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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
SEEMED AMUSING TO BARTON
Youngster Not UnnaturaIly Had to
Laugh at the Idea of Pigs Being
Camoufiaged.

For all his ten years, when his par
ents took him on long trip west
ward, little. Barton found new. sur
prises on every hand. The broad fields
and farm animals were a revelation to
the boy, typical of Il metropolis. But
what he lacked in agricultural lore
was balanced by broad familiarity
with the events, purposes and meth
DDS of the war. He had been a COM
plete absorbent for all war informa
ton he encountered.
It was on the train in northern In
diana that his mothers exclamation
of surprise drew him across the aisle
to look out the window.
"Bartoni'' she said, did you ever
imagine there We're so many pigs?"
There they were, droves of them, in
a field beside the track Some black
with irregular white patches; some
white with brown spots here and
there on the backs and sides. But
Barton gave one look and was liter
ally convulsed with mirth His
mother was puzzled, but could get no
explanation. Finally his laughter
ceased.
Barton, don't be silly she said, a
trif1e provoked over his inexplicable
laughter "What IN the world are you
laughing at?" And the answer came
between gasps over the effort:
''Wh-why-h ha, hat looked so
funny to see camoufaged pigs. ."1Indi-
annapolis News.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10

prepared by the United States Depart-r
ment Of Agriculture)
The livestock industry in the
Southern states is progressing at a
rnpid rate. Some Of the things beef
cattle extension specialists of the
United States department of agricul-
ture are doing 10 encourage a com
bination of livestock production with
cotton growing are described in recent
reports from the field. AS a result Of
their activities thousands of pure-bred
cattle are being shipped into every
Southern state and carloads Of fat
stock are being sent to livestock mar
kets from farms where cotton for
merly was grown exclusively.
During a recent month the special
lists visited 154 farms in t13 counties
in the states OF Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina and Tennessee, and
travelled 32,5S7 miles to give specific
instructions to farmers and to con-
fer with other extension workers on
beef production. They attended ten
meetings, held twelve demonstrations,
and through their efforts total of
100 pure-bred bulls, 324 pure-bred
COWS, and 1906 grade cattle were
placed on farms in the different
states. During the month also gen.
eral conference was held at Memphis,
Tenn, which was attended by state
and federal representatives of the de-
partment of agriculture, directors of
state experiment stations and extern
sion workers, state agents, veterinar-
ians, and others interested in promot-
ing more and better live stock in the
South.
Assist in Livestock Shows.
Among the many duties of the beef
cnttlc specialists is to assist with the
livestock work in connection with
livestock shows, and county and state
fairs. They assist breeders in max
ing selections of feeding animals for
shows, In arranging judging contests
and demonstrations, and in securing
better classihcations and premiums
for worthy exhibits, all of which has
been the means of arousing interest
and making livestock exhibits more
attractive feature at the fairs.
The beef-cattle specialists from Ar
kansas made an exhibit at the tri-
state fair held in Memphis in which
was shown the best methods of feed
ing and raising live stock. Improved
cattle-feeding sheds, feeding hunks
and silos were shown together with a
number Of instructive placards giving
such information as suitable fattening
rations for 1.000-pound steers, and
wintering rations for the breeding
herd. Farmers we're urged to Gull
their breeding herds at this time of
the year and dispose of all inferior
animals. Arkansas farmers, particu.
larly in the rice-growing sections
where there is abundant pasture and
plenty Of straw. have been good buy
ers OF cattle from the drought area
IN the Southwest.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
DIRECT DEALING

Housewives appreciate receiv-
ing farm produce which they
know to be fresh. Many farm
ers within $50 miles of cities
have regular supplies of high
grade produce, the quality of
which they can guarantee. The
parcel post offers a means of di-
rect dealing between producer
and consumer, with profit to
both.
Parcel-post shipments are in
creasing in number, though
probably they always will affect
only small percentage of the
farm produce that goes to mar
ket. Dealing by parcel post sue
ceeds if the farmer is careful
to keep up the quality of his pro-
duce, packs it safely and attrac-
lively, and meets his engage
ments promptly-always suppos-
ing that the consumer also OBJ
serves business methods in the
transaction.
The United States department
of agriculture's Farmers Bulle-
tin 922, "Parcel Post Business
Methods" gives detailed sugges-
tions regarding means of obtain
ing customers and methods of
carrying on business, with sam
pies of suitable letterheads,
bills, order blanks and other
|: business forms.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10

