davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
plowlNG rNDEE FORAGE CROPS.

NV experience In using green forage
cr0ps 60 improve the soil has con-
yInced me that unless We make "a In
tellieent selection Of the crops that
are grown the work Is often done ~
i loss
To lie 81 yalue the crop thar Is
turned under must be one that %
tains considerable of IT. plant food
from the atmosphere. either directly
Or Indirectly. or else enc that has Z
deep roofing system that brings ~
much 81 it, plant food from below
the depths reached b the roots u
other plants.
from ire surface soil adds nothing g
the fertility 81 the land when it L
pioNel under. except that Il assists
III forming humus and improving the
mechanical condition * the soil thus
enabling the plants 70 develop better
root systems.
W. have found red clover especially
adapted Tor all kinds IL soils where L
NntiId thrive ii ami the other mcm-
hers 81 the leGnme family are q my
oplnion the only plants that We can
afYard Il use IL building 1T cur soils,
except IN certain soils where the
mechanical condition e such thai
other rrops must be, hefors
4 stand 81 clover cdn h. obtained.
In dairylng sections we have found
red clover too valuable forage crop
10 piow under Cor soil improving pur-
poses until after the first crop has
been harvested FOR hay.
The second crop together Win ths
(. manure resulting from feeding ms
arSt crop viii supply an abundance
~ hnnus Tor the three year rotation
Of crops practlsed ~ the best dairy
farms. The roots. stunbic and tha
second crop of forage viii AFFORD very
near a. much humus forming material
ana nitrogen a. the whole Il tic arai
crop. w. 81. Kelley.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
nrSrfrr or W.T.. :, MATURING.

think manurcs can be applied
cheaper ~ the winter, as most farm
era are Not very busy at this time OF
thk year. consequently their time IL
not a. valuable a. u u IN the SPRING
when they should be rushing Ia their
crops
/ think when The manure Il applied
in the winter /, gives the spring rains
a chance 10 soak the dccomposed
manure into the soil. Instead Of wash
ing Il away. ms some wrters think
ana also helps rot the coarse manure
that A. teft..so BY the time tho land
= ready 10 work u does not gather
under The plowbcam or clog The cul.
tlyator teeth. a. Il does when applied
IN the spring.
1 think. and q largo number Of The
hest farmers think. that the fresns'
manure n applied the more valuable
4, i. Tor when II Il placed IN large
hemp Ia rot part Of u will be almos
usus>s lx Lns aws " u w bsaa y
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
AVERAGE COUNTRY SCHOOL SYSTEM

ment itself has recognized the menace
to the nation In the conditions here
outlined and is inquiring for remedy.
One suggestion that can make with
confidence, Is that for each distinctly
rural school. the teacher be recon-
mended by the head Of State agri-
cultural college. the qualifications to
be large knowledge OF human nature
as well as an intimate acquaintance
ship with agricultural conditions,
from the worst to the best. / put
these essentials above the rule Of three.
Give community such teacher as
that. and I venture to say the mere
book-learning viii be taken care OF.
Teachers OF this class are available. if
the district will pay the price.
A little concentrated effort on the
part OF the parents most concerned
would enable directors to hire and
maintain men and women teachers
who could and would grapple inteiii-
gently and effectively with the prob
lenE confronting them.
+ Where districts are not large enough
TO support higher-prieed teachers
without unduly burdening the tay-
payers consolidation is the solution Of
+. the problem.
II is only in comparatively few
cases that this would be necessary. and
when The consolidation OF districts in
wolves too much travel for pupils, a
nuti.c conveyance should BE provided
by the officials.
II Is one % the bad aspects in every
farming district that there are man,
people who are Indifferent about hav-
ing their children attend school reg
ularly.
II there Is any little duty about tn
farm where the boys and girls can b,
J worked to advantage. the parents d.
: not hesitate to keep them from thei
! school work. for as long period a
they can be profitably used. This ]
: one u the most important reform
needed in the country school system 0
: America.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

rotted.
The reason why some Of Il is spoiled
IL this. the large heap generates 20
much heat that the bottom and mid
die OF the heap n burnt until there
n very little ferlillzing matter left
In IT, :.
Manure, properly applied. We all
know. IL very beneficial 10 the soil.
inasmuch as Il supplies much Of is
iost fertility. but manure can be APP
plIcd a. TO be an injury instead OF q
benefit.
Always try TO apply your coarse
manure 10 clay soils AZ they need
something 10 keep them porous. as
well as 10 fertilize them.
do not apply coarse manure 70
Ioamy soil a. Il keeps u too open and
win consequently dry out.
Far two years we have applied as
soon as possible after the sround
frose, light coat OF manure 70 our
winter wheat !,
I, keeps the snow from being all
blown on. leaving u exposed. and also
protects Il In the early spring. a. vel
as fertillning Ito. A. fofmosa
Il
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

