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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29
BEST WAY TO FEED CORN.

Since corn is the chief article of diet
In those states where hog raising Is
carried on extensively the question Of
the feeding of Il In the most econom-
ical form is a live one for every feeder.
Realizing this fact and with view to
securing data that would be Of practi-
cal value for the feeder. the directors
of the Iowa experiment station at
Ames have been conducting exhaustive
feeding experiments for the past three
years With view to finding out in
what form corn should be fed TO give
the largest as well as the most eco
nomical gains. 4 bulletin recently
published by the station gives the re-
suits of these feeding Investigations.
\ gist of the findings should be Of
practical aid TO every hog raiser who
uses corn as part of the feeding ra-
ton. Six forms OF corn were used-dry
ear corn. soaked shell corn, dry corn
meal, soaked cornmeal, dry corn and
cob meal and soaked corn and cob
meal. II was found that Smelling cost
cent per bushcl, Smelling and grind
ing 3 cents and grinding corn and cob
meal cents.
In the tests made In 1907 100 pounds
Of dry ear corn made as much pork as
liz pounds of shelled corn soaked
twenty-four hours or l22 pounds Of
cornmeal soaked twelve hours. In the
1908 tests shelled corn soaked twelve
hours gave slightly the fastest gains.
II was found that. whether dry or
soaked bushel of corn ground with
out the cob made more pork than a
bushel of corn ground with the cob,
while a bushel of ear corn made as
much gain as one and third BUSH
els ground into corn and cob meal ut a
cost OF cents per bushel. Other in
teresting features OF the experiments
might be given. but the practical les
son Of the tests, according TO the ex-
perlmenters. is summarized In the
statement that up TO 300 pounds In
weight the fastest as well as the most
economical gains may be secured 10y
feeding dry ear corn. while for hogs
above this weight the best results are
had with shelled corn soaked twelve
hours These results will be gratifying
TO the average feeder for the method
of feeding which gives best results Is
that In which there is minimum out
lay OF time and expense Ia the prcpar-
ing and feeding Of the ration.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29
THE HOME SUPPLY OF ICE.

Much may be added to the keeping
quality ms well as to the enjoyment Of
the food supplies for the home II n
supply OF Ice is available during the
warmer months of the year. In cities
and towns Of any size the consumer
has his wants IN this line met by put
ting up the lice" card. With country
dwellers the matter is not so simple.
For those who wish to lay by supply
of ice for next summer q few sugges-
tions may be helpful An outbuilding
Of about the size required for the nee
cssary supply may be utilized. This
should be so situated that there will
be good drainage from point below
the lowest tier OF cakes 4 space Of
foot or fourteen inches should b. left
between the body of ice and the walls
OF the Enclosure. The cakes should be
packed IN regular fashion for economy
Of room. with enough space between
them so as to give free drainage to
the bottom. The sawdust or other ma
terial used In packing should be pour
cd IN between the ice and the walls as
the pile Increases IN height. but should
not be packed down. When the last
tier OF ice has been laid a ten lnch
layer Of the packing material should
lie placed over the whole body of ice.
The air chamber above the ice should
be kept well ventilated during warm
weather A supply Of Ice is often kept
by cruder methods than those above
outlined. but not with SO satisfactory
r....ltItu
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29
HOW TO GET WINTER EGGS.

How 10 get the flock OF hens 10 lay
during the ,lnter months Il one % the
most important problems the poultry
man has on his hands. for II Is then
that his eggs fetch the highest price.
Professor Rice Of Cornell university,
who has made special study OF the
care and feeding ~ poultry. recon-
mends the following method: Keep
hoppers before the flock all the lime,
one containing grit. anotner crushed
oyster shells. another ground beef
scraps and another mixture Of equal
parts by weight Of cornmenl. wheat
bran middlings and beef scraps. The
scraps should be of the best quality.
and fresh water should he kept before
the hens all the time on the opposite
side OF the house from the feed hop
pers. SO as TO give the fowls exercise.
An hour before dark n ration Of whole
grain - wheat. corn. oats. barley or
buckwheat should he scattered In the
litter for the hens 10 scratch out Pro-
fcssor Rice advises against hot mash
for breakfast. practice followed by
many. on account Of It's causing the
hens TO be Inactive for several hours.
He comedies with the practice ~ many
In recommending green food alfalfa.
clover or turnips the winter
months.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

