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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
DISPOSE OF DEAD CHICKENS
Cremation Is Only Safe Method of Get
ting Rid of carcasses-oid Car
bide Can Is Handy.

There is only one safe method of
disposal Of the dead. and that is by
burning An ordinary wood fire does
well, but an old carbide can or other
such things made over slightly. makes
the job easier, more complete and less
repulsive, writes Dale r. Van Horn in
Farm and Home. Having procured the
carbon can, make a hole in the
bottom q little smaller than the
hole in the top, and then on one side
near the top make a door as shown.
Before starting operations, dig a
small hole and set the can inverted
over it Fill with cobs or wood and
soak with cold oil. Then drop the
dead fowl in the top and ignite When
all has burned, nothing will be left
but the ashes, which have fallen into
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
SUITABLE HOUSE FOR FOWL S
ed From Indictment Weather.
and Their Enemies

One Of the most essential things IN
poultry keeping. is to have q suitable
house which will protect the fowls
from inelement weather and from
their natural enemies. It Is well I'M
derStoOd that no two farms will pre-
sent exactly the same conditions; for
instance, one farmer will desire to
Keep one hundred hens while another
may want many more or less. Then
again, some farms will present one
kind Of soil, whereas on other farms
the character of the Soil and drainage
are entirely different. Some farmers
VIII desire house which presents an
attractive appearance, whereas on
other farms poultry houses Will be so
located that they are not conspicuous,
and hence the matter IF appearance is
OF little concern
1t must be remembered that from
the standpoint OF the hen. appearance
makes very little difference, but the
house must be so built and so ar
ranged that it will be q comfortable
place for the hens to live; otherwise
they will not thrive and production
will not be satisfactory. On many
farms the hens are not provided with
a house constructed especially for
them but are housed in an old building
originally made for some other pur-
pose.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Method in His Madness

a story brought from Camp Funs-
ton, says the Kansas City Star: A
young draft soldier paced the parade
ground alone. STOPPING suddenly he
picked up q small block OF wood, stud
led IL a moment, and cast IL aside with
the remark: THAT amt it" Walk
ing farther, he stopped and brought up
a scrap Of paper, scanned If, and
threw II away. again saying: THAT
amt #" A third pause a minute
later brought his attention TO a cigar
cite stub, but close scrutiny brought
the same rejection. THAT amt It"
His captain stood within hearing,
watching the draft soldier. closely. II
was apparent the young mans men,
tality was wavering- The guard was
called and the patient was sent 70 the
hospital The next day the captain
went 70 the hospital with the patients
discharge papers On their delivery.
the sufferer held the papers up 20 the
light examined them closely, and theD
announced:
That's it"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
FATTEN POULTRY IN CRATES
Sending Chickens to Market Not Prop
erIy Fattened, Is WastefuI Prac-
tice of Farmers.

Sending chickens to market which
have not been properly fattened is a
waStefuI practice The weight of
healthy, well grown chickens can be
increased from % to 80 per cent in
two weeks by proper feeding. Three
hundred and fifty TO four hundred
pounds of mash mOistened with skim
milk or butter milk and properly fed
to good fowls viii produce 100 pounds
Of poultry meat in from u to IA days.
Proper feeding of the chickens be-
fore marketing improves the quality
Of the flesh. Crate fed and milk
fed" are synonymous with thigh quail
ity."
Chickens which have been milk fed
In crates should sell for from to J
cents above the market price for IN
fattened chickens. At this price. they
are cheaper to the consumer on ac-
count OF the reduced waste in dress
ing.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
CARING FOR FEET OF SHEEP
Neglect Often Brings Troubles Later
On-PracticaI Plan Outlined for
Needed Attention.

