davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
AVERAGE NUMBER OF
PIGS FROM LITTERS
Result of Experiments Carried On
at North Platte Station With
Old and Young SOWs.

The average number Of pigs per lit
ter raised from old sows during a pc.
rod OF four years was $50, at a cost
ci S21l per pis Weighing 80 pounds,
according to experiments carried ON at
tle North Platte experiment station
The average number of pigs raised
hy young sows during a like period
20 North Platte was 60 at a cost OF
sl.6S per pig Weighing 80 pounds.
The fan pig was grown TO the
weight of 90 pounds as cheaply as the
spring pig.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

he placed the letters in the trays of
the various departments - hello!
what's this?"
Leith stared hard and looked con
fused and startled. as ne read the
words:
1T will be for your own good to
meet me at 2 p m. Tuesday. at
Gregory's cafe. It's q safe place and
will be in No. p. Bring along the
cash 10 take up those l. O. US. or the
capital for a new round of revenge.
or ri blow the thing TO your bosses
and you'll lose your place.
'DAVENAL."
Why" breathed Leith in sheer
amazement. what does this mean.
anyhow? Where is the envelope?
There must be some mistake. Here
It is-the mischief! At it again-and
worse than ever!"
Leith allowed the letter 90 drop TO
the desk as no scanned the direction
on the envelope Mr.. Harry Mer.
riam."
The brother OF Vera! It was meet
that Lcith should be interested and
natural that he should be anxious and
troubled He had been a friend and
guide to Harry Merriam. He had
helped. guided and shielded the bright
natured but impetuous young fellow.
Leith had even secured him employ.
ment with the business house OF which
he was manager in order that he
might watch and direct him.
man and II had cost both money and
patience to control the peccadrlos Of
the younger Merriam
More recently Harry seemed to have
turned over new leaf. In order to
get him away from his old associates
only the week previous Leith had sent
him on a selling tour Now an echo
or the past defections OF Harry haC
come to the surface as a menace With
all HIS infuence Leith doubted II his
employers would retain Harry when
they learned OF his gambling habits.
All at all hazards the changed
course OF the weak and struggling
must not be crossed Leith arrived
at speedy decision. He WINGED as
he realized the great sacrifice he was
called on 20 make. Then his lips drew
firm and resolute 40 eor.l., -, .....
the urpepc,, ~ tho r,,,.,,,,.,,t 49,, -, =
lo,tor on h,s -. 49,, 'O'seu ,''e
and bur,iod fro,n 1,o omoa in 10 n''.
.,,ora e., -, -, -. i''us
Fifteen Minutes lstor A. 49,.
called. accordiup 10 appointment uo
was sbown into tho ono 81 a., -
neer where me- decided IN o,,ot' d.,
return. Almost the fret tbin9 n'a,
met his eve was the omen note ms,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

Ihero are people who stin think the
country idles and suffers under eDem.
ocratic hard times" They are those
scnooled politically fra the theory fbat
no other times are possible nsdaf
democratic rule" But tho only anf.
.erins the railroads now know any.
.uihs about Is a prosperity which
sWamps them with business as never
dreamed Of in times when prosperity
was an exclusive Republican product
ana could not exist even On spite az =
democratic Administration
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

Although Mr. Penrose Of Pennsyl-
vania feebly denies that he is to be a
candidate for the Republican presi-
dental nomination next year. why
should he despair? n that great honor
is to go to a standpatter, there is no
one In the whole crowd who is holder
than he and no one who in that capac-
ity viii make fewer apologies.-New
York World
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
ONLY KIND OF cow
THAT is PROFITABLE
Animal Must Produce 200 Pounds
of Butterfat Annually if She
Is to Pay Her Way.
my FRANCIS w. PECK)

From several years records OF milk
production and cost Of maintenance
IL has been found that a COW must
produce at least 200 pounds OF butter
fat or about coo pounds of milk an
nually II she is to pay her way. This
means 10 pounds OF milk daily for 800
days
The annual cost of maintaining a
cow is close TO 500, 81 man values his
labor at is cents an hour If O man
wants more than % market price for
feed and this bare wage. he must put
his time ON COWS giving more than
200 pounds of fat The larger the in-
crease over this amount the larger his
pay will be-
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

