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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31

gerlng losses from that disease. The
United States department of agricul-
ture thereupon issued an order pro-
hibitlng the interstate shipment of
hogs from public stockyards except for
immediate slaughter. The effect of
that order was that all lightweight
hogs-some of them young sows suit
able for breedlng-sent to the markets
were slaughtered, and the pork which
would have been produced. had they
grown to maturity, as well as the POI
tential breeding value of the sows, was
consequently lost.
In addition, the fact that many of
these animals were not especially de-
sirable for slaughter made them bring
comparatively low prices, frequently
resulting In actual loss to the shippers.
Quarantine Order Modified.
After the serum and virus treatment
against hog cholera was standardized
by specialists of the department, an
order was issued permitting swine to
be shipped from public stockyards for
feeding or breeding purposes when
they had been given such treatment I'M
der the supervision of a department
inspector. However, It was required
that treated swine should be held In
the yards q days before shipment,
this period being later reduced to IA
days. The cost of feeding the ami
mails during the quarantine period
was so great that the traffic did not
reach any considerable proportions.
But with added knowledge and ex-
perience in the control Of hog cholera.
and application Of state laws govern
ing its control. the department thought
1t safe to permit the shipment Of treat
ed hogs at once to points in states
which have regulations requiring that
such animals be held In local quaran-
tine until Il days have elapsed since
the date of treatment. The order per-
hitting this became effective on Janu-
airy 2, 1918
Previous to that date. shipments Of
immunixed swine had been compare
lively few. while since that time the
number has grown rapidly. No doubt
is entertained that as the facilities for
handling such animals are improved
and the general knowledge with refer
ence TO hog cholera is increased. the
traffic In stocker and feeder hogs from
public stockyards win have steady
growth and win become tremendous
factor In the production and eonserya-
ton Of fnod.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31
INCREASE AREA OF s0RGHUMS
Farmers Report Excellent Results
From Dwarf Milo and Dawn
kafir-Demand for Seed.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Grain sorghum area increased from
3.944000 acres In 1916 to 5.153,000 in
1917. or more than 30 per cent. while
the production increased from 53.S5S,-
600 to 75.S66.O00 bushels. or over 40
per cent. This largely increased
quantity Of grain was consumed
through the ordinary channels WITH
out any undue drop In price. Farm
ers report excellent results from
Dwarf milo and Dawn kafir. the va
rieties bred and distributed BY the
United States department Of agricul-
ture. and the demand for seed IN
ereases. In parts Of Arizona and
California Dwarf milo IL grown sue
cessfuiIy on irrigated land after bar
ley is harvested. thus enabling the
grower to produce two grain crops on
the same land in one year.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31
TO START WITH GEESE

Buy breeding stock or mate
the fowls several months before
the breeding season, which is In
early spring. Breeders should
be ct least two years old. They
are best when from three to
five years old. Females are
usually kept until they are
twelve to fourteen years old, or
as long as they will lay well,
but ganders are not generally
kept after their eighth or ninth
year.
Begin feeding for egg produc-
ton during the latter part Of
winter. Eggs are then available
for early Matching and the gos-
lings win be ready to Craze as
soon as good grass pasture Is
ready. The period of incuba-
ton varies from % to 80 days.
Four to six eggs are set un-
der hen and 10 to 13 under a
goose. Goslings should not be
allowed to go into water. espe-
= cially If the weather is cold, I'M
= I'll they are several days old.
Hens with goslings should
brood them from seven to ten
days, when the goslings are aAe
to take care of themselves.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31
BIG INCREASE IN
HOG PRODUCTION
Cholera Treatment Is Great As
sistance in Filling Pork Bar
rel of Nation.
MANY ANIMALS IMMuNlzED
Il lie Estimated That More Than 37r
100000 Pounds of Pork Were Add
ed to Supply During Fiscal
Year Ending June 80.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Advance Of the serum and virus
treatment for hog cholera is credited
with being largely responsible for re-
cent great development of the traffic
in stocker and feeder hogs. 1t is esti-
mated that more than 37,500,O00
pounds of pork were added to the ma
TONS supply by this traffic in the fis-
cal year that ended June 30 although
regulations were modified to help the
industry only on January 2. Further
notable growth of the traffic is ex.
pected.
During the fiscal year ending June
30, there were 254,731 head of swine
inspected and immunized against
hog cholera by inspectors of the bu-
reau of animal industry at public
stock yards and shipped to country
points for feeding and breeding pur-
poses. The average weight of these
animals at the time of immunization
was approximately 100 pounds. Prob
ably 100000 of the number were
shipped for feeding purposes and later
were returned to the markets at an
average weight of 250 to 275 pounds,
giving an approximate total increase
of from 37,500,OO0 to 43,500,0OO pounds
Of pork.
How Hog Cholera Spreads.
Many years ago lightweight hogs
and piggy sows were sold at the mar
kets as feeders and breeding animals,
respectively, and shipped indlscrim-
hately to all sections of the country.
This spread hog-cholera infection
throughout all swine-raising sections,
and was one of the causes of the stag
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31

