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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

MILKING MACHINES IN FAVOR
Excerpt From Bulletin Gives Conciu-
sions Arrived at by Experts Of
New York Station.

The New York experiment station
after extended Investigations covering
period OF five years. has reached the
conclusion that the milking machine
is not only practical but has solved
the problem OF labor on the dairy
farm. The Investigations are shown
In Bulletin No. $50 by G.. A Smith
and DR.. II. A Harding
The following excerpt from the Bull
letin shows the conclusion OF the New
York station men:
The success OF the milking ma.
chine. like any other machine, is close
ly associated with the personality OF
the operator. During the experiment
the machines have been operated by
six different men. all OF whom have
done at least fairly well. In this study
the attempt has been made TO contrast
the machine and hand methods OF
milking at their best. UnQuestionably
II takes a higher grade man to operate
a milking machine successfully than
10 hand milk a COW equally we'll.
There is every reason TO think that
in the hands OF careless operators the
machines will work injury to the cows.
but the same result is too often OBJ
tanned from inefficient hand milking
The most important point OF this
study covered the influence OF the
machine on the flow OF milk or this
the authors say:
This study OF the influence OF hand
and machine methods upon the flow OF
milk covers a period OF over four
years and includes Il lactation periods
after eliminating the questionable
data. The influence OF the machine
method upon the flow OF milk was too
small TO be measured even when the
other factors were eliminated as fully
as possible. II was probably respon-
sible for less than one per cent in the
variation OF the flow under the condi.
tons OF the experiment All OF the
COWS MIXED we'll with the machine
when they were provided with proper
hitting milk cups. Two COWS which
were failures as hand mixers were
successfully MIXED with the ma.
chine"
Inc milking machine is an econo-
mic necessity. There may have been
many failures. They were due to
many causes. AS the machines be-
come more common and dairymen are
familiar with the essentials to be OBJ
served in the operation, these difi.
culties will be overcome.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

loosen the bowels Of the animals even
when fed in small quantities.
Next year harvested a crop of corn
that was much ripper and more ma
ture than the first I let the blades
and husks assume a ripe color before
running the crop through the cutter.
There was no trouble that season or
at any time since.
1t has been fed to sheep of all ages
ever since the first season. From
two to two and one-half pounds have
been given daily to everything from
spring lambs to ewes with sucking
youngsters at their sides. They have
been uniformly as thrifty as though
fed on grain and hay ration. and
the cost has been much less.
Green corn. especially when put in
the silo uncut. has been the cause of
silage ration for sheep acquiring
such bad reputation When corn ia
left to ripen enough that 1t could be
husked in the field. 1t can be placed
in the silo and fed to the sheep with
the very best results.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

The old maxim that tillage is ma
nure has been shown to be true at
cornell university farm, where ex-
periments were made in that direc-
uon- Some plots of potatoes were
cultivated as many as eight times.
and IN every case the greater the
number OF times the plants were cul-
uVated the larger the yields com
pared with plots on which fewer cul.
uvations we're given
The level culture was better than
Milling Two lots, cultivated eight
times, left perfectly level through
the season, produced at the rate of
1874 bushels and 357 bushels per
acre and three lots cultivated five
times. produced 349 bushels. 325
bushels and 288 bushels, the last lot
being hilled at the final cultivation
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
CRy W. MILTON KELIY)

