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Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
COW TESTING ASS0.
CATIONS VALUED
PROVE THEIR VALUE As MONEY!
SAVERS AND IN WEDDING
OUT POOR STOCK.
FAIRER MILK PRICE POSSIBLE
County Demonstration Agents Dc
Valuable Work In Organization
OF Such Associa-
tIon0.

College Park, Nd, Feb. 1.-The
rapid growth in the organization OF
COW testing associations in dairy sec
tions of Maryland during the past year
has been an important part Of dairy ex-
tension work. In cooperation with &.
e. Wolcott, dairy extension specialist,
county demonstration agents are car
rying on an active campaign in the
organization of cow testing associa-
tions out Of which in many instances
milk producers associations are de-
veloping. The records kept by these as
sociations working in cooperation with
the county demonstration agents have
made it possible for the dairy farmer
in Maryland to place his business on
more profitable basis and demand an
increase based on accurate figures re-
garding the cost Of producing his milk
and maintaining his herd.
In Montgomery county an associa-
tion representing 665 cows, distributed
through 19 herds was organized last
spring, and is now being followed by a
second organization to meet the needs
Of the dairymen who could not be in
cluded in the first association. Similar
developments are being reported in
other milk producing counties and are
proving most beneficial in welding the
dairy interests and in making better
grade of product possible. Dairymen
are realizing more and more that their
demands for higher prices must be
supported by facts tending to show
that they are producing milk as
economically as is consistent with rea-
sonable sanitary requirements The
COW testing association and the Coun-
ty Demonstration Agent are opening
the way to more efficient milk produc-
ton and fairer returns. The dairy
man who is not a member Of a COW
testing association has no one but
himself to thank for poor returns for
his capital and labor II he has not read
the Agricultural Experiment Station
bulletin on Cow Testing Associations,
consulted his County Demonstration
Agent, and urged his neighbors to join
with him in forming local associa.
ton.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
FEEDING SILAGE TO POULTRY
Splendid Results Obtained in Wiscon-
sin-Averaoe Run Is Recon-.
mended by Expert.

The secretary Of the Wisconsin
Poultry association advises that silage
made from corn Is being fed to poultry
in that state with splendid results.
We have seen the busy little hen drop
ping into the pit silo, and we have
failed to see one that had learned
that trick that did not have splendid
red comb. That red comb, Of course,
meant eggs.
Mr.. Halpin, the secretary, says that
the only trouble with feeding silage is
that too many select for the poultry
the silage that has the most corn in
1t. He recommends giving them the
average run rather than that with too
much grain in 1t, because the latter
makes them too fat. There is no ques-
ton but that silage is going to be used
more largely in feeding poultry.-Da-
kOta Farmer.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
SPRAY FOR SAN JOSE SCALE


CBy T. J. TALBERT Missouri College Of
Agriculture.)
Many fruit growers in Missouri have
been applying a dormant spray every
winter in orchards which are not in
tested with San Jose scale. The dor
mant spray should be omitted in Or
chards free from San Jose scale. This
spray, if properly made, does the or
chard no injury, but the benefits to be
derived from 1t do not justify the ex-
pense Of making the spray unless the
trees are infested with San Jose
scale.
Every fruit grower should inspect
his trees carefully this winter to see If
San Jose scale is present. If the scale
Is found and the trees are badly In
tested, they should be sprayed thor.
Oughly this winter and again next
spring, just before growth starts.
Where the trees are not badly infest-
ed, only one spraying is necessary, and
the best time for the application Is in
the spring.
Commercial lime sulphur or scale
eide may be used for the control Of
San Jose scale. The lime sulphur has
the preference for use because 1t Is
the cheapest and it is fungicide as
we'll as an insecticide. 1t should be
used at strength of 1 to 7 while
the scalecide or oil preparation should
be used at strength of about to IL.
g. II
and suspect its presence in your Or
chard, send twigs or bark from the af-
fected trees to the Missouri College
of Agriculture, Columbia, Mo-, for
Identification.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
PECAN ONLY NUT CULTIVATED
ful Opportunities Almost Any.
where In Northern States

