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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

In renting to place himself in
good standing on The Chiefs sub
scription books, ]. Arthur Leblanc,
the capable manager of the Ashland
plantation in Terrebonne parish,
writes that ssthe cane crops on Ash
land and in the immediate vicinity
are doing splendidly, due TO the time
ly rains we are having. Corn har-
vesting and hay making will soon pc
in full blast. Kindest regards to all
my Ascension friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Frank LeBoeuf, Of Cofeld, is in
New Orleans undergoing medical
treatment for an affection of the left
foot, which necessitated the cutting
off of one of the toes a few weeks
ago. It was feared that further am
putation of the member would be nee
essary, but recent advices are to the
effect that the young man will be
spared this painful ordeal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Good showers have fallen through
out this section during the week, re-
lieving a situation that was causing
much anxiety among sugar planters.
Its growth already retarded to a
serious extent by the extremely I'M
favorable weather Of the past spring
and summer, the cane crop has made
scarcely any progress toward matur-
ity during the last few weeks owing
to the total absence Of moisture, and
the outlook was beginning to as
sumo very sombre hue. This weeks
precipitations were Of the kind that
will do the most good to the cane, and
if warm weather and occasional show
ers should ensue there is yet hope that
the crop viii retrieve some Of its
baekWardness and produce a fair
yield.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
Reynaud on Tuesday, Sept. Z, at their
home in Lucy, St. John parish, a
sweet little daughter. In reporting
the arrival of this lovely lassie, it
gives us much pleasure to extend
warmest congratulations to our es-
teemed eonfrere, Mr.. Reynaud, the
talented young editor of LIE Mes
chacebe, and his charming lady.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Owing tas.tfe unavoidable absence
of two of tnt members of s41e board
Of directors of the South Louisiana
Packing Company most instrumental
in the organization Of the company,
the meeting scheduled to be held at
Napoleonville last Sunday afternoon
was postponed to later day, when Il
full attendance is expected.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. A. j. Gauthreaux, of shreve-
port, and her daughter, Mrs. R. IL.
Dietz, (nee Ora Gauthreaux), of New
Orleans, arrived here last Sunday at
ternoon and are enjoying a visit to
Mrs. Gauthreaux's parents, Consta-
BILE and Mrs. John Ramirez. They
will leave tomorrow morning for New
Orleans, where Mrs. Gauthreaux will
be the guest of her daughter for a
fortnight's stay, after which she will
return to DonaIdsonville for another
visit to her parents before proceed
ing to her home in Shreveport.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

The police jury met Wednesday in
regular bi-monthly session and trans
acted a great deal Of interesting and
important business. Official minutes
Of the meeting are published else
where in this issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

J. w. Byrnes, the efficient young
city electrician Of Thibodaux, was
perambulating around his old stamp
ing grounds in this city on Wednesday
last, and his host of friends were de-
lighted to greet him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

2. Sidney Berteau, +, A. Ambeau
and DR.. G. B. LeSeuer. of Gonzales,
and German Nargassans, of st.
Amant, were visitors to Donaldson
vile Thursday on business, presuma-
ply Of political nature.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Misses Marie and Sadie Schloss,
Of Baton Rouge, and Adella Tobias,
Of New Orleans, returned last Mon
day to their respective homes after
q delightful visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Jasmin Tobias.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Miss Rosina Singer left Thursday
night for Morehouse parish, where she
will teach in public school near
Bastrop during the coming session.
Supt. l.. H. Stevens Of Morehouse
stopped off at Donaldsonville between
trains Sunday night to complete ar
engagements with Miss Singer for her
employment in this capacity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Kline Sims and his little sister,
Alice, returned Thursday afternoon
from delightful visit to Crowley,
where they were the guests of their
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
Williams. ~.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11
Special Notice.

