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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
sHEARING THE SHEEP.
Wise Shepherds Remove Wool Before
Turning Animals on Pasture.

Wise Shepherds Remove Wool Before
Turning Animals o Pasture.
1t is the wise fiockmaster who shears
and trims his sheep before pasturing
them upon new, %succulent spring grass.
inexperienced shepherds are often de-
luded into turning their charges out to
pasture in late April or early May with
out first trimming their feet and shear
ing of the winters growth of wool.
They do this because some n has
told them that more yolk will form in
the fleece, making it heavier and better.
According to Frank Kleinheinz. shep-
herd Of the fiocks at the College of Ag-
riculture, University Of Wisconsin, the
sheep lose far more in weight during
the first warm spring days In pasture
than the slight increase in yolk in the
wool amounts to. Then. too, the fresh
grass acts as n laxative, which results
in dirty fleece. making shearing IN
pleasant. On the whole, 1t will be found
good economy to shear the sheep early
in the season and thus obtain cleaner
wool and put the flock in better shape
for summer. The importance of trim
ming the feet of sheep at this period
must not be overlooked. as crooked
hoofs. broken down pasterns and foot
rot are liable to occur If proper atten-
ton is not given to the sheep before al
lowing them to run upon damp spring
grass.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
FEEDING OF HuNTs.
Result Of a Test at the Kentucky Ex-
pertinent Station.

Result Of a Test at the kentucky Ex-
pertinent Station.
Bulletin 175 Of the Kentucky agricul-
tural experiment station gives the re-
suit of a test Of feeding runt pigs. The
bulletin was prepared by E. s. Good.
We often hear the expression, might
as we'll kill the runt, as it will not be
an economical producer" 1t was to
test the truth of this assertion that
nine runts we're put on an experiment
from Jan. %, 1908, to Sept. l, 1908. A
number Of these pigs were runts from
birth. and others were more or less
runted by older pigs stealing a part of
the mothers milk, which Is often the
case when q number of brood sows are
allowed to run together in the same lot.
These pigs averaged but eighteen
pounds per head ut two and one-half
months Of age, when they were put on
the experiment. 1t must be understood
that these pigs were not runted from
any disease or by being affected with
worms, but were healthy when put on
the test. After being fed 223 days these
pigs averaged 1872 pounds per head.
making an average daily gain of 100
pound per pig and ranged in weight
from JOG pounds. the weight Of the
smallest pig, to 2O6 pounds. the weight
Of the largest pig in the lot. These nine
runts ate 4,O13 pounds of middlings.
1895 pounds of cornmeal, 1GO pounds
of tankage and % pounds Of oilmeal.
1t required 4.24 pounds Of grain for
one pound of gain. Each bushel of
grain fed these runts cost &c cents and
produced 1920 pounds Of pork. 1t can
thus be seer that these runts were eco
nomical producers of pork. The great
est drawback in the feeding of runts.
however, is their slow maturing quail
ties as compared with normal pigs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

quicklime slaked with twelve gallons
Of hot water.
(2D Twelve pounds of rock salt dis
slowed in six gallons of boiling water.
e. Six pounds portland cement.
Pour l2) into III and then add (3).
Note.-AIum added to a lime white
wash prevents it rubbing off. An ounce
to the gallon is sufficient.
Flour paste answers the same pur-
pose. but needs zinc sulphate as a
p~reservative.
Molasses renders the lime more solu-
BILE and causes 1t to penetrate the wood
or plaster surface. A pint of molasses
to five gallons Of whitewash is sufi-
cient.
.Silicate of soda solution about IS de-
,grees Baume, In the proportion of l to
10 Of whitewash produces a freproof
cement.
A pound Of cheap bar soap dissolved
in a gallon of boiling water and added
to- about 1--WE gallons of thick white
wash will give 1t a gloss like oil paint.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

