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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
IMPORTANCE OF
= FARM HORSES
An4nnals, In Com ina ton With
Modern Machinery, Have to
Great Extent Replaced
Human Labor.
cav rHolMAs ?. cooPER.l

(By THOMAS p. COOPEE1.l
At present the horse Is practically
the entire motive power Of the farm.
In combination with improved farm
machinery, the horse has, to a great
extent. replaced human labor. And
the. modern farm depends as much
upon the efficiency Of the horse that
is kept to perform the labor as 1t does
upon the use of the human labor upon
the farm. In fact. the efficiency Of
human labor upon the farm. and in
many instances the proper operation
OF the farm, depends entirely upon
the farm horse. may readily I'm.
derstand, therefore. that the farm
horse is often the greatest single lfac-
tor in the success of the farming oper-
atoms 1t is essential. then. that the
farm horse be SO cared for, and the
farm so organized. that maximum
return on the horses labor can be
secured annually.
1t is true that horse owners gener-
ally are not accustomed to look upon
the horses Of the farm. or their labor.
as costing anything The horse has
been considered SO much Of a neces-
sity. and SO much d part of the farm.
that the question of the cost OF the
horse labor TO the farm. or of the
methods By. which such cost may be
/ decreased. has been very largely neg.
lected The question Of economy Of
power on the farm is only brought up
at those times when consideration is
being given to some other form Of
motive power than the horse It is a
question. though. that-with increas-
ing cost OF feed. of care, and larger
investment In horses will constantly
become Of greater and greater i'm
portance
The cost of horse labor depends
upon. many conditions that vary on
each farm. so that costs are not SINH
lar on different farms. However, the
items that make up cost are similar
on all farms. and only vary In amount.
1t is essential. then. that the farm
operator have an accurate knowledge
Of what comprises cost, and what ave
rage costs are, that he may institute
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
ARRANCE GOOD
HOG PASTURES

1Rx Z HENRY

believe that every farmer who
starts to diversity his crops should
adopt what is called 1 minor rotation.
or. III other words. be should build 4
fence around some small pieces Of
ground handy to hts building 70 be
used n time as q hog pasture. q place
for growing potatoes and perhaps for
special patch of seed corn A Spfg
that il fed grain all his life usually
fails to pay expenses One which Ii
given the run Of such q pasture until
he is Up 70 d50 pounds weight along
with some grain feed viii be produced
very much more cheaply and econon.
scalIy.
good hog pasture may be had b
sowing mixture Of two pounds
Dwarf Essex rape. bushel Of barley.
bashel 81 field reas and = little mil.
let seed per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
SPOILED .0KE foS WILLIE


Willie is convinced that women
have no sense Of humor Willie Is
seven. and he iudgss all women by
his mother What he considered a
splendid joke occurred to him. and
he resolved to make his father It's
mute and admiring witness or audi
tor.
Mamma, said Willie. when papa
comes home I'll climb up on the step
ladder and pretend to be doing some
thing to the picture. Then you say !:
willie, what are you up tor Then
s I'll say Up to date. Won't papa be
surprised ?,
Papa came home In due time and
was hardly seated before Willie drag
Eed In the stepladder and climbed up
to a picture. This was mammals cue
to ask the question that would give
Willie the opening for the joke. So
mamma hurriedly asked:
Willie. what are you doing up
there?" =
Willie turned look Of disgust, cha
grin and disappointment upon his
mother. climbed down the lader and
left the room without word.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
IMPORTANCE OF ATTENTION
TO MEMBERS OF SHEEP FLOCK


circles--a poor. dwarfed and runted
lamb.
Right here is where the sheep
farmer shows whether he is capable
and efficient II he IL. be VIII attend
to them at once. IN fact. the best Of
them anticipate nature little BY
weaving earlier.
II it has not been done before. the
really capable and sflcient farmer at
tends to It now. He may be. and often
is, right where his fields need him the
most. but he knows that here Is some
thing that win pay him immensely.
He knows that i little brains and
forethought exercised now viii take
the place Of lot OF work and feed
later on.
The best thing to do Is to separate
the ewes and lambs entirely. II pos
sibIe give the lambs a fresh pasture
on which no sheep have been grazed
for year. This Is to avoid the
dreaded stomach worm.
One way that has been found good
is to turn the lambs into patch of
rape and allow them to Craze it down.
Some like to let the rape get six or
eight inches high before turning In on
it, but for my apart | think It is too
tough BY that time. much prefer
the three or f1ve-inch plant to the
larger and woodier growth
Often after the rape Is eaten. the
meadows have started up afresh SO
that the lambs can be turned into
them and allowed to eat the fresh.
tender heritage that springs up with
the first shower
Sometimes when nothing better is
offered, have turned the lambs into
the uncut hay. They tramp down
some Of It, but they more than pay
for what they destroy Then. after
the hay Is cut, there is always lot OF
good feed on the ground that fs just
what win do them good
1t may be that the ruinous crop Of
weeds Is Just. starting up The lambs
will eat these. and with what new
grass starts up will do well. to say
nothing OF the great good they do as
Sscavengers IN keeping the fence
corners all clean
II carefully handled durinI summer
there is no reason why the lamb
should not come on in great shape
and make great big rusty eve OF
wether by Christmas.
/ say eve or wether. wonder II
all come under this classification OF
whether, despite all that can be said
and done, there are not lot of I'M
trimmed rams in the sheep pens Of
the corn belt to-day; but that Is an
other story,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

