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Show THE RICH COUNTY NEWS. RANDOLPH, UTAH HAIR METS AND ARMENIANS Interesting Comparison Between Co6t of the Former and the Clothing of the Latter. OF POULTRY WORLD PIGMIES Doughboy and Cold Steel Are Winners with Napoleons old guard that dies but never surrenders, with Picketts flower of the South at Gettysburg, so it was with Pershings buddies in France. Cold steel was the ultimate arbiter. The statement says replies to the questionnaire showed : That man remains the fundamental instrument in battle. and, as such, cannot be replaced by any imaginable instrument short of something more perfect than the human body, including the mind. That man In the bulk meaning the greater portion of the armed forces fights with greatest freedom of action and with greatest efficiency when on foot, not on horseback, in a tank, in an airplane, or in a fixed fortification ; that to achieve decisive action he is best armed with the rifle and bayonet ; that man Is made least vulnerable when least clothed against the weather and armored by his own agility and with steel helmet. That infantry is the basic combatant arm upon whose success depends the success of the army; the primary duty of other arms is to assist the in' ' , fantry. That no arm except Infantry can be expected, under normal conditions, to destroy an approximately equal force of enemy infantry armed with rifle and bayonet pike, 3URE Wt WIN. IKvWS The doughboy still is the basic combatant unit in battle in the virtually unanimous Judgment of the American army. Aircraft, tanks, bombs, machine guns and cannon merely are valuable auxiliaries for the infantryman In'" the bulk," armed with rifle and bayonet and each foot soldier armored only by his own agility and a steel helmet. For "battle is normally determined by physical encounter with the bayonet or the fear thereof, the official conclusion of the army asserts.- - It is based on answers to a questionnaire sent to every officer down to the commanders of regiments. The answers were ' unmistakable. There has been no change, soldiers who fought in France believe, in the age-ol- d gospel of cold steel in war. As It was with Cromwells grim host bidding for victory with pushi of WASHINGTON. ' Radio Panacea for Farmers Troubles? A DAPTATION of radio communica-tio- n to the use and service of agriculture will do more to revolutionize life on Americas farms than any other single factor that has ever been known, according to W. A. Wheeler, chief of the radio news service, DeHe says partment of Agriculture. that radio can bring to the farmer those things the lack of which has done most, to make farm life both difficult and distasteful news, market information, amusements and inJ structive entertainment There are more than 32,000,000 people on farms, comprising nearly the total population of the United States. Most of these are located where they are practically cut off from immediate contact with the outside world. The radio is the only means of getting to them quickly either the economic information necessary In the proper conduct of their business or the general news of the Bantam Breeds Have Distinct Utility Value for Egg Production for Family Use. (Prepared fcy . the United States Department ' . ot Agriculture.) From a Bride: As a young housewife of only two and one-hayears experience 1 am glad to find that can cook even we amateurs a successfully if we use Royal Baking Powder. The hair nets milady wears would clothe several orphan children In Armenia for more than six months. That is, the cost of them would. Even Armenian orphans are sometimes more modest than milady. Experts have figured that $1.80 will completely attire in unbleaehed muslin garments a child of the Far East relief orphanages of the Transcaucasian famine zones for six months. And experts also figure that miladyB bill for hair nets during a like period would be in considerable excess of that amount, depending upon well, upon several things. Hair nets are of uncertain durability under any circumstances. And milady is not always over cautious.' Even an expert hesitates to hazard some guesses. The Near East relief lias just purchased 300,000 yards of unbleached muslin for summer garments for its wards in Transcaucasia. Where is there a household head ungallant enough to remark that a country full of orphans Is not the greatest liability in the world? Chicago Evening Post. lf s Mrs. J. L. M. .The Bantam breeds gained their popularity as ornamental fowl and as , playthings for children and grown-upsbut, says the United States Department of Agriculture, they have also a distinct .utility value for egg production for family use. There is also a good demand for eggs for hatching and for breeding stock of good quality.