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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
FOR THE POULTRY
GROWER
sessssesssssesssessss'
Real Houses Are Best.
Real houses for poultry are hes

Real houses for poultry are best.
Make-Shift affairs for the fowls sell
dom produce results.
Certain requirements are necessary,
even though the poultry house is
made of old boxes.
Raising poultry is only successful
when natural conditions are provided
for as nearly as possible.
Such conditions are readily prOvid-
ed by the poultryman who desires to
make pOultry-keeping pay.
When planning the poultry house it
is advisable to consider the essentials
required for the promotion of the
fowls health under sanitary and COM
Portable conditions.
The poultry house should be sim
pie in construction, and economically
arranged for performing the work
necessary in handling flock of poul-
try.
Some of the important essentials
for planning the poultry house is abso-
lutte dryness. ample light, with the nee
eSsary ventilation.
The comfort of the fowls must al
ways be carefully considered in the
construction of the poultry house.
Without comfort and ease of at
tending the fowls, as regards santa
ton and healthfulness, there is little
need of going farther in the bust
ness.
Poultry do not require expensive
equipment or artificial conditions, but
rather to the contrary.
When the poultry house is made
plain, substantial, and equipped with
interior fittings that will afford easy
cleaning for keeping out vermin, the
plan is good one.
The size of a poultry house is a
problem that must be solved by the
builder, according to the space and
the system adopted
But there are certain rules that
should govern the breeder when plan
ming his poultry house that must be
observed.
When fowls are to be confined they
need more floor space than when they
are permitted to range.
Four square feet per fowl is con-
sidered ample space under ordinary
conditions, and less space may be adj
vantageous when fowls are free to
range.
The width of houses should never
be narrow for their length, and u
feet in width is much better and cheap
er than narrow house.
A house 20 by 25 feet will accom-
modate 100 fowls nicely, when ample
yard space is allowed.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
Order Men to Shear Sheep
TO Get Wool 10 Spin Yarn
For Our SammieS' Socks

You don't know where Akra is. May
be you were like us, up to a moment
ago when we heard about it, imagined
from the sound of the name it was in
Africa, or may be in Italy. Well, it
isn't either on the continent or in the
country surmised, it is in North Da-
kota, and lies right on the Canadian
line in the great sheep herding belt,
saws the Portsmouth Times. In size it
isn't much of place, but for all it is
today luminous as the banner Red
Cross town in the world.
When the war broke out Akra form
ed Red Cross society and all the
women, married, marriageable, old
maids and girls that could ply needle
worked 1t wasn't long before they
ran out of yarn. Headquarters couldn't
supply them and committees sent to
Fargo and Bismark returned with the
sad word that no yarn was to be had
anywhere. Were the women and girls
let us not forget the g1rls-dismayed
by this condition, or did they use it to
diately they called council of war to
circumvent another German machina-
ton. After due deliberation an order
went forth to the husbands and sweet
hearts that wool must he had or they
would know the reason why. Every
man was ordered to shear a sheep or
bring in the clipping of the average
one to the society. There were no
traitors and no slackers. The wool
just rolled in. The grandmOthers got
out their old spinning wheels, spun the
wool and the production of sixty socks
d day from sheep to soldier went
blithely on.
The women, God bless 'em, they have
their way because their will is the
right one.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
INGENIOUS Defense Scheme
Was Fertilization of Coast
To Deranue Ships Compasses

One of the most unique defensive
measures ever proposed to the Unlted
States government was the 1ortinca-
ton of the coast with giant magnets
that would derange the compass. ol
any hostile ship that might attempt
a surprise attack, says writer 1llaI
was back in the nineties, ana as tue
suggestion came from q Well-KnoWn
officer of the engineer corps 1t was
decided TO test the theory According
w huge magnet was built near Ne"
York city. by means of two cannon
ton of steel rails and few miles OF
insulated wire. The rails were lalu
across the butt of the cannon TO con-
nect'' them and the wire was wound
about their firing end. When the cur
rent from a big dynamo was turned IN
to this magnet it developed surprising
power.
Although it would not draw the nails
out of passing ships, as the lode stone
mountain did TO the vessel of SlnDad
the Sailor it was guaranteed by It's
inventor to disarrange the compass OF
any ship within SIX mlleS. IL Tue So"0I
was ever attacked by an enemy meet
under cover of darkness or fog, this
officer argued, the magnet would so
completely upset the compasses OF the
enemy that his ships would be more
likely to run ashore than to make
successful attack.
Records are unobtainable of just
how far this assertion was borne out
by the experiment. In any event, the
magnet was built and remained intact
for some time. But there was no at
tempt to extend the plan, and ulti-
mateIy II went into the discard, thus
marking the end of an ingenious
scheme which seemed to have some re-
markable possibilities.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
Mission of the Bee.

