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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
WITH CURTAIN
FRONT FOR POULTRY
NOT HARD To BUILD
BY H. ARMSTRONG ROBERTS
Practical Poultryman.
COPYRIGHT. 1915.

In this article Mr.. Roberts gives
plans and directions for constructing
an economical, convenient poultry
house of the semi-open front or cur
tain-front type, 14x16 feet, that will
accommodate fifty large or seventy
used by many of the most successful
commercial poultry farms. 1t en-
bodies the latest improvements and
cOnveniences that have been ap-
proved by practical poultrymen.
n TANY who raise poultry appear
IVI to think that any shack or
49, derelict outbuilding which has
outlived its original purpose may be
made TO prolong its age of usefulness
by being converted itno a chicken
coop. Therefore such il usually is-a
coop in every of the d~ictionary's
definition: Box or Enclosure for small
animals, poultry; to continue in a
narrow compass; TO crowd, to inn
prison."
Chickens will live in quarters of this
kind, but they will not be c~ontented
and comfortable and hence seldom
profitable. 1t is unreasonable for us
TO expect good results from a flock of
fowls unless their abode is:
Comparatively spacious. allowing
about five square feet to a bird of
the Plymouth Rock type and three
square feet 10 a Leghorn.
Well ventilated and yet free from
direct draughts.
DR." exposed to sunlight and sani-
tarv.
Evils are sure to result from lack OF
these elements, especially from lack Of
sanitation, and yet It is almost impos-
sible to maintain cleanliness in a
shack. The attendant is usually too
cramped to do his work easily and
conditions are such that he seldom
takes an interest in their improve
ment.
There is no reason why a coop"
should not be designed and built with
sufficient character and attractions to
discard the opprobrium associated
with coop" and earn for itself the
dignity of poultryhouse. or henhouse,
and at the same time not overtaX the
builders pocketbook.
Cos of House HING Feet
The accompanying sketches illus
trate a type of house, 14X16 feet, that
embodies all the requisite conditions;
ii is an economical method of con-
struction; unobtrusive to the eye.
and has a capacity of fifty large
fowls, or about seventy Leghorns. Fol-
lowing is a list Of the material re-
quired, and its cost, together with an
approximate idea of the labor cost,
based on a carpenters wage of so
cents an hour.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
PERM.

lOtal cost SS6 az
The foundation of this house is four
concrete piers, or it may rest on wood
posts. In localities where the soil is
a sandy loan and well drained. an
earth floor may be substituted for
boards; but care should be taken that
this natural floor is higher than the
outside ground level, and free from
dampness. The stills are of sx10
inches material, floor joists of 2x10
inches. spaced "a inches apart, and
covered with a fair quality of matched
flooring. Ends, back wall, roof and
solid portions of the front are of an
ordinary grade of sheathing or fenc-
ing. secured to 2X4 inches studding
and PKG inches rafters. This mate
rial need not necessarily be free from
knots. for it is to be covered with
prepared roofing. A good grade of,
roofing should be used, the two-ply or
medium weight put on both the roof
n side walls. Such use of epare
roofing permits of most economical
construction. Single or weather.
boards will add greatly TO the appear
ance OF the house. and also to the ex-
pense, but 1t will not increase to any
appreciable extent the efficiency of the
roofing. which, if of the highest grade,
will give many years of. service.
Three Feet Open For Curtains
Inc front wall is solid to a point "a
inches above the floor line, and then
left open for a distance of So inches
for two curtain frames. These NAV
be hinged at the top and made TO
swing outward, or they NAY be port
able and secured in place by wooden
buttons. The latter method is pre-
ferable. inasmuch as the frames are
In use for only about four months of
the year, and at other seasons may
be stored elsewhere for safe keeping.
A Medium weight, unbleached mus
lin is the proper material for cover
ing the frames. as this covering should
be porous and permit circulation of
fresh air without draught.
The four windows located above the
curtain frames should be hinged at the
top, and when swung outward will act
as a shield against driving rains.
Above the windows, which is the high
est point in the building, there is a
ventilator across the entire front.
made by extending the rafters six
inches beyond the sill plate and cover
ing them on the projected end by an
S-inch board. This open space al
lows all foul air to pass out, without
fear of rains driving in. on the in
side of the window and curtain frame
openings, a close mesh wire netting
should be stretched as a safeguard
against rats, weasels or other noctur-
"a marauders.
The roosts are located in the rear of
the house and are made from 2x3-inch
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
1t is DIFFERENT

