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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
Exercise for Dnlry cowa.

The moderate exercise OF cows haa
favorable influence on the quantity
and quality OF mink. Heavy and fatigu-
log exercise or work tliminishes the,
quantity Of milk, but the effect on ita
quality Is not so clear or uniform,
This Is the conclusion arrived at BY
Hcnkel IN Germany, after many ex.
perimcnts aud IN exhaustive study Of
the literature Of the subject. It COM
firms the judgment OF orr best Ameri-
can dairymeu. The health Of the cow
ind best results in milk and butter re-,
quire moderate exercise outdoors duE1
ing winter, instead OF being kept COM
HtantIy tied uli in close Lurns, as Isl
the practice with many dairymens,-r
Orange Judd Farmer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
sheen Tnnnrnrn Tic soil.

The sheep is unlike the hog in its
choice of food. 1t will not take up feed
out of filth or live on animal flesh. 1t
will eat weeds of almost any kind, and
will peel an apple tree if given an up,
portuntity. The excuse for not keep
Ing few sheep that it costs SO much for
fencing, is, to say the least, a flimsy
one. Barb wire or woven fence can be
had for very reasonable amount -Four
wires will restrain sheep if the fence
be put up in the proper manner, al
though five wires are better, and this
number is all that is required to make
= good fence. Sheep bite somewhat
closer than cattle, but they improve the
land.-Western Plowman,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
rhin Us a pecnllnr Ivorld.

One is struggling for justice, and am
other is fleeing from it. One man is
saving to build house, and another
is trying to sell his for less than cost,
to get rid of it. One man is spending
all the money he can make in taking
girl to the theater and sending her
flowers, with the hope of making her
his wife, while his neighbor is spending
what gold he has in getting a divorce.
One man escapes all the diseases that
flesh is heir to and gets killed on the
railroad. Another escapes with a
scratch and dies with the whooping
cough. One man stands or his cred
itors and goes travelling, while another
pays his debts and stays at home.--Col-
mans Rural World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
WHEN Hogs ARE RIPE.
How Jerry Rusi Obtained some Val.
liable Information.

How Jerry RuslS Obtained some Val-
liable Information.
Gov. Rusk happened to drive over the
state line once in Minnesota, looking
at the farms. He was particularly
struck with one farm, on which he
found everything in first-class order,
and, riding up to the house, inquired
the name Of the owner, when tall Ger
man came out and gave his name as
Theodore Louis.
What do you regard as the greatest
wealth-producing agency in agricul-
ture" the governor asked him.
1.-THE hog" was the sententious re-
ply.
upon what do you base this state
mcnt2
"He lifts more mortgages than any.
thing else"
The conversation which ensued de-
veloped the fact that Louis had once
been WHAT is called an all-wheat farmer,
and kept constantly sinking into debt.
He decided that something had to be
done quickly or there would be very
little left for Ioris So he decided to
try the hog. The first wear he made a
little money the second wear he made
more. and then he became thoroughly
interested The result wos that he he.
came recognized us a great authority
ON hogs. His neighbors took up his
example, and MORTGAGES bepan to he
lifted, until finally there was not one
on record against that community.
."How long would YOU keen a hoePu
asked Gov. Rusk.
~ would not keen hint would lin
him"
"WhenP"
"When he is rinev
"When is he rine 9n
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
Burn All Diaensea plants.

Diseased plants should never be add
ed to the manure heap, as they con-
taminate the whole mass. possible
to spread plant diseases over the en-
tire farm through the agency OF ma
nure, and no farm will get rid Of any
disease that attacks plants until all
refuse is burnt. Onion smut, potato
scab and sweet potato rot are spread
when the tops are thrown on the ma.
nure. Every tree or plant that is
brought on the farm from other places
becomes medium for communicating
disease and should be carefully exam
ined on arrival, as the nurseryman may
not be aware Of the fact that a plant
is not healthy. It is cheaper to keep
disease away than to combat 1t after It
becomes established.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
TUR sILo UNDER A SHED.

