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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

At this level II was ~ to ,l1 points
down from the highest levels Of the
season. reached during The week end
ing December .. This represented "a
loss OF from about 81 to s2i :, bnlc
This WAS tho widest loss the market
ever has been called upon To face III
30 short time. nc nr1 rnangc FOR
the week was loss Of 100 to 1875
points.
The speech by Premier Lloyd George
before the House of Commons. aud
Secretary f.ansiuc's explanation Of
President Wilson's note q" the bcllig-
crcntS wcro tho main features or tho
week.
Tho moro leritima,c features OF the
situation were almost completely lost
sight OF in tho wild trading which ac-
coinpanlch the declines In tho market
Toward tho end OF tho week there Was
steady t"n". and tho market plainly
felt the change in tho technical posi-
ton. brought about by the heavy
liGnidn'i"n OF long cotton and tho
large short selling. Also. the Statisti-
cal position Developed unexpected
strength which had some effect In
addition. there WAS tho sweeping ,ic-
manh for lntcrs aud tho Iurchas" OF
100000 bslcs OF liutcrs by Frame. ana
rcrorts that shippers holding cotton
destined for Germany had chartered
fun S1ar" for twenty rargors in Ger
man and Austrian bottoms. now shell
tered in American waters. Mill tax
inES and tho export movement wcrc
large. aud til" movement OF tho crop
into sight was small. which coinhina-
ton OF events caused the FIRST dccrcas"
III December in the visible supply OF
American cotton In the statistical his
tory Of the market The Visible lost
2a.2ll bales last week. whereas the
corresponding week last year 1t gained
?2o:n bales aud 1850 two year9 ago.
Little Of the expected holiday feeling
developed last week. the market being
active on every session. This week
which opens ~ Tuesday. there is every
prospect Of "uictcr trading. unless
fresh political complications arise
pninion conflicts over what the near
future has In store for the staple" Lcare
looking for Il continued decline because
Of unsettled politics. while tho bulls
think tho market is entitled 10 a rcac-
ton after SO wide - decline
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Set Tree. when work I. slack.

Forest planting may be undertake en-
with success both spring and autumn
in the former when tho frost Is Just
out of the ground, in the latter season
Just before 1t is likely to come in.
Wood lot work is practicable at any
time. but because of the plentiful and
cheaper supply OF labor. and a lack Of
foliage. which makes the operation
easier. it is something that may be
probably reserved until fall or winter
months. advises Gordon Torrance. Of
the Maryland State BOARD OF Forestry.
II has not been easy In the past for
the individual in most States TO re-
reiNe practical encouragement or
skilled advice on proper management
Of woodlands, prevention and control
Of soil erosion and other wastes. pro-
lection Of water supply and farm build :
ings and regulation OF grazing. to get
the maximum Of benefits and do the
minimum Of harm in wood lots; or to
secure standard, ow-priced forest
trees on terms making possible such
work. In recent years appropriations
under the Federal Smith-Lever law
have made available in any State which
VIII cooperate some such wood lot
work as that carried on by Maryland
and others. though in most cases this
Dartakes Of the nature of practical
field demonstration rather than OF the
complete transaction which this article
records
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

-Four breeds OF dairy ttle,--Ilol-
stein. Guernsey, Jersey and AYRSHIRE
we're included in these Investigations.
No attempt was mad" to find the ac-
.tuSl average value of animals belong
ing to any breed. Arbitrary values
wore assumed for a certain fXed age.
merely TO get a starting point from
which Ia work. Thus, for each breed
estimates were based on four classes
of three year olds namely, the $50
grade COWS. the 500 grade. the 500
pure bred. and til. S3oo pure bred. II
tire COW was assumed To he with calf
at three wears Of age. she was consid-
cred TO have reached the same stage
uf pregnancy each succeeding year. In
tho case OF pure bred stock changes
in III" advanced registry OF tho COW
herself. or Of other animals related
10 her. We're not considered in csti-
mating values.
In considering the Holstein COWS ths
influence of age on The value OF four
classes. namely, cows worth per head
$50. 500. $500 and $500, respectively
a three years az age. was r""koned
For each class the estimates arc tab
ulated for tn. North Central states.
The Northeastern states ana two south
crn states. Virginia }nd North Carolina
MI sections. aIco'dfnc TO these esti-
mate Holsttin COWS all CLASSES reach
their maximum money value a. six
years # ago. Tho values dn not vary
greatly between the ayes ot four and
eight wears After that age dcpreci
aiion is rapid. The estimated values
Given old COWS NAV seem little high.
but IL must h" remembered that only
animals in health were considered.
Calves and old COWS arc valued rel.
atiVely higher in tho Central states
than i'm the East. This is doubtless duo
largely To the lower price OF feed in
IN" North Central states. During their
Ncars "f highest production In" price
&C iiolst"in CONS appears 10 avcraG" q
lit'l" higher ia the Eastern states. THIS
difference. however. is not marked, and
~ the case Of tho 500 grad. COW it
IS reversed.
In considering the Guernsey COWS
'he Influence Of age ON the value Of
four classes. ramciy, COWS worth per
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Weekly Bureau of In
formation for All Who
Till the Soil or Arc In
tercsted in Making Homes
INFLUENCE OF AGE ON THE
VALUE OF THE DAIRY cow