Neglect of the feet often brings
sheep troubles later on. Uncared-for
feet are favorable breeding grounds
for foot rot and crooked pasterns.
Try this plan: Turn the sheep out in
pasture while the grass is wet. This
will clean the feet and soften the
hoOf. After a Few hours pen the
sheep, take a hOOf clipper or pruning
knife and remove the surplus hoof
or crooked portions. Trim so that the
horn is on level with the sole of the
foot. If pairing is necessary more on
one side than the other in order to
balance the foot, do this. Aim to
have a level foot when the sheep
stands On the ground.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
MALE LACKING IN VITALITY
No Matter How Well Marked He Is
He Will Be Failure as Breeder
Best Time for cuIIing-

No matter how well marked he is.
a cOckerel lacking in vitality viii be
a failure as a breeder. While the
young stuff is growing up, and the age
is unmistakable. is the time to Gull.
Later an early-hatehed. stunted spe-
cimen may be thought TO be a late
Matched prodigy
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
PARASITES CAUSE OF WORRY
Hens and Chicks Worn Out With Con-
slant Irritation Are Apt to Sue
cumb to Disease.

Both hens and chicks worn out with
the constant irritation Of the skin
caused by the parasites, and the loss
of blood by actual sucking from the
tissues lose vitality and are more apt
TO succumb TO diseases which would
otherwise be resisted.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
SEED CORN PROPERLY
Should Be Dried Fast Enough to Pre-
vent Moiding or sourine-Hang on
Corn Trees or Strings.

Curing seed corn consists largely in
drying it fast enough so that it cannot
mold or sour. To do this, the corn
should be hung up on strings, corn
trees or some contrfYance 50 as to
keep the ears separated and OF the
floor and then placed in a building
through which the air can circulate
freely SO as to carry on the moisture
If the corn freezes while it has too
much moisture the germ is killed.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

ton furnishes all the specifications
necessary, says Farm Buildings. The
uprights should be firmly set in
the ground and the upper piece OF
stocks pinioned to the upright on
pivot at A. By mailing boards to the
uprights on both sides in the rear a
small chute may be formed by means
Of which the hogs may easily be driv-
en- into the trap"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Loss Enormous

The loss which is caused by rats and
mice viii soon pay for the expense
Of excluding them from buildings.
When the sources of food are protect
ed the number OF rodents will de-
crease. The Importance OF protecting
grain and food supplies from them is
emphasized still more by high prices.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Wrapping Up Bee Hives.

Building paper or even newspapers
may be used to great advantage in
wrapping up hives. Three or four
thicknesses OF building paper are as
good as one foot of straw and may be
held in place by binding Irvine.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
COLLAR FITTED TO A HORSE
One That Is Too Large Should Not Be
Put On Animal in Hope That He
viii Grow Into 1t.

A collar should be fitted to the horse,
and not the horse to the collar. The
collar that is too large should not be
used on a horse in the hope that he
will grow large enough so it will
eventually At. A collar that fits well
in the spring may not fit at all in the
fall.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
SHORT PASTURES FOR SHEEP
srushy Field on Almost Every Farm
Where Animals Can Be Made to
Return Good Profit.

Sheep keeping should be encouraged.
No other animal can thrive on such
short pasturage as the sheep. Sheep
manure is the most valuable of all.
On almost every farm there is brushy
field on which sheep could browse
eight months of the year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
PROPER ALLOWANCE FOR SOW
Amount of Feed Given May Be Gov.
erned by Her Appetite-Tankaae
Should Be Fed SparinaIy.

The amount of feed given a SOW
may be governed largely by her appe-
dte. Tankage should not be fed to
exceed more than 5 per cent. Corn
may make up half the ration, as it
tends to prevent the sow from becom-
ing thin.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
War Lord,s remnI. Of p.an.

According TO the Norddeutsche Eel
tung. the kaiser has ordered the cree.
ton of a temple Of peace on one Of his
estates. 1t is to be inaugurated SOL
EMMY after the conclusion OF peace.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Poor Reads ExpensIve-
That's it

The farmers OF the United States
have been allowing S3O0.OOO.OOO In real
money to escape from their pockets
each year because OF poor roads. ac-
eOrding to the testimony OF experts.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Room for GROWING Chick

Do not neglect to give room to the
growing chicks Al six weeks the
chicks are independent OF the broOder
and may he put ia cold breeders or
colony houses
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Grade All Prnduoe snId-

Do not fail to grade all produce
sold Even potatoes bring a much
better price when well graded than
when small and large and all cOiors
are in one load.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
DEVICE FOR HOLDING SWINE
Contrapticn Is Simple and Cheap in
Its Construction-IIIustr
Explains Fully.

