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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

IN many parts of the coun-
Try put without attracting much no
tice. Recently it has sprung into some
prominence as a forage plant for the
seml-arid portions of the country, and
astonishing claims are made for it in
certain newspaper articles which are
attracting wide attention. Kafir corn
Is one OF the many non-saccharine va
rletles OF sorghum. In common with
other sorghums, both sweet and non
saccharine, kafir corn appears to sue
ceed quito well in climates too dry for
the pest development of Indian corn.
Wnlle kaffir corn may well claim the
attention of farmers living in very dry
climates, it is at least an open ques-
tlon, whether it can prove advan-
tageous to the farmers Of indiana. II
should be borne in mind that the
sorghums are recommended as forage
plants for the drier climates in which
Indian corn cannot thrive. Where In
dian corn grows to perfection, as it
does IN all portions of Indiana, it
would be extremely unwise to neglect
1t for any OF the sorghums which have
thus Tar shown no special adaptation
to this section. Although the kafir
corn and other sorghums have shown
no superior merit in previous trials at
this experiment station, the former will
be more thoroughly tested here the
coming season. Farmers having very
dry, warm soils, will do well to grow
small areas Of kaffir corn along side the
common field corn for comparison
Those who intend trying kafir corn,
should remember that it is said to be
very sensitive to cold, especially when
terminating. The ground may be pre-
pared at the same time and in the same
manner as for common field corn, but |
the planting of the kaffir corn should |
be delayed until late in May or early |
in June. Meanwhile, the prepared |
ground should be cultivated from time |
to time as weeds appear, so that it will
be cleared Of weeds before the seed is
planted. Put into clean ground thus
late, the seed will terminate more
promptly, and the early growth which
is slow at best, will be more vigorous
than If planted early and the subse-
quent labor of cultivation will be con-
reduced. If much seed is de-
sired. plant the same as sweet sor-
ghum. If sorghum hay is desired,
1t is recommended that one bush
Ell of seed be sown broadcast, or three
pecks to the acre in drills. At the
Kansas experiment station the red
kaffir corn yields more grain and fod-
Ter than the white variety, and is con-
;idered superior to the latter-W. c.
4atta. Indiana Experiment Station.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

get rid of the improbable COWS, and
to know which ones are paying the
best returns for their food. With this
knowledge at hand, the dairyman has
4 powerful aid to correct breeding
The influence OF the dam, and particu
larly the sire, or the quality Of the
milk Of the offspring. has been but
little studied, and offers a fruitful field
for investigation. The owner Of a herd
of COWS, of his own breeding. Will be
able to trace many lines Of influence.
from parent TO offspring. and to note,
not only those that are prepotent for
good. but equally important. to de-
termine prepotency for evil. The man
who is Systematically testing his cows.
soon begins to note the relation be-
tween food and milk dow-to know his
COWS individually, as TO which ones will
make suitable return for increased
iced. He has brought knowledge TO
bear on many questions that were pre-
Tiously indefinite. and the result can
lot fail TO be increased commercial as
veil as intellectual profit.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27
produce two crops-namely. apples and
eggs-than where only one is gathered.

produce two crOps-namely. apples and
eggs-than where only one is gathered.
Cattle for the WidOw.-In these dia.
mond jubilee days a good story in
which Her Majesty's name occurs may
be recalled. says the Scottish Farmer
Glasgow. A dealer in the Scottish
Midlands was commissioned TO DUR
chase some store cattle or sheep for
the royal farm, the animals 10 be OF
quality such as would be likely TO com
mand attention at the Smithheld show.
Seeing the class OF animals wanted in
the hands of a farmer, the desler set
10 business, and, Of course, tried TO buy
as cheaply as he could. He elouuently
urged that the stock should be put in
as low as possible, as his client was
q widow with large family. The Plea
had its effect. and the animals were
purchased worth their money. and sent
on to Windsor. In process Of time they
were successfully exhibited at the
Smithfield show and, as luck would
have il, the dealer and seller were
there. Going round the pens. the lat
ter identified his own stock. and dis
covering who was their owner turned
10 his friend the dealer and denounced
him violently for his talk about his 4
friend the widow"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27
rnent station regarding the value CT
fowls to orchards, says:

