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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-06
GIFTS THAT LAST.

All tri-city jewelry stores will be
open every evening until Christmas,
beginning Saturday, Dec. 8. for the
convenience of buyers Of gifts that
last.-(Advertisement.)
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New York, Dec. 6.-Luis Nrpo
South American heavyweight, said
he would return to the United
States soon, Tex Richard an.
nounced.
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good when the buildings are used for
the two purposes are described by the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture in Farmers Bulletin 1867, Utiliza-
tion Of Flue-Heated Tobacco Barns
for Sweet Potato Storage.
Many farmers who do not raise q
large acreage Of sweet potatoes feel
that the expense Of special storage
structure is not justified. although
through the use Of pits. banks, or eel.
lars they have been losing large part
Of the stored crop. But II some build
ing which serves another important
purpose can be remodeled 80 as to
meet both needs a greater part Of the
sweet potatoes produced can be saved
at small outlay Of money. On farms
which have flue-heated tobacco barns
or similar buildings that serve their
main purpose before the potato har-
vest, this saving is practical.
The bulletin contains detailed plans
for converting tobacco barns, bill Of
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28

DOC IS Menace
Controlb by Legislation Is Urged by
United States Department
Of Agriculture.
MICHIGAN LAW IS FAVORED
Good Points Of Measure Would Be
Valuable to Other States Not
So We'll Protected, Authority
Asserts.

(Prepared by the United States Department
OF Agriculture)
The sheep.killing dog is one of the
greatest menaces to the sheepraising
industry in the farming regions, says
the United States Department of
Agriculture, in Farmers Bulletin 1868,
Sheep-killing Dogs, by NJ. w. Coll,
Just off the press. All but five of the
~ pages are devoted to a discussion
OF the control of dogs by legislation
and to digests Of dog laws Of the 4S,
states. Special attention is given to
the Michigan law, which is thought
to have many good points that might
well be adopted by other states.
More Dog Laws Needed.
The sheep industry in this country
has had many ups and downs in the
last so years. and in 1922 there were
only 100000 sheep in the country
as compared with 64,OOO,OOO in 1903.
This is a decrease of 43.7 per cent
during a period when the population
increased steadily. 1t is hardly prob
able that dogs are responsible for
such reduction, but, in the opinion
of the author, there would be many
more sheep in great many farming
sections if there were more good dog
laws backed up by public opinion. The
possibility of producing early-matur-
ing lambs from a maximum of pastur-
age and Inexpensive roughages, and
the country's need for an increased
supply Of meat and wool, he cites as
reasons why sheep production should
be one of the most profitable enter
prises of the farm.
Bulletin ls Available.
In addition to the discussion Of
laws, the bulletin devotes some at
tention to the habits Of sheep killers,
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TURKEY FATTENED ON RANGE
Flesh Gains In Flavor and Tenderness
In Way 1t Cannot II Fowl is
Confined.

1t is just as important to have turk
eys in good plump condition before
marketing as it is chickens. However,
a good many farmers regard this as q
hard Job simply because there is con-
siderable misunderstanding as to the
correct way 10 80 about the matter.
Turkeys, IT taken Alright, are easily
fattened; in fact, easier than most
other fowls. But If turkeys have had
free range all summer, you cannot
fatten them with any satisfaction in
an enclosure. The change will cause
them to fret and refuse to eat and
thus they will lose instead Of gain in
weight. On the other hand, If they
range too mlch while being fattened,
they will "run off" the beneficial eff
fects Of your extra feeding. The right
plan is therefore a compromise be-
tween these two extremes. Teach the
turkeys to come up every evening at
least, and then stuff them with all they
will possibly eat. You will soon find
them ranging ut short distances only
and coming UP even between feeding
times, where they should always be
able to find some sort Of attractive
food.
Don't try to fatten the turkeys on
corn alone. A close diet of new corn
often results in bowel troubles for the
turkeys just as it does for hogs, and
a sick turkey is usually a dead turk
ey. Mix the fattening ration; variety
Is desirable for several reasons. Equal
parts Of wheat, oats and corn, make
good ration. Give also an occasional
mash feed Of equal parts of corn
meal and wheat middlings which
makes very rich feed, especially
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
five ESSENTIAL FEATURES IN
THE IDEAL POULTRY HOUSE

