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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Secretary Ooburn says that nearly
ten million dollars worth of poultry
and eggs were sold in Kansas last
year. The average farmers family
sells only a fraction Of the poultry
aud eggs produced; but they are just
as valuable when eaten at home as
they are when sold. What then is
the aggregate value Of the poultry
aud eggs of Kansas.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Considering the mild weather eggs
are selling for pretty stiff price, and
those who sell them are making a
pretty .od thug out Of it. Those
who are not getting eggs must blame
themselves, for there is mismapage-
ment somewhere.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Very often the best birds OF tn
flock are sold or butchered simpl.
because they are the easiest caueht
That kind Of culling doesn't pay well
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Moistening the hands either with
milk or water before milking Is only d
habit, and not good one at that.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

One way Of wing the hogs on
feed is to let some of their food sour
in the trough. Too much feed Is
often as bad as not enough.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Banking u around the barn Will
help keep it warmer b. shutting out
the cold winds from beneath.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Clean stables and good floors go a
long way towards keeping the horses
feet and legs in sound condition
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

String stout wire overhead in the
cow barn and hang the lantern TO
this while milking and feeding, 1t
can be slid along from place to place
and is safe handled this way
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

: A laxative ration a week or 10 Gays
before freshening Will lessen the
chances of milk fever and other
troubles after calving.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Don't shut the can cover down tight
III the cream IL not thoroughly cooled
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Turkey hens may be protitably KEPT
for five years, but il is the better
plan TO change gobbIers every year
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Plenty of exercise is important for
the pregnant SOW, says Coburn in his
"Swine In America" 1t should be
insisted upon and provided In the way
the breeder finds best adapted
to his situation. A large pasture is
not always available, but the breeder
may secure results by arranging the
house at one eud of the hog lot and
the feeding floor at the other end, or
by giving the sows water in such
a way that to procure it they will be
compelled to walk some distance a
number of times each day.
The skim milk calf reared with
reasonable care can no longer be dis
counted. The farmer who cBnnot
rear a skim milk yearling and have
that yearlIng as good as TIE yearling
which has run with its dam through
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

1t is best to feed the new calf three
times a day for while rather than
give the same amount in two feeds
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

A gentle word and little pettlng
at the right time helps out IN The
milk pail.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Cold milk will put calf's inside
workln's to the bad in short order.
The temperature should be the same
as that of milk as it comes from the
COW,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Overlooking is wasteful and so
undertaking.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30
aEPOULTRY AND FARM
4 NOTES

In figuring up the profits from the
cows the past year don't neglect TO
count la the manure produced.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

Wheat. ................... .....S 2 7S5, 96S ~
Corn.. ............... . 10 402 327 81
Oats ...- AL ,60I.o2
Rye .................... ............ 1901 10
Barley ................. 2 034 ,022 rs
Spellz 504 45S 80
Buc wheat ........................ 1888 col
P0tat0e 4'0oo ,So@ 90
Broom corn. ..................-... ,oU4 QUO 10
Millet and Hung 2240, 90o 80
Drgum............-.., .....-...,."lo,oo', o'o oI
Hay ....................... .2S, $50, 1861
Wool and Poultry Food. 10, 1854 SS2 90
Butter ........................-. Nv, io4,oo''s
Milk. ................... . 1874, 1855. 90
Animals for slaughter rs, 377 liz 90
Horticulture and garden 1,452 OILS, 90
Honey Bees wax and wool 130,695 90
And many other products of less
value.
Live stock values BLASTS, 692. An
increase over best previous years
81, l07, 1889.
With this wonderful showing we do
not blame a Kansas man, especially
Kansas farmer, from becoming
somewhat chesty. Yet, with this
great showing, we have not done our
best or any ways near reached the
limit. We are but beginning to find
cut our resources and learning to
develop them,
When we have doubled or trebbled
our farm population and learned the
motto "How we'll instead OF How
much", and property developed our
manufacturing industries the figures
of this year will look small.
We surely have great reason to be
thankful for what nature aud an
almighty hand has done for this
much favored section.
With a glance backward to take
note of our errors and Shortcomings
and bold front for the future, the
intelligence and push Of Kansas men
and women will make Of Kansas the
center of production Of the United
States as we'll as the geographical
center.
With cheerful hearts and contented
minds we can bid farewell to the old
year and take up the duties of the
new with renewed hope aud assurance
of ample rewards for our industry and
perseverance.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30

