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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
POULTRY KEEPING ASA
 SIDE LINE FOR FARMERS
Opportunity for a Cash In- come at All Seasons of the Year-Start with Stan dard Bred Stock, Main tain Vitality by Careful Selection
py pRoF. JAMES B. NORMAN

By PROF. JAMES B. NORMAN Former expert for the United States de-
 partment of agriculture.
 Few farmers take the interest in poul- try keeping that they should take. This is great mistake The prospects of profits from this branch of live stock keeping are excellent.
 In 1910 there were 6,3S1503 farms in the United States. Fowls were raised on 5.5S5, ,032 of these farms.
 The number of fowls kept on farms were 295. .190. The production of eggs, however, was reported for only 4,S3S, 759 farms, and the number of fowls kept on these farms was given as 27S255.sA The eggs produced numbered 1.457. SS5, ,77z dozen. Since the males were reported in the number of fowls, the estimated aver age production of eggs per fowl of farm flocks in this country was placed at about nix dozen. or 72 eggs per fowl. year.
 The average price received for the eggs was 19.3 cents per dozen. The eggs on farms was about S1-15 per hen year. If the cost of feed should be estimated anu QcQuCtcu lIOiii IlllS iuCcuto it WOu1u show very small balance of profit for the farmer or his wife
 The figures are equally startling when the value of the fowls themselves Is con- sidered. In 1909 ttse total number of fowls raised was ASS. 900, and their value was $202, ,506, GOO This would give an average value to farm fowls of 40 cents each, which would indicate either a very small type of fowl or an exceedingly low price. Since the wholesale price that year ranged from 1S to IS cents a pound for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
6H1N h7R. cAUDLB, do you know
 J(WJ what next Tuesday is' You
 ~ " G2 s~-..n ryrA1l .z.,a +haxa

8 don't? Well. was there
 MT. Caudle. do you know what next Tuesday is? You don't? Well, was there ever such a strange creature born7 Can't you even guess? Think, MT. Caudlel Next Tuesday, next Tuesday. You never were good at conundrums and missing word contests? We'll, this is neither; I'll have you understand. This is just plain, every day matter, that every well regu- lated husband should know about; that's the reason advocate 'standardizing' husbands so strenuously; there ought to be certain rules they should be made to observe; certain days they should remem- Der; certain things they should do.''
 What's that you say? You have no memory Well. precious little do you have to remind me of that fact sir; you've no memory, but fine forgetery; just as you have no conscience. I've got enough memory and conscience for the whole family, you say? We'll. somebody must have all the disagreeable attri- butes, I suppose so why not the poor. wretched, miserable wire7 What are you grooming over, MT. Caudle? You didn't groan, sir? Don't tell me that; know a groan when hear it.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

ton of the cockerels at this age, tcrS- ing the bullets out on range.
 Single Comb White Leghorns are large producers of good sized white eggs very desirable in New York and other markets where the demand for eggs is strong and prices highest. Excepting in a small mi- nority the hchs do not sit The eggs, therefore, must be matched and the chicks reared by other breeds or by ar tificial means and the commercial egg farms are usually equipped with man. moth incubators, capable of matching from 1000 to 5000 eggs each. and large brooder houses where nEny thousands of chicks are reared at one time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

fined poultry yard. It Is much cheaper city or suburban conditions From many years Of experience in raising poultry it is my belief that poultry keeping of fers an opportunity to farmers for a steady cash income at all seasons of the year. When many other lines of work are at standstill on the farm, poultry keeping offers a means of profitable la bor especially during the winter season l wish, therefore, to give brief chapter out of my own experience in raising poultry for eggs and meat.
 SELECTING A STANDARD BREED
 Experts in our agricultural experiment stations maintain that the ordinary farm yard fowl is not the most profitable type of fowl to keep. Instead they recom- mend some standard breed.
 Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks and others have many advantages over the mongrel fowl which belongs to the average farm fowls. Among the advantages are First, better results in breeding; second, more opportunities for selling matching eggs at higher price than eggs for table use; third, uniformity in color, size and shape of eggs, and fourth better appearance of the flock generally.
 The most important advantage of a stailuHru oreeu IS the opportunity TOT im- provement. The farmer not only has good flock of fowls from which to make selection. but he can always find some other farmer or poultry keeper with the same breed of fowls, with whom he can exchange males or females for breeding purposes One of the first ob- jects in successful breeding of poultry is to maintain the vitality of the flock This is done by infusing new blood into the flocks.
 In 1906 I had few outlets which be- ban to lay earlier than others I began by putting these early layers by them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
Speaking of Appefites
From the Toronto Globe.

