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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
pimpIes Stop Traffic.

The ''ladies from hell" meaning the
kIlties, had the town by the ears when
they were here; their kilties being the
cynosure for all feminine eyes. But
for creating a furore and stopping
traffic the palm goes to the New Zea-
Ianders who arrived here on the wings
OF the warm wave. The reason Is
this: The fight-co3tume Of the boys
from the Antipodes consists merely OF
athletic trunks, a khaki tunic and a
hat that sits on three hairs 1t also
can be mentioned that they wore reg
ulation Scotch stockings. But it was
the dimpIes in their neither extremities
that stopped traffic. One OF the warm
climate soldiers wandered down In the
financial district yesterday during
lunch hour, and it is estimated that
more than 1000 stenOgraphers went
without their usual luncheon Of angel
cake and nut sundae- The girls gath
cred In groups, always at a distance,
and talked about the latest fighting re-
gala. They all voted it a success,
but at the same time wondered what
would happen IL any Of New Zealand
ers, if by chance, wandered in the land
OF the voracious mosQuito.-New York
Herald
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
Keen Surplus Vegetables.

1t should be the aim of every boy
and girl to keep the surplus vegetables
from the war garden for winter use.
Potatoes, beets, carrots. parsnips, tur-
nips, satisfy and late cabbage may be
kept by storing them in the cellar, or
in banks or pits. Tomatoes, peas and
string beans may be canned. Dry
beans may be kept by gathering and
storing in a dry place. By storing,
canning, or drying all surplus Vege-
tables every boy or girl can help the
nation solve the food problem. The
o. S. department of agriculture, Wash
ington, D. c., has published bulletins
on canning, drying, and storing garden
products. Write for copies OF them.
They are free.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
Save Garden Seed.

Every boy and girl who has had a
garden this season should, whenever
possible, save seed for next years
planting. In many cases it is possible
to gather beans and peas that have be-
come too old for eating, thus assuring
a supply OF good seed for next years
planting. As a rule, with limited gar
den areas it will not pay to grow beans,
peas, sweet corn and other vegetables
for the production of seed, but when q
surplus is allowed to become too old
for eating it does pay to save this sur
plus for seed. Sufficient tomato,
squash, melon, cucumber, and corn
seed may be saved from the product of
almost any garden provided a little
attention is given the matter.
Seed should be saved only from
strong, healthy plants. In the case OF
beans, peas, and sweet corn, the seed
should be allowed to ripen on the
plant. In the case of such plants as
tomatoes, cucumbers, ETC., the fruits
from which the seed is to be saved
should be well ripened. Remove the
seed and spread it out to dry. All
seed must be thoroughly dry before
being stored. Garden seeds must be
kept in a vermin-proof, weIl-ventilated
receptacle. A tin bread box is ideal,
as it supplies the proper amount Of
ventilation and mice cannot destroy
the contents. Care should be taken to
label every package of seed toeavoid
confusion at planting time. Keep the
seed box in a dry, weIl-ventilated
room, such as room on the second
floor Of the dwelling.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
KEEPING CHICKENS IN TOWN
One of Best Ways for Loyal American
to Help Win War Is to Raise
Hens in Back Yard.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Every true American is asking,
How can I best do my part to help
win the WARP" One of the means to
this end is to set the back yard to
work. Those who have suitable land
are cultivating vegetable gardens to
help increase the food supply. There
are, however, many back yards not
suitable for the making Of garden
which may be proftably utilized for
back yard poultry keeping. In every
household, no matter how economical
the housewife, there is a certain
amount of table scraps and kitchen
waste which has feeding value, but
which, If not fed, finds its way into
the garbage pail. Poultry is the only
class of domestic animals which Is
suitable for converting this waste ma
terial, right where it is produced in
the city, into wholesome and nutritious
food in the form OF eggs and poultry
meat. A sma1l,number of>chickens can
be kept in almost any back yard.
If poultry houses are not available,
hens can be housed at small expense in
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
UPHOLD TRADITIONS OF FLAG
American Sailors Have Never Been
Found Wanting in That Courage
Which Is Their Heritage.

