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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
FEEDING FOWLS IN WINTER
Hens and PuIlets Will Not Lay in Cold
Weather Unless Given Proper
Egg Materials.

Having built comfortable henhouse
or having altered the old one conform
ably to the demands of warmth and
sunlight put your mind on the question
Of feeding. Hens and pullets will not,
and cannot, lay during the winter
months without proper feeding. There
is no magic or mystery about this. It
is common sense. The COW will not
do her best without the right kind of
feed, the horse cannot do his best with
out the right kind Of feed. The tank
may be full of gasoline, but the en-
CINE will not exert power if the bat
teries are exhausted. Nor will the hen
lay eggs out of the normal season un-
less her rations are similar to the ra-
lions of the normal season.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
PICTURE WRITING ON WALLS
Ranchman, While Hunting for Lost
Cow, Makes Important Archaeology
cal Discovery in Canyon.

J. L. Ford. a ranchman CT the Pc
cacho neighborhood on tn. west side
of the Rio Grande, near Las Cruces,
N. NJ, reports what may be an impor.
tant archaeological find.
In hunting for a lost COW he was
led into deep canyon where his at.
tention was attracted by picture writ.
ing on the canyon walls. These were
done in yellow pigment and were
apparently very old. They represent.
ed a lightning bolt, deer and spear
heads.
Several mortars were also fc~,,,, in
two Of which the pestles still remained.
This canyon is near the cave from
which several years ago was taken the
mummified remains Of a man, sus.
posedly that of an Indian, with an ar.
row protruding from his chest.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02

menu must all be measured out and
put into bowls ready for use, and the:
sandwiches wrapped in a damp napkin
on the plates from which they are to be;
served. or rolls may be served, re-
heated.
1t Is very good idea to have a fruit
cocktail. half a grapefruit or a melon
for the first course, which can be eaten;
while the piece de resistance is cook
ing. A simple dessert and a simple
cake should end the supper. A good
menu. and one that could be easily
served would be. sliced oranges and
white grapes in sherbet cups. creamedG
oysters, lettuce sandwiches, salted
nuts. coffee, jelly with whipped cream
and sugar cookies.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02

afraid-not of death, dearest, but of
the loneliness in that room. was
afraid for YOU"
He patted her arms without speak
Ing, and led the way to the coming
tower again. It was preferable that
they should die, if they must, by suf-
location, rather than in the nav of
the monsters. Inclosed within those
stout walls of steel, they could at least
hope to find perpetual tomb there.
The pressure was still increasing.
The floor Of the coming tower began
to tilt. Surely this was the end!
But the floor righted, tilted, righted
once more. A sense of movement sue
ceeded that Of pressure. Then, to
their utter amazement, a white light
shot through the observation port,
flooding the inside of the coming
tower, and the F55 scraped the rocks.
Donald grasped at Davies. Davies
We are at the surface again." he cried.
There was no doubling it. The
moonlight flooded the interior Of the
tower, and before their eyes, seen
through the port, were the rugged out
lines of Fair island. The monsters
must have raised the submarine by the
united force of their massed bodies.
This time," said Donald, I'VE are
going ashore to stay"
"Amen!" said Davies solemnly, and
the three grasped hands.
A few moments later they emerged
upon the drying deck of the D55. She
was back in her old position upon the
shelving beach. at the very edge Of the
waves. The moon. which rode high
in the sky, was already paling before
the increasing luster of the dawn.
"Where's Clouts?" asked Donald
suddenly.
isn't he below?" queried Davies.
Donald raised his voice and shouted.
He ran below, calling for Clouts. But
there came no answer. 1t soon became
evident that Clouts was not on the
submarine.
"Good Lord =" said Donald.
It occurred to him then that he had
told Clouts to look at the rudder, but |
he had never supposed that the man
would be able to adjust it. Had he
forgotten, gone back to adjust 1t, and |
failed to return?
He took a couple of revolvers and
gave one of them to Davies. They
went ashore. The firm rocks under
foot seemed the most delicious part of
treir strange fortacl, and gave reality
to what was still hardly more than q
dream.
They knew that there was 70 danger
Of attack in the moonlight. Neverthe-
less. they remained near the boat. And
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02

New York.-It looks as though the
wool conservation will be up to the
men. The good Offices Of the French
ambassador, NJ. Jusserand, were asked
by the wool men here in order that
the French designers would gladly CO.
operate with the American movement
for the slim silhouette and the least
possible use of wool.
However, it was not necessary for
the French ambassador to lay much
stress upon his request to Paris.
The French government had made
the same request to it's designers US
the American government, and it was
compliance with that request that
created the narrow silhouette and the
short, scant skirt which came out in
French models last autumn.
At any rate, the request for the
gowns that are made of less than AZ
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Oak First for Tables.

