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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
STOP CHEST

REASTLESS battieshfps before long.
1V1 A few years hence the last rem
nant of Oldtime spars will be uprooted
and laid in the navy yards to rot. Rig
ging has already gone. Upperworks
are going. Elimination of the useless
is the cry.
There is also metamorphosis. No,
that's not a kind of bug. Metamorpho-
sis is change, such as dough to flap
jacks (not to, dimes) mud to bricks !;
apes to men. Though the samples will
not bear too keen philosophical scru-
tiny they serve to illustrate the way
old naval customs have become so
rooted in the service that they do not
disappear even after centuries, and
when the old Roman catapult has
given way to hundred-ton breech load
ers. They merely change.
On long cruise the sailorman runs
shy of clothing. His work suffers in
proportion to his ill-cIad condition.
Shippers have recognized this mari
time maxim by keeping a slop-chest.
Aboard tidy man-Of-war any mess is
known as Stops S1Op-chests hold a
miscellaneous supply of seaman's
clothing. Hence the name.
An account of the first slop-chest
was chronicled in $50 B. G. 1t con-
tanned 1000 garments, assorted in
three sizes, The garments. were ex-
actly alike and cut to fit the stern
sheets of galley slaves. Ethnologists
sometimes refer to them (the gar
ments) as breech-clouts. The largest
was a nautical cubit in circumference
or nearly life-sfze fathom.
Columbus gave us the next authentic
account Of slop-chests in 1892. He In
Guided leather boots, woven shirts,
dirks, breeches, sea-bonnets and neck
erchiefs. He makes no mention of
wrist watches.
John Paul Jones turned the "slop-
job" over to his supercargo or purser.
However, he got his little rake-off at
the end Of the cruise. For it must be
understood that 1900 miles and a
month out fixes a pretty good price on
necessary apparel.
Gum-boots were the greatest step
after the Civil war. Old sea-dogs put
them down as a sign that the navy was
going TO HI. 1.-THE idea of tar mind
ing wet feeti" Yet they daily turned
to the chest for sewing gear. needles
and thimbles. and the like.
Then the Twentieth Century broke
like a typhoon over our world. A holo-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09

caust of progress swept away the
relics Of mans past. Mechanical
genius was supreme. Only the char
red stubble OF original ideas remained.
The slop-chest was one.
Now we have the Clothing and
Small Stores Room" In 1t our mechan-
zeal Jack may procure silk necker-
chiefs, Sheffield steel knives, and hand
sewn shoes, not boots, but gloves for
his feet. The captain makes no rake
off, and the purchase record is in quad
duplicate. Us still the slop-chest, how
ever. only different.
That is metamOrphosis; which is
sometimes better than liver pills for
cleansing life.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
he Impr0ved Mod.I. ~. P. ots.u. Leg s.-

Inc LnpfoEeo 1doee4s 4-k1 r OctsSF8 ASG SsSEs
One man wheels this outfit from cut
to cut and log TO log like a barrow
Separate attachments cut down trees
and cut up branches. Extra power lets
the engine do heavy work OF all kinds.
Owners OF the Ottawa Log Saw laugh
at coal shortages and are making big
money with ease, the machine doing the
work 80 to 80 cords cut any day, rainy
or dry, by one man, are normal figures.
And wood is approaching $50 a cord
The Ottawa is compact, simple and dur
able. 1t sells for cash or easy payments
and is guaranteed If you have wood to
cut the Ottawa Log Saw will be the
most satisfactory machine you've ever
owned We suggest that you write the
Ottawa Mfg. Co, 2724 Wood St, Otta-
wa, Kas., for their complete new illus
trated book and prices, sent free to
all readers OF this paper.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09

, young man who practiced medicine
In q rural district became famous and
was called in consultation IN many
towns and cities because of his sue
cess in the treatment of disease. This
WAS DE-. Pierce who afterwsrd moved
70 Buffalo, n. 7. He made up ht8
mind TO place some OF his medicines
before the public, and he put up
what he called his NFavorite Prs
scriptio1," and placed Il with tbs
druggists In every state In the Unions
For fifty gears Dr.. Piercsis FavoTitS
Prescription has sold more largely
throughout the United States than
any other medicine Of like character.
It's the testimony of thousands q
women that It has benefited or en-
Erely eradicated such distressing 2tI-
ments as women are prone 30. Is =
now sold by druggists IN tablet form
s. well - liquid.
LEAvEEWoRTH, KANS.-NI was all run.
down from complication OF diseases.
My next door neighbor recommended Dr..
Pierce's Fsvorite Prescription because
she had taken 1t with fine results. de-
cided to take it, and after taking two
bottles Of the medicine / was entirely
we'll. It Is surely fne.H-MIss. r. G.
LEINHARDE tn Seneca Street.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
WHERE WE GET PINEAPpLEs.