slightly warped there, 1t would be al-
most impossible to make II air-tight.
Have the scnntllng beveled at the MILL
Tell the sawyer what sized silo you
propose to build, and he will bevel them
so that they will exactly ~. This nddl.
tional expense will be less thnn that Of
attempting to stop up the cracks with
rngs. We do not desire to stop all
shrinking and swelling. When filled,
we wish the silo to swell some TO aid in
making tighter joints; and then, when
empty we want 1t to shrink so that
moisture cannot collect between the
slaves and rot them out The coat
ing of tar on the inside, applied after
the hoops are drawn up tight, is entire
ly sufficient.
Hot tar is very penetrating, and will
find its way into every crevice, thor
oughly excluding the air. Whether II
will Inst longer, or DO more effective
than when thinned with gnsoliue,l cam
not state, There can now be purchased
in the market, tar paint ready for mp
plication. In our experience with this,
the man who was painting the interior
was twice overcome by the noxlous
gases, and was compelled to leave tho
silo. Gas tar may be purchased very
cheaply, and when heated slightly
makes very efficient paint. Trinidad
asphalt may be purchased for about
three dollars barrel, This, II used
alone, is so brittle upon becoming hard
that 1t soon cracks and Is worthless.
Mixed In the proportion OF nine parts
Trinidad nsphalt to one pnrt Of gus tar,
and heated, 1t makes valuable applica-
ton for roofs, stable floors or gilos,
The cut shows q tub silo with shed corr
crlng.-Rural New Yorker,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
cnlren Tire Ynnr Arnnnd.

IT is an advantage to have the calves
come at all months Of the year II the
dairy herd ls n large one, sons tosecurc
q uniform supply Of milk during the
entire year and to avoid having too
funny dry cows at one tine, No farmer
should depend on buying fresh cows.
us It is q risk. II is seldom that the
farmer knows what n new COW can do
until he has tried her at the pail. and
her milk may be rich or poor. while
her disposition may be objectionable.
Add to this the liability Of a rcw COW
bringing disease ON u fnr1n.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
Causes OF Swine piscmaea,


As the hog is the most difficult of all
fern stock 10 give medicine to, pre-
VentioD will be found to be the best
remedy in most cases. Almost all dis
eases Of swine may be traced to neg
lect, insufficient and unwholesomefood
poor shelter, filthy, nauseous pens. ".
ing in dung heaps, inhaling large guam.
titles OF deleterious gases. lying in cold,
wet beds and exposure to the inelem-
encies of the weather, permitting too
many to sleep together and breeding to
animals that have been diseased, or In
and-in breeding, the feeding OF sm;,tty
corn, not providing clean, pure water
these are undoubtedly the principal
causes Of disease In swine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
ARour KAFFlR CORN.
Experience TaiIn TO sustain Many Of
the Claims Made for IL.

Experience FaiIn TO Sustain Many Of
the Claims Made for IL.
Some enthusiasts declare that KafIir
corn is destined tosupersede both wheat
and Indian corn In Kansas, but the
Kansas authorities and the department
Of agriculture do not sustain this claim.
Kaiiir corn, an Egyptian millet, is a
sorghum, and. as crop possesses these
advantages; The yield is larger by from
20 TO so per cent, than Indian corn; IL
will grow and yield crop--not large
one--on very poor soil; II is injured
much less than Indian corn by drought,
and even when withered by the hot dry
winds Of the prairies, twill recover un-
der moisture.
1t forms an excellent food for cattle
and pigs All the experiments, OF which
many have been made by scientific agri-
culturists, show that II Is inferior in
fatening power to either wheat or
corn. Nevertheless, as surer and
larger crop than corn, II promises most
important results for regions like Kan.
sas and Nebraska, where scorcbing
winds frequently wither the corn and
destroy the crop.
AS food for man, It is nourishlng,
wholesome and palatable. But the lat
est conclusions of the national depart.
nlent Of agriculture are that its use will
probably be somewhat like that of buck
wheat-it will form an occasional
rather than a staple article of diet. In
nourishing power it stands at 81, where
bolted cornmeal stands at 81, wheat
-four Mt AZ and oatmeal at 90.
Heretofore 1t has been difficult to
grind this corn fine enough for use as
human food. 1t is said that this diff
Guilty has been overcome lately. II so,
there will soon be an opportunity to
test it's food value on an extensive scale.
TURNER'S Voice.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
NoTEs FoR sHEPHERps.

