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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-01-19

Birds migrating at night average
longer flights than the day migrnnts.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-01-19
Disproportionate.

'Dese high prices is workin' heap
of injustice" remarked Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley.
in what way?"
poultry an eggs is gettin' so
precious dat if you happens to give
shelter to some homeless pullet dey's
liable to charge you wifi grand lar
ceny"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-01-19

Women would be happy if they could
live long without getting very Old
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
HAIRLESS HOGS.

Hairless hogs, this is the term used
in speaking Of pigs which die for the
want of hair. Word comes to the
North Dakota Development League
Press Bureau at Grand Forks recent
ly that 100000 young pigs die in Mon
tana annually on this account. In
some localities pigs are the only ami
mails affected while in others, the pigs
may be normal and the lambs are
affected. Hairlessness is a disease of
definite localities, occurring to a great
extent in Montana, but rarely in No.
Dakota.
This malady is subject to curious
variations. A ranger one year may
lose practically all his pigs and the
next year with the same breeding
stock and conditions, lose none. Pigs
born in March and April are more fire.
quently affected than those born in
May or June. Fall pigs are usually
normal even in affected districts.
It was found on investigation that
the majority Of the hairless pigs had
golfers and enlarged Thyroid glands
This is supposed to have caused the
hairless condition and it was suggest
ed that one sided rations for the brood
sows caused the golfers. Iodine sup.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
BIG GUNS ARE STRENGTHENED
One Hundred and Seventeen Miles Of
Steel Wire 10 Wound Around q
TWelve-lnch Weapon.

No fewer than 118 miles Of steel
wire r wound on a 12-inch gun that
weighs 1871 tons, says a writer in the
Mitigate Monthly. In appearance, this
wire, which is Of the same quality as
piano wire, resembles tape; it is one
quarter of an inch wide and one-tenth
Of an inch thick. It is tested to a
breaking strength of II tons. The
wire unwinds from a reel as the gum
barrel r%evolves, and a tension of about
. tons to the square inch insures me-
chanical accuracy in wrapping it round
the gun.
Various parts Of the gun receive diff
ferent thicknesses of wire. At the
breach Of a Pinch gun, where the
chief strain comes, there are 90 lay
ers, which give a thickness of nine and
4 half inches Of wire, but at the muz-
sle there are only IA layers. Over the
wire the gunmakers shrink on steel
rings at white heat. When they cool
they contract and grip with immense
force. The rifling of the barrel is an
automatic process-an example of
wonderful mechanical ingenuity. When
the gun is finished experts test the &C
curacy Of the rifling with plastic gutta-
percha.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
The Power Of Sincerity.

Though a man must be sincere in
order to be great, he need not be
great in order to be sincere. What
ever may be the size of our brain, the
strength Of our powers, the talents Of
any kind with which we are gifted,
sincerity Of heart, Or belief, or life is
possible to us all. It is Of itself a
kind Of greatness which, in spite Of
many other drawbacks, will make it.
self felt. The honest, upright man,
who lives openly, %fearlessly, and
truly, processing only what he feels,
UNFOLDING only what he believes in,
pretending nothing, Disgusting nothing,
deceiving 10 one, claims uncon-
sciously a respect and honor that we
cannot give to any degree Of power
or ability welded with duplicity or
cunning. If we could correctly d.
vide the world into the sincere and
the i~nsincere, we should have a much
truer estimate Of real worth than we
generally obtain. It is the fashion to
gauge people by what they believe,
rather than how they believe it. Yet,
important as is the former, the latter
Ia much more so.-Exchange.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
oruesome Enterprise.

In their pursuits of trade, undertake
ers, florists and makers of mourning
goods a%ssiduously read the death no
tees in the newspapers, and the house
of. death is overwhelmed with letters
from them. But a you imagine the
avaricious secondhand clothing deal
er devoting himself to the same pur-
poses? asks a New York correspondent.
Recently widows and members of fam
lilies, upon returning from a funeral
have been amazed and shocked to find
the following printed letter addressed
to the deceased: "Dear Madam-Beg
to inform you that I pay the highest
prices for gentlemen's discarded cloth
ing Of every description, also shoes.
etc. Owing to the scarcity and ad-
vanced prices Of clothing this year, I
am compelled to pay so per cent more
than others for slightly used business
suits, tuxedos, full dress, o~vercoats,
trousers, fur coats and shoes. Before
selling kindly send for me. Small or
large orders promptly attended to.
Write or phone and I will call at your
convenience. Very respectfully, MI.
Blank"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
WRITTEN MUSIC IS NOT new
Custom Of Preserving Melodies In
Tangible Form Was First Oh.
served by the Greeks.

