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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11
EASY AND PROFITABLE
A Well Bred Boar Selected Out OF a
Litter of Twelve Pigs Worth
Dozen Sows.

(By r. NJ Murphy, Division of Exten-
sion, University Of Tennessee.)
The easiest and most profitable way
to get into the hog business is by buy
ing a pure-bred boar to use on good
grade sows. A grade SOW that can be
sold for no more than her value on the
pork market is worth to the pork pro-
Queer as much as 500 pure-bred
SOW. A pure-bred sow costing less
than $50 as a gilt, will rarely give sat
Isfaction as a breeder, for the chances
are that she is out of litter of eight
pigs or less, and consequently can be
expected to produce only small filters.
The producer of pork must have large
litters. Grade sows selected from pro-
life mothers will produce much larger
litters than cheap pure-bred sows.
Their pigs will not have the finish or
show qualities obtained from pure
breds, but If they are mated with first
class boars they will make gains as
satisfactorily, and produce as much
pork, with less than one-half the in
vestment.
A well bred boar selected out OF q
litter of twelve pigs is worth more
than a dozen sows. The influence OF
the boar is apparent on every pig
raised, while the sow influences only
her own litter. If thirty sows are
bred to a single boar during one year,
and they produce eight pigs each, or
two hundred and forty in all, the in
fiuence of the boar is thirty times as
great as that of any one of the sows.
Select lengthy pigs from large lit
tiers of twelve or more, If possible,
good grades, with strong arched backs,
deep sides, smooth shoulders and well
developed hams, for brood sows, and
then If they do not produce satisfac-
tory filters, they may be converted
into pork at no sacrifice.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11

The coop is built without floor,
but it rests on a wooden floor three
feet wide and four feet long. The
coop can, therefore, be lifted off the
floor and the latter easily cleaned. The
roof is hinged at the front, and by rails
ing this you can see how the chicks
are doing, and clean and lime wash
the inside without trouble.
The front is built about half wood
and half a wire-covered door. The
wooden top and sides prevent rain
beating into the coop. The door Is
covered with one-quarter inch wire
cloth and it is impossible for mice
rats, and other rodents to enter when
the door is closed. The door can be
held In place by heavy wire hook, OF
by wooden leg hinged at the lower
inside edge. When the top is raised
the leg will drop into position and
keep the door up. When the door IL
shut, the leg is folded up against Il
and rests between two Of the Stats
The middle slat should be movable, SC
that the mother-hen can use the en-
trance made by so doing, as door
The various dimensions of the cool
are marked in the design. Other poul
try information can be obtained b.
writing the Division Of Extension
Knoxville, Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11
PREPARING THE STOCK
FOR HARD WORK TO COME
(By r. M. Murphy, Division of Extern
sion, University of Tennessee.)

(By r. NJ Murphy, Division of Exten'
sion, University of Tennessee.)
AS the season for spring work ap-
proaches, the work stock, which have
been standing idle most of the winter
and receiving light rations of grain,
should be prepared for the hard work
to come. At least two weeks should
be taken to get them in good condition
for work, during which time their
grain should be increased to normal
work ration. Quite commonly they
are put right to the pillow with no pre-
parations, and in a weeks time they
are so reduced in flesh that it is i'm
possible to get them back in condi-
ton until the rush season is over. Not
only are they not accustomed to the
hard work, but the sudden increase in
the amount of feed, which usually fol-
lows, means so much more work for
their digestive system that they fire.
quently get off feed, and this, OF
course, means serious loss.
Most of the sore shoulders and
other common sores on work stock,
which gives so much trouble through
out the season, often times are caused
during the first few days OF spring
work by illfitting, or rough collars and
harness. The collars should be
thoroughly cleaned and present a
smooth surface to the shoulder. II
they do not fit they should not be used
The harness should be thoroughly gone
over and all the places not in order
should be repaired
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11
HARDENED CABBAGE
PLANTS SET EARLY
- (By C. A. Keffer, Division of Exten-
sion, University of Tennessee.)

