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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Executive Officer of Naval Reserves.

Executive Officer Of Naval Reserves.
Lieut. Commander r. K. Dyer has an
nounced the appointment of George w.
Dalton to the position of executive ofn-
Ger of the Naval Reserves to succeed
Lieut.. Charles f. Fogg, whose resigna-
ton was accepted a few days ago. Lieut..
Fogg recently graduated from medical
school and has accepted a position as as
sistant surgeon in hospital. Lieut. Dali
ton is particularly well fitted for the po-
sition. having had number of years ex-
perience in the U. S. A. service as SER
geant. For the past two years he has
been one of the Observation-Disclosures de-
tailed by the war department to the coast
Artillery companies of this state Upon
the expiration of his enlistment few
months ago he accepted a position with
An insurance concern in Portland. Lieu
tenant Dalton has also successfully
nassed an examination for Il commls-
sion in the United States army and was
on what is termed the eligible list at the
time he left the service.
Was on Way to Be Married.
Cyril Theberge aged 80, of North Roch-
ester. n. H.. who fell from the newspaper
train Mt Temple avenue. Old Orchard.
Tuesday morning and was seriously In
iured was on his way to be married, It
was learned Thursday at Biddeford.
Three brothers of the young man came
from Somersworth, N. H., to see him. 1t
was learned from them that he was on
his way to St. Simon de Rimouski. Que,
TO meet his bride. After the wedding Mr..
Theberge was to have returned to New
Hampshire with his bride. The wedding
was to have occurred Friday. He has
been unconscious most Of the time since
arriving at the hospital. TN young man
was known as Kid Theberge and had
done considerable wrestling.
Boys Conference, Mar, ST., Portland.
The Tenth Annual State Boys Confer
ence, held each year under the auspices
of the Maine Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, will be held at Portland March
s, c and !. according tn an announcement
made by Jefferson c. Smith, State Sec
rotary for the Y. Nj. c. A. The date is
almost month later than usual owing
to a reimbursement in plans which pro-
vide for gathering for young men
such as that held at Augusta last No.
vember. The program for the 10th Boys
| Conference have not been completed but
will be announced within a few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

u-s c. VI. Richardson and son Ber-
M we're visitors Saturday in Angus
;. as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
:. Goodrich on Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

,,,,eral, services for the late Pierre
infant will be held at o'clock this
.ninr at St. Augustine's Catholic
,,rfh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

s,.rdish Marchand, one Of the sales
~ IN the II. G. Barker & Co. store,
n saturday afternoon for business
'.,a If a few days in Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

Mrs George Meigs of this city is a
patient at the Augusta General hospital.
where Sunday morning she underwent
surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

atm Peter Charles Keegan of Van Blu
IA in the city for a few days on
.osss connected with the opening OF
:, legislative session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11
LOCAL BRIEFS

- and Mrs. Fred r. Fife are in
.h,rg. called there by the critical
r' If MIR. Fifes father. Seth Fife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

Announcement is made that the work
which has been in progress at Lithgow
library is completed and that the library
will be reopened at 10 O'Clock this morn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11

Sheriff and Mrs. Getchell passed Sun
day in Waterville as the guests OF their
sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-11
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Chelsea Grange hall Tues.
Jan. II. Music by Lees orchestra. Plain
and modern dancing. Jan. II II
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
LESS WASTE WITH RoUGHAeE
When Given to Sheep on Ground Il is
TrampIed Upon-Racks Have
Proved Entirely Satisfactory.
By E L SHAWL


It IS hardly necessary to say that
there is less waste when roughage is
fed to sheep in racks rather than
upon the ground When fed in the lat
ter way much Of It is trampled upon
and soiled and then the sheep refuse
to eat it
There are several types Of feed
racks that are quite satisfactory A
combination rack for feeding both
rOughage and grain is convenient, es-
pecially where the amount OF space is
limited Some racks are boarded up
sOlidly, with openings through which
the sheep eat; others are Slated hori-
zOntally, this type being largely used
in the west
Racks with vertical Stats are also
used; these Stats should not be too
wide apart with sucking ewes or the
lambs viii get in upon the feed and
soil it Having the upper part Of the
rack boarded solid is desirable, as It
prevents chat from falling into the
fleece
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
ALL FARMERS OUGHT
TO HAVE SOMEHOGS
Not Necessary Nor Desirable to
Devote Time and Attention
to Fancy Strains.

