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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
TWO DISTINCT PLANS FOR The
BEGINNERS IN SHEEP HUSBANDRY
Pure Bred Ram and Young Ewes Should Be Used-care
Must Be Exercised in Seection--ln-B Breeding Is
Injurious and Should Be Avoided

flock becomes numerous enough to
justify or necessitate the keeping of
two or more rams, in-breeding may be
entirely avoided. In grading up a flock
Of sheep, in order to maintain uni
formity in size, form and type, when
the ram is changed the new one should
be Of the same breed, and care should
be taken that he is not akin to the old
one. The ram Is. very much more than
half of the flock, so far as the lambs
are concerned, and it is upon him that
we must depend for most of the inn
provement of the flock.
The best time to purchase the ewes
is in the early fall, and If they are to
be had in the locality there is no bet
ter place to buy them Care should be
taken that the ewes are not more than
six years old, and in building UP the
flock all ewes should be sent to the
butcher at eight years old or less. All
inferior ones should be rigidly culled
out every year regardless of age. Local
ewes are more satisfactory than those
brought from other localities, and the
danger Of bringing in diseases and par
asites is avoided. Besides they are more
or less adapted to the climate and
other environmental conditions.
BY purchasing the flock in the fall
the new owner can control the mating
as to time and the selection Of the
sire, and know just when to look
for the lambs. The young ewes
should not be permitted to produce
lambs much before they are two
years old. When they are bred
younger they never make the same
development, and especially is it i'm
portant that the mutton breeds should
should not be bred too young, as size
is matter of primary Importance in
mutton production.
In order to be certain of the age of
every sheep in the flock, and COM
plete record kept as to wool and
| lambs produced, some system of mark
| ing should be adopted. Very satisfac-
tory ear tags are manufactured, which
are numbered so that the number of
each sheep may be entered in suit
able flock book and the record entered
from year to year. Such data is of in
estimable value in culling out the infe-
rior sheep and in breeding up the flock.
With the natural instincts of a shep-
herd, good start and careful study Of
the needs and habits of his flock, sue
cess in the sheep business on the hills
of West Virginia is assured.
T. C. ATKESON,
College Of Agriculture, West Virginia
University.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09

set him free, and he went eagerly %
find his place next to an elderly woman
whom he liked immensely. Lady Cal
warn. She had given him twenty
pounds for some of his poor Lady
Caiwarn had calm, kind face. and
Dan sat down beside her. well out OF
the crush. and they talked amiably
throughout the violin solo.
Think of 1t :" she said. Lefty Lane
OF the Gafety Is going to sing. I'd sit
through a great deal for that Let
that man with the fiddle do his worst"
Blair laughed appreciatively. He
thought Lady Caiwarn would be a
good friend for Miss Lane, better than
the duchess herself. Il wish Lily
could hear you talk about her violin
list" he said. delighted; "she thinks
he's the whole show" And tentative
ly. his ingenious eyes fixed on his
friend, he asked: Il wonder how you
would like to meet Miss Lane. She's
perfectly ripping. and she's from my
state"
Meet her!" Lady Caiwarn ex-
claimed, but before she could finish.
through the room ran the little anti.
cipatory rustic that comes before the
great. and which, when they have
gone. breaks into applause. The great
actress had appeared to give her num-
ber Dan and Lady Caiwarn, behind
the palms in little corner Of their
own, watched her.
IL II Co. - he
into which she was to come this day.
had made the girl dress like charm.
She stood quietly by the piano. her
hands folded Among the high ladies
Of the English world In their splendid
! frocks, their jewels and feathers, she
was simple figure, her dress snow
white, high to her throat, unadorned
| by any gay color. according to the
| fashion Of the time. 1t was such q
dress as Romney might have painted
and under her arms and from across
her breast there fell soft coralcol
ored silken scarf The costume was
daring in It's simplicity. She might
have been Emma, Lady Hamilton, be
cause perfectly beautiful, perfectly tai
ented, she could risk severe simple
| ity, having In herself the fire and the
art and the seduction. Her hair wal
a golden crown and her eyes like stars
She was excited, and the scarlet hat
run along her cheeks like wine spilled
over ivory
She looked around the room. failed
to see Blair, but saw the Duchess o
Breakwater in her velvet and her jew
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09