Use large, well-built rams.
When sheep are feeding on rape they
need salt.
When sheep IRE exposed to storms
they suffer loss.
Sheep husbandry Is about the easiest
pursuit In agriculture:
Aim to produce uniformity in your
flock. Breed carefully.
Sheep industry In the Dalotas is all
the time growing in Importance.
Bean straw Is highly recommended
for sheep, and anybody can grow beans,
and gFow plenty Of them. 7
we look for the time when sheep hus-
bahdry win assume something like its
bld-time Importance and profltableness
in the west.--Western Plowman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
cALT-FEEDING DEVICE.

Insert in the center OF this float a
Spite (A) Of size and shape Of the cows
teat. Cover this Spite Tor tcat) with
aome suitable materials piece Of old
gum boot top win answer. This may
be tackled securely to the float. The
hole In the Spite should be sinalI, 30
that the flow of milk through itwhen In
use shall correspond with the natural
Aowfrom thecow's udder. As bhe milkin
Che pail IS used, the float follows down.
ward, enabling the calf to get all the
milk In the pail. TO prevent the calf
from throwing the float out Of tho pail
two cleats are tackled on inside Of same,
at i D. These cleats are so arranged
that the font may be readily removed
by the operetor.--G. W. Waters, In Ohio
Farmer,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
GOOD PIG TRoUeHs.
One Which, 1t Is Claimed, Comes Very
Near Perfection.

One Which, 1t Is Claimed, Comes Very
Near Perfection.
There are great variety of devices
for pig troughs. 1t is difficult to so con.
struct one as to prevent his pig-shir
from getting his feet into it and root
ing outa lot of his food onto the ground
The following engraving represents one
which, If properly constructed, comes
very near perfection. A common far
ing trough is made, the end of which
has been removed, as shown in the en-
craving. The width of bottom at A d,
Fig. 1, is 10 inches, with sides six inches
wide, which makes the trough nearly
four inches deep. A strip five inches
wide, c, is set up lengthwise centrally
and toe-nailed TO the bottom. A hop
per is constructed with n four-inch
opening at L, Garing to ten inches at
+. 10 hold all the parts securely in
place, boards arc cut to fit between the
sides of the hopper, and with suitable
slot to embrace the dividing board C.
The shape of this board is shown in
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
The WIdth nf nnmn.

In planting corn, cotton, potatoes.
and, In fact, all horse-hoed crops, the
rows should DO placed far enough apart
to permit the free use OF improved
tlllpge tools, and close enough to enable
such tools to thoroughly work the en-
tire space between rows without an
extra passage to ''cut out the middles."
In drilled crops little drawing to.
gether of the rows and a corfeaplpd-
ing widening Of spsess between plants
viii often give more equal distribu-
ton and a better chance to do best
work with the eultlyator.--Agriculturai
Epitomist.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
neou STRAW for sheen.

It has been well attested that bean
straw is valuable feed for sheep. and
that they are fond of II. The bean, like
clover is a leguminous plant, and many
farmers say that the straw, though
coarse and harsh, hga nearly as much
nutrition as clover hay. IT makes q
very rich manure when fed to either
sheep or cows. That ia shown by its
rotting very fast when piled and giving
of the strong smell OF ammonia which
comes from feeding any manure rich IN
heterogeneous nutrition.-Dakota Field
and Farm,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
MAKING a rUB sILo.
Can ne Built at HALT tho Expsnss Of =
Square Ona

Can 10 Built ~ Halt tho Expense Of y
Square Ona
The tub silo Ia becoming more popu-
Ter every day. have examined-sevcral
and they all seem to be doing excellent
work. The farmers who are using the
tub silos are, in every case, so far as |
csn learn, we'll pleased with them.
They can be built at half the expense
OF the square or rectangular sllo, and
they commend themselves in every way
TO the small farmer and dairyman.
They can be constructed OF exc scant-
ling, but they should be beveled, not
grooved or tongued. The reason for
beyeling is this; II put up otherwise,
they come in contact only at the In
terror edge. Should there be knot
hole, or an irregularity in the scant-
ling, or should 1t by shrinking become
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
gcourinr N YOUNG pirg.

| There are several remedies in case Of
securing in young pigs. First hold up
on the feed Of the dam, or change 1t to
something else. ffthis does not stop 1t
take lump of alum the size of wal
nut, dissolve It in a pint of water, give
each pig teaspoonful three times a
day. Another good remedy is to parch
wheat -four until brown, and mix with
skim milk and feed in the same way, or
II the pigs are old enough to eat, feed
In q trough. This last is an excellent
remedy for pcours in calves or young
colts-Rural World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
ssev<>5 16SSg
EARMs DEN.
s==sS:sss,I, 'll'aA.'sss .lItC Va SN1a.
s.Nl''S'-S sss'ls1.s sr+r's y. 800
MARKING orr FIELDS.

