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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
Teaching Agriculture
in Rural Schools
BY PROF. X. l.. HATCH
Wisconsin College of Agriculture

Can agriculture be taught in the
country school? Yes, as it should be
taught and for the purpose for which
it should be taught. 1t is not ex-
pected that the average girl teacher
of the country school can teach farm
ers' children how to till, fertilize and
drain, but it is expected that she can
teach them why we do these things.
1t is expectedsthat she can teach them
to put brains into their work; = is
expected that she can create a love
for things pertaining to farm life and
a respect for the vocation of farming;
it is expected that she can train farm
ers' children for the farm rather than
away from it, and it is expected that
she can be a means of awakening a
sentiment in her community for better
farming.
Now, how may this be done? In the
first place she should interest herself
in the farmer and his problems. She
should visit the homes in the district;
she should eat at the farmers table,
mingle with his family amid partake of
his hospitality. In this way she may
come into a sympathetic relationship
with the farmer and his work. She
should not pose as his informant on
agricultural matters, but as his serv-
ant. She should express a desire to
obtain for him the information which
he will tell her that he needs, If she
first wins his confidence. Having
learned this need she should seek to
supply it. Bulletins of the United
States department of agriculture and
of the state experiment stations are
always available for the asking. She
should offer to get such of these for
him as will be of value to him, at his
request. She is not his teacher, but
his co-worker for a better agriculture
and both should appreciate this rela-
tionship.
The teacher should encourage the
farmers children to take part in the
corn contests and the various other
agricultural activities designed espe-
cially for school children. She should
interest first herself, then her pupils,
IN better corn, better cattle, better
everything that goes to make up a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
How to Judge Draft Horses
By Prof. A. S. Alexander
Wisconsin College of Agriculture

The Judging of horses is an art to
be acquired by careful observation,
practice and experience. Not every
man has the naturally keen observing
powers and love of the subject pecu-
liar to some men who become notable
experts; yet all may acquire a prac-
teal, useful knowledge of the exterior
of the horse by methodical and con-
scientious study. To become a prof.
cient judge of horses is worth striv-
ing for. The attainment gives it's pos
SCISSOR personal satisfaction, the neces-
sary information for use In breeding,
buying, selling and managing horses
and enables him to help his fellow.
men by counsel in horse matters, or
the selection of prize winners in the
show ring. Masters of the art WELD
mighty influence on the horse breed
Ing operations of the country
How to Acquire Art.
The student should get into the
habit of Sizing up" every horse he
sees. BY comparing one horse with
another, he will gain experience and
be able to estimate correctly the val
ues of component parts and to Judge
of beauty, symmetry, correlation of
members and adaptability for breed
ing purposes or work After learning
the names of the various parts of the
horses exterior the student is equip
ped to analyze the value or deficiency
of each and at length will be able to
judge quickly and intelligently of the
value of the entire combination of
points constituting the individual
horse.
A great number of horses must be
examined. Then several must be con-
sidered together and one compared
with the other until each can be
placed in its proper position as re-
CARDS merit and utility. Horses of
varying breed, age, type, quality,
soundness and serviceability should
be used as material for study. Where
possible the student of horses should
visit horse breeding establishments,
sale stables and shows to continue his
studies and round out his experience,
as soon as practical knowledge Of
the work of Judging has been &C.
quired.
How to Examine a Horse.
Have the animal led out ito halter"
and stood at ease in an open, well
lighted place. View the horse from
all directions. In this way an impress
sion of the conformation, style, char
acter and general appearance" of the
animal and peculiarities or excellen-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25

