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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
STORAGE OF THE ROOT CROPS
Easy of Construction--Pit Also
Found Satisfactory.

(By L. ]. DELW1CHE. Wisconsin,
Root crops are valuable for stock
feeding. both Tor their content OF di-
gestible nutrients ana in supplying
succulent feed for the winter months.
Under good conditions large amount
of feed per acre can be grown from
roots, for this reason-they are use
full on small farms where the amount
of land under cultivation is small.
Roots can probably be grown for
less than 81 per ton under favorable
conditions. The cost OF production
per acre is approximately sS5 per
acre.
Mangels give the heaviest yield per
acre, with rutabagas and turnips a
close second. and carrots third.
Carrots and rutabagas are about
equal in per cent. OF digestible nutri
ents, and are higher in this respect
than either mangels or turnips.
Turnips and rutabagas do not keep
so well as some other roots. They
should be fed in the fall and early
winter in the order named.
Mangels and carrots keep we'll over
winter when properly stored
The best place to store roots is in a
root cellar near where they are to be
fed. Such cellar may be part Of a
barn. basement, or it may be built
conveniently near TO the stock barn
In most places the root house can be
built most economically OF concrete
Ordinarily cement is the only material
that has to be purchased. The gravel
and sand are usually available at nc
great distance on most farms. While
the temperature in a root house should
never fall to the freezing point, II
should be at low point for best re
suits in keeping roots.
When no cellar is available, roots
may be stored in pits. For fall and
early winter feeding. they need not be
covered TO any great depth. The roots
are put in conical pile. about four
feet in diameter on a bed of clean
straw. then covered with a layer OF
two inches OF long straw. Clean rye
straw is preferred for this purpose
The straw at the apex OF the pile is
made to form chimney five or six
inches in diameter for ventilation
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
Death Bed Jest.

Among what may be called death
bed jests. that of the Rev. James
Guthries of Stirling, one OF the Cove
nanter martyrs. deserves high place.
Lord Guthries recalls the story in
From a Northern Window" Mr.
the High street. Edinburgh. The
night before he asked for cheese for
supper. His friends wondered. for the
physicians had forbidden him to eat
cheese. But he said. with a smile
Il am now beyond the hazard OF all
earthly diseases. Uncle Remus'
Magazine.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
Give Colts Grain

Farmers. don't forget that your
draft colts need some grain this fall.
When pastures are short, a little
grain will effect wonders in a colts
development. They may be left to
eat with the mares, but it is better
to provide a place of their own when
they get the amount intended for
them. There is no feed better than
oats for young stock, but it is also a
good idea to give little corn. A lit
tie feed at this time will do much
to make big drafters out of them.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
METAL COLLAR FOR A HORSE
Meets Much Favor With Horsemen
Because It Hardens Flesh and
Is Always Cool.

1t is a mistake to use very soft
collar on a horse. The collar should
be as firm as it can possibly be made,
and if of leather. the surface should
be smooth, hard, and the collar itself
evenly stuffed with the best of hair,
or other fine resisting material. The
man who works hard with his hands
covered with soft gloves. usually finds
at the end of a day or two that his
hands are soft, and often blistered
A horses flesh is no different from a
mans, in this respect, and whenever
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16

1t comes in contact with a hard sub
stance it will, In time, become CALLED.
tough and able to resist continued
pressure without injury. The metal
horse collar is in great favor with
many horsemen for this reason. They
claim that it is always cool; the draft
Is adjusted to the whole neck instead
OF pulling most where the tugs are
attached, and the horses shoulders
never become CALLED.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
Cross Section Of Pit.

Dirt Is thrown on the pile to a depth
OF six inches. The roots are piled as
high as possible so as to shed water
For early winter feeding the layer
of dirt should be thicker. and in ad-
dition covering Of straw or horse
manure should be placed over the
whole pile.
A concrete root house which is ac-
cessible at all times is much more
satisfactory and more economical in
the long run.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
Since Teacher Did Not Know.

