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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
BEST WAY TO WASH CARPET
Use Warm Water, Soap and Piece Of
Flannel, Drying Well With
Towel.

To wash the carpet thoroughly you
will require a bucket OF warm water.
cake of carpet soap, piece OF house
flannel. and. Ii you are going TO tackle
fair-sized piece of carpet at once. a
supply OF dry cloths.
Do not begin near the door. as you
may require to leave the room for
fresh water. and it is unwise to walk
on the carpet when damp. Make up
your mind to do without the room
till all Ia dry. Start washing as far
from the door as possible. and work
towards 1t. The flannel is wetted, and
portion OF the carpet well-rubhed
1t must not be overdone, only wetted
sufficiently 20 secure a good lather
by running the carpet soap ball well
In. Then with the clean. wet flannel
remove the soap. Well rinse the fan
mel afterwards, so that II is quite
soapless when you begin again, later,
on another piece.
No soap must be left in the carpet
when the final rubbing commences.
Take dry towel. and rub to your
best. Though you cannot get rid OF all
dampness, you can almost dry the
patch with friction, and this brings up
the nap beautifully, also the colors.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
HERE'S A DELICIOUS SAUCE
Made OF Rice, Han, and Tomatoes
With = Little Of Several
Other Things.

Pick over and wash and drain one
cupful OF raw rice. Boil in large
kettle OF salted water until the grains
feel tender when a few are rubbed be-
tween thumb and fingers. Have ready
q cupful or more of finely chopped
cold cooked ham and two tablespoons
OF chopped parsley. Make a tomato
sauce by simmering together for 20
minutes half can of tomatoes, four
cloves and one cupful of boiling wa
ter, a sprig Of parsley, one slice of
onion and q stalk Of celery; rub
through a sieve. return to the FIRE
and thicken with two scant table
spoonfuls of -four rubbed to q smooth
paste with little cold water. Add
salt and pepper to taste and simmer
for five minutes. Spread half Of the
rice on hot dish, sprinkle over half
Of the ham and with spoon moisten
with portion of the sauce. Add the
remainder of each and over all
sprinkle the parsley.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
SILO BECOMES A
NATIONAL FACTOR
BY Use of Huge Receptacle
Large Part of Principal Crops
Can Be Saved.
tgy A. J. HACK En-

The leading agricultural subject OF
the day is the silo, and It's coming is
OF national importance. No subject lis
receiving SO much attention from the
experiment stations, farm papers, and
farmers Institutes. All the great in
dustries depending on live stock, such
as the stock yards, creameries, pack
ing houses and transportation compa-
MES are advocating its use. 1t is q
conservation subject Of great impor-
lance, for with it can be saved a large
part OF our principal crop. Nearly
forty per cent of the food elements
OF the corn crop of this country are
now wasted. BY the use of the silo
this could be saved and by SO doing,
hundreds OF millions of dollars could
be added to our national wealth. The
corn forage which annually goes to
waste in this country Is often referred
to as the Billion Dollar Waste" IL II
any wonder we are complaining of the
high cost Of living?
In the past eleven years the great
stock industry of the United States in
comparison with our population. has
been showing decline. This condi-
ton has been largely brought about
by the rise of price In all kinds of
stock foods, thereby making small
er profit to the producer. This in turn
has driven many men out OF the stock
business and discouraged others from
going in. With the silo the cost of
producing stock and stock products
can be greatly lowered. Experiments
have shown that by the use OF the silo
in place of the old feeding methods.
butter can be produced from to 1Oc
per pound cheaper, and a saving made
on the production of beef from $3.50
to $500 per hundred pounds. Az the
largest part of our food comes from
live stock 1t is plain to see the rela-
ton Of the silo OF our national fooG
supply.
Sllage can be made from nearly all
kinds of farm forage and is good
and cheap ration for horses. cattle.
sheep. swine and chickens. It re-
quircs little storage space. is labor
saving device, doubles the value of the
corn crop. triples the stock carrying
ca pacity OF the land. restores the fer
tility Of the soil. and returns Ito user
annually che hundred per cent on the
Investment
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

