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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Aker are visiting
their son and family at Amber.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
Weekly Bureau of In.
formation for All Who
TIL the Soil or Are In
terested in Making Homes
KNOWING HIS NEIGHBOR
AND SOME OTHER THINGS

BLACKSBCRG. VA. November IS
The farmer. more perhaps than any
other man, needs TO know his nciShbor.
One of the most effective lines OF OK
tension work as carried on Ivy the farm
demonstration agent is the field meet
ms so called because the agent in
NiteS certain farmers 10 meet him in
the field OF some other farmer on u GER
;ain day for the purpose OF seeing and
discussing the work that is being done.
These meetings are u great help also i'll
arouSias interest IN better farming
methods. sine Macy farmers who
would never attend ~ institute or read
bulletin VIII come. partly through
curiosity. bu; generally they become
interested and are instructed. In one
the agent recently held three such
meetings ~ one week, and has this
10 say ahou; ;hcm III his report 10 the
central Office:
II spent the week. at three farms in
different sections o; the county. where
all tho REICH boring farmers were in
Nitcd 10 sec something special ;hat had
been demonstrated during the year:
fourteen were present ~ the first meet
ing. eleven At the second and twenty
TWO ~ the third. y; Mr.. VS. OBJ
served field Of grasses. also locked
At corn. hogs ard poultry. Mr. W eN-
planned tho method OF seeding. etc. and
VIC discussed many things or interest.
Tho next day wc rrct on farm OF p-G.,
and heard him tell how ne seeded
twelve acres OF mixed grasses, also
looked over his wheat land to which
hc had given special attention. Tho
third day VIC mot AZ another farm.
where We saw demonstrations Of corn.
alfalfa. grasses. some pure bred
chickens and cattle. The owner eX-
rlainod very carefully his method OF
in
showing his 1.-Two stock.
Tho rcpor; OF this agent shows that
his farmers enjoyed tho advantage OF
a demonstration. A farmers institute,
and an experience meeting. all in one
and without loss % lin :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

More and more each summer the
women and girls OF Virginia are find
Ing out the possibilities Of the can
ming club work rs - means. not only
Of making their spending money. but
Of securing funds for actual living en-
pcnscs. Here is what ono OF tho wo-
ncu agents in an Eastern Virginia
county wrote ON her last report:
~ woman in my county who was
icf; = widow with three small boys.
farm of poor land on which there
was debt, ono COW and a horse. has
found way out through tho canning
club. | gave her the seed and tho cX-
tension divisions directions. and a
friend gave her tho Gamer. and She
has put up 1,50n cans OF tomatoes and
snaps for market already. besides
other vegetables. and she has still more
tomatoes This means payment on
the debt and living expenses for the
winter"
What ;his woman did every woman
similarly situated can do and the OK
tension division in Virginia is eager
I" help In just such cases
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

pregnant cows. and in some cases n
small quantity OF cracked corn ard
nran Will be Sufficient. For COWS that
are TO freshcn during the winter
months. corn silagc makes an excel
lent substitute for pasture grass and
in summer it should oftcntimcs be a
supplement- to pasture grass. In inc:
II - imprac;icablc and unprofftablc to
attempt to run Il dairy farm in the
corn holt without corn Silarc. \ ration
made NJ Of twenty to thirty pounds of
corn silagc. AL ,hc alfalfa or clover
nay they desire and :. grain mixture
OF three parts ground oats. two parts
bran and ono part oil meal. will prove
very satisfactory. The amoun, Of grain
per day should he governed by the
individual animal. 4 small quantity
OF corr may he given to animals thiu
IN flesh but they should not hc crowd
ed. bct rather flcshcd up slowly. TOO
large quantity OF corn is likely to
nave 4 bad effect on tho system. Tim
"ihT nay and cotton-sccd meal arc
very undesirable as they are rather
"o"SttratinS. while laNati-c feeds arc
needed at this .!mc 1t is well to
reduc" the ration slightly ius, prior
TO "alvin~ as by so doing the danger
of milk fever and aftcr-calving troubles
arc decreased to some extent Ii is
best to put the COW in a Glenn dis
IL
days prior to calvinE. II hcr bowels
ar" not moving freely. a dose OF three
quarters TO orc pound of Epscn salts
or one quart of raw !insccd oil will
prove very beneficial. 4 grain ration
of iw" parts bran and ono part oil
meal is very gooG at This time
FOR few days after calvinr. the
cows drink iniS-w:tcr should he luke
warm. In addition to alfalfa or clover
hay and a small quantity OF corn SilaEc,
she should be fed bran mashcs or a
small allowance OF bran. oil meal and
oats. After about three days She may
then be placed on more solid food Al
least thirty days should he taken in
getting her ny to full feed and care
should be taken to Increase the bulky
feeds that arc laxative first and the
n"aNy concentrated feeds later
Recent Increases in the price If milk
and the discussions attendant upon
these increases render sinEularly time
ly tho following stltcmcn, on rhi.
suhj-c; by Professor Fred Rasmussen
Of the Pennsylvania State College
school Of agriculture:
1T is absolutely safe to make the
statement tina: in cities where milk
during the last two years has been
retailing in bottles for : cents per
quart, the price has not paid for tho
cost Of producing and distributing
milk. The wonder is that tho price has
been Kept at this low figure for 50
long. Even with an increase in milk
10 10 cents per quart. which may seem
hiEn in a particular locality, it should
he remembered that in some sections
milk is selling at an even higher price
and that II is still one OF the cheapest
animal food products available
In certain sections Of PENNSYLVANIA
ana other states. thousands OF dairy
COWS nave. during tho last two or three
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

