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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
RAISING MORE SHEEP
Mutton End Of Industry Is Best
for the Southern Farmer.
Good Demand Always Exists for Meat
and That Breed That VIII Bring
Most Money IL Best Anima! to
Produce-start Of Flock.
CBy @. H. ALFoRD)


The introduction Of sheep into
North America was made the same
year the oldest town in the cotton
growing state was founded. The Span
iards brought from Spain a small
flock of Merinos and turned them
loose In Florida. and to this day. way
down in the piney-woods. along the
gulf coast, the man wEo knows sheep
can find now and then certain indi-
yiduals resembling the early importa-
ton brought here, that they might af-
ford food to the gold-hunting adven-
turers.
BY 1870 the little flock brought over
in 1866 had grown to 10.500.000; ten
years later the number was increased
by more than 100000. In 1860 there
were 22.500.0OO. In 1870 a marked in
crease was noted. Uncle Sans flock
in that year numbering 40.S53. 900
head; In 1880 there were more than
100000 less than In 1870, but in 1890
there were nearly 44,5o0,000. In 1900
another drop was noted, there being
nearly 3.000,000 less than 1890. but In
1907 the flock aggregated 53.240.2S2
head.
In the cotton growing states one
eighteenth of this grand total can be
found. /. e.. 3.595,703 head distributed
as follows:
Georgia has 100000; Alabama, $780,
729; North Carolina, 223,S65; South
Carolina. 60,034; Florida. 105,534;
Louisiana, 1ss.142; Tennessee. 344.-
954; Mississippi. 1s3.2S0: Oklahoma.
sO.S62; Arkansas, 2s5.740. and the
Lone Star state, 1,665,s63.
The wool industry of the world
amounts to s59O.00o.000, consider
able portion of this annual clip being
produced In South America. in which
country there are 143.S73.234 sheep,
leading all countries in this industry
by vast igures indeed. North America.
the United States and Canada have
60,211,S e4 head; Russia, 5S,SS9. 454:
the United Kingdom, 29,210.0S5. and
Austria, 13.974,428 head.
Our expectation of mutton is but a
small item. but the demand for the
same by our people taxes the producers
beyond their present to furnish NUT
ton In ample and regular order The
price prevailing for mutton in all the
markets is much greater than asked
for beef or pork. Indeed. the price for
good mutton is such that in general
way only the better classes of people
can afford it
The International trade in wool, raw
and manufactured, aggregates goodly
sums. reaching something like one
and three-quarter billion pounds Of
raw wool as exports, and a million
pounds more as imports in a single
year. To the farmer and planter this
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
Mammoth Bronze.

bronze plumage and large size OF
birds. Individual specimens often ex-
coed the standard weights, which are.
adult cock, SO pounds: adult hen. 20
pounds; yearling cock, 80 pounds;
pullet. 16 pounds; cockerel. rs pounds.
In severe climates and thickly set
tied regions the Mammoth bronze is
liable to prove unsatisfactory unless
investment Is made IN suitable shell
tiers and fences. In some Of the tests
Of this variety In northern localities.
the long months Of deep snow and
consequent confinement have seriously
Affected the vigor and health OF the
breeding stock. the females have de-
clined to nest near the house and It
has been found almost impossible to
track them to their stolen nests In the
woods, where their young fall a prey
to foxes. skunks and other Wild enc
mics.
There is q difference. however. IN
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

