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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-23

issued Oh vessels or cargo Of vessels
other than American Heretofore the
bureau has declined to issue policies
on articles declared contraband by
the belligerents, including almost all
American products, with the result
that only small percentage of the
American transatlantic merchant
feet was insured by the government.
Even with this restriction, the bureau
has issued approximately $500, ,000,-
000 in insurance since its inaugura-
ton in September, 1914. Total losses
have been small, the amount of the
original appropriation of $4,000 900
by congress for the payment Of losses
having been reduced about $500, 900.
Premiums for policies are not avail
able for the payment of losses but
have to be turned into the treasury.
Congress recently appropriated
S15,000,000 additional for the pay
ment OF losses, bringing the total up
to approximately s20,oO0,o0O and In
dicatsons are that at the extra ses-
sion request will be made for a still
further appropriation.
Shortly after the break with Ger
many rates we're advanced from 100
to 900 per cent by the bureau or up
to Q per cent. OF value OF the vessel or
cargo, to certain ports in the war
zone. Although the rates are appre-
ciably lower than those charged by
private insurance companies there Is
little indication that they will be ad-
vanced.
The arming of American ships is
only a part of the programme deem
ed essential for the protection and
promotion OF American commerce Oh
the seas. The insurance of all car
goes except the actual implements of
battle is regarded as another step Ill
the policy OF safeguarding American
shippers against losses due to unre-
stricted submarine warfare.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-23
PLANS
FOR ETENTCALITIES
Navy and War Departments at WORK,
Former Especially Being Active in
Arranging for Coast Patrol Against
Submarines-Eo Hasten Graduation
OF Annapolis Glasses.

Washington, March 13.-Prepara-
ton for aggressive action by the navy
against the German submarine
menace began today at the direction
OF President Wilson.
t The president authorized the eX-
penditure of the s115, 100000 emer-
gency fund provided by congress to
speed up naval construction and pay
: special additional war craft and the
! suspension of the eight hour aOOi
law in plants engaged on navy WORK.
Immediately afterward Secretary
Daniels ordered the New York navy
yard to begin building so bubmarine
chasers of the 10 foot type, 10 be
completed in from 60 to so days.
with the presidents approval the
secretary also ordered the graduation
of the first and second classes at the
naval academy. The first class will
20 out March 20, supplying 172 Jun
ior officers to fill existing vacancies,
and the second in September, furnish
ing 202 more full year before they
otherwise would be available.
While the energies of the navy Will
be concentrated for the present Oh
efforts to get into commission craft
designed particularly to destroy sub
marines and guard the coast, war
ships building generally will be
speeded up under the recent agree
ment with private builders and with
the funds now made available.
The announcements from the de-
partment followed an hours confer
ence between Secretary Daniels and
the president, who walked over from
the White House to the state, war and
navy building for the purpose.
Engines for the "chasers" to be
turned out by the New York plant
will be bought from private manu-
facturers in time to have them IN
stalled promptly upon completion OF
the hulls.
Bids for 200 or more additional
craft of the same type coast patroi
boats,' as they are to be designated,
will be opened next Wednesday. Mr.
Daniels has called upon the entire
small boat industry to submit figures
as to the number that could be turned
out at high speed. He plans to
monopolize the market with govern
ment orders.
A large number of privately owned
motor craft available for navy use
may be drawn upon at any time. Re
tired navy officers have been at WorK
along the Atlantic coast surveying
boats for a month. Contracts have
been made for their purchase and a
telegraphic order Will make them
government property overnight.
Volunteer crews for the boats have
been enrolled among yachtsmen ana
others along the coasts.
Navy officials estimate that within
four months a fleet OF 1000 patrols
and chasers will be ready for action.
It is planned to assemble the volun-
teers within a few days to begin ac-
tual operations as a matter of train
ing, pending orders from the presi-
dent for complete mobilization of the
navy.
Officials say it is planned to estao-
lish a submarine proof patrol off the
American coast, insuring safe passage
to and from American ports for all
ching
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-23
PRESIDENT WILSON INVITED
TO ADDRESS VETERANS

