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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-03
WHAT KILLED YOUR PoULTRY?I
Hawk Usually Carries or Young
Chicks, Leaving Larger Ones
Work Of Weasel Differs.

A hawk usually carries off the young
chicks. but If they attack larger ones
the bodies will be left. 1t will be
found that death has been caused by II
tear at the back of the neck. The skull
will be torn open and the feathers
scattered but not trailcd.
Ii the chicken is found dead on its
side. with its neck stretched out, and
Il small wound in the throat. it is the
work of weasel that has sucked its
blood.
If carcass is found with the head
and breast devourcd, 1t Is the work of
cat.
AS " rule, the rat does its deadly
work ut night, and the carcass often is
found very badly mauled. The en-
trails generally are drawn out. but not
eaten, and the carcass is bitten and
gnawed in many places.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-03

AnAraans ny be made to this room
through the French doors opening
from tie front porch. A door at the
rear Of the living room opens into the
only bedroom on the first hoor. This
bedroom 10 of generous proportions
and is furnished with a clnset ha wing
built-in shelves. The room is lighted
from three windows in the bay and
one in the rear. The position Of a bed
room placed with connection to the
living room makes it particularly con-
vsnient for the accommodation of
guests.
The dining room. on the left of the
hall. Is entered either through the
double plate-glass doors from the hall,
or directly from the front porch by
means OF the French doors. This
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-03

family, there being four rooms on the
first floor and three bedrooms and
bathroom on the second floor. The
front entrance Is from Il large porch
set under the projection of the main
roof. The details of this entrance are
exceptionally well handled, the dis
tinctive window design being clearly
seen from the front Of the house on
account of the elimination of support
ing posts at the center. Entrance is
into well-lighted hall which is car
ried back throughout the length of the
house. The stair is placed on one side
of this hall, there being a cased open
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-03
KILLING OUT F0xTAIL PEST
Weed Should Be Hoed or Pulled So
That Seed Will Not Shatter-
Rotation Is Favored.

Yellow fOxtail which springs up in
cultivated crops should be hoed or
pulled out so that the seed will not
shatter on the land. II seeds which
shatter out are covered r.itli the disk,
they will germinate Ind then the
plants can be destroyed by plowlng
or cultivuting. Any mature seed
should be removed from seed grain
rs much rs possible. F0xtall may be
eradicated by the use Of short rota-
lions md by giving thorough cultiva-
tions early in the season with the har.
row.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-03
GEEsE-PIcK MOST OF LIVING
Fowls Are Generally Raised on Grass
Land or Pasture-Good Mash
for the Goslings.

Geese are generally raised where
they have Il good grass range or pas
ture. as they are good graZers and
usually pick most of their living, ex-
cept during the winter months and the
breeding season.
GOslings should be fed mash Of
two parts shorts and one part corn
meal by weight, changing at the end
of three weeks to equal parts shorts
and corn meal with per cent each of
beef scrap and grit.
A fattening ration may be made Of n
mash of one part shorts and two parts
corn meal by weight with ; per cent
Of beef scrap fed in the morning, and
a feed of corn ut night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-03

tested land, rs the grasshOppers are
just beginning to feed then and the
mash does not dry out as quickly us
If 1t We're applied later in the day.
After the first day little Of the bait is
eaten, so that several applications may
be necessary in badly infested fields.
The formula mentioned will provide n
sufficient quantity for ) acres Of heav-
lily infested land and should cost about
% cents per acre for one application.
If the infestation Is not very heavy,
the amount should be enough to treat
10 acres.
II the poisoned bait is scattered
evenly, domestic animals and birds will
not eat enough Of it to harm them. The
bait, however, should never be placed
in heaps or scattered thickly about,
and care should be taken to keep the
poison out of the reach of children and
domestic animals. 1t is best not to
use the hands for mixing as.the poison
may be absorbed although there are
no known instances in which poisoning
Mas followed the sowing of the wet
bait barclundpd.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-03
SOME PESTS OF STRAWBERRY
Plan to Have Land, Previous to Plant
ing, in Some Crop Requiring
Clean Cultivation.

