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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-09-15
The BabC0Ck Test on the Farm.

be watched with interest by thu
breeder
The Babcock test is the simples
known test for fat in dairy products
1t is test that does not require 6
great deal of study to learn to oper
ate, but is nevertheless very accurate
when carried out according to direc-
tions. The two underlying principle.
of the test are that strong sulphurit
acid dissolves everything in the mill
except the fat, and that centrifuga
force separates the fat from the resi-
of the liquid.
Milk contains besides water anC
fat, other substances, such as sugar
casein and albumen. 1t is these las
named solids that are destroyed by
the sulphuIic acid, and by whirling IL
the centrifuge frees the fat SO that i
can be read.
GETTING THE SAMPLE
To obtain an accurate record of ia
production for COW for long periOC
of time, it would be necessary to
weigh and test each milking. Bu
this is not feasible since it would in
volve a great deal of tedious work
Fairly accurate figures can be obtain
ed by weighing and testing at interval:
of one, two, or four weeks, and tht
average production of fat, calculated
on the basis of the amount during
the test taken on an average for the
period between tests. Sill we fine
that on account of the variation in
the flow of milk, from day to day due
to local conditions, the day for sampl
ing may fall when the COW is out OF
condition, and not up to her average
in production, in which case the test
would not show true average.
The best practical method is te
take samples of four or six milkings
twice month for the fat test, but 6
daily record of the weight of each
cows milk should be kept.
The sample jars used for a com
posite test should have tight covers
preferably screw tops, or put on with
clamps, so that there will be no loss
of moisture from evaporation. A
small corrosive sublimate tablet is
put into each bottle to keep the milk
the accuracy of the test unless toe
much of the preventative Is used. II
should give the milk some color Other
Uudu Wu1Lc, CuoIoOJ giving Wol Ling
that it is poisonous.
At each time sample is added to
the composite jar, the whole should
be we'll mixed by giving the jar q
rotary motion. This will prevent the
cream from getting tough and will
make it easier to mix when it comes
time to test.
The bottles should be labeled with
each cows name or number and care
should be taken to see that the in.
dividual samples are put into the
right composite jars.
MAKING THE TEST.
A composite test is made exactly
the same as an individual test. The
fact that a preservative is present
does not necessitate a change in the
method of testing.
The apparatus that is needed is a.
follows: Test bottles graduated tt
read 10 per cent, 17.6cc pipette fol
measuring milk, IT'S. &C acid measure
acid cup or beaker with a lip from
which the acid is poured into the
smaller measure centrifuge. and {
pair of dividers for reading the test
1t is also necessary to have plenty o.
hot water close at hand.
First be sure to get good mixture
that is, get the fat we'll incorporated
in the milk before taking a sampl,
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-09-15

There are very few farmers who
have not seen the Babcock test
mentioned in the farm papers. Of
those who have seen it advertised,
only few know for what it is used.
A still smaller number have ever seen
one and a very few know how to
operate one.
It is safe to say that half OF the
failures that are met in dairy farm
ing come indirectly from not having
or using a Babcock test. On any
farm where COWS are being MIXED for
profit the test is a necessity. For a
breeder of high grade or pure bred
dairy COWS it is of inestimable value.
In either case it enables the dairyman
to detect the poor COWS, and know
that he is breeding up from the good
ones only. The herd can be brought
to higher average and thereby make
greater profits. Then there is the
satisfaction of knowing what the in
dividual COWS are doing and they can
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-09-15

with the pipette. When a composite
sample has stood for some time, the
cream is hard to incorporate. This
is also true of any sample in cold
weather no matter how long it has
stood. To facilitate the mixing under
such conditions it is necessary to heat
the samples to about ITO degrees f.
and then cooling down to 70 degrees
F.
The correct amount of milk to use
is 18 grams, but since we find it more
convenient and fully as accurate,
when properly executed, we measure
the sample rather than weigh it. 1t
is essential then that the amount OF
milk we measure weighs exactly IL
grams. At 70 degrees F., 17.6cc of
milk will weigh exactly IL grams.
If, however, the temperature is higher
the milk will be expanded and will
not weigh that much, while on the
other hand il the temperature is
lower the milk will be contracted and
will weigh more than Ii grams.
Mix the sample by pouring from
one bottle to another and not by
merely shaking. Insert the pipette
at once and draw the milk until it
shows above the II. Gee mark on the
stem. Have the index finger of the
hand that is holding the pipette dry,
and place it quickly over the upper
end of the pipette, holding the milk
above the mark on the stem. Now
release slowly and let the milk flow
out drop by drop until the bottom of
the curvature (meniscus) at the top
is even with the mark. The pipette
now contains II. Gee of milk and is
ready to be transferred to the milk
test bottle. Hold the bottle in
slanting position, allowing the milk
to run down slowly on one side of
the neck, so that the air can pass out
as the milk goes in. Blow lightly
through the pipette to free the drop
that adheres to the lower end. All
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-09-15

