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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

The sketch illustrates hat and para
sol expressing the patriotic influence.
The hat, a high-crowned affair, is
made of rough white straw braid, the
front strapped with narrow ribbon and
topped with severe feather motif.
The whole suggestion carried In this
hat Is soldierly, and the very smart
little parasol has each separate panel
fiag-bedecked, while streamers Of rib
bon carrying the national colors float
proudly from Its topmost point.
The Idea of decking parasols and
hats with the national colors cannot
be objected to, and II our country's
flag Is to be given place In the sar-
torial lineup the hat or parasol would
certainly seem to be the place for It.,
says the Washington Star.
To trim parasol In flags would not
be difficult for the deft-fngered wom-
an. The flag may be made entirely of
embroidery, or tiny silk flags may be
bought and one neatly and firmly ap-
pliqued to each white panel Of the
parasol.
The hat shown is done entirely In
white, but one clever little chapeau
recently noted--a narrow-brimmed
sailor Of navy braid-was decked with
band of red, white and blue striped
ribbon, and the front Of the crown was
conferred with big fiaring rosette of
red, white and blue.
The truly patriotic person will prob-
ably object to handkerchiefs bearing
the flag motif In the corner, although
some of these kerchiefs are shown In
the shops. One aggressive petticoat
manufacturer who brought out petit
coats with their rutiles flag bedecked
was promptly 'sat upon"
Giving the flag the place of honor
above our heads, however, is eminent
ly proper, and red. white and blue
parasols and hats will undoubtedly be
seen in n great variety of styles.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
BALANCING RATI0NS
FOR A DAIRY HERD
Economy Demands HOMEGROWN
Feeds, Especially Roughage,
Be Fed to Cattle.

(By CHARLES I. BRAY. Colorado Agri-
cultural College. Fort Collins. Colo.)
Economy in feeding usually demands
that as much of the ration as possible
be made up of homegrown feedstuffs,
especially with regard to the r6ughage.
First, provide for all the good, clean
farm-grOwn roughage that the COW
will eat up clean, ms the nutrients in
roughages are generally much cheaper
than In concentrated feeds.
Now consider whether the grain on
hand Is such as to make a balanced
ration with the roughnge used. Con-
centrates must be used. because cows
cannot consume enough coarse, bulky
feed TO supply all their own bodily re-
quirements, and have enough left for n
large flow Of milk. If the dairyman
has plenty of alfalfa hay he can prac-
tlcally balance his rations nicely with
ordinary farm grains, such as corn,
barley and oats. Five per cent of cot
tonseed meal or linseed meal added to
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

are still the chief reliance. The prop
er breeding, maintenance, and employ
ment of these animal engines is p5ot,.
lem of the greatest Importance to the
farmer.
Speciality Business.
As a Source of cash income, the
keeping Of live stock I'm many sections
is what Is known ms speciality busl.
ness. In dairy districts 1t is the main
activity, and every phase of farm man.
agement is determined by its interests.
Where the principal purpose of live
stock feeding, however, is to maintain
soil fertility, farms which rely on live
stock for the main source of their in
come viii tend to become breeding
centers for purebred animals to be dis
tributed through the surrounding coun.
try for breeding purposes on those
farms on which only limited amount
of live stock Is kept. The production
of purebred animals Is highly spe-
cialized business. aud only the most
skilled animal husbandmen can make
a success of II.
The fifth function which Mr.. Rom.
mel ascribes to live stock on the farm
Is not so directly connected with prob
lens of income but II is nevertheless
of vital Importance. Experience has
shown that nothing tends more strong.
ly to create and maintain an interest
in farm life among boys and girls than
the care of animals. II is essential to
the continued prosperity of this coun-
try that young people should be en-
couraged to make farming their voca-
ton In life. Those who have devoted
themselves to this work have found
that among their most effective aids
are the poultry. calf, and pig clubs.
High Cost Of Living.
That the neglect of live stock re-
suits in increasing the cost of living
on the farm and In lowering the stand
ard of that living is fact well known
to all agricultural authorities. For
example, the annual meat bill of farm
ers for some states Is enormous. The
| meat purchases are made largely on
credit, and the proceeds of the years
crop are mostly consumed in meeting
debts incurred during its production.
This practice is obviously antagonistic
to thrift and proper prosperity. The
production of homegrown food does
not involve In the least the limitation
of the crop output of the farm. 1t
simply requires planning and n little
more careful management. A COW OF
two to furnish the family with milk
butter and cheese, and IA flock of chick
ems to furnish poultry and eggs, will
do much to make farm fare more
healthful ard cheaper.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
HERD OF DuAL-PuRrosE sHoRTHoRN cows.