1t is reported by farmers that cattle
are dying from eating dry corn fodder
In the fields.
Miss May Hemphill has returned to
Topeka after short visit with home
folks.
Mrs. Bertha Albach of Lawrence is
visiting her father, g. Koch, and
other relatives in this city.
Miss Hazel Williams went to Thayer
Wednesday.
II you have any desire TO see a
sample OF the orange procucts Of
Arizona call at the Times office aud
see the big oranges brought from that
country by that wise Of ours. They
look almost like pumpkins.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-12-30
(First published in the Chanute Weekly Times
December 29 1901
Publication Notice.

In the District Court of Neosho County Kan.
D. G. Newman and Lizzie A. Newman.
plaintiffs,
The citizen., 1910-01-21
Alfalfa and Dairy Cows.

When alfalfa is cut and fed grean
10 dairy cows its entire value Is saved.
A dairyman writing 10 The Country
Gentleman SAYS:
II the COWS are fed ordinarily the
following ration. four pounds OF
wheat bran, two pounds O. disullers'
grain. one and half pounds OF cot
tonseed meal. and changed TO sixty
pounds OF green alfalfa and one-half
the above grain ration. they will give
the same results in the milk pail and
probably gain in flesh. Again. as
suming that alfalfa, corn meal. co.,
tonseei meal and wheat bran cost
$50 ton each and fed 10 COWS OF
1900 pounds, giving twenty pounds OF
milk daily as follows: Corn meal
three pounds, cottonsaed meal one
pound. wheat bran or dry alfalfa four
pounds, the alfalfa ration ought to
produce 100 pounds Of milk for for
ty-iour cents. and the bran ration for
fo-ty-six cents. But as the bran costs
s2S per ton and the alfalfa hay only
sic. this cheapens the cost Of the
production on the alfalfa ration and
increases il on the bran
The citizen., 1910-01-21
Encouraging Willow Culture.

The Government is right in the
midst OF the harvest OF most unique
croD at its experimental farm near
Arlington. Just across the Potomac
from Washington. D. C. where
corps ot laborers in charge of trained
foresters are preparing for the an
nual free distribution OF 100 900 bas-
ket willow cuttings.
Uncle Sam Is encouraging the
growing Of high grade willow rods
in this country, and in the five years
since the establishment Of the holts al
Arlington approximately half mill
ion select cuttings have been distrib-
uted among farmers. with directions
for planting and preparing for mar
ket Particular attention IS given 10
selecting the varieties and strains
best suited 10 the soil where the
paintings viii be made
Willowcraf. is an industry which
Is constantly growing n importance
in this country. yet the culture Of
basket willow in the United States
made very little progress until five or
six years ago. Even now. practically
all OF the best grades OF basket will
low are imported from Europe. chief
ly from France. European manufac-
turers compete keenly for the best
products in their countries. and until
recently only the inferior rods were
sent 10 America where they have been
bought al three times the prices
quoted for similar stock z few years
ago. Experiments have shown that
the best grades OF willow can be
grown in this country at a good profit
and farmers are turning their atten-
ticn 10 its culture more and more
each year.
The citizen., 1910-01-21
Brewing the Gun.

Miss Mayne, the tea faster for
whom Professor Parker has been
searching. says that more than 500
different varieties OF tea are imported
from China alone. From Ceyloa and
India come 500 more. Japan sends
US 100. The varieties give 1000 diff
ferent fayors of tea. Here is the
way she makes tea: The water must
be freshly boiled or it will not bring
out the delicate favor Of the tea. Il
must be more than steaming-it mus
boil furiously al the moment it Is
poured on the leaves. The water
should remain on the leaves not more
than ten minutes and not less than
seven. The infusion should then be
poured OF into another heated vessel.
II allowed 10 stand on the leaves il
draws out the tannin. Use one
spoonful for each cup of water. Tea
should make from 200 to SEQ cups TO
the pound. How does Professor Par
ker make his tea 70 bring out the
bouquet that Miss Mayne guarantees
if tea is properly brewed d?-New
York Press.
The citizen., 1910-01-21
Initials on Buttons.

