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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22

Entered at the postofice in Yerington mail
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
B. Y. P. U. Reception.

The Baptist Young People
entertained the Epworth League
on Friday evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. J. Vol Brock.
Mrs. j. L. Love supervised
the games and kept the. crowd in
hilarious spirits till II O'Clock
when Mes danes Gayer and
Brock, assisted by Misses An.
nette Corkern, Callie Bush, Clara
Mae Simmons, Winnie and Dor
ris Magee, Melba Carter, and
Natalie Magee served hot chocol-
ate, cake and candy to the eighty
five guests who seemed to have
the Christmas spirit to such an
extent that they each impaired
as much joy as they received,
thus making of the occasion an
ideal Christmas Festival.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
Community Christmas Tree.

The Community Christmas
Tree which was given Christmas
night nnder the auspices of the
Federated Missionary Union, was
a splendid success in every detail.
The tree and room decorations
were beautiful, the tableaux were
artistic and carried out perfectly
in grouping and ccstuming, the
impressive Bible scenes they were
intended to Illustrate; all parts
were we'll given and the true
Spirit of Christmas thoroughly
impressed, and a good offering
made for the relief of the children
of the Holy Land.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
make THE WASTE
Land PRODUCE FOOD
Ample Tlme To Drain Waste Places
Before the Opening Of tho
Spring Work.

On nearly every Louisiana farm
there is some land that is either not
used at all or is used In such a way
as to produce very little. On many
farms there are patches of low ground
which cannot be titled because they
are too wet. Usually when drained
these wet areas are tho richest ON
the farm.
Just at present, when the CRY Of the
world is for food and more food, the
product Of these idle acres Is needed.
This is an excellent time to put them
into use. Small patches Of wet land
can often be drained at little ex-
pense. Between now and the open.
ing up Of spring work there will be
ample time to do the work. Every
farmer, part Of whose farm is unpro.
ductive because It needs drainage,
should take advantage Of the pres
eut opportunity to add to his cropping
area by supplying Unnecessary drain
age. These lands will produce moro
than average farm lands. Every prod
uct will help feed the hungry.-lA 8,
e. Press Bulletin.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
Aid Returning Soldiers.

Uucle Sam has deci led that we
must greet our soldiers and sailors
with something more substantial
than three cheers on their return.
Three cheers will be given; the
practical aid also for nothing is too
good for them. The Federal
Board for Vocational Education,
Washington, wishes to be advised
of the name of each disabled SOL
dier and sailor as soon as he re-
turns. A personal interest will
be taken in each case reported
and an opportunity given for
learning some trade, making each
man independent and selfsupport-
ing. It is optional whether or
not this offer II taken advantage
of, but each man will be given an
opportcnity TO avail himself to the
training he particularly desires
You may assist in this work by
reporting to the chairman Of your
Parish Council of Defense the
name of each disabled soldier OF
sailor returningeto your commun- :
lty. Let US show our apprecia'
ton of the sacrifice these men
have made by assisting them tc
secure future happiness through
independence.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
PREPARING HOGS
FOR SLAUGHTER
Should Have No Food From "a TO "a
Hours Before Killing, But Should
Have Plenty OF Water.

In preparing hogs to be slaughtered
. fast of twenty-four to thirty-six
hours, plenty Of water, careful han,
ding and rest before slaughter are all
important in securing meat In the best
condition for use, either fresh or for
curing purposes. Food in the stomach
decomposes very rapidly after slaugh.
ter, and where the dressing is slow
the gases generated often affect the
flavor of the meat. Water should be
given freely up to the time of slaugh.
er, as 1t keeps the temperature nor.
mal. 1t is highly important that the
animal be not excited in any way sui,
ficiently to raise the temperature Of
the body. If the animal becomes heat.
ed 1t is better to allow it to rest oven
night before killing than to risk spoil.
ing the meat. It is also essential that
the hog be carefully handled 80 a. not
to bruise Its body.-L. 8. q. Press
Bulletin.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
Younger Set Entertained.

Mesdames Darlington and Hayes
at the Darlington residence on
Main street, entertained the
younger set" at Progressive Six
Hundred on Saturday evening
There were eight tables of play
ers and after the games, sand.
wiches, cake and hot chocolate
were served by the hostesses, as.
sisted by Mesdames Willoughby
and Bean of Bogalusa.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
Lost or Stolen.

