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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
SHEEP FEEDING.
Grain Mixtures Versus Single Grain
FoOds-Oats and Corn.

Grain Mixtures Versus Single Grain
FOOds-Oats and Corn.
From results obtained In the expert
ments of various stations it appears
that there are but few single grain
foods that give profitable returns when
fed alone. Some give high rate Of gain,
but the cost absorbs the profit, and 9TH
ers yield satisfactory gains so long as
the sheep will eat them and continue In
good health. At the average current
prices the indications of the expert
ments are that corn is much the most
profitable single grain to feed. next to
which ranks such as wheat, cottonseed
meal and linseed, while most OF the
others enumerated barely pay returns
equal to their market prices. and some,
such as beans and bran, fail to do this.
There Is abundant evidence indicat-
ing that the merit of a grain mixture
MS part of the ration lies In the fact
that the sheep like 1t better than the
unmixed grains, eat more Of it and as
n result gain more. The fact that they
eat more seems to be the chief element
in making the profit less than in the
feeding of some of the foods unmiXed.
Oats and corn mixture Is probably
more frequently used than any other I'D
the west. In trials at the Michigan
station ten lambs receiving corn ana
oats with roots and hay were only
equaled in weekly gains by those req
corn alone. This mixture surpassed
bran alone, corn and bran mixed, oats
and bran and another of corn, oats ana
bran in weekly gain and in cost OF gain.
At the Wisconsin station it has been
the custom in fattening lambs that
have been fed grain continuously from
birth to feed oats at first during the
fattening. then add corn and finally. II
the lambs appeared to need it. to add
some linsecd meal.
The results with lambs fed thus at
the Michigan and Wisconsin stations
indicate that both in direct profit and
rate of gain the oats and corn mix
ture is superior to most mixtures
while observation of the conduct OF the
wethers when being fed this ration
justifies the assertion that 1t Is an eX-
ceptonally wholesome food for sheep.
Sheep of all kinds and ages appear
to be very fond of wheat bran. proba-
bly, on account Of its flavor and the
fact that they digest it easily. Many
of the large feeders in the west con-
slider bran one of the safest and best
foods to begin the feeding Of large
numbers. though they only rely OH 1t
alone for few weeks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08

The New York state outlook fer to
hacco rs reported livery promising.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
ABOUT BERMUDA GRASS.
Can Often BE Utilized on Sandy SOIL
Under the Thirty-sixth Parallel.


Under the Thirty-sixth Parallel.
We have lately had inquiry regard
ing Bermuda grass, so named because
of it's origin in the Bermuda islands.
When brought to the United States, the
grass was introduced in the south,
where 1t has become spontaneous and
common.
1t is an excellent grass for sandy soil
and furnishes a nutritious forage. III
Is low spreading or creeping grass
and cannot be used for hay, nor Is the
amount of forage large, but it can often
be utilized on sandy land under the
thirty-sixth parallel where other good
grasses will not grow.
1t is easily killed by cold winters and
hence Is not likely to be of much value
in Colorado. Unless it will survive the
winter it will hardly pay to raise it, as
there are more valuable annual crops.
Mr.. Rohrer of Dickinson county
Kan, writes that Bermuda grass sur
yived the winter on his place and gives
promise of being valuable grass. lie
also states that several Of his neighDors
obtained the seed upon the market ana
gave the grass trial, but in no case
did any survive the winter. MIR. Roh-
rer sowed a package of Texas blue
grass seed, and his Bermuda grass
seems to have come from this as an i'm
purity and is an especially resistant
strain.
We have seen very fine stands or
Bermuda In the Pecos valley of New
Mexico, but that place is 1000 miles
to the south of Denver, says Field ana
Farm
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
Concerning Hessian Fly.

Ohio experiments seem to Indicate
tlMt the date of actual safety for wheat
seeding in seasons of general preva-
lence Of Hessian fly is so late us TO IN
cur rs great a risk of winter killing
as the ordinary risk from the fly. In
case Of an injurious attack developing
upon the early sown wheat Director
Thorne advises to turn it under in Or
der to destroy the insects and prevent
a further attack the following spring.
The cost of turning under and reseed-
ing would usually be small in compari-
son to the loss which would result from
the fall attack and from carrying over
a host of flies to pEey upon the crop
during the spring.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
Chicken Pie.

