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The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15
GRAIN SORGHUMS FOR FOWLS
6iackhuIl kafir ExcelIentIy Adapted
for Purpose-ReadiIy Fed With
out Crushing.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
All poultry raisers should become
more familiar with the value of sorg-
hum grains, especially the Blackhull
kafir, as a feed for hens. They are
excellently adapted for this purpose as
the grains are nutritious, and in size
they are small enough so that they are
readily fed without cracking or crush.
ing.
An investigation made In 1908 show.
ed more than 100 firms engaged in the
manufacture Of over 200 brands OF
poultry feed. Figures furnished at
that time by 80 of these firms showed
an annual output of about 10000 tons
of these products. Approximately one
third Of this quantity, or 10000 tons,
consisted Of the seed of Blackhull kafir.
This was used mostly in mixture with
other grains, such as corn, wheat,
screenings, etc. 1t probably is a safe
estimate that kafir or other grain
sorghum seed forms fully 25 per cent Of
the prepared poultry feed sold in this
country.
There Is a steady demand for these
grains In the manufacture of poultry
feed. When the crop in this country
has been short, similar varieties have
been imported from as far away as In
dia and China. The poultry industry
is steadily increasing in this country.
it is probable that kafir grain would
form still larger proportion of the
total poultry feed manufactured if it
were always available at satisfactory
prices. This avenue should not be neg
lected.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15
CHARACTERISTICS OF
POULTRY BREEDS
Those of Laying Class Are ReIa-
lively Small and Energetic.
erahma Is Most Popular Of Meat Birds
Because II 10 Largest and Most Rug
ped In acknowledgements
Rock Favored.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
The laying breeds commonly grown
in this country, with the exception of
the Minorca, are relatively small, very
energetic and lively, mature early, and
are easily kept in good laying condi-
ton. The Minorca is of larger size
and modified somewhat in the other
particulars mentioned, yet has more
the character Of the laying class than
Of any other.
Characteristics Of Meat Breeds.
In the meat breeds there is not the
same uniformity Of type that is found
In the laying breeds. The Brahma is
most popular because 1t is at the same
time the largest and the most rugged
in constitution. The Dorking excels in
quality of meat but is generally con-
sidered somewhat lacking In hardness.
The Cornish Is rather hard-meated but
being very short-feathered has its spe-
cial place as a large meat-producing
fowl in southerly sections where the
more heavily feathered Brahma does
not stand the summers well.
Characteristics Of GeneraI-Purpose
Breeds.
Among the popular breeds of the
general-purpose class there are also
differences in type, adapting breeds to
different uses. The Plymouth Rock Is
generally regarded as the type meet
ing the widest range Of requirements
in the general-purpose class.
The Wyandotte is little smaller
and earlier maturing, but still very
well meatef and easy to fatten.
The Rhode Island Red has nearly
the same standards Of weight as the
Wyandotte, but is a more active bird,
not putting on fat SO readily; conse-
quently 1t approaches the laying type
and is popular with those who want
eggs and meat, but want eggs most.
The Orpington is at the other ex-
treme in the general-purpose class, be-
ing a heavier, meatier fowl than the
Plymouth Rock.
Such list Of breeds affords SO wide
. range Of choice that poultry keepers
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15
CHAPTER XVI.

II am Mrs. Ellsworthy-yes," said
the woman with the agreeable voice
who answered Lydia's ring. wont
you come in?"
And when Lydia had crossed the
threshold Mrs. Ellsworthy shut the
vestibule door and looked the girl over
with smiling interest.
miss Craven, 1 presumer'
"YOu were expecting mew
"Your father telephoned sometime
ago. Would you mind stepping up
stairs?"
"But-I have merely a message"
Eyes, my dear. know but do let me
consider 1t in comfort-upstairs."
Under the soft glow of the electric
dome Mrs. Ellsworthy's smile and the
gracious inclination of her head that
invited Lydia anew to ascend the stair
way were alike quite irresistible. Lydia
found no excuse for refusing; SO SUBJ
dued her Impotence. assented with
murmur. and preceded her hostess up
the staircase.
"Tm really delighted to know you,
Miss Craven. Yes-straight ahead, II
you please. But I do need more light
to see you by"
Entering the designated room, Mrs.
Ellsworthy touched a wall switch. add.
ing the illumination Of an electrolier to
the subdued glow Of the reading lamp
on a desk, and paused to review the
girl with her kindly and engaging
glance.
i've known your father for many
years." she affirmed. nodding; "and
you've much Of his charm, my dear,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15
SCOUTS HELP At WRECK.

