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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
CLEANLINESS HAD IT'S lNErI.C-
ENCE.

I visited a big dairy farm in New
Jersey last summer where they turn
out certified milk at 20 cents a quart.
Everything and everybody about the
dairy barns and milk house were as
clean as water and IA could make
them. The mixers wash their hands
and faces and brush their hair and
put on clean duck coats and pants
just before milking time, and they are
an wholesome and clean looking lot. [
noticed, too, that the men who worked
in the fields and around h farm took
more pride in their appearance than
IT ost hired men. They could not re-
sist the example Of the "dudes,' as
they called tive mixers, n they al
! ways tool Il tDIn under the shower
bath and put on clean shirts before
supper time. If farmers will provide
| the baths the T1en will enjoy them
| and feel and work all the better
T.. Nj.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
FOUND THE CCIIKIT.

y farmer Of Tennessee started J.
skunk farm q year a3o and stocked
1t with twenty fine animals. lie WAS
beginning to count up his returns II
81 per head When he began to miss
his animals. AS the fence was skunk
tight, he started ont onc night To learn
how the animals got away and was
panied to observe two nf"rprtstnG
darkieS tolling his skunks int" = TAG
with soft music on a banjo. 1t IL si}f
tina the discovery Of the peculiar low,
OF music on the par OF tn" skunk
disconnected the farmer for = ln"'u-nt
but he succeeded in planting = No. .
hot in the seat Of the PANTS IL on.
Of the b~anioists az he went over tit.
fence. The skunk stealing sirnin"4.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
GOOD WHEAT YIELD.
(IenOir NeWS.)

(l4CHClr NGWS.)
MIR. +. A. Sudderth tells us Of a
profitable wheat crop he raised q year
or so ago or an acre OF "Old field
land. The plot had beer in pasture,
and was over-grown with brambles
and briers.
He cleared 1t up and then broke it
especially deep and well. He drilled
in the wheat. using 400 pounds OF fer
tilizer to the acre. The wheat did
| well and he harvested 23 bushels Of
very fine grain from the one acre,
| which he sold at $1.15 per bushel. He
| estimated the straw 10 be worth at
! least $1,000, which paid for all the
| work incident to preparing the land,
buying seed and fertilizer Il making
end harvesting the crop. A cleai
| profit OF $28.25 is pretty good for an
! acre of old field land, but shows
what good intelligent preparation an6
| culture will do.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
Stock Raising That Pays.
(Our Home.)

(Our Home.)
Mr.. J. G.. Austin of Fairfield. shipped
a Guernsey n.i:t GOV tc the uairy-
man at Hamlet, Mr.. Bailey, a few
weeks ago for which he received 800.
The cow affords five gallons Of milk,
and one mt q half pounds OF butter
per day. Mr.. Austin has for the past
two years sold several Of this typ Of
dairy COW for 800 each. He recently
received three carloads Of Short Horn
beef cattle which he will { q few
months for the benefit to his farm,
Mr.. Austin has the right idea about
farming and believes liz raising the
fertility Of his soil by feeding cattle
! instead Of the guanO trust.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

Many farms are situate long dis
tances from railroads. and the haul
ing Of lime is expensive. Even il the
ground limestone is available at prices
ranging from 81 to S1.15 (per tom
1t would probably bc more economical!
i'll many cases for farmers to burn
their own lime, if good limestone is
on or near the farm, thus utilizing
their labor to advantage during the
winter months. Many farmers. in To-
caiitieS where lime is in the vicinity.
are now burning their own lime and
producing it at 4 cost of ! to . cnts
Il bushel. instead of IL cents. the av-
GRACE price of lime from the manu-
facturer. Cheap coal or wood as we'll
as good limestone are essential to the
success Of home burning. The rock
should quarry out" easily: that is, it
should come out in strata or layers.
1t should anaiyzc ut least 90 per cent
Of cari,"@ot.. OF lime.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

the pieces that are marked Co; this
permits the tumblers to move easily.
There is used three-eignths-inch
bolts at (E) to bolt piece Co to tn.
door, and shortDolt of the ann size
at CD with the heads next to the
door. These bolts york loosely III
the holes made in piece co..
All working parts work just loose
enough to move without rubbing
hard. but not SO loose that there will,
be any rafting on the door 10y th.
wind.
To open the door, the pin 90 Is
pushed toward the edge Of the door.
and rs soon as released, the tumblcrS
retain their former position. and when
the door is shut. the tumblcrs viii
slip IN place and hold tho door So
niir.A
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

