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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
WORK TO INCREASE POULTRY PRODUCTS
FEED HOPPER DESIGNED TO PREVENT WASTE.

Very few farmers practice q sys-
tematic plan of disposing Of their
fowls after they have ceased to be
productive. although II is well known
that fowls of the heavier breeds, such
as the Plymouth Rocks, cease to pro-
duce a profitable number OF eggs at
the end of their second laying year.
and that this holds true Of the lighter
breeds, such as the Leghorns, ut the
end of their third laying year. Con-
sequently, II efforts were made to dis
pose Of all females when their best
laying days were over, "A large guam
tity Of poultry meat would be placed
on the market. All poorly developed
chickens should likewise be culled out
and used as meat. This way Of dis
posing Of Improbable fowls would al
low the farmer TO feed his grain to
younger and more productive fowls.
Caponizing the cockerels that are
not intended for breeding purposes
will not only increase their size but
will place a more desirable poultry
meat on the market. Another prac-
tice that should be adopted more
widely is that of fattenlng all chick
ems that are to be marketed before
they leave the farm. This can be
done easily by coniining the birds for
week or ten days and feeding them
n good fattenlng ration. They will
come to market then in better cOndl-
tion and the farmer will receive a
profit for their added weight.
Increasing Poultry Supply.
The greater production of turkeys,
ducks, geese and guineas, all of which
can be profitably raised and a ready
market found In most sections, would
increase the supply Of poultry meat
considerably. The production of
ducks especially should be emphasized
ut this time, because of the rapidity
with which they grow. Ducks of most
of the meat breeds, properly fed and
managed, frequently weigh from five
to six pounds at ten weeks of age. II
is estimated by poultrymen making O
speciality Of growing ducks that the
feed cost per pound Of producing duck
meat ranges from eight cents L
twelve cents, depending upon the cur
rent prices Of grain and other feeds
The number of marketable egg
can be increased by following few
practical suggestions. Among thu
most important Of these are the pro
duction of the infertile egg after thu
breeding season Is over, and thu
proper handling of eggs by the farme
before sending them to market. TIL,
infertile egg Is obtained when all mall
birds are removed from the flock. Thi
does not decrease the number Of egg
produced, but 1t does Increase great.
their keeping Qualitiess The produc
ton Of the infertile egg and the prope
handling and marketing of eggs b.
the producer would increase tremen
dously the number of marketable
eggs each year by diminishing tn
quantity that are rendered unfit 70
food. ir'
Cleanliness Is Essential.
The poultry house should be cleai
and sanitary and the fowls free fron
insect pests, thereby preventing dis
ease and mortality. 1t Is estimate,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

for laying hens must have surplus
of fat. A hen In loor flesh rarely lays.
A little attention to the brOody hen
will make a great difference In the
looks Of the balance sheet. In these
days of high.priced eggs 1t is impor-
tant that the hen take as little vaca-
tion as possible.
Keeping Small Flock.
The actual economy secured by the
keeping of small flock Of chickens
depends primarily upon their egg pro-
duction, and this In turn is largely
matter of care. Under favorable con-
ditions, however. It Is estimated that
100 eggs the first year and 100 the
second Is fair return from the ordi-
nary hen. On the other hand, at least
from 25 to so cents a year must be
expended for grain and other feeds,
the exact amount depending upon the
quantity Of table scraps and green and
insect food available. Where all the
feed must be purchased. from 81 to
$1.25 is allowed. Even in the most
thrifty household, however, there is
always large quantity of table
scraps, vegetable pariDgs and other
''left overs" for the hens. so that
considerable portion OF heir feed con-
sists of what otherwise would be car
ried of the place by the garbage man.
Although Of less Importance than
the eggs. the supply Of poultiy for the
table furnished by the home flock is
an item that cannot be overlooked. In
flock of 25 which the owner Is per-
petuating there will be approximately
all Of which can be used best for food.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