Setter Dog White with or.
ange ears, high tail. Answers
to name of Mack"
Reward will be paid to party
giving information leading to re-
covery of dog or to learning
name Of party who stole him.
E. G, Rowan,
Bogalusa, La.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
States of America,

United States of America,
Eastern District of Louisiana, SIS.
In the United States District Court in
and for said District.
New Orleans Division.
In the matter of John F. Faust,
Bankrupt.
No. 230O in Bankruptcy.
Petition for Discharge.
Order of Notice Thereon.
Eastern District of Louisiana,
Parish of Orleans, IS.
On this 7th day of December, A.
D., 1918, on reading the foregoing pc
tition it is
Ordered by the court, that a hearing
be had upon the same on the 9th day
of January, A. D. 1919, before the
said court, at New Orleans, La, in
said district, at 10 o'clock in the fore.
noon; and that notice thereof be pub
lished in the Era-Leader, a news
paper published in said district, and
that all known creditors and other
persons in interest may appear at the
same time and place and show cause,
If any they have, why the prayer of
the said petitioner should not be
granted.
And it is further ordered by the
court, that the clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors, copies of
said petition and this order, address,
ed to them at their places OF residence
as stated.
Witness the Honorable Rufus E..
Foster, Judge of the said Court,
and the seal thereof, at New
Attest: Orleans, La, in said district,
on the 7th day OF December,
A. D. 1918.
(Signed) H. j. CARTER, Clerk,
A true copy.
(Seal)
H, J,CARTER, Clerk,
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
$50O0,OO0 Road Bonds for
Sale.

The Parish of Washington,
Louisiana will receive bids at
Franklinton, Louisiana, on and
up to noon Friday February Z,
1919. For the purchase Of $780,.
900 5 per cent road bonds.
Each bid shall be accompanied
by a certified check for 2 1.2 per
cent of face value Of bond issue.
The laws of the state of Louis
lana require these bonds to bring
Par and accrued interest. All
bids must be superscribed with
the words:
"Bids for road bonds of the
Parish Of Washington, Lonis.
iana."
The purchaser will be requested
to defray the cost of any legal ex-
animation or investigation in con-
nectlon Herewith that may be re-
quired by him.
The Police Jury shall have the
right to reject any or all bids.
Address all bids to:
W. E. Banister,
Mt, Hermop, Ls,
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
Married.

8 Ga Tuesday, Decembes "a at
the home of the pried's father
Monroeaa Fnssell, Miss Della
Eu sslland Mr. Arthur Roberts
we're married in Ethe presence
of the family, Rev. G, N. Kimber.
lii officiating
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
Better Roads.

In providing work for discharg.
ed soldiers and sailors and NUM-
ton workers, road building offers
a solution of many problems.
The United States as a whole is
behind most foreign countries in
the matter Of good highways.
Poor roads are reason for high
prices of farm produce in many
cases. They are a reason why
more automobiles are not otpurchas-
ed and used. They are a reason
for heavy upkeep cost of vehicles
of all kinds. They are cause of
many accidents. They are a
hindrance to suburban ahd coun.
try development; a cause of low
prices of real estate in country
sections; a reason, in short, for
slower development of national
industry and production than
should be expected of a country
as progressive as ours claims to
be.
Colonel Robert H. Tyndall of
the 15Oth Field Artillery, U. S.
Army, writing from France
srys: "There will be a couple of
million real road war boosters
when the war is over" He
speaks in glowing terms Of the
splendid highways they found in
France comparing them much to
onr detriment, with the average
highway found in the United
States.
In the same article containing
Colonel Tyndall's views, it was
stated that there is undoubtedly
a big road plan developing in this
country. Chairman George C.
Diehl of the A. A. a. Good Roads
Board says: "S100,000,0 900 a
year appropriated by the Federal
Government on a definite, tangi-
BILE highway system will work
wonders in the form OF from s..
600 to 10000 miles of splendid
highway, partly made up of Sec
tons already sufficient in quality;
partly in sections to repair; part
ly in sections rebuilt and partly
of entirely new construction
State and local appropriation
should be encouraged and the con
struction OF federal roads should
enormously increase road expen.
ditures. The thousands of other.
/ wise unemployed labor can b
used to the most excellent advan
tage in this way"
The vast sums that would other
wise have been spent in destruct-
ion can beneficially be expended
for highway construction to tn
end that trade may be increased
between rural sections and urbal
points. Hundreds of thousand
OF returning soldiers and mel
that have been employed in muni
ton manufacture can be employees
profitably to themselves and t.
the communities of which the,
, are . part in this highway worl
with the result that tradesmel
will enjoy increased trade, labor
ers will be contented, farmer
will have more accessible market
and the community as a Who'll
will enjoy increased prosperity.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-02
Save for the country's sake.

