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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
GuiIIotine Trap With Wooden eas|
and Trigger Plate.

and are always available when needed.
Wherever rats are routed from nests
or harbors these dogs are eager for
the fray. When shocked or stacked
grain is moved or thrashed they kill
many rats. Sometimes a barrier, or
fence, Of light boards is placed about
a stack, and dogs inside get all the
rodents dislodged. In this way 500 or
800 rats have been destroyed from .
single stack.
Cats Destroy Mice.
Cats are useful about farm buildings
mainly because they kill mice. Some
times they hunt and destroy rats but
a cat that will kill an adult rat is rare.
The chief objection to cats on a farm
is their persistent destruction of song
birds. A good cat Is valuable when
her killing propensities can be con-
fined to rodent pests, but the majority
of felines are worthless or actually in
furious on the farm.
Great caution should always be OBJ
served In the use Of poisons, but there
are situations on the farm in which
poisons may be used safely and effec-
lively. In the open fields poisoned
grain may be scattered near rat bur-
rows. In the poultry yard poisons
may be exposed for rats inside dark
ened boxes. A small, rather shallow
box containing the bats is set on the
ground with a larger box inverted over
it. A hole in the larger box will admit
the rat to the food, while chickens will
be safe. Strychnhe Is the safest poi
son to use where poultry run, because
hens are immune to small quantities
of this poison.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

RATI0NS FOR DAIRY CATTLE
Corn Slower Should Form One Of
Main Sources Of Roughage for
Cows and Young Stock.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
While corn st0ver and straw from
the various cereals are not adapted
for producing the largest flow of milk
they may be fed to dairy cattle. The
amount to use of these materials will
depend, of course, upon the supply at
hand on the farm. When an abundance
Of corn slower is available it should
form one of the main sources of dry
roughage for dry cows, young stock,
and cows in milk. To use slower eco
nomically it should be cut or shredded
for then it will be eaten more com
pletely and there will be less waste.
Corn slower may be fed to milking
cows without limit, when they receive
In addition grain, silage. and some
leguminous hay. Under these condi.
tons the ordinary COW will eat large
part of from 6 to 8 pounds of slower
1aily. For dry cows and young stock
.he proportion can be greatly in
creased, care being taken to be sure
that there is plenty of protein in the
ration. In certain instances corn stow
sr has been cut and put into the silo
with the addition Of plenty of water,
and the resulting silage is Of fair quail
ty. If a silo is available, empty or
partly so, corn fodder which has been
well shocked and is not severely
weathered may be ensiled to advan-
tage. Put up in this form it is more
convenient for feeding in the barn,
and COWS will consume more of it than
f fed dry.
Dat, barley, and wheat straw can
form a considerable portion Of the
Try roughage for all classes of dairy
cattle. Straw is used in much the
same proportions as corn slower, and
sprinkling Of thin molasses has been
found to increase greatly the palata-
bility, causing the cows to consume
large quantities of the straw. When
feeding barley straw it is advisable to
examine the mouths Of the cattle oc-
casionally, as the boards Of the bar
ley when very dry and stiff sometimes
cause painful irritations. Rye straw
cannot be recommended for dairy cat
tie, because of danger from ergot and
on account Of the very tough and fib-
rous nature of the straw. Buckwheat
straw has a very low feeding value
and should be used when other rough
ages are not obtainable, but in no c Sc
should any straw be wasted. WHAT
cannot be fed should be used for bed
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
HAVE COW FRESHEN IN FALL
More Milk Is Obtainable and Calves
Are Ready to Turn Out to
Pasture in Spring.

