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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
SHEEP FLOCK OF
Big IMPORTANCE
Attention Must Be Given Wool
and Mutton Qualities OF
Animals.
INTEREST IN RAISING STOCK
Bulletin Issued by Agricultural De-
partnent Discusses Breeds Like
Iy to Meet Requirements of
Various Localities.

tPrepared by the United States DEPART
ment of Agriculture.)
Mutton and wool qualities both
must receive attention to bring the
greatest returns from farm flocks of
sheep. A system that ignores either
cannot be continuously successful.
So asserts bulletin, Breeds of
Sheep for the Farm" issued by the
United States department of agricul-
ture following the manifestation that
recent market values for meat animals
have caused a renewal in interest in
the raising of live stock on farms. The
bulletin aims to discuss sheep breeds
so as to inform those not familiar with
them which breeds are likely to meet
requirements.
In many cases, the bulletin points
out, mutton and wool will deserve
equal consideration. In others either
may be emphasized according to Pc
culiarities in management, feeding and
marketing conditions. Sparse pastur-
age. expensive food and poor market
ing arrangements will make wool the
first consideration, but if there is a
good market for lambs and if the feed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Helmet STYLES unchanded.

Helmet styles have not changed in
centuries. There is a curious resem-
blance between the iron pots worn by
ancient knights and those employed by
tine soldiers of America and Europe.
Indeed. ancient and medieval armor
dating back to the time Of the CRU
sades has been initiated by the TWEEN
tieth century. Some of the designs
found in museums have not even been
altered.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Wisconsin Directory

have been a standard household remedy.
They are the pure, original imported
HARLEM Oil your gTeatgrandmother
used, and are perfectly harmless. The
healing, soothing oil soaks into the cells
and lining Of the kid5eys and through
the bladder. driving out the poisonous
germs. New life, fresh strength and
health viii come as you continue this
treatment. When completely restored to
your usual vigor, continue taking a cap
sule or two each lay. They win keep
you in condition and prevent return Of
the disease.
Do not delay minute. Delays are
especially dangerous in kidney and blad4
der trouble. All reliable druggists sell
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules.
They viii refund the money if not as rep
resented. In three sizes, sealed packages.
Ask for the original imported GOLD
MEDAL. Accept no substitutes. - !.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
CHARACTERISTICS OF s0Ws
Bright Expressive Eyes and Active
Disposition Are Essential to
Good Breeders.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Bright expressive eyes and an ac-
tive disposition are essential in
breeding SOW. These will insure exer-
else, which is necessary. A wild,
nervous, mean SOW will ofttimes Kill
her young either through accident or
design On the other hand, lazy.
sluggish sow that will not exercise is
very likely to crush her pigs by ac-
cident.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

The long woods are favored by few
farmers who raise rambs for market.
CctswoId-Big bodied, tall and of
stylish appearance. All over the body
the wool hangs in long wavy ringlets:
fleece as whole is bright, and because
of having no excess of oil is light in
shrinkage and sells VOL.
Lincoln-Wool of great length,
though much coarser than that of the
shorter wool breeds; shorter and more
compactly built than the Cotswold.
Leicester-Wool finer and softer
than that of the Cotswold or Lincoln.
though not always so thick upon the
body.
Fine Wool Breeds.
characteristics of the fine woods are
the fneness of the wool, ability 10
travel long distances for feed and wa
ter, and the instinct to herd closely.
They are used largely on the range and
have strong resistance TO internal par
asites and are long lived. They are
SLOW in maturing. The ewes produce
few twins and do not rank high as
mothers and mixers.
American merino-Merinos are re-
corded as being of A, B. or G type.
The A type is extreme in number of
wrinkles. as we'll as fineneSs of wool
because Of wrinkles the A type is not
considered desirable for commercial
wool raisers. Merinos of the b type
are stronger in body than the AS, less
heavily wrinkled and grow wool that is
longer but not so fine. The G type is
larger and less Wrinkled than the 9th
err types Length of wool with as much
weight and tineness as possible is de-
manded in this type. Some c type
tiocks have considerable mutton value
and the lambs are fed to be marketed
after their first shearing.
ambouiIlet-Largest and strongest
body of tine-wool sheep; some breed
ers give most attention to fleece, but
size is usually more sought for than
in the American MerinO. Size growth
mess and strong vitality strongest
points from mutton standpoint.
Fleece varies in fineneSs and length,
but usually is quite dense.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

There is the possibility of another
newspaper man becoming member
of the senate in the next congress.
In letter which Senator Gore of Okla
homa had read in the senate, a state
ment was made by a Kansas man that
Arthur Capper. now governor of Kan
sas. would be elected to the senate this
fall. Capper is the editor and pro
prietor of the Topeka Capital, and
was better known for many years as
newspaper man than as a politician,
but lately he has developed into 6
very strong man in his state.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
opportunity to go to theis home dis
tricts and look after their elections.

