Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-30
INQUIRY DEPARTMENT.
Mule In Poor Condition.
81. Reble. e.. o.. q. IL.

c. c. B.. Rebie. Ca, Oct. "a. 1902.
Please tell me through The Journal
what ais my mule. He Il In good order.
hair looks wen. and he eats hearty. except
every four or FIVE weeks he becomes slug
gish and appears 10 have fever for a day
or two at a time. At sJch times he fails
TO eat hearty. he eats dirt when turned
out but keep him stabbed most OF the
time. When the mule Is sick he won't
lay down but stands up and walks about,
seems uneasy and restless. Please give
disease and remedy to anxious subscriber.
Ans: Your mule may be either affected
with indigestion or there may be a kidney
trouble. The description is too uncertain
10 definitely detrmine just what the trou-
bic Is would suggest that you give the
following tonic without delay. believing
IL will be of material benefit in strength
ening up the constitution OF and curing
your mule: Pulv. genetian ii To-, Pulv.
copperas Ia H.. Pulv. fenugreen 1-2 h..
Pulv. Elecampane IL ID. Mix the ingre-
dents well and give a large tablespoonful
once a day.
Gin and Warehouse Weights.
J. E. c.. LawrenceviIle, Ca, Oct. "A. 1902.
Please answer through The Journal
some way that the farmers can be protect
ed in regard to the weights OF their cot
ton. II Is pothing stranger for bale to
lose 10 to IS pounds from the gin to the
depot or warehouse weights on the same
make OF scales.
Ans: In every county there should be
q strong organization Of the farmers,
through which all classes OF local troubles
such as you name could be properly han
died and settled with justice and fairness
70 all sides. AS an individual / do not
see what steps you could take 70 remedy
the trouble.
II the farmers OF your county were thor
ougtiy organized and effective co-opera-
ton secured. you could select from the
ranks OF your association a man OF un-
questioned integrity to act as public
weigher. and have him weigh all the cot
ton OF the association that went to the
Lawrenceville market The buyers could
not object. even IL they wanted 70. and II
the warehousemen objected, you could do
as the Florida farmers are now doing,
build your cooperative warehouse and let
the other fellow shut up shop. BY organi-
cation you can enforce your demands for
fair treatment. but as an individual you
will be forced to stand up and continue
70 be robbed.
A Number Of Questions.
z. NJ. s., McRae, Ca:
Please answer the following questions
through The Journal: /. How and when
must plant pecans?
2 How many trees must expect from
a hundred seed?
q Is there any danger in them taking
the dry-rot?
Where can I set some Brown Leg
horns?
s Are shorthorn cows better for beef
and dairy purposes than Herefords?
I am a constant reader Of The Journal
Ike IL better than any other paper
Ansver-Any time between the LIST of
December and the LIST of March will suit
your section OF the country. Plant the
seed in soft rich soil. from 1 to inches
deep. Mulch the rows so that as much
moisture viii be retained as possible. When
the young plant sprouts great care must
be taken in its cultivation the first year.
The young plant is quite tender and
easily broken. Keep all weeds and gross
out and shade from the hot sunshine I'm
summer. After the first year the young
trees get hardy enough to take care Of
themselves.
2 II the seed are sound and are plant
ed properly, you should secure the ger
mination OF at least % per cent of the
seed planted. A large percentage OF the
young plants. however, may be lost the
first year by Indifferent attention.
). Pecan trees are not susceptible 70 dry
rot, and you need apprehend no trouble
in that sirection.
a. There are breeders Of Brown Leg
horns IN all parts of the state. The larg-
est poultry farm in the state Is owned by
Mr.. Ed Wight, Smyrna, Ca.
5. The Devon breed is a better combin-
alton beef and dairy COW than the Here
ford, as is also the Holstein. For an all
round beef COW. though. the Hereford
stands without a peer.
Fertilizers Per Acre.
THOMASTON. Ga, Oct. I'll have re-
Gently purchased s. acres of land that has
been in cultivation FIVE years. II was
originally oak and hickory, and will make
without any fertilizers about 1000 pounds
seed cotton.
I suppose il might be turned loan land.
Il has clay foundation.
want TO use every pound Of fertilizers
that win nay. Please write me what an
alysis to use for cotton, corn and wheat
also please write me how much per acre.
I was thinking II would be cheaper to buy
cotton seed meal, and acid and potash,
and do my own mixing. II you recon-
mend this. please write me how TO mix
and what per cent acid phosphate TO buy.
etc. ] would like TO use 500 or 100 per
acre, should you think it profitable
BY answering above, It will be greatly
appreciated.
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