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Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05
PRACTICAL COOPERATION.

Two Minnesota Holsteln breeders hit
upon a very sensible plan when IN pur-
chasing sires for their herds they did
so with the agreement TO ex, hangc
sires at the end of two years so as To
prevent inbreeding. The plan works
well with two breeders and would
give Just as satisfactory results and
cover n mu h longer period II from
-four TO six breeders were 10 cooperate
Ia Il. each bdyIng good sire and pass
Ing II on 20 his nelghbor at the end
u the time mentioned and In turn re-
ceiving one from his ueighbor. In the
older dairy sections Of the country this
plan Is followed to quite an extent
and with very satisfactory results, for
II permits a sire TO remain IN neigh.
borhood long enough 20 demonstrate
beyond question the type and capacity
OF his get
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05
A NEW ARsENIcAL SPRAY.

In view Of the fear which Is felt by
some orchardis;s as to the effects ON
their fruit trees resulting from con-
tlnued use Of arsenate OF lead as an
insecticIde In their spraying opera
tlons from an accumulation of arsenic
In the soil and because Of the fear
felt In some other quarters as to the
effect on the public health OF an ex-
tensive spraying Of trees and fruit
with arsenic lead compounds. keen
interest will be felt In the work OF
two French scientists, Vermorel and
Dantony. who, with view 10 over
coming the dangers referred to. have
conducted extensive experiments the
past three years IN the use OF ferrous
arsenate as n substitute for arsenate
Of lead and with remarkable degree
Of success. The solution which they
have used Is made as follows: Twenty
ounces of arsenate OF soda are dis
solved In FIVE gallons Of water. max
ing solution \. Twenty ounces OF
iron sulphate are also dissolved in five
gallons Of water. making solution Il.
Solution y is poured into solution A
gradually. with continued stirring
Toward the end OF the operation the
mixture should be tested with potas-
stun ferrocyanlde test paper. and when
this turns blue no more Of solution Il
should be poured In, as 1t Is important
not TO have too great an excess Of the
iron sulphatc. The combination should
then be diluted TO fifty gallons. Be
sides ten ounces of ferrous arsenate.
Il will contain also some sulphate Of
soda and ferrous hydrate. When in
contact with the air the ferrous arse.
nate turns greenish. while In con
tact with the air the ferrous hydratc
turns 10 ferric hydrate, which Is the
best antldote against arsenical poison
ing. The general color OF the spray
Is a dirty green and cannot he mis-
taken for any other product. The ex-
perlmenters found the spray very al.
hesivc: tha, when used twice a;
strong as the above prescription there
was no burning of the foliage, while
at half strength It had an effect as an
insecticidc equal 10 the usual formula
Of arsenate of lead Moreover. the
foliage Of trees sprayed with the fer
rous arsenate looked healthier and Of
darker green than those treated
with other sprays. Besides the advan.
tages mentioned adhesiveness. insectl.
eide value. freedom from burning. a
characteristic color and the presence
OF an antldc'e with the poison would
be the chcapness OF the product. ow-
ing to the low cost Of sulphate Of
iron as compared with acetate OF lead
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05
THE LIME. SULPHUR SPRAY.

Last summer. when II was too late
TO apply II effectively. the writer had
an inquiry from a Pennsylvania read.
or asking for the formula for making
the lime-suphur spray used In com
batting the san Jose scale, which had
appeared IN his orchard. For the ben
eft Of this reader and any others who
may have To light this pest we give be
low the formula and how to prepare
II. This spray should be applied 10
the trees while the buds are dormant.
preferably during the months Of Feb
ruary aud March. To make fifty gal
Ions of the spray mixture fifteen
pounds OF lime and fifteen pounds OF
sulphur are required. Many include
fifteen pounds OF salt. but recent ex-
periments show that this adds no par.
ticular value. To prepare the mixture
fresh stone lime should be slaked to
a whitewash: then add the sulphur.
which has been made into paste by
means ~ hot water The mixture
should then be stirred thoroughly aud
boiled for lN-o hours. when enough hot
water should be added to bring the
whole mixture up 20 nfty gallons.
Best results Will he had II the spray Is
used while hot. To prevent "A clogging
II the spray nozzle by particles OF
lime the mixture should be strained
through twenty mesh brass straiucr
or two thIcenesses Of gunny sacklng
before being poured into the spray
tank. The liquid should be applied to
the trees under high pressure. 50 rs TO
give finely divided spray. and NIL
parts of the trunk and limbs should he
reached.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Every orchard owner who would at
tain best results In the management
OF his trees should spray them nj the
proper season for the several pests
which may affect them. and TO do this
most effectively he should have in his
possession the spraying calendar is
sued by his state experiment station.
This not only tells when to spray and
how. but gives the formulas for the
spray mixtures which should he used
for the several kinds of fruit trees
and shrubs and how to prepare them.
Such bulletins are suited to the sea-
sonal needs OF the states in which
they are published.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

