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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
GOOD AS VEGETABLE MATTER
Refuse Hay, Straw Litter, and other
Rubbish Can Be Utilized In Or
chard and Garden.

The value of refuse hay, straw lit
ter and other rubbish for vegetable
matter on orchard and garden soil
has hardly been realized. Much of this
material goes to waste every year that
might be used to enrich the garden and
orchard soil.
Now is the time to apply such ma
terials to the soil, as 1t will take some
time for it to decay and be of use to
the soil. BY applying this fall and
turning 1t under the soil will be re-
vived and enriched and hence made
ready for preparation and planting
next spring.
Most gardens could be made far
more productive than they have been.
To do this 1t will be necessary to
begin on time. Humus is the greatest
need In most instances, for without
1t little can be done in good prepara-
ton and ample cultivation.
Barnyard manure is better than
waste litter, straw, etc., but manure
is generally scarce, not enough being
available to improve the soil on most
farms. To supplement manure all
waste vegetable matter should be used.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22

his tractor only 1858 days per year. 1t
was found that SO per cent of purchas-
ers of tractors had got them for the
sole purpose of blowing wheat ground.
Additional Farm Equipment.
"From the experiences of these men
Ii would seem that the tractor is use
full and satisfactory piece of farm ma
chinery, but that 1t must be considered
as additional farm equipment. The
justification for the use of the tractor
lies In the fact that 1t may under IA
vOrable conditions do a special line of
work, rather than in the claim, refuted
by experience, that the tractor is
satisfactory substitute for horse power.
"The fact that these tractor users
are maintaining but eight head of cat
tie for each 100 acres plowed indi-
Gates that they are In the main grain
farmers. If the extensive grain farmer
Is able to eliminate but two-thirds of
a horse for each 100 acres plowed, the
intensive farmer with his diversified
farm will not be able to eliminate
any horse power by purchasing trac-
tor"
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22

"The most desirable weight for fin
ished lambs Is between so and 80
pounds A quarter of a pound gain a
day is creditable showing for lambs
on full feed
What Makes Good Feeders7
Feeder lambs should weigh be-
tween 80 and So pounds. They should
have a strong frame, be rugged, show
lots of constitution, and be uniform in
size and conformation. They should
have size and substance enough to
carry plenty of flesh and fat. Lambs
Of this kind can be obtained through
any reliable commission firm.
Feeding pens must be well drained,
so that they will remain dry. Moth.
ing is more detrimental to the health
and thrift of lambs than wet quarters.
A shed with good roof, and closed
on the north and the west, is desir.
able. This will protect the lambs from
winds and SHOWS. The feed hunks
should be conveniently placed, and
clear, fresh water should be accessible
at all times"
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
HORSES AND TRACTORS
Animal Labor Still Holds High
Place on Average Farm.
Useful and Satisfactory Piece Of Ma.
ohInery, but Must Be consId-
cred Only as Addition to
General Equipment.

That the tr" ctor has not supplanted
the horse In furnishing farm power is
shown by answers to a QUESTIONABLE
mailed to 500 Kansas tractor users
by DR.. G. w. McCampbell, associate
professor Of animal husbandry in the
Kansas State Agricultural college.
Experience Of tractor users is a
more reliable index to the usefulness
of the tractor than theoretical deduc-
tions," said Doctor McCampbell. "From
the data collected 1t was found that
each Of these tractor users was plow-
ing annually an average of 317 acres,
and yet he had been able to eliminate
only "a 2-3 of one horse for each 100
acres plowed. He had found use for
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
BIG TRUTH IN "LOAFER LAND
Job Of Clearing Fields Of stumps Can
Be Done on Days When Other
Work Is Not Pressing.

