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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-23

The girls discussed this new phase Of
his character when they were alone,
but decided not to mention 1t to him,
for fear Of hurting his feelings. May
be he's got q new kind Of q sermon up
his brain." said Carol. Maybe he's
beginning to realize that his clothes
are wearing out again." suggested
Lark. "He's too young for second
childhood" Connie thought. So they
watched him curiously.
Aunt Grace, too, observed this queer
devotion on the part Of the minister,
and finally her curiosity overcame her
habit Of keeping silent.
'William." she said gently, whats
the matter with you lately1 Is there
anything on your mindr
Mr.. Starr started nervously. IN
mind3 OF course not. Whyr
"You seem to be looking for some
thing. You watch the girls 80 closely,
you're always hanging around. and"
He smiled broadly. thanks for
that. Hanging around IN my own
parsonage. That IL the gratitude Of q
loving family"
Aunt Grace smiled. "Well, I see
there's nothing much the matter with
you. I was seriously worried. l
thought there was something wrong.
and
'Sort Of mentally unbalanced, 10 that
it, Oh, NO, I'm Just watching my
family"
She looked up quickly. watching
the familyi You mean"
~Carol," he said briefly.
'-Caroll You're watching"
sOh, only in the most honorable way,
Of course. You Sec" he gave his ex-
planation with IN air Of relied, ~PFu-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-23
Overcoming Objections.

Objection is frequently raised to the
keeping Of poultry in towns and cities
because Of the odor which may result
and also because Of the noise which
II made by roosters Growing, particu-
larry In the early morning. There il
NO necessity for the poultry flock to
become a nuisance to neighbors.
II the dropping boards are cleaned
daily and the houses and yards are
kept In q reasonably clean condition
there will be no annoying odors. The
soil IN the yard should be stirred or
spaded up frequently II not in sod in
order to keep 1t In the best condition.
This will not only tend to keep down
any odors which might arise, but also
allow the droppings to be absorbed in
to tAe soil more readily and therefore
keep the yard In better condition for
the hens.
The male bird need not be q nui-
sance. Unless 1t is intended to hatch
chickens from the flock it IL unrieces-
sary to keep q male bird. The fact
that there II NO male in the flock win
nave absolutely no effect on the mum.
bsr Of eggs laid BY the hens. The
male bird should be sold or eaten lust
- soor ss the hatching season is over.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-23
CHICKENS At HOME

A yard surrounded by a Eve
foot fence will. under most con-
ditions. keep chickens at home.
II the hens show a tendency to
fly over such fence. the flight
feathers of one wing should be
clipped. A fence made of woven
wire Is preferable to a fence
made Of board or other material.
A board should not be used at
the top Of a wire fence, as this
gives the hens a visible place to
alight and tends to teach them
to fly over. The larger the yard
which can be provided the more
contented the hens will be. 1t
not only gives them greater op-
portunity to exercise, but often
makes it possible to maintain n
sod on the yard. which is advis-
able.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-23
INJURY DONE BY
FORAC|NC FOWLS
Local Laws Determine Question
of Fencing Garden or Con-
filming Chickens
SHOULD GO HAND.IN.HAND
Agricultural Department Urges the
Practice Of the Principle Of Co
operation and the Theory Of
Live-And.Let-Live.

The redress Of the home gardener
against the inroads Of the neighbor's
chickens will depend on the laws of
the state or ordinances Of the town
or city In which the gardener lives.
In some states owners are liable for
damage done by stock running at
large; In other states the person who
wishes to grow crop must fence 1t
against depreciation. In most Of the
Eastern states owners Of stock are re-
Quired to keep 1t under fence.
Response to Queries.
These facts are set forth by the
United States department Of agricul-
ture in response to queries by garden
ers who have neighbors raising chick
ems that harvest the products Of Liber-
y gardens before such products are
mature. The department Is not pre-
pared to say which type Of food-rais-
ing Is the more profitable and praise
worthy, but says that both can go
hand-in-hand II there are proper
fences. Whether the poultryman or the
gardener must provide the fence de-
pends upon local statutes, or ordi-
nances. and the rights Of the case
would be determined under general
principles Of law.
1t Is related that Liberty gardener
and Victory poultryman lived side by
side. One morning the poultryman
saw the gardener industriously dig
ging.
"what are you doingT asked Egg
bert.
"Replanting some early peas" re-
piled Cornelius.
But that looks like my brown leg
horn lying beside that hole"
TT is," said the gardener; my first
planting Of early peas Is inside Of
her"
Not Humorous Subject.
The legal authorities Of the depart
ment say that the chicken-and-garden
question. far from being a subject Of
humor, is undoubtedly serious one.
and has probably led to as much
trouble. dispute and ill-feeling between
neighbors as any other single cause.
The department believes, however.
that in war time there will be more
Of a principle of cooperation, and a
theory Of nve-and-let-live. With every
one interested in a maximum war
time food production some way can
usually be found out Of the difficulties
that may arise through the proximity
Of chickens and gardens.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-23
Poultry Yards and Fences.

