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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
CONCERNING THE sILo.
How IL Has Been Improved-Advan-
tages of Using silage.


The shape Is not OF vital Importance
The first silos were built inside an,
were rectangular. They were a sue
cess. though not as marked as the sllo,
OF today. Two things needed improve
ment. They were not easy to fill. ant
the silage settled unevenly. The round
sllo was built to obyiate this latter
The lack OF corners makes II possible
10 pack the feed better and II settles
more evenly There knowledge was
necessary to make the silo a success
knowledge on the part OF the feeder.
In the early days its enthusiastic SIM
porters made great claims for il. These
were naturally too good to last. But
the silo has outllved these enthusiasts.
ana men can now consider il in n safe
ana sane frame of mind. The feeding
values OF dry fodder and OF silace are
about the same, according 10 chemical
analysis. The trouble is the COW * not
Il good chemist She has her tastes and
demands. She will eat silage up clean
but refuses klndling and small stove
Reason For siIo.
The advantages Of using silage as q
rough feed over the method of dry
feeding are many. First, ii will save
every particle of green stuff that grows
IN the row and convert it into an east
~ digested rough feed; second. sIlage
corn or corn fodder raised on the land
with proper cultivation keeps it clear
OF weeds. and the tllage at the right
season liberates plant food for the
crop-it shades the ground
thus preserving fertility: third. il
places the largest bulk of rough feed
Ill a compact and convenient place for
handling during the feeding season:
fourth, 1t Is easily handled without
waste; NTH. II Is feed that Is of IT,
sell succulent and partially digested;
sixth. IL keeps the herd in q fine sleek
thrifty condition; seventh. il produces
more than twice the digestble nutri- |
ents from given amount OF land that |
Try fodder does and makes 1t possible
% keep more than twice as many head /
't 1--we stock on the land; eighth, by
Is use as principal rough feed the
'ost or producing milk can be reduced
II least one-thlrd. These are but
ew Of the reasons. says a writer in
<imbalfs Dairy Farmer, why silage Is
'ood and cheap food.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

The more keenly dairymen realize
what distinguishes the dairy form from
the beef form the sooner VIII they
learn the Importance of having an ami
mai In harmony with the function de-
manded of IL. Too many men think
that the fat animal is the most pronta-
bic as milk producer. and II bones
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

are prominent the animal lacks consti.
tuition, stability and vlgor Nothin.
could be more absurd. says Hoard's
palryman. To Illustrate: Does the grey
hound lack constitution as Il runner?
Yet he is thin The bulldog is square
and blocky, has constitution as a fight.
err but can he run as fast or has he the
endurance to go as far as the grey
hound?
The functions of these two animals
are entirely different, and therefore
the body takes on a different form.
Both have constitution and a form 10
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

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magazine, with large, high class circula-
ton, local representative to look after
renewals and increase subscription list
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Ills That May he Cured without
Calling the Veterinary.

The farmer is often better yeterl-
nary than the advertised expert simply
because he studies cows We are 10.
day striving TO get great milk records
ana then are continually asking. what
Is the matter with my cow" Unfortu-
nately whenever we develop one part
OF the body abnormally we do II at the
expense OF some other We must be
content with little less milk In order
to have healthy COW.
Infammnt ton of Udder.
"A gargety condition prevails in many
herds. Some cows are subject 10 this
disease. caused 10y swinging udder.
Blood in the milk is not always a sign
III disease little Injury causes IN
tammatlOn and mates the trouble but
II Is soon over. Hot water mny be used
An udder syringe to wash ont the
: inside OF the udder should be kept bv
every farmer. Then when COW be-
gins to give stringy milk the udder can
be cleaned and garget prevented. 1t
would save many veterinary bill. In
Illumination of the udder means garget.
MIX fever comes from this cause. You
should have the syringes and devices
TO treat the COW yourselves.
About two weeks before the birth of
calf reduce her rations ana give her
some EPSON salts 1t will prevent
many diseased COW. especially if she
Is great mixer. An air syringe is a
necessity. The veterinary cannot al
ways protect you. You should be pre-
pared to treat Sudden cases of milk fe.
yer yourself.
Treating Covpox
Cowpox is but an eruptiye fever
which solution of carbolic acid will [
reduce. Take ten parts of raw lin
seed oil and with it mix one part car.
bolc acid and you will haze germi-
eide that is Invaluable. The germ Is in
the end of the teat. whore there are
warmth ana moisture. This will work
up and finally destroy the udder. This
can be warded off If taken in time.
When your COW kicks at milking. don't
Kick her, but put on your spectacles
md look for little blister I'm the end
IF the teat. That is the germ. Now
)ut little of the oil above the blister.
md the germ cannot travel over ii into (
he udder. 1t is the unseen things that
ire the dangerous things In this world.
Always wash your hands before milk
ne. as the germ may be on them.
When the garget germ once gets deeply
Gated and the teat hardened it is too 4
ate TO cure.
Use of MIX Tubes. J.
MIX tubes are useful, but they should L
OF be too long If you insert a long q
lbe into the sensitive udder glands IL q
auses Injury. The tube should be dis o
lfected in boiling water before Insert {
! into the teat IL
Carbolc acid is also good to destroy
he abortion germs or at least prevent
leir tiplicatlon-twenty-f drops u
the feed continued for two or three u
eeks. and then drop a week or two II
ld continue again. A little learning q
ong these lines will save many val " =.
lble cow.-Dr. c. ID. Smead, Logan. :, :,
Y. ca
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

