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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
MEANING or POULTRY TERMS
oid-After Attaining Full Matu-
rity She Is Termed a Hen.

There seems to be a somewhat hazy
notion among amateurs as to the ex.
act meaning of the terms used to
designate young and old stock. A
pullet, strictly speaking, is a female
under one year old. After she has
attained her full maturity she is a
hen, but in the trade we speak of a
fowl as a pullet until she has com.
pleted her first years laying There.
fore, it is correct to speak of her as
a pullet until she is eighteen months
old, or has begun her first mott, says
Farmers Guide.
A cockerel is a male bird under one
year old, but he is usually spoken OF
as cockerel until he has at least en-
tered well upon his first year as a
breeding cockerel.
Cocks are older males, usually hav.
ing passed through one seasons breed.
ing. If you order cockerels for breed.
ing purposes, you will get birds that
have been used for breeding When
ordering pullets you will get females
that are under eighteen months old,
at the most.
A cockerel should never be used to
breed from before he is a year old.
A pullet, IL she begins to lay at six
months, may be bred at nine months
of age.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

time they respond very readily to
good treatment. The fact that COS.
lings are SO hardy is often made an
excuse for neglecting them, and this
results in slow growth, stunted de-
velopment and unsound constitution.
Very little brooding is necessary and
goslings can dispense with the hen
when they are week or ten days old.
When they are this age they should
be placed in flocks OF a dozen or
fifteen and accommodated in small
dry shed.
1t is extremely important that they
should not sleep on a wooden floor,
which tends to produce leg weakness.
The earth itself makes the best kind
of floor 1t is possible to have In
rearing goslings the fact should never
be forgotten that the youngsters
must be literally provided with
green food If possible they should
have access to good meadow, but il
the heritage is insufficient they must
be supplied generously with cabbage
leaves, onions, the outer leaves Of let
tuce or other garden produce, green
food being essential to their health
and vigor. AS soon as the grain is
harvested allow the goslings to run
over the stubble.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
KEEP POULTRY HOUSE CLEAN
ri ungers," Can Be Prevented by
Attention to Quarters.

Many deaths among poultry, par
ticularly among chicks, come from
moldy feed and moldy litter in poul-
try houses. The mold when eaten by
the fowls causes fatal disease COM
monty called "lungers." The fowl
stands in a drowsy manner and
eats but little. The wings droop,
breathing is quickened, and white
diarrhea is present. Death is caused
directly by soft. yellow growths that
clog the air passages Of the lungs.
There is no positive cure for the
ailment, but since it is caused by
moldy feed and filters, it can be en-
tirely prevented by keeping poultry
under sanitary conditions This is
only one of the many troubles aris-
ing from unclean conditions. Include
the chickenhouse in the spring clean
ing and avoid them all.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

The value of these geese has dimin-
fshed during the last decade. Not
withstanding this fact, goose raising
remains profitable pursuit. provided
the conditions are suitable.
Only two breeds are bred to any
extent in this country, the Toulouse
and the Emden. Since these COM
bine all the requisite economic char
acteristics it is unnecessary to go
further afield. The Toulouse is the
largest of these two varieties; In fact,
it is the largest breed there is. but
It is rather slow grower. At time
when the Emden, the more rapidly
maturing variety, is fit for killing, the
Toulouse is tall and lanky and quite
unfit for marketing. The Emden. there
fore, is the breed for the early trade,
while the Toulouse is used almost ex-
clusively for supplying the Christmas
markets.
Goslings are the easiest OF all kinds
of poultry to rear and the percentage
OF deaths among the young stock,
provided they are reasonably we'll
looked after, is extremely low. They
are so hardy they seem able to thrive
anywhere, and they can withstand
treatment which would be fatal to
other kinds of fowls. At the same
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
CANADA'S PLANS
FOR WAR REVENUE
So Wisely Distributed That Tax
alton win Affect Farmers to
a Degree Practically
Unnoticcable.