ately. while in others the development
of an elaborate system is. beyond their
financial resources.
In every case. however. it is possible
to adopt a plan which may, little by
little. be carried into. execution with
ultimately the greatest, beneficial re-
suits.
Not only motives Of civic pride and
patriotism 60 to make the civic center
desirable, but also the strongest mo
tives of social and municipal economy
and efficiency.
A civic center should contain, except
in cities Of large size where more than
one center is required. the municipal
and federal buildings, such as the city
hall. courthouse. hall Of records. post
office. federal court building and vari-
BUS city departmental buildings.
The civic center should. Of course.
have a central location and be readily
accessible from all parts Of the city
and surrounding suburban districts.
Several main arteries Of traffic should
radiate from the civic center. making
It the center Of the city's street pfan.
the keystone in the arch of its design.
A civic center of large extent. in ad-
dition to its artistic and psychological
effect. Is Of great value as q place for
the assembling Of large numbers OF
people on great public occasions. It is
a central point for the reviewing Of pa
rades and for the reception Of noted
visitors to the city. The mistake most
likely to be made in planning a civic
center is to make 1t too small in area.
The expense Of a large center. though
usually very great, is one that should
be incurred as early as practicable In
the existence of the city. for as the
value of the ground increases constant
~ 1t is an investment which never de-
preciates n s'value. 1t is a matter OF
wisdom for a city contemplating civic
improvements to purchase the neces-
sary. land and lease it until the time
comes for the actual rebuilding. ten or
twenty years later.
The civic center should be SO placed
as to be easily accessible to all parts OF
the city, and If necessary new avenues
and streets should be cut through to af-
ford the proper approach. 1t should be
conveniently placed with reference to
transportation lines. but no transporta-
ton line should penetrate it. passing at
most along the sides. Nor should traffic
from bridges. elevated stations. sub
ways. ferries or railway stations be
discharged directly into the civic cen.
ter, such terminals being more advan-
tageously placed adjacent to 1t. 1t
should not thus be an artery Of traffic.
but. so to speak. the center Of the
whirlpool of the city's transportation
Frank Rooster. Author Of Modern
City Planning and Maintenance"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
PLANNING ano saving.

From 25 to 40 per cent Of all the land
in modern cities IL accounted for BY
streets. In New York city. 1t was stat.
ed last summer. there were 2.677 miles
Of public streets. The value Of the land
they occupied was estimated. With its
improvements. at $9.4fks. O00. 1000 zone
fourth as great as the value Of all the
farm land in the United States"
II the city planners should 0nd some
way Of plating streets that would ct.
feet a saving Of assltftle AZ !. per cent
in their area. think OF the high 6nance
that 1t would spell. One per cent for
New York alone would have meant
sa4.GaO.ON0. and New FORK q only one
city. The wise planning OF towns ia
evidently a big and xttal problem. even
aside from tts efficiency and social bene,
fts. which nre the sasnlects q Y OF
witch ore hpnrs the NEST.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
WHITEWAsH ON THE FARM.

Various Mixtures Recommended by the
Departments Of Agriculture.
The time is approaching When a lib
eral use Of whitewash in many direc-
lions on the farmers homes will pay.
both in improving appearances and
healthfulness in the barns and poultry
yards. Here are whitewash recipes
furnished by the United States depart
ment of agriculture:
Factory Whitewash dnteriors).-For
walls. ceilings, posts. ETC.:
~ Sixty-two pounds Zone bushel)
quicklime. slake with fifteen gallons
water. Keep barrel covered until
steam ceases to rise. Stir occasionally
to prevent scorching.
CD Two and one-half pounds rye
-four. beat up in one-half gallon of
cold water. then add two gallons of
boiling water.
(3) Two and one-half pounds com.
mon rock salt dissolved in two and
one-half gallons of hot water.
Mix (2) and (3). then pour into az
and stir until all is well mixed.
This is the whitewash used in the
large implement factories and recon-
mended by the insurance companies
The above formula gives a product OF
perfect brush consistency.
Weatherproof Whitewash texterior,.
For buildings. fences. etc.;
III Sixty-two pounds lone bushelD
quicklime slaked with twelve gallons
of hot water.
e, Two pounds common table salt
and one pound sulphate Of zinc dis.
solved in two gallons Of boiling water.
(3) Two GALLONS skimmilk.
Pour (2p into ~. then add the milk
~ and mix it thoroughly.
Lighthouse Whitewash:
IN Sixty-two pounds Zone bushell
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
The knuckljna FoaI.