heseaych work lu taim economies
in..judes among other things Questions
relating to Tho value Of farm animals.
farm oou,u,n.pi ANA agricultural
nroduc,s THOSE who nave occasion to
-bu,. or sell live stock are CONSTANTS
confronted with tho problem Of weigh
ING in. MANY Z, -tors influencing tho
,.,I,o NJ ,ar,n animals OF these fac
tnrs 49,. sea OF the animal is ono that
,nn,i.s ,jir.rtly 80 tho value Of dairy
,ai,i aud f.r,, y,orlS ,,rsns Whnr
ayc is no, tho orlv iartor affect juc
th. y.l,,. ,.r ,hcsn cI.ssc. nf animals
i, ;s nrc of tn. most iinror;.nt II,
,ie,.-r,iuinr ,b, ,ali,r Of farm ami
mails rrowr for rca, only. which arc
orJir.-iI,. ,jisnosed at a, an cr-Iy arc
,b;s f.r,or A. .or,r,r,tiyoIv lnimpor-
fan,
~, means of urrsoual visits and
1brorrb rorrcspnndruc. with MANY OF
on hos, informed farmers and live
Sto..l, breeders inc office OF Farm
M.rar,r.o, of tho p.p?,iine,t Of
Arrt,ul,ure rcccutly attempted Ia got
reliable information concerning the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
rr.unr,nv Sccdbed for t:r,,,

I'm sowing grasses there are -, "rai
things tina; arc well 10 bear in niind.
iiav" 4 Huo'y -pulvcrizcd compact seed
bod, Get the very best seed. distribute
evenly over tho h~ld. don't SOW too
deep. Too much importance cannot tc
laid upon the thorough preparation OF
the seed bed for grass SAYS The
Demonstration agent for Halifax C"un-
ty. 'Wh"n grain dril with grass
attachment can re had II may hc used
with good results uui"vs grass is
grown for markets. which demand un
mixed ha$ o. a certain variety. i, vii
generally u. found moro profitable to
SOW # mixture Of s"cd Tho chief rca-
son for this is that VIC roots OF a SIN
gle Kind never iuily occupy tho soil.
Tho roots Of timothy, for instance.
grow near IN" surface. clover roo,s
grow deep. Thus. TO a certain c,tont.
they d" not Interfere With each other.
Their ~ certain felds. parts 81 III. land
ar" we)l adapted 20 growing ono grass
and other parts TO other grasses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
MARKET, TECHNICALLY.
IN STRONG POSITION
Outsid~vs VITO Had O,crpia,ed Their
Uult Position Arc Shnkcn
N
tBy Associated resi-

