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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05

Orders for 10000 tons of structural steel were placed by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Go. The steel will be used for Improvements on the system. / More than 10000 members Of Ger man trades unions, or 42 per cent. of the total, are serving in the army.
 Rear Admiral Thomas S. Phelps, C. s.gN-, retired, died at Oakland, Cal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
stranae.

Both dogs and humans are alike.
 For kind words they're athirst; And yet they seem to thinkFtte most Of those who treat them worst
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
ELMAN RIDING DOWN COIJRTLAND HILL BUMPS
 INTO AUTOMIBLE TRUCK

Riding bicycle down the steep courtland hill on his way to work at 7. 5o this morning Louis Sarinoli age 22 of 4S7 Housatonic avenue, was 91n- able to slow up at the intersection of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
ouehI
of mine has 6

.sThat new novel of mine. has 8 punch bragged the author.
 Thatsa right, agreed the critic It put me to sleep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
Ina nnn Ia Funeral Fan.

1rbe hest in dental service. always at home giving careful attention to busi-
 nsas fexceDt on special funeral occa- sionS.l9 Dr.1C. A. Herr.-Ad. in Osborn to- Local.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05

Sarinoh suffered lacerations and con tusions to the right hand, contusions
 and abrasions to the right leg and possible internal injuries. He was re- moved to Bridgeport hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
No Joke
By Lnke McLuke

No Joke. .5l..A4v son, beware of woman'e guile.s Advised old MT. Kepper. For Often a real sunNy smile Coneeals a red hot temper
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
Ar EnitanI,.

we slew an awful liar. men, when we slew Obed Munions, For one day he denied it when
 He mad been eating onions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05

A seat on the New York Produce Excnanse change sold for s1,100. an increase of $1Oo over the last sale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
fHuhG
z ''CongressTnan Blnh 1

.Congressman Bluff is a very wise man. remarked the old fogy. ..He keeps what he knows to himself
 That's right" agreed the grouch once heard him make speech"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
sure.

'swhy does my doggy wag his tail ?''
 Asked little Tommy Miles.
 Said I, '-Son. you can bet your kaIe That that's the way he smiles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
Whaddy. Va Mean, Dens

Whaddy Va Mean, Densest7
 The crowd may not have been the largest. but it certainly was the dens- est that has heard 8 campaign oration during the campaign. Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
Thinds to WerrY. Abeut.

The easiest way to make bad egg out of a good one is to keep it in 30 de grees temperat ture for awhile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
Our Daily Special.

There are too many married women and not enough wivesJ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
Names Is Namei

Ura Rocker lives at sherbrooke, Cam Ada. g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05

A report from London states that :. he prospective French five per cent. oan will be issued at S6 or 87.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05
Names Is Named.

Hard Cash is an inmate of the infrm- ary at 1ronton, O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05

Farme1. Want Ads. one Cent . word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-05

A 5-Piece Birds-Eya Ma pie Bedroom Suitecom- prising Bed, Dresser, with large mirror, Rocker and Chair. This suit is priced regularly at $90. GSQ Spec1al
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
TROUBLES OF THE INCUBATOR
Many Causes for Lamp Smoking
Good Rule ls Not TO Turn the
Eggs Until the Third Day.

II the incubator. lamp smokes. you
have turned the wick too high, let
the burner catch loose. used a very
poor grade of oil, or let dirt gather
on the burner gauze. or let some
thing get into the pipes and obstruct
them. Mud wasps will do this.
Never turn the flame OF the lamp
to full height when first lighted. then
don't forget TO go hack in a few min
utes and put 1t to proper place. Fill
your lamp in the evening; a full lamp
gives better heat than one half full
Some people do not turn eggs on
the day they test them. Don't turn
the eggs until the third day after put
ting in the incubator; at least this is
the rule OF one successful incubator
operator.
Don't place the thermometer under
the wafer in the egg chamber. Don't
fill the lamp when burning
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
KEEPING THE RANGE SHINY
A Little Work, and the Knowing How,
VIII Prevent II Ever 5eeom-
ing Dull or RED.

