The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-03-08
Suggestions for the Season.


plans little, often does but a small amount
of the work that pays the best He should
be fully aware Of the importance of being
ready for work when the time comes. In
i some parts of the country there is q homely
phrase Getting a good ready" 1t is not
scholarly, but very expressive 1t really
means making thorough preparation, and IN
! doing this there will be men to hire, seeds
to provide. implements to buy. land gener-
al ove-hauling and putting in readiness
1 of ali the machinery of the farm. The mat
ter of hired help is an important one, and
requires much thought. There is a great
difference in hired men; they range all the
way from the thoughtful, conscientious
man, who is as much interested in the sue
ce& OF the farm as il il was his own, 10 the
shiftless, Indifferent, and sometimes bad
man, who cares for nothing but his pay, and
is not fit to have a place on any fam,
especially If there are children in the
farmers household. This is more i'm i
portant matter than many suppose. Aside
pm the danger to the morals OF the young
people from improper language and acts, a
man who isnOt kind to them has no business
on & place where there are children. 0ne of
the best workmen We ever knew utterly
ignored the children, taking no more notice
of them than if they were so many stones.
We are not aware that he was ever unkind
TO them, but the little things soon became
afraid TO go near him, and would run away
whenever he approached We would not
have such man on the farm. Some men
are dear at any price, while Others are worth
much more than the wages that they are
paid. Between these two extremes is the
great mass of farm labOrerS. and. 1t requires
more than passing glance 10 engage the
best men, The farmer who Will be particu-
lar enough TO have ouly good men about
him will also know that they must be
treated as men. ard from them ne viii re-
celve, IN return, the thoughtful services
OF men, instead of the bare labor of their
hands
Several things are to be taken into account
in the purchase Of the more expensive farm
machines, and they are SO much of per
sOnal nature that 1t is impossible Tor Us 10
answer such questions as To which is the
best reaper, or pillow, or hay-Take, or harrow,
ETC., as many of the reaperS and mowers and
other farm implements are So near periec-
ton that the buyer can not go aniiss III
choosing any one OF a dozen OF the most
prominent The character of the SOIL
whether clayey OF sandy. level or hilly.
will, for example help to decide which of
being equal. il is better to buy those
farm implements that are made nearest
home, on account of the greater readiness
with which any needed repairs may be
made. There are many implements used
upon the farm that an ingenious farmer one
handy with tools, can make for himself dur
ing stormy days, and other odd times. Ii a
corn marker will be needed now is the time
to make il and not wait until the field is ready
to plant, and be Oblidged 10 delay day in
getting marker. In the same way the
shOvels forks, whiflietrees etc. may be pro-
ided in advance of their time Of use. A
feat deal of this work of getting ready
Should be done in advance, so that when the
busy weeks Of farm work come. they may be
made the most Of. Some errors are commit
ted by beginning the regular spring work
too sOon In which 1.-The more haste is the
worst speed Much work that IS done too
soon must be done over again.
In the Notes through the winter months
it has been our endeaver to impress upon
the cuiiivatOrs the importance of giving
proper thought 10 their work. During the
busy season soon to open, the attention 10
head work will here give place to hints and
suggestions thai apply 10 the labor of the
hand. By this we do not mean that less
thought il now required, but il Is not sc
much planning for the future as execution
of the work on hand that now demands
our attention. Winter is the season OF
peace. in which every farmer should pre-
pare for the war of the summer. The cam
paign opens this month, and until October
rye shall be in the field, working out The
plans that have been made. Up EARLY and
ate, the fight for the victory of a great croI
n 1882 viii 60 on, and the farmer will moi
pc the only one TO rejoice in labors well re
gar0ed. The tiller of the soil can never b,
90 deeply impressed with the importance
pf his calling, for upon il rests as upon ne
bther, the prosperity of the Nation, and thu
happiness of each one of our million o
homes.
THE LIVE STOCK.
The lack of proper care during the winter
caves the farm stock IN poor condition il
he spring. ANY such animal should b,
we'll cared for now. A mess of warm braI
Hop daily---a little ginger sometimes stirred
n--will be useful for a COW. If calves ar,
infested with vermin they should be freed
rom these pests at once. A mixture of sui
thur and lard. rubbed along the spine anC
IN the brisket, is effective. table
pOonful of sulphur and mOlasSes, takeI
Internally once a day, will help to driv,
way the lice; it will also prevent the diseas.
known as 'black-leg," frequently found
,mong calves in early spring Sheep thatarC
differing from an irritation of the skin anC
ARnsequent loss of wool, should have few
Icses of a mixture Of equal parts of cream
tartar and sulphur. Ewes with early
ambs should have special favors shown
lclh III the iDfHl Oh Uri, warm pens, 2n(
len food. The lambs need to be pushed
orward at a rapid pace. A little fresh cow
1ilk may be given them while they ar,
I'LL quite young. Over feeding Of youny
nimais is, however, to be avoided.
The breeding sOws should be separated
rom the Others, and provided with dry anC
arm pens. bedded with cut straw or leaves
nd furnished with a fender, or plank fast
ned to the wall eight inches above tn,
9Or. to prevent the young pigs from benz
rushed. As early chickens are the one
hat pay the hest when practicable set al
TOoding hens and take good care of al
hicks Matched this month. The poultr,
Ouse should bekept wholesome by frequen
prinkhngs Of plaster or ashes. kerCsen
bay be applied to the perches if lice or flee
re present. Horses feet will need atten
on at this season OF the year, when tn,
Dads are in bad condition, and there is s.
huch sluSh and wet everywhere.
FARM WORK ZOE THE MONTH.
Tine surface water should be let off from
be grain and other fields before the groun,
entirely thawed All drains require FIRE
lent inspection. especially at this time
hen the outlets may be clogged by ice an,
bow. Clover seed may be sOwn this month