There is no fruit tree that will stand
or should receive more heavy pruning
than the peach. The pruning done
the first spring following the setting Of
the trees should include the taking out
OF all limbs except four or Eve. which
should be left 10 form the frame OF the
young tree. and these shoIld be cut
back to about eighteen inches. AS the
tree gets older the top should be kept
we'll thinncd and the new growth cut
back TO give sufilcien sturdiness to the
branches. To properly ripen. peaches
should be exposed to the sunshine. and
this means that the tree should be CIV
en- an open top.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

Thief dena,urcd alcohol plant TO
he built west Of the Mississippi river
Is located at MarshalltOwn. Ia. and
starts ~ Feb |. The outfit consists
Of seven buildings and will cost COM
pleted $4,000. Operating day and
night. Il will have capacity OF 5000
gallons Of alcohol. which will consume
$500 bushels Of corn daily. The out
put VIII be- pure grain or ethyl alcohol.
and the dcnaturlng agent, which must
be mixed with II 10 make II unfit for
drinking purposes. will he added ms
required. 4 force Of twenty men. In
Guiding four government inspectors.
will operate the plant. One Of the
chief points IN favor ~ plants ~ this
character Is that grain that Is partly
spoiled for use as food may he used
I'm the manufacture Of the product.
Plants properly equipped can also util-
lie frosted potatoes. fruit. eic.-in fact.
any product which has siarchy con
tent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

4 whole lot Of farmers sled along on
bare ground. tentatively. year after
year as result Of not keeping such
track Of their operations rs will enable
them TO know just where the leaks are.
The loss may be- IN the grain raised
and sold. II may be In the dairy. 1t
may 10 some extent lie with shiftless
and careless hired men. or II may be
In part traceable 10 a careless handling
Of the farm made fertilizers: but.
whatever the sources OF loss In the
management Of the farm. set OF
books. not necessarily elaborate. would
be Of great assistance In placing re-
sponsiblity for the trouble.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

Final estimates rs to the 1909 cotton
crop place the total production at
4. $3.50, 344. 600 pounds. equivalent TO TO-
0Ss. 900 bales Mt 500 pounds each. The
five leading states In the production OF
cotton are as follows. the output being
! expressed In bales: Texas. 25T0.OOO:
Georgia. 100000; South Carolina.
1906. 600: Alabama and Mississippi.
each l.020ODO Next TO corn. cotton
was the most valuable crop produced.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

An effective warfare may be waged
against the lice and mites In the hen
house by squirting kerosene into the
cracks and crannies near the roosts
and by turning the hens outdoors and
scattering handful of sulphur into a
kettle OF live Goals. The doors and
windows should he shut tight. and the
operator should vamoose as soon as
the fumes begin to rise. To make the
Job effective this process may be re-
peatcd until a pound Of sulphur has
been burned.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

We saw lantern the other day be-
longing to pretty bright fellow that
one would say was relic Of the dark
ages-wick small. draft poor. chimney
smoky and the whole dtfit calculated
to induce dubious thoughts relative to
the gumption aud snap OF the fellow
who owned H. With lanterns and lu-
minants as cheap as they are today.
there Is mighty little excuse for this
type Of mediaevalism.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

In Germany and some other Euro
pean countries oleo manufacturers are
required TO add to the fatty mixture
10 per cent by weight Of sesame oil.
whose odor enables the purchaser to
detect the nature Of his purchase much
more readily than is possible In the
United St es. where butter fat is
added instead.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

