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T|» Two Rural News From A Loyal Staff of Writers RIVER VIEW SCHOOL Miss Palmer made us a very pleas ant visit on Monday and told us of "Play Day at Williston" which we are planning on attending. Floyd Higgins and James Clausen are on the absent list this week. MISSOURI RIDGE By a Staff Correspondent J. F. Titus and family have moved to the R. Blankenship farm. Reverend Harriss will conduct spe cial services next Sunday in honor of Mother's Day. Writlea For Graphic Readers By G. & Conkey WHITE DIARRHEA IN CHICKS It has been estimated that white •diarrhea annually kills from one third to one half of all the chicks hatched, th^s making it by far the worst ail ment to which young chicks are-sub ject. It is therefore readily seen that the poultry keeper must understand the nature of the disease, its causes, the best means of protecting chicks against it, and the best way to treat the chicks if the disease gets start ed, if he is to avoid a disastrous loss. For white diarrhea is very contagious and often sweeps the whole brood away in a very short time. Original Source of Infection Mature females are the original source of white diarrhea. While it is the digestive organs that are af fected in the case of the chicks, with hens the disease is confined to the egg organs, so that the egg when it is laid may carry the infection. Since the disease germ is in the yolk of the egg and this furnishes nourishment for the developing embryo during in cubation, the trouble may have a good start even in the newly hatch ed chick. However, this is but one of the means of infection. White diarrhea may be transmitted from sick to well chicks in a number of days. The Cause of White Diarrhea White Diarrhea is caused by a specific germ, a minute organism which lives and multiplies within the intestines of the chick. The result is an inflamed condition of the food passages where the main digestive processes are carried on, and the irhitish secretion which follows is an indication that a very rapid breaking down of the tissues is taking place. At one stage in its growth the par asite is passed in the droppings of the diseased chick and the soil be comes infected. If in turn the soil contaminates either the food or wa ter and the spores of the parasite are swallowed by other chicks they also IWTi pi I I James Clausen, Donald Solberg and Leo Rosenwold have entered school the past week. Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Arthur Danz, while on her way home from town drove up to speak to us and going home she struck the gate, turning the buggy onto its side. The horse ran a short distance and com pletely turned the buggy and badly damaging it. We went to her rescue and picked up her buggy, and par cels. All came out fine with the ex ception of a good fright and the breaking of the buggy. Phyllis and Donald Solberg spent Tuesday night at the Hoving home. Mrs. Solberg visited school on Thursday of last week. TO OPEN SOON NEWS QF THE WEEK FROM WiHiston's Neighbors SPECIAL SCHOOL LETTERS Frank Honek found a den of coyotes last week containing ten young ones and one old one. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Sterret' and Master Sherman called on Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Blankenship Sunday. Two Shetland pony colts arrived at Ashwill Brothers farm last week, and they drew quite a crowd of spectators Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Honek, Joe and Martha, and Miss Myrtle Clark at tended the show in Williston Satur day evening and afterwards called on Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Clark. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Wicks and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Keihle and Miss Ruby, Mrs. A. C. Wagenman and family, and Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Clark and family called at Carl Ash wills after church Sunday afternoon. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. Blankenship saying they arrived in West Virginia, Sunday April 29th. and that Mr. Blankenship went to the Miners Hospital, Monday morning and was operated on and expects to be able to leave the hospital in about two weeks. EDEN VALLEY Mrs. Munson left for Ray, N. D., Saturday morning. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Earl Smith last Thursday. CARE of POULTRY WHEN TO HATCH YOUR CHICKS are liable to infection. Thru a process of development, it is possible for the germs on reaching the intestines to attach themselves to the walls and to there multiply rapidly Spreading of the Disease Where the means of infection is thru the chicks themselves, or what might be termed external causes, then the first few days of the chick's life is the most critical period for the spread of the disease. Germs thrown off in the droppings of affected chicks will live several weeks, and as they are carried about in various ways in the dirt and dust, it is readily seen that the very greatest precautions against the spread of the disease must be taken at all times. White diarrhea is most fatal during the first week of infection. After that the deaths are less frequent. should be remembered that while some chicks may be strong enough to recover, as a rule they do not later make satisfactory growth. With the females they may continue to harbor the disease germ and thus they be come a source of infection, conse quently such birds should be disposed of as they are undesirable from al most every point of view. Symptoms When affected chicks die within a few days of their hatching the white diarrhea symptoms may be less pro nounced. A