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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
THE BULL RING.
Those Made OF Steel Said TO Be Safest
and Cheapest.


About as much reliance can be
placed IN ordinary copper bull rings
as IN the ordinary bull. writes an Ohio
dairyman ia the National Stockman
and Farmer DO you know that they
will break like glass? The bull knows
It. and IL only remains for him 10
take the notion, and the ring will he
ready for repairs. | am not as scary
about bulls as some people and never
lose any sleep imagining that a bull
calf will suddenly wake up with the
action that he is the owner Of the
,arth and the inhabitants thereof. Still
there are many occasions that require
a safe method of handling even a quiet
bull
Although my bull Is as peaceable rs
lamb, yet can show quite little
collection of rings that he has broken
A stranger enters the stable and gives
Taurus friendly pat on the back that
frightens him almost into ut. Timid
ity would be the last thing thought OF
in a bull but | find IL very common
He may be tied temporarily to fence
when a horse comes up on the Other
side In all such cases the result Is a
broken ring or chain If the bull is one
OF the scary kind.
It Is astonishing what a bulls nose
will stand. Something must breal
when he Is in the breaking mood. The
safest ring is a steel one that can b'
had at some hardware store. 1t costs
less than the copper ring and is WORT
/ moro
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
ARCADIA FARMERS CLUB.

The May meeting of the Arcadia Far
mers' Club met with Mr.. and Mrs.
Stadlberger. There was good attend
ance, Notwithstanding the busy season.
After the usual bountiful dinner the
meeting was called to order by the pres
ident. Nearly all responded TO roll call
with quotations and those who did not
paid their pennies An order was
drawn on the treasurer for money 10
buy flowers for the departed members
for Decoration Day. Those who have
died are Ola Irish and Mr. Walters. Nc
one who was on the program was pres
ent, so there were voluntary selections
renaered. The question box only con-
tanned one question of minor importance
The program which was prepared foi
the last meeting will be given at the
next. The June meeting will meet Will
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Horton the eth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

The tomato is not a specially exhaust
Ing crop. Tomatoes do not remove as
much plant food from soils as most
farm crops at the usual rates Of prod
uct per acre. states T. H. White.
The refuse OF the crop from an acre
Of tomatoes contains more fertilizing
material than similar remains Of most
other crops.
The vines and roots Of tomatoes are
very rich In potash.
The residue Of the tomato crop should
be evenly spread and plowed under.
AS regards economy of soil fertility
the tomato crop is a desirable one e
raise
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
COUNTY HAPPENINGS.
SUMMER GRANGE.

Sumner Grange met in regular session
Saturday evening, June sth, six officers
and eleven members being present at
the opening, Worthy Master Klees pre-
siding. Secretary rend a communities
ton from the State Master in regard TO
barbed wire. Worthy Master made
several announcements. Proved and
supported TO have Flora's program June
% and have strawberries or ice cream
and cake Motion prevailed. As Lady
Assistant Maudie Ferris is TO be absent
indefinitely she resigned and sister
Maggie Church was elected TO fill the
vacancy. The question in regard 10
naming the farm created considerable
interest and all agreed except two that
it should be done.
Should farmers raise a garden led by
Brother Glow was decided in the aihrma-
tive. The Worthy Lecturer, Sister
Alice Seaman after being absent Tor
some time was able TO be with us AGAIN
und received hearty welcome. Two
visitors from Elm Hall Grange were
present. The members that attended
Pomona gave an account of the meeting
which was very interesting. The mem
bers that are absent miss treat ana
should try and be present at every
meeting as your presence helps 10 en-
courage those that are OH toe program.
Program for June ED:
Song by the Grange.
Roll call. Each member 10 sing a
stanza OF their fayorite hymn and give
reason why.
Penny March.
Discussions hccl1 .he-e be any
yhange made in thsl ogSor'ionment OF
the primary school fund. "
Spring care Of orchards
led by Jos. Henemyer.
Song by Howard Butler.
w. n. BALDWIN, Secretary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

