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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-25

NEEDS RECRUITS

The Thirty.third Michigan infan-
try. which left RI Paso two months
ago with approximately 300 men.
now has regimental strength of
not more than 700 Because OF de
pendents some OF the best trained
men In tho organization have OBJ
iained their discharges since ute
arrival OF the troops in Detroit.
I'VE have so few men now thai
many are doing more than their
share OF guard duty" said "A com
missioncd officer Of the regiment.
Tuesday. "OnH company now has
between % and 40 men. whereas
when n left for the Mexican border
last October its roll contained more
than 100 namr. which even then
vas below war strength
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-25

Motorcycle Officer Henry Steven
fon was injured Monday night AZ
McHnstry and Bx-aycs. Yhen. 20
avoid striking a group OF children
Paying in the street. he turned his
machine into the curb. He Was
hurled 90 the street. the shock
knocking him unconscious Nell
Dale. 10. No. 80 Brandon-ave.. was
truck ~ the motorcycle as It fell
9th were taken 20 the West branch
90 Grace hospital NSithers condi
ton b. serious
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08

Snbstitutions: D.. Old for Seggie
j. Brown for Bickerstaff. Reilly for
Johnston.
Goals from floor: Dean 2, Ross.
Goals from fouls: Old, Ross.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08

Jus OF Tecung. housing, ma nanunns
are necessary to stimulate egg pro-
duction during the cold months. The
greatest egg production during the fall
and winter is possible only with we'll
matured pullets which were Matched
in March and April, as late Matched
pullets usually will not lay during the
fall and early winter, while older hens
are melting at that time and lay few
If any eggs.
If the poultryman has good stock,
the methods of feeding and housing
described below will produce good re-
suits. y
Kind Of Feed.
Good scratch mixtures may be made
of equal parts, by weight, Of cracked
corn, wheat, and oats, or Of two parts
of cracked corn and one part each Of
wheat and oats. II wheat is relative
~ high in price 1t may be left out Of
this latter mixture, and the proportion
Of beef scrap increased one-fourth in
! the mash. In addition a mash made
Of three parts cornmeal and one part
each Of wheat bran, wheat middlings,
and beef scrap should be fed. Green
feed, such as cabbages, mangel-wurzel
beets, cut alfalfa, or sprouted oats
should be fed during the winter to re-
place the green feed which the fowls
have been securing in the fields: and
beef scrap, skim milk, cut green bone.
or some similar feed Is needed to re-
place the insects which the fowls have
been securing on the range.
Methods Of Feeding.
Feed the grain in deep litter on
the floor and thus make the hens exer.
else to get 1t. The mash may be fed
either wet or dry, and should be SO
regulated that the fowls will get about
equal parts Of mash and of the scratch
grains. 1t is necessary to give the
fowls plenty to eat to get good re-
suits. but the birds should always be
eager for each feed. In cold weather
feed about one-third Of the scratch
grains in the morning and two-tfiirds
at night. in which way the hens are
forced to exercise more than IL given
all the grain they desired at the morn
ing feed. Scratch grains, mash or
ground grains, meat meal, green feed,
grit, and shell, should be supplied in
the winter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08

horsehair. Good results have been OBJ
tained by adding 10 grains Of sail
cylic acid to each quart Of drinking
water.
Crop Bound.
This disorder Is caused by the crop
becoming overloaded with feed to such
an extent that the muscular walls be-
come partly paralyzed and thus unable
to work off the accumulated food. The
trouble Gan be told by the fact that
the crop is hard and firm and pro-
trudes noticeably.
MISUNDERSTANDING this trouble
cm be overcome by pouring half an
ounce of melted lard or sweet oil down
the throat and working the crop with
the hand, so as to allow the oil or lard
to mix with the feed. When this is
done, the food will usually pass away
in few hours.
scaIy Leg.
This Is more frequently found among
old fowls and is caused by small mites
that burrow under the scales of the
shanks and feet and there multiply in
numbers.
Treatment.-Arost often kerosene
applied to the fowls legs and feet will
be found an effective remedy.
Bundle Foot.
Bundle foot is caused by bruises
forming on the bottom of the feet,
usually due to the fowls jumping from
high roosts to n hard floor. To re-
move cause, lower the roosts. When
the foot is badly swollen, small cut
should be made with a clean, sharp
knife, and the pus removed. Wash
the wound with equal parts of hydro
gen peroxide and water, grease with
yaselire, and bandage with a piece of
cloth.
Winter eggs do not come to the
careless poultryman. The best meth
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08