Scoutmaster James Boyd Hunter o.
Jersey City says he wants to go on
record for the bravery, GOODNESS, man
Illness and good sense Of his troop OF
boy scouts at the time of deplora-
BILE accident when a street car in
which they were riding ran down hill
and overturned, killing several people
and injuring many. The scouts that
were not hurt assisted, despite their
shocks. in rendering flrst-aid and in
hurrying the injured off to the hos
pital, among the number being the as
sistant scoutmaster and several Of
the scouts.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15
GOOD TURNS BY SCOUTS.

Fargo boy scouts have been given
full police powers and were deputized
by the police department for duty on
Halloween night to stop pranks.
Scouts picked up seven lost children
In one afternoon at the Stark county
fair at Canton, o.
A needy old woman was surprised
with a half ton Of coal by scouts In
Rochester, N. Y.
A ton Of coal was bought by troop
Of scouts in Melrose, Mass, and given
to two needy families
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15
The chanuinu Tjmea

This war Is changing all Of our old
est institutions. In more peaceful
days the typewriter repair man came
in, turned q screw. untangled the rib
bon. wrote, "Now II the time for all
good men to come to the aid of their
party" and went his way.
But times are different The repair
man entered the Office this week and
wrote: "A quick movement Of the en-
envy will jeopardise six gunbQats-"--
New York Evening Post,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15
Keep Chicken House c IAN.

Mites are the little red spider-like
parasites that are found in the house
and live of the hens at night Control
them by cleaning the house regularly.
Paint the roosts and spray the walls
Of the house with kerosene oil or one
of the coal-tar disinfectants.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15

can always select n standard breed
better adapted to their locality and
their purpose than any nonstandard
stock they can procure, and having the
further advantage of reproducing true
to type.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15
To DESTROY Mites,

In tests of a large series of insecti
cides conducted by entomologists OF
the United States Department of Ag
riculture, it was found that few
thorough applications of crude petro-
leum to the interior of poultry houses
will completely destroy mites.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-02-15
Practice of Soillno.