If you feed little you lose what you
feed. III you feed generously your cow
makes you good profit
Winter and Summer silos.
The most successful dairymen are
now using both winter and summer
silos. At the Ontario experiment farm
they feed only twice a day succulent
ration with meal and clover hay an
hour and half afterward. in the morn
ing and at $3.50 p. IN. the same ration
with long hay. They estimate that a
COW should receive pound OF meal
Tor every five pounds of milk she gives.
Feeding the Dairy Calf
The cheapest and best way to raise a
dairy calf is to feed with its mothers
milk for three weeks, then gradually
change TO skim milk with boiled fax
seed for another three weeks. then
change TO grain gradually. After four
months old they will grow very well
on mixture OF 100 pounds of linseed
meal. twenty-four pounds of ground
max and fifty pounds of low grade
flour. mixed thoroughly together: also
some choice clover hay. bran or crush.
ed oats daily. IL there Is plenty OF
fresh separator milk il may be fed in
stead OF natural milk after the first
few days.
Give the Cows Salt.
do not favor any guesswork in uny
feeding and especially not In feeding
salt, says l.. w. Lightly. Many people |
put lot of salt into a box SO the ami |
mails may help themselves, but often |
the box is forgotten and gets empty. |
md when the next supply comes the
animals are so salt hungry that they
Dvereat. Some use rock salt bur that
S Objectionable because some animals
viii not take enough and sometimes
he salt contains many impurities. The
best and purest fine salt Is not too
rood Tor your animals. and you should
make II rule never 10 feed grain
without definite portion OF salt being
ed with II. | want salt every meal
md so do my animals. find n large
tablespoonful twice day "a little bet
er than two ounces) IL about what n
ow In full flow OF milk needs. A
orse should not have much less. but
nimals on pasture and not getting
nuch grain will require less. MANY
lock foods are made up quite largely
Z oilmeal and salt and therein lies the a
ecret OF their virtues. but buying r
hese articles In that form Is far from
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
How to Cure ChiIbloins

ITO enjoy freedom from chilblains. -
writes John Kemp. East Otsfeld, Me.
IL apply Bucklens Arnica Salve. Have
also used it for salt rheum with excellent
results Guaranteed to cure fever sores
indolent ulcers, piles. burns. wounds.
frost bites and skin diseases. CSC at
Sharrar's Drug Store,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
Fee ding Milk Cattle

II you feed little you lose what you
feed. II you feed generously your cow
makes you good profit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Oue IL uSnler ana the other run
ner. No matter what class of animal,
we may study. we find the form in
harmony with its function If man will
only give IL n chance TO so arrange IL.
self
The illustrations show the difference
between the dairy and the beef form.
Right Kind of Cows.
Many breeders of dairy cattle have
not fully grasped the height and the
depth and breadth OF their profession.
There are too many who think it Is
simply the reproduction Of pedlgreed
live stock. IL is more than that. II
Is the bringing together in one animal
the capable milk producer and the
mother annually of a strong vigorous
calf Mr.. Scrlbner. very successful
breeder. says: I'm my estimation
profitable cow Is one that can produce
year after year maximum yield OF
butter at cost that represents a good
profit to the owner. She must also pro.
duce one healthy calf each year. This
ought to be one OF the requisites OF the
sire which is to head the herd. See
TO it that he Is from productive strain
OF regular breeders. lie will intensity
his weak points as we'll as reproduce
bis good qualities in breeding. He
ought TO be as nearly perfect I'm dairy
and dairy makeup as pos
sible. With all the care we may exer
else In the mating Of our animals some
FAULTY ones are sure 10 develop. We
must figure on that. III we have look
I'd well TO this end, to see that the sire
s right and that the dams we are TO
Use for foundation are right. we have
gone n long way toward developing the
profitable cow"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
WANTED.

