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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10

horse barn, hinged to swing in at the
top for ventilation. In the COW barn
arrangement, when used as a dairy
barn, the windows would be made
larger and special ventilating sys-
TEN would be installed.
There are eight double stalls, box
stall and harness room shown on the
plan. If the capacity of the building
were to be increased, 1t would be
heightened in increments equal to the
width Of q single or double stall, as
preferred, until sufficient capacity
would be obtained. The harness room
Is carefully inclosed to make 1t as near
dust-tight as possible. It pays to give
harness little extra care, during these
days Of high-priced leather. The cen.
trail driveway is nearly II feet wide. In
case concrete floor Is placed In the
building this central driveway will be
Of concrete, but the floor in the stalls
must be built up above the concrete
with wood planks, wood blocks or some
other material which will not be I'm.
comfortable or cold for the animals to
stand or lie on.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
Floor Plan.

struction is exceedingly simple. The
gambrel roof has the advantage that
it is adapted to the various forms of
plank frame construction, which Is
Type of construction that has replaced
the heavy timber and beam barns in
many parts of the country. Its princi-
pal advantages are that it requires no
lumber having a thickness greater than
two inches, it may be framed by a
small force Of men because there are
no exceedingly heavy members to be
raised into place and the hay NOW
space is unobstructed except for the
purlin posts and the main truss chords,
which project only few feet into the
NOW. The gothic roof may likewise be
classed as a plank frame structure.
There is absolutely no obstruction Of
any sort in the NOW of a gothic roof
barn. When properly braced with
diagonal strips spiked and bolted
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10

selecting the style of roof for the
buildings of the group, the barn which
Is to have a hay NOW should govern
the decision. This building should have
roof which will provide the largest
possible haymow volume for every
square foot of ground covered by the
building, under ordinary circumstances.
There might be conditions such that a
large haymow would be unnecessary in
any of the buildings and then the style
Of roof would be wholly a matter Of
personal taste, based on appearance
only. Assuming that the large NOW is
necessary, however, the following facts
are considered: The gable roof pro-
Woes the least volume of any Of the
three types mentioned for a given
height. The gambrel roof furnishes a
larger volume for the given height and
the gothic roof gives the largest volume
nf the three types.
The gable roof has no particular adj
vantages from the structural stand
point other than the fact that its con-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
DIFFERENCE IN MILK PRICES
Until Recently Product Has Been
Paid for Without Regard to Quail
ity-Farmers Organizing.

Discussing the cost of producing
milk by dairymen and the cost of dis
tributiOn by dealers, Prof. Fred Ras-
mussen, head of the dairy husbandry
department at the Pennsylvania state
college, recently asserted that milk
has until very recently been paid for
without regard to quality, the cheapest
and poorest milk determining the
price. The farmer, he said, has not
made use of collective bargaining in
the sale of milk, and as an individual
has accepted whatever price was Of
fered.
1.-THE fact that milk has always been
Obtainable farther away from the mar
ket at less price than the difference
in the cost of transportation" said
Professor Rasmussen, has made it
difficult to get rise in price of milk
for the farmer. The farmer as a class
Is slow to change and slow to organ
ize. 1t has been the history through
out the world that cooperation among
farmers develops only under economic
pressure.
1.-THE fact that milk producers in
the eastern part of the United States
are today organizing to save their in
dustry from financial ruin is the best
evidence of the economic pressure the
industry is suffering. In the solving
of the crisis In the milk business today
many adjustments must be made"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
Her Saving
Habit
By Katherine Howe

