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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
Grain Saved by
Feeding-Floors

Those who have used feeding floors
for their hogs have found them to be
good grain savers, and concrete feed
ing floors are coming into favor
SUCH floor should be inches
thick, and, II not laid against the
barnyard pavement, should have a
curb extending from 2 to Is inches
below the surface of the ground. This
viii prevent the hogs from roofing
under the floor. The floor should
slope slightly toward one corner in
order to carry off rain. or water used
In washing. a rim around the outside
edge will prevent grain from being
pushed on into the mud.
FOR feeding floors concrete should
be mixed in the proportion Of l sack
Of Hortland cement, 2 cubic feet OF
clean coarse sand, graded up to one
fourth Of an inch, and cubic feet of
hard durable gravel or broken stone
from one-fourth of an inch to one
inch In diameter. Eleven sacks of
cement will make enough concrete
for 100 square feet of feeding floor.
The concrete should be thoroughly
mixed and should contain enough
water to make the mass quaky so
that the concrete will fatten out Of
Hts own weight. It should be lightly
tanped. however, then leveled off
with straight edge, and finished with
~ wooden float. The floor may be
laid In slabs each feet square, q
inch lumber being used for forms.
Feeding-fioors should be large
enough to give each hog Is square feet
of space.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
GAIN IN SHELTER
FOR BROOD SOWS

The brood sow should have COM
Portable shelter in winter. Good shell
ter, preferably in a cot well supplied
with straw, will contribute to her we'll
being, and in that lies strength for
her offspring. The shelter should be
placed considerable distance from
her feeding place, in order that she
may be compelled to take exercise.
Her feed should consist of bulky foods,
such as milk, roots and clover hay,
and enough grain to keep her in good
condition without causing her to put
on fat
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of his course Of instruction. 1t can
not always be undertaken, however.
as it takes time.
Many measurements Of the tree
characters may be made without difn-
Guilty. The height and spread of the
tree may be ascertained by direct
measurements if the tree Is small, or
by any Of the usual methods Of for
estry work where the tree is large.
The length and diameter of the shoots
and buds are easily measured, also
the length and breadth of the leaf
blade. The size of the serratures is
most conveniently measured by count
ing the number per half inch OF per
centimeter.
An apple fruit seems rather an
awkward body to measure accurately;
nevertheless, by the adoption of GER
tain fixed rules much can be accom-
plished The instruments needed may
be simple ruler, preferably of cellu-
loid, but a pair of calipers is often
useful: The unit Of measure may be
the millimeter or the inch. In itself
the former is much to be preferred.
but the latter is more commonly used
among American pomologists, and
doubtless to them conveys more
definite meaning.
The most common and useful meas
ures are the cross and axial diameters
The former should always be taken at
right angles to the axis, and the latter,
parallel with it., and for the sake of
a uniform practice it is best to; secure
the greatest diameter in each case.
Calipers are necessary for exact work
but close approximations may be Sc
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
HEMP

The yield Of hemp in Kentucky is
estimated at 1910 pounds, a h sh
figure, and the total indicated produc-
ton is estimated at nearly eight mil
lion pounds compared with about
1000, 900 pounds last year, and 6,420,-
900 in athe census year 1909. The
recent extraordinary revival of interest
in the production Of this crop is indi-
Gated by these figures. In 1903 Ken
lucky produced nine-tenths of the
total Un;ted States crop Of hemp on
6,S55 acres. This acreage diminished
from year to. year until it had fallen
last year to 1878 acres. This year
the area planted to hemp in that state
was increased to over 1000 acres.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

ing and better care were employed
but still the supply was meagre con.
sidering the output at the present day
The matter of food finally became a
serious subject, resulting in the con-
clusion that more animal food must
be placed on the bill Of fare.
But, how to furnis it-economically
did not manifest itself until F. w.
Mann, in 1889, invented and placed on
the market a crude machine, but,
nevertheless, the initiative of the
present high-class green-bone cutters
now SO extensively used. This was
the original bone-cutter, and it is a
matter Of poultry history that the term
bone-cutter was actually coined by
Mr.. Mann
According to analysis by Professor
James E. Rice, the nutritive value of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
FEEDING ANIMAL MATTER ECONOMICALLY
Natter in Some Form, Is Only Recently That y
Has Popular.
BY M. BOYER

