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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
New York Reaches N. Y.
After Uneventful Voyage

New York. Feb. IL. = The arrival
to-day of the steamship New York
brought the number of American
trans Atlantic passenger ships at this
port up to four. The New York sailed
from Liverpool on February and ac-
cording to wireless messages received
from her passengers, passed through
the submarine war zone without incl
dent.
The American liner Kroonland
docked here yesterday, and the st.
Louis and st. Paul, of the same line
are still at their piers while their
owners await news from Washington
in regard to the policy recommended
for American shipping that would risk
the dangers of the German blockade.
The Cunard liner Andania, from
Liverpool January 81 and the Italian
steamer Giuseppe Verdi from Mediter-
ranean ports reached their docks here
to-day.
The British liner Cedric, which sails
to-day for Liverpool without passen-
gers, will carry 5000 sacks of mail,
CONTINUED on Page Ill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12

governments can be found. There now
is a desire on the part of the authori-
ties and q vast bulk of the people to
avoid actual hostilities in any way con-
sistent with the general lines of the
present submarine policy, but only in
such a way.
Accordingly, instructions were given,
so the Associated Press has been re-
liably informed, to submarine COM
manders before they started on their
February mission to take the safe side
when neutral vessels, particularly
american, were in question, whenever
possible. Enemy merchantmen, when
recognized as such, were ordered to
be sunk at sight, but neutral mer-
chantmen were to be warned when
such action, in their judgment. was
consistent with the object of the cam
paign and the safety of their own
ships.
1t was realized, however, after the
prompt and resolute stand taken by
President Wilson, that these orders
could only be palliative and only defer,
not avoid, an ultimate break.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
SEVEREST COLD
WAVE OF YEAR
SWEEPING IN
Weather Bureau Issues Warn
ing to Prepare For Below
Zero Weather

Warning that a cold wave was on
the way was the best that the Harris
burg Weather Bureau could promise
this morning to the thousands shiver-
ing in the Zero-like breezes.
The lowest temperature in several
years was the forecast for tonight.
Advices from Washington shortly be-
fore noon were to the effect that an
extreme cold wave, extending from the
Middle West to the coast, would sweep
down upon Pennsylvania districts late
to-day.
A temperature of at least below
zero is expected. This will be eight
degrees lower than the official record
early this morning. Slightly mer
weather will follow in the wave of the
depression tomorrow afternoon.
Ice Foot Thick
An estimate by e. r. Demain, fed
eral meteorologist for Harrisburg,
fixed the thickness of the ice on still
water at from ten to twelve inches in
thickness. Ice on the river is much
thicker at many points where gorges
and jams have occurred. 1t is not
unusual to find blocks of ice six feet
TCOntinued on Page 1T
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
THREE MORE SHIPS
SUNK TODAY BRING
GRAND TOTAL TO IS

During the morning and early aft
ernoon to-day only one large vessel
was reported a victim of the new Ger
man submarine campaign-the Brit
ish steamer Netherlee, of 4,227 tons.
She was last reported from Philadel-
phia for Dunkirk, France. Two small
steamers brought the total tonnage up
to 4,96S for the period.
In the field and military operations
the British are pushing ahead on the
Somme front, according to their latest
reports, which recorded a gain of
ground along a front of more than
three-quarters of a mile north of
Beaumont -Hamel in the Ancre region
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS

Patrons who desire pay their subscriptions the office
instead of to the regular collectors and subscribers
of The Star-Independent who desire may pay their
subscriptions by calling the Business Office of the
Harrisburg Telegraph at 216 Locust street. opposite
the Federal building All subscription lists and ac-
counts of The Star-Independent this office
If you have been paying your subscription to collector
kindly continue to do The same who has al
ways collected from you if you Star Independent
reader will continue to visit you the regular periods
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
GOLD

ID EADERS of the Star-Inde-
IN pendent will find a continua-
ton of the serial story, "GoId,"'
on another page of the Telegraph
this evening. This story will run
in the Telegraph each evening un-
til completed. A synopsis of Gold"
has been supplied In order that
Telegraph readers also may enjoy
the remainder of this really re-
marlSable story of the days of '49'
in the gold fields of California.
Another treat in store for publi-
cation shortly is "Nan, of Music
Mountain" one of the best stories
of love and adventure in the Old
West that has ever been written.
just the kind everybody likes.
Watch for 1t.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
COMPREHENSIVE PLANS FOR
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
OF COUNTRY'S RESOURCES