rnent station regarding the value OF
I fowls to orchards, says:
For many years I have advocated
the Introduction Of poultry into apple
orchards, maintaining that they do
good service. in two very distinct
modes-frst, By manuring the ground,
and, secondly, By the destruction OF in
sects and grubs that hibernate in the
soil. The apple maggot appears to be
extending IN America, attacking the IA
Yorite Baldwin, which is so well known
as being imported largely into this
country, and rendering it entirely IN
fl for use. but the spraying the trees
with Bordeaux mixture and Paris green
has appeared TO prevent ali serious at
tacks Of this insect. In the mature
state this insect is a fly, which deposits
its eggs in the pulp Of the apple be-
meath the skin The young maggots
grow within the fruit, which they rem
der worthless, and when mature
emerge from the apple and go into the
ground, lying in the pupa state be-
meath the surface soil among the grass
square, were taken, and the number OF
msggots under the trees varied accord
ing TO the size. from 600 70 more than
II, 900 under each tree, the pupae some
what resembling kernels Of wheat
Now comes the point which was par
ticularly interesting 10 me. The ex-
pertinent was tried as 10 whether poul-
try, if confined to small range and
encouraged 10 scratch, would destroy
these pupae. A large movable wire
fence was placed about a tree whose
fruit had been destroyed by insects.
One side Of the fence was raised and
about fifty hens we're called into the .
enclosure. The fence was let down
and they were confined TO the space /
around the tree. As soon as they had 4
eaten the corn they naturally began 10 .
scratch for the pupae, and in the course I
Of three or four days it was found that .
the latter had disappeared. AS these /
Insects remain in the pupae state from
the fail OF the apple 10 the following
spring, when they appear. it may be
expected that next year the number
II flies breeding the apple maggot will
De greatly diminished in the localities
where this plan is followed. From per
,onaI experience, extending over many
ears, I can speak positively Of the
advantages OF allowing fowls and
hickens a free range in apple orch
.rds. They not only manure the soil
nd destroy all insects harboring in il,
iut they find, for some weeks, a con-
iderable proportion Of their own food
the windfalls, which they devour
reedily. with any grubs they may con-
ain. The raising OF poultry for sale
gay be much more advantageously
arried on where the land IS made 10
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27
Butter Frauds

A few years ago I spent some time
in ferreting out the black pepsin but
/ ter swindle, says Milo Baldwin, In the
I Otsego Farmer. and now, here comes
( its twin brother, the electric churn.
I which originates its own electricity, By
/ the aid Of which, you can churn in one
minute. without regard 70 the tempera-
( ture or condition OF the cream. But
/ the greatest saving claimed, is in the
quantity and quality OF the butter. The
descriptive circular says: ~One hun
dred pounds OF milk contains fourteen
pounds OF solid matter. consisting OF
four pounds Of cleo, found pounds OF
casing, -four pounds OF sugar, and two
pounds OF varied salt production, and
by the old process, you only save the
oleo. or butter oil; but the electric
churn, takes up a portion OF the sugar
and casing, and combines il with the
oleo. thereby increasing the quality
and quantity Of the product" But be-
fore we decide on the quality. let US
understand what this casing" is. Ac-
eording 10 Webster, casing is & cover
ing, or a case. That would seem q hard
thing TO work into butter, but we can
not tell what this electric churn may
do. Possibly. in trying TO be scientific,
he uses the word in lieu OF easein milk
curd). II so. it must be a great in
provement on the quality OF the but
ter. knew a man in my boyhood days,
who discovered the art OF making this
same kind OF butter. but he produced
the electricity. by dropping a little
rennet into the cream Just as il began
10 break for butter, and it fixed il in
a minute. 50 that il turned out q large
quantity Of what he called extra but
ter. He sold : quantity OF it 10 a deal
sr. who had him arrested for fraud, and
when he got through and settled I'D.
be found it the highest-priced butter
be ever sold. II anyone IS not satisfied
With the above expose. let him invest
xix dollars and Try his hand.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