kBy ". MlIION X ELL10
Healthy and vigorous pigs from we'll
bred, properly matured ancestry are
the basis OF successful pork growing
With uniform lot OF pigs ST eight
weeks OF age. our chief motive should
be TO keep them in a vigorous. flesh
gaining condition until they have de
yeloped enough bone. muscle and
stamina TO carry our corn crop TO
market
Providing the piss have been prop
erly weaned, they Will have developed
stonachs strong enough TO handle
generous rations without check in
their growth by the removal OF the
SOW
At this time the pigs should have as
near as may be a balanced ration. AT
least the feed must not be all corn.
or too starchy or too monotonous in
kind The skill of the feeder will fur
nish the variety that induces appetite
and favors growth rather than fat
In feeding pigs OF this age We are
confronted with two problems: First.
the danger OF giving them too much
fat-producing food. and second. the
feeding OF larger quantities of pro-
tein foods than they have the ability
to digest and assimilate.
Too much fat is not desirable at
this period and too heavy feeding of
protein feeds will acquire an excess
Of that element, thereby stunning their
growth The element OF waste in feed
ing too much protein is important in
determining the profits.
| have never been able to com pound
any rations of grain and commercial
feeds that would produce as good re-
suits for young pigs as one which
sKmmilk makes up about one-fourth
OF the mixture. With a suitable vari-
ely OF farm-grown feeds We can read
lily change the proportions OF the ra-
tons as our observation and Judgment
may suggest.
The truly scientific feeder must cut
away from mixed feeding standards
and vary his rations according to the
growth and condition OF the pigs.
Nor Is 1t likely that one can figure
out ration SO we'll balanced without
grazing as TO promote the most visor-
Gus growth as will result when the
ration is supplemented by the daily
run OF field which furnishes succu.
lent and bulky food.
From weaving time until the grow
ing pigs are about six months old pro-
tein is the most important element In
the ration. Corn is nine-tenths car
oohydrates. oats contain more protein
than corn, but hardly enough to meet
the requirements OF the growing pigs.
Rye ie richer in protein than oats. but
as a pig feed barley excels all of the
ABOVE and Is a sure crop in many
localities where corn rarely natures.
Glover and alfalfa are highly nitrox-
enous, but too bulky to suit the needs
or the young pigs. Cow peas. soy
beans and Canadian field peas are
we'll suited for pork growing where
they can be grown. Various localities
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

! produce feeds that can be used ad-
vantageously TO balance up a ration
Wheat middlings, lnseed oil tank.
age and other feeds OF commerce all
have their place in economical pig
feeding which must be regulated &C
cordins 10 the variety OF farm grown
feeds that are at hand and the prices
/ OF these purchased feeds in the nearby
markets.
The man who is engaged in pork
! growing as a business and not merely
/ feeding hogs TO find an outlet for his
farm by-products must recognize the
fact that young hogs up TO six
months of age need a growing, not a
fattening ration. and that they need
feed in judiciOus quantities.
Regular feeding Is essential 10 a
steady. unremitting growth and three
feeds a day will give better results
than two and in following up this
method il Is advisable that they be
fed only what they will clean up with
an apparent relish
Always bear in mind that the most
valuable asset OF the growing pig
is 120 pounds OF bone and muscular
development aided and supported by
a natural and keen appetite.
From the fifth to the sixth month
should be the period Of preparation.
that is. the time when we are getting
the pigs gradually accustomed to their
fattening ration.
During this period have always Sc
cured the best results by feeding
plenty OF corn and giving the bunch
the run of field OF clover. alfalfa or
COW peas.
In this way their digestive system
gradually becomes accustomed to the
changes OF diet and by the end of
few weeks feeding are in the best
possible condition to make good use
OF all the corn they are capable of
handling
At the end of this period they
should be we'll rounded out and weigh
at least 165 pounds. Notwithstanding
that corn has been the object of much
criticism by many theoretical feeders.
yet the fact remains that corn and
water will produce more economical
gains than a diet of mixed foods.
Mixed food may produce a little
greater gains. but the quality of the
pork is not so good and the loss OF
shrinkage while on the road to mar.
ket is greater than is the case with
the corn-fed hogs
During the last two months, the I'm.
ishing period. the previously built
frame and digestive capacity, in the
making OF which a variety OF suitable
food Is essential. Is loaded with fat.
a process In which corn produces the
cheapest gains
How many pounds can we make the
pigs weigh at eight months of age 1,
the great question.
My ideal is the 3oo-pound hog at
eight months OF age. but my IDEAL is
quite way ahead of my present
achievements l think do we'll when
market bunch of pigs that aver
age 270 pounds at that age.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
CARE FOR STACKED ALFALFA
Best Way to Cure Hay Is to Rake II
Into Small Winrows and Let the
Crop Dry Out Slowly.