lack of vitality, loss of appetite and a desire to be brooded almost continuously would be most ly in evidence. In severe cases the chicks will first attract your atten tion by standing around with eyes closed and taking little interest in the surroundings. Many will keep up a constant chirping as if cold or in distress and frequently when chicks try to void excrement they will cry out shrilly. As the disease progresses the breathing becomes labored and there is a constant gasping forbreath. The discharge from the vent mat be slight It is the desire of the stockholders to have this bank opened to the public at the earliest possible date. How ever, the delays which are usually apparent in the ar rival of furniture and remodeling of the building are now quite well adjusted and we hope very soon to give the exact date on which the institution will IK ready to transact business also to make full mention of the names of the directors and the active officers. Scandinavian American Bank CAPITAL $50,000 WILLISTON, N. DAK. '4 ^t'y ffr Mrs. Grace Evans formerly known as Miss Grace Joyce spent Saturday night with Miss Gladys Joyce. Mrs. Oscar Carlson and children and Mrs. Grace Evans were guests of Mrs. W. W. Keltner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Myer and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stutsman and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Frederickson and Mr. and Mrs. Abe Delorme were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Shep pard Sunday. Treating Eggs For Incubation Unless absolutely certain that the eggs used for hatching are not from infected stock, disinfect the eggs be fore they are iijpubated. A three per cent solution of any high grade coal tar disinfectant will answer nicely,,for dipping the eggs and they can then be immediately placed in incubator or under the hen. This is a cheap and effective means of treat ment and will not injure the hatch ing quality of the eggs. When an incubator is used, thoroly disinfect the inside of it after every hatch. Infected Chicks A .good remedy for white diarrhea is the best help you can give an in fected chick. This will save you many chicks. A good practice is to use sour milk or buttermilk liberal ly in feeding, for the lactic acid helps supress the testinal putrefaction caused by the disease. Sour milk should be kept before the chicks con stantly, if possible, during the first few weeks after hatching. As but termilk can now be had in a prepared form mixed with a properly balanced chick food, there is no excuse for neglecting to take this precaution. It should hardly be necessary to state that the chicks must be well handled in every way, coops or brood ers kept clean and disinfected, and all food and water given in a way to avoid contamination. Ground in the runs should be limed or disinfected and turned over frequently except where the chicks can be moved about on fresh ground that is free from contamination. VALUE OF WILLISTON GRAPHIC Live Stories From The Papers Of Nearby Towns Miss Ruth Myer is helping Mrs. Adam Miller this week. Mrs. Rigdon McCoy was a caller on Mrs. Frank last Friday. Mary and Emma Kauffman return ed to their home Monday. Miss Gladys Joyce was a guest of Miss Goldia Joyce Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Marsh were guests of I. M. Kauffmans Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Landis spent Saturday night at I. M. Kauffman's. Mrs. Oscar Carlson and family are spending the week visiting friends in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Will Landis and fam ily were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Frank Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Myer and fam ily were callers on I. M. Kauffman one evening last week. Misses Goldia Joyce and Lily Carl son were callers on Misses Frona and Lucy Sheppard Monday. or abundant and frequently it sticks to the down and may even clog the passage. The droppings may be whitish or creamy and sometimes mixed with brown or streaked withi blood. At this stage the chick may die suddenly, but if it still clings to' life it will gradually grow thinner and weaker until death relieves its suffering. Chicks with white diarr rhea usually die within a month of the time of hatching. Protection Against White Diarrhea With a disease as fatal and far reaching in its effects as white diar rhea every precaution should be taken to protect the flock against its ravages. Since eggs and mature fowls as well as chicks are affected with the disease, every possible ave nue of infection must be watched. Everything about the premises must be kept as sanitary as possible but at the same time the-poultry keepers efforts should center around the pro tection of the stock itself, because in fected stock is the principal source of contagion. A good rule is to breed only from sound healthy stock. If you have any reason ~to suspect that your own birds are harboring the white diarrhea" germs then change your stock as soon as you can or weed out all suspects. Also if necessary use eggs from outside yards for hatching, but in buying make cer tain that the breeder you patronize has no trouble with white diarrhea. A good measure of protection against the disease is to put a reliable white diarrhea* remedy in the drinking wa ter right from the start and to con tinue this for a week or two. The chicks will then doctor themselves and danger from the disease will be greatly lessened. ST*AW. [National Crap Inpravamant S«rvlM.l Don't burn that straw stack. Yeu mipht Just as well burn up dollar bills, In .ddition to returning: actual fer tilixing elements to the soil, it adds a large quantity of immensely valuable humus, If carefully spread over the fields. An ad in the classified columns of the Graphic means tnat it meets the eyes of 12,600 prospective buyers. GRAPHIC WANT ADS Advertisements under tbls bead will be Inserted (or one cent word. N" ad taken tor less than SO WANTED—Competent Girl for gen eral housework. Mrs. F. P. Berg 45-tf. FOR SALE—Horse, harness buggy for sale. Telephone 158 or see J. W. Disney. 