Copyright. 1917, by w. G. Chapman)
"Yes, come in, Tom. I'd like to sit
down and rest a minute"
The bright-eyed girl in the doorway,
capped, aproned and broom in hand,
smiled invitingly to the young man on
the other side of the gate, who had
asked If he could enter. He followed
her into the house, and she dropped
YEARLY into chair.
at isn't so much the work." she
went on, "but if 1 attempt to do a
little clearing out Of corners and
throwing away rubbish, then mother
and get on a war footing at once
and there's great activity on the firing
line. I declare, she saves up all kinds
of truck. till we might as well start
a junk shop, and done with It,"
Mrs. Bliss drifted into the room In
time to hear the latter remark, and re-
garded her daughter in goodaatured
protest. Nodding to Tom Holmes, she
said:
81 notice, Florry, you're pretty glad
some times to go to that junk for
things you need"
eyes, but why save that wooden la
die; you don't use it In ten years."
"Well, suppose 1 don't, when I do
want 1t it's there. 1t isn't so much
saving the money. as 1t is the time 1t
takes to dress and go out to buy some
little thing you need, and have to de-
lay what you're doing till you have
1t. noticed you were tlckled to death
to find that cord, those little tassels
and that brocade for your dress, and
that was more than eleven years old"
"Yes, I was" admitted Florry. 'It
gave just the touch I wanted, and
couldn't have bought 1t In this little
town."
$50 you see, you'll have to hand it
to your mother, after all" said Tom,
who, for obvious reasons, thought it
tactful to keep on the right side Of
Mrs. Bliss. II WISH" he went on, you
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
"Where's the Rest Of This Paper?"

might find In your collection that Har-
ward deed we're having so much excite
ment over. Talk about clearing out
corners, I don't believe there's been
half-inch of space in our Office that
hasn't been ransacked for that missing
paper"
II didn't suppose lawyers ever lost
anything-but cases." said Florry.
"What Is it?"
"Why, haven't you seen the big re-
ward In the newspapers? It's gone up
now from five hundred to fifteen hum
bred. The deed Is an old one, but it
involves the ownership Of all that
ground where the big Miles manufac-
turing plant stands. You see, my Of
fee, Myers and jerks, has had all the
Hazard papers in charge for years, and
they can't account for the disappear
ance Of that deed. If 1t was stolen,
and we think it must have been, we
can't see the motive. Well It's q mys-
terry. But l just wish I could collar
that fifteen hundred. Suppose you
look among your keepsakes, Mrs. Bliss.
You might find It'll"
The little woman shook her head
doubtfully. 'I'm afraid not" she
sighed.
mo-" put In Florry. "That isn't the
kind Of thing mother saves. It's not
likely to be anything worth fifteen
hundred dollars. Besides, don't think
she was ever inside Myers and jerks
office, so she couldn't be accused OF
stealing it."
Tom Holmes laughed heartily at the
idea of the gentle-faced little woman
In the role Of a robber, and declared
he couldn't imagine it even on the
screen. After she left the room, he
said, seriously: "Florry, do you know
what I'd do with that money if i go
that rewardW
Florry hadn't the remotest idea.
"Td buy that Spellman house. IT.
going to be sold at auction next week
and it will go cheap. If 1t was fixet
up bit, it would make beautiful FIT
tie house. 1 want it for you, Florry,
ne whispered, drawing her to him
Maybe then you would think w
could afford to get married"
'Yes, Tom, suppose we could; Blu
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
Parrot Has a STRANGE Pal.

A quaint scene in Kensington gar
dens, London, is a brilliant green, long
tailed, rosy-billed bird that amazes WIS.,
itors by its swift, strong flights over
the elm tops-screaming harshly as
1t goes. This is a wild parrot-once
a tame one. 1t has already weathered
several winters in the gardens, and
will fly down and take peanuts placed
on the fencing. 1t has no mate Of its
kind, but has formed a remarkable
friendship with wood pigeon, with
whom it is often seen in company, and
the quantity sorted pair fly off togeth'
er at dusk and sleep side by side in
the same nest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10

