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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
IS HOG WALLoW DANGEROUS?
II Concrete Structures Are Built and
Kept Clean, They Have Ad-
Vantages.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of AgTiculture-)
Some farmers favor hog wallows;
others are strongly opposed TO them.
Filthy hog wa1lows are a source Of
danger. Hogs wallowing in or drink
ing contaminated water are likely to
contract disease. However, there are
many advantages to be derived from
waIlows. A cool bath is very cool
ing to a hog during the hot weather.
It cleans the scurf from the skin and
protects the hogs from flies. Crude Pc
trOleum, sufficient to form a thin layer
on top OF the water, may be poured
into the waIiow about every ten days.
This win tend to keep the hogs free
from lice and other skin parasites. II
the skin becomes frritated from the
oil, its use should be discontinued
Small quantities OF coal-tar dip are
sometimes added TO the water In hog
waiIows, but there is an element OF
danger in this practice. as poisoning
may result from the absorption OF
phenol by hogs which lie In the wal
low more or less continuously.
On some OF the larger hog farms
WaIloWs are becoming popular. The
cement hog wa1low should be located
IN a shady place and made so as TO
contain from eight to ten inches Of Wa
ter A two-inch drain pipe, as recon-
mended for the dipping vat. should be
placed in the bottom OF the waIloW 20
permit fits being cleaned out.
In many cases a farmer Is not fnan-
eially able to build hog waIloE or a
dipping vat. II this be the case, the
dip. properly diluted. can be applied
with a spray pump or sprinkling can,
Or else rubbed on every part OF the
body by means Of a brush or 9 swab
OF cotton waste.
Another method OF controlling lice.
Is to tie gunny sacks or similar coarse
cloths around a post at proper height.
SO that the hogs may rub against them.
and saturate the sacks frequently with
crude petroleum.
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t 0l[IllEG1
QUALITY is OF IMPORTANCE
American Standard Breeds Are Good
Producers Of Meat and Eggs
Farm Hens Are Small.
CFrom the United States Department Of
Agriculture.)

