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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06

A Shutter. for the Poultry House That,
While Providing Ample Ventilation,
Eliminates Draft, as 1t Closes Auto
maticalIy in Wind.
matte, Wisconsin poultryman devised
the shutter arrangement shown in the
illustration.
It consists of a frame projecting
from the side of the poultry house as
shown, about feet long and feet
high, rooted over with tar paper. Seven
6-inch boards are suspended within this
frame, with enough space between
them to insure proper ventilation at
all times and arranged in such a man.
ner that they swing easily upon pivot
nails driven through the frame at each
end.
In fair weather the shutters hang
vertically, but when gusts Of wind,
with rain or snow, beat against them,
they close automatically. To prevent
the fowls from scratching litter into
the openings, which would interfere
with the movement of the shutters,
sparrow netting is tackled across the
frame, on the inside of the house.-G.
u. Hendriekson, Argyle, Wis.,, in Popu-
lar Mechanics Monthly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
KNOW YOUR HERD
SIRE'S ANCESTORS
Type Is Making Big Appeal to
Livestock Men These Days,
Says CoIIentine.

What should a dairy farmer who
has just an ordinary herd of good
producing grade and pure-bred stock
look for in purchasing a herd sire?
This was the question put to A. Q.
Collentine, extension specialist in
dairy cattle at the Wisconsin College
of Agriculture
Collentine is regarded as one of the
keenest judges of certain breeds of
dairy cattle in the state. Recently he
selected and purchased for Japanese
buyer several head of Holsteins, which
cost on an average about $1,000 per
head. His business is to act as the
college service agent for out-of-state
buyers Of good Wisconsin dairy cattle.
In his work, he has gained wide
knowledge, not only of herds and
breeding in Badger dairy herds, but
he has gained very clear idea of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Marketing TiIIamook Cheese.

~ So perfect is the organization of the
Tillamook County Dairy association
that less than one-half of one per cent
of over 100000 pounds of cheese
made in 1922 scored below first grade.
The cost of marketing Tillamook
cheese is held at very low figure
by selling to brokers in large Pacific
coast markets who sell only on COM
mission. Warehouse and storage ex-
penses have been eliminated by MAX
ing direct shipments to markets from
the factory in which the cheese was
made. The farmers of that county
have realized that in order to main
tain the reputation of Tillamook
cheese the quality must be held at the
highest possible standard. To aid
them in doing so they have employed
a county agent, county milk In
spector, and county veterinarian.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Artificial Lighting Is
Stimulus to Laying Hen


The use of some form of artificial
lighting is a stimulus to laying hens,
because it offers more hours of day
light and increases food consumption.
It's use is now generally accepted as
not proposition of fooling the fowls,
but Of lengthening the days and par
TALLY duplicating spring conditions.
There is some criticism of the use
of lights, due to the apparent bad re-
suits on the health of the birds that
is often noticed in the winter. Some
poultrymen feel that if hens are fully
matured by fall and are bred to lay
no artificial stimulation is needed.
Egg production from sonle fiocks will
bear out this attitude, but where COM
parative tests have been made be-
tween flocks lighted and unlighted
there is no evidence to prove that
lighting causes greater chance for
contracting disease.
Lighting offers an opportunity for
greater food consumption, making pos
sible the manufacture OF more eggs, I"
says PrOI. A. VI. GAl1lpS, uCdu u IAC
poultry department, Purdue univer-
sity. "No one can question these
facts. The application Of these prin-
ciples becomes an individual problem
with every poultry flock. With pull
let's maturing early, a fall mott may
be delayed and high-priced eggs OBJ
tanned. In such case there is usually
let up in production followed by
mott in January. When eggs are want
ed in January from the other hens that
have molted in the fall the use OF
lights may be applied between January
LIST and 10Th.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Straw House for Swine
Is Easily Constructed

