Profitable Cow Ration.
Professor Eckles of Missouri Agri
Cultural College says If a cow in the
early part of the milky period will
tot give a good flow of milk on either
Of these rations 24 hours supply she
la not adapted for a dairy cow:
1. Clover hay, 20 pounds; bran,
6 pounds, corn 6 to 8 pounds.
. 2. Clover hay 20 pounds; oats 4 to
C pounds; corn 6 to 8 pounds.
8. Clover hay 20 pounds; corn and
cob meal 8 to 10 pounds; gluten or
toottonseed meal 2 fwtmds.
' 4. Alfalfa or cow-pea hay 15 to 20
' pounds; corn 9 to 12 pounds.
5. Alfalfa or cow-pea hay 10
pounds; corn stover 10 pounds; corn
8 to 10 pounds; bran 2 founds.
Improved Methods.
There is no better evidence of the
value of thought and practice In live
Stock breeding and feeding than Is
, shown In these paragraphs from
"American Farmer":
Merino breeders In Vermont took a
sheep that sheared nine pounds, and
they developed a sheep that sheared
44 pounds. They took a carcass that
weighed 100 pounds and they made one
that weighed 300 pounds. They sold
rams for $3 per head, and they sold
rams for $3,000 per head. They Bent
Merinos to every part of the world
where better , sheep were wanted.
Thortt Vina firon it credit. Improve
ment in beef cattle during the last
half century. Fifty years ago the
average cattle raised for beef was only
800 pounds, live weight. Now the
average is about 1,400 pounds. This
Increase In weight has been accom
plished by the introduction of the
British beef breeds.
Sheep Raising Neglected.
"Un-to-Date Farming" mentions a f
"Up-to-Dnte Farming" mentions a
few things thnt should be kept in mind
by those engaged in sheep-growing as
well as those intending to embark In
this neglected branch of farming:
Mutton tastes better than it, used to;
because why? It is better.
jOur earliest history tells of sheep.
There .pre evidences that sheep and
men have been associated as long as
both have been on earth.
There may be a Btnall profit In a
flock of scrub, sheep, but there Is a
greater profit in the Bame number of
pure-breds properly cared for.
It pays to feed the lambs before they
re weaned, all the grain they will eat
when on good blue grass or clover pas
ture ' with their dams. This conclu
sion is endorsed by a previous trial.
When the ewes have been properly
fed during winter, so as to be in good
condition at lambing time, it does not
pay to feed them grain when on good
pasture with the object of securing
more rapid and profitable gains in the
Iambs.
Planning a Strenuous Life.
Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural
(Department Is preparing to educate the
ben, the simple-minded, industrious
kowl which add 8 so much to national
wealth, remarks "American Farmer."
fThe hen. has been doing pretty well In
the past, producing eggs and hatching
tit-kens and making no fuss about it.
year there were twelve billion
ggfiald in this country. It is con
elderJu a pretty good Job for a hMi
to layYl40 eggs a year. At a cjnt
piece hls Is producing large re'.urns
lrom the investment. But the govern
ment is not satisfied. It thinks It can
(produce a hen that will lay 365 eggs a
year, allowing no rest on Sundays or
legal holidays. The idea is to keep
the hen from reverting to her maternal
Instincts. This is hard on the hen,
seems unconstitutional in fact, but it
Is a fine exhibition of the strenuousness
f modern life, the best exemplification
f the law of the survival of the fittest
Hens must work all the time and only
Incubators without motherly feeling
must rear the brood. It is rough on
the hen, hut we welcome the change In
(the interest of the enlarged breakfast
table.
' - Beautifying the Home Plot.
In speaking of "Some Simple Ways
f Beautifying the Home Plot," Mrs.
Edith Loring Fullerton of Huntington,
Long Island emphasized the need of
(beautifying the home. Although the
grower does not rely upon It for his
Maintenance,, yet his existence must
be spent in the very center of it. She
mphaslzed the need for shade trees
Cod of caring Tor them. The use of
Tines on buildings adds beauty to a
building or wall which otherwise
might be bare and homely. Vines
oyer porches, up chimneys, hiding
glaring or bare spots, may help Im
measurably to make beauty spots. The
use of flowers, wild and cultivated, is
n easy addition to the beauty of the
home plot. A novel and charming
medium of draping vines is the use
of common fishnet, which lends itself
Ko a wide variation of treatment The
tise of climbing roses enhances greatly
the natural beauty of grape arbors,
and the side of an arbor Is n excel
lent place for a flower garden. Vines
and trailing flowers of every kind may
be used to break the ugliness and
.monotony of straight lines. Nature
alwsv selects the curve, the line of
beauty. -
Drinking Vessels for Poultry.
