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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
PRACTICAL TESTS
in NEW FARMING
Missouri Station Making Coop
erative Experiments With
Farmers of Shat State.

The Missouri experiment station is
making cooperative experiments with
the farmers in 105 of the ia counties
of the state. These cooperative ex-
periments are conducted for the pur-
pose of determining. the best methods
of soil tilage, varieties of farm crops,
methods Of fruit production, profitable
dairy farms and tie organization and
administration of farm enterprises.
In 1911, there were 366 men in 1O5
counties cooperating with the central
Experiment Station of Columbia in ex-
periments to determine the best meth
DDS of farming. In carrying on this
work, 5000 packages of seed and more
than 10000 pounds of fertilizer were
used.
These cooperative experiments have
already demonstrated that alfalfa
can be successfully grown in every
county of the state.
The horticulture Investigations in
eight different districts have shown
shat by proper fertilization OF or
chards and timely spraying, the profits
from orcharding in Missouri may be
greatly increased.
The dairy farm co-oDerators on sew
en- farms in southwest Missouri have,
under the direction of the dairy de-
partment, increased their profits In
some cases more than 20 per cent.
The assistance given to farmers by
the department of farm management
in the organization and admin1stra-
ton have accomplished in some cases
extraordinary results in increasing
yields. Some of the owners of farms
cooperating in this work have made
the following statements in reference
10 the value of this work on their In
dividual farms:
I. "The yield has been increased
at least four fold; corn from 10 to 40
bushels per acre."
2. "The financial side of my farm
ing hiss been helped from three to five
hundred dollars"
8. 1.-THE financial side has been
helped $1,000 this year."
a. "The returns from my farm this
year have been at least $1,000 more
than they were before"
5. Farm management has been
the cause of my remaining on the
farm. 1t put my farm on business
basis, restored confidence in my worn
out farm, greatly increased the fertil-
ity of the farm. 1t has also lightened
the labor of myself and family, en-
| couraging us very much as we can see
| bright future in store for us.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

We are glad to print the reply of a
reputable surgeon Of this city in the
statement of DR.. Mackenzie of
Johns Hopkins with regard TO opera
lions upon the threats Of children.
The discussion of such topics in the
public press is useful and to be well
coined. More frank publicity than
ever before is being given to the
treatment Of disease and the proven
ton of it. For this a good deal of
credit is due to such men as DIR.
Woods Hutchinson, who, orthodox
enough in his medical, surgical and
hygienic creeds, is shockingly un-
orthodox in regard to the exposure
of the facts concerning the science
of medicine, says the Syracuse Post
Standard In this he has given Of
Tense to a good many other practl-
TONERS by refusing, as one OF the
spectators says, ito help them pre-
serve the illusion that medicine Is a
mystery, comprehensive only to the
initiate, and that revelation of its Sc
crets is, on the one hand, treason to
the medical hierarchy, and, on the
other, full of peril for the ignorant
recipients." The people can stand a
good deal more information than the
tradition of the medical men allows
them and benefit by it. too. Ig-
norance isn't safety. Ignorance Is
what keeps patients away from real
doctors and sends them to sham
ones.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
His Idea of Sunday.

Albert was aolemn-eyed, spiritual
looking child.
Nurse" he said one day, leaving
his blocks and laying his hand gently
on her knee, nurse, is this Gods
day."
mo, DEAR" said the nurse, "this is
not Sunday; x. is Thursday"
Pm so soyry," he Said, sadly, and
went back IT, his blocks.
The next Gay and tho rext, in his
serious mapner, he asked the same
question anG the nurse tf;arfully said
to the cook:
THAT child Is too god for this
world"
On Sundsy the question was repeat
ed, and the nurse. with Sob in her
voice, said Eyes, Lsisabie, this is
Gods day."
"Then where is tire Cunny paper?"
he demanded.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
CONVENIENCE IN FENCING PASTURE LOTS
OBTAINED IN ARRANGEMENT OF HURDLES
Farmers VIII Find Panels Shown in Illustration Quite Satsfac
tory Where Frequent Changes Are Made in Feeding
Roughage to All Farm Animals.

