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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

work is done. In the afternoon la
boratory work is conducted, and the
women who have elected to take the
domestic science courses have prac-
tica1 lessons in cooking.
AS soon as a class is established,
the State organizer withdraws to
start a class in some other district.
The work thereafter Is left in charge
of the leader, who receives assistance
by mail from the college or the de-
partment in carrying on the work.
As there is no regularly paid in
structor, classes can be carried on all
over the State as rapidly as the col
lege organizer can visit the groups,
and as quickly as the laboratory sets
supplied by the college become avail
able. The local leader will preside
during the reading of the lectures and
references, for which full texts and
lantern slides are supplied by the de-
partment. He will also be responsible
for the laboratory equipment. Every
one who completes the course will re-
ceive a certificate from the State Col
lege.
Not all of the States have yet
agreed to cooperate in this plan.
Last winter experiments along these
lines were carried out successfully in
Pennsylvania, and this has stimu-
lated an interest IN the method in
other States. In one of the Pennsyl-
vania classes more men applied than
could be accommodated, and all of
the twenty men and fifteen women
who began the course completed 1t.
Pennsylvania is now arranging for
more classes, while Massachusetts,,
Michigan, Vermont and Florida ex-
- fo1r 10 Ii
States such as Maine, New York,
New Jersey and Delaware have sig
nified their willingness to cooperate.
Ordinarily college in q State usu-
ally applies to the department seek
ing its cooperation, when sufficient
interest has been shown in the plan
in several communities where ten or
more people have sought the instruc-
ton. For financial reasons, certain
colleges are not so able to engage in
the work as are others.
The advantage claimed for the
new home courses with local leaders
and laboratory equipment over the
ordinary correspondence courses Is
that only small percentage of those
who take the individual correspond
ence course finish it, Studying in
group, with laboratory work and
leader, seems to stimulate the inter-
est and add a social feature which
Iced the members of the group to
follow the work conscientiously and
complete it. Experiments with free
correspondence courses show that
while many individuals gain advan-
tage from them, many others, be-
cause the material is furnished free,
do not feel the same obligation to
complete them as they do when they
pay substantial sum Of money for
the instruction. ...--
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01
SPRINKLE BORAX ON MANURE 8
TO PREVENT FL -BREEDINGs

been studied in connection with tbs
growth of all crops, nor has its cuTnu
lative effect been determined. II Is
therefore recommended that not more
than fifteen tons Of the borax-t treated
manure should be applied per acre 70
the field. As truck growers use con-
siderably more than this amount, il IS
suggested that all cars containing
borax- treated manure be SO marked
and that public health officials stipuz
late in their directions for this treat
ment that not over 81 l62-100) OF
pound for eight bushels Of manure be
used, as il has been shown that larger
amounts of borax will inJure mos
plants It is also recommended that
all public health officials and others
in recommending borax treatment for
killing fly eggs and maggots IN
manure warn the public against the
injurious effects OF large amounts OF
borax on the growth Of plants. Pur-
chasers OF manure produced in cities
during the fiy-breeding season should
insist that the dealers from whom
they purchase give them q certified
statement as to whether or not the
manure in the particular car or lot
involved in the purchase has been
treated with borax.
In feeding TO hogs garbage that con-
tains borax care is also recommended
especially when the animals are be-
ing fattened for market. Borax is not
very poisonous substance and the
feeding of garbage that contains il,
TO hogs, is not likely to be a serious
matter. On the other hand borax IN
large quantities does produce gastric
disturbances, and for this reason 2.
certain amount Of care is advisable
How TO Use Borax.
The method OF using this substances
in the case of stables is to sprinkle
the borax or colemanite in the quaint
ties given above. by means of a -four
sitter or other fine sieve. around the
outer edges of the pile of horse
manure. The manure should then be
sprinkled Immediately with two or
three gallons Of water 20 eight
bushels of manure It is essentials
however, TO sprinkle a little of the
borax on the manure as it is added
daily to the pile, instead OF waiting
until a fun pile is obtained because
this viii prevent the eggs which the
flies lay on fresh manure from hatch
ing. As the fly maggots congregate
at the outer edge Of the manure pile.
most Of the borax should be sprinkled
there.
Borax costs to cents per pound
in 1O0-pound lots in Washington, and
il is estimated that at this rate IL
would cost only one cent per horse
per day to prevent all breeding OF
flies in city stables. If calctned cole
mantle is purchased IN large quanti-
ties, this cost should be considerably
less. At the same time. il the borax
is used on the manure only IN the
proportions stated, its value for use
| in the garden or for sale to farmers
win not be lessened.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01
Dwarf Apple Trees Do Not Generally rss,