Washington
ODD al
andrea atoms the
drcusio od had to do wit and
th h epubic w nwar
time ewthEtt
at this
o a a later
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12

Berlin reports the British operations
to have been a series of attacks ex-
tending from Serre to the Ancre river
which were sanguinarily repulsed, the
British, however, occupying some
abandoned trenches.
The French on the western front
are confining themselves at present to
raiding operations, several of which
are reported by Paris to-day to have
resulted successfully.
Outpost encounters and surprise at
tacks in comparatively small force are
the only events along the Russian
front recorded in the current COM
munications.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 81. - Will
liam Mcpherson, of Highland Park,
Ills, who lost his sight and both arms
in mine explosion in 1906 and who
since then has learned to read with
his tongue, by means of raised letters
on porcelain slabs is here to-day being
fitted with artificial arms. In a SER
mon before congregation last night
he said he had fed himself yesterday
for the first time in IL years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
1ke Se~e O %i~coe~

1t steals from out the shadow of the tomb
And cries to all America, Make room,
In this your fated hour for memoryr
The soul of Lincoln passed through grillng fires,
Yet rose to meet nations high desires
While none knew grief therein than he
Can allow the flag fathers blood
Stained with its crimson sink beneath the flood
While all the waiting world stands by to see?
The soul of Lincoln calls the souls of u.s.
Remember oh REMEBER! Put your trust
In God whose Hand controls the land and sea-
eff blood be shed. there is no other way,
Through trbuation cometh perfect day.
The-f%inp shall lead yor He once lead me-
ANNA HAMILTON WOOD
Written
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
Germans Trying to Aboid
War but Have Slight Hope

Copenhagen. Feb. 12.-Little hope
or expectation prevails in Berlin that
war with the United States is avoid
able or that n modus vivendi recon-
Cling the policies of the two great
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
DUKE TO INSPECT TROOPS

London, Feb. 12. The Duke of
Connaught will be appointed inspector
general of oversee troops. according
to the Times. The paper intimates
that the duke will investigate the
question of promotion of Canadian
officers, which has been a subject of
criticism here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
[Continued on Page Ill
NO DRILL IN THIS TRAINING

Chicago, Feb. IL. - A modification
of universal training has been insti-
tuted at Northwestern University and
the first classes were held to-day.
There will be no drilling or carrying
of arms, but the course includes only
such phases of the training as can
be taught in lectures. Three hours a
week are to be devoted to the study.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity; Fair,
continued cold Tonight, with low
est temperature about degrees
below zero; Tuesday fair, with
rising temperature.
For Eastern PennsSIvanin; Fair and
continued cold tonight; Tuesday
fair, with rising temperature;
moderate northwest winds, be-
coming variable.
River
The SusquehOnno river and all its
branches will fall slowly except
local rises may occur where the
channel becomes cIOEEed with ice,
stnge of about GO feet In indi-
Gated for Harrisburg Tuesday
morning.
General Conditions
The area of high pressure that WINS
over the Upper Missouri Valley,
Saturday morning, has appar-
emily united with the high over
the southeastern States, forming
mn extensive system of unusually
high barometer covering most OF
the country east of the Rocky
Mountains, with it's center over
Indiana. Light to moderate rnIns
have occurred In the Gulf States
and Georgia and there have been
light rains and SHOWS In the Pa
cIfic states and In Idaho and KAN
sas; elsewhere fair weather has
prevailed.
Temperature; a. m., degrees
above zero.
sun; Rises, 7:O1 n. m.
Moon; Rises, II 40 D. IN.
River Stages O.0 feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 10.
Lowest empcrnture. II.
Mean temperature. &c.
Normal temperature. 2e
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
,0n2 ALLIED PLANES LOST

Berlin, Feb. l2-By Wireless-From the beginning Of
the January 81 1917 German battle planes and anti
air craft batteries destroyed 1902 hostile machines or 167
enemy squadrons of six achpes each according official
period stated 1900 hostile aatos were put of combat
and machines values at 5oOOOOOo marks were destroyed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
BRINTON HURT IN AUTO CRASH

