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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Hampshire, or Thln-Rind Hcgs.

best animal for him to raise would be
one or other of the lard types. This
is matter which the farmer will have
to decide for himself.
After the farmer has decided upon
the breed which he believes to he the
most profitable for him to raise, how
ever, he should then stick to that
breed and endeavor to develop it to its
most perfect condition. The most
famous individual hogs and the most
famous herds of animals have been
built up, developed and perfected, only
by sticking to the breed and getting
the most out of it.
Take the "razorback," for instance.
Some writer has said that this breed
of hogs has no place in modern agri
culture" If we consider the razor
back from the standpoint of breed
only, we fully agree with the writer
just quoted, but even this hog Is sus
oeptible to much improvement
through an intelligent system of grad
ing by the use of males of improved
breeding and especially of the larger
hIHuS, Oh the USSL VI Lie udIANO lS
males.
In some parts OF the extreme south
the woods are fulP' of razorbacks
and the problem there is how to get
rid of them and at the same time
make the most out of them. The first
step should be the conversion of all
native male pigs into barrows. The
second should be the selection of the
best of the young native sows for
breeding purposes. The third should
be the purchase and use of pure-bred
males of whichever breed and type
the owner prefers. In few genera
tions of judicious selection and grad
ing, these hogs would be brought up
to a class that would be profitable
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Had Not Disobeyed.

Robbie is a Washington boy, and
many degrees removed from an angel.
Not long ago his father bought him a
bicycle, on solemn promise that he
would be good for at least year.
One week later he was detected In
some particularly fragrant act, and his
father, to punish him, forbade him
to ride his bicycle for a whole week
Robbie promised, but as his father
neared home next day he saw his son
whirling along on his wheel.
Robbie" said he, more in sorrow
than in anger, didn't tell you not to
ride your bicycle for week.
Eyes, sir" said Robbie, cheerfully,
"and I'm not going to disobey you.
This isn't my wheel. It's one bor-
rowed."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

A Chicago lawyer found a new sort
of therapeutic treatment. His in
structor told him that If he retired
into the silence, breathed rhythmic
ally, and said certain words he would
be able to cast eff all his bodily all
ments. He tried it and 1t worked.
Then his three-year-old child got
measles and he worked it on him. He
was all pulled up. Later his prize set
ter contracted the mango. He sum
moned a veterinary. Then a friend
expostulated. Your system worked
with yourself and it worked with your
child" he said; why don't you try it
on the dog?" THAT dog cost me 500
when he was a mere pup" was the an
swer, land l can't afford to take any
chances"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

large acreage. The work done is not
as satisfactory as hand hoeing except
in loose soils, free from weeds. Hand
hoeing should still be resorted to on
the more clayey and weedy soils.
The grower should always bear in
mind the principle object of cultiva-
tion-that of conserving the soil mois-
ture, which evaporates very rapidly
from any surface not protected with
a mulch. The mulch is especially
necessary in seasons of drought. Ere
quent shallow cultivation during dry
weather, which apparently does no
more than stir the dust mulch, may
be worth ten times its cost In holding
the crop back until the drought
breaks. A shallow mulch one to two
inches In depth will conserve the
moisture as well as one twice as
deep.
Level cultivation is most desirable.
The method of killing tobacco prac-
ticed by many has no advantages, and
besides making it inconvenient to har-
vest on such fields, it increases the
loss of soil moisture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
FARM GARDEN is ESSENTIAL
Table Well Supplied With Fruits and
Vegetables Attracts and Keeps
Good Farm Help.
By A. F. WOODS, Dean, Department of
Agriculture, University Farm, ST
Do

(By A. F. WOODS, Dean, Department of
Agriculture, University Farm, St.
Paul, Mimi
Most successful farmers are careful
to have good garden. 1t is usually
carefully fenced to keep out chickens,
dogs and stray animals and the soil
is made rich with barnyard compost.
1t should be located as conveniently as
possible to the dwelling house, but not
in the front yard
Too little attention is given as a.
rule to planning the cropping system
Of the garden The vegetables must
not be grown on the same spot each
season, but like other crops, must be
rotated to prevent the accumulation in
the soil of injurious insects, fungi and
bacteria. With little planning a sue
cession Of vegetables, fruits and fow-
ers can be provided for the spring,
summer and fall, with considerable
supply for canning and for winter use.
Fruits and vegetables not only in
crease the healthfulness and attrac-
tiyeness of the daily bill OF fare. but
they save a great deal of expense, and
are far better than the canned goods
from the store. The farmer who sets
q good table, well supplied with fruits
and vegetables, is making high bid
to attract and keep good farm help.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

directly upon the center Of the tool
This insures heater, quicker cutting
and permits the blade to be used as a
knife and to be drawn along the turf.
instead OF chopping it. At one end of
the blade, too, is an Offset which regu-
lates the depth of the cut SO that the
grass may be trimmed to within ex-
actly the same distance of the walk as
far as it goes. Where the foot pressure
is applied to the tool a small malleable
iron guide protects the blade so it
shall not be bent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Razorback Hog.

