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Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-06-04

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
FERTILIZER FOR THE RYE cRoPY

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Many farmers have much to learn
about growing rye. This is shown by
the large number of poor rye crops
reported on every hand, and yet good
crops OF rye can be grown without
much trouble and expense. The Ell
sential thing is to use the right kind
of fertilizer.
Since an average crop OF rye (say
30 bushels OF grain TO the acre. re-
moves from the soil in the straw and
the grain 45 pounds OF Potash and 26
pounds OF Phosphoric Acid, II viii be
seen that Potash must be supplied 10
the rye crop IL full yield is to be
expected. From an analysis OF the
rye plant II Is evident that both the
straw and the grain require a COM
plete fertilizer and that when both
are taken together the manural re-
Quirements OF the crop is mainly for
Nitrogen and Potash. In addition 20
supplying actual plant food essential
TO growth and maturity, potash es-
pecially useful In giving strength and
stability 10 the straw and plumpness
and weight to the grain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
6y T. n. pemaree, Agrononnis., J. I.
Case Plow Works.

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Inc business side OF farming at
tracts more attention every year. The
discussion of farm problems has
proven OF SO much benefit that the
institutes and farmer clubs are hold
ing meetings 70 compare notes as TO
best methods. rye meeting covers
the following subjects:
/. Methods OF preparing ground.
Z. What rotation and what should
rye follow.
3. Building up soil.
4. Preparation of seed bed.
5. How to select one best type Of
seed.
.. Where and how to get IL.
z. How to induce neighbors 70
grow one variety.
8. When to apply manure.
3. Experiences with seeding.
10. Depth Of pillow and when.
IL. Spring working.
II. The seed grader.
10. Treatment OF seed for diseases.
IA. How much seed to acre.
Is. Best time for seeding.
16. Effect OF frost after seeding.
IL. Cutting for hay.
49, Rye as feed.
10. When to harvest.
90. Threshing.
21. A graded price at elevator ac-
cording 10 quality.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
ROAD BUILDING.
The Auto Truck the Most Efficient
Power Machine For this Purpose
"A Mile and Half Day Of
Good Road.
BY &. r. Bowen, Of Avery Company,
Peoria, Illinois.

National Crop Improvement Association
The auto truck used as motive
power TO pull graders and drags or
other road making devices is fast COM
ing into use. The county commissions
ers and road overseers in many coun-
ties In Illinois and other states have
already purchased from agricultural
implement dealers the auto truck
for this purpose and In all cases have
found II to be of great service in road
building. 1t Is found that no difficulty
is encountered Ia descending or as
cendlng grades and maintaining a
uniform pull and at the same time
making a finished job
The auto truck will run at from to
10 miles an hour. will carry three
tons of material and facilitate the
work OF building concrete culverts and
other road drains.
Mile and Half Day.
For the work the rear wheels are
equipped with side rims which have
great steel Tugs These teeth bite
into the soil and give the tractor its
purchase. Marks left by the Jugs,
however, are slight and do not dis
figure the surface OF the roadway.
There is nothing fragile or breakable
about the truck IL is built along the
lines OF power. as can be seen from its
appearance. Tire trouble Is entirely
prevented, the rims being Of steel In
which wooden plugs are imbedded.
The toughest surface of the worst
country roads can have no effect on
these.
BY practical demonstration 1t is
proven that a machine can finish
mile and half of road day under
ordinary conditions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
HARVESTING RYE.
Andrew Boss, MINI. Station.