The mission Of the bee is appar-
entity the highest of all. She preserves
the beauty of this earth and at the
same time gives to proud, foolish man
lessons in social organization, in or
ganized industry, in national owner
ship and in stirpiculture.
To the tireless industry of the bee
through endless centuries we owe the
wonderful variety and beauty of our
fruits and flowers, declares a writer.
The bee is literally the gardener of
the world. His visits from flower to
flower make the blossoms fruitful.
One hundred thousand varieties OF
plants would disappear if the bees
did not visit them.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
Reversing the Compliment.

A cashier of somewhat pCrtly build
was frowning over a statement OF
accounts just placed before him by his
pretty typist. "As young lady" he
said, II admire four type, but l can't
honestly say l admire your typing"
"How funny" she replied smartly.
1--WE are so different, for though you
are of course splendid at figures,
no one could say you have a splendid
fgurew
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
ODDS AND ENDS

New tongs for sugar or candy are
mounted at the end of tubular han
die and are operated by spring con-
trolled plunger.
The Philippine Islands have about
10000 square miles of virgin forest
and about 10000 square miles of Sec
ond growth timber.
Scientific experiments have demon
.trated that the yellow color of cream
sad butter is got necessarily an indi-
n zion Of their richness.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
A Legal Courtship.

81 sue for your
daughters hand"
d e C are d the
young lawyer.
II rule against
YOU" responded
the judge.
as there no
court to which /
can take an APP
peal?"
Yes, | must
admit that her
mother reverses
many of my deci-
sions."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
Wise and Otherwise.

Many a married man is en-
titled to a hero medal.
Even a wOman's club isn't eX-
pected to hit what it aims at.
Some mems charity consists
of a willingness to pass the hat.
The meek will of necessity
have to inherit the earth-if
they ever get it.
If duty were always pleasant
there'd be no particular credit
in doing it.
The difference between money
and success is that a man can
inherit money.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21

what q o e s.
such a little vii"
iage want with
such a big hos.
pital?"
"We're right on
t h e main line
automobile speed
way, stranger"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21

An expedition CT Norwegian scien-
fists is studying the native fora and
fauna of almost unknown regions of
Northern and Central Asia.
Experiments in the Philippines in
crossing native and Connecticut tobac-
co have produced a variety selling for
more than twice the price of the ma
tive.
For producing decorative light eff
fects rubber balloons have been in
vented into which electric lamps can
be inserted and the balloons distended
with air
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
One Result.

your daughter has been in college
some time now"
Yep"
What has a college education done
for her?'
Il dunno. / notice she says, oh,
Sophocles.' instead of oh, fudge
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
PIutocrats.

"They had some very expensive
presents at the De Bosh wedding"
did they? What did her father
give themY
1.-TWO barrels of potatoes and ton
of coal"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21

Experimenting with simple appara-
tuS. a California doctor has sent wire
less messages through the ground for
distances up to 40 miles.
Worn Debated under the coat, a
French inventors life preserver is in
fiated and made ready for use by In
sorting a capsule of highly compressed
air.
Patents have been granted Chfca-
go woman for candy made and
wrapped in the form of artificial flow
ers, which can be eaten after serving
in bouquets.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
Most Romantic.

"Is that birthmark?"
1T is, in way" replied Miss Peach
er.
"Yes?"
THAT mark signifies the birth of a
great love. 1t is the number of my
fances regiment"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21

Encouraging.

Encouraging.
Young Man-What did your daddy
say when he heard had kissed your
sister?
Little Grille said that was encOurs
aging,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21
Not Worth Il.

