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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
CARE OF SOWS DURING PREGNANCY

large degree, the size and vitality of
the filters. Too many farmers think
they have done all that is necessary
when they shovel into the breeding
pens all the corn that q SOW will eat
during pregnancy. but the evil effects
of this sort Of feeding has been plainly
dem onstrated many times.
A SOW that Is fed too much corn
lays on fat and as rule her pigs
come weak, often without sufficient
strength to suckle. They are apt to be
crushed by the sow who is too lazy to
give them the proper care.
or course 1t is not good policy to
starve the SOW. but she should be kept
reasonably lean and, above all, fed
upon nutritious and nourishing food
in order 70 bring into life a litter OF
pigs that are sound and full of vitality.
Experiments show that a SOW with
a record of great prolificacy when fed
On TOO short ratfons produced much
smaller filters, while. later. when fed
a we'll balanced ration in sufficient
quantities to keep her in good health
and strength, she came back to her
old form and produced large filters.
Sows that We're fed literally Of soft,
fattening foods, produced small filters
Of puny pigs. some OF whom never de-
Yeloped, while others died within two
weeks
While the importance Of proper
rations for the breeding SOW cannot
be overestimatcd, she must at the same
time have warm. dry quarters, tree
dom from annoyance by other hogs III
the herd and her surroundings must
in every way be conductive to quiet
and good temper or her feeding will
no. avail much
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Their mode Of locomotton. together
wteh their structural fitness for theil
natural functions. make birds a very
important economic factor in the ami
NAL kingdom. especially from the
standpoint Of their usefulness to man.
Endowed with the power Of flight,
they speedily cover great distances.
thus controlling outbreaks of insects
or rodents in widely separated Soc
lions OF country.
Aside from their obstruction OF
noxtous insects and animals, birds are
useful as weed-seed destroyers. also
As soavengers, and again are instru-
mental in the dissemination of the
seeds OF trees and other plants. The
place Of birds in nature Ia entirely
unique. Each species performs a
service which no other can so we'll
accomplish. Each is structurally
modified for the particular work
nature demands of it. These modfi-
cations, in such species as the cross
bill. spoon-bill, and others are very
marked. giving them an unnatural
and grotesque appearance. even to the
point of deformity. In other species,
various structural notifications in
feet, legs, wings, necks, or other parts
are found, but always for the purpose
of facilitating the specific task which
each must perform.
So complex are the food habits of
birds, that they are little understood,
and probably never will be fully
known. A species may be useful part
of the year and harmful at certain
times An active destroyer of insects
within the breeding range may be-
come pillager Of grain during mi
grations. Certain species, highly ben
flcial in normal numbers, become de-
structive when their numbers are
greatly increased. The whole eco
nomic problem hinges on the balance
that can be preserved In nature. An
increased food supply would tend to
increase the number of birds feeding
thereon. When the supply is mate
rally decreased, the birds must look
elsewhere for food, and this may re-
suit In their becoming destructive.
From the beginning of time, the
organic forces Of nature have been
engaged in constant conflict, each
against the other, but maintaining, on
the average. a stable balance until the
advent of civilized man. In our own
country this equilibrium was pre-
served until the Pilgrim Fathers be-
gan to hew homes out Of the virgin |
forest. Fields Of maize and wheat
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

| suppianted the forest affording ar
! abundant supply Of juicy, tender foot
TO many Insects chat formerly were
dependent upon the forest. The de.
struction Of the forest has caused q
steady decrease in the numbers of
birds, dependent thereon for protec-
ton, food, and nesting sites; this. with
the destruction of many birds for
food or other purposes. has greatly
reduced this natural check on insect
lie. Many species have adapted their
manner Of living to the changed con-
ditions, some Of which find present
conditions even more favorable than
those prevailing formerly. Other
species. native to the western plains
nave since the settling Of the country
extended their ranges westward.
The loss to cultivated crops. through
insect ravages, Is stupendous. Such
loss to cereal crops. forest products
and farm wood lots has been esti-
mated at ten per cent Of the value. and
twenty per cent has been computed
for truck crops and fruits
There are many causes for the
diminution in the numbers Of our
birds. Man is responsible for it. either
directly or indirectly, to a great eX-
tent. The cutting OF forests; clearing
of shrubbery: moving of fence rows;
draining of swamps; filling Of the
land: shooting for food, for profit or
sport: destruction Of those that injure
crops; and burning over land. all have
a bearing on the subject. So, likewise,
does the erection Of lighthouses, teie-
phone wires, and wire fences; also
the Introduction of misunderstanding
animals. Nature also limits the multi
plication of birds as we'll as those Of
other creatures. Over some of ma
lures checks man has no control.
such as the elem ents and 1t is little
less than marvellous that so many
birds. young and old, escape death.
Entire bands of migrating birds are
overcome by storms and
swept into the sea; many starve or
freeze to death.
Birds are not always the CHEEKY.
creatures Of summer.
Sometimes conditions are most ad-
verse and for days at time food Is
BILE. At such times, many a
bird that otherwise might starve or
'reeze to death may be saved by feed
ng. The time and expense required
% maintain a food shelf for the birds
s trivial. but the good resulting Is
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

