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Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
Cheap Containers Best.

The cost and treatment of containers
have much to do with success in mar.
keting by parcel post. A container
should be cheap, neat, and light. The
amounts involved In most parcel-posi
rant the use of an expensive. heavy
package because Of the first cost and
the charges for postage. The con
tniner should be adapted to the. par.
ticular produce shipped and should be
whole and clean.
The trouble of returning empty con.
tainers often influences people to dis.
continue parcel-post marketing. The
city dweller often has little room to
keep containers. and it Is not practi.
cable to return them singly, for the
cost of postage is high on small ship.
ments. Then, too, 1t is often incon-
vcnient to take n bulky package to the
post office station. If the customer
can not conveniently store them and
producer should, II possible, use con.
talners that are cheap enough for
single service. Containers should new.
er be bought with price as the only
consideration, however. rs they should
be strong enough to carry the contents
safely. For many shipments cheap
splint baskets are satisfactory and the
cost Is so small as to make the return
of them unnecessary. Any plan con.
cerning the return of containers should
be clearly understood by both producer
and consumer before shipments are
made.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20

tion among the farmer members Of
the organization.
The local banks in OvertOn county,
Tennessee. have been of great assist
ance to the home poultry club in that
they advanced 81 900 for the purchase
of breeding pens. consisting of ten
hens and one cock each. These pens
Of breeders We're distributed among
the association members, each person
who took pen agreeing to return to
the bank after the first year 20 pullets
in payment for the 10 hens or pulets
and the male bird. These 20 purebred
pullets, with two male birds, were
then divided into two pens and given
under the same conditions to two new
members the following year. This
endless chain system is to be con-
tinued for period of five years. In
order to repay the original loan with
reasonable interest the club members
are obliged to dispose of their mongrel
hens when they have ceased to be
productive, while aJditional funds
which accumulate over and above the
original allotment of $500 are de-
posted at the bank to further other
club activities.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20

about two minutes the boys We're slug
ging away at each other. Before n
decisive result could be reached by
ISLANDERS hoped in and hostilities
ceased-temporarily.
"a few days later" related Billy,
someone told me that Harry had
said If the fight hadn't been stopped
he would have whaled me to sleep.
hunted up Harry-and we resumed
proceedings. But we hadn't gone
along very far before somebody
stepped In and parted us.
"Well, before l whipped Harry to my
own satisfaction lad to fight him ten
times. Then friend advised me to
quit my job as blacksmith's helper
and become II fighter. 1 took boxing
lessons, got fights whenever and wher-
ever I cOuld-and here l am
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
WINTER CONDITIONS

In the spring the production
Of eggs on the farm Is an easy
matter. Fowls which are at lib
crty to roam find an abundance
of green and animal feed on
their range, which with grain
furnishes II perfect ration for
laying hens. In addition to this
they get plenty of exercise and
fresh air. There is valuable
lesson here that every poultry
keeper can learn from nature.
So far as lies within his power
the poultryman should aim to
make winter conditions spring
like.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20

glimpse he got proved him TO be cor
rect. Without taking his eyes of the
coveted picture he addressed the girl.
Would you mind If took peep. IA
last peep at it:" he asked pleadingly.
The girl nodded Evidently this man
must be the One-time owner. She
thrust the picture toward him. and Joe
gazed at is long and earnestly.
Guess you've seen It before some
where?" she asked presently.
~ should say have! Gee" he
muttered. drinking in the familiar
scene. Il wonder what hns become OF
Bill Smith and Larry Jones and that
freckled. reti-faced kid?"
smile unseen by Joe lighted the
girls face.
And Effie Farmer?" she suggested.
For moment Joe wondered II his
ears had deceived him. Then. wheel
ing round on her. he asked amazed:
Say. were you ever in my home
tOwn?''
II kind OF think must have been.
one time" the girl answered reflective
ly. 81 Kind of think there was boy
called Joe Anneriey lived there. But
! can't be just sure"
She turned her head away-this
man was staring at her so rudely.' He
seemed to have been stricken dumb,
too. He just stared! He stared SO
long that she simply had to break the
silence. But it was the man who
spoke first after all. He had often
wondered about the little girl who
used to come to his mothers house,
the two blond pigtails hanging down
her back. But that was years ago.
She must be quite grown up by this
time.
Did you know Efie?" he asked
tensely.
The girl nodded. She still held her
head averted, and Joe wished she
would turn 1t into the zone of light
made by the street lamp. But she did
not seem interested. She had tucked
the picture under her arm again and
moved as If to pass on. Joe was des-
perate. In all the long years he had
spent in the giant city he had never
felt quite the loneliness that oppressed
him tonight.
Say" he asked wistfully, do you
ever hear from Eff1e these days?" II
only he could get this girl to talk
little while it would help some. But
he got no answer. Evidently she re-
Sented his persistence. Joe felt
ashamed of himself and started to
make matters worse with stammering
apologies and exclamatiOns. He didn't
want to be rude. but he did want to
hear news of the home folks and he
wondered II Efiie Farmer was married
and where she was living. He
At Inst the girl did turn. She lifted
her face to where the light fell fully
on it. A smile was on her lips-a smile
composed of mischief, of petulance
and not little happiness.
"JOe Annerley," she said, T think
you are very dull. If you happen to
want to know, my name is Effie
Farmer!"
That did it! Joe took one good long
last stare right into the girls face.
then, selling the bundle from beneath
her arm. laid it on the sidewalk. He
opened his arms. then closed them
again around the form of Effie
Farmer.
"Etfie, darling" he whispered, hold
ing her close. we've just got to share
that picture-got tor
And strangely enough Il time came
when the picture again hung on par
lOr wall-their parlor wall.
STEAK A0M0REn WITu cMuIE
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
Sentimental
Values
o0
BY oRAHAM zlNorlELD
Copyright. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