There were a great many steps In
the development of the present form
Of writing music. The custom Of writ
ing melodies rather than trusting to
the uncertain help of memory for their
preservation was first observed by the
Greeks. Indeed, at n time, the pre-
serving of music in a tangible, visible
form was deemed SO necessary as to
be the subject Of a special papal bull.
The writing out of music was ac-
complished by the use Of many differ
ent sets Of signs and symbols, in the
various countries. Nothing really
definite and lasting, though, was done
In this direction until the fifteenth cen
fury, when the first real printing Of
melodies and harmonies was accom-
plished in Germany. This was made
possible by the invention Of the NOV.
able metal types.
The prints thus produced were re-
markedly clear and neat at first, but
they later became gradually more and
more imperfect, which degeneration
finally led to the invention Of copper
plate printing in 1882, by Simon We.
rovio, an Italian.-New York Globe.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
Do Every Task Well.

Instead of belittling any job think Of
1t in terms of finished production. If
the thing still looks crude you have not
put your best into it. You must e i'm
provement in the next item. Keep
straight lines out Of your curves, and
the curves out of what should be
straight. Do every task so well that
it will be a constant testimonial to the
hand that has done the work. At
times it will slow down your pace, but
it will add to your value as a work
man. In the end it will add to your
speed and all you do will be we'll done.
Get the habit of putting pride into your
efforts and you are on the road to sue
cess however hard it may be to travel.
Remember there can be little merit in
the thing you ri ashamed of.-Penn-
sylvania Grit.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
HUNTER IS
APPOINTED

A. I. Hunter, President Of the first
National Bank of Grand Forks, has
been appointed a member of the North
Dakota Bankers Association commit
tee to meet with the state officials and
confer with them regarding the SUP
ply cf seed grain for farmers in the
western part of the state. The con-
ference will be held in Bismarck OH
Saturday, Nov. "a.
The North Dakota Bankers Asso-
citation has been considering some
means Of financing the seed grain pro-
position next spring, and the confer
ence will determine upon some FEAST
BILE plan. It is said that farmers in
the west will need large quantities of
seed oats, barley and flax next spring.
Mr.. Hunter some time ago suggest
ed that township boards of county
commissioners issue grain bonds, ST.
that banks would be able to finance
the farmers with little difficulty.
The seed situation in the west has
caused a great deal Of disturbance and
excitement among the farmers be-
cause of the fear that seed grain
would be impossible to cur This
trouble has been greatly abated and
now business men and bankers are
bending every effort to procure fnan-
cial assistance for the farmers w
lost heavily on the 1917 crop.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
HOUSE cENTIPEDE NEW PET
10 Outlet, pocIls and Friendly with ths
Children and 10 Declared to %
0eath On 0uos.

A family thinks it has mobilizedlits
home protective forces to the full when
1t has set up q watchdog, a cat,oa
canary. a rubber plant, q war garden
aud q ly swatter. These are all very
Well as far % they 60. says the New
York Tribune, but the world has been
moving swiftly, and the most progress
stve and emcient households now have
added the house centipede- vulgarly
called the acknowledged worm
to their forces. We learn from q 70.
cent monograph on insects that:
IAN examination Of the head Of tho
centipede will reveal q pair Of strong
jaws that are used against enemies
and for the purpose Of capturing small
insects for food. It considers the fy
Q great delicacy, and, besides this, 1t
eats feas, mosquitoes, moths, reaches
and other small household pests. It
hunts its food mostly at night. The
house centipede has seldom been
known to bite q person, and If, in self
defense, it should pinch the baby's
finger or toe, the swelling produced, IL
any, could quickly be alleviated by an
application Of ammonia"
In the light Of these recommends
lions who can afford to be without
one of these admirable beasts7 It ia
noiseless, Of excellent though noctur-
nal habits-a night Waterman, as It
were-and its upkeep cost is practi-
cally nothing. In the event that It
rids the house completely Of all the
pests enumerated-particularly the
land others"-the grateful household.
er should be willing to pension it on
small bits Of meat or whatever ita
system Graves. 1t should be taken i'm
to the family and given a pet name.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
Incentives.