The Kansas experiment station re-
Gently concluded some experiments
with view to determining the cost Of
egg production. Two pens Of fowls
were taken. one Of White Plymouth
Rocks and the other of White Leg
horns Tab WAS kept on the hens be-
tween Feb. | and Oct. l. 1909 The
best two hens In its first pen laid
iSi and III eggs cach respectively.
the average OF the whole pen being
il3 eggs per hen. The total cost Of
feed for this pen WIS SS.si. receipts
from eggs sold sa5.5G. leaving profit
over cost of feed Of SiI.TJ, or about
$l.G1 per hen for the eight months.
While the hest hen In the pen OF
White Leghorns made q record Of only
iT2 eggs. the average of the whole
pen was iJ2 eggs. In the case OF the
Leghorns the cost Of the feed was
about n fnt less per month. while the
net profit on eggs above cost of feed
was $i.S1 per hen.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Some observations which have been
made by the poultry department OF the
Maine Agricultural college show that
eggs from hens kept In houses with
curtain instead of tight board fronts
are not only more fertile. but produce
a larger per cent Of strong chicks.
This is attributed 20 the fact that with
the curtain front the houses are better
ventilated and result in more vigor-
Gus physical condition on the part of
the hens. which accounts for eggs OF
greater vitality.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

The check habit Is n mighty good
habit 10 get into not only because It
means that fellow who uses a check
book has money In the bank. but also
that when bin has been paid by
check not only the stub. but the can
celcd check. serve as conclusive evil
denoe that the account for which 1t
was drawn has been paid. More men
ought TO have money In the bank. and
more ought to use check books.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

The apple maggot is n pest which af-
fects this fruit In some sections OF
Maine. and II Is said TO be infinitely
worse than the LARVAE Of the codllng
moth. as many OF the maggots will in
fest single apple and often entirely
honeycomb IT, One OF the worst fea-
lures In connection with the pest seems
to be that II cannot he readily reached
by the arscnical sprays which are so
effective In holding the codllng moth
In check
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

II there is any one condition that
dairy or meat animal should be spared
during the winter months 1t is wet
and nasty place In which to rest at
night Not only does such condition
mean lack Of comfort for the animals,
but they are likely to produce or ag-
gravate tubercular tendencies and any
other ailment that is promoted by
dampness and filth.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Not Infrequenily the COW In the herd
that gives the largest flow OF milk
may be the most Improbable. due TO
her large consumption of food and the
low per cent of butter fat IN her milk.
Cows vary from 2.15 to O per cent In
butter fat showing. and the only accu-
rate way of telling where on the scale
they belong is 10 apply the Babcock or
butter Fat test. II may be bit hard
to act on the results OF the test and
dispose Of animals that are not paying
for their keep previously supposed to
he money makers. but II Is the only
course TO follow II fellow is in the
dairy business for the money there is
In II rather than for glory and health.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

