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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07
SkIMMlIk FOR HENS.

Some very interesting evidence Of
the value of skimmilk as ration for
laying hens is contained in contribu-
ton to Hoard's Dairyman from the
proprietor of large New York poultry
farm. He became convinced of the
wisdom Of using skimmilk as a part of
the ration for the hens and during
April. May and June fed on an average
about $50 pounds Of skimmilk per
day to 1900 hens. By mistake In
instruction the milk was fed to other
stock for a week or two. and at once
there was Il decline in egg production
from sixty-two dozen eggs per day to
thirty-eight dozen. the loss directly due
to the omission Of the milk being twen-
ty-fOur dozen. which. at 81 cents per
dozen. were worth $7.44. This. divided
by the 344 pounds of skimmilk which
were being fed per day. gives ST. per
hundredweight as the value of the
skimmilk as an egg producing ration.
1t might be contended by some that
the slump was due to other causes. but
this is disproved by the fact that as
soon as the milk was resumed as a
part Of the ration the daily production
of eggs again increased from thirtv-
eight to sixty-six dozen per day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07
THE APPLE SHOW.

The sixth national apple show and
fruit products congress, which Is to be
held Mt Spokane. Wash. from Nov. II
to %. promises to be one Of the most
valuable yet held from the standpoint
Of the program N addresses and dis
cussions which il being arranged.
Each subject discussed will be opened
by men Of recognized authority and
experience in that particular line. while
the discussion following will be by
practical fruit growers present. Among
some of the subjects already selected
for discussion are: The standardized
pack, utilizing lower grade fruits in by
products. storing fruit for market.
financing the fruit crop and co-opera-
tive marketing. considered as vital
necessity to the individual grower and
to the future Of the apple industry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

Rhoto by Long Island agricultural expert
nent station.
ALFALFA PLANT, SHOWING EXCELLENT
ROOT SYSTEM WITH BACTERIA lNITKOGEN)
NODULES.
members reporting grew total of
x324 acres. or an average of 0.G acres
each.
For instance, twenty years ago al
falfa was practically stranger in
Wisconsin. but its introduction and
dissemination have gone on at such
rapid pace that it seems safe to esti-
mate that there are at least $4,000
acres now grown In the state.
Ex-Governor Hoard Of Wisconsin
was the first man In his state to recog-
nize the great Importance Of alfalfa as
= forage plant, and he has grown al
hlfa and disseminated knowledge re-
garding 1t continuously for the past
twenty years. 1t Is safe to say that
Mr.. Hoard has grown more alfalfa
shan any other man in the state.
Alfalfa is noted for its high feeding
value and the great fondness farm ami
mails have for It 1t belongs to the
legume family. or leguminosae. to
which the common red clover belongs.
Alfalfa through its large root growth
exerts beneficial effect upon the soil
IN which it grows and through its
power to feed on the soil elements and
secure moisture at great depth below
the surface Is able to stand severe
droughts and maintain itself upon the
soil for many years without the neces-
sity Of reseeding.
When 1t is desired to pillow an alfalfa
Aeld the strong root growth Of the al
falfa will severely interfere with the
Moving unless the plOwshare is KEEP:
sharp.
Except where alfalfa has become
thoroughly established upon the farm,
no. attempt has been made to encour-
age . regular rotation with other crops.
On account of the special care given
10 the selection and proper fitting OF
the field for alfalfa 1t has seemed ad,
visable to leave the alfalfa on the same
seld as long as 1t produced well.
As soon as conditions are unfavora'
BILE and the field becomes patchy- and
crowded with June grass and white
aloyer it is best to cut the alfalfa late
n the season and then pillow. The field
the following season should be put into
corn or some other cultivated crop and
intensive cultivation practiced to sub
due weeds. The year following the in
tensive cultivation the field can be
sown to alfalfa to advantage.
The weight of green forage obtained
per acre from alfalfa for the season is
approximately double that Of clover
three times the weight of timothy and
Ave times the weight of bronze grass
The proportions for hay are nearly as
great In favor Of alfalfa as in the
ease Of green substance.
Alfalfa yields three times as much
total protein per acre as clover. nine
Dimes as much protein as timothy AM
twelve times as much protein as bronze
grass.
At 500 ton for the hay good alfalfa
will yield forage valued at 500 an acre
Land that will grow alfalfa is readily
worth $500 an acre. AS alfalfa is 6
perennial plant. If established under
the proper environments, it will con
tinne to grow and give three or foul
cuttings year for many years.
The seed is somewhat like red clover
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Superior Court of the State Of
Washington in and for the County of
ThurSton.
In re the Estate of Edwin r.. knight,
Deceased. Notice to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given by the UNDER
signed, j. G.. Crouch administrator Of
the estate of Edwin r. knight, deceas-
ed, to the creditors of, and all persons
having claims against the said deceas-
ed to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within one year after the
first publication of this notice, to said
j. G. Crouch at his office at No. 522
Main street. Olympia. Washington,
which Office the undersigned selects as
his place of business in all matters
connected with the said estate.
j. G.. CROUCH,
Administrator of the Estate of Edwin
r. Knight, Deceased.
Date of first publication, October 81,
1913. 1855
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07
Credits Lister for Saving,
(Ellensburg DAWN