To a good housekeeper nothing is
more unsightly than a dull or red iron
range. Much energy is wasted by
these same housewives trying, yet not
knowing how TO correct the trouble.
Here is a suggestion:
Let the range cool mot get cold).
Scrub il as you would boards. all over
the top thoroughly. with hot water
and soap; let II dry. Have a thick
lambs wool mitten such as comes for
the purpose; slip the hand in IT. Rub
parafiin wax over the range. then rub
II in with the mitten. When there is
an even coat, shake powdered siOve
blacking over 1t and rub 1t in with the
same uitten Behold beautiful, shiny
rangei
Perhaps II will wear of soon. Do
not feel discourag ed. for II will last
much longer than when polished by
the old method and no vigorous, tire
some polishing With brushes; no dust;
to say nothing of having clean hands.
This may be done astgr breakfast.
II the fre is used at noon or night
just tive IL rub with the mitten, not
using any more paraffin or powder
this time. In the absence of mitten
old underwear serves admirably.
The range should only be scrubbed
once before frst applying parafiin-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15

Housekeeper Should Farilisrize Her
self With Good Qualities Of
That Liquid.

Vinegar is useful in many ways
other than culinary. 1t will remove
shoe-blackins rom clothing.
1t will remove fly specks from al
most anything-windows, picture
frames, woodwork, etc
Vinegar is something of tonic for
the skin, and cures roughness OF the
skin and chafing II applied after wash
ing the hands. 1t should be permitted
to dry on.
1t will soften paintbrush on which
the paint has been permitted to dry.
Heat the vinegar to the boiling point
and let the brush simmer in 1t a few
minutes. Then remove 1t and wash 1t
well in strong soapsuds.
Vinegar is unrivaled as an agent for
cleaning dirt and smoke from walls
and woodwork, especially yellow pine.
1t should be applied with a flannel
cloth. and the flannel washed out in
clear water as soon as 1t becomes
soiled and before being dipped into the
vinegar again. This makes the vinegar
an inexpensive cleaner, besides being
the most satisfactory way in which
the work can be done,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
Determining SIZE OF FLOCK
Much Of Equipment Necessary fov
Small Number Of Sheep WnI
Serve for Larger Number.

During the past. the prices OF wool
and mutton have had a powerful in-
huence upon the size OF the farm
sheep fiocks. There has always been
tendency for most farmers to dis
pose OF their flocks when prices be-
come low and to enter into the busi-
ness again when the prices become
high. Where pure-bred sheep are
kept the size Of the focks are, as a
general rule, much smaller.
The work OF caring for the flock
should be considered in determining
the size Certain chores must be done,
and many Of these would take little
more time with so than with Is or
% head. Much OF the equipment
needed for a smaller flock will serve
Tor larger one. A ram win be nee
essary for a dozen ewes, while as a
matter OF fact mature one could be
bred to so ewes fully as wen.
AS general rule, under mixed
farming conditions, one sheep to three
or nve acres is considered advisable.
the question should not merely be.
How many sheep can you keep?" but
how many can you keep healthy"
small healthy flock is much prefer
apie 10 larger one that is diseased.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
KEEP FLIES FROM ANIMALS
Tar often Can Be Used to Advantage
In Protecting Sore places From
Irritating insects.

CBy G. II. GLOVER. Colorado Expert
ment station)
There is probably nothing that VIII
keep flies away from live stock to the
extent that they will not be more or
less irritated by them.
Most OF the coal tar products used
for dips" to kill external parasites
e-e useful when used over the body,
well diluted, and applied from a spray
pump. Oil OF tar or pine tar can often
be used to advantage in protecting
places that have become sore from the
Irritation OF flies.
The following mixture has usually
given as much satisfaction as any
other: Synthetic oil Of sassafras, four
ounces: hrd or neat's-foot oil, two
pints, and crude petroleum enough to
make one gallon. This will cost about
81 a. gallon.
This mixture should not be expen-
sive and will not need to be applied
as often as the other: Fish oil, 100
parts; oil OF tar, SO parts, and crude
carbolic acid. part
The best way to swat the fly" is
before he is born. Allowing piles Of
manure to accumulate in the stables
and yards for flies to breed in and
then applying some kind Of dope"
to keep flies away from the animals Is
inconsistent, to say the least
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
WATCH THE LITTLE TURKEYS
Brooder Poults Are Almost Sure to
Wander OF by Themselves
Chicks Teach Them to Eat.

