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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
QUESTION AND ANSWER
DEPARTMENT
Conducted by Professors of the
Wisconsin COLLEGE of Agriculture

Q.-Has the alfalfa weevil been
found in Wisconsin?
Al am glad to report that as far
as is known the alfalfa weevfl mas
1ot been introduced into Wisconsin
and is hardly known outside or GER
tain regions about the state OF Otah.
There are, however, several insects
which are doing more or less damage
to alfalfa In Wisconsin, but nothing
which is as yet classed as an ex-
tremely serious pest, such as the true
alfalfa weevil.-J. G. s.
O.-Is cheese colored in the same
manner as butter, or is it naturally
yellow with age?
A.-The yellow color of American
cheese does not increase with age. In
midsummer, when cows are on full
grass feed, both milk and cheese have
a natural yellow or golden color,
which is absent in the winter time,
when cows are fed on hay. Since most
markets prefer colored cheese, it fs
the custom for cheesemakers general
ly to add to milk in the winter some
injurious to health and which gives
the winter cheese a somewhat deeper
color than the natural color of sum-
mer cheese. In order to make cheese
of uniform color throughout the year
the addition Of a little of the artificial
color is commonly continued through
out the summer also, the same as in
butter making In some markets.
white or uncOlored cheese is preferred
and this is made in precisely the same
manner as the colored cheese, but
without the addition or artificial col
oring matter to the milk. l.. s.
Q.-Does trimming the long teeth
Of a horse give him toothache?
A.-Positively no! This is account
ed for by the fact that the teeth of
the horse are structurally different
from those of man. The horses teeth
are composed Of hard and soft struc-
lures, Of which the former predomi-
mates, forming the greater part OF
most teeth. The hard substances
(dentine, enamel, cemenD are not sup
piled with sensitive nerves, so opera
tions like floating, trimming and the
like which involve only the non-sen-
sitive parts of the teeth. will not
cause pain.-F. B. II.
Q.-What is the best time OF year to
breed ewes?
A.-Ewes naturally breed in the
fall, when the weather begins to get
cool When to start breeding lies en-
tirely with the flock owner. Ii he
should reside in the northern part OF
the state, where the winters are
longer than in the southern part
about November Is would be early
enough, while in southern Wisconsin
breeders begin about September 20
The time for breeding depends to a
large extent upon whether the flock
owner has good barn or not. 1t
should always be remembered that
little lambs will do far better in a
moderately warm barn than in an
open cold shed. Where possible and
circumstances Will allow early breed
ing is preferable.
Q.-Is 1t wise for a Wisconsin farm
er to try to raise dollhouse lambs? is
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
COST OF GRAIN
GROWING In
CENTRAL CANADA

A careful canvass made of num-
Der OF men farming in a large way
indicates that even with the extreme
expense of harvesting the crop, With
has been caused by the bad weather
and difficulty in threshing, wheat has
been produced and put on the market
for less than SO cents a bushel. The
average freight rate is not over ID
cents per bushel. This would make
the cost of production and freight So
cents and would leave the farmer an
actual margin on his low-grade wheat
Of 17h cents and for his high-grade
wheat Of 1919 cents; and though this
is not as large a profit as the farmer
has every right to expect, it is a profit
not to be despised, and which should
leave very fair amount of money to
his credit when all the expenses of
the year have been paid, unless the
value of low-grade wheat sinks very
much below it's present level. A mat
ter of Importance to the prospective
settler is that of the cost of produc-
ton. The following table has been
prepared after careful investigation:
Interest on 800 acres, value
$50 per acre, 3 years at 6
per cent interest. ....... 1,720.0s
Interest on horses, machin-
cry, wagons, ploughs, har-
rows, ETC., to operate 800
acres-say $4,000 for 8
years $4,000
Getting 800 acres ready for
crop first year, doing ones
own work, with hired help,
about $3.50 per acre. ...... 10000
Getting 800 acres ready for
crop, second and third
year, about $1.25 per acre
per year, or $3.50 per acre
2 years ones own work and
hired help. 49,. 10000
Seed per year, wheat, per
acre $1.25, 3 years. ....... 100000
Seeding, 800 acres, 25 cents
per acre, years. ........ $4,000
Irvine, $40 acres, 80 cents
per acre, 3 years. $1,000. 2SS.00
Harvesting, 800 acres, 80
cents per acre, years. -. 2SS.00
Marketing, 800 acres, esti-
mate 20 bushels per acre
per year for 3 years,
cents per bushel, or cents
per bushel for years. -. $1,000
Threshing 800 acres, estimate
20 bushels per acre per
year for years, cents
per bushel per year or 10
cents for 3 years. ........ 1,152.00
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15

