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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
Farming in the South.

The farm papers. the institutes and
the demonstration work being done In
the south by the department of agrf
culture, are bearing fruit and the col
leges Of agriculture are being crowd
ed with students In their regular ag-
ricultural course and In their winter
short courses The corn contests
have shown that larger crops Of corn
can be made in the south than any
where else, with the longseason pro
lifc corns, and the corn clubs Of farm
boys which have brought enthusiasm
among the youngsters thar argues
well for the future.
The south is coming to her own and
needs thousands Of energetic north
ern and western men to buy and I'm
prove her plentiful acres.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
Market Term Screen Duck"

The market term green duck, is Of
late innovation. The cognomen Is APP
piled for the reason that the bird has
not yet matured. It should weigh
not less than four pounds and be not
over ten weeks old: eight weeks
would be better. anc should never be
allowed bathing water. AS an ar
ticle OF diet. II provided by a chef.
the green duck resembles the famous
and fast disappearing canvas back
duck.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
Remedy for "sorehead."

Chicken pox or 'sorhead" is very
infectious and is easily carried from
one farm to another by a person. The
best treatment is to separate the sick
from the well fowls and spray the
house and yards with a strong solu-
ton of coal tar dip. Apply to the
sores or warts on the fowls tincture
of iodine mixed with ten per cent
solution Of carbolic acid Carbolated
vaseline is an excellent remedy for
mild cases.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
Thomas jefferson a Farmer.

Thomas Jefferson wrote the follow
ing in the eighteenth century:
The cultivators of the earth are
our most valuable citizens, the most
vigorous. the most independent. the
most virtuous; they are tied to this
country and welded TO fits liberties
and interests by the most lasting Of
bonds"
Some 40 years later he again wrote:
. When entered upon the stage Of
public life came to the resolution
never to wear any other character
than that Of farmer"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

be produced. On the other hand, II
milk is to be sold to the cheese fac
tory or supplied to customers, the
Holstein or Ayrshire should be
chosen, for while their milk is not so
rich in butter fat, they give far
larger quantity. which sells almost as
high at cheese factory and just as
high to the average city customer
Once breed is chosen, it should be
kept pure. and not crossed from one
breed to another, for while all four
breeds are good. when you cross two
Of them. You have nothing but .
scrub.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

the narrow streets. where there "a
no possible landing place had a. =
cident occurred.
tombstone was married three }o1r
ago. His wife had been present
the meet here each day and raI
among the last ones to give up ho}<
when word from the rescue party az
in the lake was awaited.
Billy" Badger. native Of Pits
burg. was only twentyfour years Ga
In his home city he was popu'H
among his associates He sas ern1f
ried and. following the death Of 5c'A
parents, became a resident at ta'
Pittsburg Athletic club. He inherited
$3.50. 900 from the Badger estate H1os
he became Of age three years ago
The Badger fortune Is said TO h>'s
been amassed by the yosng aviator
grandfather. Or. Thomas Badger. g
herb doctor. Badgers father conduc'
ed a cigar store In Pittsburg. He d'H
several years ago and the aviaioFf
mother. subsequently married to jo11
Goettmann. restaurant man. go
last winter.
Badger was graduate OF Prince
ton. He had prepared for Prsnceto6 ?
the Lawrenceville academy. at LAT
renceville. N. Y. He seemed 5or'e1'
ed to get as much speed as ross''f
out of automobiles. until last sumue''
when an aviation meet was held y
Pittsburg. Then he determined 70 g
tempt flying.
The young man decided to bay q
aeroplane and try for an aviafors ?
cense. He bought machine and Pre-
ticed for months. Finally he na17
several successful fights st hineo<
L. l.. thus obtaining his license i'-
the Aero Club OF America. he -
planned, upon the close Of the Cn'cak:
air meet. to return to PittsDdfs '''
make flight In ais home city
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
Manure spreader.

operation, the distributing cylinder be-
ing so constructed that 1t will not
only separate and practically pulyer-
lie the manure. but viii scatter the
game broadcast over greater area
than that Occupied by the machine
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
MANURE sPREADER is USEFUL
Newly Invented implement Practical
~ PuIverlzes Fertilizer and Scat
tiers II Broadcast.

