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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
HENS NEED CARE
IN COLD MONTHS
Precautions Which Guard Health
OF Fowls and Increase Pro-
ductivity Urged.
VENTILATION IS ESSENTIAL
Chickens Can Stand Much Cold AIT
Provided II Is Dry-Seratcn
Grains Compel Hens to Take
Necessary Exercise.

(Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
TT good results are to be obtained
from the flock in winter the housee,
which should have been put In goou
condition at the beginning of the Will
ter. must be kept clean ana wen ven
tiIated, and the proper kind OF 1eeu
provided.
Guard Against Drafts.
Drafts should be avoided In the men
house, poultry specialists OF tne
United States Department OF Agrlcui-
ture say. If hens are placed III
draft in winter, colds will develop
which NAV result in rOup or other all
ments The south side, or front, OF
the poultry house may be left COM
paratively open, but should be unuer
control, so the openings may be closeu
gradually as cold weather approaches.
Have muslin curtains at the front
openings of the house. One wlhdo"
should be left partly open in each pen'
even on the coolest nights, 10 permit
ventilation. Fowls can stand consid-
cradle cold air provided 1t is dry.
Feed the grain in deep litter on
the floor in the winter to compel the
hens TO exercise for all of their gram
The mash may be fed either wet or
dry and should be so regulated that
the fowls will get about equal parts
of mash and scratch grains. 1t Is nee
essary to give the fowls plenty TO cal
to obtain good results, but the birds
should be eager for each feed. In colo
weather feed about one-fourth OF the
scratch grains in the morning an'
three-fourths at night.
A good scratch mixture may D'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
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Fairy Tale
~WlARY GRAHAM BOWER
BEAUTY.
60NARY GRAHAM BOINNtR

1.-THE boy and the girl said Daddy
"who were off on adventures spent
night In the woods, covered up by Mrs.
Wood Elfs best blankets of leaves
and lying upon her guest-beds made
of moss.
81 know you want to know why l
can be. both ugly and beautiful, anu
why 1t. Is that when you know me you
think I'm beautiful, and when you hrst
know me you don't think So Mrs.
Wood Elf said.
"'Did you ever hear the old saying
about beauty being skin deep?
1.-THE boy and girl nodded their
heads.
1--WE never liked the saying much,
said the boy. 1t sounded too fine!
"'That's the whole trouble said
Mrs. Wood Elf. That is why / can
only be seen now by those who are
adventuring and travelling toward the
House of Secrets.
"sYOu see I'm beautiful really.
like folks and boys and girls, and
like a good time and / enjoy myself
I work hard and l play hard. oh
Mr.. Wood Elf and myself do play some
| times
but that saying got around ant
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

sufficiently strong. This is especially
true when containers are used more
than once Shipping containers should
be light in weight hut sufficiently dur
able to carry the produce.
Size.-The size of a container de-
ponds upon the desires of the custom
ers. Most persons wish TO obtain small
quantities of each product at time.
Containers should be just large enough
for the produce shipped. If the carton
is too large or too small, both the
produce and the container are likely
70 he damaged, for the produce Will
not be kept in place and the container
will be crushed. The larger the guam
tity of produce shipped in one parcel
the lower will be the cost per pound
for transportation and the lower the
container cost per pound.
Appearance.-A container should
present an attractive appearance, both
on arrival and when opened, and
should show the produce to advantage.
OF course. new containers are more
attractive than those which have
been used; and only those second
hand containers which are clean
should be used again.
cost.-The cost Of containers puts a
distinct limitation on small shipments
of farm produce. A shipment must
have considerable value In order thai
the transportation charges and cost Of
container may not equal large per
centage of the price. The price which
can be reasonably paid for a containel
will depend on the value of the con
tents, the cost of transportation, ant
the price received for the produce a
compared with the price that coul'
be received locally. A maximum pric'
that should be paid cannot be stated
as each case must be decided by study
!. ing all of the factors involved.
, Cheap splint baskets are satisfac
tory for many kinds of produce. Flo
, products that need no special type
attractive and satisfactory container
often can be made by the producer q
|, low cost from clean, discarded pa
per-board boxes in which merchandis
has been shipped.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
INSECT DOES SMALL DAMAGE
leaf-RolIer Has Attracted Attention
on Account of Its Attack on
Many Vegetables.

