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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04


two to four months, five cows taking
the test the full four months.
The cows fed the silage ration pro-
duced S6.7 pounds of milk and sos
pounds of butterfat per 100 pounds
of dry matter
The cows fed the grain ration pro-
duced S1.3 pounds of milk and 80
pounds of butterfat per 100 pounds Of
dry matter
The average net profit per COW per
month over cost of feed was $3.50 with
the silage ration and $40 with the
grain ration.
Fodder or SiIaqe.
At the Nebraska experiment station
two groups of calves nine months old
were fed from March % to August Is.
In one lot each animal received an
average daily ration of: Corn. rs
pounds; alfalfa hay, Al pounds; shred
ded stover (without ears). 36 pounds.
The animals in the other lot received
an average daily ration of: Corn, 6.1
pounds; alfalfa, "a pounds, and corn
silage, Is pounds.
The larger amount of corn was fed
to the stover lot to offset the grain
contained in the silage. The two rations
therefore, were practically identical,
except that to one lot of animals the
cornStalkS were fed as shredded sto-
yer, while to the other they were fed
as silage
The silage-fed calves made an aver
age daily gain of 1.S pounds each.
which was about one-third of pound
more than the average daily gain in
the stover-fed lot. The silage ration
was II per cent more efficient than the
stover ration. On that basis the same
area Of corn, of the same kind. when
put in the silo would make II per
cent more beef than when cut for fod
der and fed dry
There was a time when silage was
considered entirely as dairyman's
feed. It is just as good for the pro-
duction of beef. One experiment NAV
be quoted, though hundreds have been
made with practically the same result.
At the Indiana experiment station four
Lot 1-Shelled corn, clover hay. cot
tonseed meal. Average profit per head
when sold. 1887
Lot 2-Shelled corn, cottonseed meal.
clover hay and silage, half and half.
Profit per head. S10.51.
Lot 3-Shelled corn, cottonseed meal
and all the clover hay and silage they
would eat, given separately. Under
this method of feeding the steers ate
ten times as much silage as clover hay.
Profit per head. $3.50.
Lot 4-Shelled corn. cottonseed meal
and silage only. Profit per head. $50. 96.
The Missouri state board of apricuI-
ture asked 200 farmers this question
BY feeding silage have you reduced
your feed bill?"
Out of the 200 farmers 1876 answered
Yes; four said they didn't know.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
EFFECTS IN MASSING
Bv L. M BENNINGTON.

Two recent photographs showing
handsome California homes, one at
Berkeley, and the other the Smith
home at Oakland, illustrate nicely one
Of the principles OF art that the maker
Of a garden will do well to study. 1t
Is the general scheme producing an eff
feet with masses Of plants, and with
foliage thrown daringly into back
ground or foreground with little ap-
plant.
1t follows the idea of the little
darby who came home one day with
a crude drawing made in school. The
little boy held up proudly the product
and said:
drawed today"
what dat?" inquired the mother
Hits er cow" said the little fell
low
"Yas, hits err COW, all right" said
the mother, but whar am de tail? 2"
de teacher she done tole me-" re-
spOnded the child, dat so long as de
general effect am good, neber mind de-
tall"
That is the theory shown striking
ly by these two California pictures. In
one is found heavy massing Of green
effects in the background, with the
same general scheme of mass being APP
piled to the plants and grasses border
ing the driveway. Not single one Of
the trees or plants stands out individ-
ually, but they all blend into a gen
eral purpose.
In the second picture the mass Is
transferred from background to fore
ground, leaving the house itself to
stand boldly forth against the skyline.
In directly opposite ways the pictures
show effects of mass arrangement. 1t
belongs to it's school Of art, and to
art as applied to the garden, as clearly
as the same theory has place in paint
ing in oils.
And it must be remembered that 1t
takes more real work to get effect
from a seemingly disordered mass
than it does to care for striking, in
dividual and isolated elements.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Fashion Hints.