fact can be depended upon, the re-
turns from a flock of sheep are abso-
lutte and positive. Sheep are easily
and cheaply kept, and respond to good
care and the introducing of improved
blood with a buoyancy at all times
pleasing 70 the fiockmaster. Indeed.
the sire Is Of great importance, per-
haps more SO than in improving any
other form Of live stock, and should
be selected with the greatest care.
Then the resultant issue, when mated
with common ewes, will be strong,
viii produce good clip and lay on
meat N abundance In places which
furnish the highest price cuts.
The sire must have good back.
well sprung ribs. and an ample girth.
showing good heart; his head should
be masculine and the neck short and
denote great strength; legs short, set
well at the corners, and In blood
lines he must be pure. tracking back
to an ancestry Of undoubted worth. In
the south the aim should be to breed
for usefulness, not for fancy points
From paper we cite the profits made
from small flock. This account says:
The account of the profits made
from a flock of sheep on a little farm
in New Zealand may be of interest to
flock owners In this country. From a
flock Of 2C3 half-bred ewes. 26S lambs
we're produced last year. The lambs
were by English Leicester and Down
rams. The whole Of the lambs were
reared and sold at an average Of $4.02
per head. The wool came to $407.06,
and the returns from the 203 ewes
was thus about s7.s5 per head. This
Is just another proof that flock OF
sheep will pay on the farm.
Those starting a new flock OF sheep
or about to improve the flock now run
ming in the pasture, should. il the best
results are to be obtained, be students.
thus knowing the why's" and the
-wherefores" OF the moves made.
Choosing new breed or selecting a
sire because Of certain blood lines is
not sufficient. II must be borne In
mind at all times that pedigreed stock
sometimes present woeful imperfec-
tions. The form, conformation OF the
animal, must be thoroughly well con-
sidered and must meet the require
ments OF the stock raiser.
In discussing sheep in the south,
and from a farmers standpoint. it is
best to pay strict attention to the
mutton end of the industry. Of course,
not overlooking the wool clip. but the
great primary object is to produce
meat, for which good demand al
ways exists Money is the great OBJ
ject and that type which will bring to
the owner the most ready cash is the
best type, the best breed to produce
Men of means and devoted to the
upbuilding OF individual breeds have
demonstrated the best in their espe-
cial type of sheep; therefore. the man
in the cotton belt is fortunate In be-
ing able to take advantage of the
work, experimentation and result OF
fancier and advanced breeders and
make his selection OF foundation stock
or sire to head his present flock. with
the full knowledge that the results
will be along certain well defined
lines and with proper care and feed
there win be no disappointment.
The type to be aimed at should be
the one that will make the producer
the most money.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
.,.R!El,:l(.|
|KsfNOIES'
The necessIty Of the silo IS mighty

The necessity of the silo is highly
apparent.
Have you provided a green crop for
July and August?
Plants cannot penetrate or feed In
cold. compact soil.
Do not fail to drain your soil; 1t
viii pay you for your toll
If clover's sickly. put on lime; that
will bring the son to time.
Growing corn much water needs;
keep soil mulch; kin the weeds.
Proper reinforcement is an impor-
tant item in successful concrete work.
Club root Of cabbage is one Of the
most annoying yet easily controlled
of diseases.
Watch sweet clover. It begins to
look as II 1t had very valuable place
among our farm crops.
A lawn mower win be found about
the premises Of the farmer who cares
about his surroundings.
The question OF farm power and
farm transportation Is one OF the most
important questions connected with
farming.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
WHERE THEY DRAW THE tIz|
Naturally Men DIsapprove Of Eura.
gsnce When Their Own Plr,<
Is Concerned.

Mrs. William B. Leeds. who .1o|
Mrs. George Keppel's house Ia Ri.
don for the coronation sess|oo a..
from New York with 40 hugs lnn|s
all the same size, all mounted vi.
shining brass. all claret-colored. All
all as lustrous as the body Of NOS
car.
Mrs. Leeds. as her 40 trunks IMP.
dresses very beautifully. She sp,,,
a large amount on her wardrohe, At,
discussing the fact that Sorssi
dress is so much more expensive iM
so much less durable than mans N
once said:
I'VE women dress foollshls. epi :.
viii continue to do SO til men ca,
prove; but" -she smiled on BE 81
at the table ~no man in ne e1rl
ever disapproved of dtess eziIa,<
gance. in a woman unless she 1ss
pened to be his wife. @--DeizoIl M
Press.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
RYE AND RAPE CATCH CROPS
sown lust Before cuitlvatIna Corn
Last Time in JuIy--vaIue as
Fertilizer IS Per Acre.

