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Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04
ALFALFA GROWING FROM
THE START TO THE FINISH
a Good Stand Worth Time Labor-By
Prof. r. A. Wisconsin,

favorable conditions. In no event
should the alfalfa be cut or clipped
after September l. If the growth of
alfalfa is sufficient to warrant a crop
from the land by September 1, it
should be cut then regardless of the
stage of growth.
The year following the seeding you
may reasonably expect three good
crops. Your first crop will be ready
for cutting the early part of June, a
trying time for curing alfalfa Cut
when about one-tenth of the plants are
in bloom and on a morning after the
dew has disappeared, on a day that
promises fair weather. Adjust the cut
ter bar of the mower so that the stub
BILE left will be at least one inch in
height. This will prevent injury to
root buds of the alfalfa plants.
In the afternoon of the same day
of cutting, il weather has been favor.
able, the alfalfa can be raked and
put into small cocks. These cocks
should not be left standing in the field
more than two or three days without
moving, or the alfalfa plants under
completely smothered By taking a
pitchfork and running it into a cock
of alfalfa near the bottom one can
easily pull alfalfa from the place pre-
viously occupied. If alfalfa is ex-
ceedingly green when cooked or rainy
weather sets in it will heat" unless
the cock is opened every day or two
In favorable weather no more diff Guilty
will be experienced in curing alfalfa
clover. Like clover the leaves are
rich in nitrogen, and they drop off
readily when dry, and therefore the
aim of the farmer should be to cure
the alfalfa with the least possible
handling. One-half of the feeding
value may be lost through the weather
ing and improper handling of the
crop.
A much better quality of hay will be
secured if the crop is cured under
hay caps than in open cocks or wind
rows. Caps can be made from light
cotton duck by hemming the edges to
prevent raveling. Eyelets should be
made in the corners in which strings
should be tied to fasten the caps.
Heavy wire cut is inches in length and
a loop made at the top in which to
tie strings attached make a convenient
arrangement to hold the caps in place.
The wire pegs can be either run into
the ground of pushed into the sides
of the cocks of alfalfa.
Ex-Gov. Hoard recommends horse
shoe attachment for strings To make
these, cut old horse shoes at toe calk
making two weights of each shoe
Punch holes through shoe about two
inches from the cut end so that the
short end of shoe will stick into the
hay and thus hold the cap in place.
Some make little sacks or pockets in
each corner of the cap and fill with
gravel or stone for cap weights.
Alfalfa is either stacked or placed
in barn after curing. Considerable
of the feeding value is lost through
stacking as the hay is porous and rain
penetrates the stacks to the extent
of two or three feet. An outside
NOW with roof does fairly well and
little of the alfalfa is lost when stored
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

No forage crop has been given more
attention in the United States during
the past ten years than alfalfa. and
while 1t is in the experimental stage
yet where proper precautions are
taken 1t can be grown with reason
able degree of success on any of our
older and well cultivated farms
Alfalfa supplies the dairymen and
stockmen with valuable forage and
saves for them large portion of the
money annually expended for high pro-
tein feeds. The value of alfalfa as
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

feed for all farm animals, including
swine and poultry, is so well known
that it is unnecessary to speak exten-
sively of its merits here. No single
forage plant combines the materials
for a profitable ration for dairy cows.
sheep and brood sows so well as does
alfalfa.
The success or failure with alfalfa
depends largely upon the seed. Be-
fore placing an order for seed sam
pie should be secured from each of
several good seed houses and germina-
tion and purity tests made. Often seed
that looks good will give low test Seed
that shows a termination test below so
per cent. should be regarded with sus-
picion. Its vigor is seriously impaired
even though it may sprout.
Land on which tobacco, sugar beets,
or any highly cultivated crop has been
grown the preceding year can be seed
ed to alfalfa without a nurse crop with
fair chances of getting good, thick
stand. Where alfalfa is seeded with
out a nurse crop the ground should be
cultivated with disk and fine tooth
harrow until May Is. or June l. Weeds
will then have been quite thoroughly
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