Missouri Experiment Station: The
recent discovery by the Experiment
Station of outbreaks of Peach Rosette
in two localities of the leading peach
section of the state, has prompted the
station to issue for free distribution
among the peach growers an illustrat-
ed pamphlet fully describing this dis
ease and also Peach Fellows, and Civ
ing suggestions for the suppression of
these diseases. They are by far the
most destructive diseases known
among peaches. In some states the
peach orchards, over large areas, have
become so generally diseased that
peach growing cannot profitably be
carried on there. The symptoms OF
Fellows are premature ripening of the
fruit, which is unnaturally blotched or
clouded with red, and which is usually
insipid or bitter; a general falling of
in vigor of the tree, small. cup-shaped
leaves, failure of many Of the winter
buds to start in spring, the presence
of sprouts and tufts of leaves in the
body of the tree. in early autumn, and
sometimes a yellowish, sickly color of
the leaves, from which the disease
takes its name. Any or all of the
above symptoms nay occur, but the
premature ripening Of the fruit is US
ually the most prominent. A tree once
attacked by 'Yellows' is sure to die !
sooner or later, generally within from !
three to five years. The "Rosette"
usually attacks the tree in the spring, |
or in early summer. 1t is characterized |
by tufts or rosettes of leaves, which |
usually form at the ends of the newer
wood. then along the trunk and main
branches. The tree becomes weaker
and the leaves fewer, until when the
tree dies, the last leaves are usually
those that form in numerous tufts
along the trunk. The "Rosette" kills
the tree in a single season. Both the
.'Yellows" and "Rosette" are slowly.
but surely spreading westward A few
trees OF the ''Rosette" have been found
In Missouri peach orchards and de-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27
Standard varsetie. Of Chickens.

Legho-ns.-Leghorns are the best
known Of the egg-producing varieties
Dr. Mediterranean class. They are the
premiers in laying and the standard By
which the proficacy Of other breeds is
judged. OF the origin Of the Leghorn
fowl there are differences Of opinion.
and there is but little information to
be found anywhere concerning their
early history. It is generally conceded
that race Of fowls bearing 4 close re-
semblance in many respects TO the Leg
horn has existed in Italy and other
parts Of the Continent Of Europe for a
long period. That this race Of fowls
/ has been widely disseminated admits
also OF little doubt, inasmuch as AZ the
I present day the breed is known IN Den
mark and other countries as Italians.
There seems 10 be good ground for the
statement that Leghorns were first in
troduced into America from Italy. The
story goes that as early as 1884 veg
sci from Leghorn, Italy, brought TO
this country as e part Of its cargo
small shipment OF fowls, which we're al
once named 3Leghorns" They imme-
diately became popular, their prolific
laying and nonsitting qualities being
recognized at this early date. White
and Brown LeghOrns were the first Va
rieties known Modern breeders are
responsible for some OF the sub-YaFie-
ties OF the breed, and, in point OF color
az least, exhibition birds Of today, even
Of the older varieties, vary consider
ably from those seen az the present
time in Italy. The Leghorn fowl holds
the same place among poultry that the
Jersey holds among cattle. The ques-
ton OF profit in poultry has been de-
cided in favor OF reproducing breeds.
They are lively, active, and OF rest
less disposition, the best Of foragsrs,
and will pick up good part OF their
living during the year. Leghorns are
hgnt eaters and the cost Of raising
mem 70 maturity is about one-half that
Of the Asiatic varieties. They mature
early, feather quickly. the pullets Of
ten begin laying when months old.
and cockerels crow at the same age.
They are the best layers. averaging be-
tween $50 and 200 eggs per year. Their
Eggs are pure white in color, and weigh
about 10 70 the pound. As table fowls
hey are fairly good. By many they are
considered excellent The only thins
that can be said against them is that
they are small in size. Altogether,
hey are one Of the most prohtabls
breeds Of poultry that can be kept up0n
he farm, and the cheapness Of their
keeping will allow the raising OF two
-eghorns for the cost OF one Asiatie.
They must be warmly housed in winter
% lay well and 70 protect their pendu-
GUS Tattles from frostbite.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