The state board of control acting
under Governor Lister report a saving
OF $4,000 in the cost of maintenance
OF IL state institutions for a period of
SIX months, or at the rate of $50, 900
year. The credit Is due Governor
Lister first and the Democratic party
second. More Democrats in power the
more reform and savings will accrue
to the taxpaying public of the state.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Serial No. 06i9.
Department OF the Interior.
u. S. Land Office at Olympia,
Washington. October 81 1917

". ). Land Ofiice at Olympia,
Washington, October 81, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that James
Draham. whose postoffice address Is
Olympia, Washington, did on the 25th
day of January, 1913. file in this office
sworn statement and application. No.
0649, to purchase the NWH of sen,
section 2.. township IS north. range 8
west. Willamette meridian. and the
timber thereon. under the provisions of
the act of June 3, 1878. and acts
amendatory, known as the Timber and
stone Law, at such value as might be
hXed by appraisement, and that. pursu-
ant to such application. the land and
timber thereon have been estimated and
valued by the applicant, the timber es-
timated 100000 board feet at 80. 60 per
M, and the land $4,000: that said appli-
cant VIII offer final proof In support of
MS Application and sworn statement
on the 5th day of January, 1914, before
the register and receiver at the United
states Land Office at Olympia, Wash
1ngton. Claimant names as witnesses:
Dan OLeary, Loe Il. Duval, Perry Ba-
ker. and w. l.. Sargison, all of Olym-
Any person is at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry. or initiate a
contest at any time before patent is
sues. by fling a corroborated affidavit
In this office, alleging facts which
would defeat the entry.
FRED w. STOCKING,
1o-6-lo Register.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07
BUTTERMILK PAINT.

A very satisfactory as well as cheap
paint for rough uses may be made ac-
cording to the following recipe: Take
one gallon of buttermik and to 1t add
three pounds of portland cement and
enough venetian red or other pigment
to give the desired coloring. The paint
should be applied as soon as possible
after it is made and should be stirred
frequently while being applied. as the
cement, being heavy. tends to settle to
the bottom of the pail. If the paint
has five or six hours in which to dry
after it is applied it will shed water
very effectively. However. it does not
produce glossy color and will not be
found successful for the better kind of
work.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07
R0mE COURSE
IN SCIENTIFIC
AGRICULTURE
SEVENTEENTH ARTICLE.
ALFALFA AS A FOR
AGE PLANT.
as 2. A. MOORE OF the University OF
Wisconsin Agricultural EX.
pertinent Station.
A LFALFA can truly he called the

A LFALFA can truly he called the
"a queen of forage plants. No
- other forage combines SO many
essentials of merit as alfalfa.
No other plant has carried with it
more qualification to the dairy farmer
nor fills such a long felt want No
forage plant is more readily reliShed
by farm animals or exercises a more
beneficial effect upon the soil.
To determine how extensively al
falfl was grown by the Wisconsin
Experiment association requests were
sent 70 500 to report on the acreage
grown by them in 1911. a summary
Of $40 reports received shows that the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

The poultry department of the Min
ncSota experiment station strongly rec
OmmeHds cracked corn soaked several
hours in skim. sour or butter milk as an
excellent ration for fattening poultry
for market. 1t not only produces rap
id growth. but keeps the fowls plump
and in good condition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

In sections where crckets cause trou-
Bile by gnawing the Irvine bands with
which grain is bound the matter may
be overcome by soaking the balls Of
Irvine in kerosene or in a solution made
by dissolving two pounds of bluestone
in twelve gallons of water. The crick-
cts will let Irvine alone that is treated
in this manner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

The little gasoline engine will turn
the hand separator and do good work
If the right kind of pnlleys are used,
but it should be parttioned off in IA
room by itself or ut least have the
exhaust connected up outside. The
smell of gasoline must be kept away
from the cream.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

Where it is possible it is well TO
manure and ploW Il part of the garden
patch before freezc-up. This blowing
turns up lots of insects that are in
their winter quarters. exposing them
to the weather and bird life. while IN,
action of tie frost and air upon the
soil thus turned up is beneficial.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

Where sorghum has been grown for
feed it should bc cut now and nut in
medium sized cocks and fed from theS.
1t will not stand stacking in large
masses, as is done with hay and dry
fodder corn. owing to its tendency to
ferment ana spoil.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

a supply of lettuce may be provided
which will last well into winter by set
ting small plants in boxes and placing
them where they will be protected
from bard freezing. Later the boxes
should be taken into the house and
placed where they will get plenty of
light and the plants watered fire.
quently.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