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Rye Is handled with a self-blnder, In
the same fashion as other grains, and
shocked in good-sized round shocks.
To secure the best quality of grain and
straw, the shocks should be capped
although this practice is not always
followed.
The rye straw sold for collar
stuffing purposes in Minnesota Is pre-
pared by failing out the grain. Where
special markets for straight rye straw
are being catered TO special threshing
machines have been devised, which
keep the straw straight during thresh-
ing without breaking It badly.
Where the straw Is used for bed
ding. the crop is tnreshed in the same
way as other cereal crops.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
Primary election

To the Sheriff
You are hereby notified that a Gen
eral Primary Election will be held in
this State on Tuesday the twenty
seventh day OF August, 1912, for all
political parties, for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for the offices
OF United States Senator, Governor,
Lieutenant Governor. Representative
in Congress at large, Representative in
Congress, State Senators and Represen-
tatives in the State Legislature. also
for nominating candidates by each
political party in counties as prescrib-
cd by Act No. PSI Of the Public Acts
of 1909, as amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have
hereto affixed my signature and the
Great Seal Of the State, at Lansing,
this Both day of July in the year nine
teen hundred twelve.
SEAL
Frederick C. Martindale.
Secretary OF State.
BY ID. II. Mills,
Deputy Secretary of State.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
COST OF POWER.
A Wide Difference In the Cost OF
Horses and Mechanical Power
on the Farm.
BY Raymond oIney, NJ. RumIey Co.,
Ia Porte, Ind.

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The first cost OF tractor as conf
pared to that OF horses necessary toll
supply an equal amount OF power
must always be considered in the
growing OF crops An engine which
will do the work of 10 good horses
sells for $1,000 Fifteen horses at
$3.50 each (Which is low price,
would cost s2,25O. In this case the
advantage OF tho tractor Is that II can
be worked TO the limit of its capacity.
and not be materially injured in so
doing, which is not possible with
horses.
According 10 Government figures. in
southeastern Minnesota, taken some
time ago, the cost OF feeding horse
for one year is s73so, and for 10
horses II would be. In round numbers.
81, 10000. These horses average 948
work hours per year A Is II. p. trac-
tor working for 1000 hours will burn
about 5000 gallons OF kerosene, which
will cost about cents per gallon. This
gives fuel bill OF $4,000, oil. grease
and minor items would not exceed
$4,000. This shows a large balance
on the tractor side.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
RYE IN THE POTATO ROTATION.
Rye Better Than Wheat In Potato Ro-
tatlon--No More Care Than Wheat
yor Barley.
BY =. n. pemaree, Agronomlst, J. Z.
Case Pillow Works.

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There Is a decided tendency among
potato growers 20 substitute rye In the
potato rotation in the place OF wheat.
The original Terry rotation was wheat,
clover and potatoes. This rotation Is
theoretically and practically correct
for potato growers and Is widely used
throughout the whole country. Since
wheat Is more uncertain than rye,
however, many growers are using the
last named crop as they cannot afford
to lose one crop out OF three especially
since that crop is the one that nurses
up the young clover.
Many uses can be made OF the rye
crop. Statistics show that the yield OF
grain In the United States has been
somewhat higher per acre than wheat
and practically OF the same farm
value. II is no more trouble TO care
for than bearded wheat or barley.
The crop can be pastured early and
Is especially good for brood sows.
The grain may also be allowed to-
ripen and then be hogged down in-
stead OF cut and threshed. For the
potato grower. however, perhaps the
best method would be to cut and
thresh the crop.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
Crop Improvement
Mix brains with sweat and your
acres will produce more.
A LARGER YIELD OF BETTER RYE