unless the field can be inclosed with
rabbit-proof fencing. In some of the
Northern states, woodchucks have
caused considerable damage to small
paintings of the soy bean.
Root-knot caused by a nematode
often causes considerable injury to soy
beans in many sections of the South
ern states where this pest is prevalent.
In sections where the pest has become
well established In the soil, soy beans
should not be planted. To plant them
is a dangerous practice, not only be-
cause the bean crop win be reduced,
but also because the pest can propa-
gate freely and greatly damage any
susceptible crop which follows the soy
beans.
Cowpea wilt, due to a Fusarium,
causes considerable damage to the soy
bean. One variety. unnamed as yet,
is highly resistant to this disease and
has given quite good results on soils
infested with wilt.
Caterpillars sometimes eat the soy
bean foliage, but the damage from
such insects is seldom serious. The
black blister beetle has been reported
In few cases to have done consider
able damage to soy-bean fields, but in
general this insect cannot be consid-
cred serious pest.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31


in Kansas, $4,000 in Nebraksa, 10000
in Oregon, 10000 In Missouri. $4,000 in
Indiana, 25,O00 in Illinois, and proper
tionate numbers In practically all 9TH
err states. The farmer has thus learned
that local town and city folks can as
sist greatly in this emergency work and
has come to look with favor upon their
cooperation. The effect mas been to
bring farmer and town resident into
more cordial relations.
The results achieved along this line
are especially helpful toward provid-
ing the harvest labor needed In con-
stantly enlarging agricultural pro-
gram. Too much emphasis, it is be-
lieved, cannot be placed on the phase
Of the movement that has to do with
bringing into close cooperation and
alignment all the forces which have
more or less to do with the labor prob
lem and framing a program that will
eliminate as far as possible the loss
due to having an oyersupply of labor
at certain places and shortage at 9TH
ers, and that win make possible the
use of all the local labor to the fullest
extent and thus save transportation Of
workers from distant areas and neces-
sary loss Of time occasioned In such
travel.
The success In dealing with the
farm labor situation during the past
year is thought to justify confidence in
meeting any situation that may de-
velop In 1919.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31
LOCAL BUSINESS MEN
AND FARMERS LEARN
Cooperation and Sympathetic
Understanding Established.
Especially Helpful in Providing Hars
vest Labor Needed In Constantly
Enlarged Agricultural Program
In All Sections.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture,)
One of the greatest achievements OF
the farm labor activities conducted by
the United States department of agri-
culture during the past year in farm
ing sections all over the country where
labor was needed, was the establish
ment of cordial cooperation and sym
pathetic understanding between farm
ers and local business men, depart
ment specialists state.
AS a result of this cooperation crops
have been harvested by aid Of the
business men from cities and towns in
hundreds of localities where large
losses would undoubtedly have result
ed from lack of labor About $4,000
town and city dwellers helped harvest
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31
Burberry is DISAPPEARING
Campaign for Control Of stem-Rust Of
Wheat Has Resulted In Removal
Of Noxious Plant.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agricuiture.)
The campaign for the control OF
stem-rust Of wheat through the eradi-
cation Of the common barberry has
aroused widespread and effective
sentiment against the shrub. This has
resulted In the actual removal OF the
following estimated percentages Of the
plants located By. a survey conducted
by the United States department Of
agriculture; Northern Illinois. 50 per
cent; Wisconsin. 90 per cent; Mlhce-
sotn. 50 per cent: North Dakota. %
per cent: South Dakota, 90 per cent;
Nebraska. IS per cent. and Iowa. 70
per cent. The work has been vel be
gun In the states adjoining those
named. Safety from ssem-rust O.
wheat lies only In the complete eradk
cation OF the common barberry plant.
specialists Of the department sag.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31