In all poultry houses, built in cold
climates and not made exceedingly
warm, there are many periods of trou
ble with the drinking vessels. Not
only will the water freeze, but, In
many cases, the wattles of the fowls,
and even their combs, sometimes will
be chilled through when wet from
drinking.
Not all birds suffer equally In this
respect. Those breeds which have
small and . especially small rose
combs, with Inconspicuous wattles,
are practically exempt from such trou
bles. A good, modern fountain, with
saucer, meets all necessities la their
case. But many an amateur haa won
dered how the combs and wattles of
his high-combed, long-wattled birds
have become so unsightly, ragged or
lopping. The cause often lies in the
kind of drinking vessel used. And in
case of zero weather, any receptacle
which allows the wattles to touch the
water is bound to spoil these appen
dages, and cause the birds much pain.
There is a little device that can be
applied to the open water-pan which
helps ft great deal in this difficulty.
It consists merely of a board fitted
rather losely to the top of the pan
or basin, resting only on the water.
In this board are bored a number of
holes, perhaps an Inch and a half in
diameter. But, even In so simple a
thing, it Is possible to get It all
wrong. The hcJes must be of a size
to accommodate the birds which use
the vessels, without leaving much ex
tra room. The board must not fit so
tightly that It cannot follow the water
as It lowers. It miiBt be well stayed
with cleats so that it can not warp,
too, since it is better to be not very
thick. Attention to all these small
points will insure that It will be satis
factory to the handler and comforting
ta the birds, as well as Bavlng their
beauty.
Whatever form the drinking foun
tains take, it Is customary to set them
up a little from the floor, In order that
dirt, may not be scratched Into them.
When using such an arrangement as
the one here noted, the fountains Can
not be placed quite so high as when
they are entirely open, as the fowl's
head must be farther over the pan.
Notes on Farming.
The legislature of Maine has been
asked to provide $10,000 with which to
purchase a farm on which to conduct
scientific investigations in orcharding.
Flan to raise more roots beets,
mangels, turnips and carrots. All
kinds of stock relish them and winter
nluch better where roots are fed Ju
diciously. It Is a business proposition to keep
accurate account of creatures kept on
the farm to the end that non-payers,
whether cattle or poultry, may be got
ten rid of.
Alfalfa makes an ewellent feed for
poultry when .properly cut, so those
who have-used It say. It holds Its green
summer look better than, any of the
other grasses.
Shelter In inclement weather affords
comfort, while it saves food. If one
tried to overcome exposure and cold by
generous feeding he undertakes an ex
pensive proposition.
Geese are amefng the most profitable
of the feathery tribe to raise on the
farm where pasturage is plenty. They
require comparatively little care, are
hardy and usually free from disease.
Opinions are divided as to the prac
ticability of keeping troughs filled with
water constantly before stock, but
there is only one mind as to giving
them plenty and at times when least
liable to chill them.
A Michigan poultry breeder says that
If immediately after killing the fowl
Is dipped into a tub of cold water un
til it ceases struggling and then taken
out and picked at once, the feathers
will come off as quickly as if scalded.
The "American Cultivator" devotes
a couple of pages to Falrlee farm down
near New Haven, including several
pictures. The farm embraces some 400
acres, carrying 120 pure bred Jerseys,
the .product of which finds ready sale
at 12 cents a quart tor milk and 80
for cream.
The Oldest Qooae.
Among the interesting assets which
Moran bas to his credit is a goose
which has reached the mature age of
71 years.
This oldest inhabitant of the fowl
tribe in Allen County is owned by
James Strong. Mr. Strong has owned
it for many years and is greatly at
tached to it and does everything to
make Its latter days pleasant There
are, of course, reasons other than
those of sentiment why this goose is
safe from being served as a table
delicacy.
In 1871, when William Jones left
Iowa for Kansas, a friend gave him a
goose which was 35 years old at the
time. It was regarded as a fairly
venerable bird then, but it stood the
hardship of pioneer life in Allen Coun
ty with no complaint. When Newt
Strong married a niece of Mr. Jones he
gave them the goose. Later they
moved to Iowa and left the goose with
James Strong, who stijl has it Kan
sas City Journal.
