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The New Oregon Statesman, Salem, Oregon, Friday Morning, November iS, 19t9 William Riddell Leaving On Trip to New Zealand SALEM PORTLAND-TWO STORES EUGENE VANCOUVER ABERDEEN LONGVIEW EVERETT r.3 MOXMUUTH. Ore., Nov. 22. (Special; W. Riddell, Jr., well known Romney Marsh sheep breeder of Polk county, will lave Monday, November 26, for San Francisco, to sail November 28 on the royal mail liner Makura for New Zealand, in quest -of Romney sheep. In 1904 Mr. Riddle imported from England the first Romneys ever brought to the Pacific coast, and. according to Mark Havin hiil, secretary of the American Romney Hreeders' association, Mr. Riddell was the first import er of Romneys into America. His original importation consisting tofif 4 ewes and a ram, which he exhibited in this country, and cre ated national interest among sheep breeders. Not altogether satisfied with this flock nucleus. Mr. Riddell imported from New Zealand in 1007. eleren ewes and a ram, se lected for him by David Evans, a Welsh shepherd. This constituted the real foundation of his flock First to Export Fifteen years ago he so!d 40 Romneys to R. E. Harvey of Al berta Prorlnce; these being the first Romney sheep shipped out of the United States to another country. The beginnings of other Individual flocks throughout Washington, Oregon and Califor nia were mainly derived from breeding stock which originated in Mr. Riddell's flock. He ships many rams annually for cross breeding into Utah, Colorado and other Rocky mountain states. He has exhibited Romneys at innum erable fair.s, including 'the San Francisco exposition; Lewis and Clark Centennial at Portland; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition at Seattle; and at every Pacific Interntfonal Stock show held in Portland; also Oregon State fair. The Romney is a very ancient breed of sheep which was inhab iting the marshes of Romney. England, when the Romans in vaded the land No one knows whence thwe sheep finu came. Through the centuries they have reproduced distinctively true to type; and because of their hardv prolific traits. English emigrant established them In New Zealand where- they have long superseded all other breeds. In the Argen tine and in Australia, where a pe culiar footrot decimated the sheep alarmingly, the Romneys throve outstandingly, and by cross. breed ing them with Merinos developed r rugged Ttomney-Merino type which produces wool said to be nmong the finest in the world. Overcome Obstacles Mr. Riddell has known all the discouragements which the pio neer of any unusual enterprise en counter?. He has made some ex pensive importations which proved unsatisfactory and highly unprofitable. His father and brothers, William Riddell and Sons, known throughout the we. t as breeders of Lincoln and Cots wold sheep and Angora goats, did not -for many years share his enthusiasm .about Romneys. But he persisted in his undertaking. j and has become nationally noted for his successful introduction of this breed Of sheep which is char nctcrfzed by its heavy shearing qualities of medium length, fine staple wool, and for excellent million. Trip Long I'LiiiihmI The trip to New Zealand this fall comes as the culmination of ;i cherished dream the fruition of a quarter century's devotion to one project. Mr. Riddel had planned to go there in 1916. but could not obtain a passport be- cause of the war. Since then; business affairs precluded his go-, ing. He will spend 6 weeks in j New Zealand, selecting Romneys; to add new blood to his own flock, j and for many other breeders. In-, eluding the following: W. R. j Ru;e, Eureka. Cal., A. II. Craven' and McCaleb Brothers, Mon-! mouth; Orville Doerfler, Salem; and D. N. Gould, Hydesville, Cal. j Diet and Health By Lulu Hunt Peters M.D. 'Diet and Health ard Diek or CKUdrerN Ibickslidings 'T ONCE lost 4 7 pounds by Pe- terizing. but am ashamed to say I have gained back 21 pounds. Am starting all over again and am going to lose at least 50 pounds. MRS. E." ml You evident ly went back to the same food habits you had before you reduced, Mrs. E., or you would not have ?ained. I can not e m p h a -size strongly enough the Im portance o f ;tirkfnf tr Ihp wLunvMTrcnwD educing diet long enough to change the food tastes. If you persist, you can learn to really prefer some fruit rather than pi-s. cakes, puddings or ice cream for dessert, to feel no sense of loss when no bread is taken with a full meal, to really like food better without a lot of rich gravies and sauces, etc., and to wonder how you ever cared so much about candv. By acquiring such food tastes you have automatically cut out 500 to 1000 calories a day. After you have acquired these habits, you can cease counting your cal ories, although It's fun to do this anyway. Try to get at least two miles of brisk walking every day and five to ten minutes of setting-up ex ercises. These exercises and the walk, as well as the new food habits are things you should keep up for the rest of your life. Hav you our pamphlet on re ducing and gaining? If not, ob serve the column rules and it will be sent you. Ask also for the artirle on the Atonic Abdominal Wall. Edi'.or's Note Dr. Peters can not diagnose, nor give personal advice. Your questions, if of general interest, will be answered in the column, in turn. Requests for articles must be accompanied by a fully self-addressed, stamped envelope and 2 cents In coin for each article, to cover cost of printing and handling. For the pamphlet on reducing and gain ing, 10 cents in coin, with fully self-addressed, stamped envelope, must be enclosed. Address Dr. Peters, in care of this paper. 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