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II would seem advisable to first con-
slider just what purpose we are en-
deavoring TO raise rye.
Rye Is now being used largely for
feeding as well as distilling purposes.
For the farmer who feeds his crop. the
yield per acre is OF first Importance.
II on the other hand the crop is TO be
sold, attention 10 few usually
neglected Items will make several dol
liars difference In the value OF every
acre.
What is desired OF the rye crop?
The interest of everybody concerned
in the rye crop Is In the production
Of high yield OF uniform grain. Let
me repeat, high yield and uniform
grain" more bushels OF one type OF
kernel, one size Of kernel, one color
of grain.
How to Start a Rye Center.
Any man interested In obtaining the
best results in rye should circulate
the following agreement and get
hundred or more signers.
Whereas The rye OF the United States
having become badly mixed and
Whereas. The wide variation In tho
price of rye Is largely due 20 this mix
ture, ~
We, the Undersigned. of...............
county. ..;..........., hereby agree 20 CO.
operate with the agricultural department.
OF our state college, Tho Crop Improve
ment Committee and with each other, in
growing and disseminating pure bred seed
grains
To attend a called meeting OF all the
signers hereto. and 90 agree ono with
the other 10 SOW the number OF acres set
opposite 20 our names for tho season or
1912. of the kind type and variety OF rya
best adapted to the soil and climate OF
this county.
To keep this grain pure and unmixed,
and when harvested 10 demand a grad
uated price at the elevator. according to
tho quality OF the grain when delivered.
That we VIII apply 10 the agronomy de-
partment OF our state college, for infor-
nation as TO where the best available
seed may be obtained
That we will do everything in our pow
er 10 induce every farmer TO raise tho
same variety that eventually all the
rye shipped from this station will bs
UNIFORM and free from mixture.
NAMES. p. O. ACRES.
Are you sufficiently interested In the
rye situation In your own vicinity to
obtain signers 20 this agreementf
For further information address Crop
Improvement Committee, Chicago,
Illinois.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
TEST RYE SEED.
ny Thomas Cooper.

National Crop Improvement Service.l
Seed rye should be tested for
vlability the same as any other grain
before planting. Obtain the best seed
from the crop grown on your own farm
or in your vicinity. Select the best
and heaviest kernels by the use of
grader and be sure 1t is clean from
seeds OF weeds.
The termination test Is made by
placing 100 kernels on damp white blot
ting paper first placed In a shallow pie
pan. Cover over with another pan
and set aside for FIVE or six days. Rye
should test at least $50.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
RYE IN WISCONSIN.
Rye a General Crop and Can Be
Grown on a Wide Variety Of Soils.

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1--WE have two pedigreed varieties
OF rye which think are the best
strains in the United States today.
One party after testing the pedigree
rye agreed 10 take all the rye Wiscon-
sin could produce OF this strain at an
advanced price. We will have a large
quantity OF II grown this year so we
will be in position TO supply this pedi-
gree seed rye in large and small guam
titles about August 1st," said r. A.
Moore, agronomist. wisconsin Expert
ment Station. THE rye should be
sown the las week In August or first
week in September In order TO do its
very best. Rye does well on soils
that are too light TO grow wheat, oats
and barley.
Rye Fine Cover Crop.
RYE is a general crop and can be
grown on wide variation OF soils.
II can be grown TO advantage on low
mucky soils. clay, sand or prairie soils.
IL makes an exceedingly fine cover
crop and affords good pasture for
stock in the late fall and during the
winter and early spring. II can be
pastured heavily without much detri-
ment TO the crop. As soon as the
stock is taken Off the rye comes on ex-
ceedIngly well.
I'VE hope TO get rye disseminated
extensively throughout our state and
another year we want to be able 10
grow sufficient of this rye TO plant the
whole rye acreage OF the United
states, providing the farmers desire
70 do So"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
Crop Improvement
Farming Is a business and far
mers should be business men.
HOW TO GROW RYE.
Climate Soil, Seed, TiIlage and Care
Of Rye-Rye Money Crop.