This invention relates to manure
spreaders in which the material Is
distributed from a wagon by means
OF a distributing cylinder or heater.
TIE cylinder is shown in perspective
If the illustration. says the Scientific
American The purpose is to provide
distributing cylinder which will DO
simple in construction and reliable In
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
Grow Into Sheep Business.

Do not go into sheep breeding.
Grow into it. Begin in a small way.
You will find many unexpected prob
lens constantly coming up and IL you
GO into it largely at first you win find
a great deal Of trouble and disap'
pointment. There is much that has
to be learned by long and thoughtful
experience.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
Get some pure-bred stock

Get some pure-bred stock
It pays to spray intelligeutly.
Keep the lambs growing all the
time.
Never mix warm cream with cold
cream
Feed corn very carefully to the pigs
in hot weather.
The needs OF the good dairy COW
must be studied
Keep fewer sheep. better sheep and
give them better care.
Bran is good for both growing
chicks and laying hens.
1t certainly pays to keep a big
quiet flock of good fowls.
Seeds OF maple trees nave peen
known to terminate in ice.
Oats are frequently seeded with
Canada field peas for forage.
Clover and skim milk are almost IN
dispensable in the ration Of the grow
ing pig.
Boards should be used for bleaching
early celery. Soil is apt to cause 1t
to decay.
Artificial heat in the hog pen is
not necessary. Freedom from drafts
is better.
Every farmer should have piece Of
rape to turn the sheep on when the
pastures fail
A hog could be starved to eat al
most anything; but seldom does well
on spoiled food
A side line of dairying that helps
out is to have plenty of pigs to eat
the skim milk
Young chickens should not be coop
ed on land that was occupied by chick
ems last year.
An accessible supply Of pure. cold
water should always be available for
the dairy herd. L
Different kinds Of milk animals diff
fer greatly as to the fat and solid con-
tents of the milk
Rape is commonly sown either
broadcast OF in rows about 30 inches
apart and cultivated.
Plenty Of hot water must be used in
keeping the dairy utensils clean dur
ing the hot weather.
The best authorities give the weight
OF one gallon of milk. Of average com
position. as Sc pounds.
The silo is now a necessity. and for
you to compete with the man who has
one you must have one. too.
The levelness with which horse
walks Is one of the best evidences
that his legs work in harmony.
Roughage for calves should first be
fed at two or three weeks of age
when the calf begins to eat grain
Steel -silos are growing in favor, and
seemingly do not hold the frost any
more or even as much as the cement
ones.
Contrary to popular belief mors
chickens die from June until Sep
TENDER than In all the rest Of the
year.
Do not hurry the mare that Is with
colt when she is eating. She ought Il
have plenty of time to chew her fec
well.
The cold storage man makes bette
prices for the dairyman and poultry
man-until the cold storage man Il
busted"
The milk should be strained through
one thickness of clean white flame
and then should be quickly cooled ant
well aired
II a eve keeps her lamb in fine IA
condition up to the time Of weaving
be sure she is good mother. an
keep her.
A silo saves labor. as with It yo'
can feed more stock in much less tim
than by any other means and do
much easier.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

Warmed-over Coffee kills Two
Brookfeld. Mo.-From drinnns
fee which had been brewsd WE
hours before and left standing
night. two children OF A. r. Ter
q farmer living near here. are de>@
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