From the United States Department OF
Agriculture)
Inasmuch as most farms have al
ready some supply Of poultry. the
problem for the farmer is one Of In
crease and not, like that OF the city
dwelier who undertakes to keep hens
to supply his own table with eggs, one
OF securing the foundation. stock.
While the American standard breeds
are, for general purposes, the best, it
Is not urged that they be made 10
supplant other breeds where the 9TH
er breeds are established and where
they can be produced with a fair de-
gree Of success and of profit. The
American standard breeds, broadly
speaking, are the larger breeds OF
general-purpose fowl good producers
Of both meat and eggs. as distinguished
from the small breeds that are spe-
cialized egg producers. Farmers and
farmers wives who have built up their
own f1ocks, and know the peculiari-
ties of their breed and how to make
the most of them will do best by
keeping the hens that they have, even
though they be small and inferior as
meat producers, instead of trying TO
replace them with heavier ones.
In growing chicks, the quality-the
Nigor, vitality and capacity for growth
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the casualties the Hun side OF the line III
crease and the morale decreases with marked
rapidity.
There is no doubt whatever that on the western
front have definite, almost an overwhelming
superiority In the air. 1t is this superiority In
the air which enables US to bomb Germany and
bring the home to her, and makes 1t pos
sible for an offensive to succeed. No offensive
can hope for success without cooperation be
tween all arms and the most implicit trust In the
aviation service by leaders and men alike.
Machines have been developed along definite
lines for definite purposes. In the olden days any
machine used for any duty. In those days it
only necessary for pilot to fly machine
and have elementary knowledge of other mat
tiers. Nowadays anyone can be taught to fly
that is the easiest part Of the training. The
difficult part comes with specialization. A pilot
has to be taught to fly and fight in small single
scatter scouts. He has to be taught, highly
specialized lines the art of bombing, and last, he
has to be taught cooperation with other arms.
This last duty is of the most difficult TO teach
and perhaps the most important of all.
Cooperation by the artillery and the airplane
in 1914 was not efficient. Wireless considered
sort of black art. 1t not until 1915 that the
matter was really developed and evolved. It's
strides became rapid. Machines and instruments
were improved, and wireless cooperation was
thoroughly organized. Wireless is such science
in itself that it is useless go into its technical
details But today there are hundreds of ma
chimes equipped with wireless and cooperating
daily with the artillery, infantry and cavalry.
I
also of the greatest Importance. A system of
signals is devised between the infantry and
the airplane, and the airplane flies extremely low
to get these messages, flies back and gives the COM
mander accurate information not only as to where
the infantry is, but also to what they may be
in need of.
AS began by saying, flying is designed to
save life. Take, for instance machine which
flies at height ranging between 50 feet and 400
feet, and searches for information which is in
valuable to the commander of the sector in which
attack is going to take place. It is up to the
pilot of airplane to discover If the batteries
are active If they only camoufaged make
believe. II he transmit the facts to the
artillery commander, in the case he can have
the battery destroyed and prevented from she'll
ing troops, and in the case Of camoufaged
log he the battery commander the trOu-
bic Of firing at it. On the same lines it is the
duty of the pilot to see where the trench NOR
tars in order that they may be knocked out
before the attack begins. well as the machine
gun enpIacements which cause such havoc to
an attack If they have not been previously dealt
with Last, but not least it is essential 70 know
If the wire In front of the German trenches has
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! at United states Government arm.
life count for at least as much as good
conditions and good care.
Also. in growing stock for layers, it
Us especially important at this time
when a large increase in meat prod
ucts is needed, TO avoid breeding from
understood specimens. Whatever may
be the facts as to the relative value Of
large and small hens as layers, as that
question relates to standard breeds,
the question is Irrelevant In this farm
poultry production campaign. for farm
hens are nearly all small according to
standards for improved breeds Of
fowls.
The ordinary farm flock contains a
large proportion Of hens quite unfit
for breeding no quality which
it is desirable to reproduce. The eggs
from these should not be used for
Matching, but. as far as possible, eggs
used for Matching should be from the
best hens in the flock. To determine
how many Of these are needed, an esz
innate must be made, basing 1t upon
the usual hatchability Of eggs, and the
probable length OF the Matching sea-
son.
The ordinary average Of matches
extending over period Of several
months is about 20 per cent. If all
the chicks are Matched early the
length of the Matching season Is about
six weeks, from the setting of the first
to the setting of the last hen used.
Allowing two weeks for saving eggs
before the first hens are set, the eggs
used for Matching must be laid within
eight weeks. Allowing for reflections
of small and defective eggs, provision
should be made for. about 500 eggs in
eight weeks. This means flock of
10 to 20 hens as breeders. Such a
number of the best of the flock should
be separated from the rest.
AS a matter Of convenience IT viii
probably be more satisfactory in most
cases to confine the culls and give the
portion of the farm flock used for
breeders the usual accommodations
and range.
The next thing to consider is the
male. In many cases 1t will be to the
advantage of farmers undertaking to
increase and improve their fOcks to
buy standard males Of general-purpose
breeds because of the additional size
and weight such males will give the
chicks, to say nothing of the probable
increase in egg production. From one
or two pounds extra weight can be
put on the chicks from ordinary farm
hens by using males OF approximately
standard weight of Rhode Island Reds
and Wyandottes. Plymouth Rocks and
OrpingtOns.
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PLAN FOR PRESERVING EGGS
Absolutely Essential That They Be
Fresh and Should Be Put Away
in Cool Place.

One part of waterglass to nine parts
Of rain water that has previously been
boiled and cooled. Put the eggs, which
must be fresh and clean. In a stone
crock or jar, and pour the solution
over them until there Is at least two
inches of liquid ever the top layer OF
eggs. Eggs may be added to the soIu-
ton from time to time. provided they
are fresh and clean, and the solution
covering the last layer at least two
inches deep.
1t is absolutely essential that eggs
for preserving should be perfectly
fresh. They should be preserved with
in 20 hours after being laid. Keep in
. cool place.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
I'VE
SIOC *
SELEcT HOGS FoR BREEDINe
Mismstins VIII Not Only Give Unsat-
Isfaetory Results, but Likely 70
Discourage Beginner.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculturel
Influence Of the SOW upon the or
spring is just as great as that of the
male. Mismating or a poor sow will
not only give unsatisfactory results in
breeding, but it will likely discourage
the beginning breeder. This latter
fact would be especially true OF a youth
carrying on home project with swine.
If possible, secure a pure-bred ami
NAL Of a good strain The forehead
should be broad, the throat clean and
trim, the neck moderately thin. the
shoulders smooth and deep, the back
wide and straight, the chest wide and
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31

