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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
DANISH KING IS
REFUSED DRINK
ICeIandlc Subjects Would Not
Give Their Monarch His
Needed Snort.

Lansing, Mich.-David Ostlund, edi-
Fraekron (~Seedcorn), now visiting in
Michigan, tells an interesting story
about the prohibition Icelanders re-
fusing to give their king a drink and
then how, later on, the same king
ratified their dry law and said that
he would be glad to sign the same
kind Of a law for Denmark.
I'm 1897 | was sem from Denmark
to Iceland as a missionary" said Mr..
try prohibition work was in its in
fancy. Most Of the population were
heavy drinkers. Since 1912 the en-
tire population have been temperate.
| assisted in making Iceland dry and
now / am In America to do what |
may In assisting to make this country
dry.
Editor OF Newspaper.
Soon after going to Iceland I be
came interested In the prohibition
movement. Later / became editor of
the ~"Fraekorn" and in that capacity |
wrote more than any other man in
the campaign. Most of our work was
accomplished through publicity and
through the Good Templars."
"In 1906 the prohibition movement
had become so strong in Iceland that
we were able TO purchase the largest
hotel in the capital city in order to
prevent the sale Of liquor over it's
bar. An interesting incident arose
put of this purchase.
King Couldn't Get Snort.
when news came that the Danish
king would visit Iceland, IL was dis
covered that the only suitable place
for the entertainment of himself and
his suite was the hotel. which we had
only recently purchased. AS the king
was an habitual wine drinker, the
Icelandic government asked US TO per
NIT the use of liquors In the hotel
during his visit. We refused; the
htHb ndh nO WAuNs ANCfIiNh1A1Sp oAA
committee in charge of the hotel was
asked to dine with the king at a state
banquet.
King Gives Approval.
"In 1908 the Icelandic people voted
60 per cent dry. In 1912 the law was
presented to the Danish king for his
signature. He signed 1t and at the
same time said, L have no greater
wish for my own people in Denmark
than that | may sign a similar law
for them
The results OF prohibition in Ice
land have been excellent. Last year,
for the first time in the history of
the country, a home owned steamer
line was established between Reyk-
javik and the outer world. We have
progressed, economically and socially.
100 per cent since the law went into
effect.
81 hope to accomplish something
for the cause OF prohibition In Michi-
gan. / am proud of the standing OF
the Scandinavian population in the
northern part of the state. believe
| will be able to bring 80 per cent
of the Swedes in Michigan over to the
cause OF statewide prohibition"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
WATCH cHILD's COUGH.

Colds. running of nose. continued irri-
tation of the mucous membrane if neg
lected may mean catarrh later. Don't
take the chances-do something for your
child. Children Will not take every
medicine. but they will take Dr.. Kings
New Discovery and without bribing or
tasting. It's a sweet, pleasant tar syrup
and so effective. Just laxative enough
to eliminate the waste poisons. Almost
the first dose helps. Always prepared.
no mixing or fussing. Just ask your
druggist for DIR. Kings New Discovery.
1t Will safeguard your child against Sc
rious ailments resulting from colds.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
THE ACHES OF HOUSE CLEANING.

The pain and soreness caused by
bruises, o~ver-exertion and straining dur
ing house cleaning time are soothed
away by Sloan's Liniment. No need to
suffer this agony. Just apply Sloan's
Imminent to the sore spots, rub only a
little. In a short time the pain leaves,
you rest comfortably and enjoy &. re-
freshing sleep. One grateful user writes
"Sloan's Liniment is worth it's weight in
gold" Keep a bottle on hand. use 1t
against all soreness, neuralgia and
bruises. Kills pain. rs cents at your
druggist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
X WITH GROUP.

"A few nights ago one of my patrons
had a child taken with Group" writes M.
T. Davis, merchant, Bearsville, w. Va.
About midnight he came to my store
and bought a bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. Before morning the
child was entirely recovered" Many
such letters have been written. Sold
everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
PILLS BEST FOR LIVER.