Land and crops.-What does well
on some land won't do on all land, and
many things that are just right In
some communities won't do In all com.
munities. The thinking farmer, BY
studying the ways of other farmers.
can sometimes formulate ways and
means that will be great improve
ment over the others. 1t often hap
pens that some little change In GER
tain method of farming might surprise
even the originator. l.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

been cleansed and sterilized since last
in use. With these extreme precau-
tons, when the mixer goes to the
milk room, he is as clean in person
and equipment as 1t is possible to
make him. In milking it is common
practice to discard the foremilk. The
milking is done strictly with dry
hands, except in a few instances
where vaseline is employed Ia usage
which is reported to be entirely prac-
ticaD. In some dairies mixers are re-
quired to wash their hands before
milking each COW, but this is not the
general practice.
After being drawn the milk is taken
Immediately to separate room, where
1t is strained into can through
double thickness of cheese cloth Ia
separate strainer being used for each
pail of milk 1t is then taken imme-
diately to the bottling room where
usually it is cooled to temperature
as low as As degrees to so degrees F.,
and in some cases as low as 30 de-
grees F. Sometimes it is strained
again through absorbent cotton on
reaching the cooling room. In ma
iority of the dairies a cooler of some
description is used in few, however,
the milk is strained into cans standing
in ice water. 1t is then bottled, packed
in cases, and covered with crushed
ice.
AS would naturally be expected,
certified milk with it's small number
of bacteria will keep sweet for long
time. The theory that clean milk
should have a long keeping quality
works out in practice. Instances are
on record where certified milk has
| been taken on an ocean voyage and
not only brought back in good condi-
ton but kept sweet until 80 days old.
In fact 1t is now a common practice
for people when crossing the water
or taking a long land journey with in
fants to take several cases of certified
milk with them. They are then rea-
sonably sure of having a constant sup
ply of sweet milk for several days.
Some producers who guarantee their
milk have Offices in London as well as
in this country so that supply Of
fresh milk can be secured by voyagers
going in either direction. This has
been great convenience and has
given comfort to many people. Again.
a number of certified-milk dairies in
the United States sent exhibits OF
milk to the Paris exposition in 1900.
The milk kept perfectly sweet for two
weeks and in some instances Is days
after being bottled and after sum-
mer journey of 5000 to 1000 miles.
Regular delivery bottles were used.
the only extra precaution being to use
two paper caps instead of one, and to
cover the caps with paraffin so as to
exclude the air. OF course the milk
was carefully packed in ice for ship
ment, but this was the only means
used for preservation.
The results of the milk and cream
contest at the National Dairy Show
held in Chicago in February, 1906
were of interest in showing the keep
ing quality of certified milk and
cream. Some of the milk exhibited
was shipped over / 1000 miles and was
still sweet after five weeks. and in one
instance seven weeks. from the time
it was shipped. These results tend to
show that what is needed more than
milk supply, is cleaner milk.
CLARENCE b. LANE.
Assistant Chief of the Dairy Division.
V. S. Agricultural Department.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04
With His Friends,

st. Peter-"Did you make good use
of the talents given you? Did you do
your share toward improving and en-
nobling the land and the free govern
ment that you lived in?"
American Spirit (proudly)-"T voted
the straight party ticket at every elec-
tion.'
st. Peter-"So I have heard Did you
ever take the trouble to inquire into
the character of the men you voted
for?"
Spirit" HIM, They were our reg.
ular party candidates, sir"
st. Peter-'I see Well, you will find
most of them in Department X"
Spirit" Thank you. But have no
wings to fly to them"
st. Peter" You don't have to fly.
You dive"-New York Weekly.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04
PICTORIAL MAP OF DENVER.
Shows Important Buildings So That
They Can Be Easily Recog-