At the Wisconsin experiment sta.
ton as result of a trial with hogs
they found that an acre Of rape pro.
duced as much gain on pigs when
used as pasture crop along with
grain as Sc bushels of corn would do.
It win thus be seen that the small
pasture or a minor rotation produces
q vast amount Of value as measured
IN grain feed.
In addition to til feeding value 81
rape for hogs they were found to- be
stronger and gained more rapidly AFT
er the rape feeding was discontinued
than the ones which had been Of
grain alone. This Is doubtless the re
suit Of being more vigorous and
healthy. They found that the ones
fed rape and grain considerably out
gained the ones fed on grain alone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
(Bv Er.MER HENDERsoN. !

OF all the things that should merit
the attention Of the farmer at this
time none are more important than
the lambs.
No matter how carefully you care
for the eve during the trying period
Of iambing, nor how vel. you feed her
during the raw, chilly months Of early
spring, Y now. during the hot months
you neglect the. little ones, all your
work has been In vain. For II Is then
that the really trying time comes.
Until summer climatic conditions
have been fairly conducive to the best
health and growth OF the younb
lambs. Grass has been abundant and
the eve has been liberal in her fiow
Of milk. Now, however. a change oc-
ours In the life Of the little one.
Our days. which before have been
cooled by cool and baimy breezes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
SHRINKING Wash coods.

Keep your material IN the same
creases as when bought, opened only
enough to he easily in the tub to
cover the goods and leave su6icient
length Of time to be thoroughly
shrnnk Then lay a broom across the
tub and carefully hang the material
on Il. stun folded. Thus It will drain
In the tub and dry. On removal the
goods viii Be as pressed and smooth
as when bought A little salt IN the
water viii also set the color at the
same time
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

such economies In his management as
seem desirable. Carefully-kept rec
ords and accounts with the farm
horse, show that the average cost of
horse labor on the farm is about eight
and one-half cents per hour The rate
seldom averages less, and generally
runs higher. This means that the act.
ual cost. on the farm. of a horses
labor for a ten-hour day, is IS cents.
or $40 for team.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
Furs Tor Next Winter.

\ The most popular furs for next win
ter bid fair to be seal. pony. caracal
and for those who can afford it. d
course. sable. Fox and opossum an
favored for neckpieces. Moleskin. al
most as prohibitive In price as sable
il gaining popularity In Europe Er
mine and chinchilla are always in de
mand for dressy garments. and win
the craze for black. Persian lamb ii
advancing even more in fashion
LtninEs, however. will COME III den
cate shades Of violet. yellow. coral and
cream
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
Prettx NINA Is ley.elrx.

Jeweled watches are toy Of the
moment The best Of these. thin as q
leaf. are senameied. often ii pale pink
or pale green. with either one big dia-
nnond IN the center Or else surround
ed BY small diamonds The smart
watch Of today has chain attached
ana II worn on the neck as pendant
The face Of the watch Is. Of course. 1t
the back of the ornament And some
Of these dainty toys are lrst-Fate
tfmek gold bag Is another
useful possession Many Of the new
bagn are ID gold In different shades Of
color while others are III gold and
platinum to give the eject Of striped
material.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
To Wash SILK STOCKINGS.

1t Is something of a puzzle how to
wash silk stockings successfully, but
the following method has been used
with satisfactory results: Make soa p
suds Of lukewarm water and good
grade Of CASTLE soap. Do not use hot
water as 1t destroys the life OF the
silk. Rinse In clear. cold water until
free from all soap. then pull the stock
ings lengthwise and press with a
warm iron. never hot one. They will
be as glossy as when new.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
Tart Crust.

One cup Of lard, one tablespoon Of
sugar. three tablespoons Of water.
white Of one egg beat the egg, sugar,
lard and water together, add enough
to make paste mix together three
cups Of currants and one OF rasp-
berries. sweeten abundantiy Fill the
tart shells, cover with crust and
bake. Eat cold with powdered sugar
over them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
Not Imprassed.

