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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
The familiar practice of hogging of
crops has been developed by experts
In the United States department of
agriculture into a scientific system of
farm management which, it is said,
will minimize, in those sections and
those farms to which 1t is adapted,
the cost of harvest labor.
Reduced to its simplest terms this
system, which is described in full in
Farmers Bulletin No. GA, "a Corn
Belt System of Farming Which Saves
Harvest Labor by Hogging Down
Crops consists of four or ive-year
rotation of corn, corn, rye and a mix
ture OF clover and timothy one or two
years. A farm managed on this sys-
tenn should consist of four or five
fields of from 20 to 40 acres each,
and it is desirable that all the fields
should be of approximately the same
size. Farms should be laid out in &C.
ccrdance with the following plan:
l. Corn-First year to be hogged off.
q Corn-Second year to be cut ana rye
sown.
s. Rye and Young ciover-Hogged off
4. Clover and Timothy-Hog pastured
g. Timothy and Clover-For hay or pas
ture.
Above is plan of farm run on five
year rotation.
In field No. the first year corn is
grown and hogged off as soon as it is
ripe. This is generally from Septem-
Der / to September 10. When the corn
is cultivated for the last time, it is
usually desirable to SOW soy beans or
rape, in order that the hogs may hare
pasturage while gathering the corn,
and also because such a crop supplies
valuable humus which can be turned
back into the SOIL In the following
spring this field is prepared for sec
ond-year corn and becomes field No. 2
in the illustration.
Field No. 2 is, as we have seen, de-
voted to second year corn, which is
not hogged off but harvested by hand.
Here rye Is sown in the fall. Under
favorable conditions this can be done
while the corn is still standing, but if
necessary it is not too late after the
corn has been cut and shocked. Rye
may be sown much later than wheat,
and this is one of it's great advantages
In rotation such as is now being de-
scribed
Field No. 3 is devoted to rye
throughout the entire season. In the
spring it is pastured by the hogs as
long as it is palatable, affording excel
lent pasturage, especially for young
hogs and brood sows. When the rye
becomes tough and the hogs cease to
relish it, they should be removed and
not returned to the field p1til two
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
REMEY MAY BE SECRETARY
Budget Is Adopted Providing for APP
preparation of $4,000 for the
State Fair.

Madison.-The election of a s9cre-
tary was put over until Feb. 2 by the
Wisconsin state board of agriculture.
Indications are Oliver e. Remey of
Milwaukee will be chosen to succeed
James Mackenzie of Madison. Mr..
Remey has been In charge of publicity
of the state fair.
A deficit of $4,000 is reported by
the secretary. The board adopted a
budget providing for an appropriation
of $2S0,000 for improvement of grounds
and contingent fund of 100000. This
will be used to wipe out the deficit
and provide working balance.
The board will ask an appropriation
of $4,000 the following year.
Besides rebuilding structures des-
troyed by the cyclone which hit the
fair grounds in Milwaukee last year,
1t is planned to erect an auditorium.
This would be used for meetings and
a sacred concert, provided the next
fair is held over Sunday.
The board decided to grant the use
of the fair grounds to the public
schools of Milwaukee for athletic pur-
poses.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02