Weeds are bad enemies of the straw
berry, and for this reason 1t Is good
plan to have the land, previous to the
time of planting, In some crop that re-
Guircs clean cultivation. This will give
a field practically free from weeds.
If the plants are to be set out in the
spring. the ground should be fall
plowed. Before planting. the ground
should be worked thoroughly and put
in nne condition.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-03

ing into the living room and double
glass-paneled door into the dining
room on the two sides of the hall at
the foot Of the stairway. The light
which is admitted into the hall through
these openings, and the front doorway
with its two single-panel windows, Is
ample to display the woodwork OF the
stair.
The living room, to the right of the
hall, is made cozy by the massive fire.
place with the conner seat built to ex-
tend part way across the back wall.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
BIG VALUE OF FERTILIZERS
6arnyard Manure Improves Physical
Conditions OF Soil and Makes 1t
Easy to Handle.

Barnyard manure has value on the
farm aside from that as fertilizer.
It improves the physical conditions of
the soil and makes it easier to handle.
Its decay produces heat and its pres
ence aids chemical and bacterial
processes. Moreover, it absorbs and
holds large amount Of water ard
helps to aerate the soil The bene-
fits of these indirect aids to plant
growth are in some cases worth as
much as the fertilizing power of the
manure.
When 1t is added that barnyard ma
nure is worth perhaps $3.50 ton, and
that each farm animal produces from
FIVE to seven tons per 1000 pounds Of
live weight each year, it is easy to see
that as fertilizer the material should
not be wasted.
The best practice is to haul the stun
directly from the barn to the fields.
II this is done, there is little loss
through fermentation or teaching.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
Gardens Of the Dead

II + Y
Out to the gardens OF the dead.
With low bowed heads and solemn tread,
The few remaining veterans go,
The screech of fife and roll Of drum
Bring back again the feet grown numb
The measured step and slow.
Pierced by the rays Of springtime's sun,
Like drops Of blood the dew-drops run
From newborn leaves and flowers.
And tear-drops mingle with the dew.
AS memory brings some face to view,
Like rain-drops after showers,
Upon each sleeping comrades tomb.
They placed the lilac's fragrant bloom.
And bleeding hearts, bright red
And near each maidstone white and fair.
They flung Old Glory to the air,
In honor OF their dead.
Long may we keep their memory dear,
Let every heart their deeds revere;
For us they fought and died,
And as those living pass away,
Let sons and grandsons, keep this day.
q And deck their graves with pride.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

round shape to the bottom OF the fin
ished trough. Make the top edge Of
the trough at least three inches thick.
One method of building hog trough
requires an outer form only. Mix the
concrete dry enough that it may be
tamped against the side of the form
into the shape desired. Paint the in
side at once with cement and water
mixed to the stiffness of cream.
Use two-foot lengths of one-inch gas
pipe across the trough, to keep the.
hogs out of it. For holding the pipe
in position, set one-half-inch bolts in
pairs, heads down, in the soft con.
crete SO that the pipes will fit be-
tween them and can be held firm by a
strap iron over the bolts. For this
purpose choose one-half-inch bolts OF
sufficient length to extend four inches
into the concrete. Space the cross
pipe IL to 16 inches apart
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
Debt Must Never Be FORGOTTEN.

The American people have been
patriotic beyond the example of other
nations in providing for those who left
home and all It's comforts. business
and all its prospects. life and all its
ambitions, to fight for the flag, for the
Constitution and the Union This Is
as it should be, and until. the last man
who fought that good fight" is laid
away in mother earth forever. we hope
she American people win never forget
FOR moment the debt they owe to the
valor and endurance of those who
fought the nations battles in those
days now growing dim even in mem.
CRY. Their graves should be kept
green with the tears of grateful
meople, and as each Memorial day
cnaaes around in the year. flowers, the
sweetest and brightest, should be
strewn profusely over the graves
where the patriot dead lie sleeping
ssthe sleep that knows no waking
on earth and in time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