There are quite good many things
TO take into account in getting ready
for the spraying campaign. and for
this reason preparations should be
madc some time before the actual
work Is begun. Not only should the
chemicals he on hand for the various
solutions which are TO be used. but
the spray tank. hose. cutoff. nozzle.
etc. should be carefully inspected.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Latest reports show that there are
now in operation throughout the coun-
try 40.O04 rural mail routes. aggre-
eating more than 100000 miles and
serving about 20,O00soo patrons. To
date the innovation has cost the gov.
ernment S1To.000O00. The system lacks
about Sl7o00.Oo0 a year Of being self
maintaining.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Often the stand still condition Of the
house fern or palm IS due TO the roots
having completely occupied all OF the
available space In the pot. In such
case the plant should be removed from
the pot. placed In larger receptacl
and new soil added, with such fer
tllizer as the particular plant may
need. Where the plant looks rather
tough II Is sometimes advisable TO cut
the leaves or body back rather sharp
ly. thus inducing a rapid growth Of
new stuff
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Perhaps ~ figures that have lately
been published give a better idea Of
the ruthless destruction oi our timber
resources as n country than the statis-
ties OF the cut of white pine aud ln-
cludcd species for the year i9oS. That
year the cut was less by SlI,1ST 900
feet than thIt OF the preceding season.
or a decrease OF 20.2 per cent. In l00s
Minnesota. which for several years
past has led IN white pine production.
produced liS.5l20oa feet less than In
1907 Wisconsin ranked second IN the
cut OF white pine. while Michigan.
which IN years gone by used 10 lead
all states. was ortranked by three
New ENGLAND states which were strip
ped years ago. but are now coming 10
the front with a second growth Of
pine
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

The feed for brood animals OF what
ever Kind should be flesh and bone
building rather than fat forming. On
this account the corn should be re-
duccd 10 n minimum and oats. bran.
barley. peas. alfalfa aud clover sub
stltutcd.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

II the hens should scratch the cover
ing from the strawberry bed during
the coming three or four weeks the
bare spots should bc recovered. rs It
is the late winter ana early spring
freezing that plays smash with the
plnIlls
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Sensible parents will keep the sick
cat and dog confined In some place
away from the little children who may
be IN the home. A sick cat often
transmits disease, while no one ever
knows when a sick dog is going to run
amuck.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

II is compliment to the native
streagth Of soil that II win grow even
weeds. Il Is just as great n compli-
ment to the soil and good deal great
er one 10 the fellow who works II II
II produces some more useful crop
than weeds.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Professor Willard Of the North Da.
kota experiment station has lately
completed soil map which should be
of practical value TO every intelligent
farmer and landowner OF that state.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Thirty inches of snow on level In
most OF the north. central and eastern
states. accompanied by blockade Of
railroads. scarcity OF fuel and intense
cold, suggests the fact that the cli-
mate has not changed enough so that
we are rid OF the "old fashioned win
tor
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

We saw team OF $I00 horses the
other day which had been driven to
town all a-sweat and we're allowed to
stand without blanketing. The man
who is compelled to buy such team
will concede that this kind OF treat
ment is likely to prove n bit cxpen-
siye
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

1t is entirely in place TO talk Of a
conservation of forest and water power
resources. but FAR transcending this Is
an agitation looking to such handling
Of the rich soils to be found almost
anywhere as Will result In conserva-
tlon OF their fertiizlng elements. those
factors that really give them worth as
soils. Could the loss which we have
sustained In his regard be known and
the figures representing 1t be express
ed In black and white 1t would be n
total staggering belief.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

One OF the best features connected
with the agricultural short courses
which are being conducted by agricul
tural college instructors at important
points In their respective states Is not
only that Il gives practical agricul-
tural instruction condensed and sim
plifed for the benefit Of those not
used 10 technical study, but IL arouses
In many bright boy and girl desire
TO know more about the subjects pre-
sented. thus influencing them TO take
the more extended courses at the state
agricultural College. The short course
Is thus sort Of agricultural cntrec.
whetting the appetite for good square
meal.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Next in Importance TO having the
right kind Of soil IN proper tilth is the
point of securing seed for such soil
that Is OF strong vitality and free
from weed seeds and other adultcra-
tlons. Small grains. especially oats
should be gwen n thorough cleaning
In tanning mill under good blast
of wind. II the hand mill will not do
this work the way II ought to be done
one can hire the cleaning done at
small cost nj the elevator. If tlSrc Is
question about the vitality OF seed
which seems to be plump and ought to
grow II Is an easy matter TO test ii by
spreading 4 representative handful
between a couple OF sheets Of blotting
paper and keeping the seed warm and
moist for few days. Should con
siderable per cent Of the sample not
grow Il would indicate that larger
per cent would need TO be sown to Sc
cure the necessary stand.
Democratic messenger., 1910-03-05

