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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
Feed Poultry Cowpeas.

In the northern section of the cOun
Try clover is largely used as poultry
feed. Poultry supply houses furnish
clover hay cut into very short lengths
or ground into meal. In either of these
latter forms it is mixed with soft feed
and warm water. Whole clover hay
is also frequently placed where poultry
can eat it freely. 1t is so bulky that a
! fowl will not injure itself by over eat
| ing, yet clover is so nutritious that it
makes very cheap poultry feed Be-
ing rich in protein. it produces rapid
growth and many eggs. To large ex-
. tent it will take the place of bugs
( worms, and other animal food.
Along the Gulf Coast most cloyers
are not grown in such abundance that
they can be economically secured for
even poultry food. 1t is to be hoped
that alfalfa may soon prove an ex-
ceptiOn among the clOvers in this re-
spect. For the present. however, and
probably for much of the future, COW.
peas may advantageOusly be substitute
ed for clover. II cowpea hay has been
harvested and properly cured, it is in
a condition to be used for this purpose.
The idea should not obtain that food
in poor condition is suitable for poultry
any more than it is suitable for other
kinds of stock. If it is desired to make
real test of cowpea hay as poultry
food have the hay frst-class and let
oil thn
can eat. Do not let them have access
to large quantities to scratch over, be-
foul and waste. Feed Oftener and
make observations from time to time
Do not imagine for a minute that the |
hay should be thrown on manure
or other poultry.
1t will be found that chickens will |
eat the small branches and leaves of |
the hay, leaving nothing except the
hard, stiff stems. The general health |
Of the flock will be excellent. The
combs of both sexes will be so fresh |
and Of such a bright red that no one
AN fail to see these indications Of good
health. 1t will not be long before
he number of eggs that are found in
he nests will begin to tell the story of
What the cowpea hay has done This
eed will also help make good egg
hells and during breeding season will
mpart such vgor to the males that
'Oung will be Matched that have an
abundance Of vitality.
Many Of us who are not past middle
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
SOUTHERN :: FARM :: NOTES.
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TOPICS INTEREST TO PLANTER TRUCK c9cwe8

age can remember when clover tea was
commonly recommended as a blood
purifier and cleanser of the human
system. There are good reasons for
believing that cowpca hay will hav. a
similar effect Oh the system of poultry
to that had by the clover tea on tie
human system. Though clover tea j.
at the present a despised and almost
forgotten remedy. owing possibly to its
simplicity and cheapness yet it was a
good Old home remedy of our forafath-
ers. Give cowpea hay a trial as a
poultry feed, and find that there will
be less call for clover tea. or other teas
or connections. Aim less to find ont
what medicine will cure sick poultry
than what feed will keep poultry from
becoming sick. In searching for such a
feed try the cowpea.- Journal.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
Wheat For Hogs.

Some very good results have been
reported from feeding young pigs on
wheat mixed with a little corn. increas-
ing the corn as the pigs grow. The
corn, Of course. predomnates during
the final fattening period. We have
known cases where farmers fed young
pigs still with the SOW. on soaked
wheat during weaving with excellent
gains. 1t would be difficult t. find a
better food for young pigs and shoats
than two parts Cby weight Of wheat.
two parts of corn. and one part of
shorts, or equal parts of all three.
These mixtures, if fed judiciously. VIII
prove more satisfactory than wheat
alone, though hogs on clover pasture
have been fed whole wheat dry with
out injury and made gains of some
thing like fourteen pounds per bushel
of wheat
In feeding whole wheat either dry
or soaked to pigs there is danger that
considerable will pass through the an
imals undigested When pigs are al
lowed to bolt the food the wheat is not
chewed. Ground wheat
may be mixed with corn and shorts
and made into slop. Some have taken
the trouble to grind and then soak the
wheat for hogs, and we are of the opin-
lon that it pays when judiciously fed.
There is perhaps no better way Of
disposing Of wheat that has been dam
aged. thereby being rendered unstable.
or when prices are low, than by feed
ing 1t to young swine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
Bath Tub For H0Ra.