seal the corks over with any sealing
wax, tie a stout cord around the
neck of each bottle and hang in any
handy place. In case of fire, shake
one of the bottles slightly to mix con-
tents and throw in such a manner
that it will break as close as posi-
BILE to the fire. A gas is formed that
will smother out the fire. BY using
the inexpensive extinguishers many
small CONGREGATIONS may be prevent
ed and many times the small fire will
cause the big one if not placed IN
der control in time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Rhuharh Under Glass.

No crop is more easily grown un-
der glass than rhubarb. The roots
should be lifted and frozen for few
DAYS before used for forcing.
Temperature favorable for growing
radishes and lettuce suits rhubarb
just as well. When forced under low
temperatures the stalks grow heavier.
Subdued light induces more tender
stalk and one milder In quality than
when grown in the open ground. Gar
den soil of a light, open texture is
suitable for this purpose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Panel Fence.

says the Homestead. When the post
breaks off the wires are loosened and
another post set in its place. These
panels will last nearly half century
and outstand several sets of posts.
The space between the boards should
be increased from bottom to top. The
up and down pieces extend below the
bottom board to keep the panel up
from the ground, also two inches
above the top board so that when the
end becomes soft the strength will
not be lessened where the nails go
through Another advantage of this
kind of fence Is that when one wants
to drive from one field to another a
panel can be easily opened at any
point.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Butter Makers Meet at Green Bay.

Butter Makers Meet at Green Bay.
Col. Duncan McGregor, secretary
to Governor McGovern, delivered
the address of welcome at the
eleventh annual convention of the Wis
cousin Buttermakers' association at
Green Bay.
Former Gov. w. d. Hoard, Fort At
kinson, read a paper on creamery
works Among the other subjects to
be presented during the convention
will be "Pasteurization of Cream for
Butter Making" Martin H.. Meyer.
Madison; Cream Grading" e. C.
Dodge, Lake Mills; THE Marketing
of Butter" Prof. E. H. Harrington,
Madison; 1.-The Fat Standard of But
ter" H. r. Wright, Des Moines, Ia,
and 1.-The Wisconsin Weights and
Measures Law" by State Dairy and
Feod Commissioner J. @. Emery.
Machinery and butter exhibits will
be held in connection with the con-
vention and prizes will be given for
the latter exhibit. Many machinery
manufacturers will also offer special
prizes.
The following officers were elected:
President-Lauritz Olson, West De
Pere.
Vice-President-F. w. Bowar, Gaze
novia.
Secretary-Prof. G. H. Benkendorf,
Madison.
Treasurer. w. Zimmerman, Nor
walk.
The executive committee consists Of
the officers and Allen Caresville of
Clear Lake.
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.$7,834.OO

CT
By wheat crop farm 800 acres
for years, average 20
bushels per acre per year
for 3 years, or total of 60
bushels, = 1920 bushels at
80 cents per bushel. 49,. SIS 10000
Balance to credit of farm aft
er 3 years operation, ST.
$4,000 per year. ..... 7526.OO
"To operate 4S0 acres would cost
less in proportion, as the plant re-
quired for 800 acres would do for the
larger farm, and the interest on plant
for the extra 100 acres would be
saved"
The figures given may be open to
criticism, but they will be found to
be reasonably accurate, with fair
ness given to the expense columns.
There are those who profess to do
the work at much less cost than
those given.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
FOR THE FARMERS WIFE
Recipes From the Wisconsin Farmers
Cook Book for Good Cakes and
Filings.
DEVILS Food Cake.

