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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
Good Resolution Didn't Last.

When Nathaniel Ripple was just a
goungster he did very little work about
the place. III fact he didn't do any
thing. But one day, when he was al
most ten years of age, he decided to
take some of the work off his mothers
shoulders. When breakfast was over
he ordered his mother to the front
porch. He was going to wash the
dishes for her. When they We're fin
ished he called her to look at them,
ana she was very much surprised. She
could hardly believe that he had done
all that work by himself. Then he
told her that he was going to wash
them for her every meal. OF course
she was glad, and she told him he
might run out and play. Him play?
Not q bit of it. He took the broom
and swept every floor in the house.
Mrs. Ripple, who is q very truthful
woman, said that he swept them just
as good as she could have done it her,
self. He then informed her that he
was going to sweep them for her every
day. That was the last time Nathaniel
ever washed the dishes or swept the
floors.-Claude Callan in Kansas City
Star.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
A GOOD FRIEND

A good friend stands by you when
in need. Pierre people tell how
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the
test. j. A. Hutchinson of 1901 Mad
ison Ave, Pierre, endorsed Doan's
seven years ago and again confirms
the story. Could you ask for more
convincing testimony?
Mr.. Hntchison gave the following
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
His Place.

Cholly-"Er, L say, Miss Ethel, L
Chem"
Ethel-"Oh, do you? Then I'll set
you to work hemming sheets for tho
soldiers"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
he's too pigeon-toed

j.. F. Reustle, father of Mrs. G.
M, Hollister, left today for his home
in Chicago, following a several days
visit here.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
5sPer Cent on Guaranteed
Deposits:

Interest payable semi-annually on
TIME CERTIFICATE of DEPOSIT
running six months, one year, OF
longer. DEPOSITS in this Bank
are GUARANTEED against loss by
the GUARANTEED FUND of the
State of SOUTH DAKOTA.
AMERICAN EXCHANGE BANK.
Pierre, S. D.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08

The First National Farm Loan AS
sociation of Pierre is meeting with
good success under the Federal Farm
Loan and has applications to the
amount of $50, 800. This viii bring in
a lot of eastern money for the farmer
at a low rate of interest. Ii takes
ten members to organize an associa-
ton but after the association is once
organized any individual farmer can
apply for a loan. A great many seem
to have the idea that it is necessary
TO have ten of his neiehbors go In
with him and apply, This is not the
case. Any l&nd owner who is culti-
waiting or employing some one else to
cultivate the land can obtain a loan
for the purpose OF improving the
farm either in the matter of buying
stock or machinery to u the same.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
CALLED BY DEATH IN FRANCE

Aberdeen, Nov. 6.-Relatives liv-
ing IN Day county have been advised
that Charles Stoddard, formerly a resi-
dent OF Webster was killed in one of
the recent battles in France, where he
was hitting with the French troops. His
son, who a soldier in the same company,
saw nm fall, but the boy himself was
wounded and also was overcome with
gas, so could not go to the spot where
his father had fallen. The son was
taken to a hospital and is recovering
The father was killed instantly. He
and his family moved to western Cana
da some years ago and both himself and
son We're volunteers with the first Can
adam contingent that went to Europe.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
a REGULAR Bird

Ma-Even if they continue to teach
military tactics for the next two years
l don't believe our Willie will be any
good at 1t.
Pa-Do you mean he's too chicken
heartfelt
Ma--No; he's too pigeop-toed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-07
7. r. URGES HE BE ALLOWED TO
RAISE DIVISION AT ONCE

New York, April 5-Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt issued a statement
mere tonight in which he declared
that no "unwise precedent" would be
created, as has been suggested, in
permitting him to raise division for
active service on the French front.
1.-THE American people," asserted
Col. Roosevelt, Believe that we owe
it to ourselves and to the national
honor to send fighting force of at
least an army corps under the Ameri-
can flag to the front at the earliest
moment. This army corps should be
commanded by one Of our flrst-class
regular major generals. 1t might con-
sist Of three or perhaps only two d.
visions.
II have asked permission to raise
q division which would be In this
army corps and under its comman-
der. No unwise precedent can pos
sibly be created by permitting an ex-
President Of the United States OF
previous military experience to raise
such q division and to serve with II
at the front under the command OF
the general who heads tho army
CORPS"
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EDISON GUARDED AS HE WORKS
CEASELESSLY ON PLAN TO
SMASH U.BOATS