WopyrlGht, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
The girl with the mop of fair hair
and the chinn-biue eyes laid down the
dollar on the counter and said to the
shopmnn: "All right. III call In for
II tonight and pay the balance" She
nodded to the man and left the little
store. That was about ten minutes be-
fore Joe Annerly happened along.
Joe was hurrying home from work
and as he passed the little Old "an-
tiQue" shop he hesitnted. Ii was rain
ing and Joe hurried on that account.
not because he WAS particularly anx-
ious to arrive at his solitary bachelor
Notwithstanding much to hurry
home for when there is no one when
you get there!
So Joe stopped and passed IN among
the antiques, or pieces of second hand
furniture. as they really were. and in
quired the price of the elgant brass
clock he had seen in the window
Fifty dollars! No. fifty dollars was
too much. He didn't really want it,
He was just turning TO go when a
picture hanging on the wall at the
back of the store caught his glance. 1t
was just one of those colored lithO-
graphs which, in II good frame. look
so well hanging on parlOr wall. and
1t was enough to give thrOb of home
sickness to Joe. for that. very picture,
for an exact replica OF it. had hung on
the wall of his mothers parlOr back
In the old home town. There is moth
Ing so reminiscent as the sight of a
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
Shows Are Helpful.

Annual poultry shows have been at
tractive roundup features of the Op-
crations of several of the community
clubs. Fowls raised by the members
of the association are exhibited in
competition for prizes presented by
local merchants and business men in
the sections where the shows are held.
These exhibitions, in addition to being
of special educational value, are also
effective in promoting friendly compe-
titiOn among the members of the club.
Instructive lectures on poultry man
agement usually are delivered ut these
gatherings by representatives of the
state agricultural college or other
qualified parties.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
LITTLE pI(KUp5
Of Sport

The United States Golf association
is made up of 45O clubs.
Princeton has taken up swimming
and basketball practice.
Philadelphia fans are wondering If
the Phillies will finish in the league
this year.
Johnny Evers doesn't seem to be
In as much demand as when he came
back from France.
The Giants have tentatively sched-
uled games with the Orioles in Balti-
more for April - and 13.
Dave Fultz, new International league
president, was one of the best base
sliders the game ever saw.
Lee Magee struck out only 10 times
last year. 1t wasn't that way when he
was in the American league.
big boom in sandlot baseball is
of it in major league parks last season.
What will Barrow do with all those
Boston first basemen? He will have
McInnis, Hoblitzel, Gainor and Bent
ley.
Manager Hugo Bezdek Of the Pitts
burgh Nationals expects big things
from Pitcher Earl Hamilton this sum-
mer.
The coming major league season
will close the last week, in September.
The worlds series will start about
October 1.
The Cubs are planning big deal, it
is reported. Looks as II they can win
another flag by standing pat on the
players they have.
The Pirates stole more bases and
turned in more sacrifice hits than
any of their National league rivals in
the late campaign.
Sammy Strang's ambitions to be
come an opera singer appear to have
been passed up for the life of mi
nor league manager.
-
Now that Maj. Branch Hickey Is
just plain Branch since his recent dis
charge from the army he can go to
work and try to untangle the affairs
of the Cards.
AL Walters, who went to the Red
Sox in the recent big deal between the
New York and Boston clubs, is great
little catcher but he is batter of the
Ainsmith type.
Dana Fillingim, Boston National
pitcher part Of the 1913 season,
pitched for the Newport naval reserves
during the past summer and fall. and
won 20 games fog the team.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
RAISING Ducks.