In the oleo-butter controversy which
Is on and likely 10 be brought up for
consideration in congress at the pres
ent session justice would seem to de-
mand that oleo be made TO stand on its
own feet and not be allowed to mas
querade In any guise for creamery or
dairy butter. Were human nature DIFF
ferent oleo might even be allowed to
be colOred without working injustice
II 1t were always sold for oleo, but
once let II be coiored and some CRATER
will palm II Off on unsuspecting Gus
toners as butter and get butter prices
for II.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

The other day we read Of little
child that could just toddle getting
hold Of and sucking down some thirty
headache tablets. the kind that stop
the pain because OF the poisons they
contain. The baby went into convul-
slons and died.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

The very heavy fall Of snow in the
mountain states Of the west Is causing
very heavy loss In both cattle and
sheep. as much Of the forage they sub
slst on In the valleys is deeply COW
cred with snow. Some fiockmasters
are offcrinl at 81 per head sheep that
two months ago they would not have
sold for SO.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

A reader OF these notes who is In.
terested In hotbeds inquiries about the
efficiency OF the double pane hotbed
sash. We have not used this type Of
sash and would be pleased II any OF
our readers could give our inquirer
some light on the subject.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

The Minnesota farmer by paying 80
cents as registry fee may have a
sort OF copyright on the name which
he selects fUr his farmstead. This
keeps any other farm owner from us
ing the same name.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

Before adopting buttermilk as q
health potion calculated to enrich the
blood and build up shattered nerves
1t Will be well for the patient TO In
quire whether such milk Is sterilized
before II is drunk. as II may be laden
with tuberculosis. which would make
the last end of the man worse than
the first"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

Landlord and tenant get along best
together when each does just a bit
more rather than trine less for the
other than the terms OF the lease re-
quire. The same kind OF spirit will
go a long way toward taking the kinks
out OF many other relations in life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

A gardener living near Long Beach.
Cal. imposes on folks creduity In the
claim he makes Of having picked three
gallons OF blackberries from a Logan
valley vine set out last year. when 1t
was but two inches long.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

II is usually the greediest suckers
that get hooked the hardest and lose
most coin on these get.rich-quick
schemes. Thosc more sensible scrutl-
nlze the bait aud soon lind out who
holding the pole.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

One Of the best aocks OF hens for
winter laying that we ever saw was
turned out on pile OF litter on the
south side Of a barn when the weather
was not too severe and made to
scratch for their grain ration. In this
way the hens got two essentials. exer-
else and fresh air.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

The old time Idea in the raising OF
hogs was to keep them confined In
close quarters and stun them with
corn and small grain and sour swirl.
This idea. fortunately for the pigs. is
giving way to new and better meth
cd. including wider range. with rape.
clover or alfalfa pasture during the
summer months. abundance OF fresh
water and such tonics as are needed to
keep the system in the best condition.
The adoption Of the new method Of
care has not only meant health and
comfort for the hogs. but increased
profits for the owner
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

In order that patrons may have their
purchases strictly fresh. proprietors Of
fish markets In some European cities
sell fish alive, their customers select
Ing their fish as they swim within
sight in tank. This practice takes
account OF the fact that the shorter
the time between water and frying
pan the more delicious fish IS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

Owing TO too dry condition Of the
soil at seeding time an unsatisfactory
and poor stand Of grain often results
where the broadcast system Of seed
Ing is used. The disk drill overcomes
this difficulty by putting the seed at
an even depth In soil that Is moist.
thus insurIng perfect termination and
an even stand. The saving In seed
when this method is employed is about
20 per cent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

There Is probably no article Of food
that Is more enjoyed than the luscious
oyster. yet physicians and boards Of
health are OF the opinion that numer-
Gus cases Of typhoid fever are trace
able to eating the bivalves In an un.
cooked state. Many oyster beds are
situated In rivers which receive the
germ laden sewage Of large cities. and
this accounts for their contamination.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

Where II is TO be had there Is no ra-
ton for furnishing animal food or the
flock OF hens that surpasses sweet
skimmllk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

