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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
PEACE CELEBRATIONS
ARE DELAYED BY WAR
Pebble Rejoicings Postponed Until Al
ter European Struggle
LIS Ended.

NEW YORK, November 29.-Post-
ponement of all public rejoicing until
the war IN Europe ls ended, except the
participation OF churches, schools and
colleges In the program of peace cole
bration already arranged. has been de-
cided upon by the American peace CEN
tenary committee. II was announced
yesterday. The committee stated that
1t had been notified that the committee
OF 100 OF Washington had postponed
it's functions until Il more convenient
season, possibly until 1917.
The program adopted BY the Amer
lean committee and approved by the
Canadian committee, Ii was announced
includes the unwilling OF the Client
memorial tablet in the Octagon build
ing In Washington December 2, when
President Wilson is to make an ad-
dress; the publication, December "a. of
an address to the people OF America
commemorative OF the signing OF the
treaty of Client, which took place
Christmas Eve, 1914; the celebration at
New Orleans, January s, Q and 10. OF
the one hundredth anniversary OF the
battle of New Orleans and OF the CEN
tury of peace between English speak
ing peoples which followed that battle.
religious observance by the
churches of the United States and
Canada February II. the Sunday near
est February II. the date on which the
treaty of Client was ratified, and for
NAL addresses I'm many State capitals
February II or 10. the date, respec-
lively, of the ratification of the treaty
by the Senate and its proclamation also
are proposed.
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price Why price them at this North
ern price and count II profit without
taking Off the expense OF getting them
there? The. average price OF eKSs In
Richmond Will be about cents apiece
the year round, and ut the little mar
kets about ~ cents apiece, Now. II
you Will take 1 cent Off each egg that
his hens laid, or $500 from his profit
of $15.2S, you will have s7.02 left as
profit. don't think that is right to
make people believe that there is all
profit In anything. or moro than there
Is. I have been watching the Ttlch-
mond markets very closely for the last
two years. and think that . cents
apiece would be about the price that
amy one would get on the Richmond
market. have about 240 hens. and IL
l can get 2 cents apiece for my eggs
tho year round. clear transportation
charges, 1t is about all that ] can do.
And at that price can make just
about the profit that l allowed Mr..
jenkins on his, not allowing anything
for the labor of attending to the hens,
or for carrying the eggs to market, or
to ship them. know that there is
some profit in chickens. But II could
get cents per cgg. clear of trnnspor-
tation. l would turn my farm into
chicken farm at once.
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Inoculation Necea.arx

Alfalfa will not grow in n soil in
which II has never been grown or in
which It's near relative, sweet clover,
has not grown. or unless the soil has
been inoculated. This is for the rea-
son that the little germs or bacteria
winch produce the knots or nodules on
the roots of the alfalfa must be pres
ent In the soil before the crop will
thrive. These nodules are important in
the development and thriftiness Of the
crop, and 1t is through them that nitro
gen is added to the SOIL The inocula-
ZION OF the soil with these germs may
be done by spreading u little soil from
an old alfalfa or sweet clover field Mt
the time the alfalfa seed Is planted. or
by inoculating the seed with com
mercial culture of the organism before
II is sown.
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sHOn1IIoRN CHAMfIoNs.

which leave the land in fine condition.
The engine moves with apparent ease,
and. in fact, 1t could drag more discs
and more harrows If they could be
handled to advantage.
The farm traction engine is yet really
in Its first stages OF development. In
yentors confidently expect soon to pro-
duce machine much lighter In weight.
moro easily handled, better adapted to
all kinds Of farm work. which can be
operated ut less expense for fuel
1t Will not be surprising If in the
next ten years farms as Small as 100
acres Will be operated mainly by trac-
ton power The best inventive genius
of this country is now at work trying
to produce a useful little machine that
can be operated In small fields, furnish
power for separators. pumping ma
chimes, feed grinders, and so on. and
take the place OF n single team of
horses in transporting produce from
the farm to the market
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food to sustain herself. for she seems
always to have her head In the air to
see that the coast is clear
The turkey crop Matched previous
to June |, should attain good growth
by the last OF November. the cock
birds reaching ten or twelve pounds.
The turkey is not fully matured until
two years of age, and Is In his prime
mt three years, and nearly as good at
four years old. 1t is. therefore. a mis-
take to sell off all the older birds and
retain the young ones for breeding
purposes.
Young turkeys are Of delicate
nature until they are fully feathercd
and have thrown out a red OH their
heads. which usually occurs at about
three months of age. After that they
are hardy. and may be allowed un-
limited range at all times.
To fattcn turkeys for market. they
should be confined In pens OF. about ten
feet square, and from six to eight
birds To the pen. The quarters must
be protected from the rain and storm.
a good fattenlng food Is n mash OF
two parts bran and shorts. one-fourth
ground wheat. mixed with little
water Whole corn and wheat is also
an excellent fattener. and they may be
given as much of this as they will eat.
y little beef fat, finely chopped. given
once or twice n week. is rclishcd and
has n good effect. skim milk should
be kept before the birds all Of the
time.
Turkey raising can be made a very
profitable business. particularly in the
West, where all kinds Of grain grow at
small cost.
1t will pay we'll If only the regular
markets are used, but IL private
trade is worked up. which is easily
done In any part Of the country to-
day. the profits can easily be increased
from 20 tn 30 pcr,ccnt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
morning very early. shutting her in

