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Of Opaque white material called chala.
zae extend from the yolk through the
white toward each end Of the egg, and
hold the yolk in position, yet allow 1t
to turn freely.
Between the white and the shell are
two fbrOus membranes with an air
space between them. When first laid
the contents I'LL the entire egg, but
when the egg coolS the contents shrink
and these membranes separate, form
ing an air space. The size of this air
space is important in determining the
freshness of the egg. AS the egg ages
the air space increases In size. Most
bad eggs have enlarged air spaces.
A fine, thick white is found in
fresh egg, and a weak thin white In
stale egg. AS the egg becomes stale
the amount of thick white decreases.
Several classes Of bad eggs are indi-
Gated by discolored whites.
The yolk of the fresh egg when
twirled before the candle is seen dimIy
as a dark object moving slowly in the
white. The yolk of stale egg is seen
more plainly than that of the fresh
egg When the yolk is so weak that
the shake of the egg in Gambling causes
it to break it should be graded as I'M
marketable In the fresh egg the yolk
is slightly above the center in the
large end of the egg. As the egg be-
comes stale the yolk floats higher and
nearer the shell.
The start of incubation in a fertile
egg may be detected by a reddish glow
surrounding the germinal spot. (Such
eggs, although considered edible, are
not graded as firsts.) This reddish
glow is entirely different from the so
called blood ring, which indicates that
the egg is unfit for food.
Where there is any doubt as to an
eggs fitness for food purposes, the
Gambler should give the consumer the
benefit of the doubt and reject it
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
ESSENTIAL IN GRADING EGGS
Gambling Is Only Method by Which
Producers Can Be Certain Of
Quality Of Product.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agricultural
Grading is becoming more and
more customary in the sale and pur-
chase Of eggs, and a knowledge OF
Gambling is essential to egg grading.
It is only by Gambling that producers
and shippers Of eggs can be certain
that they are complying with federal,
state and other regulations, because
freshness and quality Of eggs. The
process, in simple terms, is to hold an
egg before a shaded light in q dark
room, and by noting certain character
istics seen through the semitranspar-
ent shell to determine its edible and
marketable qualities
Farmers with only a few eggs to
market may imprOvise a GAMBLER by
placing q stovepipe over a kerosene
lamp, cutting a small hole in the pipe,
level with the light. The eggs is held
In a slanting position at the opening.
It is twisted a few times TO the right
and left and then from end to end, so
that its entire contents may be visible.
Care should be taken that the fingers
or hand do not conceal small blem-
ishes, which otherwise would be dis
closed by the light. The beginner
should study carefully the general for
nation Of an egg, as this detailed
knowledge is necessary for the appli-
cation Of the standards Of various
grades and qualities.
The yolk ranges in color from light
yellow to orange, and is occasionally
olive green. The eggs with olive green
yOlks are less desirable because Of this
color, but are considered edible The
yolk is contained in a delicate men,
brane and on its surface is a small
nght-colored circular area called the
germinaI disk, from which the chick
develops. The yolk always floats in
the white with the chick spot on top.
Around the yOlk lies a small quantity
of thin white and then a heavy layer
of thick white. Twisted cordIike coils
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

Women who sew well find needle
work among the pleaSantest of Occu-
patiOns during the long, warm days Of
midsummer 1t is a good time in
which to make up undermuslins and
grace the sheer soft materials that are
used these days for underclOthes with
hand sewing and fancy stitches These
harmonic with the dainty fabrics
used better than machine work.
Only lightweight and sheer weaves
Of cotton and silk concern the maker
OF underwear in these times. The
choice lies among soft, washable silks
and satins, including much crepe de
chine and other wash silks, and
batiste, cotton crepe and nainsOOk- In
silks, crepe de chine is the favOrite and
In cottons, batiste- Both these are
liked in light pink and flesh color as
well as they are in white, and it Is
likely that the number Of garments
made IN pink exceeds that made in
white The favorite finish for crepe
de chine is Val or cluny lace. French
knots, hemstitching. fine tucks and
little embroidery. Recently consider
able hlet has been used In night
dresses.
The long-sleeyed nightdress appears
to be a thing Of the past OF the two
models shown in the picture one has
very short kimono sleeves and the 9TH
er is sleeveless. The gown at the left
Is OF white batiste with a short yoke
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