The device shown in the accompany
ing drawing is simple and cheap in its
construction and easy to Operate-sO
simple, in fact, that the mere ilIustra-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Eeedino and Housina-

Special attention should be given TO
the feeding and housing OF laying
fowls at season Of the year when their
-"turai source OF food supply is cut
~.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Mos Pitiahle sinh+

There is no more pitiable sight than
mare and foal standing in the open
with their coats turned the wrong
way, and shiveFing with cold.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
ken Hous Eree o. liz

It pays to keep hogs free OF lice
by dipping regularly, spraying or put
ting hog DIP in the waIlow.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
spraYina for chIneh Runs

Spraying has not proved successful
against chinch bugs, except on small
scale.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Best Better Than Se-,,hs

Best Better Than Scrubs.
Sheep raising is like everything else
1.-The best always pays better than
the scrubs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Carbide Can cremator.

the hole and may be then covered up
In this way only, can one safely han
die contagious diseases in the chicken
yard
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

Boy Scouts to Husk corn.-Five
troops of Boy Scouts have offered tn
help the farmers In Saline county tn
musk corn. The boys earning win go
INTO the war fund. they say
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

For Soldiers Smokes.-A fund Of
$1,000 to buy Christmas smokes for
soldiers in France has been raised by
the men who work on the roads and
in the drainage district at Camp Fun
ston.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

Died Before Cake Arrived-A few
moments after soldier boys mother
had mailed him a cake and Christmas
presents at McCracken, recently, a
telegram was received by the mother
that her son, Fay Burch, had been
killed in the trenches while fighting
with the Canadian forces. The boys
last letter to his mother said: Bake
me cake and send me some tobacco.
want something from home" Young
Burch had been with the Canadians a
year
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

Early Wiehlta Resident Dead.-Bar-
tholemew Mahaney, 72 years old, Is
dead at his home In Wichita. MIR.
Mahaney came from Ireland when is
years old and moved to Wichita in
1868.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01


Hogs in Motor Cars. B. Cramer.
a Wellsville stock buyer. sent three
motor truck loads of hogs to the Kan
sas City market recently, fifty miles
away. This is the first lot of hogs to
De marketed from this territory in this
manner. Car shortage is the cause.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

Federal Aid for Road. A. Won
ders, engineer for the Department of
Agriculture in Missouri and Nebraska,
and State Engineer Gerhart were in
Barton County making trips over the
Santa Fe Trail and taking notes for
federal aid.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

stop Movies" in Churches.-A year
ago the churches joined hands to vote
down an ordinance granting Sunday
picture rights to the movies" at WITCH
ita, out the churches displayed Bible
pictures. Now the churches have been
notified that an ordinance just passed
oy the city commission preeludes even
church or Bible movies"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

Jumped Into WeII.-Mrs. Lean Bis
by, 81 years old, committed suicide at
her home near Wells, ten miles east
of Minneapolis, the other night by
jumping into 45-foot well.
x x x
Falling Rock Kills Miner.-Mariano
Arcuri, an Italian miner, 25 years old,
was killed in a fall Of rock in mine
No. 10 of the Wear Coal Company,
near Pittsburg. His neck was broken.
He was married and lived in Ringo.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

Rob HoIcomb State Bank.-The Hol-
comb State Bank was held up by three
men who came and left in motor car
the other morning. The sheriff and
posse were in hot pursuit. The cash
Ter, John Shener, was locked in the
vauIt
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01