neither heavy nor light, but is char
acteristic bungalow construction
The placing of the front porch over
tc one side leaves the large window
N the front of the living room clear of
obstructions of any kind. which is a
great advantage, both as regards light
and the view from the window.
The living room, dining room and
kitchen are splendidIy well arranged
for convenience and for appearance.
The archway between the living and
dining room makes the two rooms al
most like one, so that the furnishings
Of the different rooms are attractive.
as seen through the opening.
Protection Against Cold
The vestibule entrance is quite 4
protection against cold in winter. This
arrangement also provides q corner
that is utilized to advantage for a
clothes closet opening off from the
bedroom.
At the rear is a grade entrance with
easy access to the cellar and few
steps to go up into the kitchen The
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
HURRY, MoTHER! REMOVE POL
SONS FROM LITTLE STOMACH,
LIVER, BOWELS.
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
AT ONCE If BILIOUS OR
CONSTIPATED.

Look at the tongue, mother! If
coated, it is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peeyish, cross, istless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu,
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhWa, full of cold. give a
teaspoonful of california Syrup of
Figs and in few hours all the,foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative ;"
they Glove its delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid
Ask your druggist for bottle of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. : Beware of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that it is made by the '.Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
PROPER HOUSING FOR SWINE
Important Factor In Increasing Pro-
duction to Meet Demands-Re-
duces Feed Cost.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Serious decrease in hog marketings
during 1917 has brought forth a de-
mand that farmers and pig-club mem
bers materially increase their swine
production to meet the needs for pork
and pork products. Proper housing
will he an important factor in such in
creased production, as it will reduce
the amount of feed consumed and will
prevent losses from exposure, especial
ly with the early spring litters. In
some sections of the country the farm
ers build larger and more expensive
houses than are necessary, but in a
great many places too little attention
Is given to proper houses for swine.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
Counting Their Chickens.

A member of the italian committee
on finance, now in France, has come
into possession of an Austrian bill
printed in anticipation of the capture
of Venice, which was regarded as q
sure thing in Vienna.
1t purports to be issued from a
hypothetical Venetian Bank for
Loans" an institution which never
existed except in the Imagination of
the enemy, before the disastrous de-
feat suffered on the Piave at the
hands of the Italians.
The date of the bill-the most in
teresting thing about it's January.
1918, the time when it was reckoned
the fall of Venice would be brought
about beyond any doubt.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10

A firm, compact seed bed, well pull
verized, is important with ali crops.
Sweet clover is more drought-res'. St
ant than alfalfa or red clover. it is
quite resistant to alkali.
The best practice for the conserva-
tiOn of manure is to haul it out as
soon as produced.
The tractor is the fighting tank of
the farmer in his battle against labor
shortage.
When soils become "clover sick" IL
is an indication that they need lime.
Such soils are usually sour.
>
Poor soil may be I,lde capable of
growing alfalfa by using manure OF
plowing under sweet clover, and acid
ity may De corrected by using crushed
| limestone.
The modern grain grader, separator
and tanning mill is a valuable ma
chine for use on the farm. 1t grades
any variety of seed, throwing out al
dirt, weed seed and trash.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
IERAL
5EARM15N0FES

Wood ashes make a good fertilizer
for the strawberry bed or orchard.
Apply about 20 bushels to the acre.
The shallow well on the farm is a
splendid breeding place for typhoid
fever. Dig the well deep and keep all
drainage away from it.
Drainage is a factor in crop pro-
duction which no farmer should fail
to recognize. If you don't believe it,
ask a farmer who has tried it out.
Sweet clover will grow on practical
ly ali soil types to be found in this
country, provided the soil is not acit
and is well inoculated.
Overhaul the farm machinery nov
and scrap all that is of no value. Ge
new parts and repairs for the rest 81
| ii will be ready next year as soon al
needed.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
STUMPS ON VALUABLE LAND
eesi'.es Fostering Weeds They Make
1t Hard to Keep Soil Clean and
Mar Appearance.

From the United States Department ~,
Agricultnre)
Stumps occupy voluable land; fos-
ter the growth of weeds, since in or
der 10 Keep the land in their vicinity
clean much hard labor is necessary I;
mar the appearance of otherwise
smooth fields, and hence reduce the
selling price of farm; furnish shel.
ter for harmful insects and animals
and prevent the efficient use of mod
ern machinery.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10