It ought to be within the reach Of
all farmers to produce hogs, whether
grades, Chester Whites, Berkshires,
Poland Chinas or the bacon type of
hogs or any of the other improved
breeds, and by selection and attention
in subsequent breeding and regard
for the plain principles with which
every farmer should make himself &C
quainted to improve and maintain the
standard Of swine upon the farm.
1t is neither necessary nor desirable
that the farmer should convert his
yards and houses into breeding estab-
lishments and devote his time and at
tention to breeding fancy strains or
families, at the expense of his pork
producing operations.
If the production of pork is the sole
object of the farmer it is within his
power to so improve his swine that for
all practical purposes they are as prac-
teal and profitable as though they de-
scended from the best names in the
herd books.
He wants hogs that will fatten well
and his practical eye should select a
bunch of good hogs without reference
to their pedigrees.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

by weight Quantity TO feed depends
on size of mare), with what hay they
viii eat, is an excellent ration It is
advisable to feed but one-half the grain
ration when II becomes apparent that
a mare will foal within foTty-eight
hours Shortly after the mare has
foaled, a drink OF lukewarm water
should be given her. The same ration
fed prior to foaling is usually satisfac-
tory after foaling.
When it is possible. the mare should
foaI in q dry. well4ighted and bedded
box stall or in a clean grass lot IL
she foals in a box stall, it should be
thoroughly cleaned and disinfected
with a five per cent solution Of car
bolic acid before she enters it A light
covering Of air-slaked lime on the floor
underneath the bedding is very prac-
teal safeguard against navel" trou-
BILE
After she has foaled it is advisable
to clean the stall Immediately, disin-
feet again and bed thoroughly. As a
preventive of navel and joint disease
in the foaI, saturate its navel as soon
as possible with a five per cent solu-
ton of Iysol or other disinfectant. To
prevent blistering the colts belly
smear the parts at the base Of the
navel board with vaseline or unsalted
lard before applying the disinfectant.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Something of boyishness enters into
this trim walking suit, with its
straight box coat and pocketed skirt.
1t is fashioned for comfort without
any sacrifice of good and modish lines,
and suggests the hike and the stroll.
1t is very adaptable and quite as much
at home in the city promenade as in
the heart of the woods and over the
countryside.
The material is a rough open weave
in lightweight wooden goods, and the
pattern a small shepherds check in
brown and white. The skirt is smooth
fitting about the hips and cut with a
moderate flare. There is a Tapped
seam down the front and a group Of
three inverted plaits at each side ex-
tending to the pockets. 1t is finished
with a three-inch hem and cut to a
scant ankle length. 1t extends an
inch and a half above the waist line
and is supported by a webbing belt
that fits the waist snugly. The prac-
teal pockets at each side are bound
with silk braid in plain brown.
The waist worn with this skirt is OF
crepe de chine with convertible collar,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
GOOD FERTILIZERS
FOR STRAWBERRIES
Tankage, Peruvian Guano, Fine
Ground Bone and .Sulphate
of Potash Are Favored.

The following are recommended in
the culture of this fruit
Tankage or Peruvian guano, 500
pounds per acre; foreground bone,
1000 pounds; low-grade sulphate Of
potash 600 pounds; nitrate of soda,
100 pounds.
All these may be mixed. applied
after blowing and before setting
plants and thoroughly incorporated
in the soil by narrowing.
Dried blood, 200 pounds per acre;
low-grade sulphate of potash, 900
pounds; tankage or Peruvian guano,
500 pounds; basic-slag meal, 1000
pounds; nitrate of soda, 100 pounds.
The Stag is not mixed with the
blood, tankage or guano, as it causes
a loss of ammonia It is better to
apply the Stag by itself but all the
other materials may be mixed be
fore application.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