Treatment for knuckling in. a colt
consists of twice daily hand rubbing
and massaging the back tendons. ut the
same time forcing the feet down fiat
on the ground: then snugly bandage
and If necessary put on splints or an
kle boots and braces to keep the joints
in place. If this does not avail a grad
uate veterinarian may cut the cords
perform tenotomy). and recovery will
be likely to take place. This should be
done as a last recourse. Interest the
harness maker and shoeing smith in
the case and between them they may
devise some practical boot. brace and
shoe to correct the fault.-Farm Jour-
nal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
Tn. c.n. umbrsna.

Perhaps in the course Of your shop
ping or walking tour you have noticed
a smart woman with a long cane. And
then perhaps you have been surprised
when rain began to fall to nee the some
smart woman open the top Of her cane
and draw out an umbrella. As II 1t
were not enough for women to carry
sanea without carrying these surpris-
ing hong STATS that turn out to be am.
brellas and canes combined:
The lncr0yable costumes and fash
ions have brought about the carrying
Of canes BY women. And the really
smart woman who Is in search OF
something new chooses the umbrella.
aheathed IN : capelike case Of wood.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
eou HORSES.

In looking at Il stallion it is
we'll to ask yourself, How much
would he be worth as a gelding?
How much improvement will he
make when bred to the average
farm mares?
Take good care Of the work
animals. for much will depend
upon their efficiency during the
busy season.
Water the horses as often as
possible, but let the horse that
comes in hot drink a few swal-
lows only until he is cool.
The health Of the horse de-
ponds to a great extent upon the
cleanliness of his skin. .
Never put a horse up dirty or
muddy for the night. At least
brush his legs and belly and
straighten his hair.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
THE DAIRYMAN.

The COW is a beautiful ma
chine. but the engineer must be-
on his job to get proper results
and satisfaction.
In the morning before they go
to pasture give the cows a good
feeding of hay.
Full feeding must be practiced
now If paying results r to be
expected during the summer.
A herd of sleek cows on a
green meadow Is a picture calcu,
!, lated to stir the heart of the
most unimaginative.
Warm cream should never be
. mixed with cold.
IL the churn is likely to remain
. idle for some time keep it filed ,
; with lime water.
. Cow testing proves that many
. cows considered the highest r
. really the lowest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
Mule or hinny.

The breeding Of horses and asses re-
suits in producing hybrids. When a
stallion is bred to a female ass the re-
suit is a cross known as a hinny. II a
mare is bred to a jack the progeny is
q mule. The last union produces an
offspring superior to the hinny in size.
and in those qualities desired in a draft
animal. Nearly all the breeding OF
this character is of asses on mares.
This ia the only cross that is worth
while. (.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
HORSE 1REvITIES.

Style and finish count in the :
market value Of draft horses as .
we'll as In coach or driving /.
horses. +.
Prepotency is a fixed character /.
istic in all pure bred sires. The
grade sire is Il proposition We .
should steer clear of.
II each horse in the team does
not travel straight ahead some
part of the harness is badly ad-
justed.
The horse that is kept we'll bed
ded and taught really to rest will
; last much longer than II kept
. standing on a bare floor.
. Be sure that the whihletrees
!. are wide enough to save the
. horses legs from injury by the
. traces.
. Always offer the horse water
, before going to bed at night.
!. Never leave the horse thirsty all
) night after he has eaten his hay.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
Roots 90 Cow Feed.

Roots are. excellent feed for dairy
cows and are especially desirable for
the fail and early winter. a they are
palatable. easy to digest. and stimulate
the dow Of milk. Less grain is re-
quired while roots are being fed The
change from roots to more grain should
be made gradually. adding grain at the
rate OF one pound for ten pounds Of
roots withdrawn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

1.-THE CITY
THE CIVIC CENTER;
HEART OF CITY's DESIGN.
Should Be Easily Accessible to Al
Parts Of Town.

