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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
DRY FARMING is WIDESPREAD
Now an international Institution and
Report Of Last Meeting
Widely Circulated,

The dry farming congress Is now
an international institution. At it's
late session, representatives were
present from the United States, Can
ada, Europe, Australia and South
America, says Orange Judd Farmer.
The report of this meeting is of es-
pecial value. Portions of it have re-
Gently been printed in the Russian
language and distributed among the
Russian farmers. The representa-
tive from Brazil is preparing to trans
late the report into Portuguese for
distribution in the parts of South
America where the Portuguese Ian
guage is spoken. A French edition
will soon be printed for the dry farm
ers of Hayti. Other European coun-
tries are planning to distribute this
important literature very extensively.
At the next session of this congress
in Billings, Mont, the coming October,
the foreign representation will be
much more complete than ever be-
fore. In SO many places the general
principles of dry farming are of such
large value, that it pays representa-
tives from other countries to be on
hand. Two great principles of dry
farming are: Thorough compacting
Of the seed bed, leaving the upper sur
face loose to act as soil mulch; and
complete preparation of the soil for
the reception of the seed. This is a
good practice anywhere, SO that even
the man who lives outside of the
semi-arid belt will receive much val
liable information by getting in touch
with the up-to-date dry farmer.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

The state of Oregon has unique
game law. The last legislature passed
an act making it misdemeanor for
hunter to kill deer that was being
chased by dogs, but at the same time
put in proviso that prevents The
ranchers from killing the dogs that
chase the deer. 1t is claimed that
hounds protect the deer by chasing
them. This is the way it is explained
in Oregon. Hounds will rarely run
deer down and kill it themselves, and
unless some hunter shoots it, the deer
will escape. But while the hounds are
loose they will clear the woods of the
animals that prey upon the deer. In
the spring wildcat will kill nine or
ten fawns to feed it's kittens, and the
number of wildcats is SO great that
they destroy more deer than hunt
ers do.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

strike the animals directly in the
eyes. Light is best admitted from
above and behind the animal. An ex-
cellent method Of admitting light is.
by means Of the Sherringham window
shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton. The window is hinged at the,
bottom and opens inward at the top
and serves for ventilation as well as
light. Abundance of light for stables
is important hygienically, as direct
sunlight destroys many germs, is q
good drying agent, and adds cheer
fulness that is greatly to be desired.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

The Wrights, with their cautious ex.
5pertments above the parade ground at
Fort Myer, do not make the impress
sion upon the imagination which has
been effected by M. Bleriot's voyage
across the English channel, says the
Evening Wisconsin. The monoplane
upon which he accomplished the feat
az destined to hold a high place in
popular esteem as n practical machine
for aerial navigation. The English
are showing gallant disposition in
the hearty tribute of recognition
which they are paying to the intrepid
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
Demand Of ,AjlfaIfa.

I Alfalfa, like corn and cotton, de-
mands certain conditions Of the soil.
and certain constituents in that soil.
Every crop demands certain foods. All
crops except alfalfa and the other leg.
umes obtain practically all their, food;
including nitrogen. from the soil. The
latter crops use nitrogen, but get it
from the air. Alfalfa takes nitrogen
from the soil only during the frst'few'
months Of Its growth, and thereafter
not only takes its own necessary sup
ply from the air. but large surplus
which It stores In the soil, available,
for whatever may follow Other crops
take much nitrogen from the soil, but
contribute nothing to its enrichment.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
SHEEP THE MOST PROFITABLE
Farmers Must Not Let Bad Season
Discourage Them in Rails
ing Wool.

Last season the depression in wool
discouraged many farmers. Some of
them were ready to abandon the sheep
industry altogether and even those
who didn't lose faith in the business
were not anxious for further invest
ments. For few months there was
no demand and stock sheep went
begging for buyers, Before winter
set in values were advanced, and by
the time of the late winter and early
spring sales the sheep had again come
into his own and as high; as eight
dollars per head for breeding ewes
was not at, all uncommon.
"A. "A: good deal of wool was contracted
in the winter at Is cents and more
sold off the early shorn fat lambs at
the same price. Now buyers are fair
ly tumbling over each other. to secure
wool before it is OFF the sleeps
backs and the price has gone to 80
cents.
Periods of depression in the sheep
industry are invariably followed by
times Of activity and high prices and
now everybody wants sheep. Sheep
are the only stock that gives two
sources Of profit, and during the hard
times Of the early COS, when I'M
washed wool sold as low as ten cents
per pound. good sheepmen managed
to get, a. living profit from their
flocks by turning their attention most
Ely to making mutton.
It is unwise for any man to, attempt
to handle any kind Of stock that he
doesn't like. The man who has no
love for sheep had better not try to
be shepherd, but a half century Of
observation has failed to show me a
man who has handled sheep faithfully
and intelligently who hasn't pros
pered.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
LIVE STOCK RAISING

