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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
HOG BREEDING HINTS
Correct Feeding and Clean
Houses Are Essential.
Profits Depend on PersIstency oi
Herdsman in Fighting Unsanitary
Conditions = Alfalfa Makes
Rest Muscle and Bone.
(By A D. BURHANS.)

(By A. D. BURHANS.)
A hog and his health are soon part.
ed if the caretaker is the least in
clined to allow the pigs to care for
themselves. Pig profits in the corn
belt depend on the persistency Of the
herdsman in fighting unsanitary con-
ditions. And doubly hard must the
pig grower work to ward OF disease If
he does not give forage an important
place on the bill of fare.
Any hog, to have a clean system,
must have the correct kind of feeding.
Naturally, the hog eats much grass
and forage. When he cannot get it,
he is unable to do what nature tells
him to do in keeping his system in ex-
ACT tone.
Pigs grown on forage and carried
into the breeding period and then
through the winter on rightly cured
hay and slops made of clean feed are
always ready to Withstand exposure.
A clean digestive apparatus and liv-
er can throw of many impurities Of
q hogs body. Alfalfa pasturage Is
found to make the best bone and
muscle on pigs of any known forage.
Glover Is good, but cannot equal the
unkillable alfalfs plant.
Alfalfa or clover pasturage keeps
the pigs blood cool and the bowels in
excellent condition. It also grows an
earlier maturing animal. For winter
use this plant should be cured as
green as possible. Cock in after cut
ting, and do not allow the sun to
bleach 1t until all the color is gone.
Not long since / saw farmer who
was feeding alfalfa bsy, cured green
and very toothsome, on feeding floor.
This was late in the fall.
Between the three trough-feeds
daily an abundance of this fine hay
was tossed upon the floor, where the
pigs devoured it greedily. The trough
feed was of cracked corn and more al
felfa to balance 1t.
Dairymen declare alfalfa to produce
as much milk as bran, and II this
is so, why would II not balance corn
we'll In hog feeding? The cut alfalfa
and corn are steamed before feeding.
I have never seen hogs thrive better
on any fare than did the ones refer
to above.
Damp quarters In the fall are none
the best. They are the cause Of all
winter lameness and soreness, the ex.
at location Of which Is puzzle.
Pig floors must be dry, whether OF
cement or plank.
I have had no experience with other
than dirt and plank floors, and find
the latter, when placed ten inches
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10

the same time tending to rob the colt
in foal of the nourishment that should
be transmitted to 1t, while the com.
plications caused by these unfavorable
conditions also detract from the health
of the mare.
In weaving the colt, one must be
guided partly by the amount OF milk
produced by the mare; her adaptable.
ity to dry up quickly and properly.
without damage to the udder.
These are the points that should be
given special attention in connection
with handling the mare, and while
some will require several days of grad
ual separation from the colt before the
weaving is made permanent, most
dams will stand the more sudden wean-
ing.
To guard against mistakes in this
respect, let the colt suck only at night
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
VARIOUS STYLES IN GLOVES
Different Occasions Require piHose
ent Kind, and Wardrobe Should
Include a Variety.

Real kid skins do not come long
enough to make anything but a 16.
button glove length, so for gloves that
go past the elbow a length needs
to be added, and 1t is done by At
taching the arm part on with a v.
shaped seam. This extra part will
outlast the hand ol the glove, and
may be put on new pair of gloves.
The flare wrist glove for morning
wear has a decided vogue, as it slips
on easily and, because of the strap,
looks and fits the hand we'll. 1t may
be had all one color kid or stitched
with contrasting color and with the
strap, flare inset and stitching Of con.
trasting color.
For short-sleeved coats and dresses
of tailored character there is long
white kid glove that has black and
white embroidery stitching on the
back. Such a glove is not to wear
with the more fi,my dresses. With
these evening or dancing gowns the
all-whlte KID glove, long ana snort,
goes better
Sand-colored and covert suits and
coats now have gloves to match, in
kid for the more elaborate ones and
mocha for outdoor driving or walking.
The one-clasp buckskin gloves in sand
color are very attractive.
Golf gloves Of soft mocha, button.
ing over the back of the hand instead
of the front, with openings to give free
play to the knuckles, are of a soft tone
of gray. -:
Chamois gloves are still correct for
morning wear with the cotton and
linen suits Of thick or thin texture.
They are so soft and pliable as to
seem more like thick suede or
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
WINTER SHELTER FOR SHEEP
Wise Shepherd Will see That Arrange
ments for Protection Of Flock Are
Good and Sufficient.