better agriculture, and from this null
titude of things she should select one
or two of greatest Importance to the
particular school district in which her
lot is cast, learn all she can about
them, get all the information she can
on these subjects, teach it to her pu-
pills and disseminate it among the
farmers in that district. In this way
she will render a vital and immediate
service to better agriculture, create
love for farm life which will tend to
keep tho boys and girls on the farm
and thus shape the ideals which are
to govern the acts of the next genera
ton of farmers.
A Babcock milk tester should be
found In every rural school and every
rural teacher should know how to
operate it. A forthcoming circular of
the Wisconsin station will tell ex-
actly how to make this important test
and every owner of dairy cattle should
be familiar with the contents of this
circular Likewise the forthcoming
circular on the dairy cow and how to
Judge her. and the one on bovine
tuberculosis already issued should be
placed In the hands or every farmer
and farmers child who can make in
telligent use of them. In the distri-
button Of them directly from the sta
ton many farmers are missed. No one
can render greater service in the
proper distribution or such informa-
ton as this than can the teachers In
the rural schools.
To win the confidence and respect
of the farmer, IT, appreciate his prob
lens, to teach his children interesting
facts about the life of which they are
a part, to disseminate information OF
vital Importance to the farmers In
the district--that is teaching agricul-
ture-not as mere text book study, but
as a mode of life, and this is the way
it should be taught. Is this impossible
for the rural school teacher?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25

of the day remarked: ct is a good token
when patriots honored and patriotism ex-
allied Monuments which express the nations
gratitude for great deeds inspire great deeds"
The figure of General Logan as represented
in this statue 141s feet in height, is character
lied by vigor and animation. The general is
represented as riding along the line of battle,
his sword drawn and carried low in his right
hand He faces toward the south and the
horse is represented in the attitude of NOV
ing at slow trot. The pedestal of the statue
is 20 feet in height ana is adorned with two
impressive bronze groups in the form OF pan
els. One group shows General Logan sur
rounded by officers of the Army of the Ten
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
4 ar. IzE1nQRI4L nv CEREHOYy

nessee while the other panel depicts Genera
Logan in the act of taking the oath of of1ct
as United States senator, the oath being ad'
in this group are the figures of Cullom, EV-
arts, Conkling, Morton, Miller, voorhees, ana
Thurman On narrow panels on the north ahe
south faces of the pedestal are allegorical ha
ures representative of and peace.
The Grand Army of the Republic, througL
the fundamentally of which General Loyal
secured his most enduring memorial-Memo
rial Day itself-had it's origin in the year 1860
when there was conceived the idea OF ma
tionaI society composed of honorably ols
charged Union soldiers and sailors whose moi
to should be FRATERNITY, Charity and Loyalty.
POST No / located in the city Of Decatur, II
coneral Iogan's own state of Illinois, was LOT
,nally mustered in in April Of that year ans
tho first national encampment was helo "
Indianapolis in the November folloWlng' ueh
oro1 LOGAN was one of the early commanders
in-chief of the new countrywide organization
ond If was in less than two years arter III"
now movement had been started that ne nlau"
usa of the infant organization to 1ntroouce tnE
idea Of a fixed and permanent memorial Lay
r1noro1 Logan is indeed the best known y"
al +ba commanders-in-chief of the great OF
eoni1o+ion of veterans that numbered at oht
fine nearly 100000 men and MS popuIalp:
i+b bis comrades in arms was eloquenty az
tested by the fact that he served three Ieinl'
in the highest office in the gift OF the men
hers of the G. A. X.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
Object to Cultivation.

The farmer should always bear in
mind the principle object OF cultiva-
ton, that of conserving the soil mois-
ture which evaporates very rapidly
from any surface not protected with
mulch. This is especially necessary
in seasons of drought. Frequent shall
low cultivation during dry weather
which apparently does no more than
stir the dust mulch, may be worth
ten times it's cost in holding the crop
back until the drought breaks. A shall
low mulch one to two inches in depta
will conserve the moisture as well as
one twice as deep.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
7HF LOGAN Mk1NORl4Z ROOM