By J. N. CLOVER. Pennsylvania)
or the crops which l sowed ahead
Of the cultivator at he last cultiva-
ton of corn and potatoes to get a
growth to turn under IL the spring
and to protect the land from winter
washing. rye and Dwarf Essex rape
were most satisfactory.
Rye was sown one year when the
potatoes were taken out in Septem-
Der, and a heavy sod it made to turn
under for oats in April
Another year rye was sown on
corn stubble after the corn was cut
at the rate of one and one-quarter
bushels per ace, and 1t made a fair
cover crop, which l know prevented
washing. though the ground was har-
rowed only twice before drilling in the
seed.
should Judge its value as fer
tilizer Is about six dollars per acre,
and the seed costs only seven cents
per pound. Some of the rape was
green all winter, and persons seeing
the growth 1t had made in the stand
ing corn were surprised. while the
growth Of COW peas in the same field
was not encouraging. Crimson clover
is a good catch crop. IL one can secure
a stand, and it lives through the win
ter. Rape is the best crop for me.
considering the cost of seed and its
fertilizing value. and rye is very good,
especially when 1t is to be turned
under for potatoes. or one wishes to
pasture II in the fall.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
MORE SOUTHERN FARM NEEDS
Seven Ways TO Increase Profits Were
Emphasized BY the Late Or.
Seaman A. Knapp.

Seven ways to increase profits on
southern farms were emphasized by
the late DR.. Seaman A. Knapp, as fol-
lows:
1. More horse power and machinery
on the farm
2 More stock raising.
3. More thorough tillage Of the soil.
4. Better farm drainage.
s. The selection and planting Of
better seed.
6. To use Of economic plants. such
as cowpeas, sorghum. soy beans and
peanuts. which can be grown at less
cost, as substitutes for corn and oats
in feeding farm live stock.
z. The use of commercial fertilizers,
where needed to assist a rational TO
tation OF crops in preserving or In
creasing soil fertility.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
rhs Renef, Of WOOD Ashes.

/ had one-eighth of an acre on a
prayelly knoll. which bore only June
grass, very small and thin at that.
says a writer in an exchange. l put
on three barrels Of wood ashes and
clover started we'll. The next year
/ put on more ashes and had fair
crop Of clover. I put the ashes d.
rectly on the turf. A man bought a
farm Of some fifty acres adjoining
mine, and as the old saying is could
not raise beans" He could only keep
one COW and horse the first year.
but he made what manure he could
and put ON about four barrels Oh ashes
to the acre. He followed this for
three or four years and during his
s.x years stay he bought about SIS
worth Of manure. The last two years
he cut a heavy hay crop. kept four
cows and two horses. raised go bush
els of oats, considerable corn and po-
tatoes for his own use and some to
sell. He paid $500 and sold for $1,000.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

to get the most out of it is one OF
the questions.
The illustration shows a shed Sx10
with sides feet high and the corners
Z feet to the caves. The end boards
are held In place with stakes at two
corners SO that one side is movable
and may be left out until the shed Is
partly filed. The shed prevents
teaching where 1t is not convenient to
haul it to the field Immediately after
IL is made.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
PIeplant Easy to Grow.

Pieplant is easily produced in a
commercial way. yields immensely.
and is easily gathered and put into
shape for the market. 1t can be
shipped almost any distance. Then.
too. the demand for 1t on the market
makes It one of the two best vege-
tables for commercial use. Pieplant
is usually set in rows four feet apart
and two and one-haif feet in the rows
Like asparagus 1t should be carefully
tended and heavily MANFRED It
should be fortified every winter.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
Barn Hello.

The scarcity of help is preventing
the agricultural development of the
country. and is especially against the
extension OF the dairy industry. There
seems to be no remedy unless women
and girls Of the cities and towns will
lake to farm and field work. at least
through the summer. The few who
are doing It confess to making good
money easily and with the gain In
health and strength. and without loss
Of independence. position or dignity.
II II were not for the help outside OF
our own women and children. one
trucker says. most of US would have
to abandon the business.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
cataIpa Posts Cheap.

have raised catalpa trees Is or 20
years. and l think Catalpa Speciosa
makes the best post In the United
States. says a writer in an exchange
can grow posts at cost not exceed
ing one-half cent each. All through
the northwestern states they are plant
ing catalpa where the freeze is not too
excessive.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
coLuEs MADE VERY USEFUL
Animals Can Easily Be Taught to Go
Long Distances Into Pastures
or Woods for Cows.