The shepherd who ts wise enough to
be prepared for wet wintry days and
cold winter nights does not dread losses
from pneumonia, and the mortality In
the lambing season Of next February
and March that will come from breed
ing ewes that have been weakened by
exposure. As winter begins to draw q
little nearer, he sees that hii shelter
Ing arrangements are all that they
ought to be.
1t does not matter whether the sheos
used by the sheep are % very warm or
not But they must not be % opea that
the wind can whistle through them and
there must be plenty Of ventilation,
says q writer In Farm Progress.
Plenty OF light and ventfhasSon, and
freedom from drafts are the maia
considerations. The warmth OF the
shed IL less irnportsat than the Hne'
eessity OF good, sound roof.
never put more than fifty sheep IN
o single shed. More than that number
will bs hard to manage and the
ch, hoes OF accidents among ewes with
lamb will be greatly increased. The
shed ought to be about twice % long
az 1t is wide and there should be
ample room for every animal to lie
down in side its doors without the ap-
pearance Of crowding the place. The
floor must of course be absolutely dry
and remain that way.
The feeding rack should be placed
on one side Of the shed and should
consist Of fat-bottcmed trough at
the bottom, surmounted by q we'll
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
SIippers of Linen,

A new idea in bedroom slippers is
to make them of linen These are de-
cidedly comfortable on the feet, wear
we'll and can be washed easily. They
can be made from plain or embroid-
cred linen, just a little heavier than
you would use for doilies or center
pieces. Buttonhole around the top in
a small scallop and make eyelets in
which to run narrow ribbon.
They are very pretty made up Of
hamburg four inches vide and with
a well-covered edge, as well as an
open one through which the ribbon
can run. When solid they can be
removed from the sole, laundered and
replaced with little trouble. 1t is well
10 keep a fresh pair always on hand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
SHOULDN'T LINGER IN BATH
Too Long an immersion Results In
Enervation Rather Than the
Refreshnnent Sought.

Many women make their bath much
too lengthy function, with the result
that not only the skin, but the whole
system becomes enervated. The hot
bath should be taken quickly, followed
by a sponge-down or douche of cold
or tepid water, and a brisk toweling
to promote circulation. After long
exercise, or when one is tired, and
especially for sufferers from colds,
rheumatism, or neuralgia, mustard
bath" is wonderful tonic; that is so
easily prepared, also. One merely dis
solves from one to two teaspoonfuls
in hot water, ct voile. The cold
douche is not required after mus
tard bath.-Chicago Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
WEAVING COLT is DIFFICULT
Matter Requires Careful Feeding an:
Manaeement-Four to Six Months
10 the Usual Ago.
(By M. COvERDEL.)

(By M. COvERDEL.)
Weaving the colt Ia not simply an
act of separating the colt from It's
dam, but it is matter that will re-
quire careful feeding and management
OF both, just the same as changes In
other conditions demand different ra-
tons and handling.
From four to six months 10 the
usual age ut which the colt should be
weaned. OF course, there are excep-
tions to this rule, some doing better
if weaned earlier, whore the mares
milk does not seem to agree with the
colt, and some requiring the dams
milk for a longer period On account
Of the colt being pany or unhealthy,
but in most eases this 10 the proper
range Of ago for wsarfnS.
However. II the mare has been re-
bred and 10 thought to bs pregnant.
the colt should not b allowed, to
nuckle over four or I'VE months at
the farthest, as the composition Of the
milk begins to change at this period
and will WELD deterioraIting effect
on the health OF the sucking colt, at
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
RINGING THE VICIOUS HOGS
Unruly Sows inclined to Make Trouble
of Various Kinds May Be Sub
,w dued by Use of Ropes.

