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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28

ing applies to ducks, of which
there are many varieties. Atten-
ton is called here to the Indian
Runner ducks. that are called the
''Leghorns of the duck family"
because they are small and active
like the Leghorns, and because of
their laying ability. Some of their
eggs are light blue and some are
dull white but have a very fine
flavor.
1t is generally believed that
ducks must have a place to swim,
but this is not so with the Indian
Runner. They must have large
quantities of water to drink. They
are fed about the same as are the
hens.
When Canada went into the
war, they adopted the slogan:
Raise twice as much poultry"
This flooded the market and
brought the prices down, but at
the same time it took thousands of
bushels of grain to feed that poul-
try. whereas it might have been
used for better nurnOses
Uncle Sam has adopted slogan:
"A hundred hens on every farm,
a hundred eggs from every hen, !"
this being the minimum. Good re-
turns may be had from a hundred
hens if they have the proper hous-
ing and if good common sense is
used in feeding them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28
POULTRY RAISING
A Timely Paper About Raising the Meat
Supply, Read at the Chautauqua
By Mr.. F. Il.

One of the greatest problems
that our government has to face
to-day is to obtain enough meat to
supply our allies lover there" and
at the same time to have enough to
feed our own people. The present
meat supply is not sufficient to
meet the demand. Meatless days,
horse meat and fish have helped to
some extent, but not enough; so
the Government has sent an ap-
peal broadcast, for everybody, that
has a small piece of ground to
raise poultry, for their own use at
least.
To be successful in raising poul-
try, it is necessary to know how to
house them, feed and care for
them. A brief idea is given be-
low:
To start at the very beginning,
a good setting hen must be had.
one of the larger variety, such as
the Plymouth Rock or Wyandotte,
as they cover more eggs and are
good mothers. Next a setting of
eggs must be bought from some
reliable breeder of thoroughbred
poultry. But right here is where
good many amateur poultry
raisers get their first bump.
There's trick in every trade but
your own and the poultryman has
his. He may sell you a setting of
eggs cheap, but you find that after
waiting impatiently for twenty-one
days only half of them hatched.
Perhaps the ones that failed to
hatch had a small hole putin them
with a fine needle which lets in the
air and kills the germ, or they may
have been dipped in hot water
which closes the pores and makes
the egg unfit for Matching.
If you do not wish to hatch your
own chicks, day old chicks can be
bought at prices ranging from five
to ten cents each, and can be raised
lin a good homemade brooder.
They may be fed on corn meal,
wheat, beet scrap and grit. They
must also have plenty of fresh
water. 1t is necessary to occasion.
ally powder the chicks with insect
powder to keep them free from
lice, for lice retard their growth
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28
DISCARDED PAPER
Big Factory Near Philadelphia Convert
Waste Paper into Cardboard
Scientific american

What becomes of the thousands
upon thousands of newspapers that
are discarded by readers on street
cars. railroads and in the homess
The question must naturally OBJ
trude itself on the minds of many
in the hurrying throngs to and
from business who note the disor-
derly litter that collects at termi-
nal stations.
Waste newspapers are used al
most exclusively in the manufac-
ture of the cardboard or paste
board box in which dressmakers,
shoemakers and department stores
generally, deliver dresses. suits,
shoes, etc., and one of the largest
factories in the United States for
the manufacture Of this kind of
cardboard is located just outside of
Philadelphia on the Schuylkill
River, at Manayunk.
Long trains of cars may be seen
at Manayunk any day, loaded with
bales of waste newspapers, the
collection of many cities, which
have been assembled here for con-
version into the clean sheets of
cardboard that will be used later
for fashioning a box fit to hold my
lady's gown of daintiest chiffon or
tulle.
The preliminary operation of
unpacking the bales of material
which have been put together by
waste paper dealers are not over
careful in the sorting of the ma
terial, and tin cans and other heavy
materials may be surreptitiously
introduced at some stage of the
process of packing the small bun
les which are turned in by individ-
ual collectors of the material.
If one can stand the choking
dust that arises as bales are opened
and sorted by the busy workers in
the paperboard factory, and he
watches the operation of unpack-
ing, he will note the truly miscel-
laneous character of the contents
of these newspapers of morning
and afternoon editions, with their
embellishments of scareheads in
black and red. in company with a
miscellaneous assortment of paper
like carnival streamers. confetti,
harlequin caps, etc.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28