(By C. A. Keffer, Division of Exten-
sion, University of Tennessee)
Well hardened cabbage plants can
be set in the open ground in February.
The plants should be purchased from
the South Atlantic Coast region,
where they are grown in the open air;
or they should have been started in
frames in November, transplanted in
frames in December, and by free air.
ing made as hardy as possible. Prop
erly grown early cabbage will stand
several degrees of frost when set in
the garden. Many gardeners set their
earliest cabbage on the north side of
a ridge so as to protect the plants
from the early morning sun during
frosty weather.
Cabbage demands the richest soil, a
constant moisture supply, and perfect
drainage. AS it is an early vegetable,
high tillage is necessary to let in air
and thus warm the soil. Plants set in
February should be well established by
the middle of March. A teaspoon of
nitrate of soda, applied in narrow
circle around each plant when growth
begins, will greatly stimulate the
growth. For best results make two or
three applications at intervals of three
weeks. But, for the home garden very
good results are assured by the use OF
plenty of manure with frequent hoeing
and shallow cultivation. The best early
variety is Charleston Wakefield. An
exceptionally good second early va
riety is Henderson's Early Summer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11

EVERY THURSDAY,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11
REV. JOHN C. ORR ACCEPTS
PRESIDENCY OF SULLINS

Rev. John G. Orr, who is now the
presiding elder of the Morristown
district of the Holston conference,
has accepted teh presidency of Sui
Inns College, offered him Nv the board
of trustees of that institution day
or Two ago, and will take charge the
first of June, succeeding Or. W. S.
Neighbors, whose resignation was an
nounced Tuesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11
FLOWERS FOR
EARLY PLANTING
Sweet Peas, Shirley Poppies
and Candytuft kmo 9 Va
rieties for Early Gloom
PREPARATION OF THE SOIL
Best Place to Plant Sweet Peas is In
Vegetable Garden-lnformatio OF
Interest to Lovers of Flowers.

(By c. A. Keffer, Division OF EXteh-
sion, University of TENNESSEE
If sweet peas are not yet planted
they should be sown as soon as posi-
BILE Buy the orchid-flowering, or Spen-
Ger varieties. The named sorts give
the best results, but mixed seed pro-
duce satisfactory flowers. Prepare the
soil by spading two spades deep, mix
ing good manure all the way down
Dig a trench two spades wide, throw
ing the soil on each side; then spade
a good layer of manure, full spade
deep in the bottom of the trench. FIJI
In one-half the surface soil, mixing
fine manure with it, This Will leave
the surface of the trench from four
to six inches below the level OF the
garden. Chip the coat of each sweet
pea seed, and SOW rather thick, as for
garden peas, in a line down the center
of the trench, covering not more than
one-inch Some gardeners cover the
seed with two inches of well rotted
manure. As the peas grow the trench
Is gradually filled; a trellis is made for
the plants to climb on, of brush or
chicken fencing. BY the time the
plants are ten to twelve inches high
the trench should be filled to the level
of the garden
1t is best to plant sweet peas in the
vegetable garden, where they can
have thorough cultivation. The
flowers should be picked every day II
large blossoms and a long season OF
bloom are desired.
Shirley Poppies and candytuft.
The best strains of seed are the
Sunset and Burbank Shirley Poppy
and the Empress Candytuft. All gar
dens that are to produce early flowers
should be dug deep in the fall with
plenty of fine manure forked in, and
left rough until planting time, when
the soil should be made very fine and
smooth. Poppy and Candytuft are
among the hardest flowers, and the
seed should be sown broadcast on the
surface, without covering, any time
from January to the middle of March.
have had the best results from jan
uary sowing. The poppies being OF
many shades, from deep red to white,
are best sown in beds by themselves.
The Shirley peoples are the best OF
their family for cutting, but they
should be cut in the early morning be-
fore the dew is off, and placed at
once in water, or they will wilt. Carry
a vessel of water to the garden and
set the peoples deep in it, and they
will last quite while. To prolong
the season the flowers should be cut
every day.
Empress candytuft is a white variety
bearing very large clusters. 1t is es
pecially good for sowing broadcast
among perennials, or as ground cover
among later blooming plants. Proper
ly grown 1t covers the soil with
sheet of white bloom, and it is one Of
the best spring flowers for cutting.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11
A PRACTICAL BROOD COOP FOR
THE MoTHER-HEN AND HER
CHICKS.