Sometimes weather conditions make
1t almost impossible to put alfalfa hay
IN the stack in good condition, and
heating and burning results. A H.
Leidllgh, assistant professor OF crops
at the Kansas Agricultural college
says a comparison will show why the
water does not readily cure out of the
stems. II tree is cut down on a
cool. cloudy day. said Professor Leid-
ligh, the leaves remain green and
fresh for some time. They take water
from the trunk and pass it of into
the atmosphere. II the weather is
reasonably cool for a few days, the
water will all be taken out OF the
tree
Now, If the tree is cut down on a
hot, sultry day the leaves will dry
up and fall OF. The water is still in
the trunk of the tree, and there is no
way for it TO get out quickly. 1t is the
same with alfalfa.
When it is impossible to wiring
water out of the hay. says Professor
Leidligh. it is dry enough TO stack.
The best way 10 cure hay is to rake IL
into small winrows and let it dry out
slowly. If the ground is damp, or il
the air is very moist, the winrows
must be turned frequently to expose
all the hay to the sun.
Hay often heats in tie stack be-
cause 1t Is rained on. or because il alb
eoros moisture from the ground. Not
less than So to SO worth OF hay is
spoiled on the top and bottom Of a
2o-foot stack OF alfalfa, put up in the
usual way. This loss may be avoided
by stacking on a foundation OF poles,
or under sheds. The money saved on
few stacks will pay for the shed.
Opinions differ on just how much
the feeding value OF alfalfa is at.
fected by heating. Some argue that
while 1t lowers the feeding value. il
improves the taste. Cattle usually
eat brown and black alfalfa with
more relish than they do the bright
green hay.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

nected with a cross pipe with a series
OF MOBILES depending from it in the
back The powder that the tank con-
tains Is forced through the nozzle IN.
der sufficient pressure to spray it In
all directions. The machine is de-
signed primarily for the purpose of
spraying insectide over growing plants
ano Is big improvement on the hand
method OF doing this work. being not
only much more thorough. but much
more speedy. as it sprays seven or
eight rows at once. Such a machine
might also be used to SOW certain
kinds OF seed, like grass seed. that did
not have to be dropped in rows.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
HOLDING cows TAIL STILL
Device Shown In Illustration Used for
Several Years and Found Of Great
Convenience

Here is a simple. but most conven-
lent and effective method OF fasten-
Ing cows tail while milking The
Illustrations practically explain them.
selves. writes F w. Browne OF Hills
ooro County. n. H.. In the Farmer
and Home. A bent wire hook is
made and to this is attached loon.
o. Behind each troublesome COW is
fastened from above a piece OF Irvine
having fair-sized loop at it's lower
END These should not hang lower
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
CORN SILAGE FOR
SHEEP is PROPER
Michigan Farmer Finds It Excel.
lent Ration When Allowed
to Ripen and Mature.

Silage is not always satisfactory as
a ration for sheep. Sheep growers in
many localities will have nothing to
do with it as a feed for their flock.
They will admit its undoubted value
as a cattle ration, but their expert.
ence has been against it SO far as
sheep are concerned.
l believe that well matured silage
can be fed to sheep with the very
best results | have been feeding II
for several years, and since the first
year the results have been all that
could be asked for any ration.
The first year that | planned 70
use silage as a winter feed for sheen
planted eight acres of corn to be
used In filling the silo. 1t was planted
rather late, and, as | was somewhat
afraid of the frost. the crop was Gu,
little early. 1t was planted very
thick. sown, in fact; and when cut
the leaves were green and heavy with
sap The ears were poorly hardened
writes Michigan farmer in the Farm
Progress Some of them were barrel,
hard enough to escape being in tbs
soft stage of development
1 was doubtful about the quality o.
the silage. and my doubts were con
hrmed when l began feeding it L
was given to the sheep in small guam
titles In connection with clean tim
othy hay. Some oats were fed witt
IT at times.
J The older sheep did not appear I,
thrive on IL as they should, and TN
younger ones began to appear st~ht,
and thrtftless- 1t had a tendency Z
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
Looking to the Pedinree

Look at the pedigree of the stallion
you patronize. and IL 1t is not issued
by one of the recognized registry as
sociations don't use that horse. MANY
farmers will contend that a grade
horse that is a good locker is lust as
good for a sire as a pure-bred- and
expense is much lighter.
Some of the handsomest. soundeat
and most perfect horses are grades.
and while they are splendid animals
Tor use they are unsuitable to breed
TO- Every grade has a yellow streak
In him. and this is Just as likely to
show as his good qualities.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
Night Call for the Dominic

