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The Washington herald., 1920-09-27
CrandaH's Metropoiitan - "Married
Life"

Cheap witticisms without end
might be compiled upon the title
of Mack Sennett's latest nve-reel
comedy, but ignoring the matchless
opportunity for wheezy remarks the
fact remains that II there were a
one-hundredth part of the genuine
fun in married life that there is in
Married Life" there wouldn't be
any such thing as a divorce court.
Married Life" is Mr.. Sennett's
closest approach to that delightful
form of legitimate burlesQue that
has nothing in common with the
repuisive custard comedies once the
vogue. The excellence of its tray
esty. the skill of its cast and the
originality in creating situations of
irresistibly comic content kept yes
terday's capacity audiences at
Crandall's Metropolitan Theater in
an uproar.
The action opens with a bur-
lesque football game that is one of
the funniest ever screened. Ben
Turpin is the quarterback on the
home team and constantly discon-
certs the opposition by not run
ming where he is looking. 1t is
here that the village belle re-
nounces the love OF the villain who
roots for the home team but bets
against it. and finally plights her
troth to Jack Rose. who is substi-
tuted for Rodney st. Clair, the
handsome hero. when he is treated
with unwarranted roughness. Mrs.
Rose then launches herself into the
serious business of producing with
amateur talent her first and only
play. The performance of this gem
of dramatic Literature. ''The Last
lnstallment," recalls nothing so
Viyidly as those gems of authentic
burlesque that brought fame and
fortune to Weber and Fields. 1t is
completely free from even the
slightest coarseness. 1t is sheer
fun.
The only casualty during the per
formsnCe is Rodney st. Clair, the
persistent hero, who sustains seri-
Gus injury when complete set of
scenery falls upon him during what
was intended to be a thrilling res
cue of the heroine. Mrs. Rose, from
a burning building. This necessi-
tstes a quick shift of locale to the
operating room of a large hospital,
where DR.. Rose decides to avenge
Rodney's attention to his wife by
him. The villain. however. attaches
the ether tube to the illuminating
gas and initiates Rodney to a point
where he goes sailing merrily
about the halls and through the
transoms like a human dirigible.
The CONSERVATION ocCasioned by
this unique happening fastens guilt
upon the real arch-plotter. and
starts a pursuit that embodies some
thrilling airplane stunts and enos
with Laughter.
Ben Turpin, Charles Conklin,
James Finlayson, Ford Sterling,
Phyllis Haver. Louise Fazenda. Eva
Thatcher, Charles Murray. KaIla
Pasha, Charlotte Mineau, little John
Henry and an ensemble of hundreds
are chiefly responsible for the su-
preme laughabi of this newest
First National release.
Supplementing the feature is a
rare bill of subsidiary subjects. in
cluding the new issue of the Pathe
News. Topics of the Day and beau
tiful studies of the grandeurs OF
the Vancouver Sound country Mu-
siCal features of distinction round
out another record-breaking bill.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
GOOD QUALITIES OF
CROW ARE OUTLINED
Bird Carries on Warfare Against
Certain Insects.
Indiseriminate Killing Is Not Warrant
ed, and Where Harm Is Being Done
Preventive Measures VIII
Abate Nuisance.