Everybody hates a loafer around
who consumes without giving any
thing in return. United States agri-
cultural department, in naming stump
land 'loafer land" has struck upon a
big truth that every farmer should
take into consideration.
Men who have made careful study
Of the situation claim that every II
inch stump on your place wastes 100
square feet of land. At first this state
ment may seem somewhat surprising
and many farmers seem to feel that
by pasturing their stump land there is
no waste at all.
This is poor figuring, says California
Cultivator. In most stump fields
there is an average Of $50 stumps to
the acre, some much larger than u
inches. With an average Of $50 stumps
to the acre you are simply wasting
$4,000 square feet Of land to each
acre, and as there are only 1900
square feet to the acre, you are vast
ing one-third Of your land. Suppose
someone were to propose to you that
Of each 30-acre pasture you shut off
ten acres for the pure Joy of seeing
it wasted. You would think him ut
terly absurd, but 1t is no more absurd
than to continue letting your land
lie in a stumpage.
And after all it doesn't take long
to clear off the stumps. The job can
be done on the days when you can't
work at anything else and by own
ing good stump puller or being ready
with dynamite you will find surpris-
ing lot of "loafer land" converted to
usefulness for the years end.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22

meal; and third. csrn or kafir. alfalfa
and cottonseed meal. Lambs fed corn,
alfalfa and cottonseed meal viii make
slightly greater but not quite so cheap
gains as those fed kafr. silage. alfalfa
and cottonseed meal. Whole grain
should be fed to lambs because II will
not gum as readily as ground grain.
Increase Grain Gradually.
"a tenth of a pound Of grain day
Is plenty to feed at first but this should
be increased gradually. Within two
or three weeks. when the lambs are
on full feed. two or three pounds Of
grain should be fed.
"Never crowd or push the lambs,
because II they once get or feed. they
lose rapidly In flesh. Always feed
plenty Of alfalfa. or some other kind
Of nay along with silage. A quarter
Of q pound Of cottonseed meal a day
r. enough. Remember that cheap feed
such as damaged hay may be fed
lambs. From 60 20 50 days Is the
lenEth q the feeding period
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
CURING POP CORN PROPERLY.
Ears Should Be Left on Stalks Until
Fully Ripened-Free Circulation
of Air lie Essential.

To successfully cure popcorn so itI
will pop early in the winter, the earsI
should be left on the stalks until the
grains are fully ripened, and then
pulled off, husk and all. This may bel
laid on a floor, or placed In sacks
which are more or less open for the
passage of air, and hung up in a dry
room which is well ventilated and free
from rats and mice.
If the husks are removed when the
corn is pulled from the stalk, 1t dries
out too rapidly, and the kernels will
not pop as freely as they will If dried
more slowly.
Popcorn can be too dry at time of,
popping. Corn after once cured, does
best If kept where the air is only mod-
erately dry. Corn kept behind stove
will not pop as freely as corn kept i'm
a room where there is q little damp
ness part Of the time.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
YIELD OF CROPS
Few Bushels lore of cralr May Be
Made Without Any Material Cost
in Production.

II must be apparent to all who give
the matter careful thought that the
Increase Of few bushels Of corn. oats
or wheat per acre. or a few pounds Of
lint cotton per acre. Is a very lmpor.
tant consideration In profit. A few
bushels more grain may be made with.
out any material cost In production.
This increase In production may rep
resent the profit on the crop.
There is always a limit In the cost
Of increased yield. The Increase must
not cost more than the manager can
afford to pay.
The problem then Is to Increase the
yield with the least possible expense.
Generally by a systematic plan OF crop
rotation with the use Of manure or
fertilizer this can be done gradually,
til the soil is improved 50 the normal
yield Is greater annuaIly.-Farm and
Ranch.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
SHEEP SENSITIVE TO DRAFTS
Animals VIII Not Stand Dampness and
Thorough Wettlnp VIII Cause
Diminution Of Profits.

Avoid having the sheep caught IL
an early but cold fall rain. Sheer
viii stand any amount of dry cold,
but they will not stand dampness. A
thorough wetting will cause the flock
to shuttle all winter. with conse.
quent dlminution of profits. A fleece
holds SO much water and takes sc
long to dry, that the amount Of heat
lost by the animal during the process
of drying will seriously affect its
vitality.
II seems strange, too. but sheep are
sensitive to drafts. They will thrive
in intensely cold weather, with but a
rude shelter. But II inclosed in a pen
or stable through which the wind Is
able to seep, harm Is sure to follow.
To keep the flock In the very best Of
condition they should have a supply
Of roots. Clover or alfalfa hay fed
with some grain and turnips or man.
gels win bring them through the winter
in a thrifty and profitable condition
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
LABOR AND FERTILITY SAVED
Excellent Farm Practice to Haul Ma.
nure Direct to Field Where II 10
to Be Utilized. rt

