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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-10-01
LESSON NO. 2-THE DAIRY COW.

The dairy cow is one of the most
useful and profitable of our domestic
animals. She is truly a product OF
conditions. Her primative ancestry
produced only enough milk to nourish
their offspring until they were able to
rustic for themselves, and by careful
selection and breeding the dairy COW
has been gradually developed to her
present high state of efficiency.
The following factors have been of
great Importance in developing the
dairy COW: Cd selection, or breeding
from only the best producers; CD
feeding, supplying the right kinds of
feed in sufficient quantities for her
needs; 60 care and handling, includ-
ing milking regularly and thoroughly,
providing comfortable and sanitary
quarters for stabling, and treating her
with the greatest consideration at all
times.
Important as these factors have been
in the past, they will continue to be
fully as important in the future
development of the dairy COW.
The first thing to be considered in
selecting a dairy cow is her ability to
produce butterf1at Twenty years ago
the average cow produced only one
hundred and twenty-five pounds of
butterflat per year, while at the
present time it Is safe to say that the
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-10-01

to pay for her feed. In other words,
the dairy cow has been kept primarily
as a fertilizer factory, and the milk
has, in reality, been by-product. 1t
is, therefore, the indirect profits deriv-
ed from dairying that have caused the
great development of the industry, in
stead of the direct profits accruing
from the sale of milk and its products.
Undoubtedly the dairy COW will always
be in demand for the fertility which
is found in her manure, but this should
not be an excuse for keeping an in
ferior milk producer. A good dairy
COW will produce as much fertility in
a year as will poor one, and at the
same time pay handsome profit at
the pail on the feed which she con-
sumes, while the average COW at the
present time is paying practically no
profit from this source.
A good cow will produce at least 300
pounds of butterfat per year. The
average price is about 80 cents per
pound. which means 500, for butterfat
alone. Add to this 5000 pounds of
skinned milk at 20 cents per hundred,
and you have 500 as the gross return
from the milk Subtract from this,
$50 for feed, and there will still be $40
left as interest on the investment and
profit. When the dairyman fully
realizes the Importance of keeping
them, the dairy industry is bound to
develop much more rapidly than it has
in the past.
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ed toward lettering the quality of the
dairy COWS of the country.
A one-year course in dairying, the
purpose of which is to offer good, prac-
tical instruction to students lacking
the time or means of taking the full
four years course, has been added to
the curriculum of the State College,
and classes commenced on the 23rd
of September. During the first Sc
mester, instruction will be given rela-
tive to butter-making and dairy ma
chinery, dairy cattle, milktesting, dairy
chemistry, and dairy bacteriology.
During the second semester, the in
struction will include feeding and
breeding farm dairying, cheesemaking,
butter and cheese Judging, and farm
accounts.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-10-01
LESSON NO. 1.