- Because of their small size these, pigmy breeds often have the advantage over larger fowls where only a very Leaves No Bitter Taste Contains No Alum small space is available for the flock. They are easy for children to handle, Send for New Royal Cook Book It FREE and the ownership of a few Bantams interest a real Royal Baking Powder Co., 130 William St., New York often, is the beginning of : in poultry raising. Pawnbrokers are able to see the The various breeds of Bantams, their lining of your clouds. manThere is probably nothing quite so MADE POOR RENT COLLECTOR characteristics, and methods of Thinkers, not tinkers, get the most sad as the actions of a man who tries agement are discussed in Farmers' to be funny. Bulletin 1251, The Bantam Breeds ana from their machinery. Indianapolis Man Evidently Too Good. Varieties, the fifth of a series- on Natured to Succeed in That Line Standard Varieties of Chickens. Th( of Business. various breeds, says the bulletin, have not been raised with the idea of egg Bachelor Joe Stokes, the druggist, production and, as a result, the avernever gets peace from his age is not very high. probably ground friends. 175 eggs in. a year. The eggs vary .Toe owns some rental property in In size, as do the different Bantam one of the industrial districts. Things breeds, ranging from 12 ounces a dozhave been a bit slow in industry lately your local dealer to en to 18 or 20 ounces. The color of and Joe has had trouble collecting his deca practical the eggs runs from white to dark rents. His real estate broker conorator. If you are unable to Some of the breeds have a brown. was returning word that ha stantly secure one you can do the work tendency to lay for a fairly long pericould not collect. od, but the Brahmas, Cochins and Ill go out and collect it myself, and yourself, tinting stenciling Silkies are apt to be broody. Since Mr. Stokes said, a bit peevishly that results. beautiful walls to give deyour been many of these kinds have is, if Joe ever gets that way. Anyhow, a day or two later Joe started out on a rental collection tour. Late that afternoon he returned to his drug store. An unusual little smile Instead ofKalsomine or Wall Paper was working at the corners of Joes ' IOYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure story-tellin- ASK AUmHbcs . Alabastine is a dry powder; mixes with cold water; directions on each package. Used on plaster, wall board and all wall surfaces. White and artistic, durable tints. Cross and circle printed in red on each package. SPECIAL STENCIL OFFER cotton, hay, feed, fruit and vegetable markets are broadcast over virtually the entire United States. Farmers located almost anywhere can receive them ' either direct or through the assistance of amateur operators. A number of state bureaus of markets and . agricultural colleges are also broadcasting , both local and market- - and "crop reports Tfy "U'ualj telegraphy and radiophone. . . The time element in ' dispatching weather, crop and market news Is a factor affecting the value of such big ' ... , day. : ; reports. Prompt dally reports on the The. Department of 'Agriculture fruit and' vegetable markets enables broadcasts weather, crop and market the fanner to determine when and reports from six radio stations of the where farm products are most heeded Post- Office department.-- . Daily maradd to arrange' his shipments ket reports on the live stock, grain. We will supply cut stencils to any user of Alabastine one stencil for each room requiring not less than two packages, if you will send fhe large words ALABASTINE cut from the face of the packages over the cross and circle, accompanied by 15c in stamps or silver for each stencil desired, covering postage and packing. Write for free booklet, Natures Beautiful Tints. one-thir- d THE ALABASTINE COMPANY 1648 Grandville Avenue , - , -- - Worlds One Helium Plant Shut 'Down ANT AffOAD IT Helium is one of the rarest of gases known to science. It Is derived from two sources one from volcanoes, the other from natural gas found In certain sections of Texas, Oklahoma and Ohio, with minor deposits in some parts of Europe. , It Is next to the lightest substance known, the lightest .being hydrogen, Although twice as heavy as hydrosame liftgen, helium has almost-th- e ing power. Tests have shown that 1.000 cubic feet of hydrogen will lift 75.1 pounds; the same amount- - of helium will, lift 69.50 pounds. r But