II was in the primary class OF a
graded school in western city and
the day was the 22d OF February.
Now. who can tell me whose birth
day this is?" asked the teacher.
A little girl arose timidly.
We'll. Margaret, you may tell us
said the teacher.
Mine" was the unexpected reply.
Everybody Magazine.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16

Just because sunshine is scarce in
winter is the best reason why our
hog houses should be so constructed
as to give the hogs every ray pos
sjble.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16

Perhaps one reason why American
born girls prefer to work in factories at
starvation wages rather than work in
kitchens and be comfortable is that while
in school they studied the same declara-
ton of independence as their brothers
did. Whether that old document tells the
truth or not, it has made of our boys and
girls something that does not willingly
have inferiority rubbed into them.
One never stops to wonder that our
young men will dig bitches rather than
become Wallets or buffers or footmen, even
though they might have more comfort
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
ESSENTIALS FOR IDEAL RAM
Among other Important Features He
Must Possess Bold, Strong and
Masculine Face.
(By r. G. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Nby X. q. W EEAIi tKSTONE)
There are many essentials for an
ideal ram. First. of course, is that he
must be good sire. \ breeder, If
you will.
Granted this condition, there are
many other important features. He
must possess character, as indicated
by bold carriage. strong front and a
"sirey" look. His face should be bold,
strong and masculine.
These characteristics are to be taken
as indicative of ability to produce
these characteristics in his offspring
However. these characteristics must
be good ones; for a sire that possesses
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16

"happy hit may sometimes be made by bold
venture, but in the long the safest road is the
highway of steady industry. God gives you enough
when he gives you opportunity wise will
make opportunities than he finds. Possess your
soul in patience. Your time will come if you deserve
it. Don't say you have been unfortunate when you
just foolish. Bad luck is bad pluck. Good
pluck is good luck. No ever lost his luck until
he lost his pluck.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16

Pain and Swelling seldom indicate in
ternal organic trouble. They are usually
the result of local cold or Inflammation
which can be quickly removed by Hamlins
Wizard Oil.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16

Musical standards in this country have
been greatly raised during the past few
years. 1 have been reading with interest
discussions about the educational REQUIRE
ments of those who study music serious
ly. l still consider myself young man,
but have observed educational conditions
in Europe and America long enough to
have some definite ideas regarding cul-
tural progress on this side of the Atlantic
The old world, of course, has had the adj
vantage of centuries of art development
In this country, comparatively new, little
attention seems to have been paid to art
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
Sduelchcd-

Gerald-What do you think of this
recall idea.
Geraldine-One call will be enough.
thank you.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
Musical
Standards
Have
Been
Elevated
BY F. l.. MICHAELSON
Birmfndhsm. Ala.

until about 35 40 years In music there progress
remember
little called
much musician unless he she has matter
has studied the theory and has solid literary
speak especially musical standards York Bo
ton, Philadelphia, Chicago and o->U great cities.
will be many years before the country
will thoroughly equipped from pedagb point vw will in
the pupils studying with purpose o; nagin0 mental
horizon.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
Milk for pjos

For feeding to calves or pigs the
milk is better fresh and warm from
the separator. but poultry will thrive
IN thick. sour milk.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16

Few Hens in England.
England has one hen to the acre
of territory.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16

Pessimism is the undigested fruit
of experience.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16