II ducklings are raised under hens
1t is advisable to confine the hens and
allow the ducklings free range. as the
hens are apt to wander too far away
with their broods.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
MEN TINKER TRADED UNLUCKY
outfieIder Larry chappeIIe Died and
Tommy ouinIan Lost One Of His
Eyes in France.

Joe Tinker Of the Columbus A. A.
team traded Outfielder Larry Chap
pelle for Infielder Tommy Quinlan of
Salt Lake City year ago. Chappelle
died recently, victim of influenza.
Quinlan was. drafted and u recent re-
port from France is that he has lost
one Of his eyes as result Of being hit
by shrapnel.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
J. J. ELLER is REINsTATED
Famous Irish-American Athletic Club
HurIer Reaains Old Standing
Served During War.

]. J. Eller, the famous Irish Ameri-
can Athletic club hurler, has been re-
instated to amateur standing by the
Amateur Athletic union of the United
States. He had to be reinstated be-
fore he could compete again rs he
served as an athletic director during
the war.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
BEGAN BOXING AT CHECKERS
Billy Miske Quit His Job as Black
smiths Helper to Become Fol-
lower Of PuoiIisnn.

The refined and innocent game of
checkers started Billy Miske upon his
walloping career. Seven years or SO
ago Billy became involved in checker
combat. An argument came up. In
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20

tenant.
".WhO goes thereS
Lieutenant Breckenridge. his wife
their infant daughter and one dog.
was the answer.
'"The sentry was equal to the oc.
casiOn.
"'The lieutenant will advance and
be recognized he said sternly. His
wife will stand at parade rest. The
baby will mark time. The dog about
face and carry ON ="
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20

$IOOO0OO
National
John
control of the club pended
be active head
formerly of the "Phles"
The deal
anxious stakeholder
different
chance getting
all
the Polo will
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20
Equal to the1oee..ion.

"one man who Eas sure he was let
ter-perfec' in the part halted a lieu
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20

Dana Fillingim, Boston National
pitcher part Of the 1913 season.
pitched for the Newport naval reserves
during the past summer and fall, and
won 20 games for the team.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20

AL Walters, who went to the Red
Sox in the recent big deal between the
New York and Boston clubs, is great
little catcher but he is a batter of the
Ainsmith type.
Cheyenne record., 1919-02-20

Now that Maj. Branch Hickey is
just plain Branch since his recent dis.
charge from the army he can go to
work and try to untangle the affairs
Of the Cards.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
NONE SURVIVED

10 would ccom that none Of tho Colorado brook trout that wore planted i'm Lawson creek last fall survived Che great flood Of waters hat rushed down that and other streams shortly after tho trout were placed there. This was the flood that did SO much damage in Ju- mean.
 Many attempts have been made mis season to try and catch a Color ado trout Co sec to what size it may have grown. but SO far the efforts have come Co nothing, as not one has been taken from the stream. From this fact it would seem that au Che fry must have been washed away Lawson creek is vory poor fishing this soason. as the trout arc unusually wary and refuse Co take any known bait Very few trout have boon taken from tho stream ul- though many have tried for a groat many hours Go catch some Of thc de- lclous mountain trout that live there
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
ABOUT PLATINUM

Tho Valdez Miner in its last issue has Che following to say about tho platinum strike near there which has been furnishing considerable ox- citcmcnt an over thc Territory.
 Work on Che platinum deposits discovered near town recently. is hold up unul returns can be secured from samples of tbo dirt sent out to As.avcr Louckcs or Seattle Several sacks of dirt wore sent out. iu a natural state just as taken from tho ground. and Che anaiyzation of these samples win determine Che richness of thc placers
 A previous analysis Of coucen- tratos of five pans gave S.5 ounces Of gold and .53 ounces Of platinum. Che platinum being worth about S53- The actual weight of platinum re- covered from Che five pans was .1o2 muiErams.
 Tests made by Valdez miners show higher values Of gold than woro at drst reported. One pan Of dirt gave something Ike % cents of fine gold ou one of the claims. 10 s stated by parties familiar with Che work that a hydraulic prop osition employing about five men couid make good money in this ground. taking it on thc gold values.
 Uutl returns come back from Che samples sent in the last time. itue win bc done by those who have .sakcd on tbc discovery Whether . Valdczans arc mIn.ona.res or stung win depend upon thc happenings of Ono next len days
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
REV JENKINS BACK

