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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
Fresh Air in Both Home
xnd Hospital important
Says a Health Official

Fresh AIR fs the environment in
which man developed TO his present
state Of perfection. Now that our news
papers reach to every nook and corner
of the world bearing the message,
most men and women appreciate the
part pure air plays In sustaining
health, writes Samuel G. Dixon, NJ. D.,
LII. d., ID. &c., commissioner of health.
Owing to the various demands of civ
ilization we find 1t hard to be where
we can best earn livelihood and Mt
the same time dwell in an atmosphere
sufficiently pure to maintain perfect
health. Not only the medical profess
sion, but now the general public, ap-
preciates that in the cure of tubercu-
losis of the lungs fresh air is essential,
and, therefore, all our best hospitals
are built and managed so that the pa
tents may receive the maximum of
fresh air.
Purity Of air Is necessary for the
sick. This is often lost sight of by
patients and those to whose care they
are intrusted. During convalescence
VI put1tulS lTOlu HCutc ulSeuStS III tolu
weather, we find in homes and hospi-
tails where there are the greatest lux
uries that those in attendance on the
sick often neglect maintaining the reg
ulation temperature. Physicians, in
ternes and nurses, who have to be up
and down at all times Of the day and
night, and often fail to dress them
selves sufficiently for protection
against the cold air that the patient in
bed should receive if those in charge
are to get the best results. They
should measure the temperature of the
room by a thermometer and not By
their own feelings.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
FOR THE POULTRY
GROWER

An egg-laying strain cannot be pro-
duced by inbreeding. In order for
hen to be a good producer, Tom Bar
ron writes, she must be in good health
and full of vigor Use male that was
bred from a hen that laid 200 eggs or
more in q year. Breed for high aver
ages instead of exceptionally high In
dividuals. A good layer usually stands
high in front and her back is not on
a level, or the rear higher than the
front. The best producers usually
have large combs, a high tail, and a
prominent, large, bright eye. Prefer
the wedge shape, rather narrow In
front but wide behind, and wide be-
tween the legs. A hen inclined to be
sqNirrel-tailed is the best layer.
Not always the largest hen is the
best layer; generally the smallest one.
The heavy laying hens are those
with white legs.
A tight-feathered' bird is a better
layer than a loose-feathered one.
A hen that does not lay well In win
ter should not be used.
AS n AuiCs tHC iSt PuiAClS VI "a OAOON
to begin laying make the best layers,
and the first cOckerels to crow usual
" make the best breeders for egg pro-
ductiOn.
The laying hen Is usually nervous
and active, according to II. A. Nc
Keene; she has a strong appetite, evil
denced by a full crop at night; she
Is the last to retire at night and the
first to be about In the morning; she
Is also late to mott in the fall she Is
distinguished by width and depth Of
abdomen; the comb is usually large
and the eye bright.
Professor Kent says that an exam
nation of the earlobe is considered to
be almost infallible. A chalky white
earlobe indicates that bird Is laying
| heavily, whereas Z cream-colored one
shows that the bird Is laying moder-
| ately, has Just started or has just stop
! ped. A milk-colored earlobe shows that
4 the hen has laid slightly or has stop
ped laying. A very yellow or dark ear.
lobe indicates that the hen has not laid
at all. An extremely white eariobe al
SO may mean very low vitality. The
more velvety the texture Of the hens
comb the better her health, and 1t IL
almost a certain sign that she Is lay
| ing heavily.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
Mothers Cook Book
Variety In Put-Up Lunches.

The problem Of school lunches for
the mother who has this daily routine
is one which needs study and plan
ming. The sandwich, however good,
attractive and In what variety, is not
the whole idea Of food for the lunch
basket. The usual hard-boiled egg
which Is so frequent In the lunch,
might be replaced by a cooked egg,
finely chopped and well seasoned put
into a small jar with a screw cover.
Other edlbles of soft nature might be
served in the same manner. such as
potato or other salads, a little fresh
fruit In season, canned fruit, apple
sauce cranberry or various custards.
Coffee or lemon jelly is great IA
vorite and individual cakes are more
inviting and dainty than sliced from
a loaf. When possible In school, espe-
cially in cool weather, hot drink like
cocoa, hot milk or steaming hot soup
Is most satisfying.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
History Of Paraguay.