All kinds of Logs I'd Lumber, Stave
andHeading Bolts on z. M. orAA
railroad ALSO standing timber.
GEo. SASDEr.. both phones.
lfotf Elwell, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Builds up waste tissue. promotes an
petite, improves digestion, induces re-
freshing sleep. gives renewed strength
and health. That's what HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea does. IS cents, tea
or Tablets.-Stanard Central drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
j. ID. HELMAN
The Popular Auctioneer Of
Cratiot County.

BY years of experience Mr. Holman has
learned to conduct sales successfully.
stock ard farm sales specially. Salts
faction guaranteed. Speaks DO German
ana English. Telephone him over Bell
line' Ithaca 100. 3 rings or address Sum.
ner NO. /, or telephone RECORD. Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
Treat the Cow Kindly.

a dairy COW is extremely sensitive 70
extremes OF cold or heat. TO do her
! best she must be kept comfortable.
Food. shelter and care are rs essential
10 her as to babe. She can do with
out either only at a loss OF production.
variety of food. fresh air. sunlight
pure water not too cold and no undue
excitement are requirements not to be
neglected. Avoid yelling ut or striking
COW. Do not allow dogs TO chase
them or even go about them. as their
presence almost invariably excltes
them. and excitement must be avoided.
Treat the dairy COW kindly Then IL
she does not respond To such treatment
she Is not the sort OF COW TO own.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Special low price on -four by the bar
ell at j. L. Miller & Sons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-03
NOW FOR LAST ULTIMATUM
Street Railway officials and Union Meet
without Stating Resulta
wATTlts WILL BREAK NEWS LATER
Indications Are Union is stiIl Demand
ing Recognition, which COM
pany IL stiu Refus-
ing to Give.

''The officers Of the Omaha & Council
Blufrs Street Railway company held a con-
ference yesterday with some Of It's EN-
ployes who we're union men, The company
will soon issue a statement which will de-
fine the position this company has taken
and which It will stand upon in reference
to its employees" Mr.. wattles said he would
give out his ultimatum Monday.
This statement was given out after a
meeting Saturday morning. which lasted
several hours, between the officers of the
Omaha Council BLUFFS Street Railway
company and a delegation of employees who
are members OF the railway employees
union. A. L. Behner. vice president of the
Street and Electric Railway Employees In
ternational union, was present.
Secretary Michaelson of the local union
said all men had been instructed by their
president to say nothing of what trans
pired at the meeting.
Mr. Behner said: IT don't have any idea
what TO say / think nothing ought to be
published while negotiations are pending
Anyhow, we don't know what to say until
Mr.. Wattles issues his statement"
Unless one side or the other has made a
vital concession trouble Is imminent, for
recognized and the company has said It
will not be- Mr.. Wattles' statement, there
fore, It is taken for granted, will be re-
iteration Of this avowal by the company,
unless the company has changed its mind
or the union its demands. and. it is said,
neither has done 90
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-03

ing over this section for the past twenty
four hours was preceded by q cold ram,
moisture falling plentifully and freezing
as it fell. Streets and roads were icy aud
locomotion very difficult. The snow COW
| ers the ground to a depth of five inches,
| This last storm is by far the most severe
of the winter causing great suffering to
| I've stock. Grippe, pneumonia and kim
dred diseases are rife among the people,
almost every family having one or more
! of its members under Doctors care.
! GRAND ISLAND-The Commercial club
| at a smoker discussed several matters of
/ local improvement, paving the business
section of the city being the principal sub
! Ject, and heard a complete report from
the delegates TO the convention. Commit
tees on the retail trade, the wholesale in
] terests, municipal affairs-to consult with
city authorities-and good roads were or
dered appointed at the next meeting, on
interest has been awakened in the common
commercial and other affairs of the city.
NORTH PLATTE-Wednesday aftor-
noon there was organized in this city
larry to the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men, by Mrs. Mary connelle of Denver
who is district organizer. There we've
nineteen charter members. but there will
soon be an Increase in membership. as
many more are eligible The different
officers were elected and in the evening an
| Informal reception was held and pro-
gram rendered. Following this, five
course banquet was served at the Pacific
hotel,
PLATTSMOUTH-A reward Of Sl75 is Of
| fered for the recovery of the body Of John
Snyder, who was drowned In the Platte
| river at, South Bend last Saturday. Mr..
Snyder Was working on the Rock Island
bridge in company with another workman,
and was in the act of prying some timbers
loose when he slipped and fell backwards
] to throw a rope and then a plank to him,
but could not reach either. He made an at
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-03
LABOR APPEALS TO CONGRESS
Would Have All Facts Regarding
Arrest of Mine OmiciaIs
Made Public.

