Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-10

as IN any other way.
A good many years OF experience in
the study of the live stock situation re-
veals the fact that there is good money
in Il for the man who manages 1t prop
erly. II the stock is left in the hands OF
negroes entirely or in the charge of
foreman who does not understand it, but
little II any money will be made out of
the business Good management will
have more to do with the success of
cattle breeding enterprise than anything
else.
QUERIES FROM AN INTERESTED
READER.
T. NJ c., Jackson, Ga, writes: have
been a constant reader or The Journal
for over six months and have been great
" benefited. I have for a long time
wanted to go into the raising of hogs
and chickens, and of course different
kinds of grain. do not know anything
about farming except what little have
learned gardening, but 1 like 1t. l am
a mechanic, but with now to get out in
the open. Can one with energy succeed,
knowing nothing OF farming? Last fall
I started with 20 hens and two ROSTERS,
and raised 14s out of 15s, with plenty OF
eggs TO supply me. Though having to
buy all my grain, they cost me about 80
cents each. have about one-eighth of
an acre in rape that will turn them into
in three weeks. Any suggestions will be
appreciated.
1t Is a pleasure to know that you
have found the articles in The Journal
of benefit to you, and that they have
Increased your interest in farming ana
the opportunities it offers to many Of
our citizens. To one situated as you
are, IL would probably be we'll for you
20 retain your profession as a mechanic
at least for some time, and engage In
farming operations on a small scale
until you see how you will succeed.
There are. Of course, many difficulties
in the way OF successful farming which
experience and skill alone can overcome.
Many enter the business and succeed
who have had comparatively little ex-
perience, but we believe you could get
some land near the town in which you
live say a few acres next year, and en-
gage chiefly in truck growing and poul-
try raising for the time being until you
have accumulated sufficient capital and
developed the experience necessary to
handle operations on a larger scale.
You would take very little IL any risk
by following the suggestion made, ant
at the same time you would be laying
the foundation for the development OF
a substantial farming business in tha
course OF a short time. 1t is better to
go a httle slow in these matters and be
certain than to rush into the business
and make a serious mistake. There are
two kinds Of farming which promise
large rewards In Georgia where the land
Is we'll selected and the location suit
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neglected business and there is a big
demand for chickens and eggs all the
year round. These can be produced at
profitable prices where one grows the
feed at home as can easily be done.
The mildness OF the climate will enable
you TO have green feed practically all
the year and give your chickens a good
deal OF liberty which will insure their
keeping IN a healthy condition. Nearly
every town and city will consume a
much larger amount OF truck than II
now receives, and by engaging in, tho
truck business you cav utilize In the
beginning your knowledge and expert
ence as a garuener to the best advant-
age. .-. - .+.
INFLAMMATION OF THE UDDER.
J. z. B. L.. Ball Ground. Ga. writes:
I have a mare which is afflicted About
two weeks ago her right teat began to
swell and the swelling has extended
along her abdomen, and between her
forelegs. Both OF her teats are swollen
now. have tried all remedies that 1
know of. but she does not seem TO get
any better. If you can tell me what to
do for her will appreciate II.
The trouble with the udder OF your
mare may be due to some undesirable
bacteria finding their way into 1T and
setting up Inflammation, or It may be
due TO the fact that the milk was not
as completely drawn as IL should have
been Immediately after parturition.
Other causes may also have contributed
to the trouble. Under the circumstances
II occurs TO us that the best thing you
can do IL to milk the udder out fire.
quently and thoroughly, and with as lit
tie discomfort and irritation to the ami
NAL as possible. Then battle the udder
with hot water for 20 minutes at a
time and rub dry. The bathing should
be done at least three times daily and
the rubbing carefully performed. After
each treatment apply the following ONT
ment: Dissolve two tablespoonfuls or
gum camphor in a teacupful Of melted
fresh lard. and add one ounce Of fluid
extract OF belladonna. and mix thorough
ly. A poultice of spent hops or other
similar light material may often be used
with advantage In case this treatment
does, not prove effective II is probable
that the gland has been invaded by some
undesirable bacteria, and a solution Of
carboic acid 1 part to 80 parts of
boiled water should be injected into the
udder through the milk duct. After the
solution has acted for a few minutes II