Paraguay has a rich history. As
cuncion, the capital Of Paraguay, is
the oldest city on the Atlantic slope
of South America. But even more sig
nificant than this, Ascuncion was the
colony Of the new world to defy the
doings of its foreign masters and
elect its own governor. Here for the
first time burned the fires OF liberty
on American soil. and here for the
first time was poured out precious
blood for the establishment Of those
principles for which so many have
since died and which we all hold so
dear. Twenty-Five years before the
Plymouth brethren landed at Ply
mouth Rock. the little colony in Par
aguay had elected one Of its own ma
tive-born Americans as governor, and
had forced the king of Spain to rec
ognize his authority and give him the
royal support.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
The Humble Penny.

More than billion cents have been
number coined from 1893 in all 1904
000,0OO-an average of 81 for each
man, woman and child in the United
States. Considering the demand for
them, and the fact that every cent is
worth more than its metal value, 1t
seems as if the government might mint
In 12-month more than 1872. S46.218-
the achievement of the record year
Boston Globe.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
Aridity and Crops

In ancient civilization we find the
people showed preference for arid
countries and there the soils were
most fertile. Egypt, Palestine, Persia,
Syria, GASES IN the Libyan and Sa-
hara deserts. Arabia, on both sides Of
the Mediterranean In fact everywhere
aridity occurs is closely linked with
the worlds greatest and most valu-
s.ble crops.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
Spice Barley Cake.

Take half cupful Of shortening, a
cupful Of sugar, cupful of sour milk,
a teaspoonful each of cloves, CHINA
mon, nutmeg and allspice, one egg, a
fourth of a cupful of sliced citron, 2h
cupfuls of barley -four, three teaspoon
fuls Of baking powder, half teaspoon
fur of soda, dissolved in the sour milk,
cupful of raisns and two tablespoon
fuls Of molasses. Mix all together and
bake in moderate oven.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
Popular Science.

Compressed peat is being de-
veloped by European inventor
as a sound insulating material.
No matter in what position 1t
is attached, the seat of n new
bath tub chair remains level.
Si1Avarieties of seaweed are
used by the japanese in the
manufacture Of vegetable ISM
glass.
A patent has been granted
Detroit woman for a screw hook
that holds a plate above it and
cup below it at the same time.
A hand-operated emery wheel
which can be clamped 10 any
tree has been invented to shar-
pen the tools of men working In
forests.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
Barley Sponge Cake.

Separate the whites from the yolks
Of four eggs. Beat the yolks and a
tablespoonful of lemon juice and
cupful of sugar, pinch of salt and
cupful Of barley flour. Fold in the
whites of the eggs and bake In a slow
o zen.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-22
Barley DouQhnuts.

Take a cupful of milk, cupful OF
sugar, two eggs, four tablespoonfuls
Of melted shortening, nalf teaspoon
full of salt, fourth Of a teaspoonful
of various spices, three teaspoonfuls
of baking powder added to two cupfuls
of barley -four using more to mix and
roll out, about five cupfuls In all. Fry
In deep fat as usual Sprinkle with
powdered sugar and serve.
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WIFE OF STONE WALL JACKSON
 URGfS A TRIAL
Has Gained Thirteen Pounds and is Loud in Praise Of Pep
 Systemic Pills.

