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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
WHEA7LEss RATION FAVORED FOR HENS

From the United States Department OF
Agriculture)
With wheat so high, poultrymen will
be interested to learn that on the
United States department Of agrlcul-
ture experiment farm excellent egg.
laying results were secured with a
wheatless ration. Thirty Leghorn pull
lets to which this ration has been fed
for one and half years produced
an average Of 1913 eggs per hen for
the pullet year. This compares favor
ably with egg yields secured on other
rations containing wheat and there
fore more expensive. This pen. more
over, during the. first 16 weeks of its
second year has averaged 2s.5 eggs
per hen, 17.5 eggs per hen being pro-
duced In March.
The same wheatless ration has been
fed since last November to n pen of
Bun Orpington pullets. which have
laid 53 eggs per hen In 20 weeks and
hold the highest egg record of any of
the large feeding pens of phllets ut
the farm this year. Two other pens,
however, are less than one egg per hen
behind this pen. The ration used was
as follows:
Scratch Mixture. Dry Mash.
pounds cracked corn pounds corn meal
| pound oats pound beer scrap
The scratch mixture was fed sparlng-
ly, so th"t THE hens ate about equal
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
AUTHOR THE LONE
WOLF" THE GRASS
BOWL,"ETC.
coeYRIohr 81 LOUIS JosEph VANCE,

"That just goes to show how little I
knew myself. The diagram is, of course,
/ never wanted to be serious before
fell In love with you. Don't you under
stand that, really? love you, Lydia -
The girl sighed and looked away,
troubled. strange. sweet fluttering in
her bosom. And Peter was searching
her shadowed face with eyes she dared
not meet lest they surprise her agita-
tion and wrest victory from It. Her
lips grew tremulous, her eyes dim.
II love you," he repeated gently.
"Oh, believe me, heart of my heart p
His hand closed firmly over her own.
"But," she protested in voice
scarcely more than whisper, he had
to bend very near to hear, "but
Peter"
"Dearest?"
"It's the first time you-you ever
told me that"
"God forgive mel" cried the young
man devoutly. II never thought. /
thought you knew all the timer
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
RATION FOR EGG PRODUCTION
Corn Is Recommended-Give Sour
Milk or Beef Scrap.

A good ration for egg production
can be made with a combination Of
grains and ground feeds. For grains,
equal parts by weight of wheat and
corn, or In the winter time twice as
much corn as wheat may be used.
For ground feed. mixture Of equal
parts of bran, shorts. and cornmeal
may be used. Efficient egg produc.
ton requires also that this ration BE-
supplemented with either sour milk
all that the birds will drink-or In
case sour milk Is not available, com
mercinl beef scrap. One-fourth Of ne
gvoupd feed should consist Of bea
scrap In case tnis Is used.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
CHAPTER XIV.

"Peter" The cry was smothered.
"Silly boy! Can't you see the cab
is turning? Do let me gol"
"Only into a side street. say,
where are we bound anyway?"
ut doesn't matter-only to deliver
a note and get an answer"
"Who to-and from? Grammar's
nothing to me, anyway"
II sha'D't tell you If you don't stop.
Well, friend-nobody you know. If
you don't let me go. I'll"
"What will you do?"
"If you'll let me go. I'll tell you
something"
Curiosity triumphed. Lydia extri-
Gated herself.
"What Is it2"
Therein all mussed and rumpled.
You're frightfully inconsiderate."
Mays wen get used to it. You've
got long, rumply, mussy lifetime be-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
FEED HENS FOR EGGS
Problem Requires Good Judgment
and Keen Observation.
Fowls Should Have Foods High In
Food Elements Found in Eggs
Whole Grain Ration Is Not to
Be Recommended.
(By B. L. KEMPsTER. Missouri Colleg,
Of Ar,rIcliltaira 4

