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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
SMALL HEN HOUSES BEST;
LOW ONES EASILY WARNED

The size OF the hen house should
Be governed by the size OF he flock.
From 30 TO 80 seems to be about as
many birds as are safe 70 keep to-
gether- With flocks OF this size from
3 TO squire feet OF floor space should
be allowed 20 each bird. This will
suffice IN most cases where careful
attention is given 70 cleanliness and
ventilation II the fowls are kept in
noel1s more floor space 20 a bird viii
be needed.
In sections where the. climate Is so
mild that Il IS unnecessary 10 keep
fowls confined, except for a few days
at time. less space TO a bird should
be sufficient The smaller breeds. be-
Ing more active and restless. require
about as much room as the larger
breeds
For the greatest amount OF floor
space for the least cost a building
should be square Other things being
equal. the nearer SQUARE a house Is
the less lumber 10 viii take. according
70 poultry specialists OF the United
states department Of agriculture.
However. IL is sometimes out OF the
question to build q large house square.
a building should not be 50 wide
that the sun cannot reach the back
OF the house. otherwise il viii be
damp Fourteen feet Is a convenient
width. Build the house as low as Dos
sibie without danger OF attendants
humping their heads against the cell
ing for the low house Is more easily
warmed than a high one.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

day. and should be confined TO the
house or pen until $50 or 10 o'clock
ia the morning. II allowed 10 roam
early in the morning, they may lay In
a pond OF stream and the eggs may
b lost.
Period Of Incubation.
The period Of incubation for ducks
eggs is IS days, except for the Nus
e0Vy duck, which is 80 10 IS days The
eggs may be hatched either naturally
or artificialIT. but on practically an
OF tie large duck farms the Matching
is done in incubators- strong fertile
eggs are a prime essential in good
Matching, and are obtained only from
stock properly mated and kept under
the best possible conditions to secure
health and Vig0r. say United states
department Of agriculture specialists
Eggs from oVer1at breeding stock
do not usually produce a large
percentage Of strong ducklings-
Pekin and Indian Runner ducks rare
" sit. consequently, II natural meth
DDS OF incubation are 70 be used the
eggs are usually hatched under hens
Ducks eggs should be washed II dirty
Washing does not appear 10 M
their Matching qualities.
Before setting a hen dust her thor
oughly with insect powder. In apply
ing this powder hold the hen by the
feet, with her head hanging down,
and work it thoroughly into the feath-
ers. giving special attention around
the vent and under the wings II
several hens are sitting in the same
room. confine them on the nests, al
lowing them 10 come of only once a
day for feed and water. Sitting hens
should be fed whole or cracked grains
such as corn and wheat Place to
II ducks eggs under a hen, depend
ing on her size and the season OF the
year. using the smaller number Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
RUSSIANS RULED.
WITH IRON HAND

fore our coming there was a more or
less efficient working organization
OF local government in the village
soviets- We destroyed Il and put
back a local autocracy in the persons
of officials and military command
ers whose object was 70 get out Of
the villages what they could As a
man with some feelings Of humanity
1 suffered from what I saw. We cap
tured big estates run by agricultural
commune sort of state farms
Considering all the difficulties they
were ia good condition. well stocked
with beasts, geese, etc, all wen cared
for. We literally sacked them, hand
ing them over to soldiers. who killed
even the cows after which we re-
stored the estate TO its pre-revolution
owner"
what became Of these owners
when you left27
They retired with US" the officer
replied They had been living in or
near their homes We came. de-
strOyed, gave them back the ruins
for a few days, then allowed them to
become refugees with US. And even
il we had not retired what could they
have done Our people had sacked
the estates which the reds had or
ganized, and the old owners have no
capital with which TO rnn these
things themselves. II was the same
everywhere The reds had preserved
palaces, etc, absolutely untouched.
There was a different story TO tell
after we had left them"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