For several years United States
army officers have been clamoring for
horses, and efforts have been made
from time to time TO secure or provide
for supply. Congress did not heea
this demand. however. and the people
themselves did not undertake TO ere
ate supply of horses because the de-
mand was not kept up.
Men from the horse breeding regions
have told committees of congress that
the use of tractors has had a great ef-
feet in decreasing horse raising. For
a time it was supposed that automo-
biies haG a great deal to do with les
SEEMING the demand for horses. but II
was not until the tractor engines be-
came useful on the farms that the
horse supply fell off TO such great
extent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

work for me and know it will help
others If they will give it fair trial"
Mrs. LIZZIE COURTNEY, 108 9th Ave,
West, Oskaloosa, Iowa. =
Why will women drag along from day
to day, year in and year out, suffering
such misery as did Mrs. Courtney, when
such letters as this are continually being
published.I Every woman who suffers
from displacements, Irregularities, In
fiammation, liberation, backache, ner-
vousness, or who is passing through the
Change of Life should give this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, a trial. For
special advice write Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The result
Of its long experience is at your serviee.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-one
years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient a good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning,
gives nature a chance to soothe the
inflamed parts, throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Made in America and sold for
more than half a century.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

Secretary Houston of the agricul-
tural department is very anxious that
the farmers of the country should take
an active part in the next Liberty
loan and buy extensively the bonds
which the government Is going to is
sue. 1t is the opinion of men who have
been in communication with farmers
throughout the country that they are
likely to follow the advice of Secre-
tary Houston and subscribe for the
bonds. 1t is said that they have not
fully understood the matter of Liberty
bonds heretofore, but gradually the
facts have been circulated throughout
the country districts and 1t Is thought
that the farmers will come forward pa
triotically now that they are better
posted and support the government
when the next Liberty loan is
launched.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Human Legs Still in Evidence.

TTUTIdTI EcYS 0NIFI III EVIUCHCSs
So many legs are in evidence as one
moves thoughtfully about these fine
days that the owners seem to be
Haunting them in the face of that emil
nent scientist who persistentljy pre-
diets that we shall soon become a Leg
less race, to show their contempt for
his views.-Ohio State Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Indicates Need of Salt.

If the horse Gaaws his manger Or
stall il is certain that he needs salt
unless he is very hungry. Keep a
lump of salt always before him, if pos.
sibIe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
INC Sable PhIIosopher.

Don't worry bout when an whar de
long ane'll turn. but jes keep good
holt err de HOSES SOS de wagonll
make de turn without spillin' you in de
Observation-Disclosures Constitution.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
.FRECKLES


There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed OF your freckles. the pre-
scription othine-double strengths guar
anteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-dcubls
strength-from your druggist, and apply
little of 1t night and morning and you should
soon that even the worst freckles have
begun to disappear, while the lighter ones
have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom that
more than one ounce is needed to completely
clear the skin and gain beautiful clear
complexion
Be sure to ask for the double strength eth
Inc. thiE is sold under guarantee of mcney
back If IL fails to remove freckles.-Adv,
Montreal claims to have the largest
-four mill in the British empire, with
capacity of 5000 barrels a day.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Early Feed for Hons.

Start patch of oats and rape for
early hog feed. Put it on rich land
and sow as early as the weather
opens UP.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Renairs and Irnnlements.

Make sure hat you have all the re-
pairs and implements you will need for
this season. There viii be no getting
them in rush later on.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Sow Clover Seed in Spring.

Clover seed is hardy and is not In
iured by a heavy frost. The best
growth is made early in spring Sow
heavy. new-crop, graded, clean, bright
seed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Be Cheerful.