tBy Associated resi-
NEW YORK. December o4.-A gon-
oral closing out OF speculative ar-
counts and widespread linuidation. ac-
conipaniod by extraordinarily severe
declines in prices. marked ono OF the
most rcmarkah;c weeks i'm tho history
"f tho stock Exchange. There WAS
some recovery. however. in tho late
dealings. Conditions bearing upon
war as reelected in peace developments
at Washington aud the European cap
italS. prccipitatcd the decline. which
WAS rendered easier by tho market OK
resses OF the autumn months. The
so-callcd Outsiders" namely. the pub
lie. who had ovcrplaycd Their bun posi-
ton.
In effect, however. the weck marked
tho elimination "f almost iw" years
Of eHtravagamt aud nnrrstraincd trad
nE. largely in spc"ialiics which owed
their existence. or AZ least tncir pr -
perity. to tho war. Standard Stori<s
withstood the storm they had be
fore. and even minor or low-prircd
rails. which recently emerged from
their protrnrtcd obscurity. wcro only
slightly affected.
II is generally conceded that the
market. technically spca king. will TO
much benefited by the weeks happen
ings. Stocks have gone into strong
Intrinsic values and bank loans arc
certain 10 show marked reductions
from their recent enormous totals
II Ia obvious that operations in the
immediate future Will lie guided almost
wholly nv the course OF events abroa-
The most responsible financial in
terests. including those With conncc.
tons In tho countries of tho central
powers. maintained their accustomed
reserve. this feeling being streng IN.
encd by the utterauces OF prominent,
leaders OF industry.
Additional heavy receipts OF gold
from Canada were helpful. not only
in stahilizing exchange. hut in paying
for further supplies Upon tho do
velopmcnts in the present situation
abroad Will depend tho progress ~
negotiations for further foreign loans
II is understood that the first signs
Of peace Will be followed by important
undertakings in behalf Of Germany
and her allies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

from sick chicks. be sure To burn the
worms. Disinfcct all droppings
Earth worms do not cause gapcs. but
may be contaminated with the egEs or
embryonic Gape worms. and So become
"A source OF infection in ground where
the disease has existed
\ small piece OF coDperas placed
in the drinking water is said to pre-
vent contaEicn. Tincturc Of asafctida
teaSp"onful in "a quart OF water, IL
used for the same purpose. and III said
10 have curative action Three
drachmS OF salirylate Of soda in a
quart Of drinking water is also recon
moulded as preventive
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Feeling for LEA.

4 good ration for eEg-production
can he made with a combination Of
grains and ground feeds. For grains.
equal parts by weight Of wheat and
corn. or in tic winter time twice as
much corn IS wheat. may. be used
For ground feed. mixture OF equal
parts OF bran, shorts. and cornlneal
may be used. Efficient eRr-production
requires also that this ration he sup
plemcnted with either sour nilk--all
that the birds will drink in case
sour milk is not availa bic, commercial
beef scrap. nc-fourth OF the ground
feed should consist Of beef scrap in
case this Is used.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR POOR
RRr~1y. 10 Ever. Have Such Careful
Plans Re~n Mnde by Charitable
ORGANIZATIONS.
lSnccial ,o Thc Timcs.Dispatcl,l

lSn""ial 10 The Timcs-DispatcF
rhNNli.LE. VA. December o4-The
poor Of TauVillc will not he allowed to
suffer by neglect this Christmas.
rarely IL ever. have such careful
plans been made To bring ray Of
Christmas cheer in such "a systematic
way. The largest work Of charity IS
thar Of tho Elks. who viii entertain
leo poor children in tho Tahrrua.lc
ON Monday afternoon. Each girl and
boy viii receive 4 present. md all will
got a bar Of sweets and fruits. The
DanNille ornhanage and the city poor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