times die as the result OF the at
taclzs.
stick tight fIeas breed in cracks
and crevices Of brood coops and poul-
Try houses. and dry animal or Vege-
table refuse but not in damp or wet
places Therefore. 20 get rid Of them
IL Is necessary TO clean and spray the
houses and runs thoroughly. as well
as 70 treat the birds. say poultry spe-
ciaiists IN the United States depart
ment OF agriculture. reasa the comb
ment Of agriculture. Grease the comb
with q preparation OF kerosene and
lard part kerosene to 8 parts OF
lard-being very careful not 20 use
TOO much OF the mixture or get any
OF It in the birds eyes or on other
places where it is not necessary. as it
may cause injury IL used too freely.
Clean and spray the coops and
houses thoroughly, the same Is for
poultry mites; also wet or spray the
yards or runs, especially any dry soil
about the poultry houses. such as dirt
floors or ground underneath a board
floor, with a solution Of salt and wa
ter. which helps TO keep the ground
moist and prevents the neas from
breeding
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
Drys Keep Hands Oft
Mince Pie, Brandy Sauce

New York. n. z, Feb. 21@Brandy
and wine can be obtained By hotels
and restaurants 70 be used for a
kick" in mince pies and sauces &C
cordinE TO state prohibition commits
sioner Charles r O'Connor.
lIr. OfCouuor's office has taken
over the work OF Issuing permits for
the manufacture and sale OF liquors
from the internal revenue department.
Permits viii be granted for the use
OF even whisky for culinary pur-
poses.
Druggists and physicians VIII also
get permits without difficulty, ply
sicians being allowed 10 keep a small
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
HOW TO RID FLOCK OF
tSTICK-TIGHT7 FLEAS

IN many OF the southern and south
western states fowls and chicks are
often Infested by a species OF flea,
commonly known as the stick tight
flea. because OF its habit OF sticking
TO one place on the bird instead Of
moving about like lice and mites.
They are usually found in clusters On
the comb, Wattles. and around the
eyes Chicks, when infested. often die
quickly. Old fowls. while usually
stronger and more resistant. VIII
cease laying, or nearly so. and some
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

gratitude will not be in vain. for
II has nlyriads OF ages In which
to make itself felt
II may be objected that the ac-
ceptance Of spirttism would be gained
A. tie cost OF putting a premium on
virtue. But. for the majority OF
mankind. has IL ever been OtherWiseE
For one person OF sufficient noDility
OF soul TO accept secrifices. TO Go
coed. solely because IL is right now
many laughs at the iuea- The latler
ar IN a vast majority and Il is for
this reason that we must find arEu-
ments suited 70 them II IS not the
saints who are in need Of salvation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
QUEER MALADY
HITS ITALY.


Thilanthropic millionaire like John D.
Professor sanareui says because Of
the sporadic appearance OF the
disease il is reasonable to assume
many persons carry the germs, but
are immune TO the disease until there
IS some sudden let down in their
nhysicai condition which oTercomes
their mower Of resistance As the
na1adv always makes Its appearance
at the same season as MANTLE
paralysis and cerebro-spinal menin-
eftis or spotted lever ana as q per-
gists IN reapD6ariug occasionally be-
tween epidemics. professor eanarelu
saws it is not strange that IL IS RE
1uentlv believed to be Identical with
y However. he thinks IL Is quite
Z distinct disease. as it is confined
chiefly TO adults and does not leave
the serious effects OF cerebro-splnal
Many Persons Die
The malady has been diagnosed IN
widely scattered parts OF the word
IN 1917, 1913, and 1913. At least 4ye
cases We're reported from Ensush
cities in 1918. but &c died out IN June
ported in italy since 1883 and 1880,
when it appeared IN Mantua- Many
persons died then after Few DAYS
sometimes even hours OF lelnarslc
sleep which could not be overcome.
Bulgaria also had an epidemic At that
time. and cases occurred in the United
states.
with mental depression. which is fol-
lowed by sleepiness which develops
into complete prosrraEOu. Dropping
Of the eyelids and frequently cross
inr Of the eyes occur.
loud talk and even shaking
viii not arouse patients suffer /
INK acufeIv with the maladys who
answer fncahereurly to all lu-
uuiries, and fan Immediately Into
sleep again. The face IS general
~ eoInrIess ana devoid OF eI-
uression-
Professor SauareIli IS a member OF
the faculty Of the university OF 30
logna and was formerly professor OF
-nicro-biology and public hygiene at
rne university Of 1Iontevideo- BE
vas also formerly under secretary Of
state for agriculture in Italy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