The crow is best known by the IN
favorable reputation it has acquired in
the corn field, the poultry yard and
through its attacks on other crops be-
sides corn. 1t, however, carries on
warfare against certain insect enemies
OF the farmer. IndiScriminate killing
is not warranted. and even in areas
where the crow is doing harm prevent
i've measures will often put q stop to
the nuisance and allow the bird to con-
tinue what good work it may be do
ing on insects. Among the preventive
measures suggested by the United
States Department of Agriculture are:
1. The use of coal tar and other de-
torrents on seed grain.
2. Scattering grain over fields where
the crop is just sprouting.
8. Stretching Irvine about and across
fields from poles stationed at intervals.
A network Of such strands is often ef-
fective In protecting poultry yards.
4. The use Of frightening devices
and the hanging up of the dead bodies
Of crows in conspicuous places.
In places where more drastic meas
uTes are necessary the killing of even
q few crows will intimidate others and
these will usually shun the area for
some time. Such procedures include
L. The use of pOisoL (strychnine) In
places where this il permitted by law.
Corn and hens eggs are the most eff
fective bats.
2. Trapping by means of steel traps,
carefully concealed and baited with
hens eggs
3. Destroying nests-a measure that
will most frequently put a stop to the
poultry-raiding activities Of a pair OF
crows which have their nest nearby.
4. Shooting hunter being aided
by the use of a crow call, and. where
possible, also by a mounted owl placed
eonspicuously on a pole. Several night
attacks by a number of men equipped
with shOtguns will frequently remove
Objectionable winter roOsts,
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may finally die of exhaustion. We
once lost a fine hen this way, not
knowing the cause or remedy, which
is very simple, and has the advantage
Of always being available at home.
There are different remedies which
will remove the trouble, but none is
better than common kerosene, says a
writer in Successful Farming. To ap-
ply, take the fowl in the hands, hold
the legs together and immense them,
full length. in a can filed with kero-
sene; hold them there two or three
minutes. One application will usually
cure, but sometimes a second applica-
ton is necessary. Lard and kerosene,
half and half, is another excellent
remedy, as is also common machine
oil, or just common axle grease we'll
rubbed in, two or three times at in
tervals of three days. Soon the scales
will drop off and the legs become
smooth and clean.
The rOosts should also be cleaned
off well and rubbed with machine oil,
which will help to rid the fowls Of
scaly legs and red mites. as we'll This
same remedy is also good in case of
lice. Keep rOOsting poles well oiled
and rub little lard under wings and
around vents Of infested birds and
they may be kept practically free from
these pests.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25

In discovering America, Columbus
not only opened up a vast new home
for man, but for insect pests of Gull
tfvated crops and domestic animals
as well. Fully 100 of these foreigners
have made their way to American
shores, and incidentally to American
gardens and fields, up to the present.
They have multiplied so that today
their destruction Of orchards, garden
and farm crops is estimated approx
mately at S5OO,OOOOOO a year-more
than $1OOO,OO0 a day. Their havoc
would be much more than this were
it not for the guarantees and control
work conducted by the United States
Department OF Agriculture through its
bureau of entomology and it's federal
horticultural board.
Only Few Native Pests.
OF all the insect pests and diseases
that attack cultivated crops and cut
into the profits of the American farm
eFs severely. there are relatively few
of the more important ones that are
native TO the United States. Like
many other baneful things, insect pests
and diseases have followed the course
of civilization. They are carried in
many ways from one country to an
other, and it is the work Of the De
partment of Agriculture to guard the
United States against their entry and
to prevent their spread once they
they make their appearance here.
While many of the pests have come
from European countries, Asia has
contributed its share of them. Prom
inent among these for its destructive
activities is the San Jose scale, which
made it's first appearance in the Uni
ted States forty or fifty years ago,
having made its way here from China.
1t became widespread throughout the
United States in the late nineties, and
at the present time there is practical
ly not commercial deciduOus orchard
in this country that does not have to
be sprayed once a year to control
this pest.
Some idea Of the burden which this
insect puts upon the Orchardists Of
the United States can be had when it
is realized that the expenditures for
apparatus and spraying amount to ap-
proximately 100000 annually. In
addition to this are the losses that the
insect causes in spite OF this control
treatment, and they are very large,
especially in small orchards and house
hold paintings, where spraying is not
commonly practiced. This insect
alone undoubtedly has cost this coun-
try during its presence here upwards
Of S1OO,OOO.OO0
The oriental peach moth, which
gained entry in 1912 with imported
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Vaseline applied in the rectum may
aid in ejecting subsequent dry mat
ter.
To Offset the danger of navel infec-
ton in foals (Which causes a disease
known as joint-ilD, the navel cord
should be washed several times a day
by holding up around the cord a large
necked bottle which has been nearly
filled with 1 to 1000 solution of cor
rosive sublimate Cbichlorid Of mer-
cury), or by saturating the stump with
full-strength tincture Of iodin. Then
dust 1t with powdered slaked lime
This should be repeated each day until
the navel cord drops of. In case the
navel does not dry properly or shows
Inflammation, a veterinarian should be
called. Mares are inclined to be peev-
ish or cross when with their young.
consequently 1t is advisable to per-
form the foregoing precautions as
speedily as possible. and then leave
the stable so that the mare and foal
can rest without being disturbed.
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A woman 3 foadest hope Is to stay
Houng. She often resorts to paints,
powders and cosmetics TO hide her
years. Some women pay large sums to
so-called "Beauty Doctors" In the be-
lief that money will buy youth. Others
wear girlish dresses, thinking they can
fool the world about their age. But
no one Is deceived. The more you try
TO hide your age, the more it shows.
There Is but one thing that holds old
age back, and that is health. Sickness
and weakness bring old age early in
life. Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton Is a building-up medicine for
women. It makes them healthy and
strong when they suffer from women 3
troubles. It keeps them looking young
by keeping them well. It Is a woman 3
tonic for the frail, the delicate and
those who are nervous, dizzy and who
have backache and dragging pains
Favorite Prescription is altogether
vegetable and without a particle of
alcohol. It is safe to take. Try it
NOM. In tablet or liquid form at all
druggists, or send 10c for trial package
of the tablets to DR.. Pierce g InYaIids'
Hotel in Buffalo, N. z.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
TURKEYS FOR THANKSGIVING
Begin Feeding Small Ration In Morn
ing and Larger One at Might
Boil All New Corn.