When the sows get unruly and in
clined to make trouble of various
kinds they can be readily controlled
by an arrangement made Of ropes and
placed around the jaws of the animal.
Such a rope is not easy to put in po-
sition with an angry hog. so little
device made of an old broom handle
is used Insert a small hook in one
end of the handle and near the other
end nail strap, which, fastened so as
to form a loop, will enable one to get
a firmer grip on the handle. Then
take the rope and make slip moose
in one end, hang it from the hook on
the end of the small pole and, with a
quick movement, place the loop over
and around the upper jaw, when the
mouth is forced open. Take hold of
the rope with one hand just above the
moose and with the help of the ringer
insert the ring or rings on the snout.
The animal will be unable to fight
much with this appliance around its
Jaw.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10

and in the morning for two days, then
allow it to suck only once day for a
couple of days. Next. let it suck every
other day for four days, then shut it
away from the mare permanently.
All this time the marc should be
MIXED three times a day, or oftener
if necessary. Milk her just before the
colt sucks every time.
1t is not intended that the colt Sc
cure much milk. The object is simply
to make the weaving gradual for both
dam and colt, and to keep the fever
and heat sucked out OF the udder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
Cost of Feeding Calf.

An Indiana man asks what it will
cost to feed calf until it is three
months old. One of the eastern eX-
pertinent stations made some expert
ments along this line two years ago
and figured it out that it cost $1040
per calf for the first three months,
counting the whole milk worth two
dollars per hundred. About twenty
seven dollars for feed for the calf for
the first year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
GROUND WIRES SAVE STOCK
Gives Considerable Protection From
Lightning and Is Profitable In
vestment for Farmers.
,Bv FRANK NJ. WHITE. Wisconsin Ag-
ricultural College)

,Ry FRANK NJ. WHITE. Wisconsin Ag-
ricultural Collese)
Grounding fence wires affords con-
siderable protection from lightning
and is a worth while investment for
farmers
AS hundreds of valuable animals are
struck by lightning in this state every
summer, many of the casualties be,
ing directly due to currents carried
along pasture fences, such advice is
particularly timely.
To secure the best results ground
wires ought to be placed about one
hundred feet apart and closely stapled
to the post, so as form a contact with
every one Of the fence wires. The
ground wires should also extend slight
" above the fence post, and, like a
lightning rod, should penetrate the soil
far enough to reach moist earth. No.
s or 9 wire is most satisfactory for
this purpose.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
WILL PLEASE SMALL CHILD
Rocker That Can Be Constructed at
Small Expense Is Useful In
the Nursery.

A rocker" from which a small child
may derive great deal Of fun and
amusement can easily be made by the
amateur carpenter without fear Of fail.
ure from any strong wooden box Of
a suitable size and shape.
At one end of the box seat is ar
ranged and it is formed by cutting q
piece of wood to fit across the box and
fastening it in position by running
screws through the sides and into the
edge of the seat. It Is further
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10

built rack, made Of Stats nailed about
three inches apart. Put 1t out far
enough from the side wall SO that the
ewes may feed at it from both Sides
Where the space is not great enough
to allow the rack to be built out from
the wall so sheep can feed from both
sides, the bottom of the rack will have
to be built slanting enough to slide
all the grain, hay, chaff, trashy bits
of forage and leaves. down to the side
where the sheep are feeding. This
will keep the far side of the rack from
filing up with moldy feed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10


above the ground, to be easily kept
dry. Clean, dry bedding is always
greatly appreciated by the hogs in fall
and winter.
Whitewash the hog house on some
bright, warm day this fall, and then
it will be light all winter, even if it
does not have large number of win
dows.
Plan to have the front of the house
open on all nice winter days, and a
flood OF sunlight will help to rid the
place of any disease that may be lurk-
ing about.
Dust should be avoided in the house.
Keep it clean, and hoe it out often.
Bedding is cheap. Use plenty of 1t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
Place for Seed Corn.

