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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
About Poultry Feeding

The high prices of grain this past
year have caused many poultry people
to try different feeds and feeding
from what might be called standard
feeding.
From reports reaching the Pennsyl-
vania department of agriculture n
the observations of the poultry ex-
perts in it's employ, these experiments
in new or abbreviated feeding have
mostly been a failure and have re-
suited in much poultry having made
an Improbable growth and being puny
and stunted.
A notable exception is the feeding
Of boiled oats, which feed, previously
used by only a few poultry keepers,
has become very popular, particularly
among the larger poultry keepers hav-
ing much feeding to do.
Boiled oats are greedily eaten by
chickens Of all ages; make a good
growing and a good laying feed n
in results obtained or o~btainable are
proving to be the cheapest food that
has been available the last six months.
Boiled oats have largely, too, super
seeded the %sprouted oats so much ex-
plotted a few years ago, as they are
safer, a better and a less fussy feed.
To prepare, soak good, heavy oats
II hours or more til hGt weather or
a warm room a fresh lot should be
soaked daily, dissolve one table
spoonful of salt in each bucket or
water used for this boil two or three
hours and SO gauge the amount or
water used for soaking that at the
finish the water is boiled away. Feed
warm, but not hot. White Leghorn
pullets can have these boiled oats
twice daily, say at 10 a. IN. and a. p.
M, and all they will eat up clean. For
old hens or heavyweight pullets, n
feed a day is enough, and not TOO
much at that, lest they become too rat
on this much-liked feed.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
FLU" EPIDEMIC
WILL BE MILDER

first and slightest in point Of mortal
lily occurring ia June and July. the
second and mos severe in November,
the third In February and March,
Data, which need not be cited here In
detail, indicate that the course OF the
epidemic In western Europe generally
was similar. La the United States the
epidemic developed more largely In
a single wave during September, Oc-
tober and November.
The prevalence OF a serious epidem-
ic OF influenza was first recognized In
and around Boston In September of
1913. Within about two weeks It was
general In the Atlantic seaboard, de-
veloping a little later among cities fur
Their west. Rural districts were usu-
ally attacked somewhat later than
large interests In the same sections.
In the cities east Of the line Of the
Appalachians the excess mortality
from pneumonia and influenza during
the weeks ended September IA, 1918,
to March |. 1919, was approximately
SO per LOCO; in cities between the
Rocky mountains and the Appalachi-
ans 4.35; and in those Of the Pacific
Coast $50 per 1000.
Concerning the important question
OF immunity conferred by an attack
Of influenza, the evidence is not con-
elusive, but there Is reason to believe
that an attack during the earlier
stages OF the epidemic confers a con
In the later outbreaks.
Transmitted by Contact.
In general the pandemic Of influenza
was largely similar to that Of 1SS9-90
in its development, first n mild form.
later on u severe worldwide epidemic,
in the rapidity Of It's spread and its
high case incidence. 1t has however
been notably different in n much high
err mortality, especially among young
adults. Such evidence as has been
gathered confirms the conclusion pre-
viously reached that II is transmitted
directly and indirectly by contact. 1t
appears, probable, however, that the
infection al already widely dissem-
mated IN this country sometime be-
fore a serious epidemic was recog-
niZed.
Despite the fact that there liz still
some uncertainty as to the nature Of
the micrO-organism causing pandem-
ic influenza, n thing is certain, that
the disease is communicable from per-
son TO person. Moreover, judging
from experience IN other diseases, Ii
is probable that the germ, whatever
It's nature. is carried about not only
by those who are Ill with influenza
but by persons who may be entirely
well. Everything which increases per.
sonal contact, therefore, should be re-
garded as a factor In spreading influ'
enZa.
Much was heard last winter OF the
use Of face masks. Though the use OF
suitably constructed masks will reduce
the interchange OF respiratory germs
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
MUSIC COURSES
FOR AMERICANS