The practice of soiling Is especially
good on the dairy farm where the guam
tity and quality Of green summer pas
ture cannot always be relied upon.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
AMERICA GETS INITIAL FIELD
 ARMY 0vERSEA
Formal Announcement That
 Three Full Army Corps Are in France is Made: Overseas Force 100000
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\ WASHINGTON, July 13.-Reduction by half, the time originally estimated it would take to put Americas first field army in France, was disclosed today with the formal announcement by General March that three full army corps had been organized by General Pershing and that the num- Der of soldiers sent overseas num- bered more than 100000.
 The IS divisions composing the corps, consisting of four regular, nine national guard and five national army divisional units, probably will com pose the first army which, with SUD- plemental army troops, such as heavy artillery, will total a million men.
 Two Armies by January 1.
 Instead of one field army on Janu- ary l, 1919, as originally planned, it now appears probable that two such armies will be operating in France by that date, backed by full American built and maintained supply lines. The great project of establishing the American army as the right. flank of the battle line will then be within sight.
 General March said organization ot the first field army had not yet been completed. The formation of the three corps, however. and his an nouncement that troop movements to France were proceeding at the same astonishing rate that has been the rule for the last three months, made the American military program clear
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
TRIES TO BORROW
 TO ASSIST I. w. w,
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CHICAGO, July 13.-James Maloney, a North Dakota farmer. met with dis dain from his banker when he wanted to borrow $50 to come to Chicago to testify for the I. W. w., he said, today in court.
 This banker" related the witness, asked me ,hSw I came to get mixed up with the 1. w. w. Then he turned on his heel and walked away"
 Maloney said in 1901 his threshing machine caught fire; in 1905 blanket was thrown into it; but in 1917, when most of the threshers were members of the l. w. w. he said he had nc trouble. He knew of no strikes in 1917 in the wheat fields, although he said most of the workers were mem- bers of the I. w. w.
 Elmer Anglebrechtsen, an I. w. w.. testified to the efficiency of I. W. W as forest fire fighters.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
|S 'EMP0WEREDT0
 MANAGE WIRES
 AND WIRELESS
Senate by Vote of 46 to 16 Ratifies Authorization
 Passed by House and Even Press Wires Included
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WASHINGTON, July 13.-Congress tonight granted President Wilson's re- quest for authority to take over and operate telegraph, telephone, cable and radio lines. By a vote of 46 to 1.-the minority all republicans-the senate adopted; without amendment the house resolution granting such power for the period of the war.
 The resolution will be signed by pre- siding officers of the senate and house and trasmitted to the president Mon day.
 Bill Passes Unchanged
 All attempts to amend or modify the administration measure, which passed the house July by a vote of 221 to 4, were defeated at a session lasting until g o'clock tonight. Amend ments by Senator Watson of Indiana to except telephone and press wires from the resolution were defeated re- spectively, 41 to 20 and 39 to 21. An amendment by Senator Gore of Okla homa, democrat, to limit action re- garding telephones to long distance wires was voted down, while an amendment by Senator Reed of Miss ouri, designed to insure unrestricted public use of facilities, was twice re- jected.
 How Senators Voted
 The roll call on final adoption fol- lows:
 For adoption:
 Democrats Ashurst, Bankhead, Benet, Fletcher, Henderson, Hitchcock, Jones (New Mexico); Kendrick, King, Lewis, Mcclellan, Martin, Myers. Nug- ent, Overman. owen, Phelan. Pittman, Pomerene, Ransdell, Reed, Salisbury, Shafroth, Sheppard, Shields, Simmons, Smith, (Arizona); Smrrh. (Georgia); Smith, (South Carolina); Swanson. Thomas, Thompson, Trammeil. Un- derwood and Vardaman. Total S5. Republicans-Colt, Curtis, Johnson, | (California); Jones, Washington; i; Kenyon. Knox. Lenroot, Nelson, Nor ris. Poindexter and Sterlin. Total II. | Total for the resolution-46. Against adoption: | Democracts-None. Votes in Opposition | Republicans Borah, Brandegee, Fernald, France, Frelingnuysen, Hale, Continued on page Two)
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
CAPTAIN AND TWO
 SEAMEN RESCUED
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HONOLULU, T. H., July 11.-CDe- layeO After sailing 300 miles with two of his seamen in a small boat in search of help, Captain Vaughan. of the wrecked British bark John Mur- ray, arrived here today aboard an in coming steamer. from Tanning Island.
 Captain Vaughan reported that 40 persons from his vessel and the schooner Annie Larsen which was wrecked in attempting to rescue the survivors of the British ship, June g. were marooned on Maiden island.
 The John Murray went down Mak p, he said.
 The sailing boat made the 300 miles to Tanning island in Is days, Captain Vaughan said. Among the marooned are the wife and children of the Lar sens captain Aid is being sent from Australia, it was reported.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
CAPTAIN CLAIMS HE
 SUNK DEUTSCHLAND
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NEW YORK. July 13.-Capt. John Thompson of the British mercantile marine has been awarded the distin- guished service order by King George for sinking a giant submarine in the Mediterranean, thought to be the Deutschland. The mariner, who is at hotel here, said tonight he rammed the submersible after an hours ma neuvering in which the U-boat tried unsuccessfully to destroy his craft with shell fire.
 The submarines huge size, Captain Thompson said, convinced him that it was the former merchant submarine, a belief which was strengthened when life belt with that name upon it floated to the surface after the vessel was rammed.
 When pressed for particulars of the encounter, the captain replied:
 q am the man who sank the Deutsch land, but I cannot talk about it. The Deutschland has been variously reported as captured or sunk by the British. In March, 1917, the subma- rine was reported as having been lowed into British port. Last month report said that the vessel, whose arrival at Baltimore and later at New London in the summer of 1916 with cargoes from Germany, had been con- verted into man. -of-war and renamed the U-52.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
BRITISH EFFORT |S
 WORTHY IF EMPIRE
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PARIS, July 13-Writing on the subject of British effort from the point Of view of effectives, the cor respondent at the front of the Petit Parisian says:
 ''If the British, in imitation of the Americans. were to disclose to us the number of contingents sent regularly to our front and the number of dis charged soldiers in factories, in serv- ice at bases and on the lines of com munication, we would acknowledge with admiration the grandeur of Great Britain's sacrifices.
 "The British are throwing their all into the furnace of war. Their hearts, like ours, eagerly and definitely desire victory. In order to attain their ends these sporting people have applied | themselves to mechanical problems | and have succeeded in producing tanks which in conjunction with the progress of aviation are, perhaps the principal factors in delaying the Ger mans.'
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
Sugar Warming

