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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
A NEW TRACTOR.

A new tractor adapted especially for
use by truck gardeners and owners Of
small farms has just been put on the
market by the New Britain Machine
Company, New Britain. Conn. Farmers
who have seen the new machine at
work have been enthusiastic in their
praise Of its performance. 1t is de-
signed to do the work of one or two
horses, developing four horse power at
the draw bar and eight on the belt.
To introduce the new tractor, the
New Britain Machine Company has
planned q number Of extensive demon
stration tours. These VIII cover at
first. the farming districts Of Long
Island. New Jersey, central New
York and Ohio. The first demonstra-
ton will be held at Mineola on Mon
day Of this week. The tractors and
equipment will be carried on a truck
especially built for these demonstra-
ton trips.
After the demonstration in Long
Island. the truck will make its way to
Philadelphia. stopping for a demon
stration on Staten Island and at Eliza
beth. N. J., on the way. From Phil
adelphia the route leads through most
Of the farming sections Of New Jersey,
up through central New York, with
stops at Albany. Syracuse. Rochester,
Buffalo and Erie. From there the
tractors viii be taken through Ohio
with stops at Cleveland, Youngstown,
Toledo. Columbus. Dayton. Cincinnati
and many towns in between.
The New Britain tractor is made in
two sizes and other models will be
produced later. Equipment for which
It Is recommended will include ploughs
epike and spring tooth harrows, disc
harrows, pulverizers, seed drills,
weeders. Killers. markers. sprayers,
rollers and lawn mowers. Machinery
which the New Britain is able to
operate by belt power includes
Dnsiiage cutting machines, threshing
machines, saw mills, corn Smelling and
shredding machines. separators churns
and washing machines.
The New Britain is particularly well
fitted for the truck farmers needs on
account of its adaptability for multiple
row cultivation. 1t Is noted for its
ease OF operation and control. The
engine and gearing are so designed
that 1t has an ample reserve power
when used at the various kinds OF
work for which 1t Is recommended. II
is designed for true fuel economy and
the use of high grade materials In
every detail of its construction assures
low cost upkeep.
1t is the purpose of the New Britain
Machine Company to build up, first OF
ell, an army of satisfied New Britain
tractor users. This Is more important
in their estimation than concentrating
on the sale of large numbers OF trac-
tors without following their perform
ance IN actual use. 1t 10 for this rea-
son that they have planned an unusu.
ally complete service for farmer,
using their product.
Service and repair stations will bt
easily accessible to New Britain Trac
tor users in all parts of the country
In connection with the plans for serv'
ice there will be maintained at tn,
New Britain factory a department
which will furnish any necessar,
parts by express or parcel post with I
minimum delay.
Every farm In the world has nee,
for q general utility small tractor
Many truck farms and smaller farm
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
IL LARGEST VINE IN AMERICA PRODUCES TON OF FRUIT

Jack and the Beanstaik nave ac-
tually been outdone. Mrs. N. G. Briggs
Of Los Angeles, Cal, lie the owner of a
vine growing aIr-over the porch, fence,
barn. and even through the trees, d
yeritable vegetable giant, AZ, !, q.
1t Is specimen Of the chayote, or
vegetable pear. and is considered the
largest plant Of the kind In southern
California. More than ton Of the
vegetables were. sold from the vine the
past spring. and in addition 4 iarre
quantity was presented to chiidren's
home near by, considerable was eiye,,
to neishbors ana the family was well
supplied.
The vine ciinss by tendriis, the same
as a grapevine. and the leaves are
quite similar IN form. while, the -elon4
gated suspended fruit has much the
appearance OF q pear, but the taste IL
very much like a squash. The fruit is
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

have use for several such machines.
The New Britain answers these needs.
It solves the field problems OF the
scotsman and nurseryman ana the
specialized culturists, such as orchard
lists and beet sugar growers and others
who make a speciality OF some one
crop where frequent cultivation II
necessary.
There is also a wide field for the
New Britain tractor on the very large
farms where one or more tractors are
In use. There are many smaller pieces
Of work for which the large tractor Il
not well adapted. being either too cum
bersome or too expensive to use. For
such work the New Britain tractor
can be used quickly. easily and eco
nomically. Owners OF these large
farms win use New Britain tractor
much as the owners OF a large estate
uses a small. low priced automobile
at times when the heavy Limousine
would be inconvenient.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
marketed weighing about half pound
and brings a good price.
G. Il. HowARp, California.
WEED SEED IN FERTILIZER.