Washington, April 5-Somewhere
on the seaboard, guarded from pry-
ing eyes, Thomas A. Edison and a
little group Of super-inventors are
working ceaselssly-plotting Ger
many's downfall.
Every facility and assistance which
the government departments can pro-
vide is being furnished them in I'M
stinted lot.
Naval officers are constantly in at
tendance to lend their experience IN
making practical the coming inven-
tions.
Just what the brain children are
Just how far they will upset all
past methods Of warfare-and Just
how far the German government will
come to fear this little group OF
workers, Is yet to be revealed.
Other than a small inner circle Of
government experts their activities
are known to no one. But since It Ia
admitted this government 10 now
chiefly concerned In combating sub.
marines. It is taken for granted tina,
some submarine panacea 10 receiv'
Ing most thought.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-07
GERMANY TO INTERN ALL AMERI.
CANS NOW IN BELGIUM

London, April "a dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from The Tague
says:
"A frontier correspondent asserts
that he understands General Won Bis
sing, the German governor general in
Belgium, intends to order the inter-
ment Of all Americans between the
ages of II and As living in Belgium
The correspondent adds that they will
be sent to Western Germany, probably
to AK La Chapelle."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-07
CITY MISSION REPORT

The following is the monthly report
for the month of March, 1917:
There were 46 families dealt with
during the month, 80 old, new, 3S
were white families, 8 colored. Causes
OF distress of new families, sickness
2, insufficient income 2, old age 2, &C.
cident |.
1874 visits made to and in behalf
of these families.
2 Investigations made for out-of-
town charities.
"A applicants interviewed for relief
and advice.
Is City pensions given.
Material relief given, garments "a,
hats 8, new shoes IA pair, old shoes 10
pair, groceries given 81 times, coal
10 times, medicine given times, spe-
cial diet Z times.
One homeless man and woman sent
to hotel for lodging and breakfast.
Work secured for two men and one
boy.
Industrial school held on Saturday
from two to four p. m.
Girls Club on Wednesday night.
Boys Club on Friday night.
Mems Club on Tuesday night from s
to $50.
Religious services on Tuesday night
from Ito s.
Bible School on Sunday from 2:3O to
4 p. m.
CORA A. PEDDICORD,
1.... - Il
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Third Street N. Y. Church,

Services for Easter Sunday as fol-
lows. Morning worship at lo:45 with
sermon by the pastor. Subject, "The
Resurrection Of Christ" Special music
for this service will be q solo by Miss
LILLIAN Muse. 1.-THE King Eternal" from
"The Easter Alleluia."
We are expecting not less than $50
In our Sunday School at siso a. m,
l>t every msmber bs present Bring
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Church Of the Nativity.

Church Of the Nativity.
Choral Celebration of the Holy
Communion a. m.
Morning Prayer sermon and Sec
ond Celebration of the Holy Commun-
ion 10:45 a. m.
No Sunday School or evening SER
vice,
Special Easter music at both SER
vices.
Solo during offertory by Miss Best.
Strangers are cordially welcome at
all services All seats free at all SER
vices,
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@lR@1EgR

Correspondents sOiu please give facts as briefly az
possible. When anything Of great Importance occurs
use the Telegraph or tie Telephone at our expense.
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your friends and come expecting to at
tend the morning church service.
The Epworth League service will be-
gin at $3.50 p. m. and will be led by
Mr.. Franklin Slye. Topic, what Eas-
ter Means to Me-"
At 1880 p. m, the choir will sing
the cantata, "The Lord of the Easter
tide"
We cordially invite everyone to at
tend all our Easter services. Come
and enjoy this glad day with us. We
are sure that it will put everyone in
way to enjoy the revival which fol-
lows next week.
s. X. HUNT, Pastor.
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First Baptist Church.

Bible School at $3.50. Baraca Glass
wants at least $50 men. Pastor N. F.
Jones will speak to class on IAN Emp
tied Glare"
Morning service 10:45 Pastor N. r,
Jones will preach ON "The Raised
Body" Evening service 1880. The
choir will have the white hour and will
sing Petrie's Cantata, life Everlast-
ing" Seats free and all invited to at
tend
B. Y. P. U. at GAS. Special pro-
gram.
Prayer service Thursday evening
7:3O.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Keith have
returned 10 their homo In tho county
after spending tho winter In this city.
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1t Patrick's Church.