I ing. With the present easy,
rapid and cheap method of
testing milk, by the Babcock
test, no one can afford TO be ig-
norant Of the butter capacity Of his
cows. First. as 10 the method Of test
ing, and then as to its advantages. The
milk OF cows, whether taken separate
ly or in herds. is constantly varying
from day 20 day. and from milking 10
milking, these variations usually fall
ing within an extreme range of one
per cent. In addition, the milk is grad
ually growing richer, from the time
the COW calves until il dries up. To
overcome these variations, a COW
should be tested for at least four con
secutiVe milkings, and eight milkings
are still better. This is easily done,
by mixing samples Of the different
milkings and making one test OF the
mixed sample. To get an average test,
for the whole milking period, TWO tests
can De made, one six weeks, and the
other, six months aft calving. The
average Of these two, Hill closely ap-
proximate tie average quality Of the
milk given during the year. II but a
single test is 10 be made, the samples
should be taken toward the end Of the
fourth month after calying. II will be
necessary 10 know the weight OF milk
given, and this can be learned just as
accurately, by Weighing the milk the
first and fifteenth Of each month, as By
every day. The real labor
Of doing all this weighing and testing,
is much less than would be imagined, /
by one who has never tested COWS. |
Having now the weights and tests, !
what use can be made Of them? In 4
every herd, there are some cows better !
than others. Testing enables the own
IT to weed out his herd successfully, to (
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27
The enfy sare

stroyed this season. The e<fy safe-
guard against the spread Of these dis
eases ia to dig up and burn all trees
that are known to be infected. and
this should be promptly done wherever
the diseases occur. Careful attention
to this matter now will save immense
losses.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

Glover for Seed.-If the farmer WANT
a crop of clover seed, he should cut the
first crop as early as possible. says
Hoard's Dairyman. The clover plant
is a biennial. That means that it takes
two years for it to blossom and seed
Now, if the first crop is allowed tc
stand until it blossoms, and the seed
commences to form, there will be but
very little seed in the second crop. The
point is, to turn all the seeding in.
stinct and power of the root into the
second crop. Hence, the necessity OF
cutting the first crop much earlier thar
is usually done. when it is cut for hay
alone.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

I the present time,
the most important
single item in
dairying. is the
testing of COWS,
writes Prof. ". y.
Cook in Jersey
Bulletin. This may
seem a simple mat
ter, but If rightly
conducted, its in
nuence is far reach
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

The Little LeGks.-Ths little leaks %
the farm amount to 2 considerable sum
every year unless they are carefully
looked after and stopped. says an ex-
change. Every hill OF corn missed in
planting or rooted up in cultivatine
reduces the crop without reducing the
work OF cultivating it. = leak in a root
that might be stopped in a minute NAV
be the means OF spelling a dollars
worth OF grain, and is a warning 10
look for other leaks.-Ex
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

When garden seeds OF any kind ara
gathered be sure they are thoroughly
dried out before storing away. The
sooner red and black raspberrieS
blackberries. currants and gooseberries
are set out the better. Early plant
ing gives a better opportunity to Sc
cure a good root growth before winter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27
Poultry in Orchards.

Mr.. Tegetmeier. the famous English
authority on poultry. in commenting
on a report Of the Rhode Island expert
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27
Kamr Corn In Indiana.

ETTERS Of in
CURRY, received at
the experiment sta
ton, indicate that
many In d i a n a
farmers are becom-
ing interested in
kafir corn. This
forage plant has
been grown expert
mentally for a
number of years
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

Most Important One Thing In DaIryIng.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27

IRE busiest hens are the best lay.
ers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-27
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRICULTURISTS.

Some Up-to-Dste Hints About CuItiya-
tion of the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture, ViticuIture and FIorI-
culture.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-08-12
School Matters.