Apiary Provided With Modern Hives.
feasible to encourage beekeepers to In.
crease their production. OF impor-
lance In this crisis in the bee industry
has been the continuation of the crop
reports of the bureau of crop esti-
mates.
Permit Factories to Operate.
The United States fuel administra-
ton permitted the chief factories of
beekeeping supplies to operate on fuel
less days, and supplied one factory
with coal at serious time. and the
post office department ruled that bees
without combs may be shipped by par
cells post. This ruling materially helps
In the proper distribution of bees
whenever there is a serious bee loss
In any part of the country.
Organization among beekeepers for
better marketing has resulted, through
the assistance of the bureau of mar
kets, In the formation of two large CO.
operative societies.
In respect to bee culture the most
important work of the bureau of en-
tomology was a series of field, expert
mepts on the behavior of European
foulbrood in the hive during the time
that 1t is being cleaned out by the
bees. These experiments served to
throw light upon the method to be used
In preventive treatment. The result
Of this work, which marks a new phase
In bee disease. and which promises to
yield most helpful results, soon will
be published.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31
NO SERIOUS ENEMIES
OF SOY BEAN PLAN
No Insect or Fungous Pest Ha
Assumed Importance.
Rabbits Are Most Troublesome a
They Are Fond Of Plant and Have
Destroyed Considerable Areas
-Woodchueks Also Damage.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment CT Agriculture)
AS yet the soy bean is troubled by
few serious enemies. In general, 1t
mhy be said that no insect or fungous
pest has assumed any great economic
Importance In connection with the cul.
ture of this crop.
Rabbits are most troublesome, az
they are very fond of the soy-bean
plant and have been known to destroy
considerable areas. Where rabbits
are abundant sOy-bean culture in
small areas is practically impossible
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31

Good condition of the feathers on the
segs Of exhibition birds IS important.
To preserve the Leg feathers unbroken.
featherlegged breeds need to be kept
on short grass runs and given very
soft. ehLffy litter to scratch In
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31

In most localities the poultry house
should face the south. as this insures
the greatest amount Of sunlight dur
ing the winter. Proper ventilation and
sunlight mean q dry house and healthy
birds.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31

The neat Of the guinea fowl is dark.
but Of delicious flavor. being preferred
to chicken BY many.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-01-31

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03

seat of government the little nauon Hrst thought was to express her grau iude to the Commission for Relief in Belgium for preserving the lives of minious of her citizens,
 Germany, on the other band heed moi figure in such map for Ameri- cans beeauSe there Is no present indi- cation that we shall be called on al all to take thought for the food neetis of Germany Germany probably can care for her own food problem If sis Is given access to shipping and is enabled to distribute food To the cities with dense populations, which are the lrou- ble centerS
 England. France. the Netherlands and Portugal. all of which have been maintained from American supplies. have sufficient food to meet Immediate needs, but their future presents sert- ous difficulties The same is true of Spain and the northern neutral coun- tries-Norway. Sweden and Denmark whose ports have been open and who have been able to draw 10 some degree upon foreign supplies.
 Most of Russia Is already In the throes of famine. and solocoooo people there are beyond the possibility Of help. Before another spring thou. sands of them inevitably must die. This applies as well to Poland and practically throughout the kaa re.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03

glonS, with conditions most serious ln Finland
 Bohemia. Serbia. Roumsnla and Montenegro have already reached the famine point and are suffering heavy toll of death The Armenian poPulu- ton is falling each week as hunger takes it's toll. and in Greece. Alhama and Roumaula so serious are the food shortages that famine is near Al though starvation is not vet imminent. Italy. Switzerland, Bulgaria and Fur key are in the throeS of serious strln- gencies
 In order to fulfiu Americas pledge in world relief We will have to export every ton of food which can be han dled through our ports, This meahs at the very least a minimum of A0.0oO, ,00o tons compared with 6.tssl 00o tons pre- war exports and if.Sa0.ooo tons ex- ported last year. when We were bound hy the ties of war To the European allies.
 If we fail to tighten the hlaek spots on the hunger map or if We allow any portions 10 become darker the very peace for which We fought and hled will be threatened Revolt and anarchy inevitably follow famine. Should this happen We will see In other parts of Europe a repetition of the Russian de hacle and our fiAht for world peace will have been insfAin-
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03

