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ity which is laid upon him. He is looked
to as contributing a degree Of stability
to our political life. This means an
opportunity to make his influence felt,
which should not be neglected. More
thai most men. he Is concerned In the
political and economic questions Of our
country. He should seek to help set
tie these in a way. which will help
both himself and the whole country.
Fol- the necessary training and
knowledge to help him in this work
he needs to read. He must keep in
touch with the most important events
of the day. and understand the history
and government Of our country. All
this Will not involve any great out
lay OF money or an amount Of time
beyond his control.
II these suggestions were carried out
by farmers generally, they would not
only become better farmers, better citi-
zens and better men, cut life 20 then,
would have a larger meaning, and rural
communities would be the more worth
i living In. And more than this, their
farms and property would increase in
value, for values rest not in real es-
tate and things. but in the character
n condition OF the people among
whom they obtain.
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There Is Profit in Raising Hogs
bulletin No. AZ, Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture
le first feature of hog raising that

The first feature of hog raising that
appeals to the farmer is the fecundity
of the sows. No other meat producing
domestic animal after poultry is capa-
BILE OF producing so large a number OF
young in a year. The size of filters
varies with breeds and with location
and feed.
One Of the effects of high corr feed
ing on breeding stock. Is the lessen!ng
Of prepotency and fecundity. When the
conditions Of forage furnish a more or
less varied diet and consequently a
better balanced ration, high fecundity
may be expected. Free access to pas
ture will therefore always be a good
practice with breeding sows. In addi-
ton to this, the number Of hogs may
almost be doubled by breeding the
sows 80 as to produce two filters a
ear. The practice demands considera-
bly, more care on the part Of the breeder
than when breeding but once a year,
and 1t should not be attempted unless
the needed attention can be given at
narrowing.
Lawes and Gilbert were the first in
vestigators to make accurate determi-
nations of the relative economy of the
meat production from the various ami
mails. The summary Of their studies
on this subject Is as follows:
% F%attening oxen, fed literally up
on good food. composed OF a moderate
proportion Of CAKE n corn, some hay
or straw chaff. with roots or other sue
culent food, and we'll managed will or
the average consume from IL TO- 10 lbs
of the dry substance or such mixed
God per 100 pounds i've weight PEI
week, n should give one pound OF
increase for - to IS pounds Of dry
substance so consumed. Sheep fatten-
ing under somewhat similar circum-
stances. but with a less proportion OF
hay and straw, will consume about Ii
pounds of the dry substance of the
mixed foods per 100 pounds live weight
per week. and should yield, over a con
siderable period Of time. one part OF
increase in live weight or about nins
parts Of the dry substance Of their food
! If the ood be Of good quality oxen anC
, sheep may give a maximum amour
for a given amount OF total dry sub.
stance of food. ever provided the latter
contain as much as FIVE parts of tota
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Of tho Six Ga. Maanstes,

From Foolish Finance by Gideon
Wurdz: The Kingdom OF Success may
Be likened unto six Gas Magnates,
which took their Books and went forth
to meet the Underwater.
And three OF them were wise, ans
three were foolish.
They that were foolish took their
books, but a no Standard Oil WITT
them.
But the wise had OIL on their books,
along with the water.
And while the Underwater ponde.ed,
they all slumbered and slept.
And at midnight there was a cry
made. Behold, the Underwater COM
eth: go We in to meet him.
Then all those Magnates arose and
flashed their Books.
And the foolish said unto the wise,
Give US Of you Oil. or our Books go
But the wise answered. saying,;tN Not
o: lest there be rot erough for, US and
,'ou; but go ye rather to Twenty-Six
broadway and buy for. yourselves
And while they went to buy. the I'm
'erwriter came; and they hat We're
ready went In with him OF the Ground
Floor: n the door was shut
AfterWard ais came the other Mag.
Mates. saying, Underwater. Banker
Villain. ope unto u.s."
But he answered and said, Verify
say unto you l know you mott"
Watch. therefore. for ye know neithe,
the day nor the -FOUR wherein we will
need Standard OIL for your troubled
4roroa
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FARMERS SHOULD READ AND ACT.

The lawyer or the doctor is supposed
to be be we'll read in the literature Of
his profession. There Is no eason why
the farmer should not seek to be. as
we'll read along the line OF his work.
His reading possibilities are now very
large. This Is at 1t should be. No 9TH
err occupation brings one In closer
touch with so many Of the ~profoundest
facts OF life. No man a hope to
apprehend these, or to be successful
even in one branch Of agriculture.
without seeking to incorporate into his
own the results Of the work OF others
says the American Agriculturist.
