The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-10-15

II is one Of the foundation princi.
pies of agriculture that no system can
long be followed at profit which
does not make provision for return
ing to the land In some form the ele-
ments Of fertility taken from 1t by
crops. So, no system of farming has
ever been successful for any great
length Of time in any climate which
does not include the keeping of live
stock as one Of its important features.
The special purpose character of
the Dorset Horns lies In the fact that
ewes will breed at any season of
the year, but they are very prolific,
are decidedly heavy mixers, give birth
to unusually strong and vigorous
lambs, care for them well, and that
their lambs are able and ready to use
grain at very young age.
No feed produces better milk or
more of 1t than good June pasture.
Next to this is good soiling crops and
third In the list Is ensilage. AS the
first and second of these are avail
able for only short seasons, the silo
Is worthy of consideration as the best
year round substitute.
One of the most difficult things for
the beginner in poultry raising Is to
Gull closely. A bird looks like bird
to him and the chances are that he
will keep some that are not profitable
merely because 1t does not seem right
to eat them.
Keep fine grit and charcoal where
the chicks can have access to 1t at all
times. They must have the grit, and
while they can get along without the
charcoal. they will do a great deal
better IL they have 1t. II aids diges-
ton and promotes health.
Pigs need some roughage for the
winter. A few dry sods. put up in a
pile now and thrown into the pens
during the winter, will be greatly rel
ished and will help to keep the diges-
ton Of the pigs In good shape.
Dairymen no longer rely upon the
average of the herd as a basis OF COM
putting their profits, but with proper
utensils and accurate records calcu-
late the producing ability of each In
dividual In the herd.
A statement Just to hand shows that
the value Of frozen meats imported by
Canada from Australia grew over 80
per cent. from 1908 to 1909 and that
in the latter year the trade amounted
to $87.235.
No one who attempts to raise two
litters Of pigs in one year from herd
of brood sows should expect them to
do SO successfully and profitably I'M
less they are given the very best Of
care.
The good COW is an Industrious crea-
ture, but she Is also a Illuminating one
and requires time and should have
comfort In which to do her cud chew
ing.
No combination of factors Is more
conducive to prosperity. wealth. fer
tile farms and good homes than are
well bred dairy cattle, capacious silos
and productive alfalfa fields.
New corn from the fields Is a great
treat to poultry, II not overfed. Take
a solid block and corn knife and cut
the corn in half-inch sections and the
fowls will do the rest.
There can be but little question
about the advisability Of feeding the
dairy COW on pasture this year. II
she does not get feed in the barn she
10 apt to starve. OK
There Is no big money in sheep I'M
less the operator understands his busi-
ness thoroughly and It Is no sphere
for the novice these days.
II the calves must be kept up during
the summer be sure to protect them
from the flies and give plenty Of ven
tilation all of the time.
A great many progressive poultry
men are beginning to realize the value
of crushed charcoal as a conditioner
for their stock.
Take care of the boards when
blanchihg celery. They should never
be used as walks In the field. :
Alfalfa ground may be pastured II
not overstocked. The third crop In
particular may be profitably grazed by
sheep.
Green corn need not be q dangerous
feed. II used. right It is one of the
best things that can be given the hogs.
The calf pens must b scrupulously
clean II the youngsters would be
kept h . healthy. thrifty condition.