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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01

~ should be a meadow for pasture. The
remaining six acres will make enough
of field for the cultivation of corn,
wheat, potatoes and root crops.
The products of six acres under culti-
vation in the west where irrigation is
practiced may safely be estimated as
follows: Two acres of wheat, 100 BUSH
els; one acre of corn, so bushels; ono
acre of oats, 90 bushels; one-half acre
of potatoes, $50 bushels; one-quarter
acre of beans, Is bushels; one-quarter
acre of onions, 100 bushels; one-quarter
acre of barley, 60 bushels; one acre car
rots, turnips and rutabagas. 1000 BUSH
els. These figures are not an average in
Utah, where small farming is practiced.
The yields are reported almost double
the figures given, in some instances.
Of this six-acre yield there would be
surplus of each product to sell.
Three acres in alfalfa will yield two
crops of hay and one of seed. The hay
will average two tons an acre each cut
ting, making 10 tons of hay. \ three
acre alfalfa pasture will keep two cows,
two horses, 20 sheep, 20 hogs, with sew
eral calves. The pasture and hay field
should be rotated each year. After a
few years a part of the cultivated area
should be planted to alfalfa, and one of
the grass plots plowed. Fences could be
made of woven wire, and be easily re-
moved from one tract to another.
The five-acre orchard should have one
acre devoted to Strawberries, raspber-
ries, blackberries, gooseberries and cur
rants A half acre should be planted to
about four varieties of grapes. The bal
ance of the orchard area should contain
choice trees of various fruits, with the
outer rows composed OF nut-bear1nS
trees. These serve as a protection
against wind and storm, and are as val
liable as the fruit trees. The yield upon
these several tracts cannot be esti-
mated, as so much depends upon proper
culture and the market.
Experienced farmers in Utah who
practice intensive cultivation give the
following figures on yields to the acre:
Strawberries, $500 to $1,000; small
fruits, $500 to $500; apples. 400 to COG
bushels. The stone fruits produce in
proportion to other varieties One man
with three acres of grapes reports an
average yield of $3.50 an acre every year.
The grapes are sold green, made into
wine and raisins. Peaches are sold as
green fruit and evaporated.
The 2O-acre farmer can pay all his
expenses, ride in nice carriages, wear
good clothes, support and educate his
family, and save from $500 to $1,000
wear for the time of need. This cannot
be accomplished by wild speculation.
1t requires a careful attention to the
details of the little farm. No hard,
shaving physical labor is required. Why
should men toll and worry over their
thousands of acres and come out be-
hind at the end of the year when the
new agriculture shows them how to live
happy and contented on 2O-acre farm?
Joel Shoemaker, in Farm and Fireside.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
AND AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS

choice of the south. It would seem
that approaching the parallel of Athens
in this country, it was sine qua non to
follow its architecture" All the opin-
ions presented appear to coincide and
the first unfavorable criticism has yet
to be received.
Nature is now aiding art a. Nashville.
The rich reds and browns of the win
ter foliage of the giant oaks are not so
marked as they were month ago; the
buds are opening and the grass is grow
ing and early spring flowers are found
everywhere. Nesting in the hedge
lows and fence corners one finds the
nepatica in gorgeous array and the trail
ing arbutus opens its pretty flowers in
the shade of the 1aureStina- The hon.
eysuckle will be the next, and then the
wood violet and the wild convolvo1us
And there are spring sounds heard amid
the spring flowers. The noisy crows
have held dominion all winter, but they
have flown away and are now enjoying
rich feast following the fresh turned
burrows on a thousand hills. and they
are too busy to make much noise. In
the stead the bluebird fits amid the sun
beams. the mocking bird fills the air
with his melody and the drowsy hum of
the honey bee makes good accompani-
ment. and all the pent up stream of life
dashes onward in a cataract.
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
TwENTY-ACRE FARMS.
In the Irrigated Districts of the West
They Pay "A Handsome Profit.