When one has young pigs and
breeding stock to care for he must
think further than merely what food
will fatten most.
Feeding without care is useless.
Give the COW sunlight; it has it's place
in the economic production of milk
just as well as good food.
A successful dairyman feeds his
COWS this excellent balanced ration:
Glover hay and corn fodder, all the
COWS will eat up clean, for roughage;
for grain, peas and oats, ground fine,
and bran in equal parts by weight,
and feed one pound of grain to three
or four pounds of milk, with 16
pounds of sugar beets day.
For generations English farmers
have made extensive use of Dwarf Es-
sex rape as q stock food. This plant
may be described as rutabaga run
to head. The seed is sown like ruta-
baga turnips and cultivated without
thinning. Sow two or three pounds
in drills, or four or five broadcast, and
plant in early spring. The seed is not
expensive and the crop is easy to
raise.
Experiments prove that a heifer is
easier to fatten than steer.
If you haven't hog pasture it will
pay to fence off a corner of the clover
meadow for them. The hogs will get
more value for you out of the clover
than it would be worth in the form of
hay, and save the harvesting of it,.
If whole oats are scattered very
thinly on floor and the brood sow is
allowed to feed on them she will get
enough: to keep thrifty, while, not get.
ting enough to grow fat. This also
keeps her busy and contented.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

&
From Alaska comes another news
item Indicating the enormous possibili-
ties Of that once greatly derided coun.
try. A ditch has been completed in
the Klondike region which is expected
to supply water for the largest by.
draulic gold-mining operations in the
world. 1t is believed at Dawson that,
within the next decade, the companies
included in this enterprise will extract
from 81 100000 to s3,0OO,0oo,ooO
from the gravel Of the region through
the new facilities thus afforded. Yet a
few years ago the Klondike was un.
known and the whole of Alaska was
regarded as Of little or no account.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
Casting Cares upon the Lofd.

The Christian is told to cast all his
cares upon God. It is inevitable that
the Christian will have his cares. for
Of @ one sort or another it is a concorn-r
liant OF all active and useful living.
There are some cares that are need.
sl sssS incurred, while there are 9th.
ers that cannot be escaped. But in
any case the only wise way to do is.
to cast that unacceptable care upon the
Lord. He is stronger than we are
and He invitesNus to ask him to bear
the load which would crush our un,:
supported strength. It is all that a
man can do to live well with the
Lord to help him it is utterly beyond.
his power to live as life should be,
lived without divine assistance. Cares
to oneself are rofitable cares cast.
upon the Lord become like golden
gem-set crowns.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

A few years ago the activity Of agri.
culturists in different parts Of the
country was directed to grating toma.
to vines upon potato vines. with the
view Of raising a two-story crop-to.
;matoes above ground and potatoes be.
low, The experiment does not seem
TO have been satisfactory. Now an
Ohio man is undertaking to grow pota.
toes without any tops at all. His
spatch"t s said to promise well. the
bulbs having attained the size Of a
hens egg without showing the sign Of
q sprout. Il s$5s.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

That Paris doctor who is advocating
the removal Of the large intestine
from every child before the age Of
three years, on the ground that this
organ ts breeding place for most Of
the harmful germs that flesh is heir to,
has struck g great scientific principle,
says the philadelphia Telegraph. Fol.
lowing It out, we would have amputa-
ton Of the feet az cure for corns, Of
the nose for snoring, OF the stomach for
sickness. and Of the head for head,
aches. Simple, isn't 1T? ..:.-
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
OUTFIT FOR HOG BuTcHERING.
Tripod Made Of PIanks as Shown in
Illustration Makes an Excellent
Continuance.

Make tripod of three 2x4 or 2x6
planks, the longer the better, and
fasten them together with a bolt as
shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton, writes Robert ]. CASTOR in
Prairie Farmer. Around the tops of
the planks fasten a chain and into this
hook the block and tackle.
Make notches in the stick and then
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
TOOLS USED IN DRY FARMING
Successful Operations Depend Greatly
on Right Kind Of Farm Ma.
chinery and Tools.