During the winter months. when
green food cannot be had. the hens
will relish n head OF cabbage. hung
where they have TO jump for 1t. or an
occasional feed OF raw beets or ruta-
bagas. Clover and alfalfa leaves they
will also eat greedlly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

with rich, clean soil so abundant we
never could understand why fellow
would care TO monkey with q skunk
farm.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

The grits furnished the flock consu
lute the hens teeth. When the grfts
ire not furnished It's hard chewing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

There is no mill so good for grinding
corn for young pigs or so cheaply oper.
ated as the strong Jaws and sound
teeth nature provided them with.
Moreover. when corn is ground In this
way 1t is properly mixed with saliva,
and there Is no boiling OF the food. as
time Is taken to mastlcate It.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

II is quite unjust and decidedly to
the disadvantage Of the careful poultry
man that greater difference Is not
made on the smaller market between
eggs that are strictly fresh. those that
are in fair condition and others that
are dirty. added or spoiled. Where
the poultryman has built up n private
trade this handicap Is avoided. and he
receives a substantial reward for the
pains he takes In seeing that his eggs
are fresh and clean. Were like dis
erection exercised by the store buyer
OF eggs very beneficial influence
would be exerted generally on the egg
business OF the country.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29

A friend who buys much fur-chiehy
mink. skunk and rat-states that the
trapper loses much by taking mink be-
fore Dec. /. when they are In what Is
called "unprime" condition. Such pelts
do not fetch within 50 TO SO apiece
what they would II they were classed
prime. The only thing that would pre-
vent a carrying out OF this sensible
suggestion would be that the average
trapper would rather get SO for an I'M
prime skin than have his neighbor take
1t later when prime and get 50 or 50
for It. A law prohibiting trapping be-
fore the date mentioned would remedy
this difficulty. however.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-30
What Lesson Was Intended ?

A leather medal, as a testimonial of public appreciation. should be donated by somebody to the enterprising gen tIemen responsible for the "edifying' spectacle which was witnessed on the streets of Phoenix yesterday.
 A young man. found guilty some months ago by a jury of twelve men on his trial for perjury. and sen tenced therefor by the district court of Maricopa county to a term in the itentiary-sentence having been imposed after a full hearing of an application for a new trial-had been pardoned by the acting governor. In judgment of the community generally, the pardon was properly issued. in consideration of all the facts and cir of the case. There were certain palliating circumstances, which the court itself took into con- siders ton, and accordingly imposed an indeterminate sentence.
 The young man, returning from prison like conqueror. was met at the station by certain prominent" citizens and a brass band. and es- corted through the streets, followed by many school children.
 The interesting feature of the incl dent. apart from the exhibition of excellent taste by the aforesaid prom inent'' citizens-and the feature which prompts us to make this comment was the presence of the school chill dren. On whose initiative were they there? What lesson for the school did the gentlemen in charge of the exhibition intend?
Arizona republican., 1910-11-30

is in legal position to work hold up game on the city. it is of course worth while for the city to do some negotiating. But il is not wise to jump al the conclusion that the sum of sixty thousand dollars. or anything near that sum, need be paid.
 It is pertinent to recall that if the city Administration had exercised some skill in negotiation at the time the city water plant was purchased. a huge sum could have been saved. The owner of the water plant was en- abled Jo outmaneuver the city, and unload upon it. for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. a property that could have been purchased for half that sum.
 Incidentally, but an altogether ma terial fact in this connection. is that the city would find it good invest ment to employ. and pay for. the best legal advice all the time.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-30
ARRANGING FOR THE
 OSBORN INSTITUTE
The Home People Are Preparing to
 Help Out the Professors.