In the Irrigated Districts OF the West
They Pay n Handsome Profit.
Intensive soil culture has become the
rule in some sections of the west. One
man cannot irrigate and cultivate more
than a 25-acre tract. This area must be
carefully handled to make a good in
come, yet many farmers are learning
that there is more on 20 acres than for
merly on a quarter section The 20
acre farm is destined to be the future
home OF independence. Men who at
tempt more than this viii be specula-
tors, with the chances for or against
success according to the market fuctua-
tions. The day of speculations in farm
ing has passed. and the man who seeks
a comfortable home must produce some
of everything possible on the very
smallest area.
A 2O-acre farm might be divided into
seven very convenient lots. The house
and lawn should occupy one acre, and
be inclosed by a neat picket or wire
fence. One acre should be fenced sepa-
rate and kept for a garden. The barn
yard and corral need occupy but one
acre. An orchard of five acres, with a
small corner cut out for a poultry
house, would be sufficient. Three acres
sown to grass to be cut each season for
hay would yield an abundance. A SINH
lar tract of three acres fenced separate
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
Food for Growtnr Pics.

Pigs, during growth, should be fed on
feeds of muscle-making kind. a mix
ture of ground corn, oats and shorts
with small proportion of old process
oil meal, makes a good combination,
mixed in such proportions as suits the
feeders fancy. The mixture should be
soaked from one feed to the next, or
wet up when fed. If soaked from one
feed to another care must be taken not
to let It ferment or sour. This kind of
feed may be fed until the new crop of
corn is ready. Care must be taken and
make a gradual change; although hogs
at no time should be permitted to de-
pend upon a ration of corn alone
Rural World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01

the heart of the city of Nashville. An
electric car made the trip in less than
ten minutes, whereas in the European
cities the buildings were generally
about an hours ride from the business
centers.
And it is really not to be wondered al
that everyone is delighted with the
buildings. grounds, and erything per-
tanning TO the Tennessee centennial.
The greatest care has been displayed
in all lines; the architecture is faultless
and the execution perfect. Display, for
displays sake, has been studiously
avoided, and the beautiful and esthetic
is discovered ct every turn. A glance at
the bird's-eye view of the buildings and
grounds Will at once make apparent the
fact, that although the structures APP
pear to adorn the greepsward with
charming irregularity, a system has
been observed, and one passes from one
building to another. as You would read
chapter after chapter. each building an
important factor in one grand harmoni-
Gus whole. The observer noticing how
well the natural features have been used
to advantage is at loss to know 1vheth-
er the buildings were placed in refer
4ence to the beautiful lakes or whether
the sheets of water were subsequent in
novationS. The effect is perfect, and
there is great deal more to be noted
than is at first apparent. Capitol ave-
niue is well named; a lire drawn down
the center of that thoroughfare would
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
THE FARMING WORLD.
PUSHING THE LAMBS.
How a Rapid Growth Can be Main
tanned Readily.

How d Rapid Growth Can be Main
tanned Readily.
The principal object to be secured in
raising early lambs for market is to
mature a fine animal of good size and
condition as early as possible. Earli-
aess and good weight are the two prin-
cipal items to be secured, and care
should be taken to secure these as rapid
ly and as economically as possible.
One important item is to give the
,ambs an early start. The first few days
is the most important time, and if by
neglect it is stunted at this time, no
after treatment will entirely overcome
the effects. It should be kept warm and
dry, and the dam should be fed and
cared for in way that will best enable
her to supply plenty of good milk.
When the ewes are fed literally with
ground feed and the troughs are of suf-
ficient length to admit of the lambs eat
ing by the side of their dams, the lambs
will learn to eat when very young.
Whenever they have learned to eat
fairly well. separate place should be
provided for them. where they can be
fed by themselves. This place should
be arranged so that the lambs can run
in and out at will. They should be fed
in this pen at least twice day. Wheat
bran, chopped feed, oil meal, combined
with corn meal, makes good combina-
ton.
While it is an item to feed literally
it can hardly be said to be a good plan
to keep feed before them all the time.
The quicker they can be taught to
eat and the better they are fed the bet
ter growth it will be possible to secure,
and the less drain it will be upon the
ewes.
By feeding the ewes literally so that
they can supply plenty Of milk, and
feeding the lambs literally, a quick
growth can be readily maintained, and
usually the earlier they are ready for
market and the better their condition
the higher price it is possible to obtain,
IN. j. Shepherd, in Western Rural.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01