Breeding stock. and especially grow
ing chickens, should have an abund-
ance Of range, while hens kept solely
for the production Of eggs may be kept
on small area with good results. In
rural districts the yarding Of poultry
is sometimes unnecessary and in such
cases colony houses are used to advan-
tage. Under this system it Is easy to
keep the birds healthy and the feed
bill js reduced. as they are able to get
good part Of their feed from the
range. These houses, which hold about
10 hens, are placed from 200 to $50
feet apart and are moved from place
to place as new range Is needed.
When poultry fences are needed, as
Is the case in keeping poultry in towns
and cities and in some rural sections,
as few fences as possible should be
erected. as they increase the cost of
equipment, labor and maintenance.
When very much land is available the
poultry yard can often be kept in sod.
On good soil this can be done by allow
Ing 200 to $50 square feet of land per
bird CIT to 274 birds to the acre)
while more space is necessary on poor
or light land. A large number Of
fowls are usually kept to the acre
where double yards are used and the
land is frequently cultivated.
Plymouth Rocks and the heavy meat
breeds in small yards require fences
five to six feet high, while a fence six
to seven feet high is necessary for Leg
horns. The upper two feet of the
fence for the latter may be inclined
inward at an angle of 80 degrees, or a
strand or two of barbed wire may
help keep them confined. while it is
sometimes necessary to clip the wing
feathers Of one wing of those birds
which persist in getting out.
Posts may be set or driven into the
ground. They should be set eight to
ten feet apart with common poultry
netting, or 16 to 20 feet with woven
wire. Corner posts should be about
eight inches in diameter, and be set
four feet in the ground. while interven-
Ing posts may be four or five inches in
diameter and set three feet In the
ground. That part Of the post which il
set in the ground may be charred or
treated with some wood preservative
to advantage. while corner posts
should be firmly braced or set in &c.
ment.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-23
Carrots awakening 70 lIfs's
seriousness reveals the career
for vj)Qleh che was destined.
(TO BE CONT1NUEDJ
Her Expsnslvs HaE.

Her 9xpsnsivs haE
A woman In London entered Q car
rather out Of breath and presented .
singular appearance, for instead Of .
hat she was balancing . huge basket
on her head with ~ much grace and
ease a. II 1t had been her Sunday
bonnet. She could just manage to get
through the doorway. but she sat down
With the basket gracefully poised On
he1 head.
AN fareA please" said the conduc-
tor. "And I shall want twopence for
that there basket, num-"
~Get away with yer" she said. Dye
charge anything for ladies' hatsT
sNo, num-"
~Thin get on with yef WORK TAAD
e basket - a-goln8 to - ~ Aat
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-23

This is desirable not only for the pur-
pose Of eliminating noise. but also to
save the feed that would be eaten by
the male and for the reason that the
eggs produced after the male is dis
posed of will be infertile. Since these
eggs are incapable of chick develop
ment they keep much better than fer
tile eggs, and consequently are superb
or for preserving or for market.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-23
Rural Clubs hel,.

Womens rural clubs have done much
70 further the employment Of trained
workers for the counties. such as home
demonstration agents, county nurses
ana county social service workers.
The state leader Of home demonstra-
uon agents In Mississippi has said that
the women's clubs In that state have
Deen constant and earnest supporters
OF county extension work in home
economics. They have given financial
aid. used their influence to secure am
preparations. bought canning club
products and given the work promi-
nent place ON their programs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-23

Fifty hens in 4 space better adapted
to % will be no economy.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Evidently He Was Not.

