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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
POULTRY
FASI1S
MAKE CAPONS OF C0CKERELS
Operation of caponizing Does Not Re-
quire Much SkilI-Retain Sweet
ness and Juiciness.

No one is better situated to raise
capons than the farmer. On the aver
age farm the additional work required
to raise from 100 to 200 capons would
not be noticed.
There are many stories told about
the size to which capens grow, while
the truth is that the ordinary eapon
will grow to but one or two pounds
more than the ordinary uncaponized
eockerel would in the same time. and
to secure this additional weight extra
feeding is necessary.
In preparation for capon-raising, it
Is wise 10 hatch about twice the num-
Der of chickens as capons desired. for
fully half are likely to be pullets.
The operation of capenizine does
not require much skill. although the
beginner will probably kill two or
three at the start, which will not be
lost, for they bleed 10 death in about
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Tools Used in caponizinq.

the same time as if their throats had
been cut, and are exactly as good for
table purposes as if bled in the latter
way.
a set of tools for caponizing costs
$1.50 to s., and with each SET are sent
directions that anyone can follow
After the eaponizing the cockerels
become docile and quiet; they lose
ambition and their combs cease to
grow. In fact, they shrfvel, and when
fed they eat their fill and sit quietly
around until feeding time again.
Capons always retain that sweet
ness and juieiness of flesh that are
characteristic of the spring chicken
the reason they bring such high
price.
They are fed much as other fowls
would be, only eating more. About all
they eat goes to the formation of Juicy.
palatable flesh.
a few years ago capons commanded
hardly any attention in the West, and
do not yet bring the prices they do in
the eastern cities.
BY the last of March good eapons
sell readily in Chicago ut L cents per
pound, as against T. cents for dressed
chickens.
As the average Plymouth Rock ca
pom will weigh seven or eight pounds.
it will be seen that the capon sells for
from 10 10 30 cents more than the
chicken of the same age and the diff
ference in the cost of raising is insig.
nificant.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
The second hat is a charming little

sports hat de luxe. The shape of its
crown and the delicate gray of the soft
felt, make a delightful background for
the fascinating landscape which APP
pears to have lit upon the hat with
considerable force. Surely noting
less than an earth lake could have
produced square clouds, a rickety little
house and an animal that might be
either sheep or COW. A road, such
as all five-year-otd artists put in their
landscapes, wisgles across the fore
ground while the background is given
over to bushes and birds equal in size
These marvellous things are outlined
with colored Worsteds and make an
adorable hat. whose only other adorn-
meut is binding of fur
An aIl-round hat-eopserXative and
becoming belongs In every wardrobe
Nothing could qualify better than the
black velvet hat with tam crown and
a plume-like band of fur at the left
side which is piece eff sensible and
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
INCREASING YIELD OF CROPS
Few Bushels Fore of Strain May Be
Made Without ANY Material Cost
in Production.

II must be apparent to all who give
the matter careful thought that the
increase of a few bushels of corn oats
or wheat per acre, or a few pounds of
lint cotton per acre, is a very impor-
tant consideration in profit A few
bushels more grain may be made with
cut any material cost in production
This increase in production may rep
resent the profit on the crop.
There is always a limit in the cost
of increased yield. The increase must
not cost more than the manager can
afford To pay.
The problem then is to increase the
yield with the least possible expense
Generally by 4 systematic plan of crop
rotation with the use of manure or
fertilizer this can be done gradually
till the soil IS improved 50 the normal
Weld is greater aunually-Farm and
Ranch.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

hang by their stems ia rev on each
feuHce. Every time the dancer moves
they are thrown into a cay fiutter The
art of the designer shines in them.
and in the girdie, with big butterfly
bow at the back. made OF silk shot
with silver. There IS wreath of tiny
silk roses posed against the CIRCLES
and IT gives this adorable dress ii final
touch OF dainty elegance None of The
materials used is costly,
The tale of winter millinery is near
" told. one sees mt tearooms and
matinees in restaurants and along
Fifth avenue hats in Satius-sedate
and gay Gnostly gay1-that bcspeak
dreams of spring.
The models shown include three dis
tinct types Of midwinter millinery, all
trimmed with fur. Fer dress hat
there Is graceful sailor shape coy
cred with taupe velvet The velvet is
crushed in soft folds about the crown
and laid smoothly on the brim, which
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

the fancy of the designer. Material
for evening and dance frocks, like
those for sports clothes, have a def
mite character. And the same colors
and patterns that appear in silks are
copied in inexpensive eottons, so that
the clever and original designer can
get lovely effects in either.
The pretty party gown shown here
is made of net. and net top lace
over underslip of white taffeta. The
underslip is adorned with six narrow
rutlles of taffeta about the bottom.
Each little rutile, instead of hem has
a narrow fringe, made by frayins the
silk to the depth of half ineh and
the effect of the fraXed edges is very
soft and dainty.
Two tioHHces of the net=top lace ex-
tend about the sides aud front Of the
s. hut, At the back. straight
panel Of net is gathered in IT the
Wetstdne
little blossoms, made of ribbon.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