20
See the land before you buy 1t
! Apples should be carefully assorted.
Cool the cream as soon as possible
after separating.
Prepared dips kill lice. A lousy
COW is a hard keeper.
Oats should be made a part Of the
ration Of the growing colt
1t is often good plan to turn wean-
ling lambs into the cornfleld.
Don't give the pigs setback by
day or two of carelessness.
The comfortable COW is usually one
that produces the best profits.
Change pastures often to give the
grass chance to start up fresh.
Corn silage is an excellent calf feed
when fed In moderate amounts.
Allow no weeds to go to seed. This
win make cultivation easier next
year.
Spring pigs can get along very well
without shelter except from rain I'M
til fall
Tainted. musty or mouldy feeds
should never be served in the dairy
herd rations.
A silo should not be less than 30
feet deep or more than IL or II feet
In diameter.
There is always much difficulty in
keeping cans clean and sweet In very
warm weather.
The hog on pasture requires 20 per
cent less grain to make gain Of 100
pounds In weight.
The most profitable pork is pro
duced by using as largely as possible
other feeds than corn.
Rape will stand a vast amount of
stable manure and give q surprising
growth of green feed.
The only hog pasture crop that
may be sown now to furnish fall feed
Is cowpeas or sorghum.
When grapes are bagged at an early
stage there is hardly any work In the
fruit line that pays better.
Cut out sprouts about shade trees
plums and apples. They only take
strength from the main plant
II the pig is stinted In it's food al
any stage of its life. 1t can never be
come a perfect pork producer.
Gather pumpkins and squash before
q hard frost and store away in a dry
place (not In a damp CELLAR.
| IT.. har% <,rx, ,,,ftfr- ~,,<a+ g. ~.
average farmer is a portable engin,
with silage cutter and blower attach
ment
Hogs will not thrive on sour an,
decomposed food any more than mel
will. See that they get fresh. cleal
water to drink
A shed that is warm and poorl,
ventilated will often cause the sheep
wool to loosen. besides injuring tn
animals vitality.
Quality in form, disposition and ger
eral conformation must be couple
with the size and style to get the bes
In each class of horses
Cabbage will sometimes cure slot
Der in horses caused by eating whit
clover. but It is better to keep tn
clover away from the horses
Be sure that you furnish prope
quarters for the narrowing SOW. 70
can't afford to lose single one Of tn
; little "squealers" this season
In real warm weather II will pa
,, and pay well to round up the youn
pigs every ten days or two weeks an
give them a thorough wetting.
The farmers whose corn fields ar
|. most likely 20 suffer this season ar
those who quit blowing Just becaus
, there we're no more weeds to kill.
MIX should never be exposed I
foul air in the COW stable or in dirt
. tanks before II is delivered to tn
creamery.
Those who get best results in th
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
-EndymIon- Champion Day CHICAGO.

~ 4. n NH0
The four breeds of dairy cattle are
the Jerseys. Guernseys. Holsteins and
Ayrshires. Each man should choose
for himself. after fully investigating
the merits and characteristics Of the
different breeds. II butter is the OBJ
jet. he should choose the Jersey or
Guernsey. for while they do not give
such large flow of milk. 1t is far rich
er in butter fat, and it has been care
fully demonstrated that the richer the
milk. the cheaper the butter fat can
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

The only hog pasture crop that
may be sown now to furnish fall feed
Is cowpeas or sorghum.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

The most profitable pork Is pro
duced by using as largely as possible
other feeds than corn.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

Rape will stand a vast amount Of
stable manure and give q surprising
growth of green feed.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

When grapes are bagged at an early
stage there is hardly any work in the
fruit line that pays better.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

II the pig is stinted in its food at
any stage Of its life. 1t can never be-
come q perfect pork producer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

Cut out sprouts about shade trees.
plums and apples. They only take
strength from the main plant
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

Prepared dips kill lice. A lousy
COW is a hard keeper.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

Cool the cream as soon as possible
after separating.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29
Apples should be carefully assort'

See the land before you buy 1T
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

The levelness. with which a horse
walks Is one of the best evidences
that his legs work in harmony.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

The hog on pasture requires 20 per
cent. less grain to make gain Of 100
pounds In weight.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

The silo is now necessity. and for
you to compete with the man who has
one you must have one. too.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