James and John were twins and in
separable. James, who was rather
sickly. was especially dependent upon
his stronger brother and cried when
ever the latter was out OF his sight,
One day John woke early from their
daily nap and came downstairs. Later.
when James nwoke and found himself
alone. he cried Justify. John heard him
and. stepping to the stairway. he called
In the most sympathetic elder brother
tone: whats the matter, Jamie1
Ain't l up there?"
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
SOFT DRINK SHOP
, Is CLOSED FOR
! FOOD VIOLATION

Failure TO comply with the order oil
J. ~ Bundick, chairman OF the Sugar
Division, regarding the use Of sugar
cost H. p. Bruhn his right to operate
his soft drink parlor at 619 18th street
Denver during the period of the war,
On May 20, the Food Administra,
ton notified Bruhn that he had used
twice as much sugar during the first
part of 1918 as he was entitled 10,
and that he would not be able to OBJ
tain any more until the new allotment
was made July l.
II was later discovered that Bruhn
was obtaining sugar surreptitiously
from the Unique Delicatessen, and
this shop was banned from the pur-
chase or sale OF sugar for one month.
Bruhn is the first man who has
been guilty of violating Food Admin
istration laws SO grievously as TO
merit war period" closing.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
RESULTS
First Year of Food Ad-
ministration Activity.

preliminary work began May 10,
1917. Food Control Act passed Aug
ust 10, 1910
WHEAT EXPORTS (since July y:
Estimated surplus for export TO-
0O0. 900 bushels. Actual shipments
to June, 100, ,000,O 900 bushels.
BEEF EXPORTS:
Ordinary rate one to two million
pounds monthly. Largest single
month this years, S7,000,000 lbs.
PORK EXPORTS:
Ordinary rate, 50,000,000 pounds
monthly. Largest month this year,
30s,000,O00 lbs.
PRICE OF FLOUR (Minneapolis)
One year ago, $16.75 barrel whole
sale. Present price, $3.50 per bar
rel.
PRICE MARGIN (between farmers g
wheat and flour made from iO ::
One year ago the difference was
$5.6S. Present date the difference
is Ga cents.
IN GENERAL: To the farmer going
to market. 27 per cent more than
last summer; to the housewife buy
ing in market, 13 per cent less than
last summer
AND THE ALLIES HAVE BEEN
SUSTAINED.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Peru,s Great Museum.

Peru's capital is the home of ma
tional museum, one of the wold's most
interesting institutions of this nature.
1t shares with that of Cairo in display
ing to modern peoples various Incl
dents of life and activity of bygone
races. Also the gallery of paintings
of Peruvian history is particularly
noteworthy. The remains of the first
airplane to cross the Alps in which the
Peruvian airman. Don Jorge Chaves,
lost his life, is another interesting ex-
hibit.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
To the Citizens of Our Beloved Colorado:

deeply and profoundly moved and srated at the request
candidate high Colo
Tuesday finally consented that
favorable consideration only
assembly, statewide primaries thereafter
State
be the Governor State therefore at
this splendid state,
with and responsibility of that high
beg and to do Do
citizens then need have
no fear, results be what they
that meet with approval are
the following:
aghat the awfuness this brutal
joined fought
eventually would have been compelled to fight Germany alone
struggling humaknd 10 us
thoroughly
mental physical and spiritual to end
the splendid
that winch snail DE
righteousness that Will sound
the of fn and herald aloft
will that will make this world what
God o bea fitting place for the home OF man.
believer
successfully with aftelwa
will equal
produce the wealth of the country deserve the
its ocious In RETURN they will make
make Colorado place
taught national shortcomings here
world the
particularly Colorado must and shall
and labor of the great producing
peace that each
rewards
Bring Have profitable employment for all
make the world better
immigration laws Let petition
tatves in Congress therefor
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Father of Punctuation.

The present system of punctuation,
now used in all modern languages with
but insignificant variations. was intro
duced in the first half of the fifteenth
century by venetian printer named
Altlus Manutius. He is the real father
of punctuation marks-of the full stop.
comma, semicolonI colon, question and
exclamation marks. apostrophe and in
verted commas. Manutius' system was
adopted later by all printers until 1t
finally established itself throughout
Europe.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Victims of Epilepsy.