The wise orchardis, has learned
something about the use and abuse Of
ladders hTe first essential in the rails
ing Of fruit trees is To prune the head.
Of the trees and keep them low This
VIII make picking the fruit easy and
safe without the use Of anything but
the Stepladder.
Climbing about among the branches
H. II. Shepard. of Hood River. says
that he once counted forty-,hrce fruit
spura on the ground under one tree in
which pickcrs had been climbing
or ali III" numerous styles Of lad
d"rS. some form OF stepladder Is best
adapted To the orchard whether the
welfare Of the tree is considered or the
comfort of the picker
Any ladder which must be set aGains,
the tree is q menace to II. Perhaps
the best type of tall step,adder /,
one that is very substantially built
ye; light enough to he easily handled
ny one man: and. having three legs
II rs cas-" TO set NJ securely on un-
even ground
The wide spread Of the legs 1T the
notion OF the steps makes il especially
Sta bic. Where ladder only about ha II
the height of this is required "A strong
heavy. four-legsed ladder IL a general
tavoritc
This is about four fee, wide and non
folding. being moro like 4 small figh,
VI "'"''@ Juan id"H"T X Is inc
safest and most comfortable Of lad
dcrs. but heavy and awkward to move.
For work in tall trees. the Japanese
ladder is very useful. This is lighter
than trcstle ladder. as we'll az easier
4" ma nipuIate among the branches be
cause Of itS pointed shape.
1lshtest Of all the tall ladders /. the
sinsierail ladder. However, this lad
der rs not quite AZ safe or az comfort l.
abb" for the user AS threc-ieRgei
ladder, 50 II is not likely TO become
widely nonulay
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Late fal! blowing is much ea..r ~,
the team than. early spring plouinr
AZ IN" weather is cooler and siimulai
ing. and they can stand tho ror. ,,,,,6
better than they can mex, Ma, ia
s'"""' the work viii keep their r,u.ri.,
hhd vital organs stronger and No..
Nigor"us, 40 that thcv w!ll no, b.co,,, y.
tatru"d AZ the advent OF r.a,n,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

henercr possible, manure should
nc spread AS soon az made. 4 wagon,
or better. manure should
be placed where the manure can he
shovcied from the cutters directly in
10 it To save handling twice. AS soon
As filled, 1t should be hauled TO the
field and the manure scattered, not
piled in little heaps for later scatter
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
scn,y Lcr Of Chickens.

Scaly legs. a disease which is caused
by the presence of a mite tina. is not
distinGuishable by the naked eye may
re cured hy arst washing the legs OF
the birds affected with SOAP and warm
water and after they are dry applying
kerosene. couple Of days later cot
tnn:eed oil or vaseline should lie sP-
Dlie1.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

" "a" want eggs. Let ~ frs, &c, a
h"n tha' LAYS, no matter what hcr
color or shape Let us study her OK
i'rual character and when we find
That certain characters or poir,v in
nicste the good layer. let us breed for
those characters regardless ~ AM.
thing else
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
neg. md Fruit GOOD comh,,.,,o,

Wner~ climatic and soil conditions
favor cheap and abundant pantUraBr'
and whore most Of the commemorative
nsr.h,aTy may b. raised on tho farm
or cbta !ncd ~ reakonahie price,
hogs have proved \ profitable in"ebt-
Trent With orehardinE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Sliced raw potatoes can he baked in.
stead az fried 81 nut In n hot oven
and they Will lac crisp and good
when roasting turkey, stun tho
breast with pared sweet potatoes: they
Kst hnS flavor from the juice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Lice and cholera germs flourish most,
in hot Weather. and both By = liitl-
work may he prevented. Thinning for
remedies and cleaning up wheu . rlock
Is down with contagious disease a.
certainly a ridiculous and fruirless PRO
ceodinE aud exhibition Of hoy. no, TO
do 1t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
COTTON SUFFERS
SEVERE DECLINES
Market Il Called Upon to hear Widest
Loss In It's History-Conhict OF
Opinions to Future
TRy Associated Press,

nv tNSorIatcd PrcSs.1
NEW ORLEANS. LA. December -
Cotton suffered severe declines last
week, chiefly under political develop
ments uron which "A hcarish construc-
ton was placed. The market fell of
practically from the opening OF the
week, and it's lowest stood 112 To go
points under tho previous weeks close.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Deep fall or carly winter blowing
VIII destroy many insects This is cs-
pccia!!% TINE Of the cut worms, potato
beetles. white grubs. and wire worm.
which Ar. now hibernatins ,n the soil.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Ih"r" II nothing On the farm which
re'"rn' az much value and profits for
IN" nmsii capital that nssd ne invented
Hs half hozen wnji-oareh for coIonies
OF honey !eer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Wash water used in the churn
should he approximately the same tom :
p.rature AS. the. buttarn,ilk, or within
two degrees Of it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Clean milk can be had only 10y clean
methods In milking. This requires
milking with dry. clean hands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Cherry trees and apple trees. AZ we'll
as pear trees. are suitable FOR planting
along limo fences.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

irn". however, the reverse is ,ru.
tn" es,imateS indicat tina, Guernsey
COWS Of All classes reach their hiuh-
ct value At FIVE and-six year. ~ ago
Investigations indicate ina, an
classes OF Jcrseys are valued nigh
est at Fix Years, though the difference
IN value for IVA and six wears Is not
great. 'Ffere. again, calves arc rated
relatively cheaper for tn. Northeastern
Staf"g. but tho regional difference ii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Get acquainted With your neigh
Dor, you might like him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RY,
Seaboard Air Line Railway COMPANY