46-2t. FOR RENT—Five room furnished cottage close in. Call at Eagle Store for Particulars. 45-tf. WANTED—Feeder hogs. R. B. Heath, Wflliston, N. D. P. O. Box 566, Phone 332-Red. 44-tf. WANTED—A few hundred acres of upland breaking. Address. Oscar Larson, box 1007, Williston. 44-8tp.- FOR RENT—Kitchenette apartments, two blocks from business district. See Mrs. Page, Great Northern Ho tel. 43-tf. LOST—Reward for return of female Lewelyn pup called Tiney also shepherd dog named Rex. Ray Rous seau, Havre, Mont. 45-4t. ADVERTISERS can find no better medium for quick and satisfactory results than Graphic want ads. The cost is a trifle. HELP WANTED—If you mention the Graphic when you are buying ad vertised articles it will be a favor r.o this paper. WANTED—Small modern residence rooms. Should be open by May 15. Address District, Care Graphic. WANTED—Farmers and Agents t© mail us Farm Loan Applications Best rates and terms, write The Savings Loan ft Trust Co., Minot, North Dakota. S2-tf. WANTED—Bright young man, neat in appearance and best references for work in store after school hours and during vacation. Call Merchant, care Graphic. LOST—Ladies Gold Watch, Hunting Case, 15 jewel Elgin, between Wil liston and Sharp's dairy. Name in back. Finder please leave at "Gra phic office. Cora Kinney. 46-2tp. WANTED HUSTLING SALES MEN to handle line of advertis ing metal, muslin, oil cloth, card board, fibre and all other kinds of signs art calendars 12 sheet business calendars—and complete line of novel ties. Commission basis. Refer ences and experience required with application. Liberal terms. Write today for Particulars. The Scioto Sign Co., Kenton, O. 47-ltp.! ^3?T '^fc| 3? 0*7^ f^TT"^ cents. Completely for Electrical Conveniences Now is a good time to have your home wired for the conveniences that electricity will bring you if you are willing to have them. The price of getting electricity to your home is so small that you will not miss it and the addition for such extra conveniences, as electric ranges, fans and vacuum cleaners is so trifling that no one should be without them. The City of Williston still needs a small number of additional current users and the city light department can show you how you can use the current to the best ad vantage if you are interested. The number of users is increasing and as soon as the minimum is used it will mean better rates for the entire city. Think it over and if you want to be among the pro gressive householders in a progressive city, make up your mind to Wire Your Home Today LOST—BLACK morrocco bag, with small sum of money and other ar ticles. Reward for return to Gra phic office. FOR RENT Steam heated rooms suitable for offices or light house keeping. In quire at Graphic office. PASTURE—Have 700 acres of num ber one pasture. Stock owners wanting pasture will do well to write me. C. E. Burke, Williston, N. D. 44-tf. PASTURE—Have 700 acres of num ber one pasture. Stock owners wanting pasture will do well to write me. C. E. Burke, Williston, N. D. 44-tf. PASTURE—Have 700 acres of num ber one pasture. Stock owners wanting pasture will do well to write me. C. E. Burke, Williston, N. D. 44-tf. FOR SALE—Choice ten acre tract one miles north of Williston. New three room house, good root cellar, small barn. Is in high state of culti vation. S. M. Hydle, Williston, N. D. 45-tf. FOR SALE—Choice ten acre tract one miles north of Williston. New three room house, good root cellar, small barn. Is in high state of culti vation. S. M. Hydle, Williston, N. D. 45-tf. FOR SALE—Choice ten acre tract one miles north of Williston. New three room house, good root cellar, small barn. Is in high state of culti vation. S. M. Hydle, Williston, N. D. 45-tf. FOR SALE—Pool & Billard outfit complete* consisting of 6 Poo Tables ft 1 Billiard Table, FOR SALE—Pool & Billard outfit complete* consisting of 6 Poo Tables ft 1 Billiard Table, .N'PlttSWJV Thursday, May 10, 1917. class Pool Billiard HalL Address, Box 840 Williston. N. D. 83-tf. CASH FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE residence or business property for cash? Then write us, sending a de scription of same, no matter where located we want it. Address North ern States Realty Company, Minot, North Dakota. 36-tf. residence or business property for cash? Then write us, sending a de scription of same, no matter where located we want it. Address North ern States Realty Company, Minot, North Dakota. 36-tf. HERBERT lee Box lee Box Back Bar, Counters, Show case, cash Register, Chairs, Stools, everything in good repair, to open up a first Back Bar, Counters, Show case, cash Register, Chairs, Stools, everything in good repair, to open up a first FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS I am always in the Market for GOOD LOANS Rates and Terms Right E. R. BROWNSON Phone 17 Rooms 3 and 4 Graphic Block WILLISTON NORTH DAKOTA MM HERBERT MMER MMER Registered Stock Sales a Specialty. See me and bill your sales early. Registered Stock Sales a Specialty. See me and bill your sales early. Also Sell Farm Sales. Guarantee Satisfaction. Also Sell Farm Sales. Guarantee Satisfaction. Far hrticslvi ipn at Gnpkk, WAhIn, N. Far hrticslvi ipn at Gnpkk, WAhIn N.