and often kills them. If cared for
properly the chicks mature very
fast-if the rats don't get them.
1t is a good plan to get your
house ready while the chicks are
growing. Many people make a
dismal failure of raising poultry,
because they think that any kind
of old hovel will do for a hen coop,
and a little wheat and some water
will do for their feed. That's all
wrong. 1t is necessary to have a
good, tight coop free from
draughts, for chickens can stand a
considerable amount of cold if
there is no draught. The inside
should be free of cracks or open
ings that will harbor mites or lice.
The house should face the south,
if possible; have good drainage and
ventilation. and must be rat. proof.
Glass windows are not necessary,
for it has been found by experience
that two thicknesses of white mus
lin do very nicely for. the cold
weather. This should be put on
frames that can be taken out or
raised up in the day time. One
frame is put on the inside of the
window sash and the other on the
outside, or storm sash, leaving an
air space in between.
If more than twenty hens are to
be kept, it is well to separate them
into groups of fifteen or twenty to
a pen. to prevent crowding.~ The
roosts should all be on the same
level, for if one is higher than the
rest they will all try to crowd on
to it at night. There should be a
dropping board under the roosts,
to make it easier to keep the coop
clean.
1t is advisable to have a small
compartment in each pen for the
hens to sleep in. This is easily &C
complished. The side, the back
and the roof of the coop go to make
up three sides and the dropping
board the bottom; all that is then
needed is a small partition from the
roof to the dropping board and
about six feet from the opposite
side. This leaves it all closed in
except the front which is covered
at night with curtain of canvas
or muslin.
As the dropping board is about
two feet from the floor, there is
ample room underneath for the
nests. About eight inches of clean
straw should be kept on the floor
into which the grain is scattered
80 as to make the hens scratch for
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28

The Revue de Chimie Industrielle
notes that a brilliant black paint
which dries we'll and is far superior
to mineral varnish may be made
by mixing equal parts of coal tar
with benzipe or coal oil. Spread
thinly with a hard brush, it pene-
trates the wood, which it preserves
from decay.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28

their food and at the same time
makes them exercise, which is very
essential.
When the chicks weigh a pound
and a half or two pounds, it is time
to get rid of the cockerels, for
they are not needed and should be
kept from the hens at all times ex-
cept when breeding.
The hens should be powdered
frequently with some good brand
of lice powder and the coop should
be sprayed often with a lice killing
substance A good solution that
is very cheap. but very good in de-
stroying vermin, can be made as
follows:
A can containing some crude
carbolic acid crystals is placed in
a pan of hot water until it turns
to liquid. A tablespoon full of
this liquid is then used in one gal
Ion of kerosene and this mixture
kept in a jug until wanted. If this
mixture is sprayed on all parts of
the interior of the coop it will be
found satisfactory. A box of fine,
dry ashes makes a good dust bath.
Feeding the flock is matter of
choice. Some prefer to feed the
grain in the litter; others in a hop
per, and some just throw it on the
ground. Waste must be avoided
or the venture will be failure.
If the hens are expected to lay,
they must be fed egg producing
material. Ground bone, meat
scraps and milk give good results.
Cabbage, mangels. potatoes and
beets also make excellent feed.
The hens also enjoy a good bran
mash. while material for making
egg shells must also be fed-one of
which is oyster she'll.
If the hens IRE to be used for
general purposes, it is we'll to pick
from the medium size, such as the
white and Plymouth Rock, the
Wyandottes, or Orpingtons. These
are all good layers; if rightly cared
for and when dressed. make a fine
table fowl. The Leghorns and
Minorcas are wonderful egg pro-
ducers, but being small, are not
much of a table bird. Fowls that
have yellow shanks and yellow
skin are more in demand than
those that have dark shanks and
skins.
Chickens that are to be fattened
for market purposes should be con-
fined in small place, for if allowed
to run they soon lose their weight.
Another branch of poultry rails
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28
EaHtPr
Susan Coolidge

