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The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1919-05-17
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itOrs and others interested in the es-
tate of Robert T.. Schoen, deceased,
that l, Harry L. Schoen, Administra-
tor of said estate, intend to make
Final Settlement thereof at the next
term of the Probate Court of Buchan-
an County, State of Missouri, to be
held at the court house in st. Joseph
Missouri, on the first Monday of June,
1919.
HARRY f. SCHOEN,
a m in iet ra tpf
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1919-05-17

Perhaps the fact that the early
morning crow of chanticleer does not
adjust itself to the daylight saving
law, may explain why the rooster is
unpopular within city confines. Any
way the metropolitan prejudice against
the cock crow exists. To meet. II the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture suggests roosterless flocks. 1t is
pointed out that hens will lay just as
we'll without a rooster In the flock,
and eggs, not chickens, are the prin-
cipal product for which town dwellers
keep poultry. Where roosters are OBJ
jectionable and it is desired to raise
chicks these can be purchased when
few days old. Small flocks of lay
ing hens in town and city backyards
are an important branch of poultry
keeping. Tho the value of each flocks
product may be small the aggregate
is large. The product of such a flock,
both in eggs and fowls for the table,
may be obtained at a relatively low
cost, because OF the possibility of util-
izing table scraps and kitchen waste
which would otherwise be thrown
away. A small flock of hens. even as
few as or s. should produce eggs
enuf, whete' used economically. for a
family of a or persons thruout the
entire yeat. except during the molt-
ing period OF the fall and early win
ter.
How Small Home Flock Helps.
BY the preservation of surplus eggs
produced during the spring and early
summer, the period Of scant egg pro-
duction can be provided for. The keep
ing of pullets instead of hens also will
insure the production of eggs at this
time. Not only will eggs from the
home flock materially reduce the cost
of living. but superior freshness and
quality are In themselves well worth
the effort expended. Eggs are a high
ly nutritious food and are so widely
used as to be almost indispensable,
while an occasional chicken dinner Is
relished universally. Objection Is
frequently raised to the keeping Of
poultry in towns and cities because
of the odor which may result and the
noise made by the roosters Growing,
particularly IN the early morning. In
some cases city regulations have been
formulated to control poultry keep
ing. Where there are. city reEula-
tions 1t is necessary to become fam
iliar with their provisions and to con-
form TO them. There Is no necessity
for the poultry flock TO become a
nuisance to the neighborho when
dropping boards are cleaned daily and
the houses and yards are maintained
in sanitary condition. The rooster
need not be a source of annoyance.
Unless Il is Intended 10 hatch chick
ems from the flock It Is unnecessary
to keep a male bird. The fact that
there is no male in the flock will ex-
ert no bad influence on the egg out
put. AS a rule. according to the
present practices Of the leading poui-
trymen, It Is customary TO dispose Of
| the male birds just as soon as the
Matching season is over. This is de-
sirable not only from the standpoint
Of eliminating noise, but also as a
food economy measure and in order
that the subsequent production Of
eggs may be infertile. as such eggs
keep better and are superior for pre-
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1919-05-17
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

HARRY f. SCHOEN,
Administrator
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1919-05-17
ENEnIrOR,S NOTICE

NARY A. WILLIAMS,
Public Administrator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

Berkeley Springs indict-
ments against alleged members of a
mob which broke open the Jail at Berk-
eley Springs several months ago in ali
effort to lynch Hugh Ferguson, negro,
who was later hanged in the state peni-
Tertiary at Moundsville, were returned
by the grand jury at the term of cir
cult court now in session.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

of squads is great aid to the small
producer. Where one has a small
flock, it usually pays best to build it
up until it is large enough to make
good-sized shipments of squads. This.
however, requires constant outlay
without any return for some time.
The production of squads from each
pair Of breeders varies from one or
two to as high as ten or eleven pairs
year, but an average of from six to
seven pairs is fair estimate. although
some SQUAD breeders do better than
this. Squads usually sell at the high
est prices during cold weather, as
pigeons do not breed as freely during
the winter as. during the spring.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
KEEP DAIRY UTENSILS CLEAN
This Precaution Should E@ Observed
Throughout Year, but Especially
in Warm Weather.

