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The midland journal., 1917-04-06
COLD FRAMES VERY POPULAR
Being Used More Extensively in Vari.
Gus Parts of Country Than For
merIy-Use Fine Soil.

Frames are used much more largely
in all parts of the country than few
years ago, Notwithstanding the fact
that greenhouse construction has been
more active. A great many gardeners
have realized that it pays to grow some
vegetables under by 6-foot sash. This
makes it good business proposition,
and when frames are used on a large
scale too much care cannot be exer-
cised in the preparation of the soil.
1t should be fine, fairly level and con-
tain liberal amounts of sand and hu-
mus. If to be used in the summer the
cross-bar hoes or horse cultivators can
be used without difficulty, running
from end to end of the long frames.
The sash should fit snugly on the side
boards, so that as little cold as pos
sible will be admitted under the sash.
Lettuce and radish are especially de-
sirable for frame culture.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
MATERIAL FOR MAKING EGGS
Grit, Charcoal and Crushed Oyster or
Clam Shells Are Three Big Es-
sentiaIs for Hens.

A poultry breeder wonders why hens
lay soft-shelled eggs. "Is it because
they are all pullets or is it a lack Of
something in their feed? They have
grits before them all the time, so it
cannot come from that"
The cause Of soft-shelled eggs is q
lack of lime in the feed. Unless hens
have very wide range they must be
supplied with crushed oyster shells or
clam shells to provide material for
making shells. Even the flock on
range must in winter have these
shells provided. Grits do not answer
the purpose for providing lime for
making egg shells. The grits are for
the use of the hen in grinding her
feed.
There are three things very essen
tial in the poultry house. They are:
Grits (small stones), charcoal and
crushed oyster or clam shells. Many
poultry keepers preserve the shells
from eggs used during the summer
and these are Drowned and crushed
for winter use. Twenty-Five cents
worth of crushed oyster or clam shells
will last an average-sized flock for
many weeks. Watch the laying hens
and note how often they visit the hop
per containing these crushed shells.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
TH|CK,' GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRUFF
Girls! Beautify Your Hair! Make Il
Soft, Fluffy and Luxuriant-Try
the Moist Cloth.

Try as you will, after an application
of Danderine, you cannot find single
trace of dandruff or falling hair and
your scalp will not itch, but what will
please you most, will be after few
weeks use, when you see new hair,
fine and downy at first-yes-but real
ly new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou.
bles the beauty of your hair. No differ
ence how dull, faded, brittle and
scraggy, just moisten cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw it
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time. The effect is inn
mediate and amazing-your hair will
be light, fluffy and wavy, and have an
appearance Of abundance; an incom-
parable luster, softness and luxuri-
ance, the beauty and simmer Of true
hair health.
Get a 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any store and prove
that your hair is as pretty and soft
as any-that it has been neglected or
injured by careless treatment-that's
all. ADV.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
Try Pike's Toothaehe Drops
ECONOMIC RULE is UNBR0KEN
The More Money, the Higher the
y Prices, Has Been the Law Since
Earliest Days of World.

\ When the Indians of New England
found plenty of seashells out Of which
to make their money called wampum,
the more of it they would give for a
blanket, basket, kettle, pair of mecca
sins or feather bonnet, says Girard In
lhe Philadelphia Ledger.
The political economy of King Phil
Ups race and time still prevails. Ev-
cry day this year the rest of the world
has dumped cool 100000 of gold
upon the United States. Now we have
nearly 1,000,OO0000 more gold than
we had when the war began.
If we had cheap wheat, shoes, over
coats, vegetables, or coal after hav-
ing added nearly 80 per cent to our
gold hoard, we should be obliged to
tear up all those fine spun and dusty
political economy books we were
taught in school.
But the books stand, and rightly so,
for the very paper they are printed on
has been boosted upward by this colos-
sal wave of gold. When this un-
matched crest of yellow metal breaks
and recedes after the war-well, we
shall follow King Phillip and his wam-
pun and pay smaller amount of it
for what we buy.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
EXERCISE FOR YOUNG CHICKS
Cool Room Is Better Than Warm One
for This Purpoae-Avoid Leg
Weakness by Giving Bone.