with flowers From Dixie the pretty custom
spread to the north and took root in various
communities. However there was no general
celebration and no fixed date for the placing
of the floral tributes until in the year $500
General Logan then acting commandeg-ln-
chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, took
the initiative that secured for us Memorial
Day as we know it in this generation. He
issued an order fixing May 80 as the date for
the annual Memorial Day exercises and called
upon every G.. A. r. post in the country to
engage in fitting ceremonial and scatter to-
kens of respect over the last resting places OF
their comrades in arms. Later the legisla-
lures of various states took up the project and
made the designated day legal holiday
When we appreciate the very important
part that General Logan played in the sstab-
lshment of one of the most significant holt
days on our calendar it is easy to find kignif-
canoe in the circumstance that every year
after his death there has come a profusSon of
floral offerings to the chapel in the nsdional
cemetery connected with the Nationas Sol
diers' home at Washington, where the warrior
was laid to rest. 1t has been a matter Of re-
gret with some of his comrades that the IA
nous leader of the Army of the Tennessee
not at his death honored with an alabo
rate monumental tomb such as has been
erected over the remains of other dora1nant
figures in the for the Union.
ana yet IN way IL would be diH1CtSlt to
find more fitting environment for the Sound
er of Memorial Day in his last dreamless
sleep. The National Soldiers home at Wash
ington was the forerunner of those homes now
scattered all over the country and including
Of course, the Illinois Soldiers home at Dan
Vile, where General Logan, as a citizen of I'LL
nois, is always especially honored on Memo
rial Day and other ceremonial occasions The
national cemetery connected with the first of
our national soldiers homes is much over
Swallowed in size by its neighboring national
cemetery, Arlington, across the Potomac, yet
more than 5000 Federal dead are buried on
the wooded slope where General Logan was
laid to rest. Fortunately there are onlS about
three hundred unknown occupants Of this
silent city and all the graves-including more
than two hundred where Confederate soldiers
are buried-are decorated alike on Memorial
Day by the veterans in blue from the neigh
boring soldiers home.
Easily the most interesting of all the
minders of the personality and career of the
founder of Memorial Day are the relics and
trophies which for years had place in fhe Me
mortal room in the residence of Mrs. John A.
Logan at Washington. Here were gathered
thousands of objects bearing in one WY and
another upon the life and public services of the
dashing Civil war leader. 1t is probable that
all thought of transferring this unique collec-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
chIoroform for Plants.

Before a plant can bloom it must
have a season of profound rest to
gather up its energies and fit itself
for the crisis. The profounder the
repose the better. Also the sleep of
the plant need not be so long if it is
more profound. So the botanist ex-
poses the plant at this stage to the
action of the fumes Of ether in a
closed room, and so gains time by
shortening the season of repose. Next,
by exposure to the light of an acety-
lene lamp, the most like sunlight of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
Apple Pie Is Favorite

milk and eggs enter largely, materials
that cost much more in winter than at
other seasons, so that these pies are
then made and sold at loss. In sum-
mer these materials are sufficiently
cheaper to enable the pie baker to
even things up and get some net profit
on these pies, taking the year through
The great standard all-year-around
pie is apple, for which fresh materials
can be had at all times, either from
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25

the new crops or from storage. Fresh
apple pie may be had and it is in de-
mand at all times.
While some pies made from the
fresh fruits can be had later and while
the apple is always a standard pie,
the winter pie season begins about
October 1, when people turn again to
mince and pumpkin and cocoanut. Pie
is now more popular than ever and
more largely consumed and there are
great and long-established pie baker
les turning out pies in enormous
numbers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25

all lights, the growth of the plant ia
quickened, being made continuous day
and night. The double treatment pre-
duces an early bloom that brings &
high price. On the other hand, ccl6
storage will retard growth, and so
plants may be held back when the
market is overstocked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
Pastry Makers Say That More Pies
Are Eaten Now Than Ever Before
Cost More in Winter.

Annually in the winter season there
are sold at wholesale many thousand
pies at less than the cost of produc-
ton, the New York Sun relates. These
are not stale pies or anything of that
sort, but the best freshly made stock.
Such Gro pies into whose composition
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
Could BE Redeemed.

