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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
KITCHEN SCRAPS
GOOD FOR FOWLS
Waste Material Will Go Long Way
With Poultry Flock.
HELP REDUCE GRAIN NEEDED
Good Plan to Produce Eggs Is by Feed.
ina Garbage, Some Grain to Be
Scratched For, Dry Mash, Grit 4.
and Clean Water.

You can maintain a backyard flock
on kitchen waste alone-nOt in these
days Of patriotic conservatiOn-but
you can make waste material 60 a
long way in the hen yard. With egg
prices at high tide, 1t will not pay to
skimp in feeding the layers, but using
all the kitchen garbage and l%eft-overs
available will help reduce the amount
Of grain needed.
Scraps of meat, or leftover vege-
tables which cannot be utilized In
any other way, make excellent chicken
feed. There are also many other waste
products, such as beet tops, turnip
tops, carrot tops, potato Feelings,
onion Feelings, watermelon rinds, the
outside leaves Of cabbage, waste let
tuce leaves, bread and cake crumbs
and so on, all Of which are relished by
the hens. In saving the scraps from
the waste 1t Is well to separate the
portions adapted to feeding and place
them in u receptacle or pail by them
selves. Decomposed waste material
or moldy bread or cake should never
be saved to feed to the hens, as it Is
harmful to them. Stop material such
as dishwater should not be thrown In
with the other waste for the flock.
1t is also useless to feed such things
as banana peel or the skins of or
anges, as these have little or no food
value. Any sour milk which is not
utilized in the house should be fed
separately, however. either by allow
ing the hens to drink 1t or by allow
ing it to clabber on the back Of the
stove and then feeding it in that con-
ditiOn.
Use the Meat Grinder.
Table scraps and kitchen waste are
best prepared for feeding by running
them through an ordinary meat grind
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
Wyoming.

Black Bear Company has a total
production of 1000 barrels a month in
the Salt Creek field.
The Ohio Company's rig is up in the
north Moorcroft field and a winter
camp has been established.
w. 8. Tarbell and others recently
organized the I. x. L. Oil and Refining
Company. having holdings in Colora-
do, Kansas, Wyoming and Oklahoma,
with a total acreage of $500 in the
four states.
1t is reported that the Prairie Pipe
Line Company has decided to build a
six.inch pipe line from the Lost Sol
der field to Rawlins.
Word from the Rawhide anticline in
Park county Is that the Prudential Oil
Company's well is now down 1.725
feet, with excellent showings Of oil.
The Wolfrang Exploration Company,
controlling $50 acres Of Indian lands
in the Lander field, has q well down
$40 feet with good showings Of oil.
Winter quarters have been erected for
the employees and drilling will con-
tinue throughout the cold months.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

Northern Montana Natural Gas
Company has been incorporated BY
Vice President Kelly and other off,
cials Of the Anaconda Copper Com
pany.
A record for production Of Portland
cement was established in the United
States In 1917, the Geological Survey
announced, the output Of 93.554.00O
barrels, exceeding that Of the banner
year, 1918, by nearly $500. 900 barrels.
Butte and Superior Company earned
between IS and So per share last year.
The company paid out $6.25 per share
in dividends, there having been no dis
bursements during the final quarter Of
1917 owing to restraining order issued
by Montana court.
Kennecott Copper production in
Alaska in December was up to the
normal figure Of over 7,000,0 900
pounds a month. and amounted to T..
0S6.000 pounds, against 7.142,000 in
November and 7.116,OOO in October.
The output for the year from the
Alaska properties was 80.556,000
pounds, against los, 373. 900 in 1916.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
Colorado.

An open winter finds plenty Of de-
velopment work proceeding success
fully in the Cripple Creek district.
Returns from a car of crude ore re-
Gently shipped from the New Domin-
ion mines at Ophir gave values Of
around $500.
The Matte B. Mining Company, in
corporated at Salida with a capital Of
500, 900. will develop the Bob Cat min
ing claim.
Ell Paso Oil Company Of Colorado
Springs has material on the ground
for Its we'll near Rush and drilling
operations will be started.
The Annex mine in Lake Gulch, Gil
pin county. an old discovery that has
lain idle for years, is being reopened
by w. H. George and w. F. Trip OF
Great Falls, Mont.
c. H. Hays of Parkersburg, acting
for the Ell Paso Extension Company.
has taken a five-year bond and lease
on the Index mine, and expects to
start development shortly.
The report Of President A. e. Carl.
ton Of the Cresson Consolidated Gold
Mining and Milling Company, mailed
stockholders with the December divi.
dend checks, gives details Of a dis
covery Of ore running al high al thir'
ty-three n gold, or $3.50 q ton. in
grab samples, in a raise between tn
fifteenth and fourteenth levels.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

