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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17

and drop the seed, one or two pieces
in place, In the bottom of the fur.
row. Cover the seed to a depth of
about 4 inches, using a hoe or a l.
horse plow for the purpose. One to
three weeks will be required for the
potatoes to come up, depending en-
tirely upon the temperature of the
soil. The ground may freeze slightly
after the planting has been done, but
so long as the frost does not reach
the seed potatoes no harm will result
and growth will begin as soon as the
soil becomes sufficiently warm.
As soon as the potatoes appear
above ground and the rows can be
followed, the surface soil should be
well stirred by means of one of the
harrow-toothed cultivatorS Good cul-
tivation should be maintained through
out the growing season, with Occa-
sional hand hoeing, if necessary, to
keep the ground free from weeds.
Toward the last the soil may be well
worked up around the plants in order
to hold them erect and protect the
tubers from the SUI after the vines
begin to die.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
TO PRODUCE BETTER HEIFERs
Carefully Select From Herd Profitable
Producing Cows and Use
Purebred Sire.

Proper feeding OF balanced rations.
elimination of Improbable animals in
the herd and increasing production by
use Of purebred dairy sires to produce
better dairy heifers are the three i'm.
portaHt things that will decrease the
cost and increase the production Of
dairy products, says the. dairy hus-
bandry extension man at Iowa State
college.
The easiest and most practical way
Of obtaining cows of better dairy
qualities is to select carefully from
the herd those cows which are found
by record to be profitable producers
and use on these q purebred dairy
sire. II the profitable cows are select,
ed, then the dairyman will be aoIe to
make q profit while he is building up
10 dairy herd. NJ
it pays to select and breed better
animals because it means more pay
fol- the amount of labor and feed used
and also an increased production of
food which is absolutely essential.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
TREATMENT FOR
GRAZING LANDS
Alternate Grazing Not Practiced
Much by Farmers on Ac-
count Of Expense.
DISK AND HARROW FAVORED
Spike Tooth Harrow Less Likely to
Loosen Large Pieces Of Sod
When Used Alone-cood for
Distributing Manure.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Alternate grazing as relief for con-
tinnous grazing has long been recon-
mended by experts, but little practiced
by farmers. 1t involves the division of
pastures so that each portion of the
field may be given. alternate periods of
rest during the grazing season. Grass
makes maximum yield If allowed
definite periods of uninterrupted
growth. However, the extra expenses
for fences and labor deter many farm
ers from following this system which,
although 1t is adapted for Practice in
some sections of the country, 1t Is not
so favorable In others.
Disking and Narrowing.
Cultural treatment, such as disking
and narrowing, are recommended
where sod-bound condition of the
grass develops. as the slight mulch
ing of the surface obliterates weeds
and also improves the mechanical and
physical condition of the soil. Gen
orally speaking, there is considerable
expense attached to disking and har-
rowing, and, unless the returns are
commensurate with the cost, a farmer
is scarcely justified in thus treating
his grazing lands, particularly If other
work on the farm is competing for
his attention at the same time.
The Spike.Tooth Harrow.
The average disk will cut and turn
sods to some extent no matter how
nearly straight 1t Is set, and on this
account its use Is often more detri-
mental than beneficial. Ordinarily, in
the case where the ground is inclined
to be wet at the time of treatment,
considerable portion of the turf may
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
use chicken fat, the most delicious
Of all cooking fats."
Beneath this placard at recent
food exhibit was roasted chicken,
delicious looking and Drowned to a
tempting turn, and a glass full of clari-
fed fat, the excess fat of the chicken.
But" said one practical woman as
she stopped in front of the booth, II
would not know how to use 1t if l
did take 1t out before i made the
gravy. If It can be used satisfactorily,
I'd like to know how"
The uniformed woman in the booth
came forward smilingly. 81 am glad
you are interested in knowing how, for
learning to use all our available fats
is one Of the primary lessons in thrift
these days. am here for the purpose
of telling the value of chicken fat and
how to use 1t, to all who will stop
and listen. So many people do not
seem to know that chicken fat can be
used as a substitute for any fat your
recipes call for"
Use Only Four.Fifths the Quantity.
Just then another woman came up.
swell, I had abominable luck substi-
tuting chicken fat for butter in my
recipes. Someone told me just what
you are saying now, but my cake fell
and my pie crust was a sight"
II am sorry about those cakes and
pies" said the home demonstration
agent in charge of the booth. "but
am afraid this someone with whom
you talked did not finish her discus
sion. The fact that your cake fell
would lead you to believe that the
mixture was too rich, wouldn't it?"
'But why would that be?" broke in
the first woman.
"Think Of tho butter you used to
make which had some water in 1t,
and to which you usually added salt.
Now, chicken fat has no water in its
content; it is 100 per cent fat. But
ter contains practically IS per cent fat.
Chicken fat also lacks the salt and the
small amount of curd present in fresh
butter. The difference between chicken
fat and butter for shortening, you see,
Is the difference in water content
rather than fat, and that is why you
should use less of the former"
"Then your directions would he to
use less when you are using chicken
fat IN place of butter In cooking?"
Eyes, use about four-fifths as much
fat as the recipe with butter calls for
and add extra salt"
"Thank you, l will try that" said
one.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
GOOD
ROADS
NEW ROAD BUILDING PROGRAM
Amount Of Money Available for Fed
eral Aid Largest Ever Set Aside
by Any Nation.