the house secure from rats and other
animals of prey.
The Floor.
We have an option of four floor
plans. Ordinary dirt, tamped clay,
board. or concrete, and each has some
advantages and some disadvantages.
Ordinary dirt floors cost nothing to
construct, but it is next to impossible
to keep them in sanitary condition
both from the standpoint of disease
and regular floor litter. 1t is also
damp and cold.
Tamped clay costs more to construct
than ordinary dirt, is more easily kept
clean, but difficult to manage in case
of disease. If properly constructed
tamped clay will be dry and not too
cold.
The board floor is dry, easily kept
clean, and can be freed from disease
infection quite readily. 1t will cost
somewhat more than the tamped clay,
but there is always some danger of
rats getting under the floor.
The concrete floor is perhaps the
most expensive at the first outlay, and
of course is hard and cold, but it is
the most durable, most easily kept
clean from both ordinary accumula'
tions and diseases as we'll. With O
concrete floor poultry is safe from
rats, mice, and all animals of prey. II
concrete or tamped clay is used there
should be from to 4 inches of Gin
ders on coarse gravel filled in on top OF
the ground line, then about 3 inches OF
fine gravel or sand tamped in hard
then, if clay is used. dampen and
tamp down hard about inches OF
clay. If concrete is used, proper
l ton Of to or to parts of con.
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'ovl7eY tAe2|y, tAe2|yy,EE. E..,:s :!9s NORTH DAKOTA
I / .

muslin frames of about one-half to
one-third the area of the windows are
placed between the windows to pro.
vide good supply Of fresh air. The
moisture which collects on the ceiling
and walls Of a poorly ventilated house
Will pass through the cracks in the
ceiling and will be absorbed by the
circulation of air through the straw
above, leaving dry and we'll ventil
ated house.
Interior Arrangement.
The health and sanitation of tho
fowls as well as the convenience in
caring for them is materially affected
by the interior arrangement. The
floor is the workshop of the hen, and
the entire surface should be clear and
well covered with clean, dry straw in
which the hens can be kept busy
scratching for feed. This can be done
by placing tight, removable, board
platform dropping board) 80 inches
above the floor. The platform. should
be from 45 to 48 inches wide, and
should extend as far along the length
Of the house as is necessary to accom-
modate the flock. This width will
permit three parallel perches or roosts
on the same level. Such an arrange
rnent reduces crowding. which should
at all times be avoided. Allow about
6 inches roost room for Leghorns and
other small breeds and or 9 inches
for large fowls Place roosts 12 inches
apart, center to center, and use 2 by 4
lumber on edge or by 2 with o
rounded upper edge.
Such dropping board not only
gives the full floor space for action
but insures against vermin and dis
ease, for most of our worst and most
prevalent poultry diseases are trans
mitted through the digestive tract
Hence, by keeping the droppings of
the floor there is much less danger OF
spreading any disease which may be
present, than where droppings fall tc
the floor, there to be a part of the
floor litter. The dropping board is
more easily cleaned than the floor, ant
the house will be much more whole
some, and free from offensive odors
The fowls will be more easily KEEP
clean and free from lice and mites
and with clean hens the nests can be
more easily kept clean. which mean.
cleaner. more morketable eggs. 1t has
been shown by federal investigation
that clean eggs, naturally clean or un
washed. will stand transportation bet
ter will preserve better, and will hatcl
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28

crete to sanu, lay about 2 inches of
concrete, and float the surface smooth.
Because of it's hardness, it is always
necessary to have a good covering of
straw or other litter on concrete
floor at all times to protect the feet of
the fowls.
The Frame Work.
Two by fours can be used through
out for the frame, doubling plates and
sills.
Tho Wallis.
Common sheeting can be used for
walls, then cover with good quality
building or tarred paper, and side up
with 6-inch drop siding. This insures
a tight wall. A cheaper grade of lum-
Der may be used in place of the drop
siding If desired, with good grade of
two or three-ply rubber roofing Gov
ering the whole wall space.
The five essential factors necessary
in an efficient poultry house are:
(D cleanliness; (2) abundance of SUM-
light; (3) fresh air; (4) freedom from
drafts; and 90 dryness.
The suggestions already given will
insure a house with dry floor, free
from drafts, as well as floor easily
kept clean. Sunlight, being q most
efficient disinfectant as we'll as a pro-
lection against mites and lice, is es-
sential. Windows should be so spaced
on the south frontage as to permit the
SUMS rays to penetrate to every part
of the floor space at some time during
the day. Long windows placed verti-
cally will give better floor light than
those placed higher up or in a hori-
zortal position. Allow from 1-12 tn to
1-16 tn as much area for glass as there
is floor space. Too much glass area
makes the house too warm during the
day and too cold at night.
Dampness is dangerous and is one
of the most effective causes of dis
ease; hence the house must be dry not
only on the floor but on the walls as
well. Damp walls are good evidence
of poor ventilation and insufficient
fresh air. A most effective method of
securing thoroughly dry house so
far as the walls are concerned is by
means of what is known as the straw
loft. The ceiling Of the house, instead
of being tight, is boarded with 6-inch
boards left inch apart, and the loft
is filed with loose straw 1,& to 2 feet
deep. with I'M opening the siXe of a
light. by 10 inch sash in each gable
Of the house. These openings are COW
cred with good grade Of muslin only,
except In extreme wanthnr 0"'~
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28

