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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
Total ..........142iG,1O3

The above districts are divided into
counties, the county being the unit Of
distribution There are 800 counties
Each has a chairman. He receives all
the propaganda allotted to his district
based on the proporti0nate population.
and his own working organization see
to it that all live SPACE" is properly
billed. Here are few facts regarding
the WhirlWind machinery of dlstribu-
ton:
Twenty thousand square feet OF
space are necessary for addressing and
mailing room.
The distribution bureau has It's own
post office
Three hundred men work day and
night.
one million posters will be mailed ir
four-pound packages.
Eight million Victory Liberty Loan
buttons will be handled
Two million circular letters to bond
holders Of previous Liberty loan is
sues Will be mailed.
Five million letterheads and en-
velopeS to bond statesmen will be dis,
tributed.
Tens of thousands OF automobile
owners will receive windshield stick
ers advertising the loan.
II has been officially announced that
the drive for the sale of Victory Lib
erty loan bonds will start on April 81.
If careful plans Of the distribution bu-
rean carry through every American on
the morning Of April II. at least a
week before the drive, will be greeted
with the nationwide Injunction. Fin
ish the Job
HELP FINISH THE JOB."-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
Mskeshlft. as IL Were.

A sirnnge family had recently moved
into the neighhorhood. Robert had
made the acquaintance Of the small
son and Ind learned from him that
the man was only the boys stcpfath-
or. and. in exploration 10 me. Robert
said: 1T amt James own daGks,
mamma; he's just y second handed
one. Tribune.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
GREAT GUNS!-WHAT MAIL
Uncle Sam viii Garry a Whopping
Load of Reading Mater About
Victory Liberty Lean 70
His Prospects
~ Ad Carter

Two hundred and fifty tons Of first
class mail
That is the staggering weight Of the
matter which Uncle Sam will distribute
throughout the Seventh federal re-
serve district in giving scientific bill.
ing to the Victory Liberty lean
To insure maximum efficiency in the
distribution Of This enormous amount
of propaganda material the diStribu-
ton bureau OF the department Of pub
licity for the Seventh federal reserve
district has evolved the following
scheme, based on the most reliable fir
ureS Ohtainable. The estimated popu.
laton Of the district is 1926, SOB di-
vided as follows:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
Knew Where II Would Land.

Lawyrr-"Ycs. sir! We can settle
up this estate for you in about eight
months" The Principal Heir-"But
can You wait that long for the money!
Judge.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21

, u u OTueTS WOulU
profit by my advice
and take Lydia E.
Pink h a ms Vege-
table Compound.
Before | was mar
ried, when | came
home from work at
night, | would be
just worn out with
pains which dragged
me down. | took
Lydia f. Pinkham's
V e & e t able Com
pound and il made
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
Advantage Of Winqa.

Another good thing about the flying
an angel does is that he never has to
light upon the top of a house and bawl
for somebody TO help him downfall.
las News,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
LOCAL MARKETS

Springs, per 10. 20c.
Stays. ISc
Hens, per NJ SOC.
Ducks. per III. &c.
Turkeys, 15-20c
Eggs. Soc.
Cream. 5Sc
Butter, 3240c.
Geese, l5c. .
Lard. zoe.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
Hides and Wool

Hides and Wool.
Mink skins. 1915.
Horse hides, s..
Skunk skins, Sl50-S6.
Coon skins, 2.50-s5.
No, | hides. per h., 13c.
No. ? hides. per H.. l2c,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
Live STOCK.

SteerS-S Stock, per cwt., $3.50; fat,
per cWt.. Sli
Calves, per cwt., Sl2-Sl3.
Hogs, per cwt., $l7-$lS.
Spring lambs. per cwt., $10-Sll.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
AbbreViatinn Nanner

Inc pioneers give up beautiful
names ana the postal authorities alb.
bfeVlate them.-San Francisco Chron.
iCle.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21

che blIeness of the sky is due 10
small particles of dust in The atmos.
Lhere.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
WATCH OUT FOR SHARKS
speakers are touring the state.

