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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-01
cow IS CREATURE OF HABIT
Heifer Should Be MIXED Up to Within
Two Months Of Next Lacta-
ton Period.

The length of time which COW will
milk depends very largely upon the
length Of her first milking period.
While the tendency for long milk
ing period is supposed to be heredi-
tary In dairy cattle, they are also crea-
lures of habit, and heifer should
therefore, be MIXED up to within two
months of her next lactation period
whether or not she gives enough milk
to pay for the milking.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-01

"Finicky" tastes in food often pre-
vent the use Of many valuable materi-
ais which might be the means Of saw
ing money. Don't stick too closely to
habits and customs In the food you eat.
Try new dishes occasionally.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-01

er. After the material has been put
through the grinder it is usually q
rather moist mass, and 1t is well to
mix with it some cornmeal, bran or
other ground grain until the whole
assumes a crumbly condition. The
best method is to feed the table scraps
at noon or night. or at both times. as
may be desired, In a trough or on
board. All should be fed that the hens
will eat clean.
With the table scraps 1t IL well to
heed some grain. Perhaps this may
lest be given ~ q light feed In the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-01
LET NElGHBORS 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
saving in the grain bill. Many
people, doubtless, would be glad
to save the useful material if q
small pail is furnished.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-01
EGGS FIVE CENTS APIECE
TIME TO START HENNERY

Eggs at 60 to 20 cents dozen!
More than that in some places!
Isn't 1t about time for you, Mr..
Town Man, to do something"
about the egg supply? Be 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 a f1ier 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 it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-01

Add the rest of the milk and the hsh,
which has been removed from bone,
and cut in small pieces. Cook until
the fish is tender-about ten minutes.
II salt fish is used, soak first. Serve
hot.
This one dish makes a satisfying
meal served with crisp crackers or
corn dodgers with stewed fruit or jam
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-01

milk, one years record showed a bal
ance of $31.51 per COW in favor of the
seven herds that had used purebred
sires.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

ONE MAX SPEECH
Continued from page one.)

made "a speech about the Sermon on
the Mount in the chamber of depu-
ties at. Baden. He said:
- Not hatred Of our foes, but rath :
or love Of Germany should be the
soldiers true motive in fighting The
sword atone cannot overcome the
moral opposition Of our foes. IT the
world Is 10 be reconciled TO the great
ness Of Germany's power it must be
taught 10 feel that behind our power
stands not merely a national but "A
word conscience. True, the whole his
tory Of spiritual cernany's feelings
Of Fesp0u sihitity 10 humanity shines
like a beacon, This is the sign we
mast inScrihe on CUR standards. In
THIS sign Nc shall conquer"
About month later, on. Jan r..
PRINCE Max wrote the following let
ter to his cousin. Prince Alexander OF
iiohenfohe. 10 interpret the real
meaning Of bis Sermon on the Mount
speech
i am astonished at the various
interpretations put on my speech In
various quarters. T'hs Swiss newepa-
pers read into il "A sort sf opposition
between the Hohenxolierns and the
Zahringers. fthe Baden royal family
How nonsensicai this is shown by tho
fact that the kaissr~-this In entire
aous-sent me a telegram congratu-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

Iarily assumed the post of DIR. Will
liams at state headquarters.
Among the physicians of the city
who, have contracted influenza, and
there are said to be several. are DIR.
Murat Willis. In addition, it is un-
e-rstood that number of nurses
have fallen victims to the disease
while ministering TO others similarly
afflicted. This circumstance has add
ed to the seriousness of the shortage
OF nurses to aid in the fight on the
epidemic.
Gloucester county reports the sit
uation serious. with innumerable cases
and two Of the county's three physi-
clans down with influenza. Char
lottesville likewise is feeling the ray
lages OF the malady, and medical stu
dents OF the University of Virginia
have volunteered and are serving as
assistants TO the towns physicians and
nurses.
Several deaths from pneumonia
have occurred at John Marshall since
IL was converted into a hospital, but,
in view OF the large number of pa
tients and the serious condition OF
many of them when admitted this
percentage is held by the health au-
thorities to be extremely gratifying.
Should John Marshall hospital be-
come crowded. the Davis building will
be pressed into service for emergency
work, It having been placed at the
disposal Of tire health department by
George w. Harrington
The local health board yesterday
issued the following bulletins on the
influenza situation:
THE one best way to stop the
spread OF influenza is to segregate
those already infected SO as to pre-
vent new infection and to cure those
already infected. This can be done
only with the CO. cooperation of citi~
zens.
| you are expected to speak to any
man. woman or child who sneezes or
| coughs without covering nose or
mouth with handkerchief. They are
dangerous, Warn them! Caution
them .-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11
BLACkSDURG FLU
IS UNDER CONTROL
Death Of Nathan A. Hickman, Fourth.
Year student. Result of
Typfofd Fever.