The middle of October is not too
early TO begin fattening turkeys for
Thanksgiving. A pound of turkey will
bring in far more than the grains
that produce it are worth on the mar
ket. Begin feeding a small ration in
the morning, and larger one at night.
If the turkeys are overfed in the
morning, they will not go out to for
age, and will thus lose the best part
Of their fattening ration-the natural
food of bugs. grasShOppers and worms
they will also lose the appetite which
foraging gives. The night meal may
be a mash made of boiled new corn,
potato and other vegetable skins,
with or without bran. Do not give
new corn without boiling, as IT is apt
to cause bowel trouble in the tur.
keys. Sour milk is a most valuable
addition to the ration. Keep cracked
charcoal and grit before Them Don't
give them all they will eat the first
feed; use the same caution in getting
turkeys on full feed that you would
use for fattening hogs. They must
be kept free from lice, and in clean,
dry roosting quarters.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
Live Stock
Facts
NECESSARY CARE FOR FoALs
As Soon as Young Animal Gains
Strength Enough 70 Re on HE
Feet Let Him Nurse.

FOals should nurse after they gain
strength enough to get on their feet
and walk around. In the case Of weak
or very crOoked-legged foals it may be
necessary to assist them in getting the
teat. but often an effort is made to
force them to nurse before they are
ready. Nature takes its own time on
such occasions, and hurrying and bus
Ting may do more harm than good.
Before the fOal nurses wash the mares
udder with a warm , per cent solution
Of a good coal-tar disinfectaDt and
then rinse with warm water. The first
milk which comes from the mare is
known as cOiOStrum and acts as
physic on the fOal. causing the fecal
matter in the intestines to be dis
charged; hence the folly Of milking
the mare before the foaI comes merely
because there appears to be too much
milk in the udder. If the contents of
the bowels are not elected naturally
within twenty-fOur hours. two to four
tablespOonfuls of castor oil shaken I'm
milk should be given. and If also may
be advisable to inject warm water or
two ounces of castor oil into the bow
els. Repeat this treatment every three
or four hours until the bowels move
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25

