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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-08-15

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Grading up"-a breeding practice
which has been fundamental in i'm
proving dairy herds throughout the
United States-is just as applicable
for the betterment of poultry flocks,
which respond as rapidly to the into
duction of superior foreign blood, par
ticularly by the use Of standardized
males, as to dairy cows. Many a
farmer is deferred from the purchase
of standardized fowls at the Offset be-
cause, perhaps, his neighbor may tell
him that it is time and money wasted
to monkey" with standard breeds
when he can secure "just as good"
fowls In his immediate neighborhood
at half the price.
The lust as good" mongrel fowls
never give the results which come
from the use of well-bred stock.
Sooner or later, to his sorrow, the
poultry man ascertains this fact. Then
he is DESTROYS of working with stand
ard breeds, but he hesitates because
he doesn't like to sacrifice the fowls
he has on hand in order to purchase
quality birds.
If possible the beginner in poultry
keeping should start with well-bred
foundation stock, but in case he begins
work with grades there still is an
opportunity for him to improve his
stock. BY the use Of carefully select
ed, standardized males, the flock
owner may grade up his flock so that
in three or four generations he will
have pullets and hens of superior egg
and meat producing qualities. Special
emphasis. however, should be laid on
the fact that 1t is preferable to pur-
chase the standardized breeding stock
to start with and not to attempt grad
ing up under other conditions
Grading Up Tested.
Specialists Of the United States de-
partment Of agriculture have obtained
some interesting results in poultry
breeding work at the government ex-
perlmental farm, Beltsville, Nd, where
they have mated mongrel hens of un-
known lineage with standardized
males. Up to the present the partlcu-
lar purposes of these Investigations
have been to increase the size and
weight as well as to improve the uni.
formity Of type Of the progeny. The
study will doubtless be continued to
cover egg production and the trans
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-08-15

The Asiatic breeds are; Brahma, Co
chin and Langsban.
The English breeds are: Sussex Cor
nish. Dorking, Orptngton and Redcap-
The lice most injurious to baby
chicks are on the heads, and are known
as head lice.
Lice will be found on poultry all the
year, while mites are found during
warm weather
Probably no other one thing affects
the successful raising Of poultry more
than do lice and mites.
In order to produce infertile eggs,
we must dispose Of the BOOSTERS in
some way. One way is to eat them.
One OF the most important factors
In keeping young chicks growing is
good, clean, fresh water in vessels
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-08-15
LOCATION OF POULTRY HOUSE
Building Should Face South to Afford
Ample Supply OF Sunlight
Throughout Year.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture
Select a location for poultry house
that has natural drainage away from
the building. A dry, porous soil. such
as sand or gravelly loan, is preferable
to clay soil.
In most localities the building should
face south, which insures the most
sunlight throughout the year. Allow
about three square feet of floor space
to bird. Proper ventilation and sum
light mean a dry house and healthy
birds.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-08-15

upgradlng work amounted to ZIG
pounds bird.
Other Tests Similar.
Similar experiments were carried out
by the use Of barred Plymouth Rock
males Of standard breeding with mon
grel hens Results We're almost as
noteworthy. The weight of the orig
nal mongrels were "A pounds apiece,
while the grade progeny of the firsr
generation weighed 5.63 pounds mt the
same age; those Of the second gen.
GRAFTON. 6.22 pounds; and the birds
Of the third generation, GAO pounds.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-08-15

These figures are said to include the foreign In
vestment In the national debt of Mexico and the
distribution. far be worked out Of the
holdings of the securities of all companies operat
ing in Mexico.
The British government is demanding adequate
protection for British subjects and property In
Mexico, including specifically the oil wells the Brit
ish government recently has purchased from Brit
sh corporations, and also is demanding PREPARATION
for the destruction of British lives and property
The French government is making similar de-
mands and in addition insists that Carranza pay
the interest on the S3Ooo0o00 Huerta loan. which
foated in France but which has been repudi-
ated by the present Mexican government
The 300OO.o00 loan constitutes the difference
between the amount of the Mexican external debt
as estimated by 7. w. Osterhed at Sl73 469 OCT
and the figures given today by the Mexican gov.
eminent, which are Slab, 472125.
Regarding the internal loan debt of Mexico the
Mexican treasury department says 1t totals $780,
397 775 with interest to June 80 amounting to
$17914 ,672.62.
The official Mexican figures fail to take into
account the entire railroad Indebtedness guar,n-
teed specifically by the Carrnnza government when
the lines taken over. and which Is given as
$3.50 564 ,532 United States currency
Nor do the Mexican figures include obligations
other than railroads which the Mexican govern
ment has guaranteed and which, therefore con.
stitute valid claim against Mexico as n direct
external loan. Chief of these is the "Cujn d.
prcstnmos' farm loan banks obligations which
with interest to June 80 equal $31 SOC. 1928 Nor
does the official Mexican report take into Account
the charlottesville" issue of paper money, of which
SS0OO0O 600 at 10 cents United States currency re-
mains outstanding making another $1,000 coo
which the Mexican government upon issuing
solemny pledged itself to redeem, but which n
later repudiated and which 1t Will some day be
compelled to pay.
Nor does the official Mexican report take into
account the $50 10000 which the Carranza govern
inent took loan" from banks of issue I'm
Mexico City and which is the subject of in
junction proceedings by the Bank Of London to
enjoin the financial agent of Carranza In New York
city from reaching credits in United States banks
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-08-15