When Professor Clothier and his corps of farmers institute workers get around to the Osborn school dis trict next Tuesday they may expect to find the most hospitable welcome imaginable. for the district is going to spread itself on that occasion.
 The lecture program will be held afternoon and evening and every farmer in the world. including those who don't work at it only when they have to. together with the farmers wives and children and all the towns people who would like to be farmers
 if they could, are invited to attend. IL is known that the gentlemen who will address the institute will have a fine program. but on every such occasion there is apt to be q little time wasted between acts, while the speakers are clearing their throats etc. There will be none of that in the Osborn district. for the meeting is to be held in the auditorium of the school house, believed to be big enough to accommodate all who will attend and between the program events arranged for the institute. Os- born's young America will be heard from. There will be glee club music and the children will give songs and recitations. At the night session par ticularly the program will be replete with these events and the meeting will be presided over by Dwight E. Heard. who will lead the chorus in the yell that everybody in osborn district is farmer and is proud of il.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-30
WIFE MAKES ANSWER
 DENIES ALLEGATIONS
Marital Troubles of the Antones, the
 Gossip of Indian Society.

Sometime ago Jose Antone filed a suit m the district court against Louisa. Antone. praying for a divorce and alleging that the defendant had peremptorily ordered him from their happy home which was located at Gila crossing. both being Indians but of some education, sufficient at least to have been joined in marriage with the white mans chains.
 Yesterday Louisa Antone filed a demurrer and 8 general denial of all the allegations made by the com pIainant. The demurrer says that the complaint does not state suffici- ent facts for cause of action. It is whispered around by dame gossip among the best circles of Indian society that the real grievance of Jose is that he has for a long time cherished a deep affection for one Fife Rhodes, an Indian woman of years SO mature as to have permitted her becoming a grandmother. and that he pines to be liberated from his lawful wife that he may give his name to another.
 Meantime Fife Rhodes has won considerable fame as a culinary ar tist and is known as the highest priced Indian cook in these parts. It may be her mince pies that have won the heart of Jose Louisa ayers that she has been just as faithful and loving a wife to Jose as he would permit her to be.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-30
For Dyspepsia You Risk Nothing by Trying
 This Remedy

We want every one troubled with in digestion and dyspepsia tO come to our store and obtain a bottle of ReNall DNs- pepsia Tablets. They contain Bis muth- -Subnitrate and Pepsin prepared by a process which develops their greatest power to overcome digestive disturbance.
 Rexan Dyspepsia Tablets are very pleasant to take. They soothe the irritable. weak stomach. strengthen and invigorate the digestive organs. re- lieve nausea and indigestion, promote nutrition and bring about a feeling of comfort.
 If you give ReXall Dyspepsia Tablets a reasonable trial we will return your money if you are not satisfied with the result Three sizes. 25 cents. 50 cents and s1.00. Remember you can obtain Rexall Remedies only at-The ReXall Store. The owl Pharmacy. corner First avenue and Adams street, Phoenix. Laird & Dimes, Tempe
Arizona republican., 1910-11-30
The Influential Transients.

The Democrat makes a good point of the fact that the most radical ele ment in the constitutional convention comprises the delegates who have been but a short time in the territory and have but slight material interests in the territory.
 The old timers of Arizona are not the radicals. There are many old timers in the convention, and if it were left to them to write the con- stitution it would be document sat isfactory to a substantial majority of the people. But for reasons which nobody seems able to explain. th" radicals. who in fairness may be classed practically as transien's, are holding in leading strings the real representatives of the people of Ari- zona.
 The bidding of the radicals is done with regularity.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-30

In deciding to take an advisory vote of the taxpayers of the city on the question whether the exist ng sewer system shall be purchased for s6O,00O, the city council has taken a proper
Arizona republican., 1910-11-30
DREAMED APPLE PIE.

The use of cream in making apple pie is a novelty. but it gives deli cious bit of pastry. The pie must not be baked too fast or the cream will cur dle Line the pie plate with the crust. fill with sliced tart apples, sift tea spoonful of flour over them, add sugar to taste pour cup of rich cream over and sprinkle with little grated nut meg. Bake in a moderate oven until the apples are done.