The RED LlGH i will give a
big special Chicken Pie Dinner
every SATURDAY.. 1t you want
something good, don't fail to at
tend these dinners. Always go
to the Red Light.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-08
SANTA FEE TIME CARD.

Ncs. POI and 2O2 carry free reclining
chair cars No. POI makes close connec-
ton at Chanute carrying free reclining
chairs for Pitsburg, and at Cherryvale
for Cotfeyville.
No. POP makes connection at Ottawa
with the fast mail tor Emporia, Newton,
Hutchinson and all points west, and at
the union depot, Kansas City, for all
points north, east and west.
No. 2O3 runs through to Panhandle,
Texas, and makes connections at Win
field for Newkirk, Guthrie, Oklahoma
City and all points in Oklahoma and
Texas.
No. 2O4 makes connection at Kansas
City union depot for all points.
c. S. COLEMAN. Agent.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

sv-ered THAT is what n" Ids us to the earth' oui
teacher says and keeps everything in place
..But aren't YOU afraid might give out some DAY
or forget to work? And anyhow. you can't see or
touch it. / wonder now II Is you ie'' 81
about it,
But 1t always has worked since the very oes.i
ming of things the little girl answered. earheS
and there couldn't be any world al all "ithou' H.
What makes you ask me such funny ques'iois,
grandmamma? You know all about 1t just as wen
as do WHY that power belongs to the earth-its
a part of It, and just real Our teacher talked 10
US about it the whole rest .'our last Friday
Well" grandmamma said, Il wasn't sure what
vou thought about it, but l remember once hearing
a story about a man who would never stand up
straight for fear falling off the earth He used
to go around his hands and knees, Peerlns an1.
iousIy about to see if he were near sne and ran
| freely about but he would shake his mead very
bapnen: it is best TO be cautious he grew
old and wrinkled and bent. crawling apout an an ms
NE What I9r te' 81 silly mani, mildred said He
crazy, wasn't he grandma or IL 3" ~
am make believe story anu never ''''' Dp ,
IF you think that man was crazy. there must De
good many people in the world rsnf now 3d a9T
! that's too good true, IT afraid love this
much and VII: lose it or I've planned ed ana ana
afraid I'm fated go without it after alI-aiWays
5haf bere enss IS soma m sq failing of place
deep pit of sorrow near by-afrald TO be glao ana
give themselves wn0le t near b ,gs ~ 60 ma wares
| MiIdred's cheeks grew red. she remembered
I how many times in the day she said. Il m AFRAID
| but her grandma NINA went right on without notc-
| ing her. ~,
| such people really remind me very much OF the
| man in the story We see how foolish ne Is:
| because think know all about the power OF
| rrayitation but just do these anxious, unhappy
! neople who are always worrying about something
| seem foolish to those who know something OF that
finer stronger more lasting force that holds US to
| the heart of things Though these people trust 10
/ the earth's force of gravity and let their bodies
! stand upright. they in reality Just as crazy as
| that old the story. for their thoughts are
| ALWAYS creeping and trembling and afraid
! But grandmamma dreadful things do happen
sometimes" Mildred said.
! Not hundredth part often as good Things
| happen. Don't you remember that bit OF rhyme
| mamma read yesterday?
! "A little carking Care settled itself one day
| In an anxious carefled heart with other cares 10
stay. ,,.
| And why alas should I this added burden bear?
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
MOTHER BTCKERDYhE'S LIFE.
HER DEVOTION TO SOLDIERS DURING THE
CIVIL WAR.