the samples may be meaaured out be
fore any acid is ADDED, but as soon
as acid is added to one it should be
mixed before another is treated with
acid. Letting the acid and milk
stand unmixed will cause a black
sediment to appear in the fat column.
ADDING THE ACID.
sulphuric having the specific gravity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

fined In separate co.'s at the city pris-
on until that hour, but mono Of then,
would give any Information. except
that the members Of the legislature.
who had been arrested. had acted too
late. That the detectives are ell en-
ployed by the National Manufacturer
Association. working under the direc-
tion OF the William J. Burns agency.
Is acknowledged and their bond was
furnished by G. J. Pretzman. president
OF the Columbus chamber OF commerce.
local attorney for that association.
Two hours after the arrests were
made 1t developed that the seizures
were fakes and that the men were
Burns detectives employed to trap
bribe taking or bribe soliciting lesisla-
tors.
Sensational developments are prom
Used in quick succession within the
present week. The end Of the AFFAIR.
IL is predicted, win not be seen until
nearly a score Of legislators have been
arrested on charges Of bribery Prose-
cutor Turner will get quick action
with the grand jury. 1t is expected the
county's inQuiring body will be called
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
Our Bargains for Next Few Days.

For sale, $50 acres. Barnes county
N. d. Cream OF Red River Valley
country. 200 acres in crop. buildings,
good well and running water year
around, miles from town, worth $50
per acre Immediate sale $35 Good
terms. $1,000 can be made yearly on
this farm.
Fine farm near Minneapolis. 200
acres, best soil, $65 per acre. Terms.
no better iowa or Illinois at $3.50 to
5000 per acre.
LAO acres. good timber land. Carl
ton and Aitkin counties. MINI, ~
miles OF town, sell in body or Will sub
divide 40 to 100 acres. valuation In
creasing rapidly.
100000 acres best land IN Minnesota.
North and South Dakota, Montana and
Canada for sale. The earliest buyers
make most profit. Purchase now.
Northwest Land s. Improvement Com
pany 429 Palace building. Minneapolis,
Minn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
into session Monday.

into session Monday.
with tho official inquiry OF tho prose-
cutor special investigating commit
tee will be named Arrangements for
the inquiry are well under way. Wise
ones said today that a solution for the
hold up OF Legislation demanded by the
governor and his administration had
been secured
Dictophone records will be brought
into play by the three detectives ar
rested last night. Advance plans call
ed for the suppression of this fact for
several days. Detective Landacre.
while In Harrison's room at the Chit
tenden, noticed some telephone wires
that did not seem to be in place. He
followed the lead to a dictophone COW
cred UP under q couch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
saissav IN ONO.
Arreot ~ Three Detectives 70 es Fol-
sksleWed BY Scandal.

vs. ~ sSssoWVO ~ 0Cou0a1s
Columbts. o.. May ,1.-Following the
arrest Of three detectives just after
midnight Sunday morning on charges
OF bribing DIR. George b. Nye. repre-
sentative from Pike county. 1t Is pre-
dicted that nearly twenty legislators
will be arrested on charges of bribery.
Tho evidence for these charges will be
furnished. 1t Is said. by the detectives.
Most OF the legislators were out of
town last night. With their return
this evening to resume their duties
Developments Of the most sensational
character are promised, and II the ru-
nors in circulation are TO be believed it
will be enough to shake the great state
Of Ohio.
David H. Berry and A. C. Bailey Of
Chicago and F. s. Harrison of New
York City, the three detectives arrest
cd early Sunday morning. We're re-
leased on $1,000 bonds each at 3 o'clock
Sunday morning. They were each con-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