Do~not fee Sreen cut bone oftener
than every other day. II is best fed in
a trough. Allow about one-half ounce
TO each bird. Should too severe or con-
the feeding OF the bone. it should be
dIscontinued OF the quantity reduced.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

DUCK raising IS conducted success
] FULLY both as a side issue on gen
eraI farms and as a special BUSH
ness on a large scale. The sale OF
these birds IS not confined chiefly to
the holiday season, like turkeys, but
the demand is an all the year one on
a general farm they add variety, both
in meat and in eggs, TO the formers
table.
Ducks lay their eggs early in the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
Units

Under the clark Unit
Plan, on a 500 in
vestment a 1900 bar
rel well-the small
est well you get In
the Clark location
will pay S256-25 per
month, or S2sS3s per
year.
Good judgment viii
tell you to b u y
CLARK 500 OIL
Units.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

1rEaz ercu IcoaI troEera o. Direct
frnzn thc owner, c. a. REID CLAEiE,
Cara q EEchaure Earl111l Bank
reVeDcEt La
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

} S. Curtiss & Co.. Hotel Sheldon.
p. r. EFnns a Co, Mills Building
D. G. Gilbert. 307 Trust Building
Tom b. johnson. Hofe, Sheldon.
Dues & Co.. Fl raso stock Exchange.
Hatfield Bradford. Hofel Sheldon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

lor green ducks, are ready for market
o Il weeks
OF hens eggs. It usually takes duck
nnEs from "a TO IS hours TO hatch az
ter they pick the shells: therefore Il
is advisable 70 allow the hen TO get
of the nest for feed and water when
the first duckiings pick the she'll and
then confine her 70 the nest until the
Matching Is over. Ducks eggs need
more moisture than hens eggs at
Matching time. as Il takes the ducks
much longer 10 get out OF the she'll
The eggs, therefore should be
sprinkled with warm water previous
20 Matching
Incubators Tor Matching ducks eggs
are usually kept at q slightly lower
temperature than for hens eggs. Keep
the machine at 1oz degrees + for the
first three weeks and 100 degrees F
for the last week The temperature
may 20 above 103 degrees F.. and
sometimes viii 20 as high as 10f de-
grees + at Matching time Operate the
machines according TO the manufac-
turer's directions
Methods Of B-oodfng.
Ducks are much easier to brood
artificiaIly than chickens, but they
cessfully- If raised by the latter meth
Cd, L Is advisable 10 confine the hens
and allow the ducklings free range,
IS the hens are apt TO wander too far
away with their broods-
After the ducklings have been con
fined TO the Incubator for "a to IS
hours after Matching, remove them 20
the brUoder and give them their first
feed The brooder should be operated
a. a temperature OF about IS degrees
F at first and gradually reduced to 50
degrees or IS degrees within a week
Or ten days. The temperature may be
reduced quite rapidly. depending on
the season OF the year. Aim to keep
the ducklinEs comfortable.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21
Matching Duck Eggs Has
ms And OUTSIDE Careful
Pedn Most Popular Breed For Production Of Meat;
Eggs May Be Hatched Successfully by Natural
or Artificial Methods; Care Of Incubator.

eees in cold weather and the larger
number in warm weather ConIlne
the hens at Matching time and DO not
disturb them until the hatch IS com
nleted. unless they become restless,
when II may be best 20 remove the
duckIings that Matched first
Duck Eggs Require Moisture
Hens must be well cared tor N
Matching duks' eggs, as the period q
incubation is a week longer than tfat
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