pare IL with undertakings of a similar
character, and an opportunity has pre-
sented itself Of late whereby that might
be done in a most satisfactory manner.
Among recent visitors to the grounds
was Maj. Henry S. Conn. distinguished
member of the Louisville press, who,
during the past year. spent several
months in Europe, where he visited no
less than twelve eXpositions in nine of
the old cities, and he unhesitatingly as
serts that Tennessee's big show is eX-
celled by none. He visited eXpositions
at Geneva, Vienna, Buda Pesth, Nurem-
berg. Munich, Stuttgart, Berlin, Kiel
and Dresden. At Stuttgart there were
three separate and distinct exhibitions.
industrial, agricultural and electrical.
and two at Berlin, art and Industrial, but
with all the vast resources of the old
world at their command there was not
single instance where Tennessee was
put in the shade.
The parks in which some of the eXhi-
bition buildings were placed were
more picturesque than the grounds at
Nashville, but that is not to be won
dered at, for some of those parks have
been receiving care and attention for
nearly a thousand years, and it is only
reasonable to suppose that they would
have reached a high degree of excel
lence in that period. One thing that
struck Maj. Cohn very forcibly was the
proximity of the Centennial grounds to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01

bisect the majestic Parthenon, touch
the gigantic statue of Pallas Athenae,
cross the beautiful Rialto and continue
direct till it struck the dome of the
states capital-truly a glorious view
and freighted with interest from every
aspect. The objects of interest that are
found adjacent to this thoroughfare
are a study in themselves, and convey
a lesson that must be learned by OBJ
servation. AS reference has been made
to the opinions of the value Of the Ten
nessee Centennial Exposition, as given
by prominent men, another opinion can
be added which is directly to the point.
Among the visitors to the grounds
this week was Hon. William Jennings
Bryan, of Nebraska, who after examin-
ing the buildings and taking note of all
the objects of interest, said: ST am
greatly impressed with the magnitude
of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition
and more than delighted by the beauty
of the buildings and the perfection of
the details. / am sure that those who
know what Nashville has in store for
visitors will be as firmly resolved as I
am to visit this centennial when its
gates are open to the public. Such an
exhibition is Of the greatest Importance
to the state and to the nation. 1 be-
lieve that such expositions as those
held at Chicago, and at Nashville, will
do much to bring the people together.
to draw them into closer fellowship and
remove whatever prejudice may arise
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01

Vegetables never look as well as
the pictures on the seed boxes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
= Curt Customer.

81 fear" said the barber, finishing his
Commute monologue with an unre-
Quilted plea in behalf of his infallible
hair restorative, 81 fear, sir fyanking
the apron from under the chin of his
bald-headed customer), that our hair
will never come in again.
The released victim glanced at him
self in the glass, banged his hat on his
head and hastily striding to the door
exclaimed: Neither Will I"-Boston
Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-01
FOR CARTING MANURE.

Handy Continuance Put Together by
an Ohio Farmer.
While on a recent trip through por-
ton Of our county 1 saw a contrivance
that struck me as good thing. While
nearing the home of farmer I saw
in the road the marks of moving ma
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

DANPTRY. Gem. Nov. 90. In a battle
hatween the citizens and a dcsnerate
gang OF burglars this morning at Sandy
Hook. one burglar was seriously wound
ed. Sandy Hook IS ten miles from this
civ II IS n typical Kew England village
with hotel. post-ofilce and few stores
BURGLARS have rlidcd the place so fire.
nuenflv that systematic burglar alarms
had been placed IN the village
At half past three this morning the m
mates OF TaylOr's Hotel were awakened
nv the changing OF gong, winch an
n9unced the presence OF burglars in the
The guests at the hotel were armed and
started on the search for burglars. Be
fore they proceeded hfiv feet from the
hotel they were stopped with the COM
mand. Throw mp your hands
a burglar with two reviewers IN ms
hands appeared from the entrance 10 the
post office.
without waiting 10 see whether his or
dA.s were 10 be Ohcyed he blazed away az
posse with both guns.
The fire was returned and the burglar
fell Two more burglars came from the
post-ofiice and ran towards the railroad
station shooting as they ran.
The entire village was aroused by TINS
time and fifty armed men We're soon in
pursuit Of the burglars.
After chase of a mile and half they
were overtaken. \ short battle follow
ed, and one burglar was captured. The
other escaped TO the woods.
The burglar wOundd in the fight in the
village gave the name OF Frank Smith,
OF New York. The name IS fictitious
The other prisoner said he was James
Ryan, OF Buffalo. They had a complete
Outnt OF burglars tools
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
Mrs. Beckwith Pleased.

MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA, Nov. 20
ION, 1 knew he could do it," 1t was
Jessie Lincoln Beckwith, whose exclama-
ton of delight caught the attention Of
the big crowd out to witness the football
game between Iowa Wesleyan and the
Keokuk Medicals. For Warren Wallace
Beckwith had lust made forty-yard
dash around the left end Of the big medics
and scored the first touchdown for Iowa
Wesleyans. Beckwith was playing the
game OF his life, and, inspired by the
presence of his young bride. put up a
game of football that has never been
equaled in this city.
Whether the rest of the team was In
spired by the same fair presence is not
known but the big fellows from Keokuk,
flushed with recent victories and averag-
ing twenty pounds per man heavier than
Iowa Wesleyan. went down TO defeat.
At the end of the game the score stood
as 10 in favor of Iowa Wesleyan and
over half tine points were gathered in by
Beckwith alone. There was a big crowd
of enthusiastic spectators, but none more
so than the daughter of Robert T. Lin
coin. During the frst part OF the game
she watched the struggle from a carriage,
but as the excitement grew more intense
she left the carriage and with several
girl friends followed along the side lines
the struggling players. Once when Beck
with was temporarily disabled she pushed
her way in to see how badly hurt he was
and during the entire game she never lost
sight of him. The game was harder than
the score indicates.
The heavy line of the visitors proved 10
be somewhat of an obstruction 10 the
home team. most of the playing deNoNeu
upon the half backs, Beckwith ana nus
Tin. Beckwith was given all the Work ne
wanted, but never failed TO come up 10
expectations His playing was brilliant
and most effective.
Al the end OF the game he was lifted
TO the shoulders of the bowling mob OF
enthusiasts and carried of the held.
The day had been quiet one for the
Reckwiths This noon they lunched
with Senator Harlan, the grandfather OF
the bride. Young Beckwith had deemed
TO play to-day. but is said that AT lunch
the Senator requested Beckwith to play
The Senator was formerly president or
the college and takes great satisfaction
I'm the work of the football team. III Is
stated that when he learned that on ac-
count OF the comparatively lght weight
OF the home team the absence or BECK
with would imperil the success OF the
team he requested his new sIahusoh-in-
law to lay aside his dignity and battle
once more for the glory OF l. w. l.
Beckwitn consented ana played his star
game.
Mrs. Beckwith rode out 10 the. field IN
tho family carriage and was accompanied
by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Beckwith. She
wore a tailsr-made suit OF military Dluc
serge. jack,r to match. large DARK nat
with trim feathers and fur boa The car
rage stopped close TO the side lines, where
the game could be watched 10 advantage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
$50
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DIAGRAM OF THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL GROUNDS.
to5"a9s q az

baltimore. bat the College boys say they
would rather play it in Richmond, as so
many OF them are from Virginia
"A special detail of officers will be on
hand so that no one but those who have
charge OF the game will be allowed ON
the grounds
The Athletics will line up as follows:
THE LINE UP OF RICHMOND.
Wilbon, right end.
Elsey right tackle
Feaster. right guard.
Rand, center.
Turpin. left guard
Stocksdale, left tackle
Belvin left end.
Carr, quarter back.
Eubank, right half back.
Whitaker. left half back.
Ellison. full back
Whitaker. the star half back, who has
been coaching and captaining the team
for the past three weeks, has improved
the team work wonderfully.
Messrs. L. Bosher. Eddie Harrison.
Tyler Brock and DR.. ". y. Walden are
still helping TO coach.
An invitation has been extended TO the
Universities of Virginia and North Caro-
lima teams to attend the game. and they
will be provided with a private box.
The game will be called at IL 80 a. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
BEEDEN. CAROLINA's CAPTAIN.