her obligations to these countries, the revou-
uonsts Will shake him from power. In addition
TO the Villa rising there not less than ten
iutlonary movements in Mexico There those
VINO say he would not last two weeks should he
De thrown over by the United States
There is no gansayng that Carrnnza is in
ught place with the League Of Nations planning
economic pressure from without land growing
pressure from revolutonists from within.
What are the investments of foreign nations in
MexlcoF No official figures to be had, with the
exception OF the estimate prepared In 1910 by
Marion Letcher, an American consul In Chihuahua.
which is this:
American ................. .$l,O57, 10000
Dii'ish ................... Zl,oOZSOO
'S"N" ''''..'......' 14o,47ooW
various .................... 11S,535,3SO
IOtai. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $l,04l ,O04, iSO
Another estimate, prepared by American cor
poration enjoying special facilities, totals nearly
the same, but differs widely in the distribution Of
investments. 1t Is regarded the best obtainabe.
1t follows:
American ................ $6oo,OUO,OO
brlush .-..'.......... ofoOUU,VU
German ................. 75OOO,OOO
Spanish. Dutch, etc. ........ 19OOOOOOO
Total ................... 81 ,S75 100000
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-08-15

Also Mexico has been using the total income OF
me ratlroadskand express companies we'll as
other public utility establishments and has stead
1asty refused to make admission Of responsibility
Most of the American money went into Mexico
during the "a years Of the Diaz rule. ending In
1911 The following figures as to investments and
damages are regarded as the most reliable.
Cash Physical
Invested. Damage.
Railroads ...... $50 100000 $4O,OOO,OOO
Oil .............. 2OOOOOOOO 100000
Mines .......... 20OOOO.OOO 100000
Lands and cattle 5OOOOOOO 100000
lndustrials and pub
lie service. 100000 100000
Total Comm. .$65OOOOOOO $8OOOO,OOO
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-08-15
.ZANC1HO ,TZZZ4-

HAT shall be done with Mexicol
Nobody seems to be ready
with a complete program, but
everybody seems OF the opinion
that something must be done
and done soon.
In this age of the world civili-
cation cannot afford to let n
country like Mexico-one of the
garden spots and natural store
houses of earth-continue out OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
For Tomorrow-Saturday
Store Opens al g
Are You Ready for the Happiest Easter in Centuries?

Don't you believe tpeope do "wear their hearts their
sleeves or their gladneSS in the form frivo
The Easter after the great Easter dawn
a closer approach real brotherhood OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
U. S. SAILORS DROWN
AS THEIR BOAT SINKS
Transports Propeller Slices OF
Tugs Stern at a
Dock

New York. April 1S.-Several naval
seamen were drowned yesterday when
the propeller of the transport Saxonia
sliced off the stern of the naval tug
Freehold while the smaller vessel was
docking the troopship at Cunard pier.
The number of dead is not known, for
while the tug carried crew of twenty
three and only fourteen were rescued,
shore leave had been granted a number
of the sailors.
The Freehold was less than three
minutes in sinking. According to wit
nesses, it was shortly before 4 80 when
tse tug, pulling the vessels stern
around, received its death blow. Wit
nesses said the commander of the
Saxonia evidently intended to aid the
tug. Those on the dock hardly had
time to run to the pierhead before the
tugs stack disappeared.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
Boys Spring Suits at $500 to SIS

Twenty-Five hundred boys spring Suits bought
ing prices. You get the savings ...~
Norfolk Suits with the waistn form fitting
models. Norfolk
BOYS Norfof suits with pair OF knes at eioo
kn "
Chevos
brown and blue patterns
$3.50 fancy ehsvo
variety models in
dies choose from alwooi
to . years -Gimbsls,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
GimbeL, Brothers
Store Closes $40
Friday. April 10, 1919.

