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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
What Good HOUSING Entails.

Up to a recent date no case of In
fantile paralysis had appeared among
the 5000 occupants of the 365 dwelling
houses owned by Trinity Church cor
poration in New York city, although
the disease has been in the neighbor-
hood. The houses have advantages IN
their freedom from congestion, as APP
proximately two-thirds of them shelter
only one or two families, and in their
back yards, generally used as flower
gardens, where the children play with
out exposure to other children. TIN
lty is taking precautions in the way
of issuing information on health to us
tenants.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
FOWLS NEED PROTEIN
heterogeneous Material Essential
to Egg Production.
sms Proportion Of Beef Scrap With
Bran, Shorts and Whole Wheat
Produces Good Results Says
Kansas Expert.

Protein is essential to heavy egg
production In just what form to sup
ply this food element is question that
puzzles many farmers, as well as
townspeople, who are not in posi-
ton TO grow their own feed.
Insects-in season-furnish much
protein where the birds are on range.
Poultry feeders have used raw meats
or by-prodIcts of packing plants,
known as heef scrap. AS the demand
has Increased, the price of the latter
has advanced. Now few poultry
raisers consider it too expensive and
are supplying protein through vege-
table sources
Cottonseed meal is the most com
monty used substitute, but where this
has been given in place of all other
heavy protein supplying feeds, the re-
suit has not been all that could be de-
sired, points out N. l.. Harris, super
Intendent of the poultry farm at the
Kansas State Agricultural college.
On the other hand, where cottonseed
meal has been used as a supplement to
beef scrap Mt the rate of so per cent OF
the ration, it apparently has given as
good results as an exclusive meat
scrap diet On account of the bulk
needed it is impossible for a hen tc
consume enough sour milk or butter
milk.
Ordinarily the beef scrap should
constitute 10 per cent of the ration, il
the opinion of Mr.. Harris.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
RED TAPE CHECKS eENuIs
John Hays Hammond, Jr.. Ho...
Was Proof Against circum.
locution.

1t Is several years since John uor.
Hammond, Jr., perfected his radIo.con,
trolled torpedo. He submitted his do.
vice to the United States goyernmon,
for investigation and approval. Armv
experts were sent to inspect the invan.
ton and put 1t to the test. and ono
after another they gave their unouoII.
fled Endorsement to 1t. European ma.
lions heard of Hammond's inyention
and offered him fabulous sums for n
Many other inventors, after a slight
experience with the red tame which
must be unwound In dealing with their
own government, have sold their in.
ventions to European nations. wbera
they are now being used in actual
warfare, and where they would be
turned against the United States in
the event of conflict. Hammonds
patriotism, however, made him reject
European offers and wait for his own
government to act, Thomas F. Logan
writes In Leslie's. Congress finally
made an appropriation of $750,0OO for
the purchase of the device, which Is
useful mainly for coast defense pur-
poses. Army officers witnessed the
working of the invention and during
experiments a small motor boat was
driven in any direction several miles
from shore, responding instantly to
the will of the wireless operator on
land. A board headed by Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood is to pass final judg-
ment upon the invention.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
Her Demeanor.
tenants.

For several days Mandy, the faitF
full cook, failed to put in an appear
ance. Her mistress made anxious lu'
quiries and found TO her dismay tu"'
Mandy had been arrested. she mas
tened down to the courthouse TO see
what could be done.
"Why. Mandy!" she exciallheu'
what in the world have you been 40
ing to get arrested?"
"Ah amt been dom nothln tah'
Mis- Anna," was the indignant reps,
"All dis heah fuss is bout lady nalhea
Miss Demeanor, and All amt neN"n
even heahed of her befo' Judge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
MANNER OF SEALING A SILo
When Not to Be Opened at Once Some
Farmers Run in Few Loads Of
cornstalks and Wet Them.

When the silo is not to be opened
at once some run in few loads of
dry cornstalks and wet them well.
Others put on oats straw, two or
three inches of earth or wet sawdust
or an inch of oats, which sprout and
effectually seal the silo so that little
of the sllage spells.
When the silo is opened the rotten
silage should be drawn out ard spread
where cattle cannot get it.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
STRENGTH OF COMMON WOOD
Governments Figures OF Breaking
Power of Those Usually Found in
Lumber Yards Everywhere.

