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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08

dwelling, but to many that come from
outside. Food supplies may always
be kept from rats and mice if placed
in inexpensive rat-proof containers
covered with wire netting. Sometimes
all that is needed to prevent serious
waste is the application of defective
part of the building.
Produce in Transt.-Much loss of
fruits, vegetables, and other produce
occurs in transit by rail and on ships.
Most of the damage is done at wharves
and IN railway stations, but there is
also considerable in ships holds. espe-
cially to perishable produce brought
from warm ATTITUDES. Much of this
may be prevented by the use of rat
proof cages at the docks, by the care
full fumigation of seagoing vessels at
the end of each voyage. and by the fire.
quent fumigation of~,vessels in coast
wise trade; but still more by replacing
old and decrepit wharves and station
platforms with modern ones built of
concrete.
Where cargoes are being loaded or
unloaded at wharves or depots, food
liable to attack by rats may he tenn
porarily safeguarded by being placed
in rat-preof cages, or pounds, con
structed of wire netting. Wooden
boxes containing reserve food held in
depots for a considerable time or IN
tended for shipment by sea may he
made rat-proof by light coverings of
metal along the angles. This plan has
long been in use to protect naval stores
on ships and in warehouses. 1t is
based on the fact that rats do not
gnaw the plane surface of hard mate
rails, but attack doors. furniture and
boxes at the angles only.
Packing Houscs.-Packing houses
and abattoirs are often sources from
which rats secure subsistence, espe-
clally where meats are prepared for
market in old buildings. In old-style
cooling rooms with double walls of
wood and sawdust insulation. always
a source of annoyance because OF rat
infestation, the utmost vigilance is
required to prevent serious loss of
meat products. On the other hand,
packing houses with modern construc-
ton and sanitary devices have no
trouble from rats or mice.
Garbage and Waste.-Since much of
the food of rats consists Of garbage
and other waste materials, ii is not
enough to bar the ANIMALS from mar
kets, granaries, warehouses and prl-
vate food stores. Garbage and offal
of all kinds must be so disposed OF
that rats cannot obtain them.
In cities and towns an efficient sys
TEN of garbage collection and disposal
should be established by ordinances
Waste from markets, hotels. cafes and
households should be collected in COW
cred metal receptacles and frequently
emptied. Garbage should never be
Jumped In or near towns. but should
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
PROPER WEIGHT OF AN EGG
II Should Be About Two Ounces, and
When 1t Becomes Stale Its Con-
tents Begin to Shrink.

An eggs should weigh about two
ounces and consist of shell and two
shell membranes. q white albuminous
content, IA vitellin membrane inclosing
and limiting the yolk, the yolk com
posed of concentric layers of yellow
and white yolk and an air space at the
broad end of the egg formed by di-
vision of the shell membrane and oc-
cupying about per cent of the total
shell contents.
When an egg becomes stale. the con-
tents shrink and lose weight by evapo-
ration of water, the air space increases
to 10 or even 20 per cent; the vitelliu
membrane loses its integrity, becomes
weak, allowing distortion of the yolk,
seeping of the yolk into the white and
finally complete admixture, adding or
white rot" results.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
GIVE FEED ANIMALS RELISH
Formed by Habit, 1t Is Better to
Cster to 1t.

