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The Spectator., 1914-12-22
RIGHT LENGTHS FOR SILAGE
Difference of Opinion 10 Manifest ed-Packine Eliminates Air.

(By H. H. KILDEE. Iowa Experiment
 The question as to the proper lengths in which corn should be cut when put into the silo Is one upon which much difference of opinion is manifested. Some advocate as long as 1.4 inch. others less than one-half inch or approximately one-quarter inch. and the majority intermediate lengths. The short cuts. such as the one-Quar- ter and onehalf inch. require more power, but insure a more palatable silage. resulting in less waste in feed ing. and make it easy to pack 1t thor oughly at time of filling. This packing helps to eliminate the air, thus i'm proving the quality, and makes it pos sible to put a greater quantity of corn in the silo.
 It is more essential that thoroughly matured corn be cut into shorter lengths than corn that is more imma- ture and succulent. as much of the dry portions will be wasted by animals on full feed if not cut into small pieces. When one considers the matter from all standpoints it is evident that the common practice of cutting the corn into one-half and three-quarter-inch lengths is the preferable one. The writer has made 1t a practice to cut the corn into three-quarter-inch lengths. but realizes that when corn becomes dry the one-halfinch cut is more desirable. If the man interested wishes a shorter cut for the upper part of the silo would recommend the upper third be filled with one-half- 1lnch cut.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

of COWS Is a straight business propo- sition and no farmer can afford to spend his own time or pay high priced labor to milk COWS which do not pay for their board. Let's make the $100 return per COW our standard.
 To build up profitable herd the COW test is indispensable. It enables the dairyman to quickly get high pro- ducing herd by selecting heifers from only the best COWS. In this connection the sires that are capable of transmit ting dairy quality and temperament to their offspring can be proven. The very general practice of sending ma ture bulls to the block when they are just in their prime for breeding pur- poses is detrimental to our dairy in- dustry and should be stopped
 Cow testing also pays because sur plus stock of both sexes sells for higher prices when buyers can see what the ancestors of these animals have done in the line of milk and but ter fat production.
 When using the test farmers may know their COWS as individuals and feed so as to get the greatest return for every dollars worth of feed pro-
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Travesty on Real Falstaff.

Yarmouth has a claim upon all Eng lishmen quite independently of it's as- sociations with the breakfast bloater, remarks a writer in St. Nicholas. For 1t was the home of Shakespeare's Fal- staff, who appears to have been man of exemplary piety. The Falstaffs were an old Yarmouth family
 "A Falstolfe or Falstaff," writes John Richard Green, was bailiff of Yarmouth in 12S1 Another is among the first of its representatives in par liament, and from that the members of that family filled the highest mu- nicipal offices. John Falstolfe, a man of considerable account in the town. purchased lands at the close of the fourteenth century in Caistor, and be- came the father of Sir John Falstolfe, who, after distinguished military ca reeA was luckless enough to give his name to Shakespeare's famous char acter. In Yarmouth, however, he was better known as a benefactor to the great church of St. Nicholas.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
COSTLY METHOD OF REVENGE
Procedure in Europe Reminded An drew Carnegie of Somewhat
 Humorous Incident.

Andrew Carnegie, in recent inter- view on peace, said to a New York reporter:
 "A lad twenty killed a man and woman in Sarajevo. All Europe is now fighting to avenge this wrong. Eng land alone is spending s35,000 a min ute, according to Sidney Webb, on gun powder
 Well, this is such an expensive way to avenge wrong that it reminds me of the man at the banquet.
 "A man entered the cloakroom, at the end of banquet, and began to smash in silk hat after silk hat.
 Hold on, boss! What fo' yo smash in all dem high hats?' demanded the attendant
 I'm looking for my own," the gen. tleman answered. It's an opera hat collapsible. you know. None of these seem to be it.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Good Way to Spend Spare Time.

machines may be repaired if they need it. Wagons may be overhauled, and if not too cold, new paint may be put on.
 If any new buildings are planned for the coming year, lumber may be put on the ground. Often the earth is not frozen so hard that we cannot blow and scrape out the basements for eel lars or excavate for house cellars.
 The stock calls for careful attention now. The first and last work of the successful farmer for the day must be done at the barn. feeding and oth. erwise caring for cattle.
 Take out the old solid board win dows of the COW stables and put in their place sash glass. This will add to the health and comfort of the stock
 It is often possible to press the fall blowing we'll into the winter. This places the farmer at a decided advan- tage over the one who waits for spring to begin before he does any blowing.
 Stormy days may be used for read. ing. writing. and laying plans for days to come.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
DISEASE OF THE POTATOES
lf Fungus Is in Seed Scab Will Ap- pear, No Matter What Kind of Fer
 tiIizer Is Used in Growing.

