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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
HENS CANNOT LAY AND FEED
LICE.

No use to expect the best results In
ne matter Of laying IL you allow your
pullets to stay In dirty winter quarters
Get busy with the white-wash brush
and the Kerosene spray and clean,
clean, clean. Not only inside the house
but the premises all around It,
II you have SO pullets for your lay
ing bunch it viii take about two
hours to dust them and time cannot
be better spent. Let one person hold
the pullets by the legs while the other
fires Persian insect powder into the
feathers with powder gun. Get II
under the wings, around the head.
neck and every place where the
feathers are soft and fine for there is
where the mites and lice love to cuddle
and feast.
Referring to the use of the kero-
sene spray, fill the roosts and all the
cracks around the nests and roofing
with 1t for 1t is there the pestiferous
mites hide. You know body lice re-
main on the fowls all the time but
the mites seek the roosts and cracks
tor moments Of seclusion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

Few things will contribute more 10
the comfort and sanitation" OF
home than an ample supply OF run
ming water. This is ono Of the sub
stantial attractions Of the city home.
That it is found in comparatively few
farmsteads is a reproach to tho thrift
of the owners, as well as to their
characters as husbands and fathers
A supply Of running water IL not
only a household convenience. but 1t
Is money-saver In numerous ways.
In the mere matter Of watering cattle.
it will not only make large saving
Of labor, but it will increase the how
OF milk in dairy cattle and cause
fattening beeves to lay on more flesh
than when their drink is limited
The economies 1t will effect on even
moderate-sized farmstead will
amount to good deal more each year
than the interest on an investment
of $500; and only rarely would the
outlay for its installation amount to
so large sum as that Forest Henry,
in a recent article, figures that-a
well being already available-the cost
may be kept within 5000: which In
cludes 800 windmill; 100 feet Of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
BY O. b. WHIPPLE.

our common fruit trees can be easily
grated or budded.
IN grating young trees in the neld
1t Is probably well to do 1t as early
In the life OF the tree as possible. AS
soon as good strong framework can
be secured the tree Is ready for top
working. The small size OF the stubs
make cleft or inlay grating dif1cult
and kerf-grafting (used> when the
wood II very brittle) almost out OF
the question.
A style Of grating known a. whip
grating Is well adapted to working
small stubs Of young trees. With this
method 1t may be possible to set the
cions after one years growth In the
field. but II is doubtful whether much
time will be gained by such practice.
The cion should be as near the size Of
stub as possible. II anything . little
smaller. Tho Joint should be we'll
wrapped with waxed cloth and to be
doubly sure all air IL excluded may be
painted over with warm wax.
In grating young trees 1t ID COM
mon practice to remove all Of tho top,
placing cions In those arms one wishes
to keep. It Is always we'll to work a
few extra stubs as accidents may be-
fall some of the cions. The season for
top-grafting the young trees is the
same as for old trees.
Budding is simple method OF put.
ting new top on young trees.
While the process Of budding IL a
little more delicate than that OF graft
ing, the average man can, with q little
practice, get very satisfactory results
Buds should be placed as soon as the
top Is well formed, setting one or two
in each scafrold limb that IL to be
retained. The buds are generally set
from. six to twelve inches from the
main stem.s depending. on the forma-
ton Of the head. Trees two years old
when set may generally be budded
the following fall and should yearltng
whips make a strong growth. the arms
may be large enough to receive buds
in September Any stem as large as
a lead-pencil may be budded quite
easily. Arms In which buds fail to
start may be grated the following
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
FRUIT DRYING A GREAT INDUSTRY

In the pits in the ground and the door
Of the closet closed. Frequently, many
sulphur closets are kept constantly II
operation.
After the sulphuring process the
cars are wheeled out into the drying
fields and the trays are laid fiat on
the ground. Several days are required
to dry the fruit, according to the
weather.
Peaches are dried through much the
same process as apricots. Prunes are
not sulphured as are peaches and april
cots but before being placed on the
trays to dry they are given a bath In
hot I've water.
Before being sent to Inc retailers
the greater part OF dried fruits are
sorted, washed and pressed into boxes
at the packing houses. This gives the
fruit q finer appearance but people
who live in the fruit regions prefer It
lust as it comes from the dryer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
A GOOD FEEDING TROUGH.