From the Toronto Globe.
 A huge eating competition had been held by some brawny sons of ton in a country town in Yorkshire, and one of the competitors had succeeded in dis- posing of leg of mutton. a plentiful supply of vegetables, and plum pudding the whole washed down with copious draughts of ale.
 He was unanimously declared the win- ner and was being triunphantly escorted home when he turned to his admirers, and said:
 "A1. say, lads. don't thee say nowt of this to my ole woman. or she won't gia me no dinnerl''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
Leading Country in Baclwardness From the World Outlook

Honduras excels any other republic on the continent in one respect-backward- ness. Every little while a revolution tears down any slight prosperity that may have been built Parents train their sons to become professional revolutionfstA3 as we train ours to become lawyers or doc tors. A debt of hundred millions bur dens the country. Polygamy is common Many a man has four wives to support him. he doing nothing, unless a wife, especially needing help. wishes to hire him at a good wage. Perhaps standards would be higher if life were harder, But where breadfruit weighs down the trees and grain of corn planted on Monday will sprout four inches by Friday, there is not much incentive to labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS

White Leghorn hens easily lead all other breeds as layers, and this is one of the reasons why 90 per cent of all egg farms are stocked with this varietxr They are small, active hens, producing equally well in confinement and on range.
 The eggs run high in fertility and enormous matches of hustling chicks are turned out with regularity from the in cubators on the big commercial poultry plants. The chicks are hardy and &C., tive, growing and feathering rapidly dur ing the first eight weeks. They are very popular at this age for small broilers. and it is the practice on large commer- cial plants to market the greater DOT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
Dolly Hears Mrs Caud De Some Very Pointed Curtain Le

millions of these cheap, colored post CTS have flooded the highways and by ways of Russia, you can begin to un- derstand their influence.
 They are the poor mans newspaper To him they bring the news of the war important victories won, incidents of the Galicia.-Bukowna drive, the cam paigns against the Turk and the Bull gar. Under the dim light of lanterns, far away from railroads and telegraphs, under the matched roof of the peasants s hut, these luboks are discussed eager ly and passed on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

married is the golden anniversary. What's that you say; it seems like 50 years? The very ideal Oh, MT. Caudle, MT. Caudle, I wish I had died when I was baby instead of living to be thus humiliated by my own husband!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

life, however little comedy found in 1t. to drugged one And. also, preferred not to be a soggy thing, myself Finding out that preference was important
 After all, miracle is only nature doing something we've learned to expect her not to do; and my miracle is one that will happen to any other man who'll rest awhile and consult himself. My recommendation is two weeks in bed with nobody about except a servant to bring beef tea and toast. Simple enough, isn't it?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

poultry, 1t would show that the average farm fowl Is not a very promising product for profit.
 Census statistics have been brought to- gether to show what was being done by farmers in the line of poultry keeping. But the progressive farmer is becoming alive to the situation. Free farm range is an economic advantage over the con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

Though the soil of Ladakh, included in the state of Kashmir, is sterile and the climate severe. the country is a great source of supply of the wool used in the manufacture of Kashmir ShawlS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
Sister: Read My Free Offer
' am woman. Iknow . womanss srials. know her need ef syUpnshv an1 help.

you, my sister, unhappy because of iIi-nealth, feel unfit for household duties, social pleasures daily employment write and tell just you suffer and ask for my rss ter d.ys i. of home sufferings What we women know from experience. we know better than any want to tell you how to yourself at homo at of about12 cents week.
 Hyou suffer from women peculiar ailments caus- and dragging down sensatien falling displacement of pelvic causing kidney and bladder weakness catarrhal esnditions and discharsss, extreme nsrvou
 depressed spirits. deslre te fear of the spine. sasw c:n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
AY FOR MY FREE TEN DAYS' TREATMENT