The new map of the city of Denver
copies of the original drawings of
which have been on exhibition and
which have attracted much attention
because of the careful and accurate
portrayal of the city has just been is
sued from the office of the Birds Eye
View Publishing Company of this city.
The map, which is a pictorial repre-
sentation of Denver, looking south
from the Twenty-thrd street viaduct
and printed in eight colors, is one Of
the most complete, accurate and artis-
tic representations ever made of any
city. Every building is so carefully
and accurately pictured that no one
living in the city need have any diff
Guilty in finding on the map the exact
house in which he lives.
In the downtown sections the prin-
cipal buildings are so faithfully por-
trayed that they can easily be recog-
nized from their appearance, but for
the benefit of those who are unfamiliar
with the city, the names of several
hundred of the principal hotels, bus,
iness houses, schools, churches and Of
flee buildings are designated on The
buildings themselves. In addition to
this there is marginal index, with
thirty-two reference figures at the bot
tom and top of the map and all the
letters of the alphabet at the sides. BY
the aid of these about 500 of the prin-
cipal buildings and points of interest
in the city can be located in tbs short
est possible time.
The work is done in several colors.
so carefully selected and placed that
the perspective of the city is brought
out in the best possible manner. con.
sidering the extent of the undertakins
The map is in reality huge picture of
the city.
In the margin are found thirty-four
photographs of the most important
buildings and places of interest in the
city, including the new auditorium, the
state capitol, the union depot, the
Union stockyards and the City park
The picture map is printed on a sheet
Ga by A inches In size.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

killed and the ground will be in fine
condition to sprout the alfalfa seeds
in the shortest possible time. Where
a nurse crop is not used, frequently
cutting of alfalfa can be secured by
September l. Sowing with nurse
crop is most generally practiced in
Wisconsin. as 1t enables the farmer to
get stand of alfalfa and fair grain
crop the year of seeding. An excel
lent method of getting good stand
of alfalfa is to manure the ground
heavily in the fall and plow. AS soon
in the spring as the land works well
disk and drag at intervals. The disk
ing and dragging not only put the
ground in good tilth but aid In the
sprouting and killing of weeds. Sow
20 pounds of alfalfa seed and three
pecks of barley. The barley should
be cut for hay when headed and the
alfalfa left without further disturbance
until the following year. Five pounds
of seed extra per acre will usually
yield enough finer and better quality
of hay to amply repay. Alfalfa is a
perennial plant and will grow for many
years without reseeding.
A drill or broadcast seeder with
grass seeder attachment is the most
convenient machine for seeding, as
both the nurse crop and alfalfa seed
can be sown at one operation. Sow
ing by hand "a often resorted to where
the area is limited.
Where alfalfa is sown as above de-
scribed. no hay crop can be expected
the first season except under the most
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04
center Of, Vast Wealth.

The city OF London proper csvecs
one square mile. and the capitalized
value of the property within It's bor-
ders represents 1880, ,0o0. 900. which.
It is claimed. establishes II - the
richest aroa In the world.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04
UnIess CAUGHT.

1'he German-The railroad stations
OF Berlin are about to be provided with
automatic machines, which, by insert
umbrella.
The American-Well, I'm glad live
IN free country where man can take
an umbrella without costing him any
thing!-Yonkers Statesman.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

number on Mrs. Cow. Now when her
spirit of adventure carries her into
pastures new" and forbidden, q
phone call assures her early return
home.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04
A Strenuous Task.

Your honor" said the witness,
cant you order q recess?"
"a recess?"
Yes, sir. I've stood on this stand
an told the whole truth two hours on
stretch, and I'm tetotally worn out!
l never told the truth that long be-
fore-not in all my life,"
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

II you have a good friend don't try
to convert him into a good thing.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

A woman's mo" doesn't mean yes
when she says it to the wrong man.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

breachy COW. He
spent many days
hunting his way
ward kline, until 1t
occurred to him to
paint his phone
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04
Cold Storaoe,

CoId Storage.
Hook-I understand he married
cool million
Cook-"Yes, but he's complaining
now because he hasn't been able to
thaw out any of it."-Illustrated Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

under cover. A covering of marsh hay
or tarpaulin will prevent damaging
of alfalfa in the stack. 1t Is well to
let the alfalfa sweat in the cock,
otherwise it will heat and get musty
in the barn.
The great amount of valuable for.
age taken from a limited acreage has
led many to think that large portion
of the farm should be sown to this i'm.
portant crop regardless of conditions.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04
casino,

l like the bits of greenery
They serve with fish,
| think that sort of scenery
Adds 20 a dish.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-04