Progress in agriculture is not SO
much the result Of what a few men Of
genius have don as 1t Is the result OF
the patient work Of thousands Of toll
ers. who have given to 1t the skill Of
their hands and the best thoughts Of
their minds. The farmer of today can
be all that these thousands OF fellow
worker have helped to make him. But
1t is only through the reading n he
study OF the literature OF his occupa-
ton that he can realize these posi-
bilities.
But do we go far enough when we
advise farmers to read simply as farm
ers? Is not the man more han the
farmer? Certain 1t is that the man is
always more than his work. No lar
should make farming the end OF life.
but should rather minister to life. The
growing Of the largest crops and the
breeding OF the best animals Is not g.
important as the development Of him
self in character and manhood. Not all
Of a farmers reading should be OF
an agricultural nature. but some OF 1t
should be Of such a kind as to de-
velop himself as a man. to increase his
views Of life and to give him wider
sympathies.
He was born q man and died q gro
cer,'' was said of one. Something OF
the. kind might be said of some farm
ers. The farmer who gives some at
tention to his own mental improvement
will be more rather than less successful
in his work. Farming is a natter OF
brain as we'll as OF the hand. The
| more h trains his mind to think thu
better he will be able to work out fol-
1 himself some Of the problems Of pres
emit day agriculture. No one can learr
to think except by thinking. And ir
order to think one must furnish his
mind with the materials Of thought
This will be gathered by reading anC
thee" said q wise philosopher Of old
So in thinking oye the thoughts o,
others and making them his own. will
one learn to think.
More than this. The farmer Is MOI
only a. individual, who Is to develop
In himself the possibilities of the race
but he Is also a very important factor
in our economic and social life. Al
such he cannot dodge the responsible.
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kent Cxilvy O Linosll would dae what

kent Cgilvy o Ltnogu would dae what
was right" she croaked.
Ogilvy's exertions were not yet over.
The man became conscious but vas
too weak to walk. He too in urgent
need OF medical aid. and Ogilvy bore
him tenderly to the nearest farmhouse.
Elspeth S%trachan nodded her approval
as he passed with his burden.
See" she exclaimed. pointing west.
"the sun begins tae set, fo- a I ken
your troubles may be neal an end"
Ogilvy shook his head grilmly aid
staggered to the farmhouse. She
Lily Allen-stayed there. he knew. and
when with b%lanched. afrighted face
she gazcd upon him. ne laid his burden
gently down before her with the words:
There, madame. Is your husband.
IL saved his life"
She tried to speak. but her lips
moved voicelessly.
The man raised hirn:elf weakly on
his elbow.
Il wv you my life he said to Ogil-
Wy. That I can never repay. I owe
you some money which I will repay
now. I owe you more, an explanation,
and-the truth. am Victor w. Allen
escaped convict, blackmailer. fugitive
from justice. That lady Is not my wife
she Is my sister. Disgrac.d by her re-
lationship to a wretch like myself. she
was at least determined that the n
CamlnarlOn SnOulu nOt eXtenu 10 you.
But long ere the explanation was
completed Ogilvy was BY her side with
his arm around her once more.
WAS that all?" he scoffed. Appar-
entity 1t was. and seeing he didn't mind
no one else need trouble.
AS a matter OF feet. no n else
knows ANYTHING about 1t. Victor w
Allen Is abroad now. Eobly retrieving
his past.
TIE gallant Lair. a.. Llnosil and his
lovely wife are as popular a couple as
exist in the whole county,. And 1t may
also be SUGGESTED that those who wish
their fortunes spaced carrot DO bette,
thu" consult Elspie. the witch O. Lin-
ogil."
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Remember These Things

The growthy, well developed SOW is
wanted to bring strong pigs.
See thai the pigs are eating we'll be-
fore they are weaned.
=. Sows should not be bred until they
are 3 or 10 months old.
Dip FOUR sheep and do 1t well and
you will not be bothered with ticks.
Look for lice on hogs showing bad
coats or other signs OF unthriftiness.
Never overfeed pigs. Civ them plenty
Of exercise and the clover pasture WILL
do the rest.
you to tell US the best way to put up
clover hay.
Pork should be made In open fields
succulent feed.
Cut off the burdock and keep them
cut off. That's about the only way to
get rid Of them.
Don't keep the pigs shut up in a close
pen. Give them a chance to make hogs
OF themselves.