Singapore was formerly the chief
source OF the worlds supply OF pine
apples, but our fresh fruits now come
mainly from the West Indies-espe-
cially from Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Bahamas-and our supply OF canned
fruit from Hawaii. The first attempt
to grow the pineapple In the United
States was made at st. Augustine In
1850. Florida, however, can never
hope to compete with her more favored
rivals In this industry.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
MEsopoTAMIA,s OLD eLoKIEs.

Nebuchadnezzar's vast irrigation
system, which once watered all Baby
lonia, can still be easily traced for
miles about Bagdad. One giant canal.
the Narawan, runs parallel with the
Tigris for nearly 800 miles: 1t is $50
feet wide, and all about It the takeoR
and laterals may stin be identified.
Herodotus said he found a forest OF
verdure from end to end" when ne Wis
tied Mesopotamia.-N Geo
graphic Society Bulletin.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
POULTRY
FLOCKS
POULTRY FLOCK IN BACKYARD
viii Convert Table Scraps and Kiteh-
en- Waste Into Wholesome and
Nutritious Food.

In every household, no matter how
economical the housewife, there is a
certain amount OF table scraps and
kitchen waste which has feeding value,
but which, If not fed, finds its way
into the garbage pail.
Poultry is the only class Of domes-
Tie animals suitable for converting
this waste material, right where it is
produced In the city. into wholesome
and nutritious food in the form of
eggs and poultry meat.
Each hen in her pullet year should
produce 10 dozen eggs. poultry spe-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09

NRM2KOTES
Crop rotation pays well.

Why not pay more attention to soil
fertility
Rats, long the farmers enemy. are
still with him
Were you on the last field trip with
your farm bureau?
Leaves not only act as a fertilizer,
but retain the moisture Ia the son.
The labor expenditure in harvesting
alfalfa ranges from Eve to seven
hours per ton per man
The more farm products sold near
home the less demand On an over
burdened transportation system.
How many farmers consider the fact
that they are the original merchants
and act as such with regard to mar
keting their producer
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
COMMON SHEEP sCAB CAUSES
AiIment May Be Differentiated From
Conditions Caused by Pestifers
Gus ticks or Lice.

Common sheep scab may be differen-
tiated from conditions caused by other
parasites. such as sheep ticks, common
ticks and lice by finding the parasite
and by the nature OF the lesion II the
itching is caused by ticks an exam
nation will reveal the ticks.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
SECURE STOCK FOR BREEDING
Fowls Should Be Accustomed to New
Quarters Before Season Opens
in Spring.

Unless it has already been done.
stock needed for breeding this sea-
son should be bought Immediately
because the supply IS rapidly growing
less and also for the reason that the
birds should be changed and accus-
toned to their new quarters before
actual breeding begins.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09

cialists Of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture say. The average
size of the backyard flock should be
at least 10 hens. Thus, each flock
would produce in a year 100 dozen OF
eggs, which at the conservative value
Of 80 cents a dozen, would be worth
S35.
By keeping a backyard poultry flock
the family would not only help In re-
ducing the cost Of living but would
have eggs of a quality and freshness
often difficult to obtain.
Remember that eggs produced by
the backyard flock cost very little, as
the fowls are fed largely upon waste
materials.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09

Select the breed best suited TO your
market or the purposes for which you
Wish to raise poultry. The farmer
VIII usually wish a general purpose
fowl that Is vigorous and a good
layer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
Dooe carry choIe.a Germ.

Rats, stray dogs, barnyard pigeons
and stray animals carry cholera
germs from one herd to another but
with a little attention the danger from
them can be greatly 1essened.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
Protsesisn fer chleses

Even when the chicks range Il an
orchard they should be provided With
additional protection from the sudden
heavy storms that occur Arouehouf
the sumner.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
Ksepa Hens Scratching.

4 thick layer OF straw In the hen
house makes a good place TO feed the
hens during the winter. for they Win
keep busy scratching for their food.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
Ration for YOUNG FoaI.

Equal parts Of crushed oats and
bran makes a good ration for the
young foal.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
storana PIaoe for onion.

