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Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
BIGGER POTATO YIELD
Interesting Series of Tests Con-
Quoted in Ohio.
Great Advantage Gained by Spraying
for Blight Is conelusively Shown
--Tubers Were Planted Level
and in Ridges.

A very interesting series of tests in
potato growing in Ohio, show con-
clusively that great advantage is to be
gained by spraying for blight. In four
wet years, when blight is usually
severe, out of A comparisons of so
feet of sprayed vines with the CORE.
spending unsprayed vines, the sprayed
lots gave a greater yield. The aver
ages for the four years of these
sprayed and unsprayed potatoes give
an average increase of about 80 per
cent. In every one Of the years, the
spraying, theoretically, much more
than paid for itself.
The Bordeaux (4-4-50 formula
spraying was done three times, the
first being about the middle of July
the last about the first of September
All of the potatoes were sprayed for
insects so as to make the conditions
the same so far as insect injury was
concerned. The potatoes were planted
level and in ridges. The increased
yield Of the potatoes was not only due
to increased numbers OF marketable
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
sroilins Chickens Packed Breast Up

6roilins Chickens Packed Breast Up,
cause 1t to spoil, and make 1t impos-
sible to keep in good condition. Use
q fat box, in which two layers Of
poultry can be packed. Wrap the
head of each bird in paper, so that
any blood which may be left in the
head will not come in contact with
the body of the fowl and soil 1t. In
some cases the whole bird is wrapped
in wax paper.
Start layer in the bottom of the
box; take each bird separately and
fold the head to one side, and place
1t in the box with the head up. Con-
tinue in this way until the bottom
layer is filed. Put In the upper layer
the same way. except that the head
is In the middle and the side of the
breast is up.
1t is good plan to establish a per-
manent trade with some commission
firm, meat dealer or large hotel, to
supply them with poultry. This will
insure a better price than when
shipped only occasionally.
Poultry should be sent so as to be
on the road the least possible time.
The cases, when shipped, should be-
plainly marked for whom and from
whom they are; the number of birds
In the case, and the weight.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
IF HAIR is TURNING
GRAY, USE SAGE TEA
Don't Look Old Try Grandmother's
Recipe to Darken and Beauty Gray,
Faded, Llfeless Hair.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti-
fully darkened, glossy and abundant
with a brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur.
Whenever her hair fell out or took on
that dull, faded or streaked appear
ance. this simple mixture was applied
with wonderful effect. BY asking at
any drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Hair Remedy" you will get a
large bottle of this old.time recipe,
ready to use, for about 80 cents. This
simple mixture can be depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty
to the hair and is splendid for dan
druf, dry, itchy scalp and falling hair.
A well,known druggist says every
body uses Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur,
because 1t darkens so naturally and
evenly that nobody can tell 1t has been
applied--it's so easy to use, too. You
simply dampen comb or soft brush
and draw 1t through your hair, taking
one strand at time. BY morning
the gray hair disappears; after an
other application or two, It is re-
stored to its natural color and looks
glossy, soft and abundant-Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
KNEW WAY OF THE WORLD
SkeptleaI Jamie Was Not to Be Flat
tered, at Least at That Par
ticular Moment.

In some respects" said New York
lawyer, Harry Thaw is as naive as Il
child. Although his money commands
the country's finest legal talent, he al
ways insists that It Is he who directs
his cases He is skeptical, too, of all
who approach him"
The lawyer laughed.
That" he continued, lis as skepti'
cal as jamie. Jamie, a village eel
ebrity somewhat lacking in intellect,
sat on the racecourse fence the day
OF the local races. munching away at q
leg of mutton which he had somehow
procured and of which he was very
proud.
"A wealthy steel magnate, whose
country house was near the village.
rode by in his fifty-horse power rae
ing car and seeing jamie on the fence,
said.
All, Jamie, are you here already
oh retorted jamie, with dig
nified and important air, looking sig
nificantly at the mutton bone, oh,
yes; we all know body when he's
got anything"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
STOP EGG-EATING BY FOWLS
Vicious Habit often Started In Flock
by Hens Fighting Over Nests
W., Decapitation 10 Best.
CBy H. H. sHEPHARD.)