The inheritance tax falls on wealth
not ON poverty. u takes from nm.
earned wealth, it does not subtract a
penny from the legitimate gains Of anv
man. II is cheap and easy to collect
1t Is a sure and bountoous reyonne
producer It is ono OF lhe ereofest
weapons of Democracy IN the no.or.
ending fight against tho growth or =
privileged caste.
Give Us "a national inhoritanc. e.
ana sto7 pidIing with gasoline and ana.
'omooiies ana bank checks and steel
Chicago Journal
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

lt is Officially announced m pcHng
that tho Bank of China is 90 increase
te capital by e20 100000 One.half OF
this is Co be obtained from the sale Of
government property. and the remain.
der from popular subscription. The in
crease win make the bank one OF the
most important and largest IN capital
in The far East
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

has been decided by these experts
that while pineapple juice is not a
cure-all it is especially good for the
digestive organs and a great benefit to
sufferers of sore throat. II is also
used in the treatment for tubercu-
losis. II is a delightful drink served
with carbonated water or simply as
one does grape juice.
All cooks who use gelatin with pine
apple know that they need to use
more Of the gelatin with pineapple
than with other juices as it shows it's
digestive power on gelatin.
Regents Punch.-Take the Juice of
three lemons. one pound of sugar. two
quart bottles of pineapple Juice a
quart Of strong Oolong tea and a quart
OF carbonated water.
Fruit Punch.--Take two lemons.
two oranges sliced thin, add two quarts
OF pineapple Juice. one quart of fine
large strawberries or raspberries. one
quart OF Apollinaris water and a
pound OF sugar. Serve with plenty
OF ice
Pineapple Punchs-Add to the Juice
OF three lemons a pound of sugar,
three quarts OF pineapple juice and
six slices OF pineapple. cut In pieces.
Serve in a punch bowl with quart
OF carbonated water and a large piece
Of ice. This will serve a small com.
pany literally. Let stand a while to
get thoroughly cold and somewhat di
luted with the ice.
Pineapple juice may be used in any
number OF ways as desserts A de
hcious frappe is the following: Boil
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

Miss Katherine Minehart. n Phnadei-
phia woman. has patented n new form
OF handbag which Is capable Of being
converted into q seat When opened
one part OF the contrivauce serves as
a seat. while another forms support
for the back
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

There will be many days yet when
the fowls cannot get out 20 hunt for
grit, even though there be plenty Of
sc ON the grounds; and this article
must be supplied them. Set a dish
Of suitable grit in convenient place
and notice how soon the birds will
eat Al IN
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

together for a quarter of an hour, one
and half pints of water with two
cupfuls OF sugar. Pour the hot strip
over a can of grated pineapple, then
add the Juice of three lemons, and let
stand until cold. Strain and add a
pint of pineapple Juice and a pint of
water. Freeze to a mush.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

chocolate cake. An
other combination
W 1 I h charlotte
russo is the orange
marmalade. using
it as a garnish and
serving the char
lotte in sherbet
glasses The conn
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

Hauling out the manure and spread.
Ing when the ground is hard makes Il
an easy job instead OF disagreeable
one, IF it is allowed TO accumulate
When the ground thaws fin the spring
the manure SIS all ready to work in.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

Does your soil need more humus?
Perhaps you can engage manure at
town stables which may be hauled
during the winter. Fertility can often
be- bought cheaper IA this form shan
ia fertilizer bags
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

bought in bottles or can
be put up at home. The
wonderful IL a ala N
pineapple is now well
known and appreciated
all over the country.
Medical scientists have
been experimenting for
years with the fruit and
juice to discover it's
therapeutic qualities. II
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

either too much work to
prepare or are too ex-
pensive.
Fillets OF Game or
Chicken.-Cut the meat
from the bones in wide
strips and cook il in
well-buttered skillet un-
til brown. then add a
tablespoonful of butter.
two tablespoonfuls of
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

too small for the
family. a nice huf.
fy lot of dumplings
TO surround I h e
platter of m e a t
makes a most sat
isfying sight.
Dumplinss.-Add
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

A hopperfui OF bran. placed where
the hens can get 1t at an times. H.
an excellent addition 10 the food 10
winter.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
S GzoKTNl'TI[NR
a4I3HNH$&0

Commend us TO the man who does
not agree with you always. You
might as well go out I'm the timber
and talk TO an echo as to the person
who agrees TO everything you say.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27

II thou OF fortune be bereft.
And I'm thy store there be but left
Two loaves-sell one. and with the
dole
Buy hyancinths to feed thy soul.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
sEAsoNAeLE DISHES.

