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The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
CONTROL OF COTTON MARKET
Spectators Are Not Satisfied to Let Go Their Grasp of Staple
 Without Struggle.

The cotton spectators are not satis- fled to permit the control of the cot ton market to slip from their fingers.
 They realize that it will be neces- sary for them to proceed upon a diff ferent basis from that they have op- erated upon in the past Having req l1zed this, they are studying out a greater scheme that grains and money can operate to continue their skin ming the farmers of the south, says the Farmers Union News.
 If the farmers are permitted to perfect their warehouse system. it is evident that they will be permanent in control
 Sully and Hammond thought that they had the scheme-and, no doubt, they did, if it had not been opposed by which they could unhorse the farmers
 Quietly, there is being an effort made in some sections to promote a similar plan to have the speculator located in the south.
 Every citizen living in the south. whose love for his country is equal to his selfishness, should be sufficient ly interested in the welfare of the south to oppose any scheme that will take from the farmer the control of the marketing of his cotton. Every increase in the price of cotton to the farmer is an increase to the prosper ity of the south; and it's effect can but be felt in every channel of trade.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
A Porch Party Entertainment.

Every girl loves pretty blouse, and I want to tell you of six good chums who meet once in two weeks and bring their needlework, which by common consent is to be a lingerie blouse all to be made by hand. Each one is pledged to watch for new ideas. Light refreshments are served, and occasionally the hostess has some amusement not to last over 20 min utes or half an hour. At a recent meeting they had this Romance of the department, but it will be new now to many, and I hope will answer the request for contests suitable for porch parties and afternoon affairs just for girls"
 Romance of a Shirtwaist-Her lover has persuaded her to be his, and they were about to slip into the matri- monial -. One day he reproached her for her coldness to him, and she replied, T cannot wear my heart on my - always" and while her gol den head rested on his manly - he forgave. her, and presented her with pretty - for her dainty -. Life is not always what it -, for after fo became golfer her was on the - most Of the time, and she began to fea2 that she could never win him - to his former devotion. Indeed, she often felt she would like to - him, but she decided to - him in- stead so sEe put on a bold - and told him she would break the -. He began to - and haw, and in- vited her to SC to - concert. Then she knew that she could. - him,-Although there is much red - about such matter, one is apt to get the cold - instead of two loving arms about ones -. They went to the concert and came to the conclu- sion that their promises were still -. Each had been on the -, but now they are married and are - for life, while the - plays on.
 Key-Yoke, sleeve, bosom, belt, waist, seems (seams), links, back. cuff, collar, front, tie, hem, band, but tonhole, tape, shoulder, neck, binding, wrong side, bound, band.
 Iced drinks, sherbets and other fro zen things are much in favor served with variety of small cakes, wafers and crackers, or biscuit, as We are be- ginning to call them, same as they do in England.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
CHURCH LIGHTED BY WIND
Novel Method Employed to Illuminate Sacred Edifice Near Birming-
 ham, England.

Probably one of the most novel methods of providing lighting for a church is that employed at the old Closely church, situated a few miles out from Birmingham England.
 About 600 feet from the church is the mouth of a disused coal mine, around which are huge piles of tail ings. Upon one of these a steel tower 60 feet high is erected and windmill IS feet in diameter installed. At the base of the tower in a small house is an electric generator which is run by the mill. The current thus generated feeds 27 lamps in the church, two in the chapel, two in the vestry; operates a motor for pumping the pipe organ, and also lights 30 lamps in the rec tory. A storage battery in the rectory is part of this unique lighting plant
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