Because they contain the best liver
medicines. no matter how bitter or nau-
seating for the sweet sugar coating
hides the taste. DR.. Kings New Life
Pills contain ingredients that put the
liver working, move the bowels freely.
No grippe, no nausea, aid digestion. Just
try a bottle of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
and notice how much better you feel.
% cents at your druggist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11

For any watch we cannot repair.
Any make. American, Swiss, German,
English. etc. We are getting watches
frequently hat others have failed to
make good. Might as we'll bring the
watch to Osborn's first, and save
trouble as well as expense.-Osborn's
Drug and Jewelry Store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
Big Oak, 1870 Years Old, Down.

Carlisle, Pa.-The first week In
March saw the passing Of n of the
landmarks of the country when
a monster oak tree that marked the
boundary of Silver Spring and Hamp-
den townships was cut down. The
tree was 1870 years old and measured
four feet through. Four cords of wood
came from the trunk.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
Rabbits Stall a Stage.

Austin, Nev.-George Crowell. stage
driver on the route from Austin to
is authority for the statement
that his team was stalled on the home
trip at Hot Springs, east OF S~pencer's.
by an army of jack rabbits. He said
they resembled a drove OF sheep and
into the tall sage when finally
scared away.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
PROTECT SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Measles, scarlet fever and whooping
cough are prevalent among school chill
dren in many cities. A common cold
never should be neglected as it weakens
the system 50 that it is not in condition
to throw off more serious diseases.
Foley's Honey and Tar is pleasant to
take, acts quickly. contains no opiates.
Sold ey trYWhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
INFORMATION FOR WOMEN.

Housework is trying on health and
strength. Women are as inclined to kid
ney and bladder trouble as men. Aching
back. stiff. sore joints and muscles.
blurred vision, p%uffiness under eyes
should be given prompt attention. Foley
Kidney Pills restore healthy action to
irritated kidneys and bladder. sold ev-
erywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
cIrzoLAxl cIrRoLAx, CrrRoLAx

Best thing for constipation, sour
stomach, lazy liver and sluggish bowels.
Stops q sick headache almost at once.
Gives a most thorough and satisfactory
f~lushing-no pain, no nausea. Keeps
your system cleansed, sweet and whole
some. Ask for Citrolax.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11

Working In Munitions Factories.
London.-The women Of London so
ciety who rushed into the hospitals rs
soon as war was declared aud into
the munition factories later on are dis
covering a much more pleasant meth
cd by which they can devote them
selves to the welfare Of the soldiers.
Instead Of learning TO scrub floors and
wash dishes i'm the military hospitals
and submit to the rigid discipline of
the regular nurses, or taking their
places i'm the munition factories In
oyeralls and caps, side by side with
the wOrkmen's daughters. the women
who formerly were the life and soul
of gayety and brilliant hospitality are
finding a more cOngenial outlet for
their patriotic ~endeavors on the stage
not private theatricals, where only a
carefully selected crowd Of their own
friends would be allowed to see them,
but I'm charity matinees ana evening
performances to which anybody can
go who wants to pay the price of the
tickets. And, having studied with ap-
pllcation and interchangeable energy, they
not to be afraid to appear with
well known professionals, challenging
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11

Five hundred per cent or more on
an investment is a good thing. Little
want ads In The Daily Leader will
bring these results.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
ACT FOR CHARITY.
London Society Women Find Pa
triotic Outlet on Stage.
MANY TAKING ACTIVE PART.

As Method Of Expressing Devotion to
Welfare Of Soldiers They Are Sure
IL Beats Red Cross Nursing and
Working In Munitions Factories.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01
Pigeons are most valuable as SQUAD

Pigeons are most valuable as SQUAD
producers when from 3 to years
of age. although many will breed
until they are about 8 years old. The
small varieties mate and breed at s
to months, and the large varieties
at to 8 months. 1t is advisable,
therefore, to buy mated pigeons from
2 to years old. or to secure young
birds 6 to weeks old and mate them
at the proper age. All squads which
are to be saved for breeding should
be banded before they leave the nest
and a careful record kept of their
breeding. Squads Matched in April,
May and June, when their value on
the market is omparatively small
make good breeders. If a breeding
pigeon dies its mate should be re-
moved from the pen and new mat
ing made.
Pigeons usually mate in pairs and
remain constant through life, although
the mating. may be changed If desired.
minated pigeons, especially males in
the loft, are source of much trouble,
and usually prevent profitable results.
Pigeons are usually mated at from
to months of age. There are two
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01