Newer than the sailor hat is the
scoop shape with the shortened rim in
the back and suggestion of poke
in the front.
A charming long coat has chasuble
back.
Rabbit fur is the favorite of fur
trimmings.
The frock of jersey is seen a great
deal
Suit coats promise to be longer this
winter.
Hats are simply trimmed, but bril-
liant in color.
Soft white satin hats are liked for
sports wear.
Corsets for large women were never
so well made as now.
Cross stitch the collars and cuffs of
the gray frock with blue.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04

found corn ensilage to be worth from
$3.50 TO $3.50 per ton when fed to
fattening steers and sheep. This is
in the light of the fact that corn en-
silage will not cost the farmer more
than 50 ton and should be convincing
argument
Pennsylvania station found good re-
suits in feeding steers silage and real
lied I value of $500 ton when used
in this way. They also found silage
superior to hay and much more eco
nOmic in the raising Of young stock
Ontario experiment station found
they could save $63 on every 5000 in
vested in feed if they used corn ensi-
lage in preference to hay in feeding
cattle.
Kansas experiment station not only
produced beef cheaper with enSilage
in the ration but also the silage-fed
steers sold at a higher price on the
market than did the dry-fodder steers
They found corn ensilage when put in
the silo would keep for five and six
years and retain its feeding value
Michigan experiment station has
been using silos since 1881, and has
found in several experiments ensilage
to be the most economic form of feed
ing the corn plant to live stock.
Silage, when fed in conjunction with
alfalfa, produced mutton more cheaply
than when hay was used.
Many other stations have tested out
the economic use of the silo, and one
and all have Endorsed it as a practical,
economic equipment for the stock
farmer.
Thousands of farmers and stOckmen
all over the country have been demons
strating for the last quarter of CEN
fury the economic use of the silO, and
all who now have such equipment are
strong in its praise.
EnsIage VS.. Grain.
In test conducted recently the Ohio
experiment station endeavored to an
Swer the question, Can ensilage be
made to take the place of consider
able portion of the grain ration usu-
ally fed to dairy cows?
Ten COWS, representing five different
breeds, were fed these rations from
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
BILLIONS WASTED ON FARMS

Many Of US fail to appreciate our
real blessings, because we regard them
as just common everyday things. If
some mysterious power were to sud
denly change winter into summer, it
would be recorded az a miracle In
reality, this is what the siIO does
changes winter into summer. The SilO
makes June grass out of the waste
products of the farm. SiIage is the
winter pasture for the farm animals
The Silo is the cows kraut barrel No
man can get the best out of the bust
ness of farming without a silo
1t combines more good things and
brings greater profits than any other
building on the farm; it provides a
cheap and convenient place to store
all of the crop; helps utilize cheap
roughage, makes it possible to keep
more stock on the farm, which means
more manure for the land. The SilO
inSureS Succulent feed in the winter
md in dry spells when pastures fail;
provides a balanced ration when fed
with alfalfa, clover, bran, cOttOnSeed
meal and other protein or muscle-build-
Ing feeds. The silO takes care of the
crops and clears the land for early fall
blowing, prevents waste in feeding,
keeps stock in good condition, makes
cheap beef and milk.
Waste With Corn Crop.
The greatest waste in any one indus
try in America occurs with the corn
crop. The grain of the corn crop of
the United States every year is worth
on the farms about $1,700,OO0,O 60
per cent of the feed value in matured
corn is contained in the kernels, and
40 per cent in the stalk and leaves
With the grain worth nearly three
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
FALL SOWING OF ANIMALS

The following list of ANNALS may
be sOwn in the fall Alyssum, peoples,
bachelors buttons, lupinS, coreopsis.
arctotis, larkspurs, marigolds, morning
glories, wild cucumbers, sweet peas,
sunflowers and California pOppies.
There is any number of ANIMALS
which flower earlier from fall-sown
seeds and bloom two weeks ahead of
their spring sown sisters.
After the first frost dig up dahlias,
cut off the tops, and after a few hours
driving, store the tubers in box Of
dry sand and coal ashes, where they
will not freeze or have heat enough to
sprout the eyes. Do not divide the
clumps until spring.
Iilium Candidum should be trans
planted in September, it's natural sea-
son Of rest.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04

