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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-09-10
Spse Narf Motisen.

= Sn bem 9spisr Tallsb 6ofe Der
9adawanua @ompanis perbrannten seit.
ern iieben Sra9tDasen.
= Pfarrr s. u. Srider iesnste
Disnftas Wtittas In Der ct. Sohcnnes
3ir6e SRI. 2aura Siefer bon Ga1for
unb Ehomas 9iolan bonn giorbenbe als
elm @bepaar elm.
= Gin Brano, OeGsn @ntitebnns uH.
bsfannt lit. ;erit0rte Disnftas Gormit.
tag in Selleg's Pat9 ben fleinen Saoeu
beS TonD Mfonisiola iammt Snbalt,
eiuen Sdaoen. pon etwa 5000 perur'
iadeno.
= Sobh McDermott BON u. Sums
nsr Npenue, SeuerboB In Der @apouie
3ehe, srbielt Dienitas sinen boppelten
S6dbelbrn9 unb anoere Serlesun9en.
als er In cine Sammer trat, 9eraoe ais
cine SprenSuns srfolste. -
= S8illiam Gttinion, bem anseblid
bas Gusenlidt praftii9 ruinirt woroen
lit. neil ibm iur .3eit eiues llnfalles bic
8eamten ben n6tbisen 8eiitanb Der
wsisertsn, lisB Srsitas sesen bic 9ada'
tuanna @ompanie cine @ntf9aoisnn9s'
tlase fiir $4,000 eintraseu.
= l1ebsr 200 @runSsissntbiinsr Der
g., IL. unb 1S. @arbs iDobnten Don,
usrfta9 abeno elmer Seriammluus bel.
nm oage9eu 3u proteitiren, oaB bic Ber'
brennunssanitalt In tenem Stabttbeils
an9elest meroe. 9tad ausgiebiger @r'
6rternn9 uarb elm @omite ernannt, bas
oem Wtapor feline sufwartuns MAIDEN
uno erfabren ioll, Oh bic Gnftalt niht
on elmer entleseneren Stelle erri9tst
meroen fanu.
= Srau Gliiabetb 2inn BON Srinl
Strabe. mel9e iih Dor 3met Wo9en bel
einem 5all bic Shdoelbaut In i6auoer'
batter S8eiie uerleste, 1T Samitae
Gbeno ben Terlesunsen erlesen. Dit
Seritorbene mar II Sabre oft, lansl
Sabre In isner 9ta1barifaft mobnbafi
uno muroe Dienita9 i'm Pittston aue'
nue. Srieobof 3ur lesten Rube beftattet
Sbr @atte @onrab Sinn ging ibr Dol
mebreren Sabren i'm Gooesporaus.
: 9iadbsm sr bsim Diebftabl eines
Shmartenmaseus ertappt moroen mar,
ersriff DaBlOs Baronsfi am Sreitae
giahmittas In Der Wfesseret oes 2ouis
Stedel an 9u;erue Stra6e Elm srosea
Wfessermeher uno idIenoerte es mad
benz Saoenoisner 9arrg Robertbslo, bic
len um Elm paar .3oll permilienb. So.
rowfsfi wurbe bann perbaftet unb fiir
iein seri4tlidss @rideinen unter 81 200
Shr9ldaft ssitellt. iowie aud $50 be-
itraft.
- Guf ben 8srSadt bin, uortesten
Samfta9 ben Orobbriei an ben Srnhts
banoler Ssnatio Sonso pon gior6 6pbe
Parf soenue 9eianbt 30 baben. mnr6en
am Wiontas bic Stalener 9sonaroi uno
Vincen,o arnni uon 9iennter auenue
perbaftet. Sin Sobn bes 9onao, benz
Der Brief iiber9sben tpnrbe, erfannte
Arnnt oils ben Wtann,. pelder ibm ben
Brief etnbdnoi9te. aruni uuroe Dien.
flag, nahoem 3on9i's Sobn lowie Def,
len @attin ibu poiitiu ioentifiSirt batten,
obne SulaHuns Don Biir9l6aft BEN
@sfdngniB iiberianbt, mdbreno man
Ieinen nit ibm uerbaftetsn Snfsl bis auf
metteres au9 in Terwabriam bielt.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-09-10

= Die 6ifentli9en Shulsn Der Staot
murSen am Wiontas Wforsen fir ben
Serbits unb Wintertermin erOffnet, bod
fanb mesen Der Seier oes slrbeiterta9es
feline formelle Sisun9 itatt uno man
besniiste iid NIT Der @intrasuus Der
S1iiler. erfldrtr linen bic 8eoentune
bes 2a9ss uno eutlies iie bann fir ben
Gag. am Dienitag erit uabm man bic
reaelm1si1en Stuoien auf.,
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-09-10
Stabtrath.