Especial 10 The Richmond virginian
Biacksburg. Va, Oct jonathan
A. Hickman Of Glasgow. Va. fourth
year student at the Virginia Poivtech-
mic institute, died at the college in
hrmary Thursday afternoon. follow
ing a ten-days' illness of typhoid fe-
Yer
The body will be taken 10 Glasgow
Tor burial Friday. Young Hickman
had Fl mild attack OF fever at home
ssefore returning TO college, from
which he had not fully recovered,
and went 10 the hospital on the day
after reaching here His father was
with him when he died
The Influenza situation AZ the school
Is believed to be well under control
and only a few new cases have de-
veloped in the last twenty four hours
Seven nurses and three physicians are
n constant attendance on the sick
students.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11
vIRGINIA.s HONOR ROLL.

The following virginians appear
On the casualty Hat sent out by the
war department for publication
sllls morning:
Private Palmer v. BOYD: reia-
tive. william IL. Boyd. Alton. Va:
prisoner.
Private Walter wright: relative.
Mrs F1os~ Ranks, 1t5 West Queen
strct. Norfolk: wounded severely
Lieutenant Leonard NJ. Gaines;
Rclntive. Mrs. George y. Gaines,
aO2 StuArt Circle. Richmond;
wounded severely.
Private Alien r. Drake: relative.
Ruf9s II. Drake. NcwrDuis, Va;
dtCSi IT dlsease.
Private James g. Btsfop: rein.
tive. j. ". Bishop. Kress. Va;
tlied or d1seNNr.
Private Eabcrt wolfe: relative.
Mike wolfe, Ewing. Va: died
from wounds received IN action.
Private Mason IMcas: relative.
John BillAri Lucas. Pembroke.
Gises county. Va; w"u n d e d
severely.
Private James J. Poster: rela-
tive, George w. Foster, Rranard,
Orange county. Va: died OF disease.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

troll owing to the severe regulations
being enforced at all places under
military authority.
There were 1924 new cases OF In
fiuenza In the army on this side of
the Atlantic for the past twenty-four =
hour period, as against 1905 for the
day before The new cases Of pneu-
monia numbered c.19T. as compared
with 2,s42 for the previous day
The deaths for the day period, how
ever. have advanced slightly, theirs be-
ing $50, as against $40 reported yes
tNrday. This brings the total deaths
since the beginning of the epidemic
from all causes to 1882. and the mum :
Der OF cases OF influenza to the high
total OF 2l1,l20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