The Rev. Thomas Jenkins. who for a number Of years was In charge of thc Episcopal church at Ketchi- kan. ls now in Alaska In Che ntor- ests of Che American Committee for Armcnian-Syrlan relief
 Rev. Jenkins recently passed through Casuncm Channel on his way north. but win stop oG here on his way south
 The object of h's visit as stated by him is. "As for as umo win per init. my efforts win be directed to- wards organizing and promoting the collection of Alaskaa quota for this years gifts Co thcso needy people Several years residence and work in the territory lcad mo to believe that Che amount asked from Che soy- oral towns and communities win b' readily given"
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
SALMON SHORTAGE
 ON YUKON RIVER
Fishermen Declare That Cannery Win Cause Great Harhip
 Among Natives

Tho interior H evidently oxpori- oncinr a rrcat salmon shortage Che samo as Che coast region. but oc- .ording Co Ono following from tho Ncnana News. thc causo is Ono can- nory at Che mouth Of tho Yukon
 There is much complaint among lhc fishermen of tho Panama ond Yukon rivors bccauao of tho scarcity of salmon this soasou. which thoy attribute Co tho operation Of Che Carlisle canncry ncar tho mouth of thc Yukon. Tho Gsh wcro lator than usual in making choir appearance and now that Che run has started. a decided scarcity of fish is noted, cs- nccially dsh Of Che larger s'zcs.
 That thoro win bo a shortage of salmon throughout Che Interior country tbis season is predicted by nearly au of thc local ashormcu who declare thot Che cannery even tually win kun o0 practically nli Che Yukon salmon. causing great hardship among tho natives and leaving Che towns along tho rivers almost wholly dependent upon gray unc and whItc0sh for variation of diet during Che summer
 Some of lho salmon caught near Ncnana during thc past several days show unmlstaRablc signs of having been delayed cn route by tho nets of thc Carlisle fishermen at tho mouth or thc Yukon. The net marks orc plainly visible.
 Tho scarcity of which iocal Asher ormcn complain has not yet been noticed by Che general public. there being ample 6ah for present con- sumption needs. The shortage. i' such it proves to bo. win infect Che cured product and Che winter sup- ply Of salmon bellies.
 At tho prevailing prices. a 50-coni salmon. fresh from Che water win. provide two meals for a family oI two or three persons
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
FINE OUTING

The excursion by local people on thc Alma last Friday was most enjoyable affair. Leaving here quito early in thc morning. Che boat re- turned in tho evening. after having taken tho party of excursionists to Taku Harbor. The day was spent there. where a couple of meals were eaten picnic style.
 Tho time was spent in looking over Che workings of Che cannery. in dah- iug and visiting tho farm of George Bach. Mr. Bach's farm was source of wonder to many, as he raises all kinGs of berries and vegetables. His strawberries arc especially fine and be has many Of them this year.
 With about fifty children in Che party. no accident of any kind oc- currod Go mar Che pleasure Of thc day
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
SILVER WEDDING
 ANNIVERSARY
Mrs Penglaso Surprised by Number of Ladies In Honor of
 Che Day

At Che home ot hor daughter. Mrs. Jack Kcarnoy, Mrs. John Pom rlaao was surprised by about twenty five of her lady friends in honor of her silver wedding anniversary on iast Monday evening
 Cards wore played during Ono evening. Che winner of firs, honors being Mrs Robert Fmaor; conaola- tion. Mrs Alex Goir and cut prize. Mrs. John Mills
 Lunch of a hountcous nature was enjoyed by an thoso present.
 Mrs ponglaso wns presented with a beautiful silver cako plato by Che guests. Mrs R. Mccormick making a neat speech ot presentation
 Those present woro. Mcdamcs pcnglaso. Kcarncy. McKanno, Moran. Sergeant. DoMyu Gallwas Irvine, Grundlcr Livic. smith Mccormick. Swanson. Loomla Gair Mills. Hull Robertson. Fraser Foua. Oliver Zimmerman. King. Pottsrovo. Cash- on. Bontv. Laugh'm and Gam.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
LABOR UNION
 BUILDS CANNERY
Alaska Union Fisheries Is Name of New Co.0peraive
 Organization

