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Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
RE/zoxES REGxZLy1U RzD ceOSS HD

is II planned to deal with all the acute suffering.
such us is summarized above, and to reconstruct
many villages in the devastated war zone SO as
to give the refugees fresh start in life and pre-
pare the way for again cultivating the SOIL but 1t
is the purpose to apply the American system Of
Home Service" scale grand that it is
French military organization. for the French. SOL
diers fight better. when they know their loved
ones are being cared for.s. - . 80
In furtherance of this great scheme, designed to-
Bring comfort and. cheer In the fdmiiy; Of every
French soldier that Is needy, General Pershingsz
General Petain, commander in chief Of the French
forces, and Maj Gen. n. P. Murphy, American Red
Cross commissioners, have formed themselves into
q committee of cooperation. Company officers will
go through the$r ranks and ascertain from each
seldier whetherAhe has any worry On. his, mind
concerning sick&ess or want Gt home.t Repdrts
will be made ID headqdarters weekly. and not
single case will fbe overlooked In the relief work
that is to be guided by the addresses Of families
listed. Special tention viii be given t1 .treats
rhent and prevention of tuberculosis which has ass
sumed proportor almost DIS deadly as the Internal
machinery of ws ITSELF q Food and clothing will
be supplied whe necessary and the spirit and
courage Of the previously depressed soldier in the
seefiches win be enlivened by the news that his
family=iss having Its wants attended toszx rsss
'The great struggle OF the winter will be the
economic struggle" said MI. White. .The Red
Cross practically Will tight the Americas fight un.,
til boys take theif PLACES on the firing line
next spring. 1t should pc kept in mIAdsthdt every
French soldier who is saved this winter means the
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
NEW WRITING IMPLEMENT.

writing implement composed of a mixture
of wax and finely ground pumice stone contain.
ing particles of ink has been invented by William
Q. Geer Of Akron, O., to take the place of ordinary
and fountain pens, pencils, crayons and all other
writing implements. says the Popular Science
Monthly. As the body of the new writing device.
is composed Of a mixture Of wax and pumice
stone, which is easily worn away when rubbed
against paper surface, the inventor claims that
the cells of ink intermixed with the wax and pum-
Ice stone will also be liberated giving a uniform
supply Of ink.
The device is made by mixing the wax, pumice
stone and Ink together. When 1t is heated to the
proper temperature 1t Is suddenly immersed In
cold water This chills and solidifes the wax
mixture, producing a body having a cellular struc
ture each cell being filled with ink. =
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
5ABomb Raid by Shell-Light

The picture Of night attack executed by the
English German trench in France is drawn
in the CornhH Magazine by Boyd Cable:
'"The hour chosen for the raid just about
dusk. There was no extra-special preparation
Immediately before 1t. The guns continued to
pour in their fire, speeding it up little, perhaps
but no more than they had done a score Of times
in the last "a hours. The infantry clambered out
of their trench and filed out through the narrow
openings In their own wire entanglements.
"Out In front faint whistle cut across the roar
of fire. They're of, said the forward officer into
his phone and moment later distinct change
in the note of sound Of the overhead shells told
that the fire had lifted, that the shells were pass
ing higher above his head, to fall farther back in
the enemy trenches and leave clear the stretch
into which the infantry would soon be pushing.
"For a minute two there was no change In
the sound of battle. The thunder of the guns
continued stendily, a burst Of rifle machine
gun fire cracked as spasmodically.
"Men guped in their throats or drew long
breaths of apprehension that this the begin
ming of discovery Of their presence in the open.
the first of the storm they knew would quickly
follow. But there were no more shells for the
moment and the rattle of machine gun fire d.
minished and the bullets piped thinner and more
distant as the gun muzzle swept around The In
fantry hurried on thankful for every yard made
in safety.
But at the attacking point the Infantry were
almost across when the storm BURST and the
shells for the most part struck down harmessly
of broken wire, and the shattered parapet doomed
up under their hands minute after the first shell
burst. Up to this they had advanced in silence,
but now they gave tongue and with wild yells
leaped at the low parapet, scrambled over and
down into the trench. Behind them few forms
twisted and sprawled the broken ground, but
they were no sooner down than running stretcher
bearers pounced on them, lifted and bore them
back to the shelter Of their own lines.
In the German trench the raiders worked and
fought at desperate speed. but smoothly and ON
what was clearly settled and rehearssd plan.
There were few Germans to be seen, and most Of
these crouched da5ed and helpless, with hands
over their heads. They were promptly seised,
bundled oyer the parapet. and told By word or
gesture to be OF. They waited for no second bid
ding. but ran with heads stopped and hands above
their heads straight to the British line one or
two men doubling after them guarda Some
OF the prisoners were struck down by their own
guns shellhre and these were Just as promptly
grabbed by the stretcher bearers and hurried IN
under cover
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27

