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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
TO AVOID EXCESSIVE WASTE
Statistics Show That 80 Per Cent Of
Corn Fodder Is Wasted Annually
In Corn Belt.

By R. W. CLARK, Colorado Agriculture
al College, Fort Collins, Colo.)
There is produced every year in this
country sufficient forage to feed lib
orally all the live stock of the land,
and leave a good balance besides. The
shortage Of supplies each year is due
to the spelling and wasting of for
age already grown. and the means of
preserving this forage will solve the
stock problem of the country. The
principal waste is now going on with
the corn plant. 1t is most noticeable
in the corn belt states where perhaps
so per cent of the stalk and leaves of
this most valuable forage is wasted
annually. The silo furnishes a means
whereby all farm forage can be pre-.
served and placed in the best posi-.
BILE condition for feeding. The silo is
too well known to require descrip-
ton Of this method, but it's use is GER
tainly sadly wanting. 1t can be safely
said that silo is proper equipment,
and Of great economic value.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment Of Agriculture.)
The campaign which the United
States department Of agriculture, in
cooperation with the state agricul-
tural colleges and other agencies, will
begin on October / against the scrub
sire has created so much interest and
has resulted in so many inquiries be-
ing received by the department that
the following list Of typical questions
and answers has been prepared to in
form more fully concerning the drive
for "Better Sires-Better Stock"
QuestiOn-Need a person keep all
the classes of live stock In order to
take part Ia the crusader
AnSwer-By no means. he may keep
only one class or several classes.
Question-n a person has no live
stock but wishes to Join the campaign,
may he be enrolled?
Answer-No; not until he becomes
the owner Of live stock. The person
with even one breeding animal, how
ever, is eligible. If male, it must be
a good pure-bred. If a female, 1t may
be Of any quality, but must be bred
to a good pure-bred sire.
Don't Join Until Ready 70 Comply.
Question-n person enrolls and
then finds it too difficult to comply
with the requirements, may he with
draw?
Apswer-Yes; he may withdraw by
returning the official emblem, with an
explanation of the circumstances. But
persons contemplating such a course
are advised to defer enrolment until
they can comply with the conditions.
Question-n a person has pure-bred
sires in all classes Of animals he
raises to sell but intends to breed his
work mares, for instance, to a scrut
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
sOuthdown Ram, Two Years Old
First Prize and Champion.

or grade stallion and to raise the colts
for farm work, is he eligible to en-
rollment in the campaign?
Answer-No. Horses are included
among the classes named and the
mares must be bred to a pure-bred
sire. CThe classes are horses, cattle,
sheep, swine, goats and poultry.)
Question-When poultry, for in
stance, are on range and a neighbours
inferior sires are with them, how is it
possible to comply with the require
ments?
Answer-The requirements are not
violated unless chickens are raised
from the eggs Of hens sired by such
males. It would be preferable, how
ever, to induce the owner of the in
ferior ROSTERS to dispose Of them. In
any case the breeding birds of per-
son enrolled in the campaign should
be confined to his own premises, and
other males fenced out during the
breeding season.
Question-Wh0 is to determine
whether sires are Of good quality as
well as being pure-bred?
Answer-While the opinions of the
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
Sugar Beetu Piled Ready for Market.