WASHINGTON, March 2-Organized
labor has asked congress TO institute an
investigation into all of the facts and cir
cumstances attending the arrest in Colo
RADIO OF Charles r. Meyer. William D.
Haywood and George F. Pettibone, officers
OF the Western Federation of Miners, and
their deportation to Idaho to stand trial on
charges of completely in the murder of
Governor Frank Stuenenberg. To that end
Senator Carmack today introduced a pc
ttion signed by hundreds of workingmen
and citizens. and also had printed in the
record the dissenting opinion of Associate
Justice McKenna to the opinion of the SUI
preme court of the United States, that the
court could not inquire into the circum-
stances surrounding the alleged "kidnap-
ing OF the three men. Senator Hepburn
then secured an order for the printing Of
the majority opinion OF the court.
The petition asks for the enactment OF
such laws and measures as may be re-
required to redress the grievous wrongs
committed against Meyer, Haywood and
Pettibone and to safeguard and protect
the citizens of this country from legalized
KIDNAPPING and deportations by adminlstra-
tive order in the future.
The fact that these men had not been
in Idaho for several years prior to the time
they were arrested for completely in the
Stuenenberg murder is recited. 1t is de.
clared that the decision of the supreme
court that 1t could not inquire into the al
legged conspiracy of the governors OF Idaho
and Colorado" legaliEes the crime of kidnap-
ing and puts in the hands of corporate In
terests power by which they may lay hands
upon citizens OF any state, tear them from
their homes and firesides. deport them TO
another state and thrust them in prison,
there to remain without trial for months
or years, thus depriving citizens of their
right 20 life and liberty without process OF
law. The petition emphasizes the claim
that the Western Federation of Miners Is
"a large and peaceful organization of la
Dor"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-03
THOMAS BLAMES OVERLAND
Says suit Against His COMPANY is Scheme
Of Union Pacific
TRICK TO DIscRtDu NEW cONcERU
Attorney for Plaintiff Former PART
ner Of Edison Rich, General At
tOrney for the Hnrri-
man Railroad.

Elmer r. Thomas, attorney for the Sioux
City Rock Springs Mining company, has
been named as one OF several defendants
In suit started by Mrs. A. T. Rifiie OF
Sioux City, asking for a receiver that the
accounts OF the mining company may be
Investigated Charges Of fraudulent ma
nipulation Of stocks have been preferred
against the directors Of the company. Al
though Mr.. Thomas is cited IN reports as
a director he declares he is acting only
as attorney for the present board.
Thomas maintains the action looks ike
q counter move OF the Union Pacific, which
company was compelled by the courts to
furnish transportation facilities 20 the
properties Of the Sioux City g. Rock Springs
company Mr.. Thomas is waiting for par
ticuiars OF this latest action. which he In
tended bringing himself had not Mrs. Rifle
started the case
Mr.. Thomas gives this version OF the
arair:
The company was first promoted by
three members Of the Waterman family.
other promoters got into the deal and cap
itaiized the company for 100000 before they
had any real property rights. group OF
wealthy German farmers living near Sioux
City bought $4,000 worth Of stock and II
Is alleged that members Of the old board OF
directors kept most Of that money for
themselves. Last year 1 fought the Union
Pacific before the Interstate Commerce
commission. We won. and now have the
desired transportation facilities and are IN
a fair way to make a paying investment
OF the property, which Is in Sweetwater
county, Wyoming.
This Mrs. Rhine is being represented by
NJ. r. Sears. Union Pacific attorney at
Sioux City. and who was former partner
OF Edison Rich. general attorney for the
Union Pacific. II looks as II the woman
was being used as a cats paw for the
railroad company in an attempt to emoar-
rass the mining company. II. d. Brown,
A. Holt. A. b. Killer and NJ. ID. Water
man, mentioned In the teiegraphie re-
ports, are all members Of the old board
Of directors. l believe sensational develop
ments will appear when the receivership
matter comes to a hearing"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-03
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-03
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-03
An E1pIanation from Brandeia.

We feel that We should offer an apology
to the many patrons who visited our shoe
department Saturday, on the first day OF
our sale OF ladies shoes. The extensive
remodeling OF the old store has left the
shoe department with insufficient space. and
in spite of our most earnest efforts, the
large crowd made It impossible to wait
upon our customers properly
We hope you will generously forgive the
Inconvenience you may have felt and we
assure you that within a few weeks our
new shoe department with splendid equip
ment and elegant fixtures win be IN rsadi-
ness. Very respectfully.
J. l. BRANDEIs q SONS.