(Prepdred by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
With full state cooperation accord
ing to the terms Of the federal aid
road act, the United States will have
a total of at least $5T4, 100000 for CO.
operative road building during the next
three years. The federal part of this
fund is assured by an extra appropria-
ton of $209,0O0,OO0 in the post Office
appropriation bill just passed by con-
gress and signed by the president.
officials of the bureau of public
roads, United States department of ag-
rieulture, which administers the pro-
visions Of the federal aid road act
and co-operates with the state govern
ments in the expenditure of the money,
point out that this amount of funds Ia
the largest ever appropriated for SINH
lar purposes and for similar period
by any government in the history Of
the world, and that it enables the fed
eral and stale governments to carry
out bodybuilding program of mag
nitude never equaled.
In connection with the great federal
aid program 1t Is also noted that ex-
penditures for highway work in the
United States this year are likely to
amount to half a billion dollars or
more. On reports received from state
highway departments, the bureau Of
public roads estimates the 1919 ex-
penditures for roads and bridges at
1886, 100000, or $11O,O0O0oO more than
the average expenditures for 1915 and
1917.
An important effect of the law con-
tanning the new appropriation Is that
1t broadens the definition of rural
post road, under which class a high
way had to qualify in order to receive
the benefits of the federal aid act.
Under the old act it was required
that mail should actually be carried
on the road or that there should be a
reasonable prospect that mail would be
carried on 1t within short time after
improvement. The new act says:
.. the term rural post roads
shall be construed to mean any
public road, major portion of which
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17