Sugar Beets Piled Ready for Market
normal quantities Of sugar-beet seed
will be produced in European coun-
tries. American growers therefore,
must depend to considerable extent
upon homegrown sugar-beet seed.
There seems to be no good reason why
this country should not produce its
full requirement of sugar-beet seed an
nually. The domestic production Of
sugar-beet seed, now totaling millions
Of pounds, has demonstrated that
sugar-beet seed Of the highest quality
may be produced In this country.
The present indications are that
there is sufficient sugar-beet seed,
either imported or domestic, now in the
hands Of nearly all of the beet sugar
companies in the United States to take
care Of the entire acreage to be plant
ed to sugar beets in 1920, but that
there is very little foreign sugar-beet
seed now available for importation,
and that the foreign production in the
immediate future will be limited. Since
sugar-beet seed stored under normal
conditions will retain its vitality for
several years, it would be advisable
for sugar companies to secure any
sugar-beet seed Of good quality now
available and not more than two years
old.
The domestic beet-seed production
is increasing rapidly. In 1918 about
5000 acres of sugar-beet seed were
grown, while in 1919 upwards Of 10000
acres were planted to beet roots for
seed in the United States. Unfortu-
nately, drought interfered with nor
NAL production of sugar-beet seed in
some localities this past season, but
the resulting reduction in yield was
local and temporary and should not
prevent or retard the efforts that are
being made to produce in this country
an adequate supply of sugar-beet seed
to meet the American requirement for
1921 and the years following.
In order to produce crop Of seed
next year for the 1921 planting, it will
be necessary to select the beet roots
this fall, pit them so they will not
freeze during the winter, and plant
them as early as soil and weather con-
ditions will permit next spring. Per-
sons desiring full details in regard to
growing sugar-beet seed should adj
dress the Office of Sugar Plant Investi-
cations, Bureau Of Plant Industry, De-
partment Of Agriculture, Washington.
D. G.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
SHORTAGE OF SUGAR
BEET SEED IN 1921
Growers Urged TO Provide for
Sufficient Supply.
Statement Based on Reliable Reports
From Representative Dealers
Americans Must Depend Upon
HOMEGROWN Supply.

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment Of Agriculture.)
Shortage of sugar-beet seed in the
United States for the 1921 paintings
will be serious unless the beet sugar
companies and seed growers in this
country arrange Immediately for the
production Of a large part Of their
sugar-beet seed requirements for that
year. This statement is based upon
unofficial but reliable reports from
representatives of beet sugar compan-
les and seed dealers who have recent
ly visited the sugar-beet seed-produc-
ing countries of Europe.
The sugar-beet seed situation for
1921 is serious because Of the limited
production Of sugar-beet seed in Eur
ope as compared with former years,
because of the increased activity in
beet-sugar production In European
countries, and because Of the increased
acreage planted to beets in this coun-
try in recent years. 1t is probable
that several years win elapse before
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
SORGHUM SILAGE
FOR DAIRY COWS
Crop Promises to Become Cham
piOn Yielder Of SuCCuIenCe
for Winter Supply.
STOCK RELISH CANNED FEED
Experiments Have Demonstrated That
IL Is One Of the Most Admirable
Crops for EnsiIase Purposes in
Dry Sections.

prepared by the listed States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
Sorghum silage, according to United
States department of agriculture spe-
cialists, promises to become a cham
pion yielder Of winter sueculence, not
only for dairy cows but for other live
stock which relish canned crops. Un-
fortunately, when sorghum was first
used for silage purposes, many grow
ers cut the sorghum too early, so that
when the material was removed from
the silo for feeding it was sour and
acid, and live stock rejected 1t. As a
result, sorghum gained an evil reputa-
ton, although experiments have DEM
onstrated that it is one of the most
admirable crops for ensilage purposes
that can be grown in the Great Plains
region.
In i've years. experiments at Hays,
Kan, the average acre yield Of sweet
sorghums was 1884 tons, as compared
with 500 tons Of kafir and 39 tons Of
corn. In eastern Kansas, where the
rainfall Is 80 inches or more, on fer
tile soils sweet sorghums have yielded
1872 tons an acre, as compared with
11.99 tons Of kafr and 11.91 tons Of
corn silage. Detailed feeding expert
ments have shown that sweet sor-
ghum silage is proportionately equal
to corn and kafir silage for either beef
production or the maintenance Of stock
animals, although for dairy cows this
variety Of ensllage is less productive
because Of its low content Of protein.
AeIdIty lie Low.
Sorghum siIage should be cut when
1t is mature, its ripeness being denoted
by the presence Of hard seed. The
test for ripeness is when the seed will
crack when crunched between the
teeth. When cut at this time 1t pro-
duces a inequality silage which keeps
well and is more keenly relished by
cattle than corn silage. Experiments
show that the average acidity Of corn
silage is 2.O3 per cent, that Of sweet
sorghum silage is 1.46 per cent, and
that of kafr silage is 1.43 per cent.
The United States department Of ag
riculture does not advocate the grow
ing of sorghum for silage in special
lied corn-producing localities, such al
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