\ clergyman's small daughter was
sent 10 bed supperless just before her
fathers return from short trim
Hearing him enter. some time later.
the young lady called down.
Mamma | want to see daddy
There was no response from below
A moment later:
Mamma. please let daddy get ne a
drink OF water"
When that. too. failed. a small
white figure came TO the head OF tho
stairs and said sternly.
Mrs. Hastings. am very sick
woman. want TO see my pastor a,
once"
Needless 10 say her pastor wen,
Woman's Home Companion
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
He Was Overbid.

II was banquet where a notable
gathering OF politicians had Assem-.
bled- certain aspiring young at.
torney was among the number and
as he spied an influential Judge a,
the far end OF the parlor he called
the head waiter. slipped half a dollar
into his hand. and whispered. Put ne
next TO Judge Sphinx at the table"
Upon being seated. however. be
found he was Al the other end o, the
room from the Judge.
He called the head waiter 10 er.
plain.
Well. sir" replied the official.
TACT Is that the Judge gave me
dollar TO put you as far from him az
possible"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
When Soils Cease to Produce

Inc trouble with soils when they
cease to produce as they did when
oew is not that elements of plant
food are actually exhausted from the
soil, but the necessary force for the
liberation are exhausted. One of
these forces is bacteria 1t is esti.
mated that in the common soil there
are 150.OOO,OOO bacteria to the ounce
These bacteria must have for their
food humus, then they will nberate
food for the growth of plants. To be
a good farmer one needs to grow
iegumes and other cover crops plants
to turn under for humus. and 20 en-
courage these beneficial bacteria tc
perform their functions in the soil.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
all Fastener.

ehan six feet from the barn floor. To
make the fastening. wind the end of
loop twice around the tail and draw
the hook through it. then catch the
NOOK into one OF the loops hanging
from above. II the twine used is rea.
sonabiy coarse the operation OF max.
ing OF undoing the fastening can be
accomplished almost Instantly |
nave made use OF this device for sew
erai years. and have found it a great
convenience.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

according to Frederick E Olmstead
In country Life in America, it has cost
the city of Boston about 1850 per
acre to put the trees on the fifty acres
of Boston Common In good condition.
1t cost 1880 per acre to trench the
son and supply proper plant food, and
ABOUT slVO per acre to protect from
insect raVages- 1t Is said that the
land In this same common or park has
valuation of sss4.32 per acre. This
means an actual cost at six per cent
IN loss OF taxes of over $4,000 De,
acre And yet some of our larger
towns and cities begrudge spending a
rev hundred dollars occasionally in
their parks.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

How did you find the roads up
Bilkins OF Slathesberry. who had Just,
returned from n motor trip
oh. wasn't particularly stuck on
them.' returned Slathesberry.
Really" said Bilkins. We'll. |
guess you're the only man that wasn't
vas stuck on EN- for whole day
last year.'-Harper's Weekly.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

A breeder of fancy poultry, who
natcnes his chicks altogether with
mems. gets the straw mating around
bottles and tea. and lines his nest box
es' 10 prevent possible breakage of
eggs against the sides OF the box. Ia
changes this frequently. as a precau
ton against mites.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
Too Practical.

Never count your chickens be-
Tore they are hatched'
OF course" sneered Mr.. Crosslots
You're another of those people who
want to take the chief pleasure OUT
OF the poultry business Washing
ton Star
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
The Usual Kind.

How fast is your car. Jlmpson'-
asked Harkaway.
Well" said Jlupson 1T keeps
about six months ahead OF my income
erally."-Harper's Weekly.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
In the Discard.

Pa, what is a discarded states
man."
politician who is so Thoroughly
down and out that he cant even sell
magazine article KANSAS CITY
Journal
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

Can you support my daughter"
Yes. and stand an occasional
touch from her father"
Then take her. my boy-shes
yours"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
FOLDING Hcadqear.

