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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
LITTLE PIGS MAY
Make BIG MONEY
5ushel Of Corn viii Make Ton Pounds
OF Pork and Keep Farm Fertile.
C. L. OPPERMAN.
Maryland Agricultural Experiment
Station.

Milk Is more digestible for little
pigs than any other food. They should
not lave any coarse feeds at first.
When they are two weeks old they
may have little shelled corn and
some slop in trough by themselves.
They should have plenty Of trough
room so as not to crowd each other
and make runts. Little pigs, to be
kept in good growing condition should
have good pasture and some grain
feed. They are especially fond of
grass, clover, alfalfa and soy beans
and when fed in addition a grain mix
ture of one part of corn and two parts
of shorts at the rate OF four and a
half to five pounds day per 100
pounds weight will make good, cheap
pork at an astonishing rate.
When the pig Is five to seven
months old he is ready to fatten and
finish. For this purpose, snapped ear
corn and water are second to no other
feeds, provided you are not going to
feed longer than two months. A &C.
ment feeding floor Is very desirable
since 1t can be kept clean and does
away with the danger Of the pigs
taking up dirt and worms with their
feed. Pigs so treated should fetch the
top market price at seven to ten
months old.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
CULLING MAKES FINE FOWLS
Runts and Deformed Birds Should Be
Disposed Of Immediately to Make
Room for Good Ones.

The first great secret in the pro-
duction of fine poultry Is severe cul-
ling. AS soon as you can distinguish
between the good and the bad, COM
mence the culling process. The runts
and the deformed, the off-colored and
the disqualified, should be at once dis
posed Of, so that the room and feed
may not be appropriated by them to
the detriment of the good ones.
Select fowls of good size, proper
color AMI correct formation. If the
backs, keels, legs or toes of any are
crooked or deformed thrown them out
for the table on the market. If there
are any scrubs, small or feeble ones,
1t is best to end their existence.
When you GULL Gull closely, and re-
tain only such specimens as are rea-
sonably sure to grow right. 1t Is only
by such systems Of severe culling
that one can ever hope to breed rea-
sonaby uniform specimens Of fancy
poultry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
LOCATING Farm Land.

The prospective farmer can usually
get information about the lands in any
of the states by addressing the state
commissioner of immigration and agri-
culture at the state capital. Several
of the eastern states maintain list
of farms for sale, and this list usu-
ally gives a good deal of information
about various farms. One can also
secure a good deal of information by
addressing a request to the industrial
department of any Of the large rail
road corporations. The prospective
purchaser, however is strongly urged
not to buy land without seeing 1t and
making inquiries amongst neighbor-
Ing farmers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
WHITE LEGH0RNS FOR EGGS
Good Strain Of Breed With Good
Care and Fed Ration Given Here
with Will Prove Profitable.

(By ]. H. ELSTON, Caldwell, Idaho.)
The man or woman who has de-
cided to go into the poultry business
will make no mistake in selecting the
Single Comb White Leghorn, es-
pecially II he wishes to follow the
branch devoted tc egg farming, with
the sale Of breeding stock and eggs
for Matching
There Is decided difference In
White Leghorns. Those that are
line bred for exhibition purposes only,
are seldom the large, hardy, persist
ent layers as those selected and bred
for egg production, but standard
qualifications need not and should not
be neglected even If our aim Is a
greater production of eggs.
In securing eggs when prices are
high, the housing and feeding plays
an important part. We should have
good warm houses with plenty Of
fresh air, with plenty of room for
exercise, as busy hen is the one that
fills the egg basket. They are mex
pensive, three sides and roof covered
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
LIME WOEKS WONDERS
IN N RYLAND SOIL
Makes Possible An Increased Yield OF
Two Barrels Per Acre.

