MOVABLE WIRE COOPS
THE GROWING CHICKENS
They Furnish Many of the Advantages of u Free Range.
The typo of coop shown will Home-
times prove valuable for housing
growing stock. Hy Its UHU nuiny of
the advantages of u free range can bo
secured In localltlcu where the urea
Is Insufllclont to penult such ran go.
The usual practice is to place these
coops on grass land and one or more
times dally to niovo them their length
or width so that the fowls may have
a fresh supply of green feed and unsoiled -
soiled ground. Of course any given
area can be fed over In this way sev
eral times during a season. The coops
are light and very readily moved.
Dragging would be made easier by
shaping the lower edges of fche ends of
the bottom scantling of the frame like
a sled runner. The coop can be still
further Improved.
* * 1. By putting doors about a foot
r *
used with satisfactory results for con
fining IU > ! UB lions during the summer.
The care of the fowls will take rather
more time than In houses , but the use
of the coop movetl dally solves the
problem of green feed ; It makes it
possible to carry n largo number of
fowls with many of the advantages
ol free range on limited areas and It
is the observation of the writer that
hens kept In this way ( with no fixed
habitation ) become broody less than
those in houses and may consequently
lay more eggs. An orange box be
neath the roof with a hinged gate In
front of It for removal of the eggs af
fords the needed nests. This can beset
set on and fastened to the bottom
frame at one corner so that It moves
with the coop. Such n coop will ac
commodate from ten to 12 hens. As a
Good Type of Movable Wire Coop.
square In the gables so that fowls
on the perches beneath the roof can
be reached from the outside.
2. By putting a hinged gate large
enough to admit the blade of a hoe
opposite the end of the feed trough so
that It may be conveniently cleaned
when necessary.
3. Light diagonal braces In the cor
ners will render such coops firmer
and more durable. Wires "might un
doubtedly be used with advantage for
this purpose.
Such coops have frequently been
You Can Tell by the Size and Form of His Teeth.
The upper row are typical of a horce that has reached the age cf three
years. At that age there are four permanent nippers on a level with the
neighboring teeth. These permanent teeth can be recognized by their great
er size , their square form and the groove on the outer face.
The lower figure illustrates the teeth of a horse at 2'/2 ' years old. Then
the nippers are just pushing through the gums , while the middle and cor
ner foal teeth are not yet shed.
IN GERMANY
Among all the nations of the world
Germany receives the credit of being
the most thoroughly scientific. She
does with her limited natural re
sources what younger nations will
soon b'o compelled to do In self-protec
tion ; she conserves them.
When our wood supplies , stored up
from 100 to 500 years , are within sight
of their end , and sawmills that have
been moved from the white pine belt
of the north to the yellow pine belt
of the south have been moved to the
Pacific coast for tliolr last stand , then
Germany's scientific forsestry policy
will receive better locognltlon.
Wo do not think of moving a grist
mill about from one wheat field to an
other , as the fields In turn become ex
hausted. After one crop Is harvested
another Is coming on. So It must be
with the sawmill uud the crop of trees.
If It takes 50 yoarh to raise a tree of a
given spi-cles , then one-fiftieth of the
f&rest may bu cut each year , provided
it 'reseeds or Is replanted and tlio
sawmill sta > s at llu > MIUIB place and
consequence , in part no doubt of the
frequent movings to fresh ground , the
fowls suffer relatively little fiom ver
min.
A Gallon of Cream. A department
writer says that a gallon of cream
should be rich enough to produce from
o 5 to four pounds of butter. Cream
that produces five pounds of butter to
the gallon Is considered a little too
rich , for there is apt to be consider
ably more loss in handling cieam that
is so rich.
the workmen live In their permanent
snug homes near by ; the "lumber
shanty" will be a thing of the past ;
raising trees a business like raising
wheat.
Pure Seed Investigations. Since the
publication of bulletin No. 88 of the
Iowa experiment station on "Vitality ,
Adulteration and Impurities of
Clover , Alfalfa and Timothy Seed"
a large amount of important work has
been done along these Hues , especially
from the standpoint of purity and vi
tality. The high price of agricultural
seeds during the past year has made It
especially linpoitant that bitrers be
sure of obtaining pure seed with a
high percentage of vitality. The pas
sage of the pun ; seed law has been a
long step In the right direction , but
there is still a lingo amount of seed
sold that is tar below standard. The
results of the latest investigation In
this line have been published in bulle
tin No. U9 of the Iowa experiment sta
tion , which will bo furnished free upon
application to the director , Prof. C. F.
Curtlss , at Amca , lu.
Mites Kill Hens. Wo have known
inltt-h ID Kill bonb
TWO SMART COATS
A coat that can bo easily slipped on to cover the dress Is most necessary.
The two wo show here arc just the things to fill this need. They are both
suitable to bo reproduced in alpaca , fine serge cloth , or Shantung.
The first is close fitting ; it is dbuble-brcastcd , being fastened with largo
buttons and drawn in at the waist by a band that is passed under the strap
each side front and fastened at waist. The sleeves are full , so that they will
tmt crush the bodice beneath ; these and the bodice part as far as bust are
lined. Tlio back Is short-walHted.