seven fuli.sized ears. The seed vas a
brand of corn known as Cox's prolific.
The ground was first thoroughly
prepared. and then the seed was
drilled In. but in rather an irregular
manner. the 'staias sometimes stand-
ing sinxiy and again III groups q two.
three aud four.
last autumn the land was planted
TO wheat from witch there WIS har-
vested IN the spring a crop Of wheat
hay that averaged over two tons to
the acre.
The successful raising and harvest.
ing ~ two such crops IN the same
season Is a Striking evidence OF the
azs9ssa Ysssss II GsgIEla. solli esgsc.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

The Importance and value of the
silo in furnishing succulent food Tor
dairy cows and other farm animals
is now being more generally appre-
ciated. Only trial is necessary TO
convince stock raisers that silage is an
Economical feed for the production OF
beef as well as for the production Of
milk. Silage when included in the
ration for steers makes it more pal
atable, and in this manner is an active
agent in bringing about more rapid
gains. Also in many cases well pre-
served silage has been found cheap
and successful feed for sheep. swine
and horses.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

Alfalfa u one Of our best drought
resisting plants. II Il a soil improyer
and prodnces a valuable hay. II
should b. dlKesd cverys sprins and
aown thin 90 make II droughi-rc-
sistant MANFRED land that was In
rnrn or potatoes - best Sow not over
eight pounds with drill not over two
inches deep. Then put on zoo pounds
~ snii from an alfalfa Geld 10 bring In
germs 4ns harrow Il In. l'se no nursc
crop. When alfalfa i eight 70 ten
iachAs high run mower over Il.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

The 70, the female Eraz-hopp~r
piacc- Hcr eggs
u j. rather expensive. difficult 70 buy
unafuitsrAied and Il quite liable 10
hurn chs fOlIago o. plants n applied
too strong
II can be applied dry AZ follows:
pound Of Paris green.
81 pounds of riAked lime
OF -Four.
Tho two should b. th0rourhly
mixed and may b. sIftcd on the plants
frun a thin muslin sack. preferably
~ the morning while the due d yet on.
Paris green may niso he applied IN
water. which We believe 4 : bestsr
method than ,he dry oze for mos,
ptnts -Quick lime h added q pre-
vent turning of The foliage aud the
reis@n Il used N thc following pro-
pofiious.
pound ~ Paris green.
SEQ % 100 gsligus y Waier.
Round. quick lime.
siske this limo In . little watcf ana
40 fhe Paris ~rcen eur thoroughly
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
REsTs THE SCOOP-SROyEL

enc % the hardest 3oit on the
iann 10 nhoselsnr var-eeFn from a
saEon into high crib ~ she'd So
ttfenutls i this esefti9n thnt hfany
farn woYkmen decline - sork On
farm where Iarxs cern crops AZ
hsusrtd
The invcetlon ~ thu portable gfaln
fSsnfor hat rendered ihla sasb llEhs
and easy ONE " takes a pretty good
s'iovcier q empty big load II corn
ffnm WaEnn into q alsh crib ifi
,hittt minutes nna when the ipi y
finished thr fhotclrr nreds thirty
rinmer Fst 1efore De can preets'i
STA other work
rhf t'tynfar viii ~ me tob IN nys
niuutes The pleturc illustrates hcw
~ elevator u nfcd The front wheel,
Z che wagon are elevated - thai The
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
A cnrAr sL.En.cnRx nAcK.

Construct q frame from fence-
boards. This may be Of any length
or height. and several medium sized
ones are better than one large frame.
Drive nails through tho boards each
way ON an upward slant. on these
nails stick the butts OF the corn. Each
ear stands out ny itself. where u can
dry perfectly. ~ numbering each ear
on the board. track OF Il can be kept
when testing for examination. Keep
In a cool place and 20 insure protec-
ton from mice. swing II up by wives.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
DESTROYING BITING INSECTS
CONSTANT AND CONCERTED WARFARE AGAINST
INJURIOUS INSECTS AND NoxIOUS PLANT e
DISEASES IS NECESSARY.
BY Hcrrick, Mississippi.
by Glenn W. Herrick, Mississippi.