Watch the little turkeys at first, fol
often they will follow OF any moving
thing II brooder turkeys, when first
let out they are nearly sure to go wan.
dering of after a pig, rooster or even
a man, and will not come back unless
brought back.
Often their own mother fails to
teach them how to eat at first. For
brooder poults put in some littla
chicks with them. These soon show
them how TO pick up food.
II you would have your poults tame.
every time you go near them toss
them little feeds OF bread, grain, any.
thing they like, 1t does not take them
long to get to know you and come
hunting you from far across the fields,
when you 'et them get sight Of you
or hear yoG- voice.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15

forming rssterial such as alfalfa, oats
and wheat bran, will be more vigorous
and give better service than a bull
permitted 10 run with the cows. II Is
very essential that the bull should
have plenty OF exercise, which he can
not get II confined to stall Where
II is impossible for the owner to fence
securely about one acre for the bull.
he can very easily provide the neces-
gary exercise by stretching a strong
wire between two substantial posts
and fastening the bull by chain from
the ring in his nose to ring which
slips loosely over the wire. This
makes secure fastening and one
which experience has proved practi-
cable.
When kept in this way the bull IS
also more easily managed A dairy
bull makes a dangerous pet, and
should never be 80 far trusted as TO
be In position where he can get the
advantage OF his attendant. Those un.
fortunate accidents which have some
times occurred have usually been due
TO overconfdence on the part OF the
attendant.
The bull should always be handled
kindly and firmly. and should under
stand that his attendant is his master.
II is always advisable TO train the bull
calf TO lead. and a ring should be
placed in his nose at an early date.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
CHICKS WILL EAT ANYTHING
Fowls Of All Ages VIII Eat Stuff That
Not Only Causes Different
Diseases, but Kills.

Chicks will eat anything they can
ret at, and IL you do not look out.
the small chicks. like the large ones.
will eat of stun that not only diseases.
but kills.
Little chicks are even worse than
the old, for often they will fill up their
crops With sand and sawdust, which
will kill, and paint picked OF the
brooders, which kills more surely.
Too much lime sprinkled about tho
premises has burned the crop out Of
many a young chick.
Sand and lime are all right, but
don't bed In the first or sprinkle thp
last thick enough to draw a chicks
special attention.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
Oatmeal Bread.

Oatmeal is valuable substitute for
wheat -four. Here is a recipe for
tempting oatmeal bread. In mixing
bowl put two cupfuls oatmeal, two tea
spoonfuls salt, one cupful molasses,
one rounded tablespoonful shortening.
Pour over these ingredients one quart
boiling water. Let stand until luke
warm. Add one-half yeast cake dis
solved in two tablespoonfuls warm wa,
ter. Add two quarts -four, either
whole wheat or white. To make q
heartier bread, one which is special
ly suited for luncheon sandwiches, add
one-half cupful chopped nuts and one
half cupful seeded raisins.-The De.
lineator.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
az ANNA aALLIqHEn.l


During the past 10 years we have
been raising and marketing ducks,
keeping several different breeds; but
were long ago convinced that the I'M
perial Pekin is the market duck par
excellence.
AS general-purpose duck we like
the Rouen; and for eggs alone. the
Runner stands at the head OF the list
There are two varieties OF Pekins--
the. small, or medium-sized white duck
so often seen around farmyards, and
the large kind known as the Imperial
Pekin: the latter being only 9 little
smaller fhaa the common goose. and
having q beautiful cream colored plum
age fbis Is the variety OF Pekins
kept by the larger breeders ir tire
East.
A common mistake, especially among
farmers. is that ducks and chickens
are fed and housed together, the re
suit being a lot of half-starved speci-
mems which have bodies outstripped
in growth by beak and feet
A Pekin dGckling will eat, at one
meal. as much as three or four chicks
OF the same age. and gain In weight in
proportion; but the food must be OF
somewhat different nature from that
required by chicks.
For instance. dry feeds. such as
wheat. cracked corn. etc, are insult
able for ducklings, though they make
excellent feed for growing chicks. In
! order TO ascertain the difference in
growth pair OF Pekin ducklings and
a pair OF White Wyandctte chickens
were weighed when fourteen weeks
old.
Ducks and chickens we're ha,chcd
the same day; both were well fed. but
neither was forced The two chickens
weighed four pounds four ounces,
while the two ducklings tipped the
scales at IA pounds.
We use both hens and incubators for
Matching, those Matched under hens
being kept for breeding stock Our
ducklings are kept In large yards.
fenced with poultry netting. while
small. Twenty-Five is the usual num-
~ hSi 'oNh hhb uhNhAihto VI
different sizes are never yarded to-
gether.
Each yard is furnished with a sepa-
rate house for the ducklings to sleep
in at night. These houses are cleaned
every day and fresh litter put in for
bedding. For the first week we feed
light bread lat least two days old,
crackers, corn bread. cooked rice and
rolled oats.
The bread Is crumbled and either
fed dry or moistened with sweet milk
We never confine our ducklings TO
any one kind OF feed, because a va.
riety gives much better results.
Green food Is essential at all times.
For this purpose we grow large quanti-
ties OF lettuce. onions and dandclions.
Thesa are chopped and fed In adj .tion
to grain food several times a day,
while the ducks are small.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
TEST OUT PROFITABLE cows
Important That Farmer Should Know
Quantity and Quality He 10 Re-
eeivlns From Animals.
CBy W. A. M'KERRow. Minnesota Ex-
pertinent station.)