"DO you consider this poem WORTH
sending 20 a magazineY
The expert considered.
And then rendered this verdict:
Not with three-cent postage"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-12-21

The Wherefore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
PAGE HOUSEWIVES!
HERE'S MINCEMEAT
WITHOUT THE MEAT

Washington, Dec. MeatIess mince-
meat, another culinary triumph in the
art of food conservation, has been
brought to the housewives of the coun-
try by the national emergency garden
commission as a worthy companion of
pumpkinless pumpkin pie and ginger
less gingerbread
The new mincemeat, officially de-
scribed as "camoufage,s was tried
on 500 troops on transport, who pro-
nounced it perfect.
Half a package of seeded raisins,
half a pound of prunes stewed with
lemon juice and peel, one-quarter cup
sweet cider, four tablespoons brown
sugar; chop the raisins and prunes
together, and the result is said to be
a meatless mince pie which will ac-
cord with the food administration
meatless day.
As turkey does not violate the
meatless day, Christmas dinner may
be complete
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
Germany's Big War Plant Reported Burning
RUSS WILL FIGHT AGAIN
Troops Of Italy
Continue toGQi,a
IN Counter Push

Rome, Dec. 22-Italian forces in the
region Monte Asolone on the north
ern Italian front, yesterday made fur
Their progress after lively fighting in
spite Of adverse atmospheric condi-
tions, it was officially announced to-
day by the Italian war office.
Paris, Dec. 22.-There was lively
artillery fighting last night in the re-
gion Of Fayet. near st. Quentin and
in the yerdun region around Beau
mont and Chaumes wood. as well as
in the Agreement wood sector, the war
Office announced in today's official
statement A successful raid was
carried out by French troops near
Moronvillers In the Champagne.
London, Dec 22-The lull on this
British front continues German raids
at several points last night are the
only activities reported in today's of
fetal communication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
BANDITS GET $4,000
AT CLEVELAND BANK

Cleveland. O., Dec 22.-Bandits held
up and robbed the East Seventeen
street branch Of the Garfield Savings
bank yesterday and escaped with $l5,-
400 in money.
The robbers walked into the bank
and covered the seven men and three
women clerks with revoIvers. scooped
up all the money in sight and after
firing several shots in the air, es-
capped in an automobile.
The driver of the bandits automo.
bile was captured by the police al
hour after the robbery, He said the
robbers hired him to take them to the
bank and that he did not know them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
MAY PUT LIMIT ON
SUGAR To Be USED
Plan TO Allow but Three Pounds Il
Month to Each Person In Illi-
n0is Is New Plan.

Chicago, Dec. ga plan to limit
the supply of sugar TO three pounds
a month to each individual in Illinois
probably will be presented to a con-
ference of sugar dealers Jan 2, it was
said at headquarters of the state food
administration today. This amount Is
said TO be about half the normal con-
sumption.
Under the plan sugar committee
will handle the state situation. Every
dealer will be required to make
known to the committee his sugar
sales during previous years and to re-
port their daily sales. When it is
found dealer is exceeding his pre-
vious allotment his supply will be
stopped, unless he has reasonable
excuse.
1t is thought the plan may be ex-
tended to other commodities II 1t
proves successful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
WILL OF QUEEN is
HELD A FORGERY
Instrument of Late Liliuokalani. Leay-
ing All to ''PrinceSs' Thrown
Out Of Court.

Honolulu. Dec q, Delayed A
purported 1917 will of the late Queen
Liliuokalani, bequeathlng the major
part Of her estate to Princess" The
resa Belliveau was thrown out of
court today by Judge Ashford, who
stated from the bench that all evil
dence and his own knowledge con-
WINGED him it was a forgery. Sam
Kamakaia, a preacher, swore he signed
as a witness to the late will in his
own home and not at the bedside of
the queen. H. Keakoha, d second wit
ness to the purported will, gave him
testimony in repudiating preceding at
tidayits. Kamakaia stated that the
princess" Theresa offered him the
bride Of a new church.
A 1909 will Of the queen containing
deed of trust in favor of Theresa
Belliveau said to be only a dis
tant relative of the queen, remains
contested by Jonah C'Prince Cupid"(
Kalanianole, congressional delegate
from Hawaii, on the ground that the
queen was mentally incompetent at
the time of its execution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
MAY GIVE LEAVES
TO FARMER BOYS

