6 ALL THE NEWS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA TOWNS "SHOULD U. S. DECLARE WAR?" Mount Union Boy Scouts De bate Question at Recent Meeting NEGATIVE SIDE WINS Iligh School Will Put Football Team in Field Next Season Mount 1 nlon, Pa., March 17.—Troop I, Mount Union Boy Scouts, held a de bate on Wednesday evening on the question. Resolved, That the United States Should Immediately Declare War cn Germany." The speakers were Ray mond McGarvey and Frank Neusbaum, in the affirmative, and Herbert Moss er and Newton Taylor negative. The judges decided in favor of the nega tive.—The High school has decided to put a football team In the field in the fall of 1917. A manager has been se- | leu ted and a game with Clearfield ac cepted for Thanksgiving.—The town is badly in need of a street cleaning campaign.—J. W. Yoder, Institute di rector, visited the schools on Monday. —Two socials were held this week. The ladles of the Prebyterian Church gavo a social to the friends of the church and the High School boys en tertained the girls in the High School Auditorium. —Dr. Shannon, of Selins grove, lais moved tq town and will be the pastor of the Lutheran Church. — Frank Saylor is remodeling liis dwell- | ing in Shirley street, and will convert it into store rooms.—Nelson S. Darling gave a lecture Thursday before a large crowd.—The High School basketball | team plays Orbisonia High to-night. I Newville Dramatic Club in "A Noble Outcast" Newville, Pa., March 17. —"A Noble Outcast," a four-act drama, was pre sented by the Newville Dramatic Club in the high school auditorium on Thursday and Friday evenings. The characters were taken by Charles Housholder, Carrol Getter, Gilmore W'itmcr, Hester Witmer, Misses Eliz abeth Nehf, Edna Elliott and Flora Elliott. —Samuel Davidson, who spent several months in Florida, has re turned home.—J. T. Swavtz, of Phila delphia, spent several days at the home of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Swartz. —The Rev. Carl C. Rasmussen, pastor of Ziorx Lutheran Church, who has been absent for four months, due to an operation, has returned home, and rally day will be observed in the church to-morrow and the remodeled Sunday school room will be rededi cated. The Rev. G. W. Nicely, of Hanover, and the Rev. G. N. Lauffer, of Steelton, will take part in the serv ices.—Mary Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Laughlin, entertained a number of friends at her home in Main street. —Mrs. S. S. Glauser was a Carlisle visitor on Tuesday. —On Tuesday evening the Civic Club met at the homo of Mrs. E. W. James, in Main street. .In the absence of Mrs. Gilbert Swope, Miss Annie Greaver presided. After the business had been transacted an Irish program was given in honor of St. Patrick. Solos ■were rendered by Mrs. J. Lynn Elliott, Mrs. M. H. Witmer, Miss.Lottie Stoey and Miss Isabell Shulenberger, also a eketch of the life of the patron saint by Miss Rachel Hays; a reading by Miss Bess Landis and two short poems bv Mrs. B. F. Seitz. Refreshments were served, carrying out the color scheme of green and white. —J. S. Elliott was a recent visitor at Phila delphia. WHITE WY ANDOTTES In an effort to produce a breed of !owls that would combine heavy egg iaying qualities with good tabic poul try qualities, in other words, a gen ilal purpose fowl, the resourceful American breeders have produced liree great br-eeds—Plymouth Rocks, S SCRATCHES! sfP" ' $ *X%'"', full of life and & \ljjKffr /' Ro.sturdynnd S5 §\ "Irong little S? /yA chicks be- X A cause they're S! S J V fed on SS conketfs % Buttermilk STARTING FOOD i| jijt the comp!ete food for the first three weeks, u Sj Helps digestion, keeps off disease, makes Sr §s busy, happy, healthy, fast Browing chicks. SS S Cos Isle per chlclt. 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For sale by all dealera in poultry supplies. iJlUUliliilliiUillilililllllillilllilil For Raw Vac Dr. Hess Roup Rentrndy^m SATURDAY EVENING, SNYDER COUNTY'S LEADING BANKING HOUSE I • ——— II - ; . -*<!, > JT- H. \ . f f I ■ ® ' 3KS) Middlcburg, ra„ March 17.