CBy w. A. M'KERRow. Minnesota Ex-
pertinent station)
Feed is going to be higher than
usual this season unless all signs fail
II is, therefore. doubly important that
the farmer keeping dairy cows should
be sure that his cows are giving him
more than value received for what
they eat. The way TO be sure OF this
is TO have scales and Babcock tester.
This Is only one OF the reasons why
farmers should test their cows Tor
quantity and quality OF product.
Other reasons for cow-testing are:
II enables the farmer TO eliminate
COWS that do not pay for their board.
II saves many a good COW from the
shambles.
II is an encourager OF good feeding
and good care.
II gives the farmer an opportunity
TO build up a &c ID producing herd.
Il increases ones interest In dairy
ing as a business rather than as a
means OF labor merely.
In short. II is plain common sense.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
Cream Of Barley Soup.

Cook two tablespoonfuls OF butter
with two tablespoonfuls OF -four three
minutes. stirring constantly; add one
half cupful OF pearl barley and cook
slowly two minutes. stirring constant
ly; add two cupfuls each of boiling
water and milk; cover and let simmer
one hour; rub through sieve and add
three cupfuls OF veal stock; season
with salt and pepper and thicken with
one tablespoonful Of cornstarch dilut-
ed with enough cold water to pour
easily; bring to boiling point, strain
and serve; accompany with imperial
sticks.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
Chicken a La SouffIs.

Boil the chicken until it is very ten
der. When cold remove the skin and
bones. Place in individual cups a
layer of chicken, sprinkle with salt,
pepper, bits of butter and some finely
chopped ham Cover with ground
crackers. Add another layer of chick
en- and ingredients and so on until the
cup is nearly full. Over this pour
some OF the chicken liquor and some
heavy cream. Bake until brown and
garnish with radishes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
General Purpose Duck.

They relish these green's no mat
ter how plentiful grass may be, and
when mixed with other food the greens
furnish bulk. which Is an important
point in duck feeding.
A great quantity Of food is required
but II must not be too highly concen-
trated. For this reason wheat bran
is a prime factor In the feeding Of
ducks.
We lsed or young ducks al they
viii eat FIVE times day. the hours for
feeding beiEE a n, s q n, u n,
,. n and p Il.
There is little Danger OF overtzIing
Pekin d1eklinz's digestion. provided
good lztzze-t Is Used II the selection
Of food and plenty CT grit and sharp
sand are proTidet-
The latter ~e put In the drinking
water. This IS important We have
known instances where whole fOcks
Of young ducks we're lost because the
owners failed to furnish grit
The food must be fresh and clean.
Drinking water is given al each meal
and also between meals. IN shallow
vessels, which must be Kept clean.
Ducks drink often ard soil the water
in short time
Pekin ducks do not require swim.
ming water, though they enjoy IT. and
II allowed to roam q: will. both young
and old are sure to find a pond or
stream II there is one within easy
distance.
We never allow the young ones 10
wander on because. early In our ex.
perience. We learned that too much
padding in cold water causes cramps,
from which they never recover Even
a cold rain often proves fatal.
After the first wee< We begin to
feed raw mixtures. These are com
posed OF equal parts corn meal, bran
and middlings or second four, mois.
tened with water. Or oatmeal bran
and cooked vegetables. a little salt be-
ing added several times q week.
Sometimes cornmeal, cooked pota.
toes and chopped greens" and so on.
are fed. Occasionally we feed green
corn, cut from the cob.
At the end of the fifth week those
intended for market are put -uron a
more fattening diet.
Instead of moistening the mash with
water. as heretofore, skim milk is used
and no greens are added. MIX should
not be used as a drink for ducks, bu,
when added to ground grains It Is far
superior TO beef scraps or any kind
Of animal food for producing rapid
growth in ducks.
Twice week some powdered char
coal Is added 10 the mixture Besides
sand. We give the ducks coal cinders
with the ashes sifted out A duck pre-
fers cinders TO any other kind of grit
At ten to fourteen weeks old the
ducks are sent to market. There is
nothing gained in keeping them longer
because about this time the large
feathers begin TO appear and the gain
in weight viii be less rapid.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
BULL MAKES DANGEROUS PET
Should Never Be Trusted So Far az TO
Get Advantage Of Attendant
Exercise 10 Essential.

