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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

houses. or the Intensive system. soyee
steps. but ii Is easier to keep the birds
healthy and to reproduce the stock un.
der the colony system where the birds
are allowed free range Breeding
stock. especially growing chickens,
should have an abundance of range
while hens used solely for the produc-
ton of market eggs may he kept on
very small area with good results.
The colony house system necessitates
placing the houses, holding about 100
hens. from 200 to 2b0 feet apart. so
that the stock will no, kill the grass.
The colony system may be adapted to
severe winter conditions by drawing
the colony houses together in n con-
venient place at the beginning OF win
ter. thus reducing the labor during
these months.
y house constructed for the con.
Nonicncc Of the attendant will have
enough cubic air space. provided two
In Ave square feet OF floor space Is al
lowed per fowl Fresh air should be
secured by ventilation rather than by
furnishing larger amount OF cubic
air space than is required for the con
venience Of the attendant The nee
essary amount of floor space depends
upon the system. on the size OF tho
pens, the weather conditions and the
size of the birds. More birds can be
kept on a small floor area under tho
colony than on the intensive system,
where the colony system is used in
mild climate and the hens have free
range throughout most OF the year
Colony houses holding from thirty to
aevcnty-five hens are about as largo
as can be easily moved, but larger
numbers may be kept in one flock in
a long house.
To prevent waste of feed in poultry
houses. and reduce the handling of the
dry fods and grits. 1t Is necessary to
use hoppers Green food Is essential
az part OF the winter ration for the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

vines In tho other systems the
trunk is elongated four to eight feet.
ana the arms are distributed regularly
along the whole or the greater portion
OF us length. The vines of these sys-
tens are called "cordons" owing to
the ropc-like form of the trunks
The headed vines are divided ac
cordtng to the length Of the vertical
trunk into high. 2-3 feet: medium,
LILY feet and low: inches. The
cordons may I've vertical or horizontal.
according to the direction of the trunk.
which is from four to eight feet long.
The arrangement of the arms of a
headed vine may be symmetrical in
all directions at an angle OF about 35
degrees. Such vine is said to be
vase formed" This form Is used in
the great majority of California vine
yards whether of wine. r;lisin or ship
ping grapes. Where vines are planted
In the avenue system, particularly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04
FORMS or HEAD PRUNING.

At the left. vertical fruit canes and
rencunl spurs. Owing tn the length
Of the fruit canes they require support
aud are tied to n high stake. This
system In not to be recommended, ms
1t has many serious defects.
The illustration shown Mt the right
represents Improvement on the
other II differs only I'm the method
of treating the fruit cnncs These
arc bent over In thr form of u circle
and tied by their middle pHrt to c
stake, which may be smaller and lower
than Tint needed for the vertical cnncs
This bowling Of the canes Inns several
useful effects.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04
A. to T4le Drnininr.

II you arc not sure an to whether
tile draining will pay or not. try the
workout on few wet places about
the farm that most seriously inter-
ferc 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. II costs lot OF
money TO put In a complete system OF
tile drainage. and a man ought to
know what he IL doing before he nuts
In his rood money
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04
just n Thought.

What we need in Virginia to-day is
better farming. better system Of rota-
tion and more land In grass Under
such management we can put stock
raising on moneymaking basis,
and gradually build up our soils. Tho
great trouble to-day is not that OF
poor land SO much 1t is poor
methods of soil handling. Much OF the
trouble Is due to the fact that we
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

when you let your skim milk stand
rev hours and find quito cream
has risen on II. you are losing cream
and that means money. Either skim
IT again or else let II stand n little
longer In tho first place. Some milk
lis 30 poor one skimming gives you a
chance to SEQ clear to tho bottom OF
the pan. and you haven't any grca.
amount OF cream at that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

fowls. When cabbage and beets are
not available, sprouted oats can be
easily fed. Soak the oats In n bucket
for at least twenty-four hours and
then place In IA pile on shelf Of n
sproutcr. ON the third day spread
them out on the different shelves and
let them grow to u height of not over
two inches, then feed them. Keep the
oats III room OF moderate tempera-
turc and dampen every day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

When watering house plants II 10
good plan to set the not in water
until the soil Is thoroughly wet then
drain. and do not water again TN
water is needed. Small amounts Of
water. applied frequently. often do
more harm than good. Water thor
oughly when water IL needed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04
Breeding Swine.

breeding swine that arc kept con-
hncd In small houses and curtailed az
10 daily exercise will Inevitably de-
emo In that superb vigor which makes
them better able to resist disease and
transmit constitutional strength to
their progeny.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04
NEEDS IN POWTRYeHOUSES
comfortable Hen VIII Bc More Profit
nhic Than One Tint IL Tn
comfortable.