Mother Rickerdyke, famous for her work among
Union soldiers during the Civil War. died IN Bun
ker Hill Kan. short time ago. and writer IN
THE Congregationalist' says OF her:
II NAV be said with confidence that the death
Of no one person could touch the hearts OF the vet
eTans OF the oi as @ that Of Mary B. Bicker-
dyke. In her sphere she ranked along Elth zen, zen
we're Indebted to her for comforts and for care.
and hundreds owed their lives TO her ministratlons
Her home was in Galesburg H. at the opening
Of the war and almost Immediately she went to
the camp at Cairo TO offer her services as nurse
Soon she ventured to the front. and the writer
says:
s The next we heard of Mrs. Bickerdyke she was
in a hospital nurse but really us fldldset, st
She saw to il that the wards were kept IN perIsct
S ~ ~ each soldier was properly looked
a4ns a3fer aPf aTng 5 estabshed her cdnnect6ns
Northern friends. she made 'reqllsltloIls upon
them whenever her hospital needed anything tha9
the government could not furnish. She dominated
wherever she was. Indefatisable herself she ex,
those under her found their tasks no light matter
But Mrs. Bckerdyke was more t1an an eNtru, ,
most comforting that ever stood by poor
soldiers bedside. II was there me soidlefS haiheu
Mother Bckerdyke never hesitated 10 cut red
when the g goQ1 OF het S oFficers From General
cordaE natSq @ 0y sucn a,t6nrjzH her 10 90
where within his lines past all pckets, INTO @ al
terrnaster for such transportation as she desired
for her supplies. This pass shows what he thought
of her. One day she ordered a surgeon out OF the
hospital for gross neglect Of duty owing to drunk
enness threatening his discharge which she after
ward procured The man went TO General Sher-
man to complain. After hearing his story the Gen-
era asked: who do you say that she is? They
cali the old vixen Mother Bckerdyke," was the an
swer. "Oh, if IL is Mother Bckerdyke," said the
general, Il can't do anything for you-she out
ranks me-
Mother Bickerdyke's work after the war Is also
remarkable. Being no longer able to labor direct
ly beloved boys in blue she served the
dead by providing for their orphaned children 1t IS
reported TO the number of over twelve thousand
For some time she active liz slum work IN
New-York. laporng among the fallen in the Iombs
and O Blackwells Island, and serving also IN
Bellevue Hospital and in Castle Garden. When
asked why she wasted much time on one oid
inebriatc soldier, her characteristic answer was
that she had a commission from the Lord to do all
that she could for every miserable creature coming
in her way. concluding by saving; Hes always
sure Of friendS-Ciod and me" At Ellsworth.
Kan she leaves an institution endowed with her
name, which she devoted her last years and
which was erected by the Woman's Relief Corps.
Is is the Mother Bickerdyke Home and Hospital for
Soldiers Widows and Orphans.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
WHY MILDRED CEASED TO FRET.

WHY MILDRED CEASED TO FRET.
Mildred was ALWAYS afraid something would hap
nen something unpleasant. If visit were planned
sbe would at once begin to fret for fear 1t might
rain or il anything promised to her she always
felt sure she would never get it. Her little forehead
was often In a pucker something. and the
funny part of it all that the dreaded thing
never came to pass and her fears were all for
nothing.
One day her grandmamma said, Mildred. I've a
story to tell you and 1 want to see if you can
read me the meaning of it," Mildred always enjoyed
stories with meanings she said they were like the
puzzles and charades in the back of her school pa
per First tell me- began her grandmamma.
aren't YOU afraid as you walk down the road to
school that some time you may fall off the earth
and go tumbng off into space, and maybe bump
up against a big coud?"
why, grandmammai' Mildred said. what a
funny idea. You know that can't happen!''
But why not? The earth is quite round. you
know-like that globe there in the corner-and
II seems to me that a little girl walking about over
thing like that might easily slip and fall off.
But, grandmamma" began Mildred, quite ear
nestly. now thoroughly aroused you know. though
the earth is round. 1t is so big that far our
eyes 1t curves only the Httlest bit, that
II might well be fat. for it And then
there is that strong power-what is 1t calied?'
The force of gravity" her grandmother sug-
gestsd.
"oh yes: that's the name Of IT," Mildred an
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
BACHELORS HOMES.

men and young women are both becoming
- eHa more Independent. and neither nowadays
,s~uy ehuy seems need the other in order to
oS :, housekeeping and create home, two friends
same sex being seemingly all sufficient for
sam eonpanionship AS is well known. women
'ots are increasing alarmngly, making
- ahc delightful little nests. which they
,a'' together; and now it is said that young
~, are following their example and are also set
"a - 'her Lares and Penates without the aid Of
- o'Aer sex Men who keep house are apt to make
~, VI feminine trials about such matters.
r.s much trouble you women seem to have
as your ser.ants,' remarked a masculine house
aasrio. 3ecceniiy TO his married sister, with a
ssok ansear. al. Why. Bill and / have had the same
I'D fhu outer ever since started housekeeping
asnr ~ Nouio not leave for the world HOW
ie rr.as .es nave you raised their wages! Queried
agath Nlted young woman About once a
ttn aa.e1Fect. and you now probably giving
something enormous well. it is easier
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