The most desirable weight for fin
ished lambs is between so and 50
pounds. \ quarter of pound gain Il
day is a creditable showing for lambs
on full feed.
What Makes Good Feeders?
Feeder lambs should weigh be-
tween 90 and % pounds. They should
have strong frame, be rugged, show
lots of constitution. and be uniform in
size and conformation. They should
have size and substance enough IL
carry plenty of flesh and fat Lambs
of this kind can be obtained through
any reliable commission firm.
Feeding pens must be we'll drained,
SO that they will remain dry. Moth
ing is more detrimental to the health
and thrift of lambs than wet quarters.
\ she'd With good roof ana closed
on The north and the west, is desir-
able. This will protect the lambs from
winds and SHOWS The feed hunks
should be conveniently placed. and
clear, fresh Water should be accessible
at all times
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
DECORATING THE TABLE II
BY [. M. BENNINGTON.

1t is not necessary to have any un-
limited bank account or big credit with
a florist in order to see that the table
is supplied with tasteful decorative
effect. Plants grown in the window
can be made to do the double duty of
frightening the house and giving Il
finishing touch 10 the table.
There is nothing better in the whole
list for making the table CHEEKY than
the Asparagus Plumosus. The dainty
foliage Of this fine plant is like lace
The plant can be made to take the low
broad aspect that is SO essential to tai
BILE decoration. All that is required is
to pinch the young fronds as soon as
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

\ few people who are contemplate
ing selecting seed corn fer sale will
he Interested in seed-corn houses \
Seed-corn house may b. built like any
other Well-construeted building. The
chief requirement hpfag dfsness and
abiity 10 secure thorough circulation
of air II is desirable 10 have arrange
ments in a seed house Tor artificial
heat When the weather gets cooler in
the fall and the heat should be pro-
vided until the corn is thoroughly dry,
whenever there is any danger of its
freezing.
The most economical way of putting
corn in a seed=corn house IS in racks
made Of by and covered on both
sides with wire, SO that the ears of
corn may be stuck through and will
rest on the wire on either side; or else
frames made of l by with lath
nailed on either side Just far enough
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
HOLDS GOOD ALL OVER

, l earnestly hope that the bank
ers of the South will be as ac-
/, tive at the beginning Of 1917
as they were at the beginning
of 1915 and 1916, for l think the
need of activity IS as great now
as it was then. The bankers
have an influence in many re-
Z spects far beyond the influence
of the colleges. \ farmer re-
spects a bankers business judg
ment We college folk can fur
: nish the scientific learning and
In large degree the economic
philosophy. but we need the
bankers to help in the movement
in order to give it the practical
: money-maling aspect which ap-
pealS to the farmers rs strongly
as It does 10 other average men.
Clarence 0uslcy, Chief EXten-
s sion Work, Texas A. aud NJ Col
lege.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

takes 10000 roses TO produce an ounce
of altar. War and weather cut the
output this year to 10000 ounces. al
though normally the country does
twice that volume of business.
When the roses raeh the distiller he
takes % pounds of roses and 10 gal
Ions of water and makes his first mix
ture From this he gets 80 pounds of
rose water. This is again distilled to
make the concentrated extract. The
altar is the cream that rests on top
of the Redistribution. 1t is skinned off
much like the farmer skins his milk.
There is serious opportunity for the
western culturist in America in this in
dustry. l understand that experts are
studying the Bulgarian reports to see
what real prospect may be found for
rs. New York, London aud Paris are
the chief markets for the output.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