Kerosene emulsion, one of the best
mixtures to use in combating mites
in the poultry house, is made by mix
ing two gallons of Kerosene oil, u
pound of whale oil soap. one quart OF
homemade soft soap. and one gallon
Of water. Dissolve the soap by boil
ing in water. then remove from the
fire and add the kerosene at once.
Ghurn this mixture rapidly and vio-
tently until 1t is as smooth as beaten
cream. One part Of emulsion to sew
cal parts. Of water is used to dilute
the mixture for application to build
ings. dropping boards or nest boxes.
Add one or two ounces of carbolic acid
to the emulsion just before applying.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
To Avoid the Runty PA

Runty pigs stand a poor show az
the feeding trough with bunch Of
their husky brothers and sisters. AS
they are crowded out of place natur
ally they do not get enough to eat to
keep them growing, and they stay
runty.
A trough arranged with y-shapea
partitions set strongly in the trough
would give the little fellows an equal
show with the big ones, and this
weaker ones could get their share OF
food. A handy man can make such
a trough arrangement In an hour OF
so. and even the growth of his piga
would more than pay for his trouble
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
CARING FOR FARM DRAFTERS
Farmers Should Keep Horses In
Proper Condition In Winter by
Keeping Them at Work.
CBy WILLIAM A. FREEHoFF,

Most farmers do not get full use OF
their horses through failure to pro.
vide work for them during the winter
months. There is generally not much
dC-Ug on the farm then, except per.
haps hauling of little produce to
town. dragging in the logs for fire.
wood and scattering manure on the
snowy fields.
Altogether they are kept idle for
SO many days that the average num-
Der OF hours worked per day for a
year Is even less than two, counting
those days I'm summer when overtime
is the rule for man and beast.
This condition Is improbable from
an economic point of view, and from
the standpoint of the horses health.
Heavy drafters In good flesh ana
fed literally on oats and timothy will
need exercise and plenty OF 1t to keep
in fair health during the winter. They
will need warm stables properly ven.
tilated; there must be no cemen. or
other damp floors for them to lie on;
there must be plenty of air and sun
shine.
One winter we fed scarcely any.
thing but straw and just little grain
and the horses came through in bet
ter shape than those of neighbor
who fed literally, but who did not
have any more work for his horses
than we had. There was not so much
rich stuff to poison the blood.
/ know Of farmer who regularly
hires teamster to take his .magnifi-
cent drafters out into the employ OF
the local Ice company and 80 keeps
them busy during the winter An
other engages his two teams In the
cordwood business for the same pur.
pose.
Neither of these men make very
much money through the deal, but
they force their horses to pay for
their winter board and to come
through in splendid shape for the
summers heavy grind.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
DEHoRNING IS NOT PAINFUL
Operation IL Not Difficult When Clip
per Is Used, Taking Horn OF
Without Crushing.

(By C.. e. BRASHEAR. Missouri College
of Agricuiture.)
Dehorning is not the painful opera
ton 1t used to be. The clipper Is
taking the place of the dehorning
saw. It's advantages are that it is
more quickly operated and 1t gives
the animal less pain.
1t has the further advantage that
the close confinement OF the animal
necessary for the operation Of the
saw is not needed in the use of the
clipper 1t is used successfully with
out dehorning chute.
The animal is tied to a tree with a
rope, passed around the neck. A ring
with a rope attached is placed in the
nose and pulled in the direction oppo-
site the tree. This throws the head
in position for dehorning.
The horn is more often cut too high
than too close. In fact, II is hard to
cut the horn too close. and the horn
cuts easier low The wound also heals
quicker and the head is given a nicer
shape. A ring OF skin should be TAX
en- of with the horn.
Il is a good plan to grease the clip
pers with grease that is mixed with
some disinfectant. such as creoline.
The best clipper on the market has
V-shaped notches in the blades. 1t
clips the horn off easily, without
crushing. The knife with straight
edges tends to crush the horn and is
harder to operate.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