Martin A. Brinton, head of the Brinton- Packer Com
pany real estate, of Camp Hill suffered broken lneecap
and other injuries when the automobile which he was
driving into telegraph pole in the part of
Camp Hill, late this afternoon. The high wind blew the
laprobe into Mr.. Brinton's face, binding him,
STEAMER LYCIA SUNK LATE. TODAY
London; Feb. 12-The steamer Lyca has been sunk
LOyds Shipping Agency announced. The crew was saved
The British steamer Lyea Cunard Line vessel of 2I5
tons. built in 1896 at Nuddlesbrough
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
CARRANzA WANTS TO STOP EXPORTS

CAKKENLR WANTo 10 oTOF EAFJETo
Washington Feb. l2- General Caranza has sent note
the United States Argentina, Brazil and Chile as well as
to all other neutral nations, asking them Join in
agreement prohibit the export from their countries to
the warning European nations Of foodstuFs and munitions
of war -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
SIXTH PENNA. 10 LEAVE
VILLA DRIVES CLOSE 10 BORDER

Columbus, N. M, Feb. 12-vla troops have occupied
Twin Windmils 20 miles south of the border and
mediary base of the communication trial to Coonia Dublan
according to Carranza officials here Villa drive toward
the border was reported from Western Chihuahua by other
here All horses mules and other stock being
Communicated the Villa followers giving receipts for all
property taken it was salad.
Washington, Feb. 12.-The United States has replied
Germanys proposal of discussion Of the Submarine sit
nation by declining any negotiations while the
proclamation of unrestricted warfare remains in effect and
until Germany restores the pledges given in the Sussex
The State Department to-day made public Germenys pro-
posal submitted memorandum by DR.. Paul Ritter the
Swiss minister and also the government reply thereby
confirming fully the announcement made by the Associated
Press last Saturday and printed in the Harrisburg Tee-
graph
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
READS WITH HIS TONGUE

[Continucd on Page Ill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-12
re CONSIDER HIGH ScHooL pLANs

Harrisburg City school directors and members Of tin
Citizens Advisory Committee will hold special meeting
morrow afternoon o'clock to consider report til
briefs submitted by architects who appeared before tn
board for examination An architect may be selected
draw plans for the junior high school, be erected
Allison Hill.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
Pea Ridge Items

Preaching at Odin every Att
Saturday night and Sunday even
ing-Rev. g.. f.. Bundy, pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday :.
S.. II. Fuge, superintendent;
Miss Sarah Todd, secretary
Miss Roxa Newton, organist
Preaching at the Methodist
church at Pea Ridge every All
Sunday, morning and night
Rev. G. F.. Bundy, pastor. Sun
day school every Sunday Viii
Dedmond, superintendent; Miss
Verba Fuge, secretary.
STEAM BOAT BILL
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05

1t Is planned to start II series
Of meetings soon at theChristian
church.
T.R. Bouldin and wife we're re.
cent H~artville visitors. MIR. BOul-
din took over the healae of the
Bouldin Ryan Furniture Co.,
which was used at the l. d. Pool
funeral, the body beingembalmed
by Mrs. Bouldin.
FOR SALE OR TRADE The
only restaurant and rooming
house in Norwood, doing good
business. What have you? p.
Prior, Norwood, Mo.-ad.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05

Memphis, Tenn, June 30, 1917.
Dear Editor: Please change
my address to Bartlett. Tenn +,
Route !. box 81. We are leaving
the HEAT of the city for a couple
of months. 1t is very hot here
now. Best regards to the Mir
ror family. Respectfully,
FLORA MCCLELLAN.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
Gasconade

Preaching at Wolf Creek Bap
fist church every 5rd Saturday
and Sunday. Rev Dave Long,
pastor. Singing every first Sun
day at 2 p. III. and every third
Sunday at 10 a m. John Faggins
leader. JIM HENRY
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
Prairie Hollow and Olathe

Preaching at Prairie Hollow
every second Saturday and Sun.
day. Sunday school every Sun
day. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday night, and Christian
Endeavor every Sunday night.
= r U. B. Y.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
Wolf Creek

Sunday school every Sunday
Prayer meeting every Wednes.
day night. Everybody come and
bring some one with you.
THE BLUE EYED CHUMS, =
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05

Friend Black: Please change
my addressto U. SIS. Missouri.
care P. M. New York City.
Band" Best wishes to every
body. Sincerely,-J. g.. Crouch.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
Produce Company