Up to about 1854. winter egg pro-
duction was not much Of q feature,
great as the demand was. for the
reason that there seemed no possible
way of getting the hens down to solid
work.
There was an improvement, how
ever. when better houses. better feed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
Measuring Cavity Depth.
SKIM MILK FOR THE DAIRY CALF


In order to perpetuate the dairy
herd it is ! ,cessary to raise the heifer
calves. This appears at first to be
very simple matter, but herdsmea
have found that it demands both skill.
and patience.
Vigor and thrift are needed in the
young animal, because upon it is to he
placed the responsibility Of producing
large and economical flow Of milk.
and of contributing to the reproduce
ton Of the herd.
1t is entirely out CT the ques tt 70
raise the dairy calf on who mi !
alone, because Of the cost, There ara
other good ways in which the same
result can be gained. Various suhsSi-
tutes for milk have met with more OF
less success, but it is difficult to dis.
pense with natures own food.
Skim milk for calves has many adj
vantages. True, there are some dis
advantages, but these can be elimin-
ated by careful feeding. herdsman
must know his calves.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
THE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF APPLES
Which Add Greatly to the Value Of .
PomOogy
BY J. SHAW

When one wishes to do exact work
in the study of pomology it will in
crease accuracy to make liberal use
Of exact measurements, for the novice,
especially if he be q student in sys-
Stematic pomology it will improve the
soundness of his Judgment in descrip-
ton, and therefore add to the value
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

green bone is 1853, which Is greater
than any other form Of meat-meat-
scrap, dried blood, dried fish, or ami
NAL meal.
Hens are worm and insect hunters,
and where they do not hav1 range,
must be supplied substitute in some
form. Particularly in the summer, the
handiest meat food is meat scrap. and
meat meal. many brands Of which are
on the market
Green bone is better for fall, winter
and early spring use. 1t Is safe to
feed in an egg ration one-tenth to one
fifth by weight of meat in the total
ration, the quantity varying with the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

richness Of the meat and other foods
used. sa
1t is best to mix the meat in the
real feed. But in the case OF green
cut bone 1t is more satisfactory to
feed in troughs, allowing a pound Of
green bone for every is fowls, or, an
ounce per head. ~ ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
Measuring Basin Width.

two parallel surfaces, such as stiff
cardboard or a pane Of glass and a
smooth table top. Of course, if the
apple may be cut longitudinally the
diameter may be quickly ascertained
with ruler. Care should be taken
SO as to give its diameters at their
longest
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
A Weu-Braced Gate

Nothing more surely gives a farm
a rundown appearance than sagging,
poorly constructed gates. A little
more care when building the gate will
save time, money and labor and
greatly improve the looks of the place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
A ROUP PREVENTIVE

+ We have no cure for roup, but here
is a recipe for prevention:
Clean quarters, which means free
dom from insect pests, clean floor,
new earthNif the floor is OF dirt, regu-
lar cleaning, not necessarily daily.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

For vineyards the soil should be
porous and we'll drained naturally or
artif1cially. Gravely, shaley or sandy
loans are favorite soils for vineyards.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

Farming is as<diff1cult to learn prop
erly as a trade. However. it can be
made more alluring. That depends
altogether upon the teacher.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

Being ruminant, the calf will not
thrive unless supplied with some
roughage, for the stomach needs
bulky feeds to develop the capacity
and to start the secretion of the diges-
tive juices.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

In unproductive orchards Of but a
single variety, top grating part of the
trees with other varieties is recon-
mended.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

Dig over the soil in hotbeds and
~ pick out the worms. If necessary,
= throw out all the soil and after the
the The BanrRE ss sSa DESTROYED throw the soil
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

On days we would not like to be
out ourselves, the calves should be
shut up in snug stalls into which the
sunlight can enter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

Keep the hens supplied with dust
bath, and a little insect powder mi1ed
with the dust will have its good ell ct.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

In the up-to-date orchard where
the story Of success is told in plain
figures on the cash book every pre-
caution is used to prevent lowering
the quality of. the fruit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

Soft shelled eggs are often caused by
fowls being confined, becoming over
fat, and from lack Of mineral matter
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

A correspondent in Florida says that
he has fed stock (pie melons or cit
rons) melons to cows daily for over
a year with satisfactory results.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