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Some important factors in the grow
ing of rye set forth In brief by c. p.
Bull. Agricultural Experimental Sta.
ton, University Of Minnesota:
Kinds OF soil best adapted to grow
ing rye: Any soil not depleted of its
fertility. though 1t will do better on
impoverished land than any OF our ce-
reals: sandy loan and loan or clay
loans are best.
Climate best suited TO growing rye:
Any spring wheat region will be found
suited TO rye. 1t will also grow we'll
in winter wheat districts, but in the
latitude OF the As degree parallel will
probably grow best rye.
Methods OF preparing the ground:
Flowing (sub-surface packing If dry,
rolling and disking If lumpy; harrow.
Depth to pillow for rye; Depends on
the soil; to inches for sandy to
clay soils.
Preparing the seed bed Depends
on conditions of soil. Make II fine and
firm.
Best fertilizers for rye: Barnyard
manure used with a good 4, 5, 6 or Z
year rotation OF crops.
Disking for rye Good crops of fall
rye have been grown on cereal stubble
(crop harvested) when the land was
dlsked and seed sown; not to be rec
commended but can be done.
Selecting seed rye: Same as for
'wheat-with tanning mill and graders.
Varieties best adapted TO soil and
climate of various states: Native win
ter varieties for Minnesota and north
ern climates; Minnesota No for Min
nesota and northern climates; spring
rye Is not recommended.
Amount OF seed TO SOW to the acre:
liz bu. per acre.
Best time for seeding: Sept. 1 to
Oct. 9Th; best about Sept. 18th.
Where to get seed: In Minnesota
and the northwest get seed stock OF
Minnesota No from Experiment
Station, University OF Minnesota.
Farmers should grow one variety.
But practically speaking. there is but
one variety commonly grown.
Effect of freezing in winter and
spring. Winter rye is perfectly hardy.
Best treatment for rye diseases:
Smut does not bother rye. Ergot is
bad. Use pure seed stock. Grade
seed and rotate crops and use grading
mill most vigorously and long.
Insect enemies OF rye-how to COM
bat. Does not seem to be bothered to
any appreciable extent
How to take care OF crop after har-
vest: Shock; thresh at once as soon
as dry, or stack. II will not pay to
stack II It can be threshed from shock.
Rye as food for animals A little
heavy-laxative.
Rye as human food; o. X. More
Of IL should be used. People have a
false idea of what is best for health
and fashion.
Rye as cover crop: A good cover
crop.
Value Of rye as green manure: One
OF the best-the best not counting the
legumes
Profits in rye growing compared to
other grains: top notcher. Just as
good as any when properly grown.
Rye as a forage crop: Excellent
offers great opportunities as a green
pasture both fall and spring, and will
afterward produce a profitable seed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
FIVE YEAR ROTATION.

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The following rotation will be
found quite satisfactory In many cases
where quack grass or thistles are bad:
LIST Year.-Rye, land plowed medium
deep, using jointer TO turn under
weeds Disced frequently until oc-
tober 18th; replowed deeply before
freezing.
End Year.-Barley, seeded 10 clover.
Sd Year.-Cloyer. pillow under second
crop August LIST. cultivate frequently.
4th Year.--Corn, thoroughly culti-
waited. hand hoed II necessary.
9th Year--Barley or other grain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
RYE cTRAw.
A Valuable Article Of Commerce
Equal In Some Cases 10 Grain.

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The ripe straw from which the
grain has been thrashed is also a
valuable article OF commerce, It's value
per acre equallIng In many instances
the value OF the grain. II is used ex-
tensiyely for stuffing hors- collars.
for manufacturing into paper. for
packing fruit trees and other nursery
products. and as bedding for live
stock, horse trainers and exhibitors
especially favoring IL for this latter
purpose. The straw for horse collars
must receive special care and treat
ment to bring a high price. but mar
ket OF considerable extent could I'M
doubtedly be developed II the industry
were properly managed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
LEARN YOUR SOIL.

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First learn your soil, then find the
crops to ne the soil Low yields viii
soon bring ruin. Work for quality
FIRST. then quantity. Making the farm
pay IL just the same as making any
other business pay. Know the eco
monte and climatic conditions OF the
locality and choose the farming sys-
ten that accords with conditions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
elu.Iaok.t,. Black Nsek,rohIsf.

II is not generally known that the
bluejacket's black neckerchief. sur.
vival OF the service mourning for Mel.
son. Is the best British silk obtainable
and that the admiralty IS a very fas-
tidlous customer. Two TO each man
are issued annually and many thou
snuds OF these discarded scarfs have
been subsequently worn by Jacks fem
ininlty. A pair of them make an ex-
ceiient blouse Pail Mall Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17

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Stature In European and American
peoples no doubt Is the result OF con-
sumption OF the two balanced grains,
wheat and rye.
Rye Is even superior 70 wheat In
this respect, and the diet specialists OF
tho world are urging its greater con-
sumption as the grain Of highest value
for human food. D
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
CARE OF RYE.
After Sowing Crop Needs Little Care
Until Time Of Harvest.
BY Raymond oIney, N. RumIey Co.