The worth OF the Ayrshire as dai'
~ breed is fast becoming familiar 10
all interested in the economical pro-
ductlon OF milk, writes ]. +. Converse
In American Cultivator. The environ
ments and conditions surrounding the
origin OF the breed were more favora-
BILE TO the production of a vigorous,
Wealthy animal than Is the case with
any of the other dairy breeds. She has
always been in the hands of practical
men whose only object has been the
production Of good milk and whose
aim has been to improve by judicious
selection and breeding the breed the
Scots gave TO the world. The Ayrshire
has greater constitutional vigor than
any other dairy breed, which Is OF
primal importance in the highly organ
lied nervous temperament of great
producer.
In milk production she occupies a
coveted middle ground between the
Holsteins as large producers and the
Jerseys as rich producers. BY virtue
of this vigorous constitution the Ayr
shire is admirably adapted to all condi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

The presence OF wild garlic or wild
onions in pastures. the use Of turnips
and other feeds containing oil. must
be avoided where COWS are giving a
large amount of milk. Feeds which
have a bad odor. such as silage, must
be fed right after milking and at no
other time: otherwise the milk and
resulting butter are apt TO show the
effects. In all cases keep these feeds
away from the COW during milking
time. Taints from sllage or other foul
feeds are transmitted through the air;
consequently If the air is full of silage
oder the milk is apt to show 1t. II,
however feeds Of this kind are given
directly after milking, the product
from the COW cannot be distinguished
from that produced from other feeds,
although condensing factories and
some creameries prohibit Its use.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
THE DAIRY CALF.
Feed and Care Necessary For Growth
and Development.

ana OtNciOPUlCUN.
one of the very best feeds TO give the
skim milk calf is oats chop. says the
Farmers Advocate. Throw little
dry chop in box and allow the calf
TO eat Of 1t whenever IL desires Grad
ually increase the amount as the calf
grows older.
The calf should never be confined in
a stall during the day if the weather is
warm and dry. Exercise is the prin-
cipal thing in the development of con-
stitution.
If the reader is feeding a heifer calf
with the intention Of making a dairy
cow Of il when it has matured. there
thould not be much fat forming foods
given. Cornmeal, ground barley and
even chopped rye should be fed spar
ingly. The little animal needs feed
rich in protein, such as oats chop and
bran, with only enough fat forming
feeds to balance the ration and furnish
variety.
Treat the calf kindly from the first
The gentle pet never makes a kicking
COW. Let the children pet it until il
is cas- gentle as a lamb"
Do not feed the calf too much coarse
feed, as 1t has the tendency to distend
the paunch and make an Ill shaped AMI
NAL. On the other hand, do not make
the ration entirely Of concentrates.
Careless methods Of feeding are re
sponsible for most cases of disease il
young calves. Cold milk. as well as
milk that has been overheated. IS In
furious because it upsets digestion
/ Overlooking Is almost as bad in it
results as feeding too little until th'
calf is old enough to eat hay.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
The Rance Horse.

The range horse is disappearing as
prominent factor in the live stock
Industry of Colorado High prices for
land are partly responsible for this.
Moreover, the past two or three years
have also witnessed very high values
for breeding mares, and many ranch
men could not resist the temptation to
close out. The Horseshoe ranch of this
state had 5000 horses on it a few
years ago. but this supply has now
been cut down to 1000. states Col
orado man in Orange Judd Farmer
could name other large outfits that
have curtailed operations. Some OF
them are turning TO sheep. 1t takes
only year to mature sheep for market
while four years are required fol
horses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

1t is not so much the dirt that makes
the milk unclean as ii Is the number
of undesirable bacteria that enter with
1t. Pure milk is favorless, almost
tasteless. 1t Is the presence OF bac-
terra that makes 1t unwholesome, sour.
putrid. Keeping the dirt and filth out
keeps the undesirable bacteria out also.
Milk vessels should be rinsed with
cold water before any hot water Is put
into them: otherwise the scalded milk
adheres to the tin and is difficult TO re-
move. After rinsing they should be
washed in warm soap powder suds,
rubbing every part with the cloth, and
then scalded with boiling water.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

Perhaps the best way OF demonstrate
ing the danger Of drenching of cattle
Is to advise the reader to throw back
his head as far as possible and attempt
to swallow. This you will find to be
difficult task. and you will find it more
difficult and almost impossible to swal-
low with the mouth open. For this
reason drenchlng cattle Is dangerous.
However, IL cows head be raised as
high as possible and her mouth kept
open by the drenching bottle or horn
portion Of the liquid is very apt TO
pass down the windpipe into the lungs
sometimes causing instant death bs
smOthering and at other times causing
death TO follow In few days from con
gestion or inflammation Of the lungs.
Give all cattle their medicine hypoder-
micaIly or IN feed. If they refuse feed,
give it dry on the tongue. The proper
method OF giving cow medicine Is TO
stand on the right hand side. placing
the left arm around the nose, at the
same time opening the mouth, and
with spoon place the medicine, which
should be Of powdered form, back on
the tongue. She can then swallow
with safety .-Dr. David Roberts, Cat.
tie Specialist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
PUTTING Up Butter For Market.