There are sazny kinds Of insects that
poster the farmer and fruit grower and
all OF them. taken together, may be
divided into two great groups depeb-
sant upon the kind OF mouth parts
theythave and the manner In which
they attack plants. The insect5ot one
group have jaws and bite of bits OF
plants and swallow them. They are
known as the biting insec,z Tho
members OF the second group have q
billfor sucking tube which they insert
into the tissues Of plants and suck out
the tulces These are the sucking
insects.
The srasshoppcr. ts familiar ex-
ample OF the first class ~ insects, FOR
II has biting mouth parts, composed
OF two pairs OF jaws. one OF which
n hard and black and easily seen With
the eye. with These jaws the grass
hopper bites on pieces of lsayes. stems.
etc. and swallows them much as a
COW or horse would do. Very many
insect pests have biting mouth parts
like the grasshoppcr and cat parts q
plants For exnmple. the catrrriiiara,
or worms on COTTON. tomatoes. cab
baEe. etc. she June bugs. fg-easers.
potato hugA etc. All such insects are
known as the nit'ng insects
u a plain thai an insect that bites
~ pieces Of leaves and swallows their
stands a relatively high chance ~ be-
ing Killed by putting some poisonous
suhef9nce upon the leaves before tke3
arr eaten Il b absolutely necessary
10 know what Kind Of an insect Il
eaualnr the In1ury-whe'hcr Il u 4
hlting OF sucking inreet Thls Il the
FIRST point % determine.
Probably Paris green Il one y ths
best known polsonF Tor tifins insects
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

and then add the proper amount OF
water~-for potatoes 200 gallons OF
water. and for peaches 800 gallons,
Arsenate OF lead Is a combination
OF arsenic and acetate OF lead and n
better than Paris. green. because Il
sticks TO the foliage better. viii not
burn the leaves. and remains in sus-
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

rn bis eariy iralnlns entirely D..
pends colts usefnlnsrs and yalue ~
Z lnfSr, aud II should begin The day
hE j foalcd.
Tho 'felulng u coli cahuo, be too
ufauEh a hsif.hfoken hoge Is not
htaAtn a. All. and Il always y danger
aa animal.
There IL 40 better OF cheaper place
y arseiof a youpg horse and put him
y trooper shape for market than ON
ina farm.
colt wanr "a BE- kept eating and
EnlNing and oxcrclAlng and anythlns
hui iaiieninR nv long NJ he has time
iEned him ny nature 70 EF0w.
When yon begin 10 train q younr
hetze. "a. II with mingled rsaarsa and
seodu@s.
--e-eHs--s~@a----a+--~@
"a - .saasa
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

II ounces acetate Of lead
white sugar OF Iead).
4 ounces arsenate OF soda.
90 gallons water.
Dissolve fne acetate OF lead In
quarts % water and the arsenate OF
soda In quarts Of water. Pour them
together mix thoroughly and then
dilute with 90 gallons OF water. II Is
then resdy 20 use a. once.
ArsepEte Of lead can be bought
ready prepared and Is very convenient
10 use. II should be used At the rate
~ I - pounds Of the arsenafe OF
lead 60 100 gailers 81 water.
White arsenic is cheap. easy TO get,
and 4 not often adulterated. There
fore. when II u combined with lime or
sai noda 70 prevent burning Of the
foliage, II Is a most satisfactory In
sectlcide.
u may be preparedsas follows:
pound white arsenic.
pounds atick lime,
gallons water.
Roll the lime and arxealc together
In the water for half an hour and then
dilute with 200 gallons Of water for
spraying.
Araenite Of lime may aiso be pre-.
pared BY boiling two pounds OF white
arsenic and cight pounds OF sal soda n
two gallons OF water for rs or q
minutes. or until the arsenic and sodu
are dissolved. This constitutes a stocl
solution which may be kept In I
sealed jug for a long time. wher
ready y spray. slack two pounds q
auick lime. take one pint Of the stool
solution and mix them both with q
gaIlenE a water.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