a radio TO the bridge OF our de-
stroyer told OF a steamer being sheIled
by q submarine She was too far
away for US to help, but it drew a
Renaissance from the skipper, who
had Joined US on the bridge, Herman
Whitaker writes in New York indie
pendent.
''Some one viii go to her assistance
and If she puts up a fight like the
old L. they'll stand a fine chance
to be saved. We were 90 miles away
when we got her first call and while
we were smoking it over the ocean,
just hitting the tips Of the waves, the
L. kept US posted on the fight 1t
was like reading the rounds Of
championship battle on a bulletin
board: Bridge shot awayr ON fire
in two placesr Have extinguished
the firesr We have thrown code
books and papers OverbOardP
1--WE were still 80 miles away when
this happened, but we wireleSsed her
not to surrender and received a reply
that would make a fine subtitle for
a movie melodrama-fNeyeri' And
she did nOt-thanks to the American
naval gunners who refused TO stop
firing when the captain deemed it time
to haul down his flag. It was their
quartermaster who sent the radio"
A little later came a second call for
help; again too far for our service.
Other radios that foated in late that
night told how the derelict, deserted
by captain and crew, had been towed
- ~ = hoo
those streaming radios never one that
did not produce a tale or Renaissance
from the bridge" Usually tragic,
recording the deaths of fine ships and
brave men, their grimness was shot
through here and there with gleam-
ing thread of humor.
Such was the case of the M and
L, a fine munitiOn ship that was
carrying a SI,OOO,OOO cargo when she
was torpedoed 100 miles from the
bases. From affair the admiral sent
an anxious inquiry concerning her con-
dftion and progress. He received in
reply: I'VE are making three and
half knots, but il is a d long way
to Tfpperary."
1t was, alasl The poor ship foun-
dered at sea.
Then there was the Lovely Lucy, a
trim little steamer that strayed away
from her convoy during a thick mist.
Late that evening a radio came in
from a destroyer that had just picked
up the estray, what did you do to
the Lovely Lucy? Found her at dusk,
without an escort, zigzagging wild
through the mist"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
Dan kefIYss Exeuse

Dan Kelly, arrested on uisdemean-
or charge narrowly escaped facing an
additional charge OF contempt OF court
when he was found sound asleep stand
ing up In the court room. Kelly, who
has only one natural leg to stand on.
the other being Of seasoned oak. e1-
planned TO the court that for years be
has suffered from asthma and has long
been accustomed 20 use his wooden Iee
for a prop, and sleep standing up. BE
said he had become so accustomed q
this position for slumbering that he
forgot he was IN the court room
HarssvfIIe. Cal, Item
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
POULTRY
FATS
GOOD HANDLING SAVES EGGS
Big Loss Can Be Prevented If Pro
Queer and Country Merchant
Take Precautions.


prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Not long ago four men worked half
a day grading current receipts" Of
eggs as they were received at a city
market. They candled out one hun
dred dollars worth of rotS. spots, and
incubated eggs This loss could so
easily have been prevented If only the
producer and the country merchant
had handled the eggs promptly.
The hen lays a fresh egg; the con-
sumner demands fresh egg. Eggs are
a highly perishabIe product, and grad
ualIy deteriorate with age. Heat is
their enemy; cold is their friend. The
shorter the time and the more direct
their route from nest to packing house.
the smaller the opportunity for loss.
The proper handling of eggs is not
one-man job. Many people are con-
cerned in it. Their interests are COM
mon, and mutual understanding and
cooperation between them benefit all
alike
The farmers part in the general
scheme Of good marketing is to bring
good eggs to market. To accomplish
this, he should market his eggs fire.
quently, not let them accumulate
The dealers job is to keep the eggs
good. His slogan should be "ship
promptly and properly" The sooner
an egg is put under refrigeration and
started for the market, the better its
quality when it reaches its final des-
tinatfon, and the higher its value.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
MUST GIVE ROADS ATTENTION
Taxpayers viii Face Huge Road Bills
After War Is Over IL This
Is Not Done.