Wounds that may have been made
on the trunks and low branches Of
fruit trees by the gnawing OF rabbits
and mice win heal more readily II the
spots are covered with grating wax.
which will exclude the air and moIs-
ture. This may be made by melting
together four parts Of rosin. two parts
Of beeswax and one part OF tallow.
When melted the mixture should he
thoroughly stirred until cold. or Il may
he poured while warm into q pail or
tub OF cold water When II has cool
cd sufficiently TO handle the hands
should he CREASED with tallow and the
mass pulled and worked until II be-
comes quite light In color. II may then
be made into balls or sticks OF conven-
lent size and Is ready for use. II
should be warmed slightly 10 work
we'll Where the wound TO be treated
is large very good results may he had
by dipping strips Of cotton cloth In
liquid grating wax and winding Il
spirally about the trunk, allowing the
edges 10 overlap so Ms 10 make the
wrapping MS nearly air tight as posi-
BILE. We have had injured trunks heal
completely under such a covering as
this
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

FIG. III.-GooD INDIVIDUAL HOG HOUSE.
spruce is an excellent windbreak tree,
growing rapidly and making a dense
hedge. 1t is of little value for timber
purposes. however.
Setting the Windbreak.
Two rows Of evergreens are sutfi-
Gent for an effective windbreak. If
set sixteen feet apart. with the trees
in the second row opposite the spaces
in the first, they will in few years
form mass that will be practically
windproof Willows, catalpas and
other quick growing trees make fair
windbreaks and grow up quickly
enough TO be useful for number of
years before the evergreens are big
enough TO do any good. Unless plant
ed very thickly, however. much of
their effectiveness Is lost In the winter
at the very time when they are most
needed. 1t is good practice TO plant
q few Of these quick growing trees
outside the evergreens. They will pro-
tect both the evergreens and the build
to he effective. Then the temporary
trees can be cut down for posts and
wood. 1t Is sometimes hard to Kill
willows after they once get a start.
but with the aid OF few sheep or
goats this can be accomplished.
Little care Is needed to get a stand
Of willow trees. but with evergreens
the case is different. A strip OF land
three or four feet wide. where the
row is TO be, should tie piowed. In the
prairie states spring Is the best time
to transplant. Two to four year old
trees are generally used.
The greatest cause of failure with
evergreens is allowing the root system
to become dry. After the roots are
once dry the tree might as well he
thrown away. IA II will not grow. a.
soon AS the trees are taken from the
packing Of wet MOSS In which they
are received they should be placed IN
q pail OF water. They should not be
removed from this until the hole In
which they are to go is dug Then
they should be- placed In the hole i'm
mediately and covered with fine dirt
1t Is important 10 lamp this dirt tis ht-
Iy about the roots. III the soil Is
packed well enough watering will not
be necessary. In most cases the trees
will be better OF without IL. Ever.
green's should not he cut back In trans.
planting. as il done with other trees
as this causes uneven growth. If a
strip on each side Of the trees IL cul
dvated for few years the trees will
grow faster and he more vigorous.
Building Material.
The question of building materia, Il
IN important one on the farm where
there Is much building to bp done
Lumber Is undoubtedly the most ron
venient ard In most eases probably
the cheapest also. When durab Il
considered. however. lumber IL INTERIM,
to other materials. This Ii especially
true Of the quality of lumber that Il
coming on the market In tue last few
years
Cement has heen much landed "a
building material u has manv use,
and advantages There In a tendency
however. Ia ovpres,iumte rhe value o.
cement ard ." i"ot ~ IL AZ the hes
possible maleriai under all cOndi'i oD
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