Up to the present time politicians
and philosophers have not dreamed Of
rendering industry attractive; to en-
chain the mass to labor, they have dis
covered no other means, after slavery,
than the fear of want and starvation ;
If, however, industry is the destiny
which is assigned to us by the crea-
tor, how can we think that he would
wish to force us to it by violence, and
that he has no notion how to put in
play some more noble lever, some in
centive capable Of transforming it's oc-
cupation into pleasures ?-Charles
Fourier.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
An Animal That Initiates Fruit.

An animal which the FilipinOs call
caguan is one of the most curious
mammals that exist, Offering at the
same time the characteristics of mon
key and bat. 1t hangs from a branch
downward, its four feet together and
its head between its paws. In this pc.
sition it is never disturbed by birds or
beasts of prey, for it resembles some
unpalatable fruit Of great size, Of
which there are many examples in the
tropical woods. The caguan harmo'
nizes so we'll with the bark of the tree
on which it seeks it's roost that it feels
practically certain that 1t will not be
m0lested.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
The Better Plan.

Railway Foreman-Sambo, If we had
war wouldn't you like to be a captain
and get in front and holler: "C0me on,
boys?"
Sambo-No, sub, boss. I'd ruther
git behind and holler: go on, boys"
Christian Herald.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
STRONGHOLD Of THE BEAVER
Largest Colony In Existenes Making !
Last Stand In Fastnesses Of
Southern Rockies.

Far up in the Businesses Of the
southern Rockies, hidden In one Of the
most inaccessible hooks that remain
in this country today, what is proba.
bly, the largest &1sting colony Of beav.
er, has established itself for a. last
stand.
The beaver was once one Of the most.
abundant Of our American animals, but
the ease with which he was trapped
and the value Of his fur soon. drove
him far on the road to extinction. Soon
only the most stringent Of protective
legislation was able to save him, but
now he seems to be coming back"
and wherever he finds a favorable 10.
cation he increases rapidly.
There is no better place In the world
to study the interesting habits Of this
little animal than In that little hidden
mountain valley just south Of the Col
0rado line which the Mexicans have
christened "Lagunitas" and the Ameri-
cans call Beaver Lakes" The valley
nestles against the very backbone Of
the continental divide, 10000 feet
above sea level, and from every side
1t is approachable only ~ long and
toilsome forest travel, except in win
ter, when it is not approachable at all.
The hollow in the mountains crest ia
dotted with irregular rows and minia-
ture ranges of hills, two and three
hundred feet high, that make up q
most bewildering topography.
In among these hills the beaver have
built them a city. The landscape is
ideal for the building Of their dams.
and by throwing barriers Of stick and
mud from hillside to hillside they have
created a dozen big lakes, some of
them half a mile long. Along the
shores of these lakes are built the
beavers lodges. There are probably q
thousand beaver in this community,
reigning in undisputed supremacy over
their mountain domain. They are shy
brutes, but very early in the morning
and just at sunset you can often sur
prise them cutting the quaking aspen
on the bank with their chisel teeth OF
plastering away industriously at one
Of their elaborate dams. .
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22

ESTRAY-11 head Of calves, some
8 months old, z months old, 6 months
old and others s months old. Eight
head Of heifers. 2 steers and / small
bill. One red and white. some all
red, some black and some bla.k and
white spotted. Have been missing
since October II. Take up and noti-
fly Theodore DeKeiyzer, Route 2, Ed
more, No. Oak. 43-3t
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22

The Ninth Annual Ball given by the
International Association Of Machin-
SITS will be given at the Roller Rink on
Thursday evening, Nov. goth, 1917.
Music for the occasion will be furnish
ed by Nerhaugen's orchestra. Every
body invited. Tickets $1.O0. 46-2t
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22

supplies the breeding sows during the
period Of g%estration has proved an ef-
fective prevention Of goiter in the new
born pigs and a Montana Hog expert
advocates the feeding Of iodine to
pregnant domestic animals in the e
tions Of the northwest where goiter in
young animals is common.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22