Every farmer should have refer
enee book or card laid away which
shows the comparative breaking and
crushing strength Of the principal
woods COMMONLY used in building and
for everyday purposes. Here are the
governments figures of the breaking
strength of various woods, the specl-
mems used in the tests being all two
inches square, % inches span, and
clear, green wood:
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
Had a Familiar Sound.

II wish to inform you," said her
lawyer, that your wife has filed bill
for divorce"
"Oh, of course" responded the busy
banker, ats nothing but bills, bills,
bills. How much Is this one?"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
Both Fore and AT.

Miss CUSHION, captain. were you
ever boarded by pirate?
Captain Storms-Yes; he charged
me $11 day for a hall bedroom on
the fourth fiooS.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
ButtermIlk is washed out of the but
ter and not worked out. When in the
granular stage this washing is easily
done, as water poured into the churn
settles through the grains and washes
each one just as is done when water Is
poured over q pan of rice or peas. The
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
Lloenaa cave prIvIIeae.

Angelo walking down the street ~"
Tony coming the opposite way ieau'" =.
his dog. Being deathly afraid Oh -
as 1t was playful. he said to Ions
Say, IL your dog bites me III nav.
him arrested" go on" said Tony
this dog has a license; he's allowe0
to bite anybody"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
A State of Prejudice.

whats your favorite studyT
Botany" replied the Indifferent stu
dent.
But they don't teach botany in your
school,"
mo. If they did they'd probably
turn me against it. as they have WIN
most of the others"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
Break

These are only few of the woods
tested and the figures resulting, but
they show those commonly found in
lumber yards everywhere.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
Little Nutrition in oysters.

Stutzer maintains that it taxes =
oysters to contain as much nouriS"
ment as one egg, and 22S to equa
pound of beef, says the new loi !.
Medical Journal. And their COST
triple that of beef.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
VIVA. THEY'RE Like.

Some of the politicians speeches ~
mind us of the dictionary, just ons
word after another.-St. Paul Piohce'
Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

paper square on the rollers. so it viii
roll up evenly. The pictures should
he put on before the scroll is pivoted
in the desk. Cut out and paste these
in place.
Fig. shows how the box-cover
boards are fastened together by
means of the end battens G. and how
the pair of hinges are placed for
Ringing this drop-leaf to the desk. To
support the outer edge of the drop
leaf. when the desk is open, pair Of
chains must be provided Screw
screw-eyes into the drop-leaf and the
other side of the desk. to attach the
chains to.
Putty ali joints and nail holes. Then
coat of stain, or two coats OF paint
nr white-enamel, will complete the
desk BY screwing pair of screw
ives into the top, the desk may be
suspended from picture-molding; or
( may be hung upon a pair of long
aooks screwed into the wall.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

sleeve that fits over the lower part Of
the candle Gig. 81. This post is fold
ed out of one piece of cardboard, and a
flap is provided on one edge to lap
and glue to the other edge. The top
cap projects over the sides of the sup
port all around, and has a hole cut
through it's center large enough for
the candle to slip through. This post
is glued to the center of the base, and
is braced with the candle stick han
dies Gig. 100. After preparing the
handles, cut the two pair of slots A
and B Gig. 81 through the base, for
the handle ends to stick through.
Glue the inner upright of each handle
to the candle post, glue the end of the
outer upright to the ends of the box,
and glue the end of the inner upright
to the box bottom.
The candle shade is made of band
of cardboard bent into ring and COW
cred with strip of paper that has
been slashed along its edges Gig. III
to form fringe. Red paper will look
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
MEAL-TIME CONSCIENCE.
What Do the Children DRINK