The seed corn has been carefully
gathered by this time. Now see that
it is stored in such way that the
terminating powers will not be
weakened. The average farmhouse has
some room in the attic or some place
where it can be kept successfully. The
house that is complete will make pro-
visions for these things.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
Get Cash for Eggs.

Locate as many egg customers in
the nearest city as you are able. Keep
the profits that usually go to the gro
Ger end commercial agent for your
self Cash for eggs is the best way tc
Success.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
DIR. Miles Neryine

has proven its value in nervous dis
orders for thirty years, and merits
a trial. no matter how many other
remedies have failed to help you
Sold by all druggists. II first bottle
falls to benefit your money Is returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., El<hart, Ind.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10

Ii yoa are troubled witis loss Q!
appetite, poor digestion, weakness,
inability to sleep; if YOU are il q
general run down condition. and
unable to bear your part ol TIC
daily grind o; lie, you need some
thing to strengthen yo1r nerves.
You may not realize what is the mat
ter with you, but that is no reason
WIN YOU should delay treatment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
Woman Finally Receivers
From Nervous Breakdown

Impoverished nerves destroy many
people before their time. Often be-
fore sufferer realizes what the
trouble is, ne is on the verge OF a
complete nervous breakdown. 1t
is OF the utmost importance to keep
your nervous system in good con-
dition, as the nerves are the source
OF all bodily power. MIS-. Rosa
Bonner. SIS N. 18th ST., Birmlng-
ham, Ala, says:
81 have been suffering with nery-
Gus prostration for nine or ten
years. Have tried many of the best
doctors in Birmingham, but they all
failed to reach my case. would
feel as If | was siuothcring; finally
| went into convulsions. My little
1tr,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-03-10
Dr.. Miles Nervine

advertised in tic papers ard I q
once began to take It. continuec
to take it Tor some time and nov
am we'll"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09
KEEP YOUR NOSE AT HOME.

Isn't it about time for the govern
ment to call halt on the rapidly
growing habit of certain American
people poking their noses into
Europe's affairs?
Their meddlesome advice has not
been solicited and it will not be
needed, and the only visible effect
will be the bringing of our own
country into disrepute in the eyes
of the peoples of all nations, a con-
dition which may easily lead to seri-
GUS trouble for us in the near future.
When European governments at
war with each other will not listen
to the tenders of good Offices from
the heads Of neutral nations, what
reason have we to suppose that they.
would give even, thought to the
blatant demands Of private American
citizens who apparently think more
Of newspaper notoriety than they do
Of peace?
The great mass of our Americans
Of all degree are a sane and sensible
people, who attend strictly to their
own affairs. But we are cursed with
a minority who are never happy un-
less they can get into the newspaper
headlines, and they will go to ex-
IRENE lengths to satisfy their in
sane cravings.
BY strenuous work the United
States has managed to keep out of
the European entanglements thus
far, although our prestige has suf-
fered to a degree. ~
We can not afford to be drawn in
to it through the oficious medling of.
a gang Of irresponsible American
Inotoriety seekers who persist in
!poking their, noses in the European
face. -.s .-.+.. 49,. ,.. .-. -.
Europe will settle its war in it's
own way when the right time comes.
In the meantime let the government
insist that the American nose be
kept at home y-..- r-. .. ..
{
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09
TINS PAPER REPRESENTED FOR tOREIGN
: r., ADVERTISING BY THE -
AMENDMENT NO. /.

The Northern Minnesota Develop-
ment Association never had a greater
chance to be of higher service to
the state than it has in the campaign
for Amendment No. 1. Every ounce
OF energy should be placed behind the
campaign. In this fight is bound the
future of the states development and
the future Of Northern Minnesota,
To succeed is to place the state de-
velopment ahead twenty-five years;
to fail is to place the states devel-
opment behind that many years. 1t
is a big job and it needs every hand
and brain that can be mustered into
service.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

tivated and developed; charged with
duties to be performed; clothed with
responsibilities Commensurate with his
power. He is sent into the world
that some other may be better be-
cause he lived. So with nations.
They grow up not for themselves
alone. They are the Instrumental
ties by which God accomplishes His
purposes towards the human race.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09
ON THE ROAD TO PLENTY.