The pecan is about the only indigo.
nous American nut that has been ex-
tensively cultivated; although the men,
bers of the Northern Nut Growers as
ISOLATION are studying the black wal
nut, the shagbark hickory, the butter
nut and the hazelnut with view to
promoting their cultivation. The COM
mon black walnut is an especially good
example Of q valuable tree badly neg
lected. Throughout the north and
middle Atlantic states and we'll inland
1t grows with the greatest ease and
bears heavy crops Of nuts. The tree
itself is also Of the greatest value and
Of fairly rapid growth for hardwood.
An orchard of black walnut seedlings
would begin to bear nuts In 10 or II
years, and in time would become
very valuable bit Of timber. There
are few better trees to plant; yet they
seldom are planted.
The black walnut itself is finely flav-
ored, but the shell Is very thick, and
often after the nut Is cracked open 1t
is still almost impossible to extract the
kernel. In this regard, however, the
nuts from different trees vary greatly.
The men who are trying to develop
the black walnut as an orchard tree
seek the wild trees that bear good,
thin-shelled fruit, and graft cuttings
from them so as to propagate the valu-
able seed. In this way, by a system
Of selective grating, thin-shelled
black walnut may be produced In the
course Of time, just as the famous "pa.
per shelled" pecan has been developed
In the South,
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
House and Floor Plan.

A piece of 1-inch mesh wire netting Is
needed on the south side. The window
on the east side may be removed dur
ing the summer for ventilation. The
roof is covered with patent roofing
costing $1.1O square, and there
are absolutely no open cracks for
drafts on either side except the south.
Once or twice week fOrkful Of nil
let or alfalfa is thrown in to the hens
and wheat or oats scattered over this
every morning. The hens ore busy the
coolest days. When strong south
wind comes up the windows and doors
are closed Once n month take out
the rOosts and nests which are nail
kegs, and spray with coal oil. The
low roof confines the body heat devel-
Oped and keeps the hens warm, at the
same time being high enough for an at
tendant to do his work.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
EH|EIIi'i EEH|lH|EIIi'ii:''''r
s. ::@lB!!e4I==.
Modern Poultry House.

hens free from vermin. A louse-in-
tested fowl positively won't lay and
Is losing proposition, always.
Make the hens work for every single
bit of food they get In winter, 1t will
prevent them becoming too fat and
helps keep up vigorous circulation,
preventing a chilled and shivering
fowl.
Hot food In winter Is imperative;
every morning and night 1t should be
fed piping hot. In the morning feed a
dry mash, made by boiling small pOta-
toes, beets, turnips, vegetable parings
and the like, thickened with bran or
other middlings. This mash should
be fed In clean troughs. placed high
enough to make the hens hustle to
reach them. Hens delight to scratch
In litter Of dry leaves and 1t makes
the most ideal scratch-material. Small
grain generously scattered in deep
litter of leaves will keep the flock hap
PLY busy and contented the whole day
through.
For the last feed In the day corn Is
the most satisfactory, imparting the
heat so necessary for the well-being
Of the fowl during the cold. bitter
winter nights The best way to feed
corn is to place it in the oven on the
cob and leave it until it Is baked
nice delicate brown. The savory odor
Of baked corn Is very appetizing, and
when the ears are cut up in short
lengths and fed thus to the fowls 1t
will keep them busy to pick up the
grains.
Water must be provided in abund-
ance. OF course. 1t is difficult
matter to keep water before the hens
in zero weather, when it freezes al.
most as soon as it is put out, but you
must provide it often enough to insure
each foul getting Its full share.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
MULCHING OF MUCH Benefit
Where Barnyard Manure Is Not Avail
able Coarse Straw Will Answer
Purpose Satisfactorily.

Mulch the orchard, do not allow 1t
to 60 through the winter without
cover. A mulch helps in 10000 ways,
the benefits are SO evident there Is
no use to enumerate them.
Mulch with barnyard manure II you
have 1t, If not, coarse straw will an
swer, but far better still is to grow
the mulch on the orchard, let that be
either clover, peas, beans, vetch, rye,
oats, wheat, or If all these fall, mulch
with weeds.
Don't neglect this important work.
Soil should not be left bare through
the winter, much less the orchard.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
[ ]R1([l[QlBY
WINTER REVENUE FROM HENS
First Essential is Proper Quarters for
Fowls-Dry Leaves Make Ideal
Scratching Material.