champion Duroc-Jersey Boar.
ed that he sell the grade bull, and,
until he obtains a pure-bred bull Of his
own, breed his cows to a good pure
bred bull owned by some one else. In
that case he would be eligible to en-
rollment.
Question-May children be enrolled
and is there any age limitP
AnSwer-There is no age limit. Chill
dren who own live stock and who are
able to sign their names and comply
with the requirements may be en-
rolled. Children interested in live
stock should be encouraged to enroll.
Briefly, a person must believe that
the scrub rooster and the scrub boar
are as Objectionable, in principle, as
the scrub bull. There must be clean
sweep of inferior sires if the owner
wishes Uncle Sam to officially enroll
him in the Better Sires-Better
Stock" crusade. But the conditions are
easily fulfilled by persons who, realiz-
ing the need for live stock improve
ment, are ready to put their beliefs
into actual practice.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
BIFF!
Stop Iolting Liver and Bowels
with violent drugs, but
take ''Cascarets.

'Dynamiting" bile out Of your sys-
tenn with calomel and other sickening
purgatives is all wrong. Salts, Oil, and
Cathartic Waters act by flooding the
bowels with the digestive juices which
are vital to the stomach Cascarets
are different. They act as tonic to
the bowel muscles, which is the only
sensible way to relieve a bilious at
tack, sour, acid stomach, or consti-
pated bowels. There is no gripping or
inconvenience. You naturally return
to regularity and cheerfulness. Cas-
carets cost very little and they work
while you sleep.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
PRODUCTION OF CLEAN MILK
Comparatively Easy Matter In Spring
and Summer, but Quite Different
In Winter.

1t is a comparatively easy matter to
produce clean milk in the spring and
summer months for the simple reason
that the COW is generally on pasture
during these months and when allowed
to care for herself she will keep clean.
In the winter, however, she is kept in
closer quarters and it is then that the
greatest amount Of dirty milk is apt
to appear on the consumers table If
producer has not given the proper
attention to the cleanliness Of his ami
ms Is.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

Field Of Sorghum Suitable for siIase,
Illinois and Iowa. However, the utili.
zation Of sorghum as silage is recon-
mended in the Great Plains section,
and also in the Southeastern states,
where this cane crop will produce
greater yields and better ensilage than
will corn.
Velvet Beans In Combination.
In case a dairy farmer wishes to
raise an ensilage Of practically bal
anced composition-assuming that his
location is in a territory where both
these crops may be profitably produced
Ia mixture Of velvet beans and sor-
ghum is very satisfactory. THIS COM
bination is high yielding and produces
a succulent canned feed which is very
productive OF both milk and meat. An
objection to velvet bean growing in
combination with sorghum is that the
crop has to be cut by hand, as it usu-
ually is densely matted and twined to-
gether so as to render impossible the
use Of corn binder.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
VALUE OF HARDWOOD ASHES
In General the Smaller and Younger
the Wood Burned the Better
Faggots Most Valuable.

Ashes from hardwood Cdeciduous
trees) are richer in both phosphorus
and potash than those from pines and
other soft woods (conifers). The ashes
OF twigs (faggots for exampIe) are
worth more for agricultural purposes
than the middle Of an old tree. In
general the smaller and younger the
wood burned the better the ashes. The
ashes Of coal do not contain enough
potash to make them valuable in this
connection.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

be obtained from the department of
agriculture.
sires Should Be Registered.
Question-Need pure-bred sires pur-
chased be registered?
Answer-Pure-bred animals bought
or sold preferably should be registered
as proof Of pure breeding.
Question-f a person has a grade
sire, bull, for instance, Of exception.
ally good type and which resembles a
pure-bred and he intends to get reg
istered pure-bred bull later, can he be
enrolled In the campaign?
Answer-Not until he stops using
the grade bull as sire. 1t is suggest
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

State of Ohio, City of Toledo. Lucas
County-ss.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney
Sc Co.. doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED D0LLAFS Tor any case OF Catarrh
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
A. d. 1885,
(sea) A. W. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAXI
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
T.. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
E. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

Accept california" Syrup Of Figs
Only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give it without fear.
Motherl You must say "CalifOrnia."
e-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
FARM PRODUCTS FOR MARKET
Grading Assists Possibilities Of Sale
and Its Value-cuIIs May Be
Kept at Home.