a silo-but you can't afford to be with
out one.
It is not necessary to construct an
expensive one to start With-a cheaper
kind will do. There is no best SilO,
generally speaking. The best silo for
you is the one which can be con-
structed on your farm at the lowest
cost and pay you the greatest profit
A pit silO or q bank silo may be the
best for you. They are adapted to
many sections. Regions which are
passing through the pioneer stage of
their development, where the cost of
material, labor and transportation is
high, need not be without silo. Kan
sas, Nebraska and Colorado farmers
have constructed more than three
thousand pit silos in the past two
years. In Montana, the Dakotas and
other northern states, where the win
ters are severe, the pit silo is in gem
eral use. They cannot blow down nor
freeze up, and they are cheaply con-
structed.
Prove Value of SiIo.
A good proof of the value Of the silo
is a record of some work done in
cOw-testing association at Albert Lea,
Mimi. under the direction of the Unit
ed States department of agriculture.
In this association u herds, or ZIG
cows were fed Silage and Is herds, or
239 cows were not fed silage. 1t seems
to me that When a man will examine
these data carefully he cannot but feel
that he is the loser if he does not have
a silo.
The results show that it cost SS62
more per COW to feed the silage herd
than it did to feed the herd which had
no silage, but the silage-fed COWS pro-
duced SO pounds more butterfat per
COW, giving a net profit of $1,000 more
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04

pins run into the ends of the tWigs till
nothing but the heads are visible.
When the easel has been completed
it is covered with gold paint. and a
piece of broad velvet ribbon stretched
tightly across the front and the
ends of the ribbon sewn securely to-
gether at the back. In the center in
front. close to the upper edge of the
ribbon, a dress-hook is sewn and upon
this hook the watch may be suspended
in the manner illustrated. This hoOk
is bound round and round with very
narrow ribbon matching the velvet.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Neat Ornament for Table.

This is an attractive little novelty
that is simple and easy to make and
that will look pretty upon the writing
table, dressing table or mantlepiece.
1t is constructed with five little
tiny thin sharp nails. The twigs should
be left in their natural conditiOn-that
is to say that the bark should not be
peeled from the wood. The small sketch
on the right of the illustration shows a
back view of the easel, and the two
upright pieces of wood in front are fin
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04

ferent colors. Ills set consists of only
seven pieces, and yet virtually covers
the whole table. The largest piece is
the runner. being the length of the
table from end TO end. Then there are
two other pieces one-third the size of
the runner. These are placed on either
side of the runner at the middle, Civ
ing the effect of a double runner.
Then there are four small doilies set
into the four corners. The napkins
may be embroidered to match. a very
fetching color scheme is pink, green
and little black. OF course, if you
have blue dining room, the set would
he charming worked in blue.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
AMONG THE FLOWERS

Cut flowers of ANIMALS that seed
freely and prolOng the season of
bloom. If allowed to mature seeds,
they cease to bloom.
Don't neglect the potted plants; wa
ter well, and shade from the after
noon sunshine.
When shade is recommended, dark
All plants require a good light.
For potted plants that must have
sunshine. set the pots in a jardiniero
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
To Keep Plants Fresh.

There is a simple way to water
ferns and flowers which will be Of in
terest to one who must leave them
for time without care. Take wash
ing tub and place three or four bricks
in it and put about two inches of
water in the tub. Place the flowers
where they can get the morning sun
shine
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Spill and Match Holder.

necessary to have matches at hand
as well as spills TO obtain Il light in
the first instance. Under these circum-
stances 1t is a good plan to keep both
matches and spills together and use
the latter whenever an opportunity oc-
ours We give a sketch of very
decorative and pretty holder for this
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
BUSINESS METHODS ON FARM
Money Spent Judiciousiy by Farmer to
Fertilize Will Always Bring
Good Returns.