water supply Make the pile about
eight inches deep and wet thoroughly.
Reduce this to muck by thorough mix.
ing. When the mass is of such con
sistency that it can be applied with
and a manure fork, put 1t on the walls
dropping with sufficient force to make
1t settle together in q solid mass,
Make as thick 3 layer as possible
without spreading out too far. but let.
ting it extend an inch or two beyond
the wall on each side. as it shrinks
when dry. When the layer is IL
inches thick let it stand until firm but
not dry. Select board with straight
edges and as wide as the wall. Lay
the board on the top OF the wall with
one edge against the posts and trim
straight down each edge with hay
knife. When the walls are trimmed
all around they are ready for an
other layer OF mud.
Trim the openings for doors and
windows and fit frames into them as
soon as the walls are as high as the
frames are to be. The walls will
shrink in drying, leaving a crack
around the frames which may be
plastered up with a trowel. Place
anchor bolts In the walls when build.
ing. 10 which to fasten the roof. II
adobe roof is used these will not be
necessary. The roof should be leak.
proof to prevent water running down
the walls and softening them.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
PREPARE FOR SPRING CHICKS
Everything Should Be in Readiness
for Little Fellows Before They
Begin to Appear.

IL will soon be Matching time again
and everything should be ready fol
the little fellows befoas they begir
to appear. After they begin hatch
ing there will be enough to do with.
out having to stop to fix up coops
Breeders, feeding hoppers or other
conveniences.
Make some definite plan for the
care OF the young flock, and then
work toward it. If artificial hatch.
ing and brooding is to be the method
employed, see that the incubators
are thoroughly gone over and
cleaned: test the thermometer, even
If it was used last season: fix up o
rack for the egg-tester. and provide
storage boxes fo- the eggs intended
for setting. SO that they may be
turned every day. See that there lie
shelf or table where the traps OF
eggs may be set for cooling, and
that the incubator lamp runs prop.
erly.
Clean and. disinfect the hroodert
thoroughly. Scrub with hot soap
suds wherever. possible, anS sprinkle
premises and brooder coops with q
solution of carbolic acid Whitewash
woodwork. see that the runs are
ready. and that all broken or worn
parts of coops and appurtenances
are replaced.
With everything in order. the
work of caring for the chick crop IL
lessened to great degree. II is
never dread to begin work, as 81
sometimes is where there are no CON.
venienceB ready. and one Is more like
ly to get a good. early start.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
FURNISHING FRUIT
SUPPLY FOR HOME
One Must Understand Nature
and Habits of Tree to Handle
1t in Right Way


II We were to begin anew in the
work of establishing an orchard for
the home with the information we
have gained by observation and expe-
rience in the past, we would follow
the course here laid down, says o
writer in the Farm Life.
One thing we have found true ~
that one must understand the nature
and habits of the tree or plant in order
to handle 1t in a right way. The
planting, pruning, cultiyating. spray
ing and fertilizing, each and ALL win
become easier as we understand the
needs of the tree. The same treat
ment of the peach and plum, in the
matter OF pruning will not answer for
the pruning. OF the pear or apple.
The nature of the peach Ia to have
continuous culture If one wants good
fruit and healthy trees. while the pear
will not stand continued culture be-
cause OF diseases arising from imma-
ture wood, especially blight, which at
tacks first this growth. The same
knowledge of the small fruits is re-
Quired to succeed with them.
Just as in other callings one must
understand the business. SO 1t is fn
this. 1t Is from this long experience
that we give these methods.
Location Is an important matter.
Nearness to the home should be CON
sidered on account of convenience
and to guard against marauders rafd-
Ing your fruits. Location should at
ford protection from cold winds In
the winter or extremes OF drought in
the summer. II these cannot be
found naturally then they must be
given artihcially. For these purposes
the evergreens are the best to use
and they should be set ont with the
planting of the orchard.
II the location Is such that the
morning sun strikes the trees on cold
frosty mornings. sunscald will result
unless some protection is given. Il
~ advisable in this case to head the
tree low so that the body OF the tree
win be shielded.
Any soils. If not wet, win answer
for the fruits in general. but each
variety has preference. The main
thing Is to have It dry and the higher
grounds are to be preferred. AZ
frosts are not so destructive. Avoid
locations as are subject to heavy
drafts OF cold air. az such soils ara
cold and not fitted for fruits.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