Nine. Nordica, at a garden party at
Deal Beach, said, apropos Of her re-
cent European tour:
Many good people refuse to be Inn
pressed by the armless and legless
fragments of antique sculpture treas
ured in the museums of the Old
World
Zone day in the British museum q
guide was recounting to little knot
of tourists the glories of battered
centaur. when a Chicago meat sales
man broke the reverent hush with the
question:
Excuse me, sir, but what would
they feed bloke like that on-ham
and eggs or hay?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
For longer Wear,

Before bedspreads and counter
panes begin to show Nsigns Of wear
lew i me strip Df muslin across the
top and bottom on the wrong side
! II neatly done the strip win give the
effect 81 border and viii lend extra
strength to the part where the great
est wear comes. Thin places may De
daxned down TO this border and will
not break into holes AZ quickly as they
would without such 4 protection
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
AT AFTERNOON TEA
.ENTERvAiNMENT AT ONCE SIM
PIE AND DELIGHTFUL.
Small and Appropriate pelleaeles TO
Accompany Fragrant Beverage
Mufin Stand Of Importance a.
Well a. convenience.

There Is no function that possesses
30 subtle a charm. SO imaginative
rite as the single ceremony or brew
ing cup Of tea. It c6njures up mem
cries Of things uhforgettable. the au-
stere abnegations Of our forefathers.
the social triumphs Of peers. and the
homely pleasures Of domestic joys.
There Is cheerful glow. a coziness.
warmth that rsdiatess from the tea.
table which melts all formality. Reti-
cent lips bloom into speech and Diff
dent hearts become expansive.
The informality. OF gathering about
the little table. expectantly watching
the preparation Of the tea the steady
glow Of the tiny fame In the alcohol
lamp, the humming Of the kettle is
all very delightful IN It's simplicity.
and this attractive means Of entertain
ing is within the reach OF every wom-1
an. no matter how simple her circum-
stances.
The tea table Is necessary adjunct
to every bachelor maids apartments.
whether she be wage Garner or a
woman of large social interests. and
1t becomes necessary that she seek
recreation and relaxation from her
labors. and what Is more delightful
than to have ones friends drop In
during a leisure hour at sunset and
be refreshed by the sympathetic un-
derstanding OF Kindred spirits?
Your friends soon grow to know
that OF norfo{r ho,,v fhav mill And
"a blessed respite. q charmed peace at
your Preside s
Ii silver tea service Is beyond
your means, tea kettle. caddy and
service bowl of brass are just az eff
fecttye and more decorative. low
tabcTet supporting a large, round. ORR
ental tray Of hammered brass. looks
stunning beside an open IRE. whose
ficEefing flame reflects the beautiful
lights from brass and copper.
! shall never forget. upon entering
q .rssom, the effect OF q large brass
bowl filed to overfowing with the
rich hues of nasturtiums. FURNISHED by
the hot rays Of the sun, 1t almost
took my breath away, 1t was SO riot.
Gus In color. Such q touch of the
bizarre In q iow-toned room Is most
beautifully startling
A Fnuffin-stand beside the tea table
is great convenience to the hostess.
for the guests may help themselves
without requiring the extra service
OF passing food from one Individual to
another. The three shelves OF the
stand may each contain plate of diff
ferent dainties Simple bread and
butter. cress and lettuce sandwiches,
little cakes and cookies or toasted
mullins and .crumpets are all appro-
pirate and light enough to serve with
tea.--New York Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

This pretty waist is Of pale green
glace mousseline de sole. shirred on
cords at the bottom to form girdle
ornamented with 4 rosette made in
the same way.
The little yoke and the sleeve trim
mings are Of gold lace. and the cravat
Ii OF gold cord.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

placed In rows at intervals Of four or
i've. feet In the fields, Upon these.
wires must be stretched. and for this
operation the ingenious farmers have
devised long stills. which are fastened
to their legs. enabling them to stand
at height Of seven or more feet from
the ground.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
Sumner suits.

Serge suits for summer have very
wide bands Of silk soutache braiding
on the hem. White or light-colored
serge is used for cool days. One
piece dresses and suits Of cream-col-
cred serge are seem everywhere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
lnluriolia Tor Elna

When the SOW Is given 4 warm. rich
sI0p. or other milk producing feeds
just after her pigs IRE born. strong
milk now II forced The newborn
pigs get too uch and have dIarrhoea
Which often kills ON E
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Girls of IA and up are wearing their
skirts short This. of course. means
pretty shoes and hosiery. as white or
tan or Isle or cotton stockings and
pumps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
HOW ENGLISH
TRAIN HOP VINES
ing en1ous Farmers Arrange
Salts Fastened to Le4a.
Enabling Them to
Reach Wires.