The school will be conducted for
the benefit OF students Of both sexes
who have been studying at American
Conservatives In winter and who do
sire to perfect their studies In France
during summer months. The profess
sors will be those Of the staff of the
National Conservatory OF Music In
Paris, and students will be able,
through competition. to get high
French awards equivalent to those
given at the Paris conservatory.
The courses will last three months
July, August and September-and
will include musical composition, har.
mOny, orchestra leading, counterpoint
and fugue, organ, piano, violin, violin.
cello, voice and harp. Students in
those courses may also enter COMPETE
ton for the Paris grand prize for
musical composition.
Competition Every Year.
The competition for this grand
prize will be held every year and only
those pupils who have followed the
course in a musical composition and
have passed rigid tests will be eligible.
The trials will last six days.
The rules Of the Paris cOnserva-
tory, which are most severe, will be
vigorously enforced. The definite adj
mission to the competition will be
given October 2, and the selection Of
competitors will begin on October 8.
During that time the contestants will
not be allowed to see or communicate
with any one. They will be rigorous
ly isolated and their correspondence
will be opened.
The work demanded will be one Of
the following: An allegro for SYM
phony, a symphonic poem, a cantata
for three voices and orchestra, a So
nata for violin and piano or for violin
cello and piano. The hearing Of the
compositions will be held In the con-
cert hall of the Paris conservatory
I'm December. At the end Of the hear
ing, which will be open to the pub
lie, the awards will be made.
Tuition for the summer school will
be $64 a month. The school will be
able to furnish room and board for
200 students at from $40 to S75 a
month. An additional 100 students
can be accommodated on condition
that they find their w living ar
rangements. A course in musical his
tory will be obligatory. but all other
courses may be followed according 70
choice.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
Britain's Prime Minister
Is Nominated by Sovereign
and Organizes Government

The premier, or prime minister Of
Great Britain, is nominated by the
reigning sovereign. The king sends
in the name Of the leader OF the party
just successful at the polls and to
that extent the appointment is die
tated by the vote of the people. The
sovereign appoints the prime minister
to form a cabinet and organize the
government. The appointment Of pre-
mier does not have to be confirmed
by parliament, but no prime minister
could carry on the government of the
country for any length of time who
did not possess the confidence Of the
house Of commons. He selects his COL
leagues or other members Of the cab.
met, and his resignation dissolves the
ministry.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
France Establishes Summer Con-
servatory in Palace Of
F0ntainebIeau.
SUGGESTED BY BANDMASTER
School Will Be Conducted for Benefit
Of Students Of Both Sexes Who
Have Been Studying at Amer
lean Conservatives.

Paris.-Ap American conservatory
OF music soon will be established at
FOntainebleau as the result Of the ac-
ton Of the FOntainebleau municipal
council, which voted a subvention OF
100000 francs for the creation Of the
school. The suggestion was put for.
ward by Mr.. Francis Casadesus, pres
ident and conductor Of the Paris or
chestra, and the French minister Of
public instruction has set aside for
the school the Louis XIV wing Of the
national palace Of Fontainebleau. IL
will be q summer school and the first
session will begin July !, 1920.
Mr.. Casadesus spent seven months
at Chaumont, the American headquar-
tiers Of the A. Il. f., teaching instru-
mentation at the American army
bandmasters' and musicians school
created by DR.. Walter Damrosch at
the request Of General Pershing.
Suggested by casadesus.
Mr.. Casadesus first conceived the
Idea of the school after the American
school at ChaumOnt completed Its
work. He planned to place the courses
Of the National Conservatory Of
Music in Paris at the disposal Of the
Americans. His friends discouraged
the idea. on the theory that Paris,
with all its attractions, was not the
proper place to study music, as the
temptations TO waste time were too
many for students.
Following a recent meeting between
Mr.. Casadesus and Mr.. Fragnaud, sub
project Of FOntainebleau and a great
lover Of music. the historic place was
selected.
The municipal council unanimously
voted the 10O,0 900 francs, which will
be added TO by French donations to be
expended for proper lodging and
board facilities.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
Fate Of American Indian,
Now Slowly Disappearing