Alfalfa is considered good improve
ment crop, storing large amount of
nitrogen in the soil and improving its
mechanical condition by the great root
system of the plant, which penetrates
deep into the soil. 1t is also money
crop, being worth pound for pound for
ear corn on the market. That is, in a
ton of ear corn we have about 30
bushels, being worth in this state at
the present time $24 Alfalfa is also
worth $24 ton>~at the present time,
and when corn is cheaper, alfalfa is
also cheaper, averaging all the time in
value pound for pound for ear corn.
When figured on an acre basis, the net
profit in growing alfalfa is worth dou-
The problem we must solve is how
may we grow alfalfa with as much as
surance of getting crop as in grow
ing corn. There are, several require
ments of soil conditions that are abso-
lutely necessary to have before throw
ing money away in attempting to grow
the plant. The first requirement of a
soil is that it should be well drained,
either naturally or by the tile drain
age Just because a field is hilly or
rolling is no sign that it is well drain
ed, for it sometimes happens that such
soil is as wet and as long drying out
in the spring as level bottom land.
The soil should be thoroughly lined,
especially if clover on the same soil
has not been doing it's best. Plenty Of
organic matter should be Incorporated
into the soil several months or even a
year before seeding to alfalfa. This
can be done by applying barnyard ma
nure and turning under vegetable mat
ser, such as cow peas. On an average,
alfalfa does better when seeded about
the first of August than in the spring,
although good success may be had by
seeding in April, with a bushel OF
beardless spring barley per acre for
nurse crop to keep down the weeds.
Pillow the land early in the spring and
apply 1000 pounds Of ground burnt
lime or one ton Or more of ground
limestone per acre about the first OF
May, and harrow the ground twice a
week during the summer, to mix the
lime thoroughly through the soil. The
last of July go to some farmer who
has been growing good crops of alfalfa
and get some soil from his field
enough to apply 200 pounds per acre
on your land. Upon arriving home
with this soil. spread it over the field
intended for sowing alfalfa. and har
row it in Immediately to prevent the
sunlight killing the bacteria. AS soor
as the weather conditions are favorable
sow-15 or IS pounds of prime alfalfa
seed by means of the seeder attach
ment on your grain drill, or with {
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
CHICKENS.


Gap worms vary in length and are
provided with six lanced-like teeth.
The female is about one inch long,
while the male is about one-third inch
long. During the act of population
these worms become fused together.
thus giving the worms fork-like APP
pearance.
Upon the death of the adult worm,
the eggs are liberated on the ground
where the chick usually dies or is
thrown by the caretaker.
In the spring of the year these eggs
hatch into minute hair-like worms and
the young chick picks them up either
in food or water. From here the little
worms bore through the tissue of the
intestines and thence to the windpipe.
The feed should be mixed as usual
and then add three drops of creolin to
every pound of food. Feed this once
day.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
Prospective Mother-ln-Law Didn't
Want to Lose Her Daughter, bat
Why the Delay?

Mrs. DeGroff drew deep sigh when
her daughter told her that she had be-
come engaged to Mr. Bodies
Il suppose it's foolish of me to feel
so bad about it," she said. wiping her
eyes, but can't help it. know it's a
womans destiny to be married. dear.
and have always hoped that you
would marry and be happy. But
mother can never lose a daughter
without feeling deeply on the subject
She can never help regarding it as an
awful loss-a tragedy. She cannot give
up her little girl. even to the best man
that ever lived, without the deepest
reluctance"
But, mother. dear-AI shall come
and see you often. And you mustn't
cry as il it were going to happen right
away. You will have time to get used
to 1t"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
The Saucy Young Brute

viii I? How soon are you to be
married?"
Not for nearly year. Bob thinks
that"
Not for year? What on earth
does he mean by putting 1t on that
long? I don't elieye he intends to
marry you at all. the Sinking young
snip! If he did. he'd insist on having
the wedding before September. And
shall tell him SO. You bring him q
time, Clara. You tell him that he'll
either marry you next month or never
Huh! I'll show him!"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
ALFALFA CROP EARNS GREAT PROFITS