Onions placed In storage should al
ways be kept cool and dry to prevent
loss.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
HegsIns Down Corr

Hogging down corr offers the cheap
est method Of harvesting this crop.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-09
rurke.a h eood EIesh.

It takes grain feed to put turkeys
into good flesh.
Newark post., 1920-09-15
HARDING OUTLINES RE-
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

In a speech last Saturday to the
delegations of business men who
visited him, Senator Harding out
lined his program of reconstruc-
tion under government direction
or impulse. This includes the
following:
l. Wipe out executive order and
laws which serve only to confuse
and darken.
2. Readjust the tariff.
a. Readjust internal taxation,
especially the excess profits tax.
4. End bureaucratic control and
futile experimenting.
5. Establish closer cooperation
between Government and business
by protecting business at home
and upbuilding it abroad.
6. Build up the merchant ma
rine.
Z. 1naugurate national budget.
8. Restore the postal service to
efficiency.
9. Extend the merit system in
the choice and promotion of Fed
eral employees.
10. Lop off useless jobs, while
rewarding efficiency.
II. Eliminate department dupli-
Newark post., 1920-09-15
HlTE SWEET CLOVER
GOOD FOR FORAGE

|Red clover, recent investiga-
fns have shown, is practically
i sterile; that is, under the in
(ence Of its own pollen a very
pail number Of seeds on a given
fnt will set. In this respect it
lerS from white sweet clover,
flch tests have demonstrated
set nearly as many seeds un-
Its own pollen as it will with
pollen Of another plant. This
Ekes the breeding of white sweet
Yer a much more promising
oertaklng than the breeding of
clover. These facts have been
ught out by recent experiments
lducted by the United States
partment Of Agriculture in. CO.
Ffatlon with Iowa State College.
Federal departments investi
'OfS plan to follow up these
eoverles with the selection and
Fedlng Of white sweet clover for
teaSed forage and seed produc-
n.
was also found that sweet
yer needs a great deal of mois-
10 mature the seed properly.
Is one Of the reasons why the
Oha crop Of sweet clover some
rs has better seed yield than
Arst' There being a smaller
ouNt of growth on the second
p the plants do not draw on
water supply so strongly and
IS more water left for the
'uFlAg of the seed.
Newark post., 1920-09-15

1902 to 1862 F. for two hours.
Whether the drying is done in the
sun, in a oook-stove drier, or in a
commercial drier, it should be
continued until the grains are
hard, semi-transparent, and will
break with clean, glass like frac-
lures if crushed.
Before storing free the corn of
silks, glumes, and bits of cob.
This may be done by pouring the
corn from one vessel to another
in strong draft. When the corn
is dry, store in closely woven
muslin bags or heavy paper bags.
Tie tightly at the neck and place
within a larger bag, which also
should be tightly tied.
Do not allow the drying process
to stop from the time it is started
until the corn is fairly dry. Corn
is a product which contains con-
siderable sugar and protein, and
if the drying process is allowed to
stop bacteria are apt to develop
and souring take place. Protect it
fro minsects. If sun drying is in
terrupted by cloudy weather or
showers, remove corn to the stove
and continue drying or the pro
duct may spoil.
Newark post., 1920-09-15
ASK HIM HIS BUSINESS

Deep in ponderous calcula-
ton, the professor leaned over his
desk. One hand held his massive
brow, the other guided his pencil.
Suddenly the library door was
flung open and a nurse entered,
smiling broadly.
There's a little stranger up
stairs, professor" she announced,
of course referring to the very
latest arrival
Newark post., 1920-09-15
MARKS PASS
me- OF THE STRAW HAT
c.+ i Fashion Date Sacred
''p Iy Kept by Mere