We ought to be as cheerful as we
can, if only because TO be happy our
selves is a most effective contribution
to the happiness of others.-Sir John
Lubbock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Lonc Wool Breeds

Bred chiefly for mutton, the long
woods are the largest breeds of sheep.
They have been developed for level
lands where feed can be obtained with
out much travel. Lambs do not mature
so rapidly or fatten 50 young as those
of other mutton breeds. Fleeces are
loose, coarSer and longer as compared
with fine woods and medium woods.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

It seems absurd, but even at this
stage of congressional action there
is talk about adjournment. SOME
of the members think that every
thing necessary can be cleared up
by July or August, but these optimistic
ones forget great many things that
will have to be attended to before
the session ends. or they think
many important matters can be post
poned until the short session.
There is u real desire for an early
adjournment on account of the con-
gressional campaign. A great deal of
uneaSineSs exists among members of
both parties and many are little
doubtful as to whether they will be re-
elected. In several states the new ele-
ment known as the non-partisan league
is creating disturbances and members
Of both parties feel that their seats
are insecure.
Even if congress does not adjourn
early II is quite likely that the con-
gressional leaders on both sides will
arrange so as 10 permit members an
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
MORE FOOD NEEDED

prepared by the United States
Department of Agricultural
Notwithstanding the To-
crease in production of staple
crops in the United States IN :
1917, there is need for more
food. Taking into account our ;
own need, the needs of the ma
tons associated with rs in this :
war. and the needs of friendly
neutral nations, our best efforts ;
viii be required to provide
enough food in~ 1918. Whether :
the war continues or not, the
demands on this country be- :
cause of the increasing pOpula- /,
ton and the needs of Europe,
will be great. An especially
strong demand will be made on
this country for meats and live
stock"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
oroanic Matter Valuable.

Organic matter is especially valuable
from the standpoint of preventing soil
drifting. Don't burn straw. Scatter it
over your wheat acreage.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Truth.s and Poetry.

why do you object to spring
poets?"
They're such unreliable weather
prophets I"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Energy in Swat. Too.

The public has to be educated to
swat the fly, but when it comes to the
mosquito, no urging is necessary-it Is
banged without mercy.-Salem IN. j.
Sunbeam.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

1t took man from Montana to ex-
there was a meat shortage. Not only
the man from Montana. but men from
all over the West have given informa-
ton to the same effect. The meat
shortage of the West, they say. has
been due in a large part to turning
over the grass lands ana using them
for farms instead Of grazing purposes.
Grass is as necessary for meat as the
feeding of grain to stock before send
ing to market. There has been a
falling off in stock raising on this ac-
count. Just now the shortage of food
for stock that needs fattening is also
contributing TO the short meat supply
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
IN MISERY
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She
Was Cured by Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Oskaloosa, Iowa" For years was
simply in misery from weakness and

awful palns-an d
nothing seemed to
do me any good A
friend advised me
to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound i
did SO and got re-
lief right away. I
can certainly re-
commend this valu-
able medicine to
other women who
suffer, for it has
done such rood
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Persistent Politics,

"Are you socialists?
Eyes. I've tried every other kind of
politics without success and I'm not
going to omit anything in the list"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Good Seed Valuable.
AIfaIfa Root 20.

Good seed meaEs better yields and
quality grain. Why plant scrub corn?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Care of Farm Implemerts

As each farm implement finishes its
wark, paint it. grease the parts that
actually till the soil, and store prompt
ly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
PIowinn for cnrn

Dig into the subsoil about three feet
before you plant iarge acreage 70
corn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Alfalfa seeders.

There are alfalfa seeders on the mar
ket. and these reduce the danger Of
q poor stand.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
The Reason.

"Are they really going to try to float
that stock on the marketT"
''Oh, no; 1t wouldn't hold water"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

Somehow man never discovers
what fool ne is until long after his
neighbOrs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
Wanted to Know.

How do you like tie new baby,
JACKIE"
"Oh, he's all right; but do you think
we needed it?'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

Alfalfa does lot thrive where there
is root rot.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
HOw's This +?

We offer $4,000 for any case of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price Toe. Testimonials free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