common grass seeder. II you SOW
with the grain drill. be sure that you
do not get the seed more than an inch
deep, and, if seeded broadcast, harrow
the ground with a light harrow, after
which run light roller over the
ground If a dashing rain should come
and cause crust to be formed before
the alfalfa has come through the
ground, harrow again with light iron
frame spike harrow, to break UP this
crust. No more attention need be
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09

given the alfalfa until the following
spring, about the first of June About
this time little buds begin to open at
the crown of the roots just above the
ground, and at this time the alfalfa
is ready to cut.
1t might be well to apply, at the
time of seeding the alfalfa, about 300
pounds of steamed bone meaIper acre,
which will stimulate the growth of the
young alfalfa plants during August and
September. /. s. COOK, JR.,
College of Agriculture, West Virginia
University
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
Better Whispered.

Father Ito his daughter whom he
sees whispering to her mother)-El
sic, how often have told you not to
do that? Speak out II you want any.
thing.
Elsie-Well. father. | wanted to
know why the lady near me has such
red nose.-Fliegende Batter.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09

The beginner in sheep-husbandry
should proceed cautiously and with
the best judgment he can bring to bear
upons~the subject. II he lacks expert
ence, he should begin in a small way
and enlarge his flock as his skill and
experience are enlarged.
In general way, one Of two distinct
plans of building up the flock may be
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
shIn,s PEE.

Reading that divers at work at
Cowes had found the ram of the cruz
ser Hawke, weighing several tons, a
dear old lady. says London Punch. re-
marked that she did not know that
ships as well as regiments had pets.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
persian Nomenclature.

Every Persian who can read and
write calls himself Khan. If he has
been to Mecca he calls himself Habbi
If he claims descent from the Prophet
he is Sayed, Said or Syed
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
Easy Task.

There are two things which ] am
confident can do very well; one Is
an introduction to any literary work,
stating what it is to contain. and how
1t should be executed in the most per
feet manners Samuel Johnson.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09

for charity, or do you adver-
tise for direct resuits7
Did you ever stop to think
how your advertising can be
made = source of profit to
you, and how its value can b
measured In dollars and
cents. II you have not, you
arc throwing money away.
Advertising is . modern
business necessity, but must
be conducted on business
principles. If you are not
satisfied with your advertising
you should set aside = certain
amount Of money to be spent
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
Moro to tIe Purpose.

Agent--'I would like to show you
something that child can manage"
Distracted Parent-"We don't need It;
but have You anything that can man
age child?"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
CHAPTER XVII.
Lefty Lane Sings.

The house OF the Duchess OF Break
water in Park Lane was white. with
green blinds and green balconies:
beautiful, distinguished and old. mel.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09

annually, and then carefully
note the effect it has III in
creasing your volume Of busi-
ness; whether 10, 40 or 80
per cent increase. If you
watch this gain from year to
you will become intensely in
terested in your advertising,
and how you can make it en-
large your business.
If you try this method we
believe you will not want to
let a single issue Of this paper
go to press without something
from your store.
We will be pleased to have
you call on US, and we will
take pleasure IN explaining
our annual ontract for so
many inches, and how it can be
used in whatever amount that
seems necessary to you.
II you can sell goods over
the counter we can also show
you why this paper will best
serve your interests when you
want to reach the people of
this community.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-09
g-s.sn
Enlarging Your Business

If you are in
business and you
want to make
more money you
will read every
word we have to
say. Are you
spending your
money for adj
vertising in hap
hazard fashion
-. &c suka~Iod
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
Scots Rapid WRITING.

Sir Waxer Scott WAS one Of the most
rapid writer's that the world has ever
known. He wrote Guy Mannering'
In n couple of months. and the same
time sufiiced for "Old Mortality"
while lvanhoe" was actually dictated
as Scott lay upon couch suffering
from excrnciating pain. But perhaps
the most rapid work even he ever &C.
complished was his colossal Life OF
Napoleon. in nine volumes. This he
wrote in one year. intermixed with
much other work.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
Indian Killed ON Track