The names of Caesar, Mahomet, Ma
poleon and Byron spring to mind as
among the almost innumerable list of
lllustrious men who have suffered
from epilepsy. Shakespeare makes
Cassius tell his hearers that Caesar
hath the falling sickness"
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Perfect Artificial Eyes.

Artificial eyes are mnch more COM
monty worn that most people imagine.
The average user does not make ad-
vertisement, of the fact, which may
be known only to few intimate
friends. for such eyes nowadays. n
product of the glnssblower's highest
skill. are OF u workmanship so artis-
tic as to be perfectly deceptive. When.
as Is usually the case, the eye is set
upon the root of the natural organ
It moves exactly like real one.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Don't Ask Personal Questions.

Never presume upon your intimacy
with another to ask personal ques-
tions. No matter how good friends
two may be. both have certain matters
which they prefer to keep to them
selves. The presumption which, under
the excuse Of intimacy, pushes its way
into the privacies of the spirit is un-
worthy of you. Respect your friends
reserves. and insist that they shall re-
spect yours.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Moon by "Esrrhlight."

When the crescent of the new moo.
appears in the west the phenomenon
called "the old moon in the yount
ones arms" is often observed. Part
ly embraced by the horns OF the cres'
cent Is seen the whole round orb OF
the moon. The cause of this appear
ance is that the "earthlight" upon that
part of the moon not reached by the
sunshine is sufficiently brilliant to rem
der 1t family visible to our eyes.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
WAR SUBSTITUTES.
Economy for Waste.

y Economy for Waste.
y Cooperation for Criticism.
= Knowledge of Prices for Cos I
y sip about Profits.
y Cornmeal and Oatmeal for 1
y Wheat Flour.
y Fish for Beef and Bacon.
y Vegetable Oils for Animal
y Fats.
y The Garden Hoe for the Golf 4
y Stick.
y Performance for Argument.
y Service for Sneers.
y Patriotic Push for Peevish I
= Puerdities. I
y Perishable for Preservab!e !
y Foods.
y Greater Production for Ger 4
y man Peace.
y The Beef You Do Not Eat for
y the Rifle You Can Not Carry.
y Conservation for Conversation.
y Common Sense for Common
= Gossip.
y Marketing for Telephoning.
y Production for Pessimism.
y Canadian Food Bulletin.
\ - - ~ - - - -
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Denver, Colo, June 2S, 1918.

them ALL the
the United
bossom like the Make the
the the with
of able engineers and farmers investigate each project before launched
or permitted to be recommended
find then the
difficulty profins have boards
where it be watched and and held
nweb Take the people confidence and let have genuine
publicity -...- .a
the worlds diff
and cheer
and influence
through petitions otherwise what
denied sthe right of franchise; let
wide!
havest and in
and all the influence of which capable
than all other and the results of each
closely akin
Let by
penal
Let mpo
commercial
for a highway profits all
military recupaon camps; boys
with sacrifices
and their and when they returnhe splendid
of
land small appreciation of
gratitude
have the Republic.
Let
the demands of people
shall that if successful candidacy
do all
real of the
paraiy l
alwaysa askfo your counsel and advice.
respectfully REEFS D. REEFS
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
sea.heII. Instead of Glass.

One curious thing noted by Ameri-
cans In the Philippines was the use by
natives of seashells in lieu Of window
glass. There is bivalve mollusk, na-
hve to the waters Of that part of the
world. which has a shell seven or eight
inches in diameter, so thin as to be
transparent. 1t is plentiful and costs
nothing. Glass is expensive.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
WHICH CAMPI

America today is divided into two
camps-Americans and alien enemies.
Those who are not for America are
against her
Those who are idle, selfish or even
Indifferent are allens-alien to Amer
lean interest
Only the workers, comrades In this
great enterprise" bear the honored
name-Americans.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Lucid EXPLANATION.

Jane, being under the doctors care,
was telling John what good pills Doctor
X. gave. John said: doctor X. was
to see me, but just gave me cluform."
No answer from Jane, so John said:
"Janie, do you know what cluform
ISL" Jane said: No" and John said:
"Oh, just something so you won't get
your feelings hurted."
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Remove Smell of Paint.

rlnce pan full of lighted charcoal
In middle of room and throw over it
two handfuls Of juniper berries. shut
the windows and doors for day and
the smell will disappear.
The advantage of this is that you
will not have to remove tapestry or
furniture, as the smoke of the juniper
berries is not injurious to them.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
Japanese superstItion,

The Japanese have many curious
superstitiops about animals, the chief
among which is their belief in the su-
pernatural power of foxes.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
In the Same Class.