When the snow was deep. we said:
IT'S coverlet. eently spread
Spread and folded tenderly
Where the SLEEPING lilies lie:
Fold on fold Of Aeecy white.
Cold to touch and pure to sight.
Wrapped about the deep repose
OF the violet and the rose.
Softly speak and lightly tread.
Death is guarding Life. we said.
When the Spring was late. we said:
While the storm-wind blew erhead.
Gods dear Sprinetime doth but wait:
Come 1t soon or come 1t late.
Come 1T slow or come 1t fast,
It shall surely come at last.
Frosts may blight and buds may rue:
Still the promise standeth true.
Though the earth seem sore bestead.
God does not forget. we said.
When our souls were dark. we said:
Courage. soul. be comforted!
Every life some hardness knows.
Winter time and heavy SHOWS:
Every heart must learn to wait.
Though the Spring be cold and late;
Prayers IN time shall change to praise.
Easter crown the Lenten days:
Christ Is risen from the dead;
Christ shall raise US. too. we said.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28

Belle-Do you know I've had
this dress for eight years.
Beulah-Yes, l know you've had
it all the time you've been % years
old. -Yonkers Statesman.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28
AN EASTER FIASCO
In Which 1t is Shown That Pride and
New Clothes G0eth Before q Fall
By Mr.. B.

job down at the mills she'll be all
blossomlng out in some fine new
duds; Especially seein' as Easter is
drawing close" said Mrs. White
to Mrs. Jones, as they sat in the
latter's kitchen drinking their af-
ternoon tea and indulgipg in little
gossip about their neighbors.
''You just bet she will" said Mrs.
Jones. She's always bragqin' to
me about the fine clothes she used
to have, and how, if her man land
ed decent job, she was going to
buy some clothes that would make
the neighbors sit up and take
notice"
YES" said Mrs. White, she
was over to see me this morning,
and she told me as how her man is
getting eighteen week, and that
he is going to give her a whole
weeks pay to buy some good
clothes for herself for Easter. And
goodness knows she needs them,
poor thing; but [ think they had
better pay up some of their debts
first before blossoming out in too
much style. Well, must be 60
ing as it's getting close to supper
time. Drop over when you can.
Goodbye"
Easter Sunday evening. just as
Mrs. White had finished washing
her supper dishes, Mrs. Jones
came in for few minutes chat
she explained as she seated herself
comfortably in chair.
How did Mrs. Brown show up
in her Easter duds?" asked Mrs.
Jones after Mrs. White had set out
the customary tea.
"Oh, l must tell you all about
it," replied Mrs. White. Il got it
all from Mrs. Black who was in
just before supper, and who, you
know, lives next door to the
Browns, and she told me every
thing.
'Mr. and Mrs. Brown went to
church this morning, and of course
Mrs. Black was on the watch to
see how Mrs. Brown was dressed.
She said Mrs. Brown had on a
beautiful dark blue suit and a
lovely cream-colored coat over it;
big black hat with three large
ostrich plumes, and on her feet
she asd high, gray boots and white
silk stockings. Mrs. Black said
she looked just fine. and her nose
was so high in the air you couldn't
reach it with long fish. pole. Mrs.
Black said she bet the eighteen dol
lars was just the first payment
down on that outfit. But. you
know, towards noon a rain came
up, and the Browns felt 80 big and
important in their new togs that
they hired a taxi to bring them
home from church so that Mrs.
Brown wouldn't be all spoiled by
the rain. The rain came down
real hard and made some nasty
mud holes in the street, and one
place there was a big deep hole
which filled up with muddy water,
and the Browns taxi run into it
and busted off the hind wheel,
throwing Mrs. Brown against the
door SO hard that it flew open and
Mrs. Brown went kerfap right out
into the deep mud puddle, and as
Mr.. Brown tried to get out to help
her, he slipped and topped in the
mud beside her. Oh! Mrs. Black
said, they was just a awful sight
when they. came home. Mrs.
Brown and her Easter outfit was
nothing but one mass of slime and
mud. She looked like dead mouse
the cat had been draggin' round
for an hour. .
well, / must be goin'. Drop
over tomorrow, if you can, and
try cup of that new black tea
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-03-28

I used no instruments but pencil,
rule. brush and colors.
Mr.. President and fellow men,
bers, I thank you for your kind
attention.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
Our Daily Birthday Party. /.