—The First National Bank of Middleburg is to-day the leading banking Institution in Snyder county. The growth of this thriving bank during the last two years has been remarkable. The building is one of the most modern a nd finest in the county. The bank is capitalized at $50,00(1 , the deposits are $600,000 and the surplus and net profltß *160,000. James G. Thompson is cashier, William Housh assistant cashier, Russell Gray bill teller and Miss Kdna Reitz clerk. G. Alfred Schoch, one of Snyder county's leading capitalists,. Is president. William Hassinger, proprietor of the I< T ranklin Roller Mills, vice-president; SI. Milner,, one of the leading merchants of Sunbury; Jere Charles, a prom inent merchant of Freeburg; S. A. Bradley, a merchant of Globe Mills, and John Showers, of Penn's Creek, are the directors. Personal News Items From Nearby Towns In Central Penna. i Allen.—Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Clel lan, of Harrisburg, spent Sunday with Mr. Clellan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clellan.—Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Best and daughter, of Camp Hill, spent Sunday with Mrs. Best's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Bowman. —Melvin Arnold, of Lemoyne, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Aronld.—Miss Ora Enck, of ! Steelton, spent Sunday with her aunt, Miss .Katliryn Enck. —Mr., and Mrs. Emerson Martin, of Hafrisburg, spent Sunday with Mrs. Martin's mother, Mrs. Sarah Iloerner.—Mrs. Francis Shelley and daughter, Emily, who have spent two weeks with friends at York, returned home on Sunday.— Mrs. Harriett Freely, of Carlisle, spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Fran cis Shelley. New Bloom field. —Miss Theresa Mil ler is visiting her brother, James, at Baltimore, Md.—George E. Harris left on Tuesday on a trip to Pitts burgh and Youngstown, Ohio.—Mrs. CharleS\H. Smiley spent the week-end with Mrs. John Oendage at Harris burg.—Mrs. S. H. Bernheisel, who was visiting her daughters at Philadelphia and Camden, returned home Wednes day evening—Charles J. Swartz spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Hench, at Harrisburg.—Earl Whit man, of Center township, left for Har risburg, where he is employed.—The Rev. L. C. Smiley, of Lemoyne, spent Sunday here.—Miss Edith Johansen, who was visiting at Philadelphia, has returned home.—James W. Shull spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Charles O. Long, at Sunbury. Halifax. —Isaac Biever, of Millers burg, visited his mother, Mrs. Mary Biever, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Walton and son, Glenn, fj Millersburg, spent the week-end at the home, of her sister, Mrs. N. A. Steffen. —Miss Helen Westfall, of Har- Wyandottes and Rhode Tsland Reds. Of the several varieties of Wyan dottes, the White is the most popular, not only among fanciers, but on the utility farms. Its usefulness as a layer and for tphle poultry makes it popular with the commercial breeder. Many individuals have laid over 200 eggs per year. As table poultry the Wyan dotto is preferred as broilers, though they are readily salable as roasters and at other ages. They have a full breast, small bones and maintain full flesh as they develop. The hens are remarkable layers of largo tinted-brown eggs. They will be come broody, sit, hatch and rear -mom jo }sou!J on* >IBUI puv era. The chicks are hardy and vigor ous, grow rapidly and feather the quickest of all the American varieties. When full grown the males weigh from BVi to 8 pounds, and the females from 5 >/4 to 7 pounds. All Wyandottes are acknowledged to be good winter layerf, arid the White is considered by some to be the lead er in this respect. The pullets mature n from six to seveh months. risburg, is spending the week at home with Jior parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. \V. Westfall.—Miss Bethel Wilbert, llar risburg, spent Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. C. B. Wilbert. —Miss Christine Neidig, who teaches school at Royalton, spent the week-end at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neidig.—Mrs. O. J. Cooper, who underwent a serious operation at the Harrisburg Hospital last week, is im proving rapidly.—Mrs. D. F. Mere dith is critically ill at her home here. —John Coopei' spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Olive .1. Cooper, at the Harrisburg Hospital.—Marlin Bow man was home from Harrisburg over Sunday.