Road maintenance must go on IN
interruptedly or the taxpayers OF the
country viii have to pay an enormous
bill for the restoration OF the high
ways after the war, says an editorial
in recent issue Of Good Roads
Something like a quarter OF a cen
fury ago. systematic, intelligent road
improvement was commenced by a
few of the states in the northeastern
part OF the country. Today there is a
highway department in practically ev-
cry state and In most OF the states the
department is one OF the major divi-
siOns of the government
During this era OF road improve
ment the annual expenditure through
out the nation has grown from an in
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19

significant SUM to q total well over q
quarter of a billion dollars.
To date probably not more than
12h per cent of the country's road
mileage has been surfaced. Consider
ed merely as a percentage, this
showing is not encouraging, but when
1t is remembered that this one-eighth
means an actual mileage Of something
over 100000, the magnitude OF the
work accomplished Is better appre-
ciated.
Another fact that must be taken in
to consideration is that a large ma
jority Of the traffic OF the country is
carried on a small proportion OF the
total mileage and the greater part OF
the work OF improvement has been
done on these more important high
ways.
Some OF the money spent for road
betterment has been wasted Some
Of it has been used for permanent
work, the amount involved represent
ing an investment that cannot be
lost A very large proportion OF the
total expenditure has been used for
the construction OF pavements and sur
faces Of varying durability and Of diff
ferent needs as to maintenance. The
money they represent is an investment
also, and one that can and will be lost
if the upkeep Of the roads is neglected
The country's roads are worth bill
lions OF dollars, even If nothing more
than their first cost is taken into ac-
count. Their present value, In terms
OF service rendered, is literally meal
eulabIe, for without them every &C
dvity would have to cease.
The successful prosecution of the
war is the chief business OF the
American people today. But that
doesn't mean that every American
should be fighting or working in a
mUnition plant or on a farm. There
are countless other activities that are
cOntributOry to the three obvious es-
sentials, and every one OF them In
turn is absolutely dependent upon
transportation
The nations highway system is the
foundation OF its whole vast and COM
plicated machinery OF transportation.
The public highways are indfspens-
able and they must be kept in con-
dition unless all the work we have
done is to avail US nothing and the
work yet before Us is to be left IN
done. Money must be spent and labor
and materials must be used-now.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
ERADICATE MITES IN HOUSE
More Troublesome and harmful Than
Liee-Destroy by Using Kerosene
or Coal Tar Product.

Mites are more troublesome and
more harmful than lice. They do not
live upon the birds like the lice, but
during the day hide in the cracks and
crevices Of the roosts and walls of the
house, and at night come out and get
upon the fowls. They suck the hens
blood, and If allowed to become pleat1-
ful-as they certainly viii If not de-
stroyed-wiu seriously affect her
health and consequently her ability
to lay eggs They may be eEad3cated
by few thorough applications OF kero-
sene or some OF the coal-tar products
which are sold for this purpose. or
crude petroleum, to the interior or the
poultry house.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
ItaIia earlbaIdi Runs an ArbuIanee

On the highway leading to Epenay,
wagons and ambulances OF all the al
lied armies were passing one after the
other in an endless stream
An ambulance was driven by young
woman in khaki, covered with dust.
The italian soldiers resting along the
road invariably saluted her with voice
and gesture, and she in turn smiled
sweetly back at them.
She was Italia Garibaldi, niece Of the
hero Of two wars She is attached tC
a fine hospital for italian Alpine troops
situated in the neighborhood where
she was seen This hospital at pres
ent is flied with soldiers OF all the
allied armies, Americans included
ItaIian-American News Bureau, Chi
cago.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19

cheapIy-construeted Poultry House.
Made of Piano Box
piano boxes or other large packing
cases.
Poultry keeping, although a COM
paratively simple undertaking, will be
successful in direct proportion to the
study and labor which are expended
upon it. There is an abundance of
good material on the subject, but
Back Yard Poultry Keeping" (Farm-
ers' Bulletin SS9), recent publication
OF the United States department of
agriculture, contains all the general
directions needed to make a start. 1t
tells how to overcome the objections
to keeping poultry in the city, what
kinds OF fowls to keep, the size of the
flock computed according to the size
of the back yard, gives definite instruc-
tons as to the best kinds of chicken
houses to build, with bill OF materials
for same, directions as to feeding the
fowls, Matching and raising chicks, pre-
vention of diseases and pests, and
many other matters essential 70 the
success Of the undertaking. Another
helpful bulletin of a general character
is 'Hints to Poultry Raisers'' Farm-
ers' Bulletin 52S)- This gives a great
deal of useful and authoritative infor-
nation within a very small compass.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19