American Million Heiress-AB9
have you really got coronet?
Lord Hardup-Well-ah -yes-Cs
least mean-I've got the ticket
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25

country can boast comparatively few memo
rails to the man who was responsible for the
creation Of Memorial Day as we know it. 1t
Is not claimed that the idea of Memorial Day
originated with Gen. John A. Logan but GER
tainly to him belongs the credit for inaugu-
rating Decoration Day in May as a definite,
fixed annual event of uniform observance in
the great majority of the states of the Union
According to most authorities Decoration
Day in it's primary form had it's inception in
the south, where the presence Of unusual
quantities Of spring flowers and the sad cir
cumstance of the existence on every hand Of
burying grounds for the soldier dead of the
Union and Confederate armies combined to
suggest such an annual strewing of the graves
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25
Unknown u. S. Soldier"

tdeorun est mort"
Rough
Tha day when they fought
n
time for Ions thought:
He must OF strange
knewth
1t il o with cool
the no
Time 70 deer thought
inter dumb;
the wings o coU"e
unme h come:
He lies hushe ewondef
lie Is n breast
the fla droopal
hnorhi Stumble
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25

Far out on the crest of the battle,
Up up toward the death
ITO die for ones country is sweet!"-he remem-
bered,
And then, out of breath,
Met the shock and the pain and the terror
Unfinchng and knew
In one instants unbearable brightness
It was true! 1t was truei
S. H. Kemper, in The Reader
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-25

HEN Mrs. John A. Logan,
widow OF the famous Civil
war leader recently an
nounced that she would do
nate to the state of Illinois
for deposit in the state
capitol at Springfield or else
where-the relics, trophies
and souvenirs that had
formed the major portion of
the collection in her memo
rial room, it served to call
attention to the fact that the
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19
FRED MENTION
 DOWN FROM TELLER

Fred A. Henton. son of ex-Com- missioner Henton of Candle. arrived In Nome yesterday afternoon in company with E. A. Winfield. They made the trip from Teller to Nome in 12 hours actual travelling time. They made from Teller to Sinrock the first day in eight and one half hours, then into Nome the following day in three and one-half hours
 The two men are down on d busi- ness trip and report all quiet up the coast. During November there was little stampede on to Ear Mountain for placer tin.
 Many miles of claims were staked Oa Crosby creek alone 20 miles of the stream has been s,aked for placer tin the good work on the part of the dredge working on Buck creek being responsible for the stampede.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19
SEEN AND HEARD


 The local basket ball tea mis doing considerable practicing and they will be ready to give an exhibition game soon after the holidays. We would hate to hear of any other entertain ment wedsed in between now and January I. except those already pro- vided for. they will fill in all the spare time not needed around the house for making proper prepara tions for the holiday functions.
 At noon today two polls for the vot Ing in connection with the Aksala , queen were opened. Tickets were placed on sale at both places. Toby's and Lomen brothers studio. and for a week there should be same tall ballot ing There Is a rumor that a certain married lady now in our midst will make a most excellent queen for the second Aksala carnival. and her friends are trying 10 get her to enter the contest. On the other hand the young folks have a couple of girls whom they believe will give the other contestants a run for their money.
 The Federated bazaar committee met l this afternoon and We will soon know the figures of their recent annual af- fair that Is total receipts and net profits. The directory comfy was a novel scheme and a winner for get ting the coin. and the person who in troduced that winner" Is like every woman who had to do with the bazaar | deserving of much credit
 Dr. E. F. Hill Is rather busy pub | lie fellow these days. He is now working over time as chairman of the Pioneers Roof Garden. When that has become a thing of the past he will de- vote all his energies to the Aksala car nivaL The doctor is very true to his "dusky love" as one fellow caled it, and Is doing good work. but he will have his hands full providing the num- erous feats expected to be pulled off | during the Aksala carnival
 1 Competition Is the spice of life Reindeer meat Is now selling retail for what one paid wholesale for it in the past. Crude oil Is now sold some thing like two dollars a barrel cheaper than wehn the Sesnon people had nc l competition in the form of the Asso- eiated oil Company.
 The health office Is watching the school children to see that a race of Albinos are not cultivated. All pink eyed" children are sent home so no chances will be taken by the other pupils. which Is a good move
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19
Aftnr th. scssinn Is nn.r th. We.