II am not ready to give In yet"
said the other. Chicken fat has a
different flavor than butter and I
would hesitate before I'd put it In my
choicest white cake recipe for fear 1t
would flavor it,"
| Chicken fat does have a different
flavor. When it is unclarified l would
suggest using 1t only in cakes and
cookies which have quite definite fla
vors of their own. However, / wish
you would try it in your cake recipe
after rendering it carefully in the way
! noted on this slip. I think you will
find nothing Objectionable in the flavor
then"
How to Render Chicken Fat.
On the slip was printed: Heat the
fat very slowly in a double boiler with
whole milk (preferably sour). Use
one-half cup milk to each pound of fat.
Strain the rendered fat through a
cloth and when it is set, lift fat from
the milk which remains.
| VI.
went on, "for making other fats like
suet. more disable. These harder fats,
rs beef and mutton suet, are much i'm
proved if rendered in the proportions
of two parts to one of soft fat, such
as that obtained from the chicken. I
would he well satisfied to use chicken
fat altogether in my cooking, In prefer
ence to any other, could get It, and
1t Is the favorite fat of the French
pastry cook"
But it doesn't keep WE'LL" said the
conservative one, sand that makes it
nuisance"
Becomes Rancid.
"it will become rancid and strong
favored the home demonstration
agent agreed, "just as other fats will
If mistreated. If you wish to save it
keep it tightly covered, in a cool place,
and you will have little trouble.
II hope you did not misunderstood
me when / spoke of rendering chicken
fat. 1t is not necessary in many in
stances to go to the trouble Of ren-
dering it. Chicken fat may he used
for frying purposes just as it is. When
1t is used as shortening for mullins.
spiced cookies or chocolate cake,
where its Characteristic flavor will not
be noticed as it might in white cake
or pastry, 1t can be melted slowly and
measured without clarifying.
Keep in mind that 1t is 100 per
cent fat. Try little experimenting
and see If you do not find that you
prefer it to any other shortening" she
said, rs the woman started toward the
next exhibit.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
FORAGE FOR HOGS OR SHEEP
Under Favorable Conditions Il is
Ready for Pasturins In so Days
From Seeding.

One of the best crops to furnish
green forage for hogs or sheep is
rape. 1t may be broadcasted on we'll
prepared seed beds at the rate of six
to eight pounds per acre and covered
with harrow, or drilled solid, using
five or six pounds, or in rows "a to
20 inches apart, with two or three
pounds of seed per acre.
The Dwarf Essex variety has proved
the most desirable. It will furnish a
very satisfactory ration for sheep and
lambs alone, and when supplemented
with grain is unexcelled for hogs.
Under favorable conditions it is ready
for pasturing in 40 to so days from
seeding, and If not pastured too close
Nv viii furnish forage until freezing
weather. the amount varying with the
fertility OF the soil.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
HOW 70 GROW IRISH POTATO
Planting Of Late Varieties Should be
Done Late In May-Malntaln
Good Cultivation.

prepared by the United States Depart
meut of Agriculture,)
A rich, sandy loan is best suited to
the production of Irish potatoes and
the fertilizers employed should con-
tain high percentage of potash. The
main crop of Irish potatoes for family
use should be grown elsewhere, but
small area of early ones properly
belongs In the home garden. The
preparation of the soil should be the
same as for general garden crops.
Early potatoes should be planted as
soon in the spring as 1t Is feasible to
work the land, irrespective of locality.
Late potatoes are extensively grown
In the North, and the planting should
be done late In May or during June.
The rows should be not less than 2
feet apart and the hills IL to 10
inches apart in the row. Lay of the
rows with a 1-horse pillow or lister
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
ECONOMY PRACTICED
IN MENDING CLOTHES
Old Skirt, Ready for Rag Bag,
Can Be Repaired.
IL Too Tight Around Hips, or Too
Large, II Can Be Remade--Romp-
er for Johnny or Jumper for
Mary Can Be Made.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Have You an old white skirt which
you thought ready for the rag bagi
What Is the matter with 1t? It Is toe
tight around the hips. Rip out the
hem and II 1t is worn on the fold cut
it off. Raise the skirt until 1t is large
enough around the hips. Cut off the
top and attach to an inner belt. I'm
less your old inner belt is as good ms
new buy a new one, for the inner belt
often makes the success or failure of
a skirt. Even off the bottom, and If
not too short, face it. Otherwise you
will have to make false hem. What
is a false hem? 1t Is merely a strip
Of cloth, straight or bias, as preferred,
which is set on the bottom of the
skirt to represent a hem (n0t a fac.
ing). 1t may he of the same or of
contrasting material. Use a plaid or
striped material, add a touch to
pockets or belt, and show your
friends brand-new sport skirt.
Is your skirt too large? Either take
up the seams or recut 1t into new
style. Or perhaps the top is too worn
to use any more. Put on a new yoke
Of similar material. In case you have
no more of the old material use any
white material and wear the skirt
with MILDLY blouses or one Of the new
long blouses. You might make Rev
MILDLY blouse from the old skirt. Use
tie bottom of the skirt for the bottom
OF the blouse. Measure up the length
desired and cut the top of the blouse
by plain waist pattern. Add sleeves.
collar and belt of similar or contrast. |
ing material and you are ready for the |
next picnic.
Does Johnny need a new romper or
a Sunday suit7 Get out your pattern
and arrange eli OF It on the unworn
parts Of the skirt before cutting. |
Make It all white or trim 1t with col.
crtd scraps from the usefni rag big.
The material Is strong enough to Inst
Jchany q season and BY that fime lie
will have opteroyn it. Or is it M.sfy
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
HOUSEHOLD
SC(yEsTIohs