A food map of Europe today shows not single country m which the fu ture does not hold threat of serious difficulties and only l >man part which k not rapidly appreaeh,ng the famlne point With the exception ot the Ukraine only these countries which have maintained marine commerce have sufficient food supplies te meet actual needs uut1 next harvest, and even in the Ukraine, with stores nccu- mulated on the farms. there is famine In the large centers of population.
 Belgium and northern France. as well as Serbia. appear on the hunger map distinct from the rest of Europe because they stand in different rela- ton from the other nations 10 the peo- pie of the United States America has for four years maintained the small war rations Of Belgium and northern France and is already making special efforts to care for their increased sfter-the-wsr needs. which. with those Of Serbia. must be included in this plan, are urgent In the extreme aud must have immediate relief
 The gratitude of the Belgian nation for the help America has extended to heE during the var constitutes the
 agest appeal f'r us to continue our
 there. The ~noment the German
 withdrew ksse>>> her soil and she
 s>biisN ,uss I iu her owr
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Cour. of Probate bel4 .. nan p.,a within ana for the ''Tls 6;stai at F9tnam , ' n on the 18th day of 1scFl nsoa. 5slo. 5 Present, David Flagg Deeel T E Estate ate of Harutin c. Guress;;.s -ass; ; 9i 9 Putnam in said District ,i,sn daaa raal Peterson, Putnam, cona usee minis,trator. 0RDEREDNTThsna,.' months from the date hereof 'ise he .he same are limited and sIlo,'.s M oe eae ' creditors to bring in the;r sGse z agalnst said estate. and tbs I aas z .eator directed to give publ;c ru' 1, 10 the creditors of said estate m thelr claims within said t;r,a s0 ] ca, by posting a copy of this ;s'as o.. me public sign-post nearest est ,Sn pls r where the deceased last Swas. sneaf .he same Town. and bS nni o sne same once in some r r.o Eavlng a circulation ip sa,i sew
 District, and return maLst. Soart !, Of the notice given
 DAVID FLlAGG, Judge,
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03

His FsvorIte Dish.

A Chinese merchant, being question ed as to his favorite article of food. prefaced his reply by stating that many foreign dishes which we consider appetizing are disgusting to the Chi nese. With the way thus prepared he announced that of all foods he cared most for stew made of particular kind of snake, costing from six to eight dollars.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
DIED

MORSE-ln Jefferson, Mass, Dee. 2S Stillman F. Morse, aged 6l Buri- al in Putnam. CHANDLER-In Noroton Heights Dec. 27, Moses Chandler, aged 82 years.
 KELLEY-At the Day Kimball Hos pital, Putnam, Dec. 3l, Mrs. Mary E. Kelley, aged 36 years. HlLL-ln Grosyenor-Dale, Jan. 2, Archie Hill, aged AS years. PRENTlCE-ln Dayyille, Jan. , Caroline, widow of George Prem. tice of Putnam, aged 79 years.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
From the Editors Desk
THE PATRIOT IN lsis.is

This is the first issue of The Patriot for 1919. The past twelve months has been year of progress for the oldest paper in the city, and II has vrown and developed wonderfully during that time This is gratifying to The Patriot and we hope to the readers. who have doubled in number during that period.
 Last New Years day linotype machine was set up Tn thus once C. |. Adams, an expert operator and n practical printer. became a member of The Patriot staff The installation of the machine and the services of Mr. Adams has enabled The Patriot 10 expand its field, both as to news and advertising. The Patriot is an eight page paper That is, 1t has been. There were few weeks during the year when from ten to twelve and even sixteen pages were not printed that advertisers might be aeeommo- dated and the usual amount of read ing matter be given space.
 The Patriots Christmas number ot 24 pages was the largest newspaper that ever was published in the city, The Patriot was proud of the sheet and has had many compliments for it's appearance.
 During the year the circulation of the paper has more than doubled, which is encouraging and denotes that the public is appreeiative of the efforts being made to give this city n live, up-to-date newspaper
 The Patriot hopes to continue Its growth and expansion in the coming wear of 1919. It will maintain its progressive policy. It appreeiate' the support of the public and wishes the readers and advertisers Happy and ProspernH Sew Year.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
Card of Thanks