It is we'll to remember that 1t pays
to have the cows freshen in the fall.
Then there is more time to milk them
and the milk brings a better price.
The calves that are born in the fall
ore ready to turn out to pasture in
the spring while calves born in the
spring need milk and grain when they
should be out harvesting cheap feed
for themselves in the pasture.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
VERY IMPORTANT TO
FILL SIL0 PROPERLY
Cut Corn When Kernels Have
Passed Milk Stage.
Feeping Of Silaoe Depends Upon Thor
ouQhness With Which It Is Packed
Fine Fodder IL Most
Satisfactory.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
Cut corn for silage when the ker-
rels have passed the milk stage and
are beginning to dent. At this pc
,iod the greatest amount OF food ma
terial can be obtained and the best
quality of silage made.
The cutter should be adjusted to cut
the corn in short lengths, with three
f0urths of an inch as the maximum
length. In general, the finer the fod-
der is cut the more easily and more
compactly it can be packed and, in
consequence. the letter the quality Of
the silage.
Too much stress cannot be laid upon
tie necessity of thoroughly packing
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
TRAPS Are Good
RAT 4DES7R0YERS
Most Reliable for General Use Is
inexpensive Snap or Gull
I0tine Device.
AVOID SHEET METAL BASES
They May Be Placed In Great Variety
Of Favorable Places Around Farm
Small Breeds Of Dogs Are
Most Valuable.

(From the United States Department Of
Agriculture)
No opportunity to kill rats should be
neglected on the farm. Traps, dogs
cats. and poisons may be useful. The
first need is traps and a knowledge OF
how to use them. The most reliable
traps for general use are the inexpen.
sive snap, or guillotine, traps. Many
efficient kinds are on the market, but
the cheaper ones are rarely to be rec
commended for durability. Those that
have sheet-metal bases are not desir-
able, as rats fear and avoid them. Snap
traps should be set so that they will
spring at q slight touch. They may
be placed In rat runs, at rat burrows
behind boards leaned against the wall,
and in great variety Of other favor
able places. Dry oatmeal (rolled oats)
Is recommended as bait for both rats
and mice. Place a few grains on the
trigger pan or under the trigger wire,
with few grains near the trap.
Useful Wire Cage Trap.
The wire-cage trap, if substantially
made, is useful on the farm. Coarse
bait is required, and may be hung from
the top Of the trap by a light wire. Set
the trap on a floor or on a board, lay
short board on top, and cover the
whole with an old cloth or gunny sack.
leaving only the trap entrance uncov-
cred. The trap may be baited and left
open for night or two until rats learn
to feed inside, after which a good
catch may be expected. An excellent
plan for using the cage trap Is to bore
a hole two or three inches in diameter
at proper height in the door Of gran
airy or feed room. The hole may be
covered with q metal slide when the
trap Is not in use. Set the trap in
side the granary with its entrance
fitted to the hole and cover and bait
In the usual manner; any rat entering
the granary is caught. The same plan
is applicable to rat holes in other stu
atoms, and 1t has been used effectively
between connecting rooms Of cold stOr-
age warehouses.
The small breeds of dogs, especial
~ terriers, are valuable as rat killers
or the farm. They are easily trained
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
STABLE MANURE FOR wheat
Be Applied on Land to Be
Planted to Corn.

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment Of AGxicultuse)
Stable manure 10 one of the best
fertilizers for wheat growing. 1t is
the best practice to apply this on land
to be planted to corn or some other
cultivated crop. Wheat is not so like
" to winterkill on fertile land as on
IGOR land.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
OATS PREFERRED FOR FOWLS
In Nearly All Parts Of United States,
Under Normal Conditions, Corn
10 Cheapest.

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment of Agriculture.)
Under normal conditions corn is, in
nearly all parts of the United States,
the cheapest poultry feed. But at
times like the present oats are to be
preferred. When corn is worth $3.50
a bushel oats should be Is cents and
barley $3.50 a bushel to give the same
value for the money when fed to poul-
try, as corn.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
Improbable Cows Kept.