Four squares or ounces of chocolate,
one-half cup sugar, one-half cup sweet
milk, yolk Of one egg; one-fourth cup
butter, one-half teaspoon vanilla, one
half cup sugar, one-quarter cup sour
milk, one egg, one and one-third cups
flour, one-half teaspoon Soda Melt
chocolate over hot water, add one-half
cup sugar and gradually sweet milk;
then add yolk of egg and cook until
mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
Cream the butter, add gradually one
half cup sugar, egg well beaten, sour
milk and flour mixed and sifted with
soda. Combine mixtures and add va
nilla. Bake in shallow cake pans, and
put between and on top boiled frost
ing. Add to filling one-fourth cup of
raisins, seeded and cut in pieces. if de-
sired,
Orange Filling.
One-half cup sugar, two tablespoons
-four. grated rinc of one-half orange,
one-quarter cup orange juice, one-half
tablespoon lemon juice, one egg, one
teaspoon butter. Mix sugar and flour,
add grated riud and orange juice and
egg slightly beaten; melt butter, then
add mixture and stir constantly until
boiling point is reached; be careful
not to let it stick or burn.
Angel Cake.
Whites of eight eggs, one teaspoon
cream of tartar. one cup sugar. three
fourths cup -four, three-fourths tea
spoon vanilla, one-fourth teaspoon
salt. Beat whites of eggs until frothy;
add cream of tartar and continue beat
ing until eggs are stiff; then add
sugar gradually. Fold in flour mixed
with salt and sifted four times, and
add vanilla. Bake forty-five to fifty
minutes in an unbuttered angel cake
pan.
Lemon Filling.
One cup sugar, 21s tablespoons flour,
grated rind of two lemons, one-Quarter
cup lemon juice, one egg, one teaspoon
hatYer. Mix as directed above.
jelly Roll.
Three eggs, one cup sugar, one-half
tablespoon milk, one tablespoon melt
ed butter, one teaspoon baking pow
der, one-fourth teaspoon salt, one cup
flour. Beat eggs until light, add sugar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
FIRE ExTINGUISHER is HANDY
Many Small CONGREGATIONS Easily
Smothered by Use of Homemade
and Cheap Device.

A homemade fire extinguisher. cas-.
lily made and always ready for use,
can be easily made by anyone, as
shown in the accompanying illustra.
ton. Procure the required number
of thin, fiat pint or quart bottles.
make solution composed of one
gallon of water, three pounds of salt
and one and one-half pounds of sal
ammoniac, says the Homestead. Fill
the bottles not quite full, and cork,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
PANEL FENCE is EXCELLENT
Among other Advantages 1t Can Be
Fastened to Posts Without
the Use of Nails.

In building the larger part of all
board fences made, the boards are
nailed to the posts, which is mis-
take. The posts rot off after few
years and the fence goes down. 1t is
then impossible to pull the nails and
get the boards off without plitting
them. Panels like the one shown in
the sketch are wired to the posts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Should Clean Up Herds.

In view of the fact that state com
pensation for tubercularized animals
will cease on July 1, 1913, the state
livestock sanitary board is now start
ing systematic campaign to dispose
of reactors in Wisconsin herds, Civ
ing owners opportunity to take full
advantage of the states offer. The
board has a plentiful supply OF tuber-
culin on hand.
The law, according to State Veter.
marian 0. H. Eliason, requires there
shall be no discrimination in the dis
tribution Of tuberculin between veter-
inarians and men who have taken ex'
aminations to qualify to make the
tests. A recent ruling by the board
requires that the licenses held by
others than veterinarians shall be re
newed from year to year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15

there more money in them than in
ordinary lambs?
Ayes, it is wise for any farmer to
raise dollhouse lambs as long as he
lives near a good market, and If he
has warm suitable quarters for such
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Science in Fishing.

In taking big catches of paddock
if the insides are looked into there
will be seen great quantities of her
ring eggs. The fisherman before cast
ing his lines for haddock greases his
sound and tries for herring spawn, for
where he finds herring eggs there
great numbers of paddock are sure to
be.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
STATE BANKERS
ELECT OFFICERS
Group I, Wisconsin Association,
Meets at Eau Claire.
BLACKBURN is NAMED HEAD
&, j. denmark Elected Vice-President
President IIsIey Advocates Ma
tional Plan of Monetary
Commission.

Madison.-Group l of the W1scon-
sin Bankers association convened IN
Eau Claire. Officers were elected as
follows: President, w. A. BlackDorn,
Bruce; vice-president, e. ]. Lenmark'
Eau Claire; secretary and treasurer,
w. E. Brady, Rice Lake; executive
committee, F. J. Carr, Hudson; l.. A.
Copeland, Frederic.
President James K. Ilsley of the
Marshall & Ilsley bank, Milwaukee, IN
an address before the bankers strong
ly supported the monetary commls-
sion's national reserve plan. He spoke
of his personal acquaintance with Sen
ator Aldrich and of the latter's efforts
to secure change in banking meth
DDS which would be of benefit to the
commercial world.
Resolutions were adopted thanking
President Ilsley for his address; in
dorsing the bill to maintain agricul-
tural experts, supporting the Wiscon-
sin Advancement association and COM
plimenting it's secretary, w. H. Myl-
Tpa.
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seIf-sacrificlno Essential.