from Mr.. Wayne. He told Of occupa-
ton which held cheering promises for
future prosperity. A little later he sent
a draft for one hundred dollars, insist
ing that Mr.. DinslOw must have lost
that much on taking their poor furni-
ture at the price he did.
To the day, at the end Of the year
there came a letter to Malcolm. 1t was
filled with the joyous interest of an In
nOcent spirit enraptured with the nov
city Of new scenes. but breathing a
longing for the old home and its treas
ured surroundings.
Five years passed away. Always
upon that set anniversary there came
the promised missive from Hazel. She
told Of her mother and father both
dying and that her uncle had adopted
her.
Meantime Malcolm Dinslow had
known a like double bereavement. Add
ed to this great grief which made of
him an isolated. lonely man. was the
burden of carrying the little m%ortgaged
farm. His parents had been imprOvi-
dent only in aiding others at the cost
Of responsibilities and debt for them
selves. Ten years hard grubbing
would win the place clear, and a
fully Malcolm buckied down to his
task.
1t was the fifth anniversary Of the
day he had parted with Hazel Wayne.
He was rather gloomily returning from
the town, for there had been no letter.
Malcolm carried a basket laden with
home necessaries. 1t was rather heavy
and he had set 1t down to rest for a
moment, when one of two ladies whom
he had just passed without particular
ly noticing them. approached.
LET me share your burden, please"
uttered a thrilling voice, and Malcolm
Dlnslow, petrifed, faced Hazel Wayne.
"Why, Hazel-Miss Wayne, l mean !"
he stammered, ST overcome that he
barely extended his hand.
"You d0n't-yOu NEAR Hazel" she
cried, in her old-time open way. "Oh,
Malcolm! l am homeless, ~friendless,
although Uncle Silas dying has left
me rich. l had to come back-I was
hOmesick for the old town, and you"
She could note his changing color,
the eager, aroused flicker In his eye,
and was content and glad.
"And you are to come to the hotel
with my maid and l. There Is so much
to tell, and l still have the dear cher
ished suitcase. and 1t Is filled with
money, and it Is all for you, as l said
five years ago."
THAT is nonsense, Hazel" he said.
"You must accept it, at least share
it. If you don't, Malcolm DlnslOw, ]
will fill In the suitcase with big ugly
rocks and sink it in the creek!"
Malcolm could not refrain u smile,
and Hazel quite laughed, for she had
quoted his own words of five years pre-
vlOus.
When Malcolm DinslOw left the no.
tel that night, the stars seemed blink.
ing down upon him a rare benson. for
Hazel was to become mistress Of the
old homestead the next week.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
BEAR STEALS FOOD SUPPLY
6ruin Climbs Trees and Visits Cabins
Of P~rospectors and Safely Gets
Away With Grub.

A bear that has educated himself
into all the curves of the art of steal
ing food from prospectors' cabins il
causing a lot Of trouble on Cultus
creek, says the Vancouver Sun. He
has cleaned J. w. MulhOlland of 500
worth of food this season and last,
and Charles o. Woodrow reported that
bruin had climbed more than fifteen
feet up a tree and consumed a three
weeks supply Of food that he had
packed in. The loss Is much greater
than the value Of the food. because
Of the labor involved in packing II
up the creek to the claims.
Bruin Is a gOurmand when 1t comes
to bacon, and when he gets a side
purchased at IS cents a pound he &C
quires a meal that nc n but q mil.
lionaire could pay for very often,
Bruin still owes for 1t, but there are
intimations that wise as he Is In dOdg-
ing anyone with a gun he will pay
pretty soon, II the prospectOrs have to
use hand grenades, a 42-centimeter gun
and chlorine gas to do 1t.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

larger quantity for the market, is de-
scrlbed in Farmers Bulletin $50 of the
United States department of agricul-
ture. This is the way to make cot
tage cheese in small amounts, perhaps
utilizing only a few cups Of skim milk
what is left after the cream for the
coffee has been removed.
First of all, start with good, clean
skim milk and clean utensils. Care
full attention then to the details OF
making will insure a good product. /
One gallon Of skim milk will make
about one and one-half pounds OF
cheese. If the milk Is sweet It should
be placed in a pan and allowed to re-
main in a clean, warm place at a tenn.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01


