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WAR WAGES AND PRICES. Everyone is aware that the wages of the working classes, in most industries, have been substantially increased since the declaration of war. The extent of the increase is clearly shown in some facts and figures given in the current issne of the 11 Board of Trade Labour Gazette," and they are worthy of a wider publicity than the pages of that somewhat dry —if useful-publication can give. Wages, as our readers will recollect, were on the down- grade daring the first seven aibaths of 1914, but on the outbreak of war, owing to recruiting and big Government orders, employment became very good. Rises in wages, in many cases taking the form of war bonuses, quickly followed, beginning with the engineering and shipbuilding industries, and spreading to the textile and other important trades. Taking the principal groups of trades, it is estimated that, since the beginning of the war, over four- and-a-half million workpeople have bad their rates of wages increased by over 4750,000, or 17 per cent. This, however, does not tell the fall story. The figures given relate only to rates of wages and not to earnings. The aver- age weekly earnings of the working classes have largely increased, not only through higher wages, but also by the large amount of overtime worked, the speeding up of piecework, and the greater regularity of employment. THE RISE IN EARINGS. In many of the principal industries the increases in earnings have been mnob greater than those in rates of wages. Thua, taking the week ending September- 25th last, and comparing it with a year ago, the cotton- industry shows an increase in gross earnings in the Manchester district of 13*8 per cent.; in the Stockport district, of 59 2 per cent.; in the Barnley district, of 64 4 per cent.; in Oldham, of 51'6 per cent.; in Ashton, of 49 8 per cent. and in other Lancashire towns, of 667 per cent. A similar advance with regard to the amount paid to workers in the woollen industry is recorded by the Board of Trade. In the Haddersfieid district earnings have increased by 82*5 per cent., and in the Leeds district by 34*2 per cent. In the closely allied worsted itidastry, earnings have increased in the Had- dersfieid district by 46 a per cent. in the Keigbley district by 43 2 per cent., and in the Bradford district by by 30 8 per oent. These increases were only slightly affected by the larger number of workers employed, which averaged only 5 per cent. for the whole of the textile trades. Corresponding figures for the iron and steel trades are not available, bnt it is common knowledge that the earnings of workers in these industries have increased to even a greater extent. INCREASE IN FOOD PRICES. Concarrent with the rise in earnings there has been a serious rise in food prioes, due largely to the enormous demands made upon oar food resources by the British and French armies. It is calculated (hat, since the com- mencement of the war, prices of the principal commodities of life have risen by about 40 per cent. IS follows that a working man's wife who was in the habit of spending thirty sb ill ings per week in the purchase of various articles of food, mast now spend forty two shillings in order to bay the same quantity of similar articles. This makes a presty big bole in the increased wagea her husband eartit;, and does much to neutralise the increased benefits whioh they would otherwise eojoy. But this is war-time, and we mey well be thankful that, owing to ournaial supremacy, prices are no higher than they are. In Berlin, we are told by the Board of Trade, retail food prioes ia Angosi last showed an advance of over 75 per cent, on the prices of July, 1914. Thos, stated in British currency, the Berlin housewife who spent thirty shillings weekly on food before the war would now have to spend X2 12i! 6d in order to purchase the same commodities. No wonder that we hear of food riots in Berlin, and the arrest of hundreds of women driven to distraction by the impossibility of baying sufficient food for their children. A HOPEFUL OUTLOOK. The question arises: Will high prices and high wages contmue after the war ? It is olear that wheo the present abnormal demand for foodRtnfFs has subsided prices must fall rapidly. Whether they will drop to the level of pre-war days remain to be seen. Much will depend upon whether or not the present rate of wages is maintained. If trade is^gcod, the prosperity of the working clashes will be tc some extent reflected in the cost of living. If trade is bad, a low standard of living wili prevail, and prioec will be in accordance. Nothing is more oertain than that if, after the wFr, we) permit our markets to be flooded with cheap German gocda, wages and employment will fioffsr severely- A period of trade df-pye^sion will ^set in, and to whate^pr exteot fond prices mav decline the purchasing power of the people will decline still further. We do not anticipate any such catastrophe. We do cot believe that eve? again will the peoplu of this country permit their markets to be explOIted, and. in many ¡ oases captured, by State-aided German com- petition. We believe that those countries, including the British Empire, who have stood together shoulder fro shoulder in the field of battle against the oomruon foe, will enter into a new and more peaceful but no less powerful alliance-in order to stimulate trade within their own borders, and with one another, and to prevent the German octopus obtaining a grip upon their markets. We believe, also, that many of the oversea markets in which Germany i his been hitherto in the ascendant will in I future be supplied by British manufacturers and merchants. If the st",ps we have indicated are taken in time we may confidently rely upon a long period of good trade and good wages I after the war, with the cost of living much below its present scale.