Washington. March 20.-President
dent Wilson has been invited to ad-
dress the Confederate Reunion on the
first night of the meeting here IN
June according to an announcement
today by Col. Robert n. Harper. the
chairman OF the committee in charge
of arrangements for the Reunion.
The president is expected to accept
if international affairs will permit.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-03-23
Fine Tribute to the Late John L. Epps

Flne IrlDUt0 10 llic Ldlc sVhHA lie hPP"
Southern Christian Advocate, 10Th.
On August II, 1915, at his home in
Newberry. S. c., died a man of God,
John L. Epps. Born near Whltmlre
in this county, January 25, 1S4S, for
the sixty-eight years of his life,
known to all, he held the respect and
confidence of the people. For sixteen
years at the time of his death, ne nad
been treasurer of the county, con-
scientious and upright official.
His wife, Mary Caroline Glen, went
ON before him to the better world a
number of years ago. Three chill
cdren survive the parents, Miss Euge-
mia, Miss Lucy and George L. Bro
ther Epps also left two brothers, j..
Daniel Epps of Whitmire and W. L..
Epps. treasurer of Spartanburg coun-
ty.
Central church, Newberry, never
had more faithful member, nor one
more devoted to her welfare. Brother
Epps believed in vital godliness, and
no one came in contact with him
without realizing his deep and abid-
ing faith in God. Reared in Chris
tian home, he made his own home,
house of prayer, and his children
while they mourn for him. thank
God for the heritage of his true lie.
Brother Epps walked with Cod
and "God took him." Happy the
life that can be thus summed up.
Death to such one is just going to
be forever with the Lord that Is
all.
F. E. Dibble.
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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
SUMMER SILAGE CROPS.
Provision Should Be Made to Tide Over
Scant Pasture Period.


Scant Pasture Period.
Dairy farmers who have not already
made preparations for tiding cows over
the period of insufficient pastures in
late summer and fall should not forget
that many cows went nearly dry last
July and August, says Pennsylvania
Agricultural college bulletin. Such
conditions may be avoided and Incl
dentally the dairyman's bank account
strengthened by little forethought.
Maintaining the milk flow during the
period of insufficient pasture may be
accomplished by feeding additional
grain, by feeding soiling crops and by
feeding silage.
Feeding soiling crops in addition to
the pasture secured by the cows helps
to maintain the milk flow at moderate
cost. The objection to this method is
the labor and planning necessary in
planting and cutting such crops at the
proper time Unless one has some ST.
lage from last years feeding soiling
crops offer the most feasible feeding
plan for the coming summer.
hC pCsl, Cheapest duu uuoSC pTdcCl-
cal way to tide over short pastures is
to have an ample supply Of corn silage
Plan to have enough left over from
winter feeding to take care of the short
pasture period. This involves less la
Dor than soiling crops, and the feed is
handy and ready for use whenever
needed.
| The summer silo should be rather
narrow In diameter so that the silage
may be fed at the rate of three inches
daily to prevent spelling
Begin now to plan for corn acreage
sufficient to insure silage for next sum-
mer's feeding. 1t will keep well with
the exception of a small amount on
top. Put up an extra silo If needed.
In the meantime plant some soiling
crops for use this summer.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27

nor turn the hose on ms Dody or iegs;
Wash his shoulders every night for
few weeks with cold salt water.
Allow him to stop, In the shade for
a few minutes whenever possible for
brief rest and chance to breathe
freely and deeply.
Watch the work horse carefully.
Dropping ears, unsteadiness Of gait.
short, quick breathing and a sudden
ceasing to sweat are danger signals
demanding prompt attention. They
mean that the horse is getting too hot
and that he must have shade. cooler
air and rest.
If the horse suffers beat stroke pro-
tect him from the sun, remove the
harness, apply cold to the head, either
water or ice, wash out his mouth and
nostrils and sponge his entire body
with cold water.
Groom the work horse thoroughly.
This will save feed and will increase
his health, vigor and power.
Remember that the horse produces
the greatest amount of net power from
the feed and care provided when driv-
ing load at a moderate gait; hence
greater and more efficient power and
energy can be secured by increasing
the load rather than. the speed Of the
work horse.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
CALVES IMPROBABLE.
Consume More Food In Milk Than They
Produce In Meat

