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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Vegetables Give Health

. Fresh vegetables, served freely, spell vigor and freedom from sickness for those who eat them. They keep the blood as it should be and the whole body in good condition. The whole family will ask for second helping if the vegetables are cooked so they are re- freshing and pa!atable
 Vegetables just out of the garden taste best when simply sooled-steamed, boiled or baked-and served with little salt, butter, milk or cream. Often a heavily seasoned sauce covers up the more de- sirable vegetable flavor.
 Overcooking of vegetables impairs their flavor. Very delicate flavors are dc stroyed, while vegetables with very strong flavors such as cabbage or onions become disagreeably strong if cooked too long. Overcooking also destroys t e at tractive color of some vegetables.
 Cook summer vegetables as soon after they are gathered as possible. in order to preserve the flavor. If they must be kept over, keep In the ice box or some other cool place.
 Let wilted vegetables soak in cold water to freshen them. If vegetables must stand after pairing, cover with cold water to prevent willing and discoloration.
 Before cooking put head vegetables and greens in cold water for hour with tablespoon of vinegar to remove insects then wash very carefully.
 Drain all boiled vegetables as soon as tender-they become soggy if allowed to stand undrained after cooking. The water drained off may be saved for soup stock.
 Most vegetables are better when cooked in 9 small amount of water because a part of the mineral salt dissoives out into the water and is lost if the water is thrown away Cook whole when poss- b!e
 Tender spinach or lettuce leaves re- quire no added water for cooking. If thoroughly washed. enough water will cling to the leaves to prevent burn ing.
 Delica tely favored vegetables should be steamed or cooked slowly in a small amount of boiling water until tender and the water boils away.
 Strongly favored vegetables may be cooked uncovered in large amount of changed several times during the cook ing.
 Starchy vegetables should he put on and cooked in a sufficiently large amount of boiling water to cover them. Boil gently and keep kettle covered.
 The time required for cooking vege- tables depends on the kind size and age of the vegetable. Judgment must be used in deciding when they are quite done but not overdone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
TROUBLE FROM CROWDING
COOPERATIVE CROP REPORT

The Alabama Cooperating Crop Re- gardng the crop oan,iitons in Alabama on August 1, as confirmed from Wash ington by the bureau of crop estimates.
 The acre yield of wheat was found to be 9 bushels, which on an acreage of 10000 finally harvested gives total crop of 1,52o,0c0 bushels The quality of wheat this year in the state was very low as shown by the reported average of per cent of a high medium grade
 The condition of corn on August was 7S per cent of normal, indicating an acre yi0ld of s15.6 bushels, which on the acre age planted would produce .Sootal of TO- 434 900 bushels Corn improved ? per cent during the month of July.
 The condition of oats August 1, which properly refers to their condi- ton at harvest time. was 75, and it ap- pears that per cent of last years crop was remaining on the farm unused
 The condition of peanuts on solid acre age was S4 per cent compared with 75 one month ago. On the acreage planted this condition would forecast a total produc- tion of 16,505, ,Oo0 compared with the total amount gathered last year of 17,470,oo0, the acreage to solid peanuts having been reduced about one-third.
 The condition of hay is reported at SS per cent of normal. an improvement Of points during the preceding month. This condition indicates an acre yield of 1.55 tons, which in the 1,7o1.o00 acres estimated to be growing July 1. would give a hay crop of 1.70109 tons, as against 1.295,o0O saved last year.
 Sorghum for syrup is reported at z per cent of normal, which on this years acreage should produce crop of 12- 9s4, ,0o0 gallons. The condition of sugar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Change Season for Doves

Recent amendments to the regulations for enforcing the migratory bird treaty act prohibit the shooting of migratory birds from boats or any floating device lowed by sailboats or motor boats This change in the law has been made in order to check the activities of sportmen who by the use of lowed floating devices, have eveaded previous requirements which forbade the shooting of migratory birds from motor boats or sa'lboats
 In addition the open season for shoot ing doves has been changed in South Carolina, Georgia. Florida and Alabama from the period between September IS and December 31 to the period between October 16 and January a, both days in elusive. Furthermore, an open season for shooting doves covering the period from December Ito December 15, in elusive. has been established in Ohio. Indiana, Arkansas Kansas, Utah and Nebraska. However, in some of these latter states the local sportsmen will not be able to derive the benefits of this federal open season, due to the fact that state laws which are operative in their respective territories prohibit the killing of mourning doves during part or all of the federal open season. For example, the federal law makes the dove-shooting season in Colorado open September 1 and terminate December 15 while the state law prohibits the shooting of doves from September 9 to August l4. inclusive. As consequence, the only time in which sportsmen can legally shoot doves in Col orado without violating either federal or state laws is the single day, September l.
 The changes in the regulations also eliminate the reference to wlite- winged doves, because these doves do not mi grate between. the United States and Can ada and hence are not protected by the treaty act. AZ the changes in the dove shooting season have been made at the request of the state game commission CTS and sportsmen in the states affected The new dates will be satisfactory to the hunters and yet will serve to give the doves adequate protection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
A Fine Stallion