Bar Soldiers From TroIIeys.
An army order has been issued for
bidding the members of the Eighty
ninth Division of the national army
stationed at Camp Funston from rid
ing interurban cars between Manhat-
tan and Junction City. This order was
made by the medical staff as precau-
ton against the spread among the sol
dierS of spinal meningitis
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14
MED FOR CO-0PERAT|W ACTION AND ADVERTISING
 OF ALASKA KEYNOTE SOUNDED BY SEWARDS GUESTS

invstiyate. 1 have seen and am sat isfed."
 Chairman Edes expressed pleasure at being in Seward again after his short absence.
 q note a rather satisfied expression on the faces of Seward people who have greeted me since my return with the remark, Well, how are things over in Anchorage?' l was little at a loss to understand the reason, until 1 remembered 1 saw similar look on the face of Harry Hoben and his friends during their recent visit to the Inlet. (Much laughter.) 1 have not seen as yet where you invested it, but my advice is don't invest all of it, for you may need some next year."
 Captain Mears Appreciated
 Captain Mears expressed appreci- ation over the reception accorded the Commission. He told of the personnel
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14

Greeted by the largest gathering of business men, whom they have had the pleasure ot meeting at one time since their arrival in Alaska, Herbert A. Meyer, assistant to Secretary Lane, and the members of his party were entertained at luncheon yesterday afternoon. Members of the Alaskan Engineering Commission and chief ex- ecutive officers of the Seward division were also guests.
 Before the luncheon there was an in- formal reception in Van Glider hall, at which all had an opportunity to get ac- quainted with the city's guests and discuss matters of interest.
 President J. M. Sloan, of the Sew ard Chamber of Commerce, presided and after all present had partaken of repast composed to large extent of Alaskan products, he introduced Sen ator l.. V. Ray, who welcomed the guests and made few remarks con corning the viewpoint of Alaskans of the governments supervision of Alas ka and explained the impatience of those who have been here ever since private capital started to build rail- road to the Yukon, to see the line open to coal fields and in operation.
 Herbert A. Meyer, assistant to Sec retary Lane, replied, stating that he we'll understood the situation, now, having coming north to become per sonally acquainted with the problems confronting Alaska and with the Alaskans. He said in part:
 q would have you know that Secre-
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14

tary Lane, Frank Lane to those who know him, and Frank Lane to all of you, is vitally interested in Alaska. Although he has many other duties, the greatest of which is his work with the Council for Defense, Alaska is still uppermost in the mind of Frank Lane.
 "The reason. We'll, he is, as you know, primarily of the West, and Alaska is of the West, and he realizes it's value, it's problems and the need for development.
 For General Development
 "I am convinced that cooperation by Alaskans with the Secretary will accomplish many things. Work to- gether, Seward with Juneau, Cordova, and Anchorage. Develop the whole Territory. While this railroad is in- tended primarily to develop that sec tion between Seward and Fairbanks, it means general development.
 Another important thing is to bring home to those outside of Alas ka the truth of it's greatness. There is still great majority who look upon it as land of ice and snow. It must be advertised and it's advantages made known"
 Judge S. O. Morford spoke on gen. eral conditions in the North and cov- cred so much ground that his remarks were commented upon extensively by the visitors as giving them a better insight into conditions than anything they had heard.
 Conditions Favorable
 A. D. Shepard, of San Francisco,
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14

who has watched and taken part in the railroad devlopment of the Southwest, California is particular, spoke at length upon the advantages of work ing together for bigger and better Seward.
 Look around for means by which you can build up traffc," said Shepard. "When I remember the barren hills through which the railroads of the West were built and the struggle those people had to make livelihood from the ground, 1 am convinced that you have much in your favor.
 "When traffic begins after the road is connected through to the coal fields next year, the advance will be more rapid.
 Coming Back Again
 "It will not be long before it will be possible to board Pullman here and reach Fairbanks next morning. l want to say now that 1 expect to be back here in a few years and I'll get off the boat right here at Seward, and board the train for the Interior"
 MT. Shepard also dwelt at length on the advantages of cooperation and work for the general good rather than individual effort.
 Edwin F. Wendt, of the Interstate Commerce Commission, dwelt to a great degree on railroad construction. He declared that his inspection of the railroad had shown him that no money had been wasted on the actual con- struction work. He complimented the members of the Alaskan Engineering Commission and the people of Alaska on having so efficient an organization to aid them in their pioneering.
 Good Work We'll Done
 "I have been associated with rail- road construction for twenty-five or more years" said MT. Wendt, "and be- lieve that know good work when see it, and my visit here was to see and
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14
PLAN MOST FAVORABLE TO KAISER