gin early. The young animal should
be accustomed to the halter and taught
to lead before being weaned, and
thereafter it should be handled regu-
larry until time to break it to harness.
Gentle methods are desirable in the
latter operation. If the young animal
develops normally, it is capable at two
years of age of doing considerable
farm work, and in any case it is adj
visable to give some light work. 1t is
not well. however, to put mules at
hard work much before four years Of
age. The mules keep is reckoned at
a third less than that Of a horse.
For the indications Of disposition Of
say those who have handled these ami
mails for many years. Avoid mules
with abnormally long heads, as well as
those with hollow faces. The eyes of
the gentle mule are soft and mild and
set well apart. A sign Of docility in a
young mule is indicated by constant
motion of the ears; one ear pointing
forward, the other backward is also
regarded favorabIy. But beware of the
mule that habitually lays the ears
back upon the neck, say the authori-
ties. 1t is claimed by some that the
little mule is more apt to be ill-tem-
pered and vicious, and that the larger
the animal the better the disposition.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
PUSH THE PIGS TO
MAKE BEST RETURNS
Corn, Alfalfa and Clover Pasture
Will Lay on Fat-ProVide
Suitable Shade.

After the pigs come feed the SOW
all she can eat of nutritious rations.
A fair amount Of corn will not hurt
ler then.
To keep the youngsters free from
ice, dip them just before they are
weaned. Then dip them again late
n the fall.
Corn, alfalfa and clover pasture
will lay fat on pigs about as fast as
anything else that grows.
The hot sun will drive the fat out
Of a pig about as fast as you can lay
It on. 1t pays to provide plenty Of
shade.
The best shade is a shed on an ele-
Vation over which the wind can sweep
without obstruction. Dusty holes in
fence corners or in sitting under
brush are not desirable.
If your pigs are running on clover
pasture and you are feeding grain
give it to them at night.
A light feed Of grain may be given
pigs three times day, but twice Is
better, provided they have plenty OF
good pasture.
Plenty of clean water should be
provided every day at noon time and
again in the evening for the hogs.
Only the best bred pigs which are
pushed from the start to the finish
make the most money.
Don't forget that pigs never sweat
and therefore they must be supplied
with plenty of water in which they
can cool themselves during the warn
summer months.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

Whether chosen fer street wear or
for dressy midsummer gayeties the
hat for the heart of the summer has
a brim. 1t may be so transparent as
to cast hardly shadow, or it may
be real protection to the eyes, but it
is becoming, which is the first essen
tial Of good millinery.
Three new hats under the mid
summer sun are shown in the group
pictured here, and they demonstrate
the gradations in width of brim that
have found favor enough to become
established fashions. The hat at the
upper left hand is a fiat wide-brimmed
shape covered with black and white
chantilly lace The black lace Dor
ders the brim with a wide fiange edged
with a narrow piping of white satin
A band OF ribbon finishes the base
of the crown, which is all of the
black lace But in the brim the black
lace partly overlays the white. The
face Of an owl looks wisely and ap-
provingly out from its position at the
front of the crown
Just below this novel hat is shown
in which a quaint, oId-time looking
shape is covered with white kid. A
crushed collar Of black velvet breaks
the sharp line between crown and
brim, and is drawn through a large
buckle made Of small beads. Some
Of these beads are Of clear glass and
some are Opaque white. This is one
Of those plain hats that is odd and
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

er- Aside from that, they are less af-
fected by climatic changes than are
the more thinly feathered, larger
cOmbed breeds These heavy breeds
easily become too fat to lay well. II
carelessly fed. but care in feeding.
forced exercise in litter and skillful
breeding viii produce individuals and
stocks that will lay as many eggs per
hen in a winter or a year as will any
other breeds When marketed for
meat each bird brings an appreciate
return.
In the American class We find the
Plymouth Rocks. several varieties;
WyandOttes, several varieties: Single
and Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds;
American Dominique; Javas, and sew
eTal little known breeds that I am IN
able to describe
The breeds in this class are inter.
mediate between the Mediterraneans
and the Asiatics- They are known as
the general purpose breeds. As
breeds, they are hardy, good foragers,
bear confinement well. are the right
size, when well grown. 10 Just suit
the average meat market demand
They have clean legs and produce
eggs that vary in color from very light
tinted TO dark brown and in size from
medium to large While they are
known as sitting breeds, many indi-
vidual hens, especially in Plymouth
Rocks, are practically nOnsitters.
They are as prolific as any breed or
as poor layers as any, according to
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