There is no heater way of putting up
butter than in one pound squares and
wrapped in parchment paper, says a
writer in Ioard's Dairyman. We
should stamp nothing upon the butter
but make the brick perfectly plain.
On the wrapper it is appropriate to
print the brand of the butter name OF
the farm and the owner. If the butter
is to be sold in the open market 1t
would be well to stamp the brand upon
the brick as a protection against coun-
terfeting by INSCRIPTIONS dealers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
DO you read the Alma Record

! will mail you free, to prove merit,
samples of my Or. Shops Restorative,
and my book on either dyspepsia, the
heart, GA the kidneys. Troubles of the
stomach, Heart or kidneys, are merely
symptoms Of deeper ailment. Don't
make the common error of treating sym.
ptoms only. Symptom treatment IS
treating the result of your ailment, not
the cause. Weak stomach nerves-the
inside nerves-mean stomach weakness,
Away And the Heart and kidneys as
we'll, have their controlling or inside
nerves. Weaken these nerves, and you
inevitably have weak vital organs. Here
is where Dr. Shsop's Restorative has
made its fame. No other remedy even
claims to treat the "inside nerves." Also
for bloating, biliousness, bad breath or
complexion, use Or. Shops Restorative.
Write me today for sample and free
Book. Or. Shoop, Racine, Wis. The
Restorative is sold by Geo. +. Snarrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
The Value Of Mules.

Few farmers realize the real value
OF mules.
They will do as much work as horses
on less food. They will live longer,
and they can be kept sound more
easily.
A mule will never eat or drink when
he is heated nor run a way in blind
panic, like n horse.
If mule is properly trained when
youngster, he will not kick. and he
will always respond to kindness and
good, common sense treatment.
Why not raise mules on the farm?
A good pair of mules when three
years old will bring from $500 10 $500.
Farm Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

Free for catarrh, just to prove merit, a
trial size box of DIR. Shops Catarrh
Remedy. Let me send 1t now. II is a
suow-white. creamy. healing antiseptic
balm. Containing such healing ingre-
dients as Oil EUCALYPTUS, Thymol. Men
thol. etc, II gives instant and lasting re-
lief to catarrh Of the nose and throat.
Make the free test and see for yourself
what this preparation can and will ac-
complish. Address DR.. Shoop, Racine,
Wis. Large jars, soc. Sold by Geo. +.
Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

4 moderate amount of manipulation
OF the uddcr while the last gill Of milk
Is drawn Will be found well worth the
time II requires. For the first Few
times it may seem awkward 10 the
mixer who has never tried If, but
after a few trials a person will be con-
vlnced that by working the last milk
out of the quarter with one hand and
emptying the teat with the other the
udder VIII be emptied much sooner
than where the last milk Is drawn by
stripping without manipulation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Advertised letters for week ending
June s. 1907: Orville Allen, Jas. ;.
Briscoe, Mrs. Viola Carr, w. j. Davis,
Bessie Davis, George Hawkins, Mrs. j.
Liggett, NJ. S. Melvin, Mrs Nj. j. Nal
ton, Mrs. Francis Miller, @. w. Miller,
Mrs. A. N. Rockwell, The Success Co.
Vivian Stewart. John Walker. Floyd g.
Wells.
The above letters if not called for viii
be sent to the dead letter office, June
"a, 1907.
c. F. BROWN,
Postmaster.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

1t cannot be impressed too strongly
upon everyday dairymen and farmers
who milk cows, the necessity OF hay-
ing and using the Babcock tester and
a milk scale, writes Il dairyman In
Hoards Dalryman. Since procuring an
outfit some time ago | have found
out just what my cows are doing.
found | had one star boarder out OF
thirteen cows In milk. She goes to
the butcher soon. | also discovered the
operator for a creamery that l have
been selling cream TO has been using
lie c. c. pipette for testing cream
instead Of an Is c. C., though he was
ignorant of the difference but the 116
was the pipette the company furnished
him, and ii has been making them
snug sum every month.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

