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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

The small colony brooder is most
~ used by the amateur and by those
who keep small hocks II is a COM
plete brooding plant on a small
scale. Six feet by three is the usual
size. It is easily portable and can
be used out of doors in cold weather,
or indoors. 70 suit oonveniences.
II is divided into two equal COM
partments. the central partition be-
ing easily removable TO double the
space run OF the chicks as they de-
velop. The heat is furnished by a
kerosene lamp at one end outside
the brooder. 1t communicates with
a circular hover within.
The small colony brooders now on
the market have been improved
until they are practically perfect.
But. like any other mechanism, they
must be handled with knowledge
and skill or they can do great dam
age.
Absolute cleanliness throughout
must be insisted upon always The
floor OF both apartments should be
covered half an inch thick with
clean sand, and over this should be
scattered an inch OF fine litter. pre-
feragly alfalfa or clover. In this
should also be placed a good supply
OF fine oyster shells.
Light the lamp a day or two be-
fore the chicks are TO be placed in
the brooder. 50 that you may be sure
of a steady temperature Of about
SS degrees under the hover The
second week this temperature may
be reduced by five degrees. Work it
down 10 50 by the third week A
thermometer should be kept con-
stantly in view. There must be no
guessing.
The lamp should be filled and
cleaned once a day, and il should De
trimmed twice day. There should
be no exception 20 this rule. Re
member il is burning - hours a
day. The lamp must be kept abso-
lutely safe and efficient Otherwise
the chicks are liable TO be baked or
smoked TO death.
Long BrOOdcr Houses.
The principle here is the same as
that of the small colony brooder.
except that IL is a large scale plant.
TIE building may be any length de-
sired. according 20 the extent OF the
business. The modern aim is TO
equip the long b-ooder house for use
as a maturing or laying house when
81 is not required for brooding pur-
poses.
The heat is usually furnished by
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
SOIL FOR ALFALFA.

The tender nature OF the young
alfalfa plants requires that the soil
be in excellent filth at the time Of
planting. Many Of the failures TO
secure a good stand may be traced
directly TO the improper condition
OF the seed bed. The aim should be
TO get the soil finely pulverized,
thoroughly compacted, and cOmpar-
atively free from weeds. The sur
face below two or three inches
should be fine and loose. and below
this it should be sufficiently firm to
favor the capillary movement Of
water. yet porous enough 10 permit
good drainage and free circulation
Of air through the soil.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
Information for Farmers and Orchardists

Keep the birds comfortable. The
tone OF the chicks voice will always
proclaim its general condition study
this
When five or six weeks old the
toughening process should be so far
advanced as 10 dispense with arti-
fetal heat, except in very cold
weather. When two months old the
youngsters should be ready 10 go
cut on range and fight their battles
with success. Let the hardening be
gradual and well timed from the be-
ginning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
FEED BIC FACTOR
IN MILK COST
Half or More of Production
Expense is in What Cows
Eat, Survey Shows.

