orange to
scarlet, with the satin sheen peculiar
to the poppy tribe, while the foliage
has a whitish cast which is especially
in harmony with the blossoms.
For boutonniere there are few bios
SONS which equal the old fashioned
bachelors button in white and the
various shades of blue It has the
happy faculty of keeping fresh for
hours and of never becoming insight
ly, even when wilted
For rapid growth the kudzu vine ex-
cells, well established plants sometimes
attaining a height of fifty feet in a
single season and furnishing a dense
shade If grown from seed ten or
twelve feet is perhaps the limit tho
first season.
The calendula will endure more
frosts without complainC than any 9TH
er annual, offering 4 pleasing variety
Of the different shades and combina-
tions Of yellow.
If you wish to conceal the garden
fence plant sweet peas or a row of
hollyhocbs.
Portulaca is fine for covering sunny
spot, the succulent foliage being most
successful resister Of drought
The calliopsis is snowy when grown
in masses, the long, slender stems rem
dering it admirable for cutting.
The. branching varieties of aster are
preferable to the compact sorts. Law
ender and white make a charming
combination, while pink appears with
out rival for third choice. Ideal
Homes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
FEED DURING MOULTING TIME
Practice of Starving the Hens to Make
Them Lose Feathers Is Con-
demned by Expert.

.(By ]. G. HALPIN, Wisconsin College Of
Agriculture.)
Hens should be fed literally during
the melting season, and the practice
of partially starving the hens to make
them lose as far as possible all their
feathers at one time, thus straining
the vitality of the fowls to provide
entire new growths of feathers go
quickly should be condemned.
The method may be good when fol-
lowed by an expert, but ordinarily it
Injuries the flock AS a. rule, rea-
sonably long molting period, during
which time the birds are well cared
for, produces the best results. Sum
flower seed, oil meal and other oily
feeds fed during the melting season
aid in the growth of feathers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
LYCEUM ENTERTAINMENT

The fifth numb er of the Bel
ington Lyceum League was given
here Monday night, by the Cart
rignG Brothers Qaartette. This
was one Of the finest Musicals
Belington had had here for many
years. The Cornet, Piano, Trem-
bone and Violin solos we're rem
dered with great art. It is hop
ed thai they will be here again
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

try, which if introduced might be the
means Of greatly reducing our annual
yield of potatoes Should these dis
eases become prevalent throughout the
United States the cost of producing
future crops might be very greatly in
creased
Do not. therefore. under any cir
cunstances use foreign grown pota-
toes for seed. either at the north Or at
the south. The sorts which are cosling
to this country at the present time are
late sorts and are not adapted to plant
Ing in the south, where early potatoes
are the main crop. Neither are they
adapted to planting at the north, for
they will not produce a satisfactory
yield
They are not adapted to our soils or
to our climate and will not yield profit
able crops, but the danger of introduce
ing diseases not now present is suffi-
cient reason for refusing to plant them.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
DANGER TO POTATO CROP.

Agriculture Department Issues Warn
ing Against Use of Foreign Seed.
Although home grown seed potatoes
are selling at high prices, foreign
grown potatoes should not be substi-
tuted for them The following state
ment on the danger to the American
potato crop from the use of imported
seed POTATOES is issued by the secretary
of agriculture:
Europe has several potato diseases
not now known to exist in this coun-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
More Canned Corn Used.

The consumption of canned sweet
corn is rapidly increasing in t4is coun-
try The figures collected by the Ma
tional Gamers association show a
threefod increase for the last ten
years The fear Of ptomaine poisoning
and Of injury from various bacteria
is 10 longer felt and there is little or
no danger from these sources.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
The Mothers Eavorite.

"A cough medicine for children should
be harmless II should lie pleasant to
take i should be sffecinal, Chamber
laln's Cough Remedy is all of this and is
the mothers favorite everywhere
For sale by
(Adv.) Grant Graham
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
FOR SALE!

One five year old black Mare,
weighs between eleven and
twelve hundred pounds. One
good anchor Buggy and Harness.
only. been run one summer. One,
good Saddle and Bride. Would
like to sell all together, and will
sell reasonable.
GORDON G. SHAW.
Belington, W. Va.
R. F. D. No. 8.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

the hens may enter any nest. There
is also an entrance from the stairway
in front, as shown in the illustration,
says the Independent Farmer. The
whole thing is made SO it may be
taken apart easily for cleaning.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

Look over your farm machinery
and list up the repairs you will
need the coming season and let
lis have the list so we will have
them ready for YOU.
Farmers Supply Agency. (Adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
PERSONAL.
Hugh Shinn was in Elkins this

