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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25

rods III i, t>paced s inchcsl 10 the
depth Of I foot. Carefully place
these rods 50 As to bring them
within I inch OF the outside walls.
Aftcr the floor has hardened for
3 or 4 hours, erect the inside form
Before setting up the outside
form. Iastcn the first four horizon
tai rods to the vertical reinforcing
:, means Of small wire. These
: spaced 8 inches apart The
ends '*>qs, - bent and spliced
around tn. ".,s ers OF the cistern.
Set the OUTSIDE form and besiu
building the concrete side walls.
Use the concrete msShy wet and
work il down next to the wall form
with a wooden paddle. Place it III
S-inch layers carried around the
entire cistcrn. See that exactly
inch of concrete is between the
steel reinforcing and the outside
form. Do not stop placing con-
crete until the walls are finished.
The cistern may be used Tor
water storage after il IS Inonth
old
| L ornamental features are de-
sired, holdings or tile decorations
may be used. The point to bear in
mind is, that an inexpensive els
tern located Oh top Of the ground
provides the country house witi,
the conyenicnceS Of i costly cit,
water works.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25

A successful attempt to hatch
turkeys by electricity was made by
Prof. K. L.. Blanton, OF Virginia.
Two eggs out of ten laid by wild
turkey were found to be fertile aud
were put in basket flannel lined,
and suspended over electric globes
and in few days the turkey
chicks broke their shells. Profes-
sor Blanton is we'll known rails
er Of domesticated wild turkeys
and is now engaged in promoting
the crossing of wild turkeys on our
tame birds, claiming for the pro
geny immunity from the blackhead
malady.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25
NOTES FOR THE DUCK
RAISER.

'Fherc IS considerable demand IN
the large cities for live ducks. The
Jews will not buy dressed poultry
Of any kind and this religious
scruple makes a good market for
many birds that would otherwise
be worthless.
Much poultry is sold 10 the tti;
nese and at good prices. II is esti-
mated that they consume q'la,a-
titles.
The origin OF the Indian Run,ler
Duck is unknown. 1t is claimed
they were introduced in Iae!.ih
about thirty Years ago
1t is claimed the Indian RulItrr
Duck will la nearly COO eggs ii 4
year.
One breeder gives the lollowi.:.:
comparison between the Runrcr>
and The Fel1in5: Food needed Tor
100 PekinS for one month, c,c1o
pounds; ; 100 ituuners. same period,
1900 pounds: time required t.
reach marketable size. 70 wev.Ss
+: for each breed: time to reach me-
turity:: Pekins. SIX to nine months ):
Runr1erS, four TO five months. III
! Pekiirs are the larger duck.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25

Alaska game law practically make
game refugees of FIVE islands in
southeastern Alaska. Instructions
have been given to the revenue
cutters in Bering Sea to insure a
strict enforcement Of the law pro
tecting walrus.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25
A NEW CABBAGE.

a Chinese Vegetable Closely Re-
sembing our Cabbage, and
Which is Grown With Success
in Our Country, Will Prove a
Worthy Addition to Our Gar
dens.
Among the new vegetables sent
to the United States from foreign
countries. within recent years, is
one called Pak-Choi, cabbage
like plant which has been grown
with success BY the various state
experimental stations.
Pak-Choi resembles the cabbage.
particularly as to the smooth, waxy
blade OF the leaf, the 1nidrib of
which is very large, and nearly
white. The general appearance of
the plant while growing in the field
is like our cabbage. 1t is the pure
white leaf stalks and the smaller
leaves with them, making up an
interior similar to a head of let
tuce, that. are used for the table
and may be prepared in the same
manner as cabbage Or caulihower
and make very acceptable Sub
stitute for either. 1t may be useo
III the raw condition. similar te
celery, in the making Of. salads.
This new cabbage is PARTICULAR,
well adqted for an autumn croI
in temperate climates. The foliag'
of Pak-Cl,oi plants are Wild
spreading. and it is we'll to tie tn
leaves together with wide strings
for the purpose of more thorough
ly blancliing, as the plants ap
proach the time for gathering
This plant deserves place in tn
home garden as we'll as the field 0
the truck gardener.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25
CONCRETE CISTERNS OF
TOP OF GROUND.
ON
Provide Country Houses With
City Conveniences.