Early Matched chicks should be
given plenty of room in which to ex-
ercise. A cool or slighly cold room
is better than a warm one for this
purpose. 1t hardens the chick and
there is little danger from chilling il
properly handled. AS soon as the
youngsters get cold they will run back
under the hovers and warm up, then
run out again to work in the fresh
air. Brooding in cold room produces
stronger chicks, with better appetites.
Indoor chicks should be allowed ac-
cess at all times to dried bone, small
size. They need this to maintain
strength in the legs; otherwise, when
closely housed, leg. weakness results.
Fresh, green-cut bone fed in limited
quantities once per day will ward off
this trouble.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
Holding Down Fence.

wrapped around the bottom strand of
the fence, and then around the stone.
Instead of stone, concrete block,
an old piece of iron, or any other
heavy weight may be used. Mr.. JUS
tice says this device will hold down a
fence till the wire rusts in two. While
it takes more time to wrap wire
around a stone and attach it to the
bottom wire of the fence, and then
bury the stone in the ground, it is per.
manent.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
Marvellous Herbal Medicine

Fairmont, w. Va.-"My husband has
taken many a bottle of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery and consid-
ers it the very best medicine he has
ever known. He has taken it as .
blood medicine and for stomach trou-
BILE, and it has never failed to give re-
lief. He relies on this medicine to
keep him in good, healthy condition.
and always recommends it."-MRS.
JAMES S. GRIFFITH, 106 Spence St
Golden Medical Discovery, the herb
al remedy, which has had such fine
reputation for 30 years, is indorsed
by many well-known residents of this
section. Every day more and more
people are coming to realize that this
is standard medicine, and is safe to
take. 1t contains no alcohol or mar
cotics. The ingredients are printed ON
the package. 1t Is to be had In drug
stores in liquid or tablet form, or send
DR.. v. M. Pierce, Buffalo, N. z, one
dollar for tablets.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
His Memory.

''Do you remember" she asked when
they met after the lapse Of years, she
ing remained bachelor, "do you re-
member that evening long ago, when
you and 1 walked in the gloaming?"
II remember the swamp we walked
into, but 1 don't remember the gloam-
ing" he replied.
Then a fond hope died in her breast
and she turned away to make herself
agreeable to others.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
HOLDING DOWN WIRE FENCES
instead Of Using Stakes Iowa Man At
taches Stone Which Is Sunk Into
the Ground.

A railroad company has paid Frank
Justice of Polk county, Iowa, more
than $3.50 damages for hogs killed on
its tracks. The wire fence was staked
down time and again, but the hogs
continued to root it up and crawl un-
der it. The stakes driven to hold it
down would not stick for any length
Of time, says Wallace's Farmer. Mr..
Justice told the claim agent that If
he would follow his advice in hold
ing down the fence, that the railroad
company would be saved future dam
ages. The advice was followed, and
since that time no hogs have got un-
der the fence.
Instead of stake to hold down the
wire, Mr.. Justice uses a stone, which
is sunk into the ground. A wire is
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
FAVOR ANGLE IRON HARR0WS
Teeth Carrying Bars Are PivotaIIy
Connected at Their Front End
in V-Shaped Implement.

Angle iron harrows are giving such
general satisfaction in the farming
business that the number of patents on
this type of soil pulverizer and weed
killer is growing larger every year.
This one was recently patented by a
Georgia man. The harrow teeth car
rying bars are pivotally connected at
their front end in a V-shaped imple-
ment, means being provided for de-
tachably securing teeth. Adjustable
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
The Modern Law.

"Look here, sheriff." said the irate
householder, "this section is filled with
second-story men and sneak thieves.
Ny house has been robbed five times
in the three weeks. Do I get any
protection from you, or don't II"
II have done all 1 can for you, Mr..
Blickensdorf," returned the weary Of
ficer. II warned you after the second
robbery to move out of that house, and
1t isn't my fault If you continue on
there knowing that these burglars are
after your stuff
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
FIELDS UNSUITED FOR CORN
Early Spring Flowing Is Advisable
Under Many Conditions-AVoid
CIods, Weeds or Grass.

Corn should never be planted in a
cloddy field or in one where a nice
growth of weeds or grass is already
either started or ready to start. Early
spring plowing is certainly advisable
under a great many conditions.
Some soils must be worked down
with the disk and harrow, and, on some
he packer should be used before the
planting season.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
BEST GRADES OF FERTILIZER
Farmers Are Using More Lime and
Taking Care of Manure.