The regular Sunday evening dance
at the fair grounds will not take
place tomorrow. Patrons Of these
functions will please make note of
this fact.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Hon. E. N. Pugh and his attract
i've granddaughters, Misses Winni-
fred and Ruth Wathen, are spending
the remainder of the heated term
very pleasantly at Estill Springs,
Tenn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11
Over the Tide.

Far over the tide my bark hath sped,
Past isles of care and pain;
Safely to reach haven Of rest,
With Jesus, my Savior, to reign.
THERESA M. ouRso,
Mccall, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Bloomenstiel
and Misses Pauline and Lille Bloom
enstiel went to Baton Rouge Wednes-
gay afternoon to spend the Jewish
New Year with relatives, returning
nome Thursday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11
An ENJOYABLE barn dance was Civ,

An enjoyable barn dance was given
in Red Men Hall last evening by the
young ladies of Napanee Council, De-
gree Of Pocahontas, those who par
ticipated in the novel affair being
Misses Abbie Allen, Royal Casso,
Letitia Thibodaux, Byrdie Casso,
Ruth Chapman, Ethel Werner, Bella
Casso, Hazel Werner and maggie
Babin, and Messrs. Paul Thlbodaux,
Archie Stuart, Marcel Leumas, Leo
sei1oeny, Elmo Rodrigue, Wallle Hlg-
gason, E1isee Ayme, q. MolIere, Ltl-
Glen Casso, Jr., Edgar Fertler, Leon
Weiss and Remy Robert
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. Paul Ramirez and children,
MISSES Lacey and Thelma and Mas
VT Maurice, spent the past weekend
= Convent as the guests of Mrs.
sMsamrez's son-in-law and daughter,
~. and Mrs. Richard Walsh.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. Joseph F. A. Matherne and
children, Misses Mildred and Hilda
and Masters Lawr nee and Emmett,
returned Thursday from weeks
stay with relatives and frie.tds at
Napoleonville,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. M. F. Bradford and little son,
Tilden, Mrs. John Doell and her
three children, and Mrs. E. j.. Thorn
AISLE, all of New Orleans, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. E. +. Ramirez at their
home in Port Barrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Payne Breazeale passed through
town Wednesday evening en- route
to Natchitoches, where he will spend
several days with his mother, Mrs.
Camilla Breazeale.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Ulysses L. Rodriguez, Assessor A..
A. Kings efficient chief deputy, has
been employed by Supt. Henry Brous-
sard, the new head Of the parish pub
lie school system, to do the clerical
work in the superintendent Office.
An appropriation Of $500 for this
purpose has been budgeted by the
school board for the current fiscal
year
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Abe H. Bloomen-
stiel returned Thursday afternoon
from Baton Rouge, where they spent
the Jewish New Year holiday with
Mr.. and Mrs. " A. sachse and fam
ily.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Steve Weber, who is holding down
job in the big plant of the Stan
dard Oil Company at Baton Rouge,
was q visitor to Doaaldsonville last
Sunds.S Steve was among the Stan
dard Oil workmen involved in the
brief strike resulting from the dis
charge OF four boilermaEers employ
81 by the company.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mayor and Mrs. Walter Lemann
and their interesting children, Emma
Roos and Walter, Jr., returned last
evening from an enjoyable fort
nights visit to relatives in Natchez,
Miss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

DR.. Clarence Goette, the we'll
known young dentist, left yesterday
afternoon for a business trip to Hous-
tom and Galveston, and will be away
eight or ten days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Miss Annie Laurie Pujos return
ed Wednesday from lengthy stay
in New Orleans and points in the
west She will be joined here today
by her mother. Mrs. Emma C. Pujos,
and together they will occupy apart
ments ut the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. @. 4. folse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