had never heard anything to compare
with the music of her voice:
Merry Christmas. Mistah Sold
jah; my father presents his compli-
ments and begs you to accept glass
Of eggnog.
I'D have drunk blue vitriol ii she
had offered it, but the eggnog was as
velvety as her sweet voice, and we
drank heartily, raising our soldier
caps and feeling too shy for many
words of thanks.
Il was nineteen at the time, and
surely wished could linger with that
girl. | hadn't set my eyes on any
thing feminine for months, and then
to come face to face with such grace
and beauty was almost too intoxicat-
ing, can see her tonight as she stood
before the high, fanciful iron gates
of her fathers house, graciously and
unaffectedly offering his Christmas
good cheer to men who tomorrow
would resume the fight against his
cause.
"She was dark-eyed. dark-haired
little thing. with high color. re
member how dainty her feet looked
in black slippers, strapped across
white stockings. Her hair hung in
loose curls and she wore a wide
skirted dress of some bright silk. |
don't remember the color. looked
at her as long as | dared, | assure
you.
Back at camp, the Christmas day
over, the weary vigil of battle once
more renewed, had new fight on.
It was with the brightest vision that
had ever crossed my gray country
boys existence. wanted to know
the name of that girl, to come back
sometime to WOO her and to win her.
But ! was poor boy, as yet with
out the education which meant to
gain after the war, and because of
the war. the training for my lifework
was to be belated.
What had | to offer this bright
creature who had apparently known
only luxury. had to reason myself
out Of that girl, and it was more Of
struggle than the siege of Vicks-
burg.
Il might easily have found out her
name, for we were encamped near
M some time, and could have
gotten leave to go there again. But
was afraid II did know it. |
couldn't keep from writing to her, and
prosecuting her or myself. as the case
might be.
Boy that | was, saw the need
Of nipping this passion in the bud,
so I never went again to M, nor
heard the name of my dark,eyed south
ern beauty"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
His Old friend.

A pretty story is told of the visit to
Arlington cemetery of camp of C6h-
federate veterans at the time of the
funeral of Gen. Joe Wheeler In pass
ing down the long line of white stones
glittering in the glow of the dying
sun. an armless, gray-haired veteran
in faded gray caught sight of name
newly cut on the stone. He beckoned
to his comrades.
why, here is Jim. You all remem.
Der Jim in Company 3" he explained,
in quavering voice to the men pres,
sing around. Il never thought would
see any trace OF him again"
And, with tears In their eyes each
veteran left leaf on the mound above
their long-lost dead
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
ACT OF
SOUTHERN GIRL
Christmas Day Happening That
Has fingered for Many
Years in Soldiers Mind.
r We ARE sometimes visited by

WV We ARE sometimes visited by
MAJ tall, grizzled, square
" shouldered man, with leo
nine eyes that send forth
kindly CLEANS from under brushy
brows.
He is one of our soldier friends. A
man who has made success of liv-
ing because he has kept the flower of
romance alive in his heart Although
he has many interests, and is, at sew
enty odd, greatly alive to present day
affairs, he finds time to dwell long
ingly on the memorable events of the
days when he was devoting himself to
his country's service.
His talk, however, is not all of con-
flicts on the battlefields. When last
he sat at our freside, his Renaissance
took On the glow of romance. Looking
into the depth of the dying embers,
he said: THE day before Christmas,
1863, we were encamped near q small
town in Mississippi The order was
given in camp that there would be
no fighting ON Christmas day. Early
Christmas morning most of us went
into the town Of NJ. on pleasure
bent.
my chum. neighbor boy from
New York state. was in about the
same state of inconsistencies that |
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

the clover In a section is but pro-
phecy of the early. failure Of other
leading crops in that particular sec
ton.
The substitution of alsike for ordi-
nary red clover will enable clover to
be continued in the rotation on some
soils which no longer grow the ordi-
nary red clover. The lack of humus
in the soil is the most potent factor
In the failure of red clover in these
sections, but other factors such as
too acid soil and the presence of
fungous diseases or insect enemies,
must also be overcome. Lining and
proper drainage will overcome the
soil acidity. The insect and tungous
diseases may be held in check by
clipping or cutting at the proper time
and by furnishing the proper soil con-
ditions to produce crop SO vigor-
GUS that it will succeed in spite of
the enemies which prove troublesome
to less vigorous stands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
Ready-witted George.