Mrs. Stonewall Jackson of Groes- beck, Texas, writes the Southern Dis tritutors of Pep Systemic Fills the following:
 "I want to tell you how much l have been benefited by the use of Pep Systemic Pills; can't say enough for thcm and hardly know how to begin telling you how glad 1 am since I found medicine that has been as beneficial to me.
 q am taking my fourth bottle took the last dose yesterday from the third bottle you sent me some time ago. 1 started to order another bottle from you, but found them here in GrOesbeck at the Brown Drug Co.,, and, of course purchased bottle
 "After taking the second COX l nve gained thirteen pounds. TOW weigh 121 pounds.
 About two months ago l had a slight stroke of paralysis and went to Marlin Texas, for treatment, but dur ing that time 1 continued taking Pep Pills.
 'I had been troubled with indiges- tion, constiration. nervousness. bad circulation and locomotor ataxia, all of which has been greatly relieved. cannot praise your medicina too high ly. I am going to insist on my hus- band. who is in ill health, beginning treatment at once.
 You are perfectly welcome to use my name and this letter.
 "Wis2i.lg you much success, I am,
 Yours truly,
 (SigneD Mrs. Stonewali Jackson.
 People with rundown and faGged- out systems. who appreciate a liver, blood and nerve tonic combined can secure relief just as Mrs. Stonewall Jackson has done. Similar letters are being received in praise of PEP SYS- TEMIC Pills.
 For sale in Pine Bluff at Benbig' and other good druggists.-Advt.
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advanced their positions on both sides of the Anore along mile and
 a half front.
NOTABLES BORN THIS DAY.

John E Andrus, who is to devote his s50,000,000 fortune to the estab- lishment of formulation" to aid re- ligious and educational societies, born in West Chester county, N. Y. " year ago today.
 Rudolph Blankenburg, former may or of Philadelphia, and leader in the loyalty movement among German born citizens of this country, born in Detmold, Germany, 75 years ago to- day.
 George Kennan, journalist and lect- urer, and one of the greatest author ities on Russian affairs born at Nor walk, O., 73 years ago today.
 Charles Thomas Main, president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, born at Marblehead, Mass. 62 years ago today.
 Henry Watterson. one of Americas foremost editors and journalists, born in Washington, D. C., 78 years ago to- day.
 Thomas l.. Shumacher, president of the Fl Paso and Southwestern Rail road and subsidiary companies born at Williamsport, Pa., 56 years ago to- day.
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Honorina French Soldiers

Of the methods of honorins soldiers for distinguished service on the 1ied of battle. the "fourragers" conferred upon the crack regiments of France is one of the most original. Ii consists Oe colored cord ending in a brass tag, the name being derived from the French word for q tctherins, rope fol horses. Every officer and Gla.. in d regiment rewarded for gallantry in uc- tion by the fourragers has the right to wear this cord round tine left shoul- der. There are two classes of the distinction, ono having green and red cord to correspond with the cr0iX de guerre. and the other being in green and yellow. on the lines of the rareE medaille militaice
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL FOR
 ARK kANSAS.

Two of the largest issues of bonds ever put out in this state were sold a few days ago by Judge James M, Gould of Pine Bluff to Otis X com, pany of Cleveland, Ohio. Both of these issues were by districts in Eastern Arkansas, one being for Sl,- 5OO,O ,O0O and the other for nearly $2,- 00,O00.
 This information, fol!C" ing the visit of members of the Wholesalers and manufacturers board of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, and their expressions at the dinner teni' cred them at the Hotel Pines by the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce is convincing evidence that the big men in the East believe in the future of Arkansas. This is very gratifying, because it has been only a few years since the only market for Arkansas securities, according to bond dealers, was in St. Louis, and that was limit ed.
 Among the men in the party from Cleveland were some representatives of houses whose capitalization runs Up into millions. and there is no good reason why other lines of business, as well as the bond houses, should not be interested in Arkansas.
 The Chamber of Commerce and all others instrumental in bringing this body of men to Pine Bluff are to be commended, and congratulated for the manner in which they presented the advantages and resources of this section.
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Not Hard Trick to Teach.