A scarcity Of eggs in winter is loss
that every true poultry keeper tries
TO avoid. Being the only source of
revenue expected from the flock at
this time Of the year, everyone Is
anxious to have a goOdly supply, and
with proper care and feed, satisfac-
tory results can reasonably be ex-
pected.
Proper quarters in which to house
the hens is the first and foremost
necessary essential. The house should
be kept clear Of dirt and rubbish, and
the nests sweet and clean. A cold
dry hen house provided it Is free from
dafts, Is to be preferred to damp,
warm one, as the latter Is sure to bring
disease to your flock.
In the dust bath-whlch must al
ways be provided in winter-should be
mixed reliable louse powder, to keep
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
PROTECT YOUNG APPLE TREES
Grass, Weeds and Litter Should 30
Removed to Prevent Mice From
Having Nesting Place.

AS mice and rabbits are likely to
girdle young apple trees during the
winter months, the horticulturists Of
the Nebraska College Of Agriculture
say that all grass, weeds and litter
should be removed from the base of
the trees to prevent the mice from
having a nesting place. Three or
four cOrnstalks tied securely around
the young trees will prevent rabbits
from gnawing the bark Of the trunks.
spring.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01

Prepare to keep an account Of tbs
years business. Open an account
book. Transcribe the farm inventory
onto this book. Keep daily account
Of receipts and disbursements. II
time permits carry separate accounts
with the more important phases Of the
farm operations, such as dairying,
poultry products, hog raising and the
like. Separate accounts should be
carried with each farm laborer and
with the neighbors and others with
whom continuous transactions are
made.-From Lessons In Elementary
Agriculture, issued by the Maryland
State College of Agriculture.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
Neat "CaIldoWn.n

Jack was sitting near his uncle at
the breakfast table when his mother
came In and placed some bread before
the uncle's plate. Jack watched his
uncle as he sat silently hurrying
through his meal. When his mother
entered the room again Jack said:
Mamma, guess I'll have to thank
you for bringing Uncle Harry that
bread"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
WINTER QUARTERS FOR HENS
House Described and illustrated That
Accommodates Fifty White Leg
horns Comfortably.

believe l have the best henhouse
for health, comfort and capacity, cost
considered. have kept 80 White Leg.
horns in 1t for the last four winters
and never had frozen comb. nor a
case of roup, writes F. R. Campbell Of
Nebraska in Missouri Valley Farmer.
The house is 10 feet wide. IL feet deep.
4 feet high ut the caves and at the
ridge. There is 12-inch board at the
bottom In the open end and under the
west door SO that no litter is wasted.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
He Knew.

The teacher was trying to make his
pupils understand that all good comes
from one source. AS an illustration,
he told them of building a house and
putting water pipes with taps in all
the rooms, these pipes not being con-
nected with the main in the street.
Suppose turn on Il tap and no water
comes, what is the matter?" He natu-
rally supposed that some of the boys
would answer that the water was
not turned on at the main, but they
the foot of the class called out: "You
didn't pay your water bill"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
FAMILIAR ENEMY OF FARMER
Chinch Bug Now Lying Dormant In
Winter Quarters-Fire In Remote
Corners viii Kill Them.

Just now the chinch bug is lying
dormant in the winter quarters chosen
In early fall. Along the fences, in
grass patches, under the fallen leaves
of the woods, pastures and in thou
sand other hiding places the bug waits
the coming of spring. Fire set in such
places will destroy armies Of them.
The most effective way Of fighting the
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01

brood Of this caterpillar Is usually
much more numerous and destructive
than the spring brood. The cater
pillars attack a great variety Of trees
and shrubs. but are especially fond Of
the leaves of apple, pear and ounce.
The web worms may be destroyed by
burning or tearing out their tents, or
by the use of sprays.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
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CATERPILLARs OF THE FALL
Worms Feed Greoariously on Foliage
Of Apple, Pear and Ounce
Destroy by Burning.

The caterpillars Of the fall web
worm construct tents and feed gregari-
ously. The tent is large and loosely
woven, and the caterpillars feed only
on the leaves that are enclosed in the
web. When the supply Of leaves with
In Is exhausted, the web Is enlarged
to take in more, and, In this way, the
entire top Of young tree may be
webbed over and defoliated. The fall
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
A Word to the Wise.

Rector-Our collection today, my
dear brethren, is for clothing for the
poor. AT the same time, may l ear
nestly impress upon you that, though
the collection Is for the clothing fund,
1t is not necessary to contribute but
tons.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
HIGH TYPE OF AGRICULTURE
Good Dairy Cows Never In Greater
Demand Than at Present Time
Means More Prosperity.