Hugh Shinn was in Elkins this
week.
Capt. Rease is in the east on
business.
Austin McCloud was in town
on business Monday.
Burt Andrix, was here on bus
mess Tuesday.
]. E. Keyser was a business
visitor in Elkins Wednesday
Glen Halderman was bust
ness visitor in town this week.
C. Ross Kidder was in Grafton
Wednesday evening between
trains.
Why suffer with toothache,
see, DR.. Gibson. of Belington.
(Adv.)
There will be preaching in the
Presbyterian Church Sunday
evening.
Wizard and Imperial Flows and
repairs.
Farmers Supply Agency. (Adv.l
Beulah Lovett was in Elkins
Sunday n d Monday visiting
friends,
Miss Dorothy Hutton, Of Hut
louisville, is visiting relatives
here this week.
DIR. A. H. Woodford made a
professional trip to Huttonsville
on Wednesday.
BASIN CONTINENTAL, the
best fertilizer, prices right.
Farmers Supply Agency. (Adv. }
Gordon Bennett, of Hall was
here Monday the guest Of his
brother, Mayor Bennett.
Miss Blanche Stoneking, who
has been indisposed for several
Gays, is able to be out again.
Highest Grade Hydrate Lime
in cotton bags at lowest price.
Farmers Supply Agency. (Adv.).
IL. M. Halderman vino is travel
ing for the Austin Powder Com
pany was a business visitor here
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. F'erreii re-
turned Monday night where they
have been visiting their son IN
Parkersburg.
You cannot afford ID buy Fer
tilizer or Lime until yoa invesui-
gate our qualities ana prices.
Farmers Supply Ageney. (Adgj
Rev. G. D. Griffin returned
Sunday night where he has
been visiting Charleston. Mound
vile and Parkersburg
S. E. Yoak was thrown from
his horse, Saturday and was hurt
very bad about the back, bat it
is thought that his injuries are
not fatal.
Stat Wagons, Runabouts and
Top Bdggies at actual co ST.
Must close outon accoultof' room
Come early and get first choice.
Farmers Supply Agency. (Adv)
Mrs, C. Ross Kidder and son,
Ashton, returned Tuesday from
a six weeks visit with friends
in Florida. They went by the way
Of Washington and returned by
Cincinnati and report a very en-
joyaole trip.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
ARRANGE BOOSTS AND NESTS
Inclined Board Should Be Placed for
Heavy Fowls to Walk Up and
Down On-Easy to Clean.

A good arrangement for heavy fowls
is a set of nest boxes with roosts on
top and an inclined board for the hens
to walk up and down on. The nests
are made large, about 16 inches square
and from 16 to 20 inches high The
entrance to the nests is from the back
and there is a runway at the back, so
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
AGRICULTURE.

Agriculture, the oldest of occu-
pations, is also the most impor-
tant The value of that which
comes from the soil surpasses in
value all else that is produced by
human labor. The prosperity of
the farmer is coincident with the
prosperity of the nation, and fun
damentally the welfare of all the
people depends upon the cultiva
ton of the soil Governor Had
ley of Missouri
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
Danish Parasites.

Again we say there's nothing like
smoking out with sulphur to Danish
lice and mites from the hen mouse.
It also purifes the house ty killing
disease germs.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
Charnberlain's Tablets
for Constellation

FOR construction, Chamberlain's Tab,
lets are excellent. Easy to take, mild
and gentle in effect. Give them a trial,
For sale by
(Adv.) Grant Graham
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
Protect the Eacs.

The steady rays Of the sun will soon
cook an egg these days. A canvas
cover for the egg basket or crate on
the way to town makes big differ
ence.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
Watch the Chicks.

Keep close watch of the little chicks
during this hot weather and see that
they are not troubled with head lice,l
especially those that run with the
hen
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
sIde-Track Roosters

NfUC- TdCK ffUuBLGFBs
This Is the slack season for roos-
tiers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

September Morn" is the name of the
musical comedy which viii be produced
by the Larry Boyd company at the Pa
vilion to-day. BE sure to see this.--Adv.
Contractor f. N. Normandeau COM
menced this week the erection of new
bridge for the Barre railroad that will
span the Stevens branch near Mill street
on the spur of track that runs into the
Z. C. Glysson yard. A force of 20 men
were placed at work. The abutments or
the bridge win be of cement concrete.
William Forbes, grinders boy, who
was recently injured in an accident on
Granite street, left this forenoon for Old
Orchard, Me-, where he expects to re-
main during the summer. Young Mr..
Forbes is slowly recovering from the eff
fects of bad bruise on the arm, al
though it will be several weeks before
he can resume work.
About 25 friends of Mrs. Alexander
Park called at her home on Elm street
last evening to remind her that the day
was her birthday anniversary. A large
portion of the evening was taken up
with singing and story telling, after
which refreshments were served. To
help Mrs. Park further to remember the
day, in behalf of the friends present,
Mrs. Thomas Jeffrey presented her a
small token of their regard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
RANDOLPH.

