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MILLER, Mechanicabunr WEST SHORE SUPPLY CO., Weal Fairriew A. J. SPOTTS. Carlisle S. E. SHENK. Newvilie ROYAI> A\l> NATIONAI# THEATERS MONDAY, "Rl NAWAY JUNK" At the Royal and National theaters on Monday will be shown the last epi sode of the great, new mysterious serial by George Randolph Chester, the tlrst of this writer's stovles to appear in the newspapers and in motion pic tures. Norma Phillips, well remem bered as the "Mutual Girl,' was selected to till the leading role in "Runaway June," the new serial. This film is be ing shown at this theater every Mon day. the full run being for fifteen weeks. The story is one of lov«, dol lars and mystery, with plenty of the latter. The man with the black Van dyke, a prominent character of the story, saw something in "June" which be liked, and be followed her and made her life miserable. The mystery that follows is left to you to solve. The last episode at the Royal, Third street above Cumberland, and at the National Theater, Sixth and Dauphin streets, on Monday night.—Advertisement. Pleasure and Profit You can have both by keep ing poultry. But pleasure in poultry keeping depends largely upon the profits. To make money with poultry, you must knoiv hoiv to care for them. The International Correspond ence Schools will train you in the methods that have enabled hundreds to build up profitable back-yard flocks and scores to establish highly profitable farms. Earn $1 an Hour Keeping Chickens Many men and women who have . applied the methods given in the I. C. S. Course in Poultry Farming are making their spare time pay them a dollar an hour. They keep their tables supplied with eggs and meat and have a surplus to sell at high prices. "By applying the methods I learned from the I. C. S. 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WHY MAY IS THE BEST MONTH FOB HATCHING BY HEN With Warm Weather and Range Feeding, Young Birds Are Hardier and Feeding Cost Is Greatly Decreased Essential Features Which Should Be Observed—- Common Mistakes Easily Avoided By A. C. Smith Head of the Dept. of Poultry Hus bandry, University,of Minnesota. Copyright, 1915 Chicks reared by the natural method are generally stronger lo calise weather conditions are more settled during June and July. Out door exercise under the warm sum mer sun, together .with natural feed ing. promotes the healthfulness and ultimate profit of chicks. Sfnee it affords the hen a period of rest after the long laying season, brooding In .May and •lune assures a better yield of eggs in late summer and early Fall. Note suggestions to Insure success In natural incubation. Read what to avoid and how to secure best results from a small flock. Experience has convinced the most observing students of poultry culture that artificially reared chicks do not I do as well in warm weather as those brooded by natural methods. With l the latter man has had but little to do. He has made no improvement on prehistoric systems of incubation, ex cepting that he may hatch when he will and almost without restriction as to numbers. Even this statement must be modified, because though eggs may be incubated, it is quite another and more complicated matter to hatch a satisfactory percentage during the off season. Accepting the fact commonly admit ted by experienced poultry raisers that there is a douhle advantage in rearing chicks naturally during the warm summer months of June and July, It means that the hen must be set in May. Here we have a happy coinci dence, because May is the month when most of the hens become broody, having laid for two and a half or three months. Healthy hens that are I set in May or early June usually lay well during the late summer and early Fall. At this time eggs, though not quite as high in price as a little later, bring much more than in the Spring months. Moreover production Is much more certain under these conditions than during the coldest weather, even from the best managed flocks. From the standpoint of profit, it is manifestly no disadvantage and in most cases a distinct advantage to al low the hen to take nature's way of recuperating after a strenuous season of egg production. There can be then I but one other question to consider, and that is the advisability of rearing late hatched chicks. In ;ome locali ties June chicks would be regarded as late; in others late May and June chicks predominate because it is im possible to rear a good percentage of chicks before that time without con- i siderable expensive equipment. Ij»te Hatched Chicks Fed Cheaper It is agreed that to obtain highest prices for broilers and roasters and also to raise pullets that will lay early, chicks must be hatched before this time. There are, however, many things in favor of late May and June chicks. Chicks hatched late are sur rounded from birth With most favor able conditions. They are hatched at a time when all natural conditions are favorable. Cold nights are past or a Worth Crowing About & Comparison of results and profits before |M>*\ _i.rm_ and after using Kp 1 . Pram Regulator MM Pkgi. tSe. SOe. tOe. tl.OO; tS lb. pail tt.SO W" the *reat tonic and conditioner— it ture to make TOO • mT permanent friend of all Pratti Products. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back Pratta Lice Killer. Powder-25c and fiOc. Alto ■ TJ Sprint? necessity. Sure death to all dangerous vermin. I■ -* «3\^3p|r Refute substitutes; fniitt on Pratta. ' f R Get Pratt* ItO page Poultry Book SPSU'VP ,V^ IyIKR 8 - SCHKLL, EI.K VIEW POT'IvTRY HOLMES SEED CO., MOCK & HARTMAN AND A c IN ' HARRISBURG AND VICINITY; O. S. EBERSOI.E, PENBROOK—«I7O. iPouiTtm-newai By Louis I*n ul Graham ROSE COMB BUFF^ORPINGTONS COPYRIHT, 1915. Probably the best and certainly the most popular of all the English breeds of poultry Is the Orplnpton. It has un doubted utility qualities both as a layer and a market fowl. Certain va rieties are popular in the United States and will undoubtedly continue so while they give as good results as at present. The late William Cook, of England, originated all the Orpingtons. The Rose Comb is intended for northern latitudes where winters are 'severe, frosts heavy and where frosted combs mean "no more Winter eggs." Fowls possessing Rose combs are not as sus ceptible to frost as are the single combs. For this reason the Rose Jong way off; the warm sun has long since driven the frost from the ground and vegetation of all sorts Is growing and tender. Thus the'fowls are furnished a natural, succulent food which has egg-producing qualities to a great degree. Whether or not the necessary green and rich animal foods are supplied by nature, on ample range, is a big eco nomic item. It must be given careful consideration, for If favorable range conditions exist the cost of feeding is naturally decreased. Under 1 such con ditions chicks should be reared at a feeding cost not to exceed one-third or one-half of what they bring on the market at wholesale prices, live weight. This is particularly true of chicks raised on free range in the small grain districts, and even of those raised in communities where garden crops are grown. Common Mistakes With l.ate Chicks It is most apparejit from the above that chicks hatched 4n the latter part of May and June may be fed much more cheaply than those hatched | earlier in the season, but many have difficulty in rearing very young chicks | during hot weather. Such difficulty is largely due to Inexperience. Certain fundamental principles must be ap plied to the art of rearing chicks whether they be hatched early or late. chicks should be given entirely different range from early ones. Un less this is done their growth is re tarded, perhaps stunted. Many are lost that would grow to maturity If given suitable range. One reason whjr early chicks sometimes fare better than later arrivals Is that they are started on fresh ground, that is ground upon which no chicks have been that season. They are then removed to other pastures and the next broods placed on the original plot, and so on. Each group not only exhausts the sup ply of green food, insects and the like, but also contaminates the ground to a greater or less extent. So far as possible each successive brood should he started on fresh ground. .When this Is not practical the ground should be turned and seeded to some rapidly-growing green crop. If the sod is Intact, a rest of several days will do much to renew its fresh ness. especially if there have been one or two good showers meantime. These two features, i. e.. keeping the late chick apart from those hatched earlier, and starting each brood on fresh ground, must be adhered to al ways when chicks are hatched and reared by natural methods if your sys tem of rearing is to be successful. On the other hand, neglect to observe these two rules Is the principal reason for failure with late broods. After consi ".ering the above facts, it appears that late May and June chicks may be advantageously raised by sev eral classes of poultrymen: First—By the farmer in the small grain districts, because these chicks will have just passed the feathering stage at the commencement of the harvests when the scatterings will form a very considerable part of their food: also, lecause the climate In such localities is generally unfit for outdoor chicks until the middle of May or first of June. With backward seasons early chicks can be raised only by the specialist and with suitable equip ment. Seconil—By the amateur broiler raiser who has a demand at reasonable prices during the Fall. Chickens hatched as specified would make broiler weight as early as the latter part of August and early September. Third—By the fancier, who unques tionably produces his best specimens by natural methods of incubation. Be tween July 1 and the next breeding season these specimens have had am ple time to fully mature if properly started and reared with reasonable care. It will be noted that breeding stock is equally good whether the fan cier breeds it for his own use or for his customers. Breeding cockerels hatched late in the season, if reared under proper conditions, are of fresher plumage and brighter colors than earlv hatched birds. When sold at the beginning of the breeding season to the customer, who prizes specimens for their beauty alone, late cockerels generally give better results. Fourth—By the exhibitor who miTkes the late shows or who shows the lighter and more quickly matur ing breeds. Xatural Incubation The study of artificial incubation has absorbed the attention of our in vestigators and others to such an ex tent that little is written or taught of the old-fashioned but very reliable, natural methods. In view of the fact Comb Orpington is becoming quite popular. This is especially true of the Buff Orpington. Many excellent specimens of this variety have been bred and exhibited, and it is gaining more breeders each year. It. is a good layer of