Southwest Town In q fertile field for
the man with anything to sell that
has merit It is thickly populated and
prosperous. Seventy 1vs thousand pso-
ple In southwest Iowa read the daily
Nonpareil. It II the great want I'd
medium Of this section. II 10 known
far and wide ~ Q producer Of results.
II you have land or anything else 70
sell or trade. get In touch with south
west Iowa thru the Nonpareii. writs
Tor our special OTTER. Nonparetl. Coun-
Gil Bluffs. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

Advertisers - The great state OF
North Dakota offers unlimited oppor-
tunities for business to classified adj
veYtisers. The recognized advertising
medium Is the Fargo Daily and Sunday
Courier News, the only seven day pa
per in the state and the paper which
CD rries the largest amount OF classified
advertising The Courier-News covers
North Dakota like q blanket: reaching
all parts OF the state the day OF publ
cation: 1t Is the paper to use In order
to get results; rates 1 cent per word
first insertion. one-half cent per word
succeeding insertion: SO cents per line
per month. Address The Courier
News. Fargo. N. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
por,n,eae ls>.,,,ea

Lotteries are operated IN 81 impaEs
tant towns and cities Of Tho Domint
can republic. In many Of he largee
cities there are from two 10 AVE-. pra0
tically AL under municipal Gupervi1
hon. Seventy per cent. must - given
in prizes. s per cent. gOss Soe strse0
and roads. and the rest. lsss expeneoA
Is divided among the public hospitals.
schools. IRE departments and Charities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
A GREAT LAND BARGAIN.

TIA acres fine prairie land located
in Roseau county. Mimi. all tillable. no
stones or brush, black loan soil. clay
sub-soil, worth SIS per acre but for
quick sale will sell at So per acre. need
the cash Edwin Thielin, care 800
Phonix Bldg. Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
SOUTH DAKOTA LAND.

For Saie-160 acres In Jim River VAL
ley corn belt 2la miles from Woon-
socket. the county seat OF Sanborn
county South Dakota. All can be plow-
ed; 60 acres under pillow. Level black
soil. clay sub-soil. Price $40 an acre.
Give good terms. Write w. H. Allen.
Woonsocket. 8. ID.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
NEBRASKA LANDS.

Lands in A;55sT.: ard S.sk etehewan.
Canada. Lowest prices, best terms.
Special excursion rates first and third
Tuesday each month. A. D. Woods. Is
West Main. Mars,lalitown, Iowa. Phone
5lS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

Worlds Deepest cesl-Pk shast.
The deepest coAl.pit shaft in the
worud has Just been completed &C
Wearmouth (Eng,) collicry. Il II sac
fathoms deep and 16 feet wide.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
wit with I stlno.

The French are undoubtedly, . hu-
morous and humor-loving people:
only, sometimes, this bllthesome. et-
fervescing quality goes astray. In
stead OF the sparkle In the glass o.
champagne, 1t turns, by some SUITES
chemistry, into N acid sort Of drink.
which leaves . disAgrseable ta1to =
IL mouth. Pail Nah Gazette. So
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
Goat Ranch in Kentucky.

Sam Jet of Winchester, KY. has
q thousand-acre goat ranch in Breathitt
county. It is Z mountain land and 10
inclosed By wire fence. His special
ty Is the Angora breed. The nosce
Of this goat is what ID known In trade
- mohair. and Is very reliable. The
ranch II proving quits = SUCCESS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
FOR sALE-cITY PROPERTY.

For Sale or Rsnt-FSight-room house.
bath. electric lights. and gas. Large
barn and good garden plat. DIR. Devine.
500 North Second street.
For Sais-A beautiful home In Grin
nell four blocks from the college. two
full lots with shade trees, fruit and
flowers, eleven rooms, hot water and
hot air heat. two baths. hard wood
floors. four porches. two fire places. two
cisterns, city water. sewer. electric
lights and every modern convenience
that can be put into city home. Only
reason for selling Is that owner Is
widow whose family Is grown up and
gone. P. G. Norris. Grinnell. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
MISSOURI LANDS.