crops such AS wheat. corn. barley and
potatoes. ali of which arc much needed
at inc present time. tho dairy cow ia
rapidly disappearing. These crops Of
Ter an opportunity in such localities
10 cAansc from Improbable dairying
10 profitable system OF farming
f. Added TO these outside economic
influences upon the dairy business.
there is further reason t,r the increase
IN price Of market milk, viz: The great
demand for milk bc made into lut
ter. cheese and condensed milk The
price of these products has increased
much moro rapidly than tho price of
market milk because Of their great
fool value and of their adaptahility
for use by the armies Of tho world.
NO manufactured article will for
any lcng-h Of time. hc sold below The
cost of production. Like any other ar
ticlc OF commerce. the price Of milk
must fluclIatc with the COS; of raw
material aud labor. no one questions
The dcsirabili'y OF Keeping milk at a
price within tho reach Of the WORKING
classes. nor is tho motive of those who
are making strenuous effort 10 prevent
a rise in the price of milk questioned.
Yet 1t would I've most unfortunate
both for the Ind ,s;ry and the people
at large. If by artificial means a legi,i-
mate increase in tho price of milk
should he pr, vented. Such a condition
would mean more COWS to the butcher.
an increased shortage OF milk and still
higher prices for milk: II would 10 9,
sure way OF taking the mix away
from thousands Of poor children during
the coming winter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

pays. Railroad extension In ,,,,
try Is, as cvcry ono t,o,
a largo scale .r,,, ueu On
"' ro"dS complain
."'' VINE 'hcS arc losing money, pas.-
ing dividends and threatening dcf,u,,
on thc iu,.,,.., ''""'t
.,nno, .., ,, "' 'hcy
,,,, -, WV S'oP'hcht cN-
80 at cNotnitaht Interest rates. ono
EASTERN trunk line recently borrowed
"o"es 1T per cent because IL had Ia
49, ~ l" Keep IN" road In shape ,o
- ~, INC governments war business
w,,,i', ~. VS. cent Tor development,
I" "iShI DC cI;iS5cd as ordinary cx
,'o"'
Sucn pan OF relief must bo
''S''s differentiated. il il said from
eu"e"'cu alh 10 II" received from
w.n,',, IS, 50 III i'ciEht rates. No road
I, ooi'c" money TO pay its div.
M"''i must be met out of tho
i"i"sS' Government lending assist,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
SAVING MANURE FROM HOGS