not now, at least till you get q raise.
We must wait little"
"Yes," he answered in a disappoint-
ed tone. Il know I'm only clerk In
law Office, but I'll be in that firm yet.
And while we're waiting you may get
tired, and take the fellow that has the
house all ready"
"Tomw she cried reproachfully,
that isn't worthy of you'll"
"Oh, well, know Brooke has"
''Brookel" she broke In. "Why, he
only just comes here In a friendly
way"
Eyes, but he has money; he has lots
of things haven't--to give you. Your
mother likes him, and"
''And what like doesn't count I" she
laughed teasingly. "But that Spell
man cottage is really nice little place.
l guess I'd better start in praying that
you find that deed"
Tom went away downhearted. Her
bantering tone hurt him. He was not
at all sure that Brooke's visits were
only just in "a friendly way"
1t was within a few days of the auc-
ton sale when Florry met him walk
ing disconsolately home from work.
'YOu don't look as though you had
gathered in that reward she laughed.
"Your suspicious are well ground
ed" he retorted. II haven't"
"Come home, and have dinner with
u.s." she urged, "there will be other
houses, even after the Spellman place
is sold"
''But not other Florrys," he said.
81 should hope not. Come along,
and forget it!'
Tom didn't need urging, and went.
Oh, what dinner 1t was! Though IL
was plain and simple, it was well
cooked, and Tom, used to boarding
house table, thought it a banquet of
the gods, especially every time he
looked at Florry opposite him. Then
came the homemade jam.
"Florry dear! Why didn't you open
1t before you brought it on?" said her
mother
Florry did not explain that Tom had
got her slightly ratified" and proceed
ed to remove the stout paper cover.
1t, was tightly tied down, and Tom Of
fered his assistance with a pocket
knife. He removed the paper and be-
gan reading the writing on the other
side. Suddenly he gasped and cried
OUT:
where's the rest Of this paper"
ION the other jars, suppose" said
Mrs. Bliss. "Why"
cts the Hazard deed !" he cried.
Such an opening of jam pots never
was seen, and such a piecing together
Of bits, some of the paper being found
intact, and not yet cut into.
Mother, where did you get it,"
asked Florry.
"One day load of waste paper was
going by, and some Of it blew over in
the yard. I thought that was such
nice, tough, strong paper 1t would be
just the thing for jellies and Jams.
It's been up on the shelf for q good
WHILE"
"It must have got brushed off into
the waste basket" said Tom.
Tom bought the Spellman place, and
it's being got ready for Florry and
her mother. Tom doesn't know wheth-
err it was Mrs. Bliss saving habit or
Florry's prayers, but he wants 1t I'M
derstood his mother-in-law Is to run a
junk shop if she wants to-.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
HOMEMADE CARRIER IN BARN
Labor-saving Device Easily Put To.
gether Greatly Assists With
Chores Around Stables.

The daily toll about the barn in do
ing chores can be lessened if few la
bor-saving devices are installed. One
Of these devices Is manure carrier.
I made one as follows: The body of
the carrier is made of pine boards for
the ends, shaped as In the sketch, and
onto these ends I nailed sheet-iron
sides and bottoms, as shown, says a
South Dakota writer In The Farmer.
Then l bent an ordinary one-inch gas
pipe into U shape, forming the frame,
and bolted it to the body of the car
rier, as shown. Then to the top Of
the gas pipe frame 1 fastened two piv-
oted sheave wheels, diameter six
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
W. N. w., BOSTON, NO. a2--1s17.
The Crux.

ne STuH.
He'd never really been keen on SOL
diering.
He'd only gone into the army be-
cause he couldn't very well avoid it.
But hitherto he had gone through
with it without making a conspicuous
ass of himself.
Now, however, that the moment was
at hand, the moment that would really
test him, he knew himself for a cow
ard.
He felt worm, a jelly-fiSh, no man
he felt, in fact cOnglomeration of
all the emotions that analytical novel
lists, depicting their heroes in blue
funk, had described at length in the
days before there was u paper short
age.
And the earth refused to open and
swallow him.
And even the opportunity of running
away was denied him, for the brutal
sergeant-he'd always disliked that
particular Sergeant-had set him in
front of the first rank inside the hol-
low square and was huskily whispering
in his ear: Nov, me lad, if yer will
be blinkin' hero, go up and take yer
medicine"
Corporal Smith" called an officer,
reading from paper.
And Corporal Smith guiltily crawled
forward to receive from the hands of
the general the decoration he had
earned In France.-London Opinion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
GOOD SANITATION IN DAIRY
Five Practical Suggestions Made by
Clemson College for Best Man.
apement OF Herd.
clemson College Bulletin


1. Have the herd examined at least
once year by a competent veteri-
marian. Promptly remove animals sus-
pected of being In bad health. Never
add an animal to the herd until GER
tain it is free from disease, particu-
larry tuberculosis.
2. Never allow cow to be excited
by fast driving, abuse or unnecessary
disturbance.
3. Clean the entire body Of the COW
daily. Hair in the region Of the udder
should be kept short by clipping.
4. Do not allow strong-favored food,
like cabbage or turnips, to be eaten
except Immediately after milking.
Changes In feed should be made grad
ually.
5. Provide fresh, pure drinking wa
ter in abundance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
INCREASED DEMAND FOR cow
In Single Year She Produced Enough
Protein for Three Steers and
Fat for Two.