Carrots should be raised in guam
titles whenever possible, as they are
a very valuable addition to the feed
in making it pulatable. They require
light, sandy soil and, with little Guilt
walton, produce large crops.
Linseed meal, in small quantities,
once or twice a week, keeps horses in
fine condition.
Last winter VIC saw q bunch Of So
steers being fed on q farm near
Aurora, Ill. These cattle stood in a
large lot on the side Of Il hill in mud
up to their knees. TheA barn and all
its Surroundings we're as filthy as
could be imagined. and VIC were not
surprised when the owner. looking
gloomily over his cattle. remarked. Il
never seemed to hit off steer feeding
TO any great advantage
Heavily timbered Ian does not
make good feeding ground for cattle.
because the sun cannot dry out the
ground as quickly Us IN open lot.
The best feeding shed for cattle IS
one that is ~wind-tight on the north,
east and west. and entirely open on
the south.
Of course, a paved feed lot Is an
expensive proposition at the start, but
VIC believe that, on IL reasonable cost
the profit will more h justify the
expense. even if a man cannot af1cru
to pave his feed lot ne can drain II
with tiling and, by the addition OF
gravel and small, smooth stones, i'm
prove it's condition at very small cost,
oats make an ideal iced for the
lamb during the winter, but he needs
about only a pound a day to keep in
fine condition. In addition he must
have clover hay or alfalfa or corr
fodder and turnips and other root
at least three times a week.
\ very handy W~heelbarrow for the
feed lot can be maze OF either Woot
or iron. The frame should be very
strong, but not heavy. Iron makes ;
strong frame and very light. 1t
ho made in four sections and bOltet
;ogether. The iron hoop should b.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
Tun
O.
Wu4DU
Useful in the feed lot.

out the ield enough to keep the sheep
busy for weeks. Some feeders allow
the sheep to dig them out Of the
ground. while others dig hem for
them. The latter plan is the best.
Many cattle feeders who do not be-
lieve that silage is a good fecd will
continue to stuff their animals with
corn fodder or timothy hay. II
these men would take the pains to
conduct Il careful experiment they
would quickly discover that siiage
even as u feed would beat corn fod-
der.
Silagc fed alonc is not ideal FOR fat
tcning steers. 1t contains n large cx-
cess Of carbohydrates and scrc nj
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
Fastening Tor heavy doors.

tumblcrs rub as they pass TO the
sockets, are bcyelcd- so thai there will
be the least possible opposition to
them entering.
The notches at Co are oblong that
the pins that work in them may not
bind. IS the tumblers are withdrawn
The dotted lines at Cd represent 4
notch that is in the door, through
which the pin moves when the door
is unattached.
At fE) there is a piece cne-eighth
Of inch thicker than the tumblers and
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
FARM HELP.

Thc solution OF the farm help prob
lem lies largely with the farmers
themselves, according to my way Of
thinking. If farmers will range
their work OK r~corganiZe their meth
dds 50 they can keep men all the year
around instead OF picking UP Tom.
Dick and Bill as they stray out into
the country during the rush season Of
harvest, pay all they can afford, give
The men good living quarters n help
them to keep out Of the miro OF igHoT-
ancc n indifference hy encouraging
the better side Of their nature, they
will moi only secure q much higher
type Of workman. but perform Il real
service to humanity. Just keep in
mind that we are brothers an-ricfl
! and poor. farmer and hired man-and
/ that every In;iI is entitled 70 q square
deal.--A Hired Man.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

Boys, what do o think 81 = r.,
tc~cn-Scar-old lad vino is working II,
way around the world knt lial.>.
an English boy. is doing il VIZ. IL.
consent of his parents.
He started from Iont.:f =
months ago az = help - CT"
ship bound for Australia. Wiirnc ~
will visit Japan, Chin. iHH"' nf
America. Par, Of his nr"s."5I a.
Guides that il: shai! tx. - taon.,
and only sufficient hageng. :" 81
him q neceSsar. rllar>. II C'l}at"@
in cas-. Of e~Intrgcncy.
HI will work regularly i,ai'f" to-
mast aDd take the lot II the "rdiH1srN
sailor. working for proi'"i'""
hoping to bring home = t:is! St".' =
useful knowledge which Il "sn lst,
use Of in his futur~ life.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