A delicious dessert is made by piling
charlotte russo mixture on pieces of
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
PINEAPPLE JUICE.

Pineapple juice is one of the whole.
some nonalcoholic drinks which maybe
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
DESIRABLE puMPLINes.

Dumplings are a great emergency
dish when the chicken or stew seems
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-01-27
COMPANY LUxURIEs.

These dishes are not for daily use
In the ordinary household. as they are
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
M'COMB DECLINES TO
HEAD DEMOCRATS

Chicago, April 24.--W. +. Nc
Combs letter OF Thursday. saying he
could not act as democratic campaign
manager this year. was made public
today, together with President VIII
sons reply Of Saturday.
McCombs stated that his new law
partnership would require all OF his
time. It stated that he desired to
let the president known that he could
not under any circumstances assume
leadership OF the coming campaign"
"The democratic organization" "
wrote McCombs, "is loyal to your
policies and purposes. We are all
assured OF a triumphant result for
party nominees throughout the coun-
try In November"
President Wilson accepted the re-
signation regretfully and praised
McCombs' sacrifices for the democra-
tic party. The resignation will be-
come effective after the national con-
vention, Frederick Lynch, chairman
of the executive committee Of the ma
tional committee. and Homer s,
Cummlns. OF Connecticut, are men,
toned as possible successors OF Nc.
Combs,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
AMERICANS
Ii A WIN c
GERMANY
Citizens Of the United
States Are Getting Pass
ports Preparing to Depart
From the Central Empire
BY Carl W. Ackerman.

Berlin. April 24.--Emerging from
q 65-minute conference with Imperial
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg
Ambassador Gerard was besieged by
crowds OF German and American cor
respondents today. He refused to
discuss the conference.
Are you preparing to leave Ber-
linz" one German newspaperman
asked.
II can say nothing" replied Ger
ard. 1T will be impossible for me
to speak for perhaps two or three
days"
Gerard carried no papers. This led
to an inference that he had not yet
received the German reply. He I'm
mediately went back to the American
embassy and began writing . con-
fdentIal cablegram to President VIII
son. As fast as he finished q sheet
It was coded and prepared for the
cable.
Americans are constantly calling
at the embassy asking for passports
Many are leaving. believing that q
break between the United States and
Germany is imminent.
Many Americans are sending their
families to Copenhagen TO await the
outcome Of the crisis. A large num-
ber appealed to the embassy for
funds and advice. President Wolf
Of the American chamber OF CON-
merce called a meeting for Tuesday
to decide what course should be fol-
lowed In the event OF diplomatic
rupture.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24

Berlin, April 24,--President VIII
son may know within day what
reply Germany win make to his sub
marine demands,
Ambassador Gerard sent long
message last night following a con-
ference with Secretary Won Strumm
OF the foreign Office and DR.. Heck
sher, OF the foreign relations commit
tee OF the relchstag. II should reach
Washington today It's contents are
secret, but II was freely rumored that
the message at least outlines Ger
many's reply.
Imperial Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg returned from the kalser's
Headquarters at the eastern front
Sunday, but he has held no confer
ence so far with officials. He has
given no intlmation of the result OF
his talk with tho emperor. But there
was q general feeling among officials
that the situation was hopeful and a
solution Of It possible without a
break,
Neither Foreign Secretary Won
Jagow. Admiral Won Holtzendorif nor
Under Secretary Zimmerman were
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
Won |CEL NOT TO
GET PAPERS BACK
SAYS GREGORY