IT. Pstrick's Church.
Until differently announced, the SER
vices will accord with this schedule:
Sundey: First mass at Sa. m. Sec
ond mass at 10 a. m. Benediction OF
the Most Blessed Sacrament at 8 p. m
Week Days: Masses at $3.50 and 8
q. n.
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MASTER

, MASON CIRCUIT COURT
J. j. Marshall, James Irvine,
Irwin Berry, Patrick NAH
err and II. w. Wood, Suing
for themselves and all the
citizens and taxpayers of
of the town of Washington
and Mason County, Ken
lucky, and w. II. Rees,
County Attorney of Mason
Kentucky, and the Mason
Fiscal Court,
On Petition Elk Parte.
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Central Presbyterian Church.
First PRESBYTERIAN Church,

First Presbyterian Church.
Preaching by the pastor at 1O:45 a
nj and Z p. m.
Sunday School at $50 a. M, A. M
J. Cochran, Superintendent.
Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m.
All cordially invited.
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Added Attraction 5Ree| Metro Irene Fenwck in "A CHILD OF Destiny
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Downing Pike

Downing Pike
Miss Mary Collins is spending a few
days with Miss Mary Bowman.
Mr.. ]. M. Gill entertained a number
of their friends last Friday night.
Miss Nellie Jane Stanton visited her
aunt, Mrs. Jack Berry, from Saturday
until Sunday.
Mr.. John Thomas Case of Augusta,
spent a few days the past week with
Mr.. Edgar Dice.
The little Thompson boy, who has
been quite ill with spinal meningitis is
improving.
Mrs. Tom Stanton was called to Au-
gusta to see her brother, Mr.. Marco
Corners, who is quite sick.
Mrs. Joe Dice and Mrs. Edgar Dice
were shopping in Maysville Tuesday.
Mrs Paris Prather and children
spent Thursday with Mrs. ]. NJ. Gill.
Sardis
Miss Martha Dillon, Mrs. Matte Dill
Ion and Theresa Hall were shopping
in Maysville Saturday.
The ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. E.
Church, South, met with Mrs. John
Cracraft Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Collins of Day.
ton, Ohio, spent Thursday night with
Mrs. Nancy Wilson.
Mrs. Grover White is visiting rela.
tives at Minerva.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sparks and chill
dren Of Mayslick, spent Sunday witt
her mother, Mrs. James Bratton.
L. H Hall, A. H. Dillon, N. T. Buck
ner, Carl Campbell and Sam Mastir
were in Maysville Monday.
Miss Ida Mae Donovan and Mis-!
Stella Freeman of Mayslick, spen
from Friday until Sunday with the for
mers mother, Mrs. Rena Donovan.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Williams of Mays
lick, spent Sunday with Mrs. ].
Bratton,
| Mr.. L. p. Ray, who has been EN-
ployed by the Growers House, the pas
season. is spending several days will
his parents and later will return t
Maysville where we hear he has beef
offered good position.
R. X. Chambers is spending severa
days at Dry Ridge, KY, for the benefl
Of his health.
Rev, W. W. Williams and wife ar,
visiting relatives and friends at Rich
mond this week.
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MAYSvIllE'S CHURCHES
Where Religious Exercises VIII BE
Held on the Sabbath.
Christian Science Church.