Improbable Cows Kept.
The tree knows it's fruit and drops
the unsound and squirrels take no
stock in unsOund nuts and rats desert
sinking ship. Yet man with his
God-given faculties will keep cows that
produce less than $50 pounds of butter
fat in year.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
Gold In the Head's

n an acute attack Of Nasal Catarrh. Per.
eons who are subject to frequent "coldl
in the head" will find that the use q
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Will
build up the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds
Repeated attacks Of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX.
on internally and acts through the Blood
IN the Mucou0 Surfaces Of the System.
All Drugeiste 76c, Testimonials free.
$1,000 for any case Of catarrh that
rzTT!a CATARRH MEDICINE will moi
cure.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
PLAN TO STORE SWEET CORN
Spells More Quickly Than Field vari-
ety-ShouId Be Husked From
Stalk-Spread Thinly.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Sweet corn spoils much more quickly
than field corn and cannot readily be
cured in large shocks, but should be
husked from the stalk and spread thin
" on staging to cure. A convenient
way of storing sweet corn is on the
ear.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
CHANGING VARIETY OF wheat
Should Be Done Only for Purpose Of
Getting Better Kind for Ger
tain Localities.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Changing the kind of wheat grown
should be done only for the purpose of
getting a proved better variety. 1t is
often desirable to do this, provided it
is proved beyond question that the
new variety is better for that local
ity. So-called NEW" varieties, ex-
travagantly advertised at fancy prices,
should be disregarded completely.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
HELP CONTROL OF DISEASES
Al Ailments Of Workers on Farms
Should Be Reported at Once
to Authorities.

A dairyman should report any con-
tagious diseases among the workers on
his farm to the health authorities and
In this way assist In the control of the
diseases promptly. Only healthy men
should be permitted to work with the
cows and handle the milk, as there is
to customers If necessary precautions
are not considered.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

When pray talk to God. but when
I read the Bible God is talking to me ;
and it is really more important that
God should speak to me than that I
should speak to him. l believe we
should know better how to pray If we
knew DIR Bibles better.-NoOdy.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

Ours plmples, AsAcaeAs. bad beeafh b. taxing
May Apple. Aloe. Jalap rolled Into tiny sugar
niH called Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. ADV.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
Satisfactory Dairy Animals.

It is the experience of every dairy
farmer who rears heifers to repienish
his own herd. that 1t is necessary to
raise three dairy animals in order to
get two that are fairly satisfactory.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Comeback" man was really never
down-and-out. His weakened condition
because of overwork, lack of exercise, i'm
proper eating and living. demands stimula-
ton to satisfy the cry for health-giving
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
to strength. GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil
CAPSULES, the National Remedy Of Holland,
will do the work. They are wonderful.
Three Of these capsules each day will put
. man on his feet before he knows it;
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning, the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befal the over-zealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem
edy for these troubles Is GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test Tor more than 200 years
since its discovery IN the ancient labora;
gives relief at once. Don't wait until you
are entirely down-andout, but take them
today. Your druggist will gladly refund
your money if they do not help you. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box, three sizes:
They are the pure, original, imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules.-Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

Grove'e Tasteless chill Tonic
restores vitality and energy BY purifying and en-
fchinR the blood. You can soon feel it, Strength
enin9, lnvigorating H6ect. Price &c.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
Things are seldom what they seem.
Imagination is the ruler of the world.

The occasional use Of Roman Eye Balsam
At night will prevent and relieve tired
eyes, Watery eyes, and eye strain. Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
Cor liver and bowel

Staunton, Vo.-1 can
highly recommend Df.
Pierce's Favorite Pres
cription to womeen9, w g!t
have reached middle life
In q nervous and weaken
ed condition and suffer
with heat flashes and
dissiness. I was very
miserable at that stage
Of my life and had it not
been for the 'Favorit.e.
Prescription l doubt II
I would be here today:
NV health improved
greatly while taking the
first bottle so | kept on
taking it until all the
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
Teachings Of Scriptures

TIL" Scriptures teach us the best
way Of living, the noblest way Of snf-
fering and the most comfortable way
If dying.-Flavel.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

The eye of the master will do more
work than both his bands.-Franklin.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

Bank tellers usually know more than
they tell.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26
@&''2lzENzl