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Recruiting Meeting at Newbridge- on-Wye. Mr G Roche Smith presided over a recruiting meeting held at the Reading Room, Newbridge- on Wye, on Thursday evening last, and was supported on the platform by Sir Francis Edwards, M.P., Dr R Ackerley (Llandrindod Wells), and Mr E Powell Careless (Llandrindod Wells). There was a good attendance. The Chairman, in his opening remarks, made reference to the King's accident, and said that the nation rejoiced in bis safe retnrn home, which bad removed a great anxiety. The object of that meeting was to strengthen the hands of the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in a great and pressing need. In the county of Radnorshire there were 2,000 persons eligible to serve their country in some shape or form. They were all aware, of course, that a certain number must be left behind, whose duty it was to keep the hom J fires burning. Now was the time for every man, woman and child, to do according to their ability, something in this time of need, not in the cause of humanity, but for the existence of this country. Appropriate recruiting speeches were delivered by Sir Francis Edwards, Dr Ackerley, and Mr E Powell Careless. Mra Yeaabits Llewelyn, in movicg a vote of thanks to the speakers, observed that Sir Francis Eiwards gave the keynote to the meeting when he asked." WitI you do your duty?" The oaly answer for every eligible I man that day was Yes." As Mr Careless bad stated, tbere were cot many eligible men in the audience, bet there wsre linny shere who could influence those who could join. There were mothers, sisters, and frieuda of those able to go, and she hoped that after what they had beard that night they would do their part and urge the men to come forward. The exoellent example of Dr Akerley entitled him to ask them to do wht,t, he had already done himself. Mrs VeLiablea Llewelyn proceeded to refer to the anarcinity of tLe country at the present tine, and mentioned the kiud feeling which exissed between women who had sons serving their country. Sir Francis Edwards and her husband had been political opponents for many years, but now they were standing choulder to shoulder and were doiug all they could for their country iu respective spheres. Sir Francis had yooa through a period of sorrow, but he had not spared himself, and had gone all over the country to speak. Newbridge on- Wye had done well iu the matter of recruits, bat many more couid go. The Rev H C EIwardc3 seconded the motion. Sir France rdspooded on behsJf of the speaker?, aud proposed a vote of thanks to the v Chairman. Two receuits came forward in the persons of Mr Peter Williams (Mid Wales) aLd lilr Edgar Tooth (Cambrian Steam Bakery).

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BRECONSHIRE ASSIZES. The joint Winter Assizes for the connties of Brecon and Radnor took place on Thursday last week at the Shire Hall, Brecon, before Mr Justice Coleridge. Prior to opening the court I bis lordship, accompanied by the High Sheriff (Mr David J one*, J.P., Pytindu), the Under I Sheriff (Mr D. T. Jeffrey*), and the Sheriff's Chaplaiu (the Rev. A. E. Evans, vicar of Gartbbrengy), and escorted by a poi-se of police uuder the charge of Supt. Steveu Jones, attended service at St. Mary's Cburcb. The aeruion was preached by the Sheriff's Chaplain. THE GRAND JURY. The following were sworn on the grand jury:—Tbe Hon. R C. Devereux (foreman), CGI. J. J. Jones, Mr Ernest Benlbtd, Mif H. E. Gray, Mr W. S. Miller, Mr R. Jeffreys Powell, Mt Evan Morgan, Mr Olven Price, Mr David Powell, Mr F. D. tDiokiuson, Mr Morgan Morgan, Mr A. A. Mitchell, Mr Owen Powell, Mr E. A. Wright, Mr R C. do Wiuton, Mr James Morgan, and Dr F. J. Jayne. THE CHARGE. In charging the grand jury, his Lordship said there were only three cases to be pre- sented to them. Neither of tliem was from the county of Radnor. 