and care that can be given are such
as are needed the bulletin points out
that the mutton qualities are the inn
portant things to look for in the breed
ing stock.
Variations in wool values, says the
bulletin, largely explain the increases
and decreases in numbers of farm
sheep in the past fifty years. AT pres
ent, it is stated, many former raisers
of commercial sheep who breed stock
for wool are giving more attention to
mutton than has been done in the
past and most of the new fiocks be-
ing established are of the mutton
breeds.
Community Breeding.
It is not to be expected, the bulle-
tin points out, that all farmers in a
county will select the same breed of
sheep 1t lists advantages, however,
that may be realized if a number of
farmers in a community adopt a COM
mon plan of sheep raising and use
rams Of the same type, at least, if not
of the same breed. If the limbs are
similar and ready to ship at the same
time a number of owners can join to-
gether to fill car or, if the number of
lambs is large and the quality uniform,
they will sell themselves, as the buyers
will come for them. Another advantage
in community breeding is that new
rams can be purchased Jointly. Own
erS of two small fiOcks can 90 together
and buy a better ram than either of
them alone would care to pay for.
OF the 30 breeds of improved sheep
brought TO fixed types as adapted to
the needs of their native homes, Il are
well established in the United States
and others are gaining in popularity.
The better-known breeds are grouped
into three classes as follows:
Medium Wool Breeds.
SouthdoWn - Body conformation
ideal for mutton, but from raiser's
standpoint not so large as is desirable ;
weights large in proportion to appar-
ent size; will become fat enough for
market while growing; better adapted
to rolling or billy pastures ewes good
mothers and good mixers fleece close
and comparatively fine, but often too
short to weigh heavily.
Shropshire-Ranks high in weight
and length of fleece; proceeds of wool
important; body intermediate be-
tween SouthdOwn and larger breeds /;
lambs reach common market weight
later than larger breeds.
mpshire-LambS grow rapidly
when well fed largest of medium wool
breeds; because of size and weight is
not adapted TO very rough or scanty
pastures; fleeces vary considerably.
oxford-Breed large and heavy and
lambs grow rapidly when well fed !;
they can be matured early, but not so
early as some of the less growthv
breeds; fleece of special Importance.
extra length adds to weight as we'll as
making it useful when length of fiber
without too great coarsenesS is needed.
Dorset Horn-Breeding habit strong
feature; developed in sections where
early lambs were desired lambs grow
and mature rapidly; particularly pop
ular with farmers who raise winter or
dollhouse" lambs.
Chevoit - Accustomed TO grazing
over rough places. active and alert.
vigorous and hardy; capable of pro-
ducing mutton upon land unsuited to
other breeds; fleece fairly dense.
Other breeds mentioned in the me
dium-wool classes are the Suffolk and
the Tunis.
Long Wool Breeds.
Prod cbinR,-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09
LARGE Yield Of Corn.

Ample cultivation must be given if
a large yield o. corn is desired.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

When the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill was being
considered in the house Congressman
Caldwell of New York and E.eeker
of Missouri came out strongly in ia
vOr of increasing the allowance now
paid to members of So 900 year for
clerk hire. Caldwell wanted it raised
to 50, 400, while Meeker valiantly held
forth for $500. One of Meeker's ar
guments was that congressman
should not have to look after depart
mental matters that constantly require
attention. and that he cannot employ
sufficient clerical help to look after
such matters without going deep into
his own pockets to pay for it.
1.-THE danger to the American con-
gress today" shouted Meeker, "is that
the membership shall become mere de-
partmeut f1unkeys for their districts
and forget the legislative end of it.
the thing for which they were sent"
Although this is true to a great ex-
tent there seemed to be a "hunch" that
any increase in the allowance just be-
fore election time would have an I'M
happy effect upon constituencies. and
both propositions were rejected.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

AS an evidence that man in high
position is playing no favoriteS, story
was told in the house recently by Con-
gresham Garrett of Tennessee, about
an interview he had with Maj. Gen.
Henry P. Mccain, adjutant general of
the army Garrett went to see Mccain
about getting information concerning
the son of lady he knew and who
was a second lieutenant in the reserve
army in France. After listening to
the story. General Mccain said:
81 am in a position to sympathize
deeply with this lady. | myself, have
a son, captain in the artillery, in
France. from whom / have not heard
since last December, and an effort to
locate him by cable has failed"
This was brought out in discussion
concerning the failure of mail to reach
the soldiers in France. 1t developed
that there is very serious condition
and also that mail like everything else
that is sent to France, is subject to
delay owing TO the inadequate facili-
ties.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

Occasionally there is line or two
in the war news about weather condi-
tons, but it is not generally known
that weather cuts a very important
figure in the fighting that is going on
along the western front. SO impor-
tant did it seem to General Pershing
that he secured the services of quite
number of the best weather ex-
perts in the weather bureau, and they
are now doing duty on the western
front. Efforts were made by num-
Der of army officers to have Prof. Will
lis Moore, formerly chief of the wealth
er bureau, given charge of the wealth
er business in France. Although this
was denied, the very best weather
prophets the department had on its
rolls have been sent over. They were
given the rank of major at the time.
and it is expected that some of them
have been promoted since then.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-09

What a delightful old world this
would be if fussy people would only
lose their tempers for good