Copyright. 1909. by American Pres,
Association.
I'm most parts Of the country it is
necessary to provide some sort of
shelter for the stock during con-
siderable portion of the year
Good buildings are expensive. and il
takes a number of years to get the
farm improved as 1t should be- Ry
having definite plan In mind. how.
ever every building that il put up can
be made to conform to that plan. and
than II the work had been gone at in
. haphazard manner.
There is usually rise of ground
somewhere along the road that makes
q good building site. Natural drain
age is very important, as the yards
will be sloppy enough at best in wet
season. The first step after the site
has been selected Is to provide a good
windbreak on the north and west,
There is nothing so effective for a
windbreak as an evergreen hedge.
The best eyergreens to use for this
purpose are the pines. OF these the
Scotch pine is one Of the hardest and
Is also fairly rapid grower. 1t does
not make as good windbreak as
some Of the others. however. The
Austrian and bull pines are among the
best for windbreaks. White pine Is a
rapid grower and is very valuable for
lumber when it reaches sufficient size.
The worst fault with it is that 1t is
rather tender when young. The white
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

FIG. ~ TAM WILL NOT RUST OR ROT.
so thar they will not be cracked by ice
fn winter After the forms are re-
moved brush the inside of the tank
with a paste at pure cement to pre-
vent any leakage.
In locating the buildings keep con-
venlence always in mind and figure TO
save as many steps In doing chores as
possible. DO not have the barn too
far away from the house. Ii you
build a silo. have II at the end of the
cow stable. where most Of the silage
will be used. Have all the buildings
where stock IL kept as close together
as possible and corncribs and granaries
close To each building. This matter OF
saving steps IL not regarded as careful.
~ az u should I've. Every device which
lessons the actual labor on a farm is
worthy OF consideration. and the step
saving scheme u BY no means trivial
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24
Home Course
In Live Stock
Farming
H.-WindbreakS and
J Buildings.
By c. ". GREGORY,

Author of Home Course In Modern
Agriculture" Making Money on
the Farm" Etc.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-24

Copyright. 1909. by American Pres,
Association.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-31
The lineup:
Wilson's.
Kenvnna.
Results at Butte

Butte. July 30.-The Butte handicap.
the fourth event. was the feature event
at the Butte Jockey clubs track today.
when the spectators were treated TO
one OF the most thrilling finishes OF the
meeting thus far, Ocean Queen. Lewis
town and Edwin T. Fryer fighting Ia
out heads apart over the last eighth OF
the course, with ocean Queen winning
by a small margin Miles, the favorite.
swerved when Rooney applied the
whip, and was unable TO make up lost
distance. Up to that time Miles was a
close contender. Results.
First race, five furlongs. selling
Sixteen, 104 (Tmes). 12to ]. won: Pat
tsrson, lo5 CXosper). 2 to l. second:
Time. 1901 ST. Minnedccia. soma, Al
axle. Miss Picnic and Regina also ran.
Second race, five furlongs, purse
Beatrice Soule. 101 (Callahan), ? to I.
won; Helen Hawkins, 81 (Selden), Z TO
2, second; Chenault, H. CVosper), Z TO
?, third Time, 1901 2-5- Louise y. r.
Morada. Mile Jones and Child Play also
ran
Third race. six furIonEs, selling
Everan, III CPrior). to 8, won: David
Warfield. 100 (Taylor). 20 TO 1. second:
third. Time, 1914 rs. Titus II. Emma
G., Mossback, Temaceo, Caesar and Ben
stone also ran.
Fourth race, mile. the Butte handicap
Ocean Queen, 100 CAnderson), 6 to 1.
won; Lewistown. 81 (Selden). to 1.
second. Edwin T. Fryer. 119 Lind
hOrst), 3 to ?, third. Time. 1:41 As
Miles. Roy Junior and Sir John also ran.
Fifth race. mile and seventy yards.
selling-Harlem Maid. sc (Kederis). Z
to 5. won. Gretchen c.. 95 (Callahan)
2 20 l. second. Kaiserhoff. 107 (Selden)
| 5 TO l. third. Time. las is. Good
/ Ship and Harry Stanhope also ran.
| Sixth race. six furlonEs. selling
Smily Metzner. III CVanDusen). 3 to 1.
won: Lillian Ray. 107 (Battiste). 20 TO
1. second: Fusileer. 1O4 (Rooney). 20
/ .. third. Time 1:15 As Jillette. Dor
ian Prince Hattie Dodson. Lord Ros-
| sington. Markie Mayer. NJ. jefferson.
Orilene. Edrona and Meadowhorn also
] ran