The first and all important point in
selecting a COW is 10 note the size of
the udder. whether It IS large, uni
formly placed with teats at the
proper distances; to note whether the
udder is 1abby and not feshy, which
is particularly apparent Immediately
after milking. According to the laws
of correlation, COW that Is large
mixer must necessarily develop q
large udder. says Professor Err. and
II free from fcshiness the Size Of th'
udder IS one Of the truest indications
OF efficiency in an animal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

HAY CAPS WITH CORNER WEIGHTS.
splendid foundation for a good dairy
ration. and it does not require heavy
grain feeding 10 produce large flows of
milk.
II might be added that the hay cap
serves equally rs well in the curing of
clover hay. The advantage of the hay
cap is not only valuable in protecting
the hay from rain, but from the sun
as well. The hay can be put up into
cocks when it is green and cured in
the shade. which Is better than drying
it out in the sun. Hay cured this way
Is more palatable and retains more OF
the leaves because they do not become
brittle and break off. The leaves Of
the hay are the most valuable part OF
il. and any system that tends to cure
them properly and prevents losing them
in the field is, in our estimation, worth
practicing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Furnished by Register ]. c. Watson.
Hattie B Elliott ct al 10 Albert G

Furnished by Register ]. c. Watson.
Hattie Elliott ct al TO Albert G
Lavoy, pit blk s, Palmer's add,
Elm Hall ............ 3 325
Herbert ] Hyde to Winfield S
Bangs,pt Its 10 and IL, William
Cases add, Alma ........... SOC
Augutus Gardner TO Milan G Nor
ton, NV of ne, sec 80, Washing
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS zoe
Ammi w Wright to Harry L Rock
well, ne, sec 81, Pine River. 1900
Otto Sanderhoff to JAS b Gargett,
81 of 81 of ne, sec rs, Sumner, 200(
Edward Strobeck to Ernest Allen,
pit ne of sw, sec 10, Bethany 49,. 62'
Simon p Reichard to Joel Snyder,
1t %, Phillips add, Ithaca 800. 32i
Geo A Griffith 70 Adelbert f Bar
stow, 81 of sw fri, sec Is, Elba, 2I0'
Fred s Everest to Fred a Bell,
30a of Sc, sec 30, New Haven 60'
Chas Kipp to Melville Ewers, pt
NV of NV, sec ?, Arcadia ... 60'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
COMFORTING WORDS
Many an ALMA Household viii Find
Them IN.

Many an ALMA Household Will Find
Them 80.
To have the pains and aches of bad
back removed; to be entirely free from
annoying, dangerous urinary discords is
enough to make any kidney sufferer
grateful. To tell how this great change
can be brought about will prove com
forting words to hundreds of Alma
readers:
Mrs. NJ. J. Robinson, living on Grant
Street, Alma, Mich. says: Five years
ago Mr.. Robinson told in published
statement the great benefit he derived
from Doan's Kidney Pills. Kidney
complaint had caused him much pain
md suffering and he doctored for 1t
without obtaining relief until he got
Doan's Kidney Pills at Rhodes drug
store. He had singing, throbbing
back lches, pains in the region OF the
kidneys and the secretions were of a
milky color His kidneys were weak
and whenever he caught cold the am
noyance and pain was much aggravated
Before he had used your remedy for
two weeks the trouble disappeared. |
don't know that anything can be added
to the statement he gave at that time
We can today just as strongly endorse
the claims made for Doan's Kidney
Pills and are glad to do so at every
opportunity"
For sale by all Dealers. Price 80 cts
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
Sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's and take
no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

the dark as 10 the nature or handling
of the disease. In the spring of 1903
the trouble began TO appear abundant
" I'm certain sections. and the attention
of the writer was called to the need of
information concerning this disease 10y
DR.. G.. w. Shaw OF the California ex-
pertinent station.
The disease in question is peculiar
stunning or nondevelopment of the
plant, occurring often under conditions
apparently very favorable for growth.
Some years I'm large areas the plants
stop gowing the leaves curl and erin
kle in a peculiar manner, the roots be-
come blackened in the internal rings,
and soon the whole crop is complete
loss. The disease has been studied
more or less in different places, but its
cause has never been discovered.
The disease has a very marked rela-
ton TO moisture and climate, especially
rainfall at certain seasons, but pre-
sents many very peculiar features. 1t
is a very definite disease, with charac-
teristic symptoms. and not simply the
injurious effect OF unfavorable condi-
tons. The disease is one OF a mum
Der of so called physiological" plant
diseases and resembles In some fca-
| lures similar diseases of the tobacco.
/ China aster and other plants.-Ralph
I Il. Smith.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
FOREST HILL.