The undersigned wish to express their deep appreciation for the many kindnesses shown them in their recent bereavement in the death of Herbert Maynard. To the Odd Fellows. who conducted the service at the grave. and to all who sent beautiful Aowers.
 Henry Maynard and Family.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
WANTED FARM SALESMAN

In Some town in this section om- mission basis. If you havre time, own an auto; possess tg ability even though undevelopm furnish references from yourw townsmen; and wish to be in sso handle business when the sprirh starts. write today for apph blank State if property own
 F. LELAND FARM AGENCl Milk St, Boston, Mass. Estad in 1892. ],
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
NOTICE

undersigned hereby give assee tna teaming and trucking buS- heretofore conducted by then as fu, Conn, under the name and sE Keith Teaming Company k th' dissolved by mutual consent; the garage and automobile re- pa business which since July 219l8, has been conducted st satnam by L. M. Keith under the nind style of South Main Street u and said teaming and truck nSiness are to be combined and her carried on under the name oI4 Trucking X Garage Co; t W, Levell, heretofore part r said Keith Teaming Company, fid out his interest therein to $ M. Keith and A. c. Keith, who lter are to conduct said com business to be known as the Trucking & Garage Company; ne said L. NJ. Keith and A. C. have assumed and will pay all tons of said Keith Teaming md all bills owing to it should q 10 them; and that all bills ow- said South Main Street Garage ontraeted since said July s2nd, should be paid to said L. N. and he will pay all obligations I South Main Street Garage eted since said date
 ga at Putnam, Conn, this lst January, 1919.
 L. NJ. KEITH
 J. w. LEVELI.
 A. c. KEITH
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
MARRIED

BRUCE-GEER-In Putnam, Dec 29,
 by Rev. G. C. S. MacKay. Fremont
 s. Bruce and Lizzie Geer. NILES-DUFAULT-In Putnam. Dec 30, Joseph A. Niles and Miss Anna
 Dufault
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
AUCTIONEER

Wanted-Everybody to know Talbot IS a Graduated Auctionee will ge you the highest price } our goods. Just give him tris be convinced Residence. 2O9 St. Putnam. Conn. Tel. S9-5.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
WE BUY O FALSE TEETH

pay from $2.00 to s35.0O per set oken or not). We also pay ac- tuaiue for Diamonds, old Gold. Sn- veri Bridge-work. Send at osee oy lel post and receive cash by re turail.
 hER'S TOOTH SPECIALITY
 ePt. X, 20o7 So. 5th St.
 PHDELPHIA, "A
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
Card of Thank.

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to friends for their sympathy and kindness dur ne our recent bereavement. Also to those who sent flowers.
 MT. and Mrs. W P Flanagan
 and Family
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
WOOD FOR SALE

Hard wood, s11 per cord; Ch,. s7.50 per cord; mixed wood, ) per cord. Delivered anywhere 2 city. RAY HURLBUT, Woo, Ave, Putnam. Telephone l59
 h
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
NIshanasIe Leads Soma air.

s~'V NVaaa oOh9 blFt The SW eteSt singer among bh the nightingale; then comes the i the lark the skylark and woodlark mockIns Hr.i has the greatest DC of imitation.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
Had His annnA. n

Sailor tas he gzes at hls porti. eerRta b baeQ-I wonder if this
 uSed to moo or WhInny Trans ript. "
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
LESMAN WANTED

In ing store in Putnam. One wso IS ole of earning a good saiasy. WI. O., care Putnam Patriot.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
CALL 6O6-3

onne and have your gas stove pushape and be shown how ycu calhe same. 1T-a
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
R SALE OR TO RENT

= Henry Chandler Farm directls Souf the farm of E. M. Wheatsr, on road from Putnam to Alexan. denke. Inquire of JOHN F. CAR EEK, Attorney-at-Law, Putnam, Soi 4l-6