Common Council. 8. September.
Die alte Gitn Waiier @ompanie Or
Sinans wurbe In bieier Sisuns in elmer
neuen ssorm bur1 Dapis BON Der A.
Baro einsebradt, mobei es fih ersab,
oa6 Der iribere WiaDor U. :. Council als
aeent Der @ompauie fuusirte, bic nuns
mebr aus anoersu PeriOuen juiammsn'
aeitellt lit, als ME bel Der eriten @sls'
9enbeit. Die Yorlase muroe Die iiblid
Dem betrsii. @omite iiberpieien. 0lolan,
Der Dor GINGER 3eit cine 8orlase iiir
Elm ab,ussfanalbaiiin ourhieste. mos
rauf elm Yormann mad Belihti9un9
Der Gage enti6ieo. oas oanelbe nidt
n0tbig isi, brafte cine Relolution Dor.
melhe ben Staotauwllt eriu6t. elm
@uta6ten bariibsr ab,ugeben. oh Der
Dirsftor Der 0iientlihen 0erfe 10 mir
nihts, Dir nihts. oas Heht babe. cine
anorouuns oes StabtratbS ju isnori'
rem. @r m0hte milien, fir mas Der
Stuotratb eisentlih eriitirt. weun lol'
DIES Der Sall lit. Sn Uetreff Der Sase
fir elm '9lbialluerbrennun9smerf reibte
Surfe cine RelOlutiUn Gin, laut Delher
fiinf Staotrdthe nit Dem Otreftor Der
0ifentlihen 9Serfe oariiber conferiren
iolleu. Su Serbiubuns nit Der glsi'
den 5rase bsSwsdt cine Relolution pon
Yurfe. oa6 ous 6ffentlihe S8erte @o'
mite NIT oem @leihen ebenfallS confe'
rire. Beibe SOrla9en wuroen anse'
nommen. Da Die SCRANTON @lectric
@Ompanie au9eblld, oas SluBbett uer'
ensert. 10 ihlus bas 0ffentlihe SSsrts
@omite Dor, oaB. wenn ioldes wirtlid)
Der Sall 1T, ge9eu Die Sompanle geritt'
lid por9e9an9en meroe. Die natiuilti'
Ide Sorta9e BON Seier. bic perbsteu
lollte, oa6 9iihtbiirger nno uiht bier
mobnbaite YeriOnen on ofientlihen ar'
beiten beihGftist weroen. murOe uon
!ltapor Oimmid nit leinem Seto belest
3uriidseianOt. nobel er oarauf aufmsrf'
Jam ma9ts, oab bas @eies porihreibt,
oaB ieoer @ontraft bem nieori9iten Be'
ter iibermisien merben ioll. ole Sorlust
oaber eine uniinnise Jet. 2rosbem
mollte man Die 0orlage iibsr oes Wia'
1orS Veto annehmen. aber es ltimmten
nur A fir uno II oa9e9en. oaber 1T lis
absetban. Sin StenererlaB fir Wtott
Court. melhe Srau 9arriet s. Mott
Der Staot ihenfte. wuroe ibr erlaubt.
9Bcitere neue 8orla9en CAB eS fol-
ssnoe: %ewis-6iir Reiuisen uon uller
@olien in Der 5. (ieiner) gSarb auI
bei 2iif 9elegt. 5ellomS- SIR Hei'
nisen Der @ollen IN Der Is. 9paro
an9enommen. Burfe = Oa6 Del
Wtietbscontraft fir oes Sblauhbaus
in Ysllepue fir weitere brei Sabre er'
neuert meroen ioll; anseuommen
Yoprp giahlas bee Phuiterun9s VII
leBments an Dir Court fir Die SirAI
Der @briitiihsu 0eilsr; ansenommen
Go6e-Da6 Die @inmiinbun9en bel Del
9Bpomins auenue FflaiterunS aud &C.
pflaitert meroeu; ansenommen. Ratd'
iorb -DaB 4reuswese in Der ~. 8urt
gele9t meroen. mo INNER fif] Seiten'
mese bsfinben; angenOmmeu. Sci
Ions Sir 8erietung zines Straben'
li6tes bel Wferibian unb @pnon ctr.
angenommsn. Jiolan-Siir PHaiterun9
pon Scranton Strabe. pom @asbans
bis sur Steinbriide. nit Seloiteiner.
9eier-Siir 1ebertragun9 uon gepilien
@eloern. bamit bic Sunoeidnser beSablt
meroen f0nnen; an9enommeri.
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Gin Jrau mar mirflitb areerIidj
nenli6, uno iie fdrieb besbalb an Or.
6abrneD in Chicago. Sie drgerte iid)
oariiber, bab fie Sorni's alpenfrduter,
Ulutbeleber uiht in Der apotbefe In
ibrem Srt srbulten fonnte. unb bas fie
ii4 oenielben aus @bicaso ibidsn laiien
muBte. Sie fano isbOd ipdter aus,
oaB es wertb semsieu mar, iih bsnlel.
ben 3u peridaifen. Oisiss Seilmittsl
piro an bic 3eute bireft perfauft ourdl
bic @igentbimer, Or. Better Sabruep &
CONS 60, 112-11S 90. 9opne aue.,
Chicago. 81.
Sorni's alpentrduter 0lutbsleber lit
sn babsn bel 9enrp Balter, 1O11 @ebar
Apenue.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-09-10
Cine anfdngli9e
Mnsfeanng BON
9erbt
GleiOerluaarelt.
s6wars uno farbig.

