Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-04-03


flock was detrimental to their welfare.
She thought about three hens with their
increase were enough any one season,
and eacn fall and spring sell off all but
that number.
BY request the subject of
TIMBER CULTURE
Was again taken mp, and discussed at
some length by Mr.. Walkey, of Cove, who
said that it was very important to have
the sol IN good condition. Pillow deep,
very deep, and see that the soil is well
pulverlzed. Don't plant too many va
rieties. Catalpas end peach trees won't
do. Jack rabbits eat them. The Rus
sian mulberry is decidedly the best tree
to plant, according to his experience, and
the fruit produced by the same is of
great value to every family. The walnut
and box-elder were also good These
trees having tap roots, make them prefer
able above others Tor the timber claim,
and the finest claim one can have is the
timber claim. It is the foundation of
our country. Deprive us of this, and
You deprive us OF the elements which
constitute the prime factor in fostering
cultivation.
Prot Lantz had faith in the hard
maple, but thought it of too slow growth
for this section of the state.
Mr.. Gibbs stated that walnut trees
were growing in natural state in part
of Trego county.
Miss Stickney referred to the timber
claim grove of Mr.. George Kessler Ss a
monument of what could be done for
western Kansas.
WEEDS AND FENCES,
By Mrs. w. II. Fuson, was paper re-
plete with valuable thoughts and re-
ceived praisawarthy commentator.
CATTLE RAISING,
By Prof. Shelton, was the next theme,
but before proceeding with the subject
he spoke of the different varieties of
corn, and believed tie smaller sorts best
to grow. At the college farm, they
grew the King Phillip variety. It is far
advanced and out of danger from any
hot winds that might arise in the latter
part of our summers. Maturing early,
enables the corn to be gathered and put
away long before cold weather. He
wished very much that it could be tried
in the West. He advised the growing of
winter oats as most profitable, and they
should be sown as early in the spring as
the frost will permit. The red winter oat
is the best variety known for all practical
use. The winter oats of which he speaks
has no connection whatever with the
Bohemian Oats-a fraud gotten up ex-
pressly to swindle the unwary out of
many hard-earned dollars. Steer clear
of all high-priced, marvelous(? schemes,
and sign nothing you have any doubts
about. Mr.. Shelton stated that the cat
tie raising he had in his mind is the sys-
tenn whereby we can use in a systematic
way the various products of the farm,
and, too, in careful, judicious manner.
As to what breed is best to keep, depends
upon the circumstances. Everybody
must be his own Judge in this matter,
La Scotland and other countries different
breeds are found which are peculiarly
adapted to the climate in which they
abide. In this climate is found a cattle
suited for ranging. Where suitable food
can be had, have better grades of cattle:
Those who desire to have cattle that will
endure severe hardships should select the
Devons or some other breed OF like
nature. Infuse new blood in your cat
tie whenever practicable. In town the
Jersey breed might be used to advantage,
owing TO their superior butter qualities
and richness of milk. As to treatment,
TO have best results in raising stock, the
animal should be pushed right along,
and never stunted. If the calf becomes
stunted or checked, it never amounts to
anything of value. In few weeks after
the calf is dropped, teach it to eat feed;
that made of bran is best. Avoid corn
meal. Don't give suplus of feed in
feeding, nor leave great quantity by
them all the time. When an animal has
TOO much feed, it will muss over it, and
refuse to partake of it. To feed well,
REQUIRES the exercise OF careful judgment.
Calves in four or five weeks after birth
can be fed hay; still, the change of feed
should be gradual. The steer. has four
istomachs, or receptacles; the calf has but
one: therefore, be careful in feeding, so
that the calf will not become paunchy.
The advice of all stock men or breeders
is to have calves dropped In the fall.
With warm shelter, they thrive better
than those dropped in the early spring,
and are better prepared to go on the
grass. Breeders of pure-bred stock
prefer fall calving to that of spring
every time. Let's have good shelter for
stock. The common shed that opens on
one side is worse than no shed. Get
fight barn. Have places therein SO that
Won can tie ND all animals, and let them
out as little as possible. You can tie up
wild cattle as well as any other. He
gave practical illustration of his own
experience on the college farm. It is
through kind treatment you conquer the
uuruly animal, and once accustomed to
the shelter, they prefer it to being left
out in the cold. A board or plank shed,
14x4O feet, average height, can be built
at a cost not to exceed $3.50, and will last
ten years, costing less than $l.W per
head to each animal kept therein. In
the summer TINE this same shed could
be used for an implement house, thus
making cost of shed at expiration of time
it is supposed to last, merely nominal.
In all DEPARTMENTS OF the farm success
depends upon the man or woman having
same in charge more than to any other
cause. He carried the idea that in the
winter time cattle should have warm
water. temperature of 1909, and by
practical test found that such treatment
amply paid for all trouble incurred:
Warm water causes q larger flow OF
milk bv an average of per cent. Upon
a cold day, when cattle were let out to
ouench their thirst, instead Of humping
themselves and hooking each other,
shuddering and dreading to drink the
cold water, they eagerly plunge their
mouths into the steaming water, and
drink TO safety, stretch themselves in an
appreciatiye way, and return to their
comfortable quarters, fully satisfied.
coo,Ysrrrrr ON RESOLUTIONS.