Farmers and scientists are pretty
well agreed that under ordinary farm
conditions the best place for manure
after 1t leaves the barn is spread on
the field where It is to be utilized.
More and more farmers are building
their barns now with a view to driving
through the barn, loading the manure
directly on to the wagon or spreader,
and taking 1t out to the field each day.
This is excellent farm practice. 1t
saves labor and soil fertility.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
HOLDS GOOD ALL OVER

l earnestly hope that the bank
ers of the South will be as ac-
tive at the beginning of 1917
as they were at the beginning
of 1915 and 1916, for l think the
need of activity is as great now
as 1t was then. The bankers
have an influence in many re-
spects far beyond the influence
of the colleges. A farmer re-
spects a bankers business judg-
ment. We college folk can fur
. nish the scientific learning and
in a large degree the economic
philosophy, but we need the
bankers to help in the movement
In order to give 1t the practical
money-making aspect which APP
peals to the farmers as strongly
as 1t does to other average men.
Clarence Ousley, Chief Exten-
: sion Work, Texas A. and M. Col
lege.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22

A few people who are contemplate
ting selecting seed corn for sale will
be interested in seed-corn houses. A
seed-corn house may be built like any
other well-constructed building, the
chief requirement being dryness and
ability to secure thorough circulation
of air. Ii Is desirable to have arrange
ments In seed house for artificial
heat when the weather gets cooler in
the fall, and the heat should be pro-
vided until the corn is thoroughly dry,
whenever there is any danger Of its
freezing.
The most economical way Of putting
corn in a seed-corn house is in racks
made of 2 by and covered on both
sides with wire, so that the ears Of
corn may be stuck through and will
rest on the wire on either side; or else
frames made of l by 4 with lath
nailed ON either side just far enough
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
INSURE MINIMUM LAMB LOSS


During the Landing season the eve
flock should be visited early In the
morning. the last thing at night. and
once during the night This lnsures
a minimum lamb loss.
Some sheepmen feed the lambs 1T
tie or no grain until they are weaned.
but they are kept on good pastures
with their dams. II the pastures are
good the ewes are not fed any grain.
UntH the pastures have , good start
the ewes are fed ; ration Of oats ana
corn silage along with alfalfa. clover.
OF prairie hay. The lanshs as wen -
the ewes should have plenty Of fresh
water to drink. and have secess 70 salt
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
'zyuGEMERAL
jERM2N0TES
Study the capabIllty Of your som.

Study the capability of your soil.
Keep the pigs growing all the time.
Marketing is an art. and a speciality.
What did your heaviest lamb weigh
ct BIRTH
Keep the lambs growing; a stunted
lamb never makes a good sheep.
Plan the seasons work during the
winter months. 1t viii pay you.
Celery may be banked with earth or
boards to cause 1t to bleach well.
The manure spreader is not a pass
ing fad. 1t Is . labOr-saver and has
come to stay.
Get a standard breed and see the
difference 1t makes Ia your poultry
keeping experience.
Clear the garden Of 81 weeds and
refuse. This material only harbors In
sects for next years trouble.
II Is estimated that the man who
ships 20 cars Of grain containing 20
Per cent OF moisture pays freight on
enc car Of excess water. using Is per
eeni Moisture e : basi&
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
Rotary spadIna PIow.

recent patent Of a Sacramento (Cal)
man. The blades of this spading pillow
are cleared by means of the push rods,
which have scraper plates mounted on
them and are movable over the blades
of the spades. Thus. the pillow is made a
self-scouring affalr.-Farming Bust.
ness.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
TOAD IS GARDEN POLICEMAN
seventy-seven Per Cent Of His Diet
IL Composed CT Inseets-Shouid
Be Welcome Guest.

The toad is a garden policeman.
Seventy-seven per cent Of his diet Is
composed Of insects and the remain
der consists of spiders and worms Of
all kinds.
The toad Is In a position to capture
his "daily bread" with his tongue. In
this respect he Is Ike some who get
their living by talking.
A toad should be a welcome guest
In a garden or flower bed.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
WEED is MOST UNDESIRABLE
Keeping Ahead Of Noxious Plant Re-
qulres knowledge and Persever-
ance on Part Of Farmer.

