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The Spectator., 1915-02-02
SILAGE GAINING IN FAVOR
Becoming More Popular for Feeding Cattle and in Some Sections 1t
 Is Almost a Necessity.

Silage for feeding cattle is becom- ing more popular every year and throughout many sections has become almost a necessity. There may be some districts in which roughage can be more cheaply supplied in the form of hay; but even then something suc- culent, in the form of silage or roots, is almost essential for the best results I know of no better combination than clover hay and good corn silage. The one seems to be the exact complement of the other, Both are very palatable to cattle and should be fed separately for the sake of variety.
 A bunch Of cattle getting a good feed night and morning of cut straw and silage, mixed 12 hours before feed. ing. and all the song clover hay they will eat at noon, is about as well off for roughage as is possible. 1 do not know of any other ration on which cattle can be kept so full all the time without putting them off their feed.
 In the early part of the season very little grain should be fed and the al lowance gradually increased from week to week. Many farmers waste good deal of grain by overlooking in the early part of the winter. It is an easy matter to ruin the digestion of steer by feeding too much corn for any considerable length of time.
 A mixture of grains will always give better results than any single variety fed alone. If cottonseed meal and mo- lasses are to be fed it is a good prac- tice to keep them for finishing ra. tion.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
POULTRY HOUSE SITE.
Convenience Is Main Thing to Be
 Considered.
Locate the Structure So That the Strong Winds Will Be at It's Back, With Windows in Front
 Drainage of Importance.

The builder of farm poultry house should carefully consider the available sites, and put it where the fowls will do best, and where it will be easiest to look after them.
 Convenience is the main thing to be regarded on a farm where there is much work to be done other than talk ing care of the chickens. Put the house or houses close enough to the resi- dence that it will be easy to look after the inmates.
 At the same time, all natural ad- vantages of location should be con sidered If there is a sheltering hill near enough to be used as wind break, place the house so the strong winds from the west, northwest and north will be fended off by the higher ground. Set the house so the wind will be at it's back, and this means, in most localities. that the doors and the greater number of windows should be on the south, the southeast or the southwest.
 Where there is windbreak of trees or even of buildings, take advantage of them if the site is suitable other wise. These windbreaks will make a lot of difference in stormy, blustery weather. There are many cold days when the birds could very we'll stay outside if they were protected from high winds.
 Another thing to be watched is the problem of drainage. Damp, low ground, no matter how we'll the hen house will be sheltered, is not suitable for chicken shelter. There should be slope downward from the build ing to make certain that it will not be damp and clammy on the inside
 Thorough drainage should be as- sured even if it is necessary to lay a few rods of tiling. Where sandy and naturally well drained site can be chosen, the drainage will take care of itself if nothing Is done to hinder it. Never build house in a hollow as it will be just about impossible to keep the chickens healthy in such struc- ture.
 The building itself can be adapt ed to the pocketbook of the builder. Where the climate is not unreasonably cold in winter, unreasonable from the standpoint of poultry management, the house may be built very cheaply. It must turn the rain, shut out drafts and be dry under foot, but it need not be heavy. built of expensive material or very permanent in character.
 In fixing on the site for the house care should be taken not to get the building or any part of it where it will be shadowed by any other building or by a dense clump of trees. The sunlight should strike the building all
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
BUG WORRIES PEAR GROWERS
False Tarnished Plant Insect Does Much Damage to Fruit-Pre-
 ventive Treatment is Found.

Recent injuries to young pears in many western New York orchards are due to the work of false tarnished plant bugs. By their attacks the pears become weakened and dwarfed and drop early, or if they hang on the trees to maturity are scared and deformed so as to be unmarketable. The dam- age in a few cases has extended to three-fourths of the crop; but such in- stances are comparatively few. as the pest has not yet become widely spread in noticeably destructive numbers. Pear growers should be on the watch for it, however. and adopt repressive measures at first sign of its appear ance, for the period during which in- jury can be prevented is short
 Full details of the investigations which identified the pest, and of the preventive treatment found successful, are given in Bulletin No. 36S of the New York Agricultural Experiment station at Geneva.
 Orchardists and others interested can secure the bulletin by a postcard request.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Some Oyster Hints.