weeks after the rye mas ripened. They
should then be allowed to gather the
entire crop and to Craze upon the
young clover that has come up with
1t.
Field No. is devoted entirely to
hog pasture. When clover and tim
othy are planted together, the hogs
Craze principally on the clover and
Leave most of the timothy to be cut
for hay. In the five-year rotation, how
ever, field No. 5 is depended upon to
furnish the principal supply of hay for
the horses and cows. There should be
some surplus and this, of course, can
be sold. Late in the fall the Geld is
plowed for first year corn, and in the
following spring it takes its place in
the rotation as field No. /.
Under such a system hogs furnish
the principal income. They are turned
in on the rye as early as possible in
the spring and there they remain as
long as the pasture is tender, al
though the brood sows should be
taken to other Enclosures as soon as
the spring pigs can be weaned, and
there bred for fall litters. Early in
May when the rye probably ceases to
afford good pasture the hogs are
turned into field No. 4, devoted to
first-year clover and timothy. With
the addition of reasonably liberal
corn ration they feed on this until the
middle of July, or two weeks after the
rye has ripened, when they are turned
back into the rye field and allowed to
hog it all down without other feed. By
the time the rye is harvested the corn
in field No. l is ready for the hogs.
If none of the stock is sold before, the
hogs will gather all the corn by No
vember 1. In this way with practical
ly no labor and very little attention
the entire herd is furnished with pas
ture and grain feed throughout the
entire spring, summer and fall In
addition, there is the corn from field
No. 2, which is harvested and not
hogged down, and the surplus hay
from fields No. and 5.
Under this system, the only time
when outside labor is indispensable is
during the hay harvest. On a farm Of
hundred acres it is not probable that
this will amount to more than ten
days hired labor. which is certainly
much less than is required by the sys-
TENS of farm management 10 more
general use. AS for the cash income,
it may be said that roughly speaking
rye ultimately brings the same re-
turns, whether it is hogged down or
cut and threshed and sold. In the
latter case. however, there is all the
cost of labor to be considered. To
save this, is the main object of the
system described
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
LAW CHANGES ARE FAVORED
ture Recommending Modifica-
ton in Court Practice.

Madison. - Important recommends
tions for changes In court procedure
were reported to the legislature by the
justices of the Wisconsin supreme
court.
This was the result of an investigs.
ton started two years ago when the
legislature requested the justices to
Suggest such changes in the code
practice of the state as will simplify
1t, relieve it of technicalities and pro-
mote the ends of Justice"
Following are some suggested
changes made in bills attached to the
report:
That when a person In good faith
mistakes his remedy, takes defective
appeal or brings his action in the
wrong tribunal he shall not be turned
out of court, but be allowed to amend
or have his action transferred to the
proper tribunal an1 there proceed
with 1t.
That all causes of action between
the same parties may be united in one
complaint, provided they do not re-
quire different places of trial.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
TIME FOR SELLING PIG CROP
Much Depends Upon Price of Feeding
Materials and Development of
Bone, Muscle and Vgor.

The best time to sell the pigs de-
ponds upon the price of feeding ma
terials that may be utilized in growing
them and developing their bone, mus
Gle and vigor, and preparing them for
the fattening period. When we have
plenty of forage, skim milk and other
homegrown foods, we often find it adj
vantageous to allow them a longer
period Of growth than when we feed
an exclusive grain diet. Market de-
mands are for a medium-sized hog,
with plenty of lean meat; strong, but
not too coarse bone; plenty of activity
and strength to stand up well during
shipment.
Fall pigs, as a rule, are less profit
able unless the feeder can utilize what
would otherwise be waste feed in keep
ing them through the winter. Pigs
that make good gains during the win
ter, and can be put on pasture in the
spring, and then fattened in the fall,
often make good gains during the
longer periods, and cash in fine profits
in the fall. On account of coming to
maturity at the best time to breed for
spring filters, we have found fall far
rowed sows very desirable for breed
ing purposes. The second season gives
them the bone and muscle develop
ment at a very low cost.
Warm drinking water, light, warm
and dry quarters, succulent food with
frequent change of breeding and diet,
viii insure good growth during the
winter, but unless we are in the best
shape to look after these details, we
find it best TO confine our feeding to
spring filters. The fall pig that goes
into the winter without warm place
to sleep and plenty of warm, nourish-
ing food, has a winter of misery be-
fore it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
DAIPY NOTHs
f-- .-.se.ss..,tS-ssS 1ss -,

Bad hay or fodder should never be
fed to the COW.
Sunlight is death to disease germs
Flood the stable with sunlight
Always provide the COW with a good
bed to lie on. Be a good friend to your
cows
Water with the chill taken out is
best for the milk cows. Put a heater
In the tank.
The reason many cows kick is be-
cause they have been kicked first.
Ever think about that?
The way to produce milk proftably
is to have COWS bred for that pur-
pose. Do not try to make COW do
two things at the same tine.
Fertile farms are necessary II per-
manent agriculture is to be estab-
Iished and the dairy COW offers the
simplest and best possible means Of
securing these fertile fields.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
WANT TAX REAPP0RTIOKED
Sheboygan Goes Before State Board
When County Board Increases
Figure Second Time.