For Sale on.y--A nice improved so,
mile from good town on railroad. y
mile TO good school. Land smooth pra:-
RE. never bean rented; $4,000 cash.
balance terms Owner. Mrs. Lava Tapp.
IoniA, No.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
MINNESOTA LANDS.


Bargain in Mile Laos county farm.
120 acres thirty acres under pillow. some
meadow, balance covered with a growth
Of hard wood timber, fenced. on good
road, six-room house. two barns. good
well; soil rich clay lJam, three miles to
railroad. Write to Grosvenor- Wester-
berg Investment Company. Nilaca.
MINI.
For SaIs-Splendid bargain: $40 per
acre. easy terms, buys an improved
farm. 100 acres, joining town. central
Minnesota: rich soil: fair buildings:
close to creamery. Write for descrip-
ton. JOS. Stodden. owner, 1913 Third
avenue south, Minneapolis. MINI.
For Sale or Exohanss-24o-a i'm
proved farm, southeastern Minnesota.
the garden spot of the state. Price $65
an acre. Would consider small stock of
goods or a good residences property as
part payment. D. H. Eyler, owner.
Clarion. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

One OF Abe Martin's sAyinGs: ''Un.
Gle Henry Moon. aged ninety. dropped
dead today after spiittln' ak corda O
wood. His body wus found by hls
four sons who were returning frun .
billiard tournament"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
peep stratsay.

"How did the girls anti-smoking
erusads turn outf" 1T collapsed. The
young men Of the town organized an
anti-chocolAtA crusade Stray
Stories.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
sWEERY's EMPLOYMENT
AND G. LECTION AGENCY

When IS Aeed OF help Of any kind
or II you want work ut any trade or
profession. or II you have collections
to make, call
Office Phone o39
Residence Phone a. Yellow
Over IS corner First and Main
MARSHAlLroWN, IOWA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
LIVESTOCK. HORSES. ETC.

For SaIe-Fine driving horse. city
broke and not afraid OF anything. no
mean tricks, vigorous action, sound as
a dollar inside and out, I years old,
chestnut brown. weight about 1900. I
think horse Is worth $500. II you want
q bargain for your money, come and
see at once.-S. B. Stonerook, Iowa
Falls, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
Classified Advertisements

request Address Box esq. Marshaii-
town, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

For saIs-Registersd Hereford bulls
OF serviceAble age: also some good
Beau Donald heifers, some are bred TO
prize winning bulls. One mile south
east of depots. Ellis Baily. Marshall-
town. ~
For Satellite imported draft stall
lions and mares So large Jacks $500
and up. Illinois Horse Company, AT
Good Block, Des Noines, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
ron MLe-
ron RENT
TO ExcHANas-
WANTED.