ment of the farmer and builder. The
base of each support is three and one
half feet long and has slot two and
one-fourth inches wide and three
inches deep, cut at the center of its
upper edge as shown in the illustra.
ton, to admit the lower boards of the
adjoining panels. The oblique cross
pieces are each four feet Long and are
notched at their point of crossing to
correspond to the notch in the base
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Child Labor and Health

Child labor prndisposes to tubercu-
losis. This does not apply exclusively
to CHILD labor in the factory. In many
cases child labor in the home is as
bad as in the factory, and the dam
ger from tuberculosis is just as great"
These are among the statements made
in paper before the recent Congress
on Hygiene and Demography in Wash
ington by DR.. s. Adolphus Knopf of
New York. Tuberculosis is a social
disease in the final analysis. 1t can
not be eradicated until we have social
Justice"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Farmers find 1t inconvenient to
build and tear down fences contin-
ually with each change of hog, sheep
and calf pastures in these days when
special forage crops are made large
use of and when labor is both scarce
and high priced. A very convenient
arrangement for the purpose consists
Of series of hurdles, or so-called
panel fence, which can be easily and
readily taken up and put down again
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Give Bright Thoughts a Chance.

Just try, by taking few minutes
day-if you cannot take more-to live
upon the heights, to give heed to that
noble and beautiful thing within you
which is the real you, which wants to
grow and develop. Give it chance.
Dwell with infinite things for lit
tie while every "a hours. And "soon
the cares that infest the day will fold
their tents like Arabs and silently
steal away" and life will become very
happy, very beautiful. Try it.--Bar
bara Boyd in Chicago Post
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Of Course He Doesn't.

do you find your husband much of
a help?" asked the lady who was
candidate for the legislature.
Yes" replied the one who was
running for mayor, II really don't
know how l should Nc able 80 get
along without him. Fe listens to all
my speeches before i make them in
public"
Does he ever criticize them?"
Never That is what gives me con-
fidence in myself"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Test of Beet Pulp.

The new feed-new, at least, in
some sections-called dry beet pulp
was tried at New Jersey station with
two lots of COWS during two periods
of Is days each, but the pulp proved
less profitable than corn silage. On
the silage ration the cost of 100
pounds of milk was 2.S cents less and
the cost of one pound of butter 81
cents less than when the pulp ration
was fed. The pulp ration, however,
increased the yield about 10 per cent?
as compared with the feed Of silage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Panel or Hurdle Section Of Fence.

in avery short time. The manner of
construction of these hurdles or panel
fence Is shown in the two accompany
Ing illustrations, says the Wisconsin
Agriculturist. The first shows the
manner of construction of the sup
ports which hold up and form the con-
nection between the panels shown in
the second.
The supports and the panels may
both be made entirely of either four
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Lucky Fish.

"The Goldfish" said the professor,
j'lays considerably more than million
eggs"
1T is mighty lucky for the Goldfish
that she doesn't have to cackle over
every egg," said the student who came
from the farm
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Widows have been debarred from
teaching in the public schools of Pitts
burg. Why, does not seem to be clear
ly understood from the popular indig-
nation reported against the order. 1t
may have been on the general princi-
pie Of Mr. Weller's immortal advice to
beware O. vidders."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Musical Family.

Stiggins-"Are there any musicians
In your family?" Virgins" Rather!
Why, my father is an adept at blowing
his own horn, and mother is equally
expert at harping on one string; ma
in-law has to play second fiddle, and
Aunt Tabitha leads humdrum ex-
istence; grandpa gives solo on his
nasal organ every night, without the
stops; uncle spends his time wetting
his whistle; Harry is fond of his pipe,
and Gerry is forever ringing the
changes on her admirers"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Strange Sounds.