Christian Science Church sunday
morning 10:45 G. A. R. Hall, Cox
Building.
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JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE.
In obedience to Judgment and Or
der of Sale in the above-styled action,
| will, as Master Commissioner, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 81, 1917
At 2 o'clock p. M, Standard Time, or
as soon thereafter as practicable, pro-
coed, on the premises, in the town of
Washington, Mason County, Kentucky,
to SELL at public cutlery, and to the
highest and best bidder, the hereinaf-
ter-described real estate, in order that
the net proceeds from said sale may
be used in the construction of the
Public High School Building-now in
course of construction and about COM
pleted, although not paid form the
town of Washington, Mason County,
Kentucky.
Said property consists Of the lots of
ground in said town of Washington on
which the Public Buildings. to-wit, the
old Courthouse and Clerks Office,
were situated, which was conveyed to
the trustees of the town of Washing
ton and their successors by the coun-
ty of Mason, by deed recorded in d. B.
go, page 5, Mason County Court rec
ords, being the South Moiety of inlots
No. q and %, and the North Moiety
of inlots No. 23 and "a, situated in
said town of Washington, and known
and designed on the plat of said town
by their numbers as aforesaid.
TERMS OF SALE-Said real estate
will be sold upon a credit OF six (6)
months. The purchaser will be re-
qulred to execute Bond for the pur-
chase price, with approval personal
security, payable to me as Master
Commissioner, and bearing 9 por cent.
interest thereon from the day OF sale.
Said Bond will have the force and eff
feet Of Replevln Bond. with lien
retained therein upon the property
sold, In order 10 secure tho payment
Of the purchase price,
A, q, SULsER,
Master Commissioner,
worthlngton, Cochran a Browning
Attorneys, 7-il.2o
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Silent watches Of tho night are those
we forget 10 wind
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-09
GRASS CLIPPINGS FOR HENS
Poultry Flock Often Lacks Sufficient
Green Feed With Consequent
Loss Of Eggs.

From tho United States Department Of
Agriculture.)
Grass clippings are an excellent
green feed for chickens. The back
yard poultry fi,ck Of a family often
lacks sufficient green feed with a con-
sequent reduction Of egg and meat pro-
duction. With the easy availability Of
lawn clippings the city poultryman can
always have green feed through the
summer for his chickens. The flock
can be fed daily as much Of the green
clippings us they will eat. II any con-
tinued bowel trouble shows. the
amount should be reduced. The re-
mainder Of the clippings can be al
lowed to dry and fed molstened during
the time between lawn cuttings.
Amounts in excess a be dried fol
winter use. Dried grass Clippings are
a good green feed for winter. They
can be dried and stored In sacks.
These dried clippings, molstened and
fed to the flock, are q very fair sub
stltute for the %succulent green feeds
Of summer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-09
CAUSE OF WHITE DIARRHEA
One Infected Chick MaS lnfece Entire
srood-PreventIen Is Best Method
Of Combating.

White diarIbea Is caused by the ba-
cillus bacterium puilOrum with which
chicks are often infected when hatch
ed. The germs multiply very rap
idly and one infected chick may
infect the entire brood. Proven
ton is the best method OF combating
the disease and should begin as soon
AZ chicks are Matched. Intestinal nm
tiseptics should be given to kill the
germ. Mercuric chloride Is n Of the
most powerful remedies. but being a
rank poison. Its 8 is not to be recon-
mended as long - there are safe.
harmless remedies en- the market that
will do the work
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-09
CARING FOR LITTLE CHICKS
Weak Ones Should BE Separated From
Strong and Kept by Themselves
avoid crowding.

When but a few days old. the weak
chicks should be separated from the
strong and kept in separate quarters.
This should be done for two
If kept together. the weak chicks will
not get their share Of food and win
be knocked around by the strong lei
The. weak chicks are more likely to
contract disease which may be trans.
mitted to the strong chicks.
A brood coop large enough for 80
chicks when Just Matched will in a
week or SO become too small for
them. Crowding chicks and running
a large number in a flock Is a losing
game every time. When the chicks
are two weeks old, no more than 25
should be kept In a flock. When many
more than this number are kept ~ a
flock, there is danger Of the chicks
piling ON one another in feeding and
lowering.
The floor Of the brood coop should
be sprinkled with dry sand or finely
sifted soil or coal ashes. Wood ashes
should not be used. since the moisture
In the droppings will liberate the I've
in the ashes which will burn the ten
der feet Of the chicks.
/, When the chicks Gre two weeks old
the brood coops should be cleaned out
Mt least twice a week. Many practice
daily cleaning, but II an additional
bucket or two Of sand is thrown on
the floor Of the coop each day, the
coop can be kept in a good sanitary
condition without daily cleaning.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-09

On the other hand. 1t IL the most
easily penned In Of all fowls, 1S-inch
poultry netting proving ample 70 keep
1t either In m Enclosure or out Of the
garden.
II the breeding fowls are In healthy
condition u 100 per cent hatch Is not
uncommon. We have always used
hens for Matching, placing sod in the
bottom Of the nest before putting In
the eggs, and sprinkling a day or two
before due to hatch. Four weeks are
required for incubation.
The nests must be ratproof, for this
rodent has a special fondness for
young duck, v a few days before
1t energies from the shell. In fact,
any Of the poultry enemies appreciate
that It Is even better than chicken.
and will devour the young birds un-
less they are guarded.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-09
BOTHER WITH EARLY CHICKS
Leg Weakness and Bowel Troubles
Are Most Common complaInts-
Two Ordinary causea