10 regard to the first case, one of arson, there uaH no doobt that the prisoner was the medium of the prosecutor's rick bring put on fire. He alleged that it was done by accident, but there was evidence fit for them to consider that it was done in satis- faction of a private ground. As to the second case, be did not know whether the evidence on the dtpoeitione disclosed all or the true nature of the affair. It was a matter in which they could find a true bilJ, however, leaving the petty jury to sift ti e evidence and discover any talsebood there might bo there. With refer- ence to the last esse on the list, where a man was charged with wooLding a woman with a razor, he advised them to find a trus bill. CONGRATULATIONS. At the conclusion of their business the Hoi). R. C. Devereux (foreman), on behalf of the grand jury, congratulated the Hon. Stephen Coleridge upon the completion of his "silvet weddiDg" as Clerk of Assize." Tbey, as the grand jory of the county, came into contact with Mr Stephen Coleridge, and they bad always found him courteous and efficient in the performance of the dotiea appertaining to the office. They trusted that he would long be spared to continue the work. Tbb Judge: I have no doubt my brother will suitably respond. (Laughter.) The Hon. Stephen Coleridge thanked the grand jury for their congratulations, adding that he did not think he bad any opportunity of being anything else but courteous to the grand jury. He enthusiastically endorsed their wishes for hia preservation. (More laughter.) COLLAPSE OF A SERIOUS CHARGE.— THE LADY GONE. In the case in which Walter Bland (43), general dealer, Brecon, was indicted for rob. bery with violence from the person of Elsie Flora Leach, a travelling musician, on the Hay road, utiir Brecon, on July 2nd (the som of lis 41ct was alleged to have been taken. The Foreman of the grand jury asked for his lordship's advice, as the prosecutrix was not present to give evidence. The Judge said his first duty was to call her on her own recognisance. Elsie Flora Leach was then called, but there was no reply. Mr Mervyn Howells (instructed by Mr Jones Williams for the prosecution) said be bad no evidence to call, as the prosecutrix bad not appeared. Mr A. C. Thomas (instructed by Mr B- P. Careless, Llandrindod, for the defence) asked the Judge to estreat the recogniaanoes.- The Judge said there was probably sufficient evidence amongst the other witnesses to form a bill, and he advised the grand jury to examine all the other witnesses, The grand jury thereupon retired to examine the other witnesses, and later re- turued a true bill against Bland. Mr Howells said he had no evidence to call. The Judge advised the jury to return a verdict of not guilty, and they did so, and Bland was discharged. ECHO OF TYLECRWN FIRE. Reginald Henry Pugb (18), farm labourer, was indicted for setting fire to a rick of bay and straw, the property of William Davies, Llanfillo, on Juno 16th. Mr A. C. Thomas (instructed by Mr John Price, Brecon) prosecuted; the accused was undefended. In his opening statement Mr Thomas said the prosecutor was a farmer living at Lower Tylecrwn, and also farmed a plaoe called Upper Tylecrwn. Up to Jane 14th the aconsed was in the employ of Mr Davies. Oa that day Mr Davies bad occasion to blatua him for striking u cow with a brush, and told him this would eerioaHly interfere with the miking. Pagb was annoyed at this, and said, I won't have that I wift go somewhere else." The farmer said, "All right," and Pugh left. Pugh next appeared on the farm on the morning of June 16 b, when he went to another farm labourer named Arthur Evans, and asked where the boss was, and said he wanted his money. Evans was then churning, and when he went cut be found smoke coming from the barn. He hastened to the other farm to tell his master, and prosecutor, Evans, and accused returned to the upper farm and tried to extinguish the fire. Acouaad was asked where be bad come from, and said ho bad jnsfc come along the road. He denied all kuowledge of the fire. Damage waa done to the extent of £ 550. Evidence in support of this statement was given by prosecutor and Arthur Evans. P.S. Bendle, Talgarth, said he was present at the fire at Lower Tyiererwu, and questioned the accused, who said he lived at Brecon, and that on the night be left Tylecrwir be did not home, cut slept iu an old quarry on the Promenade at Brecon. On the morning of the fire he returned to Lower Tyltcrwn for the parpoae of fetching his money and ciotbes. He went into the birn, and there etruck a match ro light a cigarette, aud threw it on the top of tb? hay, which was dry, and it got ou fire." Asked why be did not at once give an alarm p.t the farmhouse, be said be did Dot know. Accused had nothing to say in answer to the charge, and tho jury found him guilty. Sapt. Steven Jones eaid accused bad bren at half-a-dozen places, and all his employers fftVé1 him a fairly good character, but all said also that be V.Y!.8 of weak intellect. Dr. G, P. Francis, tb,) prison