After the session is over the Vest ,ru governors will disband and re- turn to theIr respective states. having enjoyed tour of the Eat and given receptions by Eastern governors and mayors In all sta,es and cities visited
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19

ST PAUL. Dec lS-Delsyed in transmissiou.b- The eleven Western governors who have been making a three weeks tour f the East. arrived n their special last evening and will attend the congress of governors in session in this city
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19
eREEZER PLEADS GUILTY.
Special Nueost Service.

SEATTLE. Dec. 1s.-CDelayed in transmissiOn.) )-Breezer entered a plea of guilty this morning in the federal court and was given a term of five years at McNeirs island.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19

We handle "Ssiset" beer mats from specially selected 0ohsmaa hops. The b. ,t beer brswsd on the Pacific eeast. prles reasonable. Delivered at your deer frss Of charge. Try this beer and y'u will b. oonVinssd. The eaele.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19

HICKORY FOR slEos. For good. we'll ssssonsd hickory for sleds, call up prosseTs Hsrness Shop. Phone Black 5.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19
REMEMBER ThE NAME.

Fes prompt and satlssaet,ry laundry Derk ell vp the PsosisS Laundry Dheae Main 1sf.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19
WESTERN GOVERNORS
spse,aI Eusgs, ser.,es

AT ST. PAUL
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-19

When looking for an Xmas gift for men what more suitable than a pair Of dress suspenders or hose supporters. servieeable and mex pensive. Mere you can find an as. sortment to suit you. both in style and price.
The Bourbon news., 1911-04-24

the local team by . sc0re of to 5.
The Cadets lead until the seventh in
ming when q fislder's serror allowed
three men to cross the rubber tying
the score and in the eighth three more
tallies were counted. Only five men
on the Millerbsurg team were from
the town, the others being picked men
from this and adjoining counties.
Millersnurg Il 0 % 0 0 3 3 0-S
M. NJ. /. 4 5000 O-6
Mr.. A. S. Best was the guest Sun
day and Monday of Dr. r. ID. Best in
Cynthiana.
| Quite a number from here are in
Cynthiana today to attend the local
/ option election.
| Mr.. D. G.. Rankin, of Cynthiana,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr..
Raymond Taylor.
Mrs. Joe Connell and little daughter,
Helen. spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives in Paris.
| Mrs. w. V. Shaw was the guest OF
her mother. Mrs. Harding, at Butler,
from Saturday to Monday.
Miss Salie Doty, of Paris has been
the guest of her sisters, Mrs. James
McNamara and Mrs. Henry Bowling.
We are ready to grind your corn inte
first-class meal. also bulk it if desired.
| rave one of tho pest meal making
mills in the market. | will crush your
corn and cob, make your chicken feed
and anything in grinding. | have q
corn cleaning machine, and everything
TO make clean, sweet meal. | also
have first-ciass brand of flour, Snow
King" Call and give me trial and
if don't please you be frank and say
so. | know you are from Missouri
when some one tells you that he will
make you some good. sweet meal, so
come in and will show you all right,
all right.
g. w. JOHNSON,
% If Millersburg, Ky.
The Bourbon news., 1911-04-24
Relics 10 Be Exhibited.
(COntributsd.l

One of the handsome Royal Colonial
DANES of the State. in her elegant
touring car, accompanied by a dis
tinguished lady sreiative. visiteG Ccl.
and MIS-. John Cunningham and Mrs.
Laura Estill Francis, At Rosedale,
Cunningham Station. Escondida, Ky.
While there she took a list of the
haC6some and elegant historic relics
IF taa Cunninghams and of her uch
esteemed relative. the late Mrs. Eliza
beth Rodes Estill, deceased. of Fort
Estill, daughter of the great landown-
er and financier Judge Robert Rodes.
deceased, of Madison. Some of these
noted antique solid silver relics are
over hundred years old. They will
be photographed and catalogued and
exhibited by the Daughters of the
American Revolution and Colonial
Danes later at Louisville.