All styles of banned. creamed or stewed oysters should be cooked over an open fire or live steam, because they should start to cook the moment the heat strikes the pan or chafing dish and continue at forced rate un- til finished.
 The cooking of oysters can be great ly improved by the use of the chafing dish instead of the saucepan in con- nection with the recipes where the latter is mentioned.
 Oysters most easily secured and mostly desired are Saddle Rocks. Rocks. Rockaways, Lynn Haven Bays, Shrewsburys, Blue Points, Cotuits, Lynnhavens, Cape Gods, Buzzards Bay. Norfolk. Cape May Salts, Cherry Stones, Chincoteagues and Oak Creeks.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Has "Earm" in Cave.

A cave in the heart of the Ozark mountains Is the unusual spot chosen for a farm by a retired citizen of St. Louis. While looking about for a farm in the western part of his home state, Robert Smith found an attrac- tive 26-acre stretch, beneath part of which lay a large cave. Remember ing the profitable use made of caves by the mushroom growers of southern France, he determined to test the pro- ductiveness of his acquisition. He first constructed a 25-foot flat-bottomed boat for his only practicable access was by small river running through the cave. Then he had to uproot and haul away the stalagmites and sta- lactites-the lime deposits left by the incessant dripping of water during many centuries. Except for a clayey substance, ochre, which covered part of the walls, the cavern floor was bare limestone, so that the final preliminary activity was to spread soil and manure over the ground Mushrooms are pe- culiarly suited for such project as the cave farm.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
HINTS ABOUT WINTER DAIRY
Feed LiberalIy of Best Hay obtainable Little Can Be Expected of
 an Uncomfortable Cow.

Got to have good warm barn, in the first place. Cant expect to get the most out of shivering. uncom- fortable COW. Start right by building a warm barn.
 Then have the cows come in fresh In late fall of the year. Cows that have been milked all summer long are not worth fussing with through the cold winter months. They have done their work Their milk is now scanty in quantity and their cream hard to churn, because they have been giving milk so long. Begin with fresh cows.
 Make up your mind to feed well. The cows cannot get grass now. You must make up to them as nearly as you can for this lack. Feed liberal allowances of the best hay you can get. Never say or even think that any kind of hay will make good milk. It will not.
 Give allopathic doses of ground feed. Got to do it, to make a balanced ra-
The Spectator., 1915-02-02

pantry. In fact, the combination of dining room. dining porch pantry. kitchen and rear porch is about as near perfect as the rooms could be ar ranged.
 Upstairs the three bedrooms and bathroom, as well as the different clothes closets. are planned to occupy what would otherwise be large attic. The height of ceilings, however, is sufficient to make the rooms comfort able in height as well as in size.
 The wide formers that look so artis- tic from the outside are very useful inside, because they make square rooms with level ceilings. It is case of utility adorned for beauty. The idea of making a dormer the full width of the bedroom to accommodate multiple window is not an invention of any one architect. It'is the growth and development of wish for better lighted and more comfortable bed rooms, together with a desire to re lieve the long monotonous slope of wide roof with an artistic adornment to take the place of the old-fashioned. narrow dormer portholes that we have been accustomed to seeing since boy hood.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Chocolate Pancakes.

This makes a delicious dessert for luncheon and one that is quickly pre- pared: Mix together two eggs, yolks and whites. with two heaping table spoonfuls of sweetened chocolate that has been grated Of unsweetened brand Is used, then the mixture must be sweetened to taste), half cupful of milk. half cupful of flour. Beat all to- gether well. Fry like ordinary pam cakes, brown on both sides and roll them. lay on hot platter. sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve imme- diately.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
IMPROVE OLD APPLE TREES
Carefully Remove All Dead and Cross Branches-Scrubbing the Bark
 Destroys Many Insects.