A minute, green caterpillar, called
the red-banded leaf-roller, has attract
ed attention through its attack on
vegetable crops, particularly beans,
sweet potatoes, asparagus and corn,
as well as strawberries and other
plants. The extent Of the damage
however, which has been investigated
by entomologists of the United States
Department of Agriculture is not
large, seldom being sufficient to war
rant artificial control measures.
This caterpillar rolls leaf shelter
the interior of which is rather Difficult
to reach with insecticides. Ordinarily
the rolled leaves can be clipped ant
burned. as they are easily detected
Arsenate of lead, two or three pound
to 50 gallons of water, is recommend
ed as a foliage spray when the leaf
roller becomes abundant
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

made of three parts by weight of
cracked corn, one part wheat and two
parts oats; and q mash may be made
of two parts cornmeal and one part
each of wheat bran, wheat middlings
and beef scrap. Green feed, such as
cabbages, mangel wurzel beets, cut al
falfa or sprouted oats, should be pro-
vided to replace the green feed which
the fowls. have been obtaining In the
fields; and beef scrap, skim milk, cut
green bone or similar feed is needed
TO replace the insects. which the fowls
have been getting on the range. Beef
scrap or feed of this nature is essen
tial In obtaining good supply of eggs
during the winter months.
Clean the dropping boards at least
once a week and spray the roOsts with
kerosene or some commercial prepare
ton to kill mites. Have good sup
ply of sand or dry dirt to use on the
dropping boards during the winter.
If any of the, BIRDS deveiop colds,
dissolve as. much potassium perman-
Qanate as will remain on the surface
of a dime into a gallon of water and
keep this mixture in their drinking
water for several days, or until the
symptoms of the colds have disap
peared. Remove any sick birds from
the flock as soon as they are observed
and treat them in coops by themselves
Keep Fowls Free Of vern,in.
Examine the pullets and hens 70
lice, and dust them with insect pow
der or apply a mixture Of two part
of vaseline and one part Of mercuria
or blue. ointment, about the size o
pea, finch below the vent Of tn
bird, rubbing the mixture lightly o.
the skin. An application Of this oint
ment two or three times a year wi
keep the fowls free from lice. Sodiur
fluoride is one Of the best powders [
use to kill lice and only needs to b
applied three or four times yea
or oftener, II the fowls become IL
tested. Hens like small box In tn
: house partly filed with dry road du!
or fine dirt In which they may dust.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

sliced onions and one and one-third
teaspoonfuls of salt. Cook gently
over q slow fire for ten minutes, stir
ring occasionally. Add three pints OF
auartered tart apples and two table
spoonfuls of sugar; let cook slowly
until Drowned.
Apple Sandwich.-sChOp one large
apple and one-third of a cupfui OF
raisins together. Spread thin slices
Of graham bread with butter, spread
with the fruit mixture, sprinkle win
lemon juice and cover with announcer
slice of buttered bread.
Baked Apple SaIad.-Core six small
uniform tart apples and place IN d
baking dish. Fill the centers with
brown sugar and a lump of butter III
each. Bake as usual, basting them
with little water, then chill. Mix
together one-half cupful of chopped
peanuts and one cupful of cubed
marshmallows with three-fOurths OF q
cupful of mayonnaise; fill the centers
with the mayonnaise and cubes OF jel'
". Serve garnished with lettuce
| hearts.
Pretty red apples followed to form
cups, then the apple chopped anc
mixed with celery, nuts and mayor
| naise with a dash Of onion, make
pretty and good tasting salad.
Another good apple pudding is pre-
pared by chopping two cupfuls of ap
pies. Add one-half cupful of raisins
place In the center of thinly rolle'
pastry mixture, roll up and pinch tn
edges together. Place in a deep baE
ing dish, add one cupful each o
brown sugar and boiling water an
two tablespoonful each of butter
Bake one hour in a moderate over
Add more water If needed and das
of vinegar, if the apples are not tar
Serve with the sauce in which tn
pudding was cooked.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