All the long procession of maids,
from kindergarten tot to college girl,
Will be fttingly clad this fall in sim
pie and substantial clothes. Whether
1T is because Of the war or for other
reasons, the new frocks for children
are unusually plain and they are the
forerunners of fall styles. It is IN
likely that anything very different will
follow them for they are tastefully de-
signed. School outfits may be got IN
derway now with success assured since
all straws that show which way the
winds OF fashion blow, point toward
simplicity of design as a dominant fea-
ture Of coming styles.
Furthermore, it is the part Of pa
triotism to make over and use again
all wooden clothes. Dresses that can
not be remOdeied for grown people will
serve in place of new goods for max
ing children's frocks and this con-
Servation of wooden materials is some
thing to be proud of. At the right of
the picture above there is a dark serge
frOck for girl OF eight years or more
which has every requirement of a sue
cessful school dress and suggests a
model for a made-over dress. 1t has
a plain bodice and plated skirt. 1t
is frightened with white braid and
has two very practical pockets. But
what will delight its wearer more are
its sOldierly touches In the shoulder
straps and narrow strap that extends
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Cities Need Rat pefenses.

The city is the great stronghold of
the rat, its permanent refuge and it's
last line of defense. The rodents
might be destroyed in all rural dis
tricts and villages, but If not routed
in the cities the whole country would
soon be repopuIated with rats from
these centers of infestatiOn.
Old wooden wharves, brick cellars,
extensive lumber yards, ancient facto-
ries, grain elevators, markets and
many other institutions of cities at
tract and harbor rats. AS a rule the
older the city the more rats are found
in 1t, but even in parts rebuilt after
large fires they are still to be found,
though less abundant. Many large
buildings, rat-proof as to walls and
foundations, have become infested
with rodents through carelessness or
oversight of owners or occupants and
the animals are intrenched behind fix
lures or merchandise. Fortunately it
is possible to rout the rats from these
hiding places.
The biological survey of the o. s.
department of agriculture recon-
mends that cities require that all
buildings to be erected shall be made
rat-prOof under a rigid system of in
spectiOn; that all existing buildings
with rat-proof walls and foundations
be made really rat-proOf by closing or
screening every opening through which
rats might enter; that rat-proofng re-
pairs be applied voluntarily to all
buildings that need them. Use Of dogs,
cats and traps also may bring benefit.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

made of fIet lace and swiss embroid-
cry. The body is hemstitched TO a
piece OF plain beading The fullness
in the skirt is arranged in tucks, very
fine and run in by hand and the skirt
also hemstitched to the beading. No
sort OF undermUslins may be called
finished without a touch of color in
ribbon that is fashioned into rosettes
or bows and ends. Pink satin ribbon
is threaded through the beading in
this slip-Over gown and tied in a
rosette with knOtted loops and ends
at the front. Small bows Of Il are
perched on each sleeve.
Crepe de chine in flesh color with
fine Val edging and insertion makes
the simple gown shown on the seat
ed figure. Parallel groups OF very
narrow tucks in clusters Of four shape
the garment above the waistline. The
neck and sleeves are finished with
wide edging and a narrower insertion
Is let in at the bust as shown in the
picture. An envelope ehemIse to
match engages the attention Of its
wearer. These garments OF crepe de
chine are favored by many women be
cause they Iaunder so easily Cotton
crepes are liked on this account and
do not require ironing.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
DAISY BY KHIER ,
DHHNTO watson 4. colsnaa.
GH ~ Patent LAWYER, " 1Ehi1Elou-
- D. C Advice and books frss-
Rates reasonable Highest references BestseTT1esG
Army Makes Record Meat Purchase