The Oklahoma Farmer prints de-
scription Of such convenience which
would be even more useful in the
South than at the North
l saw recently on the farm of one Of
the large hog raisers of Southeastern
Iowa a cement wallow that was about
one foot deep and six or seven feet
square. This is filled with water from
an underground pipe leading from
tank on a hill and is emptied into
tile drain by removing a plug at the
bottom. This was done about every
three days, and the tank was dsin-
fected with crude carbolic acid.
1t may seem ridiculous to some peo-
pie to provide a bath tub for hogs. but
It pays every time. because clean water
helps to insure good health. 1t Is true
that the hog is a non-swea ting animal
and that in order to cool himself re re-
sorts to mud and water, when he can.
not get clean water only.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05

A supply of feed in the way of grass
and forage plants is the most important,
| question that concerns every stock
grower. either in the South or else
| where. The following from the TAMPA
Tribune contains some information on
| this subject:
The farmers Of Florida will be glad
to learn that the Department Of Agri-
culture has made considerable progress
in grass and forage plant investi.a-
tons during the past year. Largely
through its efforts alfalfa has been
thoroughly established in almost every
state, including the Eastern States
The new Turke>tan variety. introduced
by the Government explorers has
proved to be Of especial value for dry
sectioN
Methods of restoring denuded ranges
and maintaining a productive conli-
ton have been worked out Several
spineless varieties of cactus have been
introduced from Mexico. the value of
this plant as a forage crop having been
demonstrated
1t has been found possible to con-
troll drifting sand by vegetation. and
valuable results have been secured in
covering railroad embellishments and
cuts with plant growth.
Cowpcas. soy beans and new varie-
ties of sorghum have all been effective
ly studied and their growth extended.
Several new varieties have been
and their value for hay and
pleasure demonstrated. A number of
wild grasses have been introduced into
AS winter pasture and forage for
.he South the hairy vetch has assumed
Importance. a cheap and complete
method of eradicati ting Johnson grass. |
which is probably the worst weed in |
he United States, has been worked !
tut.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
Fine Perfumes Kept in Safe.

THE perfumery business mulllpS
itself by five in December, PER
fumer is quoted in the New oflan
Times as saying. he Wv
does a $500 weekly business a'S
$500 on them.
The altar of roses is not tne n'1
expensive ingredient we use lD'
are certain crystals that cost ~ 4
ounce, and then weigh heavy al w.
Musk bags are also costly. wv
bag is tobacco brown an?lr' a'
the size of a walnut. It coss =
usually-a little more than It's wig
in gold
"Perfumers keep much Of then 'pl
in the safe, along with the oooA
money. They have TO When 'D,! .s
continually buying packets ~ w.
than a pound o. sugar tha' d.
worth $500 and $500"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
Gypsy.

By Frank Dnmpster Sherman.
A vagabond. | roam al will.
Where fancy leads | follow:
Now with the stars upon the hill,
And now companion of the rill
That murmurs in the hollow.
All roads are mine. all paths | take,
With staff and scrip beside me-
On the green moss my bed make.
And at the birds first call ! wake,
Before the sun has spied me.
The friend Of sylvan folk am l:
The leaves and ferns and grasses
To all my questions make reply
And there's no winged thing too shy.
To greet me as ii passes
Sunshine or shower. ! little care
About the skies above me
My Gypsy mood makes all things lar
| am too CAV to court despair.
Since all earth's creatures love me.
vagabond leave the throng
OF cities far behind me-
Seeking the joy for which long
In haunts of happiness and song
Aud only song can find me
Youths Companion.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
Much Relieved,

They have made some serious dis.
coveries about you," said the friend,
whats the matter" said the in.
surance director. 1T isn't ANYTHING
that reflects on my business capacity
is it,"
They say you have got more than
your share of the funds"
That isn't SO bad. | was afraid if
had turned out that l got less than
my share. Washington Star.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
Grazing Crops For Hogs.