—Gertrude and Mildred Har per visited friends at Harrisburg over Sunday.—Elmer C. Dauglierty spent several days at Matamoras on busi ness.—Miss Edna Pile spent several clays at Lykens.—Miss Mary Nelson spent Sunday with friends at Luc-k --now and Harrisburg.—Floyd Straw, of Hummelstown, spent Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Straw—Mrs. John Matter and daughter, Carrie, of Matamoras, spent Sunday at the home of her brother, J. P. Sheesley.—Jacob Spon sler, of Lucknow, spent Wednesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Sponsler.—Mr. and Mrs. William Fet tcrhoff, of Steelton, are visiting rela tives here.—J. Merrill Grove visited his parents at Elizabethville, on Wed nesday.—Miss Esther Bailey spent Sunday at Dauphin.—Esther Wagner and her nephew, Lee Potter, spent the week-end visiting the former's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wagner, at Matamoras—Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Etzweiler, of Penbrook, spent Sunday with their parents.—M. H. Spahr, manager of the Halifax broom works, spent a day at Harrisburg.—Harry Pottiger, of Penbrook, spent Sunday with his father, S. B. Pottiger, in Armstrong street.—Paul Bowman, of Hummelstown, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bowman. —Miss Brittomarte Westfall, after a visit at the home of Ivor brother, G. W. Westfall, left Tuesday for New Jersey to again take up her work as a professional nurse.—The Rev. 11. H. Fertig. pastor of the United Brethren Church, of the Jacksonville Circuit, paid a pleasant call on friends here on Wednesday. - Malta. Lincoln UnderkufHer, of Sunbury; Harry E. Underkultler, of Philadelphia; C. A. Weaver and fam ily, of Curtin, and Mrs. Charles Heck ert, of Millersburg, wore guests of J. IJ. Gfrimm on Sunday.-—Mrs. C. C. Tressler, of Herndon, called on her husband here at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. .C. M. Trossler, this week.—Mrs. Robert B. Zorbe and sons. Palmer and Belfort, paid a vis it to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Schlegel, of Danville. William Farnsworth, of liear Dalmatia, was the guest of J. M. Sehroyer and fam ily, on Sunday.—Charles H. Zerbe was at Sunbury and Selinsgrove, on Sat urday.—H. K. White, of Dauphin, spent Sunday at the home of John W. Marts.—B. F. Zerbe, of Dalmatia, railed on his brothers, A. L. and C. W, Zerbe, on Sunday—Elmer I. Radle, of Hickory Corners, was here on Mon day. Mandicntcr. George Bayne, of Baltimore, returned to his home Sat urday after spending some time with ills brother, the Rev. Ellis Bayne, at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mowers.—Miss Helen Fascht, who has been ill for several weeks, is some what improved.—Paul Hartman, of Perkasie, Bucks county, spent several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hartman, in Railroad street. —Louise ■Scliriver and Almenia Reachard spent Sunday at Dallas town.—The Rev. W. 11. Brown, of Millheim, returned to his home after spending several days with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown.— Charles Weigle, who had been ill for the past few months, has returned to his position in the paper mill at York Haven.—Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Shelly, of Steelton, are visiting fit (ho home of Mrs. Shelly's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry I,enz. —Miss Lillie Lenss return ed to her home from York, where she was entertained at the home of Mrs. Olp. Mitilintowii.—Mrs. .Mary Jacobs, of Philadelphia, and daughter, Rebeccu, of Mont Alto, are spending a week with relatives here.—Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Auman returned home on Sunday after a several months' visit with their children in California.—Elmer North and Clel Showers, of Juniata, spent Sunday with friends in Iho twin towns. —Mrs. John Oraybill, Jr., spent sev eral days at Lancaster.—Albert Hack en berger, Jr., and his mother, Mrs. Albert Hackenberger, Sr.; Mrs. Kasick, Miss Mary Faslck and Mrs. Raymond Patterson, motored to Lewistown on Monday evening.—Mrs. John Watts, of Bellevillei spent several days with her sister, Miss Eoulse Jackman, who was ill. Wormloysburg.—Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Sipe and son, Harold, have return ed from a two weeks' visit with friends in Florida. —Mrs. Harriet Vance, of .Carlisle, was the guest of her son, the Rev. S. E. Vance. —The Rev. 11. R. Rodes, of York, visited his daughter, Mrs. R. P. Hummel.—Mrs. G. B. Renshaw has returned from a visit with, Mr. and Mrs. Cerio Miller, at Elmer,i N. J.—Miss Viola Beard and James Cimnors, of Harrlsbursr, were guests of l Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Kapp. —Mrs. CJroVer Mackey and soil, Rob- HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH $1,649 RECEIVED AT PUBLIC SALE Horses, Cows and Pigs Bring Big Prices on Perry County Farms TEN SHOATS, $119.75 Yearling Calf Setts For $36 and \£wo- Year-Old For S4B Illain. Pa.. March 17. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mumper are visiting the for mer's brother, David Mumper, at Utlca, 111. Harry O. Hench's public sale of farm stock amounted to $1,049. The best horse brought $169 and a cow, s"i>; a yearling calf sold for s3<j and a two year-old for S4S. The public sale held by Fred Shanafelser totaled $1,040. Ten shoats, none weighing over eighty two pounds, sold for $119.75. George Martin, of Lancaster county, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mar tin. at Andersonburg. M. F. Shu maker lost a cow that was found dead in the stable, Friday morning. Thur man Sheaffer left on Saturday to, live with his uncle, Albert Nesbit, at'Mc- Connelisburg. Mrs. Matilda Marrow is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Seitz, near Newville. Mrs. J. C. Spo lin, of Camden, N. J„ is-the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hol lenbaugb, at Andersonburg. Mrs. Harvey Dunkleberger was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital for treatment this week. Miss Virtue Morrow, of Har risburg, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Bistline. Miss Ruth Knox is visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert Seil hamer, at Harrisburg. ert, visited Mrs. John Myers.—Miss Mabel Landis, of Enola, spent several days with Mr. and Mrs; Groff Sheaf fer.—Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Gelger and and son, Karl, have returned from a visit with friends at Reading and Gelgerstown.—Mrs. R. E. Schrack and daughter, Gladys, spent several days at Columbia. —William McCune and daughter, Miss Dorothy McCune, of Middle Spring, were guests of Miss Elizabeth McCune at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kister.—Miss Ruth Myers spent several days with Miss Ruth Frank, of Lebanon. —Miss Kath erine Hoover and Miss Mary Rishel visited Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Holtz, at Elkwood. Aiiiiville—George Roddy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Roddy, is recover ing from a serious attack of pleuro penumonia. County Superintendent John W. Snoke visited the schools in Annville during the week. Edward Smith, a student at Dickinson Law School, spent Sunday in town visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith. —Mr. and Airs. A. Wanner, of York, spent several days visiting their son and wife. Professor and Mrs. Wanner.— Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Coover spent Sunday at Atlantic City, with Mr. and Mrs. Jo seph Kreider, who have been there for several weeks. Miss Mabel Bright bill, of Philadelphia, lias returned to that place to take up her duities as a trained nurse, after spending several weeks visiting her mother, Mrs. A. M. Briglitbill. Henry Grim, son of Pro fessor Grim, it slowly recovering from an illness which confined hlfn to the house for several days. Miss Louise Williams, a co-ed at Lebanon Valley College, spen|several days in Slating ton. RusselT Snavely has returned to Ebensburg, after spending several days with his brother and sister, here.' Hnlmatln. D. G. Yocum spent Sun dav at Philadelphia. J. T. Wert vis ited at Lykens this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Witmer, of Sunbury, visited the former's grandmother, Mrs. Annie Neagley. Harry Hair, of Liverpool, was a guest at the home of his son-in law. A. E. Brosious. Miss Mame Rodle, of Philadelphia, visited friends here several days. H. K. Brown spent several days at Wllliamstown. Mrs. George Fenstermacher, of Sunßury, called on friends here. Harry Zeigler, of Harrisburg, visited his father, A. 1-1. Zeigler, on Wednesday. George