Thousands of farmers are today
dairying in small way for no other
reasons than that they are forced to do
so in order to make living for their
families To them the work connected
with the care of the cow and the pro-
duction of milk and it's products is
drudgery. They have no natural lik-
ing for the industry, and for that
reason give it no more attention than
is absolutely necessary. These are
the reasons, briefly stated, that ninety
per cent of the unsuccessful dairymen
of today could honestly give in reply
to the question:: "Why are you not
making a success in dairying?"
In contrast to the many who are un-
successful we find in every dairy Sec
tion few dairymen who are enthus-
iastic in their work; who like the dairy
cow, and are willing to give her a
chance. They study the problems
which confront them, and meet them
in the best possible way These men
are always pointed out as the success
full dairymen of the community in
which they live.
1t may be truly said that dairying
is worldwide industry. No other
foods are used so universally as is
milk and it's products. In the United
States today it stands second to but
one other agricultural industry, the
corn crop. From practically nothing,
viewed from a commercial standpoint,
in thirty years time it has overshadow
ed all others, and at it's present rate
of development, in another twenty
years, it will stand without rival the
greatest of agricultural industries.
While dairying has made such a
rapid growth, and the gross returns
from the sale of dairy products have
increased wonderfully, figures indicat-
ing the net profits of the industry
would not be so fattering. 1t is true
that the prices of dairy products have
advanced, but it is also true that there
has been advances in the prices of
feeds which must be fed to the dairy
COW; and at the present time it is a
fact that the average dairy cow of the
country produces only enough milk
and butterfat to pay for the feed she
eats. This being the case, one may
we'll ask from what sources are the
profits coming to cause the industry
to develop at such rapid rate.
In many sections of the country
men have robbed the soil until 1t no
longer produces crops at profit.
Nature has compelled them to find
some method of restoring the fertility
to the SOIL and almost without excep-
ton they have turned to the dairy
COW. She has demonstrated her fitness
for this purpose and the farmer has
been satisfied to keep her for the
manure she produces, providing she
produces enough milk and butterfat
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average of the COWS of the United
States is close to one hundred and
seventy five pounds. The Babcock test
has been responsible to great ex
tent for this increase in production
inasmuch as it has exposed the non
producer, whereupon she had been sold
to the butcher Every dairyman
should have pair of scales and a
Babcock test, and keep accurate rec
ords of the milk and butterfat prOduc-
ton of each and every COW in his herd
This is the only guide that can al
ways be depended upon in the selec-
ton of profitable dairy COWS.
Type is another point to be consid-
cred. All dairymen recognize definite
type as indicative of dairy per-
formance The judge in the show ring
bases his judgment entirely upon type.
While it is true that practically all
economic producers conform to what
is known as the dairy type, all COWS
that conform to the dairy type are
not economic producers, and, cOnse-
quently, selecting by type alone is I'M
certain business.
The health of the animal must be
considered. Cows that are diseased
in any way should never be kept for
milk production. The prevalence of
contagious diseases, such as tubercu-
losis and contagious abortion makes
extreme caution necessary in the Sc
lection of dairy COWS. 1t is to the
interests of everyone that these dis
eases should be stamped out as rap
idly as possible.
The breeding of the dairy cow is
also important. She need not be a
pure bred in order to be an economic
producer; in fact, many high grade
COWS are just as economic producers
as are the majority Of pure-breds. AS
a rule, however, the purer the breed
ing the more likely is the offspring to
resemble it's parents, and if there are
economic producers in cows ances-
try, the more likely is she to be an
economic producer, providing she is
bred along the right lines.
In order to succeed with dairy COWS
they must be treated as individuals,
not as herds. Many dairymen make
a mistake here and wonder why their
herds do not pay. They make the
good cow help support the poor one
and consequently get no profit from
either one. If they would deal with
the COWS as individuals, making each
one pay her own way together with
interest on the money invested in
her, a great deal would be accomplish
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
FOR BOILED DINNER
MUCH DEPENDS UPON THE PROP
3 Err COOKING. n
Finest Quality Of Meat Can Be Spoiled
by Improper HandIIng--How to
Prepare Good Pickle
at Home.

