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The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
LOCAL LIME SUPPLY USEFUL
Necessary Food Furnished for Plants
and Is Great Aid in Speeding
Up Many Crops.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
While lime is not usually listed
among the commercial fertilizers, it
furnishes a necessary food for plants
and when properly used is a great
aid in speeding up the production of
many crops. It's greatest value is for
correcting acidity of the soil under
which condition many plants will not
thrive. 1t also improves the soils
physical condition and influences ia
vorably the decomposition of organic
matter. In some cases it may make
available to some extent soluble forms
Of potash and other minerals. It is
particularly valuable if there is good
supply of organic matter in the soil.
Spring is a good time to apply lime,
particularly the hydrated form and
specialists of the department of agri-
culture are urging that local limestone
deposits be utilized in every possible
way. This is already being done In
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
DAIRY
SLAUGHTER OF DAIRY CATTLE
Because Of Lack Of Feed in Europe
Many Animals Have Been Killed
milk Supply Decreased.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Although dairy cattle are economical
users of feedstuffs and although they
will convert coarse, inedible material
into human food, still they must
have some grain for maximum produc-
ton. When animals convert feeds,
such as grain, that can be used direct
by human beings, they usually do so
at loss of human food In times of
extreme food shortage, therefore, ami
mails are killed for human food and
the grain used directly. In some of
the continental countries this policy
has been followed because of the lack
Of feeds and the need of meat. Most
Of the dairy countries of Europe have
depended upon imports for a large
part of the grains or concentrates for
dairy cattle. This supply has been
largely cut off, with the result that in
ency to decrease the number Of ami
mails. Because of these facts, millions
Of dairy cattle have been slaughtered
In Europe since the war began. The
lack of milk that has resulted has en-
tailed great suffering in some sec
lions, especially among children. 1t
Is important. therefore, that such a
situation be prevented in this country
so far as possible. If, by economical
feeding and the utilization of feeds
that are not necessary for humans,
the dairymen of the country could con-
serve their herds until after the war,
they would render great service to
humanity. With the great number Of
animals killed in Europe and the in
crease in the rate of slaughter as the
war continues, the food shortage be-
comes more serious. When the stpug-
gle is over it will be impossible to meet
at once the demand for milk in the
countries where the greatest number
Of cattle have been killed.
Efforts will be made, Of course, to
increase the number Of dairy cattle.
bat this requires time-several years,
in fact. The supply Of grain, on the
other hand, can be increased more rap
idly, but there will probably be de-
mand upon us for products from the
dairy, as we'll as for foundations for
herds, provided we keep our supply Of
good animals. This should be cOnsid-
cred another reason for increasing, or
at least maintaining, the herds Of dairy
cattle in this country.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
COOPS FOR HENS AND CHICKS
Loss Is Large Where Unrestricted
Range Is Allowed - Guard
Against Cats and Rats.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
If the mother hen is allowed to
range unrestricted with her chicks
she frequently takes her brood
through wet grass and as a result
some are chilled and die especially
the weaker ones which are likely to
be left behind. Where this careless
system of management is practiced
the loss of young chicks Is large.
When a coop is provided for the hen
such losses are largely prevented.
Any style of coop which is dry.
ventilated and can be closed at night
to protect the brood against cats, rats
and other such animals and which
while combining the hen will allow the
/. chicks to pass in and out freely after
they are few days old, will be sat
isfactory. The hen should be con-
fined until the chicks are weaned,
though small yard may be attached
to the coop, if desired, to allow the
hen to exercise. The fence can be
raised from the ground far enough to
allow the chicks to go in or out, but
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
FARM
ANIMALS
n PREVENT WORMS IN PIGS
especially Important to Protect Newly
narrowed Animals From Intestinal
Parasites.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agricultural
Recent Investigations have shown
40 importance of taking special pre-
oant,ons with newly narrowed pigs to
Event their becoming infested with
Rintostinal worms. Intestinal worms are
,r common parasites among pigs,
oni cause a great deal of damage to
40 voung animals. 1t appears that as
thor become older pigs become less
.,,scontible to infection. Accordingly,
= MICS can be protected from infection
drrinc the first few weeks Of life they
oro less likely afterwards to be serious
" injured by intestinal worms of the
common variety.
The worms are spread by means of
o,rs Of microscopic size which are de-
n0sitpd by the adult worms in the in
tostines of infested pigs, and which
mass out of the body in the feces. After
q neriod of incubation which varies &C
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
the need Of the adjacent farm terri

