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shows. these poultry club members are
now demonstrating in many instances
their ability to judge poultry and to
carry on the various phases Of poul-
try work such as setting hens, operat-
ing an incubator, preserving eggs,
%caponizing cockerels, killing and dress
ing fowls for market. There were -104
exhibits held where 624 members ex-
hibited $3.50 birds and 800 dozens of
eggs. The total value of special and
cash prizes awarded to the members
making these exhibits amounted to
$3,O9O.75.
Features of Work.
Another feature of poultry club work
that has been i~naugurated is that of
holding short courses at various state
schools and colleges for the benefit Of
poultry club members who have made
q good showing in their work. On such
occasions members are sent to onS of
the state schools with all expenses
paid and there given a course of in
struction in poultry. Such courses not
only provide a valuable course of in
struction, but promote the various
forms of amusement in a more favor
able attitude toward education and
what the social side of farm life can
be made to be. Another feature hat
is being taken up is poultry manage
ment contests. These contests are con-
Quoted by the poultry club agents and
seemingly are going to arous much
enthusiasm among the club members
and will be the means of their obtain
Ing a most practical course of instruc-
ton and the proper methods of han
ding and caring for poultry.
Girls and boys poultry clubs are a
proven instrument of value in the for
ward movement in nationwide poultry
culture, not only or account of the
very satisfactory development, but
more especially in the manifest n
thusiasm displayed by the boys and
girls.
, 1918-08-15
IN INSERTING INNER TUBES
Take Care That You Give Bridge Nut
at Base of Valve Tightening
Twist With Pliers.

Many cases of tire trouble are due
simply to the fact hat the tube has
not been properly inserted. The first
thing to do when putting in a tube
is to give the bridge nut at the base
of the valve stem above the metal
plate a tightening twist with a pair
of pliers. When the tube is inside
the casing, jar the tire u few times
to seat 1t firmly. After the tire Is
mounted and fully inflated, fasten Sc
curely the rim nut, which works
around the valve stem above the rim.
Care in fitting the tube will save
many q pinch and fiat later on.
, 1918-08-15
REMOVABLE TRAY FOR TOOLS
Imperative to Remove Danger of Blow
out as Soon as Puncture Is Dis
covered In Tire.

No matter how careful u car driver
may be, he Is sure to get punctures,
and when he does he is in immediate
danger from blowouts. Therefore 1t Is
imperative to eliminate this danger as
soon as a puncture is discovered, as
there are times when a blowout means
injury or death to occupants of the
car.
In using a simple tire remedy the
inner wall of the case is cleaned with
emery paper and a thin coat of cement
is placed OF the surface where the
plug Is to bear. Let this dry five min
utes and apply another coat Of cement.
, 1918-08-15
ENCOURAGE BOY OR GIRL.

Poultry growing is one of the
nations most important indus
tries.
Poultry growing in connection
with general farming yields a
larger margin of profit than
most other branches of agricul-
ture.
Poultry growing is certain to
become increasingly important
|. and is likely to become increas-
ingly profitable.
Poultry growing is not a cas-
ual matter in which one may be
successful without study and
effort. Anything like u large
measure of in poultry
growing requires expert knowl-
edge.
The United States department
of agriculture, through it's boys
and girls poultry club work, Is
|, ihparting to thousands of boys
and girls expert information
that will contribute largely to
their success in life.
Encourage your boy or girl to
Join a poultry club-and encour-
age your community, If it has
not n club, to organize one.
You will be contributing to
the success and prosperity both
of your child and your neighbor-
hood.
, 1918-08-15
Latin and Hebrew.

For a parallel to Hebrew, which, af-
ter having been numbered so very long
among the dead languages, is becom-
ing today again a living, spoken
tongue, we must turn to Latin,
though the analogy is not perfect, II
decidedly romantic, in either case.
Through all the dreadful days of bar
barism in Europe the Roman Catholic
church helped to preserve the Latin
language from oblivion. When Greek
had all but persisted from the ken of
mankind at large, when even Homer
had almost been forgotten, the lam
guage of the Caesars still rendered in
ternational communication possible.
, 1918-08-15
Determining Chickens Ages.