Nearly every girl would rather have
two or three pretty and Inexpensive
party frocks than one elaborate and
high-priced one, and 1t is real tri-
umph for any woman when she con-
trives to make art outriyal money in
securing beauty in her apparel. It
can't always be done. but in party
frocks there Is the best of chances.
And 1t is much the same in sports
clothes. In both, color plays the lead
Ing part and both give wide range TO
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

apart 81 that ears of corn may be laid
in rows between the lath. These
frames may be stood up in the build
ing by fastening 20 the wall or brac-
ing in any other way.
BY starting at the back. filing one
frame. then setting IN another to be
filled, the frames can be put not to ex-
eeed one foot apart In this way Il
large amount of seed corn can be
stored in a comparatively small space
and stored in such way that abso-
lutelI free circulation of mir is pro
yided. \ room l6 by % feet and s
feet high will store in this way be-
tween 200 and 300 bushels of corn.
When artificial heat is used, the
stove should lie inclosed in Il jacket
to cause circulation of air through
out the room and to prevent the over
heating Of any corn that may be close
10 the stove.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
In W0man's Realm
Pretty and Comparatively inexpensive Party Fock That May Be
Made at Home-Mdwnter Millinery of the Latest
and Most Approved Types.

is finished with needlework. This is
done with silver thread in long and
short stitches, forming silver pyramids
about the brim edge For trimming
a big star cut from moleskin is ap-
plfqued to the crown and brim with
long stitches of silver thread Such a
hat may be used instead Of the we'll
beloved black velvet picture hat. and
divide honors with it for elegance and
distinction.
The second hat is a charming little
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
MIXED RATION FOR POULTRY
Fowls Do Much Better on Variety of
Feeds and Larger Percentage
Is Digested.

Fowls do much better on mixed
ration. and although this mixed ration
may contain the same nutritive ratio,
nevertheless the results obtained are
better
They seem to relish their meals
more when variety of grains is fed,
and larger percentage Of the whole
ration is digested.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
FALL TING

Try autumn planting of nursery
stock. including hardy roses and com
pare results with stock planted in the
spring. Nursery stock planted in the
autumn Is sure II be stock that Is dug
from The fields and not taken from
storage sheds, quite an important add
vantage.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

they have reached a growth of from l.
tolls inches. Then the lower branches
spread and the plant takes the lat-
tude that it would never get if it were
allowed to follow its own bent.
A few long-stemmed flowers, placed
between the fronds will give the plant
all of the color and relief that one de-
sires. Roses, carnations, nareissus.
and half IA dozen other flowers can be
made to do duty in this respect, the
choice depending upon the region. the
taste of the owner and the circum-
stances of the case.
For the best results. give the plant
soil Of rich garden loan, ightened
with sand. Water should be used very
moderately, indeed, and the plant does
not need sunshine. 1t should be show.
cred several times each week.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Original Nightie.

Needlewomen who aspire to have
original garments will appreciate II
suggestion for making nghtie. First
of all, two materials are combined in
fashloning the garment-a liberty
which every remnant fiend values.
Powered crepe and plain white crepe
We're used in the one displayed in an
exclusive shop. Powered and plain
silks or striped and plain silks could
be used in the same way.
The lowered crepe is used TO form
a shallow yoke and sleeve caps. The
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Ss4.4. 4s4ss.4sss
BEST FEED FOR LAMBS
Combination Ration Produces
Cheapest Gains, Says Expert.
Corn of Kafir, With silaee and Alfalfa,
Will Give Good ResuIts-Quarter
Pound Increase a Day is
Good Showing

lambs make cheaper gains when fed
corn or kafr, with silage and alfalfa
than on corn and alfalfa alone accord
Ing to \. VI. Paterson, assistant in
animal huSbandrY in the Kansas State
Agriculture college.
Three ratfous are desirable for
feeding lambs First, corn, alfalfa
slage and cettonseed meal: second,
katir, alfalfa silage and cottonsced
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
CLEAN HOUSES FOR PULlETS
Spray Interior of Building With Some
Good Disinfectant-Bear in
Mind the Old Saying.

Before the pullets are put in the
laying pens the house should be given
thorough cleaning. Spray the in
terror of the house with disinfectant.
Bear in mind the old saying, An
ounce of prevention is worth pound
of cure"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
While Fowls Are Moltino.

While your fowls are melting, do not
forget the ground hone. Grit. charcoal
and little sulphur in their soft food
once or twice 4 week will be found
very beneficial to the melting birds.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Increase Grain GraduaIIy.
Purebred Hoo is Best.

A purebred hog is better than a
"piney rooter' or just Il plain hog. It
gives more meat for the food con-
sumed. Which do you keep?
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Sanitary Chicken House.

Don't forget to keep the chicken
house in sanitary condition. It is i'm
portant to dc this in cold weather as
well as in hot weather.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Newest Blue.

No darker than French blue. but
more vivid. this new shade being intro
duced for the new season has silvery
simmer as if drifted over with mist
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Churnina Butter.