helium has the Important advantage of being noninflammable. It cannot be Ignited by any means, and there fore Is the ideal gas for balloons. ' As the natural gas piped from the Petrolla fields comes into the helium plant It is first run through lime, which removes the carbon dioxide; next It Is subjected to very low temperature, which causes the gas to ,90ly:-oMoturn to liquid,. and helium. Still lower temperature 18 then applied and only the helium la left, which Is then drawn off and compressed Into long slim' cylinders or bottles for shipment ' ' ... - plant a few miles from Worth, Tex., built by the government' at a cost of $7,000,000 to extract helium from the natural gas piped down from the Petrolla fields has been Shut down because funds for Its operation have been exhansted. The plant Is In charge of Lieutenant Commander Allan G. Olson and a guard of 20 man. It Is the only plant of Its kind In the world. This Country controls the helium monopoly. The visible supply has beep estimated at only 20 years duration! Hydrogen, the other form of gas' for Inflating balloons, has been proven highly dangerous and most useless for . . ? war purposes. THE helium . . en Hie Iconoclastic Mr. Mann of Illinois of the Souttislde of Chicago PART been for. thirteen represented, successive terms by James R. Mann. They say in Washington that lie probr ably bites the. coins returned to him In change. .Then he, doubtless, rings them on the counter. At least he manifests In congress a most Complete disrespect for' the political amenities. Nothing is better settled in American life ' than . that the' utterances and to particular deeds, personages, are actually the products of their brains and brawn. It would be lese majeste to suggest that some Obscure clerk In ,a government department actually did tlie work. But Representative Mann seems to have rubbed against surrounding officialdom so mnch that he has robbed all the glitter off. ' Congress was considering a bill for the exchange between the federal government and New York city of sites for a post office and a courthouse. A amendment provided that the secretary of the treasury, the 'attorney general, the postmaster general, the secretary of commerce and the secretary of labor, be named aa a commission to confer and examine Grand Rapid,, Michigan White Cochin Bantam. high-soundi- Any luck? Boy, youre crazy ! Instead of ' paying me they borrowed money from me everywhere I went. Indianapolis News. . Alx--.i- lf 1 one-thir- - . W-he- in-la- Age-Heral- . When Will There Be A Disarmament of Dining Tables ? -- LEAKY POULTRY It in- quired. ' Neutral. Marriage. A prisoner in court was asked the Womans trip into the business world Guilty or not guilty?" usually is an excursion. Permanent so- usual question Finally she murmured: Georgy journ generally is prevent 'd by Cupid. . Yes, responded the man at will I always have as fine a" dear, - How long should a girl remain in got now? Dusiness before marrying? . Whats that? asked the judge, home as Ive looked worried. Why, you George advises five Prof. t years, sharply. of movin, are you? ha I was asked whether I was guilty aint thinkin Ralph L. Powers of the University of I am " Of asked. Tlie Leatherneck. California.- - or not guilty, and Women in business are going to col- the two conditions I could not . well The Silver Lining. . . lege training themselves to be better escape both. "Isnt it great? chortled Jones, home managers. ' But which are you? Blinksvilie Is quarantined on account Oh, go on, judge! What's the jury of smallpox. for? Preparedness. Whats great about that? demandDoctor, if there is anything the D. C. Smith. ed me of me Furniture. half matter with dont frighten Speaking Well, you see, explained Jones, to death by giving It a long, scientific Bride I want to buy an easy chair FIND HIDDEN TURKEY NESTS name. Just tell me what it is in new car and ina Ive bought just MorSalesman husband. m.v for plain herited $10,000." Bride ris? No, Clarence. English. Well? Confined in Pen Until Late in Well, sir, to be frank, you are live In Blinks-ville'- s Hen Will Ge And all my In order to be women Day, Laying Some marry lazy." 4 Way-sid- e finished he some men jubilantly. marStraight to Her Eggs. and me doctor. "Thank , Now, tell yon. get independent Tales. the scientific name for it. Ive got to ried for the same reason. . A quick and easy way to find stolen report to ' the missus. Birmingham Somehow, the average man doesnt When a man is continually talking nests of turkeys is to confine the about his troubles his neighbors never feel called upon to worry over