A common way of testing the age
Of dressed poultry, as described by
home economics specialists of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, Is to take between thumb and
finger the end of the breastbone. farth-
est from h head, and attempt to bend
1t 70 one side. In a very young bird,
such as a "broller' chicken or a green
goose, 1t will be easily bent, like the
cartilage in the human ear; In a bird
a year or so old it will be brittle, and
In an old bird, tough and hard to bend
or break. H
Tricky dealers have been known to
break the end of the breastbone before
showing the bird, thus rendering the
test useless.
, 1918-08-15
CAUSE OF BAD COMPRESSION
Proper Amount Of Clearance Neces-
sary to Permit Valves to Seat
In Proper Manner.

An obscure engine difficulty some
times occurs that is manifested by a
reduction of compression when the
cylinders are hot, although they may
be known to be tight when the parts
are cold. This is caused by the expan-
sion of the valve stems during the
warming up process. Unless n proper
amount Of clearance is allowed be-
tween the ends of the stems and the
tappets this may be enough to prevent
the valves from seating properly.
, 1918-08-15
Wasted Knowledge.

SLOW is Jibway getting along?" "He
tells me he is having a great deal of
trouble keeping a cook" why. ]
thought he married a graduate of one
of the most noted schools of domestic
science In the country" $50 he did,
but you ought to know that there are
II great many people in this world
who don't make any use of an educa-
tion after they get it."-Birmingham
Age-Herald.
, 1918-08-15
DOINCS OF farm
BOYS and GIRLS
Youths Are Developing Into Poul-
try Experts Under Guidance
of Specialists.
CLUBS in VARIOUS STATES
From Small Beginning Organization
Has Developed to Include Eleven
CommonweaIths-Results OBJ
tained by Members.

Thousands of girls and boys of the
United States have enlisted with
Uncle Sam as poultry r~aisers. The
bureau of animal industry, United
States department of agriculture, CO.
operates with many state agricultural
colleges to assist juvenile farmers in
poultry ~husbandry.
The girls and boys of today who
show an interest in better poultry hus-
bandry by becoming successful mem
bers of the poultry clubs will be our
breeders, fanciers and poultry pro-
ducers Of tomorrow. The splendid de-
velopment of poultry clubs marks this
line Of work as one of the most i'm
portant in the poultry office of the
bureau of animal industry, United
states department of agriculture.
Started In Small Way.
Poultry club work was started In
Virginia in 1912 with IL clubs and $50
members. From this small beginning
an organization has developed to in
clude IL states with 1,010 clubs in 300
counties and a membership of about
$4,000 energetic boys and girls. Sue
cessful results have encouraged still
other states through the Smith-Lever
fund to carry on work of a similar ma
ture in cooperation with the bureau
or animal industry, but this club his
tory cover only the states in which
a poultry specialist assigned to each
state has supervision of the work, and
furnishes the subject matter to carry
it on. The organized states are: Vir-
ginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, Tennessee. Kentucky, Okla
homa, Kansas, Washington, Massachu-
sets and Rhode Island. Several
new states have requested the as
sistance of a specialist in their poul-
try club efforts for the coming year..
Educational Features.
Girls and boys are assisted In their
work by local school teachers, county
farm agents and county home demon
strators. Many of the members live
in the country, and help In the intro
duction of standardized stock, i'm
provement of housing and feeding
methods and marketing conditions.
Other members who live In towns
maintain backyard poultry plants.
anu all alu amaterially IN tne u
ton of poultry and eggs.
Poultry clubs have their educational
feature and are carried on so that the
boys and girls have an opportunity to
learn simple business methods. Club
members study poultry bulletins fur
nished by the state and government,
and subject matter prepared by the
specialist. The members write COM
positions On poultry management as n
part of their work. Each member
keeps a record, or business account,
showing accurate figures on expendi-
lures, receipts and profits. number of
eggs set, number Of chickens raised,
etc.
Results Obtained.
During the year 1917 these boy and
girl club members Matched 99,273
chicks, and raised S0,310 matured
fowls. Over 1 7,909.25 worth of poul-
try and eggs for market and breeding
purposes were sold or consumed at
home and the total value of their re-
ceipts, stock on hand, and prizes won
amounted to $41. 1922. In addition to
the exhibits Of fowls and eggs made
Mt county fairs and other poultry
, 1918-08-15
MAKING SEALING WAX PAINT
Acid-Proof Compound Dries Fairly
Quickly and Re Favorable for Use
on Terminals.

Melt small pieces of sealing wax in
alcohol. The should be covered
with liquid and be left for a day or
two, when it will be found to have
become about the consistency of var
nlsh. When this compound is applied
as paint II dries fairly quickly and is
acid proof, which makes 1t favorable
for use on terminals, connecting bars
and other battery fittings.
, 1918-08-15
Roman builders, Good Work.

