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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-04-07

A UDIToRS' SETTLEMENT with J..
n @. Scowden, Treasurer Tionesta
Borough, for year ending March 8, 1909:
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-04-07
CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY

Good wishes also come home to
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-04-07

FINANCIAL STATEMENT
of Tionesta Borough, year ending March
Sth, 1909:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

as. others fed on corn meal cotton seed
meal and sorghum silage gained FL
pounds We have reason to believe that
animals of a given weight and uniform
quality fed on different feedstuffs have
made gains varying from IL to 2.25 pounds
per head per day. This is certainly a
striking evidence of the Importance of
utilizing foodseuffs adapted to the needs,
first of the individual animals, and sec
ond to the object in view on feeding. In
other words, by using one ration given
set OF cattle i'm a feeding trial may make
but 1 pound of gain. These same cattle
fed on a different ration, which need not
of necessity be more costly in it's nature,
may make from l 1-2 to 2 Ia pounds of
gain. Surely the question of the proper
adjustment of rations and the intelligent
utilization of foodstuffs is a complicated
matter at best. one calling for expert
knowledge and clear-cut reasoning where
large profits are hoped for. The differ
ence in gain as Influenced by the various
rations fed Is not more remarkable than
the difference observed during several
years of feeding trials with
a large number of beef cattle. The infiu-
ence Of the individual on the profits of
the feeder is one of the most striking
truths that has been brought home to
our attention. A careful selection of
high-grade animals for our feeding lots
would often turn failure into success.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
! CONCENTRATES.

TO have them. OF course. the amount Of
grain fed and the adjustment OF the ra-
ton will depend a good deal on the char
acter and individual appetite Of the ami
mails fed. These are points which the
skillfuI feeder must determine for him
self. and il will not take long for an ex-
perienced man 10 adjust himself TO the
conditions which confront him. 1t is more
difficult, however. for the novice to do
this, and hence many features of the sub
ject have been considered in detail in this
article with the idea of being most help
full to the new beginner.
In the next table observe what has
already been stated, namely, that the
amount OF roughnes consumed at first
will be considerably in excess of that
consumed later on in the period, and
that the pounds of concentrates consumed
per pound of gain at the beginning Of the
experiment increase materially towards
the end. While the data given applies to
six groups OF animals. the differences in.
dicated in the amount of roughness and
concentrates required for a pound of gain
were due very considerably to the differ
emit forms Of rations fed. These will not
be considered separately in this paper.
the data presented being for the pur-
pose OF emphasizing clearly the relation
OF the amount OF roughness and concen-
trates required during the various phases
OF a feeding period of $50 days.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

IL has been our practice for several
years to start our cattle on a ration OF
about four pounds Of grain per head per
day, increasing II to FIVE pounds at the
end OF IA days. and gradually thereafter
as indicated until total OF IA pounds IL
reached on February 18th. From obser-
vatfons made this year II would seem that
we could increase the grain ration 70
Is and possibly IS pounds before the con-
clusion OF the feeding trial. This OF course
would not pay with ordinary cattle to
be put on q market where high finish
and quality are not considered the most
essential points, but for animals intend
ed for export OF which are TO be sold into
a highly discriminating market. the In
creased amount Of grain indicated can be
fed advantageOusly. During the first pc
Rod the protein foods constitute half Of
the meal ration and they can often con-
stitute half Of the meal ration. and they
can often constitute as much as two
thirds with profit This win depend some
what on the market price OF the various
fOodstuns utilized. During the second pc
RODS. two-thirds corn and one-third pro-
rein win answer very nicely; while dur
ing the last period. three-fourths corn
and one-f0urth protein win give satisfac-
tory results. For the last thirty days
corn alone may be fed II the animals are
not quite 80 fat as the owner would lie
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