The Progressive Railway of the South"
Trains leave daily: IL. NJ. Norlina local:
l.;ep J.. NJ. sieerers Atlanta and Jackson
yliIe: f;S5 T. NJ: sleeperS Jacksonviile. TAM
q. "a ana hty West ~ 10 H. NJ. coaches: 12:45
s"nHiiis. Ianpa and 81 Petersburg. Trains
$50 /. NJ. '' 1'''O - -'i''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

The forty-eisht States are now
spending s"so,o0o,o0o a year on good
roads.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Ke,pIn. All IN. yo,,,.

Notified butter is due largely to un.
even distribution Of salt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

The siio enables the farmer to stor
"a greater amount Of feed in less spac
than he can otherwise do
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Facts for Farmers. Stock
Breeders, Poultry Raisers,
Orehardis,s, Truckers and Gar
deners---Queries and ANSWERS
BRIEF NOTES THOUGHT
OUT BY THE WAYSlOE

To relieve 81 hoe sting reduce ap,:
monia ono-half and apply to the sting.
Heavy feeding may produce bloody
milk.
Ec sure 10 keep plenty OF fresh va.
ter before the hens.
Nothing but tho best quality Of poul-
try should he shipped to market
Milk is the best balanced human
food available
Tut some sand OYER The boxes or
bins in which root crops are stored.
II will prevent their drying out
y good supply of home grown fruit
is worth while aud pleasure and
profit in fruit production.
T'ut the old hens by themselves and
feed literally with corn 10 fattcn them
for market.
If YOU have windows in tho hen
house. keep thcm clean. as tho hens
need all the sunlight they can get.
The siio enables the farmer to store
"a greater amount Of feed in less space
than he can otherwise do
Cherry trees and apple trees. AZ we'll
a .,,fN ,>1. 70.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
AGRICUL TURAl DEPARTMENT

Al.
OF II be WELDON
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

If YOU have Windows: in tho hen
house. keep thom clean. as tho hens
need all the sunlight they can get
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Tut the old hens by themselves ano
feed literally with corn 10 fatten then
for market.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

y good supply of home grown fruit
rs worth while aud y pleasure and
profit in fruit production.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Nothing but tho best quality "f pou
try should I've shipped To marnrt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Tut some SAND over the boxes or
hins in which root crops are stored.
II will prevent their DRYING out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Milk is the best balanced human
food available.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-19
Youngsters Get Lessons in Sailing.

The youngsters in several OF the
New York schools have developed Il
new sport which not only gives pleas
ure to them but interests a large num-
Der of spectators. They are forming
yacht clubs for the sailing Of toy boats
in the lake In Central park. The toy
boats are constructed In manual train
Ing SchoOlrOOms and contain as many
features as possible of the large ves-
sells from which they are copied. The
races for these miniature craft are
conducted with due regard to the reg
ulatiOnS governing the large yacht
races, which have become so import
ant sport among American million
aires. A number of miniature yacht
races are already scheduled as part
Of the Fourth of July celebration of
several public schools.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-19
GOOD TIMES THAT ARE GONE

the old man'd get up and put his pants
on and take down the fiddle. and
they'd move the chairs and things out
and have dance; stay up till all
hours, and get home about time to
feed the stock. All. dear! they were
neighbors In those days!
and even so. that didn't come up
to what he'd heard tell about of the
heroic period Of this country. the ro-
mantle age. the log-cabin days, when
they were all poor and struggling. but
happy in their poverty. when the
latchstring was always out, and they
would share their last pint Of corn
meal with the wayfarer, not knowing
where the next was to come from, but
sure they would make out somehow"
Uncle Zenas shakes his head; doesn't
know what the cOuntry's coming to.
One wonders who could have listen
ed to the old-time circuit-riders when
they called not righteous, but sinners,
to repentance. Seemingly we have
lost Notwithstanding very pre-
cious.-Eugene Wood In the Century.