Feed the birds. You owe them a
living. They earned their winter food
and protection by destroying thou
sands of worms and weed seeds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

The poultry manure is valuable
asset. The most satisfactory way OF
storing it is in barrels.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04

The lining Of soils is very old and
very good agricultural practice.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-04
A Good Rack for Fodder

Cattle do not relish fodder after it
has been trampled on or is soiled and
muddy. A long, narrow portable
rack which can be moved from place
to place is an excellent pen in.which
to feed such roughage.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
Cabinet Discusses
Dernberg's Speeches
Justifying Action

WASHINGTON. May il.--Despite the
refusal Of cabinet officials to discuss
what took place at today's meeting with
the president It became known late to-
day that one subject OF discussion wns
DIR. Bernhard Dernbcrg, former German
colonial secretary and sometimes spoken
OF as Emperor williams unofficial spokes-
man in the United States.
DIR. Dornburr's speeches we're referred
TO. II was understood and his most re-
cent utterarces in Cleveland ana New
York jUstifying the torpedoing Of the
Ilusitania were mentioned.
Although the German embassy has
stated that DIR. Dernburg has no connec-
tion with II ard that no is I'm the United
States as the representative Of the Ger
man Red Cross. the state department
never has been officially advised OF his
status. In view Of his prominence and
the weight of his utterances IL was be-
ing suggested today in official quarters
that It might not be unusual II the State
department were to inquire OF Count
Berastorff of his standing.
So far Dr. Dernburg IL regarded as a
traveller and q guest Of the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
Elks Of Nebraska
In State Convention

FREMONT, Neb.. May i1.-tspecial Tel
egram. )-Freniont is IN the hands Of the
Nebraska Elks who gathered here about
200 strong today for the third annual
state convention. The city is gaily dec
GRATED in the coiors OF the order, I'm purple
and white, and the national emblem. -,
The first business session was held this
evening following a buffet lunch and
smoker at the local lodge rooms Thirty
automobiles came from Omaha and as
many more are here from other towns
over the state. Frank L. Rain OF Fair
bury Is president. All sixten lodges In
the state are represented by delegates as
follows:
Alliance. Beatrice. Fairbury, Fremont.
Norfolk lincoln. Omaha, Falls City.
Kearney Columbus Grand Island. Piatts-
mouth, York. Nebraska City, Hastings
and North Platte.
The closing business session and cleo
t.on Of officers will be held tomorrow
morning. followed by fish bake and
program of sports at the Country club
This evening q special entertainment,
was held at local theater when the
stecher brothers appeared in a wrestling
bout
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
SWEARS GULFLIGHT
FLEW FLAG OF U. S.
Chief Officer, in Statement, Asserts
He Saw Submarine, but No
Colors on It.
ENSIGN WAS SIX BY TEN FEET

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE
State department late today made
public q sworn statement by Ralph
E. Smith, chief officer of the Ameri-
can steamer Gulflight. describing the
torpedolng Of that vessel May / off
the Scilly Islands.
When torpedoed, the officer says.
the Gulflight was flying a large
American ensign, six by ten feet in
size. He said he saw the submarine,
but could not distinguish or see any
flag flying on it,
Chief Officer Smith further says
that shortly before the submarine
was sighted two British patrol boats,
the Iago and Filey, took positions on
either side of the Guiflight and or
derediit to follow them to the Bishop
lighthouse. 3iia y ~ +,
II personally observed our flse
was standing out well to the breeze, "
the officer stated.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
MANY INITIATED INTO
KNIGHTS OF COL UMBUS

HUMPHREY. Neb.. May n.-(special)
-sixty-three candidates were initiated
yesterday as members Of the newly or
ganized Ave Maria council No. 1874.
Humphrey, Neb. into the Knights OF Co
lumbus order A special train from Co
lumbus to Humphrey brought seventy
five members and visitors, and were
met at the depot by the Humphrey band
and escorted to the parochlai school,
where the class initiation took place.
Rev. Edward S. Muenich OF Madison
deliveFed the sermon. The first degree
was conferred TO the candidates by the
Officers of the Albion council. Officers
Of the Columbus council took charge OF
the second degree, and the third degree
was exemplified by District Deputy #.
Mclaughlin and staff from Omaha.
After the Initiation a banquet was served
Rev. Father Mark was toastmaster and
called upon the following for addresses:
Judge Corcoran OF York. Rev. f. s.
Muenich. Msdison: Edward simerai'
Omaha; Charles f. Mclaughlin. Omaha;
will Mccormick and John Hinchy OF
Omaha.
The following clergymen attended the
class initiation: Rev. Thomas Walsh
FattIe Creek; Rev Mr. Morisrity. Nor
folk Rev Mr.. crowly, Albion; Rev. r,
s. Muenich. Madison. and Revs Fathers
Florentius and Marx. both OF Humphrey
Visiting knights attended from Co
lrmbus. Albion, Petersburg. Lindsay,
Pattle Greek, Norfolk. Madison. Platte
Center and Schuyler
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
SOUTH DAKOTA KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS ELECT