In the rush of farm work ont for
get the u things. See that every
Il is coming on all right.
Pigs as we'll as other animals are
frequently crippled by rheumatism, due
to damp pens and want of exercise.
BY all means clean up the orchard
Cut out the dead trees. haul out the
rubbish. and don't overlook the borers.
Many good swine raisers select their
future breeders from the filters OF old
sows, that Is from sows 2 or 3 years
old. It's a good practice.
The spreader makes an easy
job Of hauling out and scattering the
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manure. Now Is a good time to clean
up the barnyard and feed lots.
Keep the c]ultivators going. 1t Is now
too late to help the seedbed. but much
may be done,hy constant cultivation
to store the moisture for use later on.
Choose the breeding sows from the
spring filters. Young sows that have
the run OF summer pastures will de.
| velop a strong frame and good ccnsti-
tuition.
When a SOW has shown herself to be
a good mother keep her so long as she
will produce a good litter: but a SOW
that has nothing but a pedigree to rec
ommend her should be marketed at
once
When turning be careful to not tramp
down many hills at the end OF the rows.
With a little patience a team will
quickly learn to avoid the growing
plants.
III first blowing makes the corn
crop. That was the first lesson l was
taught when I began to cultivate corn.
| Get close to the row and you Will Kill
or pillow out most all the weeds.
Sur scald usually attacks trees which
are .~high-headed. While the ~low-head-
ed trees may not be so easily Guilt
waited, yet their low branches shade the
trunk and afford protection from the
blistering sun.
The new SIS, 900 creamery of the Kan
sas State Agricultural college Is we'll
equipped with all necessary machinery
and apparatus for giving instruction
In every branch of carrying. n for
carrying OH experimental work In those
lines. 1t is - by 1O3 feet, one story and
one-half, with basement.
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my wife. my adorable one. and instead
of the parting, let this be the blending
of our lives forever.
The girl was weeping bitterly now.
1T cannot be, David. l love you. all.
how much you will never know. But l
cannot marry you. There are circum-
stances in my life which absolutely
prevent me-"
Lily" he said. looking straight into
her truthful yes. Il care not what
those circumstances may be. l love you.
You have the word Of Ogilvy of Linogil
that they matter nothing If you love
me and will marry me-
Love you. forever! Marry YOU. new
err, David. I should be a curse to you.
not a blessing. We must part. my love.
Goodby."
She held out her hand. He took it
and held it in his.
May l kiss you once?" he whispered.
Yes. David, you may; I love you So,
she breathed.
He released her hand and folded her
In his arms. Responding to his en-
long. clinging kiss and then murmur-
ing, "Goodby. my love. be brave" she
tore herself free and was gone.
This little love drama had been wit
messed and overheard by a third party.
Scarcely had the lady disappeared
when the eaFeSdrOpper rose from MS
c%rouching position behind a clump of
foliage. He was a very handsome. well
dressed mar of 80. clean shaven, bar
rinH'Ais neatly waxed mustach. His
features, though prepossessing. wore a
look that perpetually fickered between
cunning and nervousness, that OF a
sharker and that Of a hunted man.
Il presume I am the villain of the
piece" he whispered to himself. How
| nnnOrfJInp 7 YnIlSf tnrN this TO account
and quickly"
He was about to advance. when he
paused.
Il am a villain, I know" he told
himself, but I have my limitations
l will not interrupt the man at his de
votionS."
Fol David Ogilvy had knelt and was
praying for strength to bear his great
trial.
When he arose he moved over to the
broiling pools where the Prossen, con-
| gested between rocky banks, plunges
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Tie MICRO
ByNWlW eRMwMn Ax4R57
- A0NNA (1ETO REJE@HER

Captain David Ogilvy, the Laird of
Linogil estate. was the descendant Of a
long line of soldiers. with. an oft recur-
ring fatality for dying in battle. When
not quartered with his regiment he
spent his time on his estate, looking
after the interests of his %tenantry.
T~wenty-seven years Of age, handsome,
dashlng and generous, he was deserv-
eddy popular with all.
To his humber tenantry he was par
: ticularly agreeable. Poor old Elspeth
had held her lowly cot. rent, free. with
q pension thrown In, for four genera
lions Of ogilvys. and was probably the
humblest Of all. She was. therefore,
the recipient Of the courtly Laird's spe-
cial attention.. his kindly attitude
toward her being that OF one actually
Z honored by her tenancy.
No wonder then that the witch O.
Linogil' adored her Laird.