Oak was the wood first used in
tables then walnut came into general
use in the middle Of the seventeenth
century. An early form of table was
the chair table, convenient because it
served the purpose of a seat when the
top was lifted and stood against the
side of the room. But gradually the
table took its present form and use.
1t became the custom to leave the
board upon the trestle instead of re-
moving both, and in time the piece of
furniture was called the table.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02

General purpose fowls allowed to Sc
lect their own mash constituents ate
dry mash containing about 60 per
cent cornmeal. 10 per cent beef scrap,
8 per cent bran, and 8 per cent mid
dlings. Leghorns ate mash Of about
68 per cent cornmeal, 26 per cent
beef scrap, and 4 per cent each Of
bran and middlings. No better results
were obtained by this method of feed
ing than where the ground grains
were mixed together in a mash.
Good mashes, as indicated by these
experiments, may be made Of 66 per
cent cornmeal, 26 per cent beef scrap,
and 4 per cent each Of bran and mid
dlings, or 2 pounds Of cornmeal and l
pound each Of bran, middlings, and
beef scrap, with scratch feed in each
ration Of equal parts by weight Of
cracked corn, wheat, and oats, which
Is fed so that the hens receive about
equal parts Of scratch feed and Of
mash.
Greater Yield From Leohorns.
The Leghorns on free range gave a
considerably greater egg yield than
those confined to a fair-sized yard.
This difference was less marked in the
general purpose hens.
Sprouted oats fed as green feed to
hens confined to yards cost about 10
cents per hen a year and 1 cent per
dozen eggs. not including any charges
for labor and equipment. The hens ate
on an average in one year about 1.3
pounds Of oyster shell and OF Of a
pound Of grit, which together cost
about cent per hen.
The Leghorns did not lay as we'll in
the winter as the general purpose
breeds, especially during their second
year, but the Leghorns produced eggs
about 8 cents per dozen cheaper dur
Ing their first year, GA cents cheaper
In their second year, and 9.8 cents
cheaper in their third year than the
purpose breeds. One pen of
Leghorn pullets produced eggs in their
first year at feed cost Of 81 cents
per dozen. while the value Of the eggs
per hen for the year was $341 over
.ost of feed.
Weight Of Eggs.
The average weight of q dozen eggs |
rom the general purpose fowls during
heir pullet year was 1.53 pounds, 1.60
Turing their second year, and 1853
Turing their third laying year. The
'ggs from the Leghorns average 1.45
pounds during their pullet year, and
40 during their second and third
ears.
The egg production of the general
purpose fowls decreased 80 per cent
n their second laying year. The de-
rease was considerably less in the
.eghorns, their two-year average egg
PRODUCTION exceeding that of the gen.
raj purpose breeds by 10 eggs. The
decrease in production from the Sec
nd to the third year was only per
ent with the Leghorns, compared
nth ID per cent in the general pur-
ose breeds.
The cheapest eggs are produced in
he spring, during April. May and
une, while the greatest costs occur in
october, November and December.
he lowest monthly feed cost of doz-
n eggs in any Of these experiments
as 4 cents, while in some cases no
ggs at all were produced during the
lOnth.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Waist Economy .

The hardest wear on waist comes
on the sides under the arms. Protect
this part OF the blouse with a strip of
oiled silk and there will be less likeli.
hood of the unsightly holes which often
make an otherwise good waist unwear-
able.
This is trick of the trade practfced
by the most fashionable of the New
York dreSsmakers. :,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02

most in duty bound. to remarry. Such.
at least, is required by the custom. The
wind test is not required if the hus-
band happened to die on a stormy day.,
In this event it is not necessary at all
that the much afflicted widow plant the
flag on her house to console herself
with new husband,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
SAVE DR0PPlNGs FOR GARDEN
Ashes or Dry Soil SprinkIed Under
Roosts Will Be Helpful In
Producing Fertilizer.

Poultry droppings should be care
fully protected and saved for the gar
den crops. Ashes or dry soil sprin-
kled under The roosts and over the
dr0ppings will be helpful in producing
a product that can be readily applied
to the land.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Widows Short Time Of Mourning,

Widows Short Time Of Mourning.
In the territory of the French Congo
there is a tribe whose institution of
mourning for widows is tolerant. The
duration Of widowhood depends there
on-the wind. After the death of her
husband the inconsolable widow is
compelled to place flag on the roof
of her house. So long rs the flag does
mot stir the widow must not turn her
thoughts away from the departed; no
sooner. however, is the flag agitated
by the wind, and be 1t the slightest
breeze, she not only Is free, but al
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
To Retain Freshness.