When you buy War Savings
Stamps you do not give-you re
ceive.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
OHIO LICE POWDER FORMULA
Mixture Of Gasoline, CarboIic Acid
and Plaster of Paris 10 mex
pensive and Efficient.

One Of the cheapest homemade lice
powders for poultry is made by mix
ing three parts of gasoline and one
part of crude carbolic acid with as
much plaster of paris as the liquid
will moisten, as determined by the
Ohio experiment station. The pow
der is allowed to dry before using; it
may be kept in all air-tight container
where it retains its strength for a long
period. The powder is infammable
and must be kept away from fire.
Infested fowls when thoroughly
busted are soon relieved from the at
tacks of lice; about 125 birds may be
busted in one hour, one pound of the
mixture being needed to dust ten ma
tlre fowls.
For head lice on chickens the use
of blue ointment or mercurial ONT
ment has been found effective. One
part of the ointment Is mixed with
two parts of vaseline and lump Of
the mixture about the size of pea is
rubbed thoroughly at the base of the
feathers about the head.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
ARE CARRYING 1T TOO FAR
Bathing Costume for Tennis Is the
Abbreviating of an Alb
breviaton.

This is the day of brevity. The
ated. Christian appellations are cut
short and initials substituted. The gro
Ger abbreviates potatoes" to "spuds"
and .cOndenseS Crackers" to "crax."
The butcher writes "PC" when he
means pork chops" and the chemist
shOrtens water" to "H-2-O." The
printer, referring to "a mass of balled-
up type" cusses and calls it "pi."
Likewise, the sport writer's character
ize the "knock out" as "KO." The
doctor indicates "sod-cac" when he
wants sodium cacodylate."
But authorizations are not confined
to words. The Yanks abbreviated the
war. The rising cost of living has alb
breviated the purchasing power of a
dollar. The airplane has abbreviated
space, and electricity has abbreviated
time itself. The laundry often abbrevi-
ates the size of ones new shirt. Fash
ion frequently abbreviates costumes.
There is, however, such a thing as
abbreviating too much. For in France,
q bathing suit is considered sufficient
raiment for one who is in the SWIM
ming pool, but it is highly objection
able elsewhere. Tennis players clad in
bathing suits are carrying the abbrevi-
alton habit too far.
They are abbreviating abbreviation
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
REVIVE GENTLE ART
OF PEDESTRIANISM
Sport Has Basked in LimeIiqht
at Various Times.
Fifty Years Ago Professional Walkers
Were as Celebrated as Jack Demp-
sey and Ty Cobb Are Today
Bicycle Killed Game,

A couple Of million young rlen of
America have in the past two years
had considerable exercise in "hoofing
it," 1t wasn't voluntary hoofing, either,
but the army is the army, and when
you enter it you are sometimes re-
quired to make long marches. All Of
which leads to the thought that the
gentle art Of Professionalism is about
due for a great revival.
There was an "almost" revival of
walking a few years ago when Edward
PaySon Weston, the veteran pedes-
trian, pulled off his celebrated trans.
continental walking stunt, but it sort
of tizzled.
1t is forty-two years since London
witnessed the conclusion of one of
the most famous international walk.
ing matches, such as We're held in the
seventies and early eighties. William
Homes, one of the greatest pedeS-
TRANS of the day, was England's
choice in the memorable contest,
while Dan OLeary represented Ire
land and America. Dan had taken
part in a number of walking matches
on this side of the Atlantic, and there
was great disappointment over here
when the news came that he had been
vanquiShed by the Britisher in the
3O0mile contest. O'Leary is now 76
years old and has walked over 100000
miles.
In the seventies the professional
walkers were as celebrated as Jess
Willard (O and Ty Cobb are today.
They rolled in money and basked in the
iimelight of popular adulation. Many
of the records set up in those days in
England and America have never
been surpassed and, unless profess
sional walking comes into vogue
again, probably never will be.
1t was the bicycle which killed
pedestrianism. When the safety" was
invented it not only became a sub
stitute for shank's mares, but cycling
became the most popular sport in the
world. Walking as a sport died a
sudden death, but as long as humans
nave legs there is always the hope
that pedestrianism will again come
to the fore, to the great benefit of the
human race.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
Crooked Golf.