the need of the adjacent farm terri
tory during the busy periods.
OF course this is hard work. OF
course, in most cases, it means some
financial sacrifice upon the part of the
town man, and some annoyance to the
farmer who would prefer permanent,
skilled help. But you are called to
that service! It is just a situation
that must be met. Suppose soldiers
hesitated to do things that are hard
and difficult and annoying! Suppose
men wouldn't go into the army unless
they profited financially! If Ameri-
can men had taken that attitude Ger
many would already have crushed the
defenders of civilization, and you
would now be concerned about the
safety of your wife and children-not
your convenience and your money !!
The last two would certainly be taken
from you with Hun victory-and the
Hun will win If soldiers ever hesitate,
as some civilians have hesitated to do
the difficult, the unpleasant, the fnan-
cially improbable thing!
It is your war job to work on farms
in your county, when and where your
services are needed to produce and
harvest food crops, war-winning crops.
1t is the farmers war job to use such
help to the utmost advantage. Our
soldiers are gloriously doing their war
job over there. The most you can
do is infinitely small, by comparison
with what they do. Do farms in your
county need help? Then think of the
boys from your town, going over the
top under shell fire today-and go to
work to help feed them!
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

Holstein cattle are of black. and
white color. They are docile and even
tempered, not good "rustlers," and DO
best when plenty of feed is available.
Holstein cows average about 1'25O
pounds and bulls 1900 pounds in
weight. The average of milk produc-
ton is high, but the percentage of but
terfat is comparatively low.
Among Holsteins, 5000 cows that
had completed a yearly record for ad-
vanced registry averaged 14,622.7
pounds of milk, testing 1924 per cent
butterfat, amounting to 5OO.7 pounds
of 4At. The ten highest producers of
this breed averaged from S1,246.9 to
28, 1894 pounds of milk, an average.
for these ten of 29,S08.4 pounds OF
milk. The ten highest Holstein but
terfat producers averaged from
10000 to 1,O17.28 pounds, an aver
age, for these ten, of 1,OoO.So pounds
of butterfat.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

TO RAISE INCUBATOR CHICKS
How to Induce Old Hen to Take Place
Of Artificial Brooder-Transfer
at Night.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Hens are often used to raise incu-
bator-hatched chicks and to take the
place of the artificial brooder, a prac-
ttce that is in operation on many poul-
try farms. A few eggs are put under
the hen four or five days before the
incubator is to hatch. In the evening
following the hatch Of the incubator,
after the chickens are thoroughly dry,
one or two are put under the hen, ana
If she is found to mother them proper
ly, the next evening as many more are
added as she can brood or care for
properly. Hens will successfully
brood 10 to Is chickens early in the
breeding season, and Is to % in warm
weather, depending upon the size or
the hen. This method of handling
chickens does away with the artificial
brooder, and where one has only a
small number of chickens to raise it Is
a very easy manner in which to handle
them, and also a good method when
1T is desired to raise separately special
lots of chicks. 1t should be borne In
mind, in adding chickens to a hen
which already has some to brood, that
1t is best to- add those Of the same
color and age as the ones already with
her, as the hen will often pick the la
ter arrivals If they are of a color diff
ferent from the ones she is already
brOOding.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

Large Quantities Formerly Thrown
Into Sewer Now Made Into
Cottage Cheese.