A standard bred stallion, Harvest Aid e3S0s, an animal of the very highest breeding type, has resently been pur- chased by the United States department of agriculture and placed on the govern ment's new horsesbreeding station at Buffalo, Wyo. Work at Iris station is being carried on in cooperation with the state of Wyoming, the object being to de- velop utility horses especially adapted to western range and farm conditions. Harvest Aid is by the champion trotting stallion, The Harvester, and his dam is Santos Maid, a mare which holds the trotting record of 2:0Sa4, and daughter of Peter the Great, the leading sire of speed in America. Harvest Aid is an an- in,al of great stamina, good size and con formation, and while he was selected on his merits as an individual, the horsemen of the department say they are extremely fortunate in getting such q well bred an imal. It is not the purpose at the horse breeding station to develop speed animals but it is well understood that a good stallion from a family noted for it's speed is highly desirable for the production of active utility horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Building Pigeon Houses

The essentials of pigeon house are
 fresh air, dryness and good drainage,
 sunlight and space enough for the com
 fort of the pigeons.
 A southern or southeastern exposure is best Care should be taken to con
 struct a house that can not easily be-
 come infested with rats, and it is best to
 leave space under the house into which
 cats and dogs can go for rats without being able to get at the pigeons This
 is usually accomplished by building the house 12 to A inches above the ground and boarding up the space between the
 ground and the floor but leaving small doors for cats and dogs. Floors built several inches above the ground, except in warm climates should be double
 with building paper between the layers | The house should be tightly constructed on all sides to prevent any drafts While more open and less expensive houses may be built in warm climates, the house must be comfortable in cold weather. The squads produced in win ter may be increased somewhat by heat ing the pigeon house, but this does not pay under average conditions. Sunlight is essential Windows should make up about, one tenth of the front of the house and be so arranged that they can be taken out
 during the warm weather. One window iE' each pen may be replaced by muslin curtains for ventilation in cold weather.
 The windows should be placed just below the caves to allow the sun to shine we'll back into the house.
 A gable-roof building 10 to 15 feet wide,
 feet from the floor to the caves, and $
 to 9 to the ridge, makes a good pig
 con house. pen by 9 feet will accom-
 modate 25 pairs of pigeons, While 40 pairs may be keht in a pen 8 by IS feet.
 The necessary floor space to allow per pair varies from 2la to square feet, ac- ccrding- to the size of the pen. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21

cane was S4 per cent, which should pro- duce a crop of 9,95s,0O0 gallons. The condition of sweet potatoes was S7 per cent of normal, which forecasts a total crop of 1990s,0 900 bushels as com pared with 14,75S,000 last year
 In view of the fact that Irish potatoes were all gathered before the first of Au- gust, the Alabama service inquired con corning the acre yield instead of the per centage condition From the reports received the average yield was found to be 77.5 bushels per acre, which indi- cates total crop of 4670,0o0 bushels The condition of field peas, comprising chiefly cowpeas in this state, was found to be v as against S1 on July l. The de- teriaton being due probably to the rank growth of the vine and the backwardness of fruiting.
 The condition of field beans, consisting chiefly in this state of velvet and soy beans, was 80 on August 1, the same as on July 1.
 The condition of pastures throughout the. state was also the same as on July l, represented by a figure of g per cent of normal.
 Apples declined 10 points the condition being S6 on August 1.
 Peaches declined points, the condition now being s.
 Pears advanced points, the August condition being 57.
 Watermelons declined points, the Au- gust condition being 6S.
 Cantaloupes declined points, the Au- gust condition being e5.
 The falling off in the prospect of fruit production is thought to be due to the excessive rains, which favored the null t;plication of insects and diseases.
 F. w. CYST,
 Field Agent. F. o. HOOTON, Markets Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Knapp Addresses Boys

