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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01
THE HoLsTElN CATTLE.


Secretary Il. l.. Houghton Of the Hol-
stein-F'riesian Association OF America
has lately put I'm pamphlet form very
Interesting historical and informa-
tional sketch OF this most valuable
type OF dairy cattle. I'm which are set
forth number OF the merits or the
breed. The Holsteins are supposed To
have originated I'm Holland. where they
have been bred for years as dairy
cattle. The moist lowlands of Holland
produce luxuriant feed and. coupled
with the exceptional care which the
breed has had for generations. have
produced breed OF exceptional size.
hardness and productive capacity.
Holstein blood has been used In the
building up of such breeds ms the Ayr
shire and Shorthorn, while offshoots
of the breed appear I'm many other
countries. The size OF the breed is
large. the cows weighing. when prop
erly matured, close 20 400 pounds and
giving from 5000 TO 1900 pounds OF
milk and from 300 to $50 pounds Of
butter. Tests which have been made
Of the comparative yield OF different
dairy breeds give the average daily
yield OF butter fat for Holsteins Mt
LEO pounds. 1.42 for Guernseys and
Ayrshires and SO pounds for Jerseys.
In daily milk yield the Holstein
breed stands at the head with 1870
pounds. Guernsey $50 pounds, Ayr
shire 27.7 pounds and the Jersey 24.5
pounds In yearly milk yield the Hol-
stein breed occupies the first place.
Pietertje III. having yielded 30,31s
pounds, Princess OF Wayne 2e.008
pounds and Clothilde 26,O21 pounds.
The largest authenticated butter yield
of single cow of any dairy breed
was made by the Holstein COW Co
lantha Tvs Joanna. her record being
o9S.26 pounds OF butter fat during
period OF twelve consecutive months,
equivalent to LIB pounds OF butter
on an IS per cent basis. While the
quality OF Holstein milk IL not equal
20 that OF the smaller breeds. the aver
age is about 3A per cent butter fat
While the breed does not rank with
the Hereford or Angus In n block test,
the calves are large at birth. fatten
rapidly and make excellent veal. Hol.
stems combine with large size. vlgor-
GUS constitutions, healthy appetites
and hardness and vigor which rem
der them relatively free from dis
ease. Holstein-Friesian admirers have
much to boast OF I'm the achievements Of
this useful breed. which occupies n
leading place In the leading dairy sec
lions OF the country.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

The big blizzard which ragged over
the north central states the latter part
OF January probably wrought greater
havoc with windmills OF the territory
In question than any storm which ever
visited II. In some counties I'm the
states more than a hundred wlndmiils
were bowled over. In one authentlcat-
cd case that was reported the tower Of
the mill, being well braced, stood firm.
but the steel fans IN the upper half Of
the wheel were bent by the force Of
the wind az right angles 10 those I'm
the lower half An interesting general
result Of the damage done by the
storm is that the demand for gasoline
engines has been given n great impc-
tus, many farmers desiring 10 get some
form Of power for pumping and other
light work which would not be put out
Of commission by winter or summer
storms or De useless when there was
no wind blowing
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

One farmer we have In mind decided
he wanted to name his farmstead and
had the name neatly painted on a sign
over the driveway TO the house. with
his name Just below. A short time
afterward he was driving toward his
place from direction I'm which he did
not usually approach It. and It struck
him that there was something out OF
Keeping with the signboard he had
put up and some old CASTOR machln.
cry that In busy hour had been left
In corner or the wood lot near the
garden. He scratched his head and
concluded that an easy solution Of the
Inconsistency was the removal ~ the
rubbish to the back yard. This IS
simple Illustration Of the value of hay.
Ing high ideal lie feels better. and
50 do the folks who drive by that road
and see his nent premises
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

An extensive Ohio feeder who has
fed hundreds OF cattle for the market
during the past eight years speaks I'm
highest terms OF silage as an effective
and economical ration I'm fitting his
steers for market. His daily ration OF
full feed IS fifty pounds OF silage and
five pounds OF cottonseed meal. with
what hay the cattle want besides. He
estimates the yield OF an acre Of corn
which would go fifty bushels to the
acre at ten tons when shredded and
eight tons OF silage when taken from
the silo as cured product He places
the value OF the sllnge. exclusive OF
the grain II contains, at twO-ffths OF
the whole. Evidence has been abun.
dant for several years that sllagc
makes an ideal ration for the dairy
COW. ii is growing conviction that
1t is equally good for the steer in the
feed lot
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