1.-THE Russians have no sense Of hu
NOR" remarked the frivolous person.
why do you think SOP"
IF they had, no presiding officer
could get through roll call without
laughing at his own words"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

A lecture tells us that science may
be able to prolong life indefinitely.
Still, as long as life and work are
synonymous, this will seem a doubt
full benefit to many mortals.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Embarrassing.

A tramp knocked a. the door of 8
lonely spinster's home.
Kind laay, arst y6s7 husband if e
amt got old pair C. 9ousers to give
away"
The spfnster, not waShing to expose
her solitude, replied:
Sorry, my good msf1, he-er-er-
never wears such thIngs."-Harper's
Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Crawling on all tours will cure indi-
gestion, says a French doctor, and
the man who has imbibed too freely
is always ready 10 try the French
remedy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

although the cost was greater. The
results, however, do not prove but
that the pulp would make an economL
cal feed on farms where there is no
corn silage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Prof. Irving Fisher OF Yale says
there is a waste of Is years in the av-
erage Americans life. This, however,
does not include time spent by fans
at baseball games.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Rohher Cows.

At this cry of market your roDber
cows every farmer ought to take .
scrutinizing peep into his methods OF
feeding, sheltering and caring foE
his dairy cows. to ascertain If theS
are being given chance to be- profit
able producers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
The Watering Trouuh.

Try putting a pinch of copperas in
the watering trough once or twice
month Better still, scrub out the
trough and spray thoroughly with
copperas solution.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Teeth are now urged as the marks
by which Cupid should do his selec-
ton. But are the unhappy possessors
of store teeth thereby to be barred
out from connubial bliss?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
All the Same to Him.

Aren't you sorry the lights are get
ting so long?"
"Oh, it doesn't make any difference
to me. My wife always sits up and
waits for me. no matter how long TIA
night may be"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
Value of a Hoe.

So many people have a horror OF
using a hoe. 1t is the most coaalort'
able implement to be found in the
equipment of gardener or farn.sr'
and it is handy to use for so many
purposes that one can not get along
without it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Despite the almost inevitable fatal
result so often demonstrated women
here and there are found ''hurrying"
the fire with kerosene. Men long ago
quit buying gold bricks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
You'd Think So.

Hes a brute"
How 500"
when she promised to be his wife
he said he would do everything in his
power to make her happy"
: "Well?"
"He spends all of his time at the
club"
We'll, if he is really brute that
ought to help some"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

If aeroplanes and submarines in
war prove proportionately as destruc-
tive to the enemy as they have so far
been to their operators they will be
terrors of the air and seas.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Harvard is offering prize for a
half-hour play. Take the songs and
dances out OF any musical comedy
and you have it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05
II Paws to Advertise.

"Why should / ADVERTISED"
well, here's an example. America
wasn't named after Columbus. who
discovered it, but after Amerigo Yes
pucci, who first advertised it."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Twenty-four separate operations
enter into the construction of watch.
No wonder it breaks down on such
short notice.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

A Missouri man 60 years of age ia
said to be studying Latin. Probably
overlooked it IN his early days.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

1t is strange but true that no per
son begins to look for an affinity uns
tn after marriage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Two Berlin doctors indorse the
corset. That makes it three to one
against us.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-05

Harvard students own only 81 auto
mobiles, against 81 last year. At this
rate they will soon have to go afoot.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-04
Protect Federal Archives.

Two important things were impressed
upon the attention OF Congress at a re-
cent hearing before the Senate Commit
tee on Buildings and Grounds, while the
question OF erecting a hall of records
was under consideration. One was that
these archives, consisting of valuable
records, manuscripts impossible of du-
plication. and many of the documents
which constitute the history of the gov
ernment, are now stored in places where
they are in danger of destruction by
FIRE or disappearance through theft.
Another thing impressed upon the
committee was that the scholars of the
country place great value upon the pres
ervation of these records, if statesmen
and politicians do not. At the hearing
were men from a great number of the
historical societies and associations of
the country urging that suitable steps
be taken by Congress to preserve the
government records before they are ir-
retrievably lost through carelessness of
employees or the burning of one of the
buildings where they are now placed.
That the government needs suitable
building in which to preserve the grow
ing volume of its records has been re-
iterated in official reports and the COM
ments of the press until it has become
tiresome; but it is not often that the
masters of learning and some of the
greatest scholars OF the age come to
Washington to remind Congress of so
simple and obvious a thing as to take
care of its records.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-04
The Free Sugar Proposition.