Animals arc much like human be-
ings in that they have their own indi-
vidual preference for certain foods.
While this preference is formed by
habit, to get the best returns with the
feeds. it is best generally to cater to
the animals appetite.
Some horses will not do well with
out oats in the ration. Others do'not
especially care for oats, but require
corn. some require more hay than
others, some must have ground feeds.
To get the best results such animals
should be humorcd.
Our problem in feeding is to watch
the animals and see that they get the
feeds they require and no more. Feed
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
RETURN EMPTY CASES
Many Containers Are Made in
"Knocked-DoWn" Style.
When Returned Postage on Those Still
in disable Condition Is Less Than
Cost of New Ones-Consumer
is Interested.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
Many shippers will doubtless find it.
desirable and economical to have the
customer save the containers and re-
turn them after a sufficient number
have accumulated. When so returned
the postage in empty cases still in us
able condition is less than the cost of
new ones. The customer should re-
ceive credit for the postage required
to return them. Many of the contain
ers are. made in ''knocked-down" style,
|. e., to take apart and fold so they
can be made into a much smaller pack
. age or parcel. Containers which are
knocked down to be returned should
be packed in such way that there
will be no edges or points projecting
without support or protection, as such
projections are likely to be broken or
crushed in the mails.
<. The cost of the container is neces-
EARLY included in the price Of the eggs
40 the consumer. 1t is therefore to
X8he interest of the consumer to take
As4aroper care of containers and to save
A#or return all that are in disable con-
n clifton. Since the return Of containers
Twill have some effect on the price of
4 the eggs. the proper spirit of thrift
lsshould cause the consumer to take care
SSDf all returnable empties and to send
1Nthem back III accordance with what
ever agreement or understanding may
Isexist between the producer and him.
&self.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08

they felt too poor to build O new one
they petitioned the general assembly at
Hartford for leave to hold a lottery for
this purpose.
The general assembly granted their
petition but it was not until 1777 that
the lottery was drawn and the funds
secured. At that time the Revolution
airy war had begun and most of the
money was used for the defense of
the village; the remainder. which had
been invested in continental bills,
was lost by reason of their complete
depreciation.
Captain Palmer and His House.
Capt. Nathaniel Palmer, when only
boy of twenty-one, became master of
the sloop Hero and sailed on q sealing
voyage to the South Shetland islands.
Whaling and sealing ventures brought
wealth to Stonington shlpowhers and
captains, but this voyage of Captain
able than any cargo, however rich.
The find" was the Antarctic CONT
nent.
The Hero was one of q squadron of
vessels that reached Yankee Harbor,
Deception island, during the season of
lS2O-21. 1t was from that place that
the lookout, on an unusually clear day
discovered volcano in action. Cap
tain Palmer was dispatched in the
Hero, sloop of only 40 tons burden.
to examine ME mountain and the re-
gion in which it was situated. The
boy sailed safely across the uncharted
sea and found an unknown continent.
The home of the discoverer of the
Antarctic continent still stands in
Stonington and is now the Wampos-
sett inn. Like its old owner, it has
withstood the buffetings of the sea
In great September gale which swept
the coast century ago, this house was
lifted from its foundations by the
| force of the waves and dropped into
the cellar. AS there were no jack
screws in those days, the building was
gradually brought back into place by
wedges
Stonington before the war" was a
Newport where it is said the Wada-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08

light through them so as to reveal the
condition of the contents" A SIM
pie Gambling outfit may be made OF
an ordinary pasteboard box sufficient
ly large TO be placed over a small
hand lamp after the ends have been
removed. The box should have n hole
cut in it on Il level with the flame of
the lamp. Several notches should he
cut in the edges on which the box
rests. to supply air to the lamp. The
box should be sufficiently large to pre-
vent danger from catching fire. The
one shown in Fig. / is made of cor
rugated pasteboard ordinary paste
board will serve the purpose. Gambling
is done in the dark, or at least away
from strong light and each egg is held
against the hole in the side of the
box. when its condition may be seen.
An egg that shows any defect should
not be marketed.
Violate Federal Laws.
Only first-cass eggs can be mar
keted successfully by parcel post. The
shipping of bad eggs not only will
cause dissatisfaction or even loss of
the customer, but, in interstate ship
ments, will violate the federal food
law if there are more than five per
cent of bad eggs in Il shipment. The
limit allowed however, is no excuse
for any bad eggs among those mar
keted.
Persons DESTROYS of building up
business of marketing eggs by This
method should IN tch their chicks early
enough to have them begin laying in
the fall season. when eggs are scarce
and high priced. This will also result
in more evenly distributed production
throughout the year.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
House of Capt. Nathaniel Parker.