Dwarf Apple Trees DO Net Generally Pay.
Does it pay to set dwarf apple trees?
Verona. n r.
No, except on lawns or in a small
village lot where only a few trees can
be planted. The Geneva Experimental
Station has three experimental or
chards in different parts Of the State.
which have been set eight years. and
they have demonstrated that Wills
the dwarfs bear slightly earlier than
standards they have no other ad-
vantage The fact that they are shall
low rooted is a fatal objection, and Is
more apparent as the tree grows old
er and the top increases in size.
While a greater number can be set on
an acre than of standards. more labor
IS required to care for them, and
there Is no more bearing surface than
with smaller number Of standard
trees. The loH'-headed standard has
all the advantages Of the dwarf and
none Of its objections.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01
ASK THE QUESTION BOX"
What You Want to Know About Gardening Poultry and Cou
try Problems Answered by Experts.

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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

Look out for lice on the perches as
well as the walls. Spray with lime
wash, and do it often. When making
your lime wash do not forget to pour
a small quantity of carbolic acid on
the lime before Stacking.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

Capons are superior in every re-
spect to all other fowls. The public
demand them. the poultry dealer
must have them and the poultry
raiser must produce them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01
Pruning Apple Trees.

What is the best time to pruns
apple trees? B. E. d.
Nutley.
This depends somewhat on the
character Of the tree Two general
principles may be followed. Pruning
tree when it is dormant tends prin-
cipally to encourage the growth:
pruning it when it is in full leaf and
the sap is circulating freely is more
of shock to the tree and tends to
produce fruitfulness. With these
facts In mind one can best Judge the
character of his own trees. Ordinar-
lily, because of the less demand on the
time of the primer. and because the
bark is less ready to slip, most of the
pruning will be done-and properly.
too-in the dormant season; but If one
has young trees that are not frufting
and are making very rapid growth, il
is certainly wiser to defer this prin-
ing until June or July. On the con
trary, a tree that is a feeble grower
either through habit or untoward
conditions. would be better if pruned
when dormant
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

The patented poultry foods are ex-
pensive. and no better than the fol-
lowing, which is recommended by q
high authority and which will prove
sufficient food for one day for 125
fowls: Barley meal, three pounds;
corn meal, six pounds; ground oats,
three and one-half pounds; cotton
seed meal. one-half pound; potatoes,
three and one-half pounds; clover
hay, three and one-half pounds.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01
EIthsr KInd Of Rhode IsIand Eos.

Either Kind Of hhode IsIhnd Heds.
Which kind of Rhode Island Red
hens are the best to keep
Elizabeth. f. NJ P.
1t matters little whether the single
comb or rose comb Rhode Island Red
is selected, one should be as good as
the other. 1t so happens that the
single combs are more common. They
have been bred more generally and
consequently should be a little bet
ter in most respects. AS a matter of
fact, however. it is possible to get
just as good rose comb as single
comb.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

800 Hens IN One Long HOUSE.
On which system can the most
profits be realized, that Of having
500 hens in one long house or having
about six hens each in eighty houses2
Caldwell w. S. o.
All other conditions being equal,
the chances of proftably caring for
500 hens in one long house are bet
ter, in the long run, than that OF six
hens each in eighty houses. Such
factors as housing, yarding and the
saving of labor in feeding are well
worth considering and economy in
each factor can more easily be prac-
tised in the system of having 500
hens in one long house
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