On this lovely morning things seemed
.air and full Of promise to the Laird of
Linogil. His CHEEKY whistling broke In
upon the rustling Of the forest, stirring
the very birds to chorus his Joy, and
the quick time Of My Love Is But a
Lassie Yet" heralded his sprightly gait.
A raucous voice arrested his progress.
Turning he beheld old Elspeth beckon-
ing him to approach.
SCiil~ AAo VIA" ooll, S1lC " d.
repeating.
"Oh. is that you Elspie!" aid the
Laird genially.
Yea. Laird, it's me. I've come three
lang miles tae prevent ye in the day o
your calamity
Come now, Elspie." bantered the
Laird. you mustn't talk to me about
calamity today. You should prophesy
good about me and not evil. They tell
me you're a bit of a SOrCereSS. so Won
car spae me the golden fortune, and
III cross your palm with a golden
piece"
Ma. ma. Laird" replied Elspeth, TN
a witch. wi pooers DER guild an evil
sac I Gamma max or MAI your destiny
Ye speak like Balak an Ahab. But
whites 1 haze the gift O. second sight an
I'll tell We. withoot fee or reward
what'll happen tae We between moo an
sunset
well, we'll, Elpsie,' said the goot
shumored Laird, tell me the worst
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over the boulders, with a dull roar Of
anger. The churling and seething of
the water suited the turmoil of his
mind.
How he yearned to know what dread
obstacle stood between him and Lily
Allen. that he might hurl it aside.
Presently he perceived the scent Of
a cigaret, and, turning. he found him
self face to face with the
whose approach had been unheard mid
the noise Of the waters.
Admirably cooi, bland. and even fas-
cinating. the newcomer promptly ad-
dressed him.
Il believe I can tell you what you
probably wish to know, Captain Og-
Ivy"
I'm regard to what, sir?"
I'm regard to your rejected proposal
Of marriage. which 1 inadvertentl y
overheard. Forgive me If I seem abb
rupt. I am in haste, but willing to
be Of service ere I go"
The Infection Of his voice was dali-
cately polite. The speaker was so OBJ
viously a gentleman that his words
gave no offense to Ogilvy, whose one
thought was to seize the opportunity
presented to him.
Then tell me why my proposal was
rejected" he said.
with pleasure replied the stranger.
Might I here i%nterpolate that IL you
could oblige me with the LOAF Of ESQ
with. l confess. but slender chances OF
repayment, you Will render me an equal
service?"
Ogilvy was expecting some request OF
the kind. and, drawing out his pocket.
book. he counted out and handed over
in silence the stipulated sum.
Pray accept my best thanks" said
th1 otho~ az NJ L., o0Jx - 49,
I nay state that the lady canno marry
you because-bigamy Is Illegal. She Is
Observation-Disclosures"
Osilvy stared in vacant horror at the
speaker.
Are you sure you know-the lady?'
he faltered.
Positively. She is my wife," reptile.
the other placidly.
Ogilvy put his hand to his eyes t.
brush away the mist. Why did thu
landscape reel and ftOtter as it did
Then, recovering himself, he replied t,
a question put to him.
Your nearest way to a station
Across he suspension bridge a littl
lower down. Stop! not that way" h,
shouted. above the roar of the water.
The other, deliberately disregardinl
instructions n warning. posed himsel
On n boulder for a dangerous lea
across a swirlirg pool. to another boul
der in the center Of the torrent. He dl
SO successfully; but In taking off agail
to reach the other bank. he slipped O.
the Shiny stone and plunged headlon
into the gushing Hood.
Instantly sucked below by the curre:.
n damned between two semi-sunke
slabs, his efforts to a " himself wer
poweriess against the tons of rushin
: water that forced him down. He. raise
a despairing hand In mute appeal fo
help.
1t seemed to Ogilvy that In that ir
> slant some foul spirit whispered in hi
! ear: Let him drown-drink deep of tn
t draught I profrer-quaff the cup c
love-"
! But the horrid suggestion found n
lodgment in his mind.
| Dropping into the pool. he. chung t
! a fallen tree. and struggled over to tn
e drowning man. Succeeding he cor
! trived to extricate him and drag hill
to the bank, senseless and bleeding, bl
} alive!
And a wizened crone. witnessing tn
rescue. clapped her hands with Joy.
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nonnitrogenous to one to heterogeneous
compound.