There are times when mother or
father feeds the youngsters something
that they know children should not
have. Perhaps it is some rich dessert
but more often 1t is tea or coffee.
It is better to have some delicious,
hot food drink that you can take your
self and feed to your children, con-
scious that it will help and strength
en-, but never hurt them.
A Yorkstate lady says: II used
coffee many years in spite Of the con-
viction that it injured my nervous sys-
tenn and produced my nervous head
aches. While visiting friend was
served with Postum and determined
to get a package and try it myself.
The result was all that could be de-
sired-a delicious, finely favored, rich
~ colored beverage. Since quit COT
fee, Postum has worked wonders for
me.
my husband, who had suffered from
kidney trouble when drinking coffee,
quit the coffee and took up Postum
with me and since drinking Postum he
has felt stronger and better, with no
indication of kidney trouble.
''You may be sure find it great
comfort to have a warm drink at
meals that / can give my children,
with a clear conscience that it will
help and not hurt them as coffee or
tea would"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereaI-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pkgs.
Instant Postum soluble powder
dissolves quickly In cup of hot wa
ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes
a delicious beverage Instantly. S0c
and SOC tins.
Both forms are equally delicious
and cost about the same per cup.
There's = Reason for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

the cover boards, too, because you
Will need them for the hinged Drop
leaf. The first thing to do is to re-
enforce the mailing of any boards
which show signs of coming loose.
Then prepare the pigeonhole parti-
tons. Fig. 2 shows the inside of the
desk. Partitions A should be fastened
seven inches each side of the center
OF the length of the box, or IA inches
apart, and shelves B should be SO
spaced that there will be small top
and bottom pigeonhole and larger
one between. Holes C in partitions
A Gig. - are provided for the rollers
of the scroll to turn in. Bore the up
per one about three inches below the
upper end of A, and place the lower
one ten inches or so below it. Nail
partitions A to the end of shelves B;
then stand these assembled pieces in
the box, set temporary brace be-
tween partitions A to hold them in the
right position, and drive nails through
the ends of the box into shelves B..
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
EeIt SORRY for the Apostle.

Mrs. Podger, a Lancashire woman,
has several sons at the front. Recent
ly a neighbor, superior to her sur
roundings by education and rearing,
called on her, and as they talked of
Saloniki, where one of these sons was,
she remarked that the Salonikians were
the Thessalonians to whom st. Paul
had sent letter. Well" said Mrs.
Podger, as she looked up from her
washtub, "'e may ave written there;
I'm not sayin' as ow g didn't. But
I'm sorry for i'm if e sent parcels.
/ sent two to my boy months since, and
they amt been delivered yet. Lon
don Mail.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
NO STEADY JOB FOR HIM
Theophlus Had Good Reason for Civ
ing Up Banjo Playing-Threat-
ened With Awful Disaster.

A southern man tells of darky
named Theophilus Baxter, known as
the champion banjo player of Ala
bama."
Wishing to afford a northern friend
an example of real darky music, a
Mobile woman went to Bakers house,
with view to enlisting his services
1t a musical function. She found his
wife instead.
Very sorry, Missy" said Bakers
spouse, "but Theophilus he amt play
In de banjo any more. He jest puts
In all his time fishin' now"
What led him to give up his play
lng? asked the disappointed caller.
Has he got religion?"
No, missy, he amt got religion,
but he's done got skeered."
Scared? OF what?"
of dat minstrel show, honey. De
boss learns dat my ole man kin play,
an he offers him a stiddy job dom it.
Yassum, an it skeered Theophilus SO
bad dat he quit banjo playin' right
away Philadelphia Ledger.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

down and hole cut through it's CEN
ter to receive candle Zig. %; glue
the turned down edges to the sides of
the box. Fig. shows how to fold a
cardboard strip for the handle. One
end of this is stuck through a slot
in one side of the box and is glued to
the box bottom; the other end is
slipped into the box and glued to the
side.
The candle stick in Fig. is of a
more ornamental design. A pill box
forms the top. Fig shows how a
hole is cut through the center of the
box bottom for the candle to slip
through, also how slots are cut through
the bottom to receive the ends of the
four supports. A pattern for the sup
ports is shown in Fig. 6. Fig. shows
the relative proportions of the box
top and the supports. The two slots A
Gig. g. are provided for the cross
strips to stick through Fig. shows
how these cross strips connect and
brace the supports. The upper pair
of braces support the candle. Glue
the ends of the crosspieces in slots A.
and glue one crosspiece to the other
at their intersection.
In Fig. we have a candle stick
with simple shade. The base is a
small cardboard box, turned bottom
side up Gig. 81. The center post
mounted upon the base is in reality a
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