You don't claim to be a party
leader?"
NO." replied the quiet citizen.
Everybody wants to be the leader OF
the party. 1t strikes me that some
body ought to be willing to be the
party"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Just a Mere TriHe.

A. B. Fowler of WATERFOWL, N. Y,
was petting prize white Leghorn
hen at the Allentown (Pa.) poultry
show, when she began pecking at his
shirt front. In few minutes she had
loosened and swallowed his valuable
diamond. He declined to allow the
owner to kill her. saying he had lots
of diamonds at home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Cold Weather Kills Game Birds.

Cold Weather Kills Game Birds.
That the present winter has
been an unusually hard one upon
game birds in northern Wisconsin is
the statement of men who are return
ing daily from the woods of Wausau.
Partridges, grouse and chickens have
fallen by the thousands, is the report,
and those who say this declare they
have ample proof of their statements.
Evidence is found in abundance that
the birds have either starved to death
or have fallen prey to wild cats,
weasels and mink Their frozen bod
les have been found all about, and IL
many cases signs are detected Of the
presence of carniverous animals.
While these birds are of course
killed in great numbers during the
open hunting season, the additional
loss of the many who have fallen dur
ing the winter will no doubt tend to
diminish the supply which will be
seen in the woods next fall. Last
year hunters found the number OF
game birds plentiful and prosperous
SSdSOu was I6pO1 COo ~ OPOA SSAAASAA 49,
through that part of the state. But
this year it seems likely that there
will be a scarcity that may endure
for several seasons.
While the extremely cold tempera'
ture is the chief cause for the suffer
ing among the wild birds of the wood
land, the heavy snow has prevented
them from working over the ground
which usually furnishes them with
nourishment through the cold months.
Not only that, but before the deep
snow arrived, the ground was frozen
to a great depth and this has added
to the difficulty in securing food.
Movements have been started at dSf-
ferent times in the state to rerGer
aid to the starving birds at this time
of the year, and If the work could pc
taken up on a large enough scale
would no doubt be most beneficial IN
tiding over such seasons as the one
Just passing. But unless the effort
were statewide, there would be l1ttlS
noticeable effect. To provide food dur
ing the winter months would mean
the expenditure of several hundreds
of dollars in one winter, but that the
state commission could take care or
this without much effort, is the bellef
of many sportsmen.
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gradually; flour mixed and sifted with
baking powder and SALT add milk,
then butter Line the bottom of a
dripping pan with paper; butter paper
and sides of pan. Cover bottom of
pan with mixture and spread even
ly. Bake twelve minutes in a moder-
ate oven. Take from oven and turn
on a paper sprinkled with powdered
sugar. Quickly remove paper and cut
off thin strip from sides and ends
of cake. Spread with jelly or jam
which has been beaten to consistency
to spread easily, and roll After cake
has been rolled, roll paper around
cake that 1t may better keep in shape.
The work must be done quickly, or
cake will crack in rolling.
Sponge Cake.
Yolks of six eggs, one cup sugar, one
tablespoon lemon juice, one-fourth
teaspoon salt, grated rind one-half
lemon, whites of six eggs, one cup
flour. Beat yolks until thick, add
sugar gradually and continue beating.
using Dover egg beaten Add lemon
juice, rind and whites of eggs beaten
until stiff and dry When whites are
partially mixed with yolks, remove
beaten and carefully cut and fold in
flour mixed and sifted with salt. Bake
one hour in a slow oven, in an angel
cake pan or deep narrow pan.
Lemon Cheese.
This makes very good cake filling
and will keep two months in cool
place. Five eggs, three lemons, two
cups graduated sugar, one-half cup
butter. Beat eggs without separating;
put into double saucepan with juice
and grated rind of the lemons: add
butter and stir constantly until thick
as good cream. Keep closely covered.
Sponge Cups.
Whites of ten eggs, yolks of six
eggs, one cup boiling water, three
cups pastry flour, two cups granulated
sugar, two teaspoons baking powder,
juice and rind of one lemon. Beat
the whites to a stiff froth. Beat the
yolks to a cream and add them to the
whites: add sugar, beat five minutes,
and add lemon. Sift -four and baking
powder and put them in the middle of
the batter; pour around sides of the
bowl the boiling water; do not pour it
over the flour. Mix and beat quickly
and turn at once into CREASED small
gem pans or sponge cake cups. Bake
in moderately quick oven 20 minutes.
When cool dip in caramel or marshmal-
low icing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
OF Course, Not MEANING His.