Veal calves from dairy cows gener-
ally lose money for their owners, and
when these calves are kept until a
year old the loss is even greater, is the
information brought by cost account
records of the Ohio agricultural expert
ment station for twenty-six herds
The milk used to grow these calves is
often of more value as human food
than the veal produced.
In the twenty-six dairy herds eight
cen owners lost money on raising
calves for veal. The average loss on
323 veals was about $1.95 head. The
average loss on raising 361 calves in
thirty herds studied was $3.50 for the
first year. Only five dairymen among
the thirty raised calves at profit.
When dairymen get high price for
milk they would be ahead by selling
calves rather than raising such ami
mails for veal or beef. The milk would
bring a higher price for human food
than the veal produced from it. Pure
bred calves usually bring higher prices
for breeding purposes, and In such
cases 1t is profitable to raise them.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
| DAIRYINGAN
| SOIL CULTURE
KEEPING MILK SWEET.
Absolute Cleanliness and Quick Cool
ing Must Be Practiced.

Absolute Cleanliness and Quick Cool
ing Must Be Practiced.
Milk is food product and must be
cared for as such. It's value as food is
very largely dependent upon the care
it receives after it is drawn from the
cow. says the Kansas Farmer. The
COW may be depended upon to do her
share in helping out on the worlds
food supply, but the care and preserva-
ton of milk are as essential as it's pro-
duction. 1t is valueless, both to the
producer and the consumer, if it sours
before it can be used.
To make milk safe it is necessary to
prevent disease germs from getting
into it; therefore the cows should be
kept healthful. 1t is also important
that the men who work with the cows
be healthy and that pure water from
a protected well or spring be used.
Further precautions are the use of
clean utensils, keeping the cows clean
and using partly covered pals in milk.
ing.
Keeping milk sweet is entirely mat
ter of cleanliness and temperature reg
ulation. Cows free from manure and
dirt, especially in the region of the I'D
der and tanks; utensils that are care
fully cleansed scalded or dried and
careful protection Of the milk from
flies and dirt after production will pre-
vent the entrance of bacteria into milk.
The milk sours as a result Of the
rapid increase and development of the
bacteria which get into it in the proc
ess of handling. 1t is impossible to
prevent some Of these organisms from
getting into milk. Bacteria cannot re-
produce fast enough to sour milk in
twenty-four hours if it is kept below
a temperature of 55 degrees F. There
fore milk should be cooled as soon aft
er production as possible. The easiest
and most practical plan of cooling is
to sink the cans to the level of the
milk in a tub or running spring of
cold water and to stir the milk fire.
quently for five or ten minutes until
cool. 1t should be held at or below 80
degrees F. if possible until used. The
same methods are effective in keeping
cream. 1t is impossible to make good
butter from poor cream.
The essentials for keeping up the
quality of milk and cream might be
summed up as follows: Healthy cows
and men, clean cows and men, clean
cans and pals. covered milking pals
and finally cooling the milk or cream
to the temperature Of cold well water
within an hour after it is drawn and
holding it at as low temperature as
possible until delivered.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
WATERING the Horse,

Three times day. is not enough to
water live stock. They should have,
especially in hot weather, an opportu-
nifty Of drinking at least five times dali
ly-before each meal and at intervals
of two and one-half to three hours
apart between meals. The animal that.
works in hot weather ON a five or six,
hour stretch without water suffers In
tensely from thirst. Frequent water
ing prevents water collie and other i'll
effects. Never allow the animal to
drink when very hot. Always force
him under such conditions to drink a
little at time until satisfied. \
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
FARM HORSE IN SUMMER.
Especially Necessary to Keep Him In
Good Working Condition.