@barmuute Ssrbit SIsioerfabrifats in
all Der S6Dnbsit pon Sarbsnfaltisteit,
in of ibrsr be3aubernoen yfeubeit uno
@rtlulipitat BON Esrtur- berri4sn Dor
Guem ON Donneritus. Sreitas nno
Samitus oisisr Bode.
unisrs SsrbitsrOffnuns 1T pollitdnSis
unb Ssist sbsnfalls bic bette aniamm'
lung uon mobsrnen @ewsben, bic mir
is i'm Staubs parsn Su seisen-oie
Sorti6rittliateit unierss @siddftss wsi'
ter bsitdrfsnb.
Quatitdt 1T natiirlid Der 9auptpunft
unS oisie wsrOsn Sie in isoer Gle Der
ssseistsn @uaren finoen.
Cine aussiebise unb libsrals @r'
siebuns in alien, bas itrift in Wfooe lit,
mirb ii6 bisis Gr5ffnuns in Serbft unS
Binter 9lsiosrpaaren fir iebe 6rau in
Seranton srmsiisn, Die oieielbs nur
beIidtist.
GrStfaansstase SOnnerfag,
Jreitas nnS samias
Sieisr ISOLDE.
s(ae iino redt ber,lidJ sinse=
laSen.
Das Sleibsrpaursn Dspartement-
idwars uuO furbiS- -Sauptflur-
Infer Durhsans.
G!ehaW arehuuse,
121.127 Wyoming Avenue.
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Die feiniten Drudarbeiten Der Stabt,
Sisiert bic Office bss .UodsnbIatt.-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23

sion almost beyond mastery, she trem-
bling and unstrung. her cheeks Grim
son, her eyes filed with mute APP
peal.
II read 1t in your face" he insisted
ut told OF love"
Then my face must have lied"
she answered. her soft voice tremu-
lous, cor else you read the message
wrongly. 1t is from my lips you must
take the answer"
And they kissed me-"
"If so, ! knew 1t not 1t was by
no volition OF mine. Lieut. Brant, |
have trusted you so completely; that
was not right"
MY heart exonerates me"
Il cannot accept that guidance
Then you do not love me?"
She paused, afraid of the impulse
that swept her on. Perhaps" the
low voice scarcely audible. II may
love you too well"
"You mean there is something
some person. Notwithstanding be-
tween?"
She looked frankly at him. 81 do
mean Just that. ] am not heartless.
and / sincerely wish we had never
met; but this must be the end
THE end? And with no explana-
tion7"
There is no other way" He could
perceive tears in her eyes. although
she spoke bravely. Nor can | ex-
plain. for all Is not clear to me. But
this know. there is barrier between
US insurinouLtatle; not even the pow
er OF love can overcome It; and I
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23