Hnlf of the hens must 60 each year
also, so that, allowing for losses and
for birds reserved for breeding there
still will be enough appreciably to
affect the butchers bill.
Fowls for Ordinary Family.
From twelve to fifteen hens are suf-
flcient to provide the ordinary family
with enough eggs and meat to render
the keeping of the birds worth while.
The amount Of outdoor space the flock
will require may be ertimated at about
25 square feet for each bird. There
are instances in which chickens have
thrived with much less than this, but
unless the soil is especially favorable
and the birds receiveeunusually good
care. crowding is likely to prove un-
profitable.
Poultry specialists do not recon-
mend, however, that everyone with
the requisite space at his disposal
should go in for chicken raising. I'M
less there Is natural interest In
poultry or determination to make
the flock source of real economy,
even IL 1t does take time and trouble,
the venture Is not likely to prove sue
cessful. Lack of care may result In
disease that will sweep Off the entire
flock. and II Is almost certain to cause
reduction in egg production that will
male the birds burden instead of n
helm.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

cept the leader Of the nrst squad, GlvA
the command fright oblique." II The
company IL at q halt, the corporal q
the flrst squad commands forward"
Tile usually does this anyhow. for the
instruction Of his men. although It 10
not required by the regulations II the
column already Is marching.) At
march," the command Of execution
from the captain, the FIRST squad moves
straight to the front, while the rear
squads each oblique as indicated.
When the leading squad has ad-
vanced the desired distance, the com
nhnd "halt" is given by the captain.
The squad halts, and the corporal gives
the command left Dress" Each Of
the succeeding squads when, by
obliquing to the right, has reached 9
point opposite It's position in line.
marches forward" at the command Of
lis corporal; by this command 1t Is
also halted and executes the '1eft
dress" All dress on the first unit In
line.
In this movement It will be observed
that there Is variation from the
usual series Of commands. For exam
pie, although we have fright front into
line" followed by fright oblique," this
Is not brought to n conclusion with
fright Dress" but with "LEFT
DRESS" Yet the reason is obvious
to the new soldier when he has once
seen the movement executed. The lead
ing squad, remember. marches straight
to the front and the other squads
oblique to the right. This causes them
to form on the right Of the f. It squad
when they reach the line. The first
squad, therefore-the squad upon
which all the others are to dress-ls
now established at their left. It Is
necessary, then to give "left Dress"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
THE TWO MOST DIFFICULT COM.
PANY MOVEMENTS.

We now come to the two company
movements most difficult to master.
They are ION right Qeft) into line" and
right Qeft) front into line." Both
movements must be executed from col
umn of squads.
To form the company line on the
right or left from the column Of
squads, the command Is ION right
Qef) into line, MARCH. Com
pany, HALT. FRONTp
At the preparatory command from
the captain, the corporal of the first
squad gives his own men the command
Fright turn" the corporals Of the re-
maining squads give Forward" At
MARCH" the command of execution,
the leading squad turns to the right
on moving pivot-that Is, 1t executes
fright turn" as taught in the school
Of the squad.
The command "Halt" Is given when
the first squad has advanced the de-
sired distance in the new direction.
This command is from the captain.
and will halt the whole company squad
by squad as the successive squads
place themselves in line with the lead
ing squad. As soon as the halt is ex-
ecuted by the first squad, the corporal
commands, Fright Dress" and the
squad continues to remain at the right
dress until the movement Is completed
by the company and the captain orders
"front" after confirming the company
allgnments.
The other squads, in obedience to
the command Forward" from their
corporals, continue to march straight
to the front until each Is opposite the
right Of its place In the line. It then
executes fright tuni" at the command
Of the corporal, and is halted on the
tine Mt the command of Its corporal.
He. then gives, "lllght Dress" Each
unit In succession dresses on the first
unit In line. s-.
To form company line In the front,
when In column of squads, the com.
mand would be. "Right Qeft) front
: into line, MARCH. Company,
Halt. FRONTw At the pre-
paratory commend. oil corporals. ex.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

decided TO try . bottle Of Lydia E. Pink
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from the first bottle. 40 took q second
ana . third, also bottle Of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Blood Purifier, and now am
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who Ia troubled with any Of the afore-
ssaid ailments, to try your wonderful
Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier
and am sure they will help her TO get
rid Of her troubles AZ they did me-. -
Mrs. ELSIE J. VAN DER SANDE, SO Mo-
York St. Paterson, N. J.
Write the Lydia f. Pinkham Medicine
Co, (confdentiaD Lynn. Mass, II you
need special advice.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