MINING 4 Co.. SOLE Martin BIDS.
Grover Mulukin. 81 Caples BldE-
Reliance Securities. 1f14z ;. q Paso St
Southwest Invest Co. J. z Lane. 2LEr-
Texas OF Exchange. 10 Sheldon St
Teas Oh Inv. Co. 1il1z \. Oregon st.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

FL Paso Seed Co.'S 1920 Catalog now
ready. Write OF call for a copy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

The early hatched pullet begins 70
lay early in the fall and continues 70
lay when eggs are high in price.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

stock on hand 70 prescribe IN elner-
Eency cases
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

KODAK Finishing see eandarA-
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-21

500 invested in a
Company capitalized
for 100000 tn e
usual Homer Co -
pays on a 1900 barrel
well s23-29 per
month, or S27s.54 per
year
Good judgment viii
tell you to sacrifice
your oil stock and
buy Clark's 800 OIL
units.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
THE OLYMPIA WASH

AZ teet STA inches which is bv far
me greatest put recorded this wear
ana is only a small margin behind
the best done for several years past
by shot men in any part of the coun-
Try. The Olympic Club has another
good shot putter in Reg Caughev who
won the inter allied games title at
Parls last June. Caughey was beat
en- by Bihlman in the meet last week.
The Multnomah club of Portland
and the Olympic club of San Fran
cisco both have good long distance
men in Moose Payne and Joe
Churchill, respectively. Both men
are III a class by themselves at long
distances in their own localities but
whether they can measure up to the
standards of eastern distance run
ners is question that still has to be
solved.
Some "fan" with a penchant for
figures has estimated that the new
pitching rules will cost the Major
leagues at least $4,000 this season.
He figures that each club will use
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

$500 balls or 10000 in all. He gets
his figures from the fact that "a
balls were used in the opening game
at Brooklyn, two above the average.
There was time when basket
BALI was considered anything but a
red blooded mans game. Today it is
game that is played throughout the
world. Another game has been
knocking at the door for public rec
ignition for some time and in the
east it looks as though the game is
getting started. 1t is volley ball.
The Germantown r. NJ. c. A. has a
team that claims the world record
for victories at this game. In a years
time the club has won 112 straight
games and has yet to be defeated.
the team has held the eastern cham
pionship for eight years straight. 1t
is quite possible that in another ten
years this game of volley ball will be
found as a recognized indoor game
the same as basketball.
William Johnston. United States
laws tennis champion. leaves San
Francisco next week for New York.
He will there join r. Norris Williams
and r. Tilden and sail for London on
May "a to play for the Davis cup.
Another American player will be
selected to round out the team. The
quartet will play in the English
championship as well as in the Davis
cup series. America plays France in
the first round of the Davis cup
events in Paris and then plays Eng
land.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
Pacific Sports

There never has been a shot put
cor nroduced who was the equal of
tho late Ralph Rose. His world
,ooord of 81 feet has stood the test
for eleven years and will stand for
MANY years to come if we are to
Judge on the present crop of shot put
tiers.
PAT Mcdonald of New York, is get
ting old. He is still good to win the
sbot event, but California A. A. U.
officials are asking themselves if
another Californian has been produc-
ed in Here" Bihlman who will prove
the master of the popular New York
noliceman at the Antwerp games.
pihlman is former Stanford weight
man and now a member of the San
Francisco Olympic Club. Last week
in competition he won the Pacific
association shot championship with
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

Where conditions make it feasible
and cheap, small flocks of poultry
should be kept to a greater extent
than at present by families in viii
lagos and towns. and especially in
the suburbs of large cities. The need
for this extension of poultry raising
is particularly great in sections where
the consumption of poultry products
exceeds the production. with the re-
suit that prices are high.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
IIabOr-Saving in Literature.

IIabOr.SaV1nE IN Literature.
do you ever use a rhyming die
tionary?"
Certainly not" protested Mr.. Pen
wiggle. why devote precious time
with a rhyming dictionary when you
can write vers ibre?"-Washington
Star
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
Educational Caution.

why do you refuse to send your
daughter to cooking SCHOOL,"
Because desire her to grow up to
don't want her to be tempted to as
sumo the arrogance characteristic OF
the modern cook. "-WashingtOn Star.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
A Subtle Complement.