Washington. April 24.---Attorney
General Gregory today advised the
state department against returning to
Ambassador Won Bernstorff OF Ger
many documents seized from Wolf
Won Igel. who claims TO be connected
with the kaiser's embassy. when he
was arrested In New York In con-
nection with alleged bomb plots.
Gregory. however. offered to subor-
dInate his recommendation TO any
larger question"
The state department Is admittedly
viewing the situation with added seri-
business. Gregory indicated that d.
plomats were implicated. II was re-
ported that Bernstorff's name was
frequently mentioned In the Igel let
ters.
Gregory offered 10 surrender the
papers. which are considered the
most valuable evidence In the alleged
bomb plots yet obtained. but he is
understood to be opposed to being
hampered In using them. ohicIals OF
tho justice department say the case
has passed from their hands. They
expect to be asked for the papers
when Bernstorir returns to Washing
ton.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
GERMAN OFFICIALS CONFER OVER
REPLY TO AMERICAS lLT|MATUh

present at the headquarters confer.
ence.
Apparently the kaiser. Hollweg
and Chief OF Staff Won Falkenayne
made the decision, The imperial
chancellor's early return. coupled
with newspaper statements favoring
q peaceful settlement. were inter-
preted as meaning that Germany had
found way to meet the demands
without suffering loss OF honor.
Many who previously favored an
unyielding submarine policy now
think that II Germany yields Presi-
dent Wilson must act sharply to
round up England for her many vio-
latlons OF international law.
Ambassador Gerard conferred with
the imperial chancellor this morning.
Maximilllan Harden, In a remark
able article In his weekly, upheld
President Wilson'S stand, both with
regard to munitions shipments and
the submarine campaign. He taunt-
ed Wilson'S German critics with the
reminder that Germany in modern
wars, though neutral, had supplied
munitions to the side which had the
most money to buy them.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
CLUB WOMEN WILL
meet IN ASHLAND

y The following IL q condensed pro-
gram OF the Southern Oregon District,
Federation OF Women's Clubs which
will meet In third annual convention
In Ashland April IS. 27. and 2S:
Observation-Disclosures: address.
Influence OF School Legislation" J.
A. Churchill. state superintendent OF
public instruction; Some Microscopic
Friends and Foes OF Everyday Life"
Professor Sweetser. University OF
Oregon. discussion. Medical Inspec-
tion in Schools" led by Mrs. II. l..
Noblit. chairman department OF pub
lie health; addresses OF welcome by
Mayor johnson. President Smith OF
the Commercial club. and Mrs. c. b,
Lamkin. president OF city federation;
response by Mrs. w. W. Candy. OF
Grants Pass; music and reception.
Thursday Report OF state fedora
tion, Mrs. G. L. schiefflein; address.
"The Textbook Problem" Mrs. r. u.
Gore; report and recommendations.
Mrs. C. l.. Clevenger. chairman legis-
iative department: discussion, Shall
Women Serve on Juries?" led by Mrs.
c. w. Courtney; address. Juvenile
Court Work. Mrs. v. II. Clements;
discussion. New Ideas for Civic I'M
provements." Mrs. G. b. Lamkin; ad-
dress, "Children's Books" Miss Mar
vim. state librarian; address. School
Lunches" Mrs. n. r.. Seeley. presi-
dent Medford Parent-Teacher coun-
Gil; report and recommendations
Mrs. w. w. Usher, chairman depart
ment Of education; musical program
under direction OF Mrs. ID. p, Gore
and George Andrews. OF Medford.
Friday---Report and recommended
tions, Mrs. q. 8. Eaton. chairman art
department; address, Household de-
coration," Allen H, Eaton. University
Of oregon; address. planning the
Home Dietary" "Miss Francis, Oregon
Agricultural College; reports Of cre-
dental, resolutions and constitution
and bylaws committees; question
box; election OF officers; adjourn
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
Has Paper With Full Leased Wire Telegraph Service.
NARROWLY AVERT
CLASH WITH THE
CARRANz|STAS

Namiquipa. Mexico. by Wireless to
Columbus, N. NJ, April 24.--Major
Howze's 18th cavalry detachment ar
rived here today after 80 days Of
campaigning. They brought the first
inkllng OF the fact that o clash with
Carranzistas under General Cavias
had been narrowly ayerted at San
Borja. The garrison was drawn up
for a charge and the Americans were
formed to repel them when Major
Howe rode between the lines. waving
his hat. The expeditions mission
was explained and trouble averted.
Howe withdrawing his troops. This
occurred ten days ago.
Howe at one time was only AZ
hours behind Francisco villa. He
found an abandoned cart. supposed
ly Villas litter. It contained . mum
ber Of bloody bandages. The column
heard contradictory stories that villa
was only slightly wounded in the
calf Of the leg and that he had beer
seriously wounded in the head
Howe believes that villa is still IN
chihuahua state.
Howze's detachment is in rags
They claimed they went 20 miles
farther south than any Of the othel
detachments.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
PROPOSE TOAMEND
IMMIGRATION BILL