Handy Continuance That Has Never
Before Deen Described.
A seed drill with marker is very de-
sirable, but where only small quanti-
ties are planted, a stake and line must
be depended upon. The great trouble
with line is that after having marked
row by it and shifted the last end for
the next row, you must walk back, do
Ing nothing the whole length Of the
row, whether long or short, to shift the
first end. This year hit ON the follow
ing contrivance, which / have never
seen described, and IL is great help.
Besides the line, with a reel (a) on one
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05

end and stick (b) on the other, have
two smooth sticks (c), with rounded
tops, like the upper part of a broom
handle. Drive in the end stake very
firmly at a, the second end Of the first
row. Walk across, unreeling the cord,
to e. Put In one Of the extra sticks
lightly and pass the cord around 1t. Put
the reel in very firmly at I. The cord Is
now as shown by the continuous line.
Mark or plant from to a. Put in the
other new stick at b lightly. Take up
the end stick at and pull so hard on
the line that the stick at leans over
and the cord slips off. Stretch the cord
tight around the stick b and drive the
other end of stick firmly at C, The
cord now appears as the dotted line, and
1t will have been shifted for the second
row without loss of time or unneces-
sary walking. You are always working
toward the one stick and away from the
two sticks. In this way you can plant
an indefinite number Of rows and only
cross the ground without planting or
marking when you set the line and
when you reel 1t up.--0range Judd
Farmer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
SPLENDID PIG THOUGH.

Fig. 2. These may be inserted every
two or three feet. Slots are securely
fastened as shown at S S S, and may be
about eight inches apart. BY this
means the pigs are precluded from get
ting into the trough. They can only
poke their noses into it, and this is all
that is needed.
This trough gives feeding space on
both sides. The slops are easily dis
tributed through the hopper, The con
struction may be chcapened by using
only one board for each side Of hopper
instead of two, as shown.-G. Waters
in st. Louis journal of Agriculture.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
Vow 20 I On I,rrfcct tluttcr.

Butter is sufficiently worked when Il
has all holes closed up; when It lcayeg
fine. shining lines when se,apeA or
dragged with the padNIs; When d sheet
OF il one-half qr ipeh thick Will br'al;
halt way ana bend half way MS II is
doubled over itself. and when the grim
Is still like broken SNOWFALL. but
these appearances are only guides.
The butter maker must come TO fee. "
himself when It is worked sufficiently.
Dakota Field and Farm.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
Mhr NIIlk should I.o Anrntod..


Do not put milk into closely covered
cans Immediately after milking, as by
so doing i Will he forced 10 retain any
foul odors II may have absorbed. BY
aerntirg, all animal and other odoEs
may be removed, aud lhis is the bets
Ter way to treat milk Nhieh Is to Boz
set for cream in eAvepc,I cans, or to DO,
put into cans for imms,Hate shipment
cF delivery; bun some mix comes from
tha stable too rank TO lie worth giving
yeyy much cnre. It VIII lie folly to-
preach The finer rinciples Of good
lairying to him who has never learned
his first lessons, NsRX q farmer does
roT know gQad MIX from tad.--Rurat
waglA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
NEW ROTATION Theory.
Its Adoption Might Improve the Com
ditfOn OF Western Farmers.