Who Is heavyweight champion
wrestler of the world?
Out in Iowa. where Frank Gotch be-
gan his wonderful career and still
lives they claim the honor goes to
Earl Caddork, farmer boy.
Across the Missouri river, over in
Nebraska, where Farmer Burns is the
arbiter of all rassling opinion Joe
Stetcher has the call.
The rest Of the wrestling world is
unconvinced and awaits finish match
to be held in Ney York within few
weeks to decide the issue.
Stecher made a brave attempt to
step into the shoes of the willy Gotch,
when the peer of them all decided to
retire with his escutcheon untarnished
by defeat.
He toured the country and met all
corners and defeated them all until
last year when he was matched to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08
importance Of seef serap.

Beef scrap or feed of this nature is
very essential in securing good sup
ply of eggs during the winter months,
and is the one essential feed often
omitted. Skim milk or buttermilk will
partly take the place Of beef scrap If
constant supply can be kept before
the fowls, but some beef scrap should
also be fed. Waste products from the
table and kitchen can be used. AS
these scraps contain some waste meat,
the proportion of beef scrap In the
lnush can be reduced accordingly.
These table scraps can be mixed with
the ground grains and fed as moist
mash. 1a,,s
Method Of Housing.
To obtain good results from flock
of poultry during the winter, all
houses and coops should be in good
condition, only healthy fowls placed in
them, and good care given to the poul-
try. Houses should be thoroughly
Cleaned, disinfected., and made tight.
II they have earth floors, 1t Is well to
remove the top three or four inches of
earth and replace this with dry gravel
or sand. If they have cement or
wooden floors, remove all litter and
dirt and put in four or five inches Of
fresh straw litter. Be sure that the
houses are tight on three sides and
that there is no chance for q draft to
strike the hens. II hens roost or are
placed in a draft during the fall and
winter, colds are sure to develop,
which may result in roup and other
troubles. From one.third to one.half
OF the south side, or front, of poui-
try house may be made of curtains
and windows, but should be under
control. SO that the onenines mov n.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08

grapple with John olin, compare.
lively unknown Finn in Boston. Stet.
cher refused to go through with the
match when his famous scissors hold
failed to send his opponent to the mat
Stetcher, however, still claimed the
championship and it was not until
he met Caddock few months later
that his claims were seriously 1ues-
toned.
The stecher-caddock match was
held in Omaha. Stecher won fall
and lost one. Then he refused to re.
turn to the ring for the final fall.
Gene Malady, the Omaha promoter,
who refereed the match, forfeited the
fall to Caddock.
Caddock Immediately claimed the
title. So did Stecher.
In the meantime Caddock has work.
ed faithfully being coached by Gotch
and Farmer Burns. He is undoubted-
ly in better shape than when he met
Stecher last time.
Little has been heard from Stecher.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08
For the Poultry Fancier
Information Which Will Help the Man Who Raises
Chickens for Pleasure 10 Realize Profit

Fowls affected with cholera usually
have great thirst but poor appetite.
Frequently many so-called cases Of
, cholera are simply diarrhea. Fowls
having cholera usually die within SO
hours.
Treatment.-The most satisfactory
method Of combating this disease is to
kill and burn all fowls that are really
affected. Clean and spray all water
fountains and the house thoroughly
with ten per cent solution of car
bollc acid and water or one of the
coal.tar products and water. The
droppings should either be buried
deep, burned, or sprayed with the
above solution.
Timber Neck.
This disease is characterized by the
fact that the fowls neck is limp and
canuot hold the head erect. The dis
ease Is form of food poisoning, and
Is caused by the fowls feeding on de-
composed animal flesh.
Treatment.-Two teaspoonfuls of
castor oil given to the fowls will some
times cure them. In all cases an eff
fort should be made to find the cause
of the disease, which Is usually dead
animal or fowl that has decomposed
and is being eaten by the birds. All
carcasses should be deeply buried or
burned when found.
Chicken Pox, or Sore Head.
This Is a very contagious disease
that occurs in all classes Of poultry.
1t may be told by the yellow patches
or nodules that appear about the beak,
face and comb.
Treatment-Cover the sore patches
with carbolated vaseline, or If this is
not effective, apply a touch of iodine.
! Diarrhea In Hens.
Diarrhea is usually. caused by q
change in the quantity of food, excess
sive green or meat food. and very hot
weather. One Of the best cures is to
deprive the fowl Of all green or meat
foods, and wet mashes, and feed a dry
mash and grain feed. A teaspoonful
of castor oil or sweet oil. with five
drops Of oil Of turpentne added, Will
frequently check the trouble.
White Diarrhea.
This is probably the most dreaded
of chicken diseases. 1t being very con-
tagious and fatal in its results. It
can easily be told by the fact that
the chicks tend to droop their wings,
are sleepy in appearance. and show lit
tie or no desire to eat; assume almost
a ball shape; and the whitish-brown
droppings adhere to the vent and fun,
causing them to become pasted up"
Treatment.-Chicks that have reach.
ed the advanced stages Of this disease
should be removed, killed and burned
Gapes.
This trouble is due to the presence
of small worms that have attached
themselves to the inside of the chicks
wlndpipe. The characteristic symp.
tom Is the frequent gaping Of the
chick In its effort to expel the worms.
Treatment.-Due to the fact that
tgapeworms are usually found on the
ground that has been used for some
time as a range for poultry, the best
remedy is to remove the chicks to a
new range. The ground SO infested
should be thoroughly lined and plow-
ed and not used for young chicks for
at least two seasons. As an individ-
ual treatment, the worms can Outlines
be removed by means OF a loouefi
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prepared by the United States Depart.
ment OF Agriculture)