It appears rather wonderful to seq a dog shut the door at a word of com, mand, but 1t Is quite simple trick. Il works best with q rather large dog. Go to a door that swings easily and set 1t about six inches open. Then bail ance biscuit on the handle and draw the dogs attention to 1t, saying "Shut the door" He will naturally jump against the door to get the biscuit, and his weight will shut 1t. Then praise him for 1t. By doing this several times a day he will gradually get to associate the action with the words "Shut the door," and will do the trick when told, even though there is no biscuit in evts dence.
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Wast;nc Time.

If time be of all things the most ore
 ioUs, wasting time must be, as f"Cr Richard says, the greatest prodigali:y since as he elsewhere tells Us, lost time is never fougd again; aad what we call time enough, always proves little enough. Let us then, he I'D ano doing, and doing to the purpose: so D.; diligence shall w, (/, more N'i!l, jess rerpleXity. aloth mt',Hs all things diff ficult. but industr. all easy and he that riseth late mast trot all day, 0nG shall scarce overtake his business at night; while laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes him, Drive thy business. jet not that drive thee; and early to bed and early tc rise makes man healthy, wealthy and wise.--Renjs min FrnpSlin.
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Tricks of Worms.

Mimicty in animals hitherto an un' solved mystery" is explained ir the North American Review by Hudson Maxim. When a bild is about to at tack worm he louks at the worm. trying to ascertain whether the worm Is food worm or putf-adder. The mental process of tie bird is trans. ferred to the nervous system of the worm, who, now aware of the fact that the bird would hesitate to attack him if he were pnff-adder, proceeds tc initiate the puff.adder.
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When the United States seized Cor man ships in American harbors it was announced that we would com pensate Germany after ths war for taking the ships.
 If we stick to this motion it will be truly remarkable.
 We have good precedent to go by. however: We paid SlNin S25.- 000.00O for the Philippines after We had conquered the islands.
 It would seem that only Americans are capable of such generosity, as no other nation has ever attempted to be in that class.
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tIis Curiosity Aroused.

When Marian was six she had hei first real birthday party. Among the many gifts she received was box ot candy. After the party was over and Me little guests had departed. Donald d little neighbcr boy, came back. It was thought, perhaps, he had forgotten something, and asked him if he had He said: No, but I was just wonder. ing what Marian did with that candy one of the boys brought her."
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cliff and Cave Dwe!lers.

The cliff dwellers knew nothing of the use of metals. Their knives were made from the bones of the deer, high ly polished and very sharp. Their household utensils consisted of pottery jars and casks made of fiber and GOV cred with substance resembling mod ern varnish. Although the earliest cliff dwellers were prehistoric. cave livers have existed in almost every derived their name from their prac- tice of living in caverns and subter. ranean abodes.
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President Feng Quo~Chang, of China has decided that ruling nation is quite job and wants to resign. In a remarkable mandate he bitterly re- breaches himself for his country'S political troubles He declares he is too weak for the burden of ruling China and forecasts his retirement from the presidency when order is re- stored.
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from Texas within the past few days.
 Associated Press dispatches carried one of the arrest Of the mayor ana
 number of business men of fayctie- vile who hoi5ted the German flag over club building in their town. They were released on bond by tue United States court 1t is impossible for the loyal American to understand how men who have been given 0p- portunities in America they could never have had in Germany and who owe everything they have become to the liberality of tnis country; who, even now, enjoy protection of He and property under the Stars and Stripes, and who, apparently, are eoo selfish and cowardly to return to Germany and take their chances there-it is impossible for the loyal American find to understand how these men can prove traitors to the United States for a government from W hicn they fled and to which they are afraid to trust themselves.
 We all know what would happen to the Englishman who hoisted all English flag in Germany at this time. 70 These men could not complain ii the punishment approved by the Prussian government were inflicted upon them.
 Another story comes dom Kemp, Texas, and relates to letter receiv- cd by young woman at Nacogdoches from her fiance, d prisoner in Ger man camp. Tne Kemp, Texas, News had tho following:
 "A young lady living in an East Texas town not more than l2o miles from Kemp, received a letter some days ago from her sweetheart, who is prisoner in Germany. In the let ter he stated that he was getting all he wanted to eat and wear and that the Germans were as klnd to him as he could wish for He also said he was sending her his watch as a keepsake, for he might never see he> again.
 Later she got the watch and when she went to wind it, it would not wind. She carried it to I ieWeler and down in the works the man had note on little scrap ot paper in which he stated all he said in the letter was lie; that his nose and ears had been cut off Ky the German and he would never see her again, for he was sight that would turn the strongest stomach into a vomiting fit. The girl who received this letter lives at Nacodoches and there are people in Kemp who know her, and know the story to be 8 true one.
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Neus D;en't Meet,