Grading farm produce for market
increases the possibilities for It's sale
and increases its value. The culls
may be kept on the farm and not only
save the cost Of hauling but they may
be put to some useful purpose.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

owner and others who have examined
the stock win be accepted, it is sug-
gested that he consult also an ex-
perienced judge Of live stock before
filing out his enrolment blank. Sires
which are diseased. understood or 9TH
erwise interior, even though pure
bred, should be avoided. Information
on desirable types Of live stock may
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
Take RICH-TONE
and Gain new enersy

Rich-T0Re makes more red c0Rpusciess
enrtching and purifying the bl0ods e
contains an Of the elements that are
needed ROBt in nAaintaAalng strength
and vtg0r. Rieh-T0Ms rests the tired
nerves, restores appetite, induces
heaIthf@l 8leep-a2 gives you all those
things which mean energy and WeAAs
being. Get q b0tt1O tOday-only SLIGO
mt all drug stores.
A. B. Richards Medicine Co, Sherman, Texan
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
RAISE MORE FARM ANIMALS
Less Expense Incurred in Marketing
Food Crops and Providing Meat
for Table Use.

More live stock on the farm means
less expense in marketing food crops
and less cost in providing animal
products for the family table. Every
farmer who raises live stock is help
ing provide foods at less cost Of pro-
duetioM
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
Italy Deals il Coffee.

Consul General David f. Wilbur re-
ports from Genoa that by a decree Of
June 4, 1919, the italian government
assumes for itself and with exclusive
right, the supply and sale in Italy Of
coffee of every species and quality"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
GOOD PLAN OF CURING SEED
indians Laid Corn on Willow Branch
Platform 70 Get Free Circulation
Of Air.

The old Indian plan Of curing seed
corn has a lesson for the farmer Of to-
day. The Indians laid it on an open
willow-branch platform where the air
could circulate freely until 1t was dry.
Then It was safely stored for winter.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
Not sure About It.

''You are giving your daughter a
musical education, aren't your"
swell, can't say that exactly, but
am paying for one"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
A Lady Of Distinction.

Is recognized by the delicate fascinats
Ing influence Of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by a busting with Cuticura
Talcum Powder usually means a clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-AdY.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

No woman ever awakens her hus-
band from his afternoon nap to show
him her dressmaker's bill.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

He who drops a penny into the con-
tribution plate generally expects So
sermon in return.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15
Twas So Weak That
loud Not Walk
Rich Tone Is Making De Strong and
Healthy. Says r. MaeSo.

81 was 20 very weak ama ReTW0Wg, had
lost all my appetite and Mad become fm
such q bad nhyw2eaA condition that @e
times c0uld not walk I saw yOuR ads
vertABeme2t en- Rkch-To8e and am now
taking 1t. 4 4eGl 30 MaWch better that
take pleasure In Recommending Hltch@
Tone to al my friends ~ the very beGa
tonic aM the VENRlA.D
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills are simply
q good old-fashioned medicine for regulating
che stomach, the liver and bowels. Get
box and try them. Adv
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

Never swap autes with a bird who
cheats himself at solitaire.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

Some men would rather go to jail
than hustle for a living.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

A German Itallanized is a devil in
carnate.-Turkish Spy.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

prepared by the listed States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-15