The finest variety of asbestos is
known as amianthus. and the most
beautiful specimens OF this come from
Tarantaise, in Savoy.
In London there are women who
earn livelihood by paWning Jewelry
and clothes for other women who are
ashamed TO be seen entering q pawn
shop.
It is estimated that more than 5000
young women are now employed as
elevator conductors In stores, Office
buildings, hotels and apartment houses
In New York city.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31

One householder out of every five in
England is cuItivating allotment gar
dens as compared with one in II two
years ago.
A California ranch owner is the in
ve1tor OF a portable iron gate which
can be placed across main irrigation
bitches to divert the fiow OF the water
into laterals.
Grease turned into its sewers by
wOoI-washing plants is recovered by
the English city OF Birmingham at its
sewage plant and converted into 3
profitable by-product.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
ASSORTED BRIEFS

Holland is laying plans to build up
its foreign trade promptly after the
war.
Doors of japanese homes are not
hung on hinges but all are Of the slid
ing kind.
Whale meat is now in great demand
and swordfsh steaks are sold in Fan
euii Hall market stalls. Boston
An inventor has brought out ma
chine for accurately fitting new doors
TO frames with a minimum CT labor.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
COLLECTED FACTS

An international engineering con
gress in the interests OF the Neither
lands East Indies win be held at Ba-
taEfa next year.
Elton CEngiand) Rural District eoun-
ell has protested against British labor
being employed to empty eesspeoIs for
German prisoners
The British ministry Of munitions
has paid over $4,000 toward day nur-
series and institutions since the be
ginning OF the wax
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31

Vegetable Compound cured me so did
not need the operation, and am telling
all nv friends about it"-Mrs. a. W.
BRzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
It is Just such experiences as that q
AIRS. Binzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy q household word
from ocean to ocean. Any woman who
suffers from Inflammation, liberation,
displacements, bsckache, nervousness,
irregularities or L" the blues" should
not rest until she has given It . trial
and for special advice write Lydia +
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn Mass.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31

saved me IRON an
operation, ] cannot
sayenough IN praise
oft Igufere0f from
organic troublesa and
my side hurt me 60
] could hardybe Up
from my bed, and ]
was unable 70 do my
homework. ] had
the best doctors in
Eau Claire and they
wanted me 70 have
an operation, but
T-1ioE PiRkHanSn
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
Consolation.

Heir. Cadby refused to recognize
me today. Thinks. I suppose, that
am not his equal
Ridiculous OF course you are
Why, he's nothing but a coneated Id
iot.-BostOn Transcript
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
Workinc Horses and Mules.

Horses and mules are probably be.
ing worked harder and longer hours
than ever before. They must receive
good attention, especially during hot
weather.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
e.. -. - -

The horse should be allowed to stop
for e few minutes whenever possible
for a brief rest and a chance 70
breathe freely ana deeply.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31

HE allies have been fighting the
Hun for over four years, and the
British empire has sustained p
100000 casualties, yet, contrary to
general opinion, the greatest life
saver in the present war is the air
plane. Without the airplane cas-
ualties increase by leaps and
bounds. With the airplane and
supremacy in the air the casualties
on our side of the line decrease
and the morale increases, whereas
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
Q

Brigadter General Charles Frederick Lee.
ch1ef of the British Aviation Mission In
the United States who has written the follow
ing article. is true the tenets the Royal Air
rorce, he says everything about the service but
not one word about himself. He is young
man TO nave attained such eminence in his
dessI0n. for he was born in Yorkshire July
"a 1881. His career is exclusively that of
army He was educated Elton ROYAL
Military college at Sandhurst served in a fam
Gus old regiment the 6Oth Rifles passed the in
evftable four years in India helped to
SIrafe the BOche in France in 1914 and 1915.
He earned his army sobriquet. Failing Leaf
Lee by reason OF extraordinary
he evolved in air fighting. One of his tricks
was to fall like a f1uttering leaf in machine
apparently out of control, but really temptfne-
an opponent to close quarters consequent
undoIng- He is immensely popular, only
with the general public. but with his brother
orhcers IN both the British and American
armies
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
csre bal Summer Hsonths.

Fowls should be given special care
during the hot summer months. On
less they are comfortable and con-
tented. the best results cannet Be OBJ
kained.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
Her Speciality.