Don't strike another boy because he calls you bad names; it does not make or prove you to be what he calls you. There is only one exception. If he calls you a boisheyik, hit him quick and just as hard as you please" In this graphic manner Dr. Bradford Knapp of Washing ton ennpha sized to the club boys of Ala bama the hatred and contempt all should have for the Russian revolutionary doc trineS, pro German influences are at tempting to spread in this country. Dr. Knapp who is at the head of the ex- tension work in the south, was relating some personal experiences with his own three boys and his advice came as eli max to an appeal for hard work study and right living, for development of the head, hand. heart and health of all boys, the ready acceptance of all that is good and the prompt rejection of all that is bad
 He urged the importance of "cemmun- ity cooperation" in every way-in the purchase of supplies, of seeds, of fer tilizers, of high priced machinery and bulls, and in the sale of pigs, cattle, lambs, corn and peanuts He predicted 8 wonderful development for this power ful agency for agricultural uplift.
 Earlier in the day Prof. G. c. Starch CT, horticulturist, told the club boys what educated methods would do if applied to the growing of fruits and orchards, giv- ing demonstration of the use and eff feet of various sprays Russell Briggs sweet potato specialist, told the boys about growing sweet potatoes, when and how to harvest them and how best to keep them in properly constructed sweet potato houses.
 The afternoon session closed with 8 watermelon party which was a sight to behold, No boy felt he really had had enough until, as Dr. Knapp phrased it. "the juice reached up to his ears.' The usual ball game followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Use Okra for Change

Ollra or "gumbo," commonly used in the south, has yet to make a place for itself in the northern dietary, not that taste for it has to be cultivated, uut simply because it's possibilities have been overlooked
 IL may be grown throughout the great CT portion of the United States, except the extreme northern part. The pods are excellent dried and canned, and as these may be obtained in every lares market, it's use is not confined to any season.
 The principal use of okra is in soups and in vasious dishes in which meats form Tn important part The young pods impart an excellent flavor, besides siv- ing pleasant muciagionous conss- tency. The young seeds are sometimes cooked in the same way as green peas and the very young and tender pods boiled and servid as salad.
 No copper, brass or iron cooking vessel should be employed in preparing ol1ra, as the metal will be absorbed and the pods discolored, or even rendered pois- 1 onous The cooking should be done in enameled, porcelain. or earthenware uten- sils.
 Try these recipes:
 Winter Ollra Soup-1 can of good New Orleans okra, i can of tomatoes, 2 table spoons of butter, ? small onions. 1 dozen oysters. 3 tablespoons of rice. A small dried red pepper pod, without the seeds, or dash of cayenne.
 Chop the onions and fry them in the butter. Wash the rice well, then stew the onions, tomatoes and pepper to- gether in about three quarts of water and pint of oyster water for about three hours, stirring frequently. Ten minutes before serving add the okra and let it come to a boil. Then drop in the oysters, boil up once and serve
 Chicken Gumbo-1 chicken, weighing or pounds, 1 pint of stewed tomatoes. l onion pod of dried red pepper, with out seeds, 2 pints of okra or about 90 pods, 1 large slice of ham. 1 bay leaf, sprig of parsley, tablespoonful each lard and butter, salt and cayenne to taste.
 Clean and cut up the chicken. Cut the ham into small squares or dice and chop the onion and the parsley or thyme. Wash and stem the oa1ra and slice into thin layers of one-half inch each. Put the lard and butter into the soup kettle, and when hot add the chicken and tho ham. Cover closely and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Then add the chopped onions, parsley and tomatoes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching Then add the olSra, and when well browned add the juice of the tomatoes. which imparts superior flavor. The okra is delicate and may scorch if not stirred frequently. For this reason many Creole cooks fry the okra pods sepa- rately in frying pan, seasoning with the pepper, cayenne and salt, and then add them to the chicken. Equally good results may be obtained with less trouble by simply adding the okra to the frying chicken and watching constantly to pre- vent scorching. The least taste of "scorch' spells the flavor of the gumhso When well fried and Drowned, add about three quarts of boiling water, and set on the back of the stove to simmer for about an hour longer. Serve hot with nicely boiled rice. Round steak may be substituted for chicken, but 1t must be borne in mind that chicken gunbo is the best favored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Boys of Lauderdale
By MRS. RICHARD F. JOHNSTON, State Director WOman's Division, W.
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Tom, Tom. the farmers son,
 Raised a pig and away did run.
 Tom was bold and the pig was sold, And his money working fore twas cold.
 One of the most interesting incidents of my work in the war savings movement was a meeting of the Pig club boys of Lauderdale county, who had assembled for a short lecture course with Mir. Hol- lirgsworth, the county farm demonstra- ton agent The little fellows gathered around table and gave their experi- ences in raising pigs There were sev- eral speakers on the programme, giving suggestions about the proper food for logs. and the way to market them. There were several pig club girls also, and they were equally interested along with the boys. My province was. of course, to suggest the War Savings Stamp as the best investment in the world for them after the pig is raised and marketed.
 Another incident of incidents worth while in my life was the course in home demonstration held at Auburn last week, with the state home demonstration agents. Miss Mary Feminear, Miss Gladys Tappan. Miss Elise Thomas. Miss Helen Johnston and Miss IIitt By the way
 