Not so many years ago women
spent their leisure moments in ma
king exquisite buttons. Unless one
can afford this work done by tie
drsssmaker and tailor. the pastime
will be in full force this winter.
The molds are covered with cloth
for severe tailor suits. They are COW
cred with colored satin for formal
costumes, and this satin is embroi-
dered in many ways.
Heavy floss in triple strands is
used for simple designs, such as
crow-tones or swastika, and gold and
silver bullion are also used on satin
and velvet for the handsome long
coat or for the one-piece velvet gowns
that fasten from bust 10 hem at Iae
left side.
The latest fashion in this button
fancy work is to work the monogram
or one initial in the centre of large
satin button. Self-toned floss or bull
lion may be used.
The least pretty style OF any used
on these fancy buttons is beading.
II is done in connection with bullion.
and makes elaborate button that
only looks well on heavy velvet
New Haven Register.
The citizen., 1910-01-21
Pleasant Thoughts in Mind.

One who can train her mind not to
be disturbed unduly by the small
events of life has achieved great
victory over herself, for day never
passes which has not its sting and
trials, trivial in themselves. yet capa-
bic of turning the sweetness of life
to gail. Yet by refusing 10 allow the
mind 10 dwell upon these-that Is.
By occupying ones self Immediately
with other matters woman gains
force of character that makes herself
and those about her much happier.
There never was a family living to-
gether that did not at some iirae have
friction. For instance. one sister
thinks another has more, either in
freedom or dresses, than she, which
thought may be true; but should i.
be, the oDc who is deprived is far
worse of if she allows unhappiness TO
be added TO her lot. To ignore the
injustice, II it be such, is not easy
no person would state that-but II is
only by ignoring and forgetting that
content and eheerfulness Of spirits
are gained.
Thus, as a matter Of keeping her
self happy. the girl SO tried must for
get her troubles. To do this she mar
The citizen., 1910-01-21

The work OF the elements in erod-
ing or eating away the surface OF the
United States affords study for the
scientists which is of extreme interest
and Importance. So many are the
causes OF erosion and so many and
varied are its effects. however, that
. series OF volumes would be needed
70 describe the effect OF air and water
merely on the different soils, in the
various climates. and at the various
attitudes
Perhaps the most familiar effects
Of earth erosion are in the West,
in such regions as the Arizona desert,
where the crumbling away of the sur
face has revealed the petrified for
ests. The remarkable formation in
the Bad Lands Of Dakota and Ne
braska and the picturesqueness OF the
famous Garden OF the Gods in Colo
rado are due almost entirely 10 the
wearing away of the softer formation.
exposing the curious shapes formed
by the more solid composition. Much
OF this erosion is due 10 the ex-
tremely dry climate and high tenn
perature. which have caused the earth
to become remarkably friable. Here
and there can also be seen the effect
of water upon the soil. but q really
wonderful result Of the power of
water is in what Is now the Saiton
Sink. into which the detritus from
millions Of acres in the States of
Arizona and Utah has been carried
The citizen., 1910-01-21
The Colony pIan.

one great advantage CT the colony
plan Of poultry houses is that the
moving TO new ground viii insure
cleanliness in the houses. the floor
part OF them 81 least.
The original colony houses were
small. built 10 accommodate dozen
o= two hens. hence we're easily moved
from place 10 place: this is more ex-
pensive than the large house: I mean
that three OF four small houses cost
more than the one house large enough
70 accommodate as many hens as
would the three or four smaller ones.
The larger house would not be so
easily moved. but with reasonable
care, two, or al most. three movings
would be enough each year.
Where one thinks of the moving
when the house is built. and plans
for the removal by trucks under the
foundation. or handy way Of plac-
ing the house on trucks the moving
il a short distance will be compare
lively easy work.
The spot occupied by the house
may be cleansed by cultivating and
sowing to some growing crop. OF BY
scTaping away the soil and fertilizing
the garden or truck with the scrap
iags.
For various reasons it will be nee
essary TO move the house during
time when the ground is solid.
BY moving the house but q short
distance there will be no bother about
teaching the hens TO 90 to the new
roosting place. and this is quite
bother when one needs TO teach them.
II the house is vhitewashed, the
roosts eoal-oiled and the nests re-
flled with clean nesting each time.
after the house is moved to new
ground, it will be almost as clean as
= new building would be, and with
much less bother and time.
The floor Of the poultry house can
be eleansed all right. but it is dis
/ agreeable task. especially in the sum
mer, when tie cleansing is most
needed
No question but that the removals
will be great aids in keeping the
I poultry healthy and thrifty.
Have any of you thought OF having
a vessel OF water. and pouring coal
oil on this. in the passage way where
5 the hens will be compelled TO walk
through it when they 20 in and out
OF the house. This will efectually
cure all mild cases OF scaly legs, and
/ will prevent scales forming on the
/ smooth shaaks.
The oil covering will need renew
ing eacn day, as this is what will ad-
here to the hens as they walk through
it.-E. c., in the Indiana Farmer.
The citizen., 1910-01-21
Increase in Use of Nuts.