The second Is a perfectly loose slip-on coat ; tlio sides , although appearing
to be laced together , are really sown on under tlio lacing. Wide silk braid
with tasscled ends Is used for the lacing , u still wider braid trims' the nock ,
the ends are passed through openings cut In the colth , and are finished wlt >
tassels. '
For the first costume Is designed a hat of fine straw , trimmed with feath
ers , and for the second a crinoline that is trimmed with flowers.
Materials required for each coat : Six yards12 Inches wide , four yards
fillk lining for the first , eight large buttons , two dozen small ones. For the
second , four buttons , six yards narrow braid , one yard wide braid , 1C tassols.
TIES FOR WIDE COLLARS.
Not Necessary That They Should Be
In Expensive Silk.
Every one knows that with the new
broad collar , indiscriminately called
Byron , Kton or Peter Pan , the most
artistic ( lowing ties are worn , but it Is
a new Idea to make them o material
other than silk. Fine sheer handker
chief linen Is the most useful and the
prettiest of materials for summer ac
cessories , and when made up into ties
It is attractive.
The new ties for llyron collars are
simply bows made of a straight piece
of linen about five inches wide and 28
Inches long. It sounds gigantic , it is
true , but the ( lowing tie of the Quar-
tler Latin must have long loops and
long ends.
When making such n tie It Is best
to cut the linen an Inch longer and
an inch broader than the finished tie
will be , or it must be buttonholed with
mercerized cotton all round at both
sides and each end. Sometimes the
embroidery is done In a color to match
the suit or dress with which It Is to
be worn , but white is always best for
these little things that need frequent
washing.
When it is finished it may be tied
into a bow and pinned to the front of
the collar , but no gold or Jeweled pins
must bo in evidence.
The best way to manage is to slip
the linen through the collar band in
front and then tie the bow. This
hides the collar button and tlio tie
cannot slip. As the band on those
wide affairs Is narrow , the tie which
extends round the neck Is likely to
get out of place.
Some of these summer ties are cut
with ends on the bias.
All luce insertion and edging should
be tabooed for wear with this new
wrinkle of fashion. Byron , though lie
may have been odd , certainly never
wore lace neckties.
COSTUME IN PASTEL BLUE.
The coat trimmed vlth braid and
embroidery.
BURLAP FRAMES AND BOXES.
Useful Material Made Up In Many At
tractive Ways.
That useful material , burlap , has
been made up in many attractive ways
In the last few years , and vnow tlio
needlework shops are showing desV
pads , handkerchief boxes and picture
frames all In burlap and embroidered
with soft colored silks.
One set was In a dark sluulo of
grcon and the design was carried out
in tones of wood brown. It does not
take very fine stitches or a great
amount of work , but , when the dainty
little articles are finished and mount
ed on cardboard , they are pretty and
effective.
As sold In the stores , such things
are expensive ; but why not cover a
box and there are plenty around the
average house with burlap and leave
It without further elaboration ? It
would not soil easily , and It would
prove a formidable rival to the silk
and tapestry affair.
Dotted Swiss Sets.
Among the many smart trousseaus
now being made for autumn brides
some of the prettiest sets are built
of finely dotted swiss. This fabric
makes up into dainty garments and is
a change from the regulation white
muslin.
One set has a nightgown and chem
ise In empire style , cut round at the
neck , full over the bust , with beading
around ( lie figure under the arms.
This is run through a one-Inch col
ored satin ribbon tied in a largo bow
in the center.
s With this sot goes a full-length
matinee , also made In empire style ,
with wide sleeves and an immense
lace collar tied In front with a soft
blue bow.
Shirtwaist Rings.
Shirtwaist rings are a fad with the
summer girl this season. The ring is
a slender band of gold supporting n
largo clone of the semi-precious
variety , the color matching the set of
shirt studs worn. Among them there
are many mountings , such as pearl ,
coral , lapis lazuli , Jade , amethyst ,
ruby , turquoise , topaz , etc. , to choose
from.
The prices are equally varied , for
one can pay as little as 69 cents or as
much as three dollars , according to
quality.
The Furbished Comb.
Highly ornamental combs for the
hair have been Introduced threaded
through with ribbon at the top , In
some cases tucked Into rosettes , In
others left hanging , with a view to
being woven through the hair in the
manner approved by individual wear
ers. As well as ribbons , little clusters
of curls are fixed to the comb , and It Is
a pretty Idea to attach knots of ( low
ers with trailing folllngo and tiny buds
that can be lightly fastened to the
coiffure by the comb.
French Chalk Uses.
If a girl Is away from a cleaner's
and she finds ono of her best frocks
spotted with grease , she can try the
simple remedy of French chalk and
hot Iron. The chalk is spread thickly
over the spot until all the gicaso Is
absorbed. Then a piece of blotting
paper is put over It and a warm , not
hot , Iron is bold over It to draw the
gteaso into the paper. Rub off the
cliulk with a soft slllc or muslin rag
nnd the spot will probably Imvo ills-
appeared
Pianos
Pianos
Pianos
Do you want one
in your home ?