a.--4s Eva Courage has accepted a
position in Duffel's variety store, and
Miss Philomene Courage has joined
the staff of attractive salesladies IN
Jasnlin Tobias's New Orleans Bargain
Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. E. A. Thibodeaux returned
Thursday from short visit to rela-
tives in Thibodaux. She was accom-
panied home by her lovely little
daughter, Miss Dorothy May Thib-
odeaux, who has been with her
aunt, Mrs. Emile Oschwald; for the
past fortnight.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Fred. Landry went to New Orleans
Sunday afternoon on the l.. +. ex-
eursion. returning Monday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Miss Louise Guedry, assistant post
mistress at Klotzyille, passed through
town Tuesday eli route home from a
hr;af visit to New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. Tony Montecino and daugh-
FOR. Miss Ella Montecino, spent few
laws with friends in Eunice last week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Misses Ella and Evelyn Montecino
returned last Sunday from delight
full visit to New Orleans, where they
were the guests of their sister, Mrs.
James Dale.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Misses Laulie and Matt Colomb re-
iurned yesterday afternoon from an
attended visit to San Francisco and
other points in California.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. j. c. Bates and her children,
Mary D. and Lise, Of Shreveport.
who are spending a while at Burn
side with Mrs. Bates father, Hon.
H. C. Braud, spent several days in
Plaquemine this week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Tircuit and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Next Wednesday only, one-pound
har Of the famous May Belle choco-
late candies, 80 cents. No phone or
ders filed. B. LEMANN & BRO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

W A. Dudenhofer, of Shreveport,
L spending a couple of weeks here
rs the guest of his parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Joseph Dudenhofer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

The family circle Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Gaudin, of barrow, heretofore
consisting Of three sturdy sons and
five lovely daughters, was increased
on Thursday of last week by the ar
rival Of another sweet little girl.
Congratulation to the proud par
ents, coupled with best wishes for
the diminutiye newcomer, are ex-
tended by wide circle Of friends.
Papa Gaudin has been doing car
penter work on the plant OF the
Standard Oil Company at Baton
Rouge throughout. the summer and
will be so employed until the mid
die of next month, when he will en-
bark upon another seasons engage
ment as chief sugar-boiler Of the
Oakley factory in Assumption parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Camille eros spent Sunday here as
tba quest of Miss Evelyn Montecino.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

After spending few weeks with
her aunt, Mrs. Paul Leche, Miss Mar
ion HAYES returned last Sunday to
her home in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Misses Beulah and Lillian Matherne
rat,,rned Wednesday afternoon from
TWO weeks visit to relatives and
friends in Paulina.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

and Mrs. Nose Bloomenstell
aa their baby daughter, Carrie,
visited relatives in White Castle Tor
the Jewish New Year holidays.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. Jos. Casso and son, Evan, of
port Barrow, have returned home at
ter spending several weeks with rel
atiyes in Algiers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. Gabe Blanchard, of Alex
andria. is the guest of her mother,
Mr. James Protfitt, at her home in
Faubourg la Pipe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Miss Elizabeth Bott, of Baton
pange. spent several days in town
hiring the week with friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

List your lands and real estate
n,;th A. T.. Truxillo and get results.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. Robert Prejean, Of Half Way
plantation, visited New Orleans dur
ing the week to attend the marriage
Of her brother, Oscar j. Thlbodaux,
to Miss Lillian M Smith, a popular
society girl of the Crescent City, the
nuptial ceremony having been per-
formed at 6 o'clock Wednesday eve
ming at St. Stephens Catholic church,
in the presence Of large and repre-
sentative gathering.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11
FOR SALE.

n UPRIGHT PIANO. Pease make. In excellent
condition win be sold at bargain.
For further information apply to this
paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

c. S. Mcfarland, who for many
years was the efficient superintendent
of the Miles Company's big Houmas
Central factory at Burnside, will
serve in a similar capacity at the fine
Evan Hall plant Of the Mccall Bros.
Company during the approaching
grinding.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11
For SALE