Hos manure is usually left where il
s dropped. and in many cases this
method OF disposal! - economical. but
IN others II may be very wastcful.
Whore hogs arc fed concentrates the
manure is one OF the richest produced
on the farm. Professor T. l.. Dulcy
gives three principal ways By which
the manure from hogs may he re-
turned TO the land % Pasturinr
crops. 90 establishing temporary fccd
yards, 80 hauling the manure 10 the
field
When possible tho FIRST method is
usually most practical and requires
least expense. Where crops Of any
sort arc paatuicd by hogs the manure
is returned directly 20 tho land This
rs ono strong reason for hoEgimg down
corn for IL not only save. tho labor
Of harvesting tho crop. but REQUIRES
no hauling OF the manure back 10 tho
held and entails no waste Of fertility
IN transfer
on many farms it has been found
good practice to establish temporary
iccdlnE places in tho pasture or nrld
so mat The manure will be deposited
"h-f" most needed. This may some
,'hrS Cause li,tlc extra labor in
'''a'nG but IT saves both tho solid
"ud liquid manure aud reduces the
amount OF fl'h about the baruyard ana
'hhlin'hc* the danger OF disease.
"h"n II - necessary to iccd hogs
'H cIos'd lot: the nauur" should hc
'"li"cl"d and protected from teaching,
uniil II can be hauled to The n.,d.
mere is probably too great :, Ton
"rhcy 70 plac" She feeding pcu on :,
steep hillsid" or near di,chc. .hcr.
'-isc part OF tho manure IL carried
"lr'cily into the streams l.. hr,v,
rains or lost through Icachiur Tbi,,
may b" an easy say to clean tho
h"hs occasionally. but II he extremely
""atc'ul Of fertility AS rulc. When
NOES arc lot fed practically i,l tn,
| manure ~ lost. There was never a
'ihc when manure Mas worth so rnucb
rs IT Is Ia day. and every cffor, shouId
| lie made 70 save It
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
PREPARING YOUR COWS
FOR THE WINTER DAIRY

The manner in which cows are fcd
ana managed during the six to eight
weeks period prior TO calving has
much to do with their years produc-
lion' according TO X. III. kildcc. chair
man DAIRY huSbandry division, Uni
rersitH Farm. ST. Paul. Improper feed
inE or failure TO give proper rest be-
tween lactation periods results in n
decreased production for the lactation
period
II Is good plan to have Il small
pasture so that cows due TO freshen
IN lh' summer or fall may have an
abundance OF grass and not be mn
tested : other COWS. In addition
10 this Few pounds OF ground oats
which is one of the best feeds for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

demonstration agent in ono OF the
most prosperous Of The Valley Of Vir-
T'h'a counties is enthusiastic over his
success with Farmers Clubs and wha,
ih"N have done for his people. lie
writes.
The good work being done bv the
fSrnlrrS' Cluh in this county is being
punished abroad and inquiries are
coming N rs Ia how 10 organize them.
mot with the G. club Wednesday,
seventy members present. and AN or
"cr was put III for a car load Of
wheat bran. car Of middiinEs and
d ear or coal since the oreaniaa don
OF THIS club, May L. and prior 10
This meeting. tho members had hnurh,
through the CLUB, four ear loads nr
'ort lii"crs. ono car Of lime a ear of
cott:ns"cd meal and ninety bushels of
nino'hN seed. Tho pres idcnt Of the
c'Hh '"!d me that the organization had
saved tn" members 5000 IN the four
months OF it's cNiStcnrc'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
Facts for Farmers, Stock
Breeders, Poultry Raisers.
Orehardists, Truckers and Gar
deners.--QueFies and Answers
BRIEF NOTES THOUGHT
OUT BY THE WAYSIDE

The man who produces pure, clear
milk for the babies I'm the city has {:
clear conscience. clean hands and {:
pure heart.
We'll cured ensilage corresponds witt
the nature of the COW.
The fall is the critical period with
the careless sheep raiser.
Properly planted and cared for. not
one vine. shrub or tree In a hundred
should perish.
IL you burn straw, you burn money.
Winter spading or blowing OF the
I garden is excellent for next years
crop.
Begin TO get ready TO expand your
feed supply with Il silo.
Store some cabbage for the poultry
this winter Chickens also like bccts
and manGlcs.
If the Erown-ups think canning is
difficult process. the children will show
them how next year.
sim milk is less digcstiblc than
whole milk. The safety lies in light
feeding.
Slacc in light quantities. is often
beneficial to a brood mare, as it adds
bit OF succulcucc to tho ration.
Observe all rules of stable hygiene
aud sanitation to control animal dis
cases.
He is nowise a public bcnefactor who
keeps two COWS to do the work or one.
Give the COW stable a thorough coat
of whitewash, and while you're at II
slip a coat on to the poultry house.
Cabbage may he wrapped in paper
and placed on shelves or hung from
the top OF a root cellar.
store few bundles of grain 10 put
out during the winter for the birds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

steer-fecdinE test recently com
nlcted at the Missouri College of AEri-
culture illustrates the possibility Of re-
ducing the cost of beef production hE
the extensive use Of corn silaEe- sin
teen head Of two-ycar-old steers fed
for 100 days made an average gain IN
live weight of 800 pounds per head.
They were fed 3l6 tons of corn SilaGc,
$50 pounds of alfalfa hay. and 'o'
pounds OF cottonsccd meal and old pro-
cess linsccd oil meal per steer. They
received no corn other than that con-
tanned in the silage. BY this method
Of feeding q fairly satisfactory grade
of beef can be prIduced. and il is
possible 10 fattcn three steers on AN
acre OF good corn instead of one. which
was usual under former methods OF
feeding.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