Utensils that come In contact with
milk or cream must be kept perfectly
clean. This precaution should be OBJ
served throughout the year, but espe-
cially during the warm weather, says
the University of Missouri College Of
Agriculture. Wash them by first rims
ing in cold water and then by using hot
water and brush. Washing powder
suitable for use in the dairy should
contain no grease. Ordinary sal-soda
used In small amounts is good dairy
cleanser. After washing the utensils
with hot water, rinse thoroughly with
boiling water and place them where
they will come In contact with the d.
rect rays Of the sun. This place should
be free from flies.
In washing the large milk cans, be
sure that the inside Of the shoulder Of
the can is rubbed with the brush. as
this Is the most difficult part to clean.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

Martinsburg.- MIR. A. r. Dawson, of
near Great Cacapon, former member
of the Morgan county court, while COM
ing up the mountain had his automo-
bile to upset in the road when the
brakes failed to hold. Mrs. Shock, Of
Magnolia, had her arm broken, and v
eral others in the car escaped with
only slight bruises. The car was not
badly damaged.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
Yos, Do More Work.

IDu are more ambitious and you get more
enjosnsent out of everything when your
hlaaA Is an $uud condition. Impurities in
xize zxsszs &zsw a very depressing effect on
Ahs xysten, causing weakness, laziness.
s@rsoEasness and sickness.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
resaxEs Energy and Vitality by Purifying
and knrsching the Blood. When you feel
sfs strengthening. invigorating effect. see
Auw 4 brings color to the cheeks and how
Il zRproses the appetite. you will then
spEeciate its true tonic value
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
rs not patent medicine. it is simply
MlS and QUININE suspended in Syrup.
20 pleasant even children like it. The
Aaasd needs Quinine to Purifyit and IRON
10 Ensich il. These reliable tonic prop
aerfiss never fail to drive out impurities in
zzEe hs8od.
The Strength- Creating Power of GROVES
dASTEIESS Chill TONIC has made it
isfe 4ayBrise tonic in thousands of homes.
a&aK than thirty-fve years ago, folks
MBsaa ride a long distance to get GROVES
T&STK1ESS Chill TONIC when a
Gassnber Of their family had Malaria or
sassasa bodybuilding. strengthening
tsnie The formula is just the same to-
day sDd you can get it from any drug
s&nrs. Soc per bottle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
POUITPYNOTHS
NMN 81 9aozo


Small or dirty eggs should be used
at home.
Subscribe for one or more good
poultry papers.
Ship or deliver eggs at least twice
or three times weekly.
The Asiatic breeds are: Brahma,
Cochin and Langshan.
For general farm use American
breeds are probably the best.
Market white-shelled and brown
shelled eggs in separate packages.
When taking eggs to market they
should be protected from the suns
rays.
When selling eggs to the country
merchant or cash buyer insist that the
transaction be on a quality basis.
Begin marketing the cockerels as
soon as they weigh one pound or at
tain a marketable weight.
Uniform products command the best
prices. Pure-bred fowls prouuce uni
form products.
Given the same care ard feed, pure
bred fowls make greater profit than
mongrels.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
TIME FOR PREPARING
SQUADS FOR MARKET
Birds in Best Condition When
Feathered Under Wings.
Usually Killed by Cutting Arteries In
Back Part of Roof of Mouth and
Piercing Brain--Grade Ac-
cording to Quality.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Squads are ready for market usually
from 35a to Az weeks of age and up
to this time they are fed by their par
ents. They must be sent to market
promptly, as the period during which
they are in best condition rarely ex-
ceeds one week. According to the
poultry specialists of the department,
squads are in good market condition
when fully feathered under the wings,
which is usually about the time they
begin to leave the nest. If they are
not killed at this time they soon lose
their baby fat and their flesh begins
to harden.
Catch the squads to be marketed in
the morning before they are fed by
their parents, so that their crops will
be empty. Squads are usually killed
In the same manner as poultry, by
cutting the arteries In the back part
of the roof of the mouth and piercing
the brain, but If sent to market with
oot PluNhihS thCJ aAC AooAAAJ hlASN
by wringing or breaking the neck.
After they are stuck the feathers are
Immediately plucked clean, with the
exception of the head, and the birds
are cooled either by placing them in
cold water or by hanging them in a
cool place. The crop should be cut
open and thoroughly cleaned If it con-
tains any feed.
Squads should be graded according
to size and quality. as dark-colored
and small squads tend to lower the
price paid for an entire shipment of
mixed squads. They are usually
packed for shipment in a good supply
of cracked ice, breasts up, with par
ATTN paper between each layer of ice
and squads.
As the period at which a squad Is
right for market is not over one week,
1t is necessary to have a good-sized
flock to have over one dozen squads
ready for market at one time. A local
market which will take any number
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