tbs grain mixture will increase pro-
duction.
IL the roughage consists entirely Of
native hay, straw, cornfodder or corn
sllcge, he can still use his homegrown
grains, but 1t will be necessary to use
bran, cottonseed meal, or llnseed meal
also to supply sufficient protein. A
good grain mixture In this case would
consist Of equal parts ground barley,
ground oats and oil cake or oilmeal.
If the roughage ration is Of raixed
nature, such as 10 pounds of alfalfa
hay and 80 to 35 pounds corn sllnge,
the dairyman might use a mixture Of
two parts corn chop two parts bran or
oats and one part cottOnseed cake.
These grain mixtures should be fed az
the rate of one pound of grain for cv.
cry three and one-half or four pounds
of milk each cow Is producing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

ment. This combination is designed
for those who recognize the wisdom in
open air sleeping but who do not care
to undergo the discomfort of dressing
In n cold room during the cold wealth.
er. The sleeping porch Is entirely
open on one side and has window
in the opposite wall, so that ventiia-
ton Is certain. The bedroom may be
used. then, simply ms Il dressing room
and may be kept warm for that pur'
pose. French doors are placed be-
tween the bedroom and porch and
small windows are placed on each side
of the doors, In the full length Of the
doors. Although this bedroom has no
windows in an outside wall, there Is no
possibility Of its being dark and If the
doors are opened between II and the
screened porch, the room will be thor
oughly ventilated. When the combna-
ton Is used In the first method sug-
gested, however, this is most excel
lent feature.
Everyone will easily recognize the
good qualities of house of this type
and, as has been. already said, Ii there
we're more of these houses carefully
built and well taken care of in almost
any of the towns in the country. II
would result IN very much improved
appearance of the communities af-
fected.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

ment building is a product of thlckly
settled communities.
The fiat building precedes the apart
ment with respect to the growth of the
municipality for the reason that 1t Is
cheaper to maintain. In the fiat build
Ing the renter provides his own heat,
while In the apartment, janltor service
Is provided by the owner. This, Of
course, increases the rent which must
be asked for the apartments. Some
people, living In small cities or towns,
do not care for the conventional Hat
building In which each floor is occu-
pied by u separate family. For this
reason, there is nearly always de-
mand for two-family houses in which
both families occupy ground floor
space, or in which the two-story build
ing Is divided after the manner of the
duplex apartment, each family having
space on two floors.
1t would seem logical to suppose that
building OF this kind would be popu-
lar In almost any small city or town,
even in rather small towns, in case
there Is any demand FOR houses 10
rent. This type of double house may
be made very artistic, as the example
which we will presently describe viii
show. There is an Independence In
the two parts of such a building which
compares very favorably with private
pouses built ON die average lots OF
growing communities. A few OF these
houses in a well-kept town are impress
slNe and give the appearance of pro-
sressiveness which Is always noticed
py strangers, especially those who
nave In mind the Investment of their
capital in industrial or other business
projects. t
3 Perhaps the greatest value of this
X type OF double house In the small town
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
BLUE SERGE EVER FAITHFUL
Holds Affections Of Most Women No
Matter What New Things May
Come From the Loom.

