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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
A POPULAR BREED OF DUO

The black Cayuga is distinctly an
American duck, having been bred so
long in this country that all trace OF
| it's origin is lost. 1t Is said that II
was first found in the central part OF
New York, on Cayugs lake. BY some
II is supposed to have originally come
from the wild black duck. For many
years the Cayuga has been raised In
this country and has been considered
by those who have bred 1t to be a
profitable duck to keep.
BY some raisers 1t is thought to be
as good as the Pekin for early markets
and the claim Is made that 1T can
be grown as cheaply. The farmer
who desires good. practical duck
to raise on his farm in conjunction
with other poultry will do well %
give this valuable bird good try
out"
More time can be spent In dressing
it for market than Is generally given
to the dressing Of white plumage
birds, but the profits will be proper
tionately as great Duck raisers ike
broiler raisers, are partial to white
feathers for market fowls, but those
who do not look with this partial1ty
on the white varieties will find an
excellent choice in the Cayuga duck.
Cayugas are splendid birds for a
restricted range and breed well IN
confinement They are quiet, doclie'
and form strong attachment for
their home, evi-lcing no inclination or
desire to stray far away from the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

concerns in the city use the huge
drafters.
knew team of HOO pound
horses some years ago. One man
orove them consecutively for nine
years hauling cordwood in the sum-
mer and fall months. Both of these
horses were by sires who had liberal
strain Of thoroughbred blood in their
veins.
They did farm work regularly until
corn was laid by, then they were
put to hauling on the road. They
were true and stanch draft horses,
were never known to get stalled but
once in nine years, and they were
never driven with whip.
At rs years Of age each they were
servicably sound and were full Of life.
Think Of it! Twenty-one years Of
hard regular service and still able to
earn their feed. They were Of the
weight, size and breeding and, besides,
had been we'll taken care of all their
lives.
I know a young farmer this year
who is starting out and who bought
two heavy, awkward drafters and also
a 1000 pound mare Of good breeding.
He worked the mare in the team with
the two big fellows and whenever he
had occasion to take trip in his
buggy, always drove the mare, letting
the others rest. still she held her own
and kept in good order.
Too much has been written and
said advising the average farmer to
use heavy drafterr Let him sell them
at big prices and use more medium
sized horse on the farm.
One years experience will show him
that he is right.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
VINE PRUNING IN THE SOUTH.

In the south the only time to prune
the ordinary grapes is just before
growth starts in the spring Then
the leaves will soon stop the bleeding.
One spring in North Carolina the
weather turned hot the first of March
and the vines that had been pruned
in the fall made shoots six inches long
while those that had not been pruned
hardly swelled the buds.
The last week in the month the
mercury suddenly fell with a norther
to 20 degrees above zero and the
shoots on the pruned vines were
frozen. After the freeze I pruned
my grapes and had a normal growth.
while those around me hardly got
half crop. had learned this from
seasons years before, when had seen
the same thing. But the Scupper-
nong must be pruned In November or
December as it bleeds worse than the
cluster grapes.-S. c. M.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
USE EVERY MEANS TO ATTRACT YOUR BIRD FRIENDS

seeds, or cracked nuts, in con-
grees to enter the Enclosure.
Before erecting bird houses one
should first determine the kind of
birds to which his premises are
adapted. The question usually next
arising is as to the, number Of birds
that can be accon3mo dated. Unless
grounds are large. It is generally USE
less to expect as tenants more than a
pair Of each species. except martins.
However, the singular intolerance
shown by most birds during the
breeding season 20 others of their
kind does not operate between those
Of different species. A dozen different
kinds of birds will pursue their sew
eral modes Of hunting and raise their
families on the same lot, but rarely
two of the same sort. OF all our
house birds, martins alone are social.
possible bird population on any given
tract must be taken into consideration.
When the probable tenants have been
decided upon, the selection Of sites Is
in order, for the site often decides
the style of house that is to occupy it.
In the final placing Of bird houses,
care should be taken to have them
face away from the winds prevailing
in stormy weather. The strongly de-
veloped homing instincts Of birds can
be relied on to attach them to the
reighborhood where they first saw
the light, and the identical pairs
which nest in the houses provided for
them one year will often return the
next season to enjoy the same bounty
and protection.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