Smart Styles
New York City. The shirt waist
that is embroidered by hand Is the
smartest of all models Just now, and
Is so dainty and so charming that
every woman likes to Include a gen
erous number in her wardrobe. Here
Is a model that allows of such treat-
I ment with singular success, but
J which also can be used for applied
I trimmings when such are preferred,
tn the illustration It is made of tiand
i kerchief lawn, and the embroidery
I is all worked onto the material, but
I DUBy women often find such labor ex-
cesslve, and insertions can be used
for the narrower work and medal
lions set into the box pleats at the
front with perfect satisfaction and
Buccess, either lace or embroidery be
ing used for the purpose. Again, if a
still Bimpller waist Is desired the
trimming can be omitted altogether,
while there is a choice allowed of el
bow or full length sleeves.
Thb waist is made with front and
backs. The backs are tucked to give
tapering lines to the figure, the front
to give the effect of a double box
pleat at the centre and to yoke depth
from that point to the shoulder. The
sleeves are of moderate fulness and
can be finished with bands or deep
cuffs as liked.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is three and
three-eighth yards twenty-seven, two
and one-half yards thirty-six or two
yards forty-four inches wide, with
two yards of lace insertions to make
as illustrated, two and three-quarter
yards if the deep cuffs are used.
Marcel Waves Modified.
Late examples of the Marcel wave
are more loose and soft than when it
first appeared, and many of those to
whom it did not then appeal will be
glad to adopt the less stiff wave that
now prevails.
Lounging Robes.
One of the new and very comfort
able patterns for a lounging robe
shows a full baggy blouBe Joined to a
full round shirred skirt. The open
ing is completely down the front
from neck to hem, and the robe is
faced with some contrasting color.
Around the waist there is a cord to
match the facing. This can' be made
of Japanese silk faced with a solid
color and tied with an ornate cord
of gold mixed blue.
for Spring.
Empire Effect Obtained.
Oddly, enough, the highly fashion
able combination of princess or corse
let skirt and small bolero are classi
fied by many dressmakers under the
heading "Empire." Intrinsically they
are nothing of the sort, as the prin
cess skirt to look well, must have a
wel defined waist In the proper place,
but an Empire effect is undoubtedly
obtained by the very short bolero,
which ends far above the waist.
One-piece Kimono.
The simple negligee that Involves
very little labor in the making Is the
one that is apt to appeal to the busy
woman, while this one also Is so
grnceful and charming that it is to be
desired quite apart from any question
of the labor Involved in the making.
In the Illustration it is made of pret
ty figured batlBte and is trimmed
with banding of plain color that
matches the design, but it can be
utilized for almost every material
that is appropriate for garments of
the sort. It is very pretty made from
cashmere or challls finished with
bands of ribbon, is very attractive
in the Japanese crepe that is always
admirable for these semi-Oriental
garments, while among the simpler
washable materials there is almost
Infinite choice to be found.
The kimono Is made with sleeves
and body portion in one and can be
cut either with or without the seam
at centre back. In either case it It
known as the one-piece style, th
seam being used only to avoid piec
log at undesirable places when the
material Is not wide enough to cut
satisfactorily on the fold.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is three yards
twenty-seven, two and one-half
yards thirty-six or two and one-quar
ter yards forty-four Inches wide,
without the seam; three yards of any
width with the seam and five and
three-quarter yards of banding.
Fashion Favors Sulphur Yellow.
Sulphur yellow will be the popular
shade In 1907, both for women's
dresses and house decorations. It al
ready has a vogue in Paris, and Lon
don is following.
Dull Blue Ribbons.
Persian ribbon Jn which soft dull
blue predominates seems a rather
unusual, choice of trimming for a
street costume of dark amethyBt
broadcloth. .
The Citizens National Bank
ITS FINANCIAL STRENGTH
Your attention 19 directed to the name9 of the
following well known business men, who. compose,
our Board of Directors:
David Wheeler
McCurdv Hunter
J. M. McCreight
John F. Dinger
Dr. A. II. Bowser
In addition to above, we have a strong body of
stockholders, whose standing and responsibility give
increased strength to the institution.
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
REYNOLDSVILLE, PA,
The Peoples National Bank
OP REYNOLDSVILLE
Capital and Surplus, $112,000.00
A bank that for over a quarter of a century has been
distinguished for sound conservative management. Ha9
the direct personal supervision of it9 board of directors.
Your business respectfully solicited.
OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7.30 TO 8.30.
THE PEOPLES BANK BUILDING.