DID you ever come home In the darh
and break your shins against the furni
ture while cropping for the electric light
switch? Doubtless you did. To save
shins and furniture and needless pro
family an electrical manufacturing
company has perfected light switch
that glows In the dark. The effect
Is secured by the inclusion of very
minute quantity Of radium compound
in one Of the screws of the switch
When the light is turned on By pull
chain the radium Il included In the lit
tie. bail on the end OF the chain. Ethics
Of these devicee shines like = tiny
star In q dark room. 'ss-.7.s.1.e sl's
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF
THE COMPANY.

Being In column Of squads and wish
Ing to change direction, without resort
Ing to the more cumbersome company
front-cumbersome IL the space is lin
tied. and altogether impossible II
marching on a road-the captain Of a
company gives the command, Column
right (leftj. MARCHw This is exc
cuted as fright turn" In the school of
the squad; that is, each rank turns to
the right separately on moving pivot
and continues the advance without fur
ther command.
Being In line II It Is desired to form
column Of squads, and at the same
time to change direction, one command
Is as follows: squads right (eft), col
umn right (left). MARCHw In this
case, the extreme right squad initiates
(that Is, begins) the column right as
soon as 1t has completed squad right"
and the other squads follow with
a right turn. As far as the change of
direction is concerned, II will be seen
that the same result could be obtained
by Squads right (left about" which
would completely reverse the front ;
but this would bring the company back
In line. exactly as before, whereas the
present requirement was to throw the
company into column of squads as
well as to change the direction.
The second Of the two ways in which
company In line can form column Of
squads and at the same time change
direction is indicated by the command,
fright (left) by squads, MARCHw At
march," the right squad marches for
ward; the remainder Of the company
executes squads right, columns left"
and follows the right squad.
Being either IN line or In column Of
squads, IL It Is desired either to face
or march to the rear, these commands
may be given: squads right (left)
about, MARCHw or Squads right
(lef) about, MARCH. Com
pany, HALTw In the first command,
1t is apparent that the march is to
continue, b. In the opposite direction.
In the 81 command, the company
Is to halt as soon as the movement
Is completed, and results In a simple
reversal of front.
II the company Is In column Of
squads, the file closers-that is, ad-
ditlonal men not included In the for
nation of squads-turn toward the col
umn and take their posts, which con-
tinue to be on the right Of the line,
ut the end of the front rank Of a
squad. II the company Is In line, the
file closers dart through the nearest
interval between squads and take their
posts In the rear Of the company.
To march the company to the rear
for few PAGES, backward march"
may be given, but It is difficult for a
company in line to keep the line
dressed in this movement, so that 1t is
preferable TO command, "About FACE
j, j. Forward, MARCHt"
In this case, no further movement
is executed until the line Is brought to
halt and faced to its original front.
II in line. the guides place themselves
in the rear rank, which has now be-
come the front rank. The file closers,
facing about, maintain their relative
positions. The reason that the guides
| change to the rear rank Is that their
business at all times Is to steady and
"guide" the line. In order to do this,
they must be in the rank which at the
moment is leading the company.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
Alert for the Future.

"You've got lot Of weeds In your
garden"
"Pretty fine weeds, too, don't you
think?" rejoined Mr.. Crosslots.
"Surely you are not nursing them
alongf"
"ies. sir. I've been finding out that
so many new things are edible that
I'm holding out to see whether sci.
ence won't discover some way OF fry.
ing the jimpson or stewlng the bur
dock"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
Horse Chestnuts for Food.