So many rumors have been circu-
lated regarding war taxation in
Canada that the statement made by
Sir Thomas White, Canadian Minister
of Finance, of the Governments plans
for raising war revenue should be Civ
en- the widest circulation Sir Thomas
made it clear that the revenue will be
raised by taxing the profits of incor-
porated companies whenever those
profits exceed seven per cent, and the
profits Of unincorporated firms or part
nerships when the profits exceed ten
per cent. On all such excess profits
these companies or firms viii have to
contribute one-quarter to the Govern
ment. Transportation companies,
banks, mining, milling. and other com
panies will be subject to this taxation.
but life insurance companies, and com
panies with less than fifty thousand
dollars capitalization, and companies,
firms, or individuals engaged in agri.
culture or stock raising, are exempt,
and pay no part of this taxation. The
only other additional taxation pro
posed is an increase of fifty cents a
barrel in the customs duty on apples.
and one-half cent gallon in customs
duty on certain kinds of oils.
1t will be noticed that this taxation
is being applied in such way that it
does not affect farmers In the slight
est degree, except, perhaps, through
small increase in cost of apples and
oil. The war revenue is to be paid out
of the profits of the big firms and com
panies with capital of over fifty thou.
sand dollars, and even these are al.
lowed seven per cent in some cases,
and ten per cent in others, of clear
profits before they have to pay any
part of this taxation. 1t will be seen
that the whole policy is to place the
war expenditure taxation on those who
have been making big profits and are
able to pay it, and to encourage farm.
ing and stockraising by exempting
farmers and stock-raisers from the tax
alton. This ought to set at rest every
rumor that the farmer or the farmers
land is being taxed to pay the cost Of
the war.-Advertisem
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
MOST EFFECTIVE DUST BATH
Finely Screened Coal Ashes Suffocate
Vermin in Fowls Feathers
Other Advantages.

Finely screened coal ashes make
the most effective sort of dust bath
for the hens. The fine dust penetrates
the fowls feathers, and, coming in
contact with lice serves to stop the
breathing passages of these parasites,
causing them to suffocate and die.
Wood ashes are even better for this
purpose, because the particles of dust
are finer; but here again the lime Is
Objectionable, since it tends to take
the gloss off the plumage.
Coal ashes should be used freely on
the floors of poultry buildings, for they
will penetrate cracks and creyices, and
will assist in destroying mites and
other vermin, in dissipating noxious
odors and in improving conditions
generally. Still another advantage:
Large quantities of the cinders will
be eaten by the birds as grit, and will
contribute some of the mineral nutri-
also, and will be digested.
Dust removed from a road during
dry weather, which is only an annoy
ance to travellers, will be found benefi-
cial In the dust boxes. Every poultry
farm should have supply on hand for
winter use; for, unless dirt floors are
used, these artificial means of supply
ing the fowls toilet requisites must be
provided. A dust bath is quite an es-
sential to the well-being of poultry as
is the regular soaD-and-water variety
to the human.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

sweetened and favored whipped
cream, dot with cherry or bits OF
jelly.
Cut plain sponge cake in slices,
using three slices for each serving,
put these together with sweetened rhu-
barb or rhubarb and orange MARINA
lade, decorate the top with cream and
bit of jelly.
Oranges sliced and placed as fill
ing in chocolate cake, served with q
boiled custard is delicious.
Cake crumbs of various kinds with
any stewed or canned fruit, make
most delicious dessert, served either
steamed hot or baked.
Strawberry Dessert.-Cut plain cake
in squares, and dip in canned straw
berry juice to soften, put on layer
of sliced bananas and decorate with
a few choice preserved strawberries.
Serve with whipped cream colored
with the juice and slightly sweetened.
Fig Betty.-Take two cupfuls OF
cake crumbs. melt tablespoonful OF
butter and stir in the crumbs until
well mixed. Place layer Of the
crumbs in baking dish, add thin
layer of apple and figs, finish with the
buttered crumbs. Add enough lemon
Juice and water to keep the mixture
moist enough to bake. Cook until the
apple is tender.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

most burst. / got where ] was almost
awalking skeleton and life was a burden
to me until one day my husbands step
sister told my husband if he did not do
something for me / would not last long
and told him to get your medicine. So he
got Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for me, and after taking the first
three doses began to improve. ! con-
tinued its use, and have never had any
female trouble since. / feel that / owe
my life to you and your remedies. They
did for me what doctors could not do
and will always praise it wherever I
go. Mrs G. O. LowERY, 419 w. Mon
terey Street, Denison, Texas.
If you are suffering from any form Of
female ills, get bottle of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
commence the treatment without delay.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
THE FIRST TASTE
Learned to Drink Coffee When Boy.