N. Aumiller returned home on Monday from a long visit to his sister, Mrs. Brown, at Sunbury. Daniel Witmer and John Heclcert have returned home from Burnham, where they were work ing. Ellrulietli vllle. Professor ,T. H. Mc laughlin, of Westfleld, N. J., spent several days with his father here. Miss Catherine Alleman, public school teacher, spent some time at her home, at Middletown. Lester E. Eby has secured employment at Millersburg, and will shorly move his family to that place. Miss Marie Bender, of Tower City,--spent several days with Mrs. Wal ter Spotts, here. Lewis Bufflngton and W. L. Stevenson spent Saturday evening at Harrisburg. Miss Miriam Bauder, of Lebanon Valley College, spent several days at her home, here.— C. Mclaughlin spent the week at Pittsburgh and Meadvllle. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schriver and Mr. and Mrs. Jo seph Lentz spent a day at New York City. Webster Knders, of Harris burg. is home again'and will locate here for the present.—-The Hev. Mr. Mumma, the new Evangelical minister, preached bis tirst sermon here on Sunday even ing. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lenker. of Harrisburg. spent Sunday here. Miss Mabel Witmer, of Millersburg, spent several days with her aunt, Mrs. Mary Stroup. John Cook and James HofT- Stroup.—John Cook and James Hoftner afinounce the birth of a son at each home. Mr. and Mrs. Earl G.i Raker are home from their honeymodn trip and will shortly begin housekeeping in East Main street. Mrs. Fred C. Keif fer and daughter are spending several days at Harrisburg. Patrons' Night by Public Schools of Hummelstown IluntinelMlomi. Pa.. Viroh 17. On t,he evening of April i 1 the public schools will hold a Patrons' Night, in which all grades and the high school will participate. No entertainment, have been given in the schools prior to this time, because of the ban on public entertainments on account of inrantiie paralysis. Adam Laßosg, of Camden, N. J., visited his sister, Mrs. Frank Wheeler, for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Penacove are visiting in Leech bure and New Alexandria. Mrs. Kate Tesber spent "Wednesday in Har risburg. The Rev. E. L. Coblentz, of Carlisle, preached . in the Reformed | Church on Thursday evening. A birthday social was held at the home of John Fasnacht, in Rosanna street, on Tuesday night in the Interests f the Methodist Church. William Fackler, of Harrisburg. spent a day with his mother, Mrs. Willinm Fackler. here. George W. Creigler, for many years a resident of Hummelstown, died recently at Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Levan visited relatives In Reading on Thursday. Mrs. William Landis and daughter spent the week with Mrs. Landis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lan dis, near Union Deposit. Misses Bar bara Hummel and Alberta Grove spent Sunday at Dauphin. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Still recently entertained Mrs. Still's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jury, and son George Jury, and Harry Shellenberger. all of Halifax. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Cassel and daughters, Margaret Cassel and Ger trude Cassel, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knull, at Hershey. The Senior class, of the high school, Is malt ing nreparatlons to give a class play for the purpose of defraying commence ment expenses. Misses. Minnie Basom and Elizabeth Price entertained the Ladies' Fancy Work Club at their home, in West Main street, on Wednesday evening. Peter Shop* has been ill the vast week. Miss Lillie Gresb enter tained friends <it a St. Patrick's Day partv on Friday evening. Those in at tendance were: Misses Ethel Burridge. Marjorie Nissley, Little Gresh. and Har vey Engle, Irvln Swope and Paul Bow man. Jnocb Gause spent a day at llairlshurg and visited his son.- Brln ton Gaus. Maude Rhineliart, little daughter of William Rlilnehart. has de veloped tuberculosis in her leg. PUNTS POTATOES IN WARM CELLAR Lewistown Man Gives Tubers Early Start; Now Selling at $3.40 Per Bushel WILL FABM GARDENS Three-Fourths of Residents Will Make Effort to Reduce Cost of Living Ltwlntow*, Pa., March 17.