The best grades of fertilizers are
much higher than last year. Farm.
ers are using more lime and taking
better care of the manure.
For heavy sod-ground plowed in the
fall, a dressing of 60 bushels of air.
Stacked lime per acre is the average
dressing favored by farmers.
The lime is spread as soon as air.
Stacked, and then narrowed in.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
SWEET CORN SLOWER sILAGE
Has Feeding Value Comparable With
Ordinary Corn StoVer-Desir-
able Dairy Ration.

Sweet corn stover in the field, that
is, the fodder without the grain, has
a feeding value comparable with or
dinary corn stover.
The silage which may be made from
It, while a very palatable and de-
sirable addition to the dairy ration,
has lower feeding value than corn
sllage or pea-vine silage.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
Filling Up.

"What will we put in the magazine
this month";"
"About forty pages concerning what
we had last month"
Eyes"
"And forty more about what we will
have next month"
"And them"
"That ought to be enough for this
month"
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
Best He Could Offer.

"Then you think can't learn to
sing?" !
II fear not"
"But, professor, do so yearn to be
musical"
"Take up yodeling is my advice"
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
New Species,

Mrs. Knicker-Did you enjoy the
star?
Mrs. Newrich-Yes; think she's a
fine cOmmotiOnal actress.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
The Hint Sufficient.

"Pa, why do you insist on my sing
ing when Mr.. Rimley calls?"
"Well, 1 don't like the fellow, ana
yet hate to come right out and tell
him to CO."
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
AnaIe Iron Harrow.

teeth, carrying bars at the rear and at
right angles to the central brace that
bisects the V-shaped main part, hold
the main bars in variously adjusted
misunderstanding Business.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06

For a practical Illustration of econ
omy watch a small boy when he has
occasion to use SOAP,
The midland journal., 1917-04-06

A little salt rubbed on earthenware
pudding dishes will take away brown
SDOtS
The midland journal., 1917-04-06

If people told only what they know
there would be less talking.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06
SUNFLOWER SEED us
Given Count as Poultry Feed by
Professor LippinCott.
It's Good for MoItIng Period, but Not
Practicable at Other Times on Av-
erage Farm-Too Much Fiber
and Too Expensive.

Sunfower seed because Of its cost
and high fiber content is not so desir-
able poultry feed as is generally sup
posed, according to w. A. Lippincott,
professor of poultry husbandry in the
Kansas State Agricultural college.
"In the first place it is too expen-
sive," says Professor Lippincott, land
then, too, it contains large amount
of crude fiber. 1t is good feed, how
ever, for the molting period. The Oil
seems to aid in giving gloss to the
feathers. Protein is essential to feath-
er growth-and the sunf1ower is rich
in protein.
Birds for Show Purposes.
"Sunflower seed is used by poultry
men when they are preparing birds for
show purposes as the feed apparently
gives the bird better appearance.
Showmen use the seed extensively as
feed but it is not practical for the
farmer unless the seed can be bought
much cheaper than the ordinary mar
ket price,"
Oats are better feed for chickens
than Sunf1ower seed, in the opinion OF
Mr.. Lippincott. Sunf1ower seeds have
approximately 21 per cent fat content
and 30 per cent fiber content, while
oats have AZ per cent fat content and
only 1913 per cent fiber content. 1t is
not wise to use oats as feed for
chickens too extensively because the
digestive apparatus of the fowls is not
designed to handle such large amount
of crude fiber.
Best Fiber Content.
The best fiber content in a ration for
fowls is approximately 3.5 per cent.
Too much fiber upsets the bird. II
some feeds, low in fiber, are used in
connection with oats, the fiber content
is brought down to about the required
amount.
Meat scraps and milk are the only
common poultry feeds having abso-
lutely no crude fiber. Broken rice has
but 2 per cent, gluten meal 2 per cent,
corn % per cent, and kafir per cent.
The midland journal., 1917-04-06

With the advent Of correspondence
barber school the end must be near.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-07
HAS BUM" KNEE

Tho friends of Arthur Olson. youngest son of Mir. and Mrs. August Olson and a Douglas raised boy. will regret to know that his aspirations to join the army received a jar after he reached Seattle a few weeks ago. He desired Co enter the radio service but failed to pass the requisite phys ical examination on account of a bad knee. Arthur graduated from the Douglas High school last May and is a promising young man. He may manage to get into some other department of the service and. in ease he does. another Douglas boy will make good. Grover Kcrtis. formerly employed at Trcadwcll and one of the best all-around athletes ever on tho Island, has been accepted in the aviation corps.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-07
PLEDGE CARDS
 ARE POPULAR
More Than Eighty Percent of Homes on Island in Line for
 Food Saving