The rectangular frame is feet
wide and 10 feet high and Is con-
structed Of AKA inch material. This
serves as frame for the feeder az
we'll as support for the track Of the
feed carrier which runs from the barn
to the point marked T. The bin IL but
is inches high at the opening and
the opening Is inches high. This con-
struction is necessary in order to en-
able the cattle to work the feed out
as needed and to prevent clogging.
The studding which IL OF 2x4 inch
material, is placed feet apart inside
the bin and serve to support the sides.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

Top working as a means OF estao-
fishing a weak growing variety on .
stronger root system than its own Il
now coming into favor. Some varie-
ties OF apple susceptible to attacks |.
Of root rots and other diseases, couio
no doubt be successfully grown on
roots of varieties which are apparently
resistant. Broken and diseased limbs
may be saved by grating and pro-
gressive fruit growers who desire TO
test new varieties can best do. 1t by
grating a few cions into bearing trees
Systems OF grating over old trees
have long been practiced and expert
ence has proven that, II properly done.
top working brings quicker returns
than the replanting Of young trees. It
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
TRACE TYPHOID TO DAIRY FARM.

Recently about forty cases OF
typhoid were reported in a certain
district in Chicago These families
were supplied with milk that came
from farm at Worth. Ill. The owner
of the farm, according to the health
department has lately had four cases
of typhoid fever in his own family. one
Of which resulted in death. The milk
from this farm was Immediately
barred from the city Of Chicago, ex-
cept on condition that 1t be pasteur-
lied.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

cannot all be done in one year ar
rangements should be made by which
at least part Of 1t is done every year.
Too much stress cannot be laid on
tho fact that we have no better disin-
fectant than good, old-fashioned sun
light. For this reason in planning
our barns much more attention should
be paid to the question OF securing
sufficient light. It is said by authori-
ties on the subject that four square
feet of window light should be allowed
for each COW in the barn. Long win
dows reaching well to the ceiling have
been found the most satisfactory for
the reason that the light coming
through them can reach all parts of
the barn better than If the short win
dows are used. IT Is also Of Importance
to renern Der that there IS no better
way OF preventing the spread OF tuber
culosis In our herds. tn; by admit
ting plenty OF sunlight and fresh air
into the barn.
The height to ceiling differs some
what according to different ideas Of
the builder. but the height should be
sufficient to give ample air space in
the structure.
The important features of a good
system Of ventilation are that it pro-
vides a constant supply of pure, fresh
air, that the fresh air is admitted near
the ceiling and that the impure air
Is taken out near the floor. The fresh
cold air should be admitted near the
ceiling so that it may, by contact with
the warm air, be tempered before
reaching the cows. BY forcing the
impure air out near the floor less heat
Is lost and as is claimed by most au-
thorities the major part Of the impure
air IL found near the floor where the
cows are constantly depositing many
Of the Impurities given off in breath
ing. A damp stable favors the breed
ing Of disease germs A good system
OF ventilation will carry away all extra
moisture. No system Of ventilation
can be successful in barn where the
cracks and crevices in the walls per-
NIT cross-currents to interfere with
the work Of the ventilating flues.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

conveniently arranged to embody tho
most accepted sanitary features. 1t Is
very essential that some attention be
given to the plans and specifications
of the barn that is to house the dairy
herd to the best advantage. Every
detail of a new barn should be care
fully worked out before actual con-
struction takes place.
The illustration here shown will, It
Is hoped, give the builder some new
ideas as to how the barn can be made
more sanitary.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