IL parents realized the fact that cot
FEE contains caffeine which
IS especially harmful to children, they
you'd doubtless hesitate before giving
them coffee to drink
when I was child in my mothers
arms and first began to nibble things
1T the table. mother used to give me
sips of coffee And so I contracted
the coffee habit early.
Il continued to use coffee until was
q, and when / got into Office work ]
began to have nervous spells. Espe
cially after breakfast / was so nerv-
Gus could scarcely attend to my cor
respondence.
"At night, after having had coffee
for supper, could hardly sleep, and
on rising in the morning would feel
weak and nervous.
"A friend persuaded me to try Pos
tum.
Il can now get good sleep, am free
from nervousness and headaches.
recommend Postum to all coffee drink
ers.''
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereaI-the original form
must be well boiled, 15c and 2sc pack.
ages
instant Postum soluble powder
dissolves quickly in a cup IT hot wa
ter, and, with es-1 and sugar, makes
delicious beverage Instantly. acc and
s0c tins.
Both forms are etdally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's Reason" for Postum.
SOFA rsu Grncern
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

Boil and mash seven potatoes, add
pint OF water In which the potatoes
have been boiled. and three pints of
cold water, then stir in two and a half
cakes of yeast dissolved in little
warm water. two tablespoonfuls Of
salt, two of sugar and three of -four,
mix and add pint of boiling water;
when cool add to the first mixture
and cover with cloth and keep warm
ten hours. Then place In a moderate
ly cool place until needed. For each
loaf of bread put four cupfuls of flour,
warm and sifted into bread pan with
a pint OF the yeast. cupful Of scald-
ed milk, cooled. and a tablespoonful
of lard Mix with spoon, then knead
briskly for ten minutes, mold into
loaves and lot rise in warm place.
When light bake forty-flve minutes In
a moderate oven.
Tea Rolls.--Scald two cupfuls OF
milk and pour it over cupful OF
sugar, three tablespoonful OF butter
and teaspoonful of salt. When it is
cool to luke-warm beat into 1t three
cupfuls of flour, sifted three times,
then add cake of yeast, dissolved
In a fourth Of cupful Of luke-warm
water Cover and let rise until 1t is
light, then add two well-beaten eggs,
three more cupfuls Of -four and tea
spoonful of cinnamon Place in but
tered bowl and let rise until double its
bulk. Form into small rolls and place
In buttered pan, let them rise until
very light. Brush the tops with melt
ed butter and bake in hot oven for
fifteen minutes by adding to the above
one-half cupful of cocoa.
Popovers.--Take two cupfuIs OF
-four, two cupfuls of milk, three eggs
and a teaspoonful OF salt Beat the
eggs until light, add the milk and salt
and pour gradually into the flour, beat
ing all the time. Strain the batter
and pour into hot creased gem pans.
Bake In hot oven twenty-five min
utes.
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=.
An eye screw should be placed in
every broom, and then 1t should be
hung after using. Such broom will
give third longer service than one
that is not taken care of.
Have change drawer placed under
the shelf Of your kitchen cabinet, with
q spring arranged with bell to lock 1t
and avoid another using it, and from
this pay all the small accounts as they
come. Where this system has been
tried there is less overcharging and it
is well liked by both the collector and
the housewife.
When milk is scorched, pour it at
once into clean dish and set 1t into
cold water. This will remove every
trace Of the taste if it has not been
too badly burned.
One Of the easiest ways of mending
china and one which will make it
water and heat proof is to use the
white paint of oil colors used by
artists. A small tube costs ten cents
and will last for hundred mended
dishes. Mend the dish and put it away
for six weeks to get thoroughly hard.
Then If any of the paint has oozed
out on the edge 1T can be scraped off
and the dish will be as good as ever
Clean your bed springs by putting
them on the law and turning on the
hose on bright day. They will dry
in few minutes.
Tea and coffee stains, or, in fact, any
stains that seem obstinate and those
of long standing may be removed with
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
Way TO Carry Fowl.

