The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-09-23

| ceSSlDle. Inc addition to the urban
population lessons the producing force
of the farm and at the same time Gre
ates greater demand for farm prod
ucts. This means higher cost of liv-
ing and an undesirable situation re-
suits.
The minus quality of our soils lies
not SO much on the chemical side of
the soil as upon the wretchedly poor
| physical condition induced through the
lack of any attempt to return to the
soil that vital attribute which makes
for uctiveness-humus; which
together with rational tlllage and use
of manures, constitutes the best key
for unlocking the storage of latent
plant food contained in the soil.
The cow is instinctively the most
courteous animal in the world. She al
ways responds to better treatment.
What shall we say for some of the men
who own her and use her with a mig
gardliness that shows how little they
know of a cow and how little they ap-
preciate her.
If the dairy cow is in good healthy
condition and her milk supply profits
counteract her actual expense of keep
ing, she is worth the time and trouble
Of keeping her but on the other hand,
should, she consume more feed than
her profit warrants, get rid of her as
| soon as possible.
When doing the tree planting, do
not forget to put few trees in cor
/ ner of the pasture fields, if there is
such things as fenced pasture on the
farm. Protect these for few years,
and they will protect the stock for
many more.
Animals are like human beings
sometimes they will eat more than at
| others, and If a feeder acts in accord
| ance with the demands of the animals
under his control, 1t means safe and
sure economy to the man who pays
the bill.
The best time to thin peaches Is
just when the pit is hardening. In the
country between 35 and 40 degrees
latitude, this is done June 10 to Is.
Further south, of course, the work
should begin earlier.
From business point of view, the
hog is described as "a great national
resource, farm mortgage litter and
debt-payer, and the most generally |
profitable domesticated animal in
American agriculture"
Don't hesitate about paying a good |
price for pure bred sire, provided he
is well bred and good individually |
The money will come back to you
fourfold in the first crop of young.
sters.
Celery makes most of its growth |
during September and October, and If |
you can get plants of these varieties |
out in July and August, and soot |
system started, the chances are good |
for crop.
In fattening both fowls and chickens |
it must be remembered that the less
exercise they get the quicker they will |
fatten 1t is difficult to fatten well |
fowls that have free range.
Foods vary in quality owing to diff
ferent conditions under which they |
are grown. This is one reason why a |
prescribed ration will not always pro-
duce the same results.
For comb honey, hive little more |
shallow in the brood nest than the |
regular body is preferable, as it forces
the honey up into sections just where |
it is wanted.
Farmers and feeders would do well
to pay more attention to the root
crops in their attempt at getting the
ideal feeding ration. both for beef and
dairy cattle.
One great advantage sweet clover
has over a great many crops is that IT
will keep in check almost all Of the |
noxious weeds with which we are
troubled.
tuberculosis in chickens has been
found in five cases this year by the
state hygienlc laboratory at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin.
It is highly desirable that pigeons of
all kinds should assume their new
garb before the cold, damp dark days
of winter set in.
To make the greatest profit out of
swine it is necessary to produce gains
cheaply. This can best be accom-
plished by furnishing plenty of for
age.
To get the best financial results
from a flock of mutton sheep it Is es-
sential that they combine god fleece
with a good 'leG of mutton"
The sow chosen for breeding should
be selected from the best animals in !
the best available herd in the farmers
neighborhood.
Percheron horses have improved
~. traads ~ draft horses in everv