Any farmer can select six-acre
tract of land convenient 10 his barn
and divide it off a. follows: The
narrow. and a roadway should be left
along one side
/ The first area. Section L.. should be
! seeded to grass. In some sections blue
grass will be used; in others, orchard
grass; and still others Bermuda. The
temporary or permanent shelters for
he hogs should be erected on this sec
lion of land. These need cost very lit
lie. for a suitable shelter for brood
SOW and her litter can be built at cost
If IS or $40
Section H. should be seeded to sor-
shum in the spring as early as posi-
Die. After it is graZed down. seed to
winter oats and hairy vetch. or Grim
son clover may be used. This will fur
aish some late fall and early spring
grazing.
On Section III. SOW cowpeas as early
n the spring as possible. After the
.owpeas are grazed down, put in Grim
son clover. which will be available
,arly the NEXT spring.
On Section ". plant Spanish pea
nuts.
On Section V. prepare the land with
he greatest possible care. and seed
alfalfa. Alfalfa will be the most de
sirahle of all the grazing crops. as it
IAN be graZed over two or three times
during Il single season. and will remain
III the land for several years. if we'll
established.
Section vi. may be devoted to arti-
.hokes to furnish feed through the |
ate fall and winter
Some grain should be fed to the hogs |
bn grazing crops-one to three pounds |
Der day, depending on the age and size
If the animals. An ear or two of corn
Nlll often be all that is necessary BY
tsing grazing crops the corn can be
iAade to go much further. and better
duality of pork obtained at Il lower cost
Ter pound. Hogs kept on grazing
lrops are under the very best sanitary
condition. The plan suggested will
rovide grazing for twenty five to fifty
ogs. depending on the character of the
and and the crop season.
The several areas should not be kept
/ the same crop from year to year. but
rotation should be practced that will
nable a variety of crops to be grown
n the land. and SD preserve an
equilibrium in the soil food supply.
he utilization of grazing crops for
Ork production is Il matter worthy of |
he most serious attention of our farm
rS.-Andrew NJ. Soule, Dean and Di-
pctor Virginia Experiment Station.
la ok >burg.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05

when | have taken Paris" Ana Simon
promised to do the kings bidding
The table was laid in the great din
| ing-hall Of the castle Mayenne was
at breakfast; but dainty and well serv-
ed as the meal was, evidently it did
not please him.
Why doesn't that melon Gomez"
| asked NJ. lie Due again and again
| Twenty times did he send to the kitch-
| en- to ask if the order had been given
! TO Dame Simon. His Impotence in
creased; the lackeys trembled; they
| feared their masters fit of anger; and
| II was a great relief to everybody
when it was announced that the little
Simon stood outside the castle gate
NJ lie Due ordered the servants to
bring Simon into the dining room at
once; he took the melon out Of the
basket himself smelt it, then smiled
the OdOr pleased him. Then he cut
into it, tasted it; joy spread over his
great face
Bravo" he said. This melon is
perfection. | have never eaten such a
fine one"
An officer hurried into the hall. IN.
lie Due" he said, "a strong detachment
Of the enemy's cavalry is advancing
towards the CASTLE
BAH" answered Mayenne "Wait
till they come nearer. This melon is
delicious
He took another piece A second
officer hurried in m. lie Due" he
cried, the enemy have surrounded the
castle. The troops wait your order to
advance"
In a minute. in minute Let me
finish this melon But the cavalry
advanced to the attack without May
enne's order, to be routed by the horse
men of Navarro. I
A third officer entered the dining !
hall, besought Mayenne to put him .
self at the head Of his troops
Yes, yes he replied, I'm coming
now. There are only four slices left"
The combat continued at the foot
OF the castle hill: the infantry were
fighting hand to hand. Suddenly the
army Of Mayenne turned and sought
safety in flight. Navarre's troops
broke down the gate of the castle;
Mayenne had dalied too long over
his melon! He had lost the day, and
only escaped falling into the victor's
hands by hurrying through an under
ground passage leading into the open
Navarro entered the dining hall:
here was no one there but little ST.
non, waiting for his money; the melon
vas still unpaid for. Henry looked at
he table and saw that the platter held
'nly melon-rinds.
See, gentlemen" he laughed, turn
ne to his officers. IN. lie Due has not
lad the manners to leave us one single
lice of that fine melon
Sire" put in little Simon, Il will
i've you just as good a one, tomorrow.
you wish it. But, if you please not I
t the same price, l have not seen |
ven the color of NJ. lie Mayenne's mon c
T." +
That is all right, my little friend"
the king. Il will play your
lother for the melon. But as for
ainty living, gentlemen. we will wait
,r that till Paris is our own b
A later day saw Henry ~ crowned fl
ing of France. Little Simon was re- G
rendered then: he had a position in 81
lie kings gardens, where he raised Ia
elOnS like his mothers at TrOuville, 81
i'd that particular kind was known in is
le Paris markets as 'Mayenne's C;
elon. "-Presbyteria Banner. fC
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
WAN HsRs IN AMERICA
present e'ar'ng Defects a..
ciety Of poua, "