form the top OF the tree. The most
important factor should be to deter
mine where the bud should be placed.
It Is well to place the bud on the shadv
side Of the stock. II possible. x
T-shaped incision is made In tho bark
and. the corners OF the bark below tho
transverse cut raised to facilitate
starting the bud. The bud Il then cut
from the bud stick by starting the
knife half an inch below the bud. cut.
ting under and to about the same dis
lance above the bud,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

is not uncommon to see a fairly good
crop on the three-year-old top OF a
top-worked tree. Trees properly
worked-over give tops as desirable and
sometimes more so than trees of the
same variety grown from first-class
nursery stock.
some years ago the fruit grower
looked upon the practice OF grating
as a mysterious art and upon the man
who went about doing the work as a
sort OF wizard; as matter of fact, IT
is so simple that any careful orchardist
can and should do it himself. All OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

spring. Should arms fail to appear in
the proper place 1t Is quite possible to
supply them by setting buds directly
into the body Of the young tree. When
the buds begin to push into new
growth they will require about the
same care as gratis. Pinch back to
strengthen the stem
The simplest form Of budding 10
that known as Shield budding. The
position for the bud Ii chosen with
reference to the prevailing wind. pro-
lection from the suns rays. or to best
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
s1LAGE FOR SHEEP.

It is believed that greater care must
be had in preparing silage for sheep
than for cattle. Sheep require q sweet
and dry silage. Tricky planted corn
cut before it is we'll matured, does not
make ideal silage for sheep. Corn
planted about like field corn, har-
vested and put into, the silo when It
begins to dent, has proven very health
full to sheep, and they have done well
upon 1t. If clover hay Is fed In con-
junction with this Stage, cheap and
satisfactory gains may be made II
sheep fattentng.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

In building q dairy barn, or any
other kind Of barn for that matter.
the plans must be worked out to suit
different conditions and locations.
Hardly any two sites would permit
exactly the same plan being used.
II wholesome and sanitary milk IL
to be produced the farmer should
realize that the cows must be kept
out OF the mud ~ much az possible.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

The windmill Ii used to pump water
up into several large reservoirs that
are placed in different locations about
the center of the park grounds. The
immense vanes have a capacity OF
from Is to 100 horsepower. The ex-
IRENE ends Of the vanes describe a
circle goo feet in diameter and swing
around rapidly and with great force.
The total cost of erecting this great
windmill was about 100000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

Through mistaken aleas of some
writer's, many Of our farmers have
developed the idea that to keep cows
healthy and comfortable and to pro-
duce sanitary milk It IL absolutely
necessary to have expensive barns.
AS matter Of fact many Of the dairy
barns where sanitation Is the primary
object are quite Inexpensive.
On the other hand If it is to be
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

In some experiments made in this
matter, litter-fed chicks actually
gained much more than those fed by
hand although both lots were fed
exactly the same rations and the
handled birds received all they cr'';d
eat and at ali times
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

North American interests dominate
the beef industry in Argentina. In or
der to induce natives to raise the right
kind Of cattle one of the companies
operating at Buenos Ayres recently
paid $1,000 for five steers shown at a
fat stock show in that city, Some Of
the animals brought IS pound.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

Conditions in and around the barn can
In many cases. be greatly improved by
draining and grading. Draining 10 not
Of itself SUFFICIENT AZ the tramping OF
the cattle soon puddles the surface
thus practically preventing the water
from reaching the tiles below.
The barnyard should have good
slope such as will insure good surface
drainage and should have Z good top
layer OF gravel or Gin ders In
many places this may involve = great
deal OF work but even II the gradtnS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

If the litter is kept perfectly dry 1t
does not become foul because the
constant movement of it by the chick
ems keeps 1t well aired and no I'M
pleasant odor results.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
GOT RID OF THE RATS.

A poultry farmer living in WASH
ington has several parrots on his
ranch as policemen to drive away
hawks and rats. The parrots are in
deadly fear of the hawks and rats.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
A GREAT WINDMILL.