ME YOU TO SEND TODAY FOR MY FREE TEN pAYS TREATMENT without
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

early, the cockerels can ee fitted for broiler trade. These bring a high price and good profits Later cockerels can be fitted for roaster trade. The best cockerels should be selected for breed- ing on the farm, for sale as standard bred birds. The dual purpose breeds that is, fowls which are good layers and make good table birds-are especially adapted to the making of profits on farms.
 In raising fowls for either eggs or meat, the farmer has an advantage over the commercial poultry raiser. The wide range fowls have on farms for many months of the year, which enables the fowls to gather natural food at prac- tically no cost gives the farmer big advantage over his competitors in the poultry field. The farmer can produce eggs and table fowls much cheaper than can poultry keepers who have to pur- chase all feeding stuffs. These advan- tages the farmer should realize, espe- cially as both eggs and poultry are now high in price and are likely to remain so Let me show the profits have made from a small flock during the past two years
 Income, 1914, ss46.Sl 1915, s96s.3s.
 Expenditures, 1914 $126.2S; 1915 s146.03.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
|Do1Ersr1ArnTxsS |Pr1nOSOPr1n

Ole Miss, de cleverest Oman ain't de one dat man. ages ter Marry de Man she Admired, but de one dat can ter Keep on admir- ing RNn AFTER she's Mar ried hiN. Yassum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS

The secret of success in making poultry profitable is to maintain the health and vgor of the fowls. If I were asked to
 state briefly the first principles of poul- try success on farms, I woudld give these
 points: First, the selection of a standard
 utility breed of fowls; second, the selec-
 tion of the best layers only for breeding
 purposes; third, good houses and proper
 care, especially in winter; fourth, the se-
 lection of the largest and healthiest fowls
 for breeding.
 So far as I can see there is no reason
 why the farmer could not easily carry
 out these rules. They need not interfere with other farm work It is not always
 advisable to leave the care of the poultry entirely to the women on farms They i have other duties to perform. If our farmers will give a little more attention to the busy hen they will find that she adds very materially to thsIr income from year to year.a@
 On poultry farms of any size, especially those that make a business of day-old chicks and custom matching, the incu- bator cellar is the most important build ing Tn next weeks article there will be a design of an improved type of cellar, with complete instructions for building 1t and estimating the materials required.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-07

graduation on stand in accepting the
German challenge to war from King
George of England and King Victor
Emanuel of Italy.
St. Paul. - United States should
send million troops to Russia instead
Of France if it wishes to do most
good to allies, declared Major George
HOule, U. S. A, in command at Fort
Smelling.
St Louis.-"JUst aching for taste
of war;" and hoping she'll hear bull
lets sing, Mrs. J. B. Benton, widow Of
a Baptist minister, today took an ex-
animation to enter navy.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-07

sss sssss sssa -
WAR BRIEFS .
3 =
PhiladeIphia.-Port of Philadelphia
has been closed to all traffic by night
and rigid restrictions on daytime
traffic have been placed by Collector
of Port William H. Berry, effective
Immediately.
jacksonville, FIa.-EarI Fink, alias
Charles Fink, German, arrested for
alleged activity in melting negroes
to rebellion.
San Francisco.-With two of three
convicted officials of San Francisco
German consulate already in custody
as dangerous aliens, deputy U. S.
marshals waited at Berkeley home Of
Franz BOpp, former consul general,
to apprehend him as soon as he re-
turns.
Springfield, III.-Thousands of res
idents of this city will gather at state
arsenal Monday night in meeting at
which city's responsibility in cOnnec-
ton with coming of thousands of
troops will be discussed.
Trenton, N. 1.-TWO men were
shot by militiamen here early today
when they refused to obey orders Of
soldiers guarding Pennsylvania rail
road property.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Hill
bert, New York, introduced bill Great
ing department of aeronautics, Civ
ing its secretary portfolio in presi-
dents cabinet.
Geneva, Switzerland. - American
Ambassador Penfield at Vienna has
demanded his passports and will
probably leave tomorrow, according
to delayed dispatch received here to-
day.
Washington.-ArrivaI of the entire
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-07
big PENNSYLVANIA BATTLE
BLOWS UP

Pittsburgh, Pa, April T.-Western
Pennsylvania was given a thrill for a
time early today when reports were
received of a clash between militia
men and supposed Germans at a
Pennsylvania railroad tunnel
The reports blew up" however,
rather than the tunnel. The high
explosives" in possession of the men
who elashed with the guardsmen
were largely alcohol" according to
an officer in charge of the troops.
Against the early statements that
one soldier had been killed when the
supposed enemy appeared, the officer
said one of his men discharged his
gun when four strangers insisted on
taking a short cut through the tun-
mel, but there was no bloodshed.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-07
MUSCULAR PATRIOTISM DOES
GOOD JOB IN LA JUNTA

