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any other spare place, but a moderately cool place is best. 
Eggs a week old will preserve well, but do not come out 
as fresh as those preserved the day they are laid. Eggs 
may be taken out of the solution at any time in the year 
and others put in at any time. 
Eggs will keep sweet and fresh for a month or more 
after being taken out of the solution. All water for 
diluting the waterglass should be boiled, as this kills any 
germs that may be in it and prevents thickening of the 
liquid. The vessel need only be half filled as the eggs 
will cause it to rise as they are put in, and the cover is 
to keep dust out. Waterglass is harmless to both hands 
and clothes and is non-poisonous. The waterglass acts 
only on the shell of the egg, making it air and water tight. 
Eggs preserved in waterglass which are to be sold should 
be rinsed in warm water and wiped dry. They will then 
be clean and fresh. 
WHITE DIARRHOEA.—This disease has caused the 
loss of chickens by the thousand in this country during 
the last few years. It seems to be spreading to every 
community where chickens are raised in large numbers, 
and even to the farms. The disease is characterized by 
whitish evacuations from the bowels, which frequently 
adhere to the down around the vent in such a way as to 
stop the passages from the bowels. The chicks afflicted 
with this disease become lethargic, stand around with 
their eyes closed, occasionally peeping in a mournful way. 
refuse to eat and die. The Rhode Island station, the 
Connecticut station and several of the other stations have 
investigated this disease without further result than de- 
termining that it is caused by bacteria. The latest in- 
vestigations to be given to the public were those of Prof 
F. C. Stoneburn of the Connecticut station and Prof. 