who did, and so did Mr.. Wynkoop. He
jumped out OF the saloon window. his
hand all bloody, and ran away. But
they've got him and the town marshal
up behind the Shasta dump. and swear
they're going to hang him II they can
only take him alive. oh. just hear
those awful guns."
Yes. but who is it?'
Bob Hampton, and-and he never
did il at all"
Before Brant could either move or
speak. Nadia swept past him. down
the steep bank. and her voice rang
out clear. insistent. Bob Hampton
attacked by a mob? Is that true.
Phoebe? They are fighting at the
Shasta dump. you say? Lieut.. Brant.
You must act-you must act now. for
my sake,"
She sprang toward the horse, nerv-
I'd by Brant's apparent slowness to re-
spond. and loosened the rein from the
Grub oak. Then I will go TO him.
even IL they kill me also. the
cowards,"
But Brant had got his head now.
Grasping her arm and the rein of the
plunging hors,, You will go home"
he commanded, with the tone of mill
tary authority. 60 home with Miss
Spencer. All that can .ossibly be
done to ala Hampton shall do-will
you go!"
She lo,,ked helplessly into his face.
"You--you don't like him." she falter-
ed: Il know you don't. Buu--but you
will help him. won't you. Tor my
saks7"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23
SYNOPSIS.

A detachment OF the Eighteenth In
fantry from Fort Bethune trapped by
Indians In narrow gorge Among them
Is a stranger who introduces himself by
the name OF Hampton, also ellis the
post trader. and his daughter. ellis and
a majority OF the soldiers are killed our,
ing three days siege, Hampton ana
They fall exhausted on the plains: A
company OF the Seventh cavalry, Lieut..
Brant in command, find them. Hampton
and the girl stop at the Miners Home IN
Gleneaid. Mrs. DUFFY, proprietress Hamp-
ton talks the future over with Miss Gil
lis-the Kid. She shows him her moth-
er's picture and tells him what she can
OF her parentage and life. They decide
she shall live with Mrs Herndon. MAZDA
the kid-runs away from Mrs. Hernoon
and rejoins Hampton. He induces her 70
go back. and 20 have nothing more TO do
with him. Hampton plays his last game
OF cards He announces to Red SlaVin
that he has quit and then leaves S'eI =,
Giencaid 60 teach its first school, MISS
Spencer meets Nadia, Rev. Mynkoop'
etc. She boards at Mrs Herndon s
MAZDA and Lieut.. Brant again meet with
OUTFITS knowing who she is. She informs
him of the coming Bachelor club ball IN
honor OF Mss Spencer Lieut.. Brant
meets Silent Murphy. Clusters scout lie
reports trouble brewing among the Sioux.
Social difficulties arise at the Bachelor
clubs ball among the admirers OF MISS
Spencer. Lieut.. Brant meets Miss Spen-
Ger but she is not his acquaintance OF the
day before. She tells him of Nadia, and
he accidentally meets her again as he Is
returning TO the ballroom with fan for
Miss Spencer. Brant accompanies MAZDA
home from the dance. On the way she
informs him as 20 who she Is. and that
che 70 to meet Hampton. Brant and
Hampton meet Hampton informs the
lieutenant that his attentions to Nadia
must cease. and proclaims an authority
over her that justifes the statement:
Brant tells Hampton OF the presence OF
Silent Murphy, and OF the fact that Red
6lsvin receives government messages for
him Miss Spencer called on Bob Hamp-
ton. Tells him OF a red-faced stranger
mistaking her for MAZDA Brant inter
views Red Slavin. Finds that he is an eX-
trooper in the Seventh cavalry. II was
Slavin's and Murphy's testimony that
more than ten years before had convicted
Robert Nolan. then a captain in the Sew
enth, of the murder OF Maj. Brant. ST.
Hampton attempts TO force confession
from slayin. Slavin insists il is Murphy
he wants, and Murphy had left In a
scuffie Slavin is killed by a knife thrust
Hampton surrendeIs TO Buck Mason
marshal Mob attempts to capture him.
Mason and his prisoner escape TO a MI
and defend themselves. Mob lights nre
20 burn them out
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23