Cats and large snakes are enemies
CT birds, the former perhaps killing
more birds than any other mammal
Trees and poles supporting houses
should be sheathed with tin or gal
vanized iron to prevent these enemies
from climbing to the nests Squirrels
give mora or less trouble by gnawing
houses, eating eggs, and killing nest
, lings. Red squirrels, in particular,
respect, and many experimenters keep
! their grounds free from them. Some
regard flying squirrels as but little
better than red ones. Even gray and
fox squirrels are occasionally trouble
some. 1t is not necessary, however.
that bird lovers should wage indis-
criminate warfare against all squirrels.
I: is far better to adopt the rule never
to kill a squirrel unless there is rea-
son to believe that it has acquired the
habit Of eating eggs or young birds;
the result will probably be that not
more than one red squirrel in fifty
nor more than one gray squirrel in
hundred will have to be killed. Where
squirrels are numerous they give more
or less trouble by gnawing and dis
figuring houses. This damage may be
prevented, however, by covering the
parts about the entrance with tin or
Yin
Another means of attracting birds
about human habitations is to furnish
an abundance of food, preferably in
food shelters If one is unable to
make shelters that will protect food
in all kinds of weather, the food may
be fastened to trunks or branches Of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
THE POULTRY HOUSE SITE.

Poultry houses may be built more
open and consequently less extensively
in our southern states than in the
north, according to investigators Of
the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
However, a house which gives salts
faction IN Maine will also give good
results in Texas or California. The
best site Tor a poultry house in any
location is one where good water and
air drainage are available. The floor
and yards will then be dry. The
house should not occupy low hollow
in which cold air settles. Wherever
possible. q southern or southeastern
exposure should be selected although
this is not essential II there is any
good reason for facing the house in q
different direction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
WATER GLASS FOR EGGS.

Lime water has, for century 0.
more, been used in many private faml-
lies as an egg pre-. srvative. but water
glass is far better. It has been con-
clusively proved that eggs preserved
in this way, even after six months
storing, are as nearly equal to new
laid" as a preserved egg can be. Eggs
kept in lime water, after several
months immersion. are apt to par
take of q limey flavor and are only
useful for kitchen purposes. I can
speak personally as to the efficacy OF
water glass for I preserved in one
season two nine-gallon barrels or
eggs, with splendid results. These
eggs proved as good and sound as
when they were stored six months be-
fore.-W. r. G.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

A Portable Engine With Boiler Is
Can Be Obtained. Steam Is Conveyed
to the Barrels Through Common Rub
Der Hose.
trunk and branches, and care should
be used to touch as little as possible
of the flowers. foliage or young fruit
with it. When this care is used, it
may be used as a remedy for San
Jose scale even In summer.
Lime-sulphur wash is now the
material mostly relied upon for con-
trolling the scale, and 1t has proven
so efectual that when one once finds
that his trees are infested and knows
how to prepare this wash. there is no
real necessity for another tree being
lost from the scale. When the in
gradients are properly boiled together
and the wash then applied to the
branches and twigs, it is fatal to every
scale that is wetted by it. 1t can
not, however, be relied upon to ex-
terminate the San Jose scale, for 1t
Is impracticable to make an applica-
ton so thorough as to reach every one
of the tiny scales. It is SO effective,
however, that one thorough treatment
late each winter Is sufficient to keep
the trees in good condition. Trees
that are very badly infested when
the scale is first discovered might be
treated in the fall after the leaves are
off and again in late winter. But
once the scale Is subdued, one treat
ment each winter Is sufficient.
When trees have been sprayed with
lime-sulphur wash In late winter there
is no need to spray with bordeaux
mixture until after the blossoms fall:
in other words. a late-winter appli.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
HOME CARE
OF THE SICK
BY MISS I. e. MATTHEW'S.