YANKTON. S. D., May l1.-CSpeeial
Telegram .)-Ti,e knights OF Columbus in
state convention here elected officers as
follows: Pat Wickham. Alexandria. state
deputy; d. NJ. Finnegan. Yankton. treas
urer; John Csvanaugh Aberdeen, secre-
tAry; John Murphy Lead. warden: Vim
cent P Dooley. Sioux Falls. advocate;
Father Breen. Chamberlain. chaplain;
Steve Hentges OF Yankton. J. r. Dalton
Iof Woonsocket. past state deputy. and
Pat Wickham. state deputy. delegates to
national convention at Seattle. Lead was
chosen for the state convention In 1916
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
CONFIDENT NAVY IS
ABLE TO VINDICATE
HONOR OF NATION
Expressions Of Pride in Floating
Fortresses Made at Banquet to
Atlantic Fleet Chiefs at
New York.
GEORGE WASHINGTON, THEME
Many Events Are Arranged in
Honor Of United States Sea
Officers.
CROWDS VIEW THE ARMADA

NEW YORK, May 11.@Pride in
the United States navy and confl-
dence that If called upon to vindicate
the honor of the nation, it would up
hold the heroic traditions of the past,
we're voiced at luncheon rendered
today to Admiral Fletcher and the
officers of the Atlantic fleet at
Fraunces' tavern by the Sons of the
Revolution.
The occasion was one of the many
events arranged for the entertain
ment Of the fleet during its visit to
New York and was followed tonight
by a reception to the officers at the
New York Yacht club.
where Guests Assembled.
The guests for the luncheon assembled
IN the historic room where George. Wash
ington parted from. his officers and
Washington as the first commander-in-
chief of the United States navy was in
part the theme of the addresses.
James M Beck. former attorney gem
eral the principal speaker. declared that
II Washington had been present 'e would
share with us the pride and qualification
that we all take In the navy of the United
States and In the confident expectation
that IL the time should ever come when
that navy would be obliged to vindicate
by force the honor OF the United States
every member from the admiral on the
bridge to the humblest stoker in the en-
gine room would be united In passing
along as a flaming torch 90 the next
generation the noble and heroic trahi-
tions OF the American navy.
wholesome Atmosphere.
Admiral Fletcher voiced the eppnecia-
ton OF the officers and men for the well
come rendered them here and discussed
the training accorded to the enlisted men
He said that the atmosphere under which
they grew up was wholesome ono.
There was no abatement today in the
throngs of sightseers who visited the
waterfront to view the fleet at anchor IN
the river. The ships during the after
noon entertained thousands. So great he;
been the interest in the submarine fio
tilla that the pier facilities have been In
adequate 70 oaccommodste the visitors ant
today the little vessels were removed e
anchorages where the accommodation
were roonnier.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
Airman Drops Bombs
Into Paris Suburb

PARIS. May 11.-A German aeroplsne
passed over st. Denis, suburb OF Paris.
shortly after o'clock this morning and
dropped five bombs.
One bomb fell through the roof OF an
apartment occupied by Nine. Bolleker.
bounced, from the bed where her s-year-
ole son Andre was sleeping and then
struck the floor. where It exploded.
Fragments OF the bomb slightly wounded
the boy.
Another missile on exploding wounded
five men who we're sleeping in shed.
The oaher borabs damaged an apartment
house.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
MEXICAN SMUGGLERS
KILLED BY TEXAS RANGERS