The scheme proposed by the Demo
cratic majority in the House is inge-
nious. to say the least Placing sugar
on the free list means a reduction of
S55.oooooo in revenue, an amount which
it Is proposed TO recover through an
additional excise or tax upon incomes
exceeding $1,000 per annum. The tax
upon corporations is also broadened so
as to swell the Treasury receipts.
If enacted into law the result would
be a cheapening of one of the neces-
saries OF life and an additional burden
upon those able to afford il There can
be no doubt, therefore, of the popularity
of the scheme. From the present out
look, however, there is little more in il
than campaign buncombe. 1t is not
likely to pass the Senate. and thus the
Democrats will get credit foA an effort
in the direction OF lowering The cost OF
living without having to assume the re-
sponsibility OF legislation.
Not only would the free importation
OF sugar seriously affect the Louisiana
sugar cane growers and the beet sugar
interests in the Northwest, but it would
be a severe blow to the development of
Porto Rico. where large plantations are
being developed by Americans because
the sugar from that country enters the
United States duty free and thus has
an advantage over the product of Cuba.
1t is hardly necessary, however, for
these Porto Rican planters to be dis
turbed over the immediate passage of
- The proposed law The price of sugar
will not in the near future be reduced
because the tariff upon it has been taken
off by Congress.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-04
Wrapping of Bread.

Wrapping bread in a suitable paper
or cardboard cover is a reform which
in the interests of cleanliness and the
public health may soon be demanded by
legal authority The question has been
agitated in the District, and both the
health officer and the sealer of weights
and measures are in favor of the in
novation
As handled at present, bread is
thrown into specially constructed wag-
ons, covered and closed. in bulk or
many loaves together. AT the point OF
distribution at the retail places it is
placed in boxes outside in the early
morning and carried inside in baskets
during business hours. The loaves are
piled upon the counter or dumped into
drawer by the grocery man who sells
them. Finally the loaf is brought out
and sold to the consumer with a very
poor imitation of wrapping on the last
stage Of its journey to the table.
Along this route from the bakers
oven to the table OF the consumer there
is large opportunity for the accumula-
ton OF dust on the loaf and of contami-
patton by the handling OF several per-
sons. Generally the bread is taken to
the kitchen and served without any
cleansing process or heating to rid ii
of possible germs.
1t is needless to say that this process
of the distribution of bread is not sur
rounded with sufficient safeguards to
protect the public health. The difficulty
would be met by wrapping the loaf be-
fore it leaves the bakery. thus insuring
its complete protection while passing
through the period OF distribution The
cost OF the wrapping is detail to be
reckoned with, but it is hardly possible
that the expense would be such as to
materially increase the ultimate cost of
the production OF bread.
1t is almost wonder that the mani
fest advantages of the wrapped loaf of
bread have not appealed with sufficient
force to enterprising bakers to have
been introduced long ago in the in
terests of trade competition.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-04
MAROONED FOR A WEEK.
Moving of Ice ImprIsons Him for
Days on an Island.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
The prolonged wait for the ice to break
on the Susquehanna river was being dis
cussed by a number OF military men
last night, and during the conversation
one Of the party recalled an incident that
happened a few years ago when a prom
inent member OF the National Guard was
marooned on an island near GoIdsboro
for more than a week.
The man frequently went to the island
10 practice at revolver shooting. and on
this occasion did not expect the ice o
break, the weather being extremely cold.
But, as was the case this year, there
had been a warm spell and during that
time the ice was weakened.
That very night the ice moved, and
to make matters worse the water came
up so rapidly that the Harrisburger was
Obliged to seek a place of safety with
the inhabitants of the island. There was
no way to send word to his friends. and
for a week it was feared he had at
tempted to get of the island and had
been drowned. Just as soon as the ice
cleared the gentleman was taken TO
Goldsboro in a boat and Immediately
wired his friends.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-04
The Law in the Case of Mexico.