—Hugo Gottschalk has potatoes already plant ed in a warm, well-lighted cellar. The past few years only about one-tenth of the people of this place planted any gardens. Now, due to the high Cost of living three-fourths of the residents will farm their back yards.—The river front here will be improved this sum mer.—Potatoes are selling in Lewis town at $3.40 a bushel, but a drop in price is looked for.—Associate Judge J. Roller McCoy is improving from an attack of pneumonia.—Mrs. Nathan Krentzmau is 98 years old and hale and hearty.—Mrsv Anna Calahan will visit a daughter at Detroit, Mich.— Mrs. 11. D. Riddle has returned home from visiting her son and wife at De troit, Mich.—Harry Lear, of Chicago, Is calling on Lewistown friends.—Mrs. John Hart, of Cleveland, 0., is visiting her father, M. M. McLaughlin here,— Miss Mildred Wentz, of Philadelphia, has returned to that city after a visit to her mother here. SELECTING EGGS HA TCHING; HOW Large, Small, Misshapen and Rough Shell Eggs Seldom Produce Good Hatches Eggs Intended For Shipment Should Be Safeguarded Against Heat, Cold and Rough Handling By r. L. CHAPMAN, ■Fudge, Breeder and Writer. Strong healthy chicks can only be produced from the right sort of eggs, and since eggs vary not only in size, color aiul shape, so do they vary In other more deep-seated and funda mental characteristics, which may in fluence the vigor and other attributes of the offspring. As a rule a hen lays eggs of about the same shape, size and color con tinually, and in general these char acteristics are in most part transmit ted to its offspring. It is therefore of greatest importance that a selection of eggs for hatching be made along the lines of the desired product. Good market eggs vary in regard to price they bring in different localities, and this factor must also be considered when making the selection. In some markets a chalk-white egg will bring a premium of several cents per dozen over the ordinary standard size white egg, and a few cents addi tional for those which arc above standard weight and of perfect shape. There are other markets which will pay a premium on itfch brown eggs of even size and shape and all markets pay better prices for eggs which are graded for uniformity of size and col or. Because an egg is white or brown does not necessarily class it among those which bring top prices. A slight tint or creamy white will often cut the price below the average market price. Eggs which are misshapen, mot tled in shell, or have ridges, usually bring the lowest price even if they are up to standard in freshness and clean liness. Heavy KITES Produce Strong OliMc- Generally speaking, the heavier the eggs, the heavier and more vigorous are the chicks hatched from them. Eggs in early spring or the first clutch of eggs laid after a protracted rest, average heavier" than at any other time in the year, and this extra size and weight is probably one of the principal reasons why early hatched chicks are stronger and more easily raised than those which are hatched later. Strong, vigorous yearling hens are considered the best for breeding purposes, as pullets are very apt to lay small eggs light in weight. A pullet that has been laying hcuvilv during her first year is reduced in vigor. Reproduction is one of the most exhaustive processes of nature. Egg production Is essentially a reproduc tive process and it is evident that a puflet which has finished a protractod laying period is not as vigorous as at the begining of that period. Anything which reduces the vigor of the parent also reduces the vitality of the off spring. Eggs should be selected from parents which have had a period of rest and are not forced for egg pro duction. Misshapen eggs are mostly due to accident or a malformation of the ovi duct. The malformation of the ovi duct is very often brought about by excessive fat. Mottled eggs are those in which the shell substance is deposited unevenly and, in consequence, there are numer ous transparent spots visible, especial ly detected by candling. Mottled eggs are seldom fertile and are usually un fit for hatching. Eggs Must lie Carefully Selected A mixture of large, small, rough shell, thin shell, round, long and lop sided eggs is a sure guarantee of indif ferent results. Some of them may hatch and produce chicks that may be reared to maturity, but in the major ity of instances the results will be a