The old method of carrying fowls by
the feet, heads down. is a cruel prac-
tice, and very seldom seen on a prac-
teal farm nowadays. The proper way
is to allow the birds body to rest on
the arm, holding the feet firmly with
the hand.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

fering with female
trouble and could
hardly do my work.
| was very nervous
but just kept drag
ging on until last
summer when / got
where / could not do
my work. / would
have a chill every
day and hot flashes
and dizzy spells and
nv head wo,1ld AL
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
About North Dakota.

North Dakota, besides its Devils
lake, it's bad lands and its tremendous
stretches of absolutely worthless seen
cry, is chief producer in this country
of three grains-spring wheat, fax and
barley. It also is bounded on the
straight up by the swiftest moving
fresh air in America.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
Lean-Year Hint.

when we get better acquainted"
said he, Il shall call you by your first
name"
All right" she rejoined. And ]
hope our acquaintance will reach the
point where my friends can call me
by your last name.'
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
Grain Feed at Night.

This is the season when a good
grain feed at night is worth while, and
more corn can be used to advantage
now than at any other season. It's
wonderful how full crop at night
helps to carry the fow: IN comfort,
despite freezing temperature.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

the most lily pre-
pared. For the
busy woman who
has little time to
prepare the light
bread in the longer
process this will
appeal TO her;
n,,,eL Rr.,d
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
Dust Bath Is Essential.

Remember that the dust bath is es.
sential to the healthfulness of fowls,
especially of the chicken kind; hence
facilities for a dust bath should al
ways be provided. A liberal supply OF
ashes in the bath makes it better. and
Ii lice or mites are feared, pulverized
sulphur may be mixed in it to great
advantage.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

OF the salad.
Fig observation-disclosures half
pound of flgs by chopping them, and
third OF cupful OF sugar, half
cupful Of boiling water, two table
spoonfuls of lemon juice. mix and cook
these ingredients in double boiler
until thick enough to spread. Cut the
bread in fancy shapes, spread with
softened butter and place the fig filing
between,
Lettuce andwIches.--Spread white
bread, cut in oblongs, with butter. lay
on lettuce leaf dipped In salad Dress
ing and sprinkle with Roquefort
cheese.
kindergarten Sandwiches. Cut
brown bread with q doughnut cutter,
also cut slices of white bread and use
the same cutter. Spread out the small
circles and the hollow ones. put dark
center into white ring and q write
center into dark one, spread with
butter and cottage cheese put together
in pairs or serve singly.
A most appetizing filing for any
sandwich is common boiled dressing
which has been thinned with little
of the seasoned oil and vinegar from
oil pickles, with O bit of the pickles
chopped and added with tablespoons
full or two Of finely chopped boiled
ham.
green pepper finely chopped
added to boiled dressing is a favor
which is well liked for sandwiches.
Olives stuffed or plain, pickles of vari-
GUS kinds and salt of celery or other
seasonings also make good filing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

EXCURSIONS and picnIcss
They are easily made
and depend for perfec-
ton on their daintiness.
For chicken salad
sandwiches chop the
chicken and celery much
finer than for the salad.
Cut the bread in narrow
oblongs. butter, lay on q
lettuce leaf and q filling
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

Small Staying Power.

The household encouraged the little
servant girl to go to the pictures.
They felt that her life needed bright.
ening. She went, and they asked her
afterwards whether she had enjoyed
herself. "Yes," she said rather du.
biously, but can't stick them long.
! only stayed two hours. Exchange.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

tIIC UPI UII3 Dut OII tIIC
under side where 1t will
not be caught and worn
off on every projecting
point.
Treat your broom to a
hot-water bath of hot
soap suds, dipping it UNI
til it is bright and clean,
then shake out the wa
+ar ana Ia A..
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

A light supper. a good nights sleep
and o fine morning, have often made
hero OF the Same man who by indi-
gestior, restless night and rainy
morning would have proved coward.
--Chestertield
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
Prevent Eag-Eatina Habit.