speakers are touring the state.
In Indiana the new United States
battle tanks are touring the state.
going overland from town to town.
They have created a veritable sensa.
ton along the country highways. The
state will also have a war exhibit
train. as well as nationally known
speakers. number Of enthusiastic
meetings have been held to date. Wis
consin leaders report everything in
shape for rousing subscription drive
War exhibit trains with tanks and
bands, are enlivening the campaign
and are stirring up much enthusiasm.
The state and county organizations
are complete, and everything is in
readiness for the drive.
HELP FINNISH THE Jos."-
The American fighters now in Eu-
rope saved the life of our nation. and
the nation-the people of the United
States-would be basely ungrateful n
1t abated one iota in support of them
now that the danger is over. Our sa-
cred duty to them will not have been
performed until every one of the bows
now "over there" has been brought
home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
MRS. D0OLEY'S
ADVICE TO
WORKING GIRLS

Milwaukee, Wis. wish all girls
who work and suffer from functional
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21
Daily Thought,

Time is generally the best doctor.-
Ovid.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21

Try the Free Trader-JournaI Want Ads
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-21

HELP "FINisA THE JOB
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15

The only criticism thai foreign
military leaders had to make of the
american soldiers Uas that they
Would not stop When their objective
Was reached. The records of the
war department bear out this "criti-
cism." They show that the Ameri-
can soldiers wouId not stop though
they faced seemingly certain death
from the hail of German machine
gun bullets and German shrapneI.
The story of these soldiers is told IN
the records of the men a0hO Uere
awarded the Distinguished Service
Cross for conspicuous bravery on
the field of battle. BeIow are the
records Of a fen of these americans
WhO did not know wben to stop.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15