Washington. Dec. Secretary
Baker has a plan to permit farmer
boys in the army to return to their
homes at periodical intervals to as
sist in crop production. He outlined
it today TO a delegation OF New York
farmers who protested against condi-
tons created by the scarcity of labor
Headed by L, c. Styyer. the farmers
representing the New York Feder&-
ton Of Farm Bureaus, explained in
detail the difficulties which confront
the farmers. They did not ask fol
exemption Of farm laborers. but sug-
gested that it would be necessary
either to exempt farm labor or con
scrint It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
LATE BULLETINS

Toxic, Dee. %. - Statements
that any part OF the Japanese
army are being modified are I'M
founded. At the office of the war
department the Associated Press
is Informed that no mobilization
is contemplated.
Ottawa. Dec. 22-imp0rtation OF
Intoxicating liquors into Canada
after Monday next is prohibited
and their manufacture will be pro-
hibited after a date TO be deter.
mined later. Premier Borden Of
fieiaily announced.
New Orleans, La. Dec. % Fire
which broke out this afternoon in
the center OF New Orleans wh0le-
sale district destroyed three four
story buildings within half an
hour. The damage was estimated
at between $250.oO0 and $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
FiUe Sentenced
toPrison Terms
in Detroit Plot

Detroit, Mich. Dec 22.-Albert c.
kaltschmidt, who with four or five
others, was convicted in federal court
early this morning on a conspiracy
charge, was sentenced a few hours
later to four years in federal prison at
Fort Leavenworth, and to pay a fine Of
$4,000 1t was the maximum SEN
tence possible under the law, for con-
yiction on the three counts against
him. Mrs, Ida Neef, his sister, was
sentenced to three years in the local
house Of correction and fined $4,000;
Fritz A. Neef, her husband, and Carl
Schmidt and his wife. Maria, were sem
fenced TO two years Imprisonment and
fined $4,000 edch Franz Respa, 10
year old German, was the only one Of
the six acquitted on all three counts.
He was held. however, to answer to
two other indictments pending against
him.
The trial came to an end at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon after a session
of court lasting since early Friday
forenoon The jury was out more
than thirteen hours. several times ask
ing national claims from the court
After passing sentence Judge Arthur
futile pointed out that the statute
under which the defendants were con-
victed was framed by congress during
/ peace times and therefore it was not
possible to impose heavier penalties
J The counts on which Kaltschmidt
/ was convicted charged the setting on
foot in the United States of a military
enterprise against Canada; a conspir-
/ acy to dynamite the Detroit Screw
works and a plot to destroy the st
Clair river tunnel at Port Huron.
1 Carl Schmidt and his wife were
convicted on one count, Mrs. Neef and
/ her husband on two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
COLLAPSE Of
GERMANY IS
SEEN LIKELY
Fall Of Nation Foreshad
owed as Millions of Poor
People Starve.

London, Dec. s2.-According to
Reuters dispatch from Amster-
dam. the VorWaerts, newspaper
Of Berlin. III IA plain spoken attack
on The system of Herr Won Wal
dow, the German food controller.
declares that great masses OF Ger
man people not only are hungry
but are literally starving. The pa-
per adds that agriculture prOduc-
erS and rich residents In towns
are living in plenty, as boarding
is no longer prohibited.
Every war profteer and million
aire," says the paper. has his kitchen
and cellar full of ham and bacon, ths
middle class ekes a precarious exist
ance, spending all it possesses on food
but 10000, 600 Of the masses are starry
ing and are unlikely to sit silent.
Sees Fall of Nation.
We might have within a month al
absolute catastrophe in Germany ans
a collapse even worse than Russia
resulting in a German defeat and los.
Of the war"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
INK SHORTAGE TO
HIT NEWSPAPERS

New York. Dec 22.-Demoralization
Of the printing ink industry of the
United States is threatened by the en-
barge on the shipment OF carbon
black, a principal ingredient, ordered
some time ago by the federal priority
board and publishers of newspapers,
magazines and all other users of
printing ink soon will be vitality af-
fected, Philip Ruxton, president OF the
National Association of Printing Ink
Manufacturers, declared in q state
ment issued here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
CRAFT REPORTED
SUB VICTIM SAFE

