Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1904-03-17

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of the rather broad kernels and of the
size Of the ears which are frequently nine
or ten inches long and well filled. TIL
plant Is a good grower and taken alto
gether 1t is one of the most reliable Of the
very early sorts we have ever tested. 1t
is we'll worth a trial in any section where
an early corn crop can be used to adj
vantage.
Combinations Among Farmers.
Some time ago it was suggested in this
department hat farmers in a neighbour
100 should combine for their own bene-
fit and protection. and in the same article
warning was given that such combina-
lions would be difficult to bring about
mainly because each member of 1t would
van to boss" Several correspondents
nave evidently Misunderstood the SUCCESS
lions made and ask what we think of the
possibilities of the rme of the coun-
try forming a combination. a small trust
as it were. The plan Is as impracticable
as 1t is unwise. for IL such combinations
nave not worked well on a small scale
what could he hoped for in very much
larger operations. The better plan, at
least for a beginning. is the local COM
bination whereby the progressive men of
a section (do not take in those who are
not progressive. for they will be a draw
back and a burden) get together and pool
their interests to the extent of shipping in
car load lots. instead Of each paying the
higher tariff on the smaller shipment.
dealing through n commission man who
Is reliable, growing and shipping only the
best. Buy in the same way. The whole
plan Is based on the idea Of getting whole
sale rates on what Ia bought, which IN
cludes freight rates and handling. There
is an enormous advantage in a combina-
ton Ike this. dealing with one commits
sion man. The shipments to him would
] be so large that he simply could not af-
| ford to slight them %(provided. of course,
/ the quality was UP to the mark. for fear
| of losing the c-onsignments. Try this plan
/ If you have progressive m around
/ you and If 1t works O can extend opera
EtionS next yeor.
Feeding Corncob Meal.
1t Is doubtful II there is any value, from
1 a standpoint Of nutrition. In corn cob
meal, its chief value being that when fed
with the meal of the corn 1t prevents the
! impaction Of the latter in the stomach of
the animal. something that must be done
/ when large quantities of corn are fed. 1t
Is not advised that the mixed product OF
the market be bought. but II one wishes
to determine for himself the value OF the
km,xture with his particular herd. have the
corn ON the cob ground and then mix II
Il Will COiH " 6AOoh0 WIN Az ~ "a
varying proportions until the proportion Is
\ obtained upon which the stock give the
best results. This Is the only safe way
of feeding 1t.
Lime Not q Fertilizer.
1t seems necessary each spring, in view
of the number Of inquiries received re-
garding the use OF lime, to caution farm
ers against its too liberal use and to re.
mind them that lime Is not a fertilizer. IN
L tho nonoro1 onConta pCo NJ thu forrN TIM
IL, lime adds but little plant food to tht
soil, It's chief value being in the assistance
1t gives other plant foods in making then
more active and. more particularly. II
s~weetening a sour soil. The continued ust
Of lime in large quantities inevitably re
suits in the destruction of the plant foot
in the soil. Lime is not in any sense {
manure and should not he used as such
II the soil is sour use lime freely for on
season until the soil. under the litmu'
paper test, shows that 1t is sweet, thel
stop the use of the lime. While 1t may b.
a little foreign to the subject, 1t might b.
suggested that II some farmers used les
lime on their fields and more In and o!
their outbuildings. in the form OF white
wash both fields and buildings would b
the better for 1t.
Feeding the Sheep.
Sheep raisers will agree that the ra
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than rations for any other farm animals
more than this. sheep seem to requir
more frequent changes han other ami
mails, as well as a greater portion Of sue
culent food. This may be a revelation t
most farmers. but the fact remain tina
sheep fed largely on dry grains are quick
ly in trouble and when sheep get OIL the
feed II means a decided reduction in tn
quality of the wool. If the ewes are wit
lamb they will especially need succuler
food and the corn should be cut out {
their rations entirely. II there are ur
marketable potatoes on hand cut thei
up for the sheep. feeding say a qual
daily with a little oil meal and bra
mixed among them. Keep the eve
housed 80 that they will be dry and Civ
them all the good clover hay you can al
ford. Other root crops will do nicely
place Of the potatoes or ensilage may /
fed in moderate quantities.; the Ian
feeding ewes Is to give them ration
which are not heating and which wi
keep their bowels in good condition.
Keeping Hog Houses Dry.
Those who have owned hogs that su
,fered with rheumatism during the wints
have properly ascribed the trouble to II
DANA floors. It IL difficult to keep II
.noQr$ Of the hog houses dry under II
NsualSlan Of pens which are found Q
most farms. for while the idea Of . be
room for the animals saves much troubl