every 100 pounds of live weight. i'm
slop or milk. night and morning for
about a week. Other antiseptics,
such as sulphO-carbOlates, iron sui
phate, ETC.. can be used to advantage.
Cause of NecrobaciIIosis.
The origin of all forms of NEGRO
bacillOsis is the bacillus necrophorus.
This organism or germ inhabits the
digestive tube Of swine, and being ex-
PEELED in the fecaI discharges, it
develops and f1Ourishes in damp in
sanitary quarters. Finally it finds its
way into abrasiOns on lips, face, and
mucous membranes Of nasal cavities,
develops into rhinitis, and later into
necrosis or death of large areas about
the head and face of the animal The
same organism passing into the intes-
final tract sets up there the same
process of inflammation. degeneration,
and necrosis or death of tissue. result
ing in necrOtic entritis.
Prevention.
In this disease, as in all other dis
eases Of animals, the sane, simple and
effective method to adopt is the one
of prevention. While necrobacillosis
is not rapidly infectious, still the whole
herd is in danger, in that the pigs all
have the same supply of germs from
which to feed. AS in all diseases, the
germs Of this disease must be DESTROYED
in order to prevent the ailment; there
fore the key to prevention in this also
is proper sanitation of premises Ere
quent and thorough cleaning out of
pens, trOughs, feeding floors. sheds
and hog lots is an important factor of
preventive measures. In addition TO
thorough cleaning at frequent intervals
a liberal quantity of lime should be
applied in pens, houses. and adjoining
lots. Proper care in feeding also will
eliminate much of this trouble. Pigs.
shOtes and other hogs should not be
allowed to feed from the ground. Suit
able feeding floors, preferably con-
crete, and trOughs of some nonabsorb-
ent material that can be cleaned out.
washed and disinfected frequently.
are recommended. These equipments.
while meaning little added expense.
nevertheless will pay for themselves
in short time from the saving of
iced and the protection of the animals
health AN ounce of prevention is
worth a pound Of cure"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15
POULTRY
FATS
SUCCESS OF POULTRY FLOCK
Keep Them Growing and Prune and
Gull VigoroUsly-GiVe Careful
Attention TO Details.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agrculture)
The poultry department Of the farm
establishment must not be forgotten.
When pruning or culling time comes,
spraying the orchard is no more impOr-
tant than spraying the henhouse or
busting or greasing the hens and
chicks. Early Matching is one OF the
prime essentials for success; but early
Matching is only the beginning. If you
want good, strong, vigorous. well-ma
tured pullets to do the laying for you
next fall, you must see that the chicks
hatch out at the proper time, and then
keep them growing, and prune and Gull
vigorously. The success of the future
depends on the work of today.
Many people think that because they
paid attention to details and ''got
things going last year they don't need
TO bother much this season. This is
big mistake. The real results this
year were caused by attention to de-
tails last year, and next year will de
pend on this year-which means that
careful attention is necessary every
year. Those baby chicks, too, must
be looked after. Ask your county
agent or home demonstration agent
for circular on First Care Of Baby
Chicks"
When planning to raise standard
bred chicks, many people mistakenly
think that different methods should be
used. This is all wrong. To those
who have made a success in raising
mongrel or mixed pOultry-the COM
mon "barnyard f1ocks''-it is necessary
only to suggest that the same methods
be employed with the standardized
chicks that were used in raising the
mixed or mOngrel variety. To those
who have not raised poultry, the best
advice is, "Give the chicks a good
chance and they will do the rest" Do
not hamper them with needless re-
sJrictiOnS.
Baby chicks are easily trained and
will naturally seek places that are
warm but they have no power to regu-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
Hogs are frequently troubled with
number of ailments more or less Sc
ri6us which, particularly in seasons Of
cholera outbreaks, go unnoticed or pos
sibly are diagnosed as cholera itself.
One ailment very prevalent in late
spring and summer, especially in pigs,
is necrobacillOsis. While this disease
assumes various forms the one COM
monty noted in herds are necrotic
rhinitis, a condition generally known
as "sniff1es." and necrOtic entritis.
The pigs affected by the f1rst-named
disease eat but little and sneeze re-
peatedly. often expelIing a bloody ma
terfal. Lessons are sharply defined by
Jumps or swellings occurring on some
parts of the head or face, usually on
the snOut. Most effective treatment
can be made when these first appear
They should be opened and the pus
which they contain removed. and one
of the following remedies applied in
the opening with a syringe: Glycerin
Is parts and carbOlic acid 1 part, or
nitric acid 1 part and water 6 parts,
or a 90 per cent solution of iodin.
Cholera Symptoms.
In the second form mentioned, ne
crOtic entritis, the animals affected de-
yelOp symptoms somewhat akin to hog
cholera. Often there is a lack of ap-
petite, and while diarrhea is not con-
slant, it is frequently noticed in the
early development of this form. The
pigs become unthrifty, emaciated, and
weak. However, the absence OF red
spots on the bellies and the normal or
at times subnOrmaI temperature of the
animals differentiate the aiiment from
cholera.
In this form, as in the first, remedy
must be used before the disease has
progressed. Feed and .so-called stock
food and tonics that may contain irrf-
tating ingredients should be avoided,
green pastures being preferable if
available. A physic of oil, such as lin
seed or castor oil, to clean out the
bowels, is recommended. Intestinal an
tiseptics are in order. The following
has been used and found beneficial:
Copper sulphate L part, hyposulphite
of soda 4 parts, charcoal parts, and
common salt parts. Give one heap
ing teaspoonful Of this mixture to
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15
SOY BEANS AS VEGETABLES
Although Best Adapted for Growing in
South, They May Be Grown
in Corn Belt.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agrtculture-)
HahtO soy beans, introduced from
Japan, are excellent for the production
of green beans similar to lima and
butter beans. About 115 days are re-
quired for the bean to make sufficient
growth for use as a green vegetable.
Although the Hahto bean is best
adapted for growing In the southern
states, it may also be successfully pro-
duced as green vegetable during IA
vorable seasons throughout the corn
belt. Being a bush variety, it also is
adapted for forage production, its yield
of green feed or seed being superior to
many other varieties on the market. In
a dry form the Hahto bean cooks up
easier than other varieties and has a
better flavor. This bean is to be grown
extensively by boys and girls garden
ing clubs in the southern states during
the coming season.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15
FRANK 3. STOCKTON,
Private, Co. e, 18TH Infantry