This seems to be the most intelligent
and rational way of getting rid of the
hog which is said to have no place
in modern agriculture"
A hog which is gaining in popularity
is the Hampshire, or thin-rind hog,
This breed is sometimes classed as a
medium between the lard hog and the
bacon hog, although it is generally
considered as belonging to the former
1t is a good grazer and the quality OF
the meat is very superior. Originally
this hog came from Hampshire, Eng.
land but in it's present state of de.
velopment it may be said to be an
American breed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Detecting tuberculosis.

Coughing does not necessarily mean
tuberculosis in cattle. Cattle cough
from many different causes, but a
chronic cough in this class of stock
always gives a reasonable suspicion of
tuberculosis. where there is no other
cause apparent.
tuberculosis in cattle cannot always
be detected by their physical condi-
ton. A diseased animal may be very
fat or very thin. Tuberculin is the
only reliable means we have for de-
tecting tuberculosis, except in rare
cases.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
BY JAMES JOHNSON,
College of Agriculture.

Wisconsin College OF agriculture
Tobacco is very dependent upon
proper cultivation for the best
growth as the condition of the soil
and freedom from weeds are very i'm
portant.
The most valuable cultivating tool
for the tobacco grower is the one
horse, fne-tooth, lever-adjustable cul-
tivator This should be put in use a
few days after planting to produce a
fine mulch between the rows. 1t may
also be used for the succeeding three
or four civilizations and where the
ground is in fine filth, it is preferable
to use no other cultivator. Where
weeds get start, however, and the
ground becomes hard, growers find it
preferable to use shovel or sulky
cultivator. Care must be exercised in
using these so as not to cultivate too
deep, as this will often injure the root
system to such an extent as to check
the growth of the plants. The horse
hoe has largely superseded hand
hoelng on most tobacco farms with a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
CARE OF MILK
DURING SUMMER
By PROF. {. n. HARRINGTON,
Wisconsin College Of AaricuIture.

Wisconsin College OF Agriculture.
Every summer the average farmer
experiences considerable trouble be-
cause of sour milk. That 1t is possible
to keep the milk sweet, however, no
matter what the weather conditions
are, is proved by the fact that many
patrons of the university creamery at
all times deliver milk in good condi-
ton. These men realize that they
must pay attention to the proper cool
ing of the milk and cleaning the cows,
the cans, the place of milking.
Any man who cares for milk as fol
lows will seldom be obliged to feed
sour milk to the stock:
l. Wash the milk cans as soon as
they are returned, first with cold wa
ter then with warm water, using a
brush to clean out all the seams and
cracks. Finally rinse all tinware with
Bcalding hot water Use scalding wa
ter for the last as we'll as the first
piece of tinware Keep the cans in a
clean place protected from dust and
bad odors, putting them where the
sun will shine directly on them if pos
sible
g. Clean each cows udder before
milking. First brush off all loose hair
and dirt from the cows TANKS and
udder, then wipe clean with a moist
sponge, and milk with dry hands.
g. Be careful to strain the milk
through at least one thickness of clean
white flannel. An efficient strainer
can be made by suspending flannel
bag about the size of a ten quart pail
on wooden frame. Place the wood
en- frame on top of the open can and
attach the flannel to the four corners
of the frame by hooks. The cloth
should be thoroughly washed ie hot
water after 1t has been used as a
strainer.
A. After the milk is strained see to-
it that 1T is quickly cooled and well
aired. This work can be partially ac-
complished I. pouring the milk sew
eral times from one can to another,
or by using clean dipper to transfer
the milk from one can to another.
Raise the dipper of milk four to six
feet above the can into which the
milk is to be poured.
5. Never pour warm milk into cold
milk, nor mix nights milk with morn
ing's milk
6. After milk has been strained into
clean cans and we'll aired, set the
cans in cold water and keep the uncov-
cred milk cool until it is delivered.
Z. Remember that milk should never
be exposed to foul air in the COW
stable, the water tank, or at any time
s. Never use any poor. musty or
moldy feed
8. Arrange for an ample supply of
we'll water for the COWS.
10 Never deliver milk from COWS
that drink from pond holes, or from a
sick COW, nor from one that gives
bloody milk.
IL. The milk from a new mich cow
should not be sold until at least one
full week after the COW has calved.
The best market for skimmilk is
bunch of shoats.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
MAKING ICE CREAM
AND ICES ON FARM
BY A. c. BAER,