Suzanne Lenglen, the worlds tennis
champion, was talking to a group Of
American correspondents at Wimble-
don.
II don't care for golf" she said. 81
think tennis is much nicer. think
golf is queer"
How queer?" said golfer.
ut lets you cheat so easily if you're
inclined that way. My father played
golf one day at Nice with a German.
AS he holed out on the first green the
German said TO him.
"How many strokes did you do the
hole in?
"'Seven,' said father.
Its my hole, then said the Ger
man. 4 did it in five
"'Father didn't say anything, but
when the German asked him at the
second green how many strokes he had
taken he laughed.
"'NO, you don't, Herr Sauerkraut'
he said. This time it's my turn to ask
first"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
DICK KERR Is TAKEN
SERIOUSLY IN EAST
Surprises Fans by His Excellent
Work on Slab.
Diminutive TWirIer Has Done Won
ders in Helping White Sox-Was
Regarded as Too Small to Make
Good In the Big Show.

Little Dick Kerr, midget finger Of
Gleason's slab corps, has made the
East sit up and take notice, writes
George B. Robbins in a Boston special
to Chicago Daily News. Kerr was
much moderated in this section. Now
he is taken seriously as "sure thing"
pitcher.
Urging that Kerr was "too small to
make good" in the big show, these
fasteners mentioned the oft-repeated
assertion that the White Sox had only
two pitchers.
"Gleason has won the flag with two
pitchers they declared.
This lad, Kerr, no bigger than an
ordinary kid Of fourteen years, has
won recognition by hard work. He
has won consistently and made famous
batters like Ty Cobb. Duffy Lewis and
Frank Baker Whit often.
Kerr is a second string pitcher at
the most-a good finisher but a poor
starter" said an eastern fan several
weeks ago. "He is too small to cope
with the heavy batsmen Of the Ameri-
can league"
Three months Of American league
history have been reeled off, replete
with startling episodes.
The record of this tiny pitcher GER
tainly entities him to recognition.
1t is to be recalled that KID Gleason
himself was slow to admit Kerr to the
select circle of regular pitchers. The
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmers Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp Root is strengthening medi-
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has 80 many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
Teddy Told Him.

When Theodore Roosevelt was pres
ident a man visited him who had a re-
quest to make. In his arms he carried
d bundle of letters of introduction. He
stated his request and closed his ar
gument with these words:
"Mr. President, am sure that if you
90 this for me you will please the peo-
Tle of my state. In fact, could have
brought with me a thousand letters
moe asking you to do it,"
ooh, pshaw," was RoOsevelts blunt
reply, 81 could get a thousand people
in your state to sign petition to have
yOu hanged"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30

er fyweight champion, Is going the
rounds of the newspapers.
1t seems that Pedlar Palmer, him
self a battler of no meager science,
was met by boxing writer after an
exhibition bout between Wilde and
another London favorite.
"Pedlar, what do you think Of
Wilder" asked the writer.
"a bloomin' ghost with a 'ammer
in is and" was Palmer's prompt re-
sponse.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
DOULIM NO1E('
y sszzz1zsss.zs ll..z Y
4 mSSssSSSSSSSS<9 A-AlO