The directors Of the Wisconsin eX-
pertinent station have succeeded in
perfecting a method of treating wood
en- shingles with sulphate and phos-
phate of ammonia. which render them
tireproof. the cost of the operation be-
ing about SIS per thousand.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

Every rat that is put out of commits
sion now means Il saving of probably
30 or 90 cents in the shape Of grain
that il would consume or other proper
ty that it would spoil during the ensu-
Ing six months if allowed to live.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

An excellent powder for Kidding poul-
try of lice may be prepared by mixing
equal parts of pyrethrum insect pow
dcrl with flowers of sulphur. 1t Is best
and most effectively applied by using
a powder gun.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

Under average conditions II costs
not far from 80 cents per ton to take
standing corn and put it into the Silo.
other things being equal. the larger
the force ut work and the heavier the
yield of corn fodder the cheaper is the
cost per ton to handle it,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the superior Court of the State OF
Wa ihington in and for the County
or ThurStOn.
In re the Estate of John n Harlow.
Deceased. Notice to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersiEned has been appointed admins
tratriN with the will annexed of the
estate OF John n. Harlow, deceased.
and all persons having claims against
the said deceased or AGAINST his estate
are required to present the same to the
undersigned personally at her resi-
dence at Delphi Washington. or to her
attorneys, Messrs. Troy & Sturdevant.
suite 4, Byrne Building, Olympia,
Washington. within twelve months
from the date of the first publication
of this notice, or else the same will be
forever barred.
IDA NJ. HARLOW,
Administrators With the win Annexed
OF the, Estate of John n. Harlow, De-
ceased.
Date of first publication October 81.
ISIS 10-5-5
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

The fancy apples that are produced
In the famous western apple growing
districts are not only handled with
the greatest care. but on warm days no
picking is done after 10 or II o'clock
in the forenoon. This makes 1t possi-
BILE to put the fruit In storage at a rela-
lively low temperature. thus reducing
Likelihood of decay.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

Most cases Of the poisoning Of cattle
that are allowed to pasture on fields
Of forage which have been stunted by
drought during the summer months and
have started to grow second time
seem to be caused by prussic acid.
which is developed in small quantities
in chemical changes which take place
following such growth.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

Where one is conveniently located to
a beet sugar factory the lime refuse
calcium hydrate). which Is a byprod-
net Of the sugar making process, can
usually be got for the cost Of shipment
and loading. and makes an excellent
material for sweetening the soil, al
though not as easily applied as ground
limestone.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

A herd Of 800 wood buffaloes has re
Gently been discovered in the province
OF Alberta. Canada. Until this herd
WAS found the species was thought to
be extinct
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

How often in suggestions that are
given for the care of animals or poul,
trv i'm which a disease has appeared
the direction Is given to remove sick
animals from the well. or course the
sick must be separated from the well.
hut in many cases it is far better to
remove the we'll animals or poultry
from those that are sick and. what is
even more important. from the condi-
lions under which it has been possible
for disease to develop. Leaving the
well in the quarters where the sickness
has developed Is simply an invitation
to have them come down with the
same malady.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

While the proposition to put bananas
on the dutiable list was seriously con-
sidered by those having the Under
wood Simmons tariff bill in charge as
finally passed, this fruit. which is well
styled the poor mans ration, was left
on the free list, where it has been for
years past.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

During the hog cholera epidemic
which has been raging in many por
IONS OF the corn belt during the past
TOUR or five months representatives of
distant drug supply houses did Il rush
ing business selling dope to be taken
internally which they said would cure
the disease 1t hardly need he said
that money that was paid for these so
called hog cholera cures was worse
IMAM thrown away. There Is no kind
OF medicine known that. taken inter
nally, will cure this disease
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

Along with some other fills. poultry
Is also subject to tuberculosis, which
Is doubtless responsible for the de-
struction of II good many tlocks. In
most cases the disease seems to affect
the liver and intestinal tracts. In case
Of an outbreak Of the disease sick
birds should be removed from the flock.
and those that die should be burned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

The other day it was decided that
hereafter with every marriage license
In Cook c0,.nty. ILL.,. cookbook will
be presented to the couple about to be
married. This will help some. for If
there is one thing more than another
calculated to give young husband
the jimjams maritally 1t is soggy and
sour bread and biscuits before the
honeymoon Is over.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

A series of experiments which have
lately been concluded by the depart
ment of agriculture seems to prove con-
clusively that fresh eggs may be bro
Ken. canned and then frozen without
osing any Of their flavor or deterio-
Hting in any way. Eggs kept in this
manner have been tried In various
ways and have been pronounced as
wholesome food by the department ex-
Derts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