morning very early. shutting her In
again when she returns.
Some claim that the chicken hen
makes the best mother. but if those
who claim this Will notice, when feed
ing young turkeys with chicken hen,
they will see that often the turkeys
will. after eating a few mouthfuls, go
or In search OF an Insect until called
back by their unnatural mother and
encouraged to stuff themselves with
unnatural food. .-s
They do not w!ish'to eat much at one
time. and when being fed, should. at
the same,time, be supplied with water
but when allowed to roam they do
vcPT we'll If watercd night and morn
ing, but. If they come In from the
field during the day 1t Is because they
want water.
Nature has taught them to eat in
sects. almost exclusively when young,
while the same teacher instructs the
turkey hen to take her brood where
such food is abundant. allowing them
to secure IL for themselves.
The hen scarcely ceaser her watch
long enough to secure the necessary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
About the Ducks.

Although ducks will spend great
deal of time in the water IL 1t is al
ways accessible. when they return to
their quarters they require a perfectly
dry place.
The straw or litter. which should
always be cut fine must he removed
as soon ms II becomes damp or ilthy.
Care In this matter will prevent weak
ness of the legs and other troubles.
DO not feed young ducks dry food
They require n fairly damp mash until
they are about n month old The
first few meals will consist OF sta
bread and moistened with n little milk
and mixed with a very small portion
OF fine grit.
After the NTH or sixth day little
finely chopped. well-cookcd meat
should be added TO the duciIinr's
rations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
The Rood Sow

We believe it is great mistake to
breed gifts under eight months. all
though many farmers breed them at
five months. A gilt at five months is
not fully developed, and cannot. there
foro. produce pigs with the greatest
vitality.
gilt bred too young can never re-
cover the vitality she loses at that time
md. while some farmers say that they
produce good pigs. they probably do
not know how much better ones they
might raise had they been bred three
months later
Never select for n brood SOW one that
has long face and wild eve and
nervous manner. The quiet kind with
plenty Of room for food makes tho
best mothers.
1t is very important in selecting
brood sows to see that she has we'll
formed tcats on both sides
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
W0MAN'S HAT MILLINERY
OR MOTIF 1. C. C. PROBLEM
Rate Question Involves Designation OF
untrfmmcd HendBenr Made by
NIachlnery.

WASHINGTON, November 2s.-when
is n womans hat?
That and other questions OF women's
headgear has been put clearly up to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
trained to deal with rates on freight
ana passengers, and equipment of rail-
roads from safety signals TO locomo-
tive boilers.
They've just got to settle the Ques-
ton as to when woman's hat Is such
ana when 1T Is not. To help along the
dccis ion the compliments have delved
deeply into the origination of MILL
nery. going back almost rs far as the
stone ages. and have served their
studies on the commission in the hope
that that body would see the right
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
Prcserving Eggs I'm s,It.

German paper gives In substance
the following. as n result OF certain
tests where the eggs were placed i'm
saturated solution of common salt.
~ fresh egg lies in horizontal
position ut the bottom OF the vessel; an
egg from three to 1--WE days old shows
an elevation of the fiat end so that It's
long axis forms an angle of 90 de-
Erees. With an egg eight days old
the angle increases to IS degrees: and
with one fourteen days old to GO de-
grees. and with one three weeks old
to 10 degrees, while an egg one month
old floats vertically upon the pointed
end"
Any one can try this. y scale must
be attached to the outside of the YES
sci to determine the angles -
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Fresh Enxs,

Because of the readiness with which
eggs spoil. the term fresh has be.
como synonymous with the idea of de.
sirable quality In eggs. However, the
actual age OF an egg is only one OF the
factors which affect the quality. NAn
egg forty eight hours old that has lain
in wheat shock during II warm July
rain would probably be swarming with
bacteria and be absolutely unit 70,
food. while another egg stored eight
months In first-class cold storage
room would be of much better quality.
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DnIrr Snnrc..Io..