Backbone is more essential to sue cess than wishbone.
 A well-scoured hoe is the sign of a profitable corn crop.
 The mortgage is the most successful standpatter of the lot
 When a man stands on his dignity he chooses a slippery footing.
 The narrow-tired wagon is a com panion to the soon-tired horse.
 The two-row cultivator splits the wages of the hired man in half
 Weight in a horse makes the load lighter and the sale-check larger.
 The man with a willing arm up his sleeve is pretty certain to get along.
 : grouch is always the child of self ishness and ought to die before it is born.
 Rule by the autocrat, whether czar or political boss, breeds government by mob
 A thing less desirable to see than 9 disappointed old man is dissipated young man.
 Even better than a promise of the hereafter is a full realization of the value of the here.
 If you keep close to the market your bank account will grow whether you watch it or not
 The profits edge of farming laps over the rests upon the business desk and farm account book
 The man who is not on the job all the time is pretty likely to be out of job most of the time
 The warehouses and cooperative concerns can be run successfully with out the spirit of paternalism
 Stay with your Union; attend your local meetings; be ready to do your duty at all times Don't sulk, get busy and learn what is going on in your organization.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

and that very bulky ration can not be used to the best advantage. Young sows should receive more protein in are still growing when their first lit ters are produced.
 A variety in the feeds is necessary to good results with swine With brood sows it is particularly true that several feeds combined give better re- suits than any single one. For few days previous to farrowing the feed should be limited in quantity and of a sloppy nature, and as has been previously stated the tendency to be- come constipated at this time must be overcome.
 box of charcoal, salt and ashes should be kept where the SOW can get it at all times, summer and winter. These materials tend to satisfy the hogs, craving for mineral matter and acts as a vermifuge and preventive of disease If the brood sows are given free access to the above mix ture and are fed a varied ration which contains a sufficient amount of pro- tein, the breeder will not be likely to be trouble with his sows eating their pigs at farrOwing time.
 The quantity of feed for several days after farrowing should be small, the SOW should not be offered any feed of any kind until after she gets up of her own accord after farrowing, and for the first day or two a thin slop will be sufficient to quench the sow's thirst and provide all the nutri- ton required. Within a week or tell days after farroWing the SOW should be getting a good ration of nutritious. milk producing food. If skim milk can be had at this time and fed with a ration of equal parts corn meal and shorts good results should be obtain ed. At about three weeks after far rowing the SOW should be getting a tull ration and during the whole remaining period which the SOW is giving suck to her pigs she should be fed heavily, for the gains thus pro duced in the sucking pigs indirectly arc made a low cost for the feed con SuiiiSo' NSii0i s'ii9 !" SO" "i'h !" i''i SN litter will lose in weight and condi. tiol even when given the best of care and feed. These essentials should re- ceiHe the greatest of attention at all times.
 IL general it may be said that the ration for the brood SOW should be liberal in quantity and rather high i'll protein, should on the whole be rather saeeulent in nature and not too con centrated and should be made up from d variety of feeds. Connectives sEch as charcoal, salt and ashes g ould always be provided. Corn m Very large amounts should not be fed during pregnancy, as it is too fatten- ins.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
Cotton Seed Makes Hard Butter

Both cottonseed and cottonseed meal have a tendency to make hard butter. For that reason they are es- pecially desirable for dairy cattle in southern climates. It is not safe, how ever, to feed more than four pounds cottonseed per day on account of the injurious effect 1t may have on the COW. Professor Alvord of Texas agri- cultural college says that he prefers to feed wheat bran or rice bran in con- nection with cottonseed meal at the rate of five pounds bran to four of meal. Of this mixture the COW should be given two-thirds of a pound for each one quart of milk she is giving.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
FARMERS UNDER SAME ROOF
Agreement Between Farmers Union and Other Organizations.