III the large sum Of money that is an
nually squandered in n farcical dlstri
button OF vegetable and flower seeds
by congressman were spent intelligent
ly In more adequate protection of
our useful birds. the dear constituent.
cy," the folks out I'm the vineyards. or
chards. grain. corn and alfalfa fields
OF the country. would be benefited
UNNECESSARILY more than they ever
can be by a continuation OF this ash
nine practice. Some congressman has
an opportunity to make Il shining marx
for himself II he can succeed In effect
ing the above reform.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

When an acre OF orchard produces
800 bushels of apples there Is removed
from the soil MS much fertility eas
would be required to produce twenty
bushel crop OF wheat While the chief
fertilizing elements. phosphorus. nj
trogen and oxygen, may be returned to
the land I'm the shape OF commercial
fertilizers, 1t is most economically done
by the application of barnyard manure
which should be scattered generously.
but not too close to the trunks OF the
trees. as the feeding rootlets lie near
the surface and are usually more than
four feet away.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Before buying land I'm sections where
phenomenal yields OF vegetables ARE
claimed 1t Is usually safe idea for
the prospective purchaser TO learn the
freight rates TO possible markets or.
what comes to the same thing. the
prices which can be got for produce
I. o. b. loading station. There Is no
consolation and mighty little profit In
raising any kind OF stun II II will not
pay Its way to market and leave n fair
margin besides.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

The American farmer sometimes
growls about his taxes. but he IL for
tunate indeed compared with the Itnl.
ian farmer. who. besides bearing u
heavy burden OF taxes imposed by the
government. Is compelled to bear still
further exactions To the municipality
In which he markets any OF his prod
uce The marvel is that he Is able TO
keep body and soul together under
such conditions.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01
Clever Man.

His property Is all In his wlfe's
name"
well. ii that were only ALL"
what do you meanT'
IL have heard that lot OF other
peoples property Is In his wife's name
too"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

The reliability OF any individual or
firm which advertlses sure cure for
all kinds of lumpy jaw may he seri.
ously called I'm question. In majorl-
ty OF cases this loathsome appearance
is merely the outward index OF dis
eased physical system. I'm which case
the application OF caustics or dope ex.
ternally would be no more effective
than piece Of court plaster would
for fever sore or erysipelas. While
now and then lumpy jaw animal VIII
pass inspection, the majority are con.
demned as food and go to the render
ing tank.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

That seeding with drill Is superior
to the old method OF broadcast seed
Ing has been given definite proof In ex-
periments which have been conducted
by several state experiment stations.
At the Illinois station eighteen tests
showed an average gain In yield OF
seven bushels per acre ms result OF
using the drlll. while Mt the Iowa sta.
ton Il gain OF nine bushels per acre
was shown. Another point In favor of
the drill IL that Il results I'm n saving Of
seed varying from 10 to % per cent,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Whenever possible II is an excellent
idea to give both fruits and vegetables
a change OF ground. this not only from
the standpoint Of best keeping up the
soil fertility. but also because OF less
likelihood OF damage from insect and
fungous pests where such rotation is
observed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

In distributing the homemade fer.
tilizers this spring keep the orchard In
mind unless II Is a hopeless case and
has already arrived Mt the calf pasture
stage. The orchard that II growing
crops needs refreshing. just as does
the man who does dny's work.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Where one is planning to seed oats
with clover there is quite an advantage
for the clover II an early variety OF
oats are used. MS the crop can be re-
moved from ten days to two weeks
earlier, thus giving the clover this
much additional time in which to get
n start and Guido the weeds.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01
Different In One Way.

Blythe thinks be has written great
story"
yes, he has had me looking 1t over"
Find anything original In III"
well. the spelling"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Turning cattle on TO pastures too
early In the spring is much like over.
working young horse. an injustice
being inflicted that is not righted for a
considerable length OF time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

The formslin treatment for scab In
potatoes viii not prove entirely effec-
tive IL the seed is planted IN soil which
has produced scabby potatoes In Imme-
diately preceding years. since the treat.
ment kills the germ life on the seed
potatoes only and not that In the soil
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

While the grasses which are grown
under the semi-arid conditions to be
found In several of the western states
are highly nutritious. It seems difficult
to credit a test made by the Illinois
experiment station I'm which spcCi-
men OF grass sent from Wyoming was
found TO contain In nutrient properties
eight times as much as the same
amount OF Illinois grass
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Among number of remedies which
have proved successful for the curing
OF scOurs In calves the following is
recommended by Professor G. G. Hum
phrey Of the University OF Wisconsin
experiment station. AS soon as synp-
toms appear two to four tablespoon
fuls Of castor oil are mixed with half
a pint Of milk and given TO the calf
This is followed I'm four to six hours
by n teaspoonful OF mixture OF one
part salol and two parts subnitrate Of
blsmuth. which may be given in half
pint Of milk or the powder placed
on the tongue and washed down with
a small quantity Of milk. The salol
and subnitrate OF bismuth may be Sc.
cured Of any druggist and mixed I'm
proper proportions at the time Of pur-
chase. 30 that It VIII be ready for use
when needed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01
Not His STYLE.