A detailed study Of the cost of
producing milk on four farms, re-
Gently conducted by the United
States department of agriculture,
leads 10 the conclusion that on
those farms feed accounts for one
half or more of the total cost, the
remaining charges being divided
about equally between labor and
other items, such as shelter, use of
equipment, use of bull. interest, de-
probation, and overhead. The con-
illusions are based upon an exhaust
i've analysis of the business of the
four farms, each of which is repre-
sentative of a type of dairying.
While the actual costs on the farms,
as elsewhere, vary from year TO
year. the ratio between each item
and the total remained nearly uni
form when the same system of man
agement was followed. 1t is believed
therefore, that milk producers
throughout the country will find val
liable suggestions in the report of
this study, just published as bulletin
sol of the department of agricul-
ture, and entitled THE Cost of Pro-
ducing Milk on Four Dairy Farms
Located in Wisconsin, Michigan,
Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
by Morton o. Cooper and c. NJ. Ben
nett.
The fact that the cost Of feed is
shown 10 be at least one-half of the
total cost of producing milk on the
farms is cited as evidence that the
feed item is of great Importance 10
the dairyman who seeks to reduce
the cost of production. 1t is pointed
out, however, that the greatest econ
omy Of production is not always at
tanned by cutting down the feed cost
and that sometimes it is necessary 20
increase the feed bills in order TO
increase profits.
The question OF feed supply is
held to be one for individual solu-
ton. Just how near the specialized
dairyman should come 10 growing
all the feed required by his dairy
herd is a question Of individual
business management. One man may
find it more profitable to grow all
the feed required, while another
may increase his profits by supple
menting the income from COWS with
crop sales and purchase part of the
feed. In a few localities in the
United States crops may be select
ed that will not only yield a prod
Quot for which there is a ready sale
at good prices, but which also leave
on the farm much feedable material.
Sweet corn is an example Of this
type"
1t is pointed out that when this
practice of Supplementary the dairy
business with the production Of
cash crops is feasible, it is often
good business for the dairyman TO
sell crops and buy concentrates, and
that 'if by the growing of a cash
crop. il is possible from the net re-
ceipts of one acre TO buy a quantity
of concentrates equivalent 70 that
which could be raised on one and
half or two acres. il would be folly
10 grow the concentrates
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
LOANS ON FARM LANDS.

Loans bearing interest at the low
rate of per cent will be made by us
on good productive farms which
meet with our requirements. If you
expect 10 borrow money soon. ar
rangements should be made without
delay SO that YOU may take advan-
tage OF this offer
All loans Will be made for a term
of five years. with the privilege OF
paying the principal. or any part
thereof. in even hundreds OF dollars
at any interest paying date.
Further details can be secured by
a letter or we shall be pleased 10
have you call at our office.
THE STRAUSS BROTHERS co.
Adv. Iigonier, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
SPRING COLDS ARE
nANGERDTS

Sudden changes OF temperature
and underwear bring spring colds
with stuffed up head. sore throat
and general cold symptoms A dose
OF Or. Kings New Discovery is sure
relief. this happy combination Of an
tiseptic balsams clears the head.
soothes the irritated membranes and
what might have been a lingeriT
cold is broken up. Don't stop treat
ment when relief is first felt as a
half cured cold is dangerous. Take
DR.. Kings New Discovery till your
cold is gone. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
Mother Gray'S Powders
Benefit Many Children

Thousands OF mothers have found
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders an excellent
remedy for children complaining OF head
ache colds. feverishness. stomach trou-
hles and bowel irregularities from which
powders are easy and pleasant TO take and
excellent results are accomplished by
their use. Used by mothers for 80 years
sold by Druggists everywAs<ss - cents
ADV
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
THREE SYSTEMS FOR BROODING
CHICKS ARTIFICIALLY
Merits of the Colony BroOder,
Long Brooder House and
the BrOOder StOve-Study
the Tone of the Chicks
Voice for a Guide to Its
Comfort and Well Being.
BY G.. II. smith.
Author and Practical Poultryman


II is not enough 20 hatch chicks.
The biggest business after all is To
raise them. That means "broOding"
Most poultrymen succeed OF fail here.
My friend bought % day-old chicks.
They were "as fine AS silk But he
had no brooding facilities. Therefore
enc after another pinned away and
died lie raised three TO maturity,
II IL had been $500 hundred in
stead OF %. another poultryman
would have failed. When a baby
comes everything should be in order
10 raise it rightly. A chick is a
baby. II is one Of the most sensitive
things in the world. II is a walking
egg. Tenfold more care must be
given it than is given the newly-laid
egg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
10 PreHcnt M Grin

Colds cause Grip Laxative Bronze
Quinine removes cause. There is only
one "BromO Quinine." +. w
GROVES signature on box. CSC. -
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
NOTICE.