The regular meeting of the Kings
Daughters was held with Mrs. j. ID.
Mitchell on Tuesday with good at
tendance. Mrs. Fannie Vinton of East
Granville, the county secretary, was
present, and after the usual opening and
business, the treasurer reported that in
the last seven months, the Circle had ex-
pended STAG for the poor, and that Sl32
iof that amount had been raised in that
thine. The usual business finished, re-
freshments and social hour followed
! G. A. Chedel has bought the plot of
land on Park street, formerly conducted
sby the Realty company for nursery and
Twill conduct the same on a small scale.
THE company reserves the trees and
has been shipping them away to diff
lferent points in the last few weeks.
Wallace Hill, who formerly had charge
of it. now looks after it for Mr. Chedel.
The memorial service on Saturday will
lbe held at the Center, and the post and
wv. r. c. will leave here at 9 o'clock in
the morning and 90 to the Center, and
latter decorating the graves, will have
dinner. At 1880 they will convene in
the church. where the address viii be
given by Capt. Horace French of West
Lebanon, n. II. The music will be fur
Inished by the choir of the church, as
sisted by others, and will be appropriate
for the occasion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

Be sure to see this big four-reel spe-
cial feature, "The Engine of Death" at
the Bijou today.-Adv.
Antonio Berlatti returned last night
to his home at Quincy, Mass, after a
weeks visit in Barre with friends.
The mission circle of the Universalist
church will meet with Mrs. f. I. Cutler,
36l North Main street, Friday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock. Watchword, Light"
The Hon. Alfred +. Pinkerton of Wor-
cester, Mass, is the recognized leader in
Odd Fellowship. He will deliver the ad-
dress on Thursday evening at Rowland
hail.
Tersiglio Angelina of 100 River street
was carried to the City hospital this
afternoon in the Perry g. Noonan ambul-
ance. He underwent an operation for
appendicitis this afternoon.
The Larry Boyd Musical Stock Co. at
the Pavilion last night was a great sue
cess. The comedy was screaming from
start to finish, the singing excellent.
Don't miss this show.-Adv.
John Niles, who has been passing a
few weeks with friends in Barre and
Graniteville. returned last night to his
home at Wilmington, Del. He will visit
as the guest of friends at Atlantic City,
N. j., before returning to his home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
Noticel

For the convenience of the members of
the Barre Golf club, annual dues may be
left with either George n. Tilden or
George NJ. Marion, at their respective
stores. Mrs. w. A. Mathieson, treasurer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
All Honor to the Heroes
of 1864

Decoration Day cannot fail to bring to minds the terrible
harshps endured by the and of 50 while
they fighting for the right The contrast between their mode
of life and makes modern convenencs seem almost lux
uros Especially noteworthy the vast improvement which
has been made the last hafcenury in the manufacturing and
selling merchandise Nowadays part OF this
great land can purchase fashionable upothemnue apparel
practically as soon as shown the big cities Particularly
this true where Fits always the alert to secure
The new ideas in desirable merchandise right when they
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
BARRE DAILY TIMES
THURSDAY, MAY 2s, 1914.
The Weather

Fair and somewhat cooler tonight.
Friday cloudy; moderate northwest
winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28

Regular conclave of st. Al
Ma demar commandery, X. T., on
IEkHs Thursday evening at 1870. w.
I P. Scott, E. c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
TooLATE TO BE CLASSIFIED

LosT-on Main street. Thursday noon,
small crocheted purse containing small
amount of money. Will finder return TO this
ofFce 64t3
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-12-17

For misunderstanding rooms in pri-
vate home. Inquire at this office.
2m35.
For SALE CHEAP: One span OF
mares, one span of geldings, 4-years
old, 3-year-old gelding, three 2
year Odds. For a bargain see 4. W.
Fowler.
For SALE for cash. One mattress,
four dressers. one parlor lamp. one
pair snow shoes, etc. These goods
belong to Mr.. Christie and will be
sold cheap if taken at once. Call
on G.. Ii Stevens.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-12-17
Big Step in Malta's Progress.

The Malta Light Company COM
menced operation last Saturday,
turning the current on about fou T.
O'Clock, and everything about the
new plant was found to work perfectly
Manager LeVesconte is largely re-
sponsible for this, as there is no
better electrician and machinery
expert in the west. He has had long
experience in this line, which will
assure the company Of success.
The chief comment heard on the
lights is Of their steadiness of current
and exceptional brilliancy. The cur
rent SO far has been very strong.
4 number of the business houses
blossomed out with electric lights on
Saturday, being all ready for ''juice. :"
And the others are being wired and
connected upas fast us possible. In
fact Malta will soon be quite we'll
slit up"
Malta made an epochal record
during the past year, when within
one season waterworks, sewer and
electric light systems were installed.
Not many places much larger than
this have all these conveniences: and
they serve TO show what confidence
is placed in Malta's future.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-12-17
The MAN on the Box.

: The management of the iOrpheum
islto be congratulated on Egetting as
fine film plays as the one presented
on Saturday evening, 1.-The Man on
the Box" TO be able to see the
great plays of the day right at home
in Malta is treat that is highly
appreciated by the many patrons of
the Orpheum. "The Man on the
Box" was characterized by the ex-
ceptionally fine acting of the whole
cast, and more particularly by the
leading man. The many touches of
humor throughout the five acts. such
as "He took Kiss, - reused gales of
laughter through the capacity audi
ence. Those who had seen the play
on the real stage say that the film
presentation greatly out-classes the
foot light production.