Army Makes Record Meat Purchase.
Chicago.-The largest single order
for bacon and canned meats in the
history OF the world-9o. 800 900
pounds Of bacon and 100000 pounds
Of canned meat-has just been placed
by the QuaTtermaster's Department,
q S A, for the American Army over
seas.
Louis F. Swift, In commenting on
this today, said the order will take
the bacon from approximately L9O0.-
900 hogs, and If other work were
dropped to produce IT. would be equiv
alent TO the total bacon production Of
the five largest Chicago packers for
nearly five weeks. However. six months
viii elapse before delivery is to be COM
pleted- Mr.. Swift said:
SAT the current prices on the day,
last week, when the purchase was
made, the packers would pay the live
stock producers about $50. OO0.OO0 for
the necessary hogs and ove- 5O.OO0.Oo0
for about 100000 cattle required. The
cattle viii cost US twice ES much, and
the hogs two and one-half times as
much as in the pre-war period.
The whole order will be made up be-
fore the first Of the year. despite the
fact that, even before this purchase.
One-fOurth OF the packers facilities
have been devoted to filling military
demands In order TO get out the
canned goods the packers viii find It
necessary to employ night and day
shifts OF Gamers. Notwithstanding
the fact that the products are being
rushed forward thus hurriedly, not q
single complaint has been received on
meats delivered TO the armies abroad
The Eve packers are now killing
about 100000 hogs weekly to keep
abreast OF martial and domestic needs"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
MATERIAL FOR REPAIR WORK
Director of Office of Public Roads viii
Pass on All Applications for
Oil Products

From the United States Department Of
Agriculture.)
Petroleum, asphalt or tar products
wanted for the construction, mainte-
nance, or reconstruction of roads will
be delivered only after approval of the
application by committee represent
ing the United States fuel administra-
ton and the office of public roads of
the United States department of agri-
culture. This announcement was made
by officials Of the two federal agencies.
State highway departments, to which
notices Of the restrictions have been
sent, are required to pass upon all ap-
plications for highway work in their
territories involving the use of these
materials. Applications are then to
be sent to L. w. Page, director of the
Office of public roads, Washington. Mr..
Page is chairman of the committee
which will consider the necessity of
the material being supplied and will
make recommendations to the oil divi-
sion of the fuel administration, which
will issue permits in accordance with
the recommendation when the material
is available.
Upward of a billion dollars is the
valuation placed by officials of the Of
fee of public roads upon bituminous
macadam roads in this country requir-
ing for their maintenance asphalt,
road binders, road oils, tar binders or
dressings. The plan to issue permits
is designed to prevent further de-
teriOration of these roads, and at the
same time endeavOr TO satisfy fully
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

to plant small areas TO Rocky Ford
seed. The result-in 1917 farmers Of
this section sold 20 cars OF cantaloupes
with gross returns of over S12,OO0.- Re
ceipts per acre ranged from $3.50 to
$3.50.
The farmers began to appreciate the
value of their land, started sowing
winter crops, called upon the county
agent concerning silos and began look
ing about for cattle for their farms.
Land that had a slow sale at $50 an
acre jumped in two years to S75 an
acre, according to report to the United
States department of agriculture. Not
least important, through the canta-
lOupe enterprise the county agent
gained the confidence of the farmers
Of the entire county in his work for
better farming.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

the fuel oil requirements of the army
and navy, the essential war industries
and the allies.
The United States is now being
drawn upon to a constantly increasing
extent for petroleum products, espe-
cially fuel Oil, according to officials in
the oil division of the fuel admins
tratiOn. The supply OF bituminous
products is so limited that 1t is re-
quested that all new road construction
involving these materials be deferred
this year, except in cases where such
work Is necessary toward the winning
of the war. Preference will be given
to materials wanted for maintenance
and repair work.
Forms on which all applications for
petroleum, asphalt or tar products for
highway work must be made have
been supplied to the state highway de-
partments and additional copies may
be obtained from the office of public
roads. These forms require detailed
information as to the length, location,
general uses and military necessity of
highways to be built, maintained or re-
paired.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Use Whiting.