people twisted 1t and turned II, and
when they wanted to be rather cross
and disagreeable they often would al
most spoil II by being SO patronizing
with it. That disguised me so that l
kept out of the way, for the saying is
true one and when taken in the right
way Is worth hearing.
AZ said / was really beautiful. So
I am to you, because you both like me.
You saw that was sociable and hos
pitable, and that was delighted when
the Giant brought you to call on me.
but it is not the beauty OF face
that counts, for you think I'm beaut-
| full now, and that l was very ugly be-
fore. Beauty is only skin deep, ana
so is ugliness. Handsome Is as hand
some does-tOOl. All the old sayings
are so, and they will stay so, If only
folks don't twist them all around and
use them against others, when they
should use them for themselves many
times.
"My ugliness is only skin deep!
And YOU think I'm beautiful, for you've
seen more than my face. But gracious
here I am talking so much.
at know you'd like to sleep, too.
The smell of spruce helps put people
to sleep. 1t is so pleasant.
"'Yes, my ugliness is only skin
deepl And you think I'm beautiful,
that is so nice!
"'You've almost forgotten my ugly
face! Joyl
SHOW you've seen what the old
saying really, really means!
awe have indeed said the boy.
ave most certainly have. agreed
the girl. And it has been fine
$50 they saw what the old saying
, about beauty being only skin deel
; meant" said Daddy.
, "They certainly did," laughed Nan
cy.
"And Daddy?" asked Nick.
"Yes? What is it?" Daddy asked.
, 81 wonder If l could have all the &C
| venture stories written down and pas
! ed in my big scrap book"
4 lDOeeu yOu may c"'N
r "And I'll tell you what I'll do.
e "Tn write out the stories before
g tell them to you, and then I'll sen
out copy, so many more copies ms
h be had for boys and girls all over Il
q country.
= Surely they would want to hear
h some of the adventures.
l. "Then I'll make copy for Name!
E. scrap book and a copy for MICH
d scrap book.
m "And I'll read one Of these copi
ID every once In a while until we he
that our two Adventures have reach
III the House Of Secrets. Then we
Id have to give more attention to the a
t. mails and the birds, for they would
Of want you to forget that they're
Id ways, always. always having adv'
%, lures.
is They'd never want you to fori
TX that"
IT. Eve never WILL" said Nick.
Ike Never" cliimed in Nancy.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

It not practice thrift after has allowed oneself to be-
come mpovdent Augustine sad Habits not resisted soon
become a necessity"
necessity just as bad do and after
the start made in thrift practices not only becomes easier as
time goes on but it brings everncreasng reward Of happiness and
peace Of mind.
The man this with definite resolution
money get ahead will find that before he is far along in 1921 these
6xed habits for him than he dreamed could
be the
He himself living in brighter world than ever before and
in old ee Of debt continually hanging over him. he will
experience the splendid eIhiaraton Of getting ahead
Let this year. rich opportunities bring firm resolve to
pull yourself Of the old ut of hress Make of it portal
the temple of success.
this endeayor first step must determined resolution
to practice thrift
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
| new AND GOOD ROADS |
Needs Of Commercial Interesd
Tourists as Well as Fsrue
Have Been Considered.

Wonderful progress Is being
In constructing a great netwo
good roads throughout the CO
The needs Of commercial intere
tourist, as well as the farmer
been consulted In designing tn
TEN. 1t has long been a REL
that American roads were infer
those Of most European countn'
this condition of affairs Is nov
corrected. In 1916 the COVE
appropriated $75,0O0,0O0 to be
In five installments. the last Of
amounting to $25,0OO,O00. was
released July 1, 1919, and TIL
since been increased by an add
| $500, 100000. Up to May l plar
been approved for building
| miles Of road or nine times D
lance from New York to San
cisco and Of this 1880 were n
under constructiOn.-BOys' Lie
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
TEST DURABILITY OF
Government Bureau Of Road
Has Constructed Stretch OF
way at Arlington.