Sheboygan-Successful in the appeal
to the state tax commission year ago
to have the city's portion of the as
sessed valuation of the county reduced
from the rate fixed by the county
board, only to have the board again
raise the rate, the city council has
again appealed to the state commits
sion for a reapportionment.
IL November, 1913, the county board
fixed the city's portion of the assessed
valuation of the county at 81 per cent.
The city appealed and a compromise
was reached whereby Sheboygan's por-
ton was reduced to approximately "a
per cent. However, the county board
in 1914 raised that to 1884 per cent
and the city has appealed.
In raising the city's portion last No
vember the county board also adopted
resolution requesting the state tax
commission to ask for the resignation
of Income Tax Commissioner F. H.
Denison, who as supervisor of assess
ments for the county claimed that the
city of Sheboygan should not be as
sessed more than 33 per cent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02

Prepare fats and boxes for trans
planting next spring
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
DOCTOR ATTEMPTS MURDER
n. c. SouIe Is Alleged to Have Tried
to Kill Wife After Reconcilia-
ton Effort Failed.

Wautoma.-Dr. H. c. Soule of this
city was arrested on a warrant charg.
ing him with assault with intent to
kill. His bail was fixed at $4,000 by
Judge Sorenson.
1t is charged he attempted to muir.
der his wife at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. G. G. Christensen. The
doctor and his wife have not been liv-
ing together for some time. Recently
Mrs. Soule started divorce proceed.
ings, to which the physician was op.
posed. He went to his daughters
home and spoke to his wife in regard
to settling their troubles.
1t was charged he drew revolver.
Before he could fire, his daughter
grasped his wrist, took the weapon
away from him, pushed him into a
woodshed, locked the door, and called
help.
DR.. Soule is a graduate of Rush Med
ical college and for several years was
one of the most prominent physicians
of this city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
MIDDLINGs FOR YOUNG PIGS
II Rye Can Be Purchased for Less
Money Than Wheat II Will Be to
Advantage to Feed Them.

Chemical analyses indicate that
there is nearly rs per cent more fat
and slightly more protein in wheat
middlings than in rye middlings, al
though feeding tests show that wheat
middlings are but very little better
than rye middlings. Feeding tests
have shown that pigs fed on rye mid
dlings are quite likely to go off feed,
which is not so common an occur
renee with wheat middlings. With
prices the same, wheat middlings
would be the better feed. but If rye
middlings can be purchased for some
what less than the other, it will be
to the feeders advantage to use them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
HELSTRGM HEADS PLUMBERS
Eau Claire Man Is Elected President
of State Association-Want Stand
ard Size Fittings.

Milwaukee,. G. Helstrom, Eau
Claire, was elected president of the
Wisconsin Master Plumbers associa-
ton. Other officers elected are:
Vice president, P. J. Brewer, Wauke-
sha; secretary, c. H Goodman, Keno
sha; treasurer, F. E. Green, James
Vile; directors, H. G.. Helstrom, P. J.
Brewer, c. H. Goodman, F. E. Green
and S. V. Hanley, Milwaukee Hanley
and Al Deforge of Green Bay, were
elected delegates to the national con-
vention in San Francisco in June.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
PROBE MEASURE
PASSES ASSEMBLY
AxEL JoHNSoNS JOINT RESOLU-
TON SENT TO SENATE
VOTE Sc TO rs.
WANT SALOONS TO CLOSE
Assemblyman Frederick introduced
Sill to Close All Places at a. M
Want Vice Commission Re-
ports Suppressed.