The Ketchikan Chronicle Of re- cent date has the following to say about new dshermen's organiza- lion that has been formed there.
 A floating cannery will be con- structcd immediately by tho newly incorporated Alaska Union Fisheries. according Co n. V. Hondrikson, sec retary treasurer. and secretary Of tho Alaska Labor Union. Ketchikan branch. This cannory. which will be built there. win be followed by a cold storage plant which is Co be located in a central spot on the west coast lt win be erected as soon as possible this year.
 "The idea Of this cannery." said Mir. Hcnriksou last night. "is to take care Of the surplus fish which the fishermen arc sometimes unable Co sell. In the recent lockout near Port Alexander. which lasted i6 days, the fishermen collectively lost over $75,0OO."
 Besides Che cannerics and cold storage plants which thc new Union fisheries expect Go build. there will be mild-curo stations and cooper atlve stores. said Mir. Hendriokson.
 The company was incorporated for s5oO,OOO, the shares to be of S1OO each
 "Wo have already had St00,O00 pledged by the fishermen in lots for from St0O Go $500 and the rest win be easily taken mp" he said
 The officers of Che company are |J. L. Jones president; Eugene Wackor. vico-prcsidcnt, and II. V. Hondrikson. secretary-treasurer. The board Of directors consists Of the three officers with tho addition Of u. Kayscr Of Port Alexander
 By y-laws for thc organization were adopted at meeting of the board of directors last night The present of- dcors are temporary only.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
ROOT BEER IS NOW
 UNDER THE BAN
Childhood Drink Pronounced by Chemistry Sharks to Be
 Alcoholic

Thorc hos bcon one drink that has been thc joy ot many house holds for generations a drink that was served at temperance festivals and church soclablcs. and lauded as Che ideal drink for Qucnching thirst without Che aid of am alcoholic stim- ulant We speak of root beer. that ambcr-colorcd. hubbling fluid Of joy of Che tcctotalcrs and Che despair of thc driukor of hard liquors
 There is always some one Co take au thc joy out ot mo and Che latest is Che shark chat finds alcohol in root beer. Since this finding we suppose bis popular drink win be taboood n white ribbon societies. Neigh bors win whisper to each othor that "so and SD makes root beer. and ] think she drinks it out of tho bot uo too"
 Tho following Is tho grapevine tclc-rapbic tom that win put root bccr m Che samo class as moon shine" and "homo brew"
 PHILADELPHIA. Aug f-Root beer made ot home may not always be as innocent as lts name. Professor Charles n Ia Wall dean of Che Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, cautions tbc public To look out for tbc Kick. The home brow. he finds. has am alsoboUc content of 1.77 per cont
 "It win take gallons Go produce thc familiar dizziness bc said, "but it may provide some collaboration" "
 -I was surprised recently doclar- cd Professor La Wall "to notice a lricud coughing a littlc after drink Ing several gIascs Of homemade root beer J became interested and began au analysis of some Of Che beverage Tho result was urprls- Ing found that Che alcoholic con- tent was much greater than ! had supposed
 "I discovered chat after standing Gyc days Che beverage contained .53 per cent of alcohol; after ten days Che percentage jumped Co i.26 and O day or so later climbed to l77. The alcohol came from natural fer mcntatiou
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
MRS. DeGROFF DRAWS
 BIG DIVIDENDS
Wife of Former Owner of Chiohagof Mine Refuses Quarter of
 Million for Interest

Since refusing am offer ot S25o.- oo0 cash for her Interest in Che Chichagof mine. Mrs. DoCrod has drawn more than one million In div- Idends. This ls tho story of Che wealth Of a pioneer Alaska mcr- chants widow who Hives in Q place iu Honolulu as tho result of a small sum her husband spoculotod in Al- aska mines.
 Edward DcGroG was big good natured small town grocer located at sitka. He never accumulated any great wealth because he was too liberal with credit Most any old time prospector could get a small grubstakc by gIvIng DoGron O good talk. When tho Chlchagof float ore was found by two sltka native boys their teacher. Prof. Kelly got De- Grod to put some grub and cash Go prospect Che find The ground was stakcd and pay started from the gras roots. The Natives got about g5O.0O0 In cash.
 Prof Kelly also took cash for his interest. and eventually tho ChIcha- gof company offered Mrs ncGron s25O.OOO for her interest Whether her husband had told hor before his death never Co sol or whether just a woman's whim is not known. But she refused Go sell Today Che Chich- agof mine clears about a million a year. and Mrs. DcGro6 draws about twenty-five per cont Of it In divi- dcnds. .-Ex.