NfTepareo oy the United states depart.
ment Of Agriculture)
In spite of precautions, diseases and
disorders may invade the most sani-
tary chicken yard. In most Instances
1t is not practicable to attempt to cure
one or two sick fowls, for even though
they are apparently cured, their value
as producers or breeders will be less
ened, or the disease may reappear and
endanger other fowls. 1t Is advisable
to attempt to cure only when the dis
ease is common throughout the flock,
or in case Of fowl which is very val
liable, and an effective cure seems
probable.
In addition to keeping the poultry
house, drinking fountains, hopper, and
surroundings clean and sanitary, dis
ease outbreaks should be prevented
from spreading by the immediate re-
moval of fowls showing signs Of dis.
ease. An antiseptic such as potassium
permanganate should then be given
in the drinking water Of the fowls, as
described below, under the treatment
of roup. The house and equipment
should then be cleaned thoroughly and
sprayed with ten per cent solution
Of crude carbolic acid or some coal
tar product in water.
Usually fowl that is not well can
be detected By the fact that 1t is not
as active as the others, stands around
In an out-of-the-way place, and shows
little disposition to eat. Remove such
a fowl from the flock at once and IL
1t is seriously sick 1t should be killed
and the carcass burned rather than
buried.
Roup.
Roup is highly contagious disease,
spreading from one bird to another
very quickly. The disease is very
common in the fall, especially in poor.
ly ventilated, damp houses.
Treatment.-Remove the sick bird
to warm, well.ventllated room that
is free from drafts. Syringe the nos
trlls, by means of medicine dropper.
with solution of one teaspoonful Of
; common salt to quart Of water. The
eyes may be bathed gently with the
same solution. Grease around the nos
trils and eyes with pure or carbolated
vaseline. Dissolve In each gallon Of
drinking water as much potassium
permanganate as will remain on the
surface Of a dime. The flock should
have no other drinking water thnn
that containing potassium permangan-
ate. It is good practice to use potas-
stun permanganate In the drinking
water as preventive as soon US the
cool weather begins in the fall.
canker.
This disease causes cheese.like
patches to form In the membrane Of
the mouth and tongue.
Observation-Disclosures a little sui
phur In the mouth and throat of the
bird. Another effective treatment con-
sists Of washing the sore patches with
a mixture of equal parts Of hydrogen
peroxide and water. ~
Cholera.
This Is probably one Of the worst
diseases that affect poultry, for It
spreads rapidly and in most cases the
cure is unsatisfactory. The usual
symptoms of cholern are Us follows:
The fowl is troubled with dlarrhea,
the droppings- become waterys and yell
low or green in color !: the fowl is de-
pressed; the feathers RULED; and the
comb Il either very male or very dark.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08

closed gradually as the weather Be-
comes cold. Have muslin curtains IN
the front of the house or leave q vim
dow partly open, even on the coolest
nights, to allow some ventilation N
the house. Fowls will stand considers
able cold air provided It Is dry, ana
ventilation will keep the air thorough.
ly dry in the house. : q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08
HEP HEP HEP.