No home, however we'll ordered, 4
always free from illness OF the love-
ones.
"The rich, the poor, the high. the lowly
Each must answer to its call:
Enters it the lowliest howell
AS it does the stateliest hail."
The great difference lies in the
methods Of caring for the patient. A
such times we would all be glad If we
could call in the well-trained nurse
whose quiet ways. plain. unassuming
dress and ready knowledge Of what
to do for the patients comfort, seem
to relieve somewhat the pain and sui.
fering.
The question for us Is: What can
the unframed nurse do? The follow
ing suggestions may be of some value:
1. Remove all unnecessary decora-
lions and furniture from sick room
but do not allow the patient to know
that this is being done.
2. II wash curtains are used they
should be hung perfectly plain and
straight. Never loop them back.
8. Heavy colored or large figured
paper, curtains, carpet or bed clothes
should never be found in sick room
II there are no plain white counter
panes or spreads in the house. fresh
sheet should be used as top cover.
4. Never leave medicine in sight
in the sick room. 1t can be brought
In on a tray each time. thus saving
steps for the nurse.
5. Never let a patient know at
what periods the medicine is to be
given. It is not pleasant to count the
clock strokes and know it is "medi-
cine time.''
6. Never leave a clock in the room.
z. Encourage quietness and con-
tentment as much as possible.
s. II a carpet is on the floor. spread
a sheet down before the patient is
ever assisted from the bed. This is
very essential in cases of contagious
diseases.
8. If coal is used never put 1t into
the stove from the hod or shovel. Put
1t into paper bags, the door may then
be opened and the coal dropped in
without making any noise.
10. Have all the tables and trays
III Lie SlCA IOOu1 covered WIN White.
Keep this as fresh as possible.
II. II flowers are kept in the room
be sure that they are fresh and that
the water on them Is changed at least
twice each day.
H.. Never allow the patients
wishes to interfere with the physi-
clans orders, but avoid worrying him
as much es possible-pleasant prom
Uses and suggestions help to make the
patient forget pain.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

these days goes to church, pays some
social visits and likewise goes to the
country town, court house or post
office pretty regularly.
An 1900 or 1000 pound drafte-
won't fill the bill for these varied re-
quirements; neither will 700 or 500
pound scrub.
The average farmer wants some
thing betwixt and between, as the
saying Is. I should say from 1900 to
400 pounds team we'll built with
some snap and spirit, one that the
owner or the hired man will hold the
reins over with a feeling of pride and
pleasure Let the large manufacturing
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
LOW-HEADED TREES.

In low-headed, well trained, and
pruned tree we have all the essentials
for a profitable one. other things be-
ing right. We have a tree that Is
easily managed in regard to pruning,
spraying, thinning, and picking. Good
labor for doing these things is always
at premium, and it goes without
saying that the amount of time it
takes for such an orchard is less than
for high headed one. In the second
place it is a well-known fact that low
headed trees are far less subject to
sun scald than high-headed ones. And
the third reason Is that when orchard
heaters are used the low-headed
trees receive more benefit than the
high ones.-R. s. Herrick.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

lime, IS pounds: sulphur (fowers).
Is pounds; water (to make) so gal
Ions
Heat from to 6 gallons of water
to boiling. Mix the sulphur with
enough hot water to make a thin
paste and pour 1t into the kettle with
the hot water. Now add the lime,
part at time, and as it slakes dash
in q little cold water, as needed, to
keep 1t from boiling over or to keep
it from becoming dry. Keep the fire
going and stir the mixture frequently
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
GO SLOW AT FIRST.

The bssinner who has had 10 ex-
perience with poultry is usually an
enthusiast, and aims TO do too much
in short time. No one should ex-
pend sum of money without at least
fully understanding the objects in
view and how to accomplish them.
The beginner should begin with few
fowls, using pure breeds, carefully
noting all mistakes made. At the
end Of the year he may find that he
has failed to make profit, but he,
will have acquired knowledge that will
prove valuabla In the future.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
A USEFUL CEMENT.