wanuck sometimes registered 100 new
guests in a day. People like the Van
Aliens, the Ministers, the Due de
Choiseul and Col Vose who were
known on two continents, chose to So
journ for the summer by the peaceful
waters of Stonington harbor.
The old lighthouse which stands at
the tip of Long Point and looks out
over Little Narragansett bay is nova
days only monument to the past pros
perity of the port. For years 1t
watched over multitude of success
full ships as they came and went. I'M
til at last they sailed away never to
return. Now it is itself discarded !;
like the old 1S-pounGers on the Green,
that once roared their defiance to the
British, the lighthouse is but a re-
hinder of the conquests of Stonington.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08

he utilized or promptly destroyed by
fire.
Rats find abundant food in country
slaughterhouses reform in the man.
agement of these is badly needed.
Such places are centers Of rat propa-
cation. II Is common practice 10
leave offal Of slaughtered animals to
be eaten by rats and swine. and this
is the chief means of perpetua:ing
tricbinae in pork. The law should re-
duire that ofIal be promptly crerpated
or otherwise disposed Of Country
slaughter-houses should be as clearly
and as constantly Inspected as abl,a-
toirs.
Another important source Of rat
food is found in remnants of Enches
left by employees in factories. stores
and public build ngs. This food. which
alone is sufficient to attract and sus-
tain small arr Y of rats. is commonly
left in waste baskets or other open
receptacies. Strictly enforced rules
requiring all remnants Of food to be
deposited in covered metal vessels
would make trapping far more eyec-
tive.
Military training camps, unless sub
iected to rigid discipline in the mat
ter of disposal II garbage and waste,
soon become ceflters Of rat infertation.
Waste from camps. deposited IN COW
cred metal cars and collected daily,
should be removed far from thu camp
itself and eithe> burned or utilized in
approved mode n ways.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
DRY FEED INSTEAD OF SL0P
Doesn't Freeze Up to Insult Appetite
of Hog in Winter-Germs and
doors Are Avoided.

The farmer whose pigs have lost
their ayidity for slop should try feed
ing the slopstuff dry. Many a time.
pigs may he found fastidl0usiy nosinA
through thick slop. when if dry midi
dlings be placed in a trough hard by|
they will devour it in fierce competi-l
ton. Some men like milk toast. and
some men don't like milk toast; that is
the way with pigs. Try raising bunch
of pigs on dry middlings instead of
slop of middlings, and the chances are
that the pigs will demonstrate the
success of the experiment. Germs and
odors don't accumulate around q
trough In which dry feed is provided
dry feed doesn't freeze up to insult the
appetite of hog, like slop may do n
winter.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08

prepared by the United States Dep srt-
ment of Agriculture)
The successful use of the parcel
post for marketing eggs imposes the
need of great care on the producer.
Only such eggs should be shipped as
are produced by healthy fowls kept
under proper sanitary conditions and
supplied with sound, wholesome feed.
If possible, only non-fertile eggs
should be produced for market; fertile
eggs deteriorate rapidly and are the
the nest, or exposure to a temperature
from other sources sufficient to start
incubation, causes all such eggs to be
rejected when they are candled. Eggs
should be cared for carefully, begin
ming with keeping the fowls under
such conditions that the eggs will not
be soiled in the nest by mud from the
feet of the hens or otherwise; they
should be gathered at least once day
(twice would be better), and should be
stored in a well-ventilated place, which
must be kept as cool as possible.
Eggs intended for high-class trade
should never be washed as washing
removes the natural mucilaginous
coating of the egg and opens the pores
of the shell. Eggs which are soiled
should be kept for home use or dis
posed of otherwise than to a parcel
post customer.
Candle Every Egg.
In spite of the greatest care it will
sometimes happen under ordinary
farm conditions that an occasional
bad egg. will appear among those sent
to market. 1t will be wise to candle
every egg shipped. Gambling is "the
process of testing eggs by passing
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
DISPOSE OF DEAD CHICKENS
Burn or Bury So Deep That Dogs viii
Not Scratch Out-Disinfect Poul-
try Houses.