Where it is impossible to have a
well-built hoghouse, either individual
or centralized, a good straw one can
be used. The north, east and west
sides should have two feet of we'll
pressed straw, the south side may be
boarded up and should have hinged
door near the roof which can be
dropped during sunny weather. The
roof should be tin or commercial roll
roofing as straw will leak in heavy
rain or snow. Allow plenty of room
for the desired number of hogs. The
greatest disadvantage of this house is
improper ventilation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Increasing Yield of
Tubers by Spraying
Average Gain of so Bushels
Per Acre in New York.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
With few exceptions, large gains in
yield have been obtained by spraying
potatoes as protection against insect
pests and diseases, says Farmers Bull
letin 1349, Increasing the Potato Crop
by Spraying just issued by the United
States Department of Agriculture. This
fact has been established by extensive
experiments conducted in New York
and Vermont. During 1O-year period,
York state, an average gain Of go bush
els an acre was obtained. At the YER
mont station, during a 20-year period,
which involved all possible seasonal
variations, an average gain Of 1O5
bushels an acre, or 81 per cent over
the unsprayed, resulted.
In addition, records taken from a
business point of view on series of
experiments of a nine-year dura-
ton, conducted by farmers under the
direction of the New York state ex-
pertinent station, show large gains.
The average cost of spraying, includ-
ing materials, labor and wear and tear
on machinery, was $4.74 an acre. The
nine-year average increase in yield
due to spraying was SO bushels an
acre, making a net profit Of $14.43 an
acre. When these experiments were
conducted the cost of materials was
less than at the time the bulletin was
written, but the increased product war
rants an increased expenditure.
Copies of the bulletin may be OBJ
tanned, as long as the supply lasts, by
writing to the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. G.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06

in picking a young bun, and one who
is out of desirable forerunners. We
must base our judgment on certain
things which we know to stand for
production. Because we know that the
high7producing stock has this ideal
conformation in clearly defined char
acteristics and correlation Of parts,
this ideal type which we find in the
show ring should be our guide in Sc
lecting a herd bull"
Color has no bearing on production,
does not run true always and should
not influence the buyer unduly, Col
Ientine believes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Ration for Dairy Cows
Should Contain Protein

A ration for dairy cows should con-.
tain a food rich in protein, that is,
either alfalfa hay, sweet clover hay,
cotton seed meal, linseed oil meal or
soy bean meal. Protein feeds are
more expensive and harder to produce
than the common carbohydrate foods
and for these reasons are too gen
orally eliminated. AS matter of fact
the protein in the ration may be the
limiting factor in milk production and
while protein feeds are high in price
1t is poor economy to be without this
ingredient.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Nicotine Treatment for
Stomach Worms of Sheep

Forty per cent nicotine suIphate IS
better than copper su1pbate for getting
rid of stomachworms of sheep, re-
cent tests show. The nicotine sulphate
is easier to get, is more efficient, and
the after effects of treatment do not
last so long. Three teaspoonfuls to a
quart Of water is the right strength,
and give four ounces of this solution
to each mature eve that weighs 100
pounds or more. For smaller animal,
more or less weak, use not more than
three ounces, and for fve-months-old
lamb. use not more than two ounces.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06

Seven filters totaling IS hogs and
producing a grand total of 22,352
pounds of pork were on hand when the
final roundup of the Wisconsin Ton
Litter contest was staged. This
splendid showing Of pork producers
was mute evidence of the ability of
swine men in the state to produce
super-a1iimals when they extended
themselves.
Premier honors in this pork produc-
ing classic went to r. Groth and son
of Jefferson county, whose litter of
IA crossbred Poland Chinas and Ches-
ter Whites tipped the beam at 4,57O
pounds, or 1,473 pounds in excess of
the required weight. The required
weight was determined by adding 21.5
pounds for every day over six months
Of age, at which time the litter had to
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Rhode Island Reds Pass
the Half Century Mark

More than fifty years ago the poul-
try farmers of Rhode Island produced
the first specimens Of one of the most
popular breeds of poultry-the Rhode
island Reds. The name of the breed
denotes its birthplace.
Many breeds, Buff Leghorns, Buff
Wyandottes and Buff Cochins were the
parent stock of the Rhode Island Red.
Careful selection and breeding per-
fected the breed to such degree that
1t was admitted to the standard by
the American Poultry association in
1895.
The Rhode Island Red is generous
layer of large brown-shelled eggs. It's
yellow skin and legs make it an at
tractive table fowl.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Supply of Oyster Shell
Is Essential to Fowls