To make cement for stopping leaks
and holes in iron pipe, &c, secure
about two pounds Of ircn siaayings or
borings from q foundry: add ono
ounce of powdered salamoniac ana
enc ounce Of sulphur. Nix wi h water to
paste and use at once, as It hardenS
very fast This will resist heat ana
water and will be found useful ~
many purposes. Steel wool o. shaV-
ings may he secured fem ans paint
or drug store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

Lime-sulphur wash is mainly
winter remedy, and the later in the
winter the treatment Is given the bet
ter, just so the work is finished before
the buds open. It is injurious to
young foliage and blossoms. If one
is unavoidably delayed in using 1t and
finds that he must treat the trees after
the buds have opened, the application
should be directed merely to the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

o. J. Olson. ian Iowa farmer. has a
Holstein COW which gave an average
of 80 quarts Of milk per day from
March to June LIST, 1914. She had
to be MIXED three times per day and
then from both sides because the
mixer could not reach across the
udder.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
THE SIZE OF THE FARMERS HORSE
BY J. NJ. BELL

Neither the massive drafter nor the
diminutive pony are what the average
farmer needs. Being an average man
he wants a medium sized horse, one
that will do farm and road work COM
bined. One that will draw pillow.
harrow or wagon and possibly a car
riage or buggy. for the average farmer
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
F1RE-PRooF WOOD.

To make wood hreproof. Stake .
small quantity of fresh lime and add
water until 1t has the consistency Of
cream. stir well and add one pound of
alum. IL ounces Of commercial potash.a
and about one pound Of salt. Stir
again. and apply while hot. Two or
three coats will keep wood frs-proof
for many months.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

place where they were bred. Tney
are hardy and prolific, producing
from so to 80 eggs in the spring, and
sometimes they also '-.y again in the
autumn. They are easily kept in good
condition, but if fed too literally they
will fatten too quickly and will be-
come too heavy behind. The ducklings
are hardy and easy to raise, and at
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

water. impure limo. air slaked lime,
improperly slaked lime, irregular boil
Ing. 1t should be strained out through
two thicknesses Of wire fly screening
or strainer. The sludge that passes
through the strainer may be disre-
garded.
Unless used the day 1t Is made,
which is often the most practicable
method. concentrated lime-sulphur
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

Turnips, beets and mangles should
be out in halves and fed to the poul-
try during the winter months.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

tain good size and weight at an early
age.
Duck runs should be disinfected at
least once a year. This is best dono
by growing a green crop in 1t while
the ducks are occupying an alternate
run. There is very little danger OF
overwhelming the laying duck. STEPPED
or cooked cut clover hay is good
substitute for green food in the win
ter
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

Safety, economy and utility are COM
bined in concrete silo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

Htccoughing in the pigs is caused
by a arrangement Of the stomach
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

trees or scattered in sheltered places
on the ground. A decided advantage
in having shelters, aside from that Of
protecting food, is that they may be
placed where the birds can be
watched conveniently. When shell
ters are used the birds are first
baited by placing food. such as suet,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-08-20
liberty Road Complaints.

The County Commissioners are 10
receipt of the following letter from
D. NJ. W eller, chairman of the State
loads Commission, regarding COM
plants OF the condition of Liberty
road:
The residents or the Liberty road
in Baltimore county have complained
TO us that you have not kept in Re
pair that part of the road from the
Old Court road to North Branch, in
accordance with your agreement of
July %, 1910, with the State Roads
Commission, copy of which am
inolosing herewith. It was part of
the consideration by which tie IT'D
erty road was taken over by the
State Roads Commission that 1t was
to Ee Kept in good condition by the
county commissioners OF Baltimore
county from a point one mile out
aide Of the city limits to North
Branch until the road would be im-
proved by our commission. BY per
hitting the section of this road re-
ferred To above to 60 to pieces
through neglect, you have not car
Tied cut il good faith he agreement
made with the state.
The State Roads Commission has
however, carried out its part Of tie
contract by improving this road
from Baltimore to the Old Court
road, this being as far as our funds
Will permit, and the balance cannot
te improved by Us until new ap-
preparation has been secured from
the legislature for this purpose. II
the meantime, l trust that you viii
give the people in that vicinity the
relief they are entitled to at your
hands end in compliance with your
agreement This road IS very heavily
travelled, and is now in exceedingly
had condition because of the recent
heavy rain.
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want to seem to butt in-but have
you ordered your winters Coal yet?
Better order today Of Smith 4 Ref
snider.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-08-20
NIELROSE.