During pregnancy the brood sow
has a strong demand on her for ma
terial for bone, muscle, nerve ami
hair. And she should be so fed that
she can supply this demand without
robbing her own system to do 1t.
Corn alone will not supply the
necessary elements: the SOW needs
variety of feeds. Mill feeds, such as
bran and wheat middlings are most
excellent. I prefer to feed bran dry
20 Il will be thoroughly masticated
before being swallowed.
In case wheat middlings are used it
10 best to make it into swill. In the
bill of fare a few roots should be
added, or. where roots are not avail
able, few potatoes may be fed as
farrowing time approaches.
feed my brood sows no corn at ali
for at least two weeks before farroT-
Ing time. I find wheat bran Tar supe-
rior as 1t furnishes plenty Of bone
making material and also keeps the
bowels in good conditions.
I give my sows a warm. dry place
in which to sleep and do not allow
them to draw themselves over any
distractions such as boards, bars and
the like. / watch them closely and
give them the best possible care with
out overconfining or overlooking them.
They have all they will drink. twice
q day, of good, clean water.
I always keep charcoal. ashes and
salt In reach of my hogs at all times.
They sweeten the stomach, stimulate
digestion and keep the animals in
healthy condition.
Hog breeders who study their bust
ness have learned that upon the guam
tity and quality Of food depends, n
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
MANY AUTOS ON FARM.

There are now over $4,000 autos
used by farmers and the number is
increasing at tremendous rate. These
machines are not all used for pleasure
bu; for economy of time and the
saving Of horses in the daily work on
the farm. The tendency toward
much lower prices, or rather better
machines for the present prices of in
ferior ones will give added impetus to
the use Of these valuable machines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Food Of the song sparrow shown.
The relative size of the segments of
the circle show the G O III p ara t I've
amounts eaten of various foodstufYs
very great. The food shelf (there
should be one or more on every FARM
should be placed. if possible. in a
sheltered situation. with the southern
side exposed, and well out of the reach
Of cats. A south window is a good
place and permits of observation from
within. Suet, cracked nuts, seeds.
grains and crumbs should be furnished
in goodly quantity. A suet ball (made
by winding a piece of suet with cord
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
ATTRACT AND ENCOURAGE USEFUL BIRDS

The character Of the food eaten by
birds, insects or animals decides their
economic status. When the food of a
bird consists of insects or mammals
Injurious to crops, forest trees. or to
other property that bird Is Of service
70 man and, therefore. beneficial. A
bird. animal, or insect is beneficial or
Injurious to the degree that harmful
or useful forms are eaten or destroyed
BY 1t.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
Deep Burrows
BY GUM

How in the world did the first fell
low ever start TO chew tobacco?
Don't stand still. II you do you
won't get anywhere, and you may
block the way of someone else.
3 1t pays to advertise. If you want
to sell something to your neighbors,
put up a sign on your gate post.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Many farmers often have lame hogs
and do not understand the cause Of
this undesirable condition. Either the
hogs have been compelled to lie in a
damp bed. or in a place SO cold that
they have been forced to pile up to
keep warm. Either condition is more
than likely to bring on rheumatism
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

clover or other small seeds. From
ten to fifteen pounds should be sown
per acre. preferably without a nurse
crop, and as early as possible in the
spring without danger Of frost, which
may kill the young plants. As soon
as the first blossoms appear or when
ever the plan shows signs of losing
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

that the destruction of seed on such
a scale threatens the practicability Of
reforestation, and that strenuous
meas ures will have to be resorted to in
order to stop the depredations Of the
pests which, in a large degree, pre-
vent the renewal Of many Of our for
ests.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Alfalfa is a native Of western Asia;
it was early introduced into southern
Europe and later was taken to South
America whence 1t found its way into
Mexico and then to California and
other western states In the region
south and west Of the Missouri river
it found congenial conditions and has
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

The stable should DO kept free
from dust during milking. Dust
usually comes from feed, bedding. or
from breezes which collect dust out
side the stable and carry it inside. The
stable should be so constructed as to
collect as little dust as possible. Cor
ners should be avoided, unnecessary
timber should be left out, the sur
faces to be smooth. Feeding should
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Trees must not have wet feet. The
level OF the standing water. in the soil
must be at least three feet below the
surface, and it is better for the trees
II It is twice this distance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

proved Of immense value to farmers
throughout that section. Now, there
Is scarcely a locality in the United
States where alfalfa is not successfully
grown.
Alfalfa belongs to the same family
as clover. peas and beans, the legume
family. The young plant at first has
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Too much water In the soil makes
1t impossible for the bacteria to carry
on the work they find to do, and such
soils are unproductive of agricultural
crops.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