the hens can help themselves. The
advantage of feeding such a mash Is
that the hens always have access to
feed and this tends to make up for
any faulty or inexperienced feeding.
Hens do not like dry mash so well
that they are likely to %Overeat. A
good dry mash may be made Of equal
parts by weight Of cornmeal. wheat
bran, bran middlings and beef scrap.
Fish scrap when available may re-
place the beef scrap or cottOnseed
meal may be made to replace one-half
Of the beef scrap In the mash.
The hens should have acces ut all
times to a supply Of grit or stones
of a size small enough to be swallowed
readily. Grit is used by the hens to
help In grinding In their gizzards the
hard grains which they eat. A supply
of ordinary gravel will answer the
purpose of grit very well. Crushed
oyster or clam shells also should be
given to the hens and be kept before
them at all times. II this Is withheld
the hens are likely to lack sufficient
shell-forming material In their feed.
and soft-shelled or thin-shelled eggs
may result. Grit or shell can be pur-
chased in small quantities at any feed
or supply store. A plentiful supply of
clean, fresh water must always be
available for the hens. They drink
freely. especially when laying heavily,
and should not be stinted In this ne
cessity. Keep the water pan, or dish,
clean. II the water pan is raised a
foot above the floor the hens will not
kick it full of straw and other litter
when scratching for their feed.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

morning. Four or five handfuls OF
grain-abOut One-half pint-scattered
in the litter will be sufficient for q
flock of 20 to 25 hens. BY handful is
meant as much as can be grasped in
the hand, not what can be scOoped up
in the open hand. BY scattering 1t In
the litter the hens will be compelled to
scratch in order to find the grain, and
in this way they get exercise which Is
decidedly beneficial to them. If the
house Is too small to feed in, the grain
can be scattered on the ground out
side. A good grain mixture for this
purpose Is composed Of equal parts by
weight Of feeding wheat, cracked corn
and oats. Another suitable grain mix
ture would be two parts by weight OF
cracked corn and M part oats.
Have Dry Mash Accessible.
In addition to the grain and the
table scraps, 1t Is we'll to feed a dry
mash. This dry mash Is composed of
various ground grains and is placed
in a mash hopper or box from which
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

Some safety hints for the wise,
which are intended to guard against
serious accidents and a possible loss of
life, are being sent out broadcast by
the electric light companies. From
them, observes Popular Science Month
", may be selected the following: Do
not cover an electric globe with paper
or cloth. 1t may start a fire. Do not
hang an ordinary lamp cord over a
nail or metal work. Do not leave a
cord connected when you are through
with 1t. Do not touch any wire that
Is down on the ground, whether 1t Is
an electric. telephone or guy wire. In
IN emergency, remove a wire with an
instrument equipped With a wooden
handle, keeping the full length Of the
handle between yourself and the wire.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

perature of about 20 degrees Fahren-
heit until 1t clabbers. The clabbered
milk should have a clean, sour flavor.
Ordinarily this will take about thirty
hours, but when 1t is desirable to
hasten the process a small quantity
of clean-flavored sour milk may be
mixed with the sweet milk.
As 500 as the milk has thickened
or firmly clabbered 1t should be cut
into pieces two inches square, after
which the curd should be stirred thor
oughly with a spoon. Place the pan or
broken curd In q vessel OF hot water
so as to raise the temperature to 100
degrees Fahrenheit. Cook ut that tenn
perature for about thirty minutes, DUR
ing which time stir gently with a spoon
for one minute at ive-minute intervals.
Only Home Utensils Needed.
At the conclusion of the heating
pour the curd and whey into a small
cheesecloth bag Ia clean salt bag will
do nicely and hang the bag on a
fruit-strainer rack to drain, or the
curd may be poured into a cOlander
or a stralner over which a piece OF
cheesecloth has been laid. After five
or ten minutes. work the curd toward
the center with a spoon. Raising and
lowering the ends Of the cloth helps to
make the whey drain faster. To com
plete the draining tie the ends of the
bag together and hang 1t up. Since
there is some danger that the curd
will become too dry, draining should
stop when the whey ceases to flow In
q steady stream.
The curd is then emptied from the
bag and worked with q spoon or q but
ter paddle until 1t becomes fine In
grain, smooth and Of the consistency
of mashed potatoes. Sour or sweet
cream may be added to Increase the
smoothness and palatability and I'M
prove the flavor. Then the cheese Is
sailed according to taste. about one
t~easpoonful to a pound of curd.
Because Of the ease with which the
| cheese can be made 1t is desirable to
make 1t often so that II may be eaten
fresh, although II 1t Is kept cold 1t
| will not spoil for several days. II the
| cheese is not to be eaten promptly
II should be stored in an earthenware
| or glass vessel rather than In q of
tin or wood, and kept In a cold place.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
By Waller Joseph Delaney