The care of the skin is perhaps the
most imperative task in keeping up
ones appearance. The only way to re-
tain freshness and strength, especially
when it is being taxed by daily work,
is by careful nourishment and rest.
Many persons drink too much coffee,
especially those who work hard men,
tally and feel the need of a "bolstering
I'D" to continue their labor. Milk and
food are good substitutes, and a little
nourishment taken when one is tired
will allay fatigue just as surely as cof-
fee seems to do.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
NEGLECT OF POULTRY FLOCl
Everything Should Be Done to Get
Greatest Number Of Eggs While
Prices Are HIGH.

If you neglect your poultry you may
be sure that your fowls will net make
any money for you, because in these
days Of high-priced feeds everything
must be done to get the greatest num-
Der Of eggs while the price is highest.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
(copysisht BY w. G chapmaD

at his side. The middy's voice cleft
the thick darkness like a knife.
"We're dope for, old mani" he whis
pered. "We'd better not awaken her
LISTEN"
Heretofore no sound from without
had penetrated the thin plates Of the
submarine, but now Donald distinctly
heard a cracking noise, as if some
pressure were being exerted against
the sides of the vessel.
"We're breaking up, sir"
"YOu mean-?"
"It's that gang of devils, Donald. Do
you mind letting me grip your arm a
minute, sir? It's in a way disturbing"
The sounds grew louder. The plates
were grooming under pressure, and 1t
seemed every instant that the rivets
would start and the water rush in.
"It's the weight of the ocean over
us, Davies" said Donald, without the
faintest faith in this diagnosis.
"But this pressure is horizontal, not
vertical, Donald. And water has no
horizontal pressure at ALL"
Donald was silent. He would not
voice what was in his own mind, t.:t
he knew that his explanation was nom
sense, meant to deceive not only Da-
vies, but himself also. The sea mon
sters must be pushing against the bot
tom of the F55, to break her by their
own weight and get at their prey with
in. Maddened by hunger in those bar
rem s0litudes of darkness, they were
a frenzied army Of destruction.
He wondered whether Clouts' act
was in any way the cause Of this new
activity.
The pressure increased. The steel
plates cracked as trees snap in zero
weather.
Donald looked up and saw Ida
standing in the doorway.
us anything wrong?" she asked,
coming forward to Donald.
He could not answer her, and she
did not repeat the question, but stood
looking intently at the two men, who
each other. It was impossible |
that Ida could help understanding the
meaning Of the sounds without.
She came close to Donald. "Forgive |
me for what said. DEAR" she whis- |
pered, clinging to his arm. Il was so |
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Poor Practice with Grain.

Throwing the grain food on a bare
floor to the fowls is very much like
throwing it to the winds so far as re-
suits are concerned.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Valuable TRAVELLING Him.

IT bottles Of medicine, perfume or
other preparations are to be carried
when travelling, dip the tops in melted
parafiin to avoid the danger Of leak
age. anu1fxsSs
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Straw 10 Help to Fowls,

Abundance of straw on the poultry
house floor in which to feed the grain
food will keep the hens busy, happy
and healthy.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Green Food Is important,

0tSeH 0O0 10 I1HP0TSduss
Poultry must have some sort of
green food each day to produce the
best results in eggs and neglect in
supplying this class of food will prove
detrimental to the productiveness Of
the laying hens.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Harmful to laylhu Hens

Harmful to Laying Hens.
Damp, poorly lighted poultry houses,
with cracks and crevices on all sides,
soon put the laying fowl out of COM
mission for the whole busy season.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Bio Help to Hens.

os0 V0sp ~ 5SeUos
Comfortable poultry houses and time
" attention helps the ben wonderfully
in the production Of eggs when the
cold weather makes life miserable.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
CHAPTER XII.
Awnaf and Aehnea

Auoat and Ashore.
>He must nave fallen into light doze
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Alah Protein Feed.