The civic center is the heart of a
city's design. 1t gives the city its vital
individuality and imparts a sense Of
unity and cohesion which cannot be
obtained in any other manner. A city
with q suitable civic center no longer
gives the impression Of being an &C
cidental conglomeration Of buildings.
1t becomes an organized whole and
gains a new dignity and q new mean
ing.
1t is possible for every city to have
a suitable plan. and every city. II it IL
not built on such a plan, should be re-
planned and rebuilt. The lack of de
sign is the outcome Of carelessness
and ignorance on the part Of the city
authorities Of earlier administrations.
The absence of such a plan is a detrt-
ment and an injury to all who make
the city their home.
In many cities. however, the legacy
Of c~arelessness and incompetency
proves too heavy to be lifted immedi-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

Lincoln sheep are the largest Of
the various breeds. They thrive on
good pasture. but are not adapted
to rough and billy lands. When
crossed on ordinary ewes they get
big. strong lambs that Craze well
and feed out quickly and econom-
ically. Rams of this breed some-
times attain a weight of nearly 400
pounds. and they produce a heavy
fleece of good long wool. The sheep
shown is a typical Lincoln of pure
blood.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
Breed. Of Horses.

The breeds Of horses recognized In
this country are the Percheron. Bel
gian. Shire, C%lydesdale, Suffolk. Hack
ney, French Coach, German Coach.
Cleveland Bay. Thoroughbred, Arabian.
American saddle horse. American trot-
ting horse STANDARD bred), Morgan,
Welsh pony and Shetland pony.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
MAX, Pias Exsrelss.

Exercise Ii animportant element for
growth and health. Don't let the Ut
tie pigs bury Themselves in the nest
and ret fat-and the thumps.ss-P Put them
In another pen. where they will run
and squeaI for their mother. for an
hour. and Il will make them grow big
and strong.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

During the summer when tho
barns, henhouses and other farm
outbuildings are u~noccupied for a
great part Of the time it 10 an ex
cellent plan to clean out all rub
bish and apply a liberal coat Of
whitewash. Spraying 10 the most
effective way to use the wash. as
every crack and Granny can thus
be reached. It IL also q much
quicker method than by the use Of
q whitewash brush.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20
PURE FOOD AND HONEST
WEIGHT RECEPTION
Practical Demonstration of Food
Stuff at the Pin-TOn Friday
Afternoon.

Friday afternoon F. A. Wilmot,
proprietor of the Pin-Ton, will
hold a Pure Food and Honest
Weight reception at his store on
Main street. At the same time
Sprague-Warner & Company, of
Chicago, will demonstrate the
full Ferndell line and serve
Ferndell coffee; the Lexington
FIGURING Mills will serve hot bis
quits; the National Biscuit Com
pany, the Hobart Mfg. Co., To-
ledo Scales Company, Sweet
Springs Creamery Company, and
several other firms will have
their goods on display and give
demonstrations. The Pin-Ton
will make and serve peanut but
Ter.
The hours will be from 2::30
10 $50 and from 700 to $50,
D. m. No goods will be sold af-
ter the noon hour. Place your
orders before this time as nc
goods win be delivered after din
Rer.
Music will be furnished by
Days Orchestra. Souvenirs fol
every visitor. Come. Your cor
daily invited.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20
Deputy County Clerk.

DR.. Bates has announced that
his son, Hubert. will be the
Deputy County Clerk. This ap-
pointment will meet with the
hearty approval of every voter
in the county. Hubert has
every qualification for the intel
ligent performance of the duties
of the Office. Besides posses
sing a fine education his busi-
ness training has been along
lines peculiarly fitting for the
duties of this clerkship. The Of
flee, as heretofore, will be in
good hands, which is a matter OF
congratulations to the people Of
Lafayette county.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20

DR.. and Mrs. 2. M. Williams
were At Home Tuesday even
ing to a large number of town
and college friends. The large
rooms were beautifully decora-
ted with late autumn flowers
and foliage and formed a most
suitable setting for the genuine
hospitality always found in DR..
and Mrs. Williams home. A
number Of out of town friends
were present, and the varied
topics of conversation heard
during the evening and their
animated discussion made the
evening pass quickly.
Very abundant and delicious
refreshments were served. Miss
es Yates, Catron, Malone and
Fetty of Central assisted in the
dining room.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20
Thankfully yours,
GEORGE W. BATES.
Central Lecture Course.