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After sowing. the rye crop Will need
but little care until harvest time II
the crop has been sown early. for
pasturage during the fall and IL to be
left for grain crop. II should not be
allowed to make fall growth enough
to form heads. Close pasturage will
prevent such a tendency.
On land that ia likely 10 be dry. Il Is
good practice TO go over the land In
the spring with light slanttooth
harrow. breaking the crust OF the soil
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
THE
DIAMOND DRILL
WE PRINT ANYTHING
THAT CAN BE
PRINT Ed
FROM TYPE

and forming a light dust mulch No
other crop serves better as a nurse
crop than rye and grass seed sown in
the spring and covered with harrow.
and protected against evaporation by
the dust mulch It is almost sure to
make a stand the following season.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
Matrimonial.

Three Germans We're sitting az lunch.
con recently and were overheard dis
cussIng the second marriage Of a mu
tual friend when one Of them remark.
ed: 'I'n tell ron what a man what
marries dc second time don't deserve
20 hat lost his lrst Life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
4 spolIed Her Enthusiasm.

opoHeo TER CnN~e'"e'"'
Harry proposed last night. was
So
II knew be would played a joke
on him"
"WhatT"
II told him you would inherit for.
tune when you came Of age Houston
Post
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
RYE CONFERENCE.

4 Meeting Of Farmers TO Consider
Ways and Means to obtain More
Bushels Of q Better ouaIIty--How to
Grow the One Best Variety SO That
all Rye Shipped From Any One
Station VIII Be Free From Mixture
OF Weeds or Other Seeds.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17

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The Crop Improvement Committee
has been authorized to distribute
$1.00O,00O for crop improvement. One
thousand dollars OF this fund is due
70 1000 counties under an elastic plan
which requires
First That the county desiring TO
become available to receive the bene-
fits OF this fund shall first establish a
County Farm Bureau and raise local
fund sufficient TO employ a trained
county agriculturist for period of not
less than two years.
County AgrlcuIturist.
Second. That the county agricul.
turist shall be selected by the county
organization subject TO the approval
OF the Dean OF the state Agricultural
College in the state where he Is TO
operate, and shall maintain an office
In the county at point best suited
to the requirements OF his work.
Third. That his duties shall con-
slst In general as adviser 10 any
farmer IN the country requiring his
services; 20 organize farmers clubs;
TO conduct corn clubs and other
agricultural contests; 20 arrange
for exhibits OF agricultural prod
ucts; to give practical demonstra-
ton and instruction In crop rota-
ton. soil building. farm management.
and horticultural work in various
parts OF the county under ordinary
conditions; to cooperate with the SUI
perintendent OF county and city
schools In teaching the rudlments OF
agriculture. etc. etc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-17
ONE MILLION DOLLARS

This Amount Placed at the Disposal
Of the Crop Improvement Committee
of the cogncII OF Grain Exchanges
for Agricultural Development -
$4,000 for Each county-Tenta-
tive Plan Under Which Fund is to
be Distributed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-08
HRSE RE6INENT
BAND BllIgERT
PROF. OMEN ND rs n JsIc ms
HAVE SPLENDID PRO FANitlEE.
FOR NEXT TtlE Az. NIGHT.

4 omen's First Regiment band Will
give ID first Class concert at thesN Nor
fnai Auditorium on fuesday night Feb
ruary iStR. Tie original date for the
concert was for Wednesday night, Feb
ituary 14th, but i ehange Z has been
made in the date on Account ofsthe
appearance 81 one OF Collins big
shows, sForty-flye Mintes from Broad:
wayg at the Grand Opera House on the
night OF the l4th.
Prof. Omen is preparing an excel
sent programme for the concert and
his musicians are rehearslng faithful;
" fof this event. There Is not band
In the State that has the reputa tion
OF the First Regiment and the GOD
name that It bears and Its standing IN
the musical world is due 10 the indie
fatigabie labor and persistent efforts
Of Prof. Omen. < re