And your store should be as good your ideals the
brotherhood of man is lacking leaves out the men who SIM
ply needs.
We will deliver all PhilaGephia Saturday purchases
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1919
WHY SOY BEANS ARE GROWN
Contributed by County Agent Graft

Contributed by County Agent Graft
Soy beans are helping the farmer
solve his problems. They are just
coming to the front, as they have I'M
dergone the test and no one who has
given them the test feels that he can
get along without them.
When clover kills out, you can still
resort to soy beans, as they are sown
in the spring of the year or about
corn planting time and will yield a
good crop of hay if sown broadcast
and a good Weld Of soy beans If soWn
in rows about two feet apart. They
can also be planted with corn and put
into the silo making very good sill
age when one-third soy beans and two
thirds corn.
Soy beans give a good yield per
acre of a crOp that is high IN protein.
They are ike clover and alfalfa in
that they have numerous large noduies
on their roots in which grow the nj
trogen fixing germs, and therefore,
help keep the soil fortified.
The germs can be obtained from the
State Experiment Station in bottles.
The price in twenty-five cents ~per bot
tie which contains enough germs to
inoculate a bushel and half Of seed
which is the amount required to sow
an acre for crop of hay.
The local seed dealers are going to
have them on hand. The Early Black
and the Ito San are the best for hay
and seed production. The Mammoth
Yellow are the best for planting with
corn for silage. The prices range
from about 81 to 81 per bushel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
HILLSBORO SFNTRYS

Ven Emo has sold part Of his farm at
Valley 20 John Eastman, v no viii take IN
farming II connection v it'll his store business.
Former Chairman Frank Burnham was tax
en- suddenly very III With appendicitis and was
operated on at the local hospital the same
evening
Announcements we're received here last week
Of the marriage Of Edwin E. Cole to Eda Win
ehester at Lakewood, n. Y. The Coles were
former residents Of Hillsboro. and Ed. has
many friends here who extend congratulations.
II. c. Cooley, Who principal Of the Hills
bore high school last yea-, and now located
at Conrad, Montana. has been re-employed as
head of the schools there for period of two
years. with salary increased to $3.50.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
ARGUsEs FROM DE sOTO

Martin Galstsd of Westby, sepnt Sunday
last = th his sisters, Mrs. Il. c. Olson and
N IS Sadie Galsfad, in the Olson home.
Mrs. Grace Barlini is back home 70 the vii
lage again. after having remained with her
sister, Mrs Elmer Wood ward. during the lat
ter's operation at Lacrosse, and subsequent
coByaief ceEee.
George Ringenbach Of this village, has gone
TO join his father, Henry Ringenbaeh. in the
burlington dredge WORK near East Winona, to
succeed 7. h. Gordon.
". p. Shilling, the well known well dril.er.
was DeEsotO caller. He advises the Argus
that he completed ESQ foot well for c. r
Gibbs. Ret-eat community, ard that Mr. Gibbs
re- has supply OF sixty feet Of excellent
water.
One OF she largest wolves ever captured in
this section of the country y Is shot ard killed
by William Bohlend. on the Austin Hanson
Hard above the Cooley Valley. The animal
which bore evidence OF being orly 3 Yong
one, weighed nine;y-five pounds. The ordinary
wolf native 10 these paris does not weigh more
than e 70 So pounds. This fellow was Doubt
less Of the timber variety. having especially
long sharp teeth, and frcFn tip to tin was
iorgcr tntn the very tallest of Haen.
Man Carrier Caldwell OF route g calls the
Argus attentian 30 the fact thai the freak Of
rature by way of ave legged sheep which
fer 2 nj. mter Of years -gGs a curiosity among
the herd OF :. N Chase, West Prairie has
been sod. Thus. AEr. Caid,-e,l fears, his re-
potation for truth and yeracity 10 endangered.
rs al proof CT the exista1ce Of This mcnst-oa-
ity is gone. The animai VISA bought and
shipped 10 Geo. Wild of Ferryvilie, in the reg
ular way 10 The Chicago market along with
other sheep.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
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CHURCH NOTES
CONVERSATIONS