There was never 8 time when the sac.
rifces and the help Of women were more
appreciated than at the present time:
Women should learn wa. nursing and
nursing at home. There is no better
way than to study the new edition Of the
"Common Sense Medical Adviser =
with chapters on First Aid, Bandaging,
Anatomy, Hygiene, care Of the Sick,
diseases Of Women, Mother and Babe, the
Marriage Relations be had at some
drug-stores or send SOC. to Publisher. 654
Washington Street, Buffalo, N. Y:
# q woman suffers from weak back,
q dizziness s pains sfict
made up Of native herbs and made with
ont alcohol, which makes weak women
strong and sick women well. It is the
prescription Of DR.. Pierce, used BY him
sold by almost every druggist in the
land, IN liquid or in tablets. Send DR..
Pierce, Buffalo, N. " ioc. for trial pkg;
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are also best
-. ! ho1no1 fr01Ih1o
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

For speedy and effective action Dr.. PEERS
"Dcad Shot has no equal. One dose. only
will clean out Worms or Tapeworm. Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

When Baby - Teething
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE viii cofrooa
the stomach and Bowel troubles Perfectly harm
less. See directions on the bottle.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

The shortest way to glory is to be
guided by considerations.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

The Huns are as rats in trap. Now
to keep them from gnawing out.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

Why borrow part of tomorrow TO
I'LL out tOnight'S sleep?
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

thru the crisis.
Mrs. s. M. Haney $50 anderson St.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

Intelligence is the mother of brevity.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

A blooming idiot isn't necessary the
flower of the family.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-10-26

LESSON TEXT-Genesis a.
GOLDEN TEXT-Let mol rnercv and
truth forsake thee: So shalt thou And
favor and good understanding in the
sight Of God and man-Proverbs 3:34.
DEVOTIONAL READING-Ephesian
b:2-S3; I Thessalonians Abb
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL. FOR
TEACHERS-Genesis 1:19-34: Proverbs
31:1O-31.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-18
Woman Arrested for Check Fraud.

Two women, claiming to be Dorothy
Gross and Gertrude Dutro of Clear
Lake, came into the First National
Bank and deposited a check for $500,
showing bank book Miss Cross,
who claimed Arkansas as her home,
started a checking account. They
went to Manley, Mason City, and
Rockwell, so it is reported, and gave
checks that about covered the amount
Of the deposit. Later it was found
that the $500 check was not good, so
the girls were reported to Sheriff
Marsh and were held at Mason City.
r. !. Pollock went over and identified
the parties as the ones who deposited
the check, and they were held on
81 COO each for their appearance in
court.-Nora Springs Advertiser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-18
Two brothers Die.

Aaron and Daniel L. Sweitzer,
brothers, passed away last week at
a'reeport, their deaths being due to
influenza. The former was son-in-
law of Mr.. and Mrs. David Leach.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Maud Leach and had been a resident
here for the past four years. No
children were born to the union.
The deceased was born Feb. %,
1882, at Lanark, H.
Daniel L. Sweitzer was born in
Lanark, Ill. % years ago last July,
and ne came to Freeport three weeks
ago on visit to his brother and was
taken sick. Aaron passed away on
Dec. H. The remains of the latter
were taken to Lanark Saturday for
interment. The funeral services OF
Aaron were Held Monday afternoon
from the undertaking parlors of the
DEBORAH Furniture Co. Rev. A. r.
Grant of the M. e. church officiated
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-18
Death OF Pvt. Ross Roberts.