Near Rochelle. ILL.,, an Indian went b.
sleep on . railroad track aud was killed
by the fast express. He paid for his
carelessness with his life. Often its
that way when people neglect coughs
aud colds. Don't risk your life when
prompt use OF DIR. Kings New Di~cov-
cry will cure them aud 80 prevent a dan.
gerous throat and lung trouble. at
completely cured me. in II short time. of
terrible cough that followed a severe
attack OF Grip" writes >. K. Watt,
fioyuscs. Tex. "aDd l regained l5
pounds In wei.ht that 1 had lost,
Quick, safe, reliable aud Guarapteed.
ooc and Sl,oo. Trial bottle free at Is.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
Tennyson and His Pine

Tennyson was an unwaverine tievo
tee OF the clay pipe. Il take my pipe. &c
he wrote TO friend i'll 1912. and the
muse descends in the fume. not like
your modern ladies. who shrek ut II
pipe as if they saw 'splackmuck' -
"splackmuck" being the word which
the jewellers in Brobdingnag annIied 10
a man. When invited on visit to
Mr. Gladstone in 1876 Tennyson wrote
AS you are good enough to say that
you will manage anything rather than
lose my visit. will you manage that I
can have my pipe in my own room
whenever like"-London Chronicle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07

There goes annt her man Sufrertr-
from degeneration OF public manners. e
said the clerk in an aggrieved tone
81 gave him five pieces Of silver in
making change. and he tested cverv
one OF them to see IL II WAS counter
felt right before my eyes IL is only
lately that people who buy have got
rude enough 10 do that Clerks aIwnys
did with coin that customers give
them. but that was prerogative OF
the trade. For the customer to assume
the same privilege is n usurpation of
ancient rights. The worst OF II 10
most people nowadays are pretty good
judges Of bad money. and every little
while coin Is refused because 1t is
counterfeit The only way tradesmen
can teach customers the respect due
them Is 10 turn their own backs when
testing money That has always been
the custom in England. No tradesman
over there would dare FLIP coin un-
der a customers nose. and as con.
sequence no cuStoma' aS ever tnken
mat liberty with hin."-New York
Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
Flying Men Fall

Victims to stomach. liver and kidney
trout les just like other people. with
like results IN loss OF appetite. back
ache, nervousness, headache, and tired.
listless, run down feeling. But there's
no need to feel like that as Il. ID. Pee
oles, henry, Tenn, proved. six bot
ties of Electric Bitters,' he writes, did
more TO give me new strength and good
appetite than all other stomach RENE
dies l used" So they belp everyt ody.
lte folly to- suffer when this great rem
'dy will help you from the first d ose.
Fry IL. Oaly so cents at Il. Ii. Gorrelrs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
The Sound Sep of Good Health

Is uot for those suffering from kidney
ailments and irreRI. larities. The
prompt use Of Foley Kidney PILLS will
d'Spel oackache and rheumatism, heal
and strengthen sore, weak and ailing
kidneys. restore normal action, and
sith IT health aud strength. Mrs. M.
T. SALISBURY. Sterling. H., says: al
suffered great pain in my back and kid
ney~. could not sleep at night. and
could not raise my hands over NV head
But two bottles of Foiey Kidney Pills
cured me-" For sale by all dealers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
Many Sufferers

from nasal oatarrh say they get splsn
did results by using an atomizer. For
their benefit we preTare Ely's LIQUID
Cream Balm. Except that it is LIQUID
II ID In all respects like the healing.
helpful, pain-allaying Cream BALM thai
the public has been familiar with for
years. No cocaine MOI other dangerous
drug In 1t. The soothing spray is a
remedy that relieves at once. Al drug
gists. 75c., including spraying tube. or
mailed by Ely Bros. Sc Warren Stree;
New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
SHEEP IN WINTER.
Essentials to Be Observed In CAIRNS
For the Flock.