Don't forget the World can furnish
you with loose leaf ledger and account
blanks Of every description, and you
can get them just a. cheap or cheaper
than you can send for them.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22

Now is the time to order your
Christmas cards. And the place to
order them is at the World office. We
have a beautiful line Of samples on
display. Don't wait until it is too late
but order now. Just step in and see
our samples.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22
THE FIRST
DRESS PARADE

The First North Dakota Infantry,
now the 164th, staged q memorable
even last week. It was a, dress pa
rade, not remarkable in itself except
for the thrilling spectacle Of nearly
5000 North Dakota boys in parade
and dress formation, but because it
was the first regimental parade Of the
North Dakota boys since the days Of
the encampment on the Mexican Dor
der, and because it was the first regi-
mental parade ever held in Camp
Greene.
Camp Greene is splendidly fitted out
for a camp for the boys 30 far 40 the
living and climate are concerned, but
it is mighty shy on parade grounds. It
has only been after a whole months
work that the parade ground to be
used by tn North Dakota regiment was
put in shape for use. The construc-
ton of this parade was under the per-
sonal supervision of Major Barney c.
Boyd, commanding the Third Battal-
ion.
Col. ]. H. Frame ordered the dress
parade and it gave the spectators a
thrill which will live long, as they
watched the boys swing out Of the
road on a hillside and up over the top
Of the parade ground. The grounds
r too small to present any regimen
tai maneuvers. However, the batal-
ions formed in parade formation, and
then swung before Colonel Frame,
Lieut.. Colonel Grafton and Regimen
tai Adjutant T. S. Henry.
To see 5000 men go thru a brief man.
ual of arms in perfect unison, guns
moving from right shoulder arms to
left shoulder, present arms, arms port,
was indeed inspiring. It was as tho
the khaki clad boys represented a car
pet of brown prairie grass and the
guns the tailed stems of foliage sway
ed as one by the wind.
The parade did one thing. 1t con-
WINGED the regulars who stood around
the parade grounds watching the ma
neuvers, that the North Oak, guards
men are every bit soldiers. Officers
of a dozen different outside companies.
Montana majors, and others congrat-
ulated Colonel Frame and company
commanders on the splendid showing
Of their troops. The months training
and drilling has worked wonders with
the boys and the results were shown
plainly.
ut is worth a lifetime of service to
command such a splendid array Of
boys from North Dakota" said Col.
onef Frame at the end of the review
Officers and men alike were pleased
at the result.
One civilian who happened to be in
camp remarked "Gosh! It strikes mt
that there are almost enough me1
tire to lick the Kaiser, your western
boys are certainly made of the right
stuff"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22

For Sale: A few pure bred Ches-
ter white boars. about 2 months old.
Art Henley, Southam, N. D. 46-2tr
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-11-22

PeesIar Mechanics effsrs no p~vemiunns:
doss noe Join IN ~"eia6bins offsrs." and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-21
STRONG CAMPAIGN BEING WAGED FOR
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE LIBERTY LOAN

New York, May 2i.--Amerlca's 3
FIRST offensive OF the war. the two
billion dollar Liberty loan drive. Is
In full swing today. Reports gath
cred by the United Press from every
part Of the country showed the ma
tion's energies concentrated In u
tremendous effort to make the issue
a winner.
Millions OF people are engaged In
the mighty campaign. In scores OF
cities and towns the walls are plast-
cred with slogans n Bond for
Baby" Ring the Liberty Bell
Again." Finance Your boy on the
Firing Line" and Put q Bond In
Every Home"
Some cities report slow sales. due
to an idea that the loan is over-sub-
scrlbod. Headquarters here declare
II Ia not half subscribed.
Capital and labor are allied. bank
ers and toilcrs have Joined hands
anu every art OF advertising. as we'll
M sermons. speeches. parades and
patriotic revlvals are being used 10
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-21
SAYS GERMANY HAS
AMPLE FOOD SUPPLY