AS the pullet begins laying, more
nests will be needed, and it is very
important that plenty of nests should
be provided, so there will be no quar-
reling over them.
The vice Of egg-eating is often
started in the flock, because the hens
are fighting over the nests, break the
eggs, and find out that they are good
to eat. Soft-shelled eggs and feeding
egg-shells without crushing them will
also teach the hens to eat eggs. When
one learns, it doesn't take long for the
whole flock to get the habit, and then
there is trouble indeed.
Soft-shelled eggs should be guarded
against by feeding the hens plenty of
clover, and keeping them well supplied
with oyster shell and green cut bone.
Whenever you catch hen in the
act of eating an egg, better send her
to market or cut her head off at once
So far as my experience goes 1t is
the only sure cure.
Some people advise cutting the bill
down to the quick, filling the egg
shells with red pepper, etc, but this is
great deal OF trouble and cruelty
and | have never known it to cure.
Prevention Is much the better way.
Supply the hens with plenty Of
nests, guard against the soft shells,
never throw egg shells out without
crushing them. and gather the eggs
often.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
FALLING HAIR means
DANDRUFF is ACTIVE
Save Your HairI Get a rs Cent Bottle
OF Danderine Right Now-AIso
Stops Itching Scalp.

Thin. brittle, colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence of a neglected
scalp; of dandruff-that awful scurf
There Is nothing SO destructive to
the hair as dandruff 1t robs the hair
of its luster, its strength and its very
life; eventually producing feverish-
ness and itching of the scalp, which
II not remedied causes the hair roots
to shrink, loosen and die-then the
hair falls out fast, A little Danderine
tonight-now-any time-will surely
save your hair.
Get rs cent bottle OF Knowlton's
Danderine from any store, and after
the first application your hair will
take on that life, luster and luxuriance
which is so beautiful 1t will become
wavy and fluffy and have the appear
ance of abundance; an Incompatible
gloss and softness, but what will
please you most will be after just a
few weeks use, when you will actual
ly see a lot of fine, downy hair--new
hair-growing all over the scalp. Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Exacted a Promise.

Mrs, Henry Preston White was leav.
ing her home for town the other af.
ternoon, and as she started down the
walk a pitiful wall reached her ears
Turning, she perceived her little five
year-old son leaning far out of the
second-story window
"Motherl mother!" he cried, please
promise me, won't you, motheri
Promise met"
Mrs. White ran back in much alarm
into the house and up the stairs.
Darling, tell mother what is the
natter she pleaded,
"Oh, mother, promise me" he
sobbed.
Anything, darling. anything"
Promise me that you'll be good,
mother, while you're in town." he said,
and began to dry his tears,
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
TAKE SALTS TO FLUSH
KIDNEYS IF BACK HURTS
Says Too Much Meat Forms Uric Acid
Which Clogs the Kidneys and
lrritates the Bladder.

Most folks forget that the kidneys
like the bowels, get sluggish and clog
ged and need flushing occasionally.
else we have backache and dull misery
in the kidney region, severe head
aches, rheumatic twinges, torpid liver.
acid stomach. sleeplessness and all
sorts of bladder disorders.
You simply must keep your kidneys
active and clean, and the moment you
feel an ache or pain In the kidney
region. get about four ounces Of Jad
Salts from any good drug store here,
take a tablespoonful In q glass Of
water before breakfast for few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts Is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon Juice, COM
bined with lithia, and Is harmless to
flush clogged kidneys and stimulate
them to normal activity. It also neu-
tralizes the acids in the srine so 1t
no longer irritates, thus ending blad-
der disorders.
Jad Salts is harmless; inexpensive;
makes delightful effervescent lithia-
water drink which everybody should
take now and then to keep their kid
neys clean, thus avoiding serious COM
plications.
A well-known local druggist says he
sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who be-
lieve in overcoming kidney trouble
while 1t Is only trouble.--Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Comparative Yields From Sprayed
Il, 81 and Unsprayed e, ~ Vines.