disappointment. Unevenness in size and shape of eggs, in one setting, very often results in poor hatches due to the variance In temperature. Eggß intended for hatching should be gathered at frequent intervals to prevent them from becoming chilled in the nests. It must be remembered! that the egg contains a Mving germ of most delicate structure and, If best re sults are to be expected, it must be protected from injury until incubated, it is surprising the amount of abuse the living germ in an egg can with stand and hatch Into a healthy chick, but this is no reason why proper pre cautions should not be taken for its protection. Eresli eggs that have not been cool ed to a temperature below 50 degrees hatch best. Eggs Intended for hatch ing purposes Should not be held over MARCH 17, 1917. Dauphin County Farmer Working at 84 Years W. C. SAUERS j Dauphin, I*a„ March 17.—This is a picture of W. C. Sauers, a Civil war | veteran, at work on his farm, three I and a half miles northwest of Harris burg. He is in his 84th year, hale and hearty. When he was 81 years old, he plowed and seeded seventeen acres of ground. He husked 800 bush els of corn last fall. His farm con sists of 91 acres. He was born near Barnitz, Dickinson township. Cumber land county, January 25, 1831. He is the father of Mrs. William Minsker, of Dauphin. two weeks, although they will hatch if kept for a much longer period. The fresher they are when incubation is started, the belter, but if it is not pos sible to set them for a few days, due precautions are necessary to insure best results. How to Keep Hatching Eggs As soon as the eggs are gathered from the nests they should be placed in an upright position with the large end up. Small one-dozen size egg crates make ideal containers for this purpose, While it is not absolutely es sential that they be placed in this upright position, it brings the living germ against the delicate membrane I lining the eng shell, and, in such posi tion, it is cushioned by the air cell in | the large end of the egg. Eggs should be stored in a room in which the temperature does not arise above 55 degrees F., as any tempera ture higher than 68 or 70 degrees is apt to start incubation. The egg should be turned each day to keep the germ from becoming fastened in the one position. All unnecessary rough hand ling should be eliminated, tor, while in many cases it does no apparent harm, it must be borne in mind that we are dealing with a delicate living germ which is expected to grow into a strong, healthy and vigorous chick. All dirty or soiled eggs should be avoided if possible, as the pores in the shells -of such eggs are closed, thus preventing the natural passage of air through the shell to the chick germ. When washing eggs is necessary it usually destroys the cuticle covering the egg shell, which permits of a too rapid evaporation of its moisture. There is a certain freshness or bloom in the fresh-laid egg which should be preserved as long as possible. When the eggs are intended for in cubation it is necessary to keep them in a moderately dry room, free from all obnoxious gases or odors, if this bloom is to be retained. Where eggs must be kept for more than a few days better results may be obtained if they are turned regularly each day and warmed to a temperature of from 50 to 55 degrees. Protection of eggs in cold weather is not any more important than the care necessary in warm weather. If the nests are in a cool place it is an in ducement for the hen to remain longer on the nest, or if the eggs are not gathered at frequent intervals, several hens may occupy the same nest in succession, thereby starting in cubation. In warm weather It is essen tial that the eggs bo kept in a pla.ee where the temperature will not bring thein above 55 degrees. Packing Eggs For Shipment Rough handling of eggs is directly Make your family wlOlf proud of their home Your wife and children cannot take a I pride in their home if the house is faded I and weather-beaten. That means no- ."Jj2i||A paint. And, for mansion or cottage, the j BEffil FIWU GALLONSWEARS LONGER j I / 1 We guarantee Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint to be > absolutely pure. When you paint with Devoe Kfl you save paint-money —fewer gallons to buy; you save labor-money—fewer