Did you ever hear of 4 business man
who spent "too much money advertis-
ing? Did you ever hear of a farmer
who spent too much money fertiliz-
ing! There may be instances, but
they are certainly only exceptions.
Money spent judiciously by the busi-
ness man ito fertilize" will always
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04

quarters of a billion dollars, the feed
value of the rest of the crop is nearly
a billion dollars. At least 80 per cent
of the feed value of the stalk is lost
under the present system of farm man
agement-a waste with this crop alone
of a billion dollars annually. No
other business but farming could stand
such an enormous loss.
Contrast this waste by the corn
growers with the practices of large
business organizations. For years the
great packing houses have sold dressed
meat for less than they have paid for
the live weight of the animals. Yet
every year these packing houses re-
turn millions of dollars profit be-
cause they utilize to the fullest extent
the value of their by-products. At the
same time the corn growers are vast
ing most of 40 per cent of the feed
value of over one hundred million
acres of corn.
Great Value of SiIo.
The results of hundreds Of feeding
experiments conducted in the past ten
years with Silage as part of the
ration gives proof of the great value
OF the silo to the farmer There will
always be more or less of the corn
crop shocked in the field, but corn left
exposed to the weather loses the great
er part of its feeding value. Why
waste the crop after you have grown
1t, when you can put it in silo and
preserve it with all its Succulence?
Have 4 Silo-no matter what kind
but have one.
You may say that you cannot afford
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Proper Skirt for Basque BouSe.

Designed especially to be worn with
the basque blouses which extend six
inches or more below the Waistline are
skirts of broadcloth and satin, the
waists and hips of which are smoothly
fitted If they have plaits, these are
attached to yokes. But the most sue
cessful model is circular, with a seam
in the center of the back and another
IN front.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04

bring big returns. 1t pays, and is sell
dom if ever overdone. Frequently it
is much urderdone IF you must neg
lect any factors, slight the scientific
and the artistic sides.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
sIlAcE THE WINTER PASTURE

pound by using ensilage than they
could when using hay. A like differ
ence was found in milk production.
The Indiana station found the silo
the most economic means of produc-
ing both beef and mutton in three we'll
conducted experiments. They also
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Best Sow for Breeder

Don't select a heavy. lazy sow for
a breeder. She should be mild in dis
position. but possessed of sufficient en-
ergy to take exercise.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Attractive Luncheon Set.

One of the most attractive and
dainty luncheon sets is made of white
coorS Just now there seems to be
such a vogue for embroidery in diff
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Pra cticaI Coat.

For storm, motoring and travelling
an optional hOod-a deep collar which
can be buttOned up to form the hood
when desired.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Spill and Match Holder.

The increase in the price of matches
makes it more desirable than ever to
use spills when possible in place of
but at the same time it is
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Fill All Post HotAe

When you pull up a post fill the
hole SO that no animal will step in it
and wrench or break q leg.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Charcoal for PICS.

The charcoal left after big brush
or log fire can be well put where pigs
can help themselves to it.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04

per cow than the COWS receiving no
silage. This means that on 20 cows
we are losing enough in one year to
put up q silO.
Benefits of the SIo.
Missouri found in a steer-feeding ex-
pertinent where corn silage was COM
pared with hay, SLOT for every 100
pounds of beef was saved by the use
of silage.
Illinois station found corn ensilage
worth 81 per cent more than corn fod-
der when all costs were considered.
Ohio station found they could pro-
duce butterfat 8 cents cheaper per
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Diversity Crons.

Grow diversity Of crops; II one or
two fail. the others viii put you on
the safe side.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-04
Salt for Cows.

Cows require salt In summer as well
as in winter.
The Redwood gazette., 1916-06-21
STEVEN GOLDEN DIES

Steven J. Golden died at his
home here Wednesday after
noon, June ID, after a long ill
ness caused by Brights disease
from which Mr.. Golden had suf-
fered greatly during the past
several months. Funeral SER
vices were held at the home Fri
day afternoon, Rev. Darrell of
the Methodist Church officiating.
Interment was made in the To-
cal cemetery.
Mr.. Golden was born Febru-
ary II, 1869, and first came to
Redwood Falls about thirty years
ago. About three years ago he
moved to Sioux Falls where he
made his home, returning about
a year ago to Redwood Falls with
his family and has since made
his home here.
Mr.. Golden is survived by his
wife and four children, Lenora,
Constance, Stanley and Robert,
his mother and his brother DR..
J. w. Golden, all Of VIII )m were
with him at the time of his
death. He was a member of the
The Redwood gazette., 1916-06-21
SEAFORTH NEWS