ment, although as rule, where the
breeder has superior stock to offer of
showroom excellence and record, in
many instances, the fowl win sell
themselves on their exhibition per-
Torrance without any extra efforts on
the part of the owner.
Advertising at Home.
Poultrymen, the country over, find
it advantageous TO use neat and at
tractive roadside signboards at their
farm gates, which announce the breed
ing and number of fowl they have to
offer, as well as the price, if desired.
These signboards may be made in the
form of inclosed cases so that the
sales sheets may be changed frequent
ly. Some owners paint the name of
their farm and the breed of poultry
which they keep on the roof of shed
or barn, where it is conspicuous from
the country highway. while others
place similar information on the wa
ter tower or near the top of silo.
They aim to attract the attention of
the passer-by, and in one way or 9th
er leave with him a lasting impression
concerning farm and poultry offerings.
A California Barred Rock breeder
painted all the fence posts on his farm
with alternate stripes of black and
white, so that they suggested Barred
Rock fowl. These fence posts were
his trade mark and the passers-by usu-
ally associated these posts with the
breed of fowl which was maintained
on this farm. This unique scheme
was credited with many profitable
sales.
Extensive breeders of poultry follow
the advertising methods practiced by
breeders of other varieties of live
stock. They issue annual and elab-
crate catalogues containing pictures
of their prize winners as we'll as de-
tailed records of the breeding and
winnings of their fiocks. They also
utilize postcards, circular letters, per-
sonal letters, and the customary "fol-
low-up" system of advertising. They
index all inquiries regarding their
stock and at regular intervals com.
municate with inquirers who appear
interested, ultimately making many
sales. Persistency. consistency, and
insistency form a trinity in poultry
advertising and the uniform and profit
able dissemination Of high grade breed
ing stock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
A Feeling Of Security

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such medicine is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle of Swamp Root.
1t is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
1t is not stimulant and is taken In
teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for everything.
1t is natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney, liver and blad-
der troubles.
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
If you need a medicine, you should
have the best. On sale at all drug stores
in bottles of two sizes, medium and large.
However, if you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

paign looks forward to the future food
needs of this country's increasing pop
ulation and results from long and care
full observation of the livestock indus
try In this country, and was planned
after extensive consultation with spe-
cialists and breeders. The plan Is to
hasten the replacement of the multi
tude of scrub domestic animals in the
United States with good purebred or
high-grade stock, and also to improve
the quality of purebreeds themselves.
The goal in view is greater efficiency
In production.
The campaign will be the first or.
ganized crusade in large country to
improve all live stock simultaneously.
1t will interfere in no way with any
work in livestock improvement now
being conducted. but makes all the
work more definite and effective by
providing official recognition for pro-
gressive breeders.
/, The campaign will be supervised
from the department of agriculture In
Washington, and in each state by the
state agricultural college. County
agents and other field workers Of the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
Not an III Wind.