Bread that stands too long as dough
VIII surely be sour.
A drop of vanilla improves the flavor
OF "a cup Of coffee.
a.
Prunes are much improved by the
addition Of lemon peel.
A shelf In the closet for shoes is
far better than placing them on the
floor.
The person who cares for fowls
should move slowly and quietly
around them.
Next time you make poultry dress
ing add a teaspoonful Of cinnamon ID
give 1t rich flavor.
Keep the little brush broom hondy
near the -four bin and brush eyery-
thing that needs it before YOU eunpty
q sack Of flour into the bin.
Candle light Is one Of the prcttiest
decorations we have, but II often
causes such mess that one hesitates
g use It. You mayAavoid all shis n
you, freeze the ealSl.a imn,edi ately IL
fore using.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
HAVE CHICK BRO0DER READY
II Should Be Warmed and Regulated
When Young Birds Arrive
Keep Chicks Warm.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Buyers Of chicks should have a
brooder such as is required for the
number Of chicks bought ready,
warmed, and regulated when the chicks
arrive.
If, for any reason, the brooder is not
ready, take the chicks from the ship
ping box in warm room; feed, and
return to the box; repeat at intervals
of three hours until the brooder is
ready.
For the first few days give very
close attention to regulating the
brooder for the comfort of the chicks.
This is the most troublesome state in
the operation of brooder, and the
most critical period in the life of the
chick.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17

Is now used or can be used, or forms
connecting link not to exceed ten
miles in length of any road or roads
now or hereafter used, for the trans
portation of the United States mails.
excluding every street and road in a
place having population, as shown
by the latest available federal census.
OF $500 or more, except that portion
OF any such street or road along which
the houses average more than 200 feet
apart
The new act also raises the govern.
ment limit of contribution from not to,
exceed $4,000 mile to not exceed
10000 a mile, taking account Of high
er present costs of labor and materials.
The law also authorizes the secre-
tary of war to transfer to the secre-
tary Of agriculture material eouin-
ment and supplies suitable for highway
Improvement and not needed by the
war department.
The original federal aid road act
which became law in July, 1915. apprO-
priated $75,OO0OOO to aid in the com
struction Of post roads during 4 1--WE.
year period ending June 30, 1921. and
$lo,oOO,OOO to aid in forestlald build
ing during ten-year period ending
June 30, 1926. Not over So; 900 900 a
the original $S5,00O,o0O had been w
pended prior to 1910, so that $4,000
600. plus s209oOO0OO. Or Il total ~
$29l, 100000 Of federal funds. viii be
available. Of which s2S7. 100000 will Is
available during tho next three years
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17

be turned up, while il dry weather
follows permanent injury to the pas
ture is quite likely to result. A spike
tooth harrow following the disk
usually drags the lOosened pieces Of
sod some distance away. thereby leap-
ing numerous areas of considerable
size entirely bare. This happens more
especially on slopes where a complete
covering is difficult to maintain, even
under the most favorable conditions.
The spike-tooth harrow, when used
alone, is less likely to loosen large
pieces of sod than when used in com
junction with the disk. Its use dur
ing the spring over numerous small
areas of ungrazed grass where the
droppings from animals have fallen
is beneficial In that it uniformly dis
tributes this fertilizer.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
INDICATIONS Or GOOD COW
Best Dairy Animal Has Large Middle
Rody, Strong Constitution and
Perfect Health.