No matter what new and desirable
things come out Of the looms, dark
blue cloth under several names holds
the attention and the affection OF a
class Of women who prefer to go along
the path they know rather than try
new one.
1t is every woman's experience that
a well-built suit Of serge or Its young
er sister, gaberdine, goes through the
season and usually begins the next
one with more satisfaction to the
wearer than all the other garments
she has In her possession. She may
call II her emergency suit or consider
1t In the second best class, but when
the day of experiments is over she
finds the blue cloth her faithful ally,
says the New York Evening Sun.
The strictly mannish jacket does
not suit every mind, however 1t may
suit every figure. and the dressmak-
ers have brought out number OF new
ideas that appeal to the class who fret
over too much severity. These women
declare that they delight in the plain
garment. but that's theory, not a
fact, for the dressmaker cannot keep
them to the straight and narrow way
in clothes, no matter how much per-
suasion she brings to bear.
There are ways, however, of achieve
Ing the effect Of femininlty as opposed
to masculinity In jacket without ap-
plying color or different fabric. It
can be done by master hand In the
artistic manipulation of material.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

When the growth of towns and small
cities is discussed with reference to
building activity, sooner or later the
multi-family house will be mentioned.
1t is natural to associate the fiat or
apartment building with thicllly-set-
tied community, the type being, ut first
thought, one of necessity rather than
preference. II cannot be doubted, how
ever that there are conveniences in
apartment life which appeal to many
people. An example of the eagerness
with which apartment rentals are TAX
en- up Is found in recent occurrence
In a city of about 10000 population in
northern Illinois. This city, despite
its size, has very few apartment build
ings. Last year one of the real es-
tate firms announced its intention to
build modern department building
on very well located piece of land,
nine blocks from the center of the
main business district. Rentals varied
from $45 to S65 per month. Before a
shovel of dirt had been turned the
firm had signed leases for every inch
Of space In the building.
Many cities considerably smaller
than this one have numerous apart
ment buildings which have proved to
be satisfactory investments to their
owners. These buildings are expensive
to build and their construction is sell
dom attempted unless the investor is
safe in assuming that the demand for
them exists. For this reason, the apart
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Seven reasons why the keeping of
live stock is essential to sound agri-
culture are set forth In an article by
George NJ. Rommcl Ia the 1916 year
book of the U. s. department of ag-
riculture. Briefly Mr.. Rommel's sew
en- reasons are the maintenance of soil
fertility, the utilization of raw mate
rial, the need of motive power on the
farm, cash Income, the added nttrac-
tiveness of farm on which there is
live stock, the training in business
sense obtained by keeping animals,
and better and more economical liv-
ing for the farm family.
To maintain soil fertility, says Mr..
Rommel, humus is necessary. This
can be obtained from two sources
green crops plowed under, or barnyard
manure. When green crops are plowed
under, however, there IL no direct rev.
enue from them. BY feeding these
crops to live stock, valuable products
that can be exchanged for cash are
nure produced by the animals retains
very large percentage of the fertil-
izing value of the feed. For this rea-
son 1t Is more economical to feed than
to plow under without feeding, and the
most practical source of humus Is sta
BILE manure.
Farmer a Manufacturer.
The farmer with live stock is from
one point of view manufacturer. He
takes lean, unfinished animals and
grain or forage as his raw materials
and by combining them produces beef,
mutton, pork, and dairy products. Like
all manufacturing, this process must
be conducted with skill and intelli.
gence If it is to pay, but if the farmer
possesses these qualities he derives n
larger profit than he could obtain
through the sale of crops and animals
In the raw state. Furthermore there
are many products on the farm which
bring little or nothing on the market.
They can, however, by skillful manage
ment be made to assist in the produc-
ton of meat. The thrifty farmer
makes use in this way of all roughage
on his farm that would otherwise be
unstable. The cornstalks go into the
sllo or into the shack as cut fodder.
The straw and coarse hay are util-
lied to the last unit of energy value.
Land that cannot produce marketable
crops is made to yield a certain amount
of sustenance for hogs and sheep.
While in cities and factories me-
chanical power is coming into more
and more general use, on the farms
of the country the horse and the mule
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
Gowns of Yellom serne