Six bushels of apples for 90 cents.
Cheap enough" says John Robbins,
S0faa real estate dealer, who is telling
ais friends how he made the ex-
EAaaEe-
1.ssf Sunday ne and his wife were
rating y country dinner with friends
5a gerEuberland The afternoon was
arRpsni5 ana y dainty little breeze was
making "a very comfortable.
'skE7e,' &ays Robbins. addressing
she 9aN5 NJ The house. an just pay
y0B g eents for all the apples that
fall IN year gerhard this afternoon"
WEsRiy7 sD hour Sundays tempest
SEDks faro the orchard and when Rob-
Bins &nsi cleaned up, the back end OF
Ais gE was heavier by six bushels of
AEH1ea-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
To keep his breeding birds IN the
public eye is the aim of every pro-
gressive breeder, as in this manner
he attracts following which either
purchases his surplus breeding stock
or else by word of mouth or other
publicity advertises the fame and
quality of this particular poultry, so
that the ultimate sale of the fowl is
effected. One of the greatest values
of the fairs and poultry shows from
the standpoint of the breeder is that
they furnish opportunities of adver-
Using his flock, comparing his birds
with those of his associates, and profit
ing by the decisions of the judges.
Many people attend poultry shows
purely because of interest in feath-
cred stock and without any immediate
Intention of purchasing breeding birds.
However, the outstanding quality or
superiority of certain fowl may be SO
impressed upon their minds that later
on when they decide to make purchas-
es they will remember the names of
breeders whose fowl they saw at the
shows and will patronize them.
What Beginner Can Learn.
Attendance at the fall fairs and
poultry shows is of particular impor-
lance to the beginner in the poultry
breeding business, as it shows him the
fine points of standardized fowl; en-
ables him to compare his birds with
the birds of other breeders, and gets
him in contact with successful poul-
trymen from whom he may learn many
clever points of management which
otherwise would involve long and cost
ly experience.
Although the fall fairs and poultry
shows are one of the best selling me-
diums for the poultryman who raises
breeding stock, it is also advisable that
he advertise judieiously in the poul-
try press as well as in reputable farm
papers. The experience of promi-
nent breeders has been that it is pref
cradle to run small lads" at regular
intervals throughout the year rather
than to insert large advertisement
only occasionally. The psychology of
advertising is peculiar and unique in
that management which pays in one
Instance may fail in another. Sue
cessful poultry advertising is largely
a matter Of individual accomplish
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

Parkersburg-On hundred and
twenty-five French girls, selected by
competitive examinations for scholar
ships in American colleges, reached
New York on the French liner France
recently Among the colleges offering
scholarships are Ohio Wesleyan and
West Virginia. Twenty-four scholar
ships in French universities and coli
leges have been offered to American
girls by the French Government. The
winners of these scholarships now are
being selected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
LESSEN DANGER FROM FEVER
Diversity Of Opinion on Advisability
OF Removing All MIX From
Cows Udder.

Opinion Is not unanimous on the ad-
visibility of removing all the milk
from the udder after the calf has
drawn its first meal. 1t is urged by
those who oppose the complete empty.
Ing OF the bag that only a part should
be removed. The belief is that as ma
lures plan is only to take a little
away there is less danger from milk
fever than when the bag is MIXED
clean.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
500 Reward. Sfo0

Catarrh is local disease greatly inffu.
cnced by constitutional conditions, Il
tnereIore requires constitutional treat.
Y taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the sys.
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDTCINn
gives the patient strength by improyinr
tne general health and assists nature ia
going its work. 10000 for any case Of
CaL9rrn that HALLS CATARRU
MEDICINE falls to cure.
Druggists TIC. Testimonials free.
y. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
Gifisl A mass of long,
thick, gleamy tresseS

Let ADandeTine" save your hair and
SssssAe its beauty. You can have lots
GS bSEsgo thick, strong, lustrous hair.
Ea1E's ARE 4 stay lifeless, thin, scraggly
or fading. Ering back its color, vigor
and vitality.
S5es SS-cent bottle of delightful
'9sT1dsff9e" at any drug or toilet coun-
ter TO freshen your scalp; check dam
zsDE and falling hair. Your hair needs
ahis stimulating tonic; then it's life,
ceicF. brightness and abundance will
getnrza-HEYxy ADV.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
Lift off Corns!
Doesn't hurt q bit and Freezons
costs only a few cents.

