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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
Lice and Mites.


For some years we have known of
the use of moth balls for prevention
Of the rayages of lice and mites on
poultry and now are able to speak
from experience, says a writer In an
exchange. We have used them in. the
nests Of setting hens. as high as
three balls In a nest. and find them
a cheap. effective and easily applied
remedy.Ne harm results from their
use to either hen or chicks. We used
them in settings of high-priced eggs
to test our faith. We also keep them
in and about the roosts tied in rags
and have neither lice nor mites on our
place. One neighbor lost 400 chicks
from lice because he feaEed to-use
moth balls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
Circumstances Evidence.

A Scotchman and his wife were WIS.,
iting in wild, beautiful part of the
country. While driving one day with
their host, the two men sitting to-
gether in the front seat while the lady
sat behind, they crossed high bridge
which spanned roaring torrent. An
unusually loud splash caught the gem
tlemen's attention for moment, but
nothing was said. After several miles
the gentleman turned to address =
remark to his wife. but her seat was
empty.
aye" he remarked to his host,
that will be yon splash we heard -
Housekeeper. s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

ity. Experiments have conciusiveiy
proved that feed the animal likes will
do it the most good There must be
variety to the ration to keep up the
appetite and to stimulate digestive pro-
cesses. This is where corn ensilage
has its great merit. As salad with
a punge1t odor and characteristic
sharp flavor. It II especially an appe-
tizer and keeps the digestive processes
In vigorous working order
In the third place. the feed must be
ample in every particular Al deficit In
one OF the essentials for growth or pro.
.duction. whether protein. carbohy
drates, fats Or ash. Is weak link In
the chain which may make the entire
feeding system ipefNctiYe.
Nothing is doing more to Improve
the methods Of feeding than the 10.
creasing cost Of feedstnffs. The stock.
man must get larger returns IRON the
feeds he uses. and this will compaI
him to study the science OF animal
feeding and put his practice upon the
right basis. Saturday Evening Post
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
HOG RAISER SHOULD CONSIDER
WALTON AS REAL NECESSITY
Concrete Killing
and Does Away With Expense Dipping Tanl
Crude OH Water Keeps AnimaHs
skin In Good Condition.

The hog has been imposed upon
more or less By the expression -as
dirty as pig. for. II given an oppofl
tunity. no other animal about the farm
is more eieanly within his abode than
is the porker. Being unable to per.
spire. the hog naturally suffers nom
warm weather more than other AMI
mails, and because Of the lack OF a
cleaner place In which to cool his
body be takes to the mud
The concrete hog wallow is an Inn
provenent which every hog raiser
should consider an absolute Necessity.
The hogs find great satisfaction in the
concrete wallow. lying down in the
water. excepting in quite cold weather.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
All of EN- Fans.

A man little acquainted with the
stage and its people went to see the
"Friars' Frolic" and was surprised to
find that the Cohans were Irish. He
was talking to Tom Cavanaugh about
It.
why. said he, 81 understand that
when in town they are regular at
tendants at the church In your parish,
Tom. :"
Sure" said Tom. They're FANS
Chicago Post.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
.TAFFETA IS BACK IN FAVOR
Partisan Modistes Have Again Taken
Up Material Once So Deservedly
Popular.

Best and most fashionable of all
materials Is our old friend taffeta. At
present 1t is used In Parts for tailored
suits, afternoon frocks and wraps, and
wonderful material it is, being soft
in weave and of high fusterIt-runs=
almost forty-three inches in width and
the price is high. from $2.35 to $270.
q yard, but it will doubtless be re-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Round collars there are too. some with
cuffs, and some without
Little yokes and chemisettes of irish
lace are most useful in Mademoiselie's
accessory box for they are very prac.
teal indeed They may be worn with
many gowns or blouses. may be
washed quite frequently and do mot
object to the soap and water treat
ment in the least.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

crude oil remains on the surface Of
the water, and therefore does not Is
cape into the outlet.
The wailow should be located neat
the water supply. whether this con
sists Of tank or spring Il the water
is received from tank. the wailow
may be emptied and rsfilled At inter
walls. the intake and outlet ordinarily
being kept closed II the supply 10
not limited the water may be allowed
to fiow through the pool continuously
Where necessary. provision should be-
made for draining the outlet into the
nearest line Of tile.
The sectional view shown in figure
1e gives good idea of the general
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
Vitality Of Weed Seeds.