.RM5N0pES7

Lining sour soil viii greatly In
crease its fertility.
Twenty-one per cent of the tame
hay acreage is alfalfa.
All cooperative marketing should
be based upon local organization.
You would not let your live stock
stArve-why starve your soil7
You can't can corn for folks without
cans; and you can't can corn for ami
mails without silO.
Fall blowing is the most universal
method OF lighting insect pests prae-
ticed by the general farmer.
It is the extra hour OF labor and the
extra bushel Of wheat TO the acre that
brings the profit to the farmer.
To do the bsst work. plows should
be adjusted 50 that they run Level
when blowing to the desiree depth.
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for guarding against this new source
Of danger.
Mexico has contributed its share of
insect pests that are now established
in this country to the destruction of
American crops. Chief among these
are the boil weevil, the pink bollworm,
and the little Mexican beetle, known
as the bean ladybird. The last, which
has been discovered in Alabama, now
threatens to spread to other southern
states and inflict immense damage to
the cOwpea and bean crops
The general public has its duty in
aiding the Department of Agriculture
to prevent the further spread of insect
pests and diseases and in cooperating
renders a great service to the Ameri-
can farmer. Automobiles and other
persons jOurneying through infested
areas should carefully observe all
quarantine regulations, being careful
in transporting articles capable of car
rying the insect.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
POULTRY
FLOCKS
KEROSENE CURES scALY LEGS
One Application Usually Is Sufficient
to Remove Trouble - Other
Efficient Remedies.

Scaly legs in fowls is disease, the
result of myriads Of small parasites
which burroW under the small scales
OF the leg, and as these multiply and
burrow under, these scales become en-
iarged and loosen from the leg. and
the birds are seen picking at the legs
much Of the time which proves that
the parasites cause Irritation.
If the disease is allowed to go IN
disturbed 1t sometimes happens that
the body becomes infected and the bird
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25

oriental cherry trees from Japan, has
just begun its spread and depreciation.
1t affects practically all deciduous
fruits and bids fair to be as destruc-
tive as the well-known codEng moth,
the cause Of wormy apples.
The Japanese Beetle.
The Japanese beetle, brought in
about the same time as the peach
moth, has already gained such firm
foothold that, in view of its habits and
prolonged flight, it is probably incapa-
bic of determination and may ultimate
~ Overspread the United States. It
attacks not only practically all fruits
but also many garden vegetables and
corn. Attempts to check the spread
of this pest are being made by means
Of federal and local guarantees, par
ticularly in New Jersey. Under this
quarantine the government maintains
a supervision over the movement Of
articles likely to carry the pest from
infected areas to other sections of the
country. Another foreign pest in COM
paratively recent years which has
made its appearance in this country
is the European corn borer. Infesta-
tons have been discovered in several
eastern states and local guarantees
by the federal horticultural board have
been instituted to prevent its spread
to the corn belt. Recently heavy in
festations were discovered in Canada,
presenting a more immediate menace
TO the corn belt. Specialists Of the
department are now considering steps
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
GRAINS DEFICIENT IN LIME
Material for Manufacture Of Egg
Shells Is Lacking in Food
Given to Fowls.

Fowls need more lime (calcium)
than is ordinarily found In their food.
Most grains and some other foods are
deficient in lime. and neither the hen
nor the duck can eat enough bulky
food to make good shells during the
heavy laying period The lime in
oyster shells or ground bone will sup
ply this need. 1t is also important to
provide regular supply of vegetable
foods rich In lime.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
SWINE RELISH S0YBEAN HAY
Use in Hog Ration Reduces Cost Of
Pork Production and Makes
Better Grade of Meat.

For hog feeding operations. soy
beans may be proftably fed in the
form Of mature hay which obliges the
swine to nose out the beans and crack
them like corn The hogs relish the
beans and hay and consume it with a
minimum Of waste while its use In the
ration reduces the cost Of pork pro-
duction and makes for q better grade
of meat with a nice blending and
marbling of lean and fat
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
SWEET POTATOES FOR SiRUP
Superior for Table and Cooking. Say
Chemists of Department
of Agriculture.

Sweet potatoes make a superior
table and cooking strip. say chemists
Of the United States Department of Az
ricufture. Thus far no large CONNER
cial use has been made Of the dfscov-
cry The department is prepared to
tell how TO make sweet potato strip
at home and how to use it in cookery
and candy making.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
FATTEN cocKERELs IN YARD
Give Two Meals a Day of Mixture Of
Cornmeal, Beef Scraps and Bran
Mixed With Milk.

healthy cockerel will fatfen well
In two weeks if confined in a yard of
moderate size and furnished two
meals a day of mixture of cornmeaI,
ground oats, beef scraps and a little
bran mixed with milk. Another meal,
the evening feed. should consist most
IL of cracked corn. Plenty of grit and
charcoal should be furnished these
cockerels so that their digestion may
be of the best.
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Imaaination and Fact.

