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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27
EXCESSIVE SPECULATION
IN MATERIALS or WAR

NEW YORK. September 26.--Thc cx-
ccssivc speculation in shares of com
p;thics enjoying contracts in wal
materials iourishcd anew i'm last weeks
market, but was tempered toward the
end by general revival OF activity
IN the better classe of railway issues
some of which moved to the highest
prices of the year.
Steel trade adviccs reported an in
"reasinE proportion of demand for eX
port. Growth Of traffic on trunk lines
Is reported mostly toward the At
lantic scaboard. rejecting much the
same cause. Signs of car shortage nj.
ready appear. August export bust
ness brought the export excess since
January 1 last to over 1000. 600 600
ana weekly foreign trade statements
SHOW the movement fully sustained.
These unmistakablc evidences of IN,
main currents OF trade explain TN,
speculative fancy for securities of com.
phnies engaged in these EXPORT Or.
dcrs. Better business conditions grow
ing out of the grain movement ais,
were reported from the West Angus,
statements of railroad earnings indi.
Gated substantial improvement.
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Huffcr. bacon and J,r,-.

-'&flc"itiral Editor Times Disn,,cb.
Hl''--NS YOU have ever worked 70,
."' interest ana bcttcrmcnt or ~
turner's or Virginia, take IL that Won
WI ne Eiad TO use Your paper to bring
|" thcif attention their wonderful on7
portuhlties in the production OF hu,tcr
bacon and eggs
hu'tcr--The farmers Of Virginia ore
III position 10 get from to r cents no,
mound more for their butter than Tho
farmers of the large buttcr-producinc
sections Of the West in that they c,n
sen "ircci to the consumer or arc In
easy access To the large CONSUMING
t!'icS OF the East. while the farmer NJ
ne West must have his product pass
,hro"Eh the hands OF from three to n
hh dozen mtddlemcn and will event
H'I!S reach tho consumer i'm from tcn
20 hftecn days longer time than tbn
farmers product OF the East
Furthermore. owing to our mild cli-
mate, long grazing period, cheopcr
lands. abundance of cottonsccd mc,I
""wpcas. etc, he can produce butter n,
least 20 per cent cheaper than tho
farmer OF the West.
Hacon-The reputation Of tho bich
quality of bacon and hams produced in
Virginia, If taken advantage of hy tho
farmers OF Virginia. could easily be
made to increase the revenues of tho
farmers OF Virginia millions of dol
Lars per year. Instead OF that the
small number OF hogs grown in Vlr.
Einia are shipped out in the fall and
sold Al packers prices. and the home
demands are supplied the following
spring and summer by the Inferior
Western hogs at tho most cxorbitant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

During the wears that have PASSED
many men have been engaged in n.ht-
Ing the forest, cutting ana clearing
ma OF timber preparing il for the
nov IN other words. making farms
and homes. The work stin continues
IN tn" heavily timbercd sections.
Mucn bad Judgment was used in the
"RriN clearing. often rather steep hill
sides were dcnuded of timber and tho
son pnt under tho pillow, while in many
instances more level portions OF tho
farm were left in timber. W,sbinr
soon followed the cultivation or such
rough tracts. and to-day many OF them
are badly scared by deep eullies and
much of the surface soil has heop
carried away
Every farm should have a small
wood lot Forestry on the farm is
'",haN an important feature OF agri-
culture. and ought to receive consid
crate attention from farmers. \ wood
"t Is very convenient to have. not
my as source Of fuel in time OF
scare" and high priced coal. as at
crescent. bur TO furnish fence POSTS and
INNER Tor various uses and to add
'eautN to the landscape and premises
'ford shade. shelter and comfort 10
large extent Tor all the OCCUPANTS
# the farm.
nose VINO arc clearing lands in the
'cWcr sections are not apt to prom
"fIN consider the subject In their de-
sire to get rid of the timber, but there
NH come time when they Will wish
hcH mad been more Considcrnte not
'N!N %! their own welfare, hut that
u their children. The day is at hand
vh"n men who are lookiu. for farms
"Aht nice grove OF trees thereon
ana VIII pay more tor farm with
his feature THAN otherwise
w""dlot properly cared for Will
'"htun" Ia grow and produce sum
"ltn' ior the needs Of the farm for a
.ime. Md littlo study OF the sub
'eci nj forestry VIII greatly aid In
maintaining the tract IN good condi-
tiUu.
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tractcd unusual attention because in
terror markets reported still higher
prices than here. With niddling at
IL cents on FRIDAY I'm this market. Sow
eral points In the belt. especially in
Texas. tclcgraphcd that street buyers
were paying IL 1-2 cents. basis mid
ding.
The technical position Of the mar
kct Is the cause of much dispute. and
not few traders think that during
this week liquidation may he heavy
enough to offset all bulli.;h features
On the other hand. those who are
working for still higher prices claim
that with spots in tho interior &C
tually over scaboard prices the POSI-
ton OF tho bulls is unassailable.
The foreign loan negotiations will
be watched carefully. The increasing
export movement may be a factor dur
ing the next few days.
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A FARMERS GUINEA