Meetings were held yesterday at the
Richmond Foundry and Manufactur-
ing company. the Richmond Engi-
nering company and the Cardweli
Machine company. Other meetings
will be held today and until the close
of the campaign.
Henry Schwarzschid was the center
of the loan demonstration wednesday
night at the Richmond hotel spoke,
and for his efforts for little more
than one hop, he obtained subscrip-
lions acgreeating $4,000. Plans have
been made for an elaborate feature
tomorrow night at this hotel. and
large total Is expected. Meetings are
held in the lobby each night
Women's sales on WEDNESDAY
aggregated sl24,00o, making the total
sales to date s1.935, so. Mrs W. M.
Habliston, chairman of the woman
committee, announced yesterday the
leading organizations on wednesday
were the League Opposed to Woman
Suffrage. Mrs, Thomas Cary Johnson
chairman. selling at Moshy's. ss1. 1870;
st. Johns Circle Kings Daughters.
Mrs $. f. Cowardin. chairman. sell
ing at Thslhimer's. s24.soo; National
League for Woman's Service. Miss
Martha Robinson. chairman. selling
at the postofiice, $500. The latter
organization obtained fifty-one indi-
vidual subscriptions. the largest of
the day,
Merchants Offer Prizes.
Announcement was made yesterday
that the Weisberger company would
give three prizes for the leading or
carnations selling the largest amount
of bonds. The first prize will be s25o.
the second $3.50 and the third 400.
j. r. Mostly a Co. will give prize to
the organization selling the largest
number of individual subscriptions.
Women's organizations selling at
the various booths yesterday We're
the Barton Heights Woman's club at
Moshy'S; Highland Park Woman's
club at F'ouraurean's; Rebecca AS
semblv and Degree OF Pocahontas at
Cohens; Colonial Danes at THAI
himer's; National CIVIC league at
Miller & Rhoads'; Y. w c. A. at the
postoffice. and the Junior lakewood
Memorial association at Twenty fifth
and BROAD streets,
Selling organizations today Will be
the Women's Beneficial Association
Of Maccabees at Miller e. Rhoads: ST
Hi}tlas Guild at Cohen's; Woman
Exchange at Thalhimer's: James
River Garden club at Fourqurean's:
Southern Association OF College Wo-
men at Moshys; /, V. \. A. at the
postoftice. and the Helping Circle,
Kings Daughters, at Twenty fifth
and Broad streets.
-Buy Liberty Honds-
Liquor Cases in Court
J. l.. and A. L. Lucas, charged with
drinkjpg. fro{a q bottle In Byrd Street
station. were yesterday sent TO the
grand jury by Justice Crutchfieid.
James Eley. charged with trans
porting liquor, will he heard on
The I2th. s.4-s.a-. 4lt. ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

k the opinion that the war
r. most over.
6ns Of them frankly admit
20 when they see the great
naehiAe which it took half
injury TO create, crumbling
V1r night as a house of cards,
- Is only one answer. Brit.
& ~ tenacity and determination,
j. hich continue to blaze the way
hrough their formidable de
enses. together with the dash
- keenness of the Americans
u the high unconquerable
pirits Of the French have left
4 hese prisoners with shattered
hopes. Their changed manner
md attitude in the last few
months constitute a veritable
information.
DULL OF COMPREHENSION,
1hey are no longer naughty
md defiant. but dccile. 1t is
SS1IupUwihte for them to under
stand how the British over ran
he formidable Mesnieres Beau
sev0ir line. with its wire en-
1anglements fifty yards deep,
dotted with piliboxes four feet
4hick, and innumerable other
defensive works. They were
10 certain of its ilnpregnabillty
that they had not prepared to
g4nv extent for leaving Cambria
The same is true CT the vast
new areas CT recovered ground
St~swed with material of all de.
xrriptions which the enemy had
net even the time to burn or ex-
plcrle.
Details Of the renorted blow
In \ ND e Cambria have not vet
been received but II the German
spnrrose was to tYap the Brit
ish thew feiled as Haiq's forces
he'd uushed on to the east Of the
citv before the mines exploded.
II 1t was known that there were
Durnercns deep caves aud I'M
SlaErGTound passages in the
Ebenter cf Cambria. The British
0nseauently were not sur
Fised.
-Four wears have taught them
@N the German tricks and that
what he cannot take he wanton
I h destroys regardless of mill
tary purpose, the same as in
ME country he is now forced
- rive up in the face Of irresis
s1tble British m erican on
q aaaght.
a Last night the glow of fires
md the roar of explosions
nAxked the German trail. seer
and heard miles behind the
Front.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