The Toronto Y NJ. C. A. starts 'em
young. We note that man has been
hired to teach Toronto Y. NJ. c. A.
members how to walk.
Having read the new national lea.
que batting averages we have decided
to give John Murray a place on the
AliAmerican soccer football team.
John batted .045 and they don't have
10 bat III soccer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08

Pretty good thing that the corbin
Wholesalers and the West Virginlans
didn't play. Their record is that
much better.
The bombs that the avlators in the
Junior G basketball league dropped
Yesterday evening were not very ef-
lective.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08
QSpOKl4
I3(,I:IAI TERI

mixes love and affection was very
effective at the Y M. c. A. yesterday
avening. So effective that not one Of
the bowlers showed up.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08

But when not enough of the mem
bers showed up to make the physical
exercises worth while, Blickly stroll
ed off to the Grand.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08

Physical Director Blickly was SO
surprised that he expressed himself
IN the appropriate words, For the
Love o. Nike" ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-08
GOOD BASKETBALL
N JUNIOR LEAGUE
Play Was Spirited and the
Scores Close in Yester-
days Game.

-Four good games were played
among the Junior classes at the Y.
III. G. A. yesterday afternoon and
evening, marking the opening OF the
Junior b. and Junior C. leagues.
In the afternoon, beginning at 4:45
o'clock, the Signal Corps defeated the
4 Machine Gun company 81, and the.
Hospital Corps defeated the Head.
quarterB company IL. In the evening
the Aviation Corps were defeated by
the Quartermasters Corps. SO. and
by, the Coast Artillery to the tune OF
%. The lineup for the games fol.
lows:
Machine Gun. signal Corps
Nichols .................... Romino
Pierce ................%... Delsordo
Patterson ................. stealey
Center
! j. Old Observation-Disclosures. Lewis
Guard
j. Ross ................... Werlich
Guard
Goals from floor; Romino. 2. Goals
from fouls; Romino. Pierce and j.
Ross.
Hospital Corps. Headquarters
Dean Observation-Disclosures. Ambrose
Forward
Delsordo ...............:. Johnson
Forward
d. Ross ...............s l.. Brown
Center
Helmick ................ Bickerstaff
+ Guard
Hager .................... Seggie
Guard
Substitutions: D. Old for Seggie,
j.. Brown for Bickerstaff, Reilly for
Johnston.
Goals from floor: Dean 2, Ross.
Goals from fouls: Old. Ross.
Aviation Corps. ouartermasters
Todesco Observation-Disclosures. Woody
Forward
Barr Observation-Disclosures. Holden
Forward
Calise Observation-Disclosures. Ruddy
Center
Guard
Guard
Goals from floor: Calise, Holden.
Glenn. Goals from fouls: Todesco,
Woody.
Coast Artillery. Aviation
go Forward
heener .................. Barr
Forward
ROSS .................... Calise
3 ADAMS ................. fOru
Guard
Graham Observation-Disclosures. Thompson
Guard
Goals from floor: Barr, Keener 2,
{ Hill. Goals from fouls: Thompson,
: ROSS 8.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
GIRL IN TOLLS OF POLICE
MAY PROVE TO'BE MYSTERY
WOMAN KNOWN AS NINE. "E1'

los ANGELES. Dec. 2s.-The In
tense woman hunt" for Nine "ii"-
heautSul associate ~ Frans sohulen
berg alleged master German spy
developed q new course today 60.
Incident with the arrest at Seal
Beach ~ Miss iicebe Beam. alias
Jack Beam alias Jack IiaineH. a
frsil glri incorporating as man.
whose career since under detective
surveillance has excited mystery and
suspicion. the arrenuns officers de
clare
In the arrest " Miss Beam capt
- ~ Hunter. chief % tho district
Attorney office. declared he has I'M
covered new angie 20 schulen.
hcrgs German plot and possibly
had captured the alleged Nine II
No amount of questioning viii
break this kris silence
Whether this woman is Mira II
is impossible Go say definitely. Capt
Hunter told tho United i'rcas today
"she has changed her appearance
by cutting hcr hair mAn.faEhion and
Wearing mans apparel hut Ne are
on the trail OF something BITS and
cannot afford TO jcopardi2e my IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29

veatiEution hy premature announce.
ments There win bee something
later"
trrauenird Exclusive Clubs
smarily Eroomcd nH man, tho
YOUNG woman iH said 10 have fire.
quentsd many Of the city'H eHelu.
hivr clubs. 49, Jack iAincs. She
associated with newspapermen.
young army officers and others with
government commissions. the detee.
tiveu said Suspicion was first 81
rected toward her thru advertise
ments ahe had inserted ia papers
rolicitinE attractive young women
for actresses
Evidently tipped" that abe was
under surveillance, tho detectives
Hay she slipped out 81 the city and
took COTTAGE 20 Seal Peach. II
was there that her arrest was ef-
teeted quietly late yesterday. Cor
respondsnc~ seized 81 her cottage.
where she lived alone. Indicate nhe
had been in communication with a
man In Chicago. Officers refused 90
divuiEc the nature or the cor.
rrapondcnre She was len China dur
inE the Boxer uprising and admits
having Travelled extensively abroad.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
REPORTS OF FOOD
DUE JANUARY IS