1t Is some time now since dresses
of yellow serge embroidered with sill
yer lace have been talked about and
admired in Paris, but so far none OF
these has come West. That a yellow
serge dress or suit would be well re-
ceived here there is no doubt, for we
have long proved the worth of serge,
both dark and light, and more and
more is yellow az dress color gain-
Ing followers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

Is found when two branches OF ron,.
ily occupy the opposite sides. BY shar-
ing In the expense of construction.
each family obtains home which IL
considerably better from every stand.
point than either could buitd alone
Tor the same amount This type of
mousse of necessity requires wide lot.
Whlch makes its use more or less linz
ited In cities where land values are
nigh. On the other hand. the wide
lot when 1t can be obtained for a rea-
sonable amount. is one of the real yir-
tues of the home. 1t offers the pos
sibility of utilizing natures decora-
tions, and, what is more important at
this time, it gives the residents an on
portunity to grow at least part of
the vegetables required for their
tables.
The accompanying perspective view
ana fioor plan is sufficient to adequate
~ establish the beauty and convenience
which may be obtained In this double.
house type. The basic virtue is found
In the arrangement Of the house as n
whole. The floor plan shows that a
U-shape is followed in the general lay.
out. BY this means the two parts of
the house are sufficiently separated to
provide for privacy and lack of disturb
ing transmission of sound from one
part to the other of the house. This
arrangement also facilitates the ven
tilatlon of bedrooms which face on the
court.
The beauty Of the exterior is plainly
evident. Walls are finished with shin-
giles having wide exposure to the
weather. The roof design is distlnc-
tive, following somewhat after the lines
of the English thatched effect. This
roof could be made even more efTec-
tive by the use of the Americanized
thatch-effect roof construction now be-
Ing introduced by leading manufactur.
ers of stained wood shingles and com.
position shingles. The colonial influ.
ence is found in the design of windows
and In the shutters. An effective meth
cd of finishing this house would be to
stain the walls pure white and paint
the shutters green.
There are several features of the
interior of this design which should be
noticed. The arrangement Is sym.
metrical about the center line of the
house. There is large living room,
dining room and kitchen with pantry
along the outer part of each side OF
the house, from front to back. Two
bedrooms and screened porch form
the inner part of each side of the
house, facing the center court. The
front porch Is built under the main
roof Of the house and is used by both
families. Small reception halls at the
ends of this porch form the entrance
to the two living rooms.
Attention is called to the connecting
bedroom and screened porch arrange
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
Lien Of Long Standing.

One English silver penny an acre
each year since the days of William
Penn has been discovered to be stand
ing as a lien against q tract OF %
acres near Media, Pa. The penny a
year was a ground rent provided for
by Penn in the grant of the property
in 1885. The county court has been
asked to dissolve the lien.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
PLAN TO HAVE FALL GARDEN
Many Vegetables Are Highly ReIished
Just Before Ground Freezes-
Make Preparations.

By LIE ROY CADY, Associate Horhcul.
turist University Farm, 81. Paul, Mipn)
Plan for fall garden as well as one
in early summer. Radishes, lettuce,
beets, rutabagas, tomatoes, cabbage,
etc, are relished just as much just be-
fore the ground freezes as In early
spring. Plan to have them.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
FLAGS ON SHADES
Patriotic Influence Seen in Para.
soils and Hats.
No Objection Seen to Giving Red,
White and Blue Place OF Honor
Above the Head.

Mllady will wear military hat and
shade II with n parasol on which are
embroidered tiny American flags, and
with the ferrule flying streamers of
red, white and blue ribbon, II she is
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
THE COLONIAL TWO
FAMILY HOUSE now
This Type Becoming Popular in
Small Cities and Towns
All Over the Country.
HELP TO COMMUNITY LOOKS
Double House Described Here Gives
Complete Privacy to Each Family
and There's Plenty Of Room
Space in Both Sides.

Mr.. William n. Stafford ,ill answe,
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to tn,
subject of building, for the readers OF this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer, he
Is. without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
70 William A. Radford, No. 1897 Prairie
avenue Chicago. ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
Low Shoes Are NeutraI.