There Is, In the fate of the Indian.
much to awaken our sympathy, and
much TO disturb the sObriety Of our
judgment; much which may be urged
in their characters which betrays US
into an involuntary admiration. What
can be more melancholy than their his
tory? BY a law of their nature, they
seem destined to a slow, but sure ex-
tinction. Everywhere. at the approach
Of the white man, they fade away. We
hear the rustling Of their footsteps,
like that of the withered leaves Of
autumn, and they are gone forever
Joseph Story.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10

through inhalation, 1t must be renem
bered that there are many other paths
by which such germs are transmitted
from person to person. SOiled hands,
common drinking cups, improperly
cleaned eating and drinking utensils
In restaurants. soda fountains, etc.,
roller towels, infected food-these are
only a few OF the common vehicles
OF germ transmission. The use of face
masks appears TO make people neglect
these other paths of infection, and SO
the use OF face masks has not been
attended with the success predicted
for them. IL we would be more sue
cessful In combating influenza great
er attention must be paid to the fac
tors just enumerated.
The question of most practical and
immediate interest is the probability
currences are characteristic Of influ-
enZa e%pidenics and the history of the
last pandemic and previous ones
would seem TO point to the conclusions
that this n has not yet run Its full
course. On the other hand this epk-
demic has already shown three more
or less distinct phases and has been
more severe. at least In mortality, than
the ~three-year epidemic Of 1892,
facts which justify the hope, though
not the conclusion, that It has run it's
course already.
Recurrence Is Likely.
IL seems probable, however, that we
may expect at least local occurrences
in the near future, with an increase
over the normal mortality from pneu-
monia for perhaps several years; and
certainly we should be, as far as pos
sible, prepared to meet them by pre-
vious organization of forces and meas
ures for attempted prevention, treat
ment, and scientific Investigation.
There should be no repetition Of the
extensive suffering and distress which
accompanied last years pandemic.
Communities should make plans now
for dealing with any recurrence of the
epidemic. The prompt recognition OF
the early cases and their effective iso-
lation should be aimed at. In this con-
uection, attention is called to the fact
that the cases may appear to be just
ordinary colds. A recent extensive
outbreak Of what were regarded as
summer colds in Peoria, Illinois,
proved on investigation TO be an ep-
idemic OF a mild type OF influenza.
Experience indicates that these mild
epidemics are often the starting points
of more severe visitations. Hence ev-
cry effort should be made to discover
as early as possible any unusual prev
alence OF colds"
For municipalities operating on a
budget basis. 1t Is important that all
delay In providing the necessary finan-
cial support TO the health authorities
In dealing with a recurrence Of the
| epidemic be avoided by setting aside
an emergency epidemic fund. This
may prove of the greatest value In car
rying out important preventive meas
ures I'm the early days OF the epidem-
ic, at a time when their beneficial eff
feet is greatest.
The most promising way to deal with
a possible recurrence Of the influenza
epidemic is, to sum it up in q single
word, preparedness" And now IL
is the time TO prepare.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10

Probably. but by no means GER
tainly, there will be a recurrence
of the influenza epidemic this
year.
Indications are. that should
II occur, it will not be as severe
rs the pandemic of the previous
winter.
City officials, state and city
boards Of health, should be pre-
pared in the event of a recur-
renee.
The fact that a previous at
tack brings immunity in q GER
tain percentage OF cases should
allay fear on the part OF those
afflicted In the previous epidem-
ic.
Influenza is spread by direct
and indirect contact.
1t is not certain that the germ
has been isolated, or discovered,
and as n consequence there is
yet no positive preventive, ex-
cept the enforcement OF rigid
rules Of sanitation and the avoid
ance Of personal contact.
A close relation between the
influenza pandemic and the con-
stantly increasing pneumonia
mortality rate prior to the fall
Of 1918 Is recognized.
1t Is now believed that the dis
ease was pretty widely dissem-
mated throughout the country
before 1t was recognized in it's
epidemic state. This failure to
recognize the early cases appears
to have been largely due to the
fact that every interest was then
conferred on the war.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
SOME %POSTSCRIPTS