Sir .Laming Worthington Evans. thai
new British minister Of blockade. born,
50 years ago today /.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
City Board No. 3
Completes Early
September List

Oklahoma City draft board No has
completed It's quota for the early Sep
tember call The list is as fellows
White men for general service to
Camp Logan Texas-Tolbett Brown
Floyd w Bruce, Ira l.. Braman, Jess
Carver, Arthur Elder Hermann, Clin-
ton Ella Kirby, Howard Llnthicum
Charles r, Long, G, 7. Piker, J u. Pat.
ton. Robert Ramsey, A. A, Schenck, 4
w, Seantlin, John Schleberl, A. II.
Sheehsn; white men for limited service
to Camp Bowie-C. J Elliott, J. g. Al
len, P A Walker, W. w. Bashay, ..
X Morrell, ], A, Taggart, II l.. Smith.
Claude Paul, J W Lanopborg, J w.
Haworth. {. r. Drews, II. A. Craig. e.
c. Jones, V. A. Sniggs, +, S Hale, W,
8. Coleman, Paul WoltI, +. T Bates
and negroes for general service to
Camp Dodge-Merit Batsell, Jessie
Rlacksher, William Boyd. Thomas
Broach Jennie Brooks, VIII Chsney.
James Donaldson, Calvin Ealey. Willie
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
High School Will
Enroll on Monday

The high school enrolment will begin
Monday Freshmen NA'D will enroll
Monday sophomore, tuesday and
Juniors Wednesday Freshmcn NBD
from the city school, enrolled last
spring with their prinoipal and will not
need 10 enroll again
All new students from out Of the
city must present their credits before
they will be enrolled First year stu
dents from out Of town schools or other
schools than the oily pul lie schools
must bring their diplomas or promotion
cards. New students may enroll any
time next week
The high school will offer four year,
Of French, four years Of Spanish and
four years ci Latin All students will
be admitted 10 beginning classes in
these subject,
The principal desires especially 20
call attention Of all high school grad
yates 10 the one year Junior college
work being conducted by the high
school TIN, work will be gwen full
credit by the state university. This ar
rangement permits graduates TO do first
year college work while staying al
bone All persons wishing to take
advantage Of these courses should make
known their intentions at an carly date
This course will include classes IN his
tory. English, mathematics and modern
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
He's Only 81,
But Anxious
ToJoinArmy
Patriotic Perjury Doesn't Go,
Recruiting Officers VAIN
Man Here.

He wa, well preserved old gen
tleman who appeared at the army re-
cfultlng station in answer TO the call
Tor volunteers 10 take the place oi
younger men who could 20 TO the
front In spite OF his white hair he
did not look the age he gave. I'm
OIL he confessed, but I'm lust As
strong as II ! were Al and | want TO
give some fellow chance TO swat
the kaiser he said He was told that
only men between 1 ages OF ~ and
80 could be accepted aud he departed
seemingly much discouraged. But in
about two hours he returned with the
llrlt OF eager anticipation in his eyes.
Say he said, what would they do
to me II | said was only 81"
Tie was assured that "thcy' would
do a plenty II he was caught lie was
also warned that it would do no good
to say he was within the regulation
ages as he had slresay stated other
wise.
InG old gentleman studied for some
minutes, then he grinned well, /
reckon can Try Some place else" he
said.
Three more men enlisted late y,ster-
day afternoon and will be sent TO Fort
Logan today They are William W.
Parsons, 81 of Minco; Solomon Sar-
TN, 81 OF Enid. and Jay +. Burket, 81.
OF Tulsa.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

.,ih issebar 10 ire near q ihs ossfka sspsr.
'lsd nilii.v and phJseal training daily wodss
nstHs method. snplaT,d
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
Removes Wrinkles and
Refreshes Tired Faces