The best dairy COW has a large mid
die body, q strong constitution and per
feet health. A large udder and good
sized teats, large milk wells and prom.
inent veins are indications Of good
Iailker. There are many other points
tc.be taken into consideration when
breeding for results, but in addition to
milk tests, il the sow is weil-bodied
and built for miller, as may be-
judged from q common sense view,
that ought to be sufficient evidence Of
dairy value.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
FEED FOR LITTLE CHICKENS
Wet Stuff u Apt to Sour and Make
Them sick--Never Allow Them
Without Pure water.

Don't feed the little chickens wet
feed for It II apt to sour ana make
them sick and unhealthy. Oatmeal,
cracked corn, wheat, katif corn. mill
let seed and small grains are good
food. Give them some sharp sand ana
fine gravel and never allow them to
b without pure water to drink.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
ORGANIZE FOR BETTER HERDS
Farmers Forming Associations for
Purpose Of introducing Bulls Of
Merit 81 Single Breed.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
The cooperative bull association is
an effective organization for freeing a
community from the exasperating ex-
perience Of the scrub bull that roams
at large. There is scarcely breeder
who has not experienced keen disap-
pointment and financial loss through
unrestrained, scrub bulls. In the ter
ritory covered by a cooperative bull
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
EXERCISE AND FRESH WATER
Two Things as Necessary as Feed for
Poultry Success-Look to Comfort
Of Fowls.

The successful poultryman knows
that exercise and pure water are as
necessary as feed, and he will overlook
nothing that viii add comfort and en-
joyment to the fowls or that will re-
duce the time and labor involved in
attending the fiocks.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
BACKED BY SCIENCE

prepared by the United States De-
partment of Agriculture.)
Minnesota. poultry club MEM
bers took part in big pageant
Of boys and girls clubs that
filed the race track at the In
terstate Fair at Sioux City,
Iowa, last fall.
The poultry club members
bore a banner with a legend
whose truth has never been sue
eessfully denied. Their slogan
was:
1.-THE Immortal Hen. Whose
Son Never Sets.e
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
FOUR PRIME HOME UTILITIES
Water Supply, sewage- Disposal Plant,
Heating and Lighting systens
Are Needed. 1t

A good water supply a complete
sewage disposal plant and effective
heating and lighting systems constI I
tute the four prime utilities Of the
farmhouse, the foundations of safe,
comfortable living.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-04-17
contfsI Testure = eutter.

The grain on texture Of the buttef
y Infected and controlled largely By
the treatment which the hutter re-
ceives during the washing andsw0rHihe
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-20
PUBLIC HEALTH.

Throughovt tho United States, February 23r3 i3 to be observed as Health Sunday at the Suggestion of the United States Public Health Service
 This request is made in order to arouse public interest and sentiment in behalf of the returned soldiers, that, as they ccmo back to civilian life, the period of transition and .festivity should not expose them to undue temptations to self-indul- gence.
 The United States Government during the war has attempted and achieved herculean task in pro- tecting the physical, mental and moral well-being of the men in arms.
 Now that work falls to the com nunities through which end to which the men shall come. And cur busi- ness IS not simply to detect and combat the spread of vencreal dis ease. There are the educational and recfeatlonal phases of strong pub lie health program. These are sorely needed in Canaan, and particularly with the growing generation. With them also it is essential to cultivate moral and social ideals.
 To this end the observance of Father-and-Son week, and the Con, ference for Older Boys il Winsted are working, in this direction the Parents Association, the Camp Fire the Boy Scouts are moving as com munity efforts. Unq1cstionably therefore they should have our uni, ted and unqualified support. But all endeavor will be futile unless there is back of it the religious motive Hence we look to the churches fol incentive, inspiration and guidance Health Sunday should give great impetus to this national movement.