The demand for good dairy cows
was never so great as at present
Why? Because the dairy business In
the corner stone of the highest type
of agriculture known to man.
1t means better land, better crops
and more prosperity.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
Tho Bullies,

I stood on the bridge at midnight, as
the clocks were striking the hour;
they struck 1t In cottage and pal
ace, they struck 1t In cellar and tow
er. Then I cried out in hot indigna-
ton: "Oh, clocks, great In number
and power, think you're heartless and
cruel, to strike weak and defense
less ur."-Indianapolis Star.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
A Consumer.

"You must realize that you are the
ultimate consumer"
II do realize it," replied Mr.. Chug-
gins, "every time l shove gallon of
gasoline into the tank"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
ADVANTAGES OF A SNOW PL0W
Horses Arc on Solid Ground Where
They Can Use Strength In Push.
Ing Implement Forward.

The snow plow pictured herewith
Is the only one that was successful In
bucking the heavy snow we had last
year. The advantage of this plow is
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01

Mrs. X Is great stickler for form
and ceremony, l understand"
"Mercy, yes! Why, that woman
would insist upon dressing up to enter
tain an idea"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
Accuracy.

"Has the line been busy?" asked the
man with a nickel poised between his
thumb and fOrefinger.
"NO," answered the precise operator.
'"The line wasn't busy. l was"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
Handy Snow PIow.

Hdnoy Sn0W FI0W.
that the horses push the snow from
under their feet and they are down on
the solid ground where they can use
their strength instead of using 1t In
wallOwing through the drifts ahead Of
the plow.-Farm and Home.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01
Poetry Everywhere.

Budding Poet-Theres poetry in ev-
erything!
Editor--That's true; the basket over
there is full Of iti
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-01

chinch bug is to fight with fire during
the winter. For every one burned in
the grass and fence rows there will be
a thousand less to cross from wheat
field to corn field next summer.
Meade County news., 1917-01-25
Oil at Ashland

Considerable excitement has
been caused by the news that
Oil had been found near.Ashland.
The following, taken from the
Ashland Clipper, is all the infor-
nation we have been able to Sc.
cure: Last Saturday evening,
while drilling for water on the
farm of William Tbeander, about
five miles south of Ashland, the
drill struck gas flow, at depth
of l22 feet. Thus flow was of
considera be force, aud the hiss
ing noise could be beard quite a
distance. OF course the excite
ment became general; but it did
not reach the real proportions
of oil excitement unit ] Monday
when the same well showed signs
of real OIL. Samples OF the oil
were brought 10 town and placed
on exhibition at the Office of the
Ashland Oil & Gas Co. The
word soon went over the coun.
try and Monday evening there
were hundreds visited the well
and the stock of The Ashland
Oil & Gas Co sold rapidly.
Everyone examining the sub
stance taken out of the we'll pro-
nounce 1t a crude oil. Of course
there are knockers who protest
that the we'll has been "salted".
That is certainly very unfair
presumption.
One thing IS certain: If oil has
been struck at depth of only
I22 feetIt is remarka BILE and this
country is ''in the swim"
Meade County news., 1917-01-25
To Our Subscribers

We have recently corrected
our mailing list, and now desire
to call your attention to the date
OF the expiration of your sub
scription. If it's past due, you
will do us a favor by paying it at
the earliest possible date. 1t
may seem strange, but printers
have bills to pay just the same
as other folk, and when they
come due, we can't pay the whole
sale houses with bunch Of de-
linquen! subscriptions, we must
have the cash, therefore we ask
that all those knowing themselv-
es to be in arrears on subscrip.
ton, please call and settle. On
and after February lst subscrip-
tions to this paper will be pay.
able in advance.
Meade County news., 1917-01-25
Departed

