Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-09-06
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Farmers who are infested in improves
ment in that directi shOufd take ad-
vantage of the fall son in buying.

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Farmers who are Infested in improves
ment in that directi shOufd take ad-
vantage of the fall son in buying.
When the pasture is scant turn the
sheep on it il the weeds are thick. in
stroy them Weeds may be moved
when they have made considerable
growth, but all weeds that grow de-
prive the land of fertility. Sheep
Craze close to the ground and find ev-.
cry plant that pushes above the sur
face. 1t will not perhaps answer to
compel flock of sheep TO subsist on
scant herbage, and some grain or hay
may be therefore allowed in addition
to the food procured on the pasture or
stubble field but the weeds will be de-
strOyed completely if sheep are given
an opportunity to work on them
There are fewer sheep In this country
at present than in some previous years.
but the value of all the sheep in the
United States is greater than before
The total number of sheep in this
country is about Sc, 900, 900. and 1t is es-
timated that the increase in value Of
each sheep is about 81. The value of
the wool Is less than formerly, but the
Improvement of sheep by the use OF
the large mutton breeds has resulted
in superior mutton and higher prices
One of the most prosperous industries
now is the production of early lambs
for market as they reach marketable
age month earlier by reason of more
rapid growth, due to the advantages
of better breeding.
In this section the Concord grape still
holds its place as superior to all 9TH
ers, and 1t is just as handy in this eli
mate as any other variety. 1t was
supposed to be more liable to rot than
some kinds, but with good cultivation,
careful pruning and judicious spraying
the Concord has given as good results
as any. 1t is well known to consumers
and is always in demand.
Cut off all limbs of cherry and plum
trees that are affected with black knot
and be sure and burn them. If the dis
ease has made considerable progress
it means cutting away a large portion
of the tree. but II is better to do so
than to allow any opportunity for
renewal of the disease. as the tree will
soon die If not attended to. After cut
ting off the diseased portions spray
each tree thoroughly.
If there is poor place on the farm
do not neglect it as worthless, but en-"
deavor to improve 1t. 1t is possible
that such a piece of land may require
drainage. or should be lined. and some
times a green crop plowed under may
make an Improvement. The poorest of
soils can be improved.
The land that produced potatoes this
year may be infected with disease, and
1t. will be proper to plant potatoes on
some other location next year. 1t will
be in order this fall to lime the potato
plot, which will greatly aid in destroy
ing the spores of fungi and thus assist
in lessening the liability of scab or
some other disease in the future. All
potatoes taken from the land should
be carefully examined before storing
them for the winter, as any that are
unsound will affect the whole.
Wide tires are made light and strong.
| and they serve admirably to-. pack the
roads and prevent ruts. They are used
mostly on low-down wagons. but can
| be made serviceable with high wheels.
Low-down wagons increase the draught
and when. the roads are very muddy
| especially when affected bv frosts in.
| winter, the low wheels cannot always
be used. II good roads are made. how
| ever. the low-down wagons Will do
more to keep the surface of the roads
hard and smooth than the road roller.
but II narrow wheels are used by soma
/ farmers the roads will be cut up. Low
| down wagons, However, are very handy
[ for use on the farm,