=
Save Many Little Porkers From Be-
ing Crushed.
~. A heavy feed of rich slop given
when scours begin to show up posi-
bly, may kill the entire litter. a little
extra care for these few days is abso-
Iutely necessary.
When the pigs are from four or five
to ten days old, be on the lookout for
thumps. The best-looking fat little
pig is the one to go first every time.
An almost certain indication is a little
roll of fat around the neck. While
there is no known cure for thumps, the
trouble is quite easily prevented
Plenty of exercise for the pigs is the
answer. In cold, stormy weather out
0f-door exercise is impossible, but if
central narrowing house with an alley
way, is used, get the little fat fellows
into the alley and put in about ten or
fifteen minutes three or four times q
day chasing them with buggy whip,
until they are pretty well tired out. If
this is impossible, try one or two Of
the little pigs at time in large bar
rel or hogshead. placed by the farrow-
ing pen. The pigs win hear the old
sow making a fuss and In running
around the barrel hunting for corner
to climb out, generally win take the ex-
ercise necessary to ward OF thumps. A
considerable part OF the battle is won
If the litter gets past the first ten days
or so with good start.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
LIVE
STOCK
FEWER HOGS DIE OF DISEASE
Annual Death Rate for Year Ending
March, 1918, Reaches Lowest
Mark in IS Years.


prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agricultural
The death rate of swine from ali
diseases for the year ending March.
1913, was 42.1 per 1000, and is the
lowest in 35 years, according to rec
ords kept during that period. This
unprecedentedly low rate OF mortality
presents a great contrast with those
of earlier periods. particularly with
the losses of 1888 per 1000 in 1887,
IA per 1000 in 1897, and 1889 per
1000 in 1914, years marked by severe
outbreaks of hog cholera. This is even
a remarkable reduction from the nor
NAL low rate of losses which has re-
NAMED slightly above 30 per 1000
when the disease was least prevalent.
The approximate number of hogs on
hand January L, 1913, was 71,374,OO0.
The loss of 42.1 per 1000 for the year
ending March, 1918, therefore repre-
scented approximately 1900, GOO Of these
animals, equivalent to the consumption
of pork and pork products by the en-
tire population Of the United States
for 1917 for 25 days.
These recent losses should be COM
pared with that of 100000 hogs in
1914, which curtailed production to the
extent OF the national consumption for
that year for 81 days.
The marked reduction in the losses
of swine in 1913 over preceding
periods, in view of the fact that 90 per
cent Of these losses are due to hog
cholera, indicates clearly the benefit
from the combined efforts of state and
federal agencies in protecting the
farmers against the ravages Of this
exceedingly fatal disease.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
FOR LACK OF ICE

One large creamery, which
buys about $4,000 gallons OF
sweet milk and cream per year,
returned to farmers last year
nearly $2,700 worth OF these
food products on account OF
lack OF proper care which
caused souring, churning and
off f1avors.
The records Of aRother plant
show that nearly $4,000 gallons
of sour milk were received in
one year.
insufficient cooling caused
most Of these losses, which are
duplicated many times all over
the country during the heated
season.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
GIVE YOUNG PIGS ATTENTION
Care Given at narrowing Time Has
Important Bearing on Food Sup
ply Of Nation.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
The narrowing house or pen should
be comfortably warm, well ventilated,
and well lighted. Above all else, it
should be well bedded. Do not allow
any circulation of air under the floor.
Too many hog growers make the mis-
take of bedding too lightly. Heavy
bedding naturally makes the SOW COM
Portable and warm-conditions neces-
sary If she is to be quiet. Use wheat
or rye straw. Wild hay is good. as is
millet. Do not use oat straw unless
there is absolutely nothing else at
hand.
Do not confine the SOW in her far
rowing pen more than 48 hours before
narrowing time if it is possible to avoid
doing so. Reduce the heavy feed to
some extent, probably about half, for
that length of time.
Under no circumstances should the
SOW have any feed whatever for "a
hours after narrowing. She must, how
ever, have plenty of water at frequent
intervals. This water must not be icy
cOld-that drawn directly from the
well is about the right temperature.
Commence after "a hours feeding light
", increasing the feed gradually for
probably a week or ten days, when she
may be gotten onto full feed, condi-
toned on the size of the litter and the
milking qualities Of the SOW.
A good herdsman, for the first week
at least after narrowing, will look the
pigs over carefully before each feed
ing. If any indications of scours ap-
pear, the sow's feed should be reduced
Immediately or possibly cut out entire
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19