(2) Pigs fed literally upon foods
composed chiefly Of corr will con-
sumo from 26 to 80 pounds per 100
pounds live weight per week of the dry
yield one part of increase in live
weight for 4 to 5 parts of the dry sub
stance Of the food. They may give
a maximum Of increase for such food
II 1T contains as much as five or even
six parts substance Of total nonnitro-
genous to one OF heterogeneous COM
pounds.
repeatedly by American experimenters.
In their dressed weight hogs show
less variation tina cattle n about
the same as sheep. The range be-
tween young pigs or poorly fattened
animals n mature, finished hogs Will
"a to 80 per cent. of the live weight;
with cattle the range Is at least Is per
cent between SO per cent. in the lowest
returns Of ordinary market animals
and the high records of 10 per cent.
and over with stock show winners.
Sheep vary approximately depending
on the age and condition from 48 to 60
per cent.
The third benefit to be derived by
NAS 40 % hooS JIM
from their eating waste products that
would otherwise become a nuisance.
Kitchen Stops. the screenings from
tanning mills and the waste from
threshing machines can ell be utilized
in the pig yard; while the use Of hogs
In connection with beef production is
frequently regarded by feeders the
principal source of profit. If hogs are
raised In connection with dairying.
pork Of the highest quality may be pro-
duced. dairy b~y-products (skim-
milk, buttermilk and also whey) agree
with animals especially we'll. Skim
milk Is especially valuable for pigs
before weaving and during the ear
lier stages of feeding after they are
weaned. Its valu with breeding stock
is also very great. Whey is valuable,
though not so much as skim-milk. II
should be fed carefully. for a large
amount given continuously will cause
a sort Of rheumatic lameness in pigs
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and he leant against a tree In q pose
of smiling resignation.
The old woman fixed her bright black
ayes on his face and responded abrupt
ty:
"ogilvy, there's danger ahead. turn
back :"
For that very reason Elpsie," laugh
ed the Laird, Il must push on, An
Og1lvy never turns his back on dan
ger"
II ken that, my laddie. sir, We maun
cen gang fora'd. But. oh. sir. We ut
tie reck the anguish that awaits ye."
Never mind Elpsie. tell me all about
It," said the Laird tolerantly. Fore
warned Is forearned, you know"
Then list We, Ogilvy O. Linogtl," she
began. Your lady love will this day
refuse ye"-
The sceptical smile faded from
>Ogilvy's face, and ne shifted his POSI-
ton uneasily. He was a%stounded that
.Elspeth was aware Of his intention.
that "ery day, to seek the hand of Lily
Allen in marriage. Impressed thus by
to attach some weight to her proph-
ecy. To believe L. however, meant
the premature blasting Of his fondest
hopes, and his buoyant heart struggled
against belief. =,
! bldll dSh lNC d6dih OA q
happier omened day"
'Ye will not, Lingoli." she responded
decisively. TITS written that this day,
but never egain, will ye' ask aer TO
marry ye."
Captain Ogilvy did not longer doubt
hut that Elspeth's words would come to
pass. Pale faced, but calm, he stood
bolt upright now, like a soldier receiv-
ing sentence Of death.
Lily Allen kept her tryst. They met.
The moments sped, .bright-hued. and
feeting into hours, and still he fingered
in her smile. That sad. sweet smile
which through the three short weeks OF
him night and day. Never had her
presence seemed so radiant as on this
meeting, when they wandered together
in unwhispered love. on the banks OF
the brawling Prosseu. Reaching at
length a pleasant little dell where
Burn Of Pearsle merges into Its noisy
rival, they stopped.
Here is the meeting of the waters
:she said softly. adding hesitatingly
and here must be h parting of oul
ways"
demonstrated gently.
yes, Captain Ogilvy,"' she responded
comes. | leave Glencrackit today. ane
you will not see me again"
Ogilvy's heart sank.
"This is the ultimatum Of the fat
which cannot evade." ne muttered
Then he queried in a voice a quiv
erred audibly, But why leave SO sud
denly, and why forever"
Her lustrous eyes filled with tears
and her tremulous lips could scarcel.
frame the simple words
Forgive me. l cannot tell you"
Ogilvy's color returned with addet
warmth. 1t seemed that Fate wa
forcing him to resistance. He eeare'
that resistance woul be futile. Blu
nevertheless he woul do battle. H
felt better now that the first blow ha,
fallen, and thus he spoke:
Forgive me instead. / did not wis
to search out your reasons througl
mere idle curiosity. My words were tn
vail of a heart that will break II yo'
pass out Of my life. Oh. Lily, o ar
all the world to me. I have loved n
other; I can o no ether but you
ask You now to accept that love. B