Bran is a good regulator for poul-
try of all ages.
Purchase well-matured pullets rath-
er than hens.
Having movable, separate nest boxes
makes it easier to clean them as well
as the house.
Don't expect great success In hatch
ing and raising chicks unless you have
had some experience.
There is no better place for turkeys
to roost than in the trees, In the open
air, during the summer and fall.
Chicks that get too warm In coops
do not grow well and therefore do not
make the best use Of their feed and
opportunities.
II the wing feathers OF. little chicks
grow too rapidly and make the wings
hang down they should be cut off SO
that they will not sap the vitality of
the chicks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
POULTRY
.FNIS'
PURE-BRED POULTRY IS BEST
Growers Everywhere Are Coming to
Realize That There Is Moro
Money In Standard Breeds.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The story of Reuben Lowe Of North
Shapleigh, Me-, illustrates the possible
profits from poultry keeping where
careful management is practiced. Dur
ing 1918 this poultryman, who de-
votes only part of his time to chicken
raising. kept $50 birds, which paid
him profit over feed cost of more
than $1,000, equivalent to 81 bird.
Included in this amount are the sales
Of few eggs for Matching, about 90
cockerels sold for breeding purposes
at $3.50 to S. each, as we'll as the
market eggs, which were disposed OF
In large quantity. Mr.. Lowe keeps
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
COLLEGE ATHLETICS HIT

ithaca high cost Of living is
expected to attack college sports
next season. In recently assum-
ing his new duties as graduate
manager of athletics at Cornell
university, Romeyn Berry Of
New York predicted an increase
over pre-war seasons of so per
cent in maintaining crew and
teams alone, and asserted his
first task would be to put
Cornell athletics on a sound
financial basis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
INTEREST IN TRANSPORTING
Many New Clubs Have Been Formed
and Old Ones Revived-Country
Clubs Most Active.

That the war put renewed interest
in trapshooting is proven by the fact
that 221 new trapshooting clubs were
formed the first six months of the year
and that 242 clubs that were inactive
for a long time were revived. One
trapshooting league was formed, also.
1t is at the country clubs that the
greatest interest is being shown in
clay target shooting.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
ABOUT TIME TO SHIFT VIEWS
Good Story Related by John Ander-
son of Recent National Open
Golf Tournament.

John G. Anderson relates one of
the best stories Of the recent Ma
tional Open Golf tournament. Four
Of his friends were playing a four
ball match.
One was a very painstaking and
methodical golfer, given to much
preliminary wagging Of his club and
the like, especially on the putting
green. This match was very close and
finally hinged on ten-foot putt by
the deliberate member. He sighted
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
Gave.
Relief
so
Writes
The Brainy Bee.

The following incident testifies to
the remarkable sagacity and efficiency
of bees. A hive was being "spied upon"
by a wasp. When wasps ascertain a
hive is worth attacking they often
succeed in ousting the bees. Every
time the wasp approached the small
entrance hole bee came out. An
hour later the wasp was dead.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
ASPIRIN FOR HEADACHE
Name "Bayer" is on Genuine
Aspirin-say Bayer

Insist on "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin"
In "Bayer package" containing prop
er directions for Headache, Colds,
Pain, Neuralgia, Lumbago, and Rheu-
matism. Name "Bayer" means genuine
Aspirin prescribed by physicians for
nineteen years. Handy tin toxes of II
tablets cost few cents. Aspirin is trade
mark Of Bayer Manufacture Of Mono
aceticacidester of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
WHEN FOWLS BEGIN TO MOLT
Plenty Of Good Food in Considerable
Variety Is Essential to Main
tain Good Health.

When the fowls begin to shed their
feathers be sure that they have plenty
OF good food, in considerable variety,
so they can maintain their health and
strength and at the same time grow
a perfect new set Of feathers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
Maine Poultryman Realizes 81 Bird
From His White Wyandottes.

White Wyandottes of strain that
wins In the show ring when judged
according to either the standard Of
perfection or a utility standard.
One pen of 20 pullets owned by this
Maine poultry raiser produced eggs
as follows: November, 1918, 413; De-
camber, 1918, 418; January, 1919, $50;
February, 1919, 326; March, 1919 456;
total of 1903 eggs, averaging 1906
eggs per bird in five months.
1t pays to keep poultry Of this kind,
and growers everywhere are coming
to realize that there is more money
In keeping better fowl and feeding
them properly balanced ratlons than
In wasting time with inferior birds.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-10-30
VICTORIES FOR VESPER CLUB
Since Its Organization in 1865 Oars.
men Have Won 3o4 Events
in This Country.

Oarsmen of the Vesper Boat cluS,
Philadelphia, won twenty-four races,
including three national titles in five
regattas this season. Since the club
was organized In 1865 its members
have won 304 victories in this coun.
try, Canada and France In all styles
Of rowing.