An effort Is being made TO adapt the
horse ehestnuts to the human dietary.
The nuts are more than half starch
and sugar, with some protein and fat,
and are nutritious. Their value chiefly
depends on the elimination Of the bit
ter elements and the Irritating saponi-
like glucosides.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

uhVe mHue me well
and healthy. Some
time ago I felt so
run down, had pains
in my back and side,
was very irregulas.
tired, nervous, had
such b ad dreams,
did not feel fike eat
ing and had short
breath. ] read your
advertisement In
the newspaperb and
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
A Wise Provision.

The witty journalist WIS conversinp
with friend about raising carp in
ponds for food. The friend remarked
that such n food supply would not be
much in demand here. but that the
Germans liked carp.
"Germans vii, eat anything" re-
marked the witty journalist, but i'm
mediately qualified his remark. "Thnt
Is, when they can get anything to
eat"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
CUTICURA is so SOOTHING


Treatment: Battle the affected sur.
face with Cuticura sonp and hot wa.
ter, dry gently and apply Cnticura
Ointment. Repeat morning and night.
This method affords Immediate relief.
and points to speedy healment. They
are ideal for everyday toilet uses.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cutlcura. Dept L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

SOAP 10 STRONGLY ALKAL,Ne
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
Ing with la Creole" Hair Dressing
and dnrken, In the natural way. those
ugly. grizzly hairs. Price. S1.O0.--Adv
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

IMITATION IS s,NceResI PlATTeaY
but like counterfeit money the lmita-
tion has not the worth of' the original.
Insist on "La Creole" Hair Dressing
It's the original. Darkens your hair In
the natural way. but contains no dye.
Price $1.00l-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
Feed the Fighters! Win the War !!
Harvest the Crops - Save the Yields

Harvest the Crops - Save the Yields
the United boys and
cn.n boys fighting side win for the World tn the freedom that Pus
muscle that requsoned into this
France and Flanders demonstrating
The Combined Fighters In France and Flanders and The Combined
uarvsstsrs America WILL Bring the Allied Victory Nearer.
% b south Hs ~fs @s
HELP YOUR CANADIAN NEIGHBOURS WHEN YOUR own CROP HARVESTED III
900 Harvest hsnds TO Take Care Of 'ts
100000 ACRE WHEAT FIELD.
Insnstns boundary line destination and the
International boundary
High Wages, Good Board, Comfortable lodgings.
AMI
n
u = 4.
"a. COOK. 20I2 Main Street, ksnsas City, Ne.
dian Govern Agent f , .
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
A Helpful Hint.

"Do you think ii really necessary to
go to the trouble of having the suspect
ed courtplaster analysed by bacte.
riologlst?" asked J. Fuller Gloom.
Haven't you brother-ln-law that you
can try II on2"--Kansas City star
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
Fishy.

An observer from an altitude can
see far into the water below. The air
plane viii be known as the fishhawk
of the Washington Star.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
Sliqht Mistake.

"I must say this khaki camping
skirt is loose fit."
"You're In wrong, auntie. That Is
the boys tent you have on"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
woMANs GROWING GLORY

is her hair. II yours Is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use LA Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change II In
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
Too "Touchy."

New Aamirer--Your face is so un-
rufiled.
The Girl-Do you mean to lnsinuate
that it's alh?-Town Topics.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
Perfect Case for Exemption.

Atlas claimed exemption from the
draft. @N,t Z if
Il am the sole supporter of Mothe,,
Earth" he confidently stuffed,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

Chlna's one mutual life Insurance
company last year paid $S60,OOO In
claims.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

Men censure women for painting. yet
painted.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
WOMAN NOW IN
PERFECT HEALTH
What Came From Reading
q Pinkham Adver.
tisement.

Paterson, N. J. --"I thank You for
the Lydia +. Pinkham remedies a. they
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04

'.Soue men, Inysst n .bair tonic as
soon as they kesin TO eowe out on top
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
Natural Feeling.