A the skin tends 70 expand In warm
weather, causing wrinkles to form. a
good Astringent- tonic lotion should be
Used these days Dissolve an ounce OF
pure powdered saxolits In = half pint OF
witch basel Bathe the face In this and
see how quickly the wrinkles and burrows
will diss ppesr-And how much younger
you wlll look There's nothing better for
ssgsihH cheeks or double chin, or for
enlarged pores.
Use this simple lotion during the heat
OF the day and you will find Il wonder
fully refreshing, You will lose that witty.
tired lodk, The ingredients OF course are
perfectly hsrmlSAs, BE sure TO ask your
druggist for powdered saxolite. (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

"a and 45-ineh
Blesehsd Pillow Tub
ing - This price Is
unqse stionabIy low.
Yard SOC.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
Two; Great Lots Summer
Wash Fabrics on Sale
25c and 35c Yard

The finer Summer tub fabrics must be cleared away
Immediately. We've included great portion of our
stock In these two groups. Beautiful silk mixtures and
other equally fine qualities and styles are included Ready
for Saturdays choosing Choice for 25c and 3Bc yard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

- Bleaehsd Sheet
ing - An excellent
quality and worth
considerably m o re.
Yard soc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
SULPHUR MINES HURT
eY GULF HURRICANE

WASHINGTON, Aug, 23-Minins
operations have been resumed In par
at the plant OF the Union Sulphur com.
pany Sulphur, La, where considerable
damage was done by the hurricane
which swept over that region August
3, the chemical division Of the war in.
dustfies board announced. No inter-
rrption 10 the manufacture of sulphuric
acid or other necessary war materials
was caused by the hurricane as, the
company carried immense reserves Of
sulphur above ground The chemical
division announced that there Is no
cause for worry.
--W,ts-
Rare realty bargains regularly appear
ID the Want Ad columns OF this news
PAPER.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

Does your wife let you carry the
latchkey" asked a henpecked husband
"She oompels me 10 carry it," replied
Mr. Meekton 81 have TO be sitting on
the font steps waiting to open the door
for her when she gets home"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
Drouth Is Broken
BY Light Rainfall

OK lshonA City was relieved from
the Intense heat and a long spell Of
drouth by heavy showers which fell in
the city and in surrounding terrl,ory
last night The local weather bureau
reported rainfall OF y of an inch,
The rainfall reported bt tbe local
weather bureau is recorded ii inche,
and hundredths OF an inch as follow,
Altus o., Alva 20, Beaver 10 Car.
negie Is Cherokee 81 Enid 10, King
fisher, AZ, NARROW .l62. McAlester rs.
Ne~kiIk is, 0keene IS, Oksmah az
pauls valley .lG Tulsa .07. Vinita ,ig
Weatherford .08, Woodward 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

Ealey W. B. Mitchell Elree N'ehol-
son, David Robinson, Lewis ecales
James Willis Stewart, Lewis Oppep-
heimer These men are to entran be-
tween September and September T.
The other boards have not yet com
pleted their lists.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
Marines Letters
Wanted to Make
History of Corps

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2J.-R.la,iye,
and friends OF marines fighting In
France were called upon by marine
corps headquarters today to forward
letters describing interesting incidents
q The from 50 that th<y may be incor-
porsted " the permanent records Of the
c.rps Where desired, the letters will
be returned. y.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

languages. A student may take any or
all these subjects. College students will
be required to spend only their class
time at the high school
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
CRESCENT COLLEGE

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-28
DISTINCTIVE SPRING APPAREL

We are prepared to greet Spring with the largest asso
ment OF distinguished individual apparel which afte
Inspection you will find the apparent paradox that to
ultra smart this season you must dress in fashionab
SIMPLE ATTIRE.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-28
ONE
PRICE
No Comparative Values

1t now in course of construction, richly equipped
shop to serve more comfortably our customers
Facing cheerfuIly the exigencies of such changing
seasons, we have earnestly endeavored through the year
to adjust our policy to meet the changing needs Of the
day. Particularly is this true Of the present time
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-28

-:== T=a~s go the public viewed with interest the
=@~-s 7 rev shop organized to sell Ladies' Smart
.-.-l:= I @.g. Standard and Guaranteed Reliability.
-:5= T@4~s have passed and the growth of AL Rosen
r. asr shop business has necessated the expansion
= -c -:5s5-. quarters to a shop Of greater size.