tubers, but also to increased weight Of
the tubers, especially the larger ones.
AS result of these tests the follow.
ing recommendations are made: We
advise rotation, having potatoes on
different piece of land each year. A
good four-year rotation is-U Corn,
t2) Potatoes. (3) Rye. ca Legum-
nous crop. (Sow in fall with the rye,
or the following spring. Growing po-
tatoes on the same land two or more
years in succession increases scab. II
manure is used, pillow 1t in in the pre-
ceding fall. If heavy coat of manure
is used with the corn, commercial fer
tilizers only may be used with the po-
tatoes. Nitrate of soda, $50 pounds;
muriate of potash, 28O pounds; acid
phosphate, 400 pounds; and tankage,
$50 pounds, makes an excellent home
mixed fertilizer.
A thorough cultivation in the ma
ture of combined levelridge culture, Is
recommended. That Is, give thorough
level cultivation up to the last two
and then begin to ridge up the rows.
moderately at first, and as much as
possible the second time.
AS year after year, wet or dry, we
have produced increased yields due to
spraying with Bordeaux mixture. we
recommend spraying as yearly fea-
ture in growing potatoes.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
SIMPLE AND EASIER TO DO
Tramp's Methods Not Altogether un.
like That Followed by Too
Many Others.

Hoboes came up for discussion in a
Washington club the other night. and
Senator Nathan P. Bryan of Florida
told this anecdote along the Weary
Willie line:
Some time ago q hobo meekly tap
ped on the back door of suburban
home and asked for something to eat.
The good housewife responded that
she would feed him on the back step
along with Fido, providing he was
willing to earn the meal by cleaning
out the gutter.
The tramp agreed, and when he had
eaten his way through several sand.
wiches to feeling of happiness, the
housewife came out with reliable
looking hoe
You needn't have gone to that trou-
BILE, madam" said the hobo. sizing up
the farm implement. Il never use a
hoe in cleaning out gutter"
Never use a hoe!' said the woman
with a wondering expression. what
do you use, then, a shoyel?"
NO, madam" replied the hobo
starting for the back gate, my meth
cd is to pray for rain"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Not in Her Line.

One day Mr. Smith went to buy
bushel of buckwheat for sowing.
The man who sold the wheat was
away, but his wife undertook to
make the sale. She found a peck
measure and they went to the gran
airy.
She filled the measure twice, poured
the contents into the bag, and began
to tie it up.
But Mrs. Lawton," said the man,
1T takes four pecks to make bushel."
"Oh, does it?" replied the woman.
untying the bag Well, you see, l
never had any experience in measur-
ing grain before was married. / al
ways taught school
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Value Of Alfalfa Forage,

To determine the value of alfalfa
forage for hogs with and without
grain the Oklahoma experiment sta
ton put pigs averaging about rs
pounds each in weight on an alfalfa
field in april At the end OF 100 days
the average daily gain was .26 of a
pound per head when on alfalfa
alone; on alfalfa and all the dry corn
chop they would eat the gain was 1923
pounds per head per day; on alfalfa
and a half ration of corn chop the
gain was z of pound.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
D|zZY, HEADACHY,
SICK, ''CASCARETS"
Gently cleanse your liver and
sluggish bowels while
you sleep.
Get a l0cent box.

Sick headache. biliousness. dizzi-
ness, coated tongue. foul taste and foul
breath--always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed, fermenting food in the
bowels or sour, gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged In the In
testines, instead of being cast out
of the system is re-absorbed into the
blood. When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue It causes con-
gestion and that dull. throbbing, sick
ening headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach, remove the sour. undigested
food and foul gases. take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and
poisons In the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning They
work while you eleep-a l0-cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear, stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months. Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
WONDERED WHY.
Found the Answer Was Coffee"