Az inches high and 81 inches wide
are cut in the front of the house at a
convenient height, usually about or
feet above the floor. Lighting
boards inches wide may be placed
at the bottom of these holes both on
the outside. and inside ofa the house.
Roasting boards about 4 inches wide
are placed or feet above the
ground at the end and on the sides
Of the f1yway. 1t Is not considered
advisable to have roosts extending
across the flyway
Fittings should be as simple as
possible and easy to clean. Two nest
boxes should be provided for each
pair of pigeons, and there should be
some extra nests. The nest boxes are
usually made about 10 inches square.
yet some breeders prefer this width
and height with depth Of Is to Is
inches. Egg or orange crates may be
used for nests, but they are difficult
to keep clean and less desirable than
nests made with 1-inch boards. A good
method of construction is to use lumber
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01

The following is the story of pro-
fessional man whose longing for the
freedom Of country life led him at the
age of SO to abandon the city for the
farm. That his early struggles were
severe Is attested by the fact that the
owner and his family. with little
hired labor, have cleared seventy-six
acres of heavily timbered land, built a
comfortable home, with substantial
barns, dairy house, silo, and poultry
houses, and have developed, under
trying conditions, one of the best pay
ms farms in the country,
The farm referred to is that of Mr..
H. l.. Blanchard of Washington. 1t
lies on the west side of Puget Sound
at the base of the Olympic Mountains.
The products Of the farm are butter,
eggs, poultry and a small quantity of
fresh pork. These are carried to mar
ket over a fairly good macadam road,
once a week. So careful Is the owner
Of this farm Of the market he has
made that he has not once failed to
deliver his products to his customers
on his regular market day during
twelve years.
Since the farm has been brought to
it's present profitable state by the joint
efforts Of every member of the house
hold, it is proper to say that when
the family moved to the farm it con-
sisted Of man and wife, three boys,
and three girls, the oldest child being
a boy of 10. The only labor ever hired
on this farm before the first son en-
tered an agricultural college was a
woodchopper for less than three
months to help do the first clearing,
and other assistants for miscellaneous
work costing not over 500 during
eighteen years. The father and the
three sons have done the farm work,
MIXED the cows, and made the butter.
The household duties have been sys-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01
"A Convenient Water Pan.

methods of mating, natural and forced.
Under natural mating the pigeons
usually are allowed to select their
own mates, which is usually indicated
by the male billing and driving the
female. Experienced breeders, how
ever, are occasionally deceived by
their actions in selecting sex. In
forced mating as in natural ma ing,
the breeders should be selected with
definite object. using males strong
In points in which the females are
weak. 1t is sometimes advisable to
break up the mating between old pig
cons and young birds, although these
pairs often give good results. Where
matings produce undesirable qualities,
it is necessary to remate or Gull out
the flock. Continued close inbreeding
is not desirable and many try to avoid
any inbreeding. Where pigeons are
banded, the female on one foot and
the male on the other, it is fairly easy
to regulate inbreeding.
The essentials Of a pigeon. house
are fresh air, dryness and good drain
age, sunlight and space enough for
the comfort of the pigeons. A south
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01