We do not think collies are danger
GUS with children. We have raised
two farm puppies and they became
firm companions for the children and
we never knew them to snap at the
little ones or show a disposition to
harm them, says writer in an ex-
change Collies are very useful on
the farm. They can easily be taught
to go alone long distances II neces-
sary into the pastures or woods for
the cows. bringing them home night
and morning for milking. 1t is far
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

ables the farmer to place a finished
product on the market 1t gives him
steady and remunerative employment
the year round. 1t compels the farm
er to observe market conditions and
brings him in contact with men as
buyer and seller and compels him to
exercise more thought and intelli-
gence than the mere routine OF SOW
ing. reaping and cultivating.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
Raise Good Horses.

No more labor or expense is neces-
sary In raising good horses than In
raising scrubs. as the high-grade
horse. unlike the high-bred sheep OF
hog, is very thrifty animal and will
stand exposure well. 1t is subject &c
no disease or ailments not common to
the average horse
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
nanoer Erom orape Rot.

For grape rot and mildew. begin
early and spray the vines with Bor-
deaux mixture at intervals Of about
two weeks. Newly-set grape vines
should be allowed to grow only one
main shoot. which should be tied up.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
Marie Louise vIoIet.

II is found that Marie Louise violet
kept cool and dry on the blooming
stage win produce flowers which are
paler in color and more fragrant than
as usually seen. and that in this
condition they find a reader sale in
the Chicago market.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

v egetabie o.
pound and Sam
wash have don5
1 i've On Alarm
nave worked ~
hard. 1 an f'
nye years Old
am the lnotker
Thirteen ck;r.
Many people s|s
|it strange th.s
not broken dos
with hard xorf
|Tho 40 - - '
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
SUPERIOR BREED OF TURKEY
Particularly Adapted to Warm Climate
Distinguishing Points Are
Beauty and Size.

The American bronze turkey. is
doubtless a child Of the North Ameri-
can and the claim is made that 1t is
the result of crossing this wild vari-
ETY. with the black turkey. The distin-.
gushing points are the beautiful
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
Missouri EruIt

In Ottawa county Missouri man
last fall sold $3.50 OF Jonathan APP
pies from one acre, while neighbor
sold s611 worth of Bartlett pears
from three acres.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
Strawberries.

Strawberries must not be uncovered
too early. The mulch should stay on
late, so as to retard growth and thus
make the bloom come after the late
spring frosts.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
Die un worthIess rrees.

Dig up all old, worthless trees in the
orchard and use them for firewood.
When you have a healthy, vigorous
tree that bears poor fruit. top-graft it
with good varieties.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
win Return Profit.

The preparation for conserving
barnyard manure entails some ex-
pense and labor but all such expendi-
lures win return margin of prdfit
commensurate with the outlay.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
FlowerIno Shrubs.

Prune no Towering shrubs until aft
er they have blossomed. Then do it
at once. If pruned later there will
be more or less loss Of flower buds.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Dairy farmers should not raise or
buy timothy hay for cows. Clover or
alfalfa is much better as a milk pro
Queer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

into IT, Bolt underneath the last 2
by 4. Cover this frame with sub
stantial platform. Two men stand on
the platform and catch the corn as it
falls. With 1t they can cut from six
to seven acres per day.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
rrIm OF the Rnnts

Do not plant trees with a bunch
Of spreading roots. Trim them on
to within four or FIVE inches of the
root stock.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

To be on the safe side cabbage
plants should be started in soil which
has not been previously used for cab.
bage culture.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

A man who cannot succeed with a
scrub flock win hardly make success
with a pure bred herd.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