from playfdlness to earnest gravity.
"Oh, please do not-do not say what
you are tempted TO-" her voice almost
pleading. Il cannot listen; truly
cannot; must not. IL would make us
both very unhappy, and You would be
sure to regret such hasty words"
Regret" and he yet chung TO the
hand which she scarcely endeavored
TO release. bending forward hoping TO
read in her hidden eyes the secret her
lips guarded. Am !. then, not old
enough to know my own mind?"
"Yes-yes; hope so, yes; hut it is
not for me; it can never be for me-
l am no more than a child, homeless
waif. nobody. You forget that do
not even know who I am, or the name
ought rightfully to bear. l will
not have it So"
MAZDA. sweetheart" and he burst
impetuously through all bonds of re-
straint, her flushed cheeks the inspir-
alton OF his daring. Il will speak.
for care nothing for all this II is
you / love-loye forever. Do you I'M
derstand me, darling? / love you! I
love yeal-
For an instant-one glad. weak.
helpless. forgetful instant-she did
not see him. did not even know her
self; the very world was lost. Then
she awoke as IL from a dream. his
strong arms clasped about her. his
lips upon hers.
you must net" she sobbed. II
tell you no, l will not consent; I
will not be false TO myself. You have
no right; l gave you no right"
He permitted her to draT away.
and they stood facing each other. he
eager, mystified, thrilling with pas
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23
appe., 70 ron 10 ask me no more

appeal to you 20 ask me no more
II was impossible for him to doubt
her sober earnestness. or the depth
Of her feelings: the full truth in her
words was pictured upon her face,
and In tho pathetic appeal OF her eye.
She extended both hands.
you will forgive me? Truly. this
barrier has not been raised by me-
He bowed low. until his lips pressed
the white fingers, but before he could
master himself to utter word in re-
ply. a distant voice called his name,
and both glanced hastily around.
That cry came from the valley"
no said. Il left my horse tied there.
| will go and learn what II means"
She followed him part OF the way
through the labyrihth of underbrush.
hardly knowing why she did so. He
stood alone upon the summit Of the
high hlu;f whence he could look
across the stream. Miss Spencer stood
below waving her parasol frantlcally.
and even as he gazed at her. his ears
caught the sound of heavy firing down
the valley.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23

ing since they have At that weight
formed a good amount OF bone and
muscle for framework. and are In a
condition 10 fatten rather than 10
grow. Those that have been grown on
pasture are better fitted for the work
than those that have been confined
in pens. as they are more active. and
have had more experience In gathering
food for themselves. They. therefore.
eat corn more readily and require less
amounts OF expensive mill feed. Sboats
OF this weight may be expected TO gain
about Ia pounds daily. In 60 TO 20
days Of feeding they should gain ap-
proximately 20 pounds.
Hogs Weighing from 200 to go
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23
CHAPTER xxl.-continued.


She asked this question with such
perfect innocence that Brant believed
she failed to comprehend Hampton's
claims.
Il have been informed that 1t must"
he explained. II have been told that
was no longer to force my attentions
upon Miss ellis"
by Bob Hampton"
Eyes. Those we're, believe his ex-
act words. Can you wonder that l
hardly know how I stand in your
sight?"
Il do not at all understand she
filtered. Truly. Lieut.. Brant, l do
OF. feel that Mr.. Hampton would
,ot say that without a good and suf-
ficient reason. He is not a man to
be swayed by prejudice; yet, what
ever the reason may be. know moth
ing about it.
But. you do not answer my last
query"
Perhaps Z did not hear IT,"
at was: How do l stand In your
sight? That In of far more impor-
lance to me now than any unauthor-
lied command from Mr.. Hampton"
She glanced up into his serious face
shyiy. with little dimple OF returning
laughter. Indeed; but perhaps he
might not care 10 have me say. How
ever. as I once informed you that you
were very far from being my ideal.
possibly 1t may he my duty TO qualify
that harsh statement somewhat"
by confessing that l am your
ideai7"
'"oh, indeed, no! We never realize
our ideals, you know, or else they
would entirely cease to be ideals. My
confession is limited to a mere admis-
sion that now consider you a very
pleasant young gentleman"
"You offer me a stone when ! cry
unto you for bread" he exclaimed.
"The world Is filled with pleasant
young men. They are drug on the
market. beg some special distinc-
ton. some different classification in
your eyes"
you are becoming quite hard to
please" her face turned partially
away. her look meditaative. and
and dictatorial; but l will try. You
are intelligent. a splendid dancer.
fairly good looking, rather bright at
times. and. no doubt, would prove
venturesome II not held strictly to
your proper place Take It all in all.
you are even interesting. and-I ad-
init am inclined to like you"
The tantalizing tone and manner
nerved him: he grasped the white
hand resting invitingly on the grass.
and held II firmly within his own.
"You only make sport as you did
once before. l must have the whole
truth"
"Oh, no; to make sport at sIch a
time would be sheerest mockery aad
I would never dare to be so free.
Why, remember we are scarcely more
than strangers. How rude you are!
only our third time Of meeting. and
you win not release my hand"
mot unless | must Naida," and the
deep ringing soberness Of his voice
startled the girl into suddenly uplift-
irg her eyes to his face. What she
I'd there Instantly changed her mood
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23
CHAPTER XXI.
Plueked from the Burnino.