One creamery in the state Of New
York is condensing every day 25,OOO
mounds of skim milk, much of which
formerly was run into the sewer, and
several creameries now make their en-
fro supply of skim milk into cottage
cheese These examples are cited in
the annual report Of the bureau OF
animal industry, United States depart
ment of agriculture, as showing saw
inps effected through the campaign for
conservation of all products that can
Increase the supply Of food.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

many places but no doubt the practice
could be widely extended. However.
it involves. in the case of grinding, the
purchase and delivery of grinding ma
chinery, which may be difficult to ac-
complish, and in the case of local
burning it means the purchase and de-
livery of fuel unless there is local fuel
available. Wherever fuel, either wood
or coal, is available, however, togeth-
er with a local supply of limestone,
every effort should be put forth to
make use of this limestone in the pres
ent emergency.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

used. Milk bottles should be carefully
wiped before removing the cap fer
two reasons, the first because Of
cleanliness, the second because bits
of glass are often Clipped out of the
bottle in transit and are unnoticed,
even when they drop off into the milk
when pouring it from the bottle.
Kindling may be carried very easily
by using a piece of canvas with strong
handles. Cut the cloth As by q
inches.
Use wooden spoons in stirring foods.
A hard rap Of a metal spoon on the
side of a granite dish will dislodge
pieces Of the lining of the dish; this
gets into the food and is as dangerous
as glass. A wooden spoon never be-
comes too hot to handle and is much
easier on the hands in stirring.
Water drained from cooked rice or
macaroni makes fine starch for laces
or delicate dresses.
DAYS to treat without consideration
They should always be hung or turned
upside down, resting on the handle.
Grated potato used as a poultice
over an infiamed eye will relieve it If
left overnight.
A sauce dish Of leftover preserves
may be thickened with a little gela.
tin, with a grating of lemon or a bot.
tie of lemon juice added, then served
with whipped cream, making a dainty
dessert and an economical one.
The dish of onions left from to-
days dinner may be put through q
sieve and served in tomorrow's meat
sauce.
Nails and roughness in the heel OF
a shoe will rub and wear the hose
Pound down the nails and glue piece
Of heavy cloth or chamois skin into
each heel. This will save the feet
and also the hose.
The wise buye~ will purchase good
sized eggs when possible, and when
starting the poultry yard see that
she has a strain of hens which pro-
duce large eggs. Small eggs should
not demand the same price. Weighing
eggs is a wise and economical method.
and will in time discourage the pro.
duction Of small eggs.
N,A hl>t~tee
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

not high enough for the hen to es-
cape. By using a coop the chicks can
find shelter and warmth under the
hen at any time, and the weaklings
after a few days may develop into
strong, healthy chicks.
The brood coop should be cleaned
at least once a week and kept free
from mites. If mites are found I'm
the coop, it should be thoroughly
cleaned and sprayed with kerosene oil
or crude petroleum. From 1 to 2
inches of sand or dry dirt or thin
layer of straw or fine hay should be
spread on the floor Of the coop.
Brood cOOps should be moved weekly
to fresh ground. preferably where
there is new grass. Shade is very eS-
sential in rearing chickens, especially
during warm weather; therefore, the
coops should be placed in the shade
whenever possible. A cornfield makes
fine range for young chickens, as Ow-
ing to cultivation of the ground, they
get many bugs and worms and have
fresh soil to run on most of the time
and enjoy abundant shade.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
MENACE TO SHEEP INDUSTRY
Dogs and Coyotes Constitute One of
Greatest Drawbacks to Wool and
Mutton Business.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture
WOOL and mutton are commanding
higher prices than ever before and sup
pIles Of wool are being depleted so rap
ldly that it will take some time after
peace is declared to restock the wool
trade, says Bulletin 935, 'The Sheep
Milling Dog" issued by the United
states department of agriculture.
The United States is experiencing
tne greatest shortage Of mutton and
WOOL in the history of the country. 1t
IS the duty of the American farmer to
increase the supply.
Inc sheep-killing dog constitutes one
VI the greatest menaces to the success
VI the sheep industry.
The dog not only kills sheep but
Keeps out Of the sheep business men
VINO are otherwise inclined to go into
It,
Inc most effective method of dealing
WIN the sheep-killing dog is through
enclent legislation. ~~~<' '-~ g..
Notable progress has been made by
several states in enacting good dog
Avs and others are expected to take
Similar action.
NO law however we'll worded it may
ee' can be effective unless it is en-
.0rced and has the moral support Of
1'e people who are affected by it.
!, thlfo~m state dog laws are desira-
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
HELP PRODUCE FOOD
To FEED SOLDIERS
Town Man Qualified for Farm
Work Should Offer Services.
Many Communities Throughout United
States Must Depend on VoIun-
teers for Heavy Seasonal
Needs-It Is War Job.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
If you are q town man qualified for
farm work in your county during the
rush periods Of planting, cultivation
and harvest, and if you hesitate to
offer for such service because it will
be inconvenient and difficult and be-
cause you will earn less money for
that short period of farm work than
you would have earned in town dur
ing the same tfme-if this is the case
you have failed to grasp either the
seriousness of the present peril to
civilization or the Importance of the
personal responsibility resting upon
you, and every individual.
If YOU are a farmer in need of ex-
ira help, without which your food pro-
duction will be diminished, and if you
are reluctant to use emergency town
volunteers you also have not seen the
peril-have not heard the call that
has inspired other men to give their
lives.
The higher wage inducements Of city
industries and plants producing war
materials have drawn many workers
from the farms during the last year
or two. AS a consequence most COM
munities all over the United States
must depend upon local emergency
supplies of farm labor for their heavy
seasonal needs. Plans have already
been put into effect in a great many
sections whereby sufficient town vol
unteers have been secured to supply
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