r.1ov marks the close of a vital
;od i IN the annals of mankind.
p s.io .;rna1ize> the close of the straw
: - sa9.on and the consequent
'@o oc;ro Of the season for lids
oPPoroctor;st,c oPo Of the winter
period. .,, 4,.,,,,, l. +h;s
.hi+rary fixing Of September Is
d. 4 +Ep date for a complete change
@ thp svIp Of head gear. Man, so
,nnorior in his own mind to
sSP sSpnops of fashion, so prone to
.nTo ,I fun at women for what he
t.rms, o in his guilelessness, slavery
fashions changing whim,
,ronId rather face the relentless
msss of a firing squad at sunrise
+Ean brave the gibes of say the
sord-boiled w regulars on the famous
1877 81 by wearing tomorrow morn
w. +be straw lid which yesterday
ne conId wear with impunity.
Same there are to be sure, who
oyp learned from the mistakes of
!Ia % Democratic party, the value of
m renaredress. These have for a
rapk or two been sporting the be-
EnockIed. humpseamed sport hats,
rhicb "they" are wearing this
al, These dudes, always one
ump ahead of the fashions from
ondon have long since stacked
bp straw and thus relieved the
mbrassassment of startling the
arsi+ive sersibilieies of their fell
NV commuters by too sudden
hange Of headgear.
Commenting on this sad event
4 tbp fashion year a clever writer
onp of the exchanges says:
"Old friends may come and go,
he seasons pass, and vacant
hairs remind one of other days,
n+ those who have tears to shed
rp preparing to shed them next
Wednesday, when the solemn bell
,ill ring out the passing of the
g2O straw katie season.
"Ratterpd and brown, with dis
o1ored bands and ravelled ends,
uentv thousand or more Whining
On straw hats will find their last
eSting places this week IN the un-
rosaic ashcans. or be laid on the
helf by thrifty hands until next
une when they will inevitably be
ast away as not fresh and blithe-
cme enough to compete with the
potless exhibits in the store
ndows. ~
Faithful and silent servitor of
he summer season, who so long
nd Loyalty served as protection
rom the burning rays of Old oil,
withstood the moist buffetings
St. Swithin of late unlamented
emory, what wonderful tales you
light tell if you could but lift the
i'd" Tales of many a gay picnic
ld outing, or romance and sum-
|er firtations, of the end of Per-
Jet Days when the sad sea waves
4 urmured or the porch rockers
Orked overtime on moon-lit
azzas
1T is a painful subject, especi-
ly when one has to contemplate
trip to the nearest hat store.
n ere to deposit six bones or more
r covering for ones bald spot
pm the sting of the winter
Newark post., 1920-09-15

"Eh?" grunted the man of
learning, poring deeply over his
problem.
Its little boy" remarked the
nurse, still smiling.
Little boy" mused the profess
sor. Little boy-eh? Well, ask
him what he wants !"-London
Tit Bits.
Newark post., 1920-09-15

cation and group functions now
scattered.
II. Consultation of experts for
administrative improvement.
Newark post., 1920-09-15

Many-"Did the play have a
happy ending?'
Andy-"Yes; a woman had the
last word as the final curtain went
down" From the Boston Globe.
Newark post., 1920-09-15

AcIe-Only fools are certain,
lAy' wise men hesitate.
rsinl'fy-Are you sure, Uncle?'
"''e-Yes, my boy; certain of
Newark post., 1920-09-15
THE MOST CRITICAL
FIND NO FAULT WITH
DRIED CORN
Government Experts Give
Specific Directions for
the Operation

A vegetable which, when dried,
is above criticism even by the
most critical, is corn. Other kinds
of garden products may or may
not be liked by many people, but
dired corn is the ejual if not the
superior of canned corn and can
be used for practically as wide
variety of purposes. The following
directions for drying it are those
advised by government experts.
Any of the varieties of sweet
corn having qualities desirable
for table use will make a good
dried corn is the equal if not the
drying should be gathered when
in the milk stage, before glazing
and hardening have begun and
when the corn is in an ideal con-
dition for immediate table use. 1t
should be gathered only as it can
be prepared for drying, as corn
deteriorates rapidly.
Careful Preparation Essential
Husk the ears and trim with a
knife to remove any injuries. The
silk need not be removed, as it can
be readily separated from the corn
after drying. Place the ears in
wire baskets or wire-bottom boxes
and plunge into boiling water for
8 to 12 minutes, or until the milk
is set. A little salt may be added
to water if desired. Divide the
corn into older and younger lots
before blanching, as the younger
ears require somewhat longer
cooking than the Older ones.
After cooking, remove corn from
the water, allow it to drain and
cool sufficiently to be handled and
cut from the cobs with a strong,
sharp knife, taking care that none
of the cob is removed with the
kernels. The glumes or the nun
attachments at the tip II the
grains are easily screened out at
ter the corn becomes dry. spread
the kernels upon trays to depth
of I inch if drying is done IN a
drier, or one-eighth to fve-elghtns
inch if the corn is to be dried IN
the sun, Stir the grains thorough
" several times during the drying
to break up any compact masses
Sun a Factor in Drying Corn
It is practically impossible to
bring corn to a sufficient degree OF
dryness by the unaided heat OF the
SIM If corn is dried in the sun
it should be finished by pouring
into bread pans, placing in the
oven of the stove, and warming TO
The new native., 1920-03-12