made quite plain. 1t fastens down the
front with quite small jet buttons.
The trim little coat is cut straight,
with long revers and collar bound with
the silk braid. 1t also boasts real
pockets, bound with braid, which in
vite the hands to shelter or rest. The
sleeves are the long plain coat-sleeve
type without braid finishing. When
buttoned up, the coat sets well on the
figure, smooth about the shoulders
and boxlike over the body.
In keeping with this garb hat of
moderately fine Panama weave is
trimmed with a brown scarf wrapped
about the crown, and plain light brown
spats are worn over the low walking
shoes Short wash gloves are the
only kind to be considered with such
an outfit, which appareIs the wearer
for the cool, solitary ways Of the for
est or the crowded thoroughfares Of
the city Strictly business" is writ
ten in every line of this well-planned
and well-execated garb, whether it be
the business of the morning stroll or
that of shopping in the thick of things.
or the going and coming in the every
day business of life.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
By w. F. PURDUE1

CBy W. F. PURDUEO
1t Is a common error that all mules
are vicious. To kick like a mule" is a
proverbiaI and misleading saying.
Mules are not worse than horses in
this respect. While it should be de-
MED that mules are naturally vicious,
it is undoubtedly true that some are
made so by ill-treatment and abuse.
The same is true of horses. In gen
eral, the mule is quiet and patient in
temperament, and, when properly in
structed during its youth, is just as
steady and reliable as a horse. 1t is
much easier to take a mule colt in
hand at an early age and train it prop
erly than it is to take an older animal
that has been misused and overcome
any habits or tricks arising from
years of poor management. Kindness
is the best policy in dealing with
mules as we'll as with other domestic
animals. Mules that are accorded de-
cent, humane treatment when young
nearly always make dOcile and tract
able work animals, and are always
ready to respond to good, common
sense treatment. The mule that is
roundly abused becomes ugly in the
same way as the horse develops
yiciousness when he is continually
mistreated.
The mule foaIs education should be-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
PROVIDE SUPPLY OF
CHARCOAL FOR HOGS
Corncobs Burned in a Pit Three
Feet Deep Will Furnish All
That Is Needed.
By J. NJ. KELLY)


For the last so years, to the writer's
positive knowledge, farm writer's have
been telling their readers to feed the
hog plenty of charcoal. Even if the
advice is old it is good. There should
be charcoal before the hogs all the
time. The supply may be made from
corneobs. These must be burned in
a pit, which should be three or four
feet wide, three feet deep and eight
or ten feet long.
A load of cobs should be put in
the pit and set afire. AS soon as they
are well ablaze the pit should be COW
cred with strips of sheet iron and the
cracks with earth so as to exclude
air. In a day or two the pit may be
uncovered and a supply Of charcoal
will be ready for use.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

pretty enough to be worn with dressy
costumes and is not out of place
among much more ornate headwear.
A substantial hat of hemp, resem-
bling a fat baretta, is recommended by
its unusual shape and its becoming
ness. 1t is shown at the right of the
picture and, along with the other two
hats, is posed straight on the head
without any saucy tilt. It is supported
by a round, plain bandeau covered
with a narrow ornamental band made
Of silk fiber and beads. a wired bow
Of velvet is posed on the underbrim at
the back
These hats embody new features
that come at a time when novelties
are scarce. The story of summer
headwear has reached its final chap
ter and will soon be closed to make
way for the beginning of that for
autumn.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
COMPOSITION OF GOOD EGGS
First-Grade Article Is FreshI With
Clean Shells and Weighs Twenty
Four Ounces Per Dozen.