A good deal has been said about
weeds and all win agree that they are
most undesirable. No one cares .
grow them In crops and yet they grow.
and that luxuriantly. II unrestrained.
Keeping ahead Of the weeds requires
perseverance and a correct knowiedgs
Of The best way to keep them down
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
BEST FEED FOR LAMBS
Combination Ration Produces
Cheapest Gains, Says Expert.
Corn OF Kafir, With sIIase and Alfalfa,
VIII Give Good Results-Quarter
Pound Increase a Day Is
Good Showing.

Lambs make cheaper gains when fed
corn or kafir, with silage and alfalfa
than on corn and alfalfa alone, accord
ing to A. NJ Paterson. assistant in
animal husbandry in the Kansas State
Agriculture college.
"Three ratlons are desirable for
feeding lambs. First, corn. alfalfa,
silage and cottonseed meal; second,
kafir, alfalfn, silage and cottonseed
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22

apart so that ears OF corn may be laid
in rows between the lath These
frames may be stood up in the build
ing by fastening to the wall or brac-
ing in any other way.
BY starting at the back, filling one
frame, then setting in another to be
filled, the frames can be put not to ex-
coed one foot apart. In this way
large amount Of seed corn can be
stored in a comparatively small space
and stored in such way that abs0-
lutely free circulation of air is pro-
vided. A room 10 by 20 feet and 8
feet high will store in this way be-
tween 200 and 300 bushels of corn.
When artificial heat is used, the
stove should be Enclosed in a jacket
to cause a circulation of air through
out the room and to prevent the over
heating of any corn that may be close
to the stove.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
ADVANTAGE OF WEDDING HOE
Edges Are SO Turned Up That FaIleFt
Stalks Ride Over the Edges
and Are Not injured.

This hoe Is designed particularly
for wedding onions, but can, OF course,
be used for wedding of any Kind. One
advantage mentioned is that the edges
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
ROTARY SPADING PLoW
Farm Implement Recently Patented
by California inventor Has Self
Securing Arrangement.

Such rotary plo'y as shown here
has been used in Germany for some
time, though many details Of construc-
ton were different. This pillow is a
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22

EKRM2N0TES

Don't let the machinery cry for oil.
Sheep win surely pay you If you
handle them right.
Now is the time to select from the
flock the birds you win use for breed
Ing next spring.
II onions are frozen for storage, they
should be kept frozen till time to use
them In the spring.
Neatness In all departments Of farm
work ought to be the farmers motto
and especially In the dairy.
Put some sand over the boxes or
bins in which root crops are stored. II
win prevent their drying out.
There are five million more horses
and mules in the United States today
than there were ten years ago.
Very good celery may be raised In a
dry year by mulching the plants. This
saves the moisture and keeps the son
cool.
OIL Is cheaper than repairs and new
tools, and when properly used win re
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22
Wedding Hoe.

are turned up so that fallen stalks
ride over the edges and are not cut.
The angle of the hoe is adjusted by
means Of the set screw.--Wisconsi
Agriculturist.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22

There are five million more horses
and mules In the United States today
than there were ten years ago.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22

OIL Is cheaper than repairs and new
tools, and when properly used win re
duce the friction and Increase the life
q the farm machine.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-12-22

Put some sand over the boxes or
bins In which root crops are stored. II
win prevent their drying out.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-25

The state convention Of firemen will
be held at Fargo June 6, z and 8.
All the principal business streets of
Williston will be gravelled this season.
Edmund's new $4,000 school house,
completed last fall, was destroyed by
fire.
A couple of "sports" stole an auto
at Maxbass the other day for a Joy
ride.
The Hillsboro band gave a weight
social and dance. The proceeds were
$49.50.
Larimore is soon to have another
hotel, which will be erected by Frank
Paurost.
The contract has been let for the
erection of an Odd Fellows temple at
Cavalier.
Work has started on the new bank
building for the, Security Bank at
Karlsruhe.
The beavers are said to be doing a
lot of damage along the Mouse north
of Towner.
Killdeer has accepted plans for a
| $4,000 brick school house to be built
this summer.
The heavy wind Sunday blew the
smoke stack down at the Larimore
Steam Laundry.
The fire fend attempted things at
| LaMoure but with the efficiency of
blaze was averted.
The new Masonic Temple at Devils
Lake was dedicated with imposing
ceremonies last week.
Through the efforts of the CONNER
cial club, Drake will hold chautauqua
the first part Of July.
Contracts were awarded and con-
struction work started at Mandan on
$4,000 theatre building for the
Hartman Photo Play Co. It, will be
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-25