III eve hccpb ucI AAluD III unc Lot
condition up to the time Of weaving.
be sure she is good mother. and
keep her.
A silo saves labor. as with It you
can feed more stock in much less time
than by any other means and do 1t
much easier.
When a hog reaches 200 pounds in
weight it requires extra good care and
an expert feeder to continue to lay on
flesh at a profit
Some people claim that a hog is a
scavenger by nature, but he certainly
thrives better on clean feed and de-
cent surroundings.
| Weeds plowed under add some hui
mus and fertility to the soil, though
in a very much less degree than
clover or COW peas.
The amount Of feed used by cows
depends somewhat upon their body
weight. larger cows requiring more
feed for maintenance
Common millet is one Of the best
varieties of millet to SOW as an emer'
gency hay or pasture crop. since II
yields well under trying conditions OF
soil and climate. !.
| Pigs. sows and fattening hogs
should be kept In separate Enclosures
They will be healthier and derive
more benefit from their feeds By
ouch handling.
Make a creep for the little pigs IN
which they can get In and eat and tho
old hogs cannot follow. BY the way
do not feed the little fellows sloppy
sour feed. Give them shelled corr
and watch them crack It
Fail fairs have already begun Ell
hibit your poultry at as many Of then
as possible. You viii learn much tina
viii benefit you in many ways. En-
change ideas with the poultry breed
ers you meet there The poultry in
dustry has never yet been completel1
mastered by any one man.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

There is always much difficulty in
keeping cans clean and sweet In very
warm weather.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-29

Roughage for calves should first be
fed at two or three weeks Of age.
when the calf begins to eat grain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-21
Julia Murdock Praises Lavish Beauty of
Oriental Drama. "Kisn1et," at National

BY the walls and buildings lends an air
almost OF enchantment to the scene.
While there Is much to be said Of the
scenic beauty OF the play, the drama
been presented this winter. Edward
Knoblauch has treated his theme with
a master hand, and the Interpretation
given 1t by Mr., skinner Is artistic TO q
Sssrss A. "a. Hs the SssssH a ss
hypocrite. the boaster, the lying rascal,
but at the same time, the man who was
lovable for these very qualities, he was
a delight. His strongest scene perhaps,
one enemy, and Disgusting himself in
the robes Of the dead man, he escapes,
to again appear In the Harem of his
enemy. Here his dagger again IL used
n Do aont With Of hs mi. sS n,o
the pool, holding his head under the
water while he gurgies away what Ia
left Of his life, counting the bubbles as
they rise to the surface.
ened here and there with little bits OF
humor. The principle characters In the
main are Of that ilk of precious rascals
who would gladly cut throat or scuttle
= ship. There IL, however. a beautiful
happily, and sends everybody home In
good humor.
The part of the Caliph was in the
capable hands Of Fred Eric. whose
reading Of his lines was a delight to
his. audience. As Mansur, Hsmilton Re-
velle was effective. and George Ralph,
az lSafur. sworder 70 Mansur. was pic
turesqus, graceful. and effective, Miss
Rita Jolivet. as Marsinah. was beauti-
f,l. and her Intelligent conception OF
the character OF the young girl who
became the wife OF the Shah was sup
plemented by her very excellent stage
presence. The one emotional role was
In the capable hands CT Miss Eleanorc
Gordon. wife IF Mansur. who interpre-
ted her part with dramatic intensity.
JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-21
crease in the body Of antibodies which

crease In the body Of antibodies which
persist for a considerable period, render
ing the person resistant to the disease.
''The most suitable time for adminis-
tration Is about o'clock in the after
noon, IS the greater part of the reac-
ton is then over before morning. As
already stated. no applicant should be
immunized who Is not perfectly healthy
and free from fever at the time. In
case of any man who has fever. the
inoculation should be postponed until
he RECEIVERS. This precaution Is neces-
sary in order to avoid its administra-
ton to men who may be coming down
with typhoid or other fevers.
'It is strongly advised not to drink
beer or other alcoholic liquors for day
or two after incubation.
1.-THE reaction from the inoculations
are two: A moderate local swelling and
slight general fever. These are Of
shorter duration and usually much less
severe than similar inoculations for
smallpox. The entire reaction is over In
forty-eight hours and during this time
severe labor should be avoided. 1t Is
stated by the Surgeon Generals office
that no untoward results Of any kind
have ever been noted"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-21

Plumbing In his pockets for q minute.
the archbishop brought UP q so gold
piece. and. handing II 20 the man with
a smile. said: THAT II little mot
tlinn you need tonight Take II. use
what you have to. and make the re-
iniiinier the nucleus for the fortune
which you have II in your power to
win."
Some years ago Archbishop ireland
was the possessor Of the fneet library
in the Northwest Shortly after the
Hill seminary at McAlester got under
way as a great educational institution
II found itself much in need Of books
Of reference. The matter having been
called to the attention Of the arch
bishop. be. without the slightest kssita-
lion, ordered his own library to be sent
to the institution. His or,ier was
beved, and. with the excel tim OF n
dozen books, tho whole valuable coIiec-
ton over since has rematrcd Ut the
disposal Of the students,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-21