WANTED.
Wantsd-To rent unfurnished
hooms for light housekeeping near
Marshalltown Buggy Company. AID
dress R-29. care T.-R.
Wantsd-Town cows and horses to
pasture. Phone 500 red. ]. H. Long.
Wanted-sewing. first class dress
making. at LOG North First street
Wantod-Tiling to do First class
work. Address "C.-29" care this office.
Wantsd-A good second hand bicycle.
210 South First street.
Wantsd-Work on a farm. no objec-
ton to dairy farm; steady place de-
sired. Address T-29, care this office.
Wantsd-Two lady boarders. Cali at
203 West Churc., street.
Wanted-Boarders. First class board
for two gentlemen with room II desired.
los South Third street.
Wanted-Cook at county farm, $40
per month. Phone or address ]. c.
Koontz, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Wanted-Lady or gentleman solicit
tors to represent the Equitable Life of
Iowa in Marshalltown and vicinity.
Liberal contract. Immediate employ
ment H. e. Casner, district agent, No.
10 First National Bank building, Mar
shalltoWn, Iowa.
Wanted-Everybody to know that
tomato and cabbage plants are cents
per dozen or 80 cents per hundred at
Dunham's. sos Bromley street.
Wanted-You to try D. A. Moore for
wall paper cleaning. Phone 1851 green.
Wantsd-Peopie to know now is the
time to repair and paint roofs. Phone
8. r. Teeple. practical roofer.
Misunderstanding manure ana ashes.
c. p. Gilmore.
Wantsd-Ashes and rubbish to haul.
Andy Johnston, phone s74 Green.
Wanted-Ail to know that the tels-
phone number OF the Visiting Nurses
Association ID 47l. Call al for consul
tation or service.
Mantsd-Lst your wants bs known.
carrs Employment Agency. Phone $50
Wanted-People to know that will
be at Shick's feed barn, 40 asst
Church street every Saturday dun lg
the breeding season with standard and
registered manly horse and high grade
chestnut eorrel, white name and tail,
two white feeta w. Parsons.
HELP WANTEo-MALE.
Wanted-Boy to NOW lawn all sum-
mer. A. r. Cooper, 420 Park street.
am coming to Marshalltown with
best proposition for manager Of local
selling organization ever offered. Write
giving experience J. p, 133027th
street, Des Moines, Iowa.
Wantsd-Barber, at once, good wages
to first class man; no boozer need
apply. A. L. Leibler. Kanawha, Iowa.
Sound mon 20 to 40 years old, wanted
and conductors; $50 to 800 month:
spring the best time to start; no ex-
perience necessary. Write today for
full particulars. Address CHS, care Of
TimesRepublican.
HELP wANTEo-FEMALE.
Wanted-Girl for general housework
Mrs. c. W. Hughes. 300 North Fifth
street.
Wanted-Girl for general housework
Address Mrs. M. II. Green, Iowa Falls.
Iowa.
Help Wanted-Woman cook, cham
Der maid. Blanche Hotel, Conrad. Iowa
Wantod-Girls at Palace Laundry.
AGENTS WANTED.
Wanted-Good live agents to sell
Canada land in Hardin and Hamilton
counties. Write George A Olson, Mar
ehalltown, Iowa.
Aosnts-Have unusual proposition to
offer men with selling ability. Want
live wires only. $40 to $50 easily made
q day. Particulars free. Stevens Mfg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

To Rent-Barn and buggy shed. Ala
North Second street. Inquire SOC North
Third street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

Will TRADE good automobile In nne
running condition for city property.
Marshall Auto Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
IOWA LANDS.

For Sale-An unusually fine eighty,
near State Center; no buildings; $1lo
per acre BOX ~. Colo, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

For Saie-15 eggs 50 from prize win
ming Crystal White Orpingtons (Kel-
lerhan strain) and Rose Comb Rhode
Island Reds scoring 93h. I also have
two chaice farms in Pipestone county.
ton. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

Learn Automobile Business. We
teach you at home. Get you $25 weekly
job. $40 weekly while learning. Roches-
ter Auto School. 252, Rochester. n. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

Homsstsads-The Berthold reserva-
ton in North Dakota will be opened
for settlement this summer. Send -
cents in coin for pamphlet telling all
about 1t to George j. Smith, United
States commissioner, Plaza. N. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

SEQ mo about your carpenter work.
repairing and paperhanging. "Inde-
pendent" l.. p. Robbins. 412 South
Second street. Phone l116 white.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
MISCELLANEOUS,

Mr.. Alexander has sold the restau-
rant at No. IL North First avenue
Marshalltown. Iowa. and is not respon-
sible for any debts contracted by the
buyers. Signed. Il. Alexander. 10<
Sixth avenue. Des Moines, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

To Rent-Nine-room modern house,
on East state. Enquire 1903 East
Church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01
RARE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
TO RENT.

To Rsnt-One nice front room up-
stairs. man and wife or two gentlemen
pT efeTTeI. ModS:. house. bns North
Third street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

FREQ to Housskeepsrs-We have .
new preparation for removing ink ana
rust from clothing without injury to the
fabric. Send 25 cents for package
and get our catalog OF 200 household
necessities and listed article free, also
fine premium list Newman Special-
ty Company. Viroqua. Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

horse power gasoline engine in first
class shape. Have installed electric
motor. Address Postoffice Box 402,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

For eaie-Five pups four months old.
half shepard, half English bull terrier.
Five dollars for males, $3.50 females.
This cross produces an all around farm
dog, with grit. the kind that goes to
their heels. John Shoenhair. Clemens.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

: !. Or ssa:s- s3..,. calves. F. r Bills,
4 hone "a ON 6B.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-01

For Sale-Two automobiles in good
taken In trade ON new cars.
Eldr.dge -Beebe Auto Company, Mar
shaltown, Iowa.