Madison.-The assembly of the Wis
consin legislature has gone on record
for an investigation of the boards and
commission in the capitol, and the
senate will soon follow the trail blazed
In the house.
The joint resolution of Axel Johnson
for such an investigation was adopted
by vote of Sc to 25, after an oratori-
cal furry in the house, and was then
messaged to the senate, where the res
luton went over when a motion to
suspend the rules of the senate in
favor of immediate action was defeat
ed by vote of IL to 10.
Close Saloons at 1 A. M.
Assemblyman A. e. Frederick intro
duced bill to close all saloons at
o'clock. He proposes schedule in
which cities of the first class shall
close their saloons from 1 a. N. to $50
a. M; in cities of the second and third
class from midnight to $3.50 a. M;
cities of the fourth class from IL p. m.
to $3.50 a. M, and towns and villages
from 10 D. m. to $50 a. m. A fine of
not less than $50 nor more than $500
or from fifteen days to six months in
Jail is the penalties provided.
Assemblyman John B. Helm brought
in his bill to prohibit students at any
university, college or other educational
institution from voting in any election
unless they return home to vote.
To Suppress Vice Commission Reports.
The report of the vice commission
is likely to have stormy time Of it.
Members of the legislature believe
there is no necessity for circulation of
the commissions report, which they
think should be suppressed.
Assemblyman j. P. Donnelly of Mil
waukee put this in concrete form when
he introduced the resolution charging
that the report contains many ex-
tracts of immoral, obscene and objec-
tionable matters which in no way pur-
ports to be part of the recommends
tons of said committee, but are mere
ly matters of evidentiary chara cter."
Mr.. Donnelly said he would take this
matter up with postal authorities and
see If the report could not be denied
the use of the mails.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Postmaster Examinations.

Washington.-Civi service examine
tons for fourth class postmaster, pay
ing from $500 to 1899 per annum, will
be held Feb. 20 in the following Wis
consin postoffices: Brokaw, Cecil,
Cleveland, Cochrant Ephraim, Mac
farland, Married., Pc hbine, Stockholm,
Strum, Tunnel City, Windsor and
Wrightstown.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Test Before TlIInu.

If you are not sure as to whether
tile draining will pay or not, try the
work out on few wet places about
the farm that most seriously inter-
fere with your work in the field when
the other portions are ready to be
worked. In this manner you can de-
termine for yourself how it works out
on your own farm. 1t costs lot OF
money to put in complete system of
tile drainage and a man ought to know
what he is doing before he puts in his
good money.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02

Alfalfa aad clover are the two best
sheep folders grown But where
these are not available. corn fodder
may be fed very economically and sat
isfactoriiy. If cut and cured while
they are still trifie green, sheaf oats
also make a very desirable fodder and
grain ration. Pea straw or bean straw
may also be fed with good success.
Alfalfa or clover. bright and clean,
and good oat straw once a day each.
will answer for fodder.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02

Wausau.-The fourth annual show
of the Central Wisconsin Poultry as
ISOLATION viii be held in Wausau the
last four days of the month. The
premium lists have been mailed and
indications point to a large number of
exhibits.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Rob and Fire Depot.

La Crosse-While Alvin Gratsch
night operator at the Burlington sta.
ton at Stoddard, helped fight a fire
which destroyed the barn of Anton
Lee. thieves, who are supposed tc have
set fire to the barn, robbed the ste ton
of $50 and set fire to 1t.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
To Send Peas 70 Relnians

Turtle Lake.-The Wisconsin Pee
Gamers company has contracted for
ty carloads of Wisconsin canned peas
to be shipped to Belgium from fac
tories Of the company. Five carloads
viii be forwarded here.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
cr..n aau a.nk EI.n..

Green Bay.-At the annual meeting
of the West Side State bank the fol-
lowing were elected: President, An
ton Platten; vice president, William
Driscoll: cashier, George Gibbs: teller,
L. ]. Moreau.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Woman Made PrincinaI

Superior.-Miss Elizabeth McCor.
mick. one Of the best known primary
teachers in the state. a stan eontriot-
tor to the Wisconsin Educational mag
azine. has been appointed principal a
the Lincoln grade school.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02

MerrilL-If "a gold coin can be Sc
cured, one exhibit at the open day" of
the T. B. Scott library will be com
plete with every mintage of United
States gold. The date for the "open
house" of the library was set for
February 10.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Most Satisfactory Breeders.

Mature sows are the most satisfac-
tory breeds and farrow larger and
stronger pigs than immature ones
The too common farm practice of con-
tinually using gifts for breeders is an
unwise one and results in gradually
weakened constitutions.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Factory Workman Hurt.