Prosperity has been slow in re-
turning, but it is hitting the high
places at last. .
From all parts of the country come
the reports of renewed activity.
Factories are resoming operations on
full running time; industries that
have lain dormant for years are
springing into existence again labor
Eis in demand everywhere, and gold
bis pouring into this country from
abroad in an endless stream.
It is the history Of this country
that following a period of depression
comes a long period Of prosperity,
and all reports indicate that the
prosperity Of 1916 will be the
greatest we have yet known. 5=
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

Every little while some fellow let's
out an excrutiating yawp about this
county being hard up and going to
the dogs. It would if they could
have their way, but fortunately they
can't. These old u. S. "A. are long
way from being busted and everybody
knows it but the yawpers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09
do is to trot right along to this city.
Well receive him with open pockets
and marry 9 chirp about tainted.
money.

December II a dollar spent in Be
midi will do .le work Of several.
Read the advertisements in this pa
per for the big bargains that are Of
fered on that day, Dollar Day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

{ We suspect that after the recent
public statement of postal Official
claiming that he was ousted because
he talked about the Presidents we'd
ding, Congress will pass bill making
postal authorities, as an appropriate
badge of Office, attach. a button to
their lips. a... So.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

Doubtless every woman Of legal
age should be allowed to vote, but
If some women's opinions Of others
are correct the question is open to
doubt. ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

| Andy Carnegie believes that it is
a sin to die rich. If he is pining to
get rid of the remaining $50, 900
in order to die poor, all he has to
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09
OLD VINCENNES IS
ONE HUNDRED YEARS
OF AGE TODfY

Vincinnes, Ind, Dec. -Vincen1ee
the home of Alice of old Vincenxes
began to celebrate today her nov
hundredth university as city.
This city was once the capital OF tie
territory now embraced in Ohio, IndR-
ana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Alchigaa
and part Of Minnesota, and Governor
Ralston, has invited the governors
of these states to be here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

Income tax Cat the source) may
be killed., says a headline. Thou
sands Of people will not care where
it is killed, just so it is.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

Farmers should study magazines,
papers, books and bulletins now to
advantage, as preparation for next
seasons activities. ...
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09
Why You Should Use Chamberlainss
<.s Cough Remedy. ~

why You Sh0ud Use ChambeHlanS
Cough Remedy. 4:
Because it has an established repu-
tation won by it's good works. =
Because it is most esteemed hy
those who have used it for many
years, as occasion required, and are
best acquainted with it's good quaH-
ties.
Because it loosens and relieves q
cold and aids nature in restoring the
system to healthy condition.
Because it does not contain opium
or any other narcotic.
r, Because it is within the reach Of
all. 1t only costs quarter. Ter
sale by all dealers.-Adv. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

p No war has not been begun by
this country. The noise is just Con-
gress which is beginning it's sessions.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

! Buy now! Buy at home! Only
thirteen days for shopping before
Christmas. ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-12-09

God never made a man just for the
sake Of making him, said a minister Of
q local church in his sermon Sun
day. Every man is sent into this
world with certain qualities to be Gull
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-03

shopping than in any holiday season since the
Christmas Of 1906.
Chicago Merchants and manufacturers have
no fault to find with conditions hare. Times are
improving and things are looking up.
Louisville-A decided trend toward business
expansion is noted here.
Toledo-Growth of business here Is indicated
in expansion of many industrial concerns, in
creases in capital stocks, incorporation of new
concerns, and gains in dividends.
New Orleans Wholesale and retail houses
report an unusually heavy business for fall and
especially for November.
Kansas City-The Christmas shopping here
will be the most prosperous in many years, ow-
ing to big crops, and increased output of mines
and factories, all marketed at war prices.
St. Louis-Retail business is better than
ever before.
Detroit Merchants predict record break
ing Christmas business.
Denver-Wholesale and industrial firms re-
port business conditions throughout the Rocky
Mountain states exceptionally prosperous.
Cincinnati--A steady improvement in bust.
ness is reported by both wholesale and retail men
Acknowledgements are of the opinion that
the Christmas business will be the largest OF
recent years.