The water glass solution which is
used for preserving eggs may be used
hdvantageouSly second time provid-
ed the solution has not been exposed
to the air too much Deterioration Of
the solution is indicated by an increas-
ing milkiness of the solution and takes
place more rapidly where the solution
comes In contact with impure air which
Is heavily charged with carbon dioxide.
Where II Is possible to do so it is well
to seal the cover of the container with
parafiin
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

A supply of fresh, crisp celery that
will last well into the winter may be
had If the plants are taken up from
the garden with plenty of earth adher-
ing to the roots and placed closely to-
gether in good sized box In the cell
lar. They should be given a good wa
tering at first and later ut intervals as
needed. but care should be taken to
apply the water without wetting the
tops. which are likely to decay.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

AS a result Of cattle tick campaign
In twenty one counties in Mississippi.
which has cost in the neighborhood of
100000. there has been an increase In
the value Of beef animals Of So. las. $50.
SO definite have the results Of this
campaign been that other counties that
are still under quarantine are begin
ming to take notice and will doubtless
join the ranks Of those who are waging
IA hard fight against this worst Of
southern cattle pests.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

1t would be interesting as well as
surprising to know how many of the
Ills as well as how much Of the poor
condition Of domestic animals are more
or less directly traceable to stale or
musty food. impure water and lack Of
fresh air during those months Of the
year when close housing is necessary.
Not all of the conditions referred to
exist at the same time or continue
through the whole year. but on good
many farms they prevail to such an
extent as to cause good sized leak in
the farm income.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

Not the least of the Ms connected
with the large shortage in the 1913
corn crop is an unusually high price.
which will tend to discourage the feed
ing OF the cereal to the farm animals.
The prime cause of the depletion in
fertility Of 50 many American farms
has been the selling Of the products in
the raw instead Of in the finished form
Of butter, pork, mutton and beef.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

In the state of Missouri plan has
lately been put in operation. following
the passage of laws requiring it. where
oy the state pays SIS mile for the
dragging and maintenance Of all roads
in the state connecting county seats.
but the aid is given only to those coun-
ties in which the roads have been Inn
proved to the point where they are ac-
ceptable to the state board Of good
roads. In other words. the state aids
those counties which show q DISPOSE
ton to help themselves.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-11-07

The carrots should be taken up and
stored In the cellar before the heavy
freezing weather comes on. while the
parsnips and satisfy will be Of firmer
texture If they are left until just be-
fore the ground freezes. Some Of the
two last named vegetables may be left
in the ground all winter and dug when
the frost goes out. If the roots put In
the cellar are placed in moist sand and
not allowed to dry out they will not
shrivel and will keep their flavor and
texture much longer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-21
Taft Names Theodore Roosevelt, J. c. Sponer
 and Late Mark Hanna
AT OHIO soC1ET Y
Those At Annual Banquet In New York Also Toast Colonel G0e-
 tIlaIs. Who Executed Work.

New York, Dec. 20 .-Theodo3e late Mark A. Hanna were given crec . it for the building of the Panaiua Canal by .he former President Tat. in an address delivered tonight at the annual banquet of the Ohi, snc;- ety in the Waldorf Astoria Mr Taft also declared ip favor Of tle Qualifications of the sl aat waterway and advocated preferential to's. CX- pressing ina belief that the oid tfea- ty gave ::le United StaFas the right 10 favor it's own vessels. At the same time, however, he Was willing to leave the whole matter to arbitra- ton.
 EXplalnins, his award D. credit fer the construction of the s"na, tn the three mel mentioned, he s,a,eo that Senator IIanna's keen business in stinct had removed any difficulties at the outset Of the planning of ,he cl- nal. Senator Spooner had framed the act " der which the work was conducted and President Eoes4,ci- had carried out the ld ea5
 Touching briefly uonl the circum- stance under which tn, canal zone was acqu:r' d. Mir. Tatt GA;lared, that | he doubted very much if the canal would ever have been buiit certainly not so pr mptly, unless those events had occurred.
 God Works ill a mysterious way His wonders to perform, he added William Nelson Cromwell, vhc sat at another table was highly nra a's,d also for his work in correction with the Canal. Referring to tn, se'ec- ton of Col. George Washington Goe- thals, Mr. Taft said tat vaei' Inc was secretary of war, Pros!den' Roosevelt asked him:
 Have you got man who can dc , the trick:'
 'Yes,'' was the reply. s'Who is he?'' asked President Roosevelt.
 ''His name is Goethals; he ir the son of 9 Dutchman. I think that stock ought to be able to build canal,' was the reply, and Colonel GOethals was selected.
 The gathering sent a ce'esrain ol congratulations to Colonel GoetEals and drank toast to him.