he prime essentials in poultry
houses are fresh air. dryness, sunlight,
and space enough 10 keep tn. birds
comfortable. writes y. X Lee to the
Times Dispatch. Continuing. Mr.. Lee
SAYS:
NO particular style OF house is pc
cul!arly adapted 10 any section Of this
country. y house which gives salts
faction IN Maine will also give good
"Snts IN virginia or California, but II
IS preferable to bui.d more omen ana
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

In intcrcroppiny the young orchard
some low growing crop which comes
off the land early, and which demands
good tillagc is best.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04
Knowing Cow.

To know the COW Is ono thing: to
proht by that knowledge 10 another.
resting and obtaining a record must
DO followed up by Systematic effort In
wedding out and building up q herd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Well grown ferns or Towering
plants make good Christmas presents.
They may be more highly priced If
grown by the givcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

y healing remedy for scald may
he made by bathing with castor oil
beaten up8with white of an egg until
IL cream Is formed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Young Eobblers may be distinguished
from the females by being heavier
more masculine in action and appear
ance. feathers more shiny. moro carun
culated on the head, development OF
the "tasscl on the breast A little
experience will enable one to readily
distinguish the sexes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Have n light poultry house, admit.
ting plenty Of fresh air. without pro.
ducing direct drafts OF air. The germs
OF most diseases cannot live in fresh
air or very strong light.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

The horses should be allowed to run
out into an open lot on every bright
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04
BRIEF NOTES THOUGHT
OUT By THE WAYSIOE

The farm profits are for tho most
part made out OF yields TINT arc above
the average. Average yields seldom
pay more than the cast OF production.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

When good ashes are strewn over
the hon house floor the-manurc VIII
lose much OF the ammonia by the mix
turo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

We need to give tho dairy bull plenty
OF exercise and the best or treatmen,
that we may keep him until he ha.
mad an opportunity TO show his worth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Carclessncss and improperlv mad,
wounds frequently result in serioI,.
injury or the premature death of tho
tree.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Why not put up tin toy windmill?
1t will keep hawks away from your
chickens
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

is mistake to turn cows which
are giving milk out into tho wards in
cold weather. II so exposed while
their stalls are being cleaned or for
other reasons. 1t should be for brief
time only
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Set out fruit trees where they will
add to the beauty OF the grounds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Few town people realize the impor-
lance of the dairy COW from the stand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

point of human life and business. econ.
omy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Shavings make the best bed 10
ducks. Let the ducks make their owl
nests in the shavings
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04
IN THE POULTRY-YARD

1t Is surprising the number of diff.
ferent breeds of poultry one sees nj
big poultry show. They each have
their good points which recommend
them to the different people, The
farmer should keep the breed that suits
him best.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04


trunk
nn.
In
u nDn.
fhcsH
whic d0notb
' Wv "' Tue |'R"r rutc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Decayed apples on the ground In an
orchard are means OF carrying over
the winter the fungous diseases which
cause rots
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

Are we learning that there Is a
good deal moro profit with less work
20 be made raising seventy-fve bushels
or corn on ten acres than thirty-fve
bushels on 100 acres?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT


'''nohE' "nd contribution" Will he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-04

IT costs very little to maintain order
and system about our homes and vet
nothing pays better.
well-bred steer calf made into
beef as quickly as possible Yields a
fair profit on high-priced land.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05
THE CALL OF THE GREAT SOUTH,
WEST.

Heretofore the immigrant has been
charmed by the voice Of the great
West. The great spreading plains and
high mountains toward the Pacific have
drawn the homeSeeker and the tourist.
The recent days have marked a detieC.
ton of the lines Of immigration to the
Southwest. The stream of hOmeSeek.
ers is constantly charging as the won
derful resources Of this great section
are brought to the attention of the
country. There is every reason why
the call of great Southwest should
catch the ear Of every hOmeSeeker.
The climate is mild; the soil is fert.t
the lands are cheap; the people offer d
hearty welcome to the honest indus
trious seeker for a new home; oppOr
tunities for success in almost every
line of endeavor are open and inviting.
And as the climate, soil and resources
Of this section are more and more I'M.
derStood the larger the flow of immi.
gaation this way.
There is no doubt great future for
this great section of :the country. The
unsettled conditions in Europe at the
close Of the present European war will
doubtless result in a great wave of i'm.
migration. II we are watChful at the
ports where these people land; if the
opportunities of this great section are
told to them this country will afford
homes for a great number of these
people. The Panama Exposition which
is to open within few weeks will draw
millions of people to San Francisco
from all parts of the world. Many will
pass through the great Southwest and
learn of the advantages here. These
conditions point to remarkable era of
growth IN this section within the next
very few years.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05
AUDITORIUM FEBRUARY 9Th