Cleanliness, abundance of sunlight,
fresh air, freedom from drafts, and
dryness, are the five essential poultry
housing conditions for winter egg pro
duction in North Dakota. A tempera-
ture of 20 degrees below zero will not
interfere in the least with healthy
hen with these five conditions, accord
ing to o. A. Barton, poultryman at the
Agricultural college.
'Tempera ture is minor factor
Housing, feeding, and culling, are
three main considerations to success
in poultry raising in North Dakota
and especially must housing be EN-
phasized here" said Mr.. Barton.
"A poultry house need not be fancy
or elaborate, but durability and cost
of upkeep should not be overlooked in
an effort to build economically"
In order to insure cleanliness, dry
ness, and freedom from drafts care
full consideration must be given the
construction Of the floor and founda-
ton. Lay a concrete foundation wall
s inches thick at the bottom, extend
ing - inches below the ground line
1t is also we'll to taper the wall from
the ground line up, so that the top of
the wall corresponds in thickness to
the width of the sill CASUALLY 4 or 6
inches). 1t is we'll to anchor the sill
to the foundation by setting bolts 10
inches long and One-half inch in di-
ameter in the concrete at intervals of
8 feet around the wall. These should
etxend. above the top of. the wall far
enough to permit bolting the sill down
securely, and the sill should be flush
with the outside well so that the sid
ing can extend down few inches over
the wall. This foundation will make
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
POULTRY TERMS

A poult is a turkey in its first
year.
BY trio is meant male and two
females.
What is known as yearling hen is
one having laid II months.
A breeding pen is usually made up
Of from six to fourteen females and
male.
A setting of eggs is usually counted
at II, although many poultrymen give
Is eggs.
When u chicken weighs between two
md three pounds it is called spring
chicken.
A pullet is female less than q
7ear old, and when over that age it
hen.
A stewing chicken weighs about
hree pounds and rooster four or
more pounds.
A capon Is a male bird deprived Of
Is generative organs for tn" n"~~"s"
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
carina for Harness.

Harness that is too light or of poor
quality cannot give many years of
service. In selecting harness 1t Is
more economical to get set that is
too heavy than one which is too light
for the work required. Make sure es.
pecially that the reins, breeching, hold.
back straps, tugs or traces, bellybands,
and yoke straps are strong. A run
away team cannot be controlled with
weak reins, nor will weak tugs and
straps stand heavy work. No portion
of the harness should show cracks on
the grain side when the leather is
sharply bent.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
DopDER WILL HARM ALFALFA
Where Farmer Is Planning to Let
Crop Stand for Seed It Is Wise
to Look for Weeds.

If you are planning to let alfalfa
stand for seed look your field over for
dodder. Once is not enough. 1t should
be done several times before cutting.
Alfalfa seed containing dodder seed is
unstable in some states and is dis.
criminated against In all markets. It
is impossible by any known method to
free alfalfa seed of the large seeded
dodders. The only practical procedure
is to see that the field is free from
this pest,
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
PROPER FEEDING BIG FACTOR
May Be, Good Caro- Must Be
Given for Best Results,

Breeding plays an important part
In successful poultry operation, but
tha factor Of good feeding and the
proper management Of the flock plays
a far more important part than many
poultry keepers have been led to be-
lieve. Breeding, no matter how good,
can accomplish but little in produc-
ing results unless backed by proper
feeding and care. The best of breed
ing will give but poor results If the
proper care and feed are not COM
piled with.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
INTEREST IN BETTER STOCK
Rapid Growth; Enrolment
Passes 5000 Mark.