Will bny your Cream every day and
guarantee correct test and right price.
Highest market price paid at all times
Tor Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Hides, Wool.
Jarrett Bldg, North Side, Both Phone
l.R. knotwcll, Manager, Norwood, Mo.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
Norwood Department

G. E. Cooley attended the
county singing north Of Mans
field Sunday.
WA. Black and son Francis OF
Mansfield were in town Monday.
F. j. and Geo. Thompson leave
Thursday with their families for
Oklahoma.
John Bryant made a trip to
Mansfield Saturday.
Mr.. Shackleford left for Idaho
Tuesday with several hands to
work Oh a ranch.
At the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Ryan Bank
ing Co. Tuesday, DR.. r A. Ryan,
j. M. Ryan, J.R. Hitchcock, P,L.
Connolly and j. B. Henson were
elected directors. DR.. Ryan was
elected presidents r., Hitchcock,
vice president, and j. M. Ryan,
cashier. Leonard Connolly is
assisting il the bank now,
Rev, W. E. Brook made a trip
to Hartville last week.
Rev. r. F. Carroll of Mountain
Grove has been holding meetings
at the Baptist church.
j. IT. Wootten has leased the
Hotel Jennings at Seymour and
taken charge of the same. AL.
O'Neal of Springfield now has
charge of the hotel here.
S. K. Hart and wife were here
from Maconb Friday.
j. M. Ward and wife of Odin
were here Thursday.
DR.. Waldo Camp has gone to
Seymour.
Roy Jackson Of Washington,
D. G, was here this week.
Oh. Erwin of Mountain Grove
was here during the week.
S. Gaabill of Mountain Grove
was here during the week,
r. l.. Calhoun, Willard Martin.
Luther Huffman and j. G. Oren.
der made a trip to Niangua Sun
day.
Ed. Booker and wife of Dunn
we're here last week.
Mrs. ME- West was here from
last week.
For Infants and Children
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
Cold Spring

Sunday school every Sunday
at Excelsior and singing in the
evening.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
FRISCO LINES.
East Ronnd.

No.1O1-Passenger 1000 p. m
No.241-LpcaI freight 9:4S am.
No. lO3 -Passenger 9:4S am.
West Bound.
No. 1O2-Passenger 5:28 am.
No.240 Local freight 9:4s a m.
No. 1O4 Passenger $50 p. n.
L F. LIVINGSTON, Agent.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
K. G., o. & 8. RY.

K. G., o. & 8. RY.
Daily Except Sunday
Leave Mansfield.-... 1000 a. m.
(After arrival of Frisco train 1O3)
Arrive Ava lilo a. n.
Leave Ava. $3.50 d. N,
Arrive Mansfield 500 p. IN.
FRED GROVER, Agent
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
METHODIST CHURCH.

Preaching services every Sd
Sunday morning and evening.
Rev. G. ". Holmes, Pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday at
9:45 am. j. d. Reynolds, Supt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Preaching services every second
Sunday-Rev. Nicely. Pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday al
9:45 a. m. w. B. Fullington, Supt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05

At Ill. nj. N~OTcPOSS'S General store
New Line OF Bacon and Fat MeMs-Famons Murdock Conees = High-C Glass Bulk
Conee-Peabery Coffee at Reasonable Prices Kg Soda Sweet and Sou Pick
es-HghChss Clear Whole-Grain Rice Package and Bulk Seeded Raiins-
and Electric Bothng Co. Soda Water-Good Line ofC ighs Iobacco-figh-
Grade Brooms-MenE, Wonens and thldren's se-HoHe Snpporters-Sta-
luonerv-Cam r-Turpenine -Borax- Ribbons-C Crochet Thread - Laces-AN
mencan and Foreign Dye Overals-Pans-Ln Lots OF Goods at Old Pices-see Us!
First Door East OF the Bank of Mansfield Phone 20 Tor General Merchandise
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05
CUMBERLAND PREsBY.
TERRAIN u r

Preaching every 4th Sunday.
Rev. J. F.. Altman, Pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday at
9:45 q. m. G. w. Freeman, Supt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05

CHURCH OF CHRIST
Bible school at 9:45 a.. m. every Sum
day. j. A. Riley, superintendent
Preaching every fourth Sunday.
Ladies' Aid Society every Wednes
day afternoon.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05

Second Ward, DR.. j. A. Fuson
Second Ward 90. L.. Robinett
President Board, DR.. ia. Fuson
Council meets the second Monday
evening of every month.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-07-05

Attractions furnished by w. L. Radclif of Washington, D. {, who has a
National Reputation Is IN Entertainer with his Troupe of 20 or or
Musicians, Lecturers, Magicians and Comedians
-~4=>AREMEMBER THE PLACE AND DATExez~x-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-05-18
Mayonnaise DRESSING.