One Way of Preventing Worms in Pigs
Is to Provide Good, Sanitary Quar-
tiers.
cOrding to temperature and other con-
ditionS, the egg contains tiny embry-
onic worm, and is ready for further de-
veIopment when swallowed by a pig.
The eggs are highly resistant and may
retain their vitality for years. It is
therefore evident that in course of time
the ground in yards where pigs are
kept may become very heavily laden
with the eggs of the worms.
When the eggs are swallowed the
young worms hatch out, but do not i'm
mediately settle down in the intestine.
They get into the circulation and are
carried to various organs Of the body,
including the lungs. Meanwhile they
increase somewhat in size and undergo
certain changes of structure. In a
week or ten days they can be found in
Infected pigs examined pOst-mOrtem
crawling up the windpipe into the
mouth and down the eSOphaguS into
the stomach. In the normal course of
events they finally reach the intestine
again, where they develop slowly to
maturity. Small pigs if their lungs are
invaded by large numbers of the young
Intestinal worms are liable to develop
pneumonia, which may prove fatal. It
is not improbable that many cases OF
lung trouble among young pigs are
caused by these worms.
The question of preventing losses
among young pigs by worms, judging
from the results of the Investigations
carried on in the geological division of
the bureau of animal industry, largely
resolves itself into a question of pro-
viding good sanitary conditions for the
pigs, particularly during the sucking
period. The sows before narrowing
should be kept in clean, dry places
away from mud wallOWs, and until the
pigs are several weeks old they should
be kept preferably in buildings and
pens with floors which can be easily
cleaned and which are kept clean.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
ORIGIN OF HoLsTEIN BREED
Comes From the Northern Part Of Hol-
land, Where 1t Has Been Bred
for Centuries.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
The Holstein-Friesian, commonly
known as the Holstein breed, original
ed in the northern part of Holland,
where it has been bred for centuries.
Holsteins have grown greatly in num-
bers and popularity in recent years In
this country and are most numerous
in the United States in the middle At
lantic, middle Western and Pacific sec
tons.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
PreventabIe Diseases

Potato diseases of a preventable
character frequently reduce the crop
by from 100000 to 1OOOOO,OOO BUSH
els While not entirely preventable,
they should be guarded against to the
fullest extent possible.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