Cream left OH tho milk too long
will get bitter and rancid
AS n rule, churning Is put off too
long in the winter time.
In the perfect creamery tho animal
heat and odor are gotten rid of as soon
as possible.
MIX pans and pals arc all the better
for good sun bath in sweet, airy
place after having been washed.
scalded and dried.
The sooner milk is sct in a cool
place ready for the cream to rise the
more cream there will be-
Use only salt that is fine in quality
and grain for butter
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IsncmIc. OF Young Trees.

young orchards. and when that is COM
plctcd the seasons pruning may bt,
begun. Fall is really the beginning
OF the pruning season. and there are
many advantages In doing as much as
possible OF this work during favorable
weather OF carly winter. About the
only objection which may arise TO do
ing this work before spring comes from
localities where tho winters arc cold
and dry, and there II Is frequently
found that wounds which are made In
tho fall dry out during the winter to
such all extent that tho bark Is killed
for considerable area around tho
wound, making the wound many times
larger than II would have been other
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FARM TRACTION ENGINE

1t takes about two gallons OF gaso-
lcnc to disc and harrow an acre of
ground. and 1t Is estimated that wheat
ground can he put I'm condition for
seeding at the total cost OF Go cents
per acre. This includes. OF course. tho
WAGES of men necessary to operate the
engine.
Moving along at the rate of three
miles an hour. the engine will drag
discs covering strip OF ground from
twentyfour to twenty-six feet wide.
and behind these are hltched harrows.
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watch Small Fruit

Ordinarily. the blackberry and small
fruit patches are neglected and un-
profitable. or the many such patches
We have In mind. not single one OF
them ts mulched to keep them free
from weeds and to promote production.
Nor are they kept rowed, in order to
encourage proper growth and facilitate
picking.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Der s. and this wilt attract moro or
less attention. this week. .4
Tho export situation will BIO closely
watched because OF bearIsh claims OF
tho last day or two that tho falling
of In receipts mt Texas points means
n similar falling or In export ship.
ments. Any check inlath outward
movement of cotton would bei strong
bearish influence, whereas contin-
ued healthy increase In exports would
greatly strengthen the position of the
market.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
AS to poulfrs praata.

j. 4. Addleman, OF Farmyille. or
thereabouts. writes Tho Times Dis
patch as follows:
In your poultry department saw a
piece headed thus: Some Virginia
Chickens:" Mr.. Jenkins did very we'll
with his chickens as far as to getting
eggs. and the eggs were priced at s
cents piece, the average Northern
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
BRIEF NOTES THOUGHT
OUT BY THE WAYSlDE

Plant trees Nothing adds more to
the appearance of n country home or,
in fact, makes It look more like home,
than house set In the midst of a
beautiful lawn dotted with trees,
shrubs and flowers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
The Poultry
Section
IN THE CHICKEN YARD

Nothing is more important than the
green food for poultry. 1t is surpris-
ing how much can be grown on a
small patch of ground. Lettuce stands
ut the head for little chicks and for
older ones, too; they never tire Of It,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

The datryman that keeps three or
four brood sows and raises quantity
OF pigs In connection with cream or
butter selling and the production OF
fruit. has continual source OF profit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
Why They STAY.

The Improvement in schools.
churches, roads. telephone service.
Libraries, social life and industrial con
Venience of the rural sections means
thnt the boys and girls of the farms
will soon cease to feel the lure OF the
towns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

For insect powder try one pound OF
tobacco ground fine and mixed with
one pound Of Persian insect powder
Mix thoroughly and dust everything
on tho place
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

TO be able to furnish eggs or poul-
try continuously for the trade there
must BIO n continuous supply. These
must be raised or purchased. The
old hens cease to lay freely. and their
places must be filled by others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Experiments have proven the ave-
rage milk COW requires about an ounce
of salt per day. Heavy mixers should
have more.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

The farmer of to-day. due to tho
telephone. railways and rural mail de-
livery, IN many parts of the country.
is nearer to the business and CONNER
cfal centres of the cities than the SUI
ourban resident was few years ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Those who keep ducks should often
place them In new run. and the one
just vacated should be sown to rye
Rye is an excellent crop for disinfect-
ing the runs. and. besides, il furnishes
considerable green feed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Every farm does not present the
proper conditions for carrying a large
number OF hogs, but there is room for
at least one hog on every farm, no
matter what its size.
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ORCHARD HELPS

The protection of orchards against
damage by mice and rabbits Is work
which may we'll he pursued In the fall
and winter. particularly In the case OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

1t is neither essential nor is il good
economy to feed the horse all Of the
hay he can cat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Some kinds Of fruit trees and vines
need to be pruEed annually, while
others may be but rarely and little
DruneG -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