To the Officers and Members of the
 Farmers Union:
 It is simple matter of record that the Farmers Union is the greatest agricultural organization in the coun- try and in history. But there are | several score other farmers organiza- l tions in the country, large and small and of varying degrees of influence and strength
 Sooner or Iater-sooner, 1 hope there will be a federation between the Farmers Union and these other associations. By federation l do not mean necessarily an organic union. But I do mean a working agreement on such features as all farmers have in common, perhaps on cooperative and distributing movements, and on legislative programs.
 Nothing is done in this country without organization. From the mightiest trust on down to the small est and newest business concern, the principle of organization rules su- preme. Organization has won the worlds battles, whether on the field, in the counting house. the church or in political reforms.
 When it comes down to the last analysis, all the farmers in America have things in common. On the sur face there may be superficial differ ences But the things that count in your home and in my home, in your county and in my county, are just about the same things. We have all suffered from poverty. The effects of dishonesty injure HIS equally. Pros perity is welcome to us, whether we affiliate with a farmers organization or go it alone
 For these reasons, 1 want to hasten the day when we can get every farmer in this broad land to come in under one roof and pull in the same harness for those great big principles that mean so much to us, to our wives and our children
 The Farmers Union doesn't want to gobble up every other organization in sight, but it does want to do good work for the AMERICAN FARMER.
 
 striving for, whether he has a one horse or a hundred horse farm, whether he dry farms or wet farms, whether he's got a mortgage on his house as big as a mountain or is monarch of all he surveys.
 Think about this, members of the Farmers Union, and officers and mem bers of other farmers organizations. Consider what we have in common and what we could accomplish if we got together to fight the common foe, and to solve problems that are mu- tual
 I hope to live to see the dawning of the day when all rural organizations will have an understanding, and when every farmer in this country will be organized.
 It will be better for us. It will be better for the country.
 CHAS. S. BARRETT.
 Union City Ga
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
SOME POINTS AS TO CURTAINS
Economical Methods of Producing Ar tistic Effects-How Life May
 Be Prolonged.

Take old net curtains (6shnet will dol and dip them in tubful of soapy water, then in tub containing so- lution of ten cents worth of copperas. Repeat and hang up to dry. The re- suit will be beautiful deep burnt orange color, which gives a sunset effect in the darkest room.
 Cut out the floral and basket de- signs from madras muslin and tack them on to a material to harmonize with your curtains-eyen unbleached calico. Work them over with floss silk and apply them as borders to the cur tains. Bits of silk or satin might be tackled on to the madras petals in- stead and buttonholed around the edges The baskets might have lat ticework and handles of fine straw or raffla.
 Make your curtains with hems of equal width at top and bottom. After
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
That Trouser Skirt.

We have until now omitted any men, tion of the divided or harem skirt, be- cause this fastidious innovation seemed so altogether impossible. But, because of the notoriety which it has had through the riots aroused by its appearance in Paris and elsewhere, it seems best to describe it. It Is scant skirt which, at about the knees, divides to form full trousers such as are worn by the Turkish women. So far only professional models, em- ployed by the dressmakers who are trying to introduce this absurb fashion, have been seen wearing the trouser- skirt, or jupe-culotte, as 1t is called in France. That 1t will be adopted by women of good taste and refinement seems quite possible.-Harper's Bazar.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
RANCHES OF S<Mss :. TM M9I6IE@zN .EW

Lace, combined with net, is much used.
 Everywhere we see a bit of black satin.
 Feathers are slowly coming back to the coiffure.
 Natural linens are in greater de- mand than colors.
 Still yelled are the various parts of milady's costume.
 Many little evening frocks are trimmed with cords of precious stones or beads to initiate them. Coral on black and white striped mousseline is stunning.
 Patent leather belts in black, blue, red or white are to be a stylish finish for linen frocks.
 Many of the Eton jackets have large revers. They are either the supple, folded satin shapes or the straight flat ones They can be of contrasting col or, embroidered and beaded.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
Fighting Poultry Pests.

These are gala days for lice. Fight them strong and hard
 Kerosene will do deadly work. Pour it in every crack and crevice. Don't spare it.
 Watch the grit box. The hens are doing so, Don't let them catch you mapping and the box empty.
 Allow the cool air to enter the houses at night by taking out the win dows, but do not forget to have inch mesh wire netting fastened to the opening to keep out the enemies.
 Watch the condition of the young chickens. If they are moping, look for lice. especially the large gray louse found on the head of the chick. A drop of sweet oil will soon end his career.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
HOW TO BUILD UP THE HERD.