Wisconsin College of Agriculture.
There should be an ice cream freez
er on every farm, for ice cream, when
correctly made, is wholesome and de-
Icious. Besides, the farmer is in a
position to make his ice cream from
pure cream and need not resort to
unsatisfactory substitutes.
Yet, most of the ice cream made
on the farm is inferior because it is
not correctly frozen. In other words,
the "secret" of good ice cream lies
lust as much in the freezing as in as
sembling pure materials in the correct
proportions.
For one gallon of ice cream, three
quarts of medium rich cream, one
pound of sugar, and a little vanilla
flavor Is enough. Eggs or other IN
gradients are not necessary, although
often added.
Put the mixture into the freezer and
turn the handle slowly for about two
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

This sacque frock has the sides and
back of the skirt section applied to
the upper part, while the fronts are
Unbroken at the waist line. A fancy
collar and cuffs trim the dress and
soft belt completes it. Two mate
rails, such as plaid and plain may be
used for this frock, or one only, and
Bingham, linen, serge, and the like
are suitable fabrics.
The dress pattern (627O) is cut in
sizes 6, 8, 10 and IL years. Medium
size requires 2A yards of SO inch ma
terial.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number Of pattern.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
BEST BREED OF HOGS
That Which Is Adapted to Meat
Market Demands.
After Making Selection Farmer Should
Stick to 1t and Endeavor to De-
veIop 1t to Its Most Per-
feet Condition.
By w. H. DALRYMPLE.)

The question is often asked, What
is the best breed of hogs?" In answer
ing this it may be said there is no one
breed of hogs that is best for every
farmer. That which is best for one
may not be best for another. In a
general way the best" hog is the one
the farmer likes, provided it is what
his market demands. Should his mar
ket want hog Of the bacon type, then
one or other of the breeds of that
type would be best in his case. On the
other hand, should the most market
able be fat, or lard hog, then the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Hoo Cholera Serum.

Good clean hog cholera serum usual
~ retains it's potency for at least a
year after sealing, if kept cold and in
dim light. Farmers frequently order
more serum than they need and then
wish to know whether it can be safely
put away for future use. When a
serum bottle has been opened and the
serum exposed to the air, except in the
hands of a very careful and expert
operator, it is very likely to be con.
taminated and spoiled for future use.
M. H. Reynolds, Veterinarian.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Loss From Disease.

The losses of farm horses and mules
from disease during the past year are
estimated to be about 22.6 per thou,
sand, which compares with 219 SINH
larly estimated a year gao If the
estimated loss of 226 per thousand be
applied to the numbers and values OF
horses and mules on farms January l.
1t would indicate a total loss of ap
proximately 1000 head. at $113.15
per head, or total of s63,S17,000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
NEW TURF EDGER is USEFUL
Implement Invented by Pennsylvania
Man Has Many Good Qualities
That Recommend 1t.

Several good features commend the
new edging tool that was invented by
a Pennsylvania man and appears in
the illustration In the first place, the
handle is set at one side of the cut
ting blade, so that the whole force of
the foot pressure exerted shall bear
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

minutes in order that the cream may
become perfectly cold. Then turn the
crank as fast as. possible. In about
ten minutes the cream. will have the
consistency of thick gravy. When it
is in this semi-frozen condition, the
dasher should be taken out, and the
freezer well packed with ice and salt
and wet sack placed over and
around it. In about an hour it will
be hard and perfectly smooth, while
i the crank had been turned until
the mixture was hard, the ice cream
would have been coarse and buttery
If desired, crushed fruit sugared to
taste, nuts. cake crumbs, ETC., may be
mixed into the ice cream with wood
en- spoon after the freezer is stopped.
and then set away to harden.
Buttermilk and skimmilk may be
made into cheap and delicious sher-
bets by utilizing the ordinary ice
cream freezer. A good formula is
three quarts of buttermilk or skim.
milk, one-half pint of orange or grape
juice, or one-fourth pint of lemon
juice. This requires a much colder
temperature than ice cream to be
frozen properly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Pushed to Death.

1t was machine in a miscellaneous
show, and on it was inscribed: Push
hard enough and you will get your pen
ny back" On opening the show the
other morning they found at the foot
of the machine a Scotchman lying
dead
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Cows Capacity

Fo;Nag a COW for short period
cannot always be accepted IS the
legitimate measure of the capacity
of any breed, no matter how well
authenticated any great performance
may be.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

For wear under thin materials, as
we'll as for other purposes, this slip
Is very desirable. The two-piece
skirt is Joined to high-waisted bod
Ice, made with straps over the Shout
ders, and both open in the center
of the back Colored lawn or silk, and
also white goods and embroidery may
be used for this slip.
The slip pattern (6262) is cut in
sizes 81 to AZ inches bust measure.
Medium size requires 21S yards of
SO inch material, with 3A yards of
10 inch flouncing.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper
Write name and address plainly and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
No Substitute.