"Has your wife been canning much
fruit this season.
'eNo; she has been canning me-"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31

Il you can't raise 3 pig. save Oaa
zen can DO 50 b. eating less poEk.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-31
THIS WOMAN
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
By taking LydiaE Pnkhan's
Vegetable Compound, One
Of Thousands Of Such Cases.

Black River Falls, Wis.-'As Lydia
e. Pinkhsm'0 Vegetable Compound
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
PERU.

A much needed rain was welcomed
July /.
Miss Blanche Gould, teacher in
Cambridge, Mass, came Tuesday to the
parsonage to visit her sister, Mrs. C. c.
Lyon.
At the war savings stamp rally Fri
day evening, Chairman Perry Warren
announced the sum of $4,000 in pledges.
Rev. Mr.. Perkins of Manchester gave Il
very inspiring and helpful address.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Boomer came
to Peru June "a to spend their honey
moon with the bride s parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Burroughs. Mrs. Boenner
will remain for Il part of the summer.
Many changes are taking place as
July appears. Miss Addic Lakin and
sister, Mrs. Harrison Bridges, with lit
tie daughter, arrived Monday at the
home of their sister, Mrs. Eflic Russell,
Miss Lakn for the season and Mrs.
Bridges for few weeks. Mrs. Biard
and two youngest sons of Elizabeth,
n. j., came to Mrs. Russell S for July
and August
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
WEST WARDSBORO.

Guy Putnam, who has recently been
ill, is out again.
Congratulations to Rev. and Mrs.
Henry A. Hopkinson.
Hugh Putnam recently visited in
Mortified and Greenfield, Mass.
Herbert Tudor and son of Bennington
are visiting at George Tudor s.
Mrs. Alice johnson is visiting in the
home of her sister, Mrs. Il. o. Robinson.
+. A. Rush of Pixies Falls, a former
resident, attended the local church
Sunday.
Miss Lena Bruncr Of Franklin, In
diana, was II guest at Rev. T.. w. John
son s for n day recently.
Mrs. Carrie Moulton. who spent the
weekend at +. l.. ri Ike 3, is working
for Al Cobb in Wardsboro.
Mrs. M. o. Howe and Arthur Howe of
Newfane were callers Sunday at d. C.
Dexter =, j. A. Dexter's and NJ. j.
johnson =.
Frank Fish and Charles Frost arc
cutting the hay on the hotel farm, and
Edmund Roberts is hayng for NJ. L.
Johnson.
Mrs. C. L. Mann and daughters, vol
visited ut T.. l.. Pike q, returned to THEN
home in Brattleboro Friday. Miss Mar
jore Pike accompanied them.
Kirk Holden, former resident, with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
WILMINGTON
Banquet and Gifts for Draftee.

The Universalst parish, wishing to cx-
press their appreciation of the work and
faithfulness of Ralph Medbury, first
trustee and enthusiastic worker in the
church, who was one of the boys to leave
Fsiday for Camp Devens, held Il banquet
Thursday at $50 in Grange hall, in his
honor, over 100 being present
The pastor, Rev. Flint NJ. Bissell was
toastmaster and called upon l.. w. Boyd
to speak in behalf of the men of the
church, Miss Alice Brown for the women,
and Philip Jones, president of the Y. p.
G. t., of which Mr.. Medbury was mem
ber for the young people of the church.
All three responded heartily. The choir,
in which Mr.. Medbury had sung several
years, was represented by Mrs. II. +.
Mann, who responded by singing appro-
pirate words written by the pastor to the
tune of Loves Old Sweet Song. The
affair was concluded by the singing Of
God Be With You Til We Meet Again,
and the wel-known benediction, the
Lord watch between thee and me while
we are absent one from another.
During the evening Mr.. Medbury was
presented handsome Masonic ring and
Khaki toilet kit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
WEST HALIFAX.

Herbert BiXby has bought the farm
known as the Cooke farm for the timber.
II. T. knowlton of Hartford, Conn,
visited his sister, Mrs. +. S. Cooke, the
first of the week.
+. Herbert Worden has been in Shell
burne Falls and other Massachusetts
places few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Chamberlain of
Northlield, Mass, visited her aunt, Mrs.
+. ). Cooke, Tuesday.
Walter Stone, it is understood, expects
to shut down his steam mill this week
for few days so the help can engage
in haying.
Rev. and Mrs. Tinker were at Camp
Devens last week to see their son, Ar
thur. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Clark were
at Camp Devens the first of the week.
+. NJ. Whitney and son cut the hay on
the Burns place for George A. Chase. and
L. NJ. Goodenough and son did Mr.. Cope
lands haying Mr.. Barber and George
Chase have taken haying to do for i. $.
Cooke.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
WHITINGHAM.