large, tinted eggs. The chicks are rugged and good growers, reaching maturity at a comparatively early age. From broiler age to roasting size they make excel lent table poultry, and as such are much in demand. Females weigh seven to eight pounds; males eight and one-half to ten pounds. They have rich, golden buff plumage hi all sec tions. white skin and white legs and feet. I that most of our amateur-raised flocks | are hatched by hens, some instruction | bearing upon this particular method necessary. To successfully hatch i eggs it is well to follow these precepts. Select a quiet hen; discard one that uses her voice constantly. Have the nest ready before removing her from the laying coop. Set the hen in such a manner that she may walk on, and is not obliged to jump up or down to reach the eggs, for such a procedure means broken eggs or crushed chicks. Before setting and between hatches, paint all the woodwork with kerosene. This Is particularly Important in warm weather. Dust the hen thoroughly with insect or lice powder before plac ing her on the nest. Repeat this four days before hatching time. Eggs should be carefully selected. They should be uniform in shape and possess strong shells. This Inst is an important point in the. natural method. The eggs should be of about the same age. so that all will hatch at the same time; in this way relieving the hen of much of her natural nervous ness concerning the result of the hatch. Make the nests nearly flat. Moist, fine loam covered with hay or chaff makes a good bottom. Removing Chicks From Nest If the nest is on the ground, and this is the best place for It, the litter may be removed and the chicks al lowed to remain on the nest for about forty-eight hours after all are hatched, provided they can regain the nest at will. If not. place them in some safer Indoor run for a day or two. by which time they should be bright and lively. If the weather is fine, thev may now be safely removed to the outdoor coops. To protect them from morn ing dew, arrange these coops so that the chicks may be shut in at night. This should be done for several weeks. Feeditig Chicks The method of chick feeding de scribed in a recent article is just as applicable whether the chicks are reared naturally or artificially. Be side, the regular grain feeds, chicks with hens should have good food with plenty of ash Content, such as finely ground bonemeal. also a fine, sharp, artificial grit. Sand will do for the first few days, but after ten days or two weeks something sharper and harder Is needed. While on range with the hen mother chicks will find a lot of the protein element, yet for rapid growth an added supply in the form of beef scraps or milk proves beneficial. If properly housed and protected from natural foes and kept out of wet grass, fewer chicks are lost when cared tor 1 by hens than when kept in brooders. Brooder chicks may grow faster at first, but the exercise that the hen mother induces builds splen did constitutions, and If the birds are intended for breeding purposes this becomes a vital factor. Head IJce When hen-raised chicks are lost, such losses are frequently due to lice, most often to head lice. Every care should be taken that these pests be eliminated. To accomplish this keep the nest clean. Dust the chicks with a harmless louse powder before put ting them out. In a week or so grease the head with a few drops of cotton seed oil. Repeat in another week or ten days if necessary. I-ate chicks reared as above directed will prove their worth from both com mercial and breeding standpoints. Diseases and Troubles of Young Chicks The brooding season is usually one of anxiety and trial for the amateur poultry raiser. Suscep tible as they are to so many ills, young Incubated chicks need most careful attention. Disease can in most instances be avoided. It may be inherited, but even this may be eliminated by breeding only from rugged, vigor ous slock. The rest is largely a matter of proper housing, whole some food and exercise. Causes, symptoms, prevention and cure of diseases among chicks are covered In an instructive story to be pub lished next week. Look for it ap pearing next Saturday exclusively in the Telegraph. RUNAWAY JUNE" AT THE VIC TORIA TODAY On Monday we present the fifteenth and last episode of that great serial by George Randolph Chester, entitled "Runaway .Tune." This interesting; story was based on the fact that when a woman marries she loses her inde pendence, because she is compelled to accept her husband's money. "June," the central figure of this feature, had always had everything she desired and was never dependent upon any person, »o when she realized that she was without funds and must look to her husband for money she ran away after having been married onlv two hours. The man with the black Vandyke buys a watch which she had sold and hav ing seen something about her that he liked continually follows her about. "Runaway June's" experiences are many, and are depicted in an Intensely interesting serial, of which Monday's showine Is the fifteenth and last epi sode. To-day we offer the twelfth epi sode of "The Exploits of IClalne," the greatest of all detective stories, which features Miss Pearl White and Arnold Daly as "Craig Kennedy," the scientific 1 detective.—Advertisement. I Free! Free! Free! 