Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-12-03
rARM AND HOUSEHOLD.

FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
WHEAT BRAN FOR HoRsEs.-The value
Of wheat bran Is, we think, sadly UNDER
estimated, and that 1t may be fed with
profit to our work and driving horses
there can be no doubt. Whatever may
be the results Of chemical analysis
against that is the fact that in practice
its value is clearly demonstrated to be
greater than any scientific tests deter
mine. Whether this comes from its effect
upon the more solid food elements. by
tightening the mass and so increasing
its digestibilitv, or by its own proper
ties, stimulating more healthy action,
the TACT Is patent to all who use it, that,
fed i'm connection with corn meal, its
effects are very soon noticed in the APP
pearance of the animal. Horses, like
men. desire variety of grains, and the
system tires of steady diet of corn and
oats. More than this, there is, with
the continued feeding of any one kind
Of grain, gradually increasing waste
of food supply. In the natural craving
for change. there comes time when
the full amount is not digested, and the
animal is soon pronounced out OF condi-
ton. The trouble is with system of
feeding. The prime object should be to
convert every ounce Of hay and grain,
possible, into bone, muscle and flesh,
and in proportion as we reach that con-
dition we shall find the true economy of
breeding. Any agent, whether valuable
i'm itself or not, that will aid in the
assimilation of the heavier grains, and
render large portion digestible, be-
comes valuable as food. For this reason
if for no other, wheat bran has claims
upon our attention. A practical test
will soon determine its true place and
value, which we believe TO be far great
er than usually accorded, says the
American Cultivator.
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION FOR GIRLS.
We would educate the girls in such ii
way that they can step beyond the walls
of their homes aud make themselves use
full. They should be made familiar with
horticulture in all its departments; bee
keeping can be 9sde very profitable:
the care and rearinyof poultry are within
their scope, besides score or more OF
other useful accomplishments, by which
2 woman educated-practically educated
in all these things, can earn enough
to hire all the help she needs, both in
doors and out, aud often bring still more
to the family treasury than her husband
can from his farm, besides the comforts
and luXures thus obtained from her
enterprises; and what is OF vastly more
value to her and her household, she will
get the sunshine and open air, retain
perfect health and reason, live a long
and useful life, rear her family in COM
fort, who, and the world, will rise up
aud call her blessed. Does This seem
like an idle dream? Those who are in
terested in the coming generations of
women who will live upon farm. can
leave no more enduring monument to
their memories than a school well estab-
lished for their education in all those
things that will make women something
more than mere drudges or machines
make them noble, useful women in the
highest, truest scene.
FARM NoTEs.-A new and easy meth
cd of bleaching celery, where grown on
level surface, is to inclose it by Il four
such drain tile slipped over the
plant when Il foot high. The leaves
grow over the top affording sufficient
shade, and the confined stalks whiten
perfectly.
Professor Cook says the following
mixture will not only vanquish the
apple.lree louise, but will keep off the
borers as well. IL is TO heat TO the boil
ing point one quart of soft soap in two
gallons of water; and while still hot,
thoroughly stir into the mixture one
pint of crude carbolic acid. He thinks
the best way to apply it is to rub it on
thoroughly with heavy cloth.
A warm and comfortable poultry
house can be built of three-ply tarred
felt, and it will greatly assist in keeping
of the vermin. Such house can be
whitewashed and made to look as bright
and cheerful AS one made of boards.
A good feed for young pigs that are
nearly ready for weaving is equal parts
of meal, ground oats, and shorts, one
quart of the mixture in pail of skim
milk. allowing them all they can drink
of it, three or four times daily.
LIVE STOCK IN UECEMBER.-No ami
NAL does as well us it should that is not
comfortable. Study the comfort of all
kinds of live stock. Regular feeding,
wholesome feed. pure water and COM
fortable lairs are Horses need
fresh air, without drauShts, and light.
These are less important Tor neat stock.
Sheep require pure air. but light is less
important, and darkness is favorable for
the quiet and rapid fattening of rumi-
mating animals. Warmth is especially
important for all kinds of stock which
have been fed for slaughter, and which
are being held for better market pros
pects.-Poultry.-GiVe winter fowls a
chance to "roost" on the manure pile !;
keep them warm, provide busting boxes
If possible, light, close, well-ventilaled
quarters and sunshine, runs under sunny
sheds; variety of food, warm feed,
like boiled potatoes mashed warm, with
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