On Thanksgiving day T. E. Roberts
received a telegram saying his son,
Ross, had expired at $50 p. m. Ross
Everett Roberts was born at Burr Oak,
Winneshiek county, Ia, Sept. 6, 1900.
AT the age of eleven years he with his
parents moved to Fayette, Iowa. Here
he completed the eighth grade and two
years Of high school He moved to
Bucyrus, Kansas, Dec. 1917, and this
fall entered high school, but soon after
he heard his countrys call and re-
sponded by enlisting in the Tank
Corps at Paola, Kansas He left Nov.
4 for Camp Polk, Raleigh, n c., where
he remained until his death, which oc-
Cured at Rex Hospital, Nov. %, from
that dreadful disease, Spanish influenza.
His sickness was not heard of and it
was indeed a shock to his parents and
the whole community, coming in the
bloom of manhood Ross was baptized
at the age. of six years, was a member
VI thC NiduiS TON uSpdl tIlCiil VI DUH
ton, Iowa, member of the Epworth
League of Bucyrus, and a regular at
tendant of Sunday-school and church.
Ross was boy who made friends
wherever he went, not only among the
young, but the old as well, always hav-
ing smile and word for everyone
He was free-hearted, would give away
his last penny. He would never COM
plain, and even in his last sickness he
wrote card that he was well, with a
little cold.
He leaves to mourn his loss a grief
stricken father and mother, brother,
Paul, of Randalia, Iowa, two sisters,
Leah, who is teaching in Courtenay,
N. d., and little Evelyn, Of Bucyrus,
besides relatives and host of friends
both III Iowa and Kansas.
That he made friends in his short ac-
quaintance was shown by the, beautiful
flowers and kindness given during his
last illness. Funeral services were held
from the house, Thursday, at 1880
a. M, with intcrment in Bucyrus Gem
etery.-Fayette Reporter
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-18

To enforce their demand for pay
ment of their salaries during the per-
Tod that the city schools were closed
BY reason of the influenza epidemic,
teachers in the Hettinger, N. OAK,
schools went on strike.
They dismissed their pupils han
hour after sessions had been con-
vencd. on receiving notice that no
salary allowance would be made by
the board to cover the period that
the schools had been closed. School
patrons took hand in the situation,
and the board OF education called a
saecial meeting, acceding TO the de-
mands of the teachers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-18
The Passing of Margery Green.


The home of the editor has been
darkened with the shadow which has
crossed SO many, many, thresholds
this fall and winter. Helen Margery
Green, youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry j. Green passed away at
midnight Thursday, at the Iowa
Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, at
the age of fifteen years after a
lingering illness from nephmtis.
She was born in DEBORAH Sept. Ia,
1903, and lived here until the family
moved to Des Moines four years ago.
The remains were brought to De-
corah Saturday, accompanied by her
parents, her sister Marian and broth
er Hlrold, and brief funeral services
were held on Sunday morning at the
home of her grandparents, Rev. and
Mrs. H. H. Green, 500 Winnebago
street, conducted by Rev. NJ. Willett,
with scripture reading by Rev. Wn.
McVettie and prayer by Rev. A. R.
Grant. Interment was at Phelps
cemetery.
The memory of gentle, lovable
disposition will linger long with
those who knew her best, and will be
a constant solace to those who
mourn. Her passing just at the
threshold of womanhood is particu-
larly sad, and the hearts of all who
were near and dear to her are wrung
with grief
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-18
Father Dead. No Food Nor Fuel.

A family by the name of Hall were
found here last Wednesday in desti-
tute circumstances. There were the
father, the mother, and three children.
They had been here a little time and
when discovered were without food or
fuel. The man was dead, had died in
the night Prompt relief steps were
taken to care for the others and they
were given food and other necessities.
The father of the family was given a
decent burial. 1t is stated they came
here from Allamakee county but had
resided here some years ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-18
But whose Icebor win Hold Hors.

Washington. Dec. 9.--Hats off to the
faithful farm horsel
With EMces steadily soaring on al
most everything under the sun, the
CHEEKY tidings come from the agricul-
fural department that farm horses are
cheaper than they have been for ten
years.
Prices paid this year average $l27.9S.
IN 1910 the high-water mark was
reached at $l4522, and prices have
fluctuated between the two figures since
athen
Cynical folk, Of course, may argue
that its small consolation to know
farm horses are cheap when they need
suit of clothes, or roast of beef,
but then you can't satisfy everybody.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-18

The total number of pigs donated
was 1858, number of cars 81, and
they arrived in Chicago at four o.
clock Monday morning. The honor
roll is by no means closed, as there
are number who have signified
their intention to belong to the club.
Following are new members:
Button Twp.--W. A. McMullen,
Springfield Twp.-E. e. Soland.