Private, Co. E, 18TH Infantry.
Private Stockton was decorated for
unusual bravery in action near Ian
dres-et-St. Georges, France, October
IA, 1913. After working all morning
In rescuing wounded soldiers, Private
Stockton, a stretcher bearer, learned
that man from another company was
lying wounded in q shell hole, one hum
dred yards in advance of the COM
pany's position. Ignoring all warnings
as to the danger involved, he and
another stretcher bearer crawled to
the shell hole under violent machine
gun fire and found that the man was
so severely wounded that he could
only be carried on a litter. Although
the wounded soldier attempted to dis
suade him from so doing. Private
Stockton returned to our line, secured
a litter and proceeded once more to
the shell hole in direct view of the
enemy and under the most intense
fire from machine guns $50 yards
away. He succeeded in reaching the
shell hole safely, but as he was plac-
ing the wounded patient On the litter
he was instantly killed. Private Stock
ton was son of Rev. J. A. Stockton,
New Decatur, Ala.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15

plish this without spreading disease,
in the face Of all the attendant dan
gers, required, OF course, such close
care that the wisdom of some phases
Of the inspection system may not have
been always apparent to all concerned
With swine moving by carloads and
TainlOadS from producing areas into
public stock yards of the country, says
the statement, the pens of such yards
are inevitably infected with the COM
mon swine diseases, OF which cholera
IS the most important. Owing to this
condition federal regulations formerly
acquired the slaughter OF swine re-
ceived, but after the serum and virus
treatment against hog cholera was
standardized the possibility of reship-
ping immature hogs for further feed
ing resulted in a modification OF the
rules Under the plan now In force
swine properly vaccinated and disin-
fected may be reshipped for any pur-
pose, including breeding.
Immunizing hogs against cholera Is
: veterinary procedure, including the
preventive-serum treatment, taking Of
tiOn OF the animal during the test
Period. Necessarily the official regu-
latiOns are Of technical character, and
IT has come to the attention Of the de-
partment Of agriculture that in some
cases the rules have been misinterpre-
led so as-to make them appear respOn-
sible for fuctuation in the stOck-hOg
market.
For the information Of the public,
the bureau Of animal industry outlines
briefly the method OF inspection:
Ali public stock yards are eonsid-
cred to be infected and swine are,
therefore, exposed to the contagion
from the time OF their entry into the
yards; consequently IL IS important
that they be immunized promptly af-
ter arrival at such yards, to protect
them against contracting the disease.
For that reason the department CD
poses the immunIzation Of swine that
have been so exposed for more than
five days. Hogs, though they may not
show physical symptoms Of cholera,
may In some instances be affected with
the disease TO such an extent that i'm
humiliation viii not protect them
1t is not permissible to fmmunize
swine FOR immediate shipment inter
state if they show symptoms OF con-
tagiOus or infectious disease.
If a considerable percentage OF the
animals in a lot is found to have high
temperatures. the possible presence Of
such disease is indicated and the ami
mails are not fmmunized or permitted
TO be shipped interstate. It is possible
to have hogs with high temperatures
as a result Of conditions surrounding
the shipment to market, In which case
they viii return to normal within a
short time.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15
Matching Season Demands Poultry
Raiser's Most Careful Attention.

late the heat or ventilate the room or
to supply fresh water. Keep charcoal
grit, etc, before them all the time, or
when needed. They naturally love tc
scratch, and if given a chance will
make the litter fly in digging after tiny
morsels. Keep them scratching. This
can best be done by not overlooking
Have an outside room that is q little
colder than where the brooder is kept
Gr put the brOOder in one side of the
building or room. This Will leave the
other side cooler. Remember that
sweating or damp brOOders or houses
are more dangerous to chicks than
cold; but chicks must have a sufi-
GENTLY warm place to hover whenever
they wish.
To those poultry raisers who brood
by the hen all there is TO say Is to let
the hen do the brooding. Keep the
hen free from lice and also keep her
dry and keep the coop clean. 1t is no
difficult task; all that is needed is
thoughtfulness and careful attention.
Baby chicks will get under the old hen
whenever they feel the need Of a little
warmth. 1t is, therefore, very impor-
tant that the hen should be kept dry.
Do not allow the hen her liberty with
her brood for at least four weeks. This
Will give the chicks plenty Of oppor-
tunity to become strong. Unless the
grass is short and conditions favorable,
it is better not to turn her out as early
as four weeks. The first two weeks,
however, are the most important in the
life of the chick and the most ImOor-
tant factor is brOoding during that
period. The hen will do that properly
if given the proper place and let alone.
To those operating broOders the best
advice that can be given is, Watch and
follow instructions" Don't be too big
hearted and overfeed the baby chicks
the first week, as it is a wellknown
fact that more chicks die as q result
OF overlooking the first week or two
than from any other cause.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15
POULTRY NOTES