cnough to serve the purpose Of n nuc.
When the kiln has been filled. il is
covered with Il layer Of fiat rocks and
the front is then enclosed with rock
and Sealed with mud. In the trench
at the bottom OF the kiln enough wood
IS to set fire to the coal.
The burning is continued for from two
TO three days. with three To five days
Tor cooling.
\ kiln of these dimensions will fur
nish from $50 to 800 bushels OF stone
lime at each charge. The amount OF
coal used to a charge is 100 bushels
to 300 bushels Of rock. If much mag
nesia. silica and alu1nina are present
IN the limestone, it fuses readily. and
IN Such cases care must be taken t.
keep the temperature below III melt
ing point, so as to prevent the forma-
ton OF Stag. and the making of dead
burnt or "~ovcrburnt" lime.
To build and operate the kiln re
Nuires the services Of one mar from
eight to ten days, at 4 cost Of abOut
$3.50 per day. The coal used varies
in amount with the rock, but usually
ono busnef Of coal is used to three Of
limestone; and in Il kiln Of this size
100 buShel OF coal is used with 800
bushels OF limestone rock.
An average charge against the kiln
would be:
One man for 10 days. at $3.50 $500
100 buShel OF coal. ut I 1-2c... $50
Wood for isnitins the charge. so
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

The E~eekeepers' Association, which
met recently in Chicago, adopted a
resolution IN which the production Of
apples, peaches and other fruits is
subordinuted to h production OF
honey. Thc resolution demanded tfi't
Congress enact q Law prohibiting the
scrax!nr Of trees while in @ 1it.
beekecp.rs say the use OF poisonous
Substances ia spraying r trees k:!iS
the s,CCS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

Total =. $500
Tho yield Of good stone lime should
be $50 bushels. This would make Il
ton of lime cost the farmer 1925, or Il
fraction above 9 cents for Il buShel.
This price would be considerably less
than the farmer would have to pay
for lime from 4 dealer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

showing layers OF rock and coal. B.
Longitudinal section. showing side hill
used as back wall.
The following is q description Of a
cheap and easily made kiln, and the
method of burning. A suitable lOca-
ton near the quarry is chosen, pre-
ferably the side Of a hill. An NcaVa
ton ia made ten feet into the hill and
to a depth of seven feet. The width
Of the kiln is eight feet at its greatest
breadth. sloping gently at the bottom.
A trench eighteen inches wide and n
foot deep is dug through the center,
at the base Of the kiln. Across the
trench are placed pieces of old cast
ings. which serve the purpose Of a
CRATE. The front and side walls of
the kiln are built like a retaining wall.
The rear walls are sometimes built
of rock, but usually no wall is built,
as the sides OF the hill answer this
purpose. The general plan of the
kiln is oval, both at the base and
top.
Over the CRATE in the center Of the
kiln, at the bottom, is placed q layer
Of coal Of sufficient size not to pass
through the openings. On the top OF
this layer OF coal is placed the lime
stone rock, which may vary III size
from 6 to II inches in diameter Alter
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
BURNING LIME ON THE FARM
Farmers III Sections of the Country Astounding in
Limestone Find it Economical to Burn Their Own
Ii he
Ii ne

nate layers OF fine coal aad rock arc
now introduced. and this is continued
until the Kiln IS iil,ed. leaving an open
ing III the rear. 1t the top. iare..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

The best milk is quickly cor So
mated ii left uncovered Within - .'"f-
side 9 refrigerator.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

A@(Ir-3 section of liIat- kiln
showing layers OF rock and coal. b
Longitudinal section. showing side hill
used rs back wall.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-06-20
CHAPTER XII.
Through the Night Shadows.

W NV iNfAite OitdGONos
Keith had very little to guide him,
as he could not determine whether
this mysterious cabin on the Salt Fork
lay TO east Ut west Ct tie u-rRl cattle
trail leading down to the Canadian
Yet he felt reasonably assured that
the general trend of the country lying
between the smaller stream and the
valley of the Arkansas would be simi
lar to that with which he was already
acquainted. 1t was merely Wild
stretch OF sandy desolation, across
which their horses would leave scarce
ly any trail, and even that little would
be quickly obliterated by the first pun
Of wind. AS they drew in toward the
river valley this plain would change
into sand dunes, bafiing and confus-
ing, but no matter how hard they
long before they could hope to reach
these, and this would give him oppor-
tunity to spy out some familiar land
mark which would guide them to the
ford. Meanwhile, he must head as d.
rectly north as possible, trusting the
horses to find footing.
II was plains instinct, or rather
long training in the open, which en-
abled him to retain any true sense of
direction, for beyond the narrow
fringe OF cottonwoods along the
stream, nothing was visible, the eyes
scarcely able even to distinguish
where earth and sky met They ad-
vanced across a bare level, without
elevation or depression, yet the sand
appeared sufficiently solid. so that
their horses we're forced into a swing
ing lope, and they seemed to fairly
press aside the black curtain, which
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-06-20