because it is an assemblage of every new phase
in furniture finding origin during the past six months.
Starting in May, our buyer paid a visit to the ia
nous jamestown Furniture Exposition, and thence
to Grand Rapids, New York and Chicago.
At each of these great exhibits, the cream of
the variety was chosen to give Harrisburg an Exposi-
ton of Furniture unlike any ever assembled.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

material, stood on edge, with the top
slightly rounded. They run the long
way of the house. and are held in
position by a wood cleat at either end
and a brace in the center. A smaller
perch is inadvisable. Dropping boards
are erected below the roosts at a con-
venient height for cleaning.
1t convenient for the attendant to
Suspended from these are the nests.
with the side toward the rear wall
open for the hens to enter. The front
of the nests is a hinged lid that makes
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
Care of Poultry
in MOuIting Season

Next week Prof. A. C. Smith.
of the University of Minnesota, will
write on the care of poultry during
the moulting season. He will show
how poultrymen a secure more
eggs and have their fowls in better
condition by feeding and caring for
them correctly during this period.
Prof. Smiths article will be of
value to both experienced poultry
men and amateurs. Watch for il
exclusively in the Telegraph next
Saturday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

fighting and egg-breaking. a popular
practice when the nests are exposed.
Moreover, the floor area is unob-
structed and this is an important con-
sideration in a small building.
A small hole should be cut In the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
~oPYRIGH 1915.
POULTRY HOUSE FOR FIFTY FOWLS

This semi-curtain front poultry
house will comfortably house fifty
large fowls. Economy and simplicity
of construction recommend this house
to any amateur poultry raiser. The
drawing at the top shows the ar
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

gather eggs. renew the nesting mate
rial and remove the setting. An ar
rangement of this kind leaves the in
terror Of the nests in sem~idarkness.
which is much appreciated by the hen,
and the seclusion also discourages
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

prove there is only inconvenience in
a small door.
If the house is built on concrete
piers or on brick piers, as shown in
the diagram, the space underneath will
be found of value to fowls, and will
greatly increase their yard space. It
Is an excellent shelter in winter and
offers a cool retreat in summer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

front wall as a means Of egress for
the fowls, and fitted with a door slid
ing vertically in two grooved cleats.
The main door. located at the end of
the building, is of general proportions
to admit a w~heelbarrow or pushcart
for cleaning, replenishing the litter,
and other chores. Experience will
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

rangement of the curtains, which give
fresh air without draughts. The side
elevation, below. shows the arrange
ment of roosts, nests, doors. etc. The
entire house, both roof inc sides. is
to be covered with prepared roofing.
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1t is SUBSTANTIAL

"because only the very dependable grades were
selected. This was essential in view of fostering the
ideals upon which the sale was founded. Every piece
is dependable.
Needless to say that purchasing of unusually
large quantities has effected savings of an
nature, really surprising the low prices at which high
grade furniture may be bought.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All colle>
lions given l.. cmr. attention. Real estat
loans an6 insurance. Office City Hin
Block Second floor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15
al was made in Grant View

ial was made in Grant View. :!a1
Mrs. Martha c. Batterton was born
in Wisconsin,, March 2S, 1910, COM
ing to Iowa at the age Of five years.
She was married twice, first to Mr..
Washburn. To this union one son
was born, John WasnbuNn, living
near Greeley. Alter the death of Mr..
Washburn, she was married to Mr..
Batterton, in 1866. To this union
sons were born: Lee, who left home
20 years ago, and whose where
abouts is unknown; Chas., who died
a few years ago; Ed, of Dyersville,
and Melvin, of Lansing. Mrs. Bat
terton moved to Dyersville, only: a
short time ago and rented house,
living by herself. She was taken ill
on Monday, with heart trouble, and
died Friday. The funeral was held
at Earlville Sunday afternoon, inter-
ment being made in the cemetery at
that place. Although Mrs. Batter
ton was not a church member, she
was very kind lady and did many
deeds of charity. Those who at
tended the funeral from Greeley,
were: Messrs. and Mesdam Frank
Miller, w. A. Brown, John Washburn:
Mrs. Rizer, George Hunter and the
Misses Addie and Minnie Hunter
and Helen Washburn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15