Sunday school at 10. preaching at IL. theme
Kind Interpretations. Sunday evening study
club at $3.50.
The ladies society will serve a chicken sup
per on Friday evening in the church parlors
from $3.50 till all are served:
JACOBSON'S CHARGE
Services in Franklin Sunday at IL q. m.
All baptism certificates for 1918 viii be Civ
en- out at this time. Services in Readstown
at 3 p. m. Tuesday, March IL. the Imman-
ueis church holds its annual business meet
ing in church at II a. m. The ladies aid also
meet at the same hour. serving lunch for din
ner and through the afternoon. Al members
Hofstead's Morse class meets in the church
basement at 1880. Iacobson's Emmanuel
classes meet at the parsonage at | p. m.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Church at study 10, classes for all ages,
Church at worship, IL, sermon strength that
Never Fails. c. E. $3.50. Preaching service
Gospel" Bible study and prayer service Thurs
~ METHODIST CHURCH
Themes for next Sundays sermons: Morn
ing. THE Open Door which No Man Can
Shut" Evening. rs Man a Vegetable, q
Mineral an Animal or Something Else7"
HOFSTEAD'S CHARGE
English confirmation services next Sunday
in Viroqua at e:30. A class Of Is viii be
confirmed by Rev. Smelly. An Offering vii.
be taken for the Home Mission Fund.
Sunday school viii begin next Sunday i;
s:so. We ask perfect attendance Of teach
SMEbN OhAhOE
Norwegian services in West Coon Prairie
church next Sunday at 3 p. m. The Nerve
gian eonfrmants meet in the church Saturday
al and the English at 10 80.
VTROQUA CIRCUIT
Services at Liberty Pole at II, Brookyille at
and Springville at 7:45. This will be the
beginning of special revival meetings at Spring
willie every evening during the week up till
Friday. A hearty welcome Is extended to all.
SprinSville NJ. E. aid sill meet IN TIC
church psrlars Thursday, March Is. This viii
be the first meeting for some time, and large
attendance l. desired.
+ CHURCH AT READSTOWN
Rev. Nielsen J. Anderson. pastor Divine Nor-
ship every ether Sunday morning at IL. You
are heartily invited TO attend. You need the
chareh and the church needs you.
RANBERG.S CHARGE
Services At West Prairie next Sunday at II {;
memorial service at IL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05

Was born at Manning, Vernon county. Wis
eonsin, May "a, 1855. He died az Madison
sanitarium January 20, 1919, Of creeping pa
ralysis. The deceased was first stricken in
both feet and hands and was confined 10 his
bed fer three months. The medical aid Of
five doctors did him no particular good ard
as q last resort ne was taken TO the sanitarium,
p here he fingered fer some two weeks with the
fatal malady before death came. He vas
brought home 70 Manning for interment ard
buried at Manning cemetery. Funeral officiat-
ed by Rev ]. Smith Of Soldiers Grove. Mr..
Adams sas F1arridc to Miss Rose Glass, hay-
ing horn to them five children, all living
Willie A., Elite, John Maye, and Sue Adams,
ard dut'fui wife, an only sister. Mrs Geo.
W. SnideF. besides many friends TO mourn his
death Mr Adams was man Of sterling
qualities, q hind father and a good ne,Rhbor.
Thus Hs pess aaay ere by oEe 10 the un-
known. May he rest an peace. The Adams
family are al dead but Mrs. George Snyder.
J. a GOOD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
OBITUARY

Wealthy Green Cranden was bern in Cam
ada in 1899. At the age Of Is years she
moved 70 New York. At the age Of p she
was married to Elias Craadell- In 1852 they
came to Wiseonsin and settled in Newton
valley -Four children were born to this union
Three of them and her husband have pre-
reeaed her to .he Great Beyond. One son.
James CrandeH, six grand children and foar
great grand children survive her.
The end came peacefully at the home Of her
son. February II at the advanced age Of ninety
years Mrs. Crandel Joined the Methodist
church when q Young girl. She a faith-
full worker in the church and IN sickness and
suffering was always one Of the first TO re-
spond Funeral services were eondseted b.
Rev j. ". shane of Stoddard. in the Newton
Methodist church and interment ives made in
the Newton cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
oonGs or THE CITY COUNCIL
yiroqua, Wisconsin. February IS. 1919