For the past six years Illinois farm.
ers, under the direction of their Agri-
cultural College have been applying
the remarkable results obtained from
lime tests made by the Maryland Ex-
pertinent Station, the results OF which
were published in 1906. Experiments
covering twelve years showed that the
difference In yield between land IN
lined and land treated with lime car
Donate or ground shells was in an
average of four corn crops, five bar
rels per acre. The least difference
shown between unlimed land and any
other form Of lime used was three bar
rels. in four crops OF corn or an aver
age increase of from three.fourths to
one and quarter barrels OF corn per
acre year So far an investment OF
two to three dollars an acre the return
per year was 81 to IS and for four
crops for the same investment In lime,
SIG to $24 These results are obtain
able on most unlimed soils of South
ern MARYLAND and would mean an in.
crease in income to the average farm
of 5000 to $500 year as the case
might be. If only one-fourth of the
cultivated lands of Maryland showed
a similar response to the use of lime
It would make possible an annual in,
crease in the net returns from the
farms of over five millions OF dollars,
Such results would certainly justify
the investment of $4,000 in soil in.
vestigatons as proposed by the Gov.
ernor in his message to the Legisla'
ture.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
COLD FRAMES MORE POPULAR
Great Many Gardeners Have Realized
It Is Profitable to Grow Some
Vegetables Under Sash.

Frames are used much more largely
in all parts of the country than few
years ago, notwithstanding the fact
that greenhouse construction has been
more active. A great many gardeners
have realized that it pays to grow
some vegetables under 3x6foot sash.
This makes it good business propo-
sition and when frames are used on
large scale too much care cannot be
exercised in the preparation Of the
soil 1t should be fine, fairly level and
contain liberal amounts of sand and
humus. If to be used in the summer,
the cross-bars should be easily re-
moved so that wheel-hoes or horse cul-
tivators can be used without difficulty,
running from end to end of the long
frames. The sash should fit snugly on
the side boards so that as little cold
as possible will be admitted under the
sash. Lettuce and radishes are espe-
cially desirable for frame culture.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
SPRAYING SAN JOSE SCALE
Peach Growers Seem Inclined to Favor
Lime Sulphur, While Apple Or
ehardists Use Oils.

We are now having favorable time
to spray for the destruction OF Sal
Jose scale Either lime or sulphur. or
soluble oil may be used with success,
but the important point Is to use
something. Both remedies have their
advocates, depending somewhat upon
the kind II fruit and the local condi'
tons. Peach growers seem inclined to
favor the lime and sulphur, while the
apple orchardists. particularly an old
trees, give the preference to soluble
oils. What Is better than either is to
use both alternately say the oil in
December and the lime and sulphur
In the spring before the buds start,
says a writer In an exchange. Caution
should be used that the spraying Is
not done when near freezing, as the
effectiveness will be impaired II the
mixture freezes before the water evap
crates.
Whenever there Is much breeze stir
ring the consequent evaporation will
lower the temperature Of the spray
after striking the tree; also the north
side of trees will naturally be colder
than the south side For these rea
sons It Is hardly safe to attempt the
work when the thermometer regist
ers below 40 degree F. Do thorough
work, being sure that every limb is
covered. Keep up good pressure on
the pump, and be sure that your mix
ture Is properly made up according
to the manufacturer directions The
scale Ia now so thoroughly distributed
over the state that we must spray or
our trees will soon be gone
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
POTATO SEED FROM
NORTH NOT NEEDED
Seed Grown In Garrett County Gives
Higher Yields Than Northern
Grown.
T. II. WHITE.
7. II. W III Il.
Maryland Agricultural Experiment
Ctafjnn

Maryland Agricultural Experiment
Station.
In the spring Of 1911, Jas. d. Harvey,
of Deer Park, Garrett County, for.
warded to the Maryland Experiment
Station a sample of the Empire State
potato. He said 1t grew especially
well under his conditions, and he had
been growing II without change OF
seed for thirty years. 1t was planted
alongside of a sample of the same
variety from dealer in Northern New
York. The growth and appearance
were almost the same. They with
stood the drouth better than many OF
the other varieties and were the best
County seed yielded at the rate OF
twenty bushels per acre more than
the New York seed.
Experiments begun as early as the
spring of 1908 along this line indicate
that the cool climate Northern seed is
grown in accounts for its superiority
over home grown seed So the good
results from Garrett County seed are
probably due to the cooler climate it
is grown in. There is no good reason
why farmers living in the mountain
GUS districts of Maryland should not
supply the Eastern and tidewater
counties with better seed than can be
grown In Maine. This could of course,
best be done by concerns or associa-
lions that could handle the potato seed
in carload lots and keep Maryland
money In the State.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19