GTANDARD BRED pedigreed brown geld
3 ing. Fine driving horse. IS cookbook
err, and a sp1endidIy gated saddle horse,
with strong back. For faather information,
apply at office of this paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank X. Sims and
children, Ernestine, Emma and Frank,
il, and Miss Regina Courage motor
ed to New Orleans Thursday in Mr.
Sims handsome Chandler touring car
returning yesterday afternoon. They
report most interesting and en-
joyable trip.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

The manual block system has been
adopted on the Texas q Pacific Rail
road beWeen Adds and New Orleans,
and is now IN operation. Under this
system the blocks comprise the dis
tances between stations, and no train
is permitted TO enter one Of these
areas as long as another train IS II
it, thus greatly lessening the danger
Of accidents, and particularly 81 rear
end collisions. The signals at the
various stations are operated by men
specially assigned to the duty:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Mrs. G. Donnaud Bentley spent
Thursday at Blythewood plantation
&C the guest of Miss Nan Randolph.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

A grove Of the W. @. w. Circle will
shortly be instituted here by Robert
Henderson, of New Orleans, district
manager Of the Woodmen order. Gen
eral Organizer NJ. A. Hargroder, of
New Orleans, representing Mr.. Hem
derson, attended the meeting Of Olive
Camp No. Is Wednesday night, and
after explaining the objects and pur-
poses of the organization, which IS
the women's auxiliary of the w. O..
w. order, received permission to pro
ceed with the arrangements for the
establishment of a grove here.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

sirs. .ouise Ball and her little son,
Hilton, returned Sunday night from
! visit to New Dreams.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Miss Laurie Fernandez entertain
ed at delightful card party s>1-Ar
Tuesday afternoon, her guests for
this charming occasion being: Mes
DANES C. C. Weber, Percy Lemann,
J. D. Hanson, Paul Leche, T.. II.
Hanson, Arthur Lemann, Robert
Higgason, Warren Williams, Jos.
Gondran, j. F. Fernandez, Richard
Melaneon and Gabe Blanchard, and
Misses Nita Sims, Jennie Duffei,
Dorothy Prosser, Enola Fernandez,
Bernadette Mattingly, Mary Jane
Stuart, Lucille Dalferes, Maud Maui
rim, Resale Landry, Aline Vega, Lii
liam Fernandez, Amelie Gre and
Marie Blanchy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

palo Alto white sugar, 10 pounds
for ,3 cents. B. LEMANN & BRO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11
No. Six-SiXty-Six

This 10 prescription prepared especiasriE
for MALARIA or CHiLLS g. FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
if taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not grippe or sicken. 25c
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

L. J. Echeverria, of this city, was
the successful bidder for a quantity
of hides disposed of by the Monticel-
10 and Oakley state penal farms IN
Iberville parish. Proposals were re-
ceived from number Of dealers
throughout the state, but that submit
ted by Mr.. Echeverria was consider
ed the most advantageous by the pen
itentiary board of control, and it's ae-
ceptanee was ordered. Mr.. Echever-
ria visited st. Gabriel Thursday to
complete the details of the transac-
ton and arrange for the transporta-
ton of the hides to DonaldsonviIle
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

Adolphe Meter, the progressive
proprietor of the up-to-date depart
ment store which bears his name, is
in New York city buying stock OF
fall and winter goods for his big es-
adjustment. The excellent taste and
splendid judgment for which Mr.. Net
ter is noted make it certain that he
will select none but the most elegant
and reliable merchandise, and the ar
rival of the stock will be awaited with
pleasurable anticipation by the null
titude of patrons Of the popular Net
ter emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