When chicken is killed or dies,
dispose Of it permanently, preferably
by burning or by burying so deep that
the dogs will not scratch 1t out. Dis
infect the house after chickens have
been sick. 1t doesn't take long to dis
infect, and is likely to save more time
than it costs. A barrel of well-slalled
lime in which some crude carbolic acid
has been well stirred, should stand in
the chicken house, and be used freely
on the floor and roosts.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08

~ Y THE peaceful waters Of Long
- Island sound, ancient 'Stoning-
B ton sits and dreams of the vic
torious conflicts of the past.
The summer visitor is now the only in
vader and even he is oftentimes con
quered by the beauty of sea and shore.
If he loves the flavor of antiquity. his
fate is sealed and Stonngton has add
ed one more to the list of her CON
quests.
What other Connecticut town was
ever the scene of an American victory
over the British? Stonington twice
defeated the naval forces of England;
once in 1775 and again in 1914
The conquests of the old town were
not, however, limited to battle alone.
The sea was hers, traversed as it was
by her whaling and sealing ships as
well as by her passenger packets. The
unknown corners of the earth acSnowl-
edged her supremacy, for Stoning-
ton captain was the first to see the
Tanning islands, and Capt. Nathaniel
Palmer discovered the Antarctic con-
tinente
In the world of art, James MacNeill
Whistler was a pioneer spirit, and
Whistler lived at two periods of his
life in Stonington.
After the long series of conQuests,
beginning with the Indian and ending
with the summer visitor, Stohngton
now enjoys the fruits of victory. In
peace she sits under her ancient elms,
while the harbOr waters lap her shores
and surge beneath the ruined wharves.
1t is recorded that Rufus Choate once
said of Stonington that it was the only
place he had ever seen that was en-
tirely finished.
Spirit of Its Early Settlers.
The spirit that moved Stonington to
defy the British on the Goth of August
1775, more than ten months before the
signing of the Declaration of hide
pendence, was indigenous to the com
munity. In fact, the earliest settlers
of the region, in 1868, published their
own Declaration of independence.
After Massa chusetts and Connecticut
had united to overthrow the Pequot
Indians. each colony claimed the con-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08

quered territory, which extended from
the Thames river to Connecticut to
Weekapaug in Rhode Island. The set
tiers of StoningtcD (then called Mystic
and Pawcatuck) applied to the general
court at Hartford to be set off as
serarate town, but the opposition of
New London led to the refusal of the
application.
Ia 1857 the petitioners sent an ur-
gent message to Massachusetts, which
colony had a claim to the area in dis
pute, but Massachusetts likewise re-
fused the request of the little settle
ment in the wids.
Whereupon miniature republic was
evolved under the name of THE AS
ISOLATION Of Poquatucll People"
in the same year, however, the COM
missioners appointed TO settle the dis
pute between Massachusetts and Con
necticut returned their decision. They
divided the conquered territory equal
ly, with the Mystic river as the bound
AIRY line. Thas the little settlement of
''sIystic and Pawcatuck" was not left
alone "to defend the peace Of the
place."
Lottery for a Church.
These settlers on the borders of the
wilderness had Tor the most part
sprung from the better classes indeed
large part of them could trace their
descent through a line of knights and
gentlemen: Yet in this new country
they were proud to become good farm
ers, blacksmiths, shoemakers or weav-
ers.
In 1774 the residents Of that part of
Stonington borough known as Long
Point (now Stonlngton village) were
In dire need of church edifice. As
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08

left in the trough or scattered on the
ground out of reach of animals does
not produce.
Even in feeding cattle a skillful
feeder viii soon learn the different ami
mails pecullarities and meet their re-
quirements in such way as to get
economical gains. If he does not
watch closely he is likely to waste
feed while some of the animals are
not getting enough.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
HENS IN COMFORTABLE SHED
Wind, Rain and Good Part of Cold
Must Be Kept Out-Feed Well
to Increase Profits.

The fowls cannot be comfortable in
shed or in a poultry house which
does not keep out wind, rain and a
good part OF the cold. and to feed well
and not house well usually increases
the expense without increasing the
income, but when both go together
profits are usually satisfactory.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
FEED MEAT MEAL OR SCRAP
Best Plan Is to Give With Wheat,
Cornmeal or Shorts-ShouId Not
Be Very Sloppy.

