The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-30
Divide the Pasture.

Divide the Pasture.
The pasture is usually one broad
stretch OF land, all Of which is constantly
accessible to the stock confined. Not cue
pasture in hundred, perhaps is divided
so as to give the animals only POI ton
at time. No one who has ever tried it
or observed the effects Of such an ar
rangement, can doubt the benefits of
change Of pasture. 1t is benefit to the
pasture itself and a still greater benefit
to the stock. Its effects may not be quite
SO noticeable on yonng stock turned out
to pick living; but upon mich COWS
chat have to do more than simply hold
their own IN flesh, it is altogether differ
ent. change Of pasturage works Won
ders with them. in fact, the flow of milk
can not be kept up without an occasional
change of pasture, unless, indeed. there
be so extensive range that only small
portion of it can be touched. Take n
pasture of say two acres to the COW.
which Is about the avarage 1t will be
continually fou)ed over, trodden and
picked from end to end every day.
Constantly close picked pasture lana
Is the first to suffer from drought. Ii
has but scant growth to protect it's roots
from the hot sun and drying winds. 1t
has no rest from the time stock is turned
on in spring until taken off in autumn.
Il can not produce we'll under this treat
meot, and is injured as pasture land.
How much better to keep a portion Of
it at rest, or rather, give it all a rest IN
turn. BY dividing it, each portion coul,i
have chance to rect and freshen M
alternately. The stock could be kept IL.
one part for two or three weeks and ther,
turned into the other. A piece of grass
land that is not trodden or fouled over
for two weeks in the growing season.
picks up wonderfully. The rains wash ii
Off clean, and the grass gets a start SO
that when the animals are turned in
again it is like the first spring picking.
1t does not cost much to divide the
pasture that is already fenced about. A
very few dollars outlay in labor, money,
or both, will do it. The actual money
gained in single season will usually
more than equal the expenditure.
Suggestion for Worried Housekeepers.
We heard lady say that in her admin
istration of her daily affairs in the house
hold, when she found herself worked
up" over things that were going wrong,
and she was afraid OF saying or doing in
judicious things on the impulse of the
moment, that she went off by herself and
sat upon the garrett stairs until she could
collect and straighten out her own mind
as to the right or wrong OF the question
and her duty in the matter. The garrett
stairs, in point Of elevation, were a little
nearer heaven than any other part of
the house. The Good Counselor and
Strepgth-giver never failed to meet her
there. Oh, let us ever keep in mind that
They are such dear, familiar feet that go
And trying to keep pace; if they mistake,
Or tread upon some flower that we would take
Upon our breast, or bruise some reeds,
Or crush our hope until it bleedS.
We may be mute,
Not turning quickly 10 impute
Grave faults for they ana we
Have such little way TO go-ean be
To ether such little while along the way,
We will be patient while we may.
So many little faults we fndl
We see them; for not blind
Is love. We see them, but if you and
Perhaps remember them some by and-by,
They viii not be
Faults then-grave faults to you and me,
But just odd ways, MISTAKES or even less
TO bless.
Days change SO many things-yes, hours;
We see so differently in suns and showers;
Mistaken words might
May be so cherished by to-m orrow's light;
We may be patient, for we know
There's such little way 10 go.