months. been sold away from the farms.
Many have gone To the butcher. If
there were profit in producing milk,
this would not happen.
Dairy cows are beng sold for sew
cral reasons:
Il. The price OF milk has not in
creased with the very rapil increase in
price of feed. labor and cattle. These
three items represent so per cent to IS
per cent of the total cost of producing
milk
80. The increase In the price of beef.
mutton. poultry and GEES. has respond
cd much more rapidly I, the Increased
cost of feed and labor. Meat is very
high and. therefore. the dairy farmers
under the present high prices of feed
and scarcity Of labor find il advan-
taseouS TO sell their dairy COWS:
=. In sections where cows arc sup
ported on land adapted for staple
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
hhkr Dniry Pay In Winter

Writer says in the october Farm
profitable dairyng in The winter
nm" d"prnd~ 'arse!v on initiating pas
,urc conditions This means succuIcnt
le'd' ana Stag is 4 fair substitute for
SrdsS y Also 7! ehns freedom. which
is ucccssa-ty l.i'.i,ed wncn animais
must r hea: indoors nu, modern
swinging -'sHchions give more free
dom than ,ae o!I-fashioncd rigid plank
StancI'"ns md here IS another mat
ter "hl-n seldom given much
thourh IN r'inter tn" hours Of sunlight
ar" f." SO DO not build into your
hHrn u0ncr oss'rr partitions or cum
hrrS"in" s'"n"nIon francs. az anything
iha' viii max" tll" barn darn and
gloomy Paint ana whi,owash work
Wonders IN Frightening; 4 stable. but
'n"y don upply the warmth and
cheer OF direct sum ehi"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
December position. since next Satur-
DAY Will be tho firs tnotico day for De-
cember tenders
AID FOR RAILROADS
CONGRESS PROBL
Subject Likely to Receive Much Con-
alteration mt the Coming
SchStOn.

WASHlNGTON. November lS.-Con-
sideration of legislation affecting tho
railroads Is to be an important feature
OF the work OF Congress AT the session
which commences two weeks from to-
morrow. Differing from the legislation
OF recent years. which has been rcgu-
tatory and restrictive, program will
be offered holding out remedial and
beneficial promise to the carriers
That II will be opposed goes with
out saying. There Is an cvcr-prcsent
element In Congress which Is "agin the
railroads" first. last and all the time
There is another which Is suspicious
or anything savoring of benefit TO the
railroads. The combined strength is
formidable when cXcrted. as the rail
roads have found to their sorrow more
than once. There is hope. however. by
the railroads that the majority can DO
convinced Of the necessity OF some help
being given the roads for tho sake OF
the country and business generally
There Will be renewal. il is said. Of
the proposition to permit the railroads
to pool and combine under govern
mental restriction and regulation. This
is not a new suggestion and will not
shock anybody in Congress. Ever since
the enactment Of the Elkins antirebatc
law the roads have sought n palliative
In the ip"lm Of what they called rea-
Sonablc pooling arrangements. Bills
nave been lntrO0ufed IN previous Con-
crosses providing for il and have re-
rcivcd considerable support.
Testifying before the Interstate Com
merce Commission last Friday. Frank
a. Nandcrlip. president OF the National
city Bank, said that some pooling ar
arrangement must be accorded. lie spoke
out OF the experience OF the banker
who finances great trunk lines and is
himself n railroad man in way lie
declared that the requested advance in
rates will not solve all the problems
OF the railroads; the solution must
reach deeper and he limited at strong
Federal control
1t is not Thought that government
ownership OF railroads will be seriously
considered at this session. There is
possibility. however, it is believed in
informed circles, that steps In the d.
rection OF Federal control to an cx-
tent greater than now exercised Will
take FORM il not effect. Such control
would not he limited to restriction. but
would extend to constructive and help
full ends.
GOVERNMENT MAY LEND
MONEY TO RAILROADS
Another proposition likely TO come
before Congress at this session is that
the government shall lena tho roads.
out Of the proceeds Of bond sales. funds
for urgently needed development work.
This loan would be at the same rat"
to tho borrowers that the government
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
Sheep-KiilinE Dogs.

