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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11
FLIES THAT ANNOY THE COWS

habit of settling in great numbers about
the base of a horn. which they some
times completely cover, habit which
gives them their common name. They
confine their attention to cattle. They
burrow in the hair about the shoulder.
the roots of the tall and other portions
of the body where they are not easily
dislodged. The injury done by the horn
fly is by singing. much like the mosqui-
to- BY means of fine lancet they pierce
the skin, and suck the blood through
the tube or sheath. A small amounut or
irritating saliva is secreted in the oper-
alton. which causes congestion around
the wound and probably more pain than
the piercing They appear in swarms.
and feed with the wings spread. The eggs
are placed in the fresh droppings OF the
COW, and the larvae can exist in the
soft almost liquid manure.
Some individual animals suffer more
than others. and dark colored animals
low cattle to the barn at night and re-
main with them all the time.
Various remedies have been suggest
ed by good authorities.
Destruction of larvae in the drorpings
by application of lime or the immediate
spreading and drying of the same.
Application of tobacco powder to de-
stroy the flies.
Application of one of the following re-
peIlants: Ten to Is per cent kerosene In
water.
Fish oil with small mixture of carbolic
acid. Cotton seed oil, two parts and
pine tar one part.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11
VICTIM OF ELECTRIC CHAIR ALMOST
BRINGS DEATH TO JAIL PHYSICIAN

missed having several thousand volts
pass through his body.
A warning yell from the penitentiary
electrician did not deter the doctor, who,
misunderstanding the caution. still adj
vanced, when a second warning had to
he given before he understood.
The negro, James Bucker, paid the
death penalty for the murder of police
man at Lebanon, KY, several weeks ago.
The report on the first electrocution de-
clares 1t to have been success, except
for the slight burning of the negro's head
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11
tRy Associated Press.)

EDDYvILLE, KY, July s.-When the
first execution. under the new law pro-
viding for electrocution in place Of hang
ing took place in the state penitentiary
here today, It came near ending in the
death of two persons instead of one.
Prison Physician r. H. Moss stepped for
ward to feel the pulse Of the negro, who
formed the first subject. before the cur
rent had been turned OF. and barely
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

IL Is quite true. as the New York Even
ing Telegram remarks. thai nobody has
yet succeeded in handing J. Pierpont
Morgan the double cross.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Witnesses in Dawson say they can
drink near beer without intoxication. This
nay sound boastfui. but there probably
are people who can.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The milk-fed chicken is never allowed
to put on any frills in regard to its APP
petite. 1t is forcibly fed through a rub
Der tube.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

New the japanese are reported to be
going after portion OF our cotton crop.
There can be no objection 20 this ia
Intentions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

why should congressman kick about
the length OF the extra session? Think
Of being able TO run up to Atlantic
City every Sunday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Market prices are down. but automo-
biles. champagne and other necessities
are stin at the same old high levels.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Champ Clark may be losing 1900 8
week from the chautauqua platform, but
n he weren't speaker OF the house he
couldn't
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

In Savannah they have champagne
nend." Savannah is nothing IL not
distinctive
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

'.Pittsburg clubs refuse 10 sell drinks
after a. m" Awful hardship. This
Is an eight-hour night with vengeance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The machinery men just naturally love
a lazy farmer who houses his binder in
a fence corner and leaves his pillow
standing in the ground
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

When you cut the oats next spring get
into them before they are dead ripe,
stack the straw carefully and feed it &c
the sheep next winter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Dog days win soon be here-dog days
and the 40 days OF rain or drouth. as
the case may be.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The wise farmer will not lease his land
for less period than FIVE years and II
is foolish tenant who will accept a
short time lease.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The Legislature continues to pass new
bills for the later Interpretation Of the
supreme court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Duly thankful are we for lower tenn
perature. and may we continue to have
cause for thanks
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Florida Is bcasting over having had
no heat prostrations. but what about
mosuuitoes7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Mr. Stokes. OF New York. must regret
by row that his advice TO the two girls
vas not verbal, instead OF written
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The Rio Grsnde river is in food, but
then Texas has been pretty quiet since
hostflities ceased across the border.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

what are you kicking sboutT You
haven't heard Mr. Fairbanks kick about
the heat -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Every day there comes evidence that
the commission form Of government Is
inevitable for this city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Georgia's per capita OF candidates OF
various kinds continues 20 increase.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Indications are that the prune crop this
year win also be a good one.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