Fish meal at 81 ton less than beef
scrap proved to be good high-protein
feed, which can be used to advantage
to replace beef scrap. The fish meal
did not in any way affect the flavor or
quality Of the eggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

minute speakers are organized and the Music Study club will provide its quota in this measure.
 Many people complain that our artists concerts are luxury,'' Mrs. Davis said
 but if they will just stop for a moment and think of what an inspiration the
 voice of great artist is they will at once see that the small amount they
 are asked to pay is not too much When Anna Case sang The Battle Hymn of the Republic here last season I have never seen such an effect as it had upon the large audience; it is an inspira- tion to Year an artist sing our patriotic songs; besides practically all the great artists have contributed their wonderful art to war messages absolutely free of cost and when they appear in concert it is not only our pleasure to hear them, but our duty to support them. John Mccormack alone raised $100,000 for the Red Cross. The various organizations of war measures have been the beneficial ries of the great artists generosity and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised since America went into war by our musicians"
 This season the Music Study club will
 present Mabel Garrison and Paul Alt
 house," Mrs. Davis said, 'and we feel
 that we have chosen two of the best artists in America. MT. Pierce V. k. Key,
 the well known music critic who was here few weeks ago in the behalf of the French Orchestra, declared that Ma
 bel Garrison was, in his opinion, one of the worlds greatest artists. John
 Powell, the eminent pianist, also gave his approval when he was here most lavishly of her wonderful talents. To- day Caruso, Martinelli and Paul Alt house are regarded as the three most distinguished tenors, MT. Althouse during the past two years making tremendous impression at the Metropolitan Opera in New York by his beautiful voice and clever histrionic work.'
 ''The Music Study clubs var work this season is inspired by our members desir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
GREENVILLE

Greenville, September 1s.-(special.)
 The Butler County Baptist association is
 holding it's annual meeting this week
 at Sardis in southern part of the coun-
 ty large number of Baptists from
 all over the county are in attendance,
 and Dr. J. l.. Bryan. the county moder-
 ator, is in charge of the meeting, and with the assistance of the religious work , CTS of the county and some outside workers the programme is one or the most interesting ever arranged
 The work for the past year shows con siderable progress and the denomination in the county is achieving great things in every department of its endeavors. Rev. Ross Arnold, the new pastor Tor the First Baptist church of Greenville, has arrived and will preach his first sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Arnold comes from Lafayette, succeeding Dr. L. l.. Gwaltney, who went to Florence. The new preacher and his family nave been accorded a warm reception by the people of Greenville.
 1 MT. Broughton Wilkinson was elected
 mayor of Greenville yesterday, ms op- ponent being O. A. Lane.
 J A. Stewart, w. s. Blackwell. w. J.
 Tbagard. R. s. Corry and R. Q. Winkier
 were the fire aldermen elected. The were the five aldermen elected. The 1 fairs of the city the first of October. 1 The local board Of Butler county IS re- l ceiving the hearty cooperation or the professional and business men and wom- en of Greenville. It will only be snort while before the classification Of the new registrants will be we'll under way and before the time designated by Gen eral Crowder for the completion or tnis work of the board of Butler county VIII have been finished. From each or the business houses of Greenville the services of one man have been given to the local
 board to assist in the vast amount or in-
 creased work. and beginning Monoay
 morning every stenographer in GreenVlIle
 will give their entire time to the board
 until the work is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
RED CROSS AID FRENCH

Last month the American Red Cross dealt with 412,566 civilians in France, says cabled reports from Harvey D. Gib- son, American Red Cross commissioner to France.
 Medical aid was an important part of the work Seventeen civilian hospitals were maintained by the Red Cross, in- cluding total capacity of 1898 beds. Sixty dispensaries cared for 45,02S chill dren. Three institutions treated 1500 children from the war zone. A cam paign For saving children is being car ried on, and in Paris 32, ,00O school chill dren were fed.
 The emergency refuge relief commit tee aided 45,000 refugees passing through Paris from May 27 to June. 30. These and other refugees received 276,- 710 garments, including 56,6f7 pairs of shoes, and were given 66S,672 pounds of food.
 The Red Cross gave financial assist ance to French relief societies to the amount of 921,5S5 francs last month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
CHILDREN WORK FRS

Don't use children for unauthorized street speaking, selling, soliciting or collecting for the Red Cross, or War Savings Stamps, advises Henry Noble McCracken, director of the national junior membership bureau, and George D. Straver of the national War Saw ings committee, division of education both located at Washington.
 Any Red Cross activity that will take away from the play time of the children is being discouraged by the junior mem bership bureau. The chief value of junior Red Cross and War Saving Stamp work is the education in patriotism that results. The danger of overstimulation is pointed out by MT. McCracken and MT Straver, and teachers are asked not to aid in creating this condition.
 In proper ways the Red Cross and War Savings Stamps will inculcate thrift and selfdenial, but they must not be overdone. Children are the fhope of the world" says the message from Washington! and the way the present-day children solve their heavy legacy of world problems in the future will depend on the degree to which their present strength and leisure are spent.