In speaking of Sig. Creatore and his
band, which is to appear here Feb. g.,
The Atlanta Ga, Constitution gave the
following last February:
That Creatore stands probably
unique among bandmdSterS was dem.
OnStrated at the Auditorium last night
before an audience Of several thOuS.
and people, many Of whom had mar,
yeled before over his wonderful effects,
while to many others he was a new
wonder.
BandmaSter,' in its usual meaning
of automatic dignity, or the militBry
automaton, certainly does not suggest
Creat0re, while his instrument, if ones
eyes were shut, would be almost better
described as an orchestra.
And what a band it was! The dy.
mamie value of every players tone
varying not hairs breadth from that
of the player next him; and a whole
rOup Of Instruments. or the whole or.
cheStra rising and falling as one,
one moment smooth as the even breath
of a quiet sleeper, and at the next as
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05
THE SHIPPING BILL.

The Senate is still tied up on the
administration shipping bill. The
measure as we understand provides for
this Government to assist individuals or
corporal ons in the purchase of mer.
chant marine for the transportation of
American commerce. The idea is new
to this country and naturally but fe
people are familiar with the provisions
of such a measure. The idea of sub.
sides is older in this country but for
this Government to actually become a
party to purchase Of vessels for com.
merCe is new and it is but natural that
there should be opposition. President
Wilson is using all influence and pres.
tege of his office to secure the passage
OF the bill, and the indications are that
it will become law.
There is no doubt that the idea in
thiSl IIClCStC bill was originated as
an emergency measure. Thousands Of
foreign merchant vessels have been
tied up on account of the European war
and tons of American goods are being
congeSted at all the ports awaiting
transportation facilities. This country
has never had an adequate merchant
marine; and this situation of American
commerce has led the President to
evolve this proposed measure. There
are very strong arguments advanced
on both sides of this proposed measure
and patriotic motives too no doubt
prompt the leaders on both sides but
just whether this is the correct method
to build up OUR much needed merchant
marine is the question just now before
Congress.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05
THE COST OF WAR.

Six months Of the great world war
has closed in Europe and the end seems
far distant yet. Lord Kitchner in the
beginning of the war said the conflict
might last three years. At that time
this possibility seemed incredible, But
the trend of events now indicate long
drown out conflict.
1t is estimated that the fighting
nations of Europe can foot an army of
100000 men. 1t is estimated that
during the first SIX months of the war
Germany has lost 100000 men. The
allies have no doubt lost an equal mum.
Der. At this rate 1t may be seen that
the war may last three years without
depicting the European armies. At
the end of that time however on &C.
count OF the limited resources of Ger.
many who by that time will have used
her reserves and too on account of the
practically ineXhaustible supply OF men
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05

wild as all the elements Of nature
turned loose, but as perfectly ordered
as nature.
Three big things CreatOre had on his
program, the overture to William
Tell the second Hungarian RhapS
0dy,' and the overture to 'TannhauSer.'
and in each of these CreatOre reached
heights Of intensity, brilliance or
climax, which the average conductor
reaches once or twice a lifetime. Ap.
parently he COaXedhlS players at one
moment; he bulIied than at the next;
be besought, and then he compelled, and
seemed actually to lift or push the tone
out Of them And he was in the midst
of them all apparently at once. Never
did he stand for minute at his music
stand. But, anyway, there was no
music on it. And not merely was his
magnetism potent when his physical
excitement held the attention, but with
ones eyes shut, the invisible force was
still there, infuSing itself into the band
and then into the audience.
Every Interpretation seemed Spontan.
eouS, as if its spirit, its perfection was
cryStalized in this particular perform.
ance. And yet in reality, what siren.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05
TUESDAY ISSUE DISCONTINUED