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA, 12.9OP M. - The Pope's proposals have already been delivered to the resident bassadors and ministers of the begerens at Rome and an accurate outline of the contents has arrived
 The proposals declare that the injury to all beger- ens has been so extensive that there be thought of indemnity or reparatiOn
 The unofficial outline of the Popes peace plan as dis closed includes some world peace principles including declaration for reduction in armamens the freedom Of the seas and no reaatOry commercial struggle after the war
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14
WILL SPEAK WITH ALLIES FIRST

WASHINGTON Aug. II, 9:3O A. M.-The state de- partment this morning acknowledged today that it had previously accorded unofficial knowledge of the Popes peace proposal but cannot take official cognizance until It is conveyed from the Vatican to Washington
 Unoffcially the state department officials made It plain that any consideration given will be after consata tiOn with the Entente Allies.
 The Apostolic delegation discaimed all knowledge ot the POpe's proposal to date
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14
CAPITALISTS FROM LOS ANGELES ON
 WAY TO SEWARD
(By Associated Press Dispateh)


 LOS ANGELES, Aug. IA, Special to The Gateway, After signing the preliminary contract for the estab- shment of construction company to be incorporated for $1OOOOO six Los Angeles capitalists left for Seward to- day and will sail from Seattle on August 23rd.
 The object of the tour to investigate conditions with view to engaging in extensive development the improve ments under consideration being modern concrete hotel of 150 and other business blocks in preparation for business expansion due with the opening of traffic from Seward next spring.
 This message from Los Angeles, coming soon after the remarks made yesterday by A. D. Shepard, of San Francisco that of the most vital needs of Seward terminal of the government railroad is irst-cass hotel is most interesting.
 After walk over the townsite yesterday Mr. Shepard spoke in strong terms about what he believed should be done here
 By all means build good hotel, said he, "then pro- vide your tourists with something to do"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14
MAIL CONTROL GOES
 TO COL. REVELI

Col. H. F.. Revell has been awarded the contract to transport 2,O0O pounds of mail a week from Seward to An chorage following the freeze up of Cook Inlet this fall.
 This contract is in addition to the regular mail handled by Col. Revell.
 It is probable that train service will be available during the winter from Seward to Girdwood and from some where in the vicinity of Rainbow creek to Anchorage, which will reduce the trail haul on this end of the route to the Iditarod.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14
KAISER'S POWER BEHIND THE POPE

WASHINGTON, Aug 14.-Entente diplomatic circles freely expressed the opinion today that the Popes peace proposal is inspired by Germany and was an attempt to split the Allies with conflicting discussions over theirwar aims
 The proposals include provision to return Deer. many all her colonies as well complete restoration or Belgium to her sovereignty.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14
EVEN VOTE AT BUTTE
(By Associated Pres. Dispntehl

BUTTE, Aug. 14.-The vote to call a strike of the smelter men at Washoe smelter, Anaconda, was lost last night when the strike proponents failed to muster the required two-thirds major ity.
 In some quarters the shelter men are almost evenly divided and there is doubt of the officers being able to hold them together.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14
MANN TO COMMAND GUARD DIVISION

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA. - Plans for sending the first National Guard troops to France has been perfected by the war department.
 One division to be under General w, A. Mann of the regular army include troops from twentysx States and the District of Columbia together with from his division
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-14
LABOR FROM U. s. TO
 HARVEST CANADA WHEAT
(By Associated Press Dispateh)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-Ameri- can labor will be supplned to harvest the Canadian grain crop this year American harvest hands will be per mitted for the first time to enter Can ada, both countries waiving immigra- tion restrictions.