The bronze turkey, which is, prob
ably the most popular turkey In this
country. was originated In England
through the crossing of an American
wild bird upon the black turkey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

a pair of scales which will weigh
Mt least twenty-five pounds will he
found useful In many ways i'm the
home. rt =vE5 -F
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Small potatoes should never be used
for seed" They are very likely to
be the most degenerate seed stock that
could be planted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Leaf curl is more or less common
disease In all peach growing regions
OF the world, and In some places has
proved the most destructive Of eli dis
cases
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

There are two periods in the year
when fruit trees may be plantcd-fal
or early winter and In the spring.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

The successful poultryman has not
stepped into that all at once. He has
arrived at that by the slow and ar
duous road of experience. He cannot
stay there except By travelling the
same road
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

With many persons q chicken is a
chicken. and that is all there is to it..
But with others there is as much diff
ference in hens as there is In cows,
and their possibilities are rs great
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Sheep need some roots at this sea
son of the year and plenty of elem,
water.
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The baby ducks are just as we'll on
in fact, better, without water to swim
In until they have grown their crop OF
feathers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Chickens like ensilage, clover, alfalfa
bcets. potatoes, turnips. cabbage, or
anything of this nature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

The manure from each COW is worth
from S25 to $50. Don't let II waste
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-05-21

nat the smooth ends. but the ends
having the small circular pieces sol.
dsred into them Zig ~. II the end
OF the cans have been soldsred on,
which il the usual method. IL Is only
necessary to place the cans one at q
time In a gas-burper flame for q min.
ute. This will melt the solder. and II
the end does not drop on OF itself. II
will knock Oh easily by giving It's edge
q blow with q hammer The little
disk in the center Of the end will also
drop out. with the melting OF the sol.
der which holds I; in place, and your
completed ring disk viii look like
Ng. 6.
In throwing the disk. hold Il nat.
between the thumb and FIRST finger.
as shown in Fig 8. then keeping your
eyes on the center pin Of the target.
which Of course 10 the one 10 try for
on account Of its giving the largest
ssore. Judge the distance az well as
yeu can and throw the disk forward
giving IL q slight twirl 20 keep Il Fat
in the air and make II land Fat upon
the target
A variation OF the game OF rsng-toas
asn be had BY using the small centers
rom the ends OF the tin cans. and sub
Nituting open cans for the pins fFiK
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-05-21

~ inches IL . great enough slant. re
get the right position for the STAKES
or talks. FIRST allow the braces u
hang straight to the ground. or Hocx,
after fastening the upper ends 70 ths
umbrella ribs; then measure twenty
lncheE away from tbs points where
the braces touch the ground or floor.
The cloth covering Of the sides d
the tent may be pinned 20 the sdaa
OF the umbrella. and 10 the braeaa
Figure shows how the GOVERNS
opens on one side. and bow one brass
10 omitted. 10 make q doorway
The lover portion Of the chair sso
port IL made into . cupboard By e..
closing the legs on three sides vita
cloth. ~ shown IN F1g. ,. and boards
placed across the chair rounds form
shelves This win be . splendid CO.,
board 90 keep your dishes In. and ths
chair seat Win make . ounvenisut
table
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-05-21

he nails into their tops Zig. az First
locate on the ground the places for
the pins. by drawing three parallel
lines 6 inches apart, and then cross.
Ing these at right angles with three
other parallel lines 6 inches apart,
The Intersections of the lines viii be
the positions for the pins. Cut the
stakes 6 or inches long. and drive
them down in the proper places no
their tops will be even with or a tribe
below the surface.
Cut nine squares OF cardboard from
a cardboard box for the score mum.
bers. and letter the numbers upon
them with a soft pencil or small
brush and washing bluing Make the
figures large and heavy so they will
be easy to distinguish from a distance
Zig. 81. Fasten the score numbers
by driving the nail pins through them
Gig. p.
The rings are made from ends OF
tomato cans OF ether preserving cans
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-05-21
line or heavy wrapping twins for

line or heavy wrapping twine for
braces
The tent may be placed in the back
yard. on the porch. or In the play
room. The FIRST thing TO do il 10
fasten the end OF the umbrella han
die to the chair back. by Etrapping It
to the cross bars with heavy twine
in the manner illustrated In Fig. :.
Tie the handle securely 30 II win hold
the umbrella perfectly upright.
The Irvine braces for the walls are
fastened 20 the tips Of the umbrella
ribs. and the best way TO attach them
is by using needle and thread and
sewing them 10 the little eyes In the
tips. The lower ends of the braces
should be tied TO stakes driven into
the ground. II the tent is placed In the
yard. or 10 carpet lacks. thumb lacks.
or wall pnah-pins driven into the
floor. IL the tent IL placed upon the
porch or in q play.noom. In order g.
make the tent wider at It's bottos4.
the braces are slanted away from tse
umbrella as in the illustration. TwcE.