very heavy hail storm passed
over this vicinity last Monday which
lroke a considerable amount of win
doW panes and also did much damage
10 the corn and vegetables.
4 large crowd took a lever car
ride to the ore mines last Sunday ev-
ening and later returned to the home
w Mr.. Andrew Sullivan where vocal
and piano music was rendered. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Sullivan, Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Frock
and children, Grace and Luella, Mr.
and MIS-. Edward Therit and child
rem, Ruth and Raymond, MI and
Mrs. Harry Louey and daughter,
Vesta, Misses Catharine O'Shea, of
Baltimore; Viva, Eta and Ruth
VENT, John Miller, David and NAL
colin Frock and John and Melvin
Thurman.
Miss Catharine O'Shea, OF Bait
mere, spent week at the home of
Mr. ana Mrs. n. M. Wentz.
Misses Eta and Ruth Wentz spent
week at tie home Of their uncle,
Mr. Jacob Krideler, and family, OF
Hanover, Pa.
Messrs. Ezra Frock, Harry Lippy,
Andrew Sullivan, George Therit, ST.,
and Lewis Therit motored to the
Changers picnic at Taneytown, last
Thursday.
Our macadamized road - about
finished.
MIR. Charles Therit is at ia smiles
its boy.
Sunday school will be held Sunday
morning at 9 a. M.
( MI George Therit has stove coal
for sale.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-08-20
S4th Birthday Anniversary.

A pleasant birthday party was held
at the home of James Snyder and
wife, near Kingsdale, in honor of
Mrs. Snyder's saith birthday anniver-
sary.
Those present were: James Sayd-
er and wife, James Bowers and wife,
Newton f. Bowers and wife, Melvin
Filter and wife, Simon Schaffer and
wife, Harry Bowers and wife, John
Mowdry and wife, M. a. Stern and
wife, Raymond Bowers and wife, Err
nest Ritter and wife, Charles Lem
mon and wife, Mrs. Clinton Gill, Mrs.
Annie Caples, Misses Nettte Bull,
Gertrude Gill, Virginia, Viola, Dor
othy and Lillian Lennon, Louise
Hahn, Ruth Dixon; Messrs. Carroll
Bowers, James Ernest and Herbert
hitter, Josiah Peeling, William and
Roger Dixon, Mervin Harner. Chas
Bowers, James Harner and wife ano
grandmother Harner.
Mrs. Snyder received number 81
valuable presents for which she e&-
tends hearty thanks to her many
friends and neighbors.
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.Nll[ILLERS.

large number of our folks visit
", Tnray Caverns, Va, ON Saturday
~ ~ number spent Sunday at Emory
Grove Camp.
.nant last week visiting her mother
Trs Martha Koffnagle, here.
George W. Hoffacker and daugh-
w. Misses Vertie and Birdie, Of
Manchester, and George L. Hoffacker
and wife, OF Boston, Mass, spent
sunday visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Hofacker.
sunday at York, Pa.
Mr and Mrs. Edward Rang and
children. OF Manchester, visited
TnIber Wentz and family last Sun
day.
Tohn X. Miller, John Null and Henry
Miller motored to Taneytown last
Friday where they attended the
Grange Fair.
George Smith and family. OF near
Manchester, visited Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Hare last Sunday.
Miss Helen Appel, of Baltimore,
visited her friend, Mrs. Clinton Bort
uer, last week.
Some Of our people attended st.
PETERS picnic last Saturday.
Master Monroe Miller, who spent
the summer visiting his uncle, John
W "A. Miller, and family returned to
bis home at Baltimore.
Misses Fern and Myrl Miller, Min
nie Zepp, Lottle Dell, Lizzie Graf and
Esta Dell spent Sunday visiting
friends at Baltimore and Emory
Grove Camp.
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Most Remarkable.

Irate Visitor-"I call this down
right fraud. You advertise in your
bills, The Most Remarkable Dwarf II
the World and he turns out TO be
feet 3 inches high"
Bland Showman-"E Exactly, sir.
That's lust what's 50 remarkable
about him. He's the tallest dwarf On
record"