How growers of Kent. England.
have discovered novel way Of fixing
the wires on.t the tall poles on which
the hops are trained to grow. The
poles are about 10 feet high. and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Running the mower along the sides
of the bitches will make It easier
keeping them clear Of weeds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

p Hot water and sunshine are two ct;
the best cleansers for the dairy uten-
sils that can be found anywhere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
An Equivalent,

"The man in the Office with me did
not get the advantage of me. gave
him Roland for hiss Oliver
"But which Is really the better
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Mrs w,ns1ow,s soothing syrup for ohildrel
teething. softens the gums, reduces inhAmma-
ton. ailays pain. cures wilma collie, Use bottle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Some English farmers are paying
as high as $500 per pair for American
mules to send to the Argentine Re-
public.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31
NY
DAUGHTER
" CURED.
ByLydia g. PinkI1am's
Vegetable Compound
Baltimore, MO- send you here
with the picture Of my fifteen year old

u3u&nLSE ALICE VINO
was restored to
health by Lydia e.
fPfnkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. She
was pale, with dark
circles un der her
eyes, weak and irri-
table. Two different
doctors treated her
and called 1t Green
Sickness, but Sh g
grew worse all the
firnn TvrJia n Pink.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

A man has to have a strong pull to
equal that of dull razor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Until we get perfect animals we
should search for sire that In some
particulars is superior to the cows in
our herds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

n the young turkeys prefer to boost
II the big tree ID the yard. let them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

There is no crop that a stock feed
er can grow that will make as much
feed as corn and peas or soy beans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Materials required: Four and one
half yards serge 46 inches wide. IN
yard silk. one-fourth yard satin. one
button. X yards silk or satin for
lining coat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

"A good pedigree counts. and the
good ram is bound to show his good
points; II he Is NOT good he will show
his defects.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

II the man who has no silo would
watch his neighbor feed and watch
the results he would soon have one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

II you grow squashes and have
never seen the squash bug you are
fortunate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Mature hogs that are thin may be
made d gain Of d half pound q day
on alfalfa without grain, IS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Be sure there are no drafts in the
hen house or your hens are likely to
have the roup.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Many orchards have sufficient avail
able plant food, but lack water at
that critical period while the tree Is
fruit making
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

The man who has plenty Of soiling
crops does not fear the dry pastures
SO much as the one who depends upon
the grass alone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Cream serge is employed here; the
narrow skirt has band OF striped
cloth at the foot cut SO that the strips
run on the cross, this Is also used for
the re,sers; cuffs and pockets Of the
semt-fitting coat. which has the collar
Of black satin. The front fastens be-
low revers by one button and corre-
spending hole.
Tagel hat trimmed with a wreath Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

A small amount Of linseed meal add.
ed to the horse ration is Invaluable
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Short rows cause frequent turning
and a consequent loss of time and
wasted energy for both man and team.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

All dairy utensils should be
washed as, soon as possible after be-
ing used. ,. "a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Stagnant water should never be
allowed to remain where sheep can
get at It. It conveys parasites
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

The right time to castrate pigs is a
week or so before they are .weaned.
If healthy; If delicate. wait week or
SO until they are stronger.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

OF the insects attacking squashes,
melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, etc..
the common striped cucumber beetle
is the most injurious.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

The separator Is an absolute neces-s
sity upon the modern dairy farm It
safeguards the health of the calves
and the pigs and increases the profits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31


II colt Is worth raising ct an. 10
is worth raising wen.
II yon haven't silo. think olsr
the matter Of building one
Some horses have Iearned % balk
by being overloaded and abused
A small amount Of linseed meal odd
ed to the horse ration is Invaluable.
The COW that loses flesh in October
or November win be an expensive one
to winter.
Alfalfa hay is q hne rough. feed for
horses once per day Il fed in moder-
ate quantities,
All over the country people are
keeping better poultry than they did
a few years ago.
Sweet corn is very profitable crop.
One reason for this IL because 1t IL
so easily handled.
Cow pox is contagious eruption:
running fxed course, and accompar
MED BY asslight fever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Chicks and young cockerels are apt
to become weak In their legs while
running at large
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Sudden changes In the calf's feed
are almost certain to start trouble.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

The brood mare In foal should be
handled byaa Arm, steady hand. not
an excitable. rash hand.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

A drop Of melted lard rubbed on
top OF the head and another drop I'M
der it's bill and along the neck will
put an end to the head lice
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Some horses have Learned 10 balk
by being overloaded and abused
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Young pigs should have the best OF
care and get to eating nicely while on
the mother. They should not be
weaned until they are-nine weeks old
If good results are obtained.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

with over, 100 breeds Of chickens
already in existence. breeders are at
work trying to fix new ones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

Look out for ticks. Your sheep
can not fatten II they are troubled
with these pests.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

1t makes some horses ugly to work
them with horses that do not travel
up with them. Match them as to gait
as well as to other things.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-08-31

=, One reason why more farmers do
not-have better breeds of poultry IL
because the Matching and brooding
season comes in their busiest time Of
the year