''Do keep those children quiet"
Why. thought you were so fond
OF children
Yes. but I don't like them in .
stew"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Fortunately for the husbandman this
season. clover seed is plentiful and OF
exceptionally good quality, which will
because the incentive Will be less
Prices are just about half what they
were last year. ranging from so to
$3.50, and even at these figures the
extra quality is worth the extra price.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

The use OF silO Is expedient on land
that is worth $50 an acre and an abb
solute necessity on that which is val
ued at 500 an acre.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

The only way some people can keep
their tempcrs IL by Icing their crani-
ums
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

II Is one thing TO know how to ask
questions aud quite another TO be able
Co elicit the desired answers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01
Humor ano Philosophy
BY DUNCAN n. SMITH
FOR SIMPLE MINDED.


April FIRST
Worry worst
or the days I will DO bound.
Never fear.
with u near
Then the foolish man comes round
Take kick
At the brick
Hiding In the battered tie.
Every guy
Passing by
Sure Will double up and smile
Pocketbook
In a nook
Where II seems to have been lost.
At glance
It's chance
That you'd only grab n frost
II IA friend
Tries to send
For IA left hand wrench by you.
Tell him when
Mice are men
You will bring him one or two.
Gently bar
The cigar
That Is offered by a friend.
Like as not
IL has got
Several rockets In the end.
April one
Senseless fun
Brings In plenty. as rule.
So be wise.
Mind your eyes.
"a Or you'll be an April fool.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

In view OF the length OF life OF the
average market hog. usually less than
two years, the question OF freeing
swine from tuberculosis would seem 10
follow as natural course with the
eradication of It from the cattle which
the pigs follow. Little pigs are con
sidered free from tubercular faint at
birth, and II they are not kept under
conditions where infection is possible
they will not contract the disease.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01
Maybe.

Maybe.
When gray old March
Takes up his grip
And through the arch
Way makes his trip
Glad ApriIs smiles
We hail with glee.
For she beguiles
With melody.
Red robin then
VIII common be.
Likewise the wren
Will haunt the tres.
Too cool for ice.
Too warm for coal.
Wen save a slice
From off our roll.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

To be- one Of the six best cellars It IL
quite necessary 20 have the dust Of
ages ln o.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Areader Of these notes inquiries what
kind OF soil is the best for growing n
crop OF onions. Briefly. one may an
swer by saying that It should be rich,
and the mellower the better. From
the standpoint OF ease I'm cultivation
as well as cleanness of the crop ut har-
vest time. a sandy loan is preferable.
Freedom from weed seed Is also con.
sideration that will add much to the
satisfaction as well as the economy
OF handling the crop.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Every we'll regulated farm where
things are done decently and I'm order
should have its garden. In good
many instances the garden that Is al
ready laid out may be given little
more attention than 1t usually receives.
II the garden stun is planted I'm long
rows and far enough apart TO permit
OF cultivation with n double shovel
pillow the care which 1t will require
will not be much. IL there are active
boys and girls I'm the home their aid
should be enlisted along the line OF a
little work with hand and hoe. Their
desire TO have nice fresh fruit and
vegetables for the table should furnish
all the incentive that would be needed.
garden properly kept will mean n
better as we'll as more economical
living for the family.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Luther Burbank OF Santa Rosa, Cal.
who Is known over the country as the
plant wizard. has made arrangements
whereby his creations I'm the floral,
fruit and vegetable world are To be cap.
italized and the same introduced on
large scale. Mr.. Burbank is the fore
most living specialist I'm his line, and
chief among his creations are the well
known Burbank potato, several varIe-
ties OF stoneless prunes and plums. va
rious new fruits, flowers, grasses,
grains and vegetables. Perhaps the
most important of his recent creations
Is the spineless cactus, which is a sue
culent and nutritious food for stock
and bids fair to transform and make
habitable many desert sections OF the
far west
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Lazy people
are troublesome
because II takes
hard work 20 get
out Of trouble
and harder 20
keep out
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

Manlincss becomes gentleman much
more than 70 does n lady.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

II Is easy 90
close the eyes 70
little inaccura
Giles and small
hardsbips on the
help n tn o
business Is prof
table.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

The Lord .oyeth cheerful glyer-
and "a game taker.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

The only outward sign Of humorist
sometimes the sad look his wife
wears
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

it you baye TO pay the adder. you
Would better pf,pare 10 do some OF the
dancing yourself
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

One way to avoid the misery OF get.
ting up in the morning Is by staying
ny al night
Picking cherries Is fine trade for a
tried man. 10 never lasts more than q
few weeks at most
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-30
Ceta Postoffice Moved.