Mrs. Joe Bunting, Of Delhi,
was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Chas. Davis, and family the
past week.
The Ladies Aid served dinner
in the hall on election day.
Mrs. Bollinger is visiting rela-
tives in Iowa.
Pierre Kremer was a weekend
visitor at Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gabriel were
over Sunday visitors with
friends at Sleepy Eye.
J. Danielson and Postmaster
C. Bulen of Walnut Grove were
doing political business in this
village one day last week.
Miss Helen Stegner, who spent
the past week at the Geo. S. Da-
Wis home, returned to Redwood
Falls Saturday.
M. A. Bingham, of New Ulm,
was looking after business in
tereStS at this place recently.
Miss Ruth Goudy came up
from Mortified Tuesday and
will spend her summer vacation
at her home east of the village.
Mrs. Byington, of M;nneap-
oils, is a guest of the week at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
George S. Davis.
Miss Barbara frost, who spent
the past two weeks with rela-
tives at Lucan, returned home
Saturday.
Miss Edith Davis of Renville
County is the guest of her cousin
Mrs. Bernard Fuhr.
Geo. Clark and crew of car
penters are building a large mod
ern barn on the w. r. Goudy
farm.
The Redwood gazette., 1916-06-21
OF CITY INTEREST

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lankard
Of Kingfsher, arrived Monday
and are spending a short time
with friends and relatives.
The only change in the local
train service on the C. 4 N. w.
R. r. is that No. 81, the morn
ing train from the east, arrives
at 1910 instead of 10:3O rs for
merly. How ever, because of
changes at Sleepy Eye, the late
afternoon train makes no con-
nection with trains there and
passengers must remain at Slee-
py Eye until three o'clock in the
morning before being able to
get Mankato train. This makes
a very bad service for the Red
wood Falls branch and iustifies
a vigorous protest from all users
of the line.
The Redwood gazette., 1916-06-21

treasure house never yet ex-
hausted; a mine yet full IF rare
treasure. John Robertson of
the Pilgrim Fathers has said !:
"The Lord hath more truth and
light yet to break forth out of
His holy word"
The thought of the Good
Shepherd is a precious thought.
AS the Good Shepherd knew his
sheep so know the members Of
your flock; and be frequent
visitor in their homes.
In conclusion: Be yourself the
Gospel, the living epist!e known
and read of all men," "give full
proof of your ministry"
Charge to the People
| congratulate you on the gift
you have received from the
Great Head Of the church in the
person of this pastor. He is a
God-called and a God-trained
man. Remember this pastor is
not your hired man, he is Gods
ambassador in your midst.
congratulate you on the con-
summation of this ecclesiastical
wedding.
Much of your pastors power
as a teacher and guide comes
from you hearty and loyal con-
sent and support. His is re-
sponsible work.
Your pastors success is your
success. Pray for him. and
work with him heartily. EXer-
else the gift of hospitality and
avail yourselves of it's blessings.
Encourage your pastor and
strengthen your own work by
encouragement Of your pastor.
The Redwood gazette., 1916-06-21
MANY NEW BUILDINGS
THIS YEAR

There are many new buildings
being built and many more be-
ing planned, and each one will
likely be wired for Electric
Lights, Heating Apparatus and
Door Bells.
The attention Of those intend
ing to build is called to the fact
that in a larger city all such
wiring jobs must pass inspection
as to quality, before a per NIT is
issued to finish the lath and plas-
ter work. Is the building you
intend to build, any less valuable
than one built in another city
My price for wiring a new house
is at the rate of $1.25 an outlet
and is the same price that | have
charged since coming to Red
wood Falls two years ago. AL
my work is guaranteed to pass
inspection, and | have something
with which to back up my guar
antee.
Only first quality work
solicited
G. A. FOBES.