A constant supply of oyster shells
or limestone grit is essential to the
most profitable egg production. Re
cent tests in Ohio show that when the
hens were denied oyster shells egg
production was greatly reduced and
che eggs averaged two ounces per
dozen smaller.
The experiments showed that min
erals in the feed are essential for
growing birds and for the bodily func-
rions of mature birds, while laying
hens require additional lime supplied
In the form of shells or grit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Good Winter Ration for
Eggs Is Easily Mixed

A good winter ration for eggs is as
follows: Scratch feed, 200 pounds
shelled or cracked corn, 100 pounds
for each day, then the meat scraps or
oats or wheat. With this feed as a
mash. 100 pounds cornmeal, 100 pounds
ground oats, 100 pounds wheat mid
dlings, 100 pounds wheat bran and 100
pounds meat scraps or tankage. If you
have 4 gallons of milk per 100 hens
tankage may be omitted.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Pork From Fall Pigs
Produced Economically

The man who has reasonably warm
quarters for his fall pigs and who gives
them the right attention in connection
with feeding can produce pork almost
as economically from fall as from
spring pigs. Frequently he can make
more money out of fall pigs, because
if sold early in the spring hogs usually
bring better prices than when the bulk
of the spring pigs is sold.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06

weigh a ton to qualify for the contest
The average weight of the individual
animals was 1854 pounds.
According to H. J. Brandt, extern
sion specialist in swine at the Wis
consin College Of Agriculture, three
things contributed to the success OF
the owners of this first prize litter.
In the first place very good animals
were mated. Secondly, large mum.
Der of the pigs of the original litter
were saved, and lastly, skill was
brought into play in feeding the lit
ter
Brandt regards it as significant
fact that all but one Of the ton littera
shown in the finals we're raised on
pasture. The first and second place
filters were fed on alfalfa pasture.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Avoid Crowding Chicken
House Beyond Capacity

Avoid filling the chicken house with
chickens beyond its capacity. Each
bird ought to have at least eight inches
of space on the rOost There should
be one open nest to every eight hens
or where trapnests are used, one nest
will accommodate four hens if the
nests are Yisigets every two hours.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Sodium Fluorid Can Be
Safely Used on Pullets

Solium f1uorid can be used safely
on the pullets. 1t is applied by the
pinch method, using a small pinch be-
meath each wing and under the vent,
and possibly a little more in places
on the, back and breast where lice are
seen. 1t should be worked into the
feathers. Of course, a much smaller
amount is needed on small pullets
than on hens.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
silage Undesirable for
Feeding Poultry Flock

Although silage is a good succulent
feed, it is a dangerous practice to feed
it to poultry. Silage sometimes con-
tains a slight mold which cannot be
detected by the eye and it is this that
makes it undesirable for poultry feed.
This department advises the elimina-
ton of silage from the ration and in
it's place the addition of sprouted oats.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Enna hi Severe Weather.

With the first hard cold spell, hens
may drop down in egg production.
After they have become hardened to
weather conditions, however, one may
expect satisfactory results from them
even in the seyerest months if they
are made comfortable.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Automatic Ventilation
Is --latest Convenient

IS LATEST convenience
Most poultrymen today acknowledge
the value of good ventilation in the
winter laying pens. But ventilation
without Objectionable drafts is often
hard to accomplish, especially where
snowstorms and billiards. are of fire.
Quent occurrence. The open-air type
of henhouse, which is in general use,
is not entirely satisfactory because
snow and rain can enter Even if a
muslin curtain is provided to prevent
this, it is necessary to adjust this cur
tain according to weather conditions,
and this is very often neglected. To
overcome these difficulties, and to
make the ventilation entirely auto
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Baby Chicks Must Have
Some Grit and Charcoal

Even the baby chicks must have grit
and charcoal for the best results. Fine
oyster-shell siftings are good for them,
or clean sharp sand can be used on the
brooder house floors for litter and will
answer the purpose. The charcoal
should be mixed with the chick mashes
and developing mashes, for the best
results.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Divers Farm and Living
Expenses Met Each Week

Many farm and living expenses
must be met each week. The income
from milk cows and chickens comes
each week and should be sufficient TO
meet these expenses on most farms.
This leaves the income from other en-
terprises to meet the larger, less fire.
ouent expenses and out Of which saw
tngs arc made.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
RnIkv Feed for Ducks.