4 Misses Estella Klaus and Flor
\ ence Rolling are teaching the schoo
in the Klaus district
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown depart
ed the first of the week for Dell
Rapids, S. Dakota, to spend a fcrt.
night with their daughter, Mrs. John
Cropp, and family.
Ralph Kocher reported a. Des
Moines Tuesday for the purpose OF
joining the Naval Reserves.
Mrs. A. w. Rea is reported a tri-
file better.
Come out Saturday September IS,
to the basement Of the M. E. church
and enjoy a good supper, served by
the Aid Society. Members of the
society are requested to meet early
| fer the transaction of important
business. =
Rev. o. J. Felter has gone to
Dubuque to attend the Upper Iowa
conference. Mrs. Felter and baby,
Mae, will spend the time with her
mother and sister at Edgewood. 1t
is expected that Rev. Felter will be
returned to the work here.
Mrs. S. G. Walker and baby, Geo.,
were Dyersville callers Thursday.
Mrs. M. E. Dittmer is the lay dele
gate to the General Conference, with
Miss Mary May, alternate.
Edgar Dittmer went to Ames the
first of the week, where he is to be
student at the Agricultural college.
Mrs. M. A. Hogdes is at home from
a sojourn with her Son, and family,
at Oelwein. She reports little Erma
Slick much better.
w. H. Bush appears to be on the
gain, though still unable to get about.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15
MONTH.

Rev. John Riley of Elkader, was
an over Sunday visitor with his
brother, Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Turley autoed
to Rowley one day last week.
Miss Ethel Chandler visited he1
friend, Miss Mathrona Donnelley, al
Coggon, part of last week.
Mrs. Ed Ney Of Winthrop, visited
her sister, Mrs. S. Evans, last week
Misses Josie Morney and Katie
Loughren spent a few days last
week at Coggon with Mrs. Jas. Kee.
gan.
Mr.. Dennis Grove transacted bust
ness in Manchester one day last
week.
Miss May Monaghon and brother
Francis, visited at Lawrence Colon,
near Ryan, one day last week.
Several from here attended the
picnic at Masonville, Manchester, Cog
gon and Winthrop Monday, We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday. All
present reported an enjoyable time.
Mrs. M. Morney is visiting rela-
Dennis Baragary and Pat Evans
autoed to independence Wenesdday.
Mr.. Peter Meath of New Rich
mond, Wis, is visiting relatives
south of here this W elk.
Mrs. Martin Ryan of Lamont, and
chilrden are visiting at the Mike Gaff
ney home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Devlin trans
acted business in Cedar Rapids re-
Gently.
Ed Devlin, John Baragary and
Vincent O'Brien called on relatives
near Coggon. one day last week.
Miss Maggie Lawless, of Philadel
phia, Penn, is visiting friends here.
Thomas Burke, ST., won first prize,
$40, on the colt show at the Har-
vest Home at Ccggon, Friday. Joe
Coleman got second prize, SIS.
On last Wedne sday morning at 6
o'clock at St. Ptaricks church oc-
CURED the marriage of Miss Myra
Davies and John Evan and Genevieve
Baragary and Joe Mcdonald, Rev
ODonnell performing the ceremony.
Mrs. Evans wore a white taffeta
dress and large white hat, and
carried bouquet of roses. Mrs.
Mcdonald wore lace net dress over
silk and wore a. wreath and veil.
Both the brides travelling suits were
blue. Mr.. and Mrs Evans departed
that morning for St. Paul. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcdonald, after a wedding din
ner at the brides home, left for diff
ferent parts in S. Dakota, that even
ing. Both couples are young peo-
pie of this vicinity and have the best
wishes of all their friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15

day from Texas, where he has work
ed all summer.
The Ladies' Aid had quilting at
the Roland Steefer home last Thurs.
day.
George Pilkington and wife came
down from the Point last Friday and
remained over Sunday with home
folks
Mrs. George Glazier was a caller
in Strawberry Point last Friday.
Miss Sophia Shug Of Strawberry
Point, was in town several days
last week.
Robert Cole visited his sister,
Mrs. Flenniken, last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Hubbell
spent last Tuesday in Greeley.
Miss Elizabeth Madison of Fayette
visited recently in tile c. B. Madison
home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15
GREELEY.