sons and daughters none of which sold
for less than $16O. Three mares sold
at $235 each, and $3.50 was offered for
one team but this offer was refused.
When 1t is remembered that this man
started with scrub mares 1t can read
lily be seen what the next crop of colts
from purebred stations will bring. In
other words, this man is grading up by
using good sires. His profits would
have been still larger mad he started
with grade mares instead Of scrubs.
The results, however, show the worth
Of the purebred male and his influ-
ence for improved live stock.
Another instance is that of an Ohio
farmer who several years ago pur-
chased purebred mare Of one Of the
popular draft breeds, which has in IL
years produced ten foals, nine of which
were raised. These foals increased
this mans bank account to the extent
of $4,e3O the highest price received
being $3.50 for four-year-old mare,
and the lowest 1926 for an eleven
months-old colt.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27

same view as William Allen White regarding
the Importance of giving primary attention to the
economic side of the equation during the winter
months He quoted General Pershing as saying
that the greatest thing that the Red Cross can 20
at present to insure victory is to stand by the Ia"
lilies of French soldiers
Gas Bombs Poison SoI
\ An interesting fact dweh upon by Mr.. Wshard
during visit to Washington was that of the pos-
oning of the soil in agricultural regions by the
gases spread over the country by the Germans. 1t
is stated that this gas has worked its insdious way
deep into the ground so that unless heroic means
are discovered and applied 1t will be years and
years before the land is fit for cultivation of any
sort. The devastation, he says, is beyond anything
in the history Of the world, with shell craters so
thick that plowipg of once fertile fields is abso-
lutely impossible. Yet in this hepelessly devnsta-
ted region the Red Cross has set to work to repair
some villages andto restore certain agricultural
:G6nmupities, not af6ne-fQr the humanity directly
involved with respect to the people who will thus
hive shelter and means to go to work. but as an
example to- the thousands Of others and an inspi-
ration to them to start In and begin life anew The
hopelessness of it all might seem complete from
single ;Snsthnce cited by Mr.. Wishard-that of
man who had ,6wned,a mill in village near Yer
dun, who told him that when he went to look for
the spot which 1t stood he had to take survey
or along: to locate it.
1T Is Into the hopelesshess of hundreds of stua-
lions akin. to this that the American Red Cross is
adNancing with its banner Of mercy and Its bugle
blast OF Inspiration.
So help the Red Cross
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27

"Up and down the selected of front line
trench the raiders spread rapidly There were
several dugouts under the parapet and from some
of them gray-coated figures crawled with their
hands up, on the first summons to- surrender.
These too, were bundled the parapet. If
shot came from the black mouth of the dugout
In answer to the call to surrender, 1t was prompt
ly bombed. At either end of the of front
line marked out as the limits of the raid strong
parties made block and beat Off the feeble at
tacks that were made on them"
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
Value Of sueeuIent Feeds.