Grocery stores, commissaries, bakers, hotels, restaurants. board ina houses, sanitariums and hospi- tals must fill out statements and file same with the United States food administration, War Work building, Phoenix. These statements must be in the food administration office before o'clock on the even ina of July 15, or no sugar can be allotted them for the period of the war.
 The sugar distributing committee of the United States food adminis- tration at Washington requests the local representative to wire them on the night of July 15 requirements shown by the statements which are filed in the office here so if your name is not in the "pot" you will receive no sugar for the period of the war.
 The county food administrator wishes it understood that it is not necessary for householders or peo- pie wanting sugar for canning pur- poses to apply prior to July 15, and not until they are ready to put up their fruit.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
MOTOR DRIVEN BOAT
 OF CONCRETE READY
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PITTSBURG, July 13.-The first motor propelled concrete boat was launched in the Monongahela river today. The vessel, IS feet long, 4 feet wide and drawing 21 inches of water, was built by w. M. Bowsey, lumber jack, of Iron River, Mich., and donated to the naval reserves.
 It is capable of making F knots an hour and will start tomorrow on a trip down the Ohio, up the Mississippi and Illinois to Chicago as a recruit ing aid.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
ITALIAN
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 ROME, July 13.-The official communication issued by the war office today says:
 Yesterday afternoon large en- emy attachments began to attack our position on the Cornone slopes. Our garrison attacked the enemy with the bayonet, driving him back to his trenches. Numerous dead were left behind the lines, 66 men were taken prisoner and four ma chine guns were captured.
 "On the remainder of the front, the fighting was moderate. At the Pasubio both artiIIeries were ac- tive. Enemy reconnaissances in the FrenzeIa and Brenta valleys were checked. Ten hostile air planes were brought down.
 "In Albania our troop- maintain contact with the enemy on his new line north of the Semeni. East of the lower DevoIi retreating col umns of the enemy were dispersed by our attachments Thursday night. Between the Semeni and the Voyusa, the clearing of the ground and the gathering up of booty con- tinues. The number of prisoners taken since July is is more than 1eOO."
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
ALL AMERICA WILL
 JOIN WITH FRANCE IN HONOR B|G DAY
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WASHINGTON, July 13.-Bastile day will be celebrated tomorrow by America in honor of the heroic part France is playing in the defense of the liberty of the world. President Wilson today ordered that the French flag be displayed over all public buildings and ships at home and abroad, and had a special flagstaff placed on the White House to bear the national ensign of France beside the Stars and Stripes.
 Tonight the president sent the fol- lowing message to President Poin- care:
 America greets France on this day of stories with a heart full of warm friendship and of de- voton to the great cause in which the two peoples are now
 so happily united. July 14th, like our own July 4th, has taken on new significance not only for France but for the world. As France celebrated our Fourth ot
 July, SO do we celebrate her Four teenth, keenly conscious of com radeship of arms and of purpose of which we are deeply proud. "The sea seems very narrow to- day, France is so close a neigh bor to our hearts. The war is | being fought tor save ourselves from intolerabIe things, but is l also being fought to save man kind. We. extend our hands to
 each other, to the great peoples | with whom we are associated and
 to the peoples everywhere who love right and prize justice as a
 thing beyond price and consecrate ourselves once more to the noble
 enterprise of peace and justice,
 realizing the great conceptions that have lifted France and America high among the free peo-
 pIes of the world.
 "The French flag flies today
 from the staff of the White House
 and America is happy to honor
 that flag"
 | Secretary Daniels has been desig mated to attend the Bastile day meet ing at New York tomorrow, as tht presidents personal representative The British and French ambassador will be among the speakers l Greetings of American labor to tn, working men of France were sent to night by Samuel Gompers, presiden of the American Federation of Labor in a message to L. Jouhaux at Paris MT. Gompers expressed regret tha the invitation to send delegates to tn labor congress at Limoges July | was received too late for it's accept | ance.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
GERMAN