These collapsible opera hats are
great convenience"
"So?"
Yes; you have. no. idea how mucn
room they save In fat."-Louisvills
Courier-Journal-
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
a Dead Shot.

i never saw girl that could hit
anything she threw att
We'll. you never saw my girl throw
a hint. Star
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
SPRAY MACHINE is USEFUL
POWER Pumped Through Nozles as
Cart Moves Over Field-Used
for Sowing Grass Seed.

Two Missouri men have patented a
useful farm machine in the spraying
apparatus shown in the illustration. 1t
is merely the water-sprinkling idea
put TO other uses. a light cart has a
tank mounted in the front and con-
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
Air In Cow Stable.

Keep the air as pure as possible in
the COW stable. Look we'll to the ven
tilation- Do not disturb the manur,
in the cutters or stalls until after
milking Is over and the milk il re-.
moved from the stable.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
Consolinq Thought.

A sharp gust took Jones' new hat
He stood on Broadway and saw II
career down Vesey street on the
wings of the east wind. and disappear
beyond recall.
Well" he said. "a straw will show
which way the wind blows. won't ~"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

Young man. we need brains In our
business"
! know you do. That Is why m
looking for job here. baltimore
American.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

IT is wrong TO expect the cow ~
yield a large profit simply because
che Is we'll bred. She must have feed
and care or the breeding will amour,
to nothing
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
A Boy Scout.

Willie-Paw. what is boy scout
Paw-A woman OF 30 who chases
a youth of IS. my son.-Cincinnau
Enquirer.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

Now watch the bees work on the
golden rod and sweet clover.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
40 ACRES.

COBB COUNTY; 10 miles nom AI Az.
road cherted in two miles OF TINS pcs est
nice Pour-room cottage. new parni 20. GoT
$500 to build; fine orchard; lang nee ID
Greek and spring on place. BelyhGs
non resident. Would exchange for rem
ing property in Atlanta.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
LOO ACRES.

IN II MILES OF Atlanta; railroao ,oad
This is one OF the finest farms III 1bs
county and is in line TO sub divide. his
owner has other business that tahe' and
time and will make a special prICTy Eng
easy terms Would consider exchsusiH9
for Atlanta property.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
227 ACRES.

ON THE CHATTAHooCHEB RIVE
near Atlanta Price $40 an acre e. 5g
longs to an estate. Must be soia H.
SUBJ division. If you have money i.L IS.
bank and pass this up you Will De VI.
loser. This property IS obliged to 90"
BILE in value.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
1876 ACRES.
175 ACRES.
1875 ACRES.

FINE STOCK FARM-700 acres in tim
Der; 400 acres OF this land is almost pei
fectly ,evel. New seven-roo1n house and
barn; five tenant houses two public roads
~ miles from railroad station. VIII eel
at q bargain OF exchange for small farm
or city property.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
AN ENTIRE BLOCK.
On East Lake Road.

THIS is bounded by East Lake road,
Underwood street, McI<oy street and
Spring street; fronts 42S feet on paved
road and runs back $40 feet; price
$1,000, SIS foot. A midwinter offering
FOR spring subdivision.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
THOS. J. BUCHANAN
405 Peters Building.
Phone Main 5258-J.

SPLENDID piece of investment property Woodward
right at the halfmie circle 1t consists of house
and dwelling above. hreeroom houses and eight-room
houses bringing yearly rental of $4,000 Price $S000O
very easy terms.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
1.O3O.ACRES.

feet oak, $50, 900 feet chestnut oak, 2gV,-
900 feet chestnut. 100000 feet pine and a.
large amount of hemlock and round piL.s
short leaf; $50 bearing apple trees, tnree
houses, three creeks and several spIlh g.
to sell for 1925 cash. Now. figure i lnis
out and see if 1t is not worth looking NJ ~
at once, before the other fellow gets !"
ahead of you.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
KENSINGTON STREET,

waited lot; all improvements down.
This lot is 90 feet front, but is larger
in the back. Nice grove of oaks. own
er rs anxious to sell and wants an offer
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
DECATUR BUNGALOW BARGAIN

LEASED $500 month until September Will SELL $780, $500
cash and $3.50 per month per will
trade for lot Accept pay difference All convenence
Address Owner, P o. Box 165, Atlanta, Ga