Ducks require more bulky food than
chickens and for that reason should be
fed boiled vegetable steamed green
clover or alfalfa and other such Vege~
table foods in their mash.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-12-06
Norway's Dairv schooIe

In Norway the dairy schools belong
to the state and the instruction in
them is free. The higher education is
connected with the Norwegian Agri-
cultural college located at Aas. near
Kristiania. The studies last for three
years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15
NEWPORT

NJ. Lester Terry, chief account
ant with the North Jersey Water
Supply Commission, has returned
after having spent several days at
his home.
Tomorrow night the u motor d.
vision of the Aeromarine Plane and
Motor Company will hold a dance
in the Yacht Club ball room. Tine
committee includes G. F. Mullen, =.
Van Ripper, Winthrop Horton and
William Provost. Good music will
be provided and an enjoyable tim e
is in store for all.
A masquerade dance was he'd
Tuesday night at the parish house
of st. Mary's Episcopal church,
which was largely attended by the
young folks of the church and their
friends
Mrs. william Werner lost a val
liable pair Of diamond earrings IN
front of the Surf theatre Monday
night. They were found by Willard
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15
JAM ESBURG

Miss Florence Brandt of Belmar
is a guest of her sister, Mrs. Will
lam Firestine, of Harrison street.
Miss Mildred Allen Of South Am
boy, a former resident here, spent
the weekend with Miss Grace
Breckwedel of Vine street.
Miss Anna Marks ot Jersey City
was a guest this week with Miss
Florence Emens of Sedgwick street.
Jamesburg Troop, Boy Scouts, will
hold a public court CT honor at the
auditorium of the Jamesburg High
school tomorrow night, as a closing
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15

,Tilton and returned to Mrs. Wer-
liner, who rewarded him for his hon
esty.
Miss Helen Conover, of Wicka-
funk, spent Tuesday with Mrs. e.
Francis Ehrlich.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia
Ellen Warn will be held at her late
home on Church street tomorrow
afternoon at 2%o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15

pear to have a safe lead in the
firemen's card tournament. The
regular weekly games will be played
tonight at the firehouse.
Mrs. William Romer was an out
of-town visitor last night.
Mrs. Robert Halberts and Miss
Marguerite Quish were Metuchen
visitors last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15
KEASBEY

Matthew Lund motored to Mil
Iington recently, where he visited
Ir. and Mrs. Charles Lipka.
Mrs. John Smith Of Niagara Falls
listed at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Vroom yesterday.
.Katransky and j Bertram ap-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15

After you have finished writing your al
for tomorrow's paper read 1t aloud. Sec
IL you've told enough about the propoSi-
ton to make readers interested In answer
ing II quickly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15

that will BE featured OF the observ-
ance of the thirteenth anniversary
of the scout movement. An inter-
csting program has been arranged
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15

for the affair.
Ray Wheeler has been appointed
janitor of the First National Bank
and will occupy the handsome fiat
ever the bank proper.
Postmistress Miss Mathilda Mount
is confined to her apartments at the
Elmer Patten home suffering from a
attack of the grippe. Mrs.
Laura Combs and Mrs. Lizzie Worts
are managing the postoffice.
Velvet Frocks
Draped velvet frocks increase in
number as the season advances. This
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15

years velvet is so soft and supple
that it is the ideal material for drap.
ing into the fashionable lines of the
present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-15

Local taxpayers are receiving
their income tax forms from the in
ternal revenue department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-05
SOCIETY TO AID ALIENS
GIVEN U. S. COOPERATION