While much depends upon the quail
ity of the corned beef, even more de-
ponds upon its proper cooking. Most
persons think that anyone can cook q
New England boiled dinner, but there
was never greater mistake. Even
with high-priced cuts rapid cooking
will tougher or reduce 1t to a mass Of
strings. The brisket or loose flesh be-
low the neck Is In great demand for
an economical family dinner. II Is
Juicy and with the proper proportion
of fat mixed with the lean.
The rump is good for slicing cold, II
one does not care for any fat, says
Emma Paddock Telford in the New
York Evening Telegram. The plate
and navel are cheap and good for
corning, though rather fat. II you do
not care to corn your meat at home
as most English housewives do, It Is
good plan to select the cut you like
and ask the butcher to corn 1t for you.
Leave the. meat in this process for
two or three days, no longer.
A good pickle that you can make at
home calls for three pounds rock salt,
a quarter pound Of brown sugar and
a half ounce of saltpeter, with water
enough to make six quarts. Boil and
skim. Drop In a raw potato and II
the brine is strong enough 1t will float.
Make the day before using, SO that It
will be absolutely cold, when the meat
goes In. Keep In a stone jar with
cover, having plate with stone on
top Of the meat to keep it under the
brine.
When ready to cook wash the meat
In two or three waters, scrape, put in
a pot and cover with cold water. AL
low 20 minutes to each pound and turn
the meat two or three times while
cooking
After the meat has come to boil
and has been skinned push back on
the fire where 1t will simmer. II you
are going to use the meat cold let 1t
cool in the liquor in which 1t has been
cooked. Otherwise save the liquor and
put the meat left over from dinner in
the pot liquor, leaving in over night.
The vegetables that go with boiled
dinner are cabbage. beets, potatoes
and IL desired carrots or turnips. Each
should be cooked separately. but with
some of the pot liquor to season. Cab
bage Is often cooked with the meat,
putting 1t In (quartered and cored)
about an hour before the dinner Is
served. Beets in the summer take
but 20 minutes or half an hour, but
winter beets need as long or longer
cooking than the meat. When serving
arrange the meat in the center of
large platter. then put the vegetables
In groups around the meat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
PERSONAL.

President-elect Taft completed his
inspection of work on the Panama
canal and expressed satisfaction at the
labors of the engineers.
Capt. Edward F. Qualtrough OF the
battleship Georgia, part OF Admiral
Sperry's feet, has been court-mar'
tailed on a charge of intoxication.
M. Lopukine, former director OF po-
lice of Russia, has been arrested on a
charge of high treason. 1t Is alleged
that he betrayed government secrets
70 revo.utionists.
Former Secretary of State Elihu
Root is taking the baths at Hot
Springs, Ark, where he will remain
until time to assume his duties as SEN
ator from New York.
Edward Lauterbach has sued the
city of New York for $4,000 for the
death of his son in an automobile &C.
cident.
Warden Armstrong of the state
prison at Jackson, Mich, was arrested
on charge of accepting bride.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
IMPORTANT news
NOTES OF A week
LATEST HAPPENINGS THE WORLD
OVER TOLD IN iTEMlZED
FORM.
EVENTS HERE AND THERE
Condensed Into Few Lines for the
PerusaI Of the Busy Man
Latest Personal lnfor-
~ nation.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Following the passage by the Cali
fornia assembly of a bill prohibiting
Japanese children attending public
schools President Roosevelt took a
hand. He declared the act unconsti-
tutional and asked Gov. Gillett to
veto 1t.
The forestry service was declared
extravagant and charges Of extortion
from farmers were made against the
bureau by members of congress.
Senator Lodge presented amend
ments to the rules of the United States
senate, prepared by Vice-President
Fairbanks, which aim to prevent at
lacks on the president and coordinate
branches Of the government.
No legislation concerning the re-
form OF the navy department will be
enacted by congress at this session, II
present plans are followed out.
President Roosevelt issued a state
ment declaring 1t necessary for the
government to use the secret service
or some such force to investigate
crime.
The house insists upon leaving IN
the urgent deficiency bill the item OF
$4,000 to provide automobiles for the
president. The senate struck the pro-
vision out.
Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner
of corporations, in his annual report
urged broad law to check trusts.
The house of representatives voted
s750,00O for army purposes, OF which
100000 can be used for building air
ships.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
sakslooaa or Salmon Pie.

Eight large potatoes, two onions,
two pounds of salt or picked salmon.
one dozen whole allspice, two eggs,
one pint Of milk. Peel and slice pota-
toes thin, cut salmon into dice, also
the onion. Put layer of potatoes in q
baking dish and layer of salmon and
onion, few allspice. and 30 on until
all is used. Lastly beat the eggs with
milk and pour over. also bits of butter
at the top before putting in oven.
Bake one hour. II salmon Is too salty.
It may be soaked for two or three
hours before using.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
GENERAL NEWS.