Some people object to the noise which
Suincas make and their wild nature.
but as summer cc.-laycrs. guinea hens
are hard TO beat
Wo have three guinea hens and p
cock that have til. range Of tho fields.
and they arc the nest insect destroy
c:s that We have on the farm. They-
have a better reputation with us as
insect dcstroycrs than the thicv.ng
crow which some writer's commend so
cat. and they also pay n handsome
rroh, IN .@gs for amy grain they may
eat.
The umiuc. hens speak Of lay an
gg each Cay. ana they have recn
laying Tor nearly three months. They
ar" ltkoly t" keep this up for two
We hay" brood Of young Gu:ncas
that are growing nicoly-thcy arc a
cross between tho pearl and the white
guinea. ana arr growing better than
Ne eyer 80; either full-htood to do
never liked the idea of rrossir,,
breeds hut Il cross seems to Increase
the vitality Of tho guinea
Som" have trouble finding tho
.:uinca nests. but our guiucas have
never gone far from III" house TO make
their nests. Sometimes they lay in tho
hon nests in tho poultry house
The% rang" long distances flo,n the
house during The day in search OF food
hu; come near the huoSc to la.
GuiucaS are marketed at i.unl six
to eight months old. l:roilcrs weigh
ing about one pound arc i'm :~rcnt ID
mand a their hcSh is then tcndc: and
S"h,Wh"i 'EAincN. old birds are drl.
tough and tastclcss. They should ~.
marketed with The feathers on, same
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instead of seeding timothy alone
IA" i"it'wIrE mixture is Su~gcstcd per
"''' timothy, ten pounds: rcd clover
tIiht POUNDS, alSiIc. two pounds. or
'haid grass. four pounds; Italian rvc
Ii'NS iiE" pounds; English rye. four
H"huds meadow fcscuc. four pounds
9"'h a mixture viii give = hca ,'ter hay
ri"p and hay Of better quality than
timothy alone. and when loft AZ pas
tH." WI afford Il much greater ,,,,n
''+ oil forage throughout the GROWN.
season hciucS being earlier Ken
LUCKY hiu" i'rnss Will usuall,. come into
."' IhSturt Of It's own accord but cav
!" hHS''hru by seeding about i've
pohn"S with TIA" mixture mentioned
Above. If ;hc grasses mcnt.o,,I NAV.
no, :,Nhi!ahIe. 'hen q n'i,,ture Of
'"'!Nc pounds of timothy, ,iuhl pouud.;
~ common RED clover. fouI pounds of
mammoth clover. and four mounds Of
''-'.c may be seeded
~" grasses should bc seeded in rho
'2'I with the winter grain ana the
.'"''rS IN carly spring when the frost
H""S out. or both may be seeded IN
i"'h"r with til" spring grain If q
@i| S. seed attachment to the grain
hiiI - not available. the seed NM.
'' NIKE" IN the proper proportiops
WIN the grain in the grain box ana
nt!"""o TO run down the grain tube
with tho EIain
h"'r 'of nay the first year after Tho
Hi"'h Is cut by the third wear "A good
Permanent sod VIII DO secured that.
81 p'oh.r!E cared for, VIII improve with
@uch pastures Will not prodnc..
tnHah feed during periods of inten.i,.o
"i"'Eh'' but II they have been prou-
'i'' cared for Viii begin to grow a:.,iu
~ soon as rains come To avoid ms
'nu'h n" possible the injury from,
''"'sh' II Is essential that pastures
H"t erhzed too closely. There should
be a good green cover or "rro.s ,,,,,,',', -
~ order 10 protect the roots from, ~,
~ sun. such pasture Will remain
nrGoh longer during dry weather and
~ nrR'h 70 grow as soon as tho
u'"Hfh' Is broken. thus shortening tho
period Or bare Dostur,s ' nv
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Facts Tor Farmers. Stock
Breeders, Poultry 2ai,,r $,
Orchardis,s, Truckers and Gar
deners-.-Queries AMI ANSWERS