(By B. L. KEMPSTER. Missouri College
of Agriculture)
A hen laying 200 eggs in a year Is
not at all unusual. A four-pound hen
laying this number will produce six
times her weight in eggs. To do this
she will require from 20 to so pounds
Of feed. For economical production 1t
Is necessary ~ that the food be
properly selected, (2) that 1t be fed
In correct proportion and in judicious
manner in order that her digestive or
gans may be kept In good condition,
(3) that she be fed enough so that she
has plenty of surplus for egg produc-
tion.
The problems Of poultry feeding re-
quire good judgment and keen observa-
ton. Hens fed for egg production
should have foods high In the food ele-
ments which are found In eggs. Those
fed In the fattening pens should have
the foods which most economically pro-
duce fat. The best ration, them Is the
one which supplies most economically
the food requirements Of the bird for
the purpose for which 1t is kept.
1t should be remembered that one
Of the principles of poultry feeding Is
that the hen cannot do well II fed on
whole grain ration. Not only does
ration of grain fail to furnish the
proper food nutrients, but such a ra-
'tion is difficult for the bird to digest
properly. The great fault with the
farmer In his poultry feeding Is that
he attempts to feed whole grain "a
ton, and generally only one grain at
that. Such ration results In poor
egg production and also causes diges-
tive, disorders and liver and kidney
troubles" Complaints Of this kind fire.
quently come to the department of
poultry husbandry and a suggested
change In the ration has usually re-
suited in the elimination of the trou-
BILE. Efficient digestion demands a
combination Of whole and ground
grains. A ration should consist OF
grains and ground feeds. Generally
speaking, twice as much grain should
be consumed as ground feed. This
depends, of course, upon the nature
of the foods fed.
A good ration for egg production can
be made with combination OF grains
and ground feeds. For grains. equal
parts by weight Of wheat, corn, or In
the winter time twice as much corn as
wheat, may be used. For ground feed,
mixture of equal parts of bran,
shorts, and cornmeal may be used. Ef-
ficlent egg production requires also
that this ration be supplemented with
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
bleeding Useful at Times.

For ages one Of the customs Of
Chinese. physicians has been to thrust
fine needles into the body to let out
pains and various maladies ana it ap-
pears that bleeding in this way is
often really useful. After long OBJ
servation I'll China DR.. James Camille
reports himself so much impressed
with the results that he has adopted
the procedure himself for certain
cases. Needling seems to lessen the
tension In the infiamed part and to re-
lieve neuralgia and rheumatic pains,
swelling and stiffness from sprains and
fractures. aud especially the indefinite
hip pains usually called sciatica.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13

rrcially Of the Toulouse and Embden.
ar. occasionally made. but without
any apparent gain. The Toulouse.
Embden, Chinese and African are
easily the most popular breeds Of
geese In this country, the first two
greatly leading the other breeds. All
economic breeds Of geese are kept pri-
marily for the production Of flesh and
feathers; and although their eggs are
occasionally used for culinary pur-
poses on the farm, there is no demand
for them for food purposes In the
markets.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
MARKED EGGS IN INCUBATOR
Just Before Piping Sew Eggs Which
Are to Be Pedigreed Into Cheese.
cloth Sacks.

The eggs of one hen, or setting Of
eggs, may be hatched In the Incubator
with other eggs. II. just before Piping.
the eggs to be pedigreed are sewed In
to cheesecloth sacks. Make the sacks
large enough to leave plenty of room
for each chick, and see that there ars
no loose threads to choke the chicks.
If there are several sacks. mark each
sack, as the shells are often broken
too much to show the record. Boil the
sacks before using a second time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
sINeLE-coMs WHITE LEeHoRn cocksRrL.

either sour milk-all that the birds
will drlnk-or In case sour milk Is not
available, commercial beef scrap. One
fourth Of the ground feed Should con-
sist OF beef scrap In case this Is used.
The Importance of keeping grit and
oyster shell before the birds at all
times cannot be overestimated and Is
especially important during the win
ter months.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
FIND DIFFERENCE IN BREEDS
Fowl May Not Be Up to Standard
Qualifications and Yet Be Pure.
=. .hred-Markings Are or.

A "standard-bred' fowl and 'pure-
bred" fowl are not necessarily the
same. A bird may not be up to the
standard OF qualifications and yet be
a purebrec. But standardized is
bound to be q purebred. Utility poul-
try are fowls bred for increased egg
and smeat production, and while they
are pure In blood may be way Off In
markings from poultry show point
OF view.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13