Natural Feeling T.. 81.
'How Is that stitch la your side2"
"Oh, It IL only sew-sew.".:-Baiti-
more American. .....
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-10-04
SELFHELPS for the
NEW SOLDIER


1917. By tn. wh.si.r syndicate, lssJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-17
Fl. WAYNE 70 ERECT
STATUE OF FOUNDER

News Times Special Service:
FORT WAYNE. Ind, Sept IL
The memory OF Gen. Anthony
Wayne, hero from whom this city
indirectly received its name. will be
commemOrated in beautiful
statue. TO be erected at the north
west corner Of Hayden park.
Mayor Hosey has been informed
that the statue has all been cast
and that only few minor details
are 10 be worked out before the
monument is ready for shipment.
The unve!ling Will take place about
the middle Of October.
a committee Will invite former
Priests Roosevelt and Taft. and
Albert J. Beveridge - speak at the
unveiling.
George GAMER is the sculptor.
The monument shows Wayne on a
fiery horse. cast in bronze and set
on a granite pedestal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-17
DISTRICT BOARD EXEMPTS.

The district exemption board at
Kalamazoo has announced its find
ings in the first 60 exemption cases
appealed from Cass county. In %
cases the board reversed the deci-
sion Of the local board in not grant
ing exemption TO married men with
families. Pres't Wilson having an
nounced a policy Of exempting all
married men with families since the
local board passed on the cases. The
% men who were denied exemption
and were certified 10 the county
for service are: Melvin Allen. Frank
j. Benedict, Allie r. Geer, William
II. Cameron, Lester +. Gearhart'
Wellard Hartman, Clarence Melch-
er. Albert f. Heckleman, James F..
Haithcox. Fred G. Knoll. William
NJ. Kurtz. Arnold II. Kallis. Leo
King. Arthur +. POmpey, Fred
Richardson, Lee 3. Shiroff. Ray B..
Swinehart. Sam II. Smith, Theodore
Savage. Clark Whitenight. Harry
Young, Robert Seeley and Ford L.
French.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-17
MANY CHANCES TO
SERVE UNCLE SAM

Many unusual lines Of service in
the army are now offered by the
government. Here are some Of
them:
Eight supply companies are being
organized. They are non com blatant
and the chief work is checking
stores along the line OF communica-
tons from the main base TO the ad-
vance base, where the supplies are
turned over for final transportation
by the truck trains TO the front
Pay ranges from S33 10 $40 a
month.
Twenty remount stations are be-
ing organized in different sections
OF the country for the purpose Of
supplying animals for the army
Schools Of instruction are TO be set
up and men may learn the trade Of
hOrseshoer and others Clerks.
Upewriters, carpenters. saddlers.
plumbers. etc, are needed.
The engineers corps is open to
skilled men,. including railroad
men, teamsters and foresters. saw
mill men. rock drillers, powdermen.
road fOremen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-17
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS

sunday The abrigded editions
copy his eccentrics and call them
selves his equal. but they are only
imitators.
In discussing the condition Of Law
men OF This country. the bishop took
the case Of southern church boards
Here be stated the laynen have
demanded that they be recognized
as a more important part OF church
orsanization that they DE better
represented iu the church confer
ences. and that the episcopacy be
so Interpreted that unihcation Of
the Methodist Episcopal church
and the Methodist church south
might be brought about There is
no organization OF Michigan lay
men in the Michigan state confer
ence. hut IL is thought that such
an organization will be preferred
in ;he near future
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-17
CRUMSToWN, IND.

The Ladies Home Economics club
gave a picnic Sunday at Chamber
lain's lake, which was well attended.
The club will hold its next meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the home Of
r. M Robertson.
Miss Bertha Johnson of Plymouth
was a weekend guest of Miss Nora
Day.
Misses Josephine kirkpatrick and
Mabel Beringer are visiting friends
and relatives in Delphi.
The Upstreamers' class held their
fourth monthly meeting with Chas.
Shoue Tuesday evening. The next
meeting will be at the home of
Chas. Beringer, oct. g.
Mrs. +. Mccoy is a guest of her
brother of South Bend.
The Sunday school gave a banquet
Saturday evening at the home OF
Mrs. c. G.. Riddle.
Mrs. Jerry Beringer was a week
end guest Of her parents in South
Bend.
Miss Elizabeth Setter of South
Bend spent the past week with rel
atives here.