there seems to have been suddenly
created general interest all over the
country in its favor
With many the first gardening of
early spring is all that is attempted
Some of the crops, of course, are the
long-season kind, hence they bear in
late summer and through the fall
However when the short-season cr9ss
have yielded and gone the ground they
occupied remains idle and grows up
to weeds and grass during the mid
season and late season. During the
rush field harvesting season the gar
zen Is usually neglected, hence 1t does
not yield the foods 1t ought to yield
Look out for the lice in chickens.
Young chickens show the presence of
lice by dropping. Take one part of
oil of sassafras to four parts of sweet
oil and rub little on top of the
Rid the hen of lice also. When the
chicken is troubled with lice feed 1t
often, but only a little at a time.
Always have the water fresh. Hot
or fiat water does not fill chickens
with enthusiasm to lay eggs. Fill
the fountains two or three times a
day.
Let the chickens run on the range,
where they will have plenty of grass
and clover. Turn up the earth for
them to peck and scratch for worms
and grubs
Where the number of chickens is
great it is a good plan to plant
clover just for their use.
Plan to give the chickens shady
place on hot days.
places and watch for roup. Damp
ness affects the feet and legs of the
chick. The higher the breed the
greater the care must be. Cut down
on the large grain,
Feed all fowls confined in the yard
green food.
Stop feeding ten or twelve hours
before killing.
No poultry breeder will make the
nests for his setting hens on the
ground.
Do not throw away old broken
plaster and mortar. Put 1t in the
poultry yard.
Never allow sick fowls to be with
the balance of the flock. Many poul-
try diseases are contagious.
Persian insect powder is good
remedy for lice. 1t should be busted
over the fowls and nests.
Paint the poultry house outside and
whitewash 1t often inside. II you
cannot do both, do the inside once
month.
Clean the poultry house every day.
Wood ash is good fertilizer for
the trees, and in the garden, but do
not put it in the poultry houses, as it
has tendency to injure the legs of
your fowls. i
The hest remedy for the very sick
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

VIII ground green bone and meat
make chickens lay? Are they neces-
harry? How much ground green bone
should be fed and how often?
Newark. c. M
Green bone is not a necessity, but
is quite help to produce winter
eggs. One-half ounce per hen per
day is sufficient and should always
be fed fresh and sweet
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01


What is the ounce curculio. can 1t
be easily recognized, and when is
the time to spray2 Z. G. k.
Newark
This insect is a snout beetle one
quarter of an inch long. brownish
gray in color, slightly notified with
white on back and broader shoulders
ed" than the plum curculio, and with
out the characteristic humps which
occur on the back of the latter. They
injure ounces by punctures which
cause knotty fruit, and by egg-lay-
ing punctures, the resulting larvae
making wormy ounces Remedy
Earring the tree, catching the curculio
upon canvas and destroying tho
adults.
Spray with the standard formula %
bordeaux mixture with the addition
of two OF three pounds of arsenzf8
of lead to each fifty gallons OF the
mixture. Begin spraying as soon as
the fruit is set and two or three
times later at intervals Of two weeks.
Cubic Feet of Space for Each Hen.
How many cubic feet OF space IS
required for each hem J. A. s.
Belleville.
Each hen should be given at least
one and one-eighth cubic feet OF air
space, but If we allow only this
amount for each fowl, the building
should be constructed to accon7mo-
date one bird for every four feet OF
floor space, and would be only about
two feet in height. This. of course.
would be an impossible house for 3
poultryman to care for. AS matter
of fact the common poultry house
provides about eight or nine times as
much air space as the hen actually
requires, basing her requirements
upon the amount OF air space com
monty allotted to cows.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

The best remedy for the very sick
fowl, especially If the disease is a
contagious one, is to kill it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

viii lice live long in barn from
year to year? D. F. NJ.
Newark
Lice will live in buildings for a long
period, feeding on different kinds of
grain and other materials scattered
around the building. The length of
this period depends upon the amount
and kind of food available for the use
of the lice. as well as the temperature
and condition of the buildings.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

Strawberry Plants.
How far apart should strawberry
plants be set, and when and how
planted2 h r. s.
Montclair.
II quality Is considered, better ber-
ries can always be grown in thin,
narrow rows. These need not, OF
course, be set so far apart as in
wide rows. The distance apart in the
row must always depend upon the
ability OF the variety to make plants.
Set poor plant-makers twelve inches
in row. good plant-makers twenty
four to thirty inches. Early spring
is the best time to set, and they may
be planted with trowel, spade or
dibble.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01
scaly Leg.