Many pale, sickly persons wonder
for years why they have, to suffer so,
and eventually discover that the drug
--caffeine-in coffee is the main cause
of the trouble.
81 was always very fond of coffee
and drank it every day. l never had
much flesh and often wondered why !
was always so pale, thin and weak.
About five years ago my health
completely broke down and was con-
fined to my bed. My stomach was In
such condition that could hardly take
sufficient nourishment to sustain life.
During this time l was drinking
coffee, didn't think could do without
1t.
after awhile I came to the conclu-
sion that coffee was hurting me, and
decided to give it up and try Postum.
When it was made right-dark and
rich-I soon became very fond of it.
"In one week began to feel better.
I could eat more and sleep better. My
sick headaches were less frequent, and
within five months looked and felt
like a new being, headache spells en-
tirely gone.
my health continued to improve
and today am we'll and strong, weigh
14s lbs. attribute my present health
to the life-giving qualities of Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Weii
ville," in pkgs.
Postum now comes in two forms: !.
REGULAR Postum-must be well
boiled.
Instant Postum--is soluble pow.
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in a cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverage
Instantly. Grocers sell both Kinds
"There's Reason" for Postum.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
OF a Wild Nature.

Just outside the entrance to the
yard at the Naval academy is an
apartment house where many young
officers live, and baby carriages are
a not infrequent sight in this vicinity.
Not long ago the commander of the
yard had a notice posted on one side
of the gate forbidding automobiles to
enter, because they frightened the
horses. Shortly afterwards the fol-
lowing unofficial notice appeared on
the other side of the gate:
Baby carriages and perambulators
not allowed in this yard, They scare
the bachelors"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
THINGS Have Improved.

A well known politician, at din
ner in Washington, said of CONNER.
cial honesty:
Commercial honesty is improving
When a man lies to you and cheats
you, it no longer excuses him to say,
'Caveat emptor'-'Its business'-and
shrug and smile.
In fact" he ended, things have
now so much improved that If some
multi-millionaires were to lose their
fortunes the same way they gained
them, they'd insist on somebody 60
ing to JAIL
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12

Among the gray eyed there are few
who retain any spiritual emotions.
People with gray eyes are superficial,
frivolous, given to embrace false idols,
running down blind alleys, following
false prophets, thoughtless, inconsid-
erato, wanting in sympathy, neurotic,
unstable, not firm and deliberate, but
rash and imRetuous.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Oyerdoinu HouseWork.

"Housekeepers everywhere recog-
nize that life is too valuable to spend
every hour of the day in the mere
keeping of the house. No human be-
ing can be continuously efficient and
work more than eight hours in TWEEN.
ty-four. There are better ways, more
scientific methods. more efficient uten-
sils. Charles Barnard.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
At the BOARDING House.

ITS hard" said the sentimental
landlady at the dinner table, ito think
that this poor little lamb should be
destroyed in its youth just to cater to
our appetites."
Yes" replied the smart boarder
struggling with his portion, ut is
tough"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
SEASONS TO DESTROY WORMS
Peach and Apple Tree Borers May 30
Best Eradlcated In the Fall or
Early In the Spring.

The fall and early spring is the two
best seasons for destroying these
worms. II not killed they will in a
year or two completely girdle, and
thus destroy the tree. The most eff
fectual method to destroy them is to
dig away the earth from around the
base of each tree to the depth of six
or eight inches, scrape the bark, clean
and insert the end of wire into their
burrow and kill them
II the worm cannot be found use
sharp-pointed knife and cut narrow
strip of the bark lengthwise of the
trunk; he may usually be found just
inside the bark Examine each tree
closely. kill them, then rub In rosin
soap to fill up the wound.
The same means should be taken
against the peach tree grub.
After the trees are wormed and
dug around pack about one peck Of
wood or coal ashes around the base
of each tree and allow this to remain
until late in the summer. This pre-
vents the beetles from depositing
their eggs In the soft bark at the sur
face Of the ground, the place usually
selected. The fall is the best time to
scrape the green moss off the trunk
and larger limbs. A short handled hoe,
ground sharp, is an excellent little
scraper. The young green bark should
not be injured. After scraping wash
the larger limbs and trunk of each
tree with warm water and soft soap.
Hard wood ashes may be used instead
of soap. If ashes cannot be had to
pack around the trees, use Stacked
lime.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Guard Against Vermin.