An Atlantic Port. Dec. 22.-The
British steamship City of Naples, re-
ported a few days ago TO have been
sunk by torpedo off the British
coast. while under convoy of destroy
ers, arrived here today 1t was
learned the vessel was not attacked
by a U-boat. but struck a mine and
put back to British port. The dam
age was slight and the ship resumed
her voyage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
GET 7. w. w. EVIDENCE
OF BIG POISON PLOT

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Federal officials
to-day said that the raid on local /.
w. ". headquarters Monday was made
with the hope of discovering evidence
connecting /. w ". with an alleged
poison plot aimed at wholesale de-
struction of cattle and hogs through
out the United States and particularly
in the southwest
It is understood that the poison was
shipped out of st. Louis Officials
said the poison was mixed with cat
tie feed and caused disease similar
to the foot and mouth disease.
Operatives have been stationed at
| I. W. W headquarters since Mondays
raid. and it is said that they have coll
leeted damaging evidence of a poison
plot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
DUSKY MAIDENS OF
SOUTH SEA ISLAND
STROLL ALL ALONE

San Francisco. Dec. 22.-Tahiti. the
palm shaded isle of the South Seas.
has sent most Of her young men to the
war. and, as result, many dusky
raidens walk the moon-lit beaches
with sadness in their hearts. So says
Countess L'Cassiu of the island port
who is visiting here. Tahiti's con-
ttngent in France. according to the
countess, is approximately one thou
sand men. The change in climate has
proved hard on these fighters. she
said. many of them having suffered
amputations made necessary by frost
bites.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
AMERICAN DOG EATS
EAR OF DACHSHUND

st. Louis, Mo-. Dec. 22.-Rex, a
brndle fox terrier, owned by Mrs.
Frau6 S Krebs 3449 Wyoming street,
is thoroughly Hooverized patriot.
Noting Tuesday that meatless din
ners wore called for. he carefully
buried q ham bone for Wednesday and
con,eu.ed himself with dog biscuit.
A pr0-German dachshund, living a
bt down the street, wandered into
the yard while Rex was asleep and
attempted ,o purloiu the treasure.
He Was discovered at the atrocity
and @ daG. ausued, during which Mr..
Dachs LOST a portion OF his left ear
and bis appetite.
The bone was reburied and Wyom-
Ing street made safe for democracy
and ham bones on Tuesday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
PLAN MACHINERY TO
MARKET WAR LOANS

New York. Dec. Pas step in de-
veloping machinery for distributing.
future government war loans the fed
eral reserve bank here is planning to
assist the Liberty loan committee by
organizing q permanent force of bond
statesmen for the period Of the war, it
was learned today. The reserve bank
will pay the salaries of these men,
who will be recruited from the bond
houses in the financial district.
When the two Liberty bond issues
were fioated, investment houses donat-
ed gratuitously the services of their
bond statesmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
BOSTON ORCHESTRA
TO PASS UP CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec, 22.-Carl Muck, con-
duetor Of the Boston Symphony or
chestra. will not keep his engage
ment to play here Feb. 8, it was an
nounced today by the management of
the theatre at which he was to ap-
year. A representative of the orches-
ira requested that the concert be can
celled, it was SAID, after he had made
a trip through the middle west sound
ing sentiment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
WILL LET GEAR AND
FAMILY GO ABROAD

Petrograd. Dec. 22-Former Gear
Nicholas and his family are to be per-
mitted TO seek haven in some other
country than Russia: 1t was authori-
tatively stated today that a decree
would be issued Thursday allowing
members of the imperial family, in
GLIDING those at Tobolsk. to go
abroad" in compliance with their re-
quest. This action of the Bolsheviki is
due TO insistence Of Germans in the
armistice negotiations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
SNOW PREDICTED IN
WEATHER FORECAST

Washington Dec Weather pre-
dlctluns tor the week beginning Sun
cay issued by the weather bureau to-
day. are.
Upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valleys Light snow in north
portion first part OF week and again
last part Much colder Monday, mod
eiailng somewhat Friday or Saturday.