fore you. What were you going to
say?"
Promise not to be silly again, If 1
tell your"
II say. that air't sporting of you.
You promised"
very well. No--wait. Is my hat
straight? We're turning again-stop-
ping. Look out and see If it's the right
number"
Ninety eight"
'That's right"
Now what are you going to do?"
Get out, deliver the note, get the
answer, and-come back to you, Peter"
Nothing could be fairer than that.
Only you don't'get out till you tell me
what you promised to-"
VERY well. But you'll have to get
out first. Not a word while you're in
this cab. Now, Peter, pleasel"
"Oh, all right"
Peter backed out and offered his
hand. He closed strong fingers round
hers.
mo, you don't-not till you keep
your wordw
"Then-listen, Peter!" her voice was
low, but clear and very sweet, at
doesn't make an ounce of difference to
me about-those others SC long as it's
only me you love now and always
will -
With this Lydia ran up the steps,
leaving Peter dazed with the memory
of her face at parting.
And indeed the wits of the young
man were reeling, drunken with the
fragrance Of his beloved. 1t was some
moments before he began to recover.
Interim, he stood bareheaded In the
drizzle, blinking fatuously at an cleo
trio arc on the corner OF Park ave-
nue.. Then suddenly he remembered
what misgivings had sent him head
long from the Margrave to overhaul
this taxi Of ten thousand Elyslan de-
lights. But when he did remember 1t
was too late. His dearest had already
been engulfed by the front doors Of |
that ill-omened house.
ni-omened. at all events. he must |
consider 1t In the light Of whet Quoin |
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
TOULOUSE is MOST POPULAR
All Economic Breeds Of Geese Are
Kept Primarily for the Production
Of Meat and Feathers.

Six breeds Of geese have been ad-
mltted to the American standard Of
perfection, namely Toulouse, Embden,
Chinese, African, wild or Canadian.
and Egyptian. In addition to tho
standard breeds there Is the so-called
mongrel goose, which Is hybrid made
by crossing one Of these varieties, or
the common goose, with wild geese.
Crosses Of the varieties Of geese, ess
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
Freshet Preced ding provoht.

"There seemed to be general rejoic>
ing over prohibition in Crimson
Gulch."
"Yes," replied Broncho Bob; "the
boys looked forward to 1t with great
enthusiasm. They figured that there'd
be tremendous amount of liquor that
the saloons would have to give away
Just before they closed"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-09-13
CAREFUL SELECTION OF HEN
Constitutional vioor Should 6e First
conslderation--ExceIlent Points
to Note.

Constitutional vigor should be the
FIRST consideration In the selection Of
a hen.
The head should be broad. wide and
deep: the eyes full. round and promi.
uent; and the neck Of medium length
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14
10 CRIMINAL CASES.
Continued from Page OneD

CONTINUED from Page One)
The will of VIM Marsden also will
come before the court It may be re-
membered that Mr. Marsden made
large requests to Fennimore. Hook &
Kreuzkee and Geo. B. Clementson will
appear for the heirs. Brown, Brennan
and Carthew for John Draggs, ct al.
the proponents.
The Platteville church case where
Henry Masbruch brought action
against Eibe VonOhsen ct al, is also
on the calendar This is to restrain
from striking name from the church
organization.
There are twenty cases in this sec
ton
Issues OF Fact for Jury.
Among a number Of cases is that of
c. H. Bartlett VS.. Garrett Doyle upon
which a disagreement resulted last
fall. There are a total of twenty-five
cases in this section. They will be re
viewed according to their interest as
they appear.
Naturalization Cases.
Aliens to become naturalized at the
February term Of Circuit court
John Jackoniski Alfred Duncalf,
Levi French, Georgy Hochstrassen,
Alexander Caygill, Arthur Ariss, Carl
Funk, Antonin Hrubes, Josef Kohout,
Gustav Theodore Wilhelm Henke, Sam
uel Richard Martin, Otto Schneider,
Albin Edward LANCE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14
HIGH SCHOOL BANNER ROLL.

It frequently happens that l am
asked the number of seniors, and the
number that there will be in the grad
tuating class next June. 1t has occur
red to me that this information might
prove to be an interesting news item.
therefore, give below the names CT
those seniors whose work is complete
to date and who will graduate in June
provided they continue to do their
work in satisfactory manner
Virgil Angus.
Gertrude Avery
Barbara Barnett
Myrl Burrows.
Mildred Case.
Hazel Clanton.
Donald Dyer.
Marcella Gard.
Howard Jordan.
LeOna Kraemer.
Bessie KrOhn
Idalia Larson.
Ernest Naumann.
Dorothy Newman.
Eva Taylor
Mabel Wilson
Post raduates-Frances Childress.
There are several other seniors who
may be qualified to have their names
added to this list, providing they bring
their work up to standard in a short
time
r. w ADAMS,
Prin. Lancaster High School,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14
BURTON.