We would also point out that the open
season for red bugs Is still IN full blast.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Atlanta's pension roll Will be 5000 II
ten years. according 70 the mayor-o
almost as bad as the G. A. r.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

A narrow border of flowers. shrubs
or vines may be placed along the spaces
next to the fence and the scheme viii
enhance the beauty of the garden.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

sweet potato crop VIII break rec
ords" Better a crop record broken than
nearly any other record
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The farmer who wants good colts
should select his best brade mares and
breed them always to one good type OF
horse.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

This is the time 10 settle all difficulties
between owner and tenant, not at the end
of law suit Make written contract.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

me legislature has gone on record for
world peace: now let congress follow
suit.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Never drive horse with so loose
rein that you can not instantly COM
mand the situation If necessary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Leave ten feet Of space at each end
of the garden for turning rows and seed
these spaces to grass for wide end walks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Berkeley county. w. Va, produced 1o0.-
900 barrels Of apples last year and the
entire crop was sold in the orchard TO
buyers at from SO to IS per barrel.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Eight hundred miles OF improved roads
are to be undertaken by the Southern
Appalachian Good Roads association OF
these 300 miles are to be in North Caro-
lima.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Florida and California oranges were
exported last year to the extent OF &c.,
229 boxes, worth s2445,5s9.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

what about the campaign aeains, thu
boil veevil?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Locate the low spots and water chan
nels in your field this summer and see
that they are properly drained BEFORE
next spring.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Anything that is worth doing at all is
worth doing well. This applies to every
branch of farming.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

1t is no sign that a hen is. hungry just
because she runs with outspread wings
whenever called. A hen never knows
when she has enough.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

crouch is always the child Of self
ishness and ought to die before It is born.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The National Assembly Of Panama
city. has voted 100000 in aid of the
proposed worlds fair to be held in that
city in 1916
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

milk can washed in polluted water
from the farm well may carry disease
to thousands.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Plant plenty Of sweet corn. 1t is .
wholesome food and the surplus. stalks.
and all is the very finest food for cows
and horses.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

We can kill weeds by spraying but
they will not stay dead without rotation
moving and pasturage of the land.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Work becomes drudgery r
fail to put our heart into 1t.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

1t Is a sad mistake for a man to make
a good crop of grass into poor hay.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

We are apt to neglect the hens during
the late summer months.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

1t is the even. steady thrift OF our
stock that makes them pay profit.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Plant a succession OF beans, sweet
corn, radishes, lettuce and all other
quick-maturing vegetables so that they
may be had for use at all times.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Charcoal pounded fine and kept in the
drinking pans will keep the young and
old birds in good condition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Tobacco was introduced into England
from America by Raleigh in 1856, and
wheat, barley and oats were introduced
into the United States in 1901.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

To make strong egg shells the hen
must have a plentiful supply Of mineral
matter. such as crushed oyster shells.
ground bone and clover
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Make continual war on the lice IL
your poultry house is infested with
them. If free from them, SEQ TO 1t
that your premises are kept free
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