(By Leo j. Brosemer, Division OF Ex'
tension, University of Tennessee.)
Rearing chickens by natural means
can be greatly simplified by having
convenient, safe, and easily cleaned
brood coops. A practical coop should
be so built that the chickens can be
closed in at night and still have suffi-
cient ventilation. 1t should be large
enough to shelter the chickens during
cold, wet weather. In this space we
present a design which is convenient
safe and easily cleaned
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11
Mrs. Roland Hursl.

Mrs. Roland Hurst, aged z. FEARS,
died last week at her home at Whites
burg, pneumonia being the cause oil
her DEATH Mrs. Hurst was a member
of the baptist churcl and was a faith
full Christian. The deceased is sur
vived by her husband and four child
rem, among them being r. E. Hnst
and Mrs. W. s. Mur@ell, 81 this city
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-03-11
MRS. MACK WALKER

Mrs. Mack Walker, aged 6S years,
died at her ham enear Whitesburg,
pneumonia being the cause of her
death. Mrs. Walker was member OF
the NJ. Il. church, and was one of the
best known women in the community.
The deceased is survived by a hus-
band and four children, Mrs. Claude
Taylor, of Johnson City, and Robert,
Joe and Del Walker.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
YELM

Mr.. and Mrs, J. Gibbins have re-
turned to their home in Mckenna,
after a weeks visit at Ortiug.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Grass and little
daughter. who have lived in the Des
Chutes valley for a number of years,
Mr. Grass being teacher in the
Longmire school have moved to
Olympia, where Mr.. Grass has as
sumed a position in the postotiice.
A big crowd had a fine time at the
New Years dance in the local hall.
J. A. Mckenzie has donkey en-
CINE and a big force of men at work
on his ranch, clearing land.
Rev. and Mrs. J. V. Langstaff are
conducting revival services at Eureka
Several inches of snow fell here
Sunday, but it didn't last long.
The literary society recently or
ganized here will hold its next enter
tainment in the local auditorium Fri
day evening of this week, when lit.
erary and musical program will be
offered, together with debate.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
ED INLET

Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Campbell, who
we're recently married, returned this
week from a honeymoon trip to
Portland for a short visit with the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Ahearn. Thursday evening they
were rendered reception in the
McLane Grange hall by their many
friends.
were recently married, have not re.
The Mud Bay Logging company
started operations last Tuesday, af'
fording many idle men work.
Mr.. George Kelley is preparing to
build a modern bungalow on his
property on the West Side, Olympia,
Mr.. James Stocks is the builder.
Mr.. George Black and family have
moved to Snider's Prairie.
The familiar face of John Austin
was seen here recently. He has been
away several years, doing cruising
work in different parts of the state
Mr.. w. o. Thompson. the aged pio-
neer, who has been confined to st.
Peters hospital for several weeks
suffering from a stroke of paralysis
is reported near deaths door.
The McLane school is in flourish.
!, ing condition.
Mrs. DR.. Baumgarten is over from
Seattle on a short visit to hel
mother, Mrs. A. j. O'Connor, al
Brookhurst.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
BUSH PRAIRIE

Surprises and anniversaries are
still in vogue. New Years night
nearly the whole neighborhood gath
cred at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie
Oleffsson to help them celebrate their
twelfth wedding anniversary. Games
were played and the old and new
songs were sung, after which boun'
tiful lunch was served to about 81
persons, including Mrs. Oleffsson's
relatives, who had been spending the
day with her, Mrs. Christianson, her
mother and two sisters, Mrs. Maxor
and Mrs. Botsford, and their families
Everybody had good time and went
away saying they would come agar
next New Years.
Mrs. McCrady and son Of Chehali'
visited her father, Mr.. J. D. Moore
and two sisters, Mrs. NJ. H. Velie OF
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
SOUTH BAY

Work will begin next Monday on
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
NEWS OF YOUR FRIENDS AND NE|GHB0RS
HAPPENINGS IN THE VARIOUS COMMUNITIES
OF THURSTON COUNTY.