Peter swenson is guest at the
]. G. Hcckaday home.
Rev. Mr.. Alexander and Fred
Holbert were in Chicago last week
to purchase the new furniture for
the M. E. church. i
! Miss Della Cox of Oneida was a
guest at the M. E. parsonage on
Sunday.
] Miss Arlie Young and aunt were
entertained at the E. A. Lang home
Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Alexander went to Du-
buque the first of the week 70 at
tend conference. It is the earnest
wish of his entire congregation that
he will return to Greeley for his
third year. Mr.. Alexander is a most
able m Minister and Greeley will be
very fortunate in procuring him for
another year. =.
Lincoln >Odell and wife were Sun
day guests at the home of Clinton
Culbertson.
| Mrs. John Lawson and Mrs. Hub
bell were Edgewood visitors Satur-
day.
Charles Carlow and family of
Colesburg visited at the home of
the form er's sister, Mrs. w.. A.
Funk, Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Odell spent Sunday
with Mrs. Ernest Ridihalgh.
! Mr.. and Mrs. George Griffith and
daughter, were in Edgewood, Satur-
day. .~x~
| DR.. Dittmer was called from Man
chester, to. see Miss Josie Goldswor.
thy who is quite ILL., , " q,
Mrs. Vernon O'Neal of, Edgewood
visited her sister, Mrs. Park Taylor,
recently. ;
Ed Lang of Strawberry Point, was
a. business visitor in Greeley, Wed
nesday and Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Baker and
G. L. Baker and family were dinner
guests at the A. Holbert home, Sun
day.
Mr.. Tom Holbert started for Calf:
ornia, Friday. He will visit at the
home of his uncle, Louis Baker, at
Salt Lake and attend the exposition.
w. A. Lang, wife and son, Fred AM
| Miss Dittmer were entertained at
the Park Taylor home for dinner,
Sunday.
Mrs. A.~C. Marcham was a Straw,
berry Point visitor Friday.
Mrs. w. A. Brown spent Friday in
Edgewood, with her Son, Paul and
family.
L. M. Scheamm was in Manches--
ter on business, Saturday.
Gilbert Wall and wife and Mrs.
Fred Wall of Oneida, spent Sunday
at the Rudy Moser home Mrs. Fred
! Wall remained for a few days visit.
Mrs. w A. Kresensky entertain
ed a number of gentlemen at a six
o'clock dinner, Sunday evening in
honor of the doctors birthday.
Miss Florence Sawyer is boarding
at Rudy Moser's and attending school
in Greeley.
Mr.. Van Busker of Canada, spent
last week with his niece, Mrs. Henry
FHllsenbeck.
Mrs. Henry Hilsenbeck and daugh-
ter, Maxine, were in Edgewood, Sat
urday.
Mrs. VIM. Reddin is expected to
come soon to visit her daughter, Mrs.
H. Drybread.
Mr. and Mrs Bert Robison,o Mon
ravia, Calf, are visiting at the H.
|Drybread and John Young homes.
Miss Lewis of Illinois, spent Sun
day in Greeley, the guest Of her
cousin, Mrs. J. C. Matthews. Miss
Lewis will teach in the Earlville
school the coming year.
Mrs. John Hindal and family of
Manchester were visitors at the I. c.
Odell home, Thursday.
Harry Ryan and wife of 1ndepend-
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HE THRICE-A.WEEk EDITION OF
THE NEW YORK WORLD.

Practically a Daily at the Price Of
Weekly; No Other Newspaper
in the World Gives 30 Much; at
so Low Price.
The year 1914 has been the most
extraordinary in the history Of mod
ern times. 1t has witnessed the out
break of the great European WAR,
struggle So titanic that it makes all
others look small.
You live in momentous times, and
you should not miss any of the ire
mendous events that are occurring.
No other newspaper will inform you
the promptness and low cost OF
the Thrice-a-Week edition of the New
York World. Moreover, years
subscription to it will take You far
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The Thrice-a-Week Worlds regu--
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pers. We offer this unequalled news
paper and The Manchester Demo
crat together for one year for. $2.l5.
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j