IN the addition of manure to the
garden, much will be gained If it is
thoroughly decomposed, as then 1t is
more quickly incorporated with the
SOIL and the plant food 1t contains is
most readily available.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Where feather eating is practiced
try giving the fowls sulphur, one tea
spoonful in the soft feed Of every
three fowls, two times a week.
A good, reliable equipment is abso-
lutely necessary for prot1tab BILE poultry
raising.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Too many men do not realize the
Importance OF careful and correct
pruning. 1t should never be done by
a novice. Find an expert orchardist
and work with him to gain the proper
experience.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

With sod-mulch systems, the grass
In the orchard must be moved often
and allowed to lay where it falls It's
removal decreases the fertility of the
soil.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

the whole problem. but there must
also be a knowledge Of the conditions
under which bacteria grow, for milk
containing a very small number of
bacteria when produced may be liter
ally loaded with them in twenty four
hours. Bacteria are introduced into
milk mainly by small particles of dirt
which either drop into the milk or
are carried in the air.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
Seed-Eating Mammals
in Relation to
Reforestation
By'N. DEARBORN

The demand for lumber in the
United States constantly increases
while the forested area, under the ak
of the lumberman. the enroachments
of agriculture, and the devastation by
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

For breeding purposes hens are
generally preferred to pullets because
they are fully matured and possess
stored up vitality after their annual
mott.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Much more food can be grown on
an acre devoted to fruit than can be
produced with any kind Of grain.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

The road question looks different to
. man a1tss - has bought an auto.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Fruit growing Is the most prof1ta BILE
method of occupying the soil.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Twenty-Five per cent of the bacteria
found in milk will be avoided If a pail
like the one shown at the left is used,
the opening being covered with sterile
cheeSeclOth.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

thriftiness it should be moved as
this stimulates stronger growth. 1t can
usually be cut three times during the
season, and after 1t has become we'll
established, it will yield from three
to Ave tons Of cured hay per acre.
II. Snyder and j. A. Hummel
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
Still Selling Fords

The Sunday Garage is still selling
Fords just as rapidly as they can get
them. Each shipment is disposed of
by the time it arrives. The sales of
these cars are the great phenomenon
of the business age. A census of cars
taken in New York State showed one
fourth of the cars in use to be Fords,
and about the same story comes from
everywhere. Only in this section I'M
less a halt is called on Sunday it will
be three-fourths Fords and one-fourth
others.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
Wheat Harvest Starts

The headers and binders are busy
now in the wheat fields throughout
Prowers and Bent counties, and while
our total yield may be small compar-
ed to the big wheat states, we will
venture the assertion that nowhere in
the country in an equal area will a.
much wheat be grown. One passing
by the miles on miles Of waving grain
so thick that it would almost hold up
a man is ready to believe any esti-
mates made by the farmers. Those
best posted guessing on looks and
past results, predict Yields from so
to rs bushels will be common, and
bets are out that some fields will sur
pass the latter figure. The threshing
outfits are getting ready and the re-
turns will soon be coming in.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
Mustang Oil

Messrs. E. M. Mears, J. P. Camp
bell and E. ]. Wagner returned last
week from a visit OF the new Mus
tang oil well, and they brought with
them a specimen Of the oil now be-
ing obtained there by the drillers. It
is fine grade Of lubricating oil in
its natural state and IL attracting
much attention. They have not yet
struck it in paying quantities but have
had considerable from the very start.
They are down now 1926 feet but had
to bring the drill to Lamar for some
necessary repairs. The log shows
that they are passing through practi-
cally the same strata as at Lamar but
each one is much thinner there than
the same one was in Lamar. This in
duces the belief that it will be much
nearer to oil in paying quantities there
than here. The work is progressing
nicely and they expect It will not be
long until they have very interesting
news for the public.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
To Whom 1t May Concern

Lamar, Colorado, July l, 1914.
l, J. X. Doughty, Mayor Of the City
of Lamar, hereby give notice that all
weeds must be cut and destroyed on
or before the 18th day of July, in ac-
cordance with Ordinance No. 1877. All
weeds not cut and destroyed in ac-
cordance with said ordinance will be
cut and destroyed by the city at the
expense of the owner, lessee, or oc-
cupant Of said lot or part Of lot, and
the costs thereof be made a lien
against the premises.
This ordinance and this proclama-
ton especially applies to each and
every owner, lessee or occupant Of
any lot or part Of lot; and to each
and every alley behind and the side
walk area in front of each and every
lot or part lot.
J. X. DOUGHTY, Mayor.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
Buy New Mill