La Junta, Colo, April ]. - Stern
business Of teaching patriotism to
foreigners proceeds.
Local committee called on John
Golfer, asking contribution to buy a
large American flag, to be hung as
testimonial of La Junta's loyalty.
you can take your -- flag and
go to b with it," was Golfers
contribution.
Committee secured flag, forced
Golfer to kneeI in street and kiss it;
then made him stand and salute it
until his arm was tired,
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Get you q vacuum washing ma
chine at the La Junta Hardware
Company.
Mrs. Joseph Posi-. who has been
Ill for several days. IL much i'm
proved and able to be out again.
The Vogue Drug Store sells Colt
mans Compound Cascsra Tablets for
Is cents
Mrs. Frank Schwenlnger and chill
dren left q few days ago for an ex-
tended visit with relatives In Ohio
Headquarters for shotguns and
rifles. and all kinds Of ammunition,
at the La Junta Hardware Company
Mrs. Jake Mireau. who had her
tonsils removed at the City Hospital
several days ago. Is slowly recover.
ing at the home Of her aunt. Mrs. N
w. George.
Mrs. J. r. Van Week and son
Of Trinidad. spent last week In Ii
Junta. the guests Of their parents
DR.. and Mrs. Morgan. and their sis.
ter. Mrs. Fred Gillen. -
Mrs. A. s. Marshall. Mrs. Johr
Madigan. Mrs. Charles Beerbohm
Mrs. N. 8. Larsen and Mrs. Johr
Fisher. spent an enjoyable evening
with Mrs. II. A. Dawley. Of Rock!
Ford. last Tuesday. when they &C
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08

companied Mr.. Marshall who went to
that city to attend the Y. NJ. c. A.
Reception.
You are invited to attend the Red
Cross tea at Mrs. John Madigan's
home. 6ls San Juan avenue, next
Wednesday afternoon.
The regular meeting of the p. e.
o. will be held Wednesday. Novem-
ber 14th. with Mrs. B. A. Smith. at
her home, 705 Colorado avenue.
The Missionary Praise Service will
be held this afternoon with Mrs.
Buckley on Ration avenue. A silver
offering will be taken. The public
is invited.
Miss. Rose Greenen, who has been
teaching In the high school, re-
signed last week and left Tuesday
for Sioux City. Iowa. where she has
accepted a position to teach pen
manship in the city schools. Miss
Carey. Of the grade schools. will NH
the vacancy.
Mr.. A. 8. Marshall. who IL the
district president Of the Y. NJ. C. A.
Fund Raising Association, and Judge
Miller. were invited to attend ban
quet given in Rocky Ford on Tues
day night. At which time arrange
ments were completed for the fur
therance OF the work.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Borthday Surprise

Mrs, W. I. Hill entertained at a
surprise party Tuesday evening In
honor Of her husband, II being his
twenty-third birthday. Progressive
high five was the same OF the even.
Ing, after which a two course lunch
con was served by the hostess.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs,
Bert Holmes and little daughter,
Esther. Mrs. Gertrude Brown. Miss
Mary Sullivan, Miss Florence Hill
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Worman. Miss
Ethel Worman. Mr.. Percy Udell, Mr.
and Mrs. W. I. Hill and Miss Jose
phine Chumley. OF Missouri. Mr.,
Hill was the recipient OF many beau.
tiful presents.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
For,nishtly Club

The regular meeting of the Fort
nightly Club was held last Saturday
afternoon with Mrs Dean Kendall At
her home on San Juan avenue. The
meeting was one OF special interest
and well attended. Following the
roll-call, which was answered by cur
rent events. the following program
was enjoyed: Canada, a Daughter
OF Great Britain" Mrs. Fred p. Aus
tin; Voice Voyages" by Mrs. Rae
Ward. and In the absence OF Mrs.
Hutsel, Mrs. Ellis Summers read a
chapter from Henry Van-Dyke, en-
titled, Where the Jordan Rises"
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Mivrliane"ss shower

Miss Lucy Devine was the inspira-
tion for most enjoyable miscellane-
GUS shower given by Miss Sophia
Ruegg at her home. $40 East Third
street. last Thursday evening. About
. dozen mutual friends enjoyed the
occasion. The home WAS adorned
with hearts and other nuptiai re-
minders Red and white hcart-shaped
tally cards were used In progressive
hearts. the game which was enjoyed
during the evening. A daintily deco
rated wagon filled with gifts Of sill
yer. cut glass and nnea was drawn
into the room BY Helen Ruess and
presented to the bride-to-be. The
menu enjoyed In the latter part OF
the evening consisted Of heart-shaped
cakes and Ices.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Red Cross benefit