prepared sheep manure IN kiln dried
ana the theory is that whatever weed
seed there may be in it 10 made sterile
by the high temperature to which Il lie
subjected.
This theory has been accepted nv
gardeners and frequently repeated nv
horticultural writers. - =
On account Of its freedom from weed
seed. prepared sheep manure has bee,,
recommended ana largely used for
tertiliEing lawns. also for both flower
and vegetable gardens.
That II gives good result is certain.
but as for being free from weed seed
10 very decided error. Some brands
|, may have less weed seed than others
and different lots OF the same brand
may differ In the quantity of weed
seed contained, but a test of several
brands proved each to contain, large
quantities OF 1.-Two weed and grass seed
sufficient to produce very rank
growth.
A simple way to make test IL to
take two Six inch pots, filing them
with earth. In one pot mix a liberal
quantity Of sheep manure with the top
soil In the pot and mark the pots 90
that there will be no doubt as to the
one containing the fertilizer and the
one without. Water both and set
them out in the garden, watering them
daily.
Weeds will start in both pots, but
the one with the fertilizer will con-
tain very many more than the one
without
II positive results are wanted, the
earth should be baked over a fire so
hot as to destroy every particle Of
animal and vegetable matter in the
earth. Then fill the pots with the
sterile soil. add the fertilizer to one
and cover both with cheesecloth
raised from above the pots by arches
Of wire, tie the cheesecloth securely
under the rim of the pot. Keep the
soil moist and the pots In sunlight.
One will produce a fine crop Of grass
and weeds and the other nothing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

the stones, may be caused by the soil
being too rich. the strength OF the
tree, being exhausted by making too
Vigorous growth, DO the fruit does not
have q chance to develop. Use no
moro fertilizer and note results.
Your trouble was, reported to Glen
Bros. Rochester, N. Y, and they sug-
gest the tree may be natural" the
original head having died out, the tree
at present being only a wild cherry.
II the latter IL the case, the tree
can be cut back severely and then
have eighteen or twenty gratis put
In what are left of the old branches.
This will rapidly develop into a good
tree. The scions for grating can be
taken from any cherry tree that Is
most convenient to cut the scions
from. Do the work early In the
spring, just as the buds are beginning
to swell.
Glen Bros. make q speciality OF nut
trees and say the hazel OF hilbert nut
blossoms may not be properly pollen
lied. This can be remedicd by plant
ing tree or two Of some other va
riety near by.
1t may be that the numerous suck
ers from the roots are taking the vi
tality. The best results from training
filberts win be obtained by keeping
them to tho tree form, not as bushes.
Cut out the suckers and give the tree
an opportunity to put forth its best
efforts.
Asparagus will do best planted in
the spring. Before planting time COM
plete instructions will be given for
making the bed and setting out the
plants.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
NEW YORK STATE FAIR.

The United States War Department
win make "vicsory Show" at the
State Fair at Syracuse in September
occupying 5000 square feet OF floor
space. The captured trophies will give
an idea of what the American boys
had to face in France. In addition
there win be Y guns for launching
depth charges. wireless telephones. &C.
The tractor exhibition and demon
STATIONS win be an important feature
OF the fair.
The officers say there is ample war
rant for the prediction that the crop.
horticultural. dairy ano animal ex-
hibits will surpass all previous rec
ords.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
GIADIoLUs EXHIBITION.