 the most capable it has ever been my pleasure to know. The keynote of the lectures. how to enlarge possibilities for good and advancement In other words, how to make home better. more attrac- tive. sweeter and life, in general more worth the living We talked about elini- mating the waste of ones time, ones health. ones influence. boeh moral and spiritual waste Of the tangible. every day things: and we discussed saving time. influence, money. Then we talked inv@ting in tine safest and best-the War Saving and Thrift stamps.
 How I yearned for the presence of every home-maker and housekeeper in Alabama If the women of the state had only known how much the benefit would bc the dormihAry would have been crowded to the unit The benefits of the work being accomplished by the farm and home demo- stration agents in this state. and the great good being accomp- lished by the Thrift and Savings com lfittec cannot he overestimated. and it will perhaps be "oo1 many years be- b1Ie the results Of the worl; can be fully realized by the people of the state in general
 ''As the new years come and the old
 years go,
 Little by little all things will grow. All things grow and things decay Little by little passing away.
 Little by little on fertile plain,
 Ripen the harvests of golden grain, When the summer at last is done.' Waving and flashing in the sun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Educational Exhibits


 The educational exhibits at both the Boston and New York poultry shows this year will be under the supervision ot Harry M Lamon, in charge of poul- try investigations, United States depart ment of agriculture, who is now mak- ing up a programme that will be an i'm portant feature al each of these big an nual poultry events. There will be aft ernoon and evening sessions on each day Of the shows, and demonstrations in judging poultry, selecting nos layers rom layers. and other practical work, With addresses by leading poultry breed CTS and experts. More lnssl i.15t poiir,- try bulletins issued by the department were distributed at the New York show last year. The Boston show will be held this year fro-1 December % tq Jan uasy 3, and the Na,' r o.!. sl' at in Madison Square Garde JaauaIy :, to 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Live Stock Imports

Recently 37S sheep, Ill cows and heifers, 6 horses and Berkshire boar pig arrived in New York from England on the steamship Michigan, according to the United tSates department of agriculture. Included in the shipment were 70 year. ling lambs of Hampshire, Cotswald and Suffolk breeding, while the cows were mostly Guernseys and Jerseys, all of the animals being purebreds purchased for use as foundation stock and in im- proving the herds of United States breeders. This shipment of live stock is one of the first which has reached this country from the British Isles since the outbreak of the war, and marks the re- sumption of live stock trade between the two countries which was abruptly cur tailed by the activities of the U-boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Prepares Sheep Exhibits

Educational exhibits for sheep raisers. showing models of equipment, such as
 barns. sheds. fences. feeding troughs. etc, are being furnished by the division oi animal husbandry. United States de- partment of agriculture, to co-operatiye sheep specialists in various states rA use at county fairs and at gatherings of farmers. The object of the exhibits is to demonstrate in as practical a way as possible the best methods of mana gine sheep Large illustrations are included. showing specimens of the different breed and types of sheep. Samples of wool. illustrating the different grades, are also included in each exhibit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Minor Troubles of Agent

county agent in ore of the eastern states believes in diversified activities work: Burnt up 90 gallons Of gasoline, ' quarts of oil had punctures and one blowout. Trailer broke away and np- set load; pig fell out of the car and was caught with difficulty, afterwards jumped from sty and was run over by profits and lost s2S besides. Tore best trousers getting over pasture EfNnce; broke watch crystal loading corn ln-
 but outside of few minor troubles had very satisfactory months work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Endless Chain Pig Club

Twenty pigs were distributed recently to the members of the boys and girls pig club of Whitley county, Indiana. to form the second link in their endless chain pig club. One of the conditions un- der which a pig club member in the county receives a club pig is that the member shall peturn two nigs from the original gilt. These pigs are then dis tributed to new club members and thus the membership increases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-21
Heavy Horses Still Scarce

While there is a surpus of light horses on the farms of the United States, there is still a notable deficiency in heavy de- sirable draft horses, say horsemen of the United States department of agriculture Last year. they say, there was a tre- nendous decrease in mares bred, but during the spring of 1919 very large percentage of good mares were bred, which is expected largely to meet the future demand for horses of the better type.