What causes scaly leg and what is
a remedy for it, A. w. T.
Irvington-
When the scales on the shanks of
the fowls legs have become hard and
roughened and filed with dirt the
condition Is called scaly leg. 1t Is
caused by small parasites which work
underneath the scales and irritate the
flesh. AS these increase in number
the scales are separated and the space
filled with dirt. The parasites spread
from fowl to fowl by crawling along
the perch.
The simplest treatment is to soften
the shanks with warm water and
carefully remove the filth from under
meath the scales, following with q
thorough washing, using a 5 per cent.
solution of earbolic acid. which will
kill the parasites The shanks should
then be well creased with carbolated
vaseline to keep the wounds soft and
clean until they heal.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

Wood ash is a good fertilizer for
the trees, and in the garden, but do
not put it in the poultry houses, as it
has a tendency to injure the legs of
your fowls. 49,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01
THE COUNTRY CALENDAR
Practical Hints About Things to Do at This Season in Garden
and Greenhouse, the Orchard and the Poultry Yard.

Surplus suckers in blackberry or
red raspberry patches should be
treated just like weeds, leaving only
enough shoots for next years fruit
ing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-01

There are few farms in the United
States which would not be better for
having some sheep grazing on them.
They eat the refuse feed and they
manure the ground. Sheep manure
is favorable to the growth of heavy
wheat and corn.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-28
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL
GIVES FINE PROGRAM

Among the Christmas entertain
mcnts given by the rural schools Of
Rcrnnlillo county nnne MAS more en-
loyahle than that at the Mountain
View school. In District ~. Tho pro-
gram was us follows.
Piano solo. lnez Heymnn
Piano solo. Naomi loudon
Play, "a Christmas Joke" by the
school The characters were; santa
Claus. bob Sierra: Mother Goose,
Bertha Shuimester. Mother Goose's
son Jack" Guy Mayo Jack and jill
Fay and Murlin Bowers; Jack Horn
or" ollie Rowenss "Old Mother Hub
bard" Hugh Bowers: tom Tucker,
Dick Myers. Tom, Piper's SON" Roy
I.oudon. "Ro-peep." Thclma Peek;
"dcorgie Purge." Fred simmons
Miss Muifet." lneg ileymnn; Boy
Rlue," Ludwig lieyman; 'Rock-a-hy.
Baby" Clara Peck simple simon
Max Sierra "iiumpty Dumpty' Nil
guel Chavez. "uld Woman In Shoe"
rosita chavez; MARY, Mary, Quite
Contrary" Myrtle Crosse
Piano solo. Miss Thelma London.
Piano Duet. Misses Iteva and Flee
cy Bowers.
After the program, candy, nuts ana
apples were given the children ana
the big Christmas tree cnJoyed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-28
LORD M0ULTON SCORES
RICH MEN OF ENGLAND

Mahchester' fhsiano' bec' =
large corporation run co-opera'iVels
~ the various brltlsh users Oh ahfiihe
dyes ana supported IN part by the
government was proposed by LORD
mouiton az meeting Just heiu mere
ny the textile manufacturers oil Ian
cashire ana Yorkshire.
me idea was cneereu' as was ms ar
ralgnment OF BRUSH capitalists Poin'-
ing out that England mad been almost
entirely dependent on Germany tof
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-28
NO bELG|ANS To
AMONG
AGR|CULTUR|STS
immigration Inspector Finds
No Call for Foreign Farmers
at Present; Anyhow, There
Is None 10 Supply,