prices This lack of Intelligent hand
ling OF their products means the loss
of millions OF dollars to the farmers OF
Virginia. and offers opportunities for
wonderful amount of good that may
be accomplished by the farm demon
strators in the counties of this state.
EgES-l wish to say in this conncc-
ton that nearby selected Virginia
cESs" always sell at premium on
the Eastern markets.
If the farmers of Virginia would shin
uniform colored. we'll graded eggs.
sterile In the summer time. they would,
by shipping the same quantity COM
mand enough better price to more than
pay the entire taxes OF the state of
Virginia.
The slogan OF every farmer OF Vir-
ginia should be these three words.
Butter. bacon and eggs
.. #. MARTIN
Mediums River. Albcmarlc County, Va.
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previous. Sows that hav" been vac
Cinatcd ana have survived an out
break share their immunity with the
young pigs as long IS these are nurs-
ing. but when the pigs are taken away
from the SONS, and this protection is
no longer afforded. tn" pigs take
cholera very easily If exposed TO any
Iufoction lingering ON the premises
from previous outbreak.
II signs of cholera make their APP
pcarancc. make preparations to have
the single treatment administered
without delay. From fifteen to forty
cubic ccntimctcrs of serum for each
pig will he required. The amount de-
pcnds upon the size and condition of
the piyS
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WEEKLY COTTON REVIEW

NEW ORLEANS. September o6.--The
cotton market made continuous adj
vanccs last week, reaching new high
records for the season on both spots
and futures, and closing 50 Il bale up
Trading was heavy and sentiment was
oulltSh. Buying was stimulated BY
extremely unfavorablc crop accounts
and reports of stif advances In in
terror spot markets.
Contributing to bullish feeling were
reports concerning negotiations for
Anglo French loan. Bulls in cotton
were confident that If the loan is made
export movement would be greatly
stimulated. The spot department at
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The Faithful Hen.

That the poultry business has now
become n leading industry in our coun-
try is proven by the fact that in one
year tho value Of eggs and poultry
brought into Boston was Sl2.2lG.556. 90.
and multiplying these figures by three
so as to include New York, Chicago and
Philadelphia. and only with the same
figures for each. though all arc larger,
and we have the startling financial sum
of S36.6i9,G6 $3.50; that the 20o-egg hen
has come ut last. with more to follow,
is our encouragement for us TO keep
close to the line of nrnrrnss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

The fact that this fruit can not be
eaten RAW. though delicious when
cooked, greatly impcdes the progress
OF its culture. when the plant breeder
has given the ounce the texture of the
apple. decreased the number OF seeds
and somewhat lcsscncd the very pro-
nounccd flavor, it will become a dessert
fruit second to none.
The ounce is q native OF South Eu-
rope. where 1t has been grown 1000
years. The Greeks and Romans cs-
tccmcd ii highly. "Quinccs," wrote
columclia. nearly 100 years ago mot
only yielded pleasure, but health" he
yond question, the ounce was "thc
golden apple of the Hcsperides." 1t
seems TO have first bacn grown in the
city Of Cyion. in Crete, from whence
comes it's scientific name. Cydonia vul-
SariS.
The ounce is dccIduou. tree of
small size, with crooked brarches and
spreading, bushy head. It's habit OF
growth is slow. The trees rarely ex-
coed fifteen feet in height. The leaves
are peculiar in being very downy un-
derneath. and in hanging on late In tho
autumn. 1t runs easily Into tho bush
form. as We commonly see It. which
form Is not at all desirable. In consti-
tuition, II is less hardy than either tho
apple or the pear, but somewhat more
so than the peach. The flavor OF tho
fruit is better In warm countries than
In cold.
The ounce merits high esteem as an
ornamental plant. Its large white and
palc pink blossoms. which appear later
than those OF other fruit trees, mako
il Il beautiful tree; nor is ii less orna-
mental in late autumn, when laden
with It's golden fruit. The autumn
colors Of the leaves arc also attrac-
tive
The ounce is everywhere valued for
preserves and for the making Of mar
maladcs
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Look Ont for Borers.