The best way to feed meat meal or
meat scrap is to mix it with wheat,
bran. rice bran, cornmeal. corn chops
or shorts. The mass should not be
very wet and sloppy, but should be
moist enough to adhere and thus save
waste &C the fine particles of meat.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08

81 thought you said your cook was
a jewel beyond price"
$50 | did"
"But she's gone"
"Yes. One of the neighbors discov-
cred that she had a price"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
Her Last Word.

Mr.. B. during the quaire) Well,
If you want to know it, I married you
for your money.
Mrs. b wish l could tell as easily
what l married you for.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-02-08
Great Expectations.

He-Do you think your father will
put down anything when / tell him
we are to be married?
She-I know he will, dearest; hJs
foot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-09
DR. SHROPSHIRE TO
 BE PRESIDENT OF
 THE CIVITAN CLUB
Talk on United War Work Campaign by Dr. Newlin Feature of Meet
 ing of the Club

Dr. Courtney w. Shropshire was nom- mated as president of the Civitan club at a meeting of that organization held yesterday at the Southern club pr. Shropshire will be formally elected at the next meeting and succeed A. C. Crowder, who has served in the capacity of president during the past year.
 The meeting of the Civilians yesterday was featured by talk from Dr. Thomas Newlin, who spoke on the necessity ot raising funds for the allied institutions represented in the United War Work campaign. ''We are much more con- cerned with how the war ends than when it ends" said Dr. Newlin. Its a fore gone conclusion that peace will come at very early date, but when it does come we must be prepared to furnish our boys with enough entertainment to occupy them during the long. leisure hours that will follow the cessation of hostilities"
 General McCleery asked for volunteers to assist in handling the community sing crowd Sunday He raised 50 per cent of the number asked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-09
COMMUNITY SING
 ID BE AT LOEW'S
 SUNDAY AT TERN00N
Several Features Arranged. Miss Moore to Sing-Also Selections by Double
 Quartet

The community sing will be held at Loews Bijou Sunday afternoon, the hour being 3:3O o'clock, for which some very interesting and entertaining features have been arranged, according to an announce nent made yesterday by Mrs. w. J. Adams chairman of the community sing committed
 This will be the first indoor sing of the fall and winter season, and it is an- ticipated that there will be capacity house on hand, even before time for the programme to begin. The features for the afternoon will be solo by Miss Louise Moore, who has charge of the musical instruction at Louie Compton seminary: some selections by double male quartet, led by D. U. Williams, and composed of MT. Williams, w. K. Slack, George F. Downs, G. H. Lawler, J. c. and J. W. Wright.t
 The sing will be conducted by Harry Culver. and the Philharmonic orchestra will play the orchestral accompaniments, as well as give a programme of we'll chosen selections.
 Mrs. Adams announced that she ha arranged to reserve the gallery for the colored people who were interested in the sing, and who were anxious to att tend. The full programme of the sing for tomorrow will be announced in this paper Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-09
AGE--HERALD PRESS
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
Paper Printed On Small Press Today-AfternOon
 Papers Offer Use Press

Fire in The Age-H Herald press room early yesterday morning put the big sex tuple press out of commission for the time being and caused damage which will amount to about s2500 or $30O0 The loss is fully covered by insurance the chief handicap being the temporary in- convenience.
 The fire originated from a short cir cult in one of the press room motors, and joining the sextuple. the heat quickly melting the press rollers and filling the building with smoke. The building is entirely of concrete and brick construc- ton, so that the fire could not spread. A large plate glass window overlooking the press room was also smashed. The press run for yesterdays issue had just been completed when the blaze broke out so suddenly that the damage had been done before it could be stopped. The fire de- partment was quickly on hand to assist
 When the result of the fire became known both the afternoon Ledger and News called and offered their full fa- cilities and whatever assistance was nec- essary in order that no issues might be missed. These offers were fully appre- ciated, but rush orders were made for the necessary replacements on the large press and todays issue will be printed on The Age-Herald's smaller press which was only slightly damaged. The cour tesy of the Ledger will probably be ac cepted for the printing of the Sunday is- sue.