Miss Alma Williams of Worcester
Mass, is visiting her school friend, Pearl
Faulkner.
Five young men from Shelburne Falls,
Mass, are boarding at c. Z. Putnam's
two weeks.
Enrol Putnam has finished work at j.
X, Gillett's and gone to work for Albert
Aliard in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Oscar Mason went Saturday for
IL two weeks visit with relatives in VIII
mington and Marlboro
Zada Nichols returned to her home in
bennington Saturday after spending some
time with friends in town.
Mrs. l.. II. Sawyer returned from her
western trip Monday. Her daughter. YES
ta is expected home Wednesday night
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Wheeler and son.
Allan, of North Brooklield, Mass. wcro
in town n few hours Monday Mr. Wheeler
/ is now in business at North BrookGeld
where he moved last spring from Orange,
Mass.
G. W. Kcntiield, Bert Shippcc. +. O.
| Div, Luther Boyd, Arthur Denning. Mr.
and Mrs. c. s. Goodnow and Mr. and Mrs
j, r. Gillett attended the field day at the
| Flint store farm in Dalton, Mass. June 20
Specaltes at this farm are Shorthorn
cattle. Berkshire hogs, and Belgian horses
A number from here attended the dance
! at Jacksonville Thursday evening given
. in honor OF the young men who had beer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
JACKSONVILLE.

p. f. Davis of Readsboro was in
town Sunday.
Mrs. George Smith is spending a few
days in New York.
w. d. Canedy was in Wilmington
The first of the week.
Clyde Reed and family of Readsboro
we're the guests of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. G.. Reed, Sunday.
Raymond Roberts was business Wis
itor in Greenfield Monday.
f. d. Rogers was in New York on
business the first of the week
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. Butterfeld visit
ed his sister, Mrs. Arthur Wheeler,
Saturday
Mrs. Harold Davenport is visiting
friends and relatives in Shelburne
Falls, and Greenfield, this week
Miss Grace Joy who has been as
sisting in the telephone Office the past
two weeks, returned home Saturday
Ray Fowler, who works in Pittsfield
Mass, is spending vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Fowler
Otis Tuttle was called to Brattleboro
Monday as a witness in the Dalrymple
case, returning to his work Tuesday at
Wayne Fowler's
Mr., and Mrs. Clarence W. Reed and
laughter of Brattleboro were guests of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. P. Reed
Sunday. They also called on his broth,
er, H. G. Reed
Mrs. Fred Cheney and children and
Miss Myrtle Ware of Wilmington
called on Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Tay.
,or Friday evening en- route to Halifax
to see her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fran.
els Sprague.
-Four of our young men, William E
Lowe, Harold Davenport, William
White and Loren Page, who were
called in the draft, went to Brattle
boro to join the other draftees of Wind
ham county who left for Camp Devens
June 2S, Among those who accom-
panied them were Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Murdoch, Raymond Roberts, w, S
Allen. Myron Allen Fortice and Flora
Brigham, Louise Temple, o. C. Fair
banks and Musa Dalrymple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-07-05
HALIFAX.

Mrs. Warner Stowe of Elm Grove, Mass.
is caring for Mrs. Mervin Fairbanks and
Nbaby, Marion.
Mrs John Newcomb and Miss Dorothy
Newcomb of Boston have arrived at Ma
plehurst lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Mann of Whining
ton visited her grandmother, Mrs. Chloe
Crosier Sunday.
Miss Mae Vance of Providence, II. l.,
IS spending the summer with her aunt,
Mrs. Harry Learnard
dance was given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Sumner Worden last Wednesday
evening for the benefit of the Red Cross.
Mr.. and Mrs. Decker of Lebanon
Springs, n. Y, were guests of Rev and
Mrs w. b. Tinker several days last week
Rev. and Mrs. w. r. Tinker and Mr..
and Mrs. Decker motored to Camp Devens
and visited Arthur Tinker Friday and Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ward and friends
motored here from New York City Sat
urday. They will spend the Fourth at the
deer park
Mrs. viii Baxter was taken to the hos
pital Thursday suffering from acute brights
disease. Mrs James Burns is caring for
the Baxter baby.