Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-10-16
DESTROY THE CUR DOGS.

C "A. Curtis of Masonville mas re-
Gently received a County Warrant
for payment of 10 sheep and z lambs
that were killed by dogs, amounting
to s176 or more. A good many 9TH
ers have put in claims, amounting to
several hundred dollars, for sheep
killed by dogs.
Sheep have not been the only VIC
tins. Several warrants have been
issued for hogs and even cattle. or
course these warrants do not cover
the original valuation of these ami
mails because the State Law does not
permit giving the total valuation.
In looking over the records OF the
last ten years we find that $4,000 have
been paid to farmers Of Delaware
County for damages done by dogs, or
In other words, $1,000 year. This
is heavy toll for tax payers on cur
dogs.
It is time that some action be TAX
en-. The Government is asking that
farmers increase the production OF
wool and mutton and good many
farmers are getting start In the
sheep business at this particular
time. In addition many farmers
have purchased sheep for feeding
purposes. AS fall draws on we may
anticipate more losses from dogs II
some measure is not taken soon to
destroy the cur dogs of the county
The Farm Bureau has recently es-
tablished Committee OF Law and
Order, who will investigate the pro-
position and they hope to secure the
cooperation Of the various CONNER
cial Clubs and other organizations
who will bring pressure to bear IN
the communities and throughout the
County, for the destruction of all
dogs that are not licensed. Every
dog should be tied up at night and
every dog that is permitted to roam
at large should be destroyed. $1,000
a wear our annual loss to the county,
which is possibly 1-3 of the actual
loss to the owners of livestock, Is
high penalty to pay for carelessness.
The law states that any dog may be
shot after sunset when trespassing,
or any dog may be condemned and
damages secured where proper evil
dence is at hand" 1t is hoped that
when this movement is put under
way that everyone will give their
hearty support.
Buy More Sheep.
Mr.. w. H. Clute has just returned
from Omaha, having spent practical
" week in the Omaha markets, pre-
paratory to buying sheep for feeding
purposes. Mr.. Clute reports that ne
found the market the cheapest that
he has seen in good many years
and he suggests that every farmer in
terested in purchasing sheep in car
load quantities should buy immed-
lately. He indicates that the Dig
buyers from the West had not yet
come in. These buyers purchase by
the thousands and as a result the
market takes turn for an increase
In price when they begin to buy.
Mr.. Clute indicated before he went
to Omaha that he would be glad to
purchase sheep for farmers and this
was brought to their attention
through the press by the County
Agent, but little or no response was
received AS a result several farm
ers who had anticipated the valuable
services Of Mr.. Clute will have to
buy their own sheep. Hereafter,
when such opportunities occur men
should avail themselves without de-
lay.
We understand that Mr.. Clute has
distributed a carload of sheep since
his return home, to men in his COM
munity. Farmers who are making
q start in the sheep industry would
do well to call on Mr.. Clute and get
some first-hand facts in regard to the
sheep industry as this gentleman is
considered an authority in the County
along sheep raising lines.
Farm Labor.
Various farmers have come to the
Farm Bureau Office recently, to get
assistance in filling out their ques-
tionnaires with reference to deferred
classification. We are glad to have
men avail themselves of the services
of the Farm Bureau in any way that
they see fit. In regard to the labor
situation for deferred classification
for farm owners, skilled labor on
farms.
The Fam Bureau labor commit
tee is working on this proposition
and they are securing evidence and
information and expect to work in
cooperation with the Council OF Def
ense and other allied organizations in
the County, to make canvass OF the
County in regard to the labor situa-
ton. Every farmer will be request
ed to fill out a card which will give
information desired. This informa-
ton will be checked up against the
uuestionnairre and in cases where
there is evidence by proper investi-
CATION that deferred classification is
absolutely essential for the opera
ton of particular farms, recon-
mendations will be made to the Agri-
cultural Advisor on the District
Draft Board, in order that he may
get the facts in the case.
The County Committee on this Ia
Dor situation have no power other
than securing the facts which will be
presented to the draft Board for their
consideration. 1t is hoped that when
these cards are sent out that we will
get 100 per cent returns, as it is ne
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