Several hundred miles of old Roman
walls, at least seventeen hundred
years old, are still standing in England
today. The best specimen of this work
of the ancient Romans In England is
the wall which crosses Northumber
land, from ear Newcastle to neal
Carlisle. In many places. the facing
of this wall is still intact, showing
what marvellous builders these Ro
mans were.
, 1918-08-15

When this is dry insert stem of patch
in the sleeve of the tool where the
point has been removed. Pull out the
stem of the patch, at the same time
pressing firmly against the inner wall.
Initiate the tire, cut off patch stem one
eighth inch from the surface and the
tire is as good as new.-Motor Me
chanics.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-06
L,cu,enant- Thurston Returns.

Lieutenant G. Aubrey Thurston, OF
3135 West Franklin street. returned
last night FROM Camp Pike, Arkansas,
where he has just completed his
course In the officers training school
at that camp. receiving his commits
sion as second lieutenant. Lieutenant
Thurston has seen service In the army
before. serving a fun term enlistment
Just prior to the trouble on the Next
can border. from which enlistment
he returned to civil life. He enlisted
in the army December IL. 1917. and
was assigned TO the Tifty-first balloon
company. Camp Arcadia. California.
where he remained until August Is.
when he was sent to the training
school at Camp Pike. He had a
brother. Private John G.. Thurston.
killed in Flanders on April 8. 1916,
while serving with the Canadian ex-
peditionary forces, having enlisted in
Canada during the early days OF the
war.
He Is home on leave. stopping with
his parents. Mr., and Mrs. c. 8. Thurs
ton. at the above address.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-06
DANCING CLASSES At
WAR COMMUNITY CLUB

Through the agency Of the war
camp community service, the depart
ment Of labor has agreed to have one
OF its representatives at the army and
navy club every night in order tina:
discharged soldiers may get on the
track of positions In the absence OF
this official during the morning and
afternoon hours, some attache of the
club will take his place, so that in
formation as to possible openings OF
a business nature at all times may he
furnished.
Those seeking positions are suppli-
ed with blank applications, which
contain sort of question.HAire as to
the kind of place sought and the
name age, qualifications, etc, of the
applicant.
Since the signing OF the armistice
the activities of the war camp COM
munity service have in no wise
'abated. In fact, there was never n
time In its history when the army and
navy club had so many uniformed
visitors as now. or when 1t was ne
cessary to minister to the comfort and
welfare Of those who stood ready to
defend the honor OF this country.
In view of all this. special efforts
will be put forth In the months to
come to keep all soldiers and sailors
we'll entertained and to see that
Richmond have occasion to remem-
Der the city pleasantly.
The usual balls, dances and re-
ceptions will be continued, and the
army ard navy club will likewise con-
tinue to be the weekly rendezvous
of thousands of transients.
In order to help those who like to
/, "trip 1t on the light fantastic toe. "
Mrs. Stuart Michaux and a group of
attractive debutantes will give free
dancing lessons every Saturday after
noon at o'clock at the club. The
classes are open to all who desire to
master the latest steps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-06
CH R|STMAS GIFTS
FOR ]. 5. SENATORS

Every member Of the United States
senate is receiving Christmas re-
minder this week from the National
American Woman Suffrage associa-
ton. which believes In doing its
Christmas asking early.
IAN Appropriate Christmas Pres
ent for American Women-the Fed
eral Amendment" reads the inscrip-
ton at the top OF poster sheet, on
which are packed in remarkably
small compass Photographic repro
auctions Of eleven newspaper clip
pings telling of recent suffrage gains
in eleven countries.
This world summary covers the
full suffrage grants In Great Britain
and her colonies, Hungary, Austria,
the Grand Duchy OF Baden; the pend
Ing suffrage resolutions in India where
a woman has for the first time pre-
sided over provincial conference:
the promises Of suffrage in italy.
Sweden and Jamaica. the request OF
the municipal council OF Paris for
a parliamentary law enfranchising
women. For the senators contem-
plation this question Is written on the
message. Shall the u. S. A., leader
OF world democracy, be the last to
grant women voice In tlfeif-ewa
government
Another feature of the National
associations campaign for the pas
sage of the federal amendment by
Christmas is the war workers appeal
on Sunday, December s In Washing
ton, when Mrs. William Gibbs Nc
Adoo. Mrs. Josephus Daniels. the
Rev. Anna Howard Shaw, Miss Jane
Delano. Mrs. r. Louis Slade, Mrs
Charles l.. Tiffany and Mrs Raymond
Robins will speak on the several
branches of womens war work in
which they are the leaders. Miss
Hannah Black, a munitions factory
worker. will also speak and Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait will preside.
Resolutions will be introduced calling
upon the senate for speedy pas
sage of the amendment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-06
JEWISH JUNIORS TO
MEET At BETH AHAbAH