Tor the past eight or nine years
the importation of nuts into the
United States has been increasing.
not only regularly. but enormously.
Il Is now-ia value-over three times
as great as it was at the beginning
Of the present century. There are
substantial reasons for this annual
increase. one OF them IS the made
Guats supply. Another is the more
general recognition OF their value
As 2 food product. and still another is
the extended new uses 70 which they
arc found adapted. ANY one Of these
causes is sufficient TO consume all the
Increase from crops for years TO come.
so the importations are likely 10 con-
tinue to keep on increasing indef-
nitelv.
We believe Il would pay farmers n
many sections to grow nuts for the
markets. Hazel nuts. flberts. chest
nuts. and pecans would 90 we'll in or
Southern counties, especially in hilly.
rough sections where little else can
Be grown with prodt.-Indiana
Farmer.
The citizen., 1910-01-21
In the Infant Glass.

The new pupil-teacher had arrived
at the school,, and the children were
doing their best to form an accurate
estimate of her abilities, temper and
general character. The first lesson
was to be on natural history, and the
teacher had chosen the interesting
but complex subject of the cat.
Now. children" she said, tell me
what sort of clothes pussy wears"
No reply.
Come, come" said the new teach
er, trying to extract the right answer
by naming something that pussy
didn't wear. Does she wear feath'
ers?"
No answer.
Or does she wear pinafore?'
went on the teacher. "Or silk
blouse? Or a cotton overall?"
Such ignorance was more than a
little boy in the frontrow could stand.
Please, ma'am." ne asked earnest
ly, "ain't you never seen a ea.?'--
Home Chat.
The citizen., 1910-01-21

should have been hanged before he
had the inspiration. The invention,
which is noise maker. pure and
simple. consists of a long screw
threaded rod with a reverse curve
near one end and a handle on that
end. On the other end a nut is af-
fixed. A perforated disk is mounted
on the rod and moves back and forth,
producing loud and painful sounds.
AS burglar alarm or an automobile
warning the device might be found
useful by grown-ups. Otherwise its
chief users will be small b0ys who
have beaten the heads out OF their
drums or tired Of their other instru-
melts Of torture. One thing seems
certain. the inventor lives in a sound
proof house. where no children are
allowed. and his windows look out
over a cemetery or deaf and dumb
asylum.-Washington Star.
The citizen., 1910-01-21
R FRzzL55 571
AAAAsN1oNA

Roccoeo ribbon is employed extern
sively for fancy work.
Gay touches are TO be seen on the
best millinery and costumes.
Cashmere cloth is one OF the most
popular of the new fabrics.
Spotted foulard is being used for
the Innings of motor coats.
Crepe de chine is the favorite ma
terial for the dressy blouse
Ladies auto coats are in pony skin,
caracul, muskrat and raccoon.
a low neck is often outlined with
roses made Of gold and silver cloth.
Large handbags are passe. The
newest are small, made OF undressed
kid.
Slowly but surely the line of the
waist is returning to its natural pc
sition.
Diagonal serge is a useful material
and can be had in one or two-toned
effects.
Small children are wearing Rus
sian blouses made in white and co.,
oTei flannel.
The loveliest evening scarfs are
made Of chiffon finished with deep
satin bands.
More princess yokes with pleated
lower part are seen in skirts than in
anything else.
4 fad Of the moment is to work
the initials on the new handkerchief
in the cross stitch.
Suede belts with suede-covered
buckles are lined with white kid and
come in all colors.
Some of the new hats have crowns
CT sold; the remainder OF the hat is
OF fur or of velvet.
II the waist is white touch of
color often edges the frills at the
wrist and down the front.
French women are adopting the
English custom Of wearing their
watches in gold bracelets.
Small jabots continue to be worn
on shirtwaists. They are trimmed
with both flet and Cluny lace.
Nest every gown. ball dress even.
ing mantle. hat and automobile cloak
mas en It somewhere touch of fur.
The citizen., 1910-01-21
Money For Good Roads.