Brighton Park and Mrs. Ralph Cool
OF Bush Prairie, last week, returning
home Sunday,
II. a. Cook made a business trip &c
Tacoma last week, his brother, Mr.
Guy Blancher, returning with him.
chris Maxou is i'll at his aunts
Mrs. Oleffsson,
Mrs. W \. January is entertaining
her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
Tunison of Corvallis, ore.
Fred Reichel made a business trir
to Olympia Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. Cook spent Sunday
at NJ. f. Meeks'.
Mrs. c. Aver and Mrs. J Bush were
callers at Mrs. David Drewry's home
Wednesday of last week.
Miss Frances Seeley spent New
Years with her mother, Mrs. f. J
Hodge, returning to Olympia Sunday
Mrs. Gertrude Drewry called or
Mrs. Nellie Reichel Sunday.
Bernice Hodge spent Sunday after
noon with Ruby and Nina Drewry.
Mrs. E. j. Hodge and daughter
Alice spent Friday afternoon at Mrs
r. A. Cooks.
Mr.. George Penny is visiting al
Fred Reichel's.
A business meeting for the Sunday
school was held at E. V. Drewry's
Tuesday evening.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
BOULEVARD

Thursday evening the Mckinley
school gave an entertainment, using
the school baloptican, showing scenes
from the war zone as the principal
subject. There was also a candy
sale.
Curtis Heikes, who was injured
about two weeks ago, is convalescing
at st. Peters hospital
Saturday evening the East Side
Sunday school will hold box social
at the Grange hall for the benefit Of
the Sunday school.
A number of visits have been re-
ceived recently from an old-timer in
this district. ia grippe"
The County Parent-Teachers' as
ISOLATION will meet in the assembly
room of the Carnegie library at II
a. m. Saturday. January 9, when the
librarian will explain how to get the
books to the rural districts. All
circle members are especially urged
to be there.
What might have been q very
serious accident occurred at the
home of Mr.. John Freeland a few
nights ago, when the family Christ
mas tree took fire from the lighted
candles. It was only by presence of
mind and quick work that the home
was saved, Mr.. Freeland being badly
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
BLACK LAKE

Mr.. Ed Osborn has moved his fam
lily back to the Lake.
Mrs. Floyd Goldsby spent a few
days recently with her mother, Mrs
Muir of Tumwater.
Mr.. Gaisell has spent the last week
here, looking after his interests.
The Misses Dent entertained the
Black Lake card club last Wednes
day night.
WANTED-One young draft horse;
weight 1900 to 1900 pounds
Must be sound and the price right
Olympia Door Co. (adv.1-2-1)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
PLEASANT GLADE

Miss Ruby Chilson of Wards Lake
spent Sunday at the Cramp home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Gunstone
moved into their new house this
week.
Glenn Rodgers has gone to Spo-
kane to spend a couple of weeks.
The GRANGE installed it's new off,
GERS at an open meeting last Satur-
day evening, the meeting being at
tended by quite a large crowd. A
fine oyster supper was served after
the ritual session.
John Rodgers made a business
trip to Seattle last week.
Fred Sleater went to Oakville the
fore part of this week to attend the
funeral of Horace Porter.
Miss Marion Bigelow of Tacoma
spent q few days here recently with
her sister, Mrs. Fred Robbins. u
Joe Longmire, who was removed
to his home last Saturday from St.
Peters hospital, where he had been
undergoing treatment on his leg for
several weeks, celebrated his fifty
second birthday last Monday. All of
his children were present, the sons
living at home and the daughters
being Mesdames Barney Bickle. Ire
lum Sylvester, Fred Moore and Pat
Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Palmer spent
Sunday in Olympia as the guests Of
Mrs. Harry Ikerd.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
CHAMBERS PRAIRIE

Mr.. Cyrus Karney made flying
business trip to Tacoma Monday.
j.. Mr.. Frank Whidden took a load
of farm, produce to Olympia Monday.
~ Mrs. John Bowr made business
"trip to Olympia Monday.
a Mr.. Cleveland Cooper and family
have moved to a ranch near the Fir
Tree lumber camp.
Mr.. Fred Alexander entertained
visitors from Olympia Sunday.
Miss Charlotte Clausen, teacher of
the Chambers Prairie school. has
returned from a holiday visit to her
home at Rainier.
Mr.. Wills Aberneathy of Pleasant
Glade attended the singing practice
at the Collins schoolhouse Sunday
evening.
Miss Oleah Bland, principal of the
Collins school, has returned from
visit to her home at Sedro-Woolley.
Miss Pearl Whidden was guest
at the Utopia farm Sunday.
Mrs. Fred SeyFang, who is teach
ing school near Seattle has returned
to her school after spending the hol-
idays at her home here.
The Y. P. s. c. e. will hold its
next regular monthly business meet
ing Friday evening at the Collins
schoolhouse.
Mr.. w. w. Whidden took a load OF
apples to Olympia Tuesday.
Mrs. Leona Mclaughlin. and chill
dren have returned to their home
after spending few days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Col
Inns.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
SOUTH UNION