Washington, May 21.-That an ex-
aggerated impression regarding the
scarcity Of food In Germany was in
spired by the Navy and Agrarian
parties in Germany. was stated in au-
thentic dispatches reaching here to-
day. The dispatches we're from "a
reliable observer" who travelled
through the country late in April.
He declared that the food situation
is much better than generally sup
posed.
The observer was unable to find
any serious shortage OF food except
in the larger cities, In these. con-
ditions are mending. because OF i'm
provement In distribution.
The information confirms state
ments by Herbert Hoover, new food
administrator. As result OF i'm
proved food transportation facilities
the potato ration has been increased
and the, meat and fat ration prac-
tically doubled.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-21

make Americas hundred millions
realize tho bond must be made q
success by their united efforts.
Pittsburg's pledge Is $50. 200. 900
OF an allotment Of $50, 1000, 900. New
York took too powerful short-arm
punches at the Liberty loan today.
Billy Sunday delivered one and the
big department stores tho other,
Liberty loan "booths" In red, white
and blue were opened In the Fifth
avenue and downtown shopping cen.
ter stores with pretty and efficient
young women In charge taking sub
scrlptlons. aA0,\
In ST. Louis. the bond In every
home" slogan originated. The total
subscriptions In the Cleveland fed
eral reserve district are estimated at
800, 900, 900, Private subscriptions
are going slowly there. Detroit sub
scribed 100000 as an example TO
other municipalities,
The best slogan In Chicago Ia "Are
YOU willing TO finance your boy at
the front line" "
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-21
Of OFFENSIVE MARKED
BY French AND BRITISH SUCCESSES

London, May 2l.-British and
French forces struck another Joint
offensive blow today. Field Marshal
Haig's tommies took additional sec
tions OF German Hindenburg line
positions and General Nievelle's
poilus achieved a brilliant success in
capture OF "several lines" Of German
trenches on the north slopes Of Mont
Cornillet.
The British advance was register,
ed In the sector embracing Bulle-
court and Fontaines-les-C -Croisilles,
the foundation for the oppy-Queant
part OF the Hindenburg line. II was
made despite massing OF formidable
fresh German divisions from the
Russian front.
The French gains were all In the
Champaign district, in that section
from Rheims east to Auberlve. where
six weeks ago General Nievelle start
ed the general offensive timed with
the British drive on Douai.
Resumption OF the offensive by the
allies comes, after weeks lull.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-21
ASK SH|PBU|LDERS
SPEED UP ON BOATS

Washington. May 2i,--To speed
up construction OF ~ combination
mine sweepers and sea-going tugs.
Secretary Daniels today conferred
with a delegation OF ~ shipbuilders
representing all OF the principal ship
building yards In the country. Dan
iels explained the necessity OF quick
work on the boats and called upon
shipbuilders for aid. He assured the
builders that the government would
cooperate with them in procuring
labor and material. Already the
government has arranged to furnish
certain plates and other steel needed
by expediting shipment. The new
mine sweepers will he OF one thou
sand tons. They are to be sturdy,
powerful boats. Although officials
refuse to comment, It was said the
new boats might be used to cooper
ate with the British fleet Of mine
sweepers,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-21
BRITISH PREMIER PROPOSED
CONFERENCE OF REPREsEN.
TATIvEs OF FACTIONS
CONSTITUTION TO Be DRAFTED
Movement VIII Doubtless Result In
Genuine Home Rule for Troubled
IAttle Island

London. May 2i.--Premier Lloyd
George revealed his scheme Of set
tlement Of the Irish question to the
house OF commons today. The pro-
posed conference 10 decide the exact
form OF home rule 10 be applied TO
ireland will be composed Of all par
ties and all factions In the island. he
said. Even Sim Fein adherents will
be represented. The chairman OF
the committee. however. will be nom
mated by the king.
The premier explained that the
suggested Irish convention would be
expected to submit TO parliament q
complete draft OF an Irish consti-
tuition. Sir John Lonsdaie. an Irish
member. said he would lay Lloyd
Georges proposal before the Ulster
unionist council. but he was not san
sguine as TO any result
John Redmond. nationalist leader.
declared this was the hrst time In
Ireiand's history that she had been
asked to settle the problem OF gov
ernment herself He felt sure all
sections OF the islands and all fac
tions would participate in the con-
ference.