One OF many rations that would be
highly suited TO the feeding Of beef cat
tie would be from 50 TO 20 pounds OF sill
age. with 10 pounds Of cowpeas alfalfa.
clover or soy bean hay fed IN equal parts
night and morning. In the middle OF the
day turn the cattle out in an open yard
where they can get a moderate amount OF
exercise and provide racks In which sor-
shun fodder. nice shredded slower or cat
straw is kept. These racks should be pro-
vided with a top 50 the feed VIII not get
wet during a rain storm and II, Is sur
prising how much the cattle win eat un-
der these conditions Some viii ask why
more sIlage Is not suggested, as good
sized cattle viii eat a much larger
amount To zorge cattle on silage from
the beginning would be serious mistake,
and this fin our experience, which nov
covers several years. Is one OF the hea-
sons why many feeders have not found
sllage a satisfactory food for. beef cat
tie. Where silage is not available. clo-
yer hay with bright shredded corn sto-
yer. corn fodder. sorghum fodder or cow
peas will make a very nice combination
OF roaghness TO use. In our jurgment.
II Is not as healthful a ration as the one
first suggested. and OF course IL Is not so
wen adapted to many sections OF the
soutg as to the west where clover and
corn are rown in great abundance.
For the meal portion of the ration.
probably no combination OF concentrates
win be cheaper than a mixture OF cotton
seed meal or linseed meal In the proper
ton OF two parts to one part OF shelied
corn. crushed corn. corn and corn cob
meal. OF even ear corn. though in sec
tons where other protein foods can be
bought ar a low proportion OF cost, they
may Be utilized. but il would be a fatal
mistake TO put feeding cattle on a six
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

and in our own experience we have found
this the most satisfactory method to fol-
low. The sets may be obtained without
difficulty in almost any locality. They
can be run through q small cutting box
or chopped up with a spade, and may
then be scattered from a wagon bed over
the field.
There are other methods of planting
Bermuda grass, as for instance, putting it
out in shallow burrows in rows two or
three feet apart, dropping a small piece OF
sod every foot or eighteen inches in the
ROW. The grass grows rapidly and VIII
spread and cover land that is in fair
state of fertility and cultivation in
single season; at most, in two years
Good seed is quite expensive to purchase
and unless you wish to plant on an eX-
tensive scale, we think it would be best to
use the sod. You can no doubt secure /,
without cost by applying to some of your
friends If you have a large area TO
plant, you might put out a small part or
it this year and develop enough sets to
develop larger arease each succeeding
wear until you have covered all the land
you wish to lay down to permanent pas
ture. Bermuda grass is hard to eradl-
cate. and while it improves the soil, 1t is
probably we'll to recognize In advance
that it is best to use il only on lands that
are intended for permanent pasture.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

the. white man should do carpenteriug
work. Het
The Japanese claims that he can guide
the plane better when drawing it towar4
him instead of in the white mans way,
and that he can manipulate It every bit
as well as far as the strength and skill
required are concerned. He cannot be
made to see that a saw should be used
in the white mans way. He says the
only correct method of saving piece OF
wood is to draw the saw through the
wood toward you. and not to push i
from you. When the Japs stock Of ma
tive tools began to give out he was COM
PEELED to buy those on sale in this coun-
try, for the hardware stores Of the ORR
emit are a long way from Philadelphia.
He could make nothing OF the saws
made in America and which we have al
ways boasted were the best in the world
AS he had to use them, he took the ham
dies of. reversed the blades and went
cheerfully to work with his backward
method of saving, drawing the saw to-
ward him.
The Jap admits that the white mans
way of driving a nail is the correct way,
for ne has not learned any method OF
driving a nail from the point instead Of
the head, but in most other work Of this
nature he maintains that the white man
is behind the age.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
QUESTION AND ANSWER DEPARTMENT.
RATTONS FOR BEEF PRODUCTION