Next Saturday and Sunday, August
2s and "a. there. win be a gladiolus
exhibition in the museum building OF
the New York Botanical Garden,
Bronx Park. Private growers and
florists are invited to exhibit. Sohed-
ules may be obtained of Secretary
George v. Nash. Admission free.
The giadiolus garden Is only a short
distance from the south gate. The coll
lection contains about $50 varieties
ana about $4,000 bulbs were set out.
They are now at the height of beauty.
The Gamma bed which is nearby con-
tains about forty varieties, each plainly
labeled, offering a splendid opportunity
for a comparative study Of cannas
and gladioh.
The collection Of dahlias Is large and
includes all the different types and
many varieties s..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

feature at each OF these big annual
poultry events. There win be after
noon and evening sessions on each day
Of the shows. and demonstrations In
from layers and other practical work,
with addresses by leading poultry
breeders End experts. More than
10000 poultry bulletins issued by the
department were distributed at the
show last year. The show will be held
this year in Madison Square Garden
January 20 to rs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
DULL WEATHER PLANTS.

Well grown geraniums. stocky. well
shaped plants are excellent for window
gardens or Conservatives. The foliage
is attractive and the plants bloom with
little sun, making them desirable for
winter use, and no gardener need be
ashamed OF good geranium plants in
the collection under glass.
Cyclamen are also good dull weather
subjects. The plants should be started
In growth about the first of September.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Evergreens can be planted as they
are received from the nursery with
cut removing the burlap In which they
are wrapped The burlap will soon
decay and 1t Is better TO plant In this
manner than to break the roots in an
effort to remove it
See that the roots OF evergreens are
surrounded by good rich soil when they
are set out
Keep the soil wet about the roots
and shower the tops daily with the
hose.
Stake large specimens so they viii
not be swayed by high winds
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

plants in pots, such az ferns, aspidis-
tras &C., plunge them in shady place
In the garden.
Plunging Is sinking the pot up to
its rim in the earth.
When the plants have been plunged
give them q good soaking the last
thing before leaving and cover the soil
ell about the plants, close up 10 the
stems with a heavy mulching of lawn
cllpplnge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
BETTER EGG PRODUCTION y
PROM PROPERLY FED FOWLS

In order to obtain an abundance Of
eggs It 10 necessary to have healthy,
vigorous stock, properly fed. The fol-
lowing are good grain mixtures for the
laying stock, the proportions being by
weight: Ration L. Equal parts OF
cracked corn, wheat and oats. Ration
a-Three parts cracked corn, two parts
oats ana one part wheat Ration b.
Two parts cracked corn and one part
oats. A choice Of any one of these ra-
tons should be scattered In the litter
twice daily, morning and evening.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

or n the poultryman desires he may
feed the grasshoppers alive, the grass
hopper trap being hauled into the
poultry yard and placed 20 that the
front end faces the light. The insects
will make their way out of the cage
Just about as fast as the ordinary
flock OF chickens can eat them. BY
such management the grasshopper
catcher is transformed into poultry
sclf-feeder.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
Interesting
Booklet

Scars. Roebuck q Co. is
publishing q very interesting
and helpful booklet describing
FARM KNOWLEDGE. 1t
Is called THE Secret Of Sue.
cess In Farming" and contains
q good deal Of valuable farm.
ing information you will be
glad to read. Sample pages OF
FARM KNOWLEDGE are
also shown, and the contents
Of Its four big volumes Of 2. O0C
pages are given. Every one In,
terested In farming should
sond for this booked. It moi
only describes FAR
KNOWLEDGE thoroughly
but Is also choclfuI Of haaIth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

The educational exhibit at the Madi-
son Square poultry show this year will
be under the supervision OF Harry NJ
Lamon. in charge Of poultry investiga-
tons. United States Department Of
Agriculture, who is now making up a
programme that will be an important
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

The early towering dwarf phloxes.
such as ovata and eubulata can be
prcpagated by divisions Of the old
plants and now is q good time to do
It. Carefully prepared cuttings Of firm
young shoots will root in a cold
frame II kept close and shaded, but
the surest way is by the division of the
plants.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
Don't Raise Cattle by
the "Rule O. Thumb"