Prize Winning White Leahorn Cock.
with prepared roofing which makes
them wind and rain proof The
south side has a curtain front, the
curtain being closed only on cold
nights.
In winter | feed grain morning and
night scattered in a heavy straw lit
ter on the floor. The exercise Of
scratching for the grain in early
morning warns the birds and they
are hungry and in good shape for a
dinner Of the warm mash. The mash
has for a base alfalfa, chopped fine
and steamed, with this is mixed
wheat bran, ground oats. wheat and
corn to which is added meat meal,
whenever possible milk is also added.
About twice a week boiled potatoes
are used in place of the alfalfa.
II one has good strain Of White
Leghorns with proper care and fed
the above ration they should have
good supply of winter eggs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
JACK FOR THE HEAVY WAGON
One Described and illustrated Fills
the Bill for Lightness and
Also for Strength.

AS it is difficult to get jack strong
enough for the heavy wagons without
it being so very heavy, the one de-
scribed, fills the bill for lightness and
strength;
One piece, 2 by inches-3O inches
long.
One piece, 2 by inches-30 inches
long.
One piece, 2 by 4 inches-40 inches
long.
One piece of No wire 5 feet long.
Two POD nails to hold the wire to the
sides OF the upright piece.
One iron bolt three-quarters by 6R
inches to hold the lever.
TWO 2 by Pinch mortises are cut in
the by 8, IL inches from the front
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
SOME QUICK.GR0WING TREES
Japanese Poplar Has Proved Wonder
Of Remarkably Rspid Growth
Most Beautiful Foliage.

The poplar family is used very ex'
tensively to make quick showing
along streets or newly laid out land
near cities The Carolina is perhaps
the favored one; next to this Is the
Lombardy, and, of course, the naples
are frequently seen. The maple, says
The Agronomist, is beautiful, and will
always be used, III spite Of the fact
that many varieties are afflicted with
blight and bugs, and it Is very diff.
cult proposition to coax an individual,
much less u community, to properly
spray and care for it's shade trees.
The Norway maple Is undoubtedly
the best OF the species for our &C adj
tons OF the poplars the Carolina Is
certainly not worth while; 1t has too
many troubles. The Lombardy Is
merely weird-as we see no beauty In
1t. 1t is the spindling straight up and
down thing that is so often seen In
European landscapes, painted or 9TH
prwi.y. All we have seen In this
country were filled with dead limbs,
were unsymmetrical and scrawny
looking generally.
The Japanese poplar has proved o
wonder of r, markedly rapid growth,
has a beautiful clean bark, grows very
thick, has beautiful foliage, is not
injured by anything, was in full leaf
this year over two weeks before any
other tree, and its leaves remain after
most other foliage trees are stripped.
Catslpa species makes quick growth
sometimes. 1t comes out very late,
has leaf like palmleaf fan, and Is
not pleasing in the winter.
Therefore we most heartily recon-
mend the Japanese poplar as the best
of all quick-growing trees.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
RETAIN THE SOIL MOISTURE
portant Factor In Growing Large
Crops of the Small Fruits.