Some farmers have the idea firmly fixed in their minds that stable ma nure ought not to be used in growing potatoes, the, claim being that it causes the scab which is so destruc- tive. This is not correct, for if the fungus is in the seed potato the scab will appear no matter what sort of fertilizer is used in growing the crop. The only way at all certain of avoid ing scab in the potato crop is to treat the seed tubers used, and this should always be done regardless of where the seed comes from. You may con- template using seed that you feel cer- tain is free from the germ of the scab. but it will be safer to treat the seed.
 Buy some commercial formalin and to each one-half pint of it add fifteen gallons of water. Then soak the seed tubers in the mixture for two or even three hours. Do this before planting and you will be reasonably sure of having the crop free from scab.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Suited Either Way,

Miss Lucy Price, Cleveland's lead ing antisuffrage speaker, tells of a funny incident which happened in New England while she was campaigning there. She was walking down the street after having made what she thought was particularly effective talk against suffrage when a woman stopped her.
 Miss Price," she said, T want to tell you how much liked your speech. It was one of the best ever heard"
 q am so glad you are with us" re- sponded Miss Price, and I hope you will come to our other antisuffrage meetings"
 "Oh," exclaimed the astonished woman, T thought that was suffrage meeting you spoke at"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
'zypGEMERAL
 fARM5N0TES
Late weeds make fine seeds.

Late weeds make fine seeds.
 Sprouts sap the life of the tree.
 Nearly every weed seed will grow if given time.
 Flow up the fall crop of weeds and save work next year.
 Don't strip of the leaves-they are the lungs of the plant.
 Thin overloaded grapevines by plucking the poorest punches. Tie the young shoots to the trellis. f Keep the bung out of the vinegar barrel but have bit of wire screen over the opening to guard against things that may fall.
 Flow up the empty garden and SOW turnips and spinach and transplant cabbage, beets. celery. lettuce. cauli. flower. etc. Keep busy.
 There are some of those roosters left yet, in spite of everything. Get them out and sell them right of. They are eating their heads off and you will never get half your money back.
 
 Hang a good thermometer in the eel lar Look at it now and then when the mercury is shivering down toward zero. But it is all right to keep the temperature as nearly down to freez- ing as you can and not have it get the start of you
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
SHOW MONEY MAKERS
Loafers Spotted and Eliminated
 When Cow Test Is Used.
No DaIryman Can Afford to Spend His Time and Money on Animals Which Do Not Pay for Their Board-
 Value of SIo Is Shown,

tBy e. R. INGALLS,, Wisconsin Experi-
 ment Station)
 Cow testing shows the money mak- CTS. The best COWS in many Wiscon- sin herds are returning profit of s10O or more every year. It is possible to have every COW kept do as well.
 The loafers, the cows that consume more than they return. are quickly spotted and eliminated when the COW test is used. No successful merchant handles line of goods on which he loses money; likewise. no progressive dairyman will milk COW on which he does not make a profit. The milking
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Starting the Day Wrong.

There was gloom on the face of the farmer.
 What's the matter, Elijah?" asked his nearest neighbor "Flapjacks given out over to your house?"
 "Worse'n that said Elijah. You know, 'twasn't apple year, and wife says we cant have any more apple pie for breakfast"
 Cant you make out if you have apple pie noon and night?"
 T can, because I've got to-" said Elijah. but. I tell you, it upsets me, starting the day wrong like that"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Walking Graveyards.

Some of the Indian princes have given over two million dollars apiece to Britain for the war Beside such gifts, the gifts of London business millionaires seem small.
 Tn fact" said James Douglas, in an interview, "in fact, the gifts of the nizam of Hyderabad and the mahara- jah of Mysore and the gaekwar of Ba- roda give our English Merchant princes, who owe England so much more, look of avarice; and you know the definition of avarice.
 "Avarice, like a graveyard, takes in all it can get, and never gives any thing back"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Why Thomas Concurred.

Whack, whack. whack! Tommy was undergoing a painful punishment at the hands of his loving mother for eating the jam.
 Tommy" she said seriously, when she was forced to pause. this hurts me far more than 1t does you
 And when Tommy was alone with his brother he produced square board he had concealed. and thought fully murmured;
 q thought all along that bit of wood wouldn't do her any good!"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
WouIdn't Stand for It.

She wore determined look as she entered the drug store.
 Look here, young man, if tall man with red mustache comes and asks you for a prescription you're not to let him have it."
 Really, madam, r."
 No you mustn't let him have it on any account. He's come here for a month, and says he wants some thing to improve his appetite. He's boarding at my establishment, young man."
 And with a muttered threat the landlady passed from the shop leav- ing the druggists assistant pale and trembling
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
His Only Possession.