galtans to spread; you ■■ get a better looking paint-job— pure paint; and it will be a longer time before you need another Y Why have a shabby house when it will cost you so little to make it attractive with Devoe? Stop in- to-day and let us give you a color card and show you several harmonious combinations. P. W. DEVOE & C. T. KAYNJO/ DS CO. York Buffalo New Orleans Houston I'oston Savannah Plttabn^k DEVOE A RAYNOLDS CO. Chlcaco Kansas City Denver Minneapolis Founded in New Yorfc in 1754. The oldest manufacturing concern jp the United Stttii* FARM STOCK SELLS AT HIGH PRICES Total Receipts From Sale on, York County Farm Amount to $2,600 POTATO PRICE DROPS Chickens, Shoats and Farm Im plements Quickly Bought Up by Big Crowd DillxburK, March 17.—0n Tues day Jacob Miller held a public sale of his farm, stock and farming imple ments, on his farm, a half-mile north' of town. Th< horses and cattle brought fair prfbes. One bull, four teen months old, was sold for S9O, to Lewis Wiley, and in a short time he in. turn sold the animal to George Hartz for SIOO. —Potatoes sold for $1.90 per bushel. Chickens, as usual, were eagerly sought after and some of them sold as high as 24 cents per pound; Shoats weighing CO pounds were sold at $9 each. The farming implements sold at fair prices. The entire sale amounted to $3,606. Mr. Miller will move to Dillsburg in a short time.—William Weaver is ill at his home in North Baltimore street.— Mrs. Margar/t Spahr has been ill for several days at the home of her sis ter, Mrs. William Harboldt, in South Bali more street.—A force of men is placing a concrete floor in the New breclc garage, in North Baltimore street. Several weeks ago the work was begun, but on account of the ex treme cold interfering, the work was postponed.—Mrs. Edward Freeburn, of Harrisburg, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. William Harboldt on Wednesday.—Mrs. M. V. B. Snoke, of Lemoyne, visited friends here on Tues day. , responsible for many poor hatches, but this may be readily overcome where the eggs afe to be incubated at home. It is a more serious matter, however, to insure eggs against abuse where they are to be sent to a distant point for incubation. As in the case at home it is essential that the living germ in the egg be protected from ex cessive changes in temperature and shock. It becomes necessary to resort to methods of packing which will in sure it against accident due to care less handling while en route. Many failures in hatching are due to lax methods in transportation, even where the eggs have been carefully packed for shipment. The package may be accidentally or carelessly ex posed to extreme ricat (by being placed 1 against a radiator or steam I pipe) or exposed to extreme cold either en route or at either end of the shipping points. It may be accidental- <| ly dropped or otherwise subjected to rough Jiandling. In case of parcel post it may be thrown from the mail cars to the platform or knocked about as we have seen other mail bags. All of these conditions must be considered by both consignor and consignee. When arranging to send hatching eggs to distant points, there are many excellent methods in practice which have their advocates, and have proven highly satisfactory. A small splint basket lined with excelsior and each egg wrapped individually with excel sior and packed with the points down so that there can be no movement, the whole covered with a layer of excelsior, over which a muslin cover has been stretched and stitched to the sides of the basket, has been in pop ular use for many years. This method protects the eggs from heat or cold and the springiness of the excelsior absorbs the shock and vibration. Many new devices are being put on the market which have exceptional merit as carriers for hatching eggs and are proving eminently successful. !lt is not generally known, per-f haps, that fowls are subject' to tu- * berculosis, but they are, and con- • tract it in much the same way as? animals and humans. Fortunately, J it is more or less uncommon, but! because of its contagious nature! every poultry raiser should get ac . quainted with its symptoms, and f I learn how to prevent its spread. It? iis the subject of next week's? \ article. I
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