months stretch on an exclusive ration Of
corn from the start. Moreover. though
many feeders may not realize it's truth,
The feeding OF corn alone will not insure
as rapid gains as large an increase In
frame. or as good returns TO the farmer
as the use OF some OF what, 10 him, may
seem expensive aud unnecessary con-
centrates.
II has now been clearly demonstrated
BY our own experience that the use of a
considerable amount of protein foods in
the fattening OF beef cattle, even dur
ing the finishing period. is highly profit
able practice. Protein foods tone up the
system and keep Il I'm equilibrium. A
good vigorous appetite and a healthy d.
gestion are the essential conditions that
must be maintained in any class of cat
tie where profitable returns are expected
1t is. however. injudicious and unnesec-
sary to feed a large amount Of grain in
the beginning. We frequently receive
communications stateing that IT am feed
ing s. 10. J. or Is pounds of corn to my cat
tie and they do not seem to be doing
well.H and this at the very beginning of
a feeding period of from three to six
months Cattle coming on grass and not
accustomed TO heavy concentrated ra-
ton can not digest and 'assimilate this
feed advantageously, nor do they need II
to make profitable gains, as We have
shown by number of fairly conclusive
tests.
While the data suggested in the follow
ing table is not considered conclusive by
any means. 1t furnishes a fairly salts
factory guide TO the feeder. and by adj
justing the grain ration as Indicated. we
have been able to obtain an average gain
OF from ] l-2 10 2 Ia pounds per head
per day with various classes of cattle fed
for six months.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
QUERIES ANSWERED
Good Varities of Cotton

]. W. A., Woodland, Miss, writes: 1
would like to know the name of the cot
ton which natures the earliest and
gives the heaviest yield.
Some of rse best varieties of early cot
ton are the following: Kings Improved,
Greer's Improved and Broadwell's
Double JOinted. Inc latter variety is a
selected strain of King cotton which has
been developed quite recently through
careful selection. The fiber is of good
quality and it yields quite abundantly
and is well adapted for cultivation over
a wide range of territory. OF course, you
understand that when a selected strain
of cotton is taken from the locality
where it is developed to distant sec
ton of the country, II sometimes does
not give satisfaction, and certainly not
until adapted to its new environments.
Ii is thus often not advisable to pur-
chase large quantities of a new strain Of
cotton until you have tested it for two
or three years on a small scale and have
satisfied yourself of it's virtues.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
GOOD ROADS SCHOOL
MEETS IN ATHENS

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATH-
EMS, Ga, Jan. 26.-At the new agrt-
cultural hall DIR. Andrew NJ Soule called
to order the first good roads school in
the south yesterday afternoon. In a
few remarks he outlined the object OF
it's organization, stating that since the
Georgia legislature enacted a law plac-
ing the convicts on the roads, 1T is nee
essary that the men in whose charge
the carrying out of this work will be
should have instruction along the prac-
tical lines of good roads building.
Professor Soule further stated that
this school had been suggested first by
DR. L. G. Hardman, and that to the
untiring efforts of Professor Charles M.
Strahan was it's eventual establishment
due.
In relating how ne came into good
roads work, Professor Soule told the
circumstances concerning this move
ment's origin in Tennessee. About ten
years ago, under the supervision OF
government expert, half mile of roZ1
was improved as an experiment. At the
present time in that state there are
$500 miles of improved roads. In Geor-
gia today we claim about 1900 miles.
He then introduced Hon John n.
Holder, of Jefferson, Ca, who was to
address the school on GOOD Roads
How to Get Them"
Mr. Holder made a comprehensive ad-
ress, in which he brought to the at
tention of his hearers the interest which
he urged that everyone would manifest
in the vast good roads movement.
He enumerated his untiring efforts in
the Georgia Legislature IN this direction.
IN speaking in connection with that
part of his subject, Good Roads-How
to Get Them" he expressed his sim
cere desire for improved roads in part
thus: Il think 1 am about through with
politics, as I've been holding office
good long time, but some times l think
that L would like to go to congress to
present to the lawmakers or our coun-
try that the United States government
should aid in the betterment of our
roads throughout the country. We want
the government to help u.s."
Continuing. he discussed at length the
best methods of utilizing our convicts
on our public thoroughfares.
Captain McMehan, representative from
Clarke county, was present ana made q
very entertaining talk on this subject
giving the history of Clarke cOunty's
enorts along good roads building.
In conclusion, Professor Charles NJ
Strahan, after reviewing the purpose of
the school and outlining the proposed
course of work, announced the lecture
of Mr.. M. o. Eldridge, government ex-
pert, from the bureau Of good roads in
" ashington, d. c., to be given and IL
Illustrated with stereopticon views this
evening.
At O'Clock Monday evening Mr.. Ell
bridge entertained a large audience and
discussed ably the benefits of good
roads, showing from numerous exam
pies and statistics great increases in
land values, Improvement In social con-
ditions and general betterment OF con-
aitions in sections where good roads had
been established.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
WILL REPORT SOON
ON STATEHOOD BILL