A report of the target practice of
the American battleship feet In Ma
Mia bay, shows great Improvement In
craftsmanship. The Vermont won
the pennant.
Gov. Haskell left Guthrie for Musko-
gee to give a $1,000 bond to answer
the indictment charging him with
fraud
The referee appointed to investigate
the affairs of the Fidelity Funding
Company. found 1t has assets of $22.-
931.46 and liabilities amounting to
$767,31728. He advises that 1t be
dissolved.
Reports show 1854, 900 was col
lected for the relief Of the earthquake
sufferers in Italy by the Red Cross.
Despite resolution intended to pre-
vent them the delegates in the United
Mine Workers convention continued
to air their personal differences.
The American Paper and Pulp asso-
citation discussed the tariff on this
product and elected officers at a meet
Ing in New York.
William j. Bryan in speech at
Tampa, Fla, declared the Democrats
have chance for victory In 1912.
The contest over the will of the late
Mrs. Lydia Bradley has begun in
Peoria, Ill. Undue influence on the
part OF oliver j. Bailey, w. w. Ham,
mond, Albion w. Small and the late
William Rainey Harper, president of
the University of Chicago, is given as
the main cause for the breaking OF the
will.
Six we're killed and others injured
when a New York Central train
dashed into group Of track walkers
IN Gotham.
Miners in the national convention at
indianapolis rebuked President Lewis
for his action In connection with the
Kansas strike.
Fire Of unknown origin destroyed
the plant of the American Tubular
Axle Company in Toledo. O., causing
loss Of $125,000.
Capt James Brown. who was q
member Of a party that searched for
the famous Cocos island treasure In
1850. sailed again for the South seas
TO recover the spoils Of the Spanish
freebooters taken from them by Capt.
Smith Of the schooner Black Witch, in
1870.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
Cold and La Grippe

Mr.. G. Happy, Hardin, Ray Co., Mo-,
writes: II can safely recommend Pc
runa as a remedy that will cure all ca
tarrhal troubles.
cit was of great benefit to me, as it
cured me of catarrh of the throat, and
l took very bad cold and had la
grippe last February. 1t settled in my
throat and lungs. took three bottles
OF Peruna and II cured me.
II highly recommend it to all who
are sick, and am glad to add my en-
dorsement to that of Others"
Pe-ru-na for Colds
Mr.. L. Clifford Figg, Jr., 1920 East
Marshall St., Richmond, Va, writes
that when he gets n cold he takes Peru
ma, and it soon drives it out of his sys-
TEN. For several years he was not
entirely well, but Peruna completely
cured him.
People who object to liquid medicines
can now secure Peruna tablets.
For free illustrated booklet entitled
"The Truth About Peruna," address
The Peruna Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Mailed postpaid.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
Beef Tongue.

Soak a fresh beef tongue in cold
water an hour. Boil until nearly ten
der. Take out and skin; put aside
until cold. Put In saucepan enough
stock to cover the tongue. To this
add teaspoonful of salt, pinch Of
cayenne pepper, six cloves, chop one
carrot, one onion and FIVE stalks of
celery fine. Add this to the stock;
put in the tongue and simmer until
tender. When done take out and add
to the gravy one tablespoonful each
Of made mustard, catsup. mushrooms
and worcestershire sauce, one cup
port wine. two tablespoonful butter.
mixed with three tablespoonfuls brown
flour. Boil and stir until smooth. Put
back the tongue and simmer ten min
utes. Then place on a platter, pour
the gravy over II and garnish with
slices Of lemons and celery leaves.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
Australian PUDDING,

Two pounds Of fine bread crumbs.
one pound Of sultanas. one pound Of
currants, one pound of prunes, one
pound Of dried figs. one pound Of
raisins, one and q half pounds Of
suet, one pound of mixed candied peel,
one and half pounds Of sugar. half
q pound Of -four, one teaspoonful each
Of salt, ginger and allspice; IL pounded
cloves, half grated nutmeg, two
wineglasses of brandy and IA eggs.
well beaten. Mix with small bottle
of stout and boil for II hours.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
To clean suite.