Washington, April 24,--Amend-
monts To the Burnett immigration bill
to meet, IL possible, Japan's objec-
tions to II, will be introduced In a
few days, II was announced today,
Chairman Smith OF the senate I'M
migration committee said that none
OF the amendments will admit Japan
ESQ laborers to tho United States. He
declared the changes were chiefly In
phraseology, 30 japan would not bo
offended. The present "gentemens
agreement" by which japan refuses
passports to those peeking TO enter
the United States as laborers Is work.
Ing so well that II would bo q mis-
take to disturb II. smith said
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
STRIKE Affects
ALASKA R. R, WORK

Seward, Alaska, April 24.-All
government railroad work north OF
Anchorage is affected today by gem
eral strike called Saturday by the
Anchorage labor unions.
They demand settlement of wage
scale differences. matter which has
been under consideration of a gov
ernment commission since March 4.
The strike has not spread to the
Seward district, and labor officials
are said to have declared there is
little likelihood that it will.
Business men at Anchorage are
worried over the situation. although
Lieutenant Frederick Mears, In
charge of the work, says the strike
will not interfere with the work laid
out for the summer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
IN
OREGON IS 225,Q00.

Salem, April 24.--The total regis
tration of voters this year in Oregon
is approximately 5000, or 5000
less than two years ago, according to
Secretary OF State olcott's figures to-
day, The reports so far show 217,-
ITO voters registered. OF whom l46,-
900 are republicans. b4,251 demo-
Gratis, b.134 prohibitlonists, l,16s
progressives. and 1900 socialists,
Miscellaneous registrations total
6,2a5.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24

Washington. April 2i,---Indlca-
tlons today are that the tenor OF Ger
many's forthcoming reply to the
American submarine note In known.
A message from Ambassador Gerard
received during the night Is believed
TO have conveyed II. Whether this
message supports the unofilclal re-
port that II Ia likely Germany will
concede President Wilson's demands
is not known.
The kaiser's answer itself Is ex-
pected this week. II is thought pos
sible that Gerard may have forward
ed Germany's tentative proposals
seeking light as TO how they would
be received II embodied In formal
communication.
Gerard will be advised to reject
anything short OF compliance with
the American demand that the sub
maring OF merchant ships cease until
new methods for conducting such q
warfare are devised and ratified by
the United States. The Significance
OF President Wilson'S suggestion that
submarines naturally can not meet
the requirements OF cruiser warfare
"a not lessened, Germany must un-
dets.and that unless II demonstrates
It's ability to operate submarines
legally against shipping. such opera
lions must cease entirely.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-24
BOY
OF TWELVE
IS BANDIT
Lad Filled With Desire 10
Become Bad Man Shoots
Aged Resident Of Seattle
As He Seen Il IN Movies

Seattle. April 24.--Joe Burke. 3
12-year-old boy In . red sweater, told
the police at o'clock this afternoon
that he fred the shot that killed
Frank Bealer. an aged millman. near
his shack on West waterway, early
Sunday evening.
The boy did not whimper.
1--WE seen 'em shoot men in the
MOVIES" he explained. 'aAll cow
boys carry guns. Just wanted 70
scare that old fellow. ! told him !
was sorry and then I got scared and
run"
City Detectives Corneilson and
Yoris arrested the lad a. he came
out of Youngstown school at noon.
He went to his home Sunday night
after the shooting. not telling his
parents OF the affair. This morning
he read OF the murder In the papers.
Then he went to School.
II swiped the gun from Red
Gleason" he told Chief Rockingham
and Captain OF Detectives Tennant.
RED" Gleason is well known
steamboat caller at Coleman dock.
The police are perplexed. They
are touched by the boys predicament.
'Tm gonna take my medicine like
man." the youngster declared.
The police had not placed formal
charge against the boy late this at
ternoon. Neither had they notified
the parents Of the child. who came
to Seattle from Pittsburg two months
ago. The father works in the Youngs-
town steel mills.