of brick and concrete thoroughly fire
proof, will seat $50, and will be ready
for use Sept. 1.
Gladstone sees the necessity of a
good flour mill and $4,000 will be
spent in the construction Of one.
A little baby at Riga drank guam
tity of kerosene and his life was
spared only by prompt attention.
At Sherwood several hundred dol
lars worth of grading and improving
is being done on the principal streets.
]. W. Baxter of Grand Forks has
equipped prairie schooner for trip
Of 1000 miles to his new home in Mon
tana.
Ed Ferstenberg of Bottineau drop
ped dead on the street at the county
capital last week. Heart failure was
the cause.
The little son of Sam Elvebakke of
Kenmare died last week from drinking
carbolic acid, bottle of which he got
hold of in some way.
At the general election this fall the
people of the state will vote upon an
amendment to the state constitution
to establish another normal school at
Dickinson.
The barn on the Dahl farm south of
Voltaire, was destroyed by fire last
week Aside from the building, six
calves, several set Of harness, a wagon
and a large quantity of hay and oats
were burned.
The Canadian government has de-
cided to patrol the line between the
United States and Canada with N. w.
mounted police. For this purpose two
are stationed at Bannerman. They
work in conjunction with the customs
officer and immigration agent and
everyone crossing the border has to
give satisfactory account of himself
and his business. This is to prevent
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-25
FARM PROPERTY

chance to buy a home on easy pay
ments. Phone 255, or call.
IA SOUTH HILL HOME FOR
SALE-$1OO down and SIS per month
at per cent buys broom home on
a 5O-foot lot on the South Hill. This
is nice looking house partly modern,
full basement, and with slight i'm
provements can be made into COM
Portable, attractive home. Price
$1,45O. Large garden space. Phone
255, or call.
8.-FOR SALE-A frame, single
roof house for sale cheap. Must be
moved from the lot. Bargain if taken
at once. Might trade building for a
clear lot, as we wish to build a new
bungalow on present location. Phone
255, or call.
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9-FOR SALE-Still another small
Broom house. Must be moved from
the lot as we wish to build new Bun
galow on present location. Phone 255,
or call.
O.-WANTED-To trade an Avery
8-bottom engine Gang Plow, automatic
lift, both stubble and breaker bot
toms, in good condition, cost $945,
and some cash, for an Automobile.
Phone 255, or call.
11.-FOR SALE-8O and 100 acre
farms, at from SO to $40 per acre,
depending upon location and improve
ments. We have several thousand
acres of land for sale for cash, for
trade or on easy payments. Phone
255, or call.
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CITY LOANS

cent per month buys Groom resi-
slence, partly modern, splendid 60
foot lot, large garden space, in good
location, and at the low price Of
$3.50. Located east short distance
from the Mckinley school. The wise
husband buys home on the easy pay
ment plan. It is the way that wins.
Phone 255, or call.
Ga BUNGALOW FOR SALE
$3.50 down and $25 at 8 per cent per
month payments buys a new Modern
Bungalow across the street from the
Normal school. This is beautiful
little home that can be bought for
$4,000 on easy payments. It is modern
throughout, faces the Normal, and
consists Of lot 60x97 feet. Large
garden space. This is a splendid
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-25

the Des Laos. The high water enabled
the fish to get up from the Mouse.
Paul Solid of Portland fell from a
roof and broke his arm.
Cavalier county is building fine
new court house at Langdon.
A civil township in Wells county
has been named "Bull Moose"
Work is being rushed on new no
tel to be built at Churchs Ferry.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-25

enemies from getting into Canada
through the United States and doing
damage.
The North Dakota Enforcement
League is to cut wide swath in Tut
tie. Not only are they to deal with
booze vendors, dice boxes and cigar
cites, but will look after and investi-
gate the acts Of parents Of neglected
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children and learn the kind of morals
being held up to the gaze of innocent
offspring.
Work will start on the erection of
the new $4,000 high school building
which will be built at Garrison the
coming season. The bids for the con-
tract were opened last week and the
work awarded to a Fargo contractor.