Grocery stores and market close
Wednesday afternoons, beginning
April 4th Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

The opinion prevalent in some
sections that even the moderate
feeding OF cottonseed meal to dairy
COWS Injuries them and is detri-
mental to the quality of the butter is
not justified. according to specialists
of the United states department Of
agriculture.
Cottonseed meal. il is said. may
be fed for years TO dairy COWS in
properly balanced rations with no
I'll effect. 1t contains the highest
quantity of protein Of all the COW
feeds ordinary found upon the
market. For that reason il is espe-
cially valuable as a means Of ball
ancing rations deficient in protein.
when corn and corn products or
other farm-grown feeds form Il
large proportion of the cows feed
1t should not be fed in excess at
any time. AS a rule two TO four
pounds daily are to be considered a
good feed in connection with other
concentrates and roughage.
A feed som etimes sold on the
markets of the south is called cot
tonseed-meal feed, which is only Il
finely ground mixture of cottonseed
hulls and cottonseed meal, and its
feeding value is usually very much
lower than that Of pure cottonseed
meal. Prime or choice cottonseed
meal analyses approximately as fol-
lows:
Digestiblc Nutrients i'm COttOnseed
Meal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

Tested Garden Seed ga bulk
Warner Bros. IA +. Wayne 81. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

a. 90
The cottonseed-meal feed, on the
other hand. has no standard analysis
and its feeding value depends en-
tirely upon the amount OF bulls
used in the adulteration. It probably
often contains as low as from - 20
20 per cent crude protein and has
not more than half the feeding value
of choice meal.
Experiments in the feeding Of
cottonseed meal to dairy COWS have
been conducted at the agricultural
colleges of practically all the south
ern states. They are unanimous in
reporting that when fed in mOder-
ate quantities and in connection
with other concentrates ordinarily
available on the market, cottonseed
meal is the cheapest source of pro-
tein to be had. At the South Caro-
lima station, five or six pounds Of
cottonseed meal daily in connection
with % 70 80 pounds of corn silage
were fed 10 dairy COWS through a
long period. The COWS thrived and
no i'll effects from the feed were
observed. In fact, they kept in re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Y. N. C. A. IN WAR ENDORSED

; Secretary Baker has given assur-
ances that the War Department Will
cooperate heartily with the Young
Mems Christian Association in its ef-
forts to maintain the highest social and
moral conditions among federal troops,
both in the training camps and on the
field of action.
II have always had a feeling" says
the War Secretary. that such work as
the Young Mems Christian Association
Is doing in the field with the troops
should be regarded as much part of
our military system as the provisioning
Of the troops with ammunition and
-. supplies, and that the cost of 1t should
sbe legitimate charge against govern
mont funds. Probably the time Is not
ripe for such q development, but uiti-
mately believe 1t will come"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
TOBACCO CROP NEGLECTED.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND. Va. September l.-Vir-
ginia's tobacco crop is being neglected
this season in manner that is Great
ing much uneasiness. In the Danville
section the help which assisted in put
ting in the crop has abandoned the
farms. and IL is impossible to get men
To- gather the crop. The prices for all
grades are higher than they have been
Tor the last forty years Primings
which up to a few years ago were
thrown away and used to restore life
10 the land. are now bringing UP to $50
a hundred pounds. The time for get
ting the crop out of the way of frosts
Is short. and farmers will have to work
night and day to prevent a total loss
Even a slight frost destroys tobacco
sales have begun in the Danville
Lynchburg and South Boston markets
with a demand for all grades which
cheers the farmers. They are rushing
IN all tobacco as rapidly as they can
get 1t cured and ready for market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Woy,,en's Union Suits,
$50 and !S1.75

Women's Forest Mills Isle
Union Suits, with pink silk tops;
low neck and sleeveless; French
band top, plain or embroidered;
tight knee and she'll trimmed
pants; sizes S to 9 in the lot.
First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