Stop the churn when the granules of
butter are the size of popped corn kerr
nels Strain the buttermilk through a
fine strainer and wash the butter with
cold salt water.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

Smart hcadWear. Winter millinery
mikes IN impressive exit after most
artistic performance. with such hats
Us these.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
co.Oneration is Essential.

Cooperation in buying and selling is
essential to the economical distribution
of products.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

rest of the garment and the edge Of the
sleeves IRE white. point in the
making of the nightgown which is very
much in its favor is that the sleeves
are set in and, consequently, would
prove more comfortable than the usual
kimono sleeves They are joined with
narrow hand crocheted Insertion.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Furnish Fresh Water

Do you give your stock fresh pure
drinking water? They much prefer
that kind. and its better for them.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Injuries Cotton Ether.

Operating gin at rapid speed in
jures the fiber of cotton by cutting 1t.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Improbable Stock.

1t does not pay to carry Improbable
stock through a long winter. Get rid
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21
Eggs From Cattle Lick

The Texas fever cattle tick lays
from 5000 to 5000 eggs a year.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-21

little blossoms. made of ribbon,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-03
REFUSE TELECRAPHERS
Demands Rejected by New York Cen
trail and Nickel Plate Railroads.

New York, May 3.-The demands of
teIegraphers and signal men on the
lines of the New York Central and
Nickel Plate railroads for increased
wages and better hours will not be
granted, it was announced here today
by A. T. Hardin, a vice president of
the New York Central.
A strike which, according to the
employees, would involve 5000 men
had been set to begin tomorrow. but
H. B. Perham, president of the Order
of Railroad Photographers, said today
that reasonable time would be granted
the railroad officials to give further
consideration to the demands.
Mr.. Perham had not been informed
officially of announcement of Mr..
Hardin, and said the next movement
by the employees would depend on
the roads future attitude.
Mr.. Hardin would not discuss pub
lished report that the roads have been
rushing men to various cities between
here and Chicago to act as strike
breakers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-03
DRINKS GALLON A DAY
Mike Wagner Testifies to an Enormous
Capacity for Liquor.

Mike Wagner testified in the second
division of the district court today that
he had drunk four and one-half gal
Ions of whisky since April 29-four
days.
Wagner wasn't drunk this morning,
in fact he testified that he hadn't
taken a drink today. but all efforts on
the part of the county attorney to
shake his story about a half case of
whisky in four days, failed.
1t was Dave Williams, who was on
trial and Wagner was only his witness.
but when Wagner testified to his
enormous capacity for red liquor the
court room audience gathered that he
was on trial Wagner was DENYING that
he bought the liquor for Williams or
that he bought it to sell. The railroad
records show he received the four and
one-half gallons Saturday and the only
other logical theory was that he drank
it. He adopted that theory in its
entirety
Williams is charged with violating
the prohibitory law and the state was
trying to show that Wagner ordered it
for him either under the name of M
Wagner" or Ben Wagner" depending
upon whether the shipment came over
the Rock Island or Santa Fe. The
state wasn't able to prove that so it did
its part in discrediting the witness be-
fore the jury
Wagner testified that he got a ship
ment of case of liquor every ten DAYS
or two weeks and that half of it he.
Ionged to him. The rest he said. went
to his brother. He testified that he
spent from two to four dollars a week
tor whisky and the state was unable
TO show that he has ever been ar
rested for being intoxicated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-03
DRIVE OUT ENEMY
Germans Gain FOOthOld Only
To Be Elected in Turn.
German Tells of Capturing
Men and Aeroplanes.

Paris, May 3.-The activity of the
opposing armies in the Verdun region
has been confined to their artillery
but the big gun fire has assumed con-
siderable intensity in the vicinity of
Deadman Hill, and Douaumont, indi-
eating a probable resumption of in
fantry operations in these sectors
soon.
A sharp conflict occurred last night
in the Argonne region just west of
Verdun, the Germans gaining a foot
hold in advanced French positions
after literally Smelling them with gas
carrying projectiles. The French sub
sequently drove out the German
troops :nflicting heavy losses upon
them.
German Official Statement.
Berlin, May 3.-The following an
nouncement was issued today by Ger
man army headquarters:
Western front: North Dixmude our
attachments succeeded by a surprise
attack in entering the Belgian line and
captured several dozen soldiers.
I'm the Four de Paris sector our
patrols reached the second French line
and returned after capturing several
prisoners.
THE situation remained unchanged
in the Mouse (Verdun) sector. Five
enemy aeroplanes were brought down
at various points by our fire