The success of dry farming opera,
tons may often hinge upon the emf
ployment of the right kind of farm
machinery. Every farmer who ex-
poets to be successful should use the
following machinery or others that
will prove equally effective: Stirring
pillow, sub-soil pillow, sub-surface pack
er, roller, hoe drill, or seeder, disc,
toothed harrow, weeder harvester,
and thresher. All of this machinery
should be OF large draft requiring in
most cases from four to eight horses
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

Reason is a wit.
ness easily infu-
enced. Prejudice
is often it's mas.
ter. The Phari-.
sees had per.
judged Christ and
made up their
minds that he
was only a man,
and when they
heard him say,
"Thy sins be for.
given thee" they
began to reason,
saying, Who is this
that spe a k e t b
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

young man in New York left $500
n - cash with u another young man, a
stranger 70 him, to keep awhile for.
him ltl ne returned and got his money
Now the; metropolis is pluming itself
On posse ssiing two modern human mir.
aclss q trust and honesty
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and fineness Of the fabric Ia
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
Ing quality Of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
Or strength than other makes.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
Food tor Calves.

one feed cold and the next hot viii
cause Indigestion and then scours..
Sweet skim milk and little fax
seed Jelly will induce rapid and
healthy growth In the calf, A little
meal "A the feed box will bring the
cows promptly to the gate at milking
time.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
Begin on small SCAR

In starting in the poultry business
the average man or woman is very apt
to get too enthusiastic and try Is do
too much: The best way is to begin
on 9 small scale and grow up with the
business; enlarge as experience and
icapabality Justify.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
WINDOW LIGHT m STABLE.
Sunlight Is Of Much Importance az It
Destroys Germs and Adds to
cheerfulness.

Mumford and Mayo, discussing the
lighting and ventilating Of stables in
the Cyclopedia of American Agricul-
ture, lately issued by the Macmillan
Company Of New York, make the fol.
lowing suggestions:
Stables should be we'll lighted and
so arranged that the light will not
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

The extraordinary popularity OF fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. 1t great strength as a stiffen-
er makes half the usual quantity Of
Starch necessary, with the result of
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
A Suspicious Silence.

Howard was only 20 months older
than the baby. He had somehow
come to realize that Elwood, who
was creeping, was more likely to be
in mischief when quiet One day he
called to his mother with great deal
of anxiety in his little voice: MAN.
ma, I hear Elwood keeping still."-
The Delineator.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
DANGER NOT CLOSE At HAND.
Men Will Run Things . Few Years
Vet Is the Prophecy Of tho OBJ
servant Drummer.

A group of men were discussing the
possibilities and dangers of woman
suffrage. All but one expressed the
fear that the movement was gaining
such momentum that in compare
lively short time this fair land would
be transformed and man no longer
would be master. The exception, a
commercial traveller, with years of
experience in studying human nature,
scoffed at their alarm.
Don't worry" he said. We'll be
safe for good many years yet. In all
my trips about the country find that
two-thirds of the women travellers,
even those who are self-reliant enough
to gallivant about alone, can't 20 to
bed even in sleepir : car without
first looking under the berth to see
if there is man there. So long as
that primitive feminine instinct sur
wives our institutions are safe"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

With a smooth Iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be. less wear and tear of the goods,
and 1t will be a positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
Dry Farm STUDY.

I'll a study OF dry farming includes a
study Of soils, seeds, adaptability 81
crops TO localities and to climatic con-,
ditions. At also includes the study az
crop rotation and Of the proper farm
machinery.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

the tendons may be fastened in which.
ever notch is desired. ~
Set the barrel containing the hot
water under the tripod and the hog
can be lowered into it and easily
raised again.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
On Hills Iwofers.

Beacon lis Shabby much of a
smoker?
Hill-Not at home, but you ought to
see him when he comes over to spend
the evening with me!
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01

Many well-developed woman has
her modiste to thank for 1t.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
Adjustable,

Aunt Anne, an old family darky,
was sitting with knees crossed in the
kitchen, when the young daughter Of
the house entered and. impressed with
the hugeness of the old woman's feet,
asked what size shoe she wore.
well, honey" replied Aunt Anne.
Il kin wear Fights; ginerally wear
mines; but desc yer Use got on am
twelves, an de good Lawd knows dey
hu'ts me!"-Everybody's Magazine.
Sheer white goods, in fact, any flne
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they,
are laundered, this being done in
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work.
1t Was sS!s Way.
A Kansas farmer was telling recent
ly about the eavesdropping that goes
on along the farmers telephone line
he is on. He said that whenever he
talked he could hear the click, click
of different receivers coming down.
"And you can bet" he amended,
that they never hear my receiver
coming down. No, sir; always hold
on to the thing and let it down so
easy that it doesn't k!"-Kansas
City Journal
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-10-01
REASON AS
A WITNESS
By REV. A. C. DIXON, D. D.,
Pastor of the Chicago Ave. (Moody's)
Church. Chicago.