Especially Necessary to Keep Him In
Good Working Condition.
That the efficiency of the average
farm horse can be increased % per cent
by the observance of simple precau-
tons is the opinion of DR.. c. w. Nc.
Campbell, associate professor of ami
NAL husbandry, Kansas State Agri-
cultural college.
Water the horse frequently during
hot weather. He needs large quaint
ties of water. and frequent watering
will overcome the dangers that result
from watering freely at long intervals.
Feed regularly ration uniform both
as to kind and as to amount This
lessons the danger from collie and 9th
er digestive disturbances.
Eliminate lice. worms and flies, for
they may decrease the efficiency Of
the work horse 80 per cent and in
crease the feed bill 25 per cent.
Clean the collar every time it is put
on the horse and keep its bearing sur.
face hard and smooth
Sponge off the work horse when he
comes in from work, especially where
the collar and other parts of the har-
ness have left marks. Sponge out his
mouth, nose and eyes. Soak his feet
thoroughly with cold water, but do
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
Save the Eve. Lambs.

Save every eve lamb possible for
breeding, is the urgent message the
department Of agriculture is sending to
only those being absolutely worthless
for breeding stock. There is strong
demand among farmers for breeding
stock. and owners Of eve lambs should
have no trouble finding breeding
market for them through country
agents or the state agricultural col
leges Sheep specialists Of. the depart
ment believe that, although. prices for
breeding stock now are high, those
who start production of wool and NUT.
ton on moderate scale will have no
cause to regret purchasing breeding
stock at present figures.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
THE sTockMAN.

D Pretty soon the gadf1y will
0 emerge from manure piles and
0 begin to torment the sheep. Be
o ready for it. Smear the sleeps
o noses with tar.
o If the corn browns out, sow
o rape for the hogs. Forage helps
o to put the gains on hogs at the
o lowest cost.
o Before letting the colt to the
o mare at mealtime partly milk
o out the udder In hot weather let
o the mare rest and cool off few
o minutes before the colt sucks,
o If you want to see the lambs
o grow, give them oats to eat Of
o ten.
o Put the self feeder where the
o pigs can help themselves. Let
o them do the work until market
o ing time.
o Collie often results from work
o ing horse Immediately after
o feeding. Allow plenty Of time at
o noon.
o 0 0 0 o 0 0 o o 0 90 o (
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
Care of Horses.

Frequent currying and brushing will
insure healthy condition of the horse.
A few minutes spent daily in currying
and brushing horse is time well spent.
glossy appearance, this daily brushing
stimulates circulation. The skin is an
important excretory organ and must
be kept clean and free to do its work.
In the spring the horses should be
kept especially clean, as the long hours
Of work, dust. sweat and heat all COM
bine to make proper care Of the skin a
necessity. Sore shouldersand other af-
fiictions, due ID lack Of care on the part
Of the owner, have often caused great
loss of time and money.-Farm and
Fireside. Us
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
FEED FOR DAIRY COWS.
SiIo the Best and Cheapest Method of
Handling Corn.

siIo the Best and Cheapest Method Of
Handling Corn.
Every farmer who keeps milk cows
should have silo.
The feed question is the most serious
problem that dairymen and farmer will
have to face this year. With feeds
steadily increasing in price every ef-
fort should be made to preserve all the
home grown feeds possible.
The silo offers the best possible means
Of furnishing succulent and palatable
feed for the cows during the winter sea-
son. Milk cows will produce more
milk when receiving silage than they
will on dry feed. When corn or Kaffir
is put into the silo instead of harvest
ing it in the ordinary way great saw
ing Of feed is effected. When corn is
put into the silo in place Of being han
died in the usual way saving Of 80 to
so per cent is realized.
The principal requirement of silo
is that it be air tight at the bottom and
sides. Any material that will fulfill
this requirement will keep silage. The
cheapest and most practical type to
build is the pit silo in regions where
water would not interfere within the
first twenty-five or thirty feet from the
surface. This type of silo is built on
the same plan as the ordinary cistern.
In many places in this state the walls
Of the pit silo can be built by simply
plastering the walls with coating Of
cement,
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27