Copyright. 1917. Western Newspaper Union.)
"They are Gods own people!" spoke
Nathan Wayne reverently. His wife's
eyes we're lifted gratefully, fearful, el0-
quent.
what should we have done II they
had not come to our rescue?" she MUIR
INJURED. "They have taken u Few
household possessions at double
the storekeeper would give for Them
have made 1t possible for us to reach
our new home. Oh, Nathan! ! bless
them every hour"
"And their lad, Malcolm. Think OF
his taking his little savings to buy a
suitcase for Hazel"
And Hazel, aged twelve, just coming
into the house, halted In the hallway,
listened to the conversation. tool up
the new suitcase standing there. and
quietly left the place. Nathan wayne
and his family had met with misfor-
tune, loss and poverty, and he had been
forced to give up their mortgaged
home. A brother Of Mrs. Wayne living
In Oklahoma seemed their only refuge.
They had written him and he told MIR.
Wayne that he operated a small ranch
near a town site. where he needed
some one to look after the subdividlng
and sale of what he owned Of the same,
and could find something for his rela-
tive to do.
1t was only through the kindly coop
Grafton of John and Mary DinslOw that
the u~nfortunates were able to meet
their debts and secure sufficient money
to carry them to their destination.
Hazel Wayne pressed her lips closely
together to keep from sobbing. There
| was Il token of strong determination In
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
AVOID "SoUAe cHIckENs;"
THREE.PoUND FOWLS BEST

Housewives can help the meat
situation by buying three-pOund
brOilers and friers and refusing
to use SQUAD chickens" weigh
ing a pound, one-half or less.
Dressed-poultry specialists OF
the United States department OF
agriculture urge this as a con-
servation measure. Serving un-
der-developed or "squab chick
ems" in hotels, restaurants and
homes is regarded as a waste,
for II kept four weeks longer,
including two weeks Of crate
fleshing, such fowls would weigh
about three pounds. Moreover,
under proper feeding, a chicken
makes the extra flesh largely
from such by-products not ordi.
narily used for human food.
such as buttermilk, skim milk
and lOw-grade grains.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

her eyes. She went over to the Dins-
low place nearby and cast her eyes
over its wide expanse critically, to
make out the object of her visit sharp
ening a scythe over In the hay field. He
was seated on a big log and looked up
with a welcome smile as his little ia
vorite came into view.
Malcolm" spoke Hazel at once, "you
sent me this suitcase. didn't you?"
"Why, yes" nodded he.
"And probably 1t took all your hard
earned savings and-MalcOlm, I can't
take 1t |" and Hazel's tones began to
break.
"Why notT" questioned her boy
friend amazedly.
Because you folks have already
done more for us than anybody else
in the world, even our relatives.
You must take the suitcase back and
get the money for it."
II won't" observed Malcolm arising
to his feet, and grimly resOlute in tone
and bearing.
"Oh indeed, you must" insisted Ha.
eel.
Look here" pursued Malcolm dog
gedly, 'you leave that suitcase here
and I'll all It with rocks and fling 1t
into the creek"
For q moment Hazel studied that
strong, earnest face. Her W wore a
momentary fash Of radiance. Then
the quick tears sprang to her eyes.
always good, kind and true" she half
sobbed. "Oh, Malcolm! papa says that
out In the new country where we are
going men often make their fortunes In
a day. Oh! II vel we do, I shall bring
back to you the cherished suitcase
full Of goldi"
He smiled indulgently. Dear little
friend" he said, II would rather have
something else than all the money In
the world"
what is that. Malcolm!"
"A kiss"
She came close up to him, SO genuine
In her innocence and t~ruthfulness that
there was neither self-consciousness
nor affection. She kissed him on both
cheeks, moved away. picked up the
suitcase and. turning the lane, waved
her tear-stained handkerchief back at
him.
It was Malcolm who drove the
Waynes with their few traps to the To-
cal railway station. Hazel %purposely
acted proud and careful Of the neat lit
tie suitcase. She did not kiss Malcolm
In the presence Of the crowd at the
depot, but she clasped his hand fer
vently and looked up into his eyes, and
said In q low, intense tone:
Every anniversary Of this day I win
send you some word"
Thus there sprang up In the soul Of
the young man q beautiful ideal. hal
lowed by the memory Of that parting.
4 TIE course Of Q month they heard
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
aunjioht and MoonUuht,