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In addition; to this, each contestant sending a solution will receive a credit check for S3O or more, good toward the purchase of any new- or used piano or player piano in our Harrlsburg wareroom. Tou also have the opportunity of securing a chest of silver, elegant leather seated and backed rocking chair or handsome mahogany clock with use of check In accordance with conditions. Only one answer from a family accepted. Contest Closes May 17th, 1915, at Tea O'clock P. M. I All replies must be in our hands not later than that hour on that day or bear a post mark not later than that time. IMPORTANT NOTICE—Write name and address carefully, clearly and distinctly, and bring or mall H answer to us at once. Winter Piano Company, IK.™.'! 23 North Fourth Street, | City or Town Harrisburg, Pa. !.. ... T AMuseooemsl MAJESTIC Wednesday, May 12 Julia Sanderson, Donald Brian and Joseph Cawthorn In "The Girl From Utah." COLONIAL. Every afternoon and evening Vau deville and Pictures. MOVING PICTURES Palace, 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. Photoplay. 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. Regent, 12 noon to 11 p. m. Royal, ti p. in. to 11 p. m. Victoria, 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. JIT 1,1 A SANDISRSON, DONALD BRIAN, JOSEPH CAW THORN IN "THE GIRL FROM UTAH" every musical comedy has one gloat wnistllng hit, but it is seldom that one has four musical numbers which are so equally popular that no one of them can be picked out as the real song hit or the show. Vet this is literally true of "The Girl From Utah,' in which Charles Frohman will present his tri-star cast of Julia San derson, Donald Brian and Joseph Cawthorn, at the Majestic, Wednesday evening. Of the twenty-seven numbers, all of them tuneful, there are four which stand out equally as whistling hits, yet no one of them can be sakl to be the real hit so that music lovers generally compromise by buying all four songs in tile lobby after the show. These four song liltfc are: ".Same Sort of Girl," sung by Miss Sanderson and Mr. Brian; "They Didn't lJelleve Me," i also sung by Miss Sanderson and Mr. ! Brian; "Vou Never Can Tell,' sung by Miss Sanderson and chorus, and "The of Let's Pretend," a trio by the three stars. The sale of scats opens Monday.—Advertisement. COLONIAL LOOKS FOR CROWDS TO DAY If the attendance at the Colonial Theater comes up to the expectation of the management this will be one oi the biggest Saturdays in the history of the house. The occasion for the big crowds the latter three days of this week is the appearance of "A Royai Cabaret.' the classiest act that the Colo nial has ever shown. There are nine persons in this act. glvjng a diversified entertainment of music and dancing. The first three days of next week the Colonial will offer A 1 White's "Six Song Birds," a juvenile singing act with a half dozen clever youngsters In it. There will be three acts with the head liner. alj of them new to Harrlsburg, and a Charles Chaplin two-reel comedy picture.—Advertisement. "THE OAKLAWN HANDICAP," AT THE PALACE Heal race track scenes, filmed at As cot Park, 1 JOB Angeles, during the re. cent meet In that city, figure In "The Oaklawn Handicap," a two-reel race track drama, featuring Marie Wal camp. Sherman Bain bridge and Rex de Roselll. The story of the play follows; Liberty Bell, a fast young mare, is the favorite for the handicap. The mare, however, has one great fault: No one can be found to ride her. One day "Pudge" Hill drifts into the Deerlng stable and proves that he can handle Liberty Bell to her owner's satisfaction. Frank Beasley, owner of Rosa Ray. Liberty Bell's most dangerous rival, receives a check from a firm of attor neys. reading: "Must have your check by Saturday; otherwise will bring suit." Bessley calls his jockey, Simpson, and tells nlm that his. Bcasley's, future hangs upon the result of th» ra.ee. Simpson tells his employer frankly that Rosa Hay has no chance with .Lib erty Bell in the race. Beasley ap proaches Kd Hovey, a crooked book maker, always willing to pull off a crooked deal. Hovey goe« to a track side blacksmith who does the work on Liberty Bell's shoes. On the morning of the race "Pudge" sees the blacksmith and Shang Baker putting truck shoes on Liberty Bell. Nick is taken to an old stable In the attic of which "Limpy Joe," an ex jockey lives. Hovey, Baker and the blacksmith bind Nick and set tire to straw on the floor about him. "Limpy Joe" rescues him in time and hurries him back to the track. Liberty Bell wins the race and Horey and Beas ley are ruled from the track. During the production of "The Oak lawn Handicap" the company learned that a series of horse races, which they had intended to fake, were to be run at Ascot Park. LOR Angeles. 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Along: with this Chaplin comedy, we present an Edison Masterpiece, "Greater Than Art," a three-act drama featuring Gertrude McCoy and Edward Earle. After sacrificing her honor through her great love for Art, only to find that her new soul-thrilling and pure love for another young young man Is "Greater Than Art." for which she had paid such a price. It Is an unusu ally strong theme and powerfully pla>- ed. showing the struggle between the two loves. "Lonely Lovers,' a two-act Seilg drama, and the regular Saturday Lubin "Road of Strife' serial, featur ing Crane Wilbur and Mary Charle son, Jack Standing and John Ince. all Lubin stars, complete a splendid pro gram at the Photoplay.—Advertise ment.
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