"See here"
What's the matter?"
you've run your railroad mile
from our town"
"A compliment to the town"
HUH"
1--WE knew you'd get busy and grow
right up to the railroad '-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
Reported q Crime.

First you talk of a jewel robbery"
said the policeman, land now all you
have to say is that you have lost your
cook"
We'll" exclaimed Mr.. Crosslots,
that cook was jewel and some of
the neighbors came around and stole
her. San Francisco Chronicle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
The Point of View,

The Point of View.
It isn't what a man has that counts,
So much as what folks say
He ought to have
"At his age"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
Who Remembers.

The old fashioned "parlor" whose
chief claim to elegance was the high
ly decorated oil lamp fastened to the
ceiling that could be drawn up and
down, and upon which some member
Of the family bumped his head every
day?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
The Modern Hero.

Ihey sought man on horseback -
man OF IRON or, better, steel.
They found him but the horse" he
Was a high-power automobile.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

Champ Clark is after the democrat
ic nomination for president-which
indicates that he is not yet tired of
having his dog kicked around.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
The Weightiest Causes.

Men understand not what is among
their hands: as calmness is the char
acteristic of strength, so the weight
est causes mey be most silent
Thomas Carlyle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

| Candidates who were in last Tues
days primaries can claim anything
they want. The primaries went that
way .-Phildelphia Press.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

Some statesman can make himself
immortal by inventing tax law
which will miss all of us and hit the
other fellow.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

bomb thrower missed his mark
thereby demonstrating that he was
also bum" thrower.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

Remember the good old days when
it was considered a disgrace to have
a shape like a beer keg.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

We heard the call Of Mars three
years ago-and God grant that 1t is
the last we ever shall hear Boston
Transcript.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
True to Type.

That hog that lived a month on
snow probably came from a long line
of cold storage pork.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

Our deduction Is that there would
be less unrest if there were less rest
ing.-Phildelphia Inquirer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

Carranza's doom seem to have
been sounded in three words: GO
ing, going, Obregon."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
Glad Thought No. 9S164.

II Russia is the hope of the world,
nothing else can be entirely hope
less.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

Still at Butte'-headline. II it's
true, its the first time in many
months.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

Wood chopping is the latest fad
IN TACT, his opponents are just
naturally hacking him to little bits.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

We only hope the movie men had
due warning of recent events in Mex
leo.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18
A Test Case.

Those fellows who want a place in
the sun might try hoein' corn in it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

The best way to discourage divorce
would be to make it questionable.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

A Beautiful Thought for To-day.
Why run into trouble? Stop and II
will run into you.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

If YOU think the whole world is
crooked, it merely means that you
are.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-18

Minor Musings.
The good loser" keeps his friends
but not his money.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-30
warrant Reveals Honey.

Nineteen cases of comb honey, al
legged to have been appropriated by
f. A. Durham, were found in a ware
house in Stanfield yesterday by means
of search warrant. sworn to by A
V. Robinson, who is in the money bus
mess there. The evidence has been
turned over to Justice of the Peace
Joe III. Parkes and a hearing will be
held as soon as the defendant can be
brought into court. He is said to be
residing in Walla Walla now and
cannot be brought here to trial unless
civil action is started against him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-30

Division of property sought by c. J.
Despair in a friendly suit recently
filed against Frank Griggs and others
was made today by decree of the
circuit court. c. ]. Despair is given
title to a number of blocks in Ukiah
and to the northeast quarter of the
southeast quarter of Section 1s, town
ship south, range "a east. Frank
Griggs and Eugenia I. Harpole are
given title to the east half of lots
and 8, block Q. Tealey's addition. Ed
gar NJ, J. r. and G. r. Despair are
given title to lots and 6, block 1.
Livermores addition. Charles y.
Despair Is given title to blocks 10 and
20, reuch's addition to Nyssa, oregon.