Many have had trouble with their,
early chicks. Leg weakness and bowel
trouble are the most common COM
plants. The general causes for these
troubles are overlooking and too close
confinement and the two usually g0'
together. That which would be re-
garded rs overlooking In small runs
would not be overlooking where.
the chicks were out on the ground
and permitted to run at will. Chicks
confined to basement or In build
lngs continually. should have moist
earth to scratch In and even
then, should not be long confined to
such runs.
The cold will not hurt them II they
con return to the warm hover at will.
and they will very soon learn where to
find II. ,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-09
BROODY HEN PROBLEM
Considerably Lessons PRODUCE
tiveness of Farm Flock.
A. Summer Advances They Become
More Persistent and Seem Deter.
mined to Sit Anyway-AvoId
Violent Measures.

The brOOdy hen Is u summer prob
lem that, unless given constant atten-
ton. considerably lessons the produc-
~tiveness of the flock. In the spring
when the laying powers Of the hens
are ut their height, 1t Is a compare.
lively easy matter to break up the
s~itters, while as the suInme advances
they become more persistent. They
may have been "broken up" two or
three times. but late In the summer
they seem bound to sit anyway. These
remarks apply to such breeders as
Reds, Rocks. wyandottes, the kinds
most universally kept on the farm.
MOngrel fiOcks show this characteris-
tic even more strongly. Lighter breeds
like Leghorns seldom become brOOdy.
1t should be remembered that the
broody hen is somewhat low In tho
scale Of vigor, therefore no violent
measures should be attempted, else the
future production may be hindered.
Such measures as throwing forcibly
from the nest, "sousing" with water or
even shutting up with a young cock
erel are not the best methods. The
object sought Is to get the sitting Idea
out Of the hens head. This can best be
accomplished by giving her anairy, COM
Portable coop where the opportunity to
recline In a sitting position Is lacking.
To this end one man constructed a
"jail" which is suspended from the
limb Of m apple tree, open mt the sides
but tightly covered ut the top to keep
out the summer showers. The bottom
Is also so constructed that perchlng Is
always necessary. Food and water are
supplied by cups attached to the out
side. In this airy, swinging "JaiT' the
hen speedily fOrgets her vision OF
downy chicks to scratch for, and quick
ly regalns her lost condition.
While the broodies are In jail they
should be fed n ration calculated to
give an abundant g yield. Green
food, fresh and appetizing, should be
provided. A continuance OF this sori
may be used at all times Of the year
hanging 1t from the rafters Of the
house when the weather Is too colo
outside. Should a cold rain develop
even In the summer months, hen'
should not be allowed to remain ex
posed to 1t. The broody hen Is In {
condition to take cold more readil!
than her sister that is laying.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-09

The runner duck has been aptly
styled the Leghorn Of the duck fam
lily, says a writer. If flesh Is desired,
there are other more satisfactory
breeds, but this Is acknowledged as
champion for eggs.
The eggs are II third larger than
those of the hen, and Of fine flavor.
The most noticeable difference Is that
the albumen Is thinner.
The Runner will thrive without run
ming water, II It Is supplied with drink
ing water In abundance, and this OF
sufficient depth to allow 1t to immense
the entire bill.
1t is a splendid ranger, and n foe
to all insect life. Especially does II
enjoy getting into marshy ground,
where II has a chance to Ill up on the
mosquito larvae or other Insect life
found In the mud and water.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-08-09
SEPARATE PENS FOR W
Puliets and Hens Should Not Do Fed
Together - Different Kind Of
Feed Needed for Each.

Pullets and hens should not be fed
together; they should have separate
pens. Have them as neal the same
age as possible. This makes 1t much
easier to get uniform results, for pull
let's require different feeding than the
hens. However. the separation Of
hens and pullets Is not SO essential
with the lighter and more ACTIVE
breeds US with the heavier ones. A.
there 10 less tendency with ths farmer
to put on fat