medical officer, I said be had frequently seen the accused in tbe prison, and he knew that bOWBS hot tempered in all he said and did. Addressing the accused, the Judge said be had committed that crime, which caused his master a. loss of between JE500 and £600, all because he wee in & rnge with him—a sort of II getth) sometLiLg back" as the saying was. His mLa was, perhaps, not as atroog 88 it ccght to be, but it was not so wrak as to entitle him to be treated as irresponsible. At the same time, be (lhü Judge) did not think thut imprisonment would do him good, and be would be oc-nt to a Borstal institution for three years. ABERCRAVE SPANIARDS' ALTER- CATION." The last case occupied a considerable time. A. Spaniard, named Felix Fernarday (26), soJlier, Abercrave, was indicted for nnlawfaily wounding a Spanish woman named Marie EEcabana, also of Abycrava, with intent to do her grievous bodily harm, on August 15tb. Mr A. C. Thomas (instructed by Mr W. Jones-Williams) prosecuted, and Mr Mervyn Howells (instruoted by Mr Arthur H. R. Walters, Swansea) defended. In his opening statement Mr Thomas said the parties lived at a place called the Bun. galows, Abercrave, and they worked as colliers under the system known as tbe batty system." Accused was employed to work for prosecutrix's sou at a tiX;Ht wage in the pit. On Sunday. August 15lb, accased, prosecutrix, and her two ROUB bad a dispute wish regard to the wages, the accused wanting more. The dispute ended in a quarrel, F-i-d cccosed went into the house, shortly to return with a razor in his hand. Prosecutrix's two sens were oat- eide, and one of them, Nicholas, seeing the accused approaching wiih the dangerous weapon, picked up a stone and threw it at him. The mother, seeing thut there was a row about to take plaae, ran iu between the men to prevent her sons beiug iojured. She, herself, however, was wounded by the razor in two parts of the left forearm. Several witness were called bath for the prosecution and the defence, and nearly all had to have their evidence put through an inter- preter. One of the witnesses paid that there was only one source of water supply to the row of houses in that part of Abercrave, and that was outside. This caused the Ju ige surprise, and be asked what sanitary authority governed the district. Mr Thomas said it wan under the Ystrad- gynlais District Council. The Judge Are there no sanitary arrange- ments in the district ? Mr Thomas Raid a sewerage scheme had been in course of construction, but it bad been postponed. The Judge I hope it is not likely to be long postponed. The jnry found the accused not guilty, and be waf, discharged.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS We would again strongly impress upon correspondents II the urgent need there is for sending us their reports promptly. We are working with a staff seriously depleted by the War, and it is impossible to properly deal with a large volume of copy received on Wednesday morn- ing. A number of the reports which we have recently been compelled to hold over might have been sent in earlier and so secured immediate publica- tion.

BRECON GUARDIANS. A Stimulant for the Premier. Mr Owen Price presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Brecon Board of Guardians on Friday. Others present were Miss Philip Morgan, Miss Adelaide Williams, the Bishop of Swansea, the Revs Tbos Griffiths, and A. E. Evans, Messrs Jenkin Williams, E. T. Hyde, Daniel Watkins, David Daview, O. T. Harrys Howells, Rees Williams, John Jones (Battle), John Jones (Llandefalle), Thomas Daniels, Edgar Morgan, Wm Morgan (Llanfrynach), Daniel Phillips, John Jones, Llanfihangel Nautbran (vice chairman), John Thomas, W. Waotyn Williams, with the Deputy Clerk (Mr E. J. Hill) and other officials. VAGRANTS AND INMATES. There were 58 vagrants relieved daring the la6t fortnight, a decrease of 105 as compared with the corresponding period last year. The Master reported that there were 54 persons in the house at the end of the last fortnight, being a decrease of 15 as against the same period last year. AN OLD BOY'S GENEROSITY. The Master reported that an old boy named Charles Price, of Brecon, visited the House and before leaving gave the children Is each to place in the Post Office Savings' Bank, and also a few shillings to be speni at the fair. HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS. The Bouae Committee reported that a letter bad been received from