Scientific formulate will never take
the place of holding hands in the
superlative idiocy of lovers will be al
ways blessed.-Doctor Crane.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Success of Europea

The reason Europeans get such
large returns from small area is
that they apply immense quantities
of manure, and then properly cult
vate the crop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

Aliens Foot-Ease, the Antiseptic powder for
tired, aching, swollen, nervous feet. Gives
rest and comfort. Makes walking delight
Sold everywhere, Csc. Don't accept any sub
stitute. For FREE sample address Allen S.
olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y. Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Encourane Rloominn

If you want to encourage blooming
in your hybrid and tea roses, cut back
to we'll developed bud at the juncture
of leaf and stem when cutting off the
rose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Racteria in Mix.

The sources of bacteria in milk are
from the TANKS and udder of COW, milk
vessels, clothes of mixer, air about
milking place and the bedding OF the
stable
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Stuntecg Cow

If a COW does not attain a good
growth before bringing her first
calf the chances are against her ever
reaching the desirable size for prop
er strength and wgor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Form Butter Quickly.

The richer the cream the larger
the fat gIobules and the greater
she agitation, other things being
equal, the more likely butter is TO
be formed quickly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Friendly FEELING.

There should always be a friendly
feeling between the COW and the milk
ar, and mixers should not be changed
any oftener than is absolutely neces-
sary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Farmers PIow at NIaht.

Farmers in New South Wales fire.
quently plow by night with traction
engines provided with powerful head
lights.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
No Coal Famine in U. S.

According to geological survey esti-
mates only about one-half of l per
cent. of the available coal in the
United States has been mined.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
AsnbaIt Known to Ancienta.

? Asphalt was known to the ancients,
and this material is said to have been
employed as a binder in masonry by
the Babyionians.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03
Individuality Counts.

Breeding is of Importance in the
dairy COW, bat individuality Is what
really counts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

The chap with the loudest voice
doesn't always win the argument.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

The lonesomest woman in the world
is she who hasn't any old memories
to brood over.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

Question: Does the Wisconsin col
lege of agriculture help in the organi-
zation of cooperative drainage pro-
jects?
Answer:-The soils department
aims to examine every marsh in Wis:
consin, owned by two or more land
owners whose cooperation is neces-
sary for successful drainage and
where aid is desired. The depart
ments field man makes this examina-
ton as soon as practicable after it is
requested. The field man spends a
day Oh the area, taking samples of the
soil and running necessary levels On
small marshes this completes the pre-
liminary survey and the extension
service of the college of agriculture
bears the cost. On large marshes the
interested land owners are asked to
bear the cost of the remainder of the
preliminary survey. The plans based
on this survey are made by the de-
partment and an effort is made to eff
feet a mutual agreement between the
land owners. Where legal organiza-
ton seems necessary, the plans are
made the basis of petition to the cir
cult court for the organization of
drainage district When the district
is organized, the cost of the prelimin-
airy survey is refunded to those who
paid it. The engineer making the
final plans makes alln possible use of
the notes of the preliminary sur
vey and the services of the de-
partment are always at his command
when he is making his final plans for
the district bitches.
While it is usually possible for the
field man of the department to make
trips of days duration during other
months of the year, it is most con-
venient between July and December
During the other months the travelling
expenses must be borne by the par
ties concerned.
PROF. E. r. JONES.
Q.-What method do you suggest for
disinfecting a sand floor in a poultry
house?-H. G. G.
Aft you are near source of clean
sand, you will find it easier to remove
the old sand from the chicken house
and replace it by fresh. If sand is
hard to get, mix a good quantity of
fresh lime thoroughly into the sand
floor.-Prof. ]. G. Halpin.
Q.-What is the remedy for thrush
of the front feet of dairy cows?
A.-Pare the hoofs, clean them
as thoroughly as possible, and ap-
ply 10 per cent solution of Ze-
noleum. Keep the cows out of the
yards or other places where they come
in contact with filth as much as pos
sible until the hoofs have healed
Prof G. c. Humphrey. Department of
Animal Husbandry.
Fruit trees, as a general rule, do
not appreciate light, sandy soils.
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A ~ s w z f 6
TO Live Questions

Farmers are invited to write to the
Agricultural Editor Agricultural Hall,
Madison, asking live questions, which
will be referred to the proper depart
ments, answered in these columns,
and also by mail where desirable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

The best market for skimmilk is a
bunch of shoats.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

Some enterprising tailor should in
vent a wife proof pocket for married
men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-07-03

Fruit trees, as a general rule, d,
not appreciate light, sandy soils.