Peach and plum trees should be
carefully examined for any Indications
OF borcTs Re certain TO look for both
kinds. the one boring into the trunks
and working under the bark just at
the collar OF the tree at the surface
of the ground and underground also
those which work int" the wood at
tn" crotclcs OF the trees higher up.
They should all h" dug Jut and de-
stroycd. This is the appointed time
before they have chance to mature
and produce adults, which get out and
escape.
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Whcn chicks or about four months
Of age lose control OF their legs. it is
generally due to too heavy feeding OF
meat. COrnmcal or other carhonaceous
foods. Rroilcr raiscrs often experience
this trouble when they force their
stock. Chicks that arc fed little at
ti,nc. and often ,and that feed con-
sists mostly OF finely cracked grains
corn. wheat and hullcd oats. equal
parts), the feed scattered among light
litter so they must scratch to find it.
will rarely ever suffer from leg weak
ness.
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Cannon Guineas.

rs game. The age of guinea fowl can
"e told in The same way as that of "a
thickcn II young the breast bone
- heAihic the feet soft and tender " it'll
snort sharp claws and the outer wing
i"hthefS nave pointed ends. Ate, 4
bird is nitocn months old the htlmci
ON he head changes from black 10 q
lead color.-A. !. l.. W, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

sunlight IS natures ,reat.s, g.,,,
destroyer II is the cheapest di.;r.
'ah, az mans disposal ana should
portUnity. UP
~ NE construction Of barn. or sn.l-
teFs 'or any Kind OF animals. annie
provision should 10 made 70, no "a
mission OF the maximum amour, .,
sunlight. southern cxnosur. &c do
~ "!e mat rs. an lrraugcin.n, hv
Mhsch most Of the windows face soutL
ne warmth thus provided ia cold
ga 'hcr u "eFirabl" and much II IN.
heat Of summer can BE- avoided -, 80
$50 OF curtains or screens
Most disease germs are cnttr.I,
killed by direct sunlight. This ha,
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.

,,, September 7. 1916
THE board Of directors OF the Rich.
mond Trust and Savings Company.
Inc, this day declared dividend Of
l per cent upon it's capital stock, pay
aole october to stockholders OF record
AZ the close OF business Monday. SEN
TENDER 81. Checks will be mailed
X. j. WILL1NGHAAI, JR,
Secretary
OLD DOMINION TRUST COMPANY
TIE directors OF this company have
declared quarterly dividend Of / 2
per cent; payable October /, 1915, to
StoCkhoidcrs OF record September "a
". Fl. SLAUGHTER,
Secretary.
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FRUIT MUST BE
HANDLED WITH CARE

Few people realize the importance OF
handling apples with care while nick
ing. packing and marketing Apples
are bruised very easily. and especially
'hos" varieties having a tender ncsh
or skin Bruises mean not only an un-
attractive appearance, hut a real waste
o! fiuit by having to cut out tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

A'Icia frequently makes it's an
80 t'.ce among pigs shortly after
".'n'hG tiine, especially where chol
VI" existed on the premises the yenr
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Weekly Bureau of In
formation for All Who
Till the Soil or Are In
terested in Making Homes
BRIEF NOTES THOUGHT
OUT BY THE WAYSIDE