Regardless of the fact that last Friday, Che date Of Inc drive for general food pledge card signing. was Che most disagrccablc day of Che winter most effective worl, was accomplished by those having Che canvass in charge. according to Chairman Bollinger, who. while the returns are not at an complete. has submitted the following as am indi- cation that Douglas Islanders arc doing their full share in Che nation wide movement to win Che war for liberty and freedom and against autocracy and oppression
 Tho captains reported from their districts: The Pines, Mrs. J. N. Stoody. 40; Treadwel. D. J. Kinzic. 32; Douglas No. I Mrs. Henry Erie. iO; NO 9. l.. Soloum. 37: No. g., Mrs. J. F. Henson. 19; No. I, Mrs. E. A. Haigler IS; No. 8, Monte Benson, 10 (tho block between r and c will nearly double this); No. 0, Mrs. II. V. Sully, l9i No. z, Mrs. v. A. Walker, 10; No. 8, Mrs. NJ. s. Hudson, 2S; No. 9. Miss Hannah Breeco. l6 lNative). The cards arc an In the hands of Che chairman excepting those of one district and about half of another. and total 2Gg. Tn estimated number Of household CTS Is about 300. not including the native population. When the final returns are an in there will be but lew houses on this side that win not show Che proper colOrs in their win dow. Less than half a dozen have refused Co sign. showing some feel ing of autogonism Co the movement. Several refusing at first have sent word that they wanted Go join tho movement A bread case in cer- tain grocery had quite number of wheat loaves on hand last even ing showing that the consumption of wheat bread Is diminishing.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-07
MARRIED IN PORTLAND

Mss Mary Frances Fox. daughter oS Mir. and Mrs. p. IT. Fox, of thlt place. and Captain Daniel J. Conan personal officer on the headquarters stan at Camp Lewis. near Tacoma. and prior to eulistiug an cmploye of che O. w. R. & N. Railway Company. with headquarters in Portland. were married at St. Lco's church Tacoma, Thanksgiving morning. The bride was raised at Douglas and made her home here with her parents until she went out a few years ago to take a course iu a nursing school at Port land. where she graduated at St. vinccurs hospital. Captain and Mrs Conan win make their home temporarily iu Tacoma.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-07
DOUGLAS PEOPLE MARRIED

Ed F. Cashel, who is employed at Che Treadwell foundry as moldcr. and Mrs. J. Lindsay. Q resident or Douglas, were married in the parlors of the Alaskan hotel at Juneau Tues day evening of this week, Rev. Bruce. of the Juneau Presbyterian church, officiating. A wedding din- ncr at the Alaskan followed tho core- mony, tho guests being the intimate friends of the parties Mir. Cashel and his bride are well known and very popular on the Island and their many friends wish them an kinds of happiness in their new relations. They will make their home in Doug las.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-07
CHRISTMAS FOR
 OLD PIONEERS
Inmates of Home at Sitka to Be Re membered in Modest Way by
 Good Angel

The inmates ot the Pioneers Home at sitka will again realize this Christmas that they are not entirely without friends and that their good auecI. Mrs. John Fcusi. of this placc. has not forgotten them
 Mrs Fcusi. as has been her GUS fom i'm provious years, is preparing n Christmas box which will be for varded to thc Pioneers Home next u--asap& upfEluueqntBtP' 5,....... aat costly that will cause "the old boys" Go realize that they stil have a part iu Che gladsome season of goodwill toward an men.
 While tho inmates nt The Home arc substantially provided with Che ucc- cssitics or life. dainties Co them. as Co most objects of charity, are de- uicI except when donated from out side sources. It Is Co supply a few of these daintics tha; Mrs Fcusi is now busy She hopes Co send one or more boxes ot cigars a Elass of jelly for every man. small packages oi candy and few cookies for Cath. and it is Go this end she respectfully rolicits donations either ot money to buy Che articles or Of thc articles themselves
 Anything left with Mrs Fousi OF at her husbands hardware store will find its way Co the Pioneers domc .n time to diGusc its accompanying Christmas cheer.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-07
ISLANDERS MARRIED

Miss Maud Liljestrand of this place. received by tho last mail an announcement from Walla Walla. Washington. of Che marriage at tho home of tho brides parents at that place on November 22, of Miss Minnie Frances Malloy, former prin- clpal ot the Douglas public school, to Chester Gordon McKinnon, for mcr bookkccpor in tho time depart mont ot Trcodwoll. Both tho young people are we'll remembered and have many friends on Che Island.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-07
KINNUNE HEARS
 COUNTRIES CALL
Popular Young Business Man and Experienced Forester to
 Go to France