How to build up the dairy herd is one of the many questions that con fronts the man or woman on the farm who is contemplating going into the dairy business.
 It is usually the man with a limit ed capital who most seriously con- siders this question. We firmly be- lieve that the inexperienced man with small capital should start with grade COWS. His limited capital will in this way enable him to secure d much larger herd than he could in any other way, since good grade cows can be purchased much cheaper than the pure bred animals. While he is yet new in the business, his profits will come largely from the sale of milk products for which he can readi- ly find a market. After he has learn ed something of the business, and un derstands how to handle the herd, he can go into breeding for the market
 In selecting the grade COWS for the herd, the dairyman should bear in mind three points. First, select the dairy breed that suits aim best; sec ond, select only such COWS as conform to the dairy type; third, investigate the butter-fat record of each COW De- fore buying.
 The next step in building up the herd is the sire Although starting in with grade cows the sire should be the best obtainable-the old saying the bull is half the herd" should never be forgotten Every calf takes half it's blood from the sire. While the grade dam may be depended upon for size, form, constitution and ca pacity of production to her heifer calf. it's dairy quality, the inbred power to increase the richness of the milk is derived from the pure bred sire. One COW may prove a poor dam but still give profit in milk; such loss is a trifle, but if the sire proves a poor sire the entire increase of the year is lost.
 The next important thing after q good sire has been purchased is the testing and "weeding out. Individu- al record should be kept and if the COW does not come up to the standard set, or in other words if she does not make money, she should not be kept for milk nor breeding purposes, but should be sent to the butcher
 The cows with the best record should be kept for breeding and for milk and the best heifer calves should be se- lected for the future cows o- ne herd. Let anyone follow these methods and in few years he will have built up his herd to the point where it will be profitable invest ment for him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

One of the famous Danish farmers organizations is for the purpose of dis tributing clover seed to the farmers. It has 1900 branch societies and an- nually distributes several million bushels of seed The Danes have i'm ported a great deal of clover seed from foreign countries and have found varieties that were much better suited to their conditions than native vari- cities. Our own department of agri- culture is following this plan and hopes to discover varieties that will excel native varieties
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
The Girls Handicap.

In her pretty new frock sister Mabel felt quite proud as she sat on the front step and watched some boys playing on the sidewalk.
 After time one little boy came up to talk to her and to admire, in his rough little way, her bright shiny shoes and pink sash.
 See my nice square-cut waist" eX claimed the grilie,'' and my nice coral beads. Don't you wish you wuz a girl?"
 No sir-ee," replied the boy. T wouldn't want to be any girl at all, because lookie how much more neck you haf to wash
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
A Unique Gingham Apron Shower.


 A girl who had lived in her home town all of her life and consequently had many friends, was the recipient of this acceptable and enjoyable shower. The girls (six in number) were asked to bring a gingham apron. They consulted, so there would be no two alike. Of the material each girl made necktie which was placed in an envelope. The aprons were all finished except the hems, which fur nished needle work for an hour. At six o'clock man for each girl ap- peared, the envelopes were passed, and the men found their supper part ners by matching the neckties with the aprons, each girl putting on one and the boys wearing the tie that matched. At the close of the repast the aprons were all tied about the lit tie bride-elect It was a merry time and twice as nice because the poor, neglected bridegroom and ushers were included in the fun.
 MADAME MERRI
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
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utes, the contest beginning and end ing with the tap of a bell. The two having the largest score progressed to the next table, each player having dainty pincushion in which pins were stuck to mark the progressions. These pins had colored heads. A daintily equipped sewing bag was the head prize and a little work basket of odd design was the second; embroid- ,ery scissors in case made an ac- ceptable consolation prize. Every one had the jolliest kind of a time and 1t was most easy party to pre- pare.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
Snakes in Prohibition Maine.