The second number of the Cen
trail College Lecture Course will
be given in Murrell Auditorium,
Monday evening, November %,
at 8:2O p. m. The Cavaliers
presenting songs and ballads of
the Elizabethan period, will be
the attraction.
The company is made up of
seven artists carefully selected
from the choicest in the
Liceum, and altogether it is one
of the biggest successes sent out
under the Redpath management
this season. Singing is a fea.
ture of their work. instruments
used are the violin, cello and
/ flute.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20
SIusher-Shun.

Mr.. Edgar A. Slusher and Miss
Grace H. Shull were married
Wednesday evening at four
O'Clock at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Godfrey Shull,
seven miles south of Lexington.
Rev. S. 0. Hall, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, performed
the ceremony.
Both the bride and groom are
members of old established fam
lilies of Lafayette county, and
enjoy to a remarkable degree the
confidence and esteem of a wide
circle of friends and acquain-
tance.
They left on the evening train
for Kansas City, where they will
spend a brief honeymoon and
then return to Lexington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20
Football.

The football game Saturday be-
tween the Kemper End team and
the Wentworth End team prom
ises to be one of the most inter
esting games of the season. The
game viii be played in Lexington
on the Academy campus. Game
will be called at 8 o'clock, and
the admission will be 25 cents.
On Thanksgiving Wentworth's
first team goes to Boonville. A
special train has been secured
and all those desiring to make
the trip see Sandford Sellers, Jr.
The cost for the round trip will
be $3.12,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20
Brought Here for Burial.

The remains of Mrs. T. ].
Fletcher, who died in Sedalia
Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock,
was brought here yesterday
morning. The body was taken
from the train to the cemetery,
where she was laid to rest. Mrs.
Fletcher was born and reared in
Lexington, and was a sister of
w. H. Whittlesey of this city.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY.

1t is not my purpose to induce any Of my
customers to buy at this time except for the
very good reason that l believe that lumber is
cheaper now than it will be in 60 or 80 days, or
even next year. Prices have reached the bot
TOM The fact of the business is that the three
cheapest things in the world today are, life in
Europe, cotton down South, and lumber in this
territory.
The last two weeks give every evidence of
a revival of business, the loosening up Of the
money market, and a general change for bet
ter conditions from now on. Those who con-
template building in the next 60 or 80 days
should lay their plans to do 50 while lumber is
cheap We shall be glad to figure with you on
your wants.
J. R. MOOREHEAD.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20
A Card.
Lexington, Mo.
Nov. 16, 1914.

To The Voters:
/ wish to express my thanks
to the voters of Lafayette Coun-
ty for my reelection to the Office
of Presiding Judge. | am
grateful for this expression of
confidence. am grateful for
this opportunity to serve. | am
grateful that this end has been
attained in such way that /
shall be able in the future as in
the past to listen with the cour-
tesy of an open mind to the
representatives to every man
who comes before the court, but
to act in the last instance ac-
cording to my own judgment and
conscience only. l am told that
some republicans, both white and
black, voted for me. | am CRATE
full to these-just as grateful as
to the men of my own
party, if their motive for this ac-
ton was confidence in my per-
sonal and official integrity or a
desire to rebuke the activities of
a small bunch of disappointed
gorillas in my own party who
cannot distinguish between the
obligations of official duty and
personal favor.
1t would be idle to deny that a
great many democrats failed to
vote for me in this election. The
tabulated returns show it. A.
gainst them I feel NO resentment
or unfriendless in the world
They have done nothing worse
than yield to the infrmity oi
credulousness. But upon tht
few active purveyors of every
form of falsehood, who have
gone about the country peddlins
absurd and inconsistent tales t
suit the ears of every quarter,
should like to impress this lessol
of the returns-How stupid
cowardly, and Ineffective a LA
; is!
With gratefulness to my per
sonal friends and to the genera
public for the expression of thei
. confidence and with an earnes
desire to serve the best interest
! of the country, so far as the.
pertain to this Office, am,
, Faithfully
ZACH w. WRIGHT.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-11-20
Card of Thanks.

| wish to extend to the Demo
cratic voters, as well as to many
voters of other political parties,
my grateful thanks for their
loyal support at the general
election, on November 3rd.
l truly appreciate this mark Of
trust and / hope that by faith
full service, as the County Clerk
for all the people, to show that
your confidence has not beer
misplaced.
Thankfully yours,
GEORGE w. BATES.