great aid IN solving the labor prob
lem OF housekeeping. With the
general use of concrete there has
developed a new style of cis
which further lightens the work ..
the housewife. This new concrete
cistern is built on top Of the |
ground and, by direct pressure.
forces the water through pipes in
to the house and does away with
the work and exposure Of pump
ing and carrying water.
TO illustrate the general method
OF construction, consider, cistern
s by 8 feet square III the clear ard
8 feet high with b-inch side walls
and floor and 4-inch roof. Such a
ciStern holds 1oI barrels Of water.
The piping Of the water allows
the cistern to be located to the best
advantage. The cistcrn may be
placed Oh a tilree-foot terrace in
the rear Of the house. The carry
ing OF water is tilus reduced to the
mere matter of turning, faucet in
the kitchen.
The first step Ill building {, cis-
tern is to have all materials on
hand before beginning The work.
Make the forms or molds Of I-incl,
siding on by 4-i.ch studdiug
spaced 2 feet. Remember that the
siding always goes next to the con-
crete. Since the floor is 6 inches
and the roof 4 inches thick, have
} the studs for the outside form not
!. less than S feet 10 inches in length,
The uprights for the inside form
must be exactly s feet long. <;
the pressure OF the concrete viii
. tend to hold the siding III place
: tack it lightly to the st,idd;ns
Board up the outside form only te
= height Of ; feet. SO as to make easi
cr the handling Of the concrete anl
the placing Of the reinforcing rods
Build each side separately il orde'
! that the entire form may be quick
~ erected. See that the forms at,
!. Joined III such way as to make
their removal an casv matter v-i1el
! surrounded by the solid concrete.
> Proportion the concrete 5 par
Portland cement to ? parts sand t
parts crushed rock. Four part
: Of clean bank-iun gravel may b
: used instead Of the sand an,
stone. In measuring the material
5 do not guess Or count sioyclfulS
I Measure exact by means Of a bot
: tomless box. and count one bag o
q cement equal to cubic foot. Mi
the concrete nushy wet and fill til
trenches to level with the u1ldc
side Of the ciStern floor.
To take care of the water pres
. sire, reinforcing rods must be III
IN both directions through, the cor
crete wall. For this purpose, us
a .-S-inch rods 10 feet long Will
II the concrete in the foundatio
walls is yet soft, set the vertics
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25

\ good na,iy peopl. i,ayc d.
covered that All a;ltono',i.-, i:.-
stead of bringing coa,tcutneni /"
,i,e ialnii; has oniy brought -, "A
mortgage.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25

Ii one IS obliged TO feed t,na'''. :
liay Il good ration OF bran and al
will help TO maintain The ceves i"
good condition in the lsiu:c.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25
BIRDS, GAME AND FUR
BEARING ANIMALS.

bf tic biOiOgiCal ourVey recently
kub,nitted to Secretary Wilson the
rearing of fur-bearing animals in
he United States for their pelts
continues to be 4 subject Of much
interest. SkunkS, muskrats, mink
md foxes are reared in captivity |
pr on preserves under control OF |
breeders. The large prices asked !
Eor mature black foxes for breed
ing purposes has resulted in con-
Inning the industry in the hands Of
. very few. Comparatively few
attempts have been made to raise
mink ia the United States, but ex-
perinrnts are being conducted in
cooperattion with the National
geological Park with view to de-
,eunining the most successful
methods OF rearing these animals.
Muskra; farming has probably
reached its highest point of dcvel-
opment ON the eastern shore Of
MARYLAND. MuSkrat lnarshers are
WORTH more measured BY their ac-
,nal income than cultivated farms
OF like acreage in the same vicin-
;,y. Only one other animal in the
world. the European rabbit, ex-
ceeds the muskrat III the number
vi skins marketed.
The report also calls attention to
experiments for the determination
OF prairie dogs. ground squirrels,
and gophers that are being con-
Quoted by means Of poison, bats,
traps. aud other methods, 1t Is a
surprising fact that the daily for
aye for 81 adult prairie dogs equals
that required for sheep, and that
,sc eat nearly as much as cow.
Spottrd-fevcr ticks in the two
Younger stages live almost wholly
upon small native rodents, and the
California ground squirrel has
been infected with bubonic plague
to- hsas from rats. The dangcs
thai these diseases may become
epidemic furnishes an additional
important reason for the destruc
t'on Of the animals. The bureau
reports that the antelope is i,
greater danger of extermiuatiot
than any other kind Of American
big game. that there is great ncet
Tor suitable preserve in the ante
iope country. and that the bufal,
on the National Bison Range has'
now Increased to 81, or ~ NOR
than the original number thre
fe"tS ago.
There are now 50 bird rcServa
tons. aud additional inspectors am
war''ens have been appointed t
are ior them. The European rah
''ii. introduced on Farallon Island:
California. and I.aysan Island. Fla
M;di. has become such pest tina
efforts wilt be made to reduce it
nuinber on L.aysan Island. Ever
effort has becu made to stop II,
sale of plumagc of certain bird:
su'is. terms, and especially heron!
Nc" regulations passed under til
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25