Dairy products, like everything else,
are increasing in price and we find
now as never before an increasing de-
mand for the dairy COW. If we stop to
consider a few of her performances
we will find that in a single year she
will produce enough protein for three
steers, enough fat for two, ash enough
to build the skeletons for three, over
$40 worth Of milk sugar, and manure
valued at $50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
Novel Garden Idea.

Miniature gardens have been laid
out In a Cincinnati skyscraper for the
purpose of teaching city folk how to
plant and cultivate vegetables. Here
in the midst Of Offices are neat little
garden plots placed on tables, novices
under the guidance of instructors learn
how to make foodstuffs grow.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
BARN
HAS BIGGEST SPACE
This Type of Structure Also Most
Attractive for Many Farm
Buildings.
HELPS FOR SMALL FARMER
He Need Not Improve His Property
HaphazardIy When Journals, Text
Books and Catalogues Show
Him How to Plan.

Mr., William A kadford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building work on the farm, for
the readers of this paper. On account of
his wide experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer, he is without doubt, the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries to William A. Rad
ford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago,
Ill, and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
"FiIinq" an Affidavit.

During the hearing of case in the
city court not long ago a rasping voice
coming from an adjoining room dis
turbed the judge.
"Do you know what the noise ISL"
asked the judge.
81 think" said the attorney for the
defense, at must be one of counsel for
the prosecution filing an affidavit"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
No kinderqarten Role,

He-I offer you my hearts first
fresh young affections.
She-George, l have often thought
I'd like to teach-but l have never
cared for kindergarten work.-Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-10
Appropriate Tones.

'"That temperance speaker has such
a strident voice."
"You wouldn't have him use speak.
easy methods, would your"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-05

We bid on the new battle-ernisers
sums which Navy department experts,
after examination of our books, found
would yield a profit of less than ten
per cent. We agreed to assume risks
for increased costs of materials and la
Dor, that made it possible that these
contracts might yield no profit what
ever.
The costs run beyond the amount ap-
propriated by Congress on the basis of
the cost estimates made year ago.
And because shipbuilders could not
alter the memorable cost facts and re-
duce bids to early estimates Of the
Navy Department, the prices are called
"exorbitant."
1t would be real advantage to be
relieved of this naval construction. The
profit from it cannot possibly amount
TO much, and the responsibility is enor-
nous.
We have determined to make this
offer to the American Government
eff you will build two of the battle
cruisers I'm Government navy yards.
we will build the other two at the as
certained cost of building the ships in
the Government yards. without addi-
tional expense or commissions of any
kind. We will also contract to have
our ships ready for service ahead of
the Government ships"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-05
PLAN GREATER NAVY
Continued from Page y

tention of large section of the Japa-
nese press that the naval expansion
of the United States is directed at
Japan.
AS for Japan's determination to
strengthen her sea power even if her
national debt must suffer- there are
arguments aplenty both for those who
would pustify her move and others who
insist it is an aggressive action.
Consider Japan's position in the
world. say members of the latter class.
She is Lord of the Orient. Already
equipped with mighty army and an
efficient navy, she enjoys positions of
unparalleled security. She is firmly
united in alliance with Great Britain,
the strongest sea power land has join
ed in a close agreement with her near
and powerful land neighbor, Russia.
There are many factors in defense of
Japan's naval policy The end of the
war will see readjustment of power
all over the world. If the British and
German navies come out of the strug-
gle approximately intact Japan will
occupy an humble place in the naval
hierarchy, made all the more humble
by Americas great expansion plans.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-05
ROGER FARLEY
UNDER ARREST
YOUNG MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
IN COURT ROOM THIS AFTER
NON BY SHERIFF CAMPBELL