With your fingers! You can lift of
any hard corn. soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes. and the hard skin cal
luses from bottom of feet.
A tiny bottle of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply a few
drops upon the corn or callus. In
stantly it stops hurting, then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or callus
right off. root and all. without one bit
OF pain or soreness. Truly! No hum
bug ADV.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
RHElJMA1I
Mustarine sutdu,. .. /
ZION "a and Eases tn y
Quicker Than A.
Else on E,us i

Pay only 80 cents an,
Begy's Mustarine' SsI NY y l
mustard plaster and i I
real, yellow mustard-s.l !.
It's known as the onl.s..
on earth, for in huSxs 49,,
1t stops headache. nsI,,sI \.
earache and backaebs h \
It's a sure, speedy -
ter for bronchitis, - i..s'
and to draw The rs.ns
your sore feet there Il $40 80
You get real action M M =
goes after the pain an XII N \ !
the reel. Yes, II burns N " I . !
ter-it doesn't give aeo,i 4, !
on the wrist. II does IN / l
punch in the jaw-it I'M "
and get Mustarine alvsv, /.
hOx ~fs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

WheelIng.-Blanche Morgan. aged
20, of this place, is held for the grand
jury at Toledo, o., under $1,000 BAH
for an alleged part In the theft of $780,
600 worth Of silks and women's coats
and dresses from the New Idea shop
in Toledo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
VALUABLE STOCK

In several counties of North
Carolina more pure-bred live
stock has been purchased during
the past year at the higher
prices which have prevailed than
in any other year. Hogs were
never SO high, and yet hundreds
of boys bought pure-bred pigs
at high prices with the expecta-
ton of selling their offspring.
Through the county agents many
hundreds of pigs bred by the
boys have been sold at good
prices, and this is stimulating
the extension of pure-bred hogs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
Uncut Erinne in Wool.

Uncut fringe in either wool or silk,
often combined with embroidery, is one
of the new ways of trimming both
frocks and wraps this season, accord
ing to Vogue. Navy blue wool is used
on the white crepe de chine frock. On
either side of both back and front of
the skirt, at the ends of the pouch peck
cts, are groups of two plaits. The EN-
broidery and fringe motif which is
used on the pointed cuffs is repeated
on the back of the collar. This frock
fastens along one shoulder seam and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
Feather KneckWear.

Feather neckwear is popular, as al
ways, just at the between-season time.
Later on, when fur neckpieces appear
in number, even the handsomest ma
rabou scarf looks like makeshift.
but marabou has a special style-sea-
son of its own and is good looking.
New marabou neck scarfs are rather
large with dangling ends like the tails
on fox scarfs and there are also grace
full capecollars and collarettes of the
soft, becoming marabou. with pompon-
tipped ribbon ties.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

Charleston.-Hereafter persons TAX
ing the civil service examinations for
stcnographer and typist will not be re-
CURED to answer mathematical prob
lens, according to |. \. Agnor, secre-
received word TO eliminate arithmetic
Stenographers and typists are very
much in demand by the government,
and an examination is held in the post
Office once each week for applicants.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
No Worms n : H.a,.hx CO...

All children troubled with worms havs an
unneaitny color. which indicates poor blood
sno as rule. there Is more or lese stornacb
oisturoancs Groves tasfeiess chill tonic
given regularly for two or three weeks will
enTicn the blood. improve the digestion. and
&C. az General Strengthening Tonic to the
wnole system. Nature will then throw OF or
olspei the worms. and the Child will be in per-
iect health Pleasant to take soc per bottle