After this date the Tuesday issue of
the Journal will be discontinued al
least through the summer. The regu.
lar weekly issue will be published as
heretofore every Friday. The paper
will be enlarged to an eight page paper
and the printing will all be done here.
We have not been disappointed in the
effort at twice week paper but on
the other hand we are pleased with the
venture. We believe that the enlarged
weekly edition with the featu res we
plan to inaugurate will please our
readers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05

uOuS and constant rehearSaIS must this
organization be put through.
Of the TannhauSer Overture it would
be hard to imagine a satisfactory per.
Torrance without strings unless one
had overheard the Creatore version;
but 50 clever is the 0rcheStratiOn, 50
ingenious the substitution Of winds and
even braSseS, that the result was as
beautiful as the most ardent enthusiast
over the Wagnerian showers of violent
arpeggioS could desire, and one climax
of breathIeSS and sustained intensity
followed upon another.
List did more with the piano than
anybody had done before him, but even
he must have been impressed could
he have heard the great orchestral
variety the CreatOre Band found in his
Second Rhapsody; and not merely the
color and richness of it was translated,
but all its romantic spirit.
There was exquisite solo work in the
RoSSini overture as we'll as colorful
ensemble, and an intermezzo by Mas.
cagni was delightfully."- inSinuating, but
full of musical dignity, Some charm.
ing waltzes, their accenting a perfect
feature, were well received and among
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05
Recognized Advantages

You will find that Cha be
Cough Remedy has rec ,gnI1ed 2
ages over most medicines in b
coughs and colds. Ii does not So
a cough but looSenS and relieve,
aids expectoration and opens the
tons, which enables the syst
throw off a cold. II counterac
tendency OF a cold to result in
monia. 1t contains no opium or
narcotic, and may be given to a d
confidently as to an adult. For :
all dealers. ADV.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05

from both Russia and England the Ger.
man, must rapidly give way. This is
studied from a mathmeiicaI standpoint.
The indication are that even from this
date the principal operations of the
Germans will be on tn e
defensive. Even already they have
lost some of their French territory
with no gains in other quarters to com.
penSlte.
The magnitude Of the conflict how.
ever is appalling, and the world IS
anxiouSly ava ting some sign OF peace.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-05
The Best Laxative ! Know Of"

II have sold Chamberlain Tablets
for several years. People who have
used them will take nothing else.
can recommend them to my customers
as the best laxative and cure for con.
stipation that l know Of" writes Frank
StrouSSe, Fruitland. Iowa. For sale by
all dealers. ADV.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-09-06
Two Colonies
:. Acknowledge the Corn y

Colonel Bryan and Colonel Roose-
welt have agreed for once. They are
both of the same mind in regard to
the satisfactory adjustment by Presi-
dent Wilson of Germany's submarine
warfare, and incidentally both "ac-
knowledge the corn" Says Col.
Roosevelt: "On its face it appears
most gratifying" Col. Bryan has
sent his congratulations to the presi-
dent. Both had cried out that the
president had taken the wrong course
and the United States was about to
suffer the consequences. One want
ed war, the other peSce at any price.
That both now agree the president
pursued the correct course in the me-
gotiations and their acknowledged
agreement demonstrates that wonders
will never cease.
Col. Bryan left the White House
SEVERAL 1IlOuIIlS dSO DCCdOf,S TIC I'LL
fered with the president. He left
more in sorrow than in anger. He
believed the United States should
step aside and permit Germany to
pursue her submarine warfare to her
hearts content, despite the fact that
American lives and property were
being sacrificed Col. Bryan has
never been accused of acting con-
trary to his convictions and he did
the proper thing when he left the
cabinet.
Col. Roosevelt, on the other hand
could see nothing good IN the adj
ministration's policy in dealing with
Germany. He wanted war and ap-
parently nothing but war would salts.
fly him. He went to extremes in his
criticism of the president and his adj
ministration.
That Col. Bryan and Col. Roose.
welt should now be in accord shows
fact to be stronger than fiction.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-09-06
TOmOrrOwi The Call For a General
Congress.

lowed to enter the National individual
match, which will be shot this year
at Black Point, Fla, and it is posi-
BILE that the Pensacola team will be
in shape to participate in the same.
There will be practically no ex-
pense attached to the membership of
the club as the government has taken
care of all the equipping Of such or
CARNATIONS, also Pensacola will be
very fortunate in having an excep-
tionally fine range already prepared.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-09-06
CIVILIAN RIFLE
CLUB FOR CITY
NUMBER OF THOSE ENTERED
IN THE MOVEMENT HOLD
MEETING, FOR PURPOSE OF
ORGANIZING.

There has been more or less talk
of late in favor of forming a Gov
eminent Civilian Rifle Club in PEN
sacola and the past week definite
steps along these lines were taken
when a number of those interested
got together.
The club will be affiliated with the
National Rifle Association. The bene-
fits embracing direct advantages
arising from participation in the
matches and competitions of the ma
tional associations, and the other
somewhat less direct advantages, but
none the less valuable, growing out
of the added strength given the as
ISOLATION by welding together under
the same rules all the organizations
in the country which exist for the
same or similar purposes.
Members of the N. R. A. are al