Poor, dear woman, she has proba-
bly, been working hard all day. must
not disturb her. murmured Jones, as
he crept upstairs at a. M. on all
tours. He was just going into the bed
room when one of those Internal
boards gave a squeak Mrs Jones
turned over.
"George!" she whispered.
Immediately George dived under the
bed.
"George." repeated Mrs. Jones. No
reply. N
.George." continued Mrs. Jones. in
sterner tones, you may as we'll come
out, for know you are there"
There W as now no help for it.
George crept out, rubbing his eyes.
"Bless my heart, Maria" he said, II
was dreaming / was out motoring!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
GROWING RED CLOVER
Not Advisable to Begin Culture on
Very Large Scale. !
Maintains Nitrogen Of Soils in Princl-
pal crop-Producinu sections-crop
Must Not Be Depended Upon
as cure-All.
lRy ]. M. TGATE.l

The production Of clover is the foun-
dation of agriculture in the eastern
and north central states, as upon its
successful growth depends to large
extent the maintenance of the nitro
gen content of the soils in the prin-
cipal crcp-producing sections. Red
clover also grows well in the southern
states on rich limestone soils which
are in good condition, but needs to be
managed somewhat differently from
the methods followed in the northern
states.
But clover must not be looked upon
as cure-all for farm troubles. Its
roots do add large quantities Of the
very valuable nitrogen and humus to
the soil, but aside from bringing up
q limited supply of phosphoric acid
and potash from the lower layers Of
the soil it does not add the other i'm
portant fertilizer elements to the soil
upon which it grows. Upon many
soils these elements particularly
phosphoric acid) must be added the
same as though no clover was being
grown upon them.
So long as the soil is fairly well
supplied with humus and is not too
greatly depleted of the ordinary fer
tilizer elements, there is usually no
difficulty in obtaining successful
stands of clover by the ordinary meth
DDS of seeding; but when continued
cropping reduces the hufnus content
of the soil to point below that re-
quired for successful clover produc-
ton it becomes necessary to adopt
radical means to restore the ground
to its proper condition. It has been
repeatedly shown that the failure of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
CONCRETE TROUGH For HUGS
TO Get Full Capacity Of Device Use
> Carpenters Level to Set the
Outside Form.

Watering and feeding trouChs for
hogs are, as a rule, merely long, shall
low concrete blocks, followed out to a
V-shape or U-shape.
The outside form is a heavy box
with vertical sides and ends. To get
the full capacity OF a trough, use a
carpenters level to set the outside
form. The inside shape is given by
a core made by lacking together two
boards along one edge. Bowel these
boards at the joint. SO as to give q
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

She praises it highly as she has been
relieved of all these pains by its use.
All mothers should know of this remedy,
and all young girls who suffer should
try it. p Mrs. MATILDA KURTZWEG, so
High ST., Buffalo, N. Y.
Young women who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion, should
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Thousands have been re-
stored to health by this root and herb
remedy.
If you know of any young wO-
man who is sick and needs help
full advice, ask her to write to the
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass. Only women win
receive her letter, and it will be
held in strictest confidence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
USEFULNESS OF FARM HORSE
Animal VIII Be Practically as 1t Has
Been Trained During First Few
Months of Its Life.

The usefulness of horse depends
upon It's early training. The first part
of this training should be completed
before the colt is a year old. During
this period its disposition is formed and
It's future character is fixed. It will
be docile. tractable, and gentle, pre-
cisely as it has been raised during the
first few months OF its life; and what
ever vices it may develop in the flu
ture will all be due to errors made
now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26