-
has reached Berlin officially, Wilhelm
sgrasse's mouthpieCe. the Nord-
Deatsche Aileeniejne zeitung, hastens
to say
We have reason TO believe that the
peace step viii be continued
FORM continued meaning followed up
by us"
Significant in this connection, II Is
believed, As the koelnische Zeitung's
assertion that only military reasons
could compel ms TO accept President
Wilson's conditions
This indirect admission OF the mis-
era hle German military situation, ac-
eeutuaiPd also ey the kaiser $ repeti-
ton Of Tho word grave" in his ever
recurring appeals for unity and en-
dhfance. is further hacked up by tn"
unusually frank com muuiques OF the
war office. Never before in The war
had the proud war Office conceded
"a breach in the German line-as it
did yesterday VIII bout some boastful
modification in the next sentence.
In some Of the Berlin newspapers
there is talk Of German demand for
counter guarantees such as the
evacuation OF ali German colonies
Just when The reichstag will meet
again Is NOT yet absolutely certain
Late diSpa tches tonight say the SEES
sion will take place tomorrow, though
earlier reports said il was scheduled
for saturday
Runners about Iudcndorff-
The arrival of Indendorff in Ber-
lin is reported Rumor had il thai
he has broken down physically ans
resigned. More likely it is. however
that hc is stiIl in the saddle and vii
have his say IN the conferences pre-
! ceding the reichstaR sitting,
The Turkish situation continues oh
Ecure. In diplomatic quarters hotf
here aud in London and Paris. th'
belief persists that an Ottoman sur
render il imminent
The Dutch government iS reported
contemplating an offer to the tw'
groups of helttgerents TO t'help" then
, ia getting together. Holland lik
spain has for years fostered the ard
ent desire to act as mediator. not onl
, far humanitarian reasons. hut ais
owing 10 the prestige obviously &C
icfning from such function
However. President Wilson's smash
Ling of the uld-time, round about way
81 diplomacy. his fearless straight
forwardness in an in{erna tioual deal
iues. bid Hn to eliminate the nee
Tor third party, in the opinion o
. s.es t4ssgft--'
Dual Empire breaking Up.
A,lutttia HUNGARY is falling To ntef.c4
1farn,,p manners ma Longer conceal IN
t,rrsi (55np 40 Of. Tho dual monarchy.
fontt4ts.,,t, CHARLES like fha,5 l4liSei
~ .i,..I,.,r45,.gN ,ityIy7p ia, save. What h
loan uTt ~ th. rrun1l.iinx house O
, t..,,Ie
sut ever, thing Indicates his effort
faf.- too Aatn The uaoule's reprpsen
it4lt4tA haxa GAINED tho npnet hane
I,n,l t,1c Young monarch is ulreaa
.Ii.ia. n1ot, than = tit.urehead
The outstanding niece of news fror
t-{,v,r,, friday uaQ tba4 the Austria
, 4tfunea4-l.,n d.}eeatiops' bav, resolve
40 lnfr,,l,,,.. s,ttonnmv ia all of III
eiataq Within an. empire. in ordo
'to ,!alsa president Wilson's demand
am .5,cnr,t,Tisbed farf"
r1o,y,.ys,. more than ono Of IN
sf.,+.a IN .n,est{nu sipnifv that The
haz, ,,o .3.strn. In amy fnlure tonnec
r, ,lf.,,.,,.,..5,. x.i,,, mo uanehur
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11
S2.024.037.O50

Average Percentage ...... 1913
The new regulations affecting loans
by national banks are as follows:
Until July 1, 1919 any
national bank may purchase or dts
count pursuant to general or specific
authority conferred upon the officers
OF the bank by Its board OF directors.
the note or notes Of 4 person. firn.
company or corporation. maturing In
not more than six months from the
date xjK IN amount In ex-
cess Of 10 per cent Of ~ aggregate
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11
McAdoo Gives Whole Time.

"., NcAdoo Gives Whole Time.
Secretary McAdoo. himself. has put
aside every Other official task for the
time being. in order TO carry forward
he liberty loan campaign in the few
remaining days.
He followed his appeal of yesterday
to the railroad presidents TO invest
literally, with n message addressed to
the great mass of citizens to immedi-
lately double their subscriptions. His
letter 70 the heads Of the railroad cor
Inorations is construed as an intentional
suggestion to the business interests
generally to go to the limit of their
credit, even 10 nortgaginR anticipated
income in order TO meet the preae mt
emergency
In order to make the wav easier
for the business men of the country
to negotiate loans. Secretary McAdoo.
through the comptroller OF currency,
announced new regulations permitting
national banks 10 lend to individual
borrowers in sums in excess OF D per
cent of the banks unimpaired capital
and surplus~-the limit heretofore
placed on such loans.
Today's final figures show total sub
scriptions mp 10 date have reached
Only S~.uE4, VI ,u1V or ABOUT Oue-In1ru
of the s6.o6e, 88Q 600 asked. This
means that subscriptions averaging
s4a7 100000 must be obtained daily
between now and the close Of the loan
on october -
Doublc Subscriptions
let every one double his subscrip-
ton now and every one who has not
subscribed make his subscription
now" appealed MT McAdoo 10 the
public at large Don't put II off.
Let our boys and our comrades in the
battle line know that we are fighting
with the same enthusiasm and de-
termination here as they are over
there, and more than all. that we ap-
preciate, as well as glory in. what
they are doing, not by words but by
deeds"
Todays reports show an increase
OF s223. 900 600 over yesterday Only
one change is made in the relative
percentage standing. The Dallas dis
trict has moved from sixth TO fifth
place and Chicago has dropped into
the position vacated by Dallas.
Here In the summary of the sales
to date.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

amount OF the capital stock. actually
paid in and unimparied. and the unim-
paired surplus fund Of such bank, pro-
shall be directly secured by at least
los per cent OF bonds or certificates
OF Indebtedness of the United States
issued since April "a, 1917"
--pAuy Liberty Roo do
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11
THE WEATHER