~ SNN9 HAA.A& =
We are apt to neglect the hens during
the late summer months.
1t is a sad mistake for a man to make
a good crop of grass into poor hay.
Work becomes drudgery
fail to put our heart into It.
1t is the even. steady thrift OF our
stock that makes them pay profit.
Glover is more efficient sub-soiler
than the best subsoir plow.
Ducks kept on land must be supplied
with fresh water three times day.
Your heifer when Just coming in, has
a very tender udder. Do not forget this
and ruin a good COW.
poultry. They want a sharp material
with which to grind their feed.
Charcoal pounded fine and kept in the
drinking pans will keep the young and
old birds in good condition.
we can kill weeds by spraying but
they will not stay dead without rotation,
moving and pasturage of the land.
It is no sign that a hen is hungry just
because she runs with outspread wings
whenever called. A hen never knows
when she has enough.
Locate the low spots and water chan
nels in your field this summer and see
that they are properly drained BEFORE
next spring.
Berkeley county. w. Va, produced 1oo.-
600 barrels Of apples last year and the
entire crop was sold in the orchard 10
buyers at from SO to IS per barrel.
The farmer who wants good colts
should select his best brade mares ana
breed them always to one good type OF
horse.
The National Assembly Of Panama
City, has voted 100000 in aid of the
proposed worlds fair to be held in that
city in 1916
Tobacco was introduced into England
from America by Raleigh in 1886, and
wheat, barley and oats were introduced
into the United States in 1907
Clubs for farm boys and girls to slim
uIate interest in improved methods OF
agriculture and better living conditions
on the farm now have total member
ship of $4,000 in the United States.
The Japanese government sent to Pres
ident Taft 1900 cherry trees for use in
the national capitol grounds. but they
were found to be infected with diseases
and all had to be destroyed.
If the hens are expected to lay heavily
during the winter they must be cared
for every month of the year and fed
more heavily as the fall months come
on.
At seven weeks Of age the ducklings
should be fattened for market and fed
only three tines a day a good fatten-
ing food is three-fourths meal ,one fourth
flour and s per cent beef scraps, and all
the green food they can eat once a day
Ninety head of Jersey cows at Kinks
Vile. Mo-, sold at an average of $40
per head, one COW alone bringing $3.50.
A local paper thinks the time is coming
when butter will sell for 81 per pound
and good milk cows at $1,000 each.
A young woman 20 years old, manages
a frog farm in Alameda county, Califor-
fornia. 1t consists of two acres of
swampy land. but produces fine profit
as she sells all the frogs she can raise
at from 81 to 50 per dozen.
A citizen of Sheffield. Mass. owns
the Oldest churn in the country. 1t was
made during the war of 1912 for the
purpose of churning goats milk on ship
board. II has two small barrels or
wood in which plungers are operated by
a sort Of walking beam.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Glover is a more efficient sub-soiler
than the best subsoir plow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Fine gravel is not the proper grit Tor
poultry. They want sharp material
with which to grind their feed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Clubs for farm boys and girls to slim
uIate interest In improved methods OF
agriculture and better living conditions
on the farm now have total member
ship of $4,000 in the United States.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The Japanese government sent to Pres
ident Taft 1900 cherry trees for use in
the national capitol grounds. but they
were found to be infected with diseases
and all had to be destroyed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Ducks kept on land must be supplied
with fresh water three times day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

A woman of Dayton, Wash, cleared
S. $50 last year from ten acres Of on
IONS Her crop yielded about 100 sacks
per acre and all were sold to a New
York firm.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The garden soil is to expensive mate
rial to lie idle for half the growing sea-
son when IT is capable of producing
large crops through ali the growing sea-
son.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Montana has 100000 acres of good
farm land unoccupied and much of this
which has been used for stock ranges
is being cut up into small farms.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Alfalfa is not a pasture plant. It will
not stand pasturing very well, and cat
tie and sheep bloat very easily on IT.
1t is, however, an ideal pasture for
hogs. It will likely last two or three
years under such treatment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

If the hens are expected TO lay heavily
during the winter they must be cared
for every month of the year and fed
more heavily as the fall months come
on.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

The cause of mortality among young
ducks may be traced to overhead. damp
ness, getting wet. lack of grit, gray head
lice, sudden showers. delayed matches,
exposure to sun, lack of fresh water,
drinking vessels too shallow. breeding
stock out of condition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Your heifer when Just coming IN mas
a very tender udder Do not forget this
and ruin a good COW.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