enia boys and ma the same claim.
Wills. of Virginia quarter back Is
well known In Richmond. as he PLAYED
here on the College baseball team last
summer lie ia paying a Iast same ana
his Interference and passes are good.
Hll. another wcll-known player VINO
is the left hair back, played here at Nc
Cahe's last season. and he is putting up
star work with Virginia. His work on
The ends is exceptionally stellar.
Collier and Mallory. left tackle ana leIt
guard. are not In the best condition, SUI
ferin. from stiffness brought about IN
previous games.
MARSH HAS RECOVERED.
Templeman left guard. and Wallace
centre are playing I'm good form.
Davies. right guard. is in bad way
vet, but expects TO be in the game IN good
shape.
Marsh has recovered from his recent
Injuries and will be in the game.
Ester. right end. is tacklins nicely.
Carney. also I'm his usual form.
Morrison. full back and captain bucks
tackles and interferes well. There Is no
certainty that he will play. as some OPP
position has arisen in his family.
The substitutes Elsom, Griffin Pierce
and Fulton are in good training and can
drop into the game at any moment. The
Virginia boys will stop at Murphys ana
those from North Carolina will put UP AT
the jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

HINTON. ". VA. Nov. 2O.-One OF the
most horrible attempts at ROBBERY ever
perpretrated i'm this county was lh"' "a
three men THURSDAY night, when ,ney
attempted 10 obtain money from HI par
lineer. who lives in the suburbs OF thls
city.
Between , and 6 O'Clock in the even
ing they came 10 his door and knocked
and asked for a drink OF water. lie
started toward the kitchen. which IS some
distance from the main house, 10 ge' tAe
water. and Just as he entered the door
the three mon jumped upon him ana
knocked him down. Then they bound ms
hands and feet and gagged MN by sllilHs
a handkerchief in his mouth.
After rhev had securely bound the old
gentleman. they proceeded TO search the
housa for money. but only succeeded III
finding ca cents. becoming enraged. and
relieving that large amount vas hid
aen somewhere on the premises. they iold
tho ola man they would burn him alive
unless he revealed the hiding place Of his
treasure. lie told them that 80 cents was
positively al the money in the honse,
but they did not believe him. Ih'y re-
moved his shoes and applied IRE 20 his
loot I'm their efforts 10 force him 10 tell
After calmly watching him writhe In
agony for a few minutes. still protesting
that he had no more money. they placed
The gag back IN his mouth, and locking
the door. left him. lie succeeded after
several hours I'm loosenins his bands, and
he then gave the alarm.
Mr. Ballinger Is over eighty wears Of
age and has lived alone FOR The past
twenty years. He IS I'm critical condi-
don. and 81 is feared that he cannot sur
yive the shock. lie cannot give any
description OF tho robbers. except that
they were white men and all young. The
County Court today offered q reward az
$50 for the capture and conviction Of the
rohf9rs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
TWO FOOTBALL GAMES
TO BE PLATED ~ RICHMOND on
THANKSGIVING DAY.
University of Virginia and the University
Of North Carolina, and tho Richmond
Athletics against Baltimore College.

While there Is little doubt that big
crowd will be in attendance upon the
great Thanksgiving Day football game
AZ West lind Park " is evident that the
interest In the game. though consider
able. Is not as great as 1t was last year.
Football is losing It's popularity anc
while the game this season Will hardly
be affected as regards attendance. be-
fore another season comes around. II Is
altogether likely that football as 1t
present played, will have received lts
death-blow through the legislature Tor
Il is known that a movement is on loot
looking 10 that end.
OPPOSITION TO FOOTBALL.
Owing 20 the many dangers that confront
those who play the game. and the large
number OF injured and killed reported 10
date the public - awakening 10 the idea
Of putting a stop to the game through
the legal powers
As is usual. next Thursday VIII be OBJ
served here as holiday and the chief
tonic talked Of in connection WIN the
celebration OF the day Is the football
game.
Tho two teams. with their large con-