Don't forget the M. w A. masquer-
ade Friday evening, Feb. 16. Russo
orchestra Of Dubuque will furnish the
music. The Royal Neighbors will fur
nish the supper.
Will Hauk made trip to Indepen-
dence, Iowa, last week.
Friends helped Herman Nickle cele-
brate his birthday anniversary Friday
evening. A fine supper was served
DR.. Hartford Of Dubuque was called
last Wednesday to see Morgan Reed
who is very sick.
Mrs H. L. Slaght and Homer went
to Dubuque, Monday for a few days
visit with relatives.
The young girls Of FOla camp r. n
A. entertained Saturday evening with
games and contests. Apples and
oranges were served. A fine time was
enjoyed by ali present.
Mrs. Mary Walker has a new tele-
phone.
Mesdames John Hartman, Will Ad-
rian, James Johnson and Miss nellie
Johnson were Dubuque visitors last
week.
Mrs. Henry Schaal and daughter,
DOrcas, came home Sunday from a
weeks visit with relatives in Du-
buQue.
Several from here attended the pow
erty dance in Potosi Friday night and
report a good time.
A great many in the community are
sick with the grippe. j@s"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14
RAMSEY

Mrs. John Longmire is visiting rela-
tives in Charles City, Iowa.
Thos Longmire and wife and Mrs.
James Hillary were Bloomington call
ers Friday.
R. Dolphin and family were Sunday
visitors at Archie Biggin's.
be sold at this sale.
Claude Martin and the Wood broth
ers were Sunday visitors at Fred Mar
tins in Muddy Hollow.
Mable Hutchcroft was a visitor at
Thos. Longmire's from Friday until
Sunday.
John Zeigler and wife were Lancas-
ter callers Friday
Sam Dixon and wife were Dubuque
callers Saturday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14
Happenings
Of the World
Tersely Told
European War News

"A British torpedO-boat destroyer of
an older type, the British admiralty
announced at London struck Il mine in
the English channel and sank All OF
the cG.ccrS &I.i crow except five were
lost
The British in the Somme. region of
France are keeping up their new Of
fensive against the Germans in their
efforts to push forward toward Ba-
paune. Southeast OF Bapaume, along
the BapaumePer0nne road they have
taken the highest point OF Sailly-Sail-
lisel hill and captured Il considerable
number Of Germans and one machine
gun, says the London war office.
British steamers carrying munitions
Of war are assembling in the Atlantic
ocean off the Virginia Capes and viii
be conveyed to England by Il British
Warship, according to 4 Gis%atcil from
Newport News. Va.
Carrying 1919 passengers 100 of them
Americans, the White Star liner Lap
land arrived at New. York: from Eng
land rs hours ovcrdili' The Lapland
was caught in 100-mile gale and
blown off her course while waves 40
feet high dashed over her. ~
King George of England in opening
parliament in London said that the re-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14
SITTER

Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Klaise moved
into their new home last week which
, they bought of Roy McClimans.
Rev Johnson held English services
last Sunday evening at the NJ E.
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Henschel at Cuba
City, formerly from here, are the par
ents of bouncing baby girl. Con.
gratulatiOns
A good cleanup this cold weather.
Our merchants are now cleaned up on
their goods, as we advertised mems
underwear one-half off, and ladies
garments cut down till there almost
nothing of them. No jolly, no joke, for
it sure was good cleanup Those
who took advantage Of the great sale
escaped the war prices that is on the
new goods now How long is this go
ing to last. But the living cost is hit
the hardest, for pork has advanced
again 121@c alive, and the buyers say
it is going higher Well if it gets
any higher it sure will combine with
the beef trust and jump over the moon.
w. Fl. Finnegan returned home last
Saturday evening from Milwaukee,
where he attended the hardware mer-
chants convention.
Simon and John Rekenthaler and
Adolph Hirsch returned from Milwau-
kee Saturday evening after nice visit
with their uncle, Peter Rekenthaler.
Remember the big dance that is on
this Wednesday evening, Feb IA at
the Grand opera house. You know
that it will be good Good music and
big feed at the restaurant
Harvey Julious has rented George
Wieland farm near Animation, formerly
owned by Art Stitch, and will take pos
session March l. lrt Stitch will move
to the farm he bought in Animation from
the Henry estate and will build a fine
new dwelling house this coming sea-
son, and Matt Nechvata1 now on the
Hendy farm is moving on the Tom
hurry farm near MOntfort
Frank Sugarneck from near Mont
fort has rented the Steve Stippich farm
and will take possession March /.
The M. E. Ladies Aid society met
with Mrs. Ed Roth last Thursday.
Their next meeting will be March s
with Mrs. Herman Bast All members
requested to be present.
Carl Weinbrenner, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Weinbrenner, was operated
on for appendicitis at Montfort last
Wednesday and died Thursday and
was buried last Sunday afternoon at
the Lutheran cemetery, the funeral
services was conducted by Rev. Ma
thias.
Daniel Shaw, who has been sick for
several weeks has not improved any
the past week
Ed Gratz is able to be out again af-
ter his sick spell
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank EiseIe's little
son who has had the scarlet fever, is
better. He is the only one so far that
has come down with it,
Will Fischer has been to Lancaster
since the lecture.
Ed Roth was to Crawford county
last week and bought herd of sheep,
and brought them home with him.
Severe Cold and Mr.. Winter are
keeping the ground hog gently resting
IN his deep sleep. This is all right at
that, if we only have nice warm sun
shine when he makes his appearance
again next March. After six weeks
have passed we will be satisfied if the
grounding has anything to do with it
or not. 1t is HI on the woodpile
and coal bin. But if it takes less in
April and May, then it is all for the
best. So let's have it now, boys, for
we are tough and bold, sir.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-Royal Roget, dark bay
Percheron stallion 3 years old. Ped
igree No. 55177. Sire, Agrach, 51231
P. S. (5613D. Dam, Isador, 30720
George w. Glider, Lancaster, Wis. r.
No. 3. Farmers telephone No 1863.
81 tic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14