as instantly swung shut once more,
and closed them in. The pounding
hoofs made little noise, and they
pressed steadily onward. closely
punched together, so as not to lose
each other, dim, spectral shadows fit
ting through the night, very part of
that grim desolation surrounding
them. No one of the three felt like
speaking; the gloomy. brooding des-
ert oppressed them, their vagrant
thoughts assuming the tinge OF their
surroundings; their hope conferred on
escape. Keith rode. grasping the rein
Of the womans horse in his left hand,
and bending low in vain effort at pick
ing a path. He had nothing to aim
toward. yet sturdy confidence in his
expert plainscraft yielded him sufi-
Client sense of direction. He had noted
the bark of the cottonwoods, the direc-
ton of the wind, and steered a course
accordingly straight northward, alert
to avert any variation.
The girl rode easily, although in q
mans saddle, the stirrups much too
long. Keith glanced aside with swift
approval at the erecIneSS Win winch
she sat. the loosened rein in her hand,
the slight swaying of her form. He
could appreciate Craftsmanship, and
the easy manner IN which she rode
relieved him Of one anxiety. 1t even
caused him to break the silence.
You are evidently accustomed to
riding, Hiss Hope"
She glanced across at him through
the darkness, as though suddenly sur
prised from thought. her words not
coming quickly.
II cannot remember when / first
mounted horse; in earliest child
hood. surely, although l have not rid
den mucn Of late. This one is like a
rocking chair"
he belonged to your friend. Mr..
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-06-20
CHAPTER XIV.
The Landiady of the Occidental.

The Landisdy of the Occidental.
Keith had crossed at this point so
frequently with cattle that, once hay
ing his bearings, the blackness of the
night made very little difference.
Nevertheless. in fear lest her pony
might stumble over some irregularity,
he gave his own rein to Neb. and went
forward on foot, grasping firmly the
tired animals bit. 1t was a long
stretch OF sand and water extending
from bank to bank, but the water was
shallow, the only danger being that
OF straying off from the more solid
bottom into quicksand With a tower
ing cottonwood as guide, oddly mis-
shapen and standing out gauntly
against the slightly lighter sky, the
plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until
they BEGAN to climb the rather sharp
uplft the north bank Here there
was a plain trail. pounded into smooth
ness by the hoofs OF cavalry horses
ridden down to water, and at the sum-
init they emerged within fifty yards of
the stables.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-06-20
n : " Norfolk & western
Schedule in Eject May %, 1912.
leave iszeTcil Daily for Blueheid
l1(6 a N. 6:39 n. n.
For Norton
9:44 q. m. BOA p. Il.
LEAVE BlUSRI8LD,
EAST BOUND.

9:1j G. u. Tor Koaucke, Lynchbdrg
Norfolk and points On Shenandoah Divir-
in. Pullman sleeper to Norfolk. Csf,
Car to ts9.;rNe. Pullman sleeper Roen-
exc :. New IJTS Via Hegerstown. Dining
car, Paror car Roanoke and Richmond.
7:2G a. n. daily FOR kast hadford, Roan-
o&e aud Norfolk. Pullman Parlor
car Roanoke and Richmond.
2:30 p. N. daily for Roanoke, Lynohburg
aad Intermediate stations and the Sheu-
nodosh Valley. Pullman sleeper Gary
Philsd lph:a via HGgerstown. Cafe car.
1923 y. n. for Roanoke, Lynchburg,
Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman sleeper to
Norfolk. Roanoke to Richmond cafe car.
WEST BOUND.
6:l0 :. n. Tor lseger and 1850 a. m.
TOR Williamson.
$40 4. II. FOR Welch. Williamson, Ke-
bOva, Portsmouth, Columbus ami points
West. PuilIcan sleeper to Columbus
Gaze lining csrs.
ECO 2. n. for Gary and intermediate
stations. PGlsnsn sleeper. Cafe car.
S:z6 p. u. for WEIGH, Williamson, Ke
ypva, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, Columbus
81. Louis and the West. Pullman sleepeIs
10 Cincinnati and Columbus. Cafe car.
For additional information, apply at
,icket office or to
W. b. BEVILL, w. G. SAUNDERS.
Gen. Pass. Agt. Asst Gen'l Pase. Agt
RosnaEe, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-06-20