ALPINE, Tex. May 1.-two Mexicens
Of a hand OF twelve smugglers were killed
and others wounded today In a running
fight with United States river guards.
Texas rangers, st a point fifty miles be-
low Bouquillas in Brewster county.
Nearly 100 stolen cattle were recovered.
Recent wholesale thefts OF cattle re
suited In the orsaniSaaioh OF a number Of
posses. Warrants have been issued Tor a
dozen men and several arrests have been
made In oOnnectiOn With the smuggling
trade
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
MANY THOUSAND
TURKS ARE SLAIN
Dispatch from Athens Reports Cap
ture Of Important Positions by
Allies After Bloody Battle.
TURKISH REPORT coNTRAD1CTs

LONDON, May 1.-THE allied
troops of the Gallipoli peninsula con-
tinued the advance Friday and Sat-
urday, according TO an Athens dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph
company. They are reported to
have occupied important positions In
spite of the desperate resistance Of
fered by the Turks. whose total
losses are estimated at 1000 men.
The hospitals in Constantinople are
said to be so crowded that wounded
are being sent to Konieh, in Asia
minor
Turks Call IL Victory.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May io.Cvia Am
sterdam and London, May 1i,)---The fol-
the Turkish war office: $50 .eii.
On the DardeneIles front the enemy
made four desperate attepks near n
Rurnu Sunday night but was repuised
by bayonet attacks and suffered heavy
losses, Three etierny battalions were an
initiated
Monday afternoon the enemy con-
stsntiy carried many wounded TO their
boats.
IN the south neer seddhi Bahr, tho
enemy attacked under the protection Of
naval guns. but owing to our counter at
tacks his assault was unsuccesEful.
Turkish Troops Leaving smyrna.
LONDON, May il.-TurItish troops are
being transported from Smyrna to the
Turkish seaports OF Alexandretta and
Adalls. says a dispatch received today
from Athens by the London Evening
Star. owing to the fear that landing
is about to be made at those places by
forces OF the allies.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
Heir to Big Fortune
Located at Lincoln
CFrorn .. Staff corrospondent.) }

LINCOLN. May 11.-(Special Tele-
gram)-Alfred Bourne. the man whom
detectives have travelled 5000 miles TO
locate, that they might present him with
a fortune OF S7.5Oo.0oO left by n rich
uncle in Australia. was located in Lam
coin this morning and told of hi sgood
fortune He appeared to be very calm
over the matter and will take few
days before leaving to claim the estate
In Australia after which he will re-
turn to America and look after por-
tion of it which is invested in railway
stocks and bonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
OMAHA ATTORNEY Welded
TO YOUNG KEARNEY WOMAN

REARNEY. Neb.. May li.-CspeciAl Tel
egram. miss Florence Hostetler and
Anan Raymond were married here today
at the home OF the brides parents. Judge
and AIRS. Bruno o. Hostetler, in the
presence OF iz guests. The wedding was
among the most beautiful occurring iE
this city this year. Mr.. and Mrs Ray
mond win reside at Dundee. the groom
being a prominent young attorney q
Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
Department Orders,

WASHINGTON. May l1.-(Special Telc-
gram m.)-Postmasters appointed: Iowa
James r. Hill. vice o. w Hasselrooth. re-
moved, Chillicothe, Wapello county.
Jacob n. Lutz, resigned, Greenway. Nc
Pherson county; Victor r. StolherG. Vice
G. ]. IAnscoth, resigned. Terry Lawrence
county.
Elmer q. Houston was reappointed
postmaster at Celrchs. Fail River county,
South Dakota.
Civil service examination will Re held
on June - for rural letter carriers a.
Brainard. Tilden Dodge. Es1nnrHOn. Kene-
saw. Niobrnra. Oshkosh. ROsalte. Wood
River, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
Accused OF Raining cheek.

BEATRICE. Neb.. May t.-(speciai
Telegram.)-Charles Perkins Of Exeter,
Nep, was bound over TO the district
court this evening on the charge Of rails
ing q check signed by ]. S. Rutherford
of this city from $3.50 to ses.5o. In default
of 81 900 bond he was lodged in jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-12
Villa Destroys Left
Wing Of 0bregon

WASHINGTON. May l1.-General villa
claims he has destroyed the left wing
Of obregon's army in a dispatch TO his
agency here. The telegram says the
battle was south OF Leon and that the
villa forces now have advanced to
Irapuato. Another battle is expected