Its Adoption Might Improve the Con-
ditiOn OF Western Farmers.
When the farmers Of the west see
their way clear to abandon the idea of
devotlng the land to corn as the prin-
cipal crop and substitute clover, sheep
and the sugar beet as the trinity neces-
sary to the redemption Of the producers
from the depression resulting from low
prices for farm products progress will
be made towards better conditions.
Clover and sheep produce good mutton
while enriching the land. Sugar beets
are good for sheep and produce the best
of sugar at good profit. Let every farm
or who can and who has not already
done so make start in this trium-
virate theory of rotation which is GER
tain of success If properly conducted,
in restoring the prosperity which is so
much wished for There is an increas-
ing demand for good mutton, an arti-
Gle which but few farmers know how TO
produce to perfection. The large profit
is only possible where the best is-pro,
duced for market, Give the people good
and desirable food products and con-
sumcrs will pay literally for the same.
Mutton, il properly grown, is the most
nutritious and wholesome OF the meat
diets. The mutton breeds of sheep are
the most desirable and satisfactory Of
the domestic animals for the farm and
can be cared for with the least labor
The profits in sheep are also the most
assuring for the future Of any OF the
other domestic animals. Devote less
lands to the cereals and prosper
Farmers Union,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
PORTABLE PIG sTx.
One That Affords Ample Shelter and
Ii" Warm and Dry.

Is Warm and Dry.
We fully appreciate the fact that the
hog is not an attractive feature about
the home or dooryard, and would not
tolerate him running at his dear, sweet
will and risk chances of breaking some
Of the ten commandments. We would
put him to the rear Of buildings, out
Of sight, out of hearing (moybe) and
load his snout with curved steel
We doubt the propriety of erecting
permanent hog houses, to be used for
years and years on the same soil, there
by often inviting disease and unhealthy
swine, Two years ago, while spending
Q day with your able correspondent,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
COX FOR sGtp
GRASS SEED CATCHER.

shown in the cut. If the seed is famed,
It may be used for spring seeding. Or
II weedy, as poultry never void undi-
gested seed, such seeds may be profit
ably fed to the poultry by placing in
the scratch room each week. - Farm
and Home. :"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05

All reasonable care shcnld be taken
TO prevent the cows FROM drinking stag..l
uant water.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
FEEDING TIE CALVES.

A Cheap and Handy Devlco Designed for
This Purpose.
II Is claimed that young calves when
fed on sliin-lnilk In the usual Way
from bncket or trough, gulp it down
too rapidly for best results. A cheap
and handy device Is made by using q,
piece OF light wood board, cut round, so
as to fit loosely inside Of common pail.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-08-05
SAVING GRASS SEED.

The Cut with This Article Explains
How 1t Can he Done.
1t is an easy matter to save hay seed
by Slated manger bottom LAY, as
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-11-11
Starts Up Work.

Birmingham, Nov. 5.-The
Jefferson Coal & Railroad Cons
pany commenced operations at
Lewisburg. near Birmingham.
The company is successor to the
Mary Lee Coal & Railway Com
pany, which was sold to the
bondholders by decree of court a
year ago. 1t was bought in by
II. S. Jenkins, Douglass Gordon
and James Sloan, of Baltimore,
three rich capitalists. They at
once commenced active improve
ments, which consists of a $40,
900 coal washer Of 500 tons da,
capacity, enlargement of the
mines and increase of the coke
plant of 1872 ovens. TODAY the
coal washer started operating,
Thirty coke ovens were filed
and enough miners put to work
to dig $50 tons of coal a day;
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-11-11
Take BromO Seltzer.

We had intended to write some>
thing for this mornings paper.
But. human resolves are but ropes
Of sand firmly formed and solidly
but so easily broken that a drouth.
singed grasshopper wonders, after
he passes them through. what is
that which entangle my legs so
lightly. That Sunday school con-
vention piece is the Old Mans idea
of a newfpaper. We wouldn't give
it trash-basket room. There is
nothing newspaper>hke nor news,
paperial in it-except, that it men.
tons the names of several people.
So, If the readers Will just read
that Sunday school piece, that
will be enough, a sufficiency, and a
quantity of it.-Bristol Courier
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-11-11
Caroline Chapel.

Tom Billingsley and John Gates
made business trip to Jasper last
Monday.
Miss Belle Knox, of Whitwell, is
visiting relatives in this vicinity
this week.
Miss Mary Francis is seriously
i'll at this writing,
Mr.. Shadrlck has sold his place
10 Tom Billingsley and will move
to Tracy City soon.
We learn that Mrs. Emma Xii
gore is very sick,
Mrs John Dixon is thought to
be improving.
Little Willie Rogers is some bet-
ter.
Geo H. Lewis is making some
Improvements on his barn.
Mrs. Lou Smith, of Georgia, is
visiting her sister Miss Mary Fran
els this week.