In order to accurately determ
durability of the various kinds
way, the government bureau
building has constructed a So
roadway at Arlington repre
all the different methods OF roal
ing, and over this a heavy MAJ
drawn back and forth by cam
is supposed to reproduce the q
vehicles passing over it and
suits are carefully noted sd
pared. The result Of the OF
will be used as a guide to the
.ure of nearly $500, 100000 WI
be made under government au'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

grapefruit, one lemon, cut fine, cover
with II cupfuls Of cold water and let
stand over night. Be sure that all
seeds are removed, but pulp and skin
are all used. Now cook until tender,
slowly for an hour or until the peel is
transparent. Then set away until the
next day, then add ten cupfuls of sugar
and simmer until thick. Pour into
glasses and seal with paraffin. This
recipe will make about fourteen glasses
OF marmalade.
Cheese With celery.-Take small
stalks Of the inner portion of the
bunch Of celery and fill with any
cream cheese, seasoned to taste. To
prepare a cream cheese at home use
any good strong cheese grated, adding
it to boiling hot cream, stirring until
smooth. Then cool and it will be
creamy and delicious. One may add
canned pimentoes, chopped stuffed
olives, cayenne, paprika, chopped
green pepper and almost any flavor
desired. A half cupful Of cheese
grated will thicken cupful Of boiling
cream.
savory Sandwich FiIIing.-Blancl
one-half cupful of almonds and brown
them In a frying pan with a table
spoonful Of OIL Chop fine, season witt
salt and paprika. Add two tablespoon
fuls of chopped pickles, one table
spoonful of chopped chutney. Sprea
either bread or crackers with crear
cheese and sprinkle with the chOppe
mixture.
Delicious FilIing.-Cream two sma
cream cheeses until smooth. Ad
gradually two tablespoonfuls Of bu
ter and one-fourth Of a cupful {
orange juice. When well mixed ad
one-half cupful Of chopped piment
|, one cupful of chopped walnut mea
and one-half teaspoonful Of salt. Nj
, well and spread between slices Of bu
tered oatmeal bread. This will NAL
Is sandwiches.
Pulled Rice BrittIe.-Cook in
smooth omelet pan one cupful of 6
. ger until clear and brown; stir in
: the strip a cupful or more of crisp,
puffed rice. Pour on q creased pla
: and when cool mark In squares al
break.
Pulled wheat or popped corn M
be used in place. of the rice. WI
v the addition of a few nuts one has
O richer CONNECTION.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

An Improved Road in the Northd
country, in many places Of a void
ash as light as flour. AS fast as
are opened up and fills made In
light soil the wind whips out ths
slopes and sand dunes creep into
cuts, completely blocking the 4
Oil is the only agency yet founl
stop the trouble. The equipment
to spray the crude oil consists Of
supply tanks, or drums, in which
oil Is carried from the storage
at the railway siding, and a trs'
which draws the olling rig and
plies the steam through a hose ID
compressor tank, which is carried
a trailer. The Oil is heated By
steam and forced through a hose
nozzle consisting of a half-inchI
The steam atomizes the oil and [
II in a fine spray. for 100 feet or
depending on whether the sprd
projected in the direction Of the
or against it. For obvious req
spraying is usually carried on d
direction Of the wind.
Where sufficient oil Is used,
means Of controlling the sand
is very effective, and 1t is bel
that the cost will not be exec
though exact figures are not q
able at this time.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
Good Highways
OIL SPRAY SOLVES Probe,
Shi ting Sand Dunes Form Seri,,
Obstacle to Improved Road
Making in Northwest

Shifting sand Gunes which Con-,
up a highway soon after it is co,
pleted have formed serious obstss,
to improved road .uilding in son,
parts Of the country, particularly ,
the Northwest. To remedy hhe svI
the bureau of public ROADS Of "A
United States Departmental Agrip
ture has employed a Dcre extens,
application of the agency that b,
been used in the past to lay dust ,
ordinary highways-oil.
Fifty-three mics of construction
the Columbia river highway from n
Dalles eastward lies through SAN
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
SHIPPING CONTAINER
is QUITE IMPORTANT
Factors to Be Considered IN
Selecting ReceptacIes.
Basket, Crate or Carton Should Be
Suited Especially to Produce 70
Be Observation-Disclosures OF Cue
toners Must Be Met.

prepared by the United States Depare
ment OF Agricultural
One important requirement for mar
keting farm produce from producer
direct to consumer is a proper anu
satisfactory shipping container, say
marketing specialists Of the onitea
States Department of Agriculture. A
container should be suited especlaiiy
to the produce to be shipped anu
sbouId be selected only after consid-
ering such factors as durability slze'
appearance and cost.
Durability. - Much dissatisfaction
with direct marketing has been caused
NV usInp containers which were not
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
How Dentist Relieved Teddy.