For the Flock.
There arr three points OF manage
ment in regard 10 the winter care %
the flock which must be rigidly en-
forced If the sheep raiser desires TO Mt.
tain the best results. writes George
Harold in Country Gentleman. In the
first place the breeding animals must
be maintained in the best condition
for service and should by no mean
be fattened. but, rather. should no
given only Il healthy maintenance rt-
ton. Furthermore, they SHOULD Hr
housed In dry. sheltered quarters. we'll
ventilated and we'll lighted and pro
tected against penetrating drafts,
whose Injurious effects have caused 81
much sickness and death. The third
essential is that the sheep shall have
Elenty Of opportunity for their daily
exercise, and IN case thew try to shr,l
II, either In the open air or insi'r
their pens. they should he forced ,
exercise by Scattering their food bout
In such manner that they will havs
TO work TO appease their hunger.
The breeding ewes especially shou
be compelled TO exercise. for II IL
only promotes their own good hcalt
but insures plenty OF vitality and vigC
in their lambs. 1t is preferable not =
supply the breeding ewes with mn
grain during the winter period tn
should be in fine breeding cOndiii
after their summer and fan on O.
range, and this may be easily mc
tanned by a succulent and at the SAL
time nutritious ration relatively FRI
from fattening ingredients. gene.
Gus supply of alfalfa aud clover hay
supplemented with corn silage andI
such root crops as rutabagas. with Il
occasional feed OF cabbages. will pr
the sheep in good condition for lamb
Ing time All such beating feeds a.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
Not His EauI+

beIore we were married" the poets
VIE complained. you often said that
you would never be able to do your
best work until you could 81. and hold
my hand while you courted the muse :"
Yes. know | said It,"
And now You can't do anything If /
even happen To be in the 81 me room
with you"
We'll. am to blame because hold.
ing your hand is Ike clinging 10 a
bunch or celery? Get the Ola tinrIe
back into your hand ana TT agree to
make the Tyre hum. Chico, record.
Herald
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
THE HORSE MAN.

Few horses can digest perfect
1y clear timothy hay.
, A gOou horSeman never trots n
draft horse even when he mas
) no load
The ocmand on the foal'S d.
gestive system for nourishment
is very great.
Dirty collars are probably MS
responsible for sore shoulders as
ill fitting ones.
Never work q team OF colts to-
gether until they are thoroughly
broken. as they will worry each
other.
II dusty hay is fed sprinkle
with water ana il will save the
horse much annoyance. but bet
ter not feed il AT all.
1t makes some horses ugly 10
work them with horses that do
not travel up with them. Match
them as to gait as well as Id
other things.
=,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
Acid Stained MarhI>

any ACID spilled rpo1 marble will
quickly disiiSare and spoil it. Its eff.
feet should be neurrnlized by pouring
solution or any alkali. such MS wash.
ing soda. borax or ammonia over the
stain at once Restore the polish by
rubbing with powdered pumice stone.
moistened with water. 1t will call for
much patience and work to restore it
to Its first condition.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
ColoQne Water.

The following recipe for cologne wa
ter is highly recommended: Mix to-
gether one dram OF Gil of lavender.
one dram Of oil OF bergamot, two
drains Of OIL OF lemon, two drains of
oil Of rosemary. fifty drops of tincture
OF musk, eight drops OF oil Of CHINA
mon. eight drops Of oil OF cloves and a
pint OF alcohol
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
No Backache or Kidney Pains

III you have mains in the back, uri
nary. bladder or kidney trouble. Sizzi-
ness aud lack of energy, thy Mother
6raN's AFRO MATIC-LEAF, the peas
ant herb IT me dy. As a system rekula
OF IL has nc equal. At druggist, @,
nv usil, Soc 4 SIX today. SAMPLE
FREE. Address, The Mother Cha,
-. I.- Ro N. y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
The Trials of a Traveller

81 arr n travelling snlesman," write
-. Gr'nrs. i. Iterk shire. VT, "ant
ten ilOCblsd With ronstipatior
ri ''s'ion til begqr 10 Ise Dr.
""E' "" LIE PILL, which nav
b" al 'X"~il.it reuiedv." For III
-'in"ct. liver or kidney 'roubles the
qusl"'. On,N - cents at Il. II
nrreI =
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-07
First La Grippe. Then Bronchitis

inat was the case with Mrs. W. y
b,iiey, McCresry, Ky. my wife wa,
taken with severe attack OF la CRIME.
wn en- run l. to bronchitis. She cough,
Ell as tho she had consumption and
coiu not sleep at night The first bot
Tie Oh foiey's Honey and Tar Com
pounu gave her 50 much relief that she
using 1t until she was nsrn.-
nently cured" For sale by ali deal.
ers. For sale bv all dealers.