Conservation of soil moisture l re-
gard as the most important of all the
factors having to do with the produc'
ton of large crops of small fruits
Under present methods the question Of
weeds does not concern me at all, for
in the process of ideal maintenance
tillage weed growth is suppressed in
its infancy The only time that weed
growth is likely to prove d factor OF
any considerable consequence is dur
ing seasons of extremes in precipita
ton and, in the case of strawberries,
during the blooming and fruiting sea
sons, says writer in the Horticul
turist.
During the first years of my expert
ence as grower of Strawberries ]
thought that the one great purpose OF
cultivation was to kill weeds. Since
that time the weed question has been
eliminated as factor of Importance in
fruit-growing operations
Where the dust mulch is zealously
maintained there is little chance for
weeds. few may escape but such
are easily disposed of.
The plan or methods of culture
followed has much to do with the ease
or difficulty of maintaining an efficient
earth mulch. That method which per.
mits of the stirring Of the greatest
amount of surface with horse-drawn
tools is the methods the most to be
desired.
1t is essential that this mulch be
maintained close around each indi.
vidual plant, for if this is not done the
aggregate area thus left open to sur.
face evaporation Is considerable
Then, too, the moisture content of the
soil directly under the mulched sur.
face is considerably reduced by capil
larry action of water toward the dried
soil under the unmulched surface.
Close around the plants the soil
should not be stirred to a greater
depth than one inch. One-half even
will work wonders in conserving soil
moisture.
How frequently should cultivation
be given? This depends somewhat
upon the nature of the soil, and fire.
quency Of showers. AS rule, once
a week will be sufficient In case OF
showers, the ground should be gone
over as soon as the soil is dry enough
to permit of cultivation. Where show
ers are of daily or frequent occur
renee this rule cannot be followed. 1t
then becomes a question of judgment,
with an element Of luck, perhaps. as
to which shower is to be the last.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
TO NEST BARRELS COMPLETELY
Steel Receptacle Made to Permit Snug
Storage When Shipped-Secure
Lower Rates.

A new and ingenious type Of steel
barrel SO designed as to permit COM
pact storage when shipped empty has
been placed on the market The chief
feature about this barrel Is that 1t is
made In halves that are exactly SINH
lar. with f1anges provided so that any
two halves can be bolted together to
form a complete barrel. says the Pop
ular Mechanics. In the shipping world
bulky articles like barrels, when
shipped empty, are charged at bulk
tonnage rates. Barrels OF this type,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
Decapitatipo Block,

A very good block for decapitating
fowls Is made by driving two spikes
or nails along one side of heavy
block of wood, far enough apart to
allow the fowls neck to slip between
them. This holds it in place, and
makes 1t easy to complete the work
In one blow.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
These Barrels Are Made In Halves,
Which Are Bolted Together
Through the Flanees.

when nestled compactly, will be enti-
tied to weight rates, reducing the ship
ping charges materially. This inven-
ton brings to mind the fact that in
the old days Of the whaling industry
ships were often compelled to put to
sea without proper ballast because of
the fact that all the available space
was occupied by empty barrels.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
Scabbjes In Cattle,

The requirements relating to dips
for scabbies In cattle have been that
the tobacco dip should contain not
less than five hundredths Of one per
cent of nicotine and per cent. flow
ers of sulphur. Recently this order
has been amended, permitting the use
of the tobacco dip prepared from to-
bacco and suitable tobacco products,
provided it contains no less than sew
en- hundredths Of one per cent. Of
nicotine. The tobacco dip Of the new
strength need not contain the sui
phur.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
ONE REASON FOR FEW EGGS
Continuous and High Production De-
ponds Largely on Supply of Green
Succulent Feeds.
(By l.. j. MILLER.)

One reason why so many farmers
get so few eggs in the late fall and
during the winter is that they do not
provide their flock with green feed
during these seasons,
A continuous and high production
of both milk and eggs depends in a
large measure upon constant supply
of green, succulent feed for the ami
mails producing them.
Rye is one of the cheapest and best
can be grown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
Care of Small Erults.

Fruit Of small size on berry bushes
Is not always chargeable to poor vari-
cites, but is usually due to poor cul-
ture and no pruning. Currants are
largely borne on wood three or four
years old. Wood that is older than
this should be pruned out and enough
young canes allowed to take their
place. This may be done at any time
after the fruit Ia ripe. Keep the
plants we'll cultivated and fertilize
with barnyard manure.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
Hiuh-Class Protein Feed.