Buy two blocks of the best mag
nesia; lay sheet on the table; spread
the skirt Of your suit on It: rub into
your skirt AZ much magnesia a. 1t will
take. Treat the jacket in the same
way. Lot the suit be folded In the
sheet for week or more, when Il viii
Be ready to brush and press. Whits
felt hats cleaned in this way look like
Nsw.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
Joel Chandler Harris Memorial.

The Juvenile Protective association
of Atlanta Is to have charge OF the
Uncle Remus Home for Children, to
be established as a memorial to Joel
Chandler Harris near Atlanta. The
site for the institution has been given
to the association and much of the
money necessary for the buildings has
already been collected The institu-
tion IL to be known a. . juvenile state.
II will contain school. gymnasium
and mechanical Workshop.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13
Sour MIX Cake.

Two eggs, well beaten, one cup
sugar. one cup sour cream, one-fourth
teaspoon soda, pinch Of salt. one tea
spoon lemon extract. Filling: One
cup sour cream, thick, one cup sugar.
one cup rolled nuts. Put sugar and
cream together and boil until Il
strings, then add nuts, and after It IL
cool put between layers and on the
top.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13

The commission has tried to help the
farmers to see clearly their own prob
lem and to see II AZ a whole; to distin-
guish clearly between what the govern
ment can do and what the farmers must
do for themselves; and II wishes to bring
not only, the farmers. but the nation as
whole, to realize that the growing of
crops, though an essential part. Ia only
q part OF country life. Crop growing IL
the essential foundation. but It Is no
less essential that the farmer shall get
an adequate return for what he grows;
and II II no less essential-indeed, II IL
literally vitai--that he and his wife and
hia children shall lead the right kind
Of life.
For this reason. It d Of the frst Jim
Dortancs that the United States DEPART
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-13

Peruna Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen: / have used Peruna
and find that it cannot be equaled as
q tonic, as well as q cure for coughs.
colds and catarrh.
You are authorized to use. nv
photo with testimonial in any pub
LEGATION.
Joseph H. Chase,
So4 Tenth st. Washington, D. C.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-05-01

preston on Merrihew.
'I'll bet dollar he's an admiral
he thought. 3.
At length they came to an omnt
bus. The admiral beckoned, to Mer
rihew to step in. The luggage was
thrown on top.
81 am very grateful to you" said
Merrihew, offering his hand.
The admiral shook it somewhat
doubtfully, tipped his cap, and went
hurriedly back to the dogma, OF
custom-house.
Shortly after TIillard appeared.
1--WE shan't go UP in the omnibus
he said. We'll take carriage"
Merrihew looked around in vain fol
his distinguished acquaintance.
What did you give the porter"
Hillard asked as they drove off.
Porter? l didn't see any Iorter.
"Why, the chap who took your lug
gage from the customs"
Good Lord! was that the porter!
Why, l thought he was personal
friend of yours and an admlral In tne
italian navy. shook hands with hill. :"
| Hillard shouted with laughter.
To Be Continued.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-05-01

and insisted on taking the luggage
Merrihew protested feebly.
But you are Messtaire Merrlhoo,
the friend of. Meestaire Hillar?"
Yes
at is all right then" The brill
liant uniform prevailed and Merrihew
surrendered the luggage, 5marveling.
Hillard seemed to know every one
over here.
beautiful weather." said the uni
form, as they passed through the
gates.
Fine" said Merrihew From the
corner of his eye he inspected the
man at his side. Certainly he could
be no less than captain in the navy,
with those epaulets and sleeve-bands.
This is your first "trip to Italy?''
YES. You people are very court
tsous here"
ooh, we make that part of our
business
A hundred cabmen yelled and shout.
ed; but at sign from Merrihews
new acquaintance they subsidized OF
turned their attention elsewhere. This
sign of respect made still deeper i'm