Snakes emptied two saloons in Port land of the crowds of customers a few evenings ago. A nonresident ordered a box of snakes sent to him from the south for the purpose of cleaning out vast number of rats from his place. The snakes were given chance to demonstrate their rat killing ability and the large snake destroyed 15 in a few minutes. The snakes were then taken to two different saloons and in a few minutes cleared them of the croWd-Kennebec Journal.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
FEEDING THE BROOD SOW.

Pasture and forage crops should be provided for the pregnant sows, be. cause of the eheapness of this method of feeding and the desirability of keeping the SOW in good form by exercise, fresh air and sunshine. Along with the pasture and forage crops some grain should be fed, es- pecially as pregnancy advances, for best results, since the pasture and forage crops will provide only about a maintenance ration.
 Whether the SOW should be in me- dium or high condition at the time of Narrowing is matter of personal choice with the breeder. However, most breeders prefer to have their sows iii pretty good flesh at this time The SOW should receive a nu- tritious ration at all times but care should be taken not to feed too concentrated ration close to farrow ing time. AS farrowing time ap- breaches the SOW is likely to become constipated This is a disorder that must be avoided if possible and to overcome it some laxative feed such as bran. oil meal, or roots should be fed It should be remembered that the digestive tract of the hog is small
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

around the neck, down one side of the tunic and on the sleeves and belt with embroidery or braiding, as may be preferred.
 The pretty dress on the little girl in the middle of the group is of pale blue and white striped cotton voile. The skirt is plaited all round; the blouse is also plaited and ornamented with black satin buttons and loops. The collar and cuffs are of white stitching and edged with lace. The little cravat is of black satin, the ends finished with balls of the same, and the belt is of patent leather.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
Excellent Fly RepeIIent.

Flies of various kinds give cattle and horses considerable annoyance. Ready-made mixtures are fully as cheap and effective, and much more convenient than repellents made ac- crrding to certain recipes. However, a mixture of three quarts of fish oil, one quart of petroleum, and one ounce of carbolic acid is a most excellent fly repellent
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
A Progressive Needle Party

This affair was the amusement of fered by hostess at linen shower given for recent bride: There were twelve guests and four tables. At each table there was bowl containing fifty needles of all sizes, and thread; the game was to see which couple could thread the most needles in three min
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
Alabama Game Law.

Alabama last year passed a game law prohibiting the killing of female wild turkeys. Already large increase in the number of this noble game bird is noted. A movement is on fost to pass several laws in other southern and eastern states
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
ExactIv.

Noting that another piece of valu- able china has been broken. Sena- tor Allen asked his housekeeper how the breakage occurred, and she hast fly replied:
 Tt fell down and just broke itself"'
 Merely an automatic brake" quieA ly commented the senator.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

washing them, hang them upside down, slipping the rod through what was before the bottom hem. This equalizes wear and tear and prolongs their life. Be careful not to make such curtains of material whose fig ures are not reversible in position.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14
Reclaim Arkansas Land.

Eighty thousand farmers Of Ar kansas, acting through the Farmers union, will urge the government to reclaim 16,000,000 acres of land in that state by drainage.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

A teaspoonful of coal tar to peck of corn, moistened with a little wa ter, is said to be a protection against gophers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

The production of pure milk means obtaining the milk under scrupulously clean conditions and handling it in a cleanly manner.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

There is no crop which will furnish as large an amount of nutritious feed for hogs as alfalfa after it has once gotten a good growing start
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

The farmer who makes milk pro- duction his business is a dairyman, snd he needs the best of dairy COWS.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

Watch sweet clover It begins to look as if it had very valuable place among our farm crops.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-07-14

Water the horses before feeding. When fed first there is often more danger of collie.