They are coming home to the bla of bands
 To the proud applause and acclaim To the Wreaths and songs and the yearning hands
 And the Hearts that are all aflame And we're waiting for those who with courage high
 Went forth to the flaming fray; When their ships come home J How our Hearts will cry
 Here's the end of Perfect Day. They are coming home with the vict'ry won
 With the world made fairer and free,
 And the Lands that cringed heath Lash and Gun
 They've restored to their liberty And the ones who sleep heath a far off sod
 We will not forget But Pray That we'll join them all at the Throne of God A At the end cf some Perfect Day
The new native., 1920-03-12

Smile the while you kiss me sad adieu,
 When the clouds roll by I'll come to you,
 Then the skies will seem more blue, Down in lovers lane, my dearie, Wedding bells will ring so merrily. i Ey'ry tear will be a memory. So wait and pray each night for me,
 Till we meet again. There are smiles that make us hap py,
 There are smiles that make us blue There are smiles that steal away the tear-drops
 As the Sunbeams steal away the dew,
 There are smiles that have a tender meaning,
 That the eyes of love alone may see,
 And the smiles that fill my life with sunshine
 Are the smiles that you gaveto me- There's a girlin the heart of Maryland With heart that belongs to me, As l told of my love the oriole above Sang from the old appletree. Then Maryland was my fairyland For she promised my bride to be; There's a girl inthe heart of Maryland With a heart that belongs to me. o it's nice to get up in the mornin When the sun begins to shine At four or five or six o'clock in the good old summer time; When the | snow is snoW-in', And it's murky overhead, 0! it's nice to get up in the mornin But it's nicer to lie bed. -----.--------..--
The new native., 1920-03-12
Popular Choruses Clip These Songs For
 Community Sings

Community SlngS Roamin' in the gloamin' on the bonnie banks of Clyde. Roamin' in the gloamin wac my lassie by my. side. When the sun has gone to rest, That's the time that we love best o, it's lovely roamin' in the gloaminl
 Keep the Home fires burning, While your hearts are yearning, Though your lads are far away They dream of Home; There's a silver lining Through the dark cloud shining, Turn the dark cloud inside out, Till the boys come Home. 'How'ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm,
 After they've seen Paree? How'ya gonna keep'em, away from Broad way; Jazz-in' a-roun', And paint-in the town? Howya gonna keep'em, away from harm? That's a mystery; They'll never want to see rake or blow, Aud who the deuce can par leyvous a COW? HoW'ya gonnr keep em down on the farm, After they we seen Parcel?
 My wild Irish Rose
 The sweetest flower that grows. You may search evry where, But none can compare With my wild Irish Rose. My wild Irish Rose,
 The sweetest flower that grows, Some day for my sake She may let me take All the bloom from my wild Irish Ros2. .ssss====s========-=--==--= - , ENlIN AnLD EIIDC TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-29
CANADIAN PAPER LAUDS
COLBY MANDATE NOTE
Technically Barred, But on Basis
of Equity and Justice De-
mands Hearing"

OTTAWA, Canada. November %
(SpeciaD.-The refusal Of the United
States to be excluded under mandate
rights is discussed in some Canadian
papers.
The United States" says the Nom
treal Star, us treading on delicate
ground in pressing its rights to par
ticipation in the mandates provided
by the treaties Of peace, and for this
reason the moderate tone Of the note
sent by Secretary of State Colby to
Earl Curzon will earn general COM
mendation."
The writer hints that at first sight
such claim savors of impertinence,
but shows that there really is no i'm
lpertinence, and adds:
Such 4 view Is wholly superficial.
and no fair-minded critic can read
Mr.. Colby's temperate but Arm note.
without acknowledging. that he has
at least made out good case for the
claim which he has enunciated."
After reviewing the contentious OF
Secretary. Colby respecting the San
Reno matter the Star adds:
The United States is exceedingly
careful to avoid any shadow of a
claim to participation in the mandate
rs q possible or potential member of
the league. Secretary Colby says in
effect America entered the war for
certain ideals. She spent her men
and her money freely in the pursuit
Of those ideals. She played a part
worthy to rank with the efforts of
the powers with which she was as
sociated, and it was on the basis of
the fourteen points propounded by
her President with certain modifica-
tions. that the first steps toward an
armistice were taken.
TN a scrupulously literal interpre.
tation of the letter of the league it
would not be difficult to exclude her
claim to participation in the man
dates on a technicalitY. but on the
broader basis Of equity and Justice
her protest demands a hearing"