All dei d and cross branches should be removed. Make a clean cut close to the branch, cover the wound with grating wax or shellac varnish. Scrape the dead bark and moss on the larger limbs and then scrub them with warm water and soft soap using a stiff brush. This scrubbing will cleanse the bark and kill many worms and their larvae. Select mild day for this work. Such methods require considerable judgment in their appli- cation. but with proper care they are successful. Oldl apple trees given the above treatment will gradually in crease the yield and quality of their fruit. It will take several years of careful culture to bring the trees into full bearing. but it will pay hand somely.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Second Floor Plan.

The one side and the two ends of this splendid room are principally taken up with large windows, so that the room is thoroughly well lighted from one end to the other,
 Circular bay windows are especially designed to accommodate large up- holstered chairs in positions to com. mand the most interesting view. It is great room for large modern fur niture that is designed to add as much comfort as possible to such an archi- tectural achievement.
 The other rooms on the first floor are in keeping with the large living room. The dining room is II feet in width by 21 feet in depth, designed especially for long dining table to accommodate large family. In addi- tion to this splendid room is a break. fast room inclosed on two sides with glass. These rooms also are carefully planned to save steps in passing back and forth from the kitchen and
The Spectator., 1915-02-02

one the work Is being done to last a lifetime. A family moving into such an elegant home is never satisfied to live anywhere else, so that especial care in laying the foundation carries satisfaction all through the years.
 The floor plans of this beautiful res- idence show great care in providing both living room and sleeping rooms that are we'll lighted, large. airy and comfortable. The large reception hall, with it's splendid openwork stairway, offers pleasing reception when enter ing the large front door,
 To the left is one of the finest liv- ing rooms ever laid out in residence of moderate proportions, This great room is 31 feet long with magnifi- cent fireplace in the center and space opposite the fire for $200 davenport.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Beautiful Residence Designed to Be Lifetime Home of
 the Family.
BUILT WITH ESPECIAL CARE
Plans and Construction the Result of ment of Architectural Skill-- Magnificent Living Room
 Feature.
By WILLIAM A. RADFORD.

MT William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects p-4tAining to the subject of building, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doubt. the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago, H., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
 The pleasing appearance of this splendid house is due to the blending of a number of artistic features, one of the most prominent of which is the brick front wall of the large veranda, with corner piers, center piers and chimney to match.
 The liberal widths of the front door, front steps and cement walk are matched by the spreading roof projec- tion over the front dormer window. Elegant proportions is an expression that fits this style of house treatment. The width and slope of the roof, the large gables all trimmed to corre- spond without making exact copies, and formers to match the end gables, all merge into each other to produce a perfect picture.
 The rounded bays with their round ed roofs add a distinctive finish to the large living room end of the building, which harmonizes with the general architectural design, but differs sutfi- ciently to avoid sameness.
 The general character of the win dows follows the new type of multiple windows. These windows are built into one large composite frame with box partitions for weights between
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
RESlNOL STOPS DANDRUFF
 AND LOSS OF HAIR

If you are troubled with dandruff. eczema or other scaly, itching scalp affection. try shampoos with resinol soap and an occasional treatment with resinol ointment. You will be sur prised how quickly the trouble disap- pears and the health and beauty of the hair improves.
 Resinol soap and ointment also heal skin-eruptions. clear away pimples and blackheads. and form a most valuable household treatment for sunburn, heat rash, etc. Sold by all druggists. Pre- scribed by doctors for 20 years.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02

The same style of window is used on all sides of the house in all gables and formers, but the height of the windows and the design of the front entrance are sufficiently different to vary the window designs to avoid all suspicion of monotony.
 The manner of construction is as solid and as subtantial as the house looks. Starting from the footings of the cellar walls and going up through the house to the ridge boards we find everything well planned. We find all materials and all proportions carefully worked out to produce splendid resi- dence.
 There is considerable weight to a building of this size, when constructed of solid materials, so that wide foot ings are provided for the walls and
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Ambition and Humility.