Juice added and thickened with con-
fectioners' sugar.
A few sliced berries may be used
as a garnish for a gelatin dessert,
FOR the sherbet cups of junket or for
squares Of angel cake with whipped
cream and berries for dessert.
A little sugar added to the roast
or stew will add to the flavor and
1t will brown with richer color.
When the coffee cream has soured
add little soda and a t"aspoonful
Of sugar; beat until we'll blended and
1t will usually be unnOticed, unless
the cream was too sour.
Rhubarb and Pear SaIad.-Bake two
cupfuls Of rhubarb with a half a cup
full of sugar added when nearly cook
ed. Let stand to chill. Mix togeth-
er four tablespOonfuls of olive oil, two
Of lemon juice, a teaspoOnful of SUI
gar. salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Arrange the rhubarb, which should be
tender but not broken, with six halves
Of canned pears on bed of lettuce;
pour over the dressing, sprinkle with
chopped candied ginger and serve.
Frozen Prune FIuff.-Soak a pound
Of prunes overnight in three pints Of
water. In the morning add sugar to
sweeten and the rind of half an or
ange; cook until the prunes are ten
der. Strain off the juice and remove
the peel. Stone the prunes and rub
them through sieve; add the juice,
half-cupful of finely chopped wa
nut meats and two unbeaten egg
whites, then freeze. Serve garnished
with orange marmalade.
Amber MarmaIade.-Puto one grape
fruit, one lemon and one orange,
through the meat grinder; add ten
cupfuls of water and let stand over
night, then cook until tender; let
stand again overnight, add ten cup
fuls of sugar and cook until thick.
Put into glasses and seal as usual.
Care to. our coffin adds nail no Z
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
Point Overlooked with Sheep.

One point that many farmers over
lonk In handling sheep IL that they
should have a change or range every
few years. After sheep have run ON
ole pasture for a period they VIII do
better If transferred to new range.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
CONTROL PEACH LEAF CURL
Much Depends on Getting Spray Ap-
piled Before Scales Start in
Early Spring.

The control of peach leaf curl
hinges upon getting on the spray be-
fore the bud scales start in the least
otherwise the spores enter the leaf
tissues. In western New York peach
growers practice fall spraying to con-
troll the curl. because they cannot get
into the orchards early enough in the
spring.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

skin. This is economy
of time as we'll as of
food. A whole recipe Of
drop cakes or cookies
may be prepared and
baked at one time if two
baking sheets of sheet
iron are used that fit the
oven. This is a great
saving of fuel if gas or
.knrnSnnn or. olocfricitu iS
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
Coughs and Pneumonia.

Coughs and pneumonia from dusty
beds may incidentally be prevented IL
louse-infested beds are oiled. Breath
ing dust may cause death from pneu-
monia and certainly renders hogs less
resistant to cholera.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
MANY ERRORS OF BEGINNERS
Difficult Problems Will Be Presented
Before Success In Any Large
Degree 10 Attained.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Beginners in the poultry business
will probably make many mistakes and
difficult problems will be presented for
solution before saccess In any large
measure will be attained. AS soon ann
1t is found to be q paying investment.
more capital may be7put into the plant.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

prepared by the United States Department of Agruture)
the
by which restored the SOIL
soil
productive.
be
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
Feed Is Assured.

Inc silo located near the feed
,,'ohger is an assurance Of having feed
edr at hand in stormy as well as
la1r weather
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

be used as a gar
nish or accessory.
making a m s t
tasty dish. A most
delicious filling and
icing for a cake
may be made, US
ing crushed fresh
berries with a tea
cnoorf-I oH 1a~0n
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
Hfoh Value of Skim Milk.

Skim milk is an exceedingly valu-
able feed for all young stock. Its
value, perhaps, is hardly realized.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
DAINTY TABLE TRIPLES.

While Strawberries are still too ex
oensive for too frequent use, they may
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
LET US REMEMBER.

That early potatoes may be quickly
by using rough piece Of
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06
ZbeKTTOHEN


Set your pride in its proper place and
never be ashamed of any honest call
ing.-Jean Ingelow.
Circumstances are beyond the control
of man; but his conduct is in his own
power.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-06

Care to. our coffin adds nail. no
doubt,
An ev'ry grin so merry draws one
out.
-Wolcot.