If you're contem
plating the purchase
of a piano now or in
the future , don't fail
to write or call on
' 10 West * !
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Piano I louse.
We carry the largest and most complete stock of high-grade
pianos in the country. Every piano sold by us fs guaranteed
to give satisfaction or money refundcd. You have here to
select from the following : Knabe , Estcy , Wcgman , Franklin ,
Sohmcr , Fischer , Schaeffer , Anderson , Price & Temple ,
Smith & Nixon , Smith & Barnes , Bvcrsole , Starch ,
Milton , etc. All sold on easy payments if desired.
16th nnd ' Omaha
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URING Ak-Sar-Bcn time we will pay the
fare of every one within a radius of 500
miles from Omaha , who purchases a piano
from us. Secure a receipt from your agent
for full amount of fare paid present this after se
lecting your piano and the amount of your fare will
be deducted from the price of the piano you purchase.
Prices Reduced for Ak-Sar-Ben from $ JOO,00 to
$150.00 on every one of our 600 high-grade pianos.
Use this opportunity to visit Omaha at our expense
and to save at least $ /00.00 on the piano selected from
our magnificent stock. Write for further particulars ,
if you desire. Ask for our Handsome Piano Catalog.
CARRIED GESTURE TOO FAR.
Boy's Action Possibly Appropriate ,
But Somewhat Unnecessary.
Vivian Ilurnctt , the original of the
fltlll-remcmbcred Little Lord Fuuntle-
roy , at the Chicago convention dis
cussed with n reporter a certain party
maneuver.
"They went too far there , " mild Mr
Hurnett. "They made themselves
ridiculous by their excess. Do you
know what they reminded me of ?
They reminded mo of a juvenile elo
cutionist my mother often tolls about
"ThlB lad , at a school treat , got up '
to recite the first piece of his life. He |
was ambitious ; lie wished to make a
great success of ills piece ; nnd he had |
been told by his teacher that the so-1
cret of elocution was the gestuio for' '
every phrase Its fitting gesture. I
"Tho opening line of the boy's sc-1
lection was 'The comet lifts Its tall I
of fire. ' I
"Tlio overzealous boy , to fit ltn pi op. I
cr gesture to tills line , lifted up the
lull of his coat and held it out in u
horizontal position. "
Starch , like evcrytning1 else , Is bong '
/ng / constantly Improved , the patent j
Starches put on the market 2f ygurn I
ago are very different and Inferior to
those of the present day. In the latest - >
est discovery Defiance Starch all In
jurious chemicals are omitted , while
the addition of another ingredient , In
vented by us , gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never up-
proachcd by other brands.
No Social Standing. I
"What do you think , Maria ? " exclaimed - |
claimed the stool magnate. "Our son i
Reginald writes that ho Is on his wedding - '
ding trip and his wife IH a paragon. " ,
"A Paragon ? " echoed his wife. I
"Dear mo ! I can't lecall the name of
Paragon In the social register. You i
must look her up at once , John , and '
nee If Reginald has disgraced himself
by inariylng into un Inferior family. "
Withholding the Price.
"Muggsy tried tor quit boo/In' . Ho
onct tried do gold cure , but it wasn't
no good. "
"Naw , do on'y thing for him would
bo do nickel cure. "
"Do nickel euro ? "
"Ych ; kcopln" nickels away from
him. " Philadelphia Press.
With a smooth Iron and Defiance
Starch , you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at homo as the
Bteain laundry can ; It will have the
proper stiffness ; and finish , there will
bo less wear and tear of the goods ,
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use a Starch that docs not stick to the
iron.
Elephants as Sandwich Men.
Elephants are being employed In
Paris as "sandwich men" to advertise
a music hall In the Chumps Hlyseos.
Omaha Directory
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I Triko Knrnnni Htrwt riir. Two l > olljrMu1.ij uml up.
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HERE IN OMAHA , IN
OUR OWN SHOP
1 grind our own In1
visible bifocal IciiKCH.
Thi'ro In no ccuioiit
to IliiUo orKy \ linen to lilnr tlio vlxlon. Olio
Holtd iileen of ( 'hiHH. Auk to nro them. ITCO
oxntiilnalloii. IIUTKHON OPTICAL CO. ,
KxrliiHlM ! Optli'liiliH. L'lil Hoitth Illtli Htrrct ,
Oimilm , NebtiiMltu. Kiictury un prnmltius.
mill Ki'lull.
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Wholiulo anil retail
draltri In tYrrytlilng ( or
ft Ointlera n' table , Including flat Id- '
ported Table Delicacies. INlnre It tny
llttl. Item you ar oniblo to obt.iln In yonrlloitsTowD ,
wrln u for j > rlc on nme , ai wo will b inre to h v It.
Mull nrdiin carefully filled.
IMponTitnn AHO nroifpn IN
PURE FOOD PRODUCTS
AND TADCC DELICACim
COURTNEY 6. CO. . Omaha. Ncbr.
At Factory
Prices
Aulnbauuli's complete
cataloijucvill show
you what you want.
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If not ask your grocer for this
brand of hlaplo Syrup.
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A GOOD FLACK to InvoBt your money where
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