Men
Greatest
Were Born
in the Country
By REV. MADISON C. PETERS


Y General Thomas Hamer, Georgetown, Ohio.
He died Monterey, Mexico, December after
cpaing the operations Monterey, where he led his
Sa regiment Ohio, which the plant
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SzaD Of soldiers alone furnished the Union generals
including L. S. West Point graduates, gen.
erals and field officers of volunteers whom General A.
hautz and General Mroerty, these Of
Georgetown when the broke
From Brown Adams county, the backwood
of that counmuch of from all raoadere lived
other notab the Wheaw Reid the father
Charles Taft of Cincinnati while spot where the John
Cockeri the journalist born pointed the paby
In travels about speaking here and there everywhere the small
find born, reared and often still living the nations
encyclopedia of American biography and find that the
mighty who have made and lifted the greatness
boys Of presidents of the United States ALL with
the of Roosevelt and Taft the Call the roll
of the S1 senator's and and with possibly
began life their shirt sleeves Go into throughout
the land and practically all the who have done things worth while
life without dollar These their
depaird whmpered, but they and doing
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-16
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Corn silage is not considered a very
good feed for hogs nor horses.
Poorly fed sheep will not produce
very good wool, nor good mutton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
WHAT'S THE MATTER
 WITH OUR FARMERS?

From the Womans World.
 IS the American farmer failure? Is our boasted agricultural supremacy a lie? Something Is wrong. Like a spendthrift whose fortune is so huge that he need never consider his expend- itures, we have raised our billions of bushels of grain and rested content with the fact of our colossal revenue and. never bothering much. over the cost erlunit of volume. We have pat ted ourselves upon our rural back, de- luded with, the notion that we under stand the trade of breadraising.
 But we are bunglers; we do not know our job. We have been blessed with a bountiful soil and whatever 1t has yielded must be credited to Nature and not ourselves.
 Unless we improve in our methods we will soon exhaust the mighty chance which Providence bestowed upon the American settler. We are not marching forward; we are istill primitive: we are the most wasteful, the most self-satis- fled, the most foolhardy landowners or earth. Figures count. and the figures on the grain yield of the nation for the last 50 or 50 years are about as stiff a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
How to Suppress Degenerates

rom GeSlle s.
 New Jersey has taken a long step
 toward the suppression of degeneracv
 in the adoption of law for the sterili-
 zation of the hopelessly defective and criminal classes. Indiana, Connecticut iand California have had such law for
 two years, but in these states it is necessary to get the consent of the sub Ject. The New Jersey law however. provides that the operation. may be performed on the recommendation of a commission to be known as the board of
 examiners of feeble minded epileptics, criminals and other defectiyes. The sole object of the new law is to prevent Efhe perpetuation of needless suffering to future generations. and is based upon the fact that heredity plays a most i'm Eportant part in the transmission of feeble mind edness, epilepsy, criminal tendencies and other defects. It should be said that the criminals referred to lby the law are those convicted of the Ecrime of rape, or "of such succession of offenses against the criminal law as
 an the opinion of this board of exam siners shall be deemed to be sufficient levidence of confirmed criminal tenden-
 cies." A great power has been con . sferred upon this commission, but, if wisely administered. it should be a
 boon to future generations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
Flanders Manufacturing Company, Pontiac, Michigan

se. of jolts as ever landed on our. self complacency.
 In 1866 our average corn yield was a3.3 bushels; in 19os-tafter 35 years, mind you)-our average corn yield was only 25.5 bushels per acre.
 In 1869 we produced 1S.6 bushels of heat per acre; in 1891 we produced 15.S bushels per acre, and in 1909 our average wheat yield was only 15.S bushels.
 And ,as for oats, in 1866 our average yield was 3o.2 bushels, and in 1909 only 30.: bushels. arr .'is 2;
 What's the matter with us? Our az ricuit,ral department has been send ing out millions of dollars worth of prime seed for years, and yet we nave practicallysshown no improvement after almost a half century of farming en- deavor .
 We are put. to shame by the showlns of the English, French. Dutch, Belgians and Germans.
 We have better facilities and better utilities We have better land and more of 1t, yet we stand indicted as the mos' rockies and improvident of all the food producing nations It's time to ring the school bell ana
  apL ohservatiOn It's time to stop bragging to the Old World and to start learning from her broader experience.
 This Is not an agricultural magazihe' ana so we are interested, and all of our readers are interested In every equation which affects the country at large. our greatest wealth is In our crops. When we are brought face to race with such figures as are the sunleo. U, tbis article we we feel that we have useful work before us if we can stimu- late interest In better farming methods
 Ii Is blot upon our record when we consider that man for man ana acre iu. acre our farmers and our farms nave stood stock still for almost half cen tury. x,y,
 Tie succeeding issues of Woman World will be devoted In part 10 carer u discussion of ways and means to better our ncre yields We know of no better ] work In which we can engage Tn the name of the common good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
IOwa's State Dirt Road'