Sheep should be protected from dogs
at night by putting them into the
sheep barn or inclosing them i'm nnc
weather by high barb-wirc fence.
Every sheep owner who discovers
stray dog on his place should not hest
tate to MI him fun OF buck shot. He
is trcspasser and the law Will not
touch a man who kills him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

NEW ORLEANS. November lS-The
cotton market here stood at the adj
vance throughout last week. being sus-
tanned by short-crop talk and the hull
iSh showing of the Census Bureau fig
urcs on American consumption. Against
tn" market was considerable Iiuuida-
ton md. AT times. large short offerings.
hut at no time did II stand at a net
decline. Highest levels were 81 to 1875
points up. The close SIS TO 1871 points
over the closing of the preceding week
feature was the narrowing of the
difference between the distant and the
near months. owing to the undoinE OF
straddlcs on large scale buyers OF
near months against sales Of the dis
;ant accepting their losses. The Cen
sus Bureau report. showing a total
consumption in this country during
October OF 65s.46S bales Of cotton and
Of linters was factor OF Importance
until IT was offset by bcarish GIN
ming statement
Tho bureau report on ginning next
Wednesday is expected to indicate a
much larger output than for the same
pcriod last year. The bulls urged
that tho output should he larger be-
cause OF The heavy ginning carly last
season which resulted In smaller gin
nings later on. This season 1t is point
ed out. Just tho reverse conditions have
obtained
In connection with tho spot DEPART
mont much interest Will be taken in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
STEAMBOATS,
OldD0miniOnI,ine

, is."sc iiciin"i,i. iu"t vt A.n, s,
SaiS. w 4. ~ Connection, win Al,In in.
a anuy sSjsp ty ;'p%y ioG s. ton~ec',"n:
Z. * q. Ky. AZ 400 L.. 81 dniiv' ,,rc.M,'' hnd
dny. NiHht limo steamers ni1u nj ri S"n
xeymncr. H'"""' """ ~" met nv umbliG con.
.ii,G,Nlh NAVIGATION 90. lama.
nNef 10y daylight Tor kUffoih OH IL, IN,
new on Mew" %ni all Lnn,"a itver Ind:
500 A; Nj. Freight ,eosi..d IT,, ali 'iaamsS
River Points ' "'' '"'"s'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
APPREHENSION IN MARKET
HAS ABOUT RUN ITS COURSE
indications Given la Inst Weeks Uesi-
TINT TrndinR-ItrsuIt or Barricrs
Against Vicious Speculation.


NEW YORK. November tS--Indica-
lions that the protractcd period OF APP
prchension has run It's course offered
ground for much encouragement In last
weeks dull and hcsitant stock market
Trading WAS often SO narrow as to
become negligible, but this condition
was obviously the direct result OF the
additional barrier erected by the OK
change against reckless or vicious
speculation.
The statement OF the transportation
companies came I'm for greater con-
Sideration by reason of labor troubles
and the hearing for increased rates be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
The opinion OF eminent fnanciers re-
gardinE the requirements of the rail-
reads provoked lively discussion. cs-
pccialy the suggestion that they be
subject - control on the plan now
governing financial institutions
The Russian and Italian reserves
kept foreign exchange I'm an uncertain
state. Activity of the local money pool
served as check against undue adj
vanccs i'm call loans during the pay
ncnt of the Is per cent installment
ON tho second Liberty loan. The wide
gap in the market quotations for, the
3 IL per cent and 4 per cent so de-
oilcdiy favoring the former was gen
orally attributed to the exemption
clause attached to the first issue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

Give the COW stable a thorough coat
of whitewash, and while you're at II
slip a coat on to the poultry house.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT

-Dspat
''0nos' and contributions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

He is nowise a public bcnefactor who
keeps two COWS to do the work OF one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
Reduce Cos, of pcef Production.

store a few bundles of grain TO pu
out during the winter for the birds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

Cabbage may be wrapped in pape
and placed on shelves or hung iron
the top OF a root cellar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19
MAY LEND
MONEY TO RAILROADS

Another proposition likely TO come
before Congress at this session is that
the government shall lena tho roads.
out Of the proceeds Of bond sales. funds
for urgently needed development work.
This loan would be at the same rat"
to tho borrowers that the Eovernme:tt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

Observe All rules OF stable hygiene
aud sanitation to control animal dis
cases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

If the grown ups think canning is
difficult process. the children will show
them how next year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

Store some cabbage for the poultry
this winter. Chickens also like bcctS
and n,anGlcs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-19

Silacc. in light quantities. is often
beneficial to Il brood mare, as it adds
u bit Of succulcncc TO the ration.