France has spent s625. 100000 ia
all on her public roads and is prepar-
ing to invest further huge sums, real
izing that the greater the advance Of
science in the matter of road vehicles
the greater is the necessity for perfect
roadbeds. This experience is also
Canada's, and while the farmer may
occasionally feel a real irritation f
ward certain phases of motor traN
he should realize, too, as compensa-
ton, that no factor has ever led in a
decade to such road improvements IS
has the motor car.
The citizen., 1910-01-21
<fDcIaIa.f 6T=nXs

COW giving milk requires & great deal
more salt than one that is not pro-
ducing milk, and It is estimated that
such a COW should have. in addition
TO the amount OF chlorine in her ra-
ton. about one ounce OF salt per day.
while very heavy mixer may need
still more.
The function OF salt in the animal
economy IS not fully known. but II is
accepted that 1t aids in facilitating
the albumiRoids OF the food in pass
ing from the digestive canal into the
blood. Salt also increases circulation
Of the juices in the body and stimu-
lates the animal TO greater activity.
Thus a horse at hard labor requires
more salt than one not a. work. and
for the same reason COW producing
2 large amount OF milk requires more
salt than one that is dry.
The amount OF salt required by an
animal also depends to some extent
upon the character OF the food cor
sumed. Such foods as potatoes. roo.
crops and small grains are rich in po-
tassium salts. which increase the Sc
cretion of sodium salts Common saltl
in the urine. and hence the necessity
OF supplying more salt when foods OF
that kind are used TO q large extent.
The citizen., 1910-01-21
FOREST DESTRUCTION AND THE EROSION OF ARABIE LANDS
BY DAY ALLEN WILEY.

enough 70 operate all OF the industries
OF the South at the present time.
This figure illustrates the volume
and force Of the water in the South
ern rivers. During the food season.
when the rivers are swollen By the
melting SHOWS il the mountains or
by heavy rains. and the~fiow OF the
water is many times greater than al
other periods. some Of the streams be-
come literal torrents and carry down
their course an enormous amount OF
sand. gravel and other detritus. much
OF which is held in solution. Cnfor-
tunately this material is unlike what
is carried by the food waters OF the
Colorado and the Nile: for i usually
covers the land 10 such a depth that
the soil is worthless for agricultural
purposes This distribution OF al
luyial material is one OF the most
serious destructive effects of erosion.
Every year large areas of the valleys
in the Piedmont section. as well as
OF the lands OF the coastal plain. are
inundated by the high waters. and
this deposit left upon their surface
The direct erosion caused by the food
water. however. is another great in
jury TO agriculture. The soil OF the
Piedmont region consists largely OF
clay and lcam. the upper statum OF
which Is so soft and loose that The
contact Of water causes i 10 dissolve
just as pile Of sand will be disin-
tegrated BY 2 small JET OF liquid Il
The citizen., 1910-01-21
What the Silo Does.

I. Silaga keeps Young stock thrifty
and growing all winter.
.. L produces fat beef more cheap
IL than does dry feed.
:. Il enables COWS 70 produce milk
and butter mora economically.
!. Silage IS more conveniently
handled than dry fodder.
5. The silo prevents waste Of corn
stalks, which contain about oao-third
the feed value Of the entire crop.
6. There are 10 agg-avatin- corn
stalks in the manure when silage is
fed.
: The silo will make pala;a6le
feed Of stuff that would not other
wise be eaten.
5. Il enables Z larger number of
animals 10 Be maintained OF q given
number OF acres.
s. L enables the farmer 20 pre-
serve feed which maaures al a -ainY
tine Of the year. when drying would
le next 70 impossible.
10. Il is the most economical
method Of supplying feed fo- the
stock during the hot. dry periods in
summer. when the pasture is short
Farmers Home Journal.