The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18

While some light pruning may be
done In the orchard in the winter
months, 1t is better to defer the heavi-
est Of the work or all of the job to
April and May. when wounds made
will heal most quickly.
Character is often quite accurately
as well as unconsciously indicated in
the treatment which one accords those
who are not in position to enforce
their rights, and this rule applies in
the case Of animals as well as per
sons.
The chief value of root crops, in
tluding beets, carrots, turnips and po-
tatoes, lies in the fact that they fur
nish variety in the ration, give zest
to the appetite and tend to enlarge an
animals capacity to assimilate other
more concentrated feeds.
Many Of the smaller New England
farms are profitable or improbable,
depending largely upon the disposal
which is made of the farm manures.
The relative profitableness Of all farms
is affected by this, only that in case of
the newer western farms the differ
ence is not so pronounced.
A lady friend and reader Of these
notes recommends the diluting of milk
soI, &c, fo Cly
cream about one-half at the time Of
setting as the most effective method Of
securing the largest per cent Of but
ter fat. 1t is not to be inferred from
this that she stirred this milk-water
mixture up and sold it for whole milk
at cents per quart.
While the initial cost of betting for
the farm machinery is considerable, 1t
is we'll not to overlook the advantage
which a belt of good width has over
one that is too narrow. Not only does
it have greater strength and much
stronger leverage on the pulleys, but
there is decided economy In the matter
of belt repairs and in freedom from
stops when time means the
same thing as money
While tie utterance of the dear old
sister who always used to give express
sion to the phrase, Il am thankful that
it is well with me as it is" as part
of her class meeting testimony may
not have indicated much knowledge Of
theology or shown her to be Of a very
literary turn of mind, she hit upon a
source of thankfulress which should
be given a good deal Of credit with
most Of US as we pause at the end Of
the old year to count our blessings.
A celebrated wild stallion which has
roamed over the Honeycomb country
in Wyoming for a number Of years
past and which is alleged to be the Off
spring of a blooded mare owned by
Buffalo Bill and a wild stallion was
captured recently after a chase Of
eighty miles, in which he was pur-
sued by six men on thoroughbred
horses riding in relays. The horse has
so enviable reputation for fire, style
and endurance that he will be used for
breeding purposes.
A patriotic and farsighted wealthy
resident Of Monterey, CAL, a few years
ago organized what he was pleased to
style the Tin Can club from the fact
ho fho oh
bers were urged to start Seeding or
small trees In tin cans, to care for
them indoors until they were large
enough to set them out and then put
them In the ground. From this small
the movement has spread
until 1t has extended to several other
states, the title Of the club being
changed to the Tree Growing Clubs Of
America. Last year one California
club made arrangements with one
man to plant 10000 trees suitable for
lumber purposes, 1t being agreed to
pay 10 cents for each tree planted and
guaranteed to grow. In Solano county
the supervisors offered a dollar for
each black walnut tree planted by the
clubs on the public highways, while in
other localities and 10 cents apiece
was paid for trees planted in the
streets and parks. Another practical
phase of the work Of the clubs lies In
the fact that the members are asked
to send to the officers information
about the trees growing in their re-
spective localities, together with a de-
scription Of the soil and climatic con-
ditions under which different varieties
do best, so that specific directions may
be given as to planting and care.
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