Succulent feeds are those which are
juicy and easily assimilated-1ust the
kinds some stockmen and dairymen
frequently overlook during winter. but
1ust the kinds the stock need to main
tain health. Horses, cattle. sheep,
hogs and poultry should all have a
regular and liberal allowance of feed
of this sort. The most common sue
culent feed on farms during spring and
summer is grass. In winter 1t is sill
age, carrots, rutabagas, stock beets.
and other root crops.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
A good place to store soft corn this
winter is In the stomachs Of hogs and
pepends on Color.

What Il the difference between ale
and -beerf The distinction II not al
ways clear, says the London Chron-
icle. Beer" appears to be now divid-
ed into two main classes-ales and
porters, with. no particular reference
to alcoholic strength. N some dis
tricts ale Is the stronger drink. in 9TH
ers- the rule II reversed. Among the
psese Of London the name appears TO
depend upon the color. weak porter
being regarded - beer. and all amber.
colored malt liquors ~ ale.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
Care Of Cow and Her Calf.

Be careful Of the cow at caiving
time. A clean, dry stall for calving is
necessary. AS soon as possible after
birth wash the calf's navel with any
common antiseptic solution to prevent
white-scour infection. Before calving
give the COW laxative feed, such as
bran and oil meal. After calving, a
bran mash Is the most suitable feed
for the COW and 1t is a good plan to
give her plenty of water, warmed
slightly II 1t is cold. Don't try to
bring the COW to full feed for at least
two weeks. The young calf should
receive the first or colostrum milk and
may nurse for few days. 1t should
be weaned to hand feeding not later
than the fifth day, and after ten days
or two weeks the feed may be changed
gradually to skim milk. At that time
the calf will also eat little bran or
cornmeal, and nibble at clean, bright
hay. When vigorous calves are six
weeks or two months old. they will do
well on dry feed and the skim milk.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
Clean Can. for MIX.

Fresh, sweet milk is fine product,
but putting 1t into dirty, sour-smelling
cans does not improve its flavor. Mix
utensils are easily kept clean If rinsed
with cold or lukewarm water immedi-
ately after using and then washed and
scrubbed with warm water,
washing powder, and a brush. Finally
all utensils should be thoroughly steri-
lized. Efficient sterilization on the
farm is neither troublesome nor costly
when done with the simple steam
sterilizer. Not only does sterilization
keep the cans sweet smelling and pre-
vent their communicating the milk, but
1t also makes the cans last longer be-
cause it keeps them dry.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
: ms PolNT OF VIEW.

N"dike. didn't you ten mo once iyou .'hsyIe .
brother who L. bishopT asked the coitrsc&&SSS. &SSS
Yes. -sor. did that 7rI- - ! -
-And here Jon are a hod carrier. Wen. thins.
% this lie are not equally divided, are tho.
Mixer -
NO. soess replied the lrishman shoulderine has
bod and starting up the ladder: s1ndade they =
lottA seer
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27

The advantages of livestock produc-
tion, including the 'maintenance Of soil
fertility, utilization Of otherwise un-
marketable feed, and equal distribu-
tion Of labor. which exist in normal
times are enhanced now that this coun-
try is at war. We must export as
much meat As wefcah spare.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
SOLDIER scRAPRooks.

Have you begun saving jokes and pictures for
"Sammie's' scrapbook7 Kipling started these
scrnpbooks In England for the wounded .Tom-
my" SO Of course it's q good idea.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27

When it comes to making economicaf
gains a hogs individual characteris-
tics are more important than the
breed. Care in the selection Of good
feeders is one way to save feed.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27

There has never been time when 1t
was SO important that inferior, un-
profitable animals be discarded. To
waste expensive feed on stock of this
kind is an economic crime.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27

If pasture rand Is available a 8OcU
plan is to stock 1t up with thin steers
They are comparatively cheap, and
make larger and more economfeHF
gains on pasture than fleshy steers:
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
q WaEecWoMs Mczz1 -

saving of an American boy
when the big drive begins q
few months hence"
L. D. Wishard of California,
a schoolmate of President
Wilson, well known for his
interest In Y. NJ. G. A. work
as well as that Of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, is another re-
Gently returned observer from
France. He brought a doubly
interesting story. First, the
awfulness of many conditions
existing; and, secondly. the
great work the Red Cross Is
doing and the much greater
work it Is preparing to do to
meet all the conditions scien-
tifically and energetically.
Mr.. Wishard expressed the
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27