The Bureau OF Markets OF the
United states department OF egrieui-
ture. which has the war emergency
food survey In charge, has placed an
agency of the survey with Sc local
office Al 500 Arctic building to "a.
cltltate the taking OF the national In.
Nentory % foods In Seattle and VI
entity
n n Stuhblcflcid. In charge Of the
local office. has received a supply Of
the schedules and viii distribute
them in response 60 personal of mail
request on or after January 2
Copies 81 tho schedule have been
mailed from Washington TO most
dealers In food materials IN Seattle
THE names Of new concerns. and OF
a few others were not available.
however. and arrangements have
been made therefore TO supply them
from ihe local office Applications
for schedules should not be made to
the local agency before January =.
stubhlcfield points out that the
act % congress providing Ter the
war emergency food survey requires
every dealer in. and manufactures
OF. foods or food materials. and cy.
cry holder % such commodities IN
lots substantially greater than fam.
ily supplies 20 on out schedule
aud mail II to the chief ~ the Bu.
rvau 81 Markets. Washington. n C.,
by January no, 1915. and fixes the
penalties FOR failure 20 do 30.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
new YORK C0ALLESS
IN ZERO WEATHER

NEW YORK. Dee 20 Zsro cold.
with nwirlinE snow and marrow.
chilling Winds brought another crisis
Ia Sew York'n coal shortage today
The worst cold wave ~ tho win
ter found the greater city with prae.
tlcaiiy no reserve supply ~ fuel and
with snow threatening stii further
20 clog transportation The tenn.
peraturc touched zero IN downtown
street indicators eariy to-day
Thousands Of dwellings and apart
ments In tho city we're down 60 their
last few tons % fuel and ;ei~phon~si
frsuuaiiY for more fuel tn vain
The situation was critical on the
iowsr East aide. where coal IL doled
out BY tho buahel IN. city fuel
Administrations today declared deal
ers In this section had been put on
tho emergency Hat and would be
given all ponsihlo Of tho precious
stores left
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
DENIES POSTAL
MEN TO RESIGN

Postmaster 1dsar Hattie denied
that special delivery employees with
u'ot1rcyclrs or bicyclrs earn only $50
Ter month. and that al ~ them
would leave Monday % work In the
sEipyards
he said the forrr consists 81 ak
rrpwn men. who have mptorr yeleA.
ant who average 500 pes month.
the uae % motorcycles IN wet weath
Ter has proved unsatisfactory be
SAID -Four men decided O. quit. but
twU 81 them now want 90 remain. ac.
cordinE 20 Hattie
The dstc rtment Is Eoinw hack 20
the old system % having boys make
tho deliveries They can average
saout $50 PER month md their street
car fare IL paid He denied the story
that girls have applied fnr Jobs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
II. c. Henry
to Encourage
Thrift Habit

seattloH nowadays are going TO be
encouraged 90 save money by II. {.
Henry. seattle rap.taiist
AM time hFiwfcn Christmas and
New Year 1913. ! viii pay 81 20 ~
ery new thpY Ia Seattle who makes
J.. deposits ~ not less than - cents
each month during IN. year. begin
nins with January. h. said today.
Each Of the ~ monthly deposits
usugi h made out ~ hia own earn
inEn Each deposit must H. made IN
some hnvinEn Or other bank in IN.
city. and will ~ noted In q little
hank book which must not h. lost,
az u VIII be the evidence required hy
uto % show that the boy has carried
out hts contract In good faith and
IL entitled 60 be- paid the g.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
PREDICT COLD TO
Leave MIDWEST

CHICAGO. Dec 3s.--Centrai and
northern states. which have been sx
psricncsng rrro weather for two
days will get relief tomorrow. the
weather bureau predicted today
The low temperature area which
cenisred over tho Great Lakes re
Eiou viii move eastward tomorrow
and inciud. New York state and
New England ZERO weather was
reported As far south today AH
northern Oklahoma and Arkansas
The coldeH, official temperature was
ls below at Duluth.