!, pays 10 paint the hay rack I.um-
Der is high
The best way To ascend steadily in
the world is to keep on the level
Keep tho soundcst parts of old grain
sacks for patches TO mend the others
with
y hand spraycr can he purchased for
fcw dollars, and should he ON every
farm
10 not figure on having enough sto, x
10 crowd tho pastures. Keep a little
less and have good grass.
y loose. dry layer Of soil ON the sur
face prevents the watrr from ovapo-
rating into the atmosphere
People who ed much OF their
tim" out OF doors will never he cut
much money fci doctor bills.
y cow that stays thin. in spite Of
good feed, and has cough. shows
pretty sure SIGNS OF tuberculosis. Let
the veterinarian test her.
ono Of the most valuable weapons
against infant mortality is the trained
:' ts.vt .3d rpS.l urts the mother
farmer must yicw the profession
OF -riculturc as one Of vast economic
value. Il is the profession upon which
ali others depend.
In buying Your orchard trees be caro-
ful that they bear n certificate of in
s2ocuon. and thereby lessen the dan
ger OF introducing on your premises
dangerous insect pests
Learn 10y the experience OF others.
Take some good farm papers. and do
not expect TO get nrst-claSs papers for
nothing: I; costs money TO employ ex-
pert writer's.
Tho rural telephone in case of sick
ness "r emergency enables the farmer
% summon immediate aid I, enables
him to learn the latest market prices
AND 50 Got NOR" money for his prod
uct.
ii IN. cow eats JUS, a little more
than is required to keep her alive. her
yield will he small and the cost high
while If she eats n large quantity above
what is required to maintain her body.
sh" will give returns from larger
proportion of her feed.
H''" IL "l"aHS u Eoo1 tncal demand
for really good farm dairy butter.
There is sentiment connected with
home made butter which is not at
tachcd to that made in butter fac
tories which impcls people 10 buy il al
something above the going price.
Keep in touch with your agricultural
colleges. the Y. NJ. J., acksburg. Va
ANA the y. e NJ, West Raleigh y c.
Get your name nut down for their bull
letins and rccollcct the professors AFRO
experts In thcr different lines and
that they Will always he glad To assist
md advise II yon will only show Your
interest In their work by asking for
information
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

y loose. dry layer Of soil ON the sur
face prevents the wat"r from cvapo-
rating into the atmosphere"
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been repeatedly shown by expert
mcntS.
The farmer should bear this in mind
In building his barn. stable. hoEhousc.
or poultry-house.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

The best way to ascend steadily in
the world is TO keep on tho level
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

DO not figure on having enough stoo x
10 crowd tho pastures Keep a little
less and have good grass
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

Keep tho soundcst parts Of old grain
sacks for patches 10 mend the others
with.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

People who ed much at their
tim" ont OF doors will never hc cut
much money foi doctor bills
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1t pays 10 paint the hay rack I.um-
Der is high
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y COW that stays thin. in spite OF
good feed. and has a cough. shows
pretty sure SIGNS OF tuberculosis Let
the veterinarian test her.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

y hand spraNcr can he purchased for
Il fcw dollars and should he on every
farm
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RAILROADS.
CHESAPEAKE e. OHIO

Gin. L'svilie e. we,t 800 n. .u.oo
Main Line, Local g a. y D. t5:i5
James River Line 1000 a tx
y. News. Sfk., Old TT. 80 a. so y, q
Ne. port News Local TIE n son
Trains arrive from NIX. .u:3o u .s:Is I
80" p. y. News. 'e:5i A.. $500 p Fro:
100 p. daily from Charlottesville eIeet
~. T:lo D. w.
noi!" Except Sunday
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one OF the most valuable weapons
against infant mortality is the trained
= a.tina nurse who enters the homes
- ts.rt al ,Ns.iurts the mother
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AGRICUL TURAL Department 7

Al. nuuri;. and e" The npnsch
md cont or. nrgc " Z"
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There is always "a good local demand
for really good farm dairy butter.
There is sentiment connected with
home made butter which is not at
tachcd to that made in huttcr fac
tories which impcls people 10 buy il at
something above the going price
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

In buying your orchard trees be caro-
ful that they bear n certificate of in
s2oction. and thereby lessen the dam
ger OF introducing on your premises
dangerous insect pests
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

Learn 10y the experience OF others.
Take some good farm papers. and do
not expect to get frst-ciass papers for
nothing: /; costs money to employ ex-
pert writer's.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

II IN" cow eats Just Il little more
than is required TO keep her alive. her
yield will he small and the cost high
while " she eats large quantity above
what is required to maintain her body.
sh" will give returns from larger
proportion Of her feed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-27

Tho rural telephone in case of sick
ness or emergency enables the farmer
:" summon Immediate aid It enables
him to learn the latest market prices.
and 50 c"' NOR" money for his prod =