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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-08-19

The Agricultural College is doing
demonstration work on a good many
county poor farms, and out in Barton
county the field of Kbarkef wheat
that was put 10 last fall under the
direction of the college people thresh.
ed out little over As bushels per
acre. To show you how the farmers
OF the country appreciate this work
and this seed, it has been reported
that the seed wheat had been spoken
for a month before the harvest BY
the farmers of the county.
Housekeepers, merchants and ba-
kers are always talking about the
differences in flour, and now the de-
partment Of milling industry of the
Agricultural college is Undertaking a
long series of experiments all the
way from the wheat field to the bake
shop to find out where these differen-
ces come from. A field Of Is acres
was selected at Hays, cut with a
binder, half Of it threshed immediate.
ly from the field, another portion put
ia the stack, and another portion left
10 the shocks. This is to determine
whether the so-called sweating" has
has anything to do with the quality
of the flour and the consequent quail
ity Of the bread.
The Kansas State Agricultural
College employs public Highway
Engineer whose services are free to
counties and cities Of the state. The
engineer during the past year has
drawn plans and specifications for
designs of concrete bridges, culverts,
ets., has drawn plans and specifca-
tons for dirt roads, and urging from
the reports of county commissioners
saved the state a great many thous.
and dollars, one county alone insis-
ting that they have saved over $4,000
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-08-19

has led many to condemn the &C.
l4ent and stone silOs. They have
noticed this spoiled silage when
they come to the foundation IN
emptying the silOS and have at
once jumped to the conclusion
that the fault was in the material
used in the foundation. But be-
low this, if the foundation extends
into the ground far enough, and
where the wall is tight and
smooth, the silage will be found
good close to the wall.
When filling, a man should be
kept in the silO and be instructed
tc keep the silage piled highest
next to the wall and see that it
is well tramped next to the slaves
as there is where the friction
comes in settling. 1t is not SUI
ficient that the silage be tramp
ed a foot or two from the wall.
The most effective cOmpacting is
done when the foot is placed
close to the slaves and receives
the weight Of the body This
should be continued around the
entire wall and be repeated Of
ten. When the SilO is full the sur
face should be thoroughly wet
down and tramped well in order
to exclude as much air as posi-
Bile. The water will encourage
the growth of mOlds and help to
seal up the top. Even this pre-
caution will not prevent consider
able waste of silage unless the
feeding begins at once. 1t is SOM
times advisable to run through
the cutter and on to the top OF
the silage any refuse material
that may be at hand that will
pack down tight when wet down
a, this will have a tendency to
save just so mucn Of the good
silage that would otherwise be
spOned.
Whatever the crop that is to be
used for silage, it should not be
cut when it is too immature as
it not only results in a decreased
yield, but the silage is not as val
liable a feed and there is always
danger of the silage becoming
too acid, and sometimes in ex-
IRENE cases assuming a Shiny con-
ditiOn. On the other hand, care
must be exercised to see that the
crop does not become so far ad-
juices have left the stem or the
stalk, otherwise the crop when
cut and run into the silO will be
so dry that it will not pack close
enough to exclude the air and
the feed will mold and spoil.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-08-19

in prices on bridge work for which
the highway engineer drew plans and
made estimates. :
Studying Agriculture by mail is
now 10 be one Of the opportunities
for Kansas farmers. The Kansas
State Agricultural College is anuOuu-'
cling correspondence course, inclu.
ding such subjects as elementary sg-
riculture, soils, dairying, stock feed
ing, etc, and courses will also offered
10 elementary cooking and sewing.
The work will begin in September
and instruction this year is to be linn
tied to residents Of Kansas, preferen.
&c being gwen to those who live on
farms.
The Branch Experiment Station at
Hays had this year over 600 acres Of
wheat, practically all Of the Red
Turkey variety, including the Kahar.
kof, and the threshing machine is
showing that the yield is running all
the way from 30 to 40 bu per acre.
One field Of so acres averaged over
40 bu. per acre. Probably 10000
bushels Of seed wheat will be sold by
the station at 81 rs per bushel.
Farmers desiring this seed should
write to Prof. A. M. TenEyck, Supt.
Hays, Kansas.
The Agricultural collegeat Man.
haitian, Kansas is undertaking along
series Of experiments in developing
alfalfa by breeding. The plan is to
select typical plants that excel in
certain features as resistance of
drouth, unusual amount Of leafag :,
uprishtness of stalk, ETC., and then
planting seed from these plants that
excel or groWings by cuttings. 1t is
believed that this method will bring
to US in Kansas the best types Of all
falfa, really developing strains suita-
Bile for different portions Of the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-08-19
Some silO Suggestions.