The practice Of permitting a bull to
run with the dairy cows cannot pos
sibly be commended. especially is
this true during the breeding season:
and with the dairyman who is milking
a large number OF cows and has a con
stant demand for milk. this means
practically the entire time. A bull
kept in a small paddock where he
gets plenty Of exercise, pure water
and food rich In bone and muscle
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
HOW TO KNOW SEX OF GEESE
When Fowls Are Six Months Old
Gander May Be Told by observa.
tion--Hls Call Is Shrlll.

II is not an easy thing to tell the
sex OF geese.
When they are six or seven months
old one usually can tell the goose from
the gander by observation.
The male in most cases grows larger
than the female.
The female has a deeper body, slim
mer neck and smaller head.
The call of the gander is long, loud
and shrill. while that OF the goose is
merely an answer to IT,
II is good plan to divide the flock
part on one side OF the fence and part
on the other when trying to distin-
guish the sex, when you can distin-
suish most OF the ganders by their
calls.
Never look for a curled tail feather
or ether outside marks, for there are
none.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
BEWARE OF THE QUIET BULL
Easy TO Spoil Disposition OF Animal
by Allowing Children to Tease
Hm-Make Him Obey.

Never permit the bull TO have his
own way about anything where you
may differ with him, and insist upon
prompt obedience
II is very easy to spoil the disposi-
tion OF bull by permitting children,
old as well as young. to play with him
OF tease him. The man who is al.
ways prepared for trouble never has
any
II is the quiet bull that has never
horned anything that usually does the
damage. suddenly developing vicious
spirit and attacking his unsuspecting
attendants.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15

abundance OF wholesome stimulating
feeds to encourage the growth OF
plumage.
A little flaxseed meal or linseed oil
meal added to their feed helps the
growth OF feathers and gives bright.
healthful and glossy appearance to
their plumage. The care of the birds
during summer has a wonderful in.
fuence upon the number OF eggs the
older hens will lay during the winter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-15
CARING FOR FARM POULTRY
Abundant Supply Of Pure Water, Grit
and Charcoal Should Be Provided
for Flock in Summer.
nr R. @. wEATHERsroNEO

Aby X y. MEAl HERS ! ON Il
During summer we should provide
an abundance Of pure water, grit and
charcoal for the farm flock. Keep the
houses cool at night and well ven
ti,ated at all tines when the fowls are
kept inside Wheat, cats and g. mash
feed once a day H.sstJ an excellent
supply Of feed during the warm
weather.
Feed no musty and fermented feed.
A sour mash is highly INJURIOUS Sour
milk may be used TO moisten the
mash but no more should be mixed at
one time than the fowls viii clean up
at one feeAing.
Allow no feeds to accumulate in the
feed troughs. Feather eating among
hens is usually prevalent during sum-
mer. In some cases the feathers are
almost stripped from The neck Of the
birds and the flesh is lacerated with
the beaks and burned by the sun.
This habit is invs riably caused BY
lack Of proper substance in the feed
Prevention is better than cure, and
perfect health and vitality among the
1iock should do this.
Old hens intended Tor the market
should always be sold early before
they begin to moult or else you will
be compelled to feed them three or
four months before they have com
pleted a new set Of plumage and look
ft TO be sold as market poultry.
have found notAing better than
10 feed them sparingly with nitro
Genous feeds until about the first week
in September and follow this with an