Thirty years ago Dr. w, J. BeaIe,
professor of botany at the Michigan
agricultural college. buried IN box
in the ground 20 varieties OF weed
seeds to test their vitality. OF these
more than five yarIetieswere found to-
be alive and quick to grow at the.
end of the thirty-year dormant period
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

shape and construction of the waiiow..
It will be found convenient to make
the pool rectangular. with The rounded
corners. giving 1t @ depth Of not over
10 inches. For the ordinary piggery
the pool should be 15 to 90 feet long
and 100 feet wide. A concrete floor 4
feet wide should be laid around 1t to
prevent the hogs from burrowing or.
carrying In mud.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

The wallow proves a very practical
scheme for killing vermin when a
quantity of crude oil or other disin-
fectant is put in and the intake and
outlet stopped. This does away with
the expense Of dipping tank and
the trouble of dipping Many farmers
keep small amount Of oil In the wal
low at all times, which keeps the skin
IF the animals In good condition. The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
,rnnnrfanf An Mothara
Bears the
A Perilous Duty.

MY position" remarked the emf
nent physician. is one requiring the
greatest tact and diplomacy"
What Is the trouble p
Il feel conscientiously obliged to
tell several of my most wealthy and
influential patients that they overeat"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
2 =
Proper Feed for Fowls.

The most successful poultry raisers
realize the Importance OF feeding
their fowls properly balanced rations.
and It is safe to say that no one can
attain the highest success with poul-
try unless the right kind and the right
quantity of foods are supplied.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
Green Food for Turkevs.

Although the turkeys can pick up
as much green food as they like when.
at liberty. this is not enough. neither
is it of the right sort, and 1t is de-
cidedly advantageous to provide them
with green food.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
WHEAT DUMP
WORKS ITSELF


The device shown in the illnstra-
ton is intended for the same purpose
as the automatic scale, says the Amer
lean Miller. The dump has a weight
on small bar, which can be set so
that the box will dump with 80 pounds
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
hopeIess.

First Motorist--I have driven car
for two years and I've never yet run
down anybody.
Second Motorist (disgustedly)- why
don't you quit trying and hire chauf-
feur Puck
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

A small silo to open up the'i sum-
mer when the pasture becomes short,
is the cheapest and best means Of
keeping up-the milk flow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Why is it that 80 many people suffer
with Lame Back! Hamlins Wizard Oil
viii cure it and for, Aches. Sprains,
Bruises, Cuts, Burns. ETC.. there Is moth
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Do not let any weed go to seed in
the orchard or garden. It's easier to
kill the one plant than he hundred
coming from it next year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Ewes that are broad and long will
make good mothers and produce vigor
Gus offspring. In this way lambs Of
a better type will be produced
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
DUMP IN Action.

in either end. This will make 60
pounds when both ends are dumped,
As the register works on every dump,
it registers go pounds or one bushel
of wheat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

The vigor and health of the hog
are to some extent involved In the
strength and texture of his bones. in.
tluencing to some extent his exercise
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

The ram that is kept to head the
flock should be pure bred and Of good
individuality It is well to breed
along definite lines and to a special
type.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
New cocksrels.

If your young chicks do not show
the quality you expected. make up
your mind to spend from $40 to $25
on new cockerels next winter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Never pasture too closely. Leaves
are. essential to plant growth and
enough should always be left to pro-
mote good growth of plants
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Let me fail in trying to do some
thing rather than sit still and do moth
ng-Cyrus Hamlin.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

It is still about as easy to find
man who win sell his birthright for
mesa OF pottage as 1t was in the
time Of Esau-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

If you have anything the matter
with your hogs just put them on
diet of dry oats and water and see
how quickly they will come around
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

overheating is to be avoided by eau.
tious working and careful watching
of working horses; with shade and wa.
ter at intervals. If possible.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

If you have no green, growing feed
for your ducks, alfalfa meal makes a
fine substitute. Sproute barley Is
also good substitute.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Most men think they are ambitious
because they find fault with their
present condition
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Contrary to the general belief it
does not hurt a horse to give him
water in quantities even when he is
very hot, provided the water is not
very cold
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Sell All eggs As often as possible a.
fresh eggs sell At premium. while
stale ones at ! discount
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Do not put more than so chicks in
one brooder, or one compartment, and
better results will be secured with a
smaller number.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