The silo may be made ati ornament
to any group of farm buildings. Its
form Is such that it may be made to
add TO the appearance Of any style of
construction. One or more conical silo
roofs when viewed from distance;
or in the full height Of the curved
walls al closer range, gives a very
pleasing effect when placed in set
ting OF rectangular buildings
II is the purpose OF any silo, re-
gardless of its construction. to exclude
air as far as possible from the silage.
land In this way prevent decay. To pre-
vent the air from reaching the Stage.
all silos must have air-tight walls.
These must be rigid enough not TO be
sprung out OF shape by the pressure
OF the silage. permitting air to enter
next 10 the wall. Not only the walls
but the doors. also, must be perfectly
alright. To accomplish this they
should be well fitted and the Joints
made more perfect by felt pads Of
gaskets. II is good practice where
the sIlo door sets against a shoulder
Ito place clay worked into the con,
sistancy OF putty in the joint. The
clay is placed on the bearing surface
and the door placed over it-and wher
the pressure OF the silage come
against the door an air-tight joint I
obtained. Tar paper Is successful.
used by some silo owners. either il
strips to cover the cracks around tn
doors or in widths sufficient to cove
the entire door and lap few inche
on the silo walls.
Not only should the walls be tigh
and rigid. but they should also b
perfectly smooth on the inside to per
nit the silage 10 settle without form
ing air pockets, which cause eertai
amount OF the adjoining silage to 70
Several failures have been caused b
4 shoulder being made where the wal
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

face. The first loss may be reduced
by using a non-conducting wall in the
silo. and the second by preventing the
circulation Of air above the silage in
the silo.
ANY kind 81 an air space will par
tally prevent freezing, depending up
on how little the air circulates in this
space and also upon how muchscon-
Quoting material Is required to tie tina
outer and inner walls together.
The King and Gueier silos wers
among the first to make use of an air
space 10 prevent loss u heat through
the walls. but the air spaces were 50
deep thar circulation 81 ar from tho
TOP Il the bottom of the wall was
quite free and readily transmitted heat
from wall Is wall ID this manner.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

We cannot toe strongly urge care IN
handling bulls. THE brother q chs
cago.s LAST mayor was recsntiy severs-
IN injured by an angry bull at MS
country nome. Prompt assistance
saved afr. Buses life.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

DO not use mora plaster IN mixing
than Il necessary 20 blot NJ the liquid.
This powder B. 80 be worked into the
feathers OF the birds affected with ver-
min. The bulk OF the application
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

The farmer who has The best bred
animals 70 sell generally fares the best.
The breeding season i the time Il
think OF this
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

ially when manipulated b. 4 farmer
from the central part Of the great
Empire state OF New York.-Moses
Folsom.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27
HAD ms REVENGE.

The sheriff o. county IN Iowa was
driving his automobile. containing his
family. along n country road. when he
encountered vicious huh which had
escaped from Its enclosure. The bull
az once gave battle 20 the auto. and
although the sheriff put on all power
and tried 20 run the bull down. the
animal met Il vaiiautly. and 20 Wig
orous was his attack with his horns
that they not only put the machinery
out Of BUSINESS but. upset the car All
the occupants were thrown out and
SOME wore badly injured. Satisfied
with wrecking the machine the bull
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

Corn ,an 10 rinced IN any rart %
ihc crib
tefn slil run into the hopper ~ the
elevator which q orefated ~ horse
POSER The Nurk ~ chanRlng The
itaM y matter II very few mo.
meets
Dc une - these elevators Is beoem-
inE esnerni throughout iAe corn bell.
Ute fnrm vnfkmcn are. N many eAecf.
tefusing % work on farm which
aaes not have one NJ these elevators
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

The tnlnation or many horses feet
can be laid TO earciessness er penur-
iousness * the ownsF IN net setting
lhslE sn0ss Essss sEssa sa0ssals~-
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

uniformly distributed through the
mass % plaster When enough plaster
has been added the resulting mixture
should b. d dry. pinkish brown pow
der having fairiy strong carbolic
odor and rather less pronounced gas
Ioiine odor.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

flowing and lining the poultry runs
parlass lhs all
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

The fundamental principle in the
preservation of green f6rase when
placed in a silo Is the exclusion OF air.
Siio rs feet In diameter. feet pas
sage from feeding stable 10 silo. Con-
venient arrangement for feeding.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-10-27

The farmers o. the south are learn
Ing 60 grow their own pork. and~this
n r xxssS Sisa isxaka lpas1sa2spsas-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1911-10-12
Coburn's Greater Minstrels.