San FRANCISCO, Cal, enjoys the dis
tinction Of possessing the biggest
windmill In America. This giant
wind-propelled piece Of machinery Is
located in the extreme western borders
OF the magnificent Golden Gate Park.
not far from the beach Of the Pacific
Ocean.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
A GOOD FARM GATE

The trouble with the ordinary gate
is that 1t Says and gets out Of plumb
after few months service. The gate
shown herewith Is simple and strong.
BY mailing barbed wire between the
lower lengths and smooth wires across
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

Going to raise third crop Of corn
on the same land next year? Great
mistake.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

Some men insist upon running
everything about the house except me
washing machine and the churn.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

A dirty dollar never brings any
permanent good to the man who soils
his soul by taking 1t.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

the top, it will turn swine as we'll as
the larger stock. The posts to which
the gate is hung should be solid and
very firmly set with small stones.
Keeping it painted will lengthen it's
life. AS it is all made with saw
hammer and nails, and no mortising
done. any handy man can quickly
make it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03

and when one appears begin to screech
and yell, Get out. get out" The rats
had almost broken UP the poultry
mans business when the parrot idea
struck him. since when he SAYS ne MAJ
had no trouble.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
oun soi,

He i. a wise farmer who knows his
nwn soi, -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-03
LIGHT AND AIR IN DAIRY BARNS

THAT DAIRY PRODUCTS NAY RANK HIGH
MORE ATTENTION MUST BE GIVEN TO HEALTH
SANITATION AS RELATES TO THE
HERD AND THE BARN.
ny J Fnhn
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-03
PERSONAL.

Miss Annie Smalley left asst Monday to visit
friends in Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. William Ness of Lewiston is the guest
of Mrs. Eugene L. Stevens.
Marguerite Lord of Fairfield is visi-ing her
cousin, Miss Lucy Leavitt.
Mrs. Lottie Cain and Mrs. Josie Gerald of
Clinton are stopping at the Flood cottage
Bayside.
Mr.. and Mrs F. E. Smythe arrived Saturday
from Boston. Mr.. Smythe returned to Boston
Monday.
Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Meservey of Bingham
were guests several days the past week of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank L. Whitten.
DR.. Harry L. Kilgore arrived Tuesday even
ing to visit his uncle DR.. G. C. Kilgore. He
graduated from the medical department of the
University of Vermont 1911 and ranked 5th in
a class of over 40 men.
Mrs. George E. Evans and son George of
Stamford, Conn.,, will arrive August 9th to
spend few weeks at the home of Mrs. Phoebe
D. Crawford, where Mr.. Evans will join them
later. They have not been here for two years
and are anxious to see Belfast and their many
friends again.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-03
Family Reunions.

ROBBINS. The annual reunion of the Rob-
bins family will be held with Mr.. and Mrs, AL
bert Gushee, Appleton, Tuesday, August 22d.
ALI relatives and friends are cordially invited
ACHoRN-ORFF. The 18th annual reunion of
the Achorn and Orff families will be held at
Norway Grove, near Orff's Corner, Wednesday.
August 9th. If stormy, first pleasant sday fol-
lowing.
STARRETT- SPEAR. The Starrett and Spear
reunion will be held at the old home at Re-
union Grove, Warren, Thursday, August 18th.
Picnic dinner. Tea, coffee and sugar furnished
by the committee.
NORTON. The annual reunion of the Norton
family will be held at the home of Mrs Mary
Norton, Palermo, Saturday August 10. l9li.
All relatives and friends of the family are in
vited. Picnic dinner.-Eva N Ripley. Sec'y.
SIMMONS. The annual reunion of the Sim.
mons family will be held at Simmons Grove on
the east slce OF bee Pond August 18th
If stormy, the first fair day. All relatives and
friends are expected to be present. Mrs. A
A. Simmons, Sec'y.
PREscorr. The annual reunion of the Pres
colt family will be held at the home of Rev. E.
A. D1nsiow, South Montville, Me-, Saturday,
August IL 1911. All relatives are requested
to wake up and take notice. Picnic dinner
Oren W. Ripley, Sec'y
HALL. The sixth annual reunion of the de.
scendants of Ebenezer Hall, who was killed by
the Indians at Matt icus about l749 will he
held at Penobscot View Grange hall. Glencove
Wednesday, August 9th, rain or shiae All
the kindred are urged to attend.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-03