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
, 1919-06-04

The medical certificate shall be made
and signed by the legally qualified ply
stefan, ii any, last in recent attendance
upon the deceased. The cause of death
shall be so stated as to show the course
o. disease or sequence or causes result
ing in the death 50 far as it is possible
TO obtain the same and If such iLI0rma-
-3n canna. be Obtained by proper and
dIIigent search, the word ''natural"
s3atl be entered; if such statement il in
.-at3 a fact, but in lhe event, the ply
sician cannot state the cause even to be
natural. then the matter shall be refer ed
to the coroner, whose duty it shall be
to hold an inquest. All statements as to
cause or sequence Of cause8 of death
Of both may be submitted by the regis
trar to 5he Chief Municipal Physician
for E-llIca.lon and ia case OF non-yeri-
Eo@tia by he said Municipal Physician,
the matter shall he referred to the cor
94ee eh action as he may deem
necessary, before a ol .a] or removal
permit is issued.
See. s. nat tue OF lief Municipal Ply
Ieian may perform or caused to be per
forme a pOst-mortan examination in
any ease where the cause OF death can
not be Otherwise determ ed. Or iG eases
s hen there are reasons to believe mat
the daaln may have been due 10 a dis
ease The Knowledge OF which gaiaed by
such pOst-nlorJen examination would be
Of importance In guarding the health
ST the community: Provided, that no
slca ~po9t-morjr0 examination shall be
performed without first obtaining the
consent fo same to be performed from
, 1919-06-04

The mai-schooner "Creole" arrived
rom St. Thomas this morning with New
York and Porto kican mails.
The 5. S. Guiana" from New York
arrived al F~rederiksted this morning.
The mail by ner is expected at this end
about noon to-day.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-15
EAST THOMPSON

A pleasant social event was held at the Kings Daughters hall Wednes- day, Nov. 12. when a birthday party was given in honor of four whose birthdays occur in November and who are over seventy: Mrs. Mary Wood ward, Mrs. Emma Peckham. Mrs. Mar win Bixby and Mrs. Jennie Robinson. The party was an anniversary and had been celebrated several years. Twenty one were present including as guests. Mrs. Josie Ransom. Millville; Mrs. Addison Tourtellotte, Putnam. The menu included chicken with dressing, mashed potato, turnip. onions. relish es, rolls. coffee. fruit pudding. cake candy and fruit.
 Greetings of cards and gifts were ex- changed at the table, Mrs Robinson presenting the three honor guests Is- rael Putnam souvenir spoons.
 The favors were small heartshaped cakes with decorative place cards al each plate at the dinner served by the hostesses. Mrs. Minnie Bixby.. Mrs Elizabeth Bixby and Miss Edythe Woodward. A birthday cake was pre- scented each by Mrs. Lockwood.
 After the dinner a toast to the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-15


 Grace D. Wheeler attended the supper and reception held in the yestry of the Congregational church at Pawcatuck Thursday evening.
 Near the church Sunday, the horse of Clarence avis became frightened and overturned the wagon, throwing MT. Davis to the ground and injuring him severely. S.. N, Williams passing, took him to his home where a doctor was called. At present he is improv- ing. s.s..-r ssz
 The old willow tree near the church was blown down during the severe wind storm of Wednesday night \ It was the last of the three planted by Manassah Miner, deacon here in a1701. He rode horseback to church; carry ing willow sapling for a whip and thrust it into the ground for hitch ing post near the church. throwing his bridle over it to secure y his horse These left there took root and became l an immense trees giving shade over two hundred years. M
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-15
ROAD SOCIETY

Miss Janet Marshall of Providence was guest of Mrs. Eliza P. Moves re- gently.
 Mrs. Horame Brink and Mrs. Anne Butterworth made a trip by trolley from Old Mystic to Norwich and re- turn Thursday.
 Moves Palmer made a business trip to Providence Thursday.
 TWenty-six dollars was collected here for the Red Cross. Mrs. Emmeline Allyn is the guest of relatives in Holyoke. Mass.
 James Holdredge with men and ma chine has been tlifeshing at the vari- ous farms about here during this week.
 pr. Ira H.. Moves of, Providence mo- tored to Stonington and spent Sunday at his parents home. Fire Wednesday morning consumed the house at Taugwonk formerly own ed by Miss Caroline Wheeler but for the past few years by Frank Bobonas. Only a small was on the property and only 8 sewing machine. bureau and bed was saved. The grange meeting was held in the church parlors Wednesday evening. Mrs. Emma Williams and Miss