The splendid new alfalfa meal mill
at May Valley, recently constructed
and equipped by the Ottawa Alfalfa
Milling Co., was this week purchased
by the Lamar Alfalfa Milling Co. Of
which Strain Bros. and j. P. Camp
bell are the principal stockholders.
The mill is the latest and most COM
plete and up-to-date in every respect
that has yet been erected in the val
ley and in the hands Of an enterpris-
ing and pushing firm like Strain Bros.
will be one of the big factors in the
successful development of May valley.
Both that section and the new COM
pany are to be congratulated on the
new deal. The company which has
heretofore been copartnership Is
making preparations to incorporate,
and the articles will be filed in few
days. The Lamar company has been
in the business for several years and
has by square businesslike dealings
gained the friendship Of the farmers
and they will be warmly welcomed as
owners Of the big new mill. They have
both good will and experience in their
favor and they are sure to make the
business success.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
Ball Games

A fair sized crowd was out to As
sociation Park last Sunday to see the
double header ball games. The first
game between the Feds and Brown
Lumber Co. was a seven inning con-
test and fought to a finish. Byrnes
and Christy did the pitching for the
Feds and w. ]. Shall for the lumber
boys. The Feds won 10 to z. The
principal feature being Byrnes drive
through the Park gate, the first fair
ball that has gone out Of the park.
The second game was between the
Postoffice and Telephone nine and
Loren Van Ginkel's Kornman team,
the former winning by a score of II
to 9. Van is not satisfied with the
result and promises different re-
suit when they meet again.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01

Chas. Maxwell has entered into a
contract for regular biplane flights
at the fair this season by woman
aviator, the only one holding a Ii
cense card with the American Avia-
tors Association. She is Miss Kath-
leen Stinson and makes her fights in
one of the latest model Wright BIZ
planes. The contract provides for one
fight each day at any time called for
by Manager Maxwell. 1t will be one
of the big features Of the weeks
amusement, August 10 to 81.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
Ben-Mar Grill

The new grill and lunch counter at
the Ben-Mar hotel is gaining in pop
ularity every day and is proving 4
winner. Mr.. Wood, the proprietor, is
one Of the best and most enterprising
landlords along the Santa Fe route
and his willingness to fit up this no.
tel as he has shows his broad faith in
Lamar, which we believe will be JUS
titled.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
Lamar VIII Be Quiet

Lamar expects to have quiet time
on the Fourth. Everybody who has
an auto or can hire one will go to
Two Buttes for the big celebration
there. The enterprising citizens of
that town never do anything half way
and the celebration this year will be
the biggest in the history of this end
of the state. Those who don't have
autos will go to neighboring railroad
towns or on picnics. A few will just
rest.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
Accident In Yards

Thos. Hart Of Aguilar was found in
the local railroad yards last Friday
unconscious and suffering from severe
injuries. He was one Of those at
tracted to the Kansas wheat fields by
the rosy stories Of big wages to be
paid and was on his way back home
after being convinced Of his error.
He was taken to the Lamar hospital
and his wife sent for. He is improv-
ing slowly but as yet has not been
able to tell just what occurred.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01

N. J, McMillin came up from the
ranch last Saturday. the Morse mud
hole having become shallow enough
for his horse to wade. He says by
another week 1t will be dried out 80
much that 1t will no longer be reve-
nue. producer. Twenty-Five dollars ex-
pended there three weeks ago by the
county would have prevented hun
dreds Of tourists going around US.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01

E. B. Leatherman returned the first
Of the week from business trip to
Kansas City.
DR.. F. J. Coleman Of Hartley, Iowa,
il here this week looking after prop
erty interests in this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Brown Of Pueb-
10 came down in their auto and visited
over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
C. Gould.
Seymore Hall, president Of the A.
". League and candy man for the pub
lie, was interviewing merchants and
fans in Lamar today.
Judge Jesse G. Northcutt came
down from Trinidad Tuesday ami
looked over the legal situation here in
respect to the strikers trials that may
come here.
Capt F. L. Pyles, who has been Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Pyles, in Lamar, started for the Phil
ippine islands the first Of the week to
|rejoin his command.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01

A game between the Lamar and
Las Animas teams will be played on
Sunday at Association park, begin
ming at 2:3O o'clock and lasting for
nine full innings unless interfered
with by rain. The band will be out.
The Las Animas team has been
strengthened and good game can be
expected.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-07-01
Stock Sold

The A. Reinke stock Of hardware
and second hand goods was sold last
Saturday by the referee to A. War
burg Of Lamar. The goods have
been IN the hands Of the U. 8. court
at Pueblo for the benefit Of creditors
for some time, and the sale will close
up the business and enable distribu-
ton Of the assets soon.