Beef scraps or sour milk help to
ill the egg basket.
Geese must have plenty of water IN
which to swim and keep themselves
clean.
One of the most painstaking phases
of poultry keeping IS the care OF
young chicks.
To raise hens for profitable egg pro-
duction, they should be induced to eat
more, instead OF less.
Ducks on the farm should not be
permitted to run In the same yards
with the chickens.
Anything that frightens a flock of
fowls upsets it to the extent that it
reduces egg production
Chicks should be fed little and
often thus keeping them hungry and
busy. A busy chick VIII keep healthy.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15
SYSTEMS OF FEEDING Fowls
One Way Is to Supply All of Feed
Dry and Other Consists of
Moistened Mash.

'Frepareo oy the United States Depart
ment Of Agricultural
There are two systems in use for
the feeding of fowls, in one of which
all the feed is given dry and In the
other OF which one or more of the
daily feeds consists of a moisteped
mash For convenience they NAV he
termed the 'dry-feed" and the "masb"
systems, although in the dry-feed svs-
tenn dry mash is often fed. Drv
feeding is used by many where # IS
not convenient to make and feed q
moistened mash. The greatest advan-
tages to be derived from the dry svs-
tenn are the saving of labor and the
lessened danger Of bowel trouble ra-
sulting from sloppy or soured mashes
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15
HOW TO PRODUCE GOOD EGGS
All Hens That Lay Eggs That Are Too
small or Poorly Shaped Should
Be Discarded,

Id the production of good eggs the
STOCK is of utmost Importance Weak
sickly stock produces eggs that ara of
poor quality. Such eggs will deterior-
ate quickly. Discard the hens that Law
TOO small or too large eggs, and eggs
that are poorly shaped. If eggs So
lected Tor incubation are small, ILL
SNAPPED OF poor color and texture, so
VIII De the eggs that are laid by hens
Matched from those eggs.
The question Of the quarters In
which the stock is to be kept is also
an important one No matter how
healthy the stock. if kept In Door
quarters. it will become sickIy and
weak The house should be roornv.
Well-Venttiated and allow an album
dance Of sunshine co enter.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15
FRANK J. BART,
Private, e. c, ga Infantry.

Private, Co. c, eth Infantry.
Private Bart was decorated for con-
spicuous gallantry in action with the
enemy near Medeah farm, France, Oc-
tober 8, 1918. Private Bart, being on
duty as a company runner, when the
advance was held up by machine gun
fire, voluntarily picked up an auto
matte rifle. ran out ahead of the line,
and silenced a hostile machine gun
nest, killing the German gunners. The
advance then continued and, when it
was again hindered shortly afterward
by another machine gun nest, this
courageous soldier repeated his bold
exploit by putting the second machine
gun out of action. His home address
is Newark, n. J.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15
FREDERICK o. cAsKINs.

Corporal, Company ], 11sth Infantry.
The Distinguished Service Cross was
awarded to Corp. Gaskins in recogni-
ton of distinguished gallantry result
ing in his death in action near La
Hale Meneresse, France, October 49,
1913. When the advance of his COM
pany was held up by two machine gun
nests, Corp. Gaskins led his squad,
entirely on his own initiative, in the
face of intense machine gun fire,
against an enemy post on the right
flank. Followed by his men, he rushed
the position. taking it and killing two
of the gun crew. He then rushed q
second post alone, with his rifle, killing
one of the crew. He was himself
killed before he could reach the post.
Corp. Gaskins' home was in Chester
field. s. G.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-05-15

1913. Lieutenant Amory was detailed
TO lead patrol on a hazardous and
important mission OF locating the
main defense line Of the enemy. Fight
ing his way under their heavy artil-
lery and machine gun fire, and witt
no assistance from our batteries, he
established his command two kilOme-
tiers within the enemy territory. Al
though wounded and his small COM
mand badly cut to pieces and almost
entirely surrounded, he refused to
give up the ground he had taken, but
by stubbornly resisting with his small
detachment he finally succeeded in
driving the enemy from this important
position. His home was in Whining
ton, Del.