PARCEL POST SALE at city hall.
Auspices ladies of the Episcopal
church, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16
and II. Fancy work, aprons, negligee,
hand decorated scrap baskets and
good rummage. Good sale-don't
miss it,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14

FOR SALE FURNITURE bed
room suites complete and one extra
bed, kitchen cabinet, three rocking
chairs, old fashioned lounge, 3-burner
oil stove with oven, small sheet iron
heater, two rag carpets, also other mis-
cellaneous articles To be sold at
private sale before March 1, at my
residence IL blocks south of high
school. Mrs Fred Oschman. 51tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14

Governor Goodrich at indianapolis,
Ind, signed the Wright prohibition
bill, which will make Indiana dry in
April, 1913. In the presence Of many
prohibition workers the governor at
tached his signature to the measure.
Construction of navy craft by the
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
dock company, the Fore River Ship
building company and the Electric
Boat company will be speeded up to
the limit of the plants. Work on two
battleships at the Plant of the New
port News company, at Secretary
Daniels suggestion, already is pre-
ceeding under double crews.
The United States government began
laying mines in the entrance to the
harbOr at Mobile. All alien lighthouse
tenders have been dismissed
All the available six-inch siege guns
at West Point were shipped to New
York for use at the forts protecting
the city.
Fifteen Germans employed in the
foreign department Of the Guaranty
Trust company at New York, one of
the largest banking organizations in
the country, have been given indefinite
leave Of absence with pay, it'Was an
nOunced pending the outcome Of the
break between the United States and
Germany.
The refugee German steamer KrOn-
prinzessin Cecilie, built at a cost of
50 100000, has been rendered useless
for months by the disabling of her en-
gineS, it was reported at Boston by
Capt. John b. COyle, an engineer of
the United States coast guard service.
He told Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Andrew ]. Peters that his
examination indicated a deliberate at
tempt to cripple the liner.
Engines and boilers of all nine Ger
man merchant vessels tied up il the
Hawaiian island have been disabled
by their crews. The crews of the
North German Lloyd steamers Pom
mem and Prinz Waldemar have been
formally taken into custody, and crews
OF the other seven vessels are detained
at the immigration station.
Chicago SWitchmen connected with
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Will not strike. Representatives of
both sides announced that all differ
eDces had been settled and the rail
road managers had conceded the points
demanded by the switchmen.
Resentment swept California when
her citizens read Senator Works
speech in which he charges the United
States and American citizens with be-
ing unneutral toward Germany, an at
titude which, he said, made the break
with Germany inevitable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14

FOR SALE OR RENT-My farm Of
185 acres, located 4 miles southeast
Of Bloomington and 10 miles west of
Lancaster. Nick Lorang, Lancaster,
Wis Farmers Phone. 51p2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14

FOR SALE-Choice of two residences
in city of Lancaster. One is 8-room
with furnace, ETC., and nearly lots.
The other Groom with one lot. Both
places five blks west Of court house.
Inquire of John Drinkwater. 51tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-14

FOR SALE-I have four full blooded
Bourbon Red Turkey hens for SALE
Mrs. A. A. Zeigler, Glen Haven, Wis
cOnsin 51tfc