Dickje was out playing on 3 damp, and short socks. Later he entered the house vainly trying to pull his little trouser leg down to reach his sock, and said to his mother: "Dic1zie's all warm. mamma, 'cept where his legs don't meet.'
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY



 One Hundred Years Ago Today 1S1S-Joseph K. Edgerton, noted h. diana capitalist and congressman, born at Chazee, Vt. Died in Bos- ton, Aug. 25, 1893
 Seventy-five Years Ago Today 1S43-Nine houses swept away and IS lives lost in a great slide of earth near Troy, N. Y.
 Fifty Years Ago Today 1S6S-American Theater, one of the leading playhouses of San Francis co, was destroyed by fire. Twenty-Five Years Ago Today 1S93--Tha Hawaiian Annexation treaty was published. ONE YEAR AGO TO-DAY IN WAR. Feb. IS. 1917.-Railroads of Unit ed States rendered resources to Pres ident Wilson in event of war; British
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8 He Was a SoY.

Little George was getting ready for school one day, when it was just about to rain. He was told to take his um brelta with him. He didn't like the idea. and after awhile replied "Not Cor mine: that's too wOmunish." ..
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Not vacant lot in Pine Bluff should be permitted to lie idle this year, and the same applies to every cultivable acre in the county. Grow something to eat, By doing so you help the nation in the war. help the community. help the hungry, and help yourself. Get busy, and get busy now.
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Officers wno expect privates to De menial servants are tot good officers for Uncle Sam. They should be yanked from their hlsh horses with an iron fist.
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Too Numerous.

The seven ages of man have oeen ex' pertly defined by Shakespeare, but ever he in al1 his wisdom. would never take such liberties with the age ot woman .--Exchange.
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No Qouht of 1t.

When a bachelor declares that he
 welded to his profession it's dough- lis 10 fudge the right woman can . him commit bigaIny.
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It takes five tons of shipping to maintain one. soldier in France, we are told No one has vet figured how many tons of money it costs.
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The most impressive adornments II any establishment or institution arc service flag. And taey will he even more impressive when the White stars begin turning to Sold-though we'll hope that won't be necessary often.
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A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonuer cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, cures diabetes weak and lame backs, rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by. mail cr receipt of s100 One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom falls to perfect a cure. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. l.. w. Hall. 2926 Olive street. St. Louis. Mo. Sold by druggists. (Adyt)S
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In Certain Cases.

"T,o pearls mean tears?" "You bet tney do when you don't get your wife the string of 'em she's set her heart an."
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Some German newspapers have had the temerity to say that "American agents" started the recent strikes.
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Entered at Postoffice at Pine Bluff, Ark, as Second-class Mail Matter.
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here in.
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Ladies' ;$5 rain coats for $1.9S;
 Ladies shirtwaistS, from 9Sc to S'.9S at great reduction. Ladies skirts. from S1.9S to $6.9S.
 Ladies' dresses, from $5.9S to $n.9S. At Leavitt's Cut Price stores great cleanup sale.
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WORTH REMEMBERING.

Prudence is the knowledge of things to be sought. and to be avoided.
 -Cicero.
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STRANGE STORIES FROM TEXAS.

Two strange stories nave come
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Almond N,sRAh

Almond saPFh. About One-fOurth of ..le worlds SUD- ply of almonds are grown in Spain.- Christian Science Monitor.
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When the attention of The Graphic is called to any mis-statemcnt of facts, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made.