The highest ambition is the parent of the truest humility; it makes one realize that our ultimate aim is so high that we need q power far beyond our own for the accomplishments of so transcendent a work; that if we are truly to be coworkers with Al mighty God himself in the working out of the great scheme that rules the universe. the task is far too great for our unaided efforts, and we may con- fidently rely upon a power divine to help us in all our needs.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
First Floor Plan.

special footings under all piers. espe- cially the inside or center piers that carry the weight of all the floors, par titions and the center part of the roof
 When examining houses that have been built for a year or two. we can almost invariably discover cracks in the plaster, and other evidences of settling. Almost always there are doors which do not shut properly. These are indications that the wall footings and the center piers were not sufficiently well built, or were not wide enough, so that the walls have settled enough to warp the house out of plumb, and the floors are not level, The extra expense of adding two inches or six inches in the width of the footings is not sufficient excuse for building foundation that will settle. K In planning house as good as this
The Spectator., 1915-02-02

tion And by the way, this subject of a balanced ration is one that every man must study for himself. He knows his cows better than anybody else does He can prescribe for them more intelligently than a man can at dis tance. Study is the farmers saliva tion.
 Finally, keep just cs accurate an ac- count with your COWS as if they were your summer boarders from the city and you wanted to know whether it paid or not. Weigh the milk, weigh the butter, weigh the feed, estimate the cost, set down the amount your products bring in, figure up the cost of making and subtract. Be business man and you will make it pay.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
WeIl-Protected Poultry House.

day long In summer it should shine in at the east windows at sunrise. It should reach to the back of the build ing in winter when the sun is low at ranged to take every advantage of the sunlight all day long
 There is no germ killer like sunlight and it Is far cheaper than anything that will ever be placed on the mar ket.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Tagging the Piece Bag.

Here Is a sensible way of tagging the contents of piece bag: On the outside of the bag fasten the largest procurable safety pin. When dress. making is over attach samples to this pin of every remnant that goes into the bag. A great amount of time and patience is saved by this simple de- vice. for one can see at glance just what the bag contains. Jour nal
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
PROPERLY BAKED HAM
SOMEWHAT LENGTHY PROCESS,
 BUT WORTH WHILE.
Expert Gives Explicit Directions for Preparation of Dainty-May Be Soaked in Claret or Cider, as
 Is Preferred.

An old ham is best, but any thor oughly smoked, sound ham will do, writes Martha McCulloch Williams. Scrape it all over with l; 0lunt-edget knife, then sprinkle well with a good washing powder and scrub in tepid wa ter with a coarse cloth. Wiring the cloth dry and wipe the ham, then rinse it in clear cold water and put it to soak over night. The next morn- ing scrape 1t afresh if any superfluous matter has been loosened, rinse, and put it, skin side down, to cook in cold water, having a rack or plate in the bottom of the boiler to prevent scorch- ing. Bring the ham to a brisk boil, and let it stand two or three minutes; skim off the scum, then throw into the pot dozen whole cloves, as many allspice and black peppercorns, 8 small pod of red pepper, slit length wise, and a blade of mace. Watch closely, and when boiling begins lessen the heat so that there will be bare simmering. The water must stand two inches above the meat-fill the boiler up as it wastes away. Keep on the lid, but loosely, and let the ham simmer until it is very tender-the time depends upon the age, weight and hardness of the ham. When the haunch bone shows little through the meat the ham is likely to be done. Let it cool in the water in which 1t was boiled, take 1t out, drain well and trim off the rusty fat from the edges. and a little of the smoke darkened flesh underneath. (The hook had bet ter be sawed off before boiling, but If that has not been done, loose the pro- jecting bones and cut to neat end) Skin carefully. hen stick all over the fat portion whole cloves in lozenge pattern, liter which dust thickly with black pepper and paprika, sprinkle lightly with soft sugar, and fit the ham into a deep agate or earthenware vessel. Pour in sound claret or sweet cider and let 1t soak six hours. Then put on low rack in n agate pan, pour the soaking liquor around and bake very slowly from one to two hours. &C., cording to size. Baste with the liquor in the pan two or three times each half hour; as the liquor evaporates add either cold water or more wine or cider. If the ham is very fat cool the pan after taking it up, and re- move most of the grease on top; then add a dash of boiling water, a light seasoning of herbs and ten drops of onion juice; cook for three minutes. stirring constantly, and then pour into your gravy boat. Pass with the ham; else use the savor stews and minces. 1t is, perhaps, worth while to add that in judging ham, dry, black-green mold upon the flesh side is ranked by l epicures the hallmark of excellence. highly desirable.
 To approximate fairly the famous French concoction. jambon au madere. you should pour the boiling water off the ham while it is still hot, after the ham is done. then let it simmer for an hour in enough of either claret or cider to float it, turning the ham from time to time and letting l. cool ip tho liouor
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Cream Cheese Tarts,