Those who lad labored so strenuously to
make the commemoration service of the one
hundreth anniversary of the organization of
the First Parish in Belfast success will readi-
ly admit that Friday is an unlucky day. With
IN the memory of the Oldest inhabitant it
never rained harder than it did on the evening
OF that day, and to make bad matter worse
the wind blew gale, so that umbrellas and
rain coats afforded but little protection. Under
such conditions it was surprising that so many
ventured out. AS one by one they entered the
portal the rain dripped from their garments as
though they had just emerged from shower
bath, and when Rev. A. G. Roberts arrived he
was led to remark that it seemed to be Bap-
tist occasion. The handsome interior of the
old church. ablaze with electric lights-con-
spicuous later by their absence-was tasteful
ly decorated with foliage plants and flowers,
which were massed about the pulpit and ap-
proaches. The services began with an organ
voluntary, followed by the anthem "Again as
Evenings Shadow Falls" Rev. Harry Lutz, a
former pastor, read the first service in the
prayer book. Then the choir sang to the tune
of Manoah the following original hymn by
Mrs. J. W. Frederick of this city:
Within these sacred walls of prayer,
We come, o Lord, today;
With thankful hearts, to celebrate
Our Church's natal day.
Though those who laid these corner stones,
Have long since passed away;
Still staunch and strong, as our own faith,
Our good Church stands today
Long may it stand! (Our dear old Church,)
A faithful beacon light,
Whose sacred rays shall shine afar,
To guide our steps Alright.
Rev. Adolph Rossbach read from the Scrip
lures, Ephesians w. LIS. Rev. A. G. Roberts,
pastor of the Baptist church, offered prayer
A contralto solo and quartet, Consider and
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-03
Heavy Shortage in the Hay Crop.

will be heavy shortage in the hay crop this
year is indicated by the reports submitted to
the National Hay Association here today.
Nearly every hay growing section has suffered
from drouth. Illinois reports 50 per cent
crop; Indiana IS to 60 per cent; Ohio so per
cent; Massachusetts, rs per cent; Michigan and
Pennsylvania 80 per cent; Minnesota, West
Virginia and Tennessee less than half the
average production. New Jersey is an ex-
ception, reporting fine crop.
In New York State there will be about q SO
per cent crop of timothy and practically no
clover for the market.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-03
Contents of Today's Journal.

The Churches. :. +. Railroad Accident
'i - on the B. & A.. Obituary. -. Pro-
bibition Auto in Belfast. y. The Uni
tarian Church. Personal.
.9 The Reasons for my Vote. Nebraska
'A Endorses Taft. Thirty Five Standard
on Companies. Puzzle: Find the In
terested Parties. Transfers in Real
Estate. "A Famous Poet and his Cats.
The Maine Crop Outlook. Pitts
field Personals.
.,Q The Cost of Intemperance. . He
speaks for Maine. County Cores
pOndence.
Editorials. The News of Belfast
Wedding Bells.
rs The News of Belfast.
3d. The Abandoned Farms. Wood Worth
$1,000 ger Cord. Cheaper Meats from
anada. .Canada's Fruit Crop. Great
Decrease in Liquor Sales Historic
landmarks of Boston Harbor Live
Wires. Privileged Under License.
Bath Bars Closed.
Refused to Leave his Vessel Liter
ary News and Notes. .. Pemaquid
poem) What Company Will You
Keep. What Maine Papers Say.
Ihsckeray The Little White Dog
'poem).
searsport. Stockton Springs. Ship
News. Market Born Married.
pied.