BY j. c. Kendall, Professor Of
i .rytng, K. s. A. c.
In a Stave siIo that is in good
condition, that is, when the slaves
are sound and the hoops tight,
there are three places where air
Is liable to enter. and spoil the
silage, = e doors, where the slaves
Fest. on the foundation and on
top.
Generally the loss Of silage next
= to the doors in new SilOS is very
slight the first season, but after
that the damage may, and often
Is quite large unless special care
as taken at the time of. filling to
prevent this waste.
See that the doors fit tight by
coming together properly, and
that the felt or rubber strips a.
gainSt which the doors press
are in place. If for any reason
they are gone, replace them. A
piece Of rubber betting may be
used for this purpose. 1t is found
. that if tarred or roofing paper be
sp4aced on the inside of the doors
after they are in place that the
paper will be wide enough to ex-
tend several inches on each side
. Of the doors and that the silage
will press against it and be very
effective in sealing up the doors.
=. .Stave SilOs are subject to shrink
age during the hot dry weather
when empty, and to prevent them
from blowing down, is necessary
10 keep the hoops tight and to
loosen them again at filling time.
In order to do this the fOunda-
ton on which the ends Of the
slaves rest must be smooth and
level, and extend for a few inches
on the inside of the slaves. This
makes a shoulder over which the
slage does not readily settle. The
result is an air pocket and spoil
ed Silage for a distance of some
10 or II inches, often much more
than this, above, below and ex-
tending into the silO from the
point of contact of the slaves with
the foundation.
One Of the best ways of mini
MIXING this waste is to fill the
angle flush with good damp clay
gust before the green feed is run
into the silO. The weight of the
sllage will press the slaves out
and the clay against them in such
a way as to prevent air from en-
tering at this point. and will save
many loads of feed.
The above fault of stave si,Os
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-08-19
For sale-at Dundee, Kans.

2 acres Of land,1A acre in peach
orchard; good windmill, well, s
room house with 2 front porches
and l back porch, screened, cold
and hot water in the house, good
cement cellar, barn 1Sx26, and all
other out buildings. Buildings
are but 3 years old. A good
home and bargain at $500.
Mrs. NJ. Mead.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-08-19

Served as coffee, the new substi.
tute known to grocers everywhere as.
Dr.. Shops Health Coffee will trick
even a coffee expert. Not grain Of
real coffee in it either. Pure health
full toasted grains, malt, nuts, etc.,
have been so cleverly blended as to
give a wonderfully satisfying coffee
taste and flavor. And it is made in
a minute, too. No tedious 20 to 30
minutes boiling. Sold by J. W. Dow
ney.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-08-19

sak-S .nae iseTii
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
To Conquer Fog Germ.

Many years have been devoted by
Sir oliver Lodge to the study OF fogs.
with the hope Of discovering some
means OF dispensing them. The dis
tfnguished scientist has devised appar
atus which is said to Indicate that he
Is on the right path, and o recent
ly he began some extensive expert
mental researches in Liverpool and
afterward at Birmingham, England.
but this work has been recently aban-
doned. The reason is, however. that
he found these locations unsuited for
the work. as there was not fog enough
to answer the purpose OF the investi-
CATION. 1t is now proposed to remove
the laboratory to London. the center
Of the fog field, and this would be
done at once except that the money
available for the work has been ex-
hausted and there Is some question as
to the direction whence the necessary
funds will materialize.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
Aporooriste.

The kindergarten teacher in q Ger
tain Sunday school. who Is also q pub
lie school teacher well on. In years
announced to her class OF little ones
that as she was very tired and much
In need Of rest she would not teach
them during the summer.
The %children's sympathies were
aroused and they collected in the
class a sum of money to buy their
teacher a gift.
One evening the mother Of the boy
who was the leading spirit in the
movement asked:
what are you going to buy for
your teacher?"
"Im not quite sure" replied the
small boy, but we saw something In
the florists window today that we
thought she'd like. 1t was a pillow,
all made of white flowers. and right
in the middle In purple flowers 1t said,
AT Rest"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
A Unitarian.

