North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-09-16
farmsr's G0l 1t III u
WORK FOR THE FARM, HOUSE,
HOLD, ETC.


toes to be dug and marketed, and early ap-
Piles to be gathered and disposed Of At the
West, the great sorghum crop will demand
attention, and those who have cultivated to-
bacco will find ample employment in cutting
and curing. Much labor and vexation will
be saved by having all necessary buildings
and implements in readiness for each crop.
The market should be closely watched at
this season, to determine when to dispose Of.
grain, wool, ETC. Very favorable contracts
for future delivery may often be secured dur
ing the present month. Taking one year
with another, it is safe to accept a price
which will give good profit on capital and
labor invested.
Barns and Outbuildings, particularly
those IN which hay and grain are stored
should be frequently examined, to secure
their contents from injury by storms, vermin,
etc. A good coat Of paint will pay more
than the interest of it's cost in the preserva-
tion of woodwork exposed to the weather,
and in the improved appearance of buildings.
Autumn is good time to apply 1t. Keep
all buildings well insured, and protect hous
es and barns with lightning rods.
Beans properly harvested will command
good price. Cure and save the haulm or
straw and the unripe pods for feeding to
sheep.
Buca wheat should be harvested before
ripe enough TO waste by shelling. Save the
straw for litter; 1t is Of little value for feed
ing. If there be good mill in the vicinity
it will usually pay to have the grain ground
for market.
Butter made this month and next, prop
erly worked and packed, may be kept for
use or for marketing any time before next
Spring, when it will command better prices.
good mlkroom, clean utensils. good salt,
and sufficient acorking are the essentials.
Much labor will be saved by the use ola
good butter worker.
.Cdttk.-Ksep them we'll fed, especially
milch cows, ,and those intended for fall beef
Give them corn or millet from the solIn ng
patch, roots and tops from the beet and tur-
nip field, and extra leaves from the cabbages,
etc, Commence stall feeding early. The
same amount of grain will make from ten to
twenty rer cent. more flesh, If fed out be-
fore cold weather requires. "a large par of it
to be used in keeping up the animal heat
Salt at least once a week, and allow Tree &C.
cess to water.
Cellars.-T Thoroughly cleanse and prepare
for the reception ofroots, apples etc. Make
rat proof by cementing the floors. Where
many Vegetables are to be stored, it is desir-
able to have cellar under the barn for
them.
Corn.--Mark the earliest and most pro-
ductye stalks 10 be reserved for seed, and
leave it to fully ripin. Cut the stalks by
the ground as soon as the grain is glazed,
cure the stalks for fodder, and store under
= cover to be husked when tine allows.
Drainlng,-Attention is called to this item
month by month, because it is believed to be
one of the most desirable and best paying
improvements to be introduced on most
farms. 1t will be beneficial, not only by re-
claiming swamp lands but it will render any
compact soil more productive by taking out
the surplus water, giving access to the air
which will bring nOurishment to the roots of
plants, and making the soil lighter, so that
the rootlets can more easily make their way
through it in search for food Try 1t accord.
ing to plans described from time to time in
former volumes, upon single acre, II no
more, and note the results.-FiCish off all
winter grain fields with deep draining burrows
10 carry off surplus surface water.
EoqS.-Paek in salt those laid now, for
winter u.e, and for selling about the holidays,
when they are in large demand at the best
prices. t..
Grain -Thresh as soon as practicable, and
store in secure bins, or market If prices are
satisfactory. Carefully cleanse from weed
seeds ect. Some dealers re-screen much IF
the grain received, and make good profit by
the improvement inequality. If good seed has
not already been secured, select from the
best growth before threshing, or procure it
from reliable parties, and keep secure from
varmin.
Hogs-Commence feeding early, with
refuse grain, bran, and unsound corn, and
finish of with old corn if there be any on
hand Early made pork costs less and usual
ly commands the best price. Keep the pens
clean and we'll supplied with muck, weeds or
straw. TO absorb manure. . ...
Manure making and money making are
almost synonymous on old farms. Provide
an abundant supply of muck for use in the
stables and yards the coming winter. Secure
the weeds, wild grass etc., from waste places,
fer the same purpose.
! top at Once,for winter grain. if it be not
already completed. Deepen the soil by going
an inch below the last plowing.~ This can
be done with less risk for winter grain, than
with sDripO crons