Brood sows should have bulky
and succuient foods. Grain feeds
do not furnish these elements.
Roots, vegetables and forage
should be given in abundance.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-02-25

Modern society is composed OF
bunch OF dupes who live on each
Others Aattery.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-05-02
Webb Law Case Reaches Appel
late Court.

The first'case under the Webb law,
appealed from Whitley county by the
Adams Express Company. twill fbe ar
gued in the Court of Appeals May l6.
Whitley county is dry" and the Webb
law, enacted at the last reglar session
of Congress, prohibits the shipment
or transportation in any manner, by
any means whatsoever" of intnxi-
eating liquors from one State, terrific
ny or district Of the United States irto
any other State, territory or district
of the United States. to be received.
possessed or otherwise in violation of
any law of such State, territory or dis
trict in the United States.
The Adams Express Company was
indicted and convicted in the Whitley
Circuit Court of carrying into Whitley
county from Jelico and High Cliff,
Tenn, liquor ordered by consignees
and delivered to the "onsiPnees. There
were nineteen cases and fine of Sl0(
was assessed in each case
Ii is probable the case will be carried
to the United States Supreme Court t.
test the constiUtionality of the Webb
act.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-05-02
Clay Loses Flying Ship in King
/stun Fire.

|: Ole of the most disasterous fires in
ever occurred in the Blue Grass took
place at an early hour Tuesday morn
ing at Kingston Farm. IN Fayette
county, resulting in the death of fif-
teen of the best bred and most valu-
able mares in the lilue Grass together
with their foal. Fourteen of the fif-
teen mares were the property of the
late James r. Keene, and the other
Flying Ship, was owned by E. +. Clay.
Jr., of Paris. Her foal was by Plau-
dit. The youngsters from the keene
mares were the get of the Keene stall
lions Ben Brush, Voter. Gisguse, Del
ha, Sweep and Peter Pan. BY the
time the fire was noticed. it was too
late to save aEy of the horses then in
the barn. but two of the mares, Domi-
noes and Oleiva. that had been in the
barn, were outside. which seemed i'm
possible, unless they had been led out,
and this led to the belief that the fire
was probably of incendiary origin or
caused by some tramp sleeping there
or by thief who was stealing iced.
The loss is an especially large one,
coming as 1t does just at the time
when the breeding and racing of the
thoroughbred seem likely to assume
something like their old time proper
tions, and with the scarcity of really
high class thorughbreds left on this
side of the Atlantic, the value of this
lot would have been great and indeed
benig placed conservatively in the
neighborhood of 100000. The horses
were insured.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-05-02
GOOD FERTILIZER.
For tobacco or corn fertili.
ger, see Stuart & O'Brien. q
Finger Severed.

While blowing on his farm on the
Peacock pike near this city Wednes-
day afternoon. Mr.. r. N. Clifford met
With painful accident that cost him a
finger. lMr. Clifford had struck Ia
rocky place in the soil and the pillow
point was Embedded beneath large
stone. In an effort to remove the OBJ
stacle Mr.. Gifford's middle finger was
caught between the stone and pillow.
entirely severing the member at the
first joint He suffered Considerable
pain from the injury.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-05-02
MATRIMONIAL.
HOWEi.L-SHACKLEFORD.