Old Mr.. Close. who Is the wealthiest
man in Chatville. has a rooted obJec.
ton to all unnecessary expenditures,
and even the necessary ones are go
we're trials. He had saved the drug
gfst's bill for months, aud when
finally he plucked up sufficient resolu-
ton to pay II his creditor was NO
pleased that he celebrated the event
by inviting Mr.. Close to drink with
him-at his soda fountain.
"oh. no. | guess not" said Mr.,
Close.
Yes. do" urged the druggist. and
thoughtfully added. the drinks are m
me. understand. 1t won't cost 20 a
cent"
"Um." said Mr.. Close. How much
Is soda water u glass;"
Five cents" said the druggist.
Five cents" repeated Mr.. Close,
slowly. Well. I think I'd rather have
something useful. Tell you w~hat--you
can give me a bottle of ink
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19

from the fact that every few years
we get a perfectly new body through.
out from the continual dying of old
body cells and new cells taking their
places. thus constantly giving our.
selves an entirely new living mantle
OF flesh. IT not a new identity. that
which seems surest and most secure
to our faculties really waves and
h~uctuates with treacherous changes.
and We ourselves slide away from our
selves and are Tor the wiser. While
the spirit or inner man stays unchang.
ed In the midst Of all this .ourly shift
and change like a light use In a
whirling char of sands and waters.
the MIND alone of all the man has the
power OF being constant. Strange we
Sgn92t make lying thing, yet
Va 6urselveS are unaefk6thT a form
OF reconstruction and death every ssc,
ond and all the time. s~-sy.
wE
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19

John ID, Rockefeller. on his seventy
first birthday. told a Cleveland re-
porter a golf story.
Cooling In Augusta one bright win
ter day" he said. II had for caddie q
boy who didn't know me.
can unfortunate stroke landed me
In a clump OF high grass.
my. NY ! said. what am I t. do
now
See that there tree? said the boy.
pointing to a tall tree a mile away.
We'll. drive straight for that
u tied vigorously and fortunate
ly, my ball scared UP into the air,
" landed. and il rolled right on to the
putting green.
'How's that. my boy? | cried tri-
umphantly.
"The caddie stared at me with envi-
Gus eyes.
Gee. boss. he said. If | had your
strength and you had my brains, what
a pair for a foursome we'd makei'"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
Quick Justice.

A Yorkshireman was standing next
to a representative of the Red Rose
on the second day of the Blackpool
flying meeting, when he remarked:
81 understand that justice is meted out
very quickly in these parts" Quick.
ly!" exclaimed the Lancastrian, II
should think it is. Why, mate. only
Yesterday an airman fell out of his
aeroplane, and he was tried and SEN
fenced to six months in jail before he
hit the ground" You don't say sol
What was the charger "Vagrancy:
he had no visible means of support"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
A Sparkling Novelist.

A New York editor. at the Century
fiab. told a story about Rob~r, W
CnsHabers, the well known ye.,rs oov,
elist.
Chambers went n summer" he
said. TO Sunapce With his brother. Al
the Ben Mere Inn the aristicratic old
ladies In rocking chairs. seated on the
cool piazza that overlooks the lake.
were very much stirred up by Mr..
Chambers arrival. Whenever he ap-
peared they gathered about him aud
talked books.
Chambers was always ready for
them He had always on his lips some
witty saying 10 double them up.
"'Oh. Mr.. Chambers cried ar old
lady ons day. I admire Lorraine 10
much. I've read II eight times!'
Madam answered Chambers, with
= bow. I would rather hear you nay
you'd bought eight copies"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
Tho Fishhawk,s warnIno.