appeared and yourvegetsble Compound
has made me q well, strong woman 80
I do an my own ho1sevcrk- ! cannot
recommend Lydia z. Pinkhsm's Vege-
table Compound too highly to women
LMn.FRANK HRlsoN, 1916 8. Orchsds
St, Urbana. Ill
Women who suffer from nervousness,
'fhest hashes," backache, headaches
and ssthe blues" should try this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
Don't Shoot Live Pioeons

Any pigeon in the air may be q car
rier pigeon flying frwOm a loft under
government supervision Its destrue-
ton may be a serious loss to the
American army. All persons. there
fore. are urged to refrain from shoot
ing pigeons and to discourage the prac-
tice OF hunters and OF children.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
Put Your Pond in storace.

Ask your health officer or dairy in-
spector for information regarding con-
struction OF ice houses, size Of build
ing, cost OF material and building. and
the cost of cutting and storing. and
write TO the dairy division, q. s. de-
partment of agriculture, for further
details Of ice house construction and
the use Of ice on the dairy farm.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
Properly RuiIt Road prso.

With the drag properly built and fits
use well understood, the maintenance
Of earth and gravel roads becomes q
simple and inexpensive matter. Care
should be taken to make the log 50
light that one man can lift it with
ease.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
nairx Produet. 20 AIIiea

Dairy products are essential TO the
welI-being OF the nation, and every ef-
fort should be expended TO maintain
the supply In this country and, 50
far as possible. to meet the increasing
demands OF the allies
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
constructfon and Maintenance.

Road construction and maintenance
in the United States involve an annual
outlay OF over S300,OoOOO0, a sum
which, If capitalized at 3 per cent,
would represent an investment OF So
OOO,OO0,OO0.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
Ruts IN Narrcvr Roada

TIE narrow road which Is high IN
the middle win become rutted almost
as quickly as one which is too fat for
the reason that on a narrow road sIl
the traffic Is forced to use only 3 mar
ron strip.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19

u31 an &CS20 o.
grippe which lasted
all winter and left
ne Ia q weakened
condition. Ifeit St
times that / would
never bewen again.
I read Of Lydia Z
Pinkhsm's Vege
table COMPOUND
and what 1t did for
women psssin g
hroughheC Change
ofLife, sol toldmy
doctor / would Try
it Isoon began TO
gain IN strength
and the annoying
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
Metortruek Routes LACKING

Although $1,SOO.OO0.OO0 has been
spent on highways in the United
States during the last ten years, we
are totally lacking In adequate motor
truck routes between our large cities
and distributing points.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19

Other things befag equal the busy
hen may be depended on to lay the
most eggs
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
Ration for YOUNG pios

A good ration for young pigs is corn
four parts, shorts four parts, bran one
part. and tankage one part. These
proportions should be by weight.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
.zy01ESllIERAL
.RMN0TES

Peanut shells consist largely OF
crude fiber and have practically no
feeding value.
Do not cultivate when the soil is
vet and sticky. It Is hard on the
tools and soil and win not tend 70
improve the temper.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19
seours and Thumps

Perhaps the most common trouble
caused by improper feeding and care
of young pigs is SCOUTS and thumps.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19

Spare time in winter can be prof
ftably employed by studying seed ana
implement catalogues and making plans
for conducting the farm ana garden
as soon as the season opens In the
spring
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-19

Best Of Dairy Feed.
White clover is highly esteemed and
makes the best OF dairy feed.
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Not Attractive

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