The situation regarding Mexico has
now reached an acute stage. The proc
lamation of President Taft practically
recognizing a state of belligerency in
that country and warning all American
citizens to preserve strict neutrality,
while al the same time citizens of the
United States who may be in Mexico
have been officially advised to leave, in
dicates that, in the view of the ad-
ministration, our sister republic is en-
tering upon a long siege of civil war.
1t is better, OF course. that the Presi-
dent should act in this manner than
that there should be hasty and aggres-
sive action toward Mexico. There is
no necessity as yet for Intervention. We
are not bound by international law or
by any other authority TO invade a
friendly territory simply because some
American citizens may be in peril This
position was plainly laid down in the
case OF Robert J. Glow more than fifty
years ago, when it was stated:
A citizen OF neutral nation. re-
siding in a country between which and
another war breaks out, may exempt
himself from the liabilities of hostile
character by taking early steps to re-
move from the belligerent territory. II
no such steps be taken, he owes tenn
porary allegiance to its government,
and both himself and his property are
to be regarded as out of the protection
of the government to which his original
and permanent allegiance was due"
If, therefore. American citizens con-
tinr- to reside in Mexico after the
warning which has been given, they do
so at their own risk. 1t is true. as
stated by another authority. that when
they so remain they are still entitled to
receive all just protection against posi-
tive maltreatment and violation OF right
and justice by the government under
whose jurisdiction they scontinue to re-
side but they must take the chances
as to the extent of this protection.
All friends of Mexico, and they are
legion in this country, sincerely regret
the unfortunate condition which has
arisen, but they will agree with the
President in rcfraining from any act
which bears upon its face the evidence
OF armed hostility to the existing gov
ernmcn;
The Washington herald., 1912-03-04
METHOD IN FORGIVENESS.
Creditor Hopes c. w. Morse VIII
Live to Pay Debts.
From the Cincinnati Times-Star.

From the Cincinnati Times-StaT.
One of c. W. Morse's acquaintance
called friend into his Wall street Of
fee the other day. He said that he
wanted to show something funny. Look
at this" said he. 'It is an engraved ac-
acknowledgement of Mr.. Morse's thanks 10
those who sent him congratulatory let
ters and kilograms when he was re-
leased from the penitentiary at Atlanta. +"
II didn't make a tremendous hit with
the man to whom II was shown. He
breezed hastily through some OF the bet
ter known aspects OF Mr.. Morse's char
acter. and predicted gloomily as TO Mr..
Morse's future.
Don't talk that way said the banker.
II don't like to hear people roast poor
Charley like that"
The other fellow stared open-eyed.
That's funny said he. Morse sold
you out in the most cold-bloOded man.
ner possible. He double-crossed you,
and then, TO make II good. he triple
crossed you. He hit you just when you
couldn't stand another blow, and he
knew " And you're talking love and
forgiveness for the man who robbed you.
Is your bean looseT'
1T is not" said the banker. decidedly
Morse owes me $4,000. Now that he's
out of jail he may pay me back"
The Washington herald., 1912-03-04
Is Cheap Living Impossible 2

From many sources come evidences
of a growing pessimism regarding any
permanent improvement in the cost OF
living Students of economic prob
lens, business men who handle the ma
tion's food supplies and railroad men
who transport them from the points of
production to market are practically
agreed that those engaged in feeding
The nation have more customers than
they can supply, and that there is no
immediate remedy in sight
President Brown, of the New York
Central Railroad, recently gave express
sion to the view that under present
conditions of undersupply in the mar
kets Of the country. the obvious remedy