That MISC Spencer was deeply agi.
tated was evident at a glance. while
the nervous manner in which she
glanced in the direction of those dis
tant gunshots. led Brant to jump TO
the conclusion that they were in some
way cranected with her appearance.
"Oh, Lieutenant Brant," she cried.
excitedly. they are going to kill him
down there. and he never did II at all.
know he didn't, and so does Mr..
Wynkoop. Oh, please hurry! No
body knew where you were, until |
saw your horse tied here. and Mr..
Wynkoop has been hunting for you ey-
erywhLre. He is nearly frantic. poor
man, and I cannot learn where either
Mr.. Moffat or Mr.. Mcneil is. and |
just know those dreadful creatures
will kill him before we can get help"
Kill whom" burst In Brant, spring
ing down the bank fully awakened to
the realization OF some unknown
emergency. My dear Miss Spencer.
tell me your story quickly II you wish
me to act. Who is in danger, and
from WHAT"
The girl burst into tears. but strug.
gled bravely through with her mes
sage.
It's those awful men, the roughs
and rowdies down in Glencaid. They
say he murdered Red Siayin. that big
gambler who spoke to ne this morn.
ing. but he didn't for saw the man
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23

and particularly the soil and climatic
conditions. Where there Is much rain
and the soil is sticky the areas should
probably be limited so that they can
be cleaned up in 20 days or less. Where
there Is but little rain. and the soil Is
sandy or gravelly. there Is perhaps no
good reason for limiting the amount OF
corn beyond that which they can con
sumo before the end OF the season. II
by mlsmanagement or accident any
part OF Geld Is left unfinished brood
sovs or stock hogs may advantageous.
ly be used TO clean Il up. and II the
amount Is large. then they should be
turned in Tor only a short period at a
time. as their breeding qualities are
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-23

The variety Of corn usually grown In
locality is the proper kind to grow
for hogging on purposes, since II Is
probably the best adapted to the local
lily and gives the largest yield. How
ever. getting an early start In the fat
tening process is very advantageous.
and Il sometimes happens when pas
ture supplies are short OF the early
sale OF hogs Is desirable. that such a
variety does not mature early enough.
To be prepared for such conditions. u
is well TO grow a sufficient amount OF
sweet corn or early maturing flint corn
20 tide over until the field corn Is
ready for use. No more than Is sui.
ticIent for early fall feeding should be
grown since Il costs just as much to
grow these varieties as Il does the
dent and they yield much less Flint
corn Is preferable to sweet corn for
hogs. and field feeding OF flint corn
gives better results than where
husked and fed after the corn has
hardened
One OF the great objections in grow
ing flint and other early varieties Of
cora has been the dificulty Of harvest.
ing them. Feeding them on with live
stock eliminates this objection. ane g..
would seem that they Nigh, be grown
and utilized more extensively.
Piss weighing from 100 20 40
pounds are best suited for field feed
Showing approximately the Number
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pounds almost always bring good
prices. II is not unreasonable then
to expect to start with pigs that weigh
from 40 to 40 pounds. II narrowed
In early April, pigs will make these
weights by September 10.
Old brood sows that are thin in flesh
fatten up very quickly when turned
into a field. A few weeks on early
varieties OF corn will usually permit
such sows to be marketed early or be-
fore II would be possible following the
common method Of feeding
While eating corn In the field hogs
require great deal OF clear water.
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easily injured by excessive corn feed
ing.
For convenience. a table aas been
arranged showing approximately the
number of days required TO hog on
an acre OF corn yisldlng various
amounts In order to cradle the feeder
to judge as to the acreage OF corn he
will need to inclose at time for his
pigs.
Comfort Is highly essential to tho
growth and well-being OF pigs: and
while they are out In the fields shelter
of some sort must be provided for
tlem.