Miss Frances Cant Howell and Ed
mund Lyme ShackeIford, both of
Montgomery county. were married at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Warren Rog-
ers near Cane Ridge Wednesday at
noon by the Rev. Il. M. Shive of Paris.
Miss Howell is the daughter of Mrs.
Hattie Howell and an accomplished
young woman while Mr. Shackelford
rs prominent young farmer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-05-02

Awnings, entS and
Porch Curtains.
~ j. j. ELLIS,
at Baird g TarOr'S.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27
WHY NOT?

The Progressive Farmer.
The President of a State university
said to the writer not long since that it
was useless to expect to educate chill
dren with four-months or six-months
school term, as the schildren would
forget while out of school all that they
had learned while in it. There is much
of truth in this, too; in many cases it
is almost literally true. Yet, while
fully agreeing that longer school terms
are necessary, we could not help Won
dering why the primary schools should
teach children things that would not
be thought of outside of school. Isn't
it quite possible, and wouldn't it be
eminently sensible, so to recast the
course of study and the textbooks that
the child's lessons in school would fit
in naturally with his work at home
And if this were done, wouldn't he be
less likely to forget ibis school lessons
between terms?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27
TO THE VOTERS Of WEST
FEL|C|ANA PARISH:

Having announced my candidacy as
a delegate to represent West Feliciana
Parish in the Constitutional Conven-
ton, called to meet in Baton Rouge on
Nov. 10th, take this means of inform
ing the voters of the parish that am
DESTROYS of their support, and will ap-
preciate all assistance rendered me in
my race for the honor.
My reason for making the race is
that | desired to see West Felicianas
vote in the Convention recorded in
favor of economy and expediency, and
/ believe my record in public matters
in this State in the last several years
is guarantee that may be depended
upon to do the right thing. | have
not entered the race in the hope that
this honor will be but a stepping stone
to something higher, as have no de-
sire for personal gain in politics.
II elected to represent this parish in
the Convention, expect to stay On the
job and vote straight.
The time before the primary is SC
short that | may not get to see each
voter in person. However, desire the
support of all and will endeavor tc
prove that any confidence reposed in
me will not be misplaced.
Very truly,
ELRIE ROBINSON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27
THINKS WEST FEL|C|ANA
IDEAL STOCK COUNTRY

DR.. Jno. N. Thomas, superintendent
Of the Louisiana Hospital for the In.
sane, at Pineyille, was here last week,
and made The True Democrat pleas
ant call. DR.. Thomas was here for the
purpose of attending to the driving of
a bunch of cattle to his farm in East
Baton Rouge parish. He bought the
cattle from p S. Johnson. DR.. Thorn.
as considers this section of Louisiana
to be the best adapted for stock rails
ing of any country he has ever seen,
and makes the prediction that within
few years stock-raising will grow to
such proportions that it will form one
of the principal industries of this yicin-
ity.
The True Democrat has contended
all along that West Feliciana is a nat
ural cattle country, and for a man of
DR.. Thomas knowledge and standing
to endorse our views is indeed pleas
ing to us. The climate here is ideal
for this industry, as no shelter will
have to be provided for stock; there
is an abundance of running water, and
pasturage is excellent the year round.
When it is remembered that a pure
bred can be cared for as cheaply as a
scrub animal one will wonder why our
people have not paid more attention
to stock-raising in the past. However,
new order of things is dawning, and
probably it will not be long before our
people will begin to realize the natu-
raj advantages surrounding them and
begin to take advantage of them.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27

A man living near Mansfield, La,
made $500 On an acre of tomatoes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CALLS PRIMARY OCT. Il