The fishhawk tells us when the shad
begin to run up the river" said a
Gloucester fisherman. I'VE have learn.
I'd that 1t isn't much use to cast nets,
40 matter how mild the weather may
De. until Mr.. Ffshhawk swoops down
On us.
When he m sailing up the bay
We know It's time to get to work.
Lots OF farmers down Jersey would
never think to start planting until the
ishhawks come. | don't believe they
nave ever been later than April ~,
though. They work their way up the
coast from Florida and the other
outhern waters early In March. when
he fish begin 10 come north. They
ollow the big schools of herring, as
/ rule. because the herring swim close
ngether. and the hawk has easy pick
ng. The shad follow the herring. and
When the fishhawk comes we know the
had are lot far behind Fishing Ga
.ette.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
The Walmanau oexser.

The famous extinct geyser Of wal
manga. New Zealand, o which Z
volcanic eruption was reported re-
Gently ~ having commenced. was for
a few year the most powerful seyser
on record. The activity Of this geyser
In 1909 and 1904 created such anxiety
IN the north island Of New Zealand
that an Auckland paper. attributing
It's activity to the great increase IN
the size Of the adjacent Lake Rotoma.
hama, proposed that the lake should
be drained In order to allow the freer
outlet from the hot springs Of the To-
cality. No action was taken and the
danger was removed by the bursting
Of the lake dam. The water Of Lake
Rotomahana was discharged To Lake
Rotorua, and Waimangu ceased it's
eruptions. It will be interesting to
learn from the New Zealand geolo-
gists whether the renewal OF the vol
canic activity along the Tarawera
rift IL connected with the cessation
Of Waimangu.-Nature.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
NAUTICAL ALMANAC FIGURES
Great Care Exercised In Preparing
Tables for the Guidance Of
tire Sailor.

II may be safely said that no n
outside the publishing ONCE has read
the entire "Nautical Almanac" from
beginning to end. but each figure Of
the printed almanac is, in the ONCE.
examined twice and read three times.
The total number Of figures exceeds
a million. but, great as the number is.
it is triffng compared with the num-
Der Of figures employed in the calcu-
l~ations, as the almanac figures repre-
sent bare" results only. The moon.
for instance. requires for its calcula-
ton more than a million and a half
of figures, and similarly with other
branches of the work. such as the sun.
the planets. etc. Contrary to the gen.
eral opinion. practically every figure
In the book is fresh from year to year.
The tables from which nearly all
the work Ia calculated have been orig
inally constructed from the labors OF
the astronomical observer. and to a
larger extent from the observations OF
the sun. moo and planets made at
the Royal observatory, Greenwich. Tel
escapes and other astronomical appli-
nee are conspicuously absent, as the
work Of the staff Is purely mathemat-
ical and not Decentralization
1.-THE Sailors Bible" In the Strand.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
Movinq Pictures Of Insects.

A French inventor, Monsieur Bull,
has perfected a cinematograph with
which pictures of insects In flight may
be taken, and afterward exhibited in
motion upon a screen. or a stereo-
scopic apparatus. AS many as 1000
images per second may be made. but
in studying the movement made by
the flying insects, as represented by
the images, the latter can be caused
to pass with relatively great delibera-
ton, so that only IL or Is. or ven
only two or three succeed n another
per second. BY an ingenious device
Monsieur Bull causes the insect it.
self to make an electric contact, and
thus set the apparatus in motion at
the beginning of its fight.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
A Wonderful Dog.

A government official in Bavaria
connected with the forestry depart
ment has a wonderful dog. which is as
clever at climbing trees as a cat. If his
master fastens a handkerchief up in
the tree-tops the animal will Chamber
ND after 1t in the nimblest way, and
never fails to bring 1t down. He was
taught by his mother, who was famous
az a tree climber. The clever animal
has won several medals by his extra
ordinary talent, and takes particular
delight in climbing silver birches-
not the easiest tree in the world to
scale, for the trunk is particularly
smooth and slippery.-Wide World.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19

What Is tes difference. II any. be
tween grey" and gray" aside from
the matter Of spealinsf
The editor OF the oxfcrd Dictionary
some years ago maze extended inquiry
AS to sax and found that opinions
in London varied. Replies to his ques-
tons showed that In Great Britain
the form grey ia the more frequent
In use. despite the authority OF DR..
Johnson and later photographers, who
give the preference TO gray. Many
correspondents said that they used
the two forms with a difference of
meaning. or application. the distinc-
tiop most generally recognized being
that grey donates a more delicate or
tint than gray. Others con
the difference to be that gray
a warmer color. or that II has a
Of red or brown. Another
held hat Frey has more OF
gray more OF color. which
may mean that gre 10 q suggestion
than q positive outline.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19
Pardonable Curiosity.