From Leslie S.
 Unable to jump at once from ruts and mud to gravel or macadam Iowa start ed the good road movement by smooth ing cut the ruts of her dirt roads. Alter each rain the roads. are dragged by King drag, consuming half an hour Tor q mile of road and putting the highway into good condition until the next storm. when the operation has 10 pc repeated. The original road thus treat sd was the River to River road, across tie state from Davenport to Council plufts and thts was secured and in large measure supervised by our good friend, the Hon. Lafayette Young, pub fisher of the Des Moines Capital. Nu- mcrous other roads of the same kind have pleased motorists and advanced the price of farm lands The campaign is on in Iowa and we expect next to hear of statewide macadam highways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
---------7----1 Europers Method With Trusts

From Leslle'S. t
 The policy of the great manufactur- ing and commercial nations of Europe upsets all the ideas of our trust busters. Instead of looking upon complications as evils to be suppressed, they treat them a.; instrumentalities not only use- ful. but absolutely necessary for. the common good. There are in Germany between 250 and 300 combinations of national importance, and Professor von Halle, of the University of Berlin. holds that without them Germany would now te in a dangerous industrial crisis, be- cause of the reckless speculation which comes from unrestrained competition. Tine highest court in Gerniany has like wise held that when prices fall so low as to interfere with the prosperity of any industry, it Is detrimental to all and that. accordingly, it is not against the common good when business men unite With the object of preventing or limiting the practice of undersellinG and the fall of prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

least S0o0 troops will take up their quar- ters in the disused buildings, which are peculiarly suitable for the purpose. The old general postoffice possesses five stories, a basement, and a b-basement while the east side of the building, with it's frst-foor veranda, is strangely remi- niscent of barracks. The open space which surrounds the building is admira- bly, suited for picketing horses.
 In all probability the troops to be quar- tered at St. Martin s-le-Grand will con- sst of one calvary regiment, two infan- try battalions with the necessary de tails or detachments from the various departmental corps.
 If this be the case, the infantry Twill occupy the upper portion of the building while the cavalry will be quartered lower down in order to enable them to be close to their horses. and to facilitate stable and picket guards. Eai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

TIE acts at once and makes tired. aching, swollen feet remarkably fresh and sore proof.
 It's the sure remedy, you know, for everything that gets the matter with your feet It's for sore feet and for sweaty, bad-smelling feet, and for corns, callouses and bunions, too.
 "For years I hare been troubled with sore and tender feet, suffered intense pains. Have ind the assislance of physiciacs without rc.icf. I bougat n box of IIZ, which worked d perfect cCre, as it has with q great many of my friends. ! yvo,:,d net be without it. All it rcquirca i5 to bc known 10 be universally used." 4. F. .Dreutzer, Clii go.
 TlZ is not pD 1ler. Powders and other foot remedies clog up the pores. TII draws out all poisonous exudations which bring on soreness of the feet and is the only remedy that does. TIE cleans out every pore and glorifes the feet--your feet.
 You'll never limp again or draw up your face in pain. and You'll forget about your corns, bunions and callouses Yon'll feel like new person.
 TIZ is for sale at all druggists, % cents per box, or it will be sent you direct, if you wish. from Walter Luther Dodge 6 O., Chicago. III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

Cooking School and Demon ,,tlasion of VoigC's Royal Flour, corner Twentieth street aud Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