On Wednesday afternoon. Novem-
Der 18th. the members OF the Round
Dozen Club will be the hostesses at
. Red Cross tea at the home OF
Mrs. ]. w. Madigan, 6lS San Juan
avenue, from 2:30 TO $40 o'clock.
A silver offering will be taken. A
general invitation is extended.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Maccabces Needing

The ladies OF the Maccabees held
their regular meeting on last Mon
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Hiveley on Carson avenue. After
the business was completed q social
hour followed during which time the
hostess served refreshments.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Halloween Party
very attractive Hallowe'el

A very attractive Halloween
party was given at the residence
of Mrs. Walter H. Bragg on October
3lst. Thirty-six boys and girls re-
sponded to the invitation. The house
Was beautifully decorated with can
dies and the usual attractive cats
and witches. Old Mother Witch had
been busy with her web Of twine
which made It very difficult for the
boys and girls to find seats. An ele-
CANT program was given consist
ing OF the following selections:
Where are the Witches
----------------- Halle Beard
Cannot Sing the Old Songs
--Bertie Morrison. Hattie Bragg
John Jones and the Bear------
---------------- Caroline Rice
Oh. Little Owlet In the Tree
Jenkins Hart
Indian Song and Dance ----
Daisy and Bright Star
Recitation and Dance by Hawaiian
Twins Mollie and Annie
The last number on the program.
which was the most attractive OF the
evening. was encored many times.
The girls were dressed in natures
costume
Cake Walk
Mamie MacKie and Eddie Harbour
Highland Fling ---
-Lavina and Lena Lamb
Five Minute Talk on Conservation
Of Food
Josie, Florence. Edna and Eliza
Liberty Bonds-Mesdame Hutchin-
son. Winterburn. Miller. Bristol.
Armstrong. and Miss Will.
Song and Chorus
ELLA Jones and Addie Marshall
The table was presided over BY
Alice BraSg and Alta Brosius. Helen
Beard generously poured the cider.
All departed thanking the hostess
for the lovely time, with many wish
es to make II an annual affair.
d. A. II. Dinner Party
Mrse. W. II. Bragg and Mrs. Will
son A. Hart were the hosteeses ut
. finely appointed six course dinner
At the home Of Mrs. Hart on Tuesday
evening. In honor Of Mrs. Gerald
Schuyler. Of Denver. who IL the state
regent Of the d. A. II. The table
was crowned with large yellow chrys-
anthemums. around which covers
we're laid for eighteen. The special
guests Of the evening were Mrs.
Schuyler. Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Car
ter.
The members present we're Mrs.
Braxg. Mrs. Hart. Mrs. Armstrong.
Mrs.. Miller. Mrs. Norwood. Mrs.
Hutchinson. Mn. Rice. Mrs. Sevitz.
Mrs. Morrison. Mrs. Wincheli, Mrs.
Richardson. Mrs. Homer Marshali.
Miss Hazel Lee. Miss Gibbs and Miss
Emily Rogers.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Home Wanted for Dog

A home is wanted for . pup Of
good breed. about one year old.
Owner has left the city. Anyone In
terested can have same by calling
at 523 Rice avenue.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Annual d. A. r. Meeting

The annual meeting Of the D. A,
n. was held on Tuesday Afternoon
At the home OF Mrs. J. Z. Rice. The
business Of the meeting consisted In
the election Of officers which ~
suited in Mrs. Bragg being elected
regent: Mrs. Armstrong. vice regent
Mrs. Hart. recording secretary: Mrs
Rice. corresponding secretary: Mrs.
Hutchinson. treasurer: Mrs. Morri-
son. registrar: Mrs. Richardson, his.
torian; Miss Lee. chaplain.
The state regent. Mrs. Gerald
Schuyler. Of Denver. who was pres
ent. made a most interesting talk
on the work OF the d. A. r. Among
other things she explained the part
that the d. A. RS are taking In
the war work. The chapters OF Colo
RADIO are expected TO supply knitted
sets 10 the sailors on the United
States destroyer. "whipple." which
carries . crew Of sixty-five men
These sets consist Of four pieces
and will be supplied ~ long ~ the
war lasts. This work IL being done
under the auspices Of the Navy
League Of America.