Many matters Of importance will
come up before the meeting OF the
council of Jewish Juniors Sunday al
ternoon at O'Clock at Beth Ahabah
Temple. The Junior Council Is aux
Hilary TO the Richmond section, Coun-
Gil Of Jewish Women OF America. and
assists the seniors in doing both phil
anthropic and patriotic work.
Committees for which important
reports will be made are the Philan-
thropic BY Miss Isabel Prag: recip-
rocity, by Miss Hilda Bloomberg: en-
tertainment. Fred Guggenheimer: So
cial, Miss Elsa Wallerstein; religious
schools, Jack Levitt. and Red Cross.
Miss Virginia Van veer.
Junior Dettelbach. vice-president
Of the council and chairman of the
program committee has arranged all
excellent entertainment to follow the
business session. "A Lapse of Mem
ory." serio-comic sketch In which
cast of juniors will play the va
rious roles. is expected to be highly
interesting because this In the first
time any have essayed to enact a
ployIet. Miss Pearie kaminskey will
sing. accompanied, by Mrs. l.. A.
Whitlock, and the Junior jazzers
viii give demonstration. of new
ideas In concert music.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-06
Fried Meredith Dez CNCTETN Phone
OoA1i1 1923

the auditorium of the club will be
filled on Monday for this unusual OPP
portunity of hearing a direct story Of
the part the women of Russia took
In the revolution. Miss May Moore is
chairman of the afternoon.
Organ Recital Tonight
An organ recital by Professor Rees
will he given this evening at 7:43
O'Clock in Laurel Street Methodist
church. Professor Recs will use the
new pipe organ. Other entertainment
has also been provided and a large
audience is expected. 1t is open to the
public.
Military School Hon
Tho younger set In stanton VIII
celebrate this evening at a Christmas
hop 70 be given by the students of
stanton Military academy. Special
operations have been made to make
this hop the feature of the season.
The committee, menlh hers of which
are known in the city, include:
George d. Parry president; Donald
Kingsley, vice president and Clay NJ
Herring. secretary and treasurer
Caput. Chandler will act as faculty
adviser Martin II, Boschert has
charge of the floor and J. Whitley
Bolton is chairman Of the decorating
committee.
League for Wonan's Service
The National League for Womans
Service will meet tottav at 4 p NJ at
the home of Mrs. Francis y. VIII
liams. West Franklin street. All
chalrmen are requested to be. pres
ent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-06
BALL AND
CONCERT At ARM0RY

Rehabilitation OF the spacious drill
hail OF the Howitzers' armory will
be completed probably today and the
OF the Virginia artillery
men will have a spacious dancing
floor surpassed by none in this part
of the country. The work of restoring
the hall, which was subjected to
rough usage during the war was plac-
in the hands of experts who will de :
liver II artisticaly complete TO the
Women's auxiliary. Richmond How.
Tiers, in time for the military and
civic hall to be given In aid OF the
Virginia artillerymen's fund next Sat.
urday night.
Because of the popularity of the In
formal events held under the sarna
auspices earlier In the season the ball
mex; Saturday will be conducted
along the same lines. 1t will not be
a dress affair In any sense Civilians
soldiers and sailors. officers and men
alike. will be given the same cordial
welcome. Arrangements for the ball
are in the hands of a general com
mittee OF which Miss Kate Myera.
is chairman. Floor and program de-
tails are looked after by commit
tee headed by Mrs. Robert Hudson
and Miss Milhiser.
This will be the last dance before
the Christmas holidays given by the
Howitzer women. Every possible pro-
vision for the comfort and cenven'-
ence OF patrons OF the affair viii be
made by the committee. A cloak room
will he open. where garments ana
hats may he checked There will he
refreshments sn abundance. Admia-
SLOW will ies. by tieket 7A&x. A~resofsr@,
t!-fr T. 49, x.x-
member of the association or at the
doors OF the Howitzers' armory.
Eighth street. near Leigh. Saturday
night. Concert and dance music for
the occasion will be furnished by the
Jazz band and orchestra.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-06
P0LStM LIKES
BAD CASES Of
FIERY ECZEMA