and through the top and bottom of the
box into the ends of partitions A.
Cut the scroll rollers D Gigs. 5 and
81 from pieces of broom-handle. a
trif1e shorter than the distance be-
tween the partitions A, and get four
large spools, such as crochet-cotton
comes on, for the end knobs e Gigs.
5 and g.. Rollers D turn on the nail
pivots Gig. g., which must be long
enough to run through the spool
knobs E, through holes c in partitions
A, and half an inch into the ends of
the rollers The spools must fit tight
" on the nails. Wrap nails with
paper, and then coat the paper with
glue SO the spools will stick fast.
A tough wrapping-paper should be
used for the scroll. Perhaps you can
find a store dealer who has roll of
paper from which you can get the
length you want in one piece. Tack
the ends of this paper to the scroll
rollers Gig. y. Be careful to get the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
The Front Row.

The British army has raised it's
age limit to forty-five years." said H.
3. Gresham, the British consul at
Cleveland. The age limit originally
was thirty-eight.
"The army isn't so exclusive, either,
as to age or as to physique as it was
at first
"a Stacker in Manchester tried to
get exempted the other day.
Tive got such poor eyesight,' he
said. I can't see any distance &C all
"Oh, that'l be all right said the
surgeon. You'll have an excellent
view Well give you trench in the
very front line"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
Looked That Wav.

The postman handed him the let
ter. One glance at the envelope sent
him nearly into Mysteries.
"Heavens!" he cried, "the first chal-
lenge / ever got" DUEL was in big
letters on the outside Of the envelope.
'But l can't fight and"
So he hurried to the station-house.
explained that he knew of no enemy
who should demand his blood and
asked for protection.
Three blue-coated arms of the law
presented themselves.
The detective force hurried out. By
that time the desk sergeant had recov-
cred.
He said it meant due one cent.
Utica Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
WANTED HIS PIE FULL-SIZED
Bobbie Didn't Want to Be Bother,
but Preferred to Have His Pas
try in Regular Dish.

When Bobbie went to see his grand
mother he was much interested in
whatever went on in the kitchen. One
day she said to him: I'm going to
make you nice little pie in saucer,
all for yourself. Don't you think I'm
pretty good to take so much trouble?"
Bobbie pondered. Grandma he
said, at length. mother told me not to
be bother, and if it's goin' to be any
trouble, you can just as well make
my pie reglar size"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

between the Earth and Mr.. Sun they
went-just when Mr.. Sun was shining
down on the Earth with all his might
and main.
But do you think Mr.. Sun got
mad? No indeed, he was delighted.
He loved seeing all the People come
out on their porches and out on the
sidewalks and look at him.
well really he was quite wonderful.
All sorts of marvellous and queer
Spots came out all over"
"'That doesn't sound very beauti-
full said Nancy. Spots are never nice,
are they?'
well, the Spots on Mr.. Sun were
lovely indeed and quite unlike any
other Spots you have ever seen. There
were red Spots, green Spots, and then
every little while he would become
quite, quite dark and it would look as
if Night were coming on.
when it became so dark the owls
in the Woods came out and thought
it was getting-up time, and the little
b1TuS oil put IUO1I uCdO0 AuOC4 IACAA
wings and went to bed.
"Then it would grow lighter and in
turn the different colored Spots would
come on Mr.. Sun.
"Of course as you can imagine the
Queen of the Fairies and the rest of
the little Fairies, were all watching
this from their corner Of the big
Woods which looked out on wide,
open Field.
81 know said one Of the Fairies,
that Mr.. Sun is having a fine old
time today. He just loves to change
his Suit like this all the time. He is
as proud as proud can be.
"'And as for Mr. and Mrs. Moon
4hey are having glorious fun, and
consider this one Of the biggest larks
they have had for many day They
love to travel, and an unexpected trip
like this ia just what they enjoy above
all things
cat that very moment Mr.. Sun be-
came quite, quite black again and
once more all the little Creatures
started to go to bed, and this time
the Bats came out and flew about. But
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
Horse DisIiked Cigarettes.