The First National Bank
OF REYNOLDSVILLE.
Capital and Surplus
Resources . .
OFFICERS
J. 0. Kino, Vlee-Pres.
DIKECTOKS
3. O.'Klns Daniel Nolan
J. 8. Hammond
Jobs II. Kadorbk, Pres.
John IT. Kaurher
Henry O. Delble
Every Accommodation'Consistent with Careful Banking
INCREASE OF CAPITAL STOCK.
Roynolilsvllle, Pa., March It 1917,
I hereby certify that the following resolu
tions were adopted by a majority of the entire
board nf directors of the Koynoldsvllle Brick
and Tile Company at a special meeting held
at the principal offlceof the company, on the
eleventh day of March, ltu7:
Resolved, That the capital atook nf this
company bo lnoreaaed from $23.0ijO to $7!,oi0.
In accomplish and carry on and enlarge the
business purposes of the KeynoldsTllle Krlck
and Tile Company; and It was further
Resolved, That a special meeting of the
stockholders be called to convene at the gen.
eral office nf the Keynoldxvllle Brick and
Tile Corn lift ny, at its works In Wlnslow town
ship. Jefferson county, Pennsylvania, on
Wednesday, May 15, 1H07, at2.0O p. m. of said
day to take action on (lie approval or dis
approval of the proposed Increase of the cap
ital of this company, and it was further re
solved that the secretary be and is hereby
d I reded to give notice of the same as re
quired by law.
Attest: Cltdk 0. Murray,
Charles S. Lord. Secretary.
Leech's
Planing Mill $
West Reynoldsville
Window Sash, Doors,
Frames. Floomno,
STAIR WORK
Rough and Dressed Lumber,
Etc., Em
Contract and repair worki given
prompt attention.
Give us your order. My price
are reasonable.
W. A. LEECH, Proprietor.
WHY TOAST IS WHOLESOME.
"Did you ever wonder why toast
U always recommended for Invalids?"
aid a chemist. "The reason la that
toast 1 predlgested bread.
"What makes fresh bread trying
for invalids 1 the starch in it.
"Starch la very hard to digest It
needs a good stomach to take hold of
the soggy starch in bread and change
it to strengthening, stimulating dext
rine. "But when you cut bread thin and
toast it brown, the fire itself changes
the starch to dextrine. That, in tact,
Is what the brown color in toast In
dicatesthat the starch is gone and
dextrine has taken its place. The
stuff ta predlgested.
"So we feed our Invalids on toast,
a dish as thoroughly predlgested as
any of the most famous breakfast
foods."
The New Bedford (Mass.) Weav
ers' Union has voted not to apply for
a charter to the United Textile Wors
Arthur O'Donnel
John W. Stewart
James G. Brown
Andrew Wheeler1
$ 1 65,000.00
$550,000.00
K. C. BcnnCKERS, Cashier
John H. Corbett
K. H. Wilson
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Medical and Surgical Institute, Rooms
7 and 8, Poetoffloe Building,
DUBOIS, PA.
Urn r
DR. E. GREWER, Consulting
Physician and Surgeon,
Dr. E. Grewer, a graduate of the University
of Pennsylvania and one of the leading spec
ialists of this State, Is now permanently lo
cated at the above address, where ha treat '
all chronic diseases of Men, Women and
Children.
He makes a specialty of all forma of Ner.
Tousaiseaaes, mood 1'olsnn, Secret Disease;
Epileptic FIU. Convulsions, Hysteria, St.
Vitus Dance. Wakefulness cured undev '
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Lost Manhood Restored.
Weaknesses of Young Men
Cured and All Private
Diseasj
es.
Varicocele, Hydrocele andRuptur prompt
ly cured without pain and no detention from
business.
He cures the wont cases of Nervous Pros
tration, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Old Borea,
Blood Poison and all diseases of the Skin, Ear,
Nose, Throat, Heart. Lungs, Stomach, Liver"
Kidneys and Bladder.
Itcblns Piles. Fistula. a,H,..,, nr..
Cancers and Goiters cured without cutting.
cpccai iHODuon paia to the treatment of
Nasal Catarrh.
He will forfeit the sum of $5,-
000 for any case of Fits or
Epileptic Convulsions "
that he cannot cure.
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. Office hours: From 9 a. m. to 8 .38 p. m. Om
Sundays 9 to U a. m. only.
The Labor Temple Association, of
Kansas City, Mo., has derided to com
mence work on its building.