Pare and core some well-shaped ap
pies, pippins or golden rennets il pos
sible. but any kind will answer the
purpose. AS you pare them throw
them into water and then in pre-
serving pan with just enough water
to half cover them. Let them coddle
and when the lower side ia done, turn
them They must not lie too closely
together. When ready, put them on
the dish on which they are to be
served with the stalks downward.
Make q jelly of the water in which
they were boiled. with sugar; add the
thin rind and juice OF lemon. When
it is cold pour it over the apples.
decorating 1t with lemon peel cut II
narrow strips.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

In the drier regions where building
materials are scarce or costly an
adobe house can be built cheaply and
yet be permanent. attractive and com
Portable as 1t is possible to build O
house.
They do not settle after they are
&ry. Mice do not work in them ii
they are protected at the foundation.
They are superior to concrete or
cement block houses in that they are
non-conductors or heat and cold. They
never sweat or become frosty on the
inside. and rain does not wet the
walls through as 1t does In many con-
crete houses.
In planning building of this kind,
We should consider the kind of roof to
be used and make the dimensions such
That 1t may be covered with the least
possible waste OF material. The d.
mansions being decided upon, stake
out the foundation carefully. If con-
crete foundation is to be used it will
De necessary TO make forms for the
foundation. Then set good straight
posts In each corner and at intervals
ct IA or 16 feet on the inside of the
wall Line and plumb these posts
very carefully. Good straight two by
four posts are all right.
Plow a thin sod from prairie when
grass Is thick and tall. Spread this in
q circle not more than IL or II feet in
diameter. and if possible near your
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
Door Of Tran

below this catch. The trigger is made
OF wire. bent and hung loosely with
two staples to the center OF the top
board. These staples Dnust be care.
fully placed. to allow the trigger tOs
be pulled forward far enough so that
the door will rest upon it when the
trap is set. and also to allow the
loop in the trigger to be pushed
against the back of the trap by the.
rabbit when 1t is sprung, thus pre-
venting its being bent. s
To operate the trap, push the door
inward, and with the forefnger catch
the hooked end Of the trigger and
pull 1t forward until the door rests
upon the wire above the hook. The
rabbit enters the trap, prompted by
curiosity or otherwise, just as he
enters hollow log, and thinks no.
more OF the wire trigger than he,
would OF small piece of brush whichs
he must push out Of his way. AS
soon as he touches the trigger the
door drops and the rabbit is caught
No bait Is used and the trap cannot.
easily be sprung by birds or wind.
Care must be taken to see that alb
staples are loosely set 50 that the
trigger slides easily and the door will
drop of Its own weight. If new boards
are used. it would be well to stain
with some dark coloring material
which is not offensive to the rabbits
delicate sense Of smell.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
Apple Trine.

Scald sufficient quantity OF apples
to form thick layer at the bottom OF
a dish when pulped through sieve.
Add sugar to taste and half the rind
OF a lemon finely grated. Mix togeth-
er half pint OF milk. half pint Of
cream and the yolk OF one egg. and
scald 1t over the fire. stirring 1t all
the time and not allowing 1t to boil.
Add @ little sugar and let It get cold.
Pour 1t over the apples and cover the
whole with whipped cream favored
with vanilla.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
DEVICE FOR GINNING PLANTS
Movable Floor Provided for Each
Opening for Preventing Entrance
OF Cotton When Desired.

The Scientific American in descTib-
Ing an automatic suction distributor
for ginning plants, invented by b
Reed OF Evansville, Okla, says:
The invention provides q suction
pipe having a pair OF passageways.
Each OF these Is adapted to have a
plurality Of openings in the bottom
through which the cotton is DIS
charged. A batting screen is adjacent
each opening and Is movably mounted
so that the same may be moved into
the path OF movement of the cotton
for directing 1t to any opening. A
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
Meadow Lark.

sectivorouS birds Is of special concern
to many sections OF the country, be-
cause OF extensive fruit growing. A.
the destroyers of insects, birds have
come to be recognized as agents for
conserving national wealth. The kill
ing of bird indirectly is a contribu-
ton to the strength of the insect
horde which infest the vegetable prod
ucts.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
SAW HORSE FOR SMALL LOGS
Directions Given for Making Ordinar,
Buck for the Purpose Of Cut
ting Up Timber.