st. Francisville, La, Sept. "a, 1913.
The Parish Democratic Executive
Committee met at the Court House, in
the town of st. Francisville, La, on
Wednesday, September "a, 1913, at 10
a. M, pursuant to call and according
to law.
On call of the roll there were pres
ent quorum, in person and by writ
ten proxy.
The Chairman then announced, the
object of the meeting, when on mo-
ton, duly seconded, it was resolved,
That all candidates for Delegate to the
Constitutional Convention to be held
in the city of Baton Rouge, La, on the
10th day of November, 1913, shall file
their written declaration of their In
tention of becoming candidates for del
egate to the said Convention, with the
Chairman of this Committee, on or
before the 3rd day of October, 1913, In
accordance with the provisions of Act
No. l, of the Acts of the General As
sembly of the State of Louisiana, See.
ond Extra Session of 1913, accompa.
MED with the deposit hereinafter pro-
vided for.
Be it further resolved, That each
candidate for delegate to the said Con.
vention, deposit with the Chairman Of
this Committee, on or before the 3rd
day of October, 1913, the sum Of 80 to
defray the expenses of this Commit.
tee.
There being no further business, on
motion, duly seconded, the Committee
then adjourned.
c. H. ARGUE, Chairman.
E. S. MUSE, Secretary.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27
LOUISIANA TOPULL OFF
BIG ADVERTISING stunt


A train loaded with agricultural and
mineral products of Louisiana, just af.
ter the close of the Louisiana State
Fair, will leave this State for tour of
Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and other States,
for the purpose of attracting desirable
homeseekers and investors to Louisi-
ana and to exploit the agricultural pos
sibilities of Louisiana.
The train will be in charge of the
Louisiana Agricultural Demonstration
Commission, which has been appoint
ed by Governor Hall. Experienced
lecturers will accompany the train and
stops will be made at farming towns
in the North and Middle West, where
lectures will be given on the resources
and possibilities of Louisiana.
The exhibits for the train will be
composed of those used at the Louisi-
ana stateAFair, so that each parish
will be REPRESENTED by an exhibit in
some forn1 or other.
1t has been estimated that sum of
$4,000 will be needed to carry out the
work and the Commission is now en-
gagged in raising this amount. Each
parish wilIlbe asked to contribute &C.
cording to its assessment, and sub
scriptions will likewise be solicited
from Yarions. interests to be benefited
by new settlers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27
FARMERS SHOULD USE PRINTED
STATIONERY.

Every farmer who owns even a small
farm should give it a name and have
it printed on his stationery. II he
specializes On any crop or improved
stock, that should be Stated. Even if
postal cards are used it is best to buy
200 to 500 and have name and address
printed on them. This will give credit
at home and abroad, and frequently a
single favorable impression, trade or
sale, will more than pay for all the
printing.
The True Democrat to encourage
such printing will make attractive
prices on this class of work. Write,
call or ring us up.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27
Get the Little AID" habit.
What Are You Going
To Do About 1t?

Whether or not the parcel post
has increased the competition of the
local merchant is an open question.
The fact remains that the parcel
post is here and, being here, the
merchant should turn it to his own
advantage. He can do this II he
will, though necessarily some
changes in his present business ar
rangements are inevitable.
Within fifty miles of his place Of
business the parcel post permits
every merchant to deliver goods
much more quickly and at lower
rate than any one in other sections.
His field is materially widened. Cat
alogues, leaflets and price lists of
his standard goods, specified news
! paper and circular advertising may
| now be used to advantage by the
/ small merchant where aforetime he
was handicapped by the costs of de-
! livery and the limitations of his
! field.
{ INSTEAD OF BEING AN OBJ
! STACLE, THE PARCEL POST
! SHOULD BE MADE HIS ABLEST
| ALLY IN DEVELOPING HIS
TRADE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27
Pictures of the Past.
Extracts from the files of The True Democrat,
published twenty-one years ago.

An operetta was to be given at Frey
hans Halhfor the benefit of the side
walk fund.
"a grand glove contest" was to be
held at the, fair grounds foor the bene-
fit of charitable purpose.
The COMPRESS was put in operation
and pressed 100 bales on the first day.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-27
LUMBER INTERVENTION.

LUMBER INTERVENTION.
Two petitions of intervention have
been filed in the United States District
Court against the Bayou Sara Lumber
Company, now in the hands of a re-
ceiver. George M. Lester, resident
of West Feliciana parish, alleges that
the lumber concern is indebted unto
him in the sum of s1,675.66 for salary
and expenses incurred by him while in
the discharge of his duties as clerk or
agent. In their petition Dibert, Ban
croft & Ross aver that the lumber
company is indebted to them in the
sum Of $3S2.5O for machinery and mer.
chandise sold in the year 1913.