saphedde- Society is a terrible
bore. Don't you think so, Miss Cut
ting?' Miss Cutting Some peoples. .
boston Transcript
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Not Always Real Wisdom.

Old people should never parade
their superior wisdom, because it may
not be so Illuminating as they mag
ine.NExchange.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
TESTIMONY
OF five WOMEN
Proves That Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound Is Reliable.

Reedville, Ore.-"I can truly recon-
mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to all women who are passing
through the Change of Life, as it made
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15

Let us then be what we are, and
thus keep ourselves loyal to truth
H. w. Longfellow
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PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
Your druQQist will refund money IL PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind
Bleeding or Protruding Piles In 10 IA days. QUO.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Association Elects oficers.


NJ j. Wallrich of Shawano was re-
elected president of the Wisconsin Ad-
vancement association at it's meeting
in Milwaukee. Other officers elected
are: Vice-president, Elmer Grimmer,
Marinette; treasurer, Benjamin Hem
mann, Wausau; secretary, w. H. Myl-
rea. Wausau. Members Of the execu-
tive committee are: ]. T. Barber, Eau
Claire; Elmer Grimmer, Marinette; E..
P. Arpin. Grand Rapids; w. H. Mylrea.
Wausau; Robert L. Gates, Milwaukee;
M. ]. Wallrich, Shawano; w. H. Kill
len, Appleton.
Directors elected are: M. ]. Wall
rich, Shawano; Elmer Grimmer Mari
nette; A. w. Brown, Rhinelander;
Ralph Skidmore, Marinette; Robert
Gates, Milwaukee; George McKerrow,
Pewaukee; c. K Ellington, Hawkins.
and George Farnsworth, Chicago.
President NJ. J. Wallrich urged more
interest and greater activity in build
ing up and developing the northern
part of the state. There are 10000, 0eO
acres of undeveloped agricultural land
in Wisconsin, Mr.. Wallrich said, which
if made productive would add $1,000
100000 to the active capital Of the
state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-15
Four Men Honored by University.

Four Men Honored by University.
William Dempster Hoard, Fort At
kinson; Capt Alexander A. Arnold,
Galesville; Charles Wesley Marsh, De
Kalb, ILL.,; William Wallace Marsh, De
Kalb, ILL., These four men were given
the highest honor in the gift of the
University of Wisconsin when they
were awarded certificates Of honorable
mention in recognition OF their contri-
buttons in the advancement of agricul-
ture. The awards were made by Dean
E. A. Birge, acting president of the
university.
At the conclusion of the exercises
Ex-Governor Hoard made an informal
address. Although President Van Hise
was expected to deliver the address
Of the evening, he was delayed in his
return from London and his place was
taken by Rev. George E. Hunt Of the
Presbyterian church, who spoke on
Life Set Free by Education"
In addition to the program, an
nouncement of the accredited farms
was made.
Ex-Governor Hoard has been one Of
the state leaders in the field of dairy
ing while Captain Arnold is a pioneer
in the movement for pure-bred live
stock. The Marsh brothers are the In
ventors of the Marsh harvester and
other farm implements.
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! Y. M. C. A. to Buy Camp Site.

Y. M. G. a. to Buy camp SIte.
The state committee on boys wort
of the Y. M C. A. decided to purchase
the land at Phantom Lake on which
the Y. M c. A. boys of the state have
been camping for the last fifteen sum
mers. A campaign will be started Il
raise the eight thousand dollars asked
for the land and the three buildings
thereon. The committee claims tt
have three thousand in prospect al
promised contributions.
The Y. M. G. A. has held an op
ton on the land since 1895 and fol
several years has been contemplating
purchasing the property and improv
ing it. This option expires on June l
A considerable sum will be ex
pended in remodeling the building
and erecting several new structures.