Hens should be busted with insect
powder occasionally, but the presence
of good dust bath will make these
necessary occasions far fewer. Mix
about one pound Of powdered sulphur
with each bushel of dust for the best
results.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
DRESS FOWLS FOR SHIPPING
Poultry for Market shoald BE Kept Oh
Feed for Twenty-four Hours
Previous to Slaughter.
CRy w. M TOMHAyEN

After the fowls have been dressed
and are thoroughly cooled. they will
be ready for packing. Poultry dressed
for market should be kept off feed at
least "a hours previous to slaughter,
and should not be drawn before 1t is
packed for shipment. The action of
the air on the inside of the fowl will
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
ROOFINGS

We believe that we carry the largest
stocks of roofings In the south, In painted
and galvanized steel, rubber and compo-
sition: all prices. 90c per square, COM
plete and up. Try "Paroid." the King Of
Rubber Roofing. Ten years without a
brush. Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Company.
Iron, Steel. Railway and Mill Supplies.
Memphis, Tennessee. Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Looks That Way.

''lf we are good we will come back
to earth a number of time"
Some people prefer to take no
chances on that possibility"
"How's that?"
They prefer to lead double lives
now."-Courier Journal.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Winter Pruning.

Ornamental trees and shrubs may
be pruned any time during the winter
Il they need It, Bear in mind that
pruning should not destroy the char
acteristics of growth peculiar to the
tree or shrub.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
COLDS & LaGRIPPE

S or doses 666 will break any case
of Chills & Fever, Colds & LaGrippe;
1t acts on the liver better than Gallo
mel and does not grippe or sicken.
Price 25c.-Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
His Mothers Cake.

Mrs. Beanbrough-How do you like
my cake, dear?
Mr.. Beanbrough-lt is very good,
but not as nice as the cake my moth
err makes.
Indeed"
Mother makes marble cake that
looks like the real thing"
Yes, you are right; and that's
just the way 1t tastes, too"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
The Point.

Does the young fellow you have
roped in with you know anything
about this business he is putting his
money into?"
No; if he did he wouldn't put in
his money"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
USEFUL RACK FOR FEED LOT
Vertical Stats Just Wide Enough to
Permit Stock to Reach Through
Are of Great Convenience.

In feeding cattle corn fodder or
slower, the farmer will do we'll to pro
vide a suitable rack to hold the feed
Racks provided with vertical Stats
only wide enough apart to permit the
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Probably Not.

"Scribble says he writes all his love
sonnets to imaginary women"
And l don't suppose there would be
any objections offered If he mailed all
his love sonnets to imaginary editors"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Modern Ostentatlon.

Thornton-Fannie Flashley carries
her bankroll in her stocking
Rosemary-I'm not surprised. She
always seemed fond of Haunting her
wealth.-Judge.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12

Mrs. winsow's Soothing Syrup for Children
keething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 2sc bottleAN
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
peddIers Not Allowed

Maid-There's man called with a
bill, ma'am.
Mistress-Tell him we have some
already.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Individual Cow Best.

4. It is the individual cow in the dairy
that helps along with the profits, and
not the name.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12

Worms expelled promptly from the human
system with DR.. peery's Vernifuge Dead
Shot" Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
And for Other Reasons,

why do you call Casper an old
crab?"
Because he hates to be shut out"
Boston Evening Transcript.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not
grippe. Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
HeIpIno Him to Save.

How long is your doctor going to
keep you on a diet, until you are
strong?"
mo, until his bill is paid"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12

A simple protection against dangerous
throat affections are Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops; &c at Drug Stores.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Importance Of Farm Horse.

The farm horse fills a more i'm
pnttant place In production than any
other animal.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12

Use Roman Eye Balsam for scaldlng sen.
sation in eyes and Inflammation Of eyes or
eyelids. ADV.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
the kettle ADV.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12

The things we do sometimes cause
us more regret than the things we
don't do.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-02-12
Good Rack for Fodder or Slower.

"0u ''"NN 'o' Su"e' Vt SoVV'
stock to reach through, are great
convenience. Thus the stalks are pre-
vented from being pulled out of the
rack and trampled under foot, making
an unsightly litter in the feed lot.