A production of stupendous masnii-
cence, full of the atmosphere OF the
Orient II "Kismet," the premier or
which was given In the New National
Theater last evening, with Otis Skinner
In the part Of Hail, the beggar. Ed
ward Knoblauch has given to this won
derful adaptation Of one of the stories
Of "The Thousand and One Nights"
series Of Incidents in which Hail moves
as the leading figure.
As q drama 1t is delight. as spec
tacle It Is wonderful, There are seven
marvellous scenes, each being a gem OF
artistic conception almost barbaric In
intensity Of coloring The gorgeous
stage settings at times are almost over
whelming. this being especially notice
able in the scene In the Bazaar or the
Tailors, where scores Of traders OF every
description, nationality. and color. bare
legged children running in and out
amid the crowd. gorgeous tprbaned
caliphs, porters with almost bare, glist-
ening bodies, all make picture that IL
rivaled only by the colors In q kaleido-
scope.
Then there is the harem scene. wherein
Is introduced q tank Of unusual dimen-
sions filled with water. The luxury OF
this apartment, the sumptuous hang
ings the brass-pierced brass lanterns.
the carved furniture. the wonderful
richness of the furnishings, the beauti-
full robes worn by tho wife Of the
Mansur, her handmaidens. and her com
panions, all present marvellous bit Of
the orient that is unusually picturesque.
Artistic triumph reaches climax In
the last act, which is laid before the
mosque Of the carpenters by starlight.
The effect of the moon shining upon the
blue of night, the dense shadows cast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-21
Jersey Progressives
Want Colby In Senate

NEWARK. N. j.. Dec. 21.-Politicians
are msnifesting considerable interest in
the meeting to be held by the Progress
sive Republican League in this city to-
morrow night to launch the boom Of
Everett Colby, Of West Orange, for the
United States Senate.
Mr.. Colby, who is a former member
Of the State senate. and for years q
prominent figure In New Jersey politics.
aspires to the seat In the United States
Senate now held by Frank o. Briggs,
whose term will expire In March. 1919
II 10 the opinion Of many progressive
Republicans that Mr.. Colby has q
strong chance Of winning. II 10 figured
up that the prorressives Will he akIc
TO name their man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-21
IRELAND'S GOLDEN
JUBILEE As PRIEST
QUIETLY OBSERVED
Archbishop Flooded With
Congratulations From
Clergy and Laymen.

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Dec. 2.--Today
marked the nftieth anniversary Of Arch
bishop Ireland's ordination to the priest
hood. In Difference to the expressed
wish of the archbishop no elaborate
celebration of the golden jubilee was
held. but the flood OF congratulatory
messages received during tine day from
arch hi3i"I y. bishors. priests. and pronii-
nent laymen Throughout HE.cric:: az
forded eloquent testimony Of the love,
respect, and generation in which the
eminent It. Paul prelate is held by the
people Of all classes.
Archbishop ireland passed his sew
enty-thild birthday anniversary Sep
TENDER II last, but both mentally ami
physically arrears to be in the prime
OF life. His hair In iron gray. and there
are burrows in his forehead. but the
CANAL observer would not guess his
age at more than rixty.
The priests of tho diocese have pre-
serted Archbishop Ireland with a purse
Of 100000 In celebration Of his golden
jubilee. That the whole or 1T least the
greater part OF this large sum will be
distributed in charity is regarde! as
certain by all th"se who are familiar
with the extreme generosity Of the
archbishop.
A priest who acted as Archbishop Ire
lands SECRETARY for son,e years IS
authority fer the statement that the
prelate never turned a beggar from his
door absolutely enty handed. He gives
money to them with slight questioning.
and seldom IN amounts less than 81, the
amount often being as high as IS or SO.
1t In related OF him that one evening in
winter a forlcrn-locking man come to
his door and asked for quarter.