. Another of Meade County's
old settlers has this week been
called to that land from which
none return.
Archie Erwin Lockhart was
born August 10, 1889 IN Trem'
mile Co., KY, where he resided
until about 1858. On August D,
/ 1865 he was married to Dicy NJ
Reayes in Boone County Indiana
To this union five children were
born, three sons and two daugh
te.s. The two daughters and
one son died while quite young.
He removed from Indiana TO
Meade county Kansas in 1879
and settled on claim IN the Ar
tesian Valley, where he resided
until his death. -Four years ago
his wife departed this life, leav-
ing his two sons, Clark and JOS
eph E. to caNe for him in his de-
cIining years.
For several years he had been
in poor health and had suffered
much. The end came January
Fl, 1917, at the home of his son,
Joseph E. Lockhart.
The funeral services were held
at the home Monday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. C. ]. Spiers,
pastor of the Meade Baptist
church and interment made in
the family cemetery.
Two sons, Clark and Joseph K
and two grand children survive.
Meade County news., 1917-01-25
Farm Loan Association

National Farm Loan Associa-
ton to he organized at Meade,
February l, 1917, at 80 p. M.
The purpose of thus meeting is
TO discuss the bject of National
Farm Loan Associatlors and to
complete plans for the organlza-
ttoa Of one or more Associations
ia the County. All persons who
are interested in securing loans
under the National Law should
be present at the Court House at
1850 p. Nj. Feb. lst, as this will
be the ii ne when it will be de
cided whether there will be one
or more Associations formed in
the county
Meade County news., 1917-01-25
Killed by Auto Crank

John Chatham, of Plainview,
was struck by the crank of his
auto, run over and killed, when
he attempted to start his engine
which had gone dead. He was
alone at the time,of the accident
but it is supposed that be left
the machine in gear and the car
started knocking him down and
the crank struck him several
times before be could get out of
the way. He was 20 years old
and had lived in the PIainview
country for twenty years.-Pan-
handle Weekly.
Meade County news., 1917-01-25

The Royal Arch degree was
conferred upon three candidates,
John Elliott, Ii. e Smiley, and
c. e. Wilson, last Tuesday eve
ming. A banquet followed. The
out.of town members present
we're: M. s. G.llidettc, Ray and
Everett Edwards, d. X. Beatty,
and Harry L. Bird, of Plains,
and Harry Holloway, VIM. Jot-
ling, Howard Norman and D. E.
Woodell, of Fowler.
Meade County news., 1917-01-25
Carl Ellis, of Fowler, was in
Meade the first of the week.

E. A. Schmoker. we'll known
hotel man, has taken oyer the
new building at South Main
Street and Avenue B, east, re-
Gently erected by r. D. Slayton
for hotel purposes. The build
ing is now undergoing thorough
overhauling and is being fitted
up as a modern hostelry by the
new proprietor. The new hotel
will be known as the Schmoker
Hotel and will be opened for pat
ronage about February 1st.
Every modern convenience is be-
ing placed in the hotel and the
long years of experience which
Mr.. Schmoker has had in the
business give him an opportunity
OF putting his hotel in the most
advantageous position. -Hutch-
inson Gazette.
Meade County news., 1917-01-25

Marshall Camp, former resi-
dent of Meade county, and now
living at Towanda, Kansas, re-
Gently received $1,000 from an
oil company for an oil lease on a
half section of his land. The
Camp family have many Meade
friends who will rejoice with
them in their good fortune.
Meade County news., 1917-01-25

News of the death of S. M /.
Dorland, at his home in Fort
Worth Texas, January oath, has
reached Meade. The remains
will be brought here for burial.
Mr.. Dorland formerly resided
in Meade and was engaged in
the grocery business, and later
conducted a meat market.
Meade County news., 1917-01-25

Some real winter has been in
evidence for the past few days.
Predictions are, fortunately,
that warmer weather may be
expected within few days.
Meade County news., 1917-01-25

Clark Armstrong, manager Of
the Home Lum Der & Supply Co.
is absent this week on business.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20
WILL EXAMINE ALL
SO EVERY REGISTERED MAN
s WILL KNOW HIS FATE. ms; -

3 II a large part of the governors of
the states approve suggestion by
the provost marshal general, an i'm
mediate examination of the 100000
men registered for military service
and mot, yet called for duty win be
begun. d3 ai
The suggestion was made with d
view to satisfying the great number
OF young men as to what they may
expect.
kilograms asking opinions on the
advisability of such action were sent
to all states and 1t is expected that
all replies will be received early
next month.
To secure the $4,000 men already
called for service il was found neces-
sary to examine approximately g.
100000.
Under thef plan considered candi5
dates would know whethenit they ARE
40 be selected and could make plans
accordingly. trA. 0,fi Sassi