White furniture and woodwork can
be beautifully cleaned with whiting.
Wiring a flannel cloth from hot water,
dip in whiting and rub well TO remove
all stains. Then wash OF the whit
ing with clean warm water, and dry
with a soft cloth The rubbing strokes
should always be with the grain Of
the wood. 4 durable floor stain Is
made by eoIoring nnseed oil with
ground burnt amber. Rub the stain
into the boards with flannel pad. and
DolIsh In the usual way.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
MORE INTEREST IN POULTRY
High Prices Should Encourage Produe-
ton Of More EgeSPurebreds
Most Profitable.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
Not only is there a flock OF poultry
on nearly every farm in the country,
but in towns and cities fiocks are not
rare. With the present high price OF
eggs even a more general interest
should be taken In poultry raising. Too
frequently the home flock consists Of
a mixture OF breeds. Purebred poul-
try is more profitable.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Kept Potato In Warm PIaee.

It was limited that some proprietors
Of greengrocery stalls in the neighbor-
hood Of certain schools found their
stocks Of potatoes mysteriOusly dwin-
died owing to the chiidren's sympathy
for the outcast and forlorn- But, any
how, the sacks have been rif1ed. One
teacher was presented by a small in
FAINT with q warm potato.
But I can't have this one, Bobby"
said she. 'sIt's cooked
"'Oh. no, teacher, 1t amt" was the re-
assuring reply. I've only bin minding
It up me jersey."-London Chronicle.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
GRADED ROAD IN CONDITION
Drag scrapes off Projections and Fills
Up Low Piaces-WiIl Keep Bed
Well Crowned.

The graded road can be kept in the
best condition with the least labor by
using the road drag. The road drag
scrapes off the projections and fills up
the low places, thus leaving no places
for water to stand, which is what
causes the road bed to soften and be
cut into ruts. A persistent use of the
road drag will keep the road bed well
crowned, smooth and hard and this
will also result in the least dust, as
the dust comes largely from the grind
ing up of the ruts and rough places
left by the horses feet.-Extension Dr.
vision, n. d. Agricultural College.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

and my troubles caused by that weak
ness are q thing Of the past AnEonen
who suffer as did should try Lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound -
Mrs Jas. RoaRBERG, 60 Knapp St,
n s, Pittsburgh, Pa
Women who suffer from any form OF
weakness, as indicated by displacements,
Inflammation, liberation, irregularities,
backache, headaches, nervousness or
the blues" should accept Mrs. Rohr-
bsrg's suggestion and give Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound .
thorough trial.
For over forty years Il has been
correcting such ailments If VOC have
mysterious complications write for
advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co, Lynn. Mass.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Serge and esoraette.

Very effective are dresses OF a COM
bination OF navy blue serge and georg-
cite. a brand-new motel In this
combination is made with a narrow
skirt and a sleeveless jacket Of the
serge, having a fulI-Iength panel in
the back. Georgette makes the sleeves
and fills in the front In a sort Of apron
effect, and this section is beaded in
brilliant colors, a fringe OF beads
across the front OF the apron. which
reaches TO the knees, repeating the
color of the embroidery motif
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Keep the Garden Going.