u America have been - Ing pesoa'
get tor foreign cri.io,.n, ~ iohg / "a,
=" wonder to onr .na' it nus,
friends that OUT older pa,s s,.a'sStlan,tc
must once have bAan 4s' a''n who
ANYTHING desirable Ief, lung hays
the eNtraorijr3rv a,. dslde from
a litr,e all from 49,. Nnleh viii
lSGOi crops. ard ~ resClroes
has given Us a certain ~ o. c.aacs
In material waa,-h uaaI Venl,ele
| plE rein. mpn- of ,,';-,!,' aFesin
the art OF being kim, nh.! ius
Wilcox says, Is al this 49, as VH
needs but note an ar. ~rlt
nrnt English student Of q. pnnt
states has said that o, -, eatei
Americans are the LEAST o.,,N, SaIe
IN the world The absana 's' peole
may be sail 10 be the nass;ro y esaei7
Of Kindness, and very ooo, p.'ueiIe
ton on which to BEGIN ou 'ouaa
manners, Bur muc h rama sau''a'e {
We are 70 attain to the fine A., 70
ca condGct-that snnrano $50
! clousness which is tho Ill u ga
lruit Of the highest civiliz,,;o spOa ne
out manners life becomes ,A With
! ever glossy name a WHOA. WA,
LOT the trough. N'1~0e
a fundamental nrinc;,io
tercourse is, within the ror,. a' ID
respect, defereuce-ro. do,'u y %I:
the point Of weak com,laisons. Wv %
sequiousness, but consido.... W.
each III the true measure of hi -
or needs Difference to raror., 'N-
aged. TO women. TO narsnnS - |@'
tinction to g1lests-nar w
casual encounter-tha ores,
We're, of the passing moron. ~,
true humility. that Los. ple;oa ax
virtues, and it NAV consis, n,..
firmeSt character. With ,bo III VIC
of regimes and forms of ooro,.
this code of Difference cb.n,.-
sradatiOns, but it is as nacass...
Il democracy as to an enniro
Will any one say that in thic ,,,.
ing new world. in a foo1 of imm;.
ton such as never before hos L
witnessed, and in the sud1en al0r,,,.
to opportunity. through newly =.
Quired wealth, Of thousands MI,
clamor for the open door" If so,o..
manners are growing in "a
finement and charm? We Weld ia \,
one in loyalty to the admirable ,vrs
IF ,yon,a, ond 49,, 80 "PN
produces; ar their best there are mona
finer. What We are considering is n.
average. Nor are we now ergaya
with the kindergarten of society n.
knowledge of how to enter or leave,
drawing room, or the passing Of In
small change of conversation, ctr
hlnes that may be taken either to- q
seriously or rot seriously enough. Tn .
main question is, Has our concepin n
II society kept pace with our opp .
unities, or has it fallen behind HaFs
We LOT instance, the frelch estee. y
OF tllhsS ln'eilectlal, BY which :,
ii'er or aftis' OF disllhcaoA' OF ~ ~
= eat scientist taxes pfecedeace o. 30
ne illerelE llch IS 'h4 man 6n
eiNes the STATE lai'hluIiE' "neaS -
Il oi out Oh once. DIS welcome Aa AZ
ocidi acceptaoiiltF being equa' =,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05

A calf, lost near Shrewsbury. VT
last spring, fell in with herd of deer
and was mothered and raised by one
of those animals.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05
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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-05-05

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The Springdale news., 1906-08-10
EAST SPRINGDALE