With the growing understanding Of
the utility value Of .purebred live stock
and especially purebred sires, the list
of persons enrolled in the Better
Sires-Better Stock" campaign is rap
idly increasing. The middle of Au-
gust it passed the 5000 mark, signify
ing that many persons have filed
statements with the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture that their
livestock breeding operations will be
conducted henceforth on purebred-
sire basis This includes all classes of
domestic live stock, including poultry.
In some counties of limited area the
number of farms is relatively small.
Gordon B. Nance, county agent of
Oldham count, Kentucky, points out,
however, that although his county has
only 1,O96 farms, 10 per cent of the
farmers have signed enrolment
blanks, which signifies active partici-
patton in systematic livestock i'm.
provement work. Other counties in
which 10 per GEN. or more Of the
farmers are using purebred sires ex-
clusively are: Pulaski county, Vir-
ginia, So per cent; Kittitas county,
Washington, 1S per cent; Greene coun-
ty, Ohio. 13 per cent; and Orange
county, Virginia, 10 per cent. In this
connection the bureau of animal in
dustry points out that the proportions
are for all farms and that the per-
centages for farms In which live stock
is the principal market product prob
ably would be much higher.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28

IL quantity Of ground beefscrap or
green cut bone is added.
AS the turkey takes on fat, the
flesh turns to rich golden color. II
allowed reasonably free range while
the fattening process Is Going on, the
flesh gains in flavor and tenderness
In a way it cannot If the bird were
fattened In close quarters.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
Give Alfalfa a Chance

After the alfalfa crop has been cut
for hay, hogs or other stock should
not be turned In too soon. The crowns
of the plant are likely to be injured
If the stock is given chance to eat
the young tender shoots too closely.
Often this close feeding permanently
Injuries, or even kills. the plants. Let
1t have a good start If you intend pas.
turing. 1t is better practice, however
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28

materials for structures of certain
size, methods Of storage-house man.
agement, and descriptions Of number
of varieties of sweet potatoes. Copies
may be obtained free by addressing
the department at Washington. D. G.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
POTATOES IN TOBACCO BARNS
Farmers Who Grow Both Crops Can
Save In Their Storage Build
Ing Equipment.

(i'repared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
In sweet potato areas in tobacco ter
ritory, farmers who grow both crops
can save in building equipment by
using their flue-heated tobacco barns
for the storage of potatoes. The
changes needed and the methods of
management that have been found
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28

to dog-proof and wolf-proof fences,
and suggests how dog lovers may aid
in preserving the reputation of the
respectable members of the species.
The bulletin may be obtained free by
addressing the Department of Agri-
culture, Washington, D. c.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
Dirty Eoos Cost More.

Dirty eggs cost the producer money.
The taste Of an egg may not be at
fected by the amount of dirt, but the
selling value is directly affected.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28

Painting roosts and nests with coal
tar disinfectant will rid the hens of
troublesome mites.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
Water and Shade for Chicks.

Young chickens need plenty Of fresh
clean water to drink and plenty of
sh0da In the hot wn"thar M"""
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
South St. Paul Live Stock.

So. St. Publishers, $4.00@75O;
veal calves, ss.5o@1o.75; COWS and
heifers, $3.25@5.50; hogs, sS.o0@9.90;
sheep and lambs, $7.00@13.50.
EGGS-Country receipts, rots out,
per case, $500; No. 1 candled, good
extras, free from rots, small dirties
and checks out, per dozen, 33c; small
dirty and held stock, rots and leakers
out, dozen 1sc; checks, rots and leak
ers out, 16c: quotations on eggs in.
clude cases.
BUTTER-Extras. 40c; firsts, 35c;
packing stock, fresh, sweet, 25c; stale
goods, &c; grease, 1c.
Detroit, Mich.--Father, mother and
three children, are in the Municipal
hospital near death from the effects OF
eating poisonous mushrooms. which
were served by the mother, when the
the supply of food and funds e"v"
The Hope pioneer., 1922-09-28
Minneapolis Closing Cash Prices.