The egg-eating habit is usually pre-
vented by the use of trap nests. Prac-
tically, the hen is machine for ma
king eggs and flesh from raw mate
rial.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

peroxide. Put the peroxide on the
spots when the clothing is on the line.
repeat until all trace is removed. The
nice thing about using this Is that you
need not wash the clothing. as the
liquid does not injure the fabric.
To freshen rolls or biscuits damped
them slightly by sprinkle of water.
slip them in a paper bag and lay on.
the rack in hot oven.
The world Is full OF unfortunates
that have but one Standardization
Sam Johnson
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

A widow can be as much interested
in a man as if he were interesting
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

Let us examine sacredly whether
there is any wrong intrusted to us to
set right-Dickens.
Greatness is nothing IL it is not
lasting Napoleon.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

different each day
for a week II SO
desired.
Cut thin sponge
cak Q in rounds,
heap on sliced ba-
nanas and add a
little lemon juice,
t h o n he a b o n
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

Give Credit to Chinese.
The earliest designs used for china
at Worcester, England, are believed
to have been copied from the Chinese.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
SANDWICHES FOR GUESTS.

Good wholesome bread is the great
food In our homes and is often-times
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
HoUsEkEEPERs' HELPS.

The Indispensable pocket in a kitch-
en- apron may be put near the edge of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

With sheet of sponge cake one may
vary the desserts, having something
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
HUSBAND SAVED
HIS Wife
Stopped Most Terrible Suf-
fering by Getting Her Lydia
{ Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Denison, Texas. = "After my little
girl was born two years ago began suf-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
Easy to Harden Lead.

Two per cent of metallic sodium will
harden lesa 20 that 1t win ring whom
struck
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23

Yesterday ia gone. Tomorrow never
comes Today Is here. liz you don't
know what to do, sit still and listen.
You may hear something. Nobody
knows Charles Sandberg.
Praise loudly; blame softly
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
STAFF OF LIFE.

Sandwiches are used particularly
for cold repasts, especially FOR outdoor
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
JoHHs0A's FOOT SOAP

A holder has been patented for
safety razor blades to enable them to
be used by tailors or dressmakers for
ripping seams.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-23
DAINTY CAKES FOR DESSERTS.

Praise loudly; blam'
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w. ". u, PITTSBURGH, NO. 11-101S-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
LOCALS TO AVENGE
DEFEAT BY 0LIVERS

An effort TO remove the oliver de-
feat blotch from their escutcheon
VIII be made by the BAH Band squad
when hey hook up with their South
Bend Factory league opponents at
Springbrook park Saturday after
noon at . o'clock.
divers have been the only squad
20 defeat the locals but are one fun
game behind them in the league
standing. a victory for them viii
place them on even terms with the
Ball Bands and give them a good
chance 10 overtake the locals.
Kelley OF the locals has not de-
cided which OF his three hurting
artists will work Willis has come
across with two wins in succession
but viii probably be given a rest
this week and either Gilbert or Por-
ter called upon TO work Moore or
Young Will he on the mound for
the pillow BOYS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-16
FORMER RESIDENT is
DEAD IN DAKOTA

Fl. @ Eggleston. OF the o. f. Lang
& Cos. hardware store. received a
telegram Friday forenoon announc-
ing the death Of his aunt Mrs
Seth Eggleston which occurred at
Desmet. South Dakota, during the
night. Mrs Eggleston was former
resident OF Mishawaka. having Hv-
ed in the city until about y years
ago when she left for Dakota. Her
husband, who during his lifetime
was superintendent OF the old st.
Joseph Iron works this city. died
about 20 years ago. Airs. Eggleston
was over go years old Her other
nephews. who also reside here. are
n. c. and W. b. EgglestOn. The
body viii be brought 10 Mishawaka.
the funeral taking place on the ar
rival of the train Sunday noon. Bur
ial viii take place in The city Gene
tern