A very acceptable ration can be
made by letting each animal have
daily all the oat and vetch hay=she
will consume.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA

AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTEI HS9
Gnu GAIlL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
showing 1t il simply Quinlne and Iron In tastelesi
form, and the most effectuai form. For grown
people and children. 50 cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

If you would have any sort Of sat.
isfaction out OF ducks, teach them to
eat what lis set-before them, while
you are raising them
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

If any fruits or vegetables are mar
keted, see that they are put up in
clean. neat and well-graded packages.
They will sell quicker and at a better
price.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

UEADOW DhQOA
81, J, j, EA 81,
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Separate the lambs from the ewes.
It is said that hawks never attack
duc.lings.
Few horses e. can d perfectly digest
clear timothy hay.
Buying dairy feed is expensive.
oftentimes extravagant.
The coops and yard and houses
should be cleaned daily.
Oats for the brood sows will pro-
duce better muscle for the pigs.
The long-headed farmer is the one
who has hay to sell in the spring.
-
The lambs should have extra feed
in wide-bottomed trough in the pas
tire.
The sows thus fed dnrisss the breed
Ing season will produce strong, vigor-
GUS pigs.
Even with hogs the value of good
feed is wonderfully increased by these
attentions
There Is always more or less loss
of butter fat when the cream is even
ly ripened.
Allow them plenty Of exercise. and
give them a light feed of grain and
plenty Of pasture.
1t takes stockman's eye to detect
the first symptoms of failing condi-
tions of his stock.
The per cent of butter fat in cows
milk is not a sure index to her ca
: Sheep give on an average more
pounds of meat per bushel of grain
than either hogs or cattle.
1t often takes number Of genera
tions to thoroughly change the dispe-
sition from timidity to quietude.
II the sitting hen cannot get good
dust bath when she comes of her
nest, trouble will result later sure.
While ths chickens should be well
supplied with food at this period, we
must also guard against overlooking.
Crops must be gathered in proper
condition and sent to the market fresh
and clean. Careful grading Is essen
tial
No man is in better position to
build up his soil. than a dairyman. If
he uses wisely the forces at his COM
mand.
Never salt the horses feed in the
box Place big lump where he can
reach it and he will take 1t when he
needs 1t.
A very acceptable ration can be
made by letting each animal have
daily all the oat and vetch hay=she
will consume.
Do not put more than so chicks in
one brooder,z or one compartment, and
better results will be secured with
smaller number.
If you have no green, growing feed
for your ducks, alfalfa meal makes
fine substitute. Sproute barley Is
also good substitute.
small silo to open up the'in sum-
mer when the pasture becomes short,
is the cheapest and best means Of
up the milk flow.
Do not let any weed go to seed in
the orchard or garden. It's easier to
kill the one plant than he hundred
coming from it next year.
Never pasture too closely. Leaves
are. essential to plant growth and
enough should always be left to pro-
mote good growth Of plants.
If you have anything the matter
with your hogs just put them on
diet of dry oats and water and see
how quickly they will come around,
If any fruits or vegetables are mar
keted, see that they are put up in
clean, neat and well-graded packages.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Never salt the horses feed in the
box. Place big lump where he can
reach it and he will take it when he
needs 1t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

At present, the most popular kind
Of silo is the solid, cement wall. usu-
ally nine inches thick at the base and
six inches at the top.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Have you ever noticed that when
you turn your horse out OF the stable
early in the morning the first thing
he does is to go straight to the water
ing trough?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Keep cut flowers or bright leaves
nd berried branches in the rooms.
They add charm and cheerfulness
to any room.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Remember that separator skimmings
are as liberal and as of good quality
in dog days as in May; and there Is
no necessity for Ice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

1t often takes number Of genera
lions to thoroughly change the dispe-
ssiti0n from timidity to quietude.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Before any new chicks come see
that there are no scales on the hens
legs-no mites or lice in the poultry
quarters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

To squelch the bacteria and prevent
1T from souring the milk it must be
cooled Immediately after milking.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

II the sitting hen cannot get good
dust bath when she comes of her
nest, trouble will result later sure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

what do you think of the man
whom you see driving q horse with
his tail docked to seven inches. per
sectly helpless against the attack OF
the flies during the hot Gays?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