Kid or suede shoes or pumps are al
ways either black, gray or cinnamon
brown, and the plain but fine silk stock
lngs worn with them should always
match. says Vogue.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

are still the chief reliance. The prop
er breeding, maintenance, and employ
ment of these animal engines is q prob
lem of the greatest Importance to the
farmer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-30
DOZEN ARE WOUNDED IN.
RACE RIOT IN ST. LOUIS

East st. Louis, Ill.,, May ga negro
was shot In the head and a dozen 9TH
ers were wounded in riot here to-
night that followed a meeting in the
city hall auditorium called to protest
against the importation of any more
black laborers Several recent crimes
have been charged to negroes.
The meeting was attended by the
Mayor and City Councilmen. When
they departed at its close the crowd
that had listened to the speakers
against negro crime. most of then
failed to dispense but rushed to the
district on Broadway where there are
a number Of negro saloons. The Grove
met little opposition and according t.
police reports. a dozen saloons were
wrecked. The Mayor has asked thai
the National Guard be called to quel
any further disturbance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-30
BERGER PROTESTS STAND
OF U. s. ON PEACE MEET

Washington, May 2S-Victor Berger,
Milwaukee Socialist and former men,
Der of Congress, protested in vain to-
day to Secretary Lansing against the
governments decision to issue no pass
ports to American Socialists intending
to participate in the Socialists peace
meeting in Stockholm. Mr.. Berger did
not get passport, but he did learn
that the government had not changed
its policy.
Mr.. Berger was with the Secretary
only few minutes. Neither would
make an extensive statement.
Mr.. Berger said he had one more
man to see and that until then he
was unwilling to abandon his effort.
But" he added, 81 am a good
American and good socialist, also. >
He said that in the event the gov
eminent adhered to the ruling not to
grant passports he would not take ad-
vantage of any other means to 60 to
Stockholm.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-30
KEEP UP CHARITIES" Is PLEA
TO WOMEN OF Z. s.

Washington, May 2S-"Keep up To-
cal charities" is the message sent by
the women's committee of the Council
OF National Defense to the country.
Our poor and helpless must not
suffer because of the war;" 1t says.
Charities are largely supported to-
day by contribution from surplus in
comes, and with the burdens of war,
income taxes and the like, our char
tiles are likely to be curtailed. But
the women of the country who stay
at home must step in and see that
the dependents and helpless of their
communities do not suffer. On our
women will devolve the responsible
tiles of seeing that the aged, the feeble,
the helpless, are taken care Of"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-30
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF
Which Is Better-Try an Experiment
or Profit by . MAysvflle
Citizens Experience.

Something new Is an experiment.
Must be proved to be as represent
ed.
The statement of a manufacturer 10
not convincing proof Of merit.
But the endorsement Of friends IL.
Now supposing you had bad back,
A lame, weak, or aching one,
Would you experiment on It?
You will read Of many so-called
cures.
Endorsed by strangers from far
away places.
It's different when the endorsement
comes from home.
Easy to prove local testimony.
Read this Maysville case:
Ben. P. Fleming, constable of Ma.
son Co., 217 e. Lee st., Maysville, says
II have used Doan's Kidney Pills OF
and on for several years. getting then
at Wood G Sons Drug Store, and they
have been of great benefit. At times
my kidneys have been out of order
and have suffered from a dull, con
slant ache through the small of my
back. The kidney secretions have
been irregular in passage, too. A DO,
or so Of Doan's Kidney Pills hav.
never failed to relieve me of the com
plant in short time"
Mr.. Fleming is only one Of man!
Maysville people who have grateful!
endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. l
your back aches-if your kidney
bother you, don't simply ask for {
kidney remedy-ask distinctly To-
lDOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS, the SAM
that Mr.. Fleming had-the remed,
backed by home testimony. SOC al
stores. Foster-Milburn Co., Props.
Buffalo, N. Y. when Your Back il
Lame-Remember the Name"