YiroCua, Wisconsin. February is. 1919.
Regular meeting Of the common council CALI
cd III order nv mavor Members r,resert Al
dermen Deters, Larsen. Nelson, Rogers, Thomp-
son and Anderson.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and APP
proved. Following accounts were read, APP
proved by the finance committee and upon
motion allowed. Roll call of members all vOt-
ing aye
Moved by Alderman Thompson and seconded
by Alderman Rogers that two orders be drawn
for erroneous assessment 90 II. f. Grooming
for sSI3 and Casper NOrdrum for $3.50. Nov
ed by Alderman Anderson and seconded by
Alderman Rogers that the city purchase one
Of Tarvia. Roll call of members, Rogers,
Nelson, Thompson, Anderson and Deters vOt-
ing aye. Larsen no.
Accounts: American Railway Express Co.
sl1.74, Standard Oil Co. S34.33, w. b. Hook
SIS, d. T. Buchanan $40, c. Z. Powell s5i.
+. NJ Mnshall S4f, f. J. Older SIS, See. Lii
brary board SIS, Sam LePage $1,000 john Mon
ahan Sc, Frank Hay So, Pearl LePage $3.50.
Upon motion the council adjourned.
f. J. OLDER, Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
ROUND ABOUT THE COUNTY

ENTERPRISES FROM LA FARCE
We have been informed that Ed Blakley has
purchased the Myers barber shop and expects
&c take possession about March Is
mr. and Mrs. Hecry Theyer and children of
Srmatre' Montana, arrived in the village
Tuesday evening.
JOS Gathers came home from Prairie du
Chien sanIterium much improved ia health.
Frank Labansky and Chas Major vent tn
the STRANDS hospital at Lacrosse for surgi-
cal treatment. They were accompanied by
DR.. Esch.
February 25th was Arson W. DeJean's sIst
birthday anniversary. and it was celebrated
II the home of his Charles in the village
Mr. DeJean is about the last one of the first
settlers of this vicinity. For a man Of his age
he IS keen and active and bids fair to eeIc-
brate many more birthdays.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
Bad Taste in Your Mouth

When you have bad taste in your
mouth you may know that your di-
gestion is faulty. A dose of Cham
berlain's Tablets will usually correct
the disorder. They also cause gem
tie movement of the bowels. You will
find this to be one of the best medi-
cines you have ever become acquainted
with.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
When viroqua Citizens Show a W
NO REASON FOR 1T


There can be no reason why any
reader of this who suffers the tortures
of an aching back, the annoyance Of
urinary disorders, the pains and dam
gers of kidney ills will fail to heed
the words of a neighbor who has
found relief. Read what a Viroqua
citizen says:
Mrs. Ebert Medium, N. Washington
ST., Viroqua, says: Five years ago
suffered from the effects of kidney
trouble. l tired easily, had bad pains
in the back of my head and at times
could hardly turn my head one way
or the other. My kidneys acted ir-
regularly and caused me much an
noyance making me so nervous /
could hardly sit still. l used box
of Doan's Kidney Pills and felt better
right away. One box gave me great
relief and put me on my feet. / GER
tainly have great faith in Doan's Kid
ney Pills"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Medium had. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. $40
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
UNDER FIRE OF THE BIG GERMAN GUNS

by Private John J. Bolstad, Company c,
2lst Engineers Regiment, France, Deeemberl
Dear Father: I received your letter quite
while ago and viii try and answer. We are
located at SOnguyOn now; it is close to the
eastern border of France. The Germans just
left here several days before we arrived, so
things were in pretty bad shape. We are
going to operate standard guage railroads out
so we understand. am doing guard duty now !;
Of here when get things Strengthened up,
IL is nice work long the weather stays
good. l guess it gets pretty cold here and
SHOWS quite n bit, but we have plenty or
warm clothes and good dry sleeping quarters,
5 will get along alright Before coming
here we were at Dombasbe, Montfaneon and
Eamague, just northwest Of Nerduu. We
operating a narrow guage railroad there.
1t quite interesting and noisy there, as
the Gerr1ans shelled quite often and we
Eere l.. front of the American heavy guns
J running an engine there. Before that
were at Scissors. Muese. just south OF ST.
Mihiel operating a narrow guage railroad out
of there. We hauled the supplies and amuni-
tlon Cor that drive. l am in first class health
and hops this finds yen the same. VIII close
by wishing you Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
Try This for Sour Stomach

Eatslowly ,masticate your food thor
oughly. Eat but little meat and none
at all for supper. If you are still
troubled with sour stomach take one
of Chamberlain's Tablets before going
to bed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-03-05
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Mr.. C. II. Holding (2), J. c. jacobson, Mr.,
J. III. Jackson, A. T.. Lewis, Nelse Nelson. Miss
Elsie Sshnei. II. e. Smith, Mr.. Geo. ROckstad,
T.. Il. Whitehead. Henry A. White.