Good pastures and an abundance Of
homegrown feeds are necessary in the
economical production Of dairy prod
nets.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
why H1eRe6 Cross
Nee0S Your Nehp =
Ame1znu rs going TO SAGE Thousands Of Hieucb
and Bsg7an zO0meu and eAyzd1ru from de1tb
Iy stuyvQt1on or freezing kz1s z0yute,; hut ese,y
.Hme,zluu must lend a hand f0 the wwk~@

ROM Everywhere in France" there
are being brought to the United States
with the arrival of nearly every pas
senger ship tales of devastation and
misery which are even more tragic
than the cabled dispatches which we
are accustomed to read under the
vague date line. Somewhere In
France"
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27
LIVE. STOCK ADDS
TO FARM INCOME
If Not Making a Direct Profit, It
Has Advantages in Many
Other Ways.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED
One is Means Of Utilizino Rouohage
= and Another the Distribution Of
~ Labor-Why Purebred si
sires Pay Best. = -

Live. stock on the farm provides a
home market and means Of utiliza-
ton of farm roughage. some of which
might be wasted If not fed, and thesuse
of pastures which could not be EN-
ployed prof1tably in any other way.
Live stock also safrerdssa ready home
market for Certain other crops which
at times have to be hauled q consider
able distance to be- sold. The pres
ence of live stock on the. farm gives
productive employment Throughout: the
year to labor .which.1at certain seasons
might otherwise be idle. This distri-
button of labor tends to tighten the
rush that usually occurs on the farm
in the spring, but. more particularly
on grain farms and: others. having lit
tie live stock. Good stock. also gives
some interest en- capital invested In
equipment, which would produce Moth
ing If not utilized at all seasons. The
value Of fertilizer in the. form OF
manure produced on a. well-stocked
farm also must be considered. With
these factors taken into consideration,
even though there may appear to be
little or no profit from the direct sale
of the stock, 1t is believed that In
most instances the farm income is
greater because of cattle having been
kept on the farm. The keeping Of live
stock, therefore, is to be recommend
ed on farms having large quantities Of
cheap roughage available or having
land which can be utilized as pasture.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1917-12-27

In dealing with diseases of hogs,
preventive measures must be most re-
lied upon. The animals must be given
dry and well-ventilated quarters, which
must be kept clean.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-03-01
SHEEP INDUSTRY is FAILING
Convention at Wheeling Considers
Questions Pertaining to Legsla-
tion on Sheep Protection.

Wheeling, w. Va.-Legislation of
special interest to wool growers and
sheep breeders of the tri-state district
received unusual consideration at the
annual meeting of the Tri-State Wool
Growers Association here last week.
West Virginia breeders are particular
ly anxious to have a law enacted for
the protection of sheep against stray
dogs. 1t is claimed that lax legisla-
ton in this respect is responsible for
the diminutjon of the sheep industry.
1t is pointed out that in this section
of the Ohio Valley, which was former
ly renowned for the quality of wool
produced. the number of sheep has in
recent years decreased from 10000 to
5000.
Prof Frank Kleinheinz, instructor
in animal husbandry at the University
OF Wisconsin; Dr. Leuder, veterina-
rian at the University of West Vir-
ginia, and F. r. Marshall, senior ami
NAL husbandman in sheep and goat
investigation of the Department of Ag-
riculture, Washington d. c., we're
among the experts who addressed the
meeting.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-03-01
ARRESTS WILL FOLLOW
RAISING Of PRICES
investigations Prosecuted by
Department of Justice May
Lead to Drastic Steps