Don't let the garden loaf after the
crops planted in the spring have been
gathered. Plant new crops for fall
harvesting and get the maximum bene-
fit from your food plot.
In most sections of the United
States nearly all the common garden
vegetables can be planted early in Au-
gust with. plenty OF time for their
maturity before the first killing frost
In the autumn. As late garden crops
which may follow others the following
are suggested:
Beets, Brussels sprouts, late cab
bage, caulif1ower, celery, sweet corn,
kale, peas, spinach and turnips.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

from the belt over the right shoulder
TO the belt again. Any OF the dark
colors in wool dress goods will look
well made in this way.
The frOck at the left is successful In
either wool or cotton It is pictured
made OF plain chambrHy with landings
and collar Of white pique. Its new
features appear in the band on one
sleeve in the management Of the col
lar and in the slit pocket at the right
side OF the skirt.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
zgy1eIEMlsI,ERAL
RRM2N0TES

A few shrubs and trees around the
farm home go a long way toward max
ing the place attractive.
The corn needs plentiful supply OF
moisture at no other time as much
as when the ears are forming and
filling.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

Name your farm and adopt a trade
mark for your goods.
Tools and materials should be kept
in their proper places.
Carry a few tools to the field each
day and save trips TO the barn.
Don't give Jour garden a vacation
until you give the kaiser one.
Store your spring crop OF Irish 20
ta6oes In dark cool dry place.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Value Of Motortruek.

Farmers realize the value of the mo-
tortruck. Both the motortruck and
good roads spell prosperity to the till
er of the soil, for no other invention
has contributed so largely to the
health, wealth and happiness OF the
farmer as the mOtOrcar.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Feather Pulling Habit

Feather pulling Is vice peculiar to
fowls In confinement and is due al
most entirely to enforced idIenesz.
though a lack OF animal food In the
ration may intensity the trouble.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
strzioFt silhouette Prevails

The slim, straight silhouette prevails
In all garments, suits, dresses and sep
arate skirts, and the new utility or
service coat is likewise built on prae-
teal lines, with belt or belted effect,
many pockets and mannish set-in
sleeves
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
In nveinn An,,thinn

Remember, in dyeipg anything. that
to get the best results the things that
you dye must be free from dirt Boil
them clean in a boiler OF water and
then rinse them thoroughly in clear
cold water.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Use of Prison Labor.

Reports made to the national COM
mittee on prisons and prison labor
show that the war is resulting in
greater use of prison labor in road
building all over the United States.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

. - G6A2G1l VIII
caused b2ckachS
and headaches. A
friend called ny
attention to one q
your newspaper
advsrtiseme1ts and
Immediately my
husband BIO ght
three bottles Of
LydiaE- Pinkhsm's
V eg e BILE Com
pounL for me.
After taking tive
bottles Il felt fin
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Necessary for Lsroe FIoeIrs

It is pretty generally admitted that
the incubator and broOder are neces-
sites where large focks OF poultry are
kept.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Work for Good Hiohways.

IF we want good highways we must
give constant and earnest effort to the
organization and to the construction
and maintaining Of the highways.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WHAT FARMER THINKS
OF THE COUNTY AGENT.

The states relations service of
. the United States department of
: agriculture has on file thou
sands of letters from farmers
: telling of help they have re-
ceived from county agents.
The following is quoted from
! a letter written by W. H. Har-
vey, a farmer Of Long Beach,
Cal:
Farming is no longer a blum
dering job. It is growing into a
science. To succeed, organiza-
ton, method, system and scien-
tific knowledge are needed.
These steps are developed and
brought about or made possible
by the right kind OF a county
agent. He is, therefore, a
trained, skilled man in personal
touch with the farmer to help
solve the thousand and one :
farm problems as they come up
and has at his beck and call the ,
scientific men of this great
country"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15

The new fchus, to be smart m1st
have streamers long enough to cross
In the back and tie there IN a butter
hy bow.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
Nyhen Roads Are Damp.

The roads should be worked when
the soil is damp, so as to make the
soil bake when it dries out.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
WIndpoos House.

No matter what the style or equip
ment, the poultry house should first be
Windproof.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-15
HUSBAND
SAVES WIFE
From Suffering by Getting
Her Lydia E Pnkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Pittsburgh, PA-"For many months
] Was not able 70 do my work owing 70