was. We didn't say much. but / knew
he was thinking. as / was, about the
family back at home, and the warm
little farmhouse folded in among the
snowy hills.
whats the use Of Christmas with
out snow? he asked me. glumly. as
we strobe along.
Mothers can make Christmas out
of any sort Of place. told him. It's
mother miss today.
I'VE walked along the business
street, with it's rooted sidewalks 1t
was unusually wide. and as we came
out into the residence section there
were double rows of live oaks, their
gray moss draping the red clay drive
way.
THE houses were set far back from
the sidewalk. within tall iron fences
or brick walls, and guarded by heavy
gateways. BOX hedges fianked the
walks to the portico. Roses vined
and bloomed about the doorways,
orange trees gave forth their fragrance
and mocking birds sang in the satin
leaved japonicas.
From the gateway of the hand
soonest of these homes, girl of prob
ably sixteen app cached us. Behind
her came colored man. carrying a
tray with pitcher and glasses. The
girl spoke to me. probably because
was taller and older than my chum.
she said. and Il seemed to lna
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
RENEWING THE RHUBARB BED
Where Plants Stand for Number of
Years Bed Becomes Rootbound--
Replanting Is Best.

The rhubarb bed that has stood for
number of years in the same place
should be taken UP and the clumps
cut into pieces with at least one or
two good eyes and these replanted in
new spot, or If space is limited, even
on the old spot. but in weil-prepared
but very thoroughly enriched bed.
Rhubarb beds become roothound and
the soil becomes so full of roots that
there is no area left for feeding. Re-
planting is the only remedy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
HOW TO TRIM BERRY BUSHES
Prune Raspberry and Blackberry
Plants Down to About Three
canes-To Stop Growth.

In pruning raspberries and black
berries. trim down to about three
canes A cane that has once borne
fruit has served its purpose and will
die and decay These canes are re-
placed by new ones and viii bear fruit
the next year Stop the growth OF
raspberries at three feet, the black
berries at about five feet, by pinching
out the tips of the canes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
STRIVE FOR EARLY PULLETs
Fowl That Natures Before Cold
Weather Sets in Produces Eggs If
Given Fair Chance.

It. is the early-hatched Juliet that
natures before cold weather sets in.
A matured pullet viii bxpend all
energy beyond that needed for the
body upkeep in the making of win.
ter eggs if given . reasonable chance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
PLYMOUTH ROCKS FOR TABLE
Yellow Skin and Plump Bodies Of Fine
Grained juicy Meat Leave Nothing
to Be Desired.

AS table fowls, the White Plymouth
Rocks are unsurpassed Their yellow
skin and legs and plump bodies of fine
grained. juicy meat Of excellent favor,
leave nothing to be desired by the
most 1ast'dinna
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

with pans IN neE
back and sides every
month and they
would sometimes be
$50 bad that it would
seem like acute in
Illumination of some
organ. She read
your advertisement
in the newspapers
and. tried Lydia E.
Pinkham's v e ge-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
DEVICE USED TO CATCH HOGS
Wire Loop Is Attached to Chain In
Metal Pipe Handle-Handy for
Stock and Poultry.

One end of the wire loop of the hog
catcher shown in the illustration is
attached to chain in the metal pipe
handle. The loop is frightened and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
ALIENS Foor-EAsE FOR THE

Many war zone hospitals have ordered
Aliens Foot-Ease. the antiseptic powder.
for use among the troops. Shaken into
the shoes and used in the foot-bath.
and makes walking a delight. Sold every
where. 25c. Try 1t today Adv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
unassisted.

Il hear that poor Blank died with
out the aid of doctor"
Yes, he managed it alone. poor
chap"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

Ignorance may be bliss, but there is
a lot of bliss that isn't due to igno-
rance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

locked by pulling on the chain and by
passing a link through a slot in the
end of the pipe. The device can be
used also to catch sheep, calves. poul-
Try, etc.-Wisconsin Agriculturist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

FITS, EPILEPSY. FALLING SICKNESS
stopped 9IickIv. Fifty years of n,nlnteTruptsd
lasting results LARGE TRIAL BOTTLE FREE DR.
KLINE COMPANY, Red Bank N. Js-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

Don't blame girl for assuming q
striking attitude when she's trying to
make hit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
ever the Same.

The thin blue line OF 1861 Is fading
away ii numbers only. It's still the
same old blue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

A man isn't necessarily a bird be-
cause he acts like Jay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
YOUNG WOMEN
May AVOID PAIN
Need Only Trust to Lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound, says Mrs. Kurtzwegs

Buffalo, NY" My daughter, whose
picture is herewith, was much troubled