There Is a steady decline in the
number of sheep kept In this country.
and yet owners Of small 1ocks md
them profitable where dogs can be
kept within due bounds,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Sheep give on an average more
pounds Of meat per bushel of grain
than either hogs or cattle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Those who cut corn or fedder this
fall will do wen to keep The binder
going till they are sure they have
enough to feed all their stock through
a long, hard winter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

No man is in a better position to
build up his soil. than dairyman. If
he uses wisely the forces at his com
mand
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

The recent discovery of the serum
treatment as preventive of hog
cholera has greatly lessened the risk
to the feeder in handling large NUM-
bers in one herd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

There is marked shortage Of celery
plants In New York. Philadelphia and
other eastern cites It is almost I'm
possible to obtain good plants even at
high prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Keep the house well ventilated at
nights so that the chickens are sup
piled with an unlimited amount of
fresh air and are kept moderately
cool
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

While tho chickens should be well
supplied with food at this period. we
must also guard against overlooking.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

Crops must be gathered in proper
condition and sent to the market fresh
and clean. Careful grading Is essen
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

1t is well known that pigs under
=cleanly conditions thrive much better
than those in filthy surroundings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

The breeding Of high-class hackney
stations to high-class trotting mares
has passed beyond the experimental
stage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

The per cent of butter fat in cows
milk is not sure index to her ca
paeity as butter maker.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

In cases Of constipation in very
young stock that follow their mother
it should be given to the dam, as the
young will get the benefit of it through
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-10-12

IT. is good plan to soak shelled
corn for the hogs and If It is ground
before it is soaked so much the better.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-21
TAFT SAYS HE WILL
STICK TO TARIFF POLICY



essential 20 know from an unbiased
OF foreiga and home production, for
this was the limit OF profession which
the moderate PROFESSIONALS amonk
them and the last party platform hal
set. They did not wish 20 inJure the
important Ind Lstriea OF the country BY
taking away from them the measure
OF protection needed 20 enable them 70
live against foreign competition. but
they did intend In the next revision not
TO give them more than this
OF course the Democrats recognized
no such MEASURE or protection az Just.
but many OF them coatended that such
q commission was necessary TO secure
the facts upon which a proper tariff
tor revenue only could be framed, The
result was that by Republican nnh
Democratic votes and among the Re-
eublicans the so-called progressive or
msurgent Republicans we're the most
earnest IN Its support. a bill creating
appointed by the president. With power
10 summon witnesses ana secure their
evidence under oath. was passed Dy the
house No more than three members
OF the same political party could be
appointed as members OF the board
The investigations 20 be undertaken
and the reports &C. be made were set
out In the act and included as proper
subject matter the comparative costs
or home and foreign production -"
board was to report to the president
and 20 congress as either directed. Tho
hill went TO the senate and was there
amended In a few unimp ortant particn-
lars. one requiring confirmation OF the
appointment OF the members by the
senate and another modifying I'm some
respect the inuuisitorial powers OF the
board These changes necessitated
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-21

oill a. amended was thar instead OF
reducing the duty on bleaching DoNd
% Ter cent. IL increased A 40 per cent.
But even q more serious defect In the
bill Was In those changes affecting the
aichoiic compounds contained Ia four
or Ave items. In respect 10 which Ia the
Payne bill and In all previous tsrin
bills. ia order 20 prevent the use 81
these items 10 import aichol al small
duty or $40 a gallon Under the pro-
visions OF the new bill these slenoiic
chol would come In al duty, making
the tax on the alcohol from 10 70 cenG
gallon. while the internal-revenue
tax on alcohol In this country u ~ 10
per proof gallon. and duty imposed
on y as an import h $3.50 salon
OF cheap alcohol aud the danger Of eva
sion, or the breaking down Of the In
ternel revenue law by such change
In the chemical schedule. i need hardly
elaborate The bill was impossible and
Of course ! vetoed T. There was In
the passage OF the bill. In the amend
ments. and I'm the general -tfentnent
an indication that the support OF the
bill was based rather on desire TO
make political record In favor OF
lower duties than upon a serious pro-
posai TO change the Law A. least
be offered OF thu CARELESS. inartincial
aud altogether unsatisfactory ,charac-
ter Of the three bills. $40, k.s.s ),
, Al have seons -iate this mattessat cons
sidera Bile sdetatl IN order that NY Apo.
sitien with. respect TO these bills and
may be understood l am In favor OF
the reduction Or the tariff wherever II
can be done and still give a living
measure OF. protection TO those. Indus
tries OF ths>epunry thai need n,~hpf