Washington.-The Department of
Justice continued its investigation. A
report that dealers in the District Of
Columbia are preparing to raise prices
to still higher levels is to receive i'm
mediate attention, and prosecutions
Will speedily follow If this is done and
1T can be shown due to a concerted
movement.
The nature of measures to be
shortly announced by the Department
OF Justice is still withheld Attorney
General Gregory said the steps were
hardly "of maximum Importance" and
probably would not be made public
Tor several days
Anticipating the passage by Con-
gress of legislation into the high cost
OF foodstuffs, the Federal Trade Com
mission is completing plans to launch
the inquiry as soon as funds are au-
thorized. An amendment to provide
100000 for the work was attached to
the sundry civil bill by the House. as
a committee OF the whole, and the adj
ministration hopes to see it included
IN the bill as finally enacted.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-03-01
FARM GIVEN TO UNIVERSITY
Lawrence A. Reymann Estate Gives
931 Acres to Experiment Station
to Further Agriculturlng.

Morgantown. w. Va.-One OF the
most important public benefactions in
the history of West Virginia has Just
been made through the far-sighted
generosity of the trustees OF the Law.
renee A. Reymann estate. AS stated
in the deed, the purpose of the gift is
to promote, develop, and advance the
science of agriculture in its most com.
prehensive scope, and, in addition, to
give particular care and attention to
the breeding and development of the
herd of registered Ayrshire cattle
which constitutes a part of the gift.
The real estate involved in this
transfer consists of 93125 acres of
land located on Capon river, Hardy
county, West Virginia Most of this
tract is fertile land splendidly adapt.
ed to agricultural purposes, and is
we'll equipped with the necessary
farm buildings. In addition TO the
farms transferred to the Experiment
Station, there is included one Of the
best Ayrshire herds in the country.
consisting of 20 cows, mature bulls.
and 13 calves, all registered or eligible
for registration; a liberal amount of
farm machinery and equipment, in
Guiding work animals; and a cheese
factory recently constructed for the
purpose of manufacturing cheese from
the milk produced by the herd and the
herds of neighboring farmers
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-03-01

October IA. Max had planned his
game and had played his cards cum
ningly, I'M Withholding this announce
ment until the last moment.
After pause Whitaker rose and be-
gan to walk the length of the room.
hands In his pockets, head bowed I'm
| thought.
Search as he would, he could dis
cover no ranking indignation. nothing
but some self-cOntempt that he had
allowed himself to be so carried away
by infatuation for an ignoble woman.
and a cynic humor that made IL DOS
si5le for him to derive a certain salts
faction from contemplating the com
pleteness of this final revelation Of
herself. Returning to the breakfast
table, he took up the paper, turned
TO the shipping news, and ran his eve
down the list of scheduled sailings
nothing for Friday; his pick OF half
dozen boats listed to sail Saturday.
The telephone enabled him to make
hasty reservation on the biggest and
fastest Of them all.
He had just concluded that business
and was waiting with his hand on the
receiver to call up Ember and an
nOunce his departure. when the door
bell interrupted. Expecting the waiter
to remove the breakfast things. he
went to the door, threw It open. and
turned back instantly 40 the telephone.
AS his fingers closed around the re-
Ceiver a second time, he looked round
and saw his wife
His hand fell to his side. Otherwise
he did not move. But his glance was
that Of one incurlously comprehendine
the existence of a stranger.
The woman met it fairly and fear
lessly with her head high and her lips
touched with trace of her shadowy
illegible smile. She was dressed for
walking, very prettily and perfectly
After moment she inclined her
head slightly. "The hauboys said you
were busy on the telephone. + insist
ed ON coming directly up j wish very
much TO see YOU for n few moments.
DO YOU mindT
"By no &eans." he said, q HtHe
stihiy but quite calmly. "If you viii
be good enough TO come in"
He stood against the wall to let her
pass.
"I had to come this morning" she
explained, turning. "This afternoon
we have n rehearsal. ="
Tie bowed an acknowledgment.
won't you sit DOWN."
THANK you" Seated, she subjected