Come now, and let US reason to.
gether, saith the Lord" Is. 1:1S.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-05
Today's Oakland Entries.

Oakland. Cal, Jan. 4.-Entries for Tues
days races at Emeryville:
First race, six fuTlongs-Coppers 100
Ban Ridge, Gazollo. SO: Hal, los; Queen
Bess, Patricia r. Yankee. Marise, 81; Ca
nardo. Mrs. Nugent. 107; Wilmore, 100.
Second race. three furiongs-Eel. So; Miss
Picnic. Balronia, Indian Maid. Contra Cos
Ia, los; Venetian Girl. Bondel. Alarmed
Penetrate. English Maid Eta Gates Miss
Roberts 10
Third race. five and half furlongs-
Traffic. Cowen. los: Autumn DAYS, Bill
Eaton, 104. sSerensde, 90: Bishop w. 102:
Little SisS, 81, aTom Reed. 1ei; Sir John.
rs: jim Hanna. l06; *Lord Resselaer, 81;
Apto Gro, 10.
Fourth race, five furiongs, Chase hand
icap-Desrous. "a; Burieigg. Collector Jes-
sup 1O0; Booger Red, Jos; Smiley Corbett,
lis.
Fifth race. mile and seventy yards
Prince Nap. Graphite, Severns. Be1lmence,
III; EN- and EN-. Colonel White. f09; sSen-
ator Beckham. l01. DR.. Mayer. "a; ePros-
per. 50; AK Sar Ben, 81: Este1la c., 104
Hampton Beauty, 90.
Sixth race, six furiongs selliag-Emma
G.. Priceless Jewel. Dixon Belle Balreed.
ic1; St. Avon. Special Delivery. fI2: Cuer-
navaca- Warden Yell Exchequer John c.
Rice. Billy Meyer. IG9; Gene Russell, los.
Apprentice allowance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-05
At Los Anqeies.

Los Angeles. Jan. 4.-Jockey Powers
carried off the riding honors at Santa
Anita park today. plotting three winners
His ride on La Gloria. the to favor
lite. in the fourth race, was excellent
His mount was firing fast near the fin
ism but he managed to make her win
by nose. Favoritss won. Results:
First race, five and One-haf furlongs.
selling-AlleviatOr. 104, CPowers), TO l.
won; Tim OToole 104. (Harrisl, II TO 1,
second; Galeves, 100, (McCahey), 9 to ?.
third. Time-t.06 3-5. Karodo, Escalante,
OFcagna. Progress Friar of Elsin, Sue
coed, Charley Paine, Orelio. Ards, Old
Settler and Miss Fairbanks also ran.
Second race, 2-year-olds, three furlongs
Don Franco. l05. (BOOkeT), 20 to l, won
A j. Small, 10S CTreubeD, l to 2, second
Frank J. Hogan. los. tMcGee), Z to 1.
third. Time-:34 Mr.. Hose, Wicket Lass,
Credit Account. Maternus. Kiora, Gregora
and Dare Do 1t also ran.
Third race, six and one-half furlongs-
Pal, 113, (Shillingl, 6 to ?, won; Mary F.,
1O9. (Powers), to ), second; Smiley Metz
ner, 109, page, % to ], third. Time
lie SIS. Montclair, Dennis Stafford, Ca
nardo, Madeline MusgTave. Proper. Earl
Rogers, Oriflamb and DR.. Matthews also
ran.
Fourth race five and one-half furlongs.
selling-La Gloria, 107. tPowers), 4 to 5,
won: ReGondo. %, page, Ii to ., second !:
Mollie MontTose. 101. MARTINI, to 1.
third. Time-l:05 3-5. Garter Light Belle
OF Ir0quois Shirley Rossmore, All Alone
Captain Burnett Guiding Star, Korosi-
lany and Free Knight the Bear also ran.
Fifth race. seven furlCngs. seiIing-Pre-
tension. 102. fTreubeD, II to 5, won; Nor
folk, f05, (Shilling). Q to /, second; J.. c.
Widris, 102. Martini, s to /, third. Time
1:25 "a. Wise Child, Dixie Lad. Finan-
cier, CobleslSiu. The Thorn and John
Louis also ran.
Sixth race, six furlongs. selling-Dr
Holzberg. 100, tPowers), to ). won; John
A, III, tBrooks), 10 to 1, second; Enfield.
IL. 0HowartD. II to ., third. Time
1:12 2-5. Joe Gaitens, Lasata, Stringency,
Fargo Rose, Steel and Anderson also ran
Metloncloth left at post.