The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-10-28
Land Plaster Not All Lime.

cows that are eating up the profits of the
others. This being the case, you will
know what to do.
Land Plaster Not All Lime.
Considerable has been written in this
department concerning the impression too
prevalent, that lime was a fertilizer. Sew
cral correspondents ask if land plaster Is
in the same category, a number claiming
that they have used it to the exclusion of
stable fertilizer for some time. If these
farmers are strictly correct in their state
ments, then it must be said that their soil
is in much better condition than they inn
agincd, but that it is in such condition Is
by no means due to the application of
land plaster. but to previous applications
of stable manure or commercial fertilizers.
Sulphate of lime is the name for
land plaster, and main constituent parts
are sulphate of lime and %sulphuric acid.
On grass lands it has been used to great
advantage, probably because of the lime
in 1t, but on cultivated crops it ought not
to be used at the expense of stable ma
nure. If one has used lane plaster and
found it valuable, one should continue its
use, but should use stable manure as well.
While the quantity of plaster to apply de-
ponds upon conditions, about $50 pounds
10 the acre is the usual quantity, but not
using any less than the usual applications
Of stable manure.
Feeding Odorous Things to Cows.
There are many vegetables grown on
the farm which might be fed to cows
without injury and without faint to the
milk If they were properly fed. In feed
ing roots like carrots or turnips, which
are likely to faint he milk. we feed in
two ways. BY themselves in small guam
titles just before the grain feed and cut
in small pieces and mixed with bran or
m.ddlings. the whole being moistened.
Cabbage may be fed cut up in pieces the
size of an apple and the cows will get
much good from them. In feeding any,
thing which will impart a faint to the
milk it must be fed after milking, for any
member of the turnip family, for example,
which a COW consumes even two hours be-
fore milking will show itself in the odor
and taste of the milk. The quantity of
roots or cabbage to be fed at a time de-
ponds somewhat on the COW, but under
no circumstance should she have more
than she can consume in an hour and 1t
should always be fed directly after milk
ing.
Too Early Housing of Poultry.
While there is any chance for the poul-
try to pick up q few seeds, blades of green
or q few insects on the range keep them
out, but locate them near enough to their
houses SO they may have protection In
case of sudden storm. 1t IS a mistake to
mouse VIC plTuS tutl IdVc lIdO IL range Gil
summer too early in the fall. 1t is neces-
sary, of course, to feed them better In
the matter of grain, but they should have
all the out doors possible. Then be care
full of the condition of the houses and not
make them too close at night, except in
the coolest climates it will be some tim
before the houses should be put in condi-
ton for winter; that is, they should be In
shape for sudden changes of weather, OF
course, but the ventilation should be am
pie. much more than will be given during
m%id-wintcr. While the fowls are on the
range get them used to the winter feed
ing of root crops and other green food by
giving them a little each day. While still
on the range two feeds q day will be
enough, one of grain at just before noon
and the last just before roosting time,
having this feed of grain or of mash
whichever seems best; try both and see
which gives the best results in eggs.
A Handy Bag Holder.
Those who have occasion to bag grain
or vegetables will appreciate the simple
bag holder here described. Fasten ar
inch board to the side of the barn neal
the grain BIN in a convenient place to I'LL
the bags. Then set a post of six by SIX
material, and spike 1t against the board,
The post should be just high enough to
permit the bottom of the bag to rest or
the floor While it is being filled. This is
important, for 1t is not intended that there
be any strain on the framework compos
ing the holder proper Jake two pieces