agricultural experiment station. Tney
can be marketed sooner, however,
which often is an advantage to farm
ers.
Some protein feed, such as tankage
or skimmilk, is recommended to be fed
in small quantity along with corn and
pasture to pigs weighing less than 100
pounds. Pork production is usually too
expensive when such feeds are given to
large hogs, especially If they are on
such pasture as alfalfa, clover, rape or
soy beans, all Of which are high in
protein.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27

vnere demands for American food
supplies were normal. In other words.
the farmers and food producers of the
United States, so far as can be dis
cerned here. may reasonably expect
heavy demands for foodstuffs for ex-
port this year. whether the war goes
on or not. They may expect it next
year even If peace comes And if the
war goes on indefinitely there will be
demand for more than this country
can produce.-Farm and Fireside.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
9 . 49, o . 90 o o o 90 .
DAIRY WISDOM.

Don't sacrifice any heifer calf
from first class dairy COW.
Give each calf chance to
, drink water at least twice each
} day.
Give the cows a good feeding Z
of hay before turning into the
fresh pasture.
Put the cows on the low
ground where the coarse grass
springs up and grows rankly at
, the start. If this grass is left un-
} cropped it becomes tough and
, will not be eaten at all.
, Calves can be raised perfectly
on skimmilk.
) o O o o o g 8 8 8 q @ q q o 8 8
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
Keep Hous Healthy,

Every precaution should be taken to
keep hogs in good health. 1t does not
pay to feed lice on $3.50 hogs, says
Carl P. Thompson. specialist in animal
husbandry, Kansas State Agricultural
college. Spray hogs with crude oil or
hog dip as often as they need it.
Germs that cause scurf, pug nose and
white scours are found in the sleeping
quarters. Clean out and, disinfect ev-
cry hog shed.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
Mineral Mixture For Hogs.

Mineral matter kept before hogs at
all times reduces their desire to root.
No mixture is better than the follow
ing: Air slaked lime, two pounds;
slaked coal, 100 pounds; salt, two
pounds; epson salts. one pound; cop
peras, two pounds. The last is dis
solved in boiling water and poured
over the other articles after they have
been well mixed.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
The Two Sides,

There are two sides to every argu-
ment,'' said the ready made philoso-
pher.
YES" replied the gloomy person,
but it makes difference which side
you choose. There are two sides to a
piece of fly paper
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
SWINE ON PASTURE.
Hogs Require Some Grain to Make
Economical Gains.

Hogs on pasture require grain for
greatest profits in pork production, but
full feed is not economical when
pasture is plentiful and grain high
priced. When corn alone is fed a
limited ration is considerably cheaper
because the forage crop takes the place
of much of the grain.
Hogs fed all the grain they would
eat made more rapid but less economi-
cal gains in feeding tests at the Ohio
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
Ground Fence Wires,

1t is common occurrence to lose,
stock each summer from lightning. A
great part of the loss cam be traced to
wire fences that are not grounded. A
ground wire every few rods will make
animals safer and the losses fewer.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
Mulchinu Celery.

Mulching celery is thoroughly prac-
teal Four or FIVE inches of fresh
horse manure applied soon after the
plants have been set will conserve the
soil moisture andprevent weed growth
and feed the plants. The mulchinS
system is success where other plans
-
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-07-27
Farmers In Demand.

So short are the food stocks In Eu-
rope that If the war were to end this
summer it would be year or more
before the shortage could be made up
and conditions brought back to those