To make good mayonnaise dressing
which will keep for long time take
the yOlk Of an egg, half pint of salad
oil, four tablespOOnfuls Of lemon juice
or vinegar, salt and pepper and pa
prika.
First see that all the ingredients and
utensils to be used are thoroughly cold,
as this will render the dressing easier
Of manipulation.
Break the yOlk of the egg into howl
and add little of the oil, stirring all
the time it is being added, and pouring
it in at first drop by drop.
As soon as the dressing shows signs
Of thickening the oil may be added
more rapidly, but at first it must be put
in very slowly. Stir either with a
fork, spoon or egg beaten. The main
point is to keep stirring. Add the lem
on juice or vinegar slowly, continuing
the beating all the time.
1t is better not to add the seasoning
until the dressing is to be used, as the
mayOnnaise keeps better without it. In
any case even where it is for immedi-
ate service be careful not to add the
salt until all the other ingredients are
added to the egg.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-05-18
PIONEER WOMAN
CALLED TO REST

Mrs. Jane Haight, who came here
with her husband % years ago, and
was one of the best known pioneer
women, died at her home on Third
street, Wednesday night. She was II
years of age.
Mrs. Haight lived a life of usefulness
not only to her family but to those
who needed her assistance. She will
be mouurned by many in the city and
county.
She was born in Toronto and came
to Michigan before coming to the West
coast. She leaves a daughter, Mrs
Della A. Thomas, and two grand chill
dren, Guy and DeGrova Thomas.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed, awaiting word from Guy
Thomas, who is in Los Angeles. The
body is at Elerding & Pinnick's par
lors. Interment will be in cemetery
near Tacoma, where her husband is
buried.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-05-18
Kitchen Convenience.

The sink outfit is inexpensive but
most important. If kitchen is to be
kept tidy the sink must be cleaned
often during the day. If you want te
give your sink thorough cleaning a
half dozen times day you should
provide the kitchen with scrubbing
brush and pail, sink strainer, brush
mop, soap dish, soap shaker, bottle
cleaning brush, funnel and dishpan.
Among the dishes to be kept near
the table are pitchers, tea canister
coffeepot. potato masher, measuring
cups. biscuit cutter. lemon squeezer
rolling pin and chOpping bowl. You
may provide yourself with all these
things and yet waste much time when
it comes to the actual cooking and bak-
ing. If your kitchen is large have two
tables. One can be wooden, covered
with an Oilcloth top. and the other you
can fold and unfold and move to any
part of the room you wish.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-05-18
HATCH CHICKENS EARLY.
A Tip on How to Obtain a More Steady
Supply Of Eggs.


Nature requires her subjects to take
an annual vacation, and the mOulting
season, which begins in late summer,
is the holiday time for hens. The hens
stop laying and change their old feath-
| er dress for new one, requiring three
or four months in the operation. When
the hens take this vacation new laid
til the pullets Matched during the pre-
ceding spring begin to lay.
The remedy is very simple and is un-
der the control Of the poultryman.
The first step is to have chickens
Matched early, so that the pullets begin
to lay when the hens begin to moult.
This is not difficult. Pullets Of the
American breeds begin laying at about
seven months Of age. Leghorn pullets
begin when about six months old.
North of the Ohio river this means
that all Matching must be over by May
at the latest. The best plan is to
have the chickens coming at intervals
during March and April. The earliest
Matched pullets will, Of course, begin
to lay first. If any Of them begin to
mOult their places will be taken by the
later ones, and a steady supply of eggs
will be more certain.
The difficulty in the way of the prac-
teal application Of this matter is that
so many poultry keepers are dependent
on hens for Matching AS long as we
have late Matched chickens we will
have late sitters. The poultry keeper
who wants to change from the late
Matching to early Matching must there
fore either get broody hens from some
one else or use an incubator. After he
has changed the dates" on his flock
he will have no trouble, especially with
the American breeds New York Sun.