Another little thing that we have
noticed is that some girls who spend a
great deal of time on their cheeks and
lips and eyebrows haven't anything on
the bad little boys who refuse to wash
behind the ears.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
He Sure Haa

"De man dat likes de sound of his
OWN voice." said Uncle Eben, ''in most
cases has a mighty pore ear for mu-
sic.r
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06
A Rare Opportunity.

A Globe reporter saw and heard the
event OF a lifetime, two stammering
men in an argument.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-07-06

Throw Out Yoor Chest.
!. gives you self-respect and cour-
age.
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EIr Tarmer.

Iarmer lollten Die Oemonltratlon
bes Ne1p Soea 3eritreuers, Ole iebt
bei Mol1er & 2o0ermeper in Saut
&api6s Dor iid gebt, ieben. @ieQeidt
be5ablt iib feline Maidine lelbit onI
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tboller1rbe1r 6ru6tbarfeit hes Selbes
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pobnliden @iebes menigltenS Elm
3ebrbel bes Ereiies bes 5bieres
tpertb lit, nnb tie meiien gleidfoQs
na6, 6oR nobe5u $500, 100000 pertb
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unbeqremli6feit 6es @an6bobenS 5l1=
5uidreibe1r, aber ieit6em 6ieies Brob=
lem fheinbar gel0lt lit ourd oieie
Maihine, ioute 6abei beionbers Elm
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES griporniB .ermirf1
tperben. 6armer tperben biele De:
monitrotion gang belon0ers bon niG1
5u l1nter1dabenoem @ertbe fir itd
fin6en ur6 1ol1ten tie ieben.
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riengemeinbe cine adttagige I'll. Wtt1s

IN Mepbetp 2afe paltorierten ct. Wta-
r%iengemeinoe cine adttagige FL. Wdl-
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Midolo@8emei,roe croffnete 4Oltlt11s
oige @ebet, lpelbes pom bodhp. Ute
acknowledgements Senm Sd]a1m ge-
leitr miro, miro bel1te Oonnerltae
= sum feierlihen Ibidlnb gelangen.
Mn1 Sreitae beainnt oie 4O1tllnotae
Gcbetsonoabt IN Ser ST Nearl Safe
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neblf benz bodhp'lten Siid)pf Salpa=
tor @olleler sic bodm. Serren 8lt=
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toe beainnt IN Ser ct. 9eter & HoulS
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reno bieler @nooen5eit miro Der
hodnn. @err 2el1tbner bon Eearl 9ate
Sic Erehigten balten.
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Gin 1dlimmer TaQ bon Grippe.

Stn 1d}ltmffter VaA DpH VItppt.
@err Gbriit. Gonrao, elm p%rominenter
Jor1ner in Giola, Ea., idreibt: ~Sm
letten @inter bottle id Ste @rippe;
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mebr niibe mar. Sd las Damn IN
n~1eirer 3eitlt1ng iiber 6orni'S Mlpen=
frql1ter 111ro 1ieB mir cine Erobefite
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sim regelmdBig elm, nrto tpar bolo
mieoer 10 geiu1to, bob id BON nlor-
gems friib Biz abet6s ipat arbeiten
fonnte, ,oemn mei1pe Sarm bon $50
glcfer nimmt mei11e gauge Mufnerf=
lamIeit in Mn1prn6. Mlpenfrdltter
lit mirflid1 sic bette Mebi5in, Ste i6
ie gebral1d)t babe; tie ld1nedf gut,
l1nb sic @auptiod)e lit, oab lie nie If
re @irfl11rg perfeblt."
0ieie tppblbefaimte &ranterrneoi5in
perbe11ert bos 8ll1t, regltliert Sic Sc
%bensorqalle uno ltdrft oaS go115e
sD1ter1, mooltrd) ser &orper int oen
Stono geiett mirb, Sic Grippe, lohpie
o1t6 anoere grfdltuttgs, ltn6 ro11-
Itefe1toe &ronfbeiten, idneQ at iiber=
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balb 6orni's Mlpenfra11ter Sic belieb-