An acre of alfalfa will furnish more
high-class protein feed than almost
any other crop that is grown in the
section where dai,ving is followed to
the best adyan'ag"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19

Her average yield Of corn could be
increased two barrels per acre, and
this would give to the farmers nearly
four million dollars more per year
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19

end. lemons are cut on the upright
2 by to fit them. The nails are driv-
en- in to the sides OF the upright piece
to hold the wire, the bolt is put
through the mortise and the lever and
If the grease is handy you are ready
to grease your wagon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19

Her two millions of acres of un-
cultivated and swamp land could be
increased In value tenfold.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19
MARYLAND's POSSIBILITIES.

The net return from her $4,000 farms
should be doubled.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19

Clean UP the garden, remove and
burn all weeds and trash They har-
Dor insects through the winter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19

1t Is a good plan to encourage the
pigs to eat as much a. possible so
as to relieve the drain upon the SOW
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-19

One thing is certain; It will not pay
to half-feed stock OF any kind. II they
can't be rightly fed. 1t Is better to sell
them
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-06-16
TAMPA TIMES APPROVES
B. & L. ASSN ARTICLES

The Tampa Times thus remarks oil
the series of articles that have been
appearing in the Telegram relative
to the building and loan proposition;
There is now running in the
Lakeland Telegram series of
thoughtful and exceedingly able ar
ticles on the subject Of building and
loan associations, pointing out the
great benefits that accrue to grow
ing and progressive towns from their
operations. The first article was
published on last Tuesday. 1T was
contributed evidently by one who
was familiar with the method of con-
Quoting such organizations and with
the powerful influence they exert in
the building up of cities. 1t has
been matter or frequently eX-
pressed surprise heretofore that such
an enterprising town as Lakeland
has not already formed such an or
ganization. It is hoped 5y all
friends of the pretty and pusEln2
city of the lake region that the Sc
ries of articles in the Telegram may
be the means of causing me want
to be supplied
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-06-16
SHIPMENTS OF CIGARS
AND CIGARETTES AFFECTED

New York, June 16.-Among the
subjects to be considered by the Of
fetal classification committee, which
is meeting in this city today, is a
proposed change that affects ship
pers of cigars and cigarettes. Tn
der the present specifications, cases
containing cigars and cigarettes, in
addition to being strapped at both
ends, are required to be corded in
the center in the manner prescribed
by the classification. 1t is proposed
to change the method of cording SO
that each case must be corded (not
wired) with cords, each placed one
third of the length of the box from
the end, cords to pass in and out
through each and every board,' etc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-06-16
REV. BOLTON UNANIMOUSLY
CHOSEN RECTOR FOR ALL
SAINTS CHURCH

At a recent Yestry meeting OF All
Saints Episcopal church, Rev Rich
ard Bolton, who for some time has
been priest-in-c charge Of the church,
was unanimously elected rector,
which is equivalent to a permanent
pastorate.
Mr.. Bolton during his residence
here has made a host OF friends
among all denominations, to whom
this action upon the part of the rep
resentatiyes of his church, indiCat-
ing his pleasant and satisfactory re-
lations with his congregation, is
most gratifying. His energy and
efficiency are being felt in his
church, and he is also active in all
good works in his community.
A pleasing feature of Mr.. Bottoms
ministerial work is the special sery-
ices which from time to time are
held for various organizations Last
Sunday there was a memorial sery-
ice at the church for the Order OF
Railway Conductors, which was
largely attended, and on which oc-
casion an impressive and eloquent
sermon was preached by the rector. 3.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-06-16
STATE G. A. R. MEETING

Burlington, Iowa, June l6. The
annual encampment of the Iowa de-
partment of the Grand Army of the
Republic commenced here today and
will continue for three days, with a
program which promises to be the
most interesting or ITS kind ever ar
ranged in this state The state or
ganization of the Women's Relief
Corps and the Ladies of the Grand
Army are in session also and the
three meetings have brought many
visitors in addition to the regular
delegates.