A sensitive horse who has a dislike
for cigarette smoke attacked Edgar
Akers, aged twenty-five, and bit him
on the right hand. Akers was smok-
ing a cigarette at Sixth and Spring
streets near the horse, which was
standing at the curb. With an angry
squeal, the horse seized Akers by the
right hand. Akers managed to free his
hand, but not until the horses teeth
had torn the flesh from the fingers
Los Angeles Times.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
JOHNNIE HAD GOOD MEMORY
Easy for Him to Remember When He
Was Told to Stand Up and Have
His Eyes Put In.

Bobbie (boastingly)- bet / kin
remember farther back'n you, Johnnie!
Johnnie Huh! Let's hear you!
Bobbie-Well, remember when
Uncle John took me in his arms an
said, MY, what a bright little chap
for a week-o1d."
Johnnie with high disdain) That's
nothin'. Why, / kin remember when
they said. Stand up Johnnie, and
have your eyes put in" Exchange.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
MIGHT Save His Chip.

Once Gladstone was cutting tree
on his estate. Two yokels each took
up a chip to treasure. when die,
lads said Sandy, this chipl go in
my coffin!"
Sandy" said an old wife standing
near, "if thou'd worship thy God as
thou worship Gladstone, thou'd stand
a better chance of going where the
chip wouldna burn!''
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

Wnon an Ecl1pS0
comes over Mr..
Moon it means
Mr.. Sun has got
in the way be-
tween the Earth
and Mr.. Moon.
"The other day,
you see, Mr.. Moon
was wide awake
in the Daytime
when he should
have been sleep
ing soundly. And
Mrs. Moon was
getting restless
too. So they
t h o u g b t they
would Eclipse
old Mr.. Sun as
they said.
dad riob% IN
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
HEAL SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch. Burn and Disfigure by
Using Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Rashes,
eczemas, pimples. dandruff and sore
hands yield to treatment with Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Relief is immedi-
ate and healment, in most cases, COM
plete, speedy and permanent.
Free sample each by.mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
A HOMEMADE DESK WITH A PIC.
TURE SCROLL.

Every boy can own a desk, because
u IS one OF the simplest pieces of fur
nlture to build. have designed a
great many desks for boys to make,
put l believe that the one shown in
rig. I will be the most popular yet.
This desk is made out of a small
packlng-case, or grocery box. Select
the best-looking box you can find. Get
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

then didn't that
jolly Mr.. Moon
and his good-na-
tured Wife laugh!
And as the Bats
were beginning
some good old
races, a great red
Spot almost COW
cred up Mr.. Sun
and it became
very bright again.
"And all the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
D1DDY'S EVENING
EIRI TALE q WARY
~, 81 'yI So So g: |! !! Z
MR.. SUN CHANGES HIS SUIT.

''Mr. Sun was so proud some time
ago when the Eclipse came" said Dad
dy.
What's an Eclipse?" shouted both
Nick and Nancy in one breath.
AN Eclipse" continued Daddy, is
a darkness or strange light over the
Sun or Moon. When an Eclipse comes
over the Sun it means that Mr.. Moon
has got in the way in his travels be-
tween the Earth and Mr.. Sun. And
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
Observation-Disclosures

best for the covering. The supports
for the shade are a pair of cardboard
strips Gig. 12). Glue the upper end
of these to the inside Of the shade;
stick the lower end through a pair OF
slots in the base &C. Fig. 81 and glue
to the box sides.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

and kept saying to themselves how
glad they were Mr.. Sun was having
such a gay time wearing so many diff
ferent Suits in one day."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

There was a time when thimbles
were an important part Of woman's
jewe1ry.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
i - II
: HANDlCRAFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS !:
BY ..
S A. NEELY HALL. DOROTHY PERKINS :.
6ss - = =. = -
HOMEMADE CANDLE STICKS.

The candle stick in Fig. has base
made OF small cardboard box Zig.
y. In this box is fitted piece of
cardboard having it's edges turned
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
a laxative-three for cathartic.-Adv.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-05-19
The Facts In the Case,

The Facts In the Case.
Surgeon-I found the ball in the
patients shoulder was encysted
Patient-Of course you did. Twas
me that insisted it.