The Women's Auxiliary to the Rail-
way Mall Association held it's August
meeting at summer headquarters, Riv-
erdale. Md, with Mrs. A. ]. Driscoll.
president. in the chair. In the absence
of Mrs: ]. F. Terrier. secretary. Mrs. j.
c. Myers acted pro tempore. Mrs.
Charles E. Steinmeyer reported on Red
Cross work. materials for Christmas
bags she had begged from Washington
merchants. some cotton for sanitary
sponges, and also upon her work in
preparing in first aid to French CONVEX
sation the men of five units who are
going to France. 1t was suggested that
the members clip from magazines and
papers all funny pictures. wit and HUI
NOR and short stories to be made into
folders for the soldiers. Mrs. Driscoll
reported responding to the call of the
Agricultural Department in behalf of
the citizens association and the r NJ
A. to open the Thomson School for
the purpose of canning, drying and pre-
serving all perishable foodstuffs. She
reports several meetings a week with
a rushing business by the Washington
housewives. Many members are en-
gagged in Red Cross and other work for
tn benefit of home while the men are
concerned about war. social hour
followed. with discussion of the pub
lie welfare. and homemade delicacfes
were enjoyed.
The next meeting will be held in the
same summer headquarters, the home
OF Mrs. Steinmeyer. on the second Tues
oay afternoon in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Children's 35c Pants
at 19c pair

Children's Lightweight Pants,
drop seat and cuff knee; sizes u
to so. First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Sateen Petticoats,
at 500

New Sateen Petticoats, lus-
trous quality. in Copenhagen,
navy blue and green; made with
tailored and tucked flounces;
elastic waist band.
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
10c Utopia Floss
at Sc

Regular 1Oc balls of Utopia
Mcgee. Four-strand Embroid-
cry, Floss, in white only. Largo
size 50-yard balls. First Floor.
No Mail or Phone Orders Filled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Givls' Dresses
at 500

Girls School Dresses, Of pretty
gingham, made with the new
pockets and full skirts; trimmed
with white or contrasting color
collars; sizes 6 to IA years.
Third Floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Boys 500 Corduroy
Tuo-Pay,ts Suits, $5.95

Dress your boy in corduroy.
the most serviceable suit 70,
school and knoekabout wear.
These are made of genuine
"Crompton" Corduroy, extra
heavy weight and the best wear
ing corduroy used in boys suits.
New Trench model coat, and
both pairs of Knickerbocker
pants, full lined. Sizes J to 10
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

Soc Windsor Ties
Superior Quality Crepe de
Chine stripes and coin spots:
slightly imperfect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
SOC Window Shades

at SIC
Strictly Perfect Quality
Opaque Cloth Window Shades,
size 3x6 feet, mounted on
Hartshorn-made spring rollers,
in white or green; complete with
crochet ring to match.
Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Won,en's Silk Hose,
Regular $1.98 values
at !S1.25

Women's Pure Silk Hose, full
fashioned foot, double sole, high
spliced heel and toe, garter
tops. In black, white, fancy
striped, dropstitch and two
toned effects. First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

W0nlens 39c Hose
Women's Fiber Boot Silk
Hose, seamless foot, double sole,
high spliced heel and toe, garter
tops. II black only. Slightly
imperfect. First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

Wou,en's Csc UndeTshiTts
At 25c t..5 .. t.
w o m MS Ligh t-weight
Bleached Shirts, high neck and
long sleeves, Dutch neck ind H.
bow sleeves sizes S to g.
First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
PC Turkish TOWELS
At &c

Novelty Turkish Towels, fine
close woven absorbent grade, in
pink, blue, gold or lavender
stripes. Slight imperfections,
which will not affect the wear
nor appearance, First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Crepe Kin,onos
at $3.50

Crepe Kimonos, in beautiful
floral designs; entirely new
models. with loose or elastic
waist line. Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

$3.50 Wool Blankets
at A.95
Fine Grade Wool Blankets,
double-bed size; in white or
gray with fancy borders and
silk-bound ends. Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Children's Csc Socks
af 100