The postoffice which has here
tofore been located at the old
Jim Rogers place in the south.
eastern portion of the county
and known as Ceta has been
moved from its old location to w.
B. Walters place about a mile
west. This was done on account
of change in postmistresses,
Mrs. NJ. A. Hushaw, the former
postmistress having resigned
and Mrs. w. b. Walters having
been appointed in her place. Al
so it will give a more equitable
division of the postal services,
Wayside being but short dis
lance to the east of the former
location.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-30
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION THREE
fan ordinance defining the fire limits in
Canyon City, Adopted on the l4th day Of
December, A. D. 1906.

An ordinance 10 amend Section
Three OF an ordinance defining the
! Fire Limits in Canyon City, adopted
on the 18th day of December AID. 1906:
BE it Ordained by the City Council
of Canyon City that said section Three
to be amended SOFAS toread as follows:
Hereafter every house. building or
other structure to Ice erected on the
said blocks above named and defined
a. within the Fire Limits, shall be con
>t,ucted and made only of fire proof
material such a. brick, stone, artitic-
ial stone or concrete. and
Provided further. hereafter no house,
building or structure made or con
>tructed out of material other than
that above named shall Ice removed
from any lot block or place within
the city limits or elsewhere, and plac-
ed or lett standing on any block, lot
or place within the prescribed fire
limits without the consent of the City
Council of said city, and
Provided further that the said City
Council shall not grant such consent
without the written permission of each
and every lot or property ownerwho,e
rights may be affected or endangered
thereby.
Passed and approved this 18th day
of July. AID. 1909.
JASPER y. HANEY, Mayor.
Attest: c. V. WOOLLEY, Sec't'y. Il 81
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-30

our cotton seed meal and cake from
us and pay the freight on it and af-
| ford to feed cattle on the products on
! high priced lands under unfavorable
climatic conditions, it Is certain that
We can more profitably do so where
We can raise all of these feeds so
cheaply on cheap lands and where We
have so favorable climatic conditions
as here. Because of the reason afore-
said and the fact that we have larned
that these various kinds of feed can
be successfully grown here, and ny
reason of the development that has
taken place and the railroad facl-
titles that We have now. and because
We know We can raise wheat and oats
and Indian corn and broom corn fair
~ successfully one year with another
This land today is cheaper al from
$40 10 $40 an acre for the purpose
thai wa know it can be used for sue
eess,ully now than it was at s. an
acre before the country was develop
ed. and the manner in which il was
used 10 raise cattle on the same, in
this country in raw-hide way For
in those days people We're unprotect-
ed in case they became overstocked,
or the grass was burned off, and could
not protect themselves against loss,
which risk is a thing of the past, be-
causa we can and do raise plenty of
feed of various kinds successfully
here now and because We get better
results now thar we did as herein
stated. and can still attain higher re-
suits by closer attention which gives a
man of ability IN power TO pay a bet
ter interest on this land at $40 an
acre than he could have done at s. an
acre This country can be developed
into the greatest and most profitable
dairying country in The United States.
/. Because OF the various kinds of
feedStuffs that YOU can raise in great
81 tonnage per acre thar anywhere in
the United States.
,. Because OF semi-trupical eli
mate, With a reasonably high altitude
;. Because il Is north of the quar-
antine line. free from ticks. enabling
people TO safely bring in and take out
dairyine cows from any part OF the
United States.
{, Because you can get plenty OF
good wafer anywhere this country
). Because you are reasonably near
the markets Of the world.
6. Because this is a beautiful coun-
try for man and beast and a delight
tul climate to 1--we in both winner and
summer.
I. Because the class of people com
ing IN this country is a high class of
citizens, energetic, ambitious, educat-
ed, have some money and credit
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The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-30
Collection Notice.

All accounts due to the
White Swan Grocery Com
pany are in my hands for
collection and they must be
settled at once in order to
wind up the business. All
who owe accounts will call
at once and make settlement
III some way at once or the
accounts will be placed in
the hands of attorneys for
collection. This is the last
call. Imean business.
Geo. L. Abbott, Pres.