The attraction at the Academy sat
urday night will be Coburn's Great
er Minstrels with the cleanest COM
edy, newest jokes, brightest fun-mak-
ers and sweetest singers to be founo
in minstrelsy. The company is too
well-known to require endorsement.
Charley Gano, principal comedian
with the big show this year, is un-
doubtedly the best comedian ever
seen with this attraction, and in spite
of old favorites, is establishing rep
utation throughout the Southern
States as one of the best black-face
men in minstrelsy.
One of the great laugh-producing
features with the Coburn show last
season was '.MantelPs Marionette
circus.' This big act has been re-
tanned this season, and will have all
new features. There will be grand
street parade at noon. Prices are
800, rs and so cents, lower floor;
rs and SO cents in balcony. Seats
on sale Friday at the Tucker Drug
Store.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1911-10-12

Miss Rhodes is az actress OF e1cep-
tionalIy strong dramatic ability, anu
her rendition Of the character IS salo
to be as great as Miss Allen. Miss
Rhodes was for long while connect
ed with the New Theatre in New
York, and last season was starred In
the great emotional success, Ine
Sixth Commandment" An unusual
ly strong, supporting cast have been
engaged to support Miss Rhodes IN
this great play, chiefly among whom
are such well-known stage folks as
Howard Sydney, Grace Young, Phli1p
Lord, Fife LaCroix, Adele Leonard
w. w. Shuttleworth, Victor Fletcher
and Morris Foster. The entire scenic
production that was seen last season
will be again shown during the com
ing engagement of '"The White Sis
ter on Monday and Tuesday of Fan
| week. The Prices are so cents u
$3.50. Seat sale opens Friday al
Tucker Building Pharmancy.
Another big attraction booked fo
Wednesday and Thursday nights viii
; be 1.-THE Winning Widow" with tn
} Broadway. Beauty Chorus of fifty,
: carload of scenery, and an all-sta
t cast of singers and dancers. "Tn
: Winning Widow" can truly be calle
= song show. There are no less thai
: twenty song hits that will finger j
1 the memory long after the show ia
Q left Raleigh. This is the Academy
e big musical offering for next weei
and will, no doubt, be welcomed.
e With the two above ATTRACTIONS
d Manager Nathan believes that he ba
y variety enough next week to pleas
q and amuse the most skeptical tns
y atre-goer. The prices for THE VIII
II ming Widow" are so cents to $1.5'
,. Seat sale opens Monday at Tucke
re Building Pharmacy. Out-of-town o.
ders for THE White Sister," or ID
big musical comedy, 1.-THE Winnin
Widow" must be sent to Marx
Nathan, Manager Academy of Nus
t and must be accompanied by eith'
L post-offlce or express money orders
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1911-10-12
INSTITUTES MANDAMUS.
DIR, J. J. McCullers Still Fighting Tor
a Place at the Feed Trough.

DR.. J. ]. McCullers, who was
named county health officer by the
Coutny Board of Health, has insti-
tnetd mandamus proceedings against
the County Commissioners, the sher-
iff tailor, superintendent of the coun-
tv home. and the road supervisor ask
ing that they be made to permit him
TO nerform the duties outlined for the
health officer. The hearing will De
before Judge PEBBLES, October 2Srd.
It will be remembered that the
County Commissioners had refused
to recognize DR.. McCullers as county
MUSICIAN and had also refused MIN
nav. The Commissioners have ap-
pointed DIR. Ralph Stevens to care Iof
the sick in the Jail and County Home
,, The outcome of the case VIII oe
watched with interest.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1911-10-12
STATE FAIR NEXT WEEK.


Secretary Pogue announces TIA.
the State Fair which opens nexs
Tuesday and closes Friday ALI De
one OF the best Fairs In the history
of the association
There will be q large display Of
farm products. live stock poultry,
etc. There will be many free attrzc-
tions, including daily flights of
Beachey In his aeroplzne. Governor
Harmon. OF Ohio. will speak At the
Fair on Wednesday.
Secretary Pogue. In an interview
yesterday. said that in al his expert
ence he had never been 90 deludged
with entries for exhibits. and says
that the indications are that the Fair
next week will surpass by anything
ever seen In the fifty-one years that
these State gatherings have been
held.
Every possible arrangement ID be-
| ing made TO insure the comfort and
pleasure OF the visitors. The build
| ings and grounds are in better condi'
| ton than ever before. Two new fire
| proof buildings have been added
| since last year. This will add 20,
900 feet of additional space for ex
hibits. It has been the policy Of tn'
management to add new building
every year. Next year 1t Is hoped t
erect a new Machinery Hall and
new Woman's Building.
All is hustle and vim at the offic
Of the Secretary. The visitor leave
with his head in g whiri or air-ships
Wild West shows, agricultural exhit
it's and all the multitude Of attrat
lions to be seen at the Great Stat
Fair next week.