Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-08
Extending the Use of Cotton Seed Products.

10 this time comparatively little has been
done TO place knowledge concerning the
virtues of cotton seed products within
the reach Of the average consumer. Some
progress is being made along this line
now, but a broad and comprehensive
campaign is essential to teach the pro-
Queer of cotton seed that he should also
be the consumer as a matter of economy
TO himself and for the benefit OF his fam
lily and the industry he represents.
In extending the use Of cotton seed
products, II is necessary that there be
an abundant supply of raw material Up
TO the present time IL has been possible.
In spite of the many business difficulties
experienced. for the mills to secure a
fair quota of seed to crush. But of the
future there may be some doubt unless
better methods of cultivation are in
augurated. Those engaged in an indus
try based on the use Of cotton seed
should realize that the production Of
lint per acre has remained virtually sta
tionary for a period OF about 40 years
There is a tax OF about $3.50 for plant
food on every bale grown at the present
time. This of itself is not so objection
able as the realization that the yield
has remained practically stationary in
spite Of the tremendous increased use
OF fertilizers. 1t Is quite evident that
there is something wrong with a prac-
tice which does not enable the farmer to
secure a larger return from the fertilizer
used. The system OF cultivation followed
has not tended to conserve the fertility
OF the soil or TO increase the same
through a rotation of crops, and II seems
natural to believe that where these con-
ditions prevail the lint and seed can
hardly be expected to increase in quail
~. quantity and value for the purposes
OF the grower and the manufacturer
alike
To increase the markets for cotton
seed. therefore, II is necessary that ev-
cry intelligent citizen lend his efforts to
educating the farmer to so cultivate and
handle his land and utilize fertilizers as
to insure the permanent upbuilding OF
the soil and an increase in the character
and quality Of the products derived
therefrom. Moreover. an abundant sup
ply OF raw material becomes essential
because OF the increase in population
which we must anticipate within the
next few years. The population of the
south increased SIS per cent in the past
80 years. and the consumption OF lint
cotton, Loss per cent, while the produce
ton OF lint increased only rs per cent.
These figures offer material for serious
consideration. and show that we must
stimulate the growth of a high grade
product II we are to meet the demands
NAfAAlNaAlVA INC neat % years anu
secure an adequate supply of raw ma
terials to stimulate and develop the in
dustry
TREATMENT FOR "sTIFLED" AMI
MAILS.
II. S. H, Ocilla. Ca, writes: have a
fine mule stife jointed in the right hind
leg Would like to know how to cure
herr
fnr - Il.
about as follows: Securely fasten a
strap below the fetlock OF the affected
leg, and while an assistant draws tina
injured member forward the operator
should push the stihe bone forward and
inward until IL slips into place. II the
operation Is successful the movement or
the bone win generally be accompanied
with a well defined cluck. The animal
should then be kept standing for at
least As hours. and the affected member
should be well drawn forward and held
in position by passing a rope around the
fetlock and through the collar. The leg
should, Of course, be protected from in
jury by the rubbing of the rope. Next
apply a good sharp fly blister to the
outside of the affected joint. The animal
may be allowed gentle exercise on a level
pasture. Very little work should be per-
formed until the ruptured muscles have
had chance to thoroughly heal. In some
animals the stifie bone slips out and
in almost at will. For these chronic
cases very little treatment can be sug-
gested that is Of a satisfactory charac-
ter.
ANIMAL APPETITE AS INFLUENCED
BY MINERAL MATTER.
T. L. E, Oliver, Ca, writes: Please
give me a remedy for horse and mule
that eat their excrements. Also what TO
do for a mule that has soft kernels Or
wens on her knees.
Depraved appetite in horses may arise
from one OF several things. Probably
they are not getting enough salt or other
mineral matter. To this end II is a very