Children's Silk Isle Socks,
seamless foot, double sole, high
spliced heel and toe; fancy rolled
or plain tops; in white and COL
ors. First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Wonnen's $3.50 Silk Hose
at 81. 80

Women's Pure Silk Hose, full
fashioned foot, double sole, high
spliced heel and toe, garter tops.
In black and white; dropstitch
and embroidered fronts. Per-
feet quality. First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
15c and 19c Draperies
at 01/,c

Yard-wide Best Grade Figured
Silkolines, in floral and bordered
designs; also Figured All-over
Scrims and Voiles. Lengths up
to. 10 yards. Suitable for cur
tains, draperies and covering
comforts.
First Floor-Bargain Tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

Wonaev,'s z9c Union Suits
at 69c
Women's Pink Isle Union
Suits, low neck and sleeveless;
French band top and envelope
pants; sizes 4, S and s.
First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

ChildTens sc Union Suits
at 49c
Children's Little Princess Isle
Union Suits, low neck and
sleeveless, knee-length pants:
tape and buttons; sizes 2 to IL
wears. First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
$50 and $1.z5
Lace Curtains.
Pair, at
Csc

Nottingham Lace Curtains, ~
and 8 yards long, IS to 50 inches
wide; patterns usually shown in
higher-priced curtains.
Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Halliday Notion Leaders

H0II-D0y VOttOn LeQQerS
Brooks Machine Cotton, 100
yard white or black. THREE
SPOOLS for &c.
Wash Rags, sanitary knitted
and Turkish styles; worth up to
l0c each, at TWO for &c.
Shoe or Slipper Trees, with
hardwood tips and steel spring.
Pair at Sc.
Asbestos Iron Holders, regular
Sc kind, at Sc each.
Children's Silk Elastic Sock
Carriers, in white, pink or blue,
with ribbon bow. 10c value, at
Sc pair.
Nickeled.finish ThimbTes, all
sizes, regular Sc kinds, at &c
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
SIPS Crepe Kin,onos
at 500

New Crepe Kimonos, plain
colors, in pink. blue, rose, Copen-
hagen and lavender; elastic
waist line and full skirts.
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
$3.50 Woolnap Blankets
at $3.50

Double-bed Size Woolnap
Blankets, white, tan and gray
with pink or blue borders; silk
bound ends; soft fleece finish.
having the appearance of all
wool. Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
$500, $500 and $500
Lace Curtains,
$2.45 Pair

n 1N1II 6nGIIS Stuck Oh UlSCOlIs
tinued patterns and small lots of
Cable Net and Scotch Lace Cur
tains, in white, ivory, ecru and
arabian shades; 2A, 3 and 81
yards long. Made with trimmed
and lace edge, also plain novelty
effects and heavily worked de-
signs, copies of the finest grade
1aces. Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Won,es,'s Sweaters
at 1898

Women's Heavy Plain Weave
Sweaters, in rose, Copenhagen,
green and purple. Made with
the new roll collars, pocket, wide
belt and bone buttons.
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
&c Cotton Towels
At 1.9c

22x4 Honeycomb Absorbent
Cotton Towels, all white and
blue borders. These towels are
particularly liked for their quick
drying qualities. First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Soc Writing Paper
for 26c a pound

Pound packages of Extra
Heavy Linen Quality Writing
Paper, in white; about hun
dred sheets to the pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Misses Sweaters
at SAG

Misses Heavy Wool Sweaters,
in rose. Copenhagen and brown !;
roll collar, pockets, fine quality
buttons. and all-round belt: all
sizes. Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
$3.50 and $500
Lace Curtains,
Pair, at
$1.45

Nottingham and Cable Net
Lace Curtains, ~ and 8 yards
long; patterns suitable for par
lor, library, dining or bedroom
use. Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Csc Stationery Com.
biy1afioy, for l6c

One Writing Tablet, contain
ing 40 sheets of heavy linen
paper and envelopes to match.
Total value, 25c-for 16c.