When Poslam takes hold OF viruleut
and stubborn eczema, 1t soothes and
cools at once, putting "a stop to the
terrihis itching. ON raw parts of the
skin II feels UNNECESSARILY grateful
As poslaN continues To penetrate there
develops just the healing process need
ed. Contrast the ease of healing Pos
lams work seems remarkable indeed
one ounce Of Poslam is worth pound
of ointment less efficient.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write To Emergency Laboratories. a43
West i7th st. New York City.
Urge your skin to become fresher.
clear. better by the daily use OF Pos
lam Soap, medicated with Poslam.
tadv.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-06
CLASS FOR
WOMEN PROVING POPULAR

The automobile class conducted
under the auspices of the Vocational
Night School for Women who drive
their own cars is proving very bene-
fetal. according to Director H. Z.
Houchens, of the night school. The
class meets two nights week and
also two afternoons for those who
find il inconvenient TO attend at
night. Lessons in running autos and
making light repairs on the same are
given and the members of the class,
including several women teachers,
are highly enthusiastic over the
benefits derived. from the instruction
given them by J. A. Staples, the
teacher. Director Houchens an
nounces that these classes are still
open for new students who can regis
ter at sos East Marshall street be-
tween 7:30 and $3.50 +. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-06

Mrs. Carl Bixby, of New York city.
is the guest for a few weeks of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. e Harding.
at their home in Barton Heights. Mrs.
Bixby will leave before Christmas TO
Join her husband in Buffalo, n, Y.
Mrs. Bixby was formerly Miss Lillian
Harding. Of this city.
Miss Virginia Eddy, who has been
visiting Miss Martha Hancher in this
city, has returned TO her home in
Staunton. She was accom- panied by
her uncle. Charles Freeman. OF Nor
folk.
Mrs. J. Stuart Hanckel and little
daughter. OF Charlottesville. are the
guests of friends in this city for an
extended stay.
Major r Foster witt has returned
to Fort Monroe after visiting his
mother. Mrs. s. y. witt, on Park
avenue.
Engagement Announced
Al delightful reception given
Wednesday evening at $40 o'clock
by Mrs HI + CARRIER in her home
on the williamsburg road the en-
gasement of her sister Miss Grace
Rehecea Nelson. TO Charles +. Jones.
Jr.. of Richmond, was announced
The wedding will he celebrated In
Nav of the coming year.
The home was beautifully decorrna-
ted for the occasion in palms, ferns.
and flowers The guests danced until
10 O'Clock when a seated supper was
served The tables bore as a center
piece bridal procession in miniature.
A card announcing the engagement
was on large wedding cake Can
dies were used in lighting the table
Miss Nelson the daughter eff L.
Nelson. OF this city. wore a gown of
black satin and her flowers were
American beauty roses. Assisting the
hostess in receiving were Mrs. II, +.
Gill and Miss Lille Nelson. Mrs.
James CARRIER served punch.
Moorc-Tuek
4 pretty and quiet wedding was
celebrated Wednesday evening at 7:so
ST 1914 cambridge street when Miss
Flossie VI Tuck became the bride Of
James Thomas Moos&. The Rev DR..
George w. keinper, acting minister
az Cowardin Avenue Christian church.
performed the ceremony. in the pres
FREE 81 she -esmiii@e and "A few rela-
ssssss The bride was sasyrfteta Ny Mrs
Bernard Jones as matron Of honor
and Miss Ellie Moore as maid OF
honor William Bernard Jones was
Mr.. Moore's best man and the
groomsman was claude A. Moore.
Entertainment Postponed
Because so mary of the school
children have influenza the entertain
ment which was 10 have been given
in William Fox school this evening
has been postponed until a later date.
Miss Hattie Belly Gresham was 10
have entertained with stories and a
delightful musical program had been
arranged in addition. Announcement
will be made soon when the cutter
tainnent can be held,
or Women In Russia
The Part the Women Took in the
Russian Revolution" is the interest
ing subject of the lecture TO be de-
livered at the Woman's club Monday
afternoon at O'Clock by Mrs. Maria
Rolling. OF Odessa. Russia Mrs.
Rohlins Is quite a scholar, having
studied at the University of Genoa,
the University of Brussels, and the
University of Berlin. She has only
been in America a year. Her husband
is an American. 1t Is expected that