For the Cow That Roams.-A Utah
farmer has solved the problem of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16

of labor organizations to strike and
take concerted action against concerns
listed by labor as unfair A state
ment that labor is not property or a
commodity, and that therefore labor
should not be enjoined under prop
erty rights" acts and on the ground of
being in restraint of trade.
Would Exempt from Effects.
An amendment to the Sherman anti
trust law to- exempt labor unions and
agricultural and horticultural associa-
lions from the penalties of the law and
to exclude them from the category of
trusts and combinations of capital or
ganized for the production and distri-
button. of commodities. A clear state
ment of the difference between labor
and farmers organizations and the SO
called trusts and industrial and bust
ness enterprises.
Extension of the 8-hour law to all
government employees, whether employ
ed by contractors or subcontractors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
FELL FROM TRAIN
Sherrard Man is Victim of a
Mysterious Accident on Bur-
linoton Near Barstow.
MANGLED BODY IS FOUND
Brother-in-Law Identifies Remains as
Those of Robert Angus-May
Have Been an EmpIoye.

A young man who has been identi-
fled as Robert Angus, aged 30. and for
merly of Sherrard,i was instantly killed
on the Burlington tracks east of Bar
stow early this morning. How the &C.
cident occurred is not known at this
time, but the facts are expected to de-
velop when the inquest is held at Bar
stoow late this afternoon.
From what is known it is gathered
that the young man was riding on a
car on the train, and it is possible thai
he was employed as a brakeman. The
body was found by the crew of train
passing Barstow later in the morning
and Coroner Eckhart was notified. A
brother-in-law of the man, Henry Muir
1902 Twelfth avenue, Moline, identi
fled the victim of the accident from
the general description furnished. Late
this afternoon it is expected that the
crew of the early train will be present
to testify at the inquest at Barstow.
Relatives at Sherrard.
The young mans mother and sister
who live at Sherrard, have been mott
fed of the accident. His father is in
Iowa. A few weeks ago the relatives
here received a letter from the young
man, stating that he expected to come
back here from Iowa and secure EN-
ployment as. brakeman on the Bur
lington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
PERSONAL POINTS.

f. c. Denkmann left last evening for
ST. Paul.
Mayor H. c. Schaffer returned home
from Chicago last night.
Mrs Ed O'Hanlon of Omaha, Neb.,
is a guest of Mrs. Frank Skinner.
Miss Olga Brandenburg will depart
tomorrow for Seattle for an extended
visit.
from Chicago, where he spent few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Bladel departed last
evening for visit at Brownsville,
Texas.
Mrs. E. c. Hart and Mrs. E. Lowell
left last evening Tor Hudson, Wis, for
ia visit.
Mrs. J. W. Tremann has returned
home from visit with relatives in
Carthage, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Penstone OF
Pittsfield. ILL.,, are guests at the home
of George Sanderson.
The Misses Mary and Katherine
Streeper have gone to Olathe, Kan.
for an extended visit.
Merle Thompson, who sustained
fractures of both wrists and received
a severe scalp wound in a fall Sunday
is getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry T. Lee of Tay
lorville, ILL.,, are the guests of their
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. A E
Eels, 1909 Thirty-seventh street
G. c.. Wenger left this afternoon tc
spend few days at the Peoria head
camp of the Woodmen and the repub
lican national convention in Chicago
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Beecher left last
night for St Mary's, Kan, to attend
| the commencement exercises at St
Mary's college Their son, John, is q
member of the graduating class.
Miss Marian McCandless, who has
just completed her sophomore year, al
Lake Forest, has been awarded the
prize of $25 as the most proficient
member of her class in philosophy.
Secretary A. l.. Burnett of the Y. M
C. A. leaves tomorrow for Chicago
Before returning home he will attend
| the convention of the Illinois Y. M. c
A. secretaries, to be held at Glen Parl
next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
Education in the philippines.

An official report says that the Phil
ippine department of education, which
consists of 1000 American school
teachers, has done more to pacify the
islands than any other department of
the American administration. During
the past 81 years thousands of sickly
men and women have been. educated to
the fact that there Is nothing quite so
good as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
for ailments of the stomach, liver, kid
.neys and bowels, and as result they
stick to it and always enjoy good
health. II you have not yet tested its
merits, do SO today, and see for your
self that it can cure poor appetite
heartburn, sour risings, bloating, indi
gestion, dyspepsia, costiveness, bilious
ness. kidney troubles, malarial feveI
and female Ills. The genuine is solo
only IN bottles with our private stamr
lover the neck. and can be obtained a
any drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
TRACK MATTER
IS PUT BEFORE
HIGH OFFICERS
Mayor n. c. Schaffer Succeeds.
in Getting Real Authorities
to Consider Question.
PROSPECT OF ADJUSTMENT
Conference in Chicago Results in Ref
erence of Entire Situation to
Three Chief Engineers.