There are many magnificent phenom.
ena associated with the play Of moon
light and moonlight among the floating
vapors and crystals Of the atmosphere,
such as the corOnas, or "glories," that
often appear around the sur or the
mccn when the air is filed with trans
lucent clouds or with extremely minute
particles Of water vapor. Like the
halo, the corona Is formed In the Inn
mediate neighborhoOd of, and is sym
metrically disposed around, the lu-
rcinsry whose light gives rise to 1t.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
Helmet styles Unchanged.

Helmet styles have not changed In
centuries. There Is q curious resem-
blnnce between the iron pots worn by
ancient knights and those employed by
the soldiers Of America and Europe.
Indeed, ancient and medieval armor
dating back to the time Of the Cru
sades has been initiated by the twen-
tieth century. Some Of the designs
found in museums have not wen been
altered.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
Arizona.

NUlkOU0.
The Southwest Oil Company has
been formed at Oatman to drill for
oil In the Chino valley.
United Verde Extension Mining
Company, 1t is understood, showed be-
tween $4,000, 900 and $7,O00.0 900 earned
in 1917.
The drift from the 200 level Of the
Frisco Gold mines at Kingman has
been driven on the vein a distance Of
about 140 feet and is now in mill ore.
Word was received in Kingman to
get everything in readiness at the
Wrigley Sulphide mines to begin the
sinking of the big shaft from the 300
to the 500 level.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

ment will suffice, but II 1t is desired
to market the product and to insure
good, uniform quality, It will be neces-
sary to follow somewhat more elabor-
ate methods. The process Of making
a small amount, as well as methods
used when 1t is desired to produce a
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
Game Cock Greatest FIuhter.

Probably the finest fighter in the
world, quadruped or biped, is the game
cock. He is a match for anything his
size in the world IL he gets a fair field
and no favor. He is as quick as q
flash Of lightning, and hts spurs are
terrible weapons. quite as effective as
q pair of bayonets, and used much
more scientifically and forcetully.-
London Telegraph.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
EGGS FIVE CENTS APIECE
TIME TO START HENNERY

Eggs at 60 to 20 cents q dozen!
More than that In some places!
Isn't 1t about time for you, MI.
Town Man, to do something"
about the egg supply7 BE a pro-
Queer. Put that backyard to
work-six or eight hens should
furnish eggs enough, when used
economically, for four or five per-
sons. Table waste helps to pay
the feed bill. With eggs at pres
ent prices you scarcely can lose.
Don't take q flier In hens. Get
reliable advice and then go
ahead. Backyard Poultry Keep
ing" Farmers Bulletin $50, re-
Gently published by the United
States department Of agriculture.
points out safe paths with poul-
try. Send for 1t.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
LET NEIGHBoRS SAVE ALL
WASTE FOR YOUR FLOCK

Maybe your neighbors who do
not keep chickens would save
the waste from their kitchens, If
you asked them, for your hens.
Scraps from the table make ex-
cellent feed and they enable a
saving in the grain bill. Many
people, doubtless, would be glad
to save the useful material If a
small pail Is furnished.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
Separate PuIIets and Hens.

It is a good idea to keep the pullets
separate from the old hens, as the two
should be fed differently for best re-
suits. The surplus cockerels should
also be excluded from the pullets II
good results are to be attained.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

In addition to being an economical
food, milk is easily digested and re-
quires nc cooking OF other preparation
for the table. There r innumerable
ways to use milk in cookery-pud-
dings, blancmange, "junket," soups.
chowder-and in all these ways 1t is
both appetizing and n~ourishing.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
WESTERN
MINING N OIL
NEWS

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Prices for Metals.
New York.-Lead-Spot, $7.12h
Bar silver-87&c.
Copper-$23.17h.
St. Observation-Disclosures
Boulder.-Tungsten concentrates, 60
per cent, $25. OO@27.5 so per unit; crude
ores, 60 per cent, $22.O 90 q 25.0O; rs per
cent, $12.OOQ12.50; 10 per cent, $40
Q12.2O per unit.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
Weanino Young Pigs.

II the young pigs have been taught
to eat, and skim milk Is available. they
may be weaned when six weeks old.
but this is not advisable II they ap-
Dear to be thriving with the SOW.