Little Ernestine, who was spending
her vacation in the country with her
father, sought him out one day with
this announcement:
"Oh, daddy, / have just found a
place where there are just millions and
hundreds of apples. See, l have
brought you twO!'
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Eour LeadIna EssentiaIs.

Purebred birds OF high-laying strain !;
strong, vigorous and healthy birds;
clean, comfortable houses and grounds,
with plenty OF room for exercise; and
plenty Of food properly fed, are the
four essentials OF profitable egg pro-
duction.
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EruptiOns of the Skin
Cause Torturous Itching

orders, because it is such q thor
oughly satisfactory blood purifier.
It cleanses the blood Of al impHri-
ties, and thus counteracts the eff
fects Of the germs that attack the
skin.
Begin taking SIS. today, and if
you VIII write 3 complete history
Of your case, our medical adviser
viii give you expert advice without
charge. Address Chief Medical Adj
wiser, 158 Swift Laboratory, Attain
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25

Il you are afflicted with any
form Of skin disorder, you are well
acquainted with the flaming, bum
ing itching that these diseases pro-
duce.
Skin diseases are caused by an
impurity or disorder IN the blood,
and there Is no real and genuine
relief within your reach until such
impurities are removed.
SIS. has given great satiSfac-
ton in the treatment Of these dis.
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INBREEDING REDUCES WGoR
Any Weak Points Present In Blood
Strain Brought to View With
out Stint.

Inbreeding generally reduces the
yigor. although 1t concentrates what
ever good points happen TO be present.
II there are any bad points present
IN the blood strain it brings them to
view remOrseIessly. 1t takes excep-
tionally good blood to Withstand the
test Of inbreedIng-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
Dark Rnhma L. Useful.

The Dark Brahma is a beautiful
fowl with silver-penciled plumage. It
runs slightly smaller and is less pop
ular than its cousin the Light Brahma,
but no reason why 1t could not be
made as useful.
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Hoo. shlft for Them.eIve.

During harvest when the attention
Of everybody on the farm Is eeEIered
on saving the hay and grain, the hogs
are apt to be forced to shift for them
selves.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
Feed Value Of Sudan Grass.

Feeding experiments have shown
Sudan grass to be an excellent rough
age for work animals and stock cat
tie ana only slightly less valuable than
Alfalfa for milk COWS
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
Water Is Neglected.

Most farmers do not water their
stock or cattle often enough, but they
neglect their hogs even more.
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These figures represent conditions
On more than two thousand farms in
various parts Of the country, and are
believed to be typical Of other farms
They show the Importance Of placing
stress on quality In sires, since in
practically all cases sire is the par
emf Of a very much larger number
Of offspring than the average female
animal.
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GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER
The Remedy With a Record of Fifty
four Years of Surprising Excellence.

The Remedy With a Record of Fifty
four Years of Surprising Excellence.
Those who suffer from nervous
dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion,
torpid liver. dizziness, headaches,
coming up of food, wind on stom-
ach, palpitation and other indica-
lions of fermentation and indiges-
ton will find Green's August Flower
most effective and efficient assistant
In the restoration of natures functions
and return to health and happiness.
There could be no better testimony OF
the value of this remedy for these trou-
bles than the fact that it's use for the
last f1fty-fOur years has extended into
many thousands OF households all over
the civilized world and no indication Of
any failure has been obtained in all
that time where medicine could effect
relief. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-11-25
Most Hem Lav.

Most hens win lay e they are el-
lowed to.
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Seed seIsetioa Hespe
Corn responds readily to SEED seleo
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Just the Place.
MANY romances occur in business
Life"
81 suppose so. Especially in a match
factory"