| tematically discharged by the mother
and daughters, and for several years
the mother and one of the daughters
/ have run most of the poultry business
another daughter has reared the
calves, while the third daughter has
kept the books Of the esta blishment
Mr.. Blanchard was reared on a dairy
farm in western New York He was
educated for the law and followed that
profession. for seven years While
practicing law he organized. an iron
company and spent the next seven
years in connection with its business.
This brought him again in contact
with outdoor life, which he enjoyed
and which gave him better health.
The iron business did not prove sat-
sfactorys because of the excessive
cost of the product, SO that in 1885
he determined to buy farm and de-
vote his life to farming. Accordingly,
he bought, entirely on credit, so acres
of land, all heavily timbered, for
which he contracted to pay $33 an
acre.
He began clearing the land at once.
During that summer GSS6) and the
following fall and winter, with the aid
Of his 12-year-old son and a hired
chopper, who worked less than three
m onths, he delivered 10000 board
feet Of timber to a nearby sawmill,
The sum received for this timber was
sufficient to pay the chopper and to
buy lumber for house and barn. The
house was built in 1887. AS soon as
it was ready, the family moved to the
farm. At this time the obligations Of
the family amounted to- $4,000.
The first important task after the
family was established on the farm
was the clearing of the land. The
owner estimates that had he hired all
the labor for this it would have cost
$40 an acre for the bottom land and
not less than $3.50 an acre for the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01

upland, including the removal of the
stumps. Twenty acres of the bottom
land was so filled with fallen logs
sunken into the soft muck soil that 1t
could be used for pasture only for
many years after clearing> Part Of this
20 acres was put into cultivated crops
for the first time in 1906.
Clearing went forward as time
could be made for it. The first plant
ing. consisting of 2 acres, was made
in 1887. In 1888, 10 acres more were
put in cultivation; in 1889 another 10
acres. In 1890, Is additional acres
were cleared sufficiently TO be seeded
to pasture grasses, and a like area
was seeded for pasture the following
year.
Much of this land was so wet as to
require undertakings, and the winter
months We're largely spent in putting
in the necessary drains. These were
made of cedar lumber obtained in
the clearing operations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01

birds requires less floor space in large
than in small pens. From 20 to Is
pairs of pigeons may be kept to adj
vantage In each pen. 1t costs from
S1.25 to SITS pair to construct pig
con houses, including interior fittings
and small outside pen or flyway
Alleyways 2k to 3 feet wide are
usually built on the north side Of
pigeon houses which contain more
than two or three pens. The pens
are arranged to open into the alley
so the attendant will not disturb
the pigeons any more than is necessary
In going through the house. Alleys
increase the capacity cost Of the house
and are considered an unnecessary
expense by some pigeon raisers.
If the pigeons are confined, a fly
way, or outside yard covered with
wire, is attached to the south side Of
the house. The flyway is usually from
s to feet high, Is to 80 feet long,
and the width of the pen. The sides
are usually covered with 1-fnch mesh
wire, and or / a inch wire is used
on the top. A few pigeon holes about
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01
showed an average weight of

showed an average weight Of
POUNDS to the dozen and an average
price of s3.43 for the year. It must
be remembered, however, that the
squads were produced definitely to
meet the exact demands of the market
were dressed exactly according to the
local requirements, and delivered to
the wholesaler in prime condition. II
| is evident while these figures are not
| offered as indicating the prices that
the small-scale or new squad raiser
can secure, they do establish that care
in selecting breeds to produce large
sized SQUAD is a prime requisite. Az.
OF the SQUAD raising varieties the
Homer is considered the most popular
variety. The habit Of this bird OF
returning home If allowed freedom
makes 1t necessary to confine pigeons
purchased from other lofts. The
Carneaux pigeon has recently become
popular as squad producer. This
variety is somewhat larger than the
Homer and it is stated Is about as
prolific, Several other varieties Of
pigeons larger than the Homer are
used on a small scale in SQUAD raising,
especially in crossing with the Homer
and Carneaux to increase the size of
squads. The Runt is one Of the larg-
est but is not as prolific or as good
breeder or feeder as the Homer. ,
Some Of the other varieties reported
used as squad breeders are the ORA
gooh, White Maltese or hen pigeon,
the White King and common pigeon
Good breeding stock is an essential
of success in SQUAD raising, but as it is
difficult to tell the age and sex of
pigeons, and age is very important,
it is necessary to buy from reliable
breeders and preferably those who
guarantee their product Variety
alone does not insure successful SQUAD
production. The birds differ fndi-
vidually and they should be selected
for their productive power and vitality,
for quality and size of their squads
and their ability to feed and rear
offspring. Dark-colored skins. legs or
beak indicate poor quality of flesh.
bringing lower prices on markets.
Care should be taken to select breed
ing birds which have white or pinkish
white skin and light-colored legs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01