Mayor H. C. Schaffer has taken the
initiative in action that will likely re-
suit in settlement of the entire west
end track problem Mayor Schaffer
returned last evening from Chicago.
where he attended conference with
President B. H. Winchell of the Rock
Island; Darius Miller, vice president
wood. general manager of the Mlwau-
kee, and General Manager F. o. Mel
choir of the Rock Island. This confer
ence was the outcome of former visit
of Mayor Schaffer TO Chicago last
week. At that time the mayor came
to the conclusion that the only means
of bringing about prompt considera-
ton of the situation was to lay the
matter before the highest officials of
the roads. This he arranged for. and
the conference yesterday resulted.
willing to Negotiate.
AS an outcome of the conference, the
matter has been referred to the three
chief engineers of the roads and the
officials have all declared their willing
ness to adjust the matter. President
Winchell of the Rock Island went so
far as to declare that he intends to
come to Rock Island for the express
purpose of going over the territory in
person.
Mayor Schaffer went to Chicago arm
ed with maps and drawings showing
| the territory involved. and the existing
tracks and the city's requirements, to-
gether with the needs of present and
future industries, and these he laid be-
fore the officials, with straightfor-
ward request for action.
| Promises Success.
| Mayor Schaffer has taken the matter
up in manner that promises success,
and if a settlement of the problem re
suits. he will be deserving of much
credit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
THANKS FROM The VETERANS
John Buford Post, G. A. r., Adopts
Resolutions.

At its last regular meeting John
Buford post, No. 243, G. A. R.. adopted
resolutions thanking the people of
Rock Island for contributions of mon
ey and assistance given in preparing
for and lin observing Memorial day,
the school children for the part they
took, Ex-Governor Yates and Mayor
George w. Scott of Davenport and
Judge e. c. Graves for delivering ad-
dresses and Dean J. j. Quinn, pastor
OF ST. Joseph's church, and Rev. r.
B. Williams, pastor of the First Meth
odist church, for the invitations ex-
tended to attend memorial services
May "a and May 81, respectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
TOOK OUT A BIG CROWD
J. S. Makes Moonlight Trip for Daven-
port Street Car Men.

The steamer j. S. last evening took
out an excursion under the auspices
of the street car men of Davenport.
The steamer carried the large crowd
about IL miles down stream, return
ing at midnight. This morning the
J S. left for Clinton and its northern
engagements.
Saturday afternoon the Young Peo-
pies society of the Broadway church
is to give an excursion on the steamer
Columbia. The Columbia has been max
ing regular Saturday afternoon trips
under the company's management. but
this will be under the auspices of the
society.
The Pythian Sisters of Davenport
Iare to give an excursion to Muscatine
Saturday afternoon on the steamer w
NV. The boat leaves Davenport at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
GRAND MASTER ENJOYS VISIT
Quincy Man Is Guest of CoIored Fra
ternity Here.

John w. Munroe of Quincy, state
grand master of the United Brothers
of Friendship and the Sisters of the
Mysterious Tens of Illinois and this
jurisdiction, made his annual visit here
yesterday, meeting Nakomis temple
No. 81 in the afternoon and Black
Hawk lodge No. 43 in the evening. One
of the principal features of his visit
was his address concerning the mutual
aid endowment department, which has
issued since the grand lodge session
held in this city last August, $500 GER
tificates After the meeting luncheon
was served by the sisters of the tenn
pie. Mr.. Munroe left this morning for
Monmouth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
HAD A BAD FALL; ....-s.
SUES FOR $4,000
j. j. johnson Files Case in Circuit
Court Against Contractors for
Damages for Injuries.

j. ]. Johnson, who was the victim
of an accident at the Peoples Power
company building last summer, and
sustained injuries which confined him
i'll the hospital for some time, has
filed suit for $4,000 damages
against ]. G. White & Co. and Nc
Conochie & Sons, the contractors.
Mr.. Johnson fell from high part OF
the building G. C. Wenger and J.
T. and S. r. Kenworthy are the at.
torneys for the plaintiff.