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 BERLIN, via London, July 13.- Heavy fighting at various points in attacks launched both by the British and French is reported in the official communication from headquarters today. The state ment says:
 "Southwest of BailIeul attacks by strong British attachments were repulsed on frequent occa- sions. In tho same way enemy thrusts launched during the night north of Albert broke down.
 "VioIent artillery duels on the west bank of the Avre were fol- lowed by French partial attacks between CasteI and MailIy. The enemy, after violent artillery prep aration, repeated these attacks in the afternoon near MailIy and in the evening along the battle sector and obtained possession of CasteI and the Anchin farm. East of this line his attacks broke down under our counter attacks.
 "Between the 'Oise and the Marne fighting activity continued lively. Renewed attacks by the enemy north of Longpont and south of the Ourcq were repulsed. Fighting ac- tivity has been revived in the mid dIe Vosges and Hartman's Weller kopf. Northeast of Pona- Nous son and the Fave region attacks launched by the enemy during the niqht broke down."
 "During the month of June, 46a hostile airpIanes and 62 captive balloons were shot down on the German front. Ninety-two of these airplanes were brought down by our anti-aircraft guns. Of these airpIanes, 217 are in our posses sion. The rest were observed to fall behind the enemy positions.
 We lost 153 airplanes and 51 captive balloons in battle.'
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
RECESS SERIES IS PLANNED BY
 UPPER BRANCH
Senate to Enjoy Vacation In Three-Day Doses So House Cannot Say Nay"
 to Members of the Body
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 WASHINGTON, July 13.-Congress was ready tonight to start it's summer vacation Monday. The senate, after passing the telegraph resolution, agreed to suspend important business and take a series of three day re- cesses until August "A, beginning house was blocked late today, but it is expected to go through when that body reconvenes Monday.
 Under the arrangement only a few members will remain to attend the perfunctory sessions twice a week and outgoing trains tonight carried sena- tors and members of the house de- parting for their homes or summer resorts.
 President Gives Sanction.
 The vacation plan, it is understood has the sanction of President Wilson who called upon congress last week to defer holiday plans to enact the tele- graph resolution. The three day plan was adopted because of the consti- tutional provision against longer re- cesses by either house without the consent of the other, and also be- cause congress technically remains ir SeSSlOn prepared TOT any emergency action.
 Johnson Wants to Work.
 Plans for the recess were almost upset in the senate at the last minute by informal objection from Senator Johnson of California, who said he believed congress should stay on the job" Since the majority of the sen ate was in favor of the recess, how ever Senator Johnson did not with hold unanimous consent. At the suggestion of Senator Smitf of Georgia, however, the agreemen, was modified so as to provide that Ii quorum should be present before August 24, the agreement could bt set aside and regular business trans acted three days thereafter.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-14
KERENSKY BRINGS
 WORD OF EFFORTS
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PARIS, July 13.-(Havas Agency.)- Alexander F. Kerensky, former premier of the Russian provisional government, today declared to a committee of the French radical socialist party that the repeated attempts by the Russians to shake off the German yoke, not only in Siberia, but along the Volga and even north of Moscow, are being car ried out according to a plan formu- lated while he was in Russia