from the farm well may carry disease
to thousands
Never drive horse with so loose a
rein that you can not instantly COM
mand the situation If necessary.
Anything that is worth doing at all is
branch of farming.
Leave ten feet of space at each end
of the garden for turning rows and seed
these spaces to grass for wide end walks
Florida and California oranges were
exported last year to the extent of s62.-
229 boxes, worth $2445,5ss.
The machinery men just naturally love
a lazy farmer who houses his binder in
fence corner and leaves his pillow
standing in the ground.
The wise farmer will not lease his land
for less period than five years and II
is foolish tenant who will accept a
short time lease
This is the time 10 settle all difficulties
between owner and tenant, not at the end
of law suit Make written contract.
The milk-fed chicken is never allowed
to put on any frills in regard to its APP
petite. 1t is forcibly fed through a rub
Der tube.
When you cut the oats next spring get
into them before they are dead ripe,
stack the straw carefully and feed it &c
the sheep next winter
Eight hundred miles OF improved roads
are to be undertaken by the Southern
Appalachian Good Roads association OF
these 300 miles are to be in North Caro-
lima.
A narrow border of flowers. shrubs
next to the fence and the scheme viii
enhance the beauty of the garden.
Plant plenty of sweet corn. 1t is q
wholesome food and the surplus stalks.
and all is the very finest food for cows
and horses.
Plant succession of beans. sweet
corn. radishes, lettuce and all other
quick-maturing vegetables so that they
may be had for use at all times.
To make strong egg shells the hen
must have plentiful supply Of mineral
matter, such as crushed oyster shells.
ground bone and clover.
Make continual war on the lice IL
your poultry house is infested with
them. If free from them, SEQ TO It
that your premises are kept free
Montana has 100000 acres of good
farm land unoccupied and much of this
which has been used for stock ranges
is being cut up into small farms.
A woman of Dayton, Wash, cleared
s. $50 last year from ten acres of on
ions. Her crop yielded about 100 sacks
per acre and all were sold to a New
York firm.
The garden soil is to expensive mate
rial to lie idle for half the growing sea-
son when 1t is capable of producing
large crops through ali the growing sea-
son.
Alfalfa is not pasture plant. It viii
not stand pasturing very well. and cat
tie and sheep bloat very easily on H.
1t is, however. an ideal pasture for
hogs. It will likely last two or three
years under such treatment
The cause Of mortality among young
ducks may be traced to overhead. damp
ness, getting wet, lack of grit. gray head
lice, sudden showers, delayed matches,
exposure to sun. lack of fresh water
drinking vessels too shallow, breeding
stock out of condition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

A citizen of Sheffield, Mass, owns
the Oldest churn in the country. It was
made during the war of 1912 for the
purpose of churning goats milk on ship
board 1t has two small barrels or
wood in which plungers are operated by
a sort of walking beam.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

At seven weeks Of age the ducklings
should be fattened for market and fed
only three tines a day A good fatten-
ing food is three-fourths meal ,one fourth
flour and 1 5 per cent beef scraps, and all
the green food they can eat once a day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

young woman 20 years old, manages
frog farm in Alameda county, Califor-
fornia. 1t consists of two acres OF
swampy land. but produces a fine profit
as she sells all the frogs she, can raise
at from 81 to 50 per dozen.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-11

Ninety head of Jersey cows at Kinks
Vile, Mo-, sold at an average of $40
per head, one COW alone bringing $780,
A local paper thinks the time is coming
when butter will sell for 81 per pound
and good milk cows at $1,000 each.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-23
HEDGEHOGS AS HUNTERS.
They Kill Rabbits and Rob Nests Of
Ground Birds.

When the rabbits in a burrOw In my
locality have come out TO feed in the
evening lately they have sh rwn u ner
vousness and uneasiness quite unusual
amorg that peaceful colony. and a con-
tinuance of this unrest raised my curl
osity The rabbits attitude did not
suggest that their alarm was caused by
a weasel in their vicinity. and. failing
all else | suspected the presence OF
some poacher's lying ferret
Ultimately discovered that hedge
hog was the cause of the trIuble I
first observed il as a small speck In
the dim light, moving a good distance
away, and as it approached | saw that
1t was coming in a straight line for
the burrow without hesitation it en-
tered one of the holes and then sew
cral rabbits emerged, looking fright
ened and bewildered. while not long af-
ter / heard a muffled rabbit scream.
which told me that "pricl<les" had
drawn blood. The sound came from
what was apparently shallow Guide
sac. and. marking the spot, | took a
spade next day and dug into the hole.
There | found the remains of Il mutt
lated half grown rabbit. and continuing
digging. I came across what had EVIL
IDENTITY been a nest of young ones.
one has only To keep hedgehogs In
captivity to know how fond they are of
flesh food and eggs, and Their" is no
doubt that they take fairly heavy
toll from the nests of ground building
birds have had tame chickens killed
| by hedgehogs. and one evening last
summer a hedgehog caught n frog on
my garden path and killed it, The faith
I'm hedgehogs hitherto entertained by
friend who was with me went out
like a snuffed candle.
Frogs. | am inclined to think. arc
rather a bonnie bCuche In hedgehog
menu, as when a friend OF mine intro
duced some into a marshy pond on his
place he had numbers of them killed
| by hedgehogs, and Immediately the
lhedgehogs were destroyed the frog
murders ceased. Leverets, too, seem t.
be as great a dainty to the hedgehog
palate as the hare is to the fox's.-
Scotsman.