Al Rogers was travelling through a lonely section in the suburbs of Bos- ton one night, short while ago, when he was startled by hearing this pite- ous appeal:
 Will the kind gentleman please help a poor unfortunate man? r."
 At this point Al felt to locate his watch. The other continued:
 T have nothin' in the world but this loaded revolver"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Distorted Veoetarianism.

50 long as you find the cost of 'liv- ing high" said the friendly adviser, why don't you and your husband be- come vegetarians?"
 What do you mean?" asked the worried looking woman.
 Why, eat only vegetable prod ucts."
 Couldn't think of it. What I'm try in to do now Is to persuade John to take to beefsteak and quit tryin to live on liquor and tobacco
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
At the First Signs

Of falling hair get Cuticura. It works wonders. Touch spots of dan- druff and itching with Cuticura Oint- ment, and follow next morning with hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap. This at once arrests falling hair and pro- notes hair growth. For free sample each with 32-p. Skin Book. address post card: Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Failures as Stepping Stones.

John Wanamaker, in a recent ad- dress in Philadelphia, urged his audi ence to persevere.
 Every successful man." he said, "has probably had more failures. far more failures, than the nonentity has had
 Success, after all. is nothing more than failure with a new coat of paint"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Seekinu Worthy Objects.

"Dodsworth tells me that he Is a practical philanthropist.'
 That's just what he is. Before of fering a dime to a beggar Dodsworth asks him so many disagreeable ques- tions that the poor devil is glad to es- cape without the dime"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Cause Removed.

Did you notice how few Sunday school picnics there were this sea son?"
 II did in a way"
 How in a way"
 T did remark how little rain we had"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Poor BurQiar.

"A burglar got into my house about on my way home from the club" said Jones.
 Did he get anything" asked Brown.
 q should say he did get something" replied Jones' The poor devil is in the hospital. My wife thought it was me. ."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
WINTER WORK ON THE FARM
Get In Ample Supply of Firewood- Repair Machines and Overhaul
 Wagons-Lay Plans for Spring.
(By l.. M. BENNINGTON

On days when the weather will per. init we may press the work of get ting up the wood for another year. He is very poor farmer who does not attend to this part of his farm work, but waits till the wood is need. ed from day to day.
 Hay riggings may be put in shape for the coming season. Other farm
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
The PeeIinu Kind.

Mamma" said a little boy, "the place where l got stung last Sunday down at Uncle Jims is all peeling off"
 Brother Bruce took a look at the injury.
 That's so," he grinned, T guess you must have been stung by a husk- ing bee"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
The Best Eminent.

For falls on icy walks. sprains and bruises, rub on and rub in Hanfords Balsam of Myrrh. Apply this finiment thoroughly and relief should quickly follow. Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Upsettinu His Theory.

"The heavy explosions of battle always cause rain. It rained after Wa terloo; it rained after Fontenoy3 it rained after Marathon"
 But Marathon was fought with spears and arrows, my dear"
 There you go. Always throwing cold water on anything have to say"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Siqns of War.

So many of our busy burghers are standing in front of the war maps, arguing and declaiming, that dozens of safes and pianos are being hoisted into high buildings with almost no- body to observe the phenomenon.
 And on Broadway a man repaired a tire to a gallery of four boys.-New York Tribune
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Inconsistent.

'The English are queer people,"
 You think so?"
 Yes. In time of peace they treated Tommy Atkins with contempt and made him sore, and now in time of war they treat him with so much good liquor that they make him drunk"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Conscientious.


Hes one of the most conscientious men I know"
 "So?"
 Yes. He always says Give me match, please, instead of Lend me match. '"-Detroit Free Press.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Farm Lumber Shed.

Every well-appointed farm should include in its equipment a storage place for lumber. Much time is wasted annually by farmers, who never keep an extra board or tim Der on their places. with the result that every time they wish to do a little repairing they have to journey to town for lumber.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
w ar Styles.

Have you heard anything about the fall fashions as yet?"
 Not as to how the gowns will be made. I suppose the girls are bound to wear cartridge belts, of course"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

vided. The value of the silo in supply ing fresh summer succulence during the winter months and in helping out when pastures dry up in the summer is also shown best when cows are under test.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
COLDS & LaGRlPPE

or doses 666 will break any case of Chills & Fever, Colds X LaGrippe; 1t acts on the liver better than Calo- mel and does not gripe or sicken. Price 25c-Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Quite Safe.

What did that man want with you, Henry?"
 He was after my scalp" Goodness gracious" Don't be frightened He's only hair specialist
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

When a woman discovers silver strand among the gold she always says it is premature-but she thinks it's a shame.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Logical Result.