For saving UP heavy timber where
an ordinary saw horse would not be
strong enough, take q log about ]
foot in diameter and 10 or 70 feet
long. Bore four or inch holes
in which to insert four strong. round
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
Automatic Suction Distribution fol-
Ginning Plants.

movable floor Is provided for each
opening for preventing entrance Of
cotton under certain circumstances
The openings are in pairs and open
into chutes which merge into single
discharge pipe. to which is connected
a gin whereby when cotton is fed 60
either of single pair Of openings the
gin Is receiving cotton. A longitudinal
vertical section through the invention
Is shown in the engraving.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

It Is claimed that grapes grown Ia
clayey soil are darker and more
glossy than when grown on grayelly
land; but the sweetest and richest
tasted grapes are grown on grayeily
soil.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

Scrubhing brushes after use should
be put away with the bristle down
ward II turned the other way the
water soaks into the wood OF the
brush and the brietles are apt to be
come loose In consequence.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

OF course. fur-iined coats cannot
be ironed. as it spoils the skin. but
wrinkles may be removed by thor
oughly sponging the outside and hang
ing the coat on a form to dry out Of
doors.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
A Splendid Rabbit Trap.

with remarkable success. The trap
consists of box made of fence boards
told ones preferred) six inches wide
and one inch thick. The boards are
cut twenty-five inches long and the
top and bottom boards are nailed
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

Tree renovation is now In order II
pays wonderfully when properly done
The flrst .hing Is to remove the dead
branches. then the interfering ones.
the suckers and the water sprouts.
Then next scrape or and burn the
rough bark to kill insects. Finally
paint all wounds larger than One-half
inch With white lead and Oh
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
Saw Buck for email Logs.

sticks for legs, and when the legs ara
in place bore six Pinch holes along
the upper side and insert foot long
pegs, having two pairs quite close to
gether for convenience in saving
short lengths.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

Pure air. pure water and pure food
as well as thorough cleanliness. are all
essential to the chickens health. The
fowls power to resist disease is due
re these.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

This Is Easily pudding with apples IN
it. Pare and cut in quarters or
eighths, tart apples and cook In the
nasty pudding tin tender. Eat the
roast pork gravy On is
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

onto the side boards. thus making t1ss
opening four inches wide and six
inches high The door is made or
wire and hung with two staples to the
under side of the top board. To pre-
vent the rabbit from pushing the door
open, strip three-f0urths Of an inca
square is inserted in the opening ana
nailed to the bottom board Tho door
must be long enough to reach weae
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
Breaking Up Bad Habit.

For hens that have learned to eat
their own eggs shell filled with
mustard. aioes or red pepper will
help to break up the unfortunate
habit.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07

Vegetables are great for the. hens
especially when tkay can't Get s56tx
feed in the fields
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1913-02-07
UnWarranted Loss.

Unsanitary conditions about the hca
pens. cause an unwarrs2ted loss "a
pigs IL. infancy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-04
Daysey Mayme and Her Folks
Bv FRANCES L. GARSIDE.

room where the bereaved SAT sru
rounded by friends with ,aIr -,
fans, wet handkerchief and smerl,n-
salts Daysey Mayme's greainp ~
such a cheerful smile the lereavo5
who had been wept over till she ,.
seinPieu d super saturated spone-
looked interested.
Daysey Mayme ventured a de-,
remark. The widow stopped gs.-
ing. The ice was thin and No..
Mayme trod carefully while telAg
very innocent joke The wso.,
smiled
Daysey Mayme was encouraged -
am cheering her up" she said to hr
self.
She told a joke that was less inn.
cent. The widow laughed siIertl
Then Daysey Mayme, still regardir
herself as a ray of sunshine, told Oh
less delicate. The widow laughed cd
loud,
Daysey Mayme was shocked. HeI
sense Of propriety was outraged
Here was a woman laughing out loud
while her husband lay dead in tbe
next room.
The sound affected her sense of del.
icacy like a flash. She got up in in.
dignation, and left the house.
Il don't like to gossip" she related
to her mother. but that is the mos
heartless woman | ever knew"