The record-union., 1891-09-15

Plastering lath may be used for fencing
the poultry yard. Such fence will cost
but little, and will last about four years.
The rakings and scrapings of the farm
may possess but little value, bat ifthrown
on the manure pile they serve as an alb
sorbent.
Bartlett and Clapp pears are rivals. The
Bartlett has reddish blush on side and
the Clapp has core. Otherwise they are
very similar, and stand at the head of the
pears.
Hens should be killed when three years
old, as they lay less eggs every year after
the third, and they naturally become dis
eased and not so good eating when they
become older.
Farmers are entitled to COPIES of the
bulletins issued by the several agrcult-
ural stations, and it is only necessary to
send the addresses in order to receive
them free OF charge.
The kerosene emulsion forms a thick
cream, which is diluted with water to any
preferred consistency. 1t is the cheapest
OF all insecticides, but should not be used
on cabbageS, as the odor of the kerosene
remains.
Up TO certain point we can al feed
about alike" recently remarked one of
the most successful of Americas cattle
nlters, but IL is the l1nack of getting in
that extra handful that is apt to tell the
story in the show-ring."
Go over the strawberry rows and pull
out the weeds, in order TO prevent them
from seeding, and continue cultivation
between the rows until late in the season
Any advantage gained now in the growth
OF vines viii be OF value next spring.
a little farm well TILED
A big barn well flied
little ow well drilled
VIII furnish the means TO provide a
modern Garden OF Eden minus the ser
pent.-Mrs. Laura D. Worley.
irrigation can be practiced on MANY
farms in this region if reservoirs for stor-
ing the water were constructed. Much
depends upon the arrangement of each
tarm, but the water on some farms can be
easily controlled and utilized with the
aid of pipes and reservoirs.
1t must be secure we'll that is secure
against the entrance of toads. Monv
wells that are not cleaned out eScept at
long intervals are foul from the decayinp
matter of toads and earthwornas al
though-the water appears clear and pure.
1t is from such wells that diseases come.
A recent telegram from Mason City.
Iowa, states that the disease affecting cat
Tie; Whlcn mas been raging among herds
met County, and large numbers have
died. The symptoms are similar to
rabies, and the disease is on the increase.
Inc application Of sulphur spr;nkled
upon fowls while roosting or otherwise
viii destroy vermin. Coal oil applied to
the roosts In small quantities viii also
Kill parasites. Two or three drops of
WhaIe OIL dropped occasionally on the
back OF hen or any other bird will kill
the lice.
Regarding winter dairying. [ will as
sert that the cow that is fresh in October
viii give milk fully month longer than
the ore fresh IN the spring. When grass
comes the ''Stripper' increases the flow
OF milk, and with the added richness of
each month after calving, produces
almost as much butter as the fresh cow.
Keep all the cellar windows open and
allow the air to circulate, but use screens
on the windows and doors in order to
keep out insects. At this season the
cellar should be kept in neat condition.
plenty of whitewash used on the walls
and all articles that may be stored away
should be arranged for convenience of
access during the winter.
horse that is subject to lameness in
one neigheorhood may escape that diff
Guilty IN another section. Tender feet
may impair the usefulness of an animal
on hard, stony ground, but on sandy To-
cations the feet may not be so easily in
jured. Street-car horses when taken to
the farms often prove valuable and en-
tirely recover from lameness.
After the garden crops have all been
gathered IN the autumn the chickens
should be turned into il for a range. They
will dig down into the soft, mellow
ground and root out all the worms and
grubs that may be preparing for a win
ter's Information. They will also snatch
up the seeds of weeds and foreign bodies
and prepare the ground for the next
spring.
The reputation secured in any industry
is equal TO the labor and capital, but To
secure reputation the best articles
should be produced, and special attention
given to marketing them. Elgin. Ill.
which has reached front place in the
butter industry, does not possess a single
advantage over other sections, but the
butter makers are organized. and aim TO
put choice article on the market. What
Is done in that section can be done else
where.
The Breeders Gazette tells of plan of
breaking young bulls, practiced by
herdsman named John Steward. The
stock bull or leading bull on the farm.
Is, 1t seems, ''of an unusually tractabIe
disposition. The unruly youngsters are
tied to that sedate sire's halter and under
his protecting guidance they very quickly
learn 10 move along in obedience to the
herdSman's wishes, decently and in order.
Such course is doubtless pursued upon
other farms, but there may be some to
whom the suggestion may convey a hint
OF practical value"
It is now evident that James G. Blaine.
Jr., proposes to fight the divorce suit
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