Mrs. J. Lanshaw, Sr, is visiting rela-
tives at Newark.
Herbert Hayes came from Indiana last
Friday to visit here.
Miss Lillian Markham entertained a
lady friend the past week.
Mrs. George Kemp entertained he
neice from Mt. Pleasant last week.
Mr.. Borden of Carson City was here
on business Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Cage Woods sister from Isabella
county visited here part Of last week.
Mesdames Moody and Garfield Wis
tied the Indi an school at Mt Pleasant
last week.
Children's Day exercises at the NJ +
Church next Sunday in the Afternoon
and at the Christian Church in tn,
evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

Corn silage Is an excellent feed, but
requires some feed rich in protein to
be used in connection with it. Posi-
bly, the adjunct may be alfalfa. clover
vetch. pea hay or oilmeal. Perhaps
farmers in the grain growing districts
In addition TO raising corn produce field
peas. III the latter are harvested for
hay or put In the silo and fed In con-
nection with corn siIage, the two COM
bine well and with a very little grain
feed would make n good ration for the
dairy COW. James Withycombe, Di-
rector Oregon Experiment station.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

Alfalfa is the greatest forage plant
grown in Nebraska Every effort
should be made to extend its culture
through all parts Of the state This is
nutritious perennial and produces a
permanent meadow. II is very palata-
bic and is relished by all kinds Of
stock It's greatest value lies In the
production Of hay. For certain kinds
Of stock It Is valuable for pasture. but
when used extensively in this way is
likely 10 Kin ont in spots.-Kindalfs
Ialrv TArmer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
WEST ARCADIA.

The Forbush family are entertaining
themselves with a photograph.
Mrs. Charlie Courier is spending few
weeks with her daughter in Weidman.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Salisbury of St.
Louis spent last Sunday at the Allis
home.
Miss Grace Courier is working for
Mrs. Woodland who continues quite
poorly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
One Advantage of the siIo.

1t stops the great waste of corn fod-
der. 1t utilizes the feeding value or u
cornstalk as no other method Will.
Take a hill of corn when the ear has
Just passed the glazing period. At no
other time I'm its life is there as much
feeding value in IT, Let il stand. and
every day after that the stalk grows
poorer and more indigestible, and il
left until the ear has ripene@ fully
two-thirds of the feeding value of tie
stalk has been destroyed. Ii Is Ques-
ton of motherhood The stalk. the
mother. has sacrificed itself for the
ear. the child, and the ripcned ear may
make more pork fat or beef fat, but II
VIII not make more milk solids.
Now. if that hill of corn is put In the
sllo az that period of the highest com
bined value of both stalk and ear We
have saved an enormous waste.
It is this terrible waste, this genius
for waste. which has afflicted the
American farmer as westward he has
taken his way that we must arrest
We have been guilty of wasted fertili-
ty. the waste of bad methods Of pre-
serving food. the great waste OF Feed
ing animals unfit for our purpose. IN
all this enormous waste because OF
wrong methods we have not properly
understood what we were about.
Now the silo comes as one single
remedy for wasted corn fodder. II
what way can take ten TO twenty
acres Of corn and make Ii Of higher
value to me as a milk producer and a
less cost than to put 1t into the silof
know of none Extract From AZ
Address by W. u. Hoard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12
PAT ANSWERS.

Mark Twain says; "'When I was
editing the Virginia Herald, writ
ing copy one day and mining the
next, a superstitious subscriber
once wrote and said he had found
spider in his paper ! Was this
good or bad luck? Ireplied TO him
III our Answers TO Correspondents
column as follows:
"Old Subscriber-The finding Of
a spider in Your copy Of the Herald
was neither good luck nor bad
The spider was merely looking over
our pages to find ont what mer-
chant was not advertising, so..that
it could spin It's web across his door
and lead a free and undisturbed
s existence forever after"
NONNNNONOOONO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-06-12

An Ohio d0iryman says bis cow was
continually suckiug herself until
neigbb0r told him 20 put common
ten cont bride bit on her. which he dio
by making a form OF bride with .
little rope lie says She has never got
her milk since. although she tries ver'
hard sometimes After wearing it
Tow days she can eat and drink al
right. and si,a i1Ss free use OF her hea,
to chArc flies.