Make tart shells of pastry. and fill them with a cream cheese, half a cup ful of cream, cupful of entrants. three eggs beaten we'll and two table, spoonfuls of sugar. Bake for about half an hour.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Honor for Fallen Heroes.

The king of Bavaria has command ed that when a standard bearer IS killed with the flag in his hand, that a silver plate with his name and short description of the circumstances shall be uailed on the standard.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
A Nipped Scandal.

Do you know heard from the best of authority that young Jips is going to the dogs"
 50 he is. He's been appointed one of the judges at big bench show"
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
Less Work and More Money.

Are we learning that there Is good deal more profit with less work to be made raising 75 bushels of corn on ten acres than 50 bushels on 100 acres?
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
DON'T TAKE CAl0MEL

when your liver gets sluggish. and you suffer from Headaches. Bilious. ness. Constipation or Dizziness. get a 25c hottie of BONDS LIVER PILLS. from your dealer. They are small. mild. safe. effective and inexpensive and they will relieve you.--Adv.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02

The Japan Women's college at To kyo has over 1900 students.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02
See to Ventilation.

Is the barn we'll ventilated? Lack of fresh air means possible tuberculo- sis in your dairy herd.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02

Smile. smile. beautiful clear white clothes. Red Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore best. All grocers. Adv.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02

Obstinate sores should be cured by Hanford's Balsam. Adv
The Spectator., 1915-02-02

A really skillful woman can laugh at a pointless joke just as easy.
The Spectator., 1915-02-02

A woman simply has to love some thing. even if it is nothing but a man.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-29
WHITE CREEK

Miss Eva Stanley with several girl
friends is camping at Hedges Lake.
Dir Lafayette Lake, of Cambridge.
Mass, is visiting his parents MIR. and
Mrs Stephen Il. Lake.
Roland Mcneil was called to Burl-
ington Saturday on account of the Sc
rious illness of his brother. Harold.
Mr. and Mrs. Erncst Allen, Henry
Allen, John Hutchins and Miss Susie
Lake attended the funeral of the late
Miss Ada Bendon IIutchins in Cohoes
Tuesday.
The recital given recently by Miss
Bertha j, Hawkins, reader. was
attended by large and appreciativo
audience. Her selections were all
well received, especially the Poor
Little Rich Girl Miss Hawkins is
a graduate of the Leland Powers
school in Boston and shows a mark
ed talent in her chosen profession.
She was ably assisted by Mrs. Ed
ward Gotten, soprano, Raymond Whit
comb. tenor. accompanied by Miss
Norma Whitcomb.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-29
PERU

The Congregations church Rev.
Stephen S. Wood, pastor Morning
service at II O'clock. Sermon, ''The
Prints of the Nails in His Hands,
Sunday school at the close !. of the
morning service. The ,children's choir
is now singing every Sunday. Chris
tian Endeavor meeting Sunday even
ing at 7.45. Subject, Little Every
day Kindnesses." Leader, Delmer
Stone. A conservation meeting with
roll call. Church Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening at 7.f5 Subject,
"Solomon's Temple The Woman's
Missionary society will meet with
their president, Mrs. Stephen s.
Wood at the Manse ON Friday after
noon. Subject, "A Child in the
Midst" Mr.. Best's concert has been
postponed until Friday evening, Aug
ust 18th