She has such a dogged expres sion"
 No wonder, with that pug nose"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

An extensive deposit of asphalt of superior quality has been discovered in the Philippines.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
The Drummer's Work,

Are these moving pictures of the war authentic?"
 "Of course. All but the rumble of artillery That's initiated by the drummer
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Many man is so constituted that he makes friends with everyone ex cept himself
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
4 Bit Personal.

He-I think Wigglebee is the wors dancer in the room.
 She-Hush. you forget yourself.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Quite So.

"Baleful lookout this, isn't it?" What lookout?" Cotton"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

An atomizer for perfumery small enough to be carried in a pocketbook is novelty from Europe.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
His Favorite Role.

"Dubson entertained some friends at dinner last evening"
 Entertained you say? Why, Dubson invariably makes an ass of himself"
 That's how he entertained them"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

You never believe a man when he flatters you. but you like to hear it just the same.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
The Uusual Story,

How came you to lose control of your automobile"
 Because my wife wanted 1t"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
4 Woman's Way.

Your doom is sealed cried the villain.
 Hal" laughed the heroine defiantly. "I guess can steam it open"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
The Test.

''Is he a good lawyer?"
 'I should say he is. He's acquitted some of our most notorious crimi- nals."
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
That's Easy.

Who was the first lightning calcu- lator?"
 Ben Franklin and his kite"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Beautiful, clear white clothes delights the laundress who uses Red Cross Ball Blue. All grocers. Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Had Debts of His Own,

Nodd-Here's list of European war debts. Don't they stagger you?
 Todd-Well. they might, old man; but I've just been looking over my monthly accounts.--Life.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

For any cut use Hanford's Bal sam. Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

The self-made man cant understand why anyone should prefer a family tree to business plant.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Experience is a good investment only when you don't pay more for it than it is worth.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Good wine needs no bush, and a gold brick needs no hodcarrier.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Start the year by getting Hanford's Balsam. You will find frequent use for it. Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Few of us get more happiness out of life than the amount we make our selves.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

The more a man knows the less he thinks he knows.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
RUB-MY-nSM

Will cure your Rheumatism and au kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia Cramps. Collie, Sprains. Bruises. Cuts. Old Sores. Burns, etc. Antissptto Anedyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Paradoxical Result. Whats the matter with my labor theories ?" They won't work"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Marble to Retain.

Kniicker-Jones has a remarkable memory
 Bocker-Wonderful: he remembers a winter that wasn't just like this.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

For sore feet rub on Hanford's Bal. sam. Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

The painless filling you get at res taurant is far more satisfactory than the one you get in dental parlor.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

The St. Vitus kind is just about as graceful as some of the other dances.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Many girl is gem, in spite of the fact that she refuses to be cut.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Smile, smile, beautiful clear white clothes. Red Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore best. All grocers. Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

Few of the men who are willing to give you a recommendation would give you job.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU Fry Murine Eye Remedy tor Red Weak, Watery just Eye comfort Write for Book of the Rye by mail Free Murine Eve Remedy Co.,, Chicago
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
The View,

The View. There is a story in that face," You must be seeing it out of the tale of your eye"
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
Quite Old Fashioned.

Did she marry well?"
 No; it was a case of true love- Harvard Lampoon.
The Spectator., 1914-12-22
>o Aao,hera

Important 10 Mothers
 Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA. a safe and sure remedy for infants and children. and see that 1t
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-25
SCHOLARSHIP AND AUTOMOBILES

Some day a philosopher may arise and explain why automobiles are incompatible with a studious life At present we must be satisfied to accept without explana ton the statement of President Faunce of Brown Uni versity that 'fn the years probably many students American colleges have been demOralized by the automobile as by alcohol"
 Not that merely riding in automobile is harmful either to health morals But somehow the lure of it seems to weaaen youths moral fibre. He loses perspective. Long in the cushioned seat of smooth ly running car while the workaday world rushes by at twenty or thirty miles hour. the young is lord of creation Why blear his eyes with books? Why put the laboratories? Why stick around in suhy reel tation rooms? Why let himself be bored by stupid professors who have felt the thrill of existence?
 Let us live while We live. Rahrahrah! This is the Hfe!" So they go the way of destruction.
 IL was so in the ancient days. "The colleges" says President Faunce. which started amid national penury into of expanding nation al wealth" That's the trouble. As endowments in- and college quarters improve, the yields to the temptation Of suxury. There isn't any more starving in garrett the poor and worthy student al ways used do There isn't any garrett even if a stud ent wanted starye And there isn't much study ing brag of, particularly in the big institutions. onal college life has retreated the horse col eges" where young still be found who think more of acquiring education than of breaking Inc speed laws