When corn was is to 40
cents a busheI and hay 50 to
- a ton II didn't matter as
much as 1t does now whether
you gave particular attention
20 cattle raising methods. But
the way things are now 1t
makes a great deal OF differ
ence whether you raise cattle
by the rule o. thumb" or
adopt successful methods.
which cut down expense, time
and labor and still boost but
ter fat production and all
cattle profits.
For Instance. these expert
cattle raiSers show you In
FARM KNOWLEDG E how
pure stock Is three times as
efficient as scrub animals In
turning corn and other con-
centrates into meat how q COW
VIII earn you $3.50 each
~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Surplus cookerels caponized now will
weigh ten or eleven pounds by Christ
mas when they viii bring 80 to rs
cents a pound. This applies only to
the heavy breeds such as barred
rocks. Caponixing does not pay with
leghorns
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Either OF the following suggested
dry mash mixtures should be fed In a
dry mash hopper. allowing the fowl to
have access to It at all times. Mash
No. 1.-TWO parts corn meal, one part
bran, one part mlddlings and one part
beef scrap. Mash NO. 2-Three parts
corn meal and one part beef scrap.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Beginnings in Beeking is a new
bulletin issued by the State College
of Agriculture. Ithaca, N. Y. II is
free. Ask for r. c. F. 1873.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Hollyhock seedlings may be ported
up for winterins In cold frames. II
the plants are to be left In the garden
give constant cultivation to promote
growth ana mulch the plants well as
soon as the ground freezes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Alfalfa is the cheapest home grown
feed to produce milk. There are 212
pounds of digestible protein in ono
ton and the average yield per season
Is three tons per acre.
Alfalfa, by adding hydrogen to the
soil, gives as much as 1t takes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
Did You Know This
About CATTLE

Tho FIRST 90 per cont.
OF q cows iced goes for
her own body. tho rest
for milk.
Cattle like best the
early cut hay, Just
coming into blossom.
The production OF a
ton Of milk removes
less than 81 worth OF
fertilization from the
soil.
Butter lost In ono
year In separating milk
OF one COW by different
methods: Hand sepa-
Tator. LIZ pounds; deep
setting system, lO,l
pounds; shallow pan
system, 26.2 pounds;
water dllution systam.
40.5 POUNDS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Perennial phlox IL best made from
root cuttings, but early in August cut
tings from young shoots from the base
OF the plants root readily. Delphini-
Gums, pyrethr0ms, pinke, &C., may be
rooted In the same way. Insert tho
cuttings directly In pots and set them
away In a shady frame until rooted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Harvest onions when the tops die
down. II left out the bulbs win be
injured by the wind and weather. The
heavy ana continuous rains this sea-
son checked growth early.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

One cultivation week is generally
sufficient TO keep the weeds down.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Pillar ana rambler roses should
have liquid manure to encourage new
growth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Draw up the earth carefully about
the celery plants as they grow. being
careful not to let the soil get down
into the hearts OF the plants.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
FARMS

FARM HOMES-Where life is worth
living. For list, information, assistance,
write State Board of Agriculture. Dover,
Delaware.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Continue spraying. Do not let dis
eases or insects become established
Only eternal vigilance win keep them
in check
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Seeding deipniniuma from seed
sown in July should be Shursed and en-
couraged to grow rapidly ana strong.
They can be transplantsd later In the
season OF next spring.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Pot up freesias fbr Christmas
towering and be sure to have some 81
the new colored varieties.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

When going away on a vacation II
there. is no one to take care of the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
DUCKS,

MALLARD DUCKS for sale, 8 ducks> and
drake. Mrs. S. c. FRENCH, westwood
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
FARM MANAGER.

POSITION as manager. to represent the
owner In every way on large farm, desired
by a man of Integrity and standing, with
administrative ability and experience in
handling men; free September list. MAN
AGER, box 129 Sun.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17
HOW TO WASH CORDUROY.