While he was waiting to hear the
outcome of the trial of the six young
men on trial before Judge Cummings
on a charge of gambling, Roger Farley,
one fthe defendants, was taken into
custody this afternoon by Sheriff
Jasper ]. Campbell on information re-
ceived from Lee Wornick, sheriff of
Union county, Oregon, who asked that
the young man be held until the ar
rival of a deputy who will take him
to Union county to stand trial on a
charge of grand larceny alleged to
have been committed in that section
some time ago.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-05
s o g IE + Y
Dancing Part at Armbruster Home

Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Armbruster en-
tertained 40 guests at dancing party
at their home, Saturday night a week,
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Koenigs
of Nezperce, who have been their
house guests for some time. Music
was furnished by Carey's orchestra,
and during the evening Mr. Carey de-
lighted the guests with several cornet
solos. A supper was served late in the
evening. Assisting in the dining room
were the Misses Myra and Florence
Armbruster, Margaret Friedman and
Lorer.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-05
Special Notice to Building ContYae-
tors and the General Public

After April /, 1917, the wages for
all carpenter work will be $3.50 per
day of eight hours, with time and a
half for all overtime, Sunday ano
By order of Local Union No. 1907
c. & J. of A, Moscow, Idaho.
FRANK STEVENS,
F2-M2 Rec. Secy.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-05
Rallies Woman to Aid

WASHINGTON, Feb. S. - Carrie
Chapman Gait, president of the Ma
tional Women's Suffrage association.
has asked 100 members Of the associa-
TONS executive council to meet in this
city February 10, to plan women's
war service.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-05
AUTOS AND COUNTY ROADS.
Cities Should Share In Cost Of Main
tanning and Constructing Highways.

Cities Should Share In Cost Of Main
tanning and Constructing Highways.
A conspicuous example of what hap
pens to country roads when city, the
center of heavy automobile traffic, fails
to contribute toward the building and
maintenance of country roads is found
in Spottsylvania county, Va, according
to specialists In road economics of the
United States department of agricul-
ture
The country districts Of Spottsylvanis
county some years ago issued $4,000
of Az and per cent bonds to improve
their county roads. Under the Virginia
law the cities of the state are not taxed
for county purposes, although they may
aid in the improvement of roads for
distance Of ten miles from the city
limits If the city council SO elects.
The city of Fredericksburg, in SpOttsyl-
wanna county, however, contributed NO
part to the financial burden of main
tanning the county roads. The heavy
automobile traffic emanating from that
point has proved to be very destruc-
tive element to the county road sys-
TEN, and it was found that rapid de-
terioratton was taking place In the
county roads, and insufficient funds ex-
listed with which to meet the situation.
The county authorities accordingly es-
tablished tollgatcs on the principal
roads, and sufficient revenue thus was
derived not only to maintain the roads,
but actually to extend their construc-
ton short distance. This reversion to
a system long since abolished by most
countries was partially due at least to
the fact that the city in this county
had contributed nothing to the upkeep !
Of the roads which residents of that |
,ity use extensively for automobiles
The writers of the report suggest, in |
view OF the very rapid development of |
motor vehicles In the past decade and |
the prospects Of much more widespread
Use Of this means of transportation in
he future. the desirability of making
provisions so that the cities may aid in
he construction and maintenance of
'oads In the surrounding territory.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-05
LAST VARSITY SEMESTER BEGINS

No classes were heard at the Uni
versity of Idaho today this being reg
istration day for the beginning of the
last semester of the present term. At
a late hour this afternoon the regisra-
ton had reached but 231, less than
was expected for the first day of the
semester. Registrations will be much
heavier tomorrow as the normal list
of students is considerably in excess of
500.
Sheriff Campbell went to Kendrick
today and took into custody Is
year-old girl who is charged with i'm
morality and incorrigibility. The girl
will be taken before Judge Morgan
edge for hearing.
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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-05
Idah0'S Vote Deposited

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-HarIy l..
Day of Wallace, the presidential cleo
tor selected as messenger to bring the
vote of the state of Idaho for President
Wilson to Washington, has deposited
the vote with the vice president and
home