That cats occasionally suck the
breath" OF sleeping persons is a per-
ststent belief as recent news items In.
dictate. Recently the story was told
OF a a nearly strangling an infant
and the fact was explained on the sup
position that the child's milk-laden
breath had attracted the animal. But
from New York the story of a
man brought ear to the point OF
death by a cat that used his bosom as
a couch and his chin as a pillow. 1t
Is not impossible that his breath was
m~flk-laden, but 1t Is somewhat improb.
able. Without making any insinua
tons. one may be pardoned for won.
dering whether or not the cat had
been raised In a saloon.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19

vouno Mans Nice Bunch Of Excuses
Were Not Needed,
After All. Il

There is a young man in Dallas
whose work keeps him up until the
small hours Of the morning. which Is
rather an awkward thing, inasmuch as
he has but recently taken unto himself
q wife.
But the lady knew OF these hours.
and he is n o expected until very
late.
A few days ago this man met an
old friend, and I've a cigar after
working hours they discussed the past,
present and future until daylight's
CLEANS began to show rosy over the
ho~usetops. Then the young man with
speed made for bis home. fearful of his
reception.
On nearing his habitation he discov.
cred a bright light in the window, and
excuses born Of desperation began to
circle through his head. He was In
for 1t this time sure.
He decided to tell the truth a. be-
ing more nearly satisfactory than a
lie. and with this good resolution in
his head he threw open the door and
beheld = sight that filled him with
amaze.
Upon q chair. with her skirts tuck
ed about her feet. sat his wife. The
lamp was turned too high and had
smoked the chimney.
On his entrance she precipitated her
self into his astonished. arms and
wept.
ut was right over there" she said.
weeping. The man stared.
What was?" he demanded.
"A m-m-m-ouse." explained the lady.
1T came out of the closet soon after
you'd gone. and I've been up here ever
since"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19

One Army omcsr Had - Wait 30
Years Tor Small Sum
Of Cash.

II anyone doubts that Uncle Sam
often ID tardy In settling bis just debts
ali they have to do to dispel that II.
fusion IL to ask Brig. Gen. Harry II.
Anderson. u. 8. A.. retired. TO whom
the government has ackno wiedged
thai he has had coming to him for
some 30 years . small amount Of gov.
eminent cash.
After many wears OF putting Uncle
Sam time and again through the third
degree, AZ II were, Ia the shape Of q
claim In connection with his oId-time
army service, the doughty general sue
ceeded lately In extracting . full and
complete confession from the comp
trolier Of the treasury and law oflcer
OF the department. whose word II
fiDal, tina, his contention was right
that the government forthwith must
turn " TO him $240.10 he ought to
have had long years ago.
Fair.minded people will think that
Uncle Sam. to do the handsome thing.
ought to pay the general interest on
the money he has not had the . of
In this long period. but your Uncle
Samuel will do no such. thing. He
pays no interest OF such money ~
that. and never has. At fair interest
the claim would total more than $500.
While the amount involved Is small.
Gen. Anderson's case IL unique by rea-
son OF its age and the fact that some
OF the items figuring In 1t date back
~ far AZ 1871. and are for ridiculous
Iy small sums. ranging from 40 cents
to the highest single item Of 1884.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1910-11-19

'SS0by
According to Life. philosophy 10 q
short cut to knowledge. Being a short
cut to knowledge philosophy IL moth
ing at all. because there Is no short
cut to knowledge.
A philosopher II = man who thinks
that II he finds out a certain thing
which nobody else has ever found out,
he will be able to nnd out everything
else without looking. Therefore, he
spends his life looking for that one
certain thing. and thereby overlooks
everything else. Accordingly, a per
feet philosopher knows nothing at all
Happily the world has never yet been
burdened with a perfect philosopher
There are. however. a good many i'm
perfect philosophers floating around
who are Interesting to associate with
directly. as they follow philosophy not
as q vocation but as an avocation.