Mr.. and Mrs. Bollinger gave a
watch party to a number Of their
and friends New Years
eve. The evening was spent in music,
and playing games. A fine
lunch was served by the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gunstone gave
a party New Years eve to their
friends. it being the eighth anniver-
sary of their marriage. The house
was beautifully decorated in ever
greens. ferns and lilies and deli
cious dinner was served by the host
ess. The table was beautiful sight;
in the center was large bouquet Of
carnations. The evening was spent
in singing, dancing and the jolly
party broke up in the "wee sma'
hours" all wishing the Gunstones
many happy returns Of the day.
O. e. Ferguson was in Tacoma a
couple Of days last week on business.
Miss Elsie Abbott spent New Years
with Mildred Ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Jones were
Olympia visitors New Years.
Mr.. Charles Hartsuck was bust
ness visitor in Olympia Thursday.
Miss Irene Abbott visited with her
sister, Mrs. G. e. Mcdowell in Olym-
pia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Arnold and
Nathan Jr. spent New Years eve and
New Years at the home OF Mr.. Ar
nold's sister, Mrs. John Gunstone.
Little Ellenore Olson, while play
ing in the yard, had the misfortune
to fall and break her arm, recently.
Miss Mulligan has returned to her
home in Portland, after spending the
holidays with her parents.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
WARDS LAKE

Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Bailey made a
business trip to Tacoma the first of
the week.
Miss Ruby Chilson visited Miss
Myrtle Cramp at Pleasant Glade. Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. w. A. Chilson Of Everett is
visiting relatives at Wards Lake and
Olympia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Waddle Of Sc
attic have returned homo after
spending New Years with Mr.. Wad-
dies mother at Wards Lake.
Mrs. L. A. Woods and little daugh-
ter made q business trip to Edmonds
the last Of the week.
Mrs. Gus Mcneil of Olympia spent
several days last week visiting friends
in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Mcdonald have
moved back to Seattle, after having
made their home here for the past
year.
~ ...- .ispr 4.t~ tHt. H.
Will Bailey has gone to Cedar Lake,
where he will try his luck trapping
for the balance of the winter.
Miss Julia Mcdonald visited friends
in Tacoma the first of the week.
George Crabell, one of the partners
in the Capital City Poultry company.
fell from a wagon Wednesday morn
ing, fracturing one leg below the
knee. He was taken to st. Peters
hospital for treatment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
PINE GROVE

Mrs. D. Aldrich of Everett has
been visiting at the ]. N. Wiseman
home a few days recently.
Mr.. D. Peregrine has been on the
sick list since the holidays.
Elmer Pease is at Montesano,
where he has a good job.
Debenham and Callahan are clear
ing some land for William Masters.
The Elmer Pease family now have
telephone at their residence.
Thomas Wiseman is visiting his
sister Sadie at Auburn,
If any reader Of The Standard has
Angora goats for sale, an ad would
be apt to bring buyers.
New Years eve there was a dance
a supper and a general good time at
A. j. Langpap's.
Charlie Carpenter and family Of
Black Lake were out among US New
Years eve.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-01-08
! private road for Harry Allen

private road for Harry Allen
Miss Bessie Adair visited the
school Tuesday.
s. T. Madden and family and ]. N.
Carrier and family took New Years
dinner at G. A. Roses.
Louie Logan went to Seattle last
Sunday to stay with his father.
Mrs. George Stearns visited Mrs.
Harry Allen Tuesday.
Mrs. Fitzgerald of Seattle, who
has been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Lorher. returned to
her home Tuesday, her mother &C.
companying her.