One of the most taking additions to the large
department store of Abraham & Straus OF Brook
lyn. will be open the public tomorrow at a. IN.
1t is real vaudeville entertainment for children
and, of course. their mammas. in real theatre
The theatre is built exactly like a large with
boxes footlights, scenery, drop curtain. electric
lights and ushers. The scenery IS well painted
and the electric lighting is in perfect shape The
stage is a model one, and the decorations are ef-
fective. The first eight children arrive will be
entitled the boxes Each box holds four. The
floor plan is so arranged that spectator has
as good a view as another The entertainment will
consist OF plantation melodies, banjo solos and
dances. The small auditorium will comfortably
hold two hundred children. and the entertainment
will last for fifteen minutes Everybody Is invited,
and a free pass will be given to all by simply ap.
plying at the box Office" The performances will
continue until Christmas.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

than changing" he admitted rather guiltly- And
the cook does just what she chooses ana orders S
l dare say you feed half her relatives WhIe your
man probably helps himself to your wine ana cigars
and gets no end good clothes and tips, Vi
course, they would not be such fools as to leave
a berth like that: :. . , -
Jim has taken a little apartment in town ana Is
keeping house" said a mother who lives IN ,h'
s11hTIrIs land I wish YOU could his Wallpapers
/ never suspected him OF being color blind before.
He said ne had a dinner the other evening i sup
nose you have plated silver? l asked No. he
answered. why, you surely never bought real on
exclaimed l bought tin at the hardware s!!oP
and ii answers the purpose. he repec WIN Ii'ie
disregard OF public opinion on general usase
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
SONE WAYS OF THE WORLD
HOMES OF THE BACHELOR MAN AND
MAID-THE PASSING OF THE
ROCKING CHAIR.

The typical American rocking chair is disappear
isg and before long will probably be an extinct
sDec;es There are, TO be sure. rockers no"audSs
IN plenty. but they more resemble the s"aSIIs'
rsdlelike lounging chairs Of long ago thah tIe
reiern merchantmen resemble the stately shlps oi
that time. Nothing shows the passing OF the olo
fashioned rocking chair more than the difference
n the appearance of the yeranda OF d country
house now and several decades ago
y can remember IL II were yesterday driving
10 to this very piazza thirty years ago., said the
neither Of a married daughter as they were calling
tugether at the house of neighbor. Il wonder
shat poor Mrs. Worthington would have said II
she had seen all of that handsome furniture and
nose Turkish rugs out Of doors? 1t would have
ryen her nervous proztration. for she never let
-r q sunshine touch even the indoor carpets and
-5hclstery. Out the porch as we called 1t in
fnse days, there were only six large Southern
ickng chairs. placed at regular intervals, and on
n day / speak OF they were filled by the women OF
II house and a couple of guests They were all
rrsng as hard as they could rock. There was an
Ealishrnan with ne, of the secretaries Of the
a-.,Ion from Washington who stopping with
e and he burst laughing he saw them
few deliclously American, he exclaimed. and Ii
Esde me very angry. but it did look funny
That evening after dinner went out. as usual,
q the piazza. and 1 took my customary seat in d
aE rocking chair, and began rock 10 and fro as
talked and then suddenly remembered the criti-
asn DO the English women never rock? asked
yeyerr he replied and that is the reason they
ave not got such pretty feet and such high in
Esps as American women have. All American
Eoren rock and they all have pretty feet, there
must be the motion that arches the instep-
'Of course ] forgaye him tor the CRITICISM When
combined i wit with R ere 10 epe 9ef not some
hing in it, fer American feet have been growing
Eeadily larger since the Ole rocking chair days.
leu wear TWO sizes larger than 90, anu your
Ethel actually wears seEens.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
ILLUSTRATED SONG EVENING.

Another Of the jolly evenings for which the
young people of the Marcy Avenue Baptist Church.
Brooklyn, are famous occurred Wednesday
evening last, when large audience enjoyed novel
programme Of illustrated song
The entertainment was given by the young wom-
en- of the well known w. l. c. Circle under the
management of it's superintendent. Mrs. A. s. Gay
ner The tableaus, which included many Of the
popular songs Of the day, found abundant appre-
citation. a,
The proceeds of the entertainment go to the
work Of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, OF
which the W. /. c Circle Is {, bi anch.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
THE DEBUTANTE OF 1872.