A rest just after foaIing is worth
more to the brood mare than just be-
fore.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Government whitewash will pre-
serve the wood of old buildings more
cheaply than paint.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

tree to stand in or near an orchard.
Beef, meal and meat scrap are fed
by many poultrymen with excellent
results.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

The matter of growing the corn and
filing the silo is Of great and growing
importance.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Any man can get into Eight f
sometimes 1t takes a certain anel1'
of courage to keep out Of one
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

1t costs less to raise strawberries
in a new bed, and they are of better
size and flavor.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Corn grown to rid land Of weeds
should be check rowed. On clean
land drilling is satisfactory.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Ordinarily the best animal food for
hens at this time of the year is cut
green bone.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Club root of cabbage is one Of the
most annoying yet easily controlled
OF diseases.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
SHED FOR STORING MANURE
Cheap Shelter Prevents LeaehIns
Where Not Convenient to Haul
Fertilizer TO Fields.

Manure is one of the most impor-
tant things on first-class farm. How
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

The new born colt must have milk
during the first half hour of its life,
or the chances are that it will die.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

The great question is not Sc n.1
what money you have in yonr po'kf
as what you win buy with ito Rassz
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

A fully ripe tomato taken from the
vine viii weigh 20 per cent. more
than one pulled and ripened indoors.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Protein, starch. fat, sugar and fiber
are the nutrients that make up foods.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Cleanliness is the keynote of sue.
cessful dairying.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Sometimes old strawberry beds will
pay to keep for another fruiting.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

In building dairy barn one Of the
main points u to see that 1t is light
enough.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

The teeth and the feet of the horse
should receive special attention.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

the strains OF this variety. some
adapting themselves more readily
than others to the somewhat unfavor-
able conditions and proving profitable
even in severe climates.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

.pIeasanter to send a dog for them,
especially on a wet stormy morning
than to walk mile or so for the AMI
mails or to hire a man to do 1t.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
OWES
HER
HEALTH
To Lydia E. pinkbsu,,
Vegetable Compound

Scottville, Mich.-aI va.
you how much good lydia = S ~. 2 81
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

sunlower seed is hard to harvest.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Guard against tne gophers.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28

Clean up the poultry yard.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-28
EXCELLENT AS CORN CUTTER
Two Old Saw Blades 6olted Onto
Piece Of Timber Makes indispens-
able Farm Implement.

An excellent corn cutter may be
constructed at an expense Of less than
a dollar Il two old saw blades are
available.
Bolt the front end Of the cutting
blade on top Of a piece OF by 4.
Rip the second piece Of by 4
about four inches and let the blade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-28
E. GERSTENBERG ELECTED.
Chosen President of the Columbis
Turnyerein

Ernst Gerstenberg was last evening
elected president of the Columbia Turn
verein for the coming year at the an
nual election held in the clubhouse, at
92S M street northwest
Other officers elected are as follows:
First vice president, Alfred G. Beauverd !;
second vice president, F. Brinkman; re-
cording secretary, Paul HALTER: financial
secretary, Ernest f. Jurgensen; treas
urer, William Nordhoff: second instructor
of gymnastics, Ernest LenZner; second
property man of gymnasium, r. Dino
witZer; librarian, Fritz LauX, and first
co.or bearer, j. Baumgartner. The chair
men Of committees elected We're: Finance,
A. d. Loefiier; library, Charles T.
Schwegler; printing and press, Alvan r.
Meissner; grievance. Carl Schenken, and
delegate to the German Orphan Asylum,
Emil G. Schafer.
But the election did not absorb all the
interest last evening, for the chi. dren
were having the time Of their lives also
with their Christmas celebration. and
as fast as the members of the turnverein
cast their ballots they rejoined their fam
lilies to celebrate with the children. The
feature of the celebration was a NAM
moth Christmas tree decorated with al
the elaboration and Illumination its
sprea ding branches would bear, in addi-
ton to the many gifts for the little ones
Candy and toys were plentifully diStrib
| uted. A musical program was per
formed.