The eggs graded frsts in the mar
ket are fresh, good-sized eggs with
clean, sound shells and weigh p
ounces or more per dozen, 45 pounds
per case of 80 dozen eggs. When the
egg is broken into a plate, the yolk
must stand up firm and the white
must not be watery. a fresh laid egg
fills its shell. The longer an egg is
kept the larger the air space in the
interior on account OF evaporation
through the shell. An old egg may
not FL over half its she'll
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
CHICKS CROWDED TO DEATH
Little Fellows Have Habit OF PiIing
Up Where They Are Kept To-
Qether in Large Numbers

Chicks have a fashion of piling up
where kept in numbers together In
the morning one often finds, not the
weakest, but the strongest, stretched
out trampled and dead Why the
strong so often cannot beat their way
more than the weak from under the
pile of chickens is often q mystery to
the owner.
If you have them in a brOoder and
there is glass at any end OF the brood
er, place something over this, or just
so soon as light comes, before you may
have time to get out to them, here
they viii crowd. standing one on top
Of the other, and every morning you
win take out q dead chick or more.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24

the particular stock or strain in hand
and the care and skill applied to them
1 have not mentioned the English
Orpingtons- There are several varie-
ties. 1 have no doubt that they are
an excellent breed but wherein they
excel or even differ from our leading
American breeds in any practical par
dculars I do not know; except that
their white skin is more favored in
the English markets than the yellow
skin that our discriminating markets
prefer.
Space limits compel the brevity Of
their descriptions and the omission Of
several breeds that have not yet i'm
pressed many practical utility poul-
try keepers by their merits
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
Black FiIets Smart.

Black hIet veilings are perhaps the
foremost Of the many types now in
favor. Plain black hlets are a strong
feature. Black filets, with hugh vel
vet squares arranged in border design
OF else sparsely scattered over the
mesh, are smart Hexagon and hair
line novelties occupy a good position
There is a slightly increased demand
for tete-deRegre brown, taupe and
myrtle novelties. New sand-colored
7eilings are shown for wear with
sand-colored hats.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
New TunIes.

Many of the tunics are perfectly
plain, others are made with clusters,
either Of side pIaits or box plaits,
while still others are plated all
around in the style commonly called
accordion plated.
TUNES may be fastened at the waist
line or from a yoke around the hips.
These Jokes may be accentuated by a
shirring Of the top edge OF the tunie
or by a hand Of military braid Ere
ouently the yoke Is trimmed with
small buttons.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
settinn Laee Insertion-

When setting lace insertion into
lawn dresses, stitch the insertion on
the goods first, then cut the material
away, about one-fourth inch from
stitching. put it fat into the foot hem
mer of the machine and hem. This
fnsures neat, firm work. which will
stand many washings. The insertion
can be put on in all sorts Of fancy pat
terms without danger Of its pulling
out
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
Proper Feed for Cows.

The COW cannot turn all the nour-
ishment she gets from her food into
milk and still have enough left to
build up her system and that of her
offspring. We need to feed COWS that
are with calf the best kinds Of feed
the farm affords and not compel them
to go through the winter on half IA
tons.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
1
STOCK
CARING FOR MARE AND FoAE
ticai Concentrates to Feed-StaII
Should Be Well Cleaned.
by E. H HUGHES. Missouri Expert

by z. H HUGHES. Missouri Expert
ment Slation-)
Mares in foal should receive regu-
lar exercise up TO the time Of foaling-
II is advisable that they be worked
lightly or that they have the run Of
lot where exercise can be taken In
wOrkins mares in foal, experience
proves that heavy pulling. jerking,
backing and deep mud should be
avoided
Bright mixed hay. timothy. choice
alfalfa and good clover are excellent
rOughages for mares in foaL Sound
whole oats, corn and bran are very
practical concentrates to feed them
when heavy in foal. Two parts whole
oats. two parts corn and one part bran,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
Get After Wheat MeexiI.

Did the weevil get into your wheat
last year? If they did, treat the bins
with bisulphide of carbon. Place in
three or four bottles and set in the
upper part of the crib. OF course take
out the corks. 1t does not smell good
and will kill If inhaled, but it does up
the Weevil.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-24
leach lambs to Eat

The lambs should be taught to eat
grains and roughage before weaving
time A good way is 10 begin with
oats and good hay When time TO turn
out on pasture, they keep right on
growing and develop into strong,
healthy sheep. bringing good prices
on the market