C. E. Kinnune. for nearly a year past associated with the firm of J. W. Martin Co.,, has heard the in- sistont call of his country and has enlisted for duty in France or whcr- ever he may be sent.
 For four years before coming to Alaska, Mir. Kinnune was in the for cstry department of the United States government, and it was for that service that he came north, be- ing connected with the forestry of- flee at Ketchikan in the capacity of Ia ranger.
 When the call came two months ago for experienced forestry men to enlist for sryice in France, where the forests have been devastated by shot and shell and where efforts are now under way for their rehabilita- tion, Mir. Kinnune offered his sorv- ices. This week be received word that he had been accepted and he is losing no time in leaving for se- attlc. where he has been instructed Co report before being sent Co some point in California for further train ing. Accompanied by his wife he left for tho south on the Sophia last night. Mrs Kinnune will remain with relatives in Tacoma while her husband is in the service. The Kin nuucs arc splendid young couple and their departure is a distinct loss Co Douglas.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-07
GOOD MEETING
 MONDAY NIGHT
Douglas Parent-Teachers' Association Has Lost Highly Interesting
 Session

The meeting ol che Douglas Parent T,arbcrs' Association Monday night ves largely attended and very m- f,rcstiur Territorial School Super ntcndcut L. D. Henderson being present and making % very enjoy able address.
 The meeting opened with @ busi- ness session. during which, ou mo tion of Mrs BouuEcr it was de- cidcd not Go serve refreshments at future meetings in accordance win general food conservation principles
 A committee Co arrange a pro gram tor Che next monthly meeting was named by Che chair and com sisted or Nt.r. s. n White. Miss Vol Narlc and MT. Sowcrs. tho iattor two being teachers iu che school.
 In behalf of hc Loyal Temper auce League. Mrs Mauicy Che pres idcnt ot Che association. presented thc school with au excellent picture. --.-.i. s---...5 af Mics Francis F.
 The program opened with @ unique rendition of Che Star Span glcd Banner" consisting of not sing Ing but reading ot Che words of che song by Miss Impl Aalto to plano ac- compartment. followed by Amer lea" by Che audience
 Principal e. W. Greene. In a neat little address. introduced SupcrIu- tcndcut Henderson. che latter mak- ing % most interesting and highly iu- structiyc talk. Uc gave ou account of hts recent trip through Che inc trior of Che Territory and Go Che westward coast and of Che coudi- tions as hc found them from am educational standpoint His ad- dress was rcplctc lu Amcricanism and American sentiment He de- cried Che custom ot autocratic teaching and Illustrated by citing both Germany and Mexico for cy- amplcs ol Che evils of che system
 Miss Cupplcs entertained with a vocal solo and was forced Co respond t1 am encore. as did Mr. Baker. % recent discovery. who delighted his hearers with a s3vapbouc solo iu which hc was accompanied by Miss Etta Brown
 After thc completion of Che pro- gram refreshments. coGog and cake were served by Che girls oi tbe do- mcstic science department.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-07
NEW FEATURE
 IN THE SCHOOL
Older Pupils to Be Drilled in Four. Minute Talks-Play Super
 visors to Serve

Public School Superintendent Greene is nothing 1T not rcsourceful when it comes to introducing new lntcrcst-awakcning features in the school
 Four minute spccchB is Che latest new feature and the Junior high school pupils are expected to make them. The specchinrs will prac- tlcc on Che lower gra.U for a time and will. with the attainment and growth of efficiency probably be sent Co ucighboring schools and local picture shows Co deliver four minute talks Food Conservation" being Che subject of dissertations.
 The pupils are muci interested in the new feature anl, as they are Che ones that win prof by the ox- poricnce, it is oxpectc. that con- siderable good-natured rivalry will be worked up in Che mater of mak- ing the four-minutc t.lks and in acquiring the gentle lut valuable art Of appearing and speaking in public-somcthing Cha. too many business mon regret they were not able to acquire during their school days.
 Another new feature being intro dueed by Superintendent Greene is tho appointing of Senior high school boys Co have charge of the smaller children during play hours, the principle being Che same as in vogue In larger cities where parks are used as ploygrouuds It will be splendid experience for the high school boys here as we'll as a good ching for thc pupils of thc grades