cSiurS & Co. lSl0)
safer TO use their own ponies. Ia
would lead Hawley's horse quietly
through the water, and they could
mount on the other shore. This plan
settled, he went at It swiftly. riding
the captured animal while rounding
up the others, and fastening the three
to stunted trees on the opposite bank.
Everything within the cabin remained
exactly as he had left it. and he briefly
explained the situation, examIng Haw>
ley's bonds again carefully while do
ing so.
Hell remain there all right until
his men find him." he declared, posi-
lively, "and that ought to give us a
good six hours start Come. Miss
Hope, every minute counts now"
He held her arm, not unconscious OF
It's round shapeliness. as he helped her
down the rather steep bank through
the dense gloom. Then the two men
Joined hands, and carrying her be-
tween them, waded the shallow
stream. The horses. not yet sutfcient
ly rested to be frisky. accepted their
burdens meekly enough. and. with
scarcely word spoken. the three rode
away silently into the gloom Of the
night
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-06-20
(To Be Continued.)
Gown Attracts Attention.

New York-A shimmering form-fit.
ting gown of golden color attracted
so much attention at toe Hotel Bres.
lin that the manager asked the wearer
TO leare the d.nG.s room. The gown
wGs Of cuhhav
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-06-20
CHAPTER XIII.

= The Ford Of the Arkansas. :
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-05

then suspended, Freshette stated that
he had q wife and child to support
and if he were sent to Jail he said he
would lose his position here. He
agreed tor keep out Of bad company
and trouble, and was given his liberty.
You will find hat druggists every.
where speak we'll Of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. They know from
long experience in the sale Of It that
in cases of coughs and colds 1t can al
ways be depended upon, and that 1t II
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all dealers.
Mems and Boys Underwear rs per
cent discount.
GROW CLOTHING CO.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-05
Wireless and Aurora.

The aurora borealis, or northern
lights, apparently affects the wireless
telegraph waves that pass between
Hammerfest, Norway, and the. north
ernmost station in the world at Green
Harbor, Spitsbergen. Often the polar
light so weakens the wireless waves
that the operator in the receiving-sta-
ton at Spitsbergen can hardly hear
them, and at times communication Is
wholly interrupted. On the otherhand,
the appearance Of the northern lights
seems to strengthen the waves that
are sent southwark. Once, when the
aurora was so bright in Spitsbergen
that it was mentioned in dispatch
to Norway, the receiving operator at
Hammerfest. when the polar light was
not visible, noticed an extraordinary
increase in the volume and distinct
ness of the signals.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-05
mUFFLED KNOCKS.

II value your opinion so highly, old
chap, that I'm going to ask you not to
waste 20 much Of 1t on me. Wait till
l ask you for It," > 80
Eyes. you've told me the story q
dozen times, Fladger, but go ahead;
there's a sympathetic quality in your
voice that l like"
Going to leave US, are you, Muff.
kins? Well, you'll be glad to know
that your dropping out won't hurt our
business Bit"
II wish l could afford to buy as good
cigars as you can, old scout; I'd buy a
rather better quality than you do"
Gregory, you bad boy, I've told you
a dozen times not to watch your Uncle
Cyrus when he pours his coffee out in,
to his saucer!" -~-.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-05
SEVERAL PLEAD GUILTY

VIM. Harper and c. c. Tangedahl,
who were arrested at Ryder for pig
ging. plead guilty in county court to-
day. Gust Christensen. arrested at
the G. N. hotel on like charge plead
guilty, as did Fred Talley, charged
with gambling.
Jack Johnson. colored pugilist. has
married the Cameron girl, his stem.
ographer, who was the cause Of his
recent trouble. Johnson couldn't
have married a white woman in
North Dakota
P. W. McGinty. who caused the
arrest of four fellows in Minot last
fall, charging hem with stealing $3.50
was himself arrested in Minot this
week. charged with selling mortgaged
property in Renville county.