The newly organized Selective I'm.
migrant Aid Society Of America,
formed to assist the Government in
making selections of immigrants for
admission to this country. Is now
ready for service, it was announced
today.
The society, in addition to it's
Selective work, will facilitate the
movement of immigrants, provide
temporary shelter for new arrivals,
guide them to their destinations in
this country and aid them in pro-
curing employment. Information re-
garding the Industrial, agricultural
and commercial conditions in all
sections of the United States will be
furnished by the society.
The cooperation and support Of
the Department of Labor has been
pledged the organization by Secre.
tary James J. Davis. Officers of
the society are George Henry Payne,
president; l.. Silo Gottlieb, vice presl.
dent; Edward l.. Corbett, financial
and recording secretary, and lisa.
dore Freund, treasurer. Trustees
are Lewis Weinberger, Col. Winfield
Jones and DR.. s. Dewey Gottlieb.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-05
RIDER KILLED IN
MOTORCYCLE
ACCIDENT.
Inquest to Be Held Over Body
Of Victim at Arlington
Park Event.

An inquest over the body of
Charles A. Buck" Crawford,
twenty-five, 325 Fifteenth street
northeast, who was killed in the
motorcycle races at Arlington Park
yesterday, will be held tonight in
Clarendon.
Crawford died in Emergency Hos
pital at 10 o'clock last night, sew.
eral hours after his motorcycle
skidded in the heavy dust on the
Arlington race track and threw him
in the front Of two other fast ap-
preaching motorcycles.
Seeking prize of $35 and the
honors which go with the winning
of such racing events, Crawford
from the beginning Of the race was
In the lead. Five other motorcycles
were close behind, however.
Rounding the first turn on the
last lap of the race. Crawford's ma
chine slxidded. He was thrown to
the ground. Hardly a second later
two other motorcycles following
closely behind crashed into his body.
Picked up a few minutes later he
was taken to Emergency Hospital
with fractured skull and badly
cut body.
A<OCAAC n CAI001AO 41VV 4NAuIA gu SCS
northeast, and H. Fraser, $40 Elev-
enth street northeast, riding the
two motorcycles which struck
Crawford, escaped with slight in
1uries. They were given first aid
treatment at Emergency. Fendall
was cut on his hands and wrists
and Fraser suffered from shock.
The race was won by Frank
Frertitta. Ed Rowley was the
only other contestant who finished.
William Denham was forced out on
the third lap when his machine
threw a tire.
The heavy dust prevented him
from seeing Crawford and his ma
chine in the road, Fraser declared
after he had recovered from the
shock Of the accident.
DR.. B. II. Swain, coroner Of Ar
nngton county, visited Emergency
Hospital and made arrangements
for the transfer of the body.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-05
INSANE GIRL INHERITS
VALUABLE OIL LANDS

GUYSVILLE, Ohio, July s.
Unique litigation, involving more
than three acres of land in Rome
township, this county, has just
ended here. This land long re-
garded as worthless, recently be-
came valuable because of develop.
ment Of oil and gas wells on ad-
Joining land. About seventy.five
years ago the land was owned by
Cornelius Maydole, who was mar
gied five times, but left no children.
A grandniece, insane for twenty
years, has been awarded, through
her guardian, part of the land. The
award was made by the court here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-05
VIRGINIA WARS
On DOUBTFUL
AUTO TAGS
Plans Prosecution Of Old Do
minion Residents With
D. c. Markers.

Virginia has again declared war
on the unlawful use Of automobile
license tags In its State. War
rants have been sworn out against
twenty-five residents Of nearby
Virginia charging them with
using District Of Columbia tags
on their automobiles in violation
Of the law.
The cases Of those for whom
warrants were sworn will come
mp in the police courts Of the
various Virginia counties before
the end Of this week and o test
win be made.
Police in this city have Joined
IN the campaign apd have de.
clared war on District residents
who purchase Virginia tags in
violation Of the law.
r. A. Long, representing the
Secretary Of the Commonwealth
Of Virginia as automobile license
inspector. is directing the war in
Virginia. He said today that he
has secured list Of District resi-
dents who have taken out Vir-
ginfs licenses in Alexandria. This
list will be forwarded to Washing
ton police and arrests of these
motorists who have Virginia tags
on their cars will follow.
The low tax for District tags 10
responsible for Virginia residents
seeking them. District residents
want Virginia tags so they can
enter the State of Maryland. With.
out Virginia tags, they must OBJ.
tain both DISTRICT and Maryland
tags. It Is much cheaper to get
only Virginia tags.