Merrill-Arthur Engel was serious.
~ injured when he fell from a rollway
at the Lincoln Box eompany's plant.
Engel was on top of a rollway wien q
chain gave way and knocked hira from
the platform.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Madison TO Sell Bonds.

Madison.-The city of Madison will
market 100000 worth of bonds this
year. School building bonds, to raise
$4,000, will be offered at Az per cent
within the next three months, while
street improvement bonds aggregating
s100, 600 will be issued.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Old Settlers EIee, onieers

Kenosha.-Perkins c. Terry was
elected president of the Old Settlers
club of Kenosha county at their au-
nual meeting. Charles NJ. Bishop of
Bristol was elected secretary and
Charles c. Brown of Kenosha, treas
urer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Two Seek Election.

Shawano.-There are two candi
dates for Circuit judge for the Tenth
judicial circuit, from this city, E.. "
Werner and A. S. Larson. Both have
been district attorney. There are six
or eight candidates from Outagar,ie
county but none from Langlade.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Married Quarter Of a century

Marshfield.-Mr. and Mrs. P. ]. Til
ton observed the twenty-fifth anniver-
sary of their wedding by repeating the
ceremony at the Lindsey Methodist
church.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02

Stevens Point.-William Weinholdt
of this city has received word that his
nephew. Gottlieb Weinholdt, a soldier
in the German army, has been deco
rated with the iron cross for bravery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02

Superior.-Joe Naughton and c. J.
Denham, election inspectors. were
held to Superior court under $1,000
bonds for trial at present term. They
are charged with falsifying returns.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
win vaIue water pIan.

Racine.-The state rate commission
is coming here to hear testimony in
an effort to determine the valuation Of
the Racine Water company's plant.
which the city desires to purchase.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Eormer Sherin nies

Wallace Cochrane. 60
years old, former sheriff of Rock coun-
ty, and thirty years a resident of
GAINESVILLE, died at his home. He had
been i'll thirteen months with par
alysis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Mans Body Is Found.

Waterford.--A searching party from
Waterford found the frozen body of
Thomas Finnegan, the farmland who
was last seen alive Christmas eve. at
Honey Creek station.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Teachers Plan Convention.

Fond du Lac-The Twenty-fourth
annual convention of the Northwest
ern Wisconsin Teachers association
viii be held in this city on Feb. 5 and
6. Prof. Paul G. w. Keller of Appleton
High school will speak.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Would RepeaI Euuenic Law.
Medford Short Course opens.

Medford.-The first short course for
farm boys to be held this season op-
sned here. Animal industry, dairying,
farm crops, accounting and manual
training will be taught.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
ons BAD Habit.

The dairyman who cleans his barn
before milking and leaves the milk in
the barn all night reminds US of the
man who washes his fingers in the
glass OF water and then drinks the
water.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Plan New Bank BUILDING.

Neenah.-The Neenah State bank
viii erect a new building. Property
has been purchased and construction
wiz be commenced soon. The bank
Is In its third year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
New Uniforms for student.

Madison.--The military department
of the University OF Wisconsin VIII
blossom out In new uniforms next
year. The blue ones in use now are
to be superseded by olive drah.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Elect Coal Dealer Trust.e

Beloit.-Theodore C. Keller, Chi
cago coal dealer, was elected a trustee
of Beloit college at the winter meet
ing of the trustees.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
VIII Erect New school.

Racine.-The high school board of
the Joint district of the town and viii
lage of Waterford has decided to erect
a new $4,000 high school.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Dies at Los ANGELES.

Manitowoc.-Theodore Thompson,
who for years was employed by the
Goodrich Transit company as purchas-
ing agent, died at Los Angeles follow
ing long illness. He viii be brought
here for burial.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Fewer Marriages a. R.ci,.

Racine.-During 1914 marriage Ii.
censes issued totalled SS5 for Racine
county, as against i57 in 1913. II is
said the eugenic law is responsible.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02

Manitowoc.-The Wisconsin Tele-
phone company has finished repair and
extension work on its lines and eI.uip-
ment here after five months work
The cost is estimated at about $4,000
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-02
Fall Fatal TO Racine Man

Racine.-Peter Ok, aged "a years,
while on his way to a train, slipped
on an ice covered sidewalk and frac-
tured his skull. He died instantly.