Miss King, resigning her appointment es temporary assistant industrial trainer. The committee recom- mended that the services of Miss King be retained at a salary of X20 per annum, on account of the dressmaking. The committee also recommended that two stoves be obtained at a co^t not exceeding £ 20. Mr Williams, the Local Government Board Inspector, on his last visit to the House, recommended that new stoves be pot in as the old ones were worn out. Mies Williams, in proposing the adoption of the report, explained what she described as a I domestic dilemma at tbe House. Miss King was appointed to the post of assistant industrial trainer for three months. The Eervices sLe had rendered as a dressmaker were most valuable. Miss Morgan seconded. The report was adopted, and the tender of Messrs Coppage & Sons was accepted for providing and fixing the stoves at the houso. ECONOMY WANTED IN PARLIAMENT. A resolution was read from the Lewisham Board of Guardians, calling on members of !he HouRn of Commons to perform their duties gratuitously, and on members of the Cabinet to accept substantial reductions in their salaries, and also urging the Government to economise iu all departments. Mr John Jones proposed the. they gopport the isolation. Ha thought it waR a very I proper and timely dpe, and members oi Parliament could certfeinlv do without their JC400 at a time iikfJ this. Ib was useless their { goiug to the country and preach my economy when they did not practice it themselves. Mr Hyde seconded. The Chairman remarked thai; In was afraid there was a iot of extravagance and wasie going on in ail public departments. The motion was carried, and it was decided to seud a copy to the Primo Miuiater. THE PREMIER'S FEE8LE SPEECH. Tbe Rev Thos. Gtiffitb baid they should j especially send one to the Prime Minister. The speech he made in the House of Commons tbe other day a very feeble cue a more feeble speech could not be made by a Prime Minister. The Chairman He has a great deal of responsibility at the present time. i" 'I III !!■■ 11 'I III !!■■ 11

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BRECON RURAL COUNCIL. A Task for Jast and Fearless Men. Mr Owen Price presided over a meeting of the Brecon Roral District Council held Oil Friday afternoon, WAR BONUS CONTINUED. The Finance Coujmitteo reported that they had considered the question of the war bonati to the roadmu and also the graduated scale of wages. The Committee recommended that tbe bonus be continued for a period of sis month", aud that no change be made in ih scale of wages. Mr J. Smith Siid that some men- were reo commended by the Surveyors for the rise in 1 wages, but the Committee Oil not cousiJef that this was a proper time ta make any advances.. Mr Jenkin Williams propose I aud Mr Smith seconded, that the rup-jri he aiopted Mr John Jones. Llakfihtiog -loantbran, said although be supported the upoptioj of to report, felt that they were nv-c nosing fairly between man aod man. He had no objactiou to the men receiving a war bonus, but be did not believe that they p ii i the best men what thev ooht to receive iu fie Wiy of wages. The Chairman: Sill you fall iu witti the report of the Committee? Mr Jones Y e, The report was adopted. HIDING BEHIND HEDGES. The Deputy Clei » read Mr Walter L )[)'a letter with referenc Ii) tba appointment of a local tribunal for i ) district to deal with difficulties iu regard > recruiting. Mr A. A. Mite ram HkeJtlat as a member of the Cou i Parti -i went iry R icrait- ing Committee, b< ¡tht may that the working of Lord Derby's ,uemd wis going oa as well as might be expected, and he app-ialai to tha individual memb-rs of the Council to assist itl getting as many recruits as possible. The Rev T. Griffiths sail that the tribunal ought to consist of level-headed men, and should koow the whole district. There were many persons to-day who were hiding behind the hedges and the farms too, and he thought it was highly unjust that auy person should fail to do his part at tfcn present momant. The Committee should ba fearless men, ready to do what was just between the laud and (be country. At the same time they mass k-ep 88 many men as they legally could to cultivate the land. After further discussion the following were appointed to act aa a triboual :-Tno chairmftO (Mr Owen Price), Messrs John Smith, WaJ- Morgan (Llanfrynach), J F. Ricketts, JobO Joues (LlaufihiugeUnintbran), Jeakin Will- iams and the Rev T. Griffiths.