August 6.-E. r Purcell, who who came here from Oklahoma City last spring, is erecting an eyaporator and will be ready in q few days to begin operations.
 Frisco" of Macedonia, visited last week with J. B. TilIman and attended the Chautauqua. He returned Friday accompanied by the latter.
 Overseer Wilson has been manipulating the road grader to a finish and as result We have an excellent piece of roadway from Prof. Stuekey's to the eor- porate liue
 \ party of Ghautauquans com- posed of Misses Eva and Mamie Sherrod, Misses Nina and Lena South. and Homer Garter oI Mountain Home, were visiting at the home of Mr. aid Mrs J. E. Tilituau Suuday.
 The writer. in company with Frisco, visited the schools at Heads Ford and Macedonia Fri day il the interests ef the Fri Township Institute.
 NJ. '. Henson. who teaches al Sonora the present term, was a visitor in our community Sunday,
 \ Miss Robinson, of Spencer, Indiana, is visiting 1t the home of AIr. and Mrs. E. P. Purcell, Miss Robinson is q teacher iu tn schools of Spencer, and lady oI high scholastic attachments along musical lines.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-10
W6G00DLAWNN.

August e.-The weather has been very hue of late. It rained good shower this morning
 The health of Mrs. W. C.. Holloway and son Lee is no bel ter. They are afflicted with lung trouble.
 Egbert Corbin has been very sick the last two weeks but k re- covering now
 Frank Lock and Wm. Etherage are thinking of going 10 Wash ington in September, but like most others they will follow their trail back to Arkansas before tie flowers bloom next year.
 John Dowel is troubled with a cancer oil hisllip and seems to be spreading.
 William, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cralg, died last Saturday morning at eight o'clock of bowel trouble. Rev. Gilmore of Elm Springs, preach ed the funeral at the house tt } o'clock and the remains were in- tered III the Elm Springs eefne- tery that evening.
 Born, to AIr. and Mrs. J. J. Craig last Saturday night son.
 0cE0LE.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-10

place. There is not | vacant house II town
 Mrs. Gertie Perry and children returned to Fort Smith Sunday after two months stay at this place fer their health.
 Several are making arrange ments to go to Springdale to at tend the reunion this week
 lIr. and Mrs. Peoples, of Kan sas City. are visiting their daugh- ter, Mrs. Gab5ert
 NIr. Roberts, the new black smith, has moved to town oil account of the distance he had to come to his work.
 Prof. Buck will bring lis family here fer a ~hoet time. They will do temporary house keeping
 Peaches Of very fife quality are being brought in for sale.
 Quarterly meeting will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday and Monday.
 The Ladies Aid have two plays on foot entitled .'The School Ma all" and The Married Life. which they viii render in the near future.
 X photographer is at the West Fork hotel and will commence work in a few days at this place.
 The Ladied Aid takes in from 210 test5 every Saturday for ice cream they serve at the park. The boys Of our town and com nuf1ity deserve comHendatlon for their behavior and patronage at all the gatherings of tie Ladies, Aid Society.
 I tiifHk each correspondent ef The News feels under obligations to tie editor 4of lis courtesy and kindness at the Association and for free ticket to the Ghautau- qua, aud will be encouraged to do their best as correspondents.
 Billy Miller had the misfortune to have two horses bitten by a dog with hydroPtobia.
 1. L. FIrN.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-10

He had been to Springdale dur ing tie day and retired at night. seemingly as well a> usual His struggles awakened his wife about ten o'clock and he expired about au hour later. MT. Me Master was 70 years of age and had lived in this section about siXteeen years, havlng come here from Kansas.. He served in the Federal army during the war be- tween the states. His body will be inferred Thursday at the Elm Springs cemetery. He leaves | wife and five children.
 TFctasEH.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-10

J. L. Willard and wife of that place.
 And those Elberta peaches. Oh ny how dne they are. Why they nearly melt in your mouth they are so delicious.
 Running around seems to be quite all epidemic, as nearly every body i, either going visit ing or having visitors.
 Beef wagons are getting nu- nerous again, but come on were all still hun gry Tor beef.
 John Burnettve to Spring dale Friday and brought home a splinter fired lev set of harness and q hack.
 John Atkisoa= =ea9 lot expect ed to live tast week but k some better now.
 Will Mustain and family went to take their brother-in-Iaw and wite to the railroad at Springdale Saturday.
 Sammy Sanders ran into a hornets nest last week, and as q result lad both eyes swollen Up for a couple Of days, which Of course was Het good company.
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