There II no apprecinblc demand for
bclglnns as farm hands In New Mex
leo. V. u. Partch. United States i'm
migration inspector ana by virtue Of
that office distributing agent. re-
cclNcd only one call for aliens from
an employer and the latter reconsid-
cred that. Few aside from women
ana children ARE coming TO the Unit
ed States.
IN the month Of October only gl7
helgians entered the United states
These are the latest figures obtain
able from the immigration authorities
and are contained In "A report sent TO
Mr.. Pari h. That number. he says.
would hardly moro than account for
wives ana women relatives Of Bel
ginns who are already in this coun-
Try, brought here by The latter be-
cause Of the war-torn condition of the
llttle triangular kingdom.
Thought lie Could Use 100.
II any considerable demand existed
for Bel0lans az agricultural laborers
u would have 60 go wanting with only
this small number 20 draw from and
the great majority NJ that being made
up of women and children. too young
10 80 on the firing line and hence too
Young for work in the fields.
Mr. Parteh received only one reply
10 notices published by newspapers
Of the state and sent broadcast In the
form Of circulars upon his being APP
pointed distributing agent. That was
from a horticulturist. who said he be-
lieyed he and his neighbors could use
100 BclRians. lie changed his mind,
perhaps after talking the matter over
with his nelghhora. subsequent corr
rcspondenee between him and the inn
migration inspector developed that
none could be employed.
The war as shown by official re-
ports received BY Mr. partch, has
caused q big falling or In the influx
Of foreigners on the eastern coast,
The force Of officials at Ellis island,
the principal port Of entry on that
side, has been reduced. one Of the
number recently passed through Al
huancrquc on the way 60 one Of the
stntIons between here and the border,
which had been vacant.
The lack of any cali for the Bel
CLANS was somewhat surprising in the
face Of the Commercial clubs agita-
ton 10 bring the people of that nation
10 this section 10 cultivate the big ar
able strips of the Rio Ciands valley
now idle However, NJ the close of
the war. q movement that had for its
purpose the offering of lands Of which
they might eventually become own
ers to the stream of immigration that
viii result probably would be SUCCESS
ful IN bringing many experienced ag-
ricultnraliatp 20 New Mexico to To-
cate.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-28
LOCAL ITEMS


Fees candy store. our boxes Of
candy nj 2bc. soc ana 81 are winners
A. Is. Renchan, of Santa ne. arrived
here last night to attend 70 legal bus
mess
Ralph G. Ely. OF Deming. was here
yenteruny morning on the way 10
santa Fe
Mrs. Walter T.. Greenwood left
Saturday 20 spend the holidays with
her father and brother IN Providence,
H. l.
chief Special Agent 7. OLeary. OF
the Santa re railway. arrived here
last night from his headquarters AT
Ia Juntn,
There will be u roll call Of Company
L In the afmory tonight al o'clock,
NJ which time the work If organizing
basketball team Will be undertaken,
Mrs, Victor sails Is al san Antonio
fpeorro county, visiting her sister
Mrs John Mcintyre and other feIa-
lives. Mrs, snis Will remain away IN.
IA after New Years
]. r. Sims, manager of the =. y.
ManEan Brokerage company Is re-
covering FROM a seeAre attack of
pneumonia and hopes To be IN his Of
flee within few dats
Mr.. and Mrs. Self. OF Wlnelow. Ariz.,
who have been spending The holidays
with Mrs Sells parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. Pence. 10 this city. left last nieht
on train No, ! for their home
Mrs. Annie Greenwood, OF Fulton,
y. H. Ia w the city "a spend the re-
mainder Of the winter with her
daughter, Mira Charles j sullivan,
and her son, Mr., Waiter Il, Green
wood
Regular annual communication Of
Temple Lodge No 6. A. T. Il A. NJ,
this evening at i3n, Installation Of
uifieers for the ensuing year A fun
attendance desired. Visiting members
welcome.
Hallam G. Cooley. of Los Angeles
who has been spending The holidays
~ the Warrington home. fsl South
Third street, VIII return 10 the coast
tonight He IN to be married TO Miss
Marian Wnillngton. Mr., and Mrs.
Natllngtona beautiful and charming
daughter. next summer.
one Of the most pleasant Christmas
entertainments given this year waf
that by the sunday school OF the
First Presbyterian church. The sue
cess of the Entertainment was due
largely TO Noel whitney. who If Visit
ing his uncle. Rev. Hueh A. Cooper
aud who had chaige Of the arrange
ment ~ the stage,
Ben kinkie, a cousin of G. q. Cush-
man. died al Casa Grantlea Ariz., The
other day from tuhercihosig Mrs
kinke. with the bods. viii arrive
here Tuesday, en- route to Council
Grove, Kan, whore internent viii
take place Mr. kinkie left besides a
widow. Two small children. The Rev.
Archie Toothaker. pastor Of the Com
eregational church of this city. mar
lied Mr. and Mrs. kinkle az Council
Grove, Kan, whom he had charge u
the congregational church Of that city
i've years ago,