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THE EAGLES AND THE CARCASE. 1 [Fortelling the Doom of the Kaiser—BY THETA-L M The aim of this publication is to show the ■ origin of the war, its gigantic issues and the 1 glorious destiny of the English-speaking race. It shows that we are now in process of fulfilment Of A the third of Christ's "Signs" given to His discipleo m regarding His coming. The first was the destroy J tion of Jerusalem. The second was the appeaf* ance of false Christs deceiving the Elect. third was the greatest Tribulation that the world has ever seen or will see. This war surpasses tllo horrors of the Middle Ages, "the Hell of DantØ pales beside that of the Kaiser" This is tiO gathering of the "Eagles" and the'carcase is tb of the sick man of Europe, Turkey in the Apoc £ yptic vision of the Great Armageddon the t "unclean spirits" the dragon, the beast and false prophet or teacher, are Austria, Turkey Germany. In Israel the authoress sees the Angl Saxon, the little nation that "should become thousand and a small one a strong nation." the prophecy of Isaiah it is seen that when metf are in the worst state of blindness Israel would bÐ found, having been sustained all these years by God, the wealth of the Gentiles pouring into her treasuries, the paths of the sea leading up to hef. the colonies bringing in their gold and silver to her m ships from afar, the sons of strangers build- ing up her walls, and the East supplying her camels and dromedaries. in the prophecy °J Esdras the Son is said to be revealed at the time of the great war. England is to possess the "gates oi her enemies," the Jews are to return to under British protectorate. Israel and Ju Jab to be reunited. Egypt is to be revived, freed the tyranny of the Turk. The highway between Egypt and Assyria will be Palestine and Israel W?1* make "a third with Egypt and Assyria." Stone of Jacob is in Westminster, the Ark of Covenant in Ireland. The day is at hand. A very luminous interpretation of Scripture prophecy iO relation to the great crisis. The above can be obtained of all Newsagent3 and Booksellers and at Railway Bookstalls ot direct from the Publishers, Morgan, Son & Co., Ltd,, 88, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., nett or three copies 7s, six copies 12s 6d, twel^0 copies 21s carriage paid.

Cheaper Poultry Foods. By EDWARD BROWN, F.L.S. Farmers and tboae who are liable to grow grain for their poultry have beeu less by advacoe of prices than sach as require buy feeding staffs. To all, however, reduction o' cost is of great importance. Poultry haudry ban been built up on moderate foodp. Therefore whatever will Delli to cheapen production is desirablr. South Wfll00 is called upon to do its share in filling up gap created by aborlage iu imports of eggs poultry. The value of any food is determined largely by its uutrieut ratio, that is, the propodl0 between proteins, or albuminoids, aud bel' producers. Iu some of the grains oomuia0^ ased for poultry those are:- Barley 1 to 8.0 Maize lto82 Bean Meal 1 to 2,0 Peal Meai 1 to 3°6 Clover Hay 1 to 2.7 Rice 1 to 10 Dari 1 to 6.1 Wheat I Lucerne Hay 1 to 2.7 Wheat Bran 1 to 4? The adopted standard for ia 1 to 5 0 for soft food and 1 to 7.0 for grain iO winter, and ebgbtly )e:OA in summer. Chemical analysis revenln mncb ns to th values of food produces. That, however, not evervthing. Involved also pro questions Of palatability rnd digpgtnbility.. Heretofore,_Dnri has been uqed to litiLlit93 extent for chickens. Wfi«hfc for weigh: it I higher in food value than maize, cj,,tair3jag much less moisture, and thirty per cent, non- proteins. Moreover the fat produced bt7 i4,i white not yrJhw. Tests made ebow that it < valuable food for laying hens when ruiSÐ with other and meals. Fowls readily eat Dari and it is ea9 digested, owing ro the soft t f'ure and pi,.siog tastp. Considering tho ¡.¡,.¡J nujooat of one-fifth that of barley and roaiz«, one-tbi' that of wheat and ot.,e, -,i:it 'fi that rf oats should be given with grains or meals cont jiitig i larger amount of fibre and ash, such as tboge earned, also Brewers' Grain#f Clover Hay 9° 7heat brau or sharps. () Dati is the staple human food in the de. 1 that V.Hit and fertile de¡¡eo!enc'; is a doped larger quantities will he forshootoi0^ .a heretofore if there is a den)fl0^' lultry-keepers, therefore, can eo for5,'s,|J •indent of supplies of food at reason*b^ ees. It is evident tbat Dari ma? be nl,e0 poultry to a much grpater pxteat the past, Tvhioh is desirable in view of '»* eased prices of wheut and other grains.

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