the birds from early morning to late afternoon.' The laying hens will then go v loss of his neighbors money. trouble about bis talk. One Man Not Henpecked. . Does yoor husband ever take your straight to their nests to lay the eggs A noisy argument draws disputants The girl with the dreamy eyes is not which they are holding, say poultry advice? as custard pie draws files. apt to put men to sleep. specialists of the United States DeOnly as a Joke. partment of Agriculture. When tur ex'uaar key hens have free range they nest usually In obscure places and .often wander a half mile or more from home before they find a nesting place that ; suits them, If attractive nesting places are prepared Rbout the barnyard, the turkeys sometimes lay in them. Such nests ire easily made from .boxes 'r-- barrels, or by scooping out a little earth Grape-Nut- s makes a friend Suppose everybody would In the shape of a shallow bowl, piling no die and fact of taste an ally of the the that theres brush round it to satisfy the hens derecognize sire for seclusion. The nest most prein loss much stomach. but gain keeping ferred b- - turkeys consists of a barrel . up hostilities with the stemach! Theres a charm and satislaid on its side, In which straw or hay is placed. When confined In a breedto this delicious food faction Suppose the ancient aggravaing pen several turkey hens may lay which appetite to say, prompts tion of improper food on indigin the same nest, but on free range meal! and digestion a Theres nest. own her makes bird each nant digestive organs should be usually not range far during cold to Thank answer, Turkeys do goodness, settled with guarantees of senweather. " In the north, where the lastP at heres peace sible diet and tranquil digestion! laying season often begins when there Grape-Nut- s is the perfected is still snow bn the ground,.. the hens . The saving would be beyond to select their neats are more-likelnutriment of wheat and malted : all possibility of counting. near home, and wonsweet, from the larger standard breeds they have many of the same characteristics. from Bantam Reports collected breeders show that the average hen will eat from 25 to 35 pounds of feed as in a year, which is about one-hamuch as a hen of the Mediterranean d as much as a hen breeds or of the larger breeds would eat-copy of the bulletin may be obtained free by addressing the Department of Agriculture at Washington, veloped HOUSE ROOF . and finally arrange for the exchange. Not one of these cabinet members will ever look at these sites, glumly suggested Mr. Mann. It will be a sub, ordinate official who recommends tha change. If I thought the five cabinet members were to serve I would be against the bill; they have something better to do. Another representative pointed out that It was the postmaster , general's own suggestion. Oh, continued the Iconoclastic Mr, the postmaster general, has Mann, not been worth a flve-cepiece. He does not know anything about the Post Office department; and for one I am mighty glad he is getting oat of mouth. "Any luck?" one of the clerks George's Future Home. She was one of the richest widows in Washington and owned a magnificent home. Therefore, tha marine Considered, himself very fortunate when he won her heart. They sat side by side in the ITostes house at Quantico, while the leathernecks and lassies swayed to the music of the latest waltz. . . g From Damp Quarters on Ac- Sprlng Than in Winter ' count of Rain. More Annoyance In There is usually more annoyance leaky poultry house roofs in the spring than in the winter, because more rain occurs. Also, in winter, ice and snow may remain for weeks on a roof without melting, and really assist to protect against the., winds;- but in spring any leaky places will be openings for beating rains. Roofs should be repaired at once. If there are any cracks or leaks at all or the result will be damp quarters and the flock will probably be ravaged by colds and , roup. from- - Yet millions go on declaring waron the stomach and accept- ing war in return loading up on starchy, heavy, unbalanced and highly-seasone- d food at breakfast or lunch and wondering why comfort, happiness and efficiency are out of reach. crisp, barley derfully nourishing. It digests quickly, and provides the necessary elements, including the vital mineral salts, for body, nerve and brain. Order Grape-Nu- ts from your grocer today, and let a delighted taste pass a treaty of peace along to an enthusiastic digestion and assimilation. the Body Builder Grape-Nut- s There's Mad by P otum a Reason Caraal Co., Inc., Battle Crtak, Mich. |