Teddy was suffering from an ach-
ing tooth, and the rest of the famiiy
was suffering from Teddy's howls ana
lamentations. Much against his VIII
the little chap finally accompanied MS
mother TO the dentist.
"Did you get much relief when you
went TO the dentist'sT / asked hin
that evening.
"You bet 1 did," responded Teddy
II got relief as soon as l got there
,canse the dentist wasn't home
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
Nm hAt~<lQ
joss Sticks.

Until recently the composition of the
candles known as joss sticks was IN
known to most people. A stem Of bam-
boo is rolled in a substance consisting
of fourteen different odorous drugs.
One Of these protects the candles from
rats and mice. The camphor used In
the manufacture causes the joss sticks
to burn steadily.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
HIGH VALUE OF RED CLOVER
On Many Farms Crop Has Place
Because Of Its AdaptabiIity to
Short Rotations.

Undoubtedly much land formerly in
red clover is now growing alfalfa; but
on many farms red clover has place
and is more valuable than alfalfa be-
cause of its adaptability to short rota-
lions.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
MAKE WOODLAND PROFITABLE
Plan to Have II Permanently Produe-
tive by Protecting II From Fire
and Overqrazing.

Make your woodland permanently
profitable by protecting 1t from fire
and from overgrazing; select for cut
ting only the mature, defective, over
crowded and inferior kinds of trees,
leaving the straight, thrifty and better
kinds to grow for a future crop.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

;rc lilo all and want Dy leeis"0 "
over to be managed by and regulations and orders OIL
appointed, created by congress. 49,. oomber of that
say without fear of contradiction there ~ 81 that
bot coud manage successfully any department Oh ~
great industry and the who favor this egslauon o" ~
- bov would never think of hiring such men for that purpose
We know the condition The commissioners are not ss "
those investigations personally Who, then will make theI'
49,. 49, d vleryce examination than likely persons ta'
er conducted business to any extent in all their lives VINO Is s
- ;ns the orders and the and the regulations! Men WHO
nothing about business If we are going 10 destroy "
Al = ~ once rather than to bring about strangulatlon
that will take perhaps year two to accomplish ~ .,
If the time has license business IN the united 0'a
them all alike If has when business must oe run " W
Tinted States BY lot and $1,000 clerks directed y ~
mission here in Washington, let it apply to all business
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
Odd Job for Tractor

One of the odd jobs on man
where tractors are operated
dragging Of the private roa,
either a homemade or manu-
grader.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
MAKING Up Rents.

Why is a beggar mending his clothes
like a rich mani Because he Is max
ing up his rents.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
FEED WORK HORSE PROPERLY
About One Pound Of Grain and Hay
for Each 100 Pounds Live Weight
Is Required.

When horses are at heavy work
ssout one pound Of grain and hay for
each 100 pounds live weight will be
needed. Upon days when horses which
have been at hard work are idle the
uain ration should be cut one-half.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
Want Build Tool Sheos

Everything comes TO =
waits" but that doesn't mean.
ling off the building OF a shea
lr,plements. will build 1t.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

For those WHO uo
not care for the
bitter Z n gil S h
product the fol-
lowing will az
peal:
Amber Marina
iade.-Take one
ran gQ q n e
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

following dish may not
be recommended for d.
gestibility, but it can be
for enjoyment:
Fried Apples and On
ions.-Heat a frying pan
until smoking hot, add
one-third. of a cupful Of
sweet fat two pintS OF
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
Cause Defects in Silo,

Uneven settlement due to insult.
ficient foundation may result in a
cracked or warped silo, a silo out Of
plumb, or even the overturning Of the
structure.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
Best Soil Applicable

Rotted manure is commonY
,red TO be the best applics1
:an be given the soil.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
BUILDING lmpermanent

New York and MassaD.
still continuing TO build lIY
.oads which would seem to'|
II money.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
Rjoht Methods Count

When 1t comes to producing real
honest-to-goodness milk you will find
right methods more important than
the equipment. even without discount.
Ing the value Of nrst-class equipment
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12
Water Ditch Is Harn'

A water ditch in a field IS
.en potato in a bin. 1t 50"
he good part of the field.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-12

Nv advice is, never do tomorrow
what you can do today. Procrastina-
ton is the thief of time. Collar him.
David Copperfield.
THE man who has thousand
friends has notya friend to spare.