The last few days the king has been very busy in connection with the corona ton. He sees every name, assigns the actual quarters each person Is to occupy. decides who is to be in attendance. and how many servants are to be at the visitors disposal; every detail is attended to and checked off on lists and plans as he works.
 The king has had swinging baize doors fitted to many of the rooms to expedite matters. no opening or shutting of doors. Buckingham palace is hive today. and the king is the busiest bee in it. There is no fussing. Quietly very quietly and calmly, directing, controlling and keep ing everyone up to the mark, the king superintends the palace force. And some of those people in position. who thought they were going to have just as comfort able and easy time as they had under the previous reigns have discovered that they never made a greater mistake in their lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

The colleges to be chosen for the Prince of Wales varsity career have not yet been formally announced though 1t is rumored he will go first to Cambridge. If so, it may be taken for granted that he will become an alumnus of Trinity. The king and queen are great believers
 in the social and educational value of public school and college life, and have no idea of following the ''coddling' methods to which some fond parents cling. For this reason 1t is not intended that the Prince of Wales should be shut I'D in a separate establishment of his own, to emerge therefron under the tuterlage of a private coach for the pur- pose of attending university lectures. h. stead of this he will join in all the com. munal life of his college, but may have a pied-a-terre in the vicinity to which to retire for the week-ends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

times denounced, in the council the de- cision to levy rate to pay $5000 for the coronation celebrations, on thes ground that the people ought not to be com peled to pay more rates which are, he says, already too high. He believes that If an appeal had been made to the inhab- itants the necessary money would have been subscribed. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

Ireland will be well represented at the coronation far as standard bearers are concerned. The O'Connor Don, who will carry the standard of Ireland, owes his position to the fact that an ancestor was a firm ally of Queen Elizabeth, and fought in Ireland on the English side. receiving in return rewards and honors. Lord Plunket, who is to carry the stan dard of New Zealand, is also an Irish peer No less than five peerages are held by the Plunket and Plunket fam- lies. viz, Pingall, Louth. Plunket Dun sany and Baltimore. Those of Fingalf and Louth are of great antiquity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

Hotel Sherman Square .Fs to T St.. B'way. Sub. Express station A com-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

During coronation week, London, with it's limited barrack accommodation, will be teeming with troops from all over the country. and in consequence the authori- ties have experienced certain amount of difficulty in acquiring suitable quar- ters of the soldiery
 The recent vacation of the old general post office buildings, however, has proved a godsend to the military authorities, and arrangements have been made for troops to be accommodated temporarily at St. Martin s-le-Grand during the corona tion festivities.
 Little Is known officially of the ar- engagements, but it is probable that at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
HOTEL GREGORIAN

esth st. Bet Broadway and 9th Ave. New York City.
 Large Room with Bath. $2.00 per day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

The Rev w J. Somerville, the we'll known London preacher, who is also a r-emher cf the Southwark borough coun- cil has shocked every snob in London hv announcing in the council that he will not pay the rate which has been levied for decorating the streets and en, fertaining the children on the occasion of the royal progress. aud flirtfer. that he is advising others along the line of route to do the same.
 Vha reverend councillor hal several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

London today is in the hands of the suffragettes and We ordinary mortals have simply been crowded off the streets. It vas only with the greatest difficulty that l reached my office in Fleet street this afternoon and as I am writing this procession of suffragettes reaching from the bank to the house of parla- nornt Is slowly marching towards Albert h9ll, filling the streets from curb tnscurb
 Tho number of women, marching 1C abreast, may he judged from the fact that it is taking inc procession three hours to pass a point on the route Small wonder the government has consented 10 take up the question of women'S votes during the next session of parliament
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
Where Southerners Will Find Excellent Accommodations
 At Leading New York City Hotels
AST0R HOuSE

Broadway, Barclay & Yesey Streets.
 THE DOWNTOWN HOTEL" All parts City easily accessible by Elefated SubsAy suFfsee Cars Eur. Plan Moderate Rates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

HOTEL MARGARET pn Brooklyn Heights. overlooking the Harbor Euro
 pesn plan Sl00 up. Thomas Toby, Mgr.