Corduroy is kind OF cotton velvet
which may be washed providing II II
not rubbed. squeezed or ironed. II It
Is made up at home. stitch the seams
with loose stitch to prevent puoker-
ing when washed. Before laundering
babies coats or other lined garments
loosen the lining at the bottom to
avoid bagging. Use a solution Of mild
soap, or for dark colors which may
streak or fade solution of soap bark
Souse the garment up and down in a
soapy water, changing the water as it
becomes soiled. Rinse in several clear
waters until no more dirt and soap
come out Hang the garment up drip
ping wet and so that it will dry in
the shape in which II is worn. Dry
in the wind II possible. When dry
brush briskly to raise the nap.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

Constant tillage is necessary for the
late crops.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

A. A. B.. Manhasset. N. Y.-The
seven-year-old cherry tree. bearing
cherries with only the skins covering
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

REGIsTERED Berkshire Piss for sale.
Mrs. EDITH FRENCH, westwood, Mass.
DURoC JERSEY SERVICE BoARs.
Baby Pigs, Bred Sows summer farfow.
BELRosE FARMS. RICHFORD, N. Y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

The last Of August is a good time to
seed new lawns. The autumn rains
and favorable temperature quickly
start the grass. and II the ground has
been well prepared q good lawn win
be obtained by next summer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

authOrItles IN each branch
OF farming at merely the
cost OF a few bushels Of corn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

month on a sIiage ration and only % 4o on
\ grain ration; how IL costs You 81 .06 to get
100 pounds OF milk on grain ration and
: only SO cents on a silage ration how you can
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

turns from each bra
OF your farm work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-17

This COW has milk fever.
II allowed to lie upon
her side she 10 almost
sure to die.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-11-13
RAGING WITH AN AVALANCHE

To cross the Rockies in the dead OF
winter on hunting and trapping trip
is not mild proposition but one
fraught with constant danger, necessi-
tating an alertness of mind and body
w. H. Riedout. a trapper since "a,
speaks of his experience in crossing
the Rockies on trapping trip in No
venlber, hunter-tradertrappe OF Co.
lumbus, Ohio. He had been meeting
with success and had IA coyotes, %
bobcats, mink, / cougar and otter.
"On the second of March," he writes.
81 climbed the king of the Rockies
four miles to the crest where l cached
nv skis. | have had ten winters ex-
perience on skis so you may guess
I know how to use them, but this
slope was more than l counted on.
was at an altitude of 1900 feet,
with snow IL feet on the level. 1T
was a mile to the lake with drop
of 1000 feet All marten trappers of
tremely dangerous during February
and March when it begins to slip and
slide. got down a little way on the
side and then looked at that reef OF
snow. 81 would have given my pack
to have been back on that ridge, but
to go back was just as likely to start
the snow sliding as to continue on
my way | slid fifty feet when the
snow began to move with a crushing,
rumbling sound like thunder miles
away In a fraction Of q second, l
was headed straight down the noun
tain. gathering speed like an express
train that was six days behind time.
knew that if the snow behind me
caught up with me | was lost, if | lost
my balance | was done for, if there
was jog at the end of the lake, |
was gone. The whole earth seemed
to be moving behind me, all the devils
of Hades were right at my heels. |
shot out across the edge of the lake
which was fairly smooth, across into
the piens which were buried in snow
up to their tops. One ski caught in
the top of one and threw me about
forty feet, broke the toe off the ski
and tore it loose from my foot ana
buried me in the snow. / thought |
was gone, After a while | tried TO
move, my feet were free, | wallowed
around and stood up. The avalanche
pursuing me down the slope ha0
stopped in the middle of the lake.
I was safe. But | haven't attempted
the king of the Rockies since, | al
ways find time to go around"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-11-13
a CRASHING PRONoUNcEMENT

Pioneer Press-Ever since an asso-
citation of miners, led and melted
largely by professional disturbers, is
sued an ultimatum against the mine
owners, which later became an ulti'
matum against the people of the
United States and the government {,
self. the people whom that govern,
ment represents have been craving
some brave and crashing pronounce
ment which would properly character
ize this attempt to govern the govern
ment by holding over the heads of It's
people threat of starvation, suffer
ing and chaos.
That announcement has come and
it's assuring reverbrations have echoed
throughout the length and breadth OF
the land 1t has come and given
tongue to what the millions of this
nation have themselves been thinking
and wishing to say. And it has been
accompanied with action which Teas-
serts in no uncertain terms the suprem-
acy Of the government and the ma
iesty of the law. To Judge A. b.
Anderson of the United States district
court has been given the mind and
the courage to declare in answer 10
intimations of the miners council that