WASHINGTON. Glen. 27.-Every effort Is be-
ing made by the house committee on territories
10 report the Arizona and New Mexico separate
statehood bills by the end Of next week.
The statehood bill is being framed by the
Republican members OF the committee. but viii
be exhibited to he minority members before
hearings are he'd by the full committee.
irr uilI probably will provide for grants of
land by the federal government TO be used
primarily for the purpose OF liquidating certain
,erri OIial Gebts.
1t is proposed. It Is said to give New Mexico
two representatives and Arizona one at large In
the house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-Try and use a
plane drawing it towards you instead of
pushing 1t from you as you have been in
the habit of doing. See how you get
along pulling a saw toward you when
you saw wood, instead of pushing 1t from
you Try and use an adze by chipping
up instead of down. All these ways are
the ways that a japanese artist with the
tools of a carpenter, who has been in
stalled at the commercial museum, says
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
COTTON SEED

1000 bushels Cooks Improved Cotton Seed at
81 90 per bushel. with los of for 80 bushels.
Why Is Cook best? Just look up the variety
tests of the Experiment farms from Va. to Tex.
They are well fixed for finding out which is best.
We select our seed annually, and allow nothing
but Cooks ginned on our gin. We have never yet
grown enough to supply the demand. The govern
ment sent an agent TO our farm in 1907 and pur-
chased our entire supply for distribution. They
have since given us nice order to go to the Philip
pines for experimental purposes. This showsthey
Sam doesn't handle shoddy stuff. It will gin 600
pound bale from 1850 pounds seed cotton.
We make a speciality of Cook Cotton, Marlboro
Corn and Appier Oats. Selected Marlboro seed
corn 81 90 per bu. Nothing better. Oats sold out.
but will have 5000 blu. in early fall at 90 per bu.
VINEYARD FARM, Griffin, Ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

The list of books suggested would con-
stitute fine reading course for farmers.
These are standard publications and are
regarded as useful text books not only in
our agricultural colleges, but they are
written in sufficiently simple language to
be useful in conveying information to the
casual reader. The book you desire to
complete your list on the preparation
and cultivation of the land would proba-
bly, be best supplied by THE Fertility of
the Land" by Roberts. This would give
YOU a good list of books dealing, first
Of all. with the soil and problems in irri-
CATION and drainage; then a text on now
to render available the plant food con-
stituents in the soil. and how to purchase
additional fertilizers to supplement the
home supply of compost or farmyard ma
nure. Henry's Feeds and Feelings" is
probably most practical text on this sub
feet, while the books selected on poul-
try husbandry, stock feeding, fruit grow
ing. economics and the chemistry of plant
and animal life are as good as any avail
able at this time. There is just one draw
back to this set Of books. They have all
been written from the standpoint of the
northern teacher and investigator, and
are better adapted to provide information
for farmers north of the Mason and Dix
on's line than south or II. However, as
there are no better works to suggest and
the principles of agriculture are the same
the world over, these books can be read
and the suggestions contained therein
modified to the needs of people to the
greatest possible advantage. 1t is impor-
tant that our people read more works on
agriculture. In this way they will be-
come interested in the subject and will
more quickly grasp its scope. This will
induce them to take greater advantage of
the courses of instruction provided for
the training of their boys in the dis
trict schools and in the State College of
Agriculture as well.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