The raising of squads both as q
regular business and as a side line or
farms, has become so general that the
Department of Agriculture, to meet
the needs Of practical advice on this
subject, has assigned one of its poul-
try specialists to a study Of this sub
,ject, and also has obtained accurate
data as to methods from % large
breeders, and from large number OF
those who keep less than 800 pigeons
The questions to which practical re-
Y plies were received covered all phases
of the subject, from breeds that pro-
duce the best squads to the housing,
feeding and general care Of the pig
cons. Investigations show that while
an annual profit of $3.50 for pair
Of breeders is considered good, success
in raising squads calls for special ex-
4 perience, business ability, and good
steady market. Many successful pig
con farms make business of selling
needing stock and are not primarily
Interested in producing squads for
market. To quote the author, there
have been manJ failures on SQUAD
plants Us the profits in this business
have frequently been greatly overesti-
mated and the care of stock regarded
as something very easy in which any
one could succeed" rf 's' b. ,'-s'
MANY pee pie, the writer continues,
"can keep pigeons successfully as
side issue, although this requires con-
slant oversight and careful attention
to details. The greatest difficulties
confronting the successful raiser of
pigeons seem to be in securing good
breeding stock and finding a good
market for the produce Of a small
flock. Pigeons are a profitable source
OF income on general farms where they
may secure much of their feed from
the fields, provided they are not
1suisance and the loss by shooting and
Nv hawks, owls and cats is not large.
They can also De raised successfully
or farms where they are closely con-
fined provided the squads can be
marketed to good advantage"
" Prolific pigeons producing large
SQUADS are commonly kept confined
in pens, which involves proper hous-
iiafs and a hyway or outside yard, COW
cred with wire. Common pigeons, al
iowed their freedom, are less prolific
sRad pEeduce smaller squads. A study
mr. c-cW FORK squad quotations shows
that the price per dozen for dressed
ss,ltshs falls rapidly as the weight
gs'es down and the color departs from
8uh:te, While Prime White weighing
10 pni,Eds to the dozen brought 1915
pr iozen in March, last year, in New
Sssl, 6-pound squads We're not
sGNa.ed above $500 per dozen, while
$50 was the high price per dozen
Ter dark squads, and culls brought
5essiy 5 or 6 cents apiece. Squads
weighing s pounds to the dozen,
sfair average weight from good plants,
bring various prises about as follows
throughout the year, according to the
wholesale quotations in New York:
February, 81; March and April, 1928;
May and June. $2.75; August $3.50;
December. $3.50. A summary of re-
ports from % large-scale squad farms !
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-01
Pigeon Bath Pan.

house IL to "a inches above the
ground, and boarding up the space be-
tween the ground and the floor, but
leaving small doors for cats and dogs.
Floors built several inches above the
ground except in warm climates,
should be double, with building paper
between the layers. The house should
be tightly constructed on all sides to
prevent any draughts. While more
open and less expensive houses may
be built in warm climates, the house
must be comfortable in cold weather.
The squads produced in winter may be
increased somewhat by heating the
pigeon house, but this does not pay
under average conditions. Sunlight Is
essential. .,a ..1. ,--.
Windows should make up about
one-tenth of the front of the house
and be so arranged that they can be
taken out during the warm weather.
One window in each pen may be re-
placed by muslin curtains for ventila-
ton in cold weather. The windows
should be placed just below the caves
into the house. ... .4.. - s.
A gable roof building 10 to Is feet
WIDE 6 feet from the floor to the
caves, and 8 to feet to the ridge
makes good pigeon house. A pen
8 by feet will accommodate Is pairs
of pigeons, while 40 pairs may be kept
in a pen by 13 feet. The necessary
floor space to allow per pair varies
from 2R to 3 square feet, according
to the size of the pen, as a pair of