Spring wheat-No dark northern,
1.13@1.16; No. l northern, 1.15@1.2O;
No. dark hard, 1.09@1.17; No. 1 hard,
1.02@1.O4. No. am. dur. 92c@96c;
No. 1 durum, S4c@91c. Corn No. 2
yellow, 5sc@59c. Oats No. white, "a
@36c. Barley, choice to fancy, 56c@
5Sc. Rye No. 2, &c. Flaxseed No. /
2.25@2.26.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-09
SETHTON

Miss Nina and Howard Hurd Of
Ionia, spent the week end at the j. A.
jackson home.
John Nimmo of Crystal, and Y. II.
Gardner Of Carson City accompanied
Glenn Wilcox to Harrison and Far
well Monday on a business trip.
Mrs. Hyatt has been spending sew
eral days with her son, Leon and fam
lily i'm North Shade.
The NJ. L. Sunday school will hold
banquet at the Community House,
Feb. Is.
The reading contest commenced
Sunday with Mrs. r. r. Roles and
Earl Gruesbeck as leaders, The
loosers will feed the winners"
Mr.. and Mrs j. A. Nimmo of Crys-
tai, and Verne Gardner and family Of
Carson City, were Sunday visitors at
the John Jarvis home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-09

Mr. Gibney twisted his suffering lips
into wry smile as he realized the
oddities Of this mirage seemed 10
him that this visionary white man
bore a striking resemblance to Nells
Halvorsen. NeiS Halvorsen. of all
men, old NellS. "the squarehead"
deckhand OF The green-pea trade Dull,
bowlegged NelS, with his lost dog
smile and his
Mr.. Gibney rubbed his eyes feebly
and half staggered TO his feet. What
was that? A shout? Without doubt
he had heard sound that was not the
moaning of their remoCseless prison
keeper, the sea. And
Hands of, shreked Mr.. Gibney
and struck feebly at the imaginary fig
ire rushing toward him. No use. He
felt himself swept into strong arms
and carried an immeaSurable distance
down the beach. Then somebody
threw water In his face and pressed a
drink Of brandy and sweet water TO
his parched lips His swimming senses
rallied moment, and he discovered
that he was lying In the bottom of n
whaleboat. McGuffey lay beside him,
and on thwart In front of him sat
good old NeiIs HalvOrsen with Captain
Scraggs' head on his knees As Mr.
Gibney looked at this strange tablenu
Captain Scraggs opened his eyes
glanced UP at Neis Ialvorsen, and
spoke
"Why IL It amt old squarehead
Neils,' he muttered wonderngly. IF
II amt Nells. Til go to hades or some
other seaport" lie closed his eyes
again and subsidized into sort of leth.
argy. for he was content. He knew he
was saved.
Mr.. Gibney rolled over. and strug-
Cling to his knees, leaned over Nc
Gufrey and peercd into his drawn face.
"Mac, old shipmate Mac speak 10
me. Are you alive?'
r. McGuffey, Esquire, opened n pair
Of glazed eyes and stared at the com
modore.
Did we lick 'em?" he whispered
"1he last / remember the king was
putin II all over Scraggsy. And that
Tabu bOy-was-no SLOUGH" McGuf-
fey paused, and glanced warily around
the boat, while n dawnng horror ap-
peared In his sunken eyes. Go back,
Nells-gO back-for Gods sake.
There's two niggers-stlll-on the
island. Bring-'em some-water.
They're cannlbals-Neils, but never
mind. Get aboard-the poor
devIls-lf they're living. wouldn't
leave a-crocodlle on that-hell hole,
n could help IT,"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-09

An hour later the Rob- Crusoe
syndicate, Including the man Friday
and the Goat, were safe aboard the
Maggie III, and Neils Halvorsen, with
the tears streaming down his bronzed
cheeks, was sparingly doing out TO
them mixture of brandy and water.
And when the syndicate was strong
enough 10 be allowed all tine water II
wanted. Neils Halvorsen prOpped them
up on deck and told the story. When
he had finished, Captain Scraggs
turned TO Mr.. Gibney.
"Glb. my dear boy,"'he said, make
notion
II move% said the commodore, that
we set Talm-Tabu ana the king down,
on the first inhabited island we cais
find. They've suffered enough. And I
further move that we readlust the
ownership of the Maggie III syndicate
and cut the best Swede m earth in on
quarter Of the profits"
"Second fhe motion" said MrGufey.
Carried" said Captain Scraggs.
Continued next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-09
ELY DISTRICT

Clyde McGnl was able to attend
school Monday. He has been absent
some time on account Of fractured
arm caused by slipping on the ice
and falling.
Mr.. A. +. Nestle is no better at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Dalrymple of
Elwell spent Sunday at Arthur Dali
rymple's.
Mrs. Nina Campbell is slowly inn
proving from the effects Of her fall
four weeks ago.
The snow storm early Sunday
morning, did not keep thirty from
coming out to Sunday school.