The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-20

have them do well.
Big, strong eyes in an animal are an
indication OF good brain force and
hence much nervous energy.
Molasse as a stock food seems to be
growing in favor. A pint to a quart q
day is about the right amount.
Keep the Implements in their right
places and be sure that they are In
good condition before putting away.
Keeping cows is literally what some
struggling dairymen are doing. Better
get better cows and let them keep you.
Don't jeopardize an expensive crop
by using inferior or cheap seed. Get
the best and be sure it is the best by
testing.
The object of fertilizing is not only
to add needed elements of plant food
tn the soil but to supplement those al
ready there.
The single feed of hay for a horse
| If sold off the farm, says an expert.
takes more away from the farm than
ton of butter.
Go slow with trying the new varie-
ties II the grain or vegetable line.
Test in small plots first and make sure
you have what you want.
Many dairyman who is careful to
stop the leak in the milk pail is con-
tent to go on without mending the
leak caused by the poor COW.
II the barnyard is not well drained,
the puddles of water which collect be-
come frozen over and are dangerous
for the stock. Look out for them.
Thin the fruit on the trees which set
too much next spring and you will
be both pleased and surprised to see
how much better quality fruit you will
get.
The eye for the individual sheep is
the profitable eye for the farmer. for
1t detects the sheep that is running
down and gives the opportunity for
special attention.
Look at your neighbors' faults with
a telescope, and at your own with
magnifying glass. Then there will be
less disposition on your part to pick
flaws, to gossip and to quarrel.
Ulcers on the horse, or simple
abscesses caused by bad fitting col
lars or saddles. blow from the butt
end of the whip. or other cause, II not
promptly and properly treated may de-
velop into fistulas.
the mistake is made of setting the
boxes in which the small seeds have
been planted in the windows in the di-
rect sunshine, thus retarding II not pre-
venting termination of the seed by the
drying up of the surface of the soil.
Medium sized tubers are the best
for planting. but be sure they come
frcm vigorous hills. The seed pota-
toes should be selected from hills
which have made the best growth, and
this only can be done at the time the
potatoes are dug in the fall.
Vertigo in ewes can be cured, says
a well-known veterinarian, by giving
one teaspoonful of gasoline in 1N
ounces of sweet oil once a week for
three weeks. Also give ten drops of
tincture Of nux vomica. Keep sheep
confined SO they will not get much
exercise.
Lard and gunpowder may make a
good poultice for horse, but It should
be kept away from the fire. A New
York man made this kind of a poultice
and then thoughtlessly threw the pa
per on which the mixing had been
Gone into the fire. Result, a wrecked
stove and fire charred house.
Just back from the college where
you have taken the short course In
dairying or some other branch OF
farming? Good! That explains ths
sparkle in the eye, the hopeful ring in
the voice and the eager relish with
which you 20 back to the farm to take
up the work. Puts new life and new
purpose into fellow to get into touch
with other progressive spirits and to
learn the why's and wherefores Of
things and new and better ways of do
ing things.
One farmer has succeeded in hold
ing his four boys on the farm by put
ting into the hands of each some spe-
cial branch Of the farm work which
they like. One looks after horse
breeding and raising, a second son
| makes hia snecialtY beef caftIa tho