est day in the Hebraie calendar, will
be marked with solemn services at
$50 o'clock next Friday evening,
Sept. IT, and Saturday morning,
Sept. 18, at 10 o'clock Suceoth, the
Feast Of Tabernacles, will take place
Sept. % and %, and one week later,
on Sept. 20 and so, will occur the
Feast of the Conclusion of the month
of Tishri, the sabbatieal month Of
rest, recreation and refectioon.
Landaiche--Proffitt.
Miss Nancy Proffitt, Of Faubourg
la Pipe, and +. I. Landaiche, of New
Orleans, were married at the local
Catholic church at 5 o'clock Wednes-
day morning and left Immediately af-
ter the ceremony for New Orleans,
where they viii reside. The bride is
the daughter of Mrs. James II. Prof
fit, and is a talented and attractive
young woman, whose charming per-
sonality and endearing qualities have
made her a favorite with all who
know her. A host of friends join IN
extending warmest congratulations
and best wishes to the young couple,
and heartfelt Godspeed upon life's
journey.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

E, J. Camel, former Donaldson
Vile boy$who for several years past
has been employed as salesman in the
store of Simon Bros. at Alexandria,
rendered his resignation of that po-
sition to become travelling represent
alive Of the firms of G. w. Lewis &
Son. Burlington, N. j., and Johnson
Baltic, MiIlersburg, Pa, manufactu-
rers of ehildren's shoes. His terri
tory will include the states of LouIsi-
ana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma
and Texas. Mr.. Camel was visitor
to Donaldsonville Thursday and re-
ceived a cordial greeting from his
many friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER "A, 1915
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-09-11

List your lands and real estate
with A. e. Truxillo and get results.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-29
LIQUID MANURE IS
GROWTH STIMULANT
Excellent for Growing Vines and
Tomato PIantS-Timely
Work in the Garden.
CBy MILLER PURv1s.)

To raise big squashes, cover every
other joint on the vine with a little
hillock of earth, as the vine length
ems out. By joints we mean, of course,
the point where a leaf starts out.
II these joints are covered, roots
Will start out and add to the capacity
Of the vine in seeking plant food from
which to increase the size Of the
squashes it bears.
When melon and cucumber vines be-
gin to grow. be careful not to dis
turb them when cultivating. Get the
ground clean as early as possible, and
then pull out such weeds as start close
to the vines.
Liquid manure is a wonderful stim-
ulant for growing vines and tomato
plants. Fill an old cracker barrel
with unfermented horse manure, and
set 1t on a platform high enough from
the ground so a pail can be used to
catch the liquid. Then pour water on
until it begins to drip out of the bot
tom. Arrange the platform so the
drippings will all run to one point. Use
these drippings to water the hills, and
watch the vines grow.
Work fertilizer or rotted manure
around the cabbage plants every time
they are cultivated. Cabbage is the
real hog for feed, among vegetables.
Don't hoe, or otherwise cultivate
beans when the vines are wet. To
do SO often causes them to rust.
Middletown transcript., 1915-05-29
ALFALFA EXCELS AS
A BUILDER OF SOILS
Adds Annually More Than Twice
as Much Nitrogen to Land
as Average Red Clover.

AS a soil builder, it is estimated
that an acre of alfalfa adds annually
more than twice as much nitrogen
to the land as the average acre of
red clover. This phase of alfalfa
growing will not be overlooked, nor
its importance underestimated by
those who realize the need of giving
much greater attention to maintaining
the fertility Of soils.
Not only does this plant add great
ly to the available nitrogen in the
soils, but it adds also to the avail
able mineral fertility, through it's pow
er to appropriate for its own growth,
the large supply of phosphorus and
potassium found in the subsoils, writes
H. d. Hughes in Farmers Mail and
Breeze. These elements are beyond
the reach OF the other farm crops in
the rotation, but the long alfalfa roots
gather them and later ON much of this
potassium and phosphorus become
available to other crops through the
manure made from feeding the alfalfa
hay. Moreover, as these deep pene-
trating roots decay, they open chan
nels which will be followed by the
roots of subsequent crops which other
wise would never tap the lower re-
gions of the subsoil. The great amount
of organic matter left when the alfalfa
is plowed leaves the soil in the very
best physical condition for the follow
ing crops, thereby increasing their
yields.