ity of using Bermuda grass seed There
is some good seed on the market and if
you can obtain 1t a good stand will often
be obtained from sowing the seed. Most
people seem to prefer to plant the sets,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
Books for a Reading Course

r. E. w, Americas, Ga, writes: VIII
you correct this list of text books Tor
a farmers reading course: The Soil, by
Kigg; principles of Agriculture, by
Bailey; FERTILIZERS" by Voorhees, "Ir-
rigation and Drainage" by King; 'Poul-
try" by Watson; stock Breeding oy
Brewer; Economies of the Farm, by
Fairchild; Fruit Growing" by Bailey;
Feeding Animals" by Henry; "Chemis-
try of Plant and Tnimal Life" by Sny-
der; Vegetable Gardening" by Bailey. In
addition to this list l would like some
work on the preparation and cultivation
of the soil.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

You will have no difficulty in purchas-
ing Bermuda grass seed from any reliable
dealer. No doubt you can order it through
a local merchant or dealer in seeds. Ber-
muda grass seed should not be sown until
the weather is well settled, say about the
middle of April, as this grass is of semi
tropical origin and the plants are quite
sensitive to cold when young. If you SOW
the seed early and the weather should be
favorable, it might terminate all rigat,
but il would sometimes be destroyed by
late freezes. At least six pounds of good
seed should be used per acre. There has
been ml.ch discussion as OF the advisable
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
IFonn cnNsrMEn pER PorNp oF GAIN..

fed on corn meal pea hay and corn sto-
yer gained Is pounds per head per day,
throughout long feeding period, where
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

That the ration fed has q marked infiu-
ence on the gains Is borne out by the
fact that in our own experience animals
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29

II You have catarrh you are In danger, as the
disease is liable to become chronic and affect
your general health. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
Catarrh by purifying and enriching the blood
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
Bermuda Grass for Permanent Pas
ture

r. ]. p. Reidsville, Ga, writes: I am
planning to SOW down a few acres in Ber-
muda grass. VIII you please be kind
enough to write me where 1 can get the
seed, and when will be the proper time to
SOW them and how much to the acre.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-01-14
CHAPTER VIII.
A NIGHT in Nice.

The drive to Nice is not only short
but pleasant one. Mr.. Barnes, seated
by Lady Chartris, though chatting
alertly keeps both his eyes and his
ears open.
Once or twice the American listens
intently, he thinks he hears pursuing
hoofs. But these blend into the noises
of general traffic as they reach and
pass through the old town. Crossing
down the Quai st. Jean, they drive
along the Avenue Massena nearly to
the sea-
Though visitors have for the last
month been leaving the great watering
place by the Mediterranean. there are
still enough sojourners to comfortably
fill the public gardens. The band is
playing, the night is only pleasantly
warm, and Lady Chartris' seems in
high spirits as Barnes says to her:
you can drop me anywhere now.
Only, where shall | meet your"
'At the Hotel de la Mediterranee.
There Count Danella IL doubtless wait
ing for me" replies the hostess. Call
for me at IL and I'll drive you back"
Barnes alights and, as he glances at
the neighboring Hotel des Anglais, he
recollects this had been the scene of
his first call upon Enid when Lady
Chartris had invited him to accom-
Carlo. He can scarce believe it is only
month ago since he had looked in
her face. His step grows light with
happiness.
Suddenly somebody in the passing
throng mentions the name of the fas-
cinating American adventures. A
Partisan countess is saying to a lady
friend: THAT La Blackwood brushes
us with her toilettes. Did you ever
see such a robe as the wretch sported
to-day?"
by Jove, that reminds me. / won.
der what Sally has to say to me?"
thinks Burton, andypulls out an almost
forgotten note from his pocket
a big arc light. which was the great
Illuminating medium of that epoch,
permits him to read:
Mon. Cher Barnes:
Don't hold your horses. but come
to me at the st. Petersburg like shot.
| want to warn you of very imminent
danger, i have just discovered your
location here by accident Don't think
| hate you, though ought to.
Yours sincerely,
SALLY SPOTTS."
(To BE CoNTINUED.)