Mr.. Gorda Robinson and wife were
visiting relatives.
Mrs. John Peet was a business call
:er in Elkader recently.
There are about 200 pupils enroll
ed in our school this year. Manual
Training, Domestic Science and Agri-
culture are added this year.
I'M Mr.. Hend erson was in Strawberry
Point on business last Tuesday.
Miss Gena Minkler left last week
for Council Bluffs to pursue her
school duties.
u. Coolidge and family autoed
ito Gut enburg a week ago Sunday.
Il Miss Myrtle Waldo left last week
for Dickens, Iowa, where she teaches
again.
RI Harry Wilfong was a caller in
fDelaWare last Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Wiley is having seige
Isof blood poisoning in his hand.
ssS j. Arthur and daughter are at
home, after a couple of weeks visit
in$ Illinois.
Mrs. Hamlet of Kansas, is visiting
srelatives here.
Harry Martin is in Lamont work.
ling on the new garage that is being
Serected there.
Mrs. Combs and daughter came
|SIome last week from Denver, where
they have spent several weeks with
1.-THE formers daughter.
ss Miss Jennie Forward is teaching
|Eagain at Riceville.
Mrs. H. J. Barr visited her sister,
lin Manchester most of last week.
# The Epworth League had a social
lat the Alger home Tuesday night
DIR and Mrs. Hanson and daugh--
ter, Helen, visited friends at Red
Oak last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robson were
callers in Manchester last Wednes-
day.
Geo. Flemming was in Dubuque
the first of the week, attending an
Interstate telephone meeting.
The Royal Neighbors served a
chicken dinner in the Woodman hall
last Saturday.
Miss Zelda Farmer went over to
Elkader last week, where she teaches
4 again in the public school.
Mrs. L. B. Blanchard was in Straw
berry Point LAST Friday.
Miss Angie Bixby visited friends at
+ Winnebago last week.
II DIR. Howard of Strawberry Point,
/ was a PROFESSIONAL caller here last
b Friday.
p. Wandell was in South Dakota
last week looking after his farm in
terests.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Forward spent
Sunday in Scotch Grove.
{ Mrs. Henry Hilsonbeek was up
4 from Greeley Saturday.
Henry Wiley is attending school
Sat Des Moines.
i Mrs. John Lawson of Greeley,
spent Saturday with her cousin, Mrs:
Breed. -
Arthur Cooler of Beloit, Kansas, is
making his home with his aunt,
Mrs. Frank Jones, and attend
ing school here.
Jack Stone was near Aberdeen, S.
Dakota, last week, looking at land.
T. VA
automobile trip to Milwaukee recent
'y.
Mrs. S. v. Hubbell of Manchester,
Is visiting relatives in Edgewood.
The Shaffer brothers and their fam
lies enjoyed a week outing at Blk
'9y's Park.
Pat Baxter and Henry Bagby were
callers in Waterloo last Thursday.
Leon Jones and his mother came
orne Wednesday from their western
rip. w.
Mrs. PiIkington spent last Tues
~ and Wednesday with her son,
George. and wife in Strawberry PIT.
Ed Prftz went up to Strawberry
-oint last Thursday.
Andrew Hesner canfe home Wednes
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15
COLESBURG

Miss Harriet Kruempel will be
hostess to the Twentieth Century
Club at its next meeting Sept. 81
Mrs. L. W. Maxwell and children
returned to Turkey River Thursday,
a pleasant visit of a week
Miss Lois Irmscher is to attend
school, at Earlville this year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15

TAOs r. cARkEEk
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER SUPER
INTENDAN Mt S. E. corner Sth and Ma
streets Dubuque Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15
DCRMAN BROS.

DENTISTS. Office on Franklin stree
north of the Globe hotel Manchester
Iowa. Dental Surgery in all its branch
es Make frequent visits to ne1ghho1
ing towns. Always at office on SAtuT
days.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20

We have an unlimited amount of
money to loan on farm lands with
interest as low as the lowest with
annual or semi-annual payments.
No extra charge. Quick service
Miller Brothers. adv.
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tional conformity to those rules; and
that new sanctions should be provided
to compel respect for the judgements
rendered.
Above all the motive and spirit of the
new institutions should be clearly and
fully, not the promotion of ambition or
the extension of power, but the safe
guarding of human rights and the per
lection of individual liberty.
Toward this high end the courage
and hope and conviction of the humb-
lest citizen of the most distant land
may contribute.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20

You can buy bread and meat at King:
shop.
For good milk COW or fat hog, cal
phone GIT, or inquire of Ed Kraus.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20

Ailoroers promptIg attenqed %
HAYS CITY KANSAS