The School trustees held a meet
ing on Tuesday evening and de-
.er.ained to make a number Of
necessary repairs to the school build
ing and to repaint the structure
before opening next month. Miss
Louise Evans has been employed to
teach and will have entire charge un-
less a larger attendance than is now
expected makes it necessary to
employ an assistant.
The term will open on either the
first or the second Monday in next
month. The only objection TO open
ing on the first Monday is the heat,
but as this is not excessive at this
season of the year we think the bet
ter plan would be to open then, and
allow a longer vacation at the
Christmas season, thus dividing the
work of the term.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-08-12

The State of Nevada sends Greeting to
J. B. Osborne, ]. G. Russell j. H Baker, Charles
King Gamma Poneine, G. H Hobbs, John Doc,
and Richard Roe.
You are hereby required to appear in an action
commenced against you as defeudsnts by William
wheatley and F W Dickle IS plaintiffs. in the
Fourth Judicial District Court OF the State of New.
ada Lincoln County, at the town of Phoebe, and
answer the complaint therein which is on file with
the CLERK Of said Court, witain ten days ter the
service on you of this Summons exclusive Of the
day Of servlcc) If served in said County, or twenty
days If served out of said County, but within this
District and in all other cases forty days or judg
ment by default will be taken against you accord.
ing TO the prayer Of said complaint.
The said action Is brought to recover judgment
and decree against you the said defendants quiet.
ing the tit,c Of said plaintiffs TO that certsn miner
al ground situlte In vast is known as the Groom
Mining District in said County of Lincoln and
State OF Nevada located recorded, known and cal!
ed "willow'' Mine and Mining claim and the
maria" mine and mining claim an extension of
the "willoS" Mining claim which said mining
claims the said Plaintiffs claim to be the owners
and 10 the possession of and 70 which you claim
some interes. or estate. Is alleged, adverse to
them; and debarring you from asserting such or any
adverse claim to said mineral ground and for costs
Aud you are hereby notified that ii you fail 70 ap.
pear and answer the said complaint as above re.
Quired tn said plaintiffs will have your default en-
tered and apply said Court for the relief demand
cd in the complaint in this action.
In testimony whereof |. II. J. Goodrich have
hereunto set my hand oficially and affixed the seal
of said Court, this sth day of June A. D. 1897,
II. j. GOODRICH,
Clerk of the Fourth judicial District Court
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-08-12

Our County Commissioner made
a serious mistake at their last meet
ing when they refused TO redeem
scrip at more than fifty cents OH the
dollar The main object in passing
the new law was to give jurymen and
others, enough for their services to
at least meet their expenses. twill
take about IS cents on the dollar for
scrip, to do this and there is no good
reason why, with our present out
look it should not be redeemed al
this rate. The rate might fall later
on, but for the present it ought TO be
worth this
BY their action the Commission
ers affect to control the value of
scrip entirely, and at fifty cents
every juror must continue to serve
at loss. For instanee:a juror from
DeLamar, serving only one day,
must lose three days time: two in
travelling and one in court This is
worth 5000. His stage fare is
$500 more. Total $500. He re-
ceives a certificate for $500 milage,
and $500 one days attendance;
total $500, and if this is to be re-
deemed at fifty cents by the County,
it will never bring that in open mar
ket, SO he can hope to receive at
best, less than one half of what it
costs him to attend, for his expenses
usually embrace something besides
stage fare and lost time.
A large portion of the scrip now
outstanding will never turn up for
payment and counting this out, it
would cost the county more than 80
cents on the dollar the square its
General Fund. 1t was to save in
this way that the law was passed and
iurymen serving in the future were
expected to benefit by it.
The Commissioners in advertising
money for the third time as they are
now doing, in an effort to force scrip
in at fifty cents or less, have brought
on lawsuit from scrip holders
which threatens to leave us in the
same plight as for the past ten years
and to deprive the county of all the
benefits contemplated for it by the
new law, and while all such laws
are open to serious objection, yet
there are times and situations when
much good results from them.