In one region of government
forest land in Argentina 1t is
estimated that there are at least
1,OOO,O 600 pine trees large enough
for profitable numbering.
An Illinois inventor has pat
ented hangers for barn or other
doors that are suspended from
tracks that can be adjusted to
work properly when a door
warps.
To save automobile tires when
a car is standing in a garage a
jack has been invented that au-
tematically lifts the a clear
Of the floor when run over 1T.
The Siamese musical scale Is
an equal division Of the octave
into seven parts and music
never Is written, but learned by
ear and handed down tradition
ally.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10

Above are the important facts de-
veloped by the United States health
service after a careful survey and in
vestigatiOn of the influenza pandemic
of 1918-1919, carried on in every state
and important city, and ever In for
eign countries.
No n Of the many experts Of the
service would make a more positive
forecast Of the all-important question,
Will there be a recurrence? All agreed,
however, that a recurrence was not
unlikely, and I'm the face of the known
facts, that IT would be wise to be pre-
pared, more with n view Of being on
the safe side than actually anticipat-
ing danger.
The following excerpts from the
government report are published for
the benefit Of the public and health
officers in the hope that this will serve
to set at rest the daily publication In
the newspapers Of statements, which
on one hand are calculated to lull the
public into a sense OF false security
and on the other 70 unduly cause
alarm.
Contrary to the opinion expressed
frequently during the early weeks Of
last years pandemic by a number Of
observers, the studies Of the United
States public health service indicate
that the epidemic was not a fresh i'm
p~ortation from abroad. Careful study
of the mortality statistics OF the Uni
ted States shows that there were a
number Of extensive though mild fore
runners Of the pandemic during the
previous three or four years. The ep-
idemic was generally Of a mild type
and has since been almost forgotten.
1t occasioned, however, a noticeable
Increase I'm the recorded death rate
from pneumonia.
Rise In Mortality.
In the spring Of 1913 there was an
other sharp rise I'm the mortality rate
from pneumonia. In the larger cities
Of the Atlantic seabOard these i~ncreas-
es occurred during January. February
and March. In the rest OF the coun-
try. especially the central and west
ern states, the increases occurred In
April, a month during which pneumon-
Ia mortality Is generally or the decline.
This increase was sufficient TO indi-
cate a strong departure from the nor
NAL. The increased mortality rate ex-
tended into May and in some areas
longer.
This occurrence has. IL is believed,
q definite significance I'm relation to
the influenza epidemic. In the United
States in the spring Of 1918, a num-
Der Of definite local outbreaks OF In
fiuenza were observed:
The rise I'm mortality from pneumon-
Ia, this very similar type OF disease,
In the spring Of 1918 Is so sudden, SO
marked and so general throughout the
United States as to point very clearly
to a definite relation. Everything in
dicates that the increased mortality
from pneumonia in March and April
Of 1913 was the consequence Of a be-
ginning and largely unnoticed epidem-
ic Of influenza, the beginning In this
country Of the pandemic which devel-
oped In the autumn Of that year.
In the British cities the epidemic
manifested three distinct waves-the
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
Tartar on Teeth May be
Cause of Many Diseases

Where tartar is allowed TO grow I'M
disturbed 1t eventually covers the teeth
and forces the gum from around them.
The gums become spongy and bleed
freely when brushed. In advanced
stages pus pours out from around the
roots Of the teeth into the mouth and
Is swallowed into the stomach, causing
many diseases. Keep your teeth clean
IL you wish to be healthy. Watch 'em (!
Your eyes can greatly assist in this
work.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
Japan Has Taken Steps to
Encourage Sheep Raising.

Japan was verging on a wool famine
during the recent war, and as a re.
suit Of this condition the country has
taken steps to encourage sheep rails.
ing. The government Of Chosen re-
Gently incorporated the sum of $4,000
in the budget for the fiscal year OF 1910
to be used in ging this indus
try.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
One Instant.

Il never saw such a lazy fellow. 1
gave him such a talking to that I
scared him nearly to DEATH"
He is not all lazy. l noticed while
you were talking that his face was
working"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
The Way Of It.

ut was very I'm"
like the majority
Of business men
the way Ananias
got into trouble"
How was it?"
Through both
his asc cts and his
lie-abillties."
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
TickIed to Death.