Washington. d. c., Oct. 1e.-Fore
cast:
For Virginia--Fair and slightly
warmer Friday: Saturday probably
fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11
KAISER IS DILEMMA

Continued from page one,)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11
PRESIDENT URGES
Continued from page one

Continued from page one)
a@-a.
do anything but push its efforts TO
the utmost--an obvious reference TO
He feeling in certain quarters OF a
supposed nearness~ OF the end OF the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11
SEEKING VACCINE

Continued from page one }
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

|sss2 ~ hNb<Fty B0nds-----
Marriage License Issued.
x51aEe. license WIS issued YES
- ~ the clerk of the hustinGs
#S1o lawrence NJ Hunkerpiliar
G9te III. Langston.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

Continued from page one. }
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-11

Bay Liberty Ronds--
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-13
THE PLAN

The Belington Progressive takes pleasure announcing
most stupendou prize offer made in this section of
To of the valuable offered but of
ambition little time the evenings 1t
single penny for the przsnow Every
thing offered is absolutely free
In nauguratng this campaign The Bengton Progressive
prompted by the desire make The Progressive welcome
home in this Instead Of achieving
employing large force of professional solicitors The
has decided to give the children
the benefit
The readers Of The Progressive will decide the winners
the prizes The securing the during
will be awarded the Maxwell Automobile;
in detail elsewhere this page.
There two votesone by clipping
that each of The Progessve
by getting prepaid subscriptions to The Progressive Votes
large numbers padnadvance subscription
ments See vote scae The entry blank when properly filled
out and delivered the department of The Progressive
credits with 5000 votes Upon receipt of
blank will be provided with receipt book
ito to the pest pursue
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-13
RULES OF CAMPAIGN

ANY person imam, child twelve years age)
of good character eligible the prizes
checks provided the conditions
complied with.
The Campaign Manager right reject any
jectionable nominations.
No employee The Bengon Progressive member of the
employees immediate family will compete for
prizes
No statement promise by anyone varying from the
rules herein forth will be by Belngton
gressive.
This Campaign for individuals. Organizations are not
lowed compete.
Candidates will not be permitted to
after receiving them for themselves.
Any question controversy that may
by the Campaign Manager His decision will
elusive
This circulation campaign will with this issue
at ten O'Clock P M. Saturday, July g. 1918.
Candidates subscriptions coupon any
where earth.
II candidates tie for any prize
tied will receive identay the the prize tied for
In the event Of typographical it is understood that
neither The Bngton Progressive the Campaign Manager
shall be held responsible the necessary
upon discovery Of the
Candidates who the end Of the campaign
but fail to win Of the regular prizes will paid
mission Of twenty cent of the subscription money they
in to the Campaign Department providing they
subscriptions each
IS received until the close Of the campaign.
The right additions to e prize list dnriro
to campaign. e
IN accepting nominations candidates abide by the con-
ditons Of the campaign. -
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-13
HOW THE PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED

When the campaign ends having the largest num-
Der of votes viii be awarded passenger Maxwell Touring
car The person having the largest viii be
awarded the $500 Talking Machine remaining prizes will
be awarded in the manner
After all the prizes have awarded the remaining con
eants will given twenty per cent cash commission according
to the rules of the campaign
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-13
COMPLETE LIST OF PRIZES
| $885.00 Maxwell Automobile

| $885.OO Maxwell Automobile
(Freight and paidD
| $500 Talking Machine-The Stradivara
On Exhibition at W. T. Curry Co., Agents, Belngton w. va
| $4,000 Merchandise Order
/ $500 Kitchen Cabinet
$4,000 Kodak
2 $500 Gold Watches
2 $1,000 Gold Watches
Twenty Per Cent Commission to al contestants
who do not win prize.