Just now the maiden of Iso2-the second debu-
ante Of the century, is standing with any
thing bat reluctant feet at the portals of So
cey waiting to enter the new life which seems to
her as she looks through the open door at the
glitering scene. so brilliant and enhancing She
eighteen years old, and this Is her long looked
forward TO coming out" winter. Her fond papa
ahd mamma have provided her with lovely clothes,
and as far they able Will grant her every
Indulgence. Dinners and dances are 20 be given
IN her honor she viii be a privileged person, moth
ns IN the way OF irksome duty will be required
Gher-no more lessons. no more distasteful school
room tasks All she has to do is to be happy and
heroy the good things of life, which generally
sho~s-ed without stint measure upon an
American rosebud during her first season
Ihe difference that is made in an average New
irk household between a boy and a girl of the
sans age is most apparent. One is q grub. the
@hr a butterfly. The grub. on leaving school or
@iss=, is expected to look for q place imme-
Usiey. If the pay is practically nothing. and the
'o's hard, paterfamlias tells him that must be
deterrent That is how / began myself" says
NH,artable papa, with compacency. No late
.-sEtssts for the boys of the family. The butter
"a aay lie abed late they choose after
cs but the gruos must be downtown at their
81 ~ o'clock Certes these maidens have
~ me Of il while they are young. and it is to
s..ilse that they appreciate the indulgence that
III sssn " 10 them and are Invariably good humored
sns ssfeeabie. bringing innocent gayety into their
i-a q while not negiecting TO carry with them
tros,, me world kindness. unselfshness and gen
tsl-oSnsw which may be practised just as well in a
a. 10 ali this-if mamma hopes and believes
rsn. lef Daughter will make a good match and
ses matrimonial chance, the happy little butter
Of sns not told of ii. and, of course. think
shiny ng 1Rey ha for S0u1 a eoups 1hs eSy ef
rs their preroeative &c be happy.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
CONCERNING TAILOR MADES."

J. Deutch ladies' tailor. formerly of Second-ave..
has removed to No. 81 West Forty-ffth-st.. where
he has better facilities for his rapidly increasing
business Mr. Deutch states that he has many
well known women among his patrons. and claims
a perfect fit and first class workmanship for all
garments made in his shop. For the coming week
Mr. Deutch announces, special fnducement,
tailor made gowns TO order at greatly reduced
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
A NOTHER-S LOVE.

A pathetc instance of affection that could con-
front death rather than separation from loved ones
was that Of Martha Russell. who short time ago
died of starvation She was the mother of four
small children and, after being assisted for
than years by the township where she lived,
she was threatened with separation from her
children. Being unable TO earn more than what
would buy food for the children, she supplied their
needs and went without food herself When found
the children all well cared for and IN good
condition.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
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FIVE DOLLAR PRIZE FOR PICTURE.

Many children have photographs of them
selves with their pets. toys dolls which
should be interesting to all youngsters, lit
tie and big. prize of 30 Is hereby offered
for the best picture of the kind Preference
Will he given to photographs actually taken
by children. A number of the best selection"
may be used, bnt only one prize VIII be
awarded. In MI the names and nd
dresses Of the persons each photograph
must be given for publication along with
the name OF the sender. Address Children's
Page. The Tribune, NcN-YorE.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Cried out the weary Heart to the little carkins
Care.
Your coming long I've feared-with many an
other
Into these happier lives about me why not goT
BY happy hearts said the little Care, I've
promptly been rejected,
I've come to stay with you OF course, just because
I expected
Mildred did not say anything when her grand
mother finished, but quiet for long time look
ing into the Goals they gray and fell apart
into ashes A few days later her grandmother
noticed that the little girls face wore n more
sunny look and that her forehead was without
single pucker.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
4 STRANGE WEDDING Journey.

Chicago bride, whose honeymoon Includes .
ride over the Chilkoot Pass in a sledge drawn by
dogs, is Mrs Henry Isaak. whose home Will
be in Alaska Mr. Isaak. who has lived for three
years In Alaska, is OF the leading merchants
OF Dawson City.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
"D4UGHTERS'v MONUMENT.

At the annual meeting of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy. receatly held at Wilmington.
n. c. the society appropriated 500 out of its funds
toward the erection Of the monument - memory
o3 jefferson Davis.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

grounds and rather than tackle the stranger aioge @
Re runs at once to find ReA. In some dog language
he manages tell Rex all about IT, fof OF IN me
nent or two both seen trotting OH tosetl
across the field and although Rex Is one OF the
most affectionate Of dogs he is always ready 10
tight Bounces battles