DO you think
your father will
c o n s e n to our
~marriage?"
wait until the
bills for this
month come in
and then / am
sure he will be
glad to have you
take me Off his
hands,"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
The Cause.

what makes Stittins such a queer
lead colOr?"
II guess it is the plumbago his wife
says he has in his back"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
Heavy Task.

Earrings made Of heavy metal, to
be worn with negligee attire, have
been invented by a Philadelphia wo.
man for drawing the lobes of the ears
into more perfect shape.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
His Way.

"Did the foreign nobleman you were
speaking Of travel in this country
incognito?"
mo, he Travelled in a Pullman"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
Silent Motor Coming.

The effort to make a silent motor
and propeller for the airplane is pro-
crossing steadily.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10

Jones-Just a tip about Brownie
intends getting Il car from you-and
he'll never pay.
Auto Agent-What shall l say when
he calls?
Jones-Just tell him the truth about
your car-anything to keep him from
buying.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
Poverty.

No man is poor that does not think
himself sO.-Jeremy Taylor.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-10
II There Is Recurrence Il Will Not
Be as Severe as
Last Winter.
NO POSITIVE PREVENTIVE

Previous Attack Brings Immunity in
Percentage Of Cases-Enforce-
ment Of Sanitation and Avoid
ance Of Personal Contact
Necessary Precautions.
Authoritative Statement Issued by
United States Public Health
Service.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-24
EMPLOYE
FOR ENGINEERING
PAYROLL HOLDUP

Everett. Mass, Feb. 24-Charles
5. Whittemore. general auditor for
the General Electricity company
was arrested at his home in Nal
den today charged with conspiracy
and assault. in connection with
the attack on Frank r. Brown. as
sistant paymaster at the loca!
plant of the company, who was
held up Dec. 20 and robbed of the
weekly payroll amounting to
$4,000
Louis Bennett of Boston, famil-
iarly known as POGO" Bennett,
and Charles Mortalli, also known
as Charles Celeste. were arrested
today in the same connection, a
charge of assault being placed
against them. Four men who
were arrested in New York are al
ready under Indictment.
Brown had been to a bank in
Everett to draw the weekly pay
roll for the company's foundry
here, and was on his way back to
the plant with the money in a
leather handbag wteE another
machine suddenly drew across the
roadway and Browns driver had
to stop. Almost Immediately a
half dozen men stepped out and
forced Brown to deliver the bag
Their appearance was so sudden
that neither Brown nor a guard
who was riding with him had op-
portunity to resist AS the high
waymen turned and started away.
one of them fired point blank at
Brown. seriously wounJing him
He recovered at a Boston hospital
after several weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-24
FRANCIS SEES
RUSSIA EASY
PREY OF HUNS
u. S. Envoy Urges Ac-
ton to Prevent Men
ace In East.

Boston. Feb. 24.-Ambassador
Francis, home from Russia for the
first time in two years, had sew
craI conferences with President
Wilson while coming over on the
George Washington and made sew
eral recommendation for action on
the part of the allied and Ameri-
can governments for meeting the
Boishevik menace and restoring
Russia to the family Of nations
Mr.. Francis probably Will disclose
SiOnaI committees. He probably
will remain in Washington, some
time, advised the state department
and congress on the situation as
he saw it on leaving.
"A reign Of terror instituted by
the BOlsheviki, with the purpose of
maintaining themselves i'll power,
is prevailing in central and north
ern Russia" said the ambassador.
The Outrages they have committed
are increditable. / think it impos-
sible to restore peace to Europe
with chaos prevailing in Russia In
fact, with Germany practically un-
injured industrially. I am persuad-
ed that if a peace is negotiated with
BOlsheyiki rule in Russia, Germany
in 20 years or a decade will be
stronger than she was at the be-
ginning of the war. She is familiar
With the Russian character and for
a generation has been studying it
to influence It. If this turns out,
Germany, instead of having been
defeated will have gained a vic
tory"