Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-27

TREATMENT OF A SORE LEG.
A B. S. writes: I have a mule colt two
years old, and about three weeks ago a
knot about thes ize OF an egg came on his
leg near his ankle, II is raw and looks
Ike a wart. II you can tell me what to
do for it phase let me know in the next
Journal
You had best remove the shoe and
poultice the affected parts for two DAYS
II evidences OF pus appear. open the
swelling and inject pure tincuure OF
iodine twice a week.
Wash out every other day with warm
water to which has been added a mild
disinfeetant such as creolin in the pro-
portion Of one part to fifty parts of
water.
Keep the affected parts clean and a
cure should result In a short time unless
the trouble is due to some organic de-
rangemnet OF the system or to some
other cause than you have mentioned IN
your letter.
CHUFAs DIFFICULT TO ERADICATE
w. ID. writes: was about 70 plant
some chufas on my farm for hog feed
when a neighbor advised me against II
stating that II I should fail TO pasture
sufficient hogs to eat up each and every
tuber would find my field stocked with
nut grass after the second year. win
you kindly answer through The Journal
Is this a fact
chufas are only valuable as a grazing
crop for hogs. and they are hard to con-
trol ana eradicate once they become well
You should therefore exercise Socd
Judgment before planting something thsf
Is likely 70 infest your land and prove
oiIIlcuit 70 control. You can use other
crops without danger, Ito equal advan-
tase- Try cowpeas, soybeans and other
iesums and cereals. We have found
them. 'i'
BUILDING A SUITABLE HAY RARNy
K d. g.. Penneld. Ga, writes: can Won
give me a good plan for a cheap bav
barn TO hold from so 10 rs tons of Der
muda hay. There will probably not be
more than half OF this amount INHALED
IN the barn at one time.
You can build very cheap structure
Tor housing hay effectively in the fol-
lowing manner: II there are anv locust
trees on your place cut poles from
them is feet in height Square them
and set on concrete base, which is
raised above the ground about one foot
This prevents the decay OF the posts At
the bottom In the absence Of locust
you may use either cedar or pine. The
shed may be left open on four sides
You can cover the roof with tar paper
or some of the specialized roofing mate
rails now on the market. You will
ind q galvanized iron roof very cheap
and economical form of covering to
use. Shingles will, Of course. have y
greater permanency than any Of the
other materials and II you can buy them
at a reasonable cost and put them on
with farm labor, they are probably the
most satisfactory thing YOU can use
A shed constructed and rooted after THIS
fashion II properly braced from the
sides and tied together with plates and
cross umbers, makes a most economical
plae for the storage OF hay. II Won
build the structure somewhat higher IL
is possible TO use hay fork in handling,
the crop. though as you can put so much
OF the hay in from the side IL Is not so
necessary to have a fork. Where YOU
want a structure with stables under
meath and storage space above, a much
more elaborate plan would be necessary,
and IT would also add much to the cost.
A shed so feet long and 30 feet wide
and 10 feet high will easily hold rs
tons Of hay. II desirable you might
build barn 100 feet long, 80 feet wide.
with posts 10 feet high. as this type of
structure will hold rs tons Of hay. A
ton OF loose hay occupies about 400
cubic feet OF space.
COTTON SEED MEAL FOR POULTRY.
A w. NJ. watkinsville. Ca. writes:
What do you think Of cotton seed meal
mixed with corn meal as a feed for
poultry7 If you approve of IT as a feed.
what quantity should be fed7 Can you
suggest a tonic that will increase the
breeding desire Of a sluggish male?
Cotton seed meal is not considered
desirable food for poultry when fed in
any considerable quantities. This at
least seems to be the testimony of those
who have experimental with IL. 1t
may, however. be fed I'm small quantities
without apparent injury. Probably not
over a spoonful or two per day should
be mixed with the food intended for
from IL to IS laying hens. Most peo-
pie do not realize the nature OF this
concentrated foodstuff, and are inclined
to use more than As really needed to
secure the best results. Cotton seed meal
ranks very high as carrier Of pro-
tein, but experienced poultrymen seem
TO be of the opinion that better results
will follow the use OF meat meal or
some animal product as a source Of a
good part OF the protein needed for
chickens. Tonics are not so very desir-
able for the purpose you mention. Good
wholesome food with plenty OF exercise
are the best things to employ for the
end you have in view with a good sup
ply OF green feed.
DESTROYING SMUT IN WHEAT.
A. S.. Cumming. Ga, writes: Some one
told me to use formaldehyde for smut
in wheat I tried 1t and killed 80 per