There are extensive areas in Flor
ida that are not now being used which
would Craze large number of cattle,
the extension specialists say, though
the farmers are fast awakening to the
possibilities of the livestock industry.
Ii is reported that the holdings of one
company alone would carry 10000
head if completely utilized.
Reports from Georgia say that pas
lures are good and feed is plentiful.
particularly velvet beans, and that un-
doubtedly there will be a large num-
Der of cattle fed in that state this
year. The specialists are continually
being called upon to locate feeder cat
tie for farmers in both Georgia and
Florida, and several large shipments
have already been made from the
Southwest and other sections. 1t is
estimated that 100 carloads will be
brought into Georgia alone from Tex
as this fall.
Feeding demonstrations are being
arranged on u to 10 farms in differ
ent sections of Mississippi, and plans
have been made to conduct them
through the cooperation of county
and district agents. Special attention
will be given to demonstrations in
pasturing velvet beans, and velvet
beans and corn.
Pure-Bred Stock in Demand.
Orders have been placed for more
han fifty carloads of breeding stock
to be shipped from the Southwest to
North Carolina and the total number
purchased will undoubtedly far exc
ceed this number. There is also
rure-bred bulls, and extension special
lists are planning to hold several con.
signment sales in the state in an eff
fort to meet the demand. AS a means
Of further stimulating the beef-cattle
industry a campaign is being conduct
ed for the building of silos and i'm
proving the pastures in the state.
In South Carolina also the demand
for pure-bred stock as well as steers
tor fall and, winter feeding, far ex-
ceeds the available supply. In mum
ber of localities committees of repre-
sentative farmers, accompanied by
specialists. have gone into other
states to purchase breeding stock. AT
q recent disbursement sale of "a heal
Of pure-bred cattle, 81 of fhe animals
remained in the state. the farmers be-
ing anxious to retain them to build
up their herds.
| Arrangements were made by Ten.
nessee stockmen with the Union
Stock Yards company in Nashville foi
holding the annual sale of the Middle
Tennessee Breeders association al
the yards. The company provided
stall space for the cattle, sale ring
and in other ways helped make the
sale a success. The farmers of tht
state are much interested in pasture
improvement and the Keeping of live
stock as a means of meeting the Ia
Dor shortage.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
FLOWERS HELP TO
BEAUT|FY HOUSE
Occupant Must Give Finishing
Touch to Builders Work.
BEST PICTURE NEEDS FRAME
Small but Attractive Bungalow, With
Dist nctive Outside Appearance. Is
Shown in the Design Repro
duced Here.
Rx VIM A. RADEORD.


Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questic ns and give advice FREE OBJ
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building for the readers Of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
is, wit lout doubt the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago. Ill. and only enclose
three-cent stamp for reply.
They sat across the car from me. |
could hear the conversation quite plain
ly. MS. Gale was speaking-she lived
on M street, half dozen blocks away,
as die also her companion, Minnie Bor-
den. n fact, they lived in the two
lretti, st bungalows in all our stretch of
street rented bungalows at that
though you would never believe it
bungalows built by queer old gentle
man who had hobby for architecture
and claimed it paid to cater to the fas,
tidious. Anyway, they were ideal lit
tie siX-room bungalows, painted brown
with canary trim, and adorned with
those carefully tailored" touches
which only an artist-craftsman car
| give-from the fiaring base of the
sturdy porch posts to the quaint hand
carved gargoyles peerlng down at one
| from the gable ends of the roof.
The two bungalows were not alike
though they followed the same type
and had it been given me to choose
between the two, should have shu
| nv ewes and drawn lots Rut Mrs
Gale was saying:
'There is something inferior abou
my bungalow. I'm sure it isn't bull
as well as yours. 1t doesn't look a
finished. I'm awfully disappointed
over it-Tm almost ready to give i
up."
Walking down the street, critical
| ly observed both bungalows, knowing
as / did, that in matter of eXpens
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
BUREAU OF MARKETS
IS MOST RELIABLE
Information Given Relative to
Chicago Stock Market.
So Accurate Have. Estimates Been
That Shippers and Farmers in All
Sections Place Utmost Conf
denee In Reports.

(Prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Commendation has been voiced by
live stock farmers and the trade con-
cerning the work Of the United States
bureau Of markets In issuing all tele-
graphic information of a public or
commercial character relative to the
Chicago live stock market Previous
to the last few months such reports
were sent out promiscuously by pri-
vate individuals who, in some cases,
we're accused of manipulating the re-
ports In favor of one interest or an
other. At least, this sentiment per-
vaded the trade to the extent that the
live stock industry was injured by the
mere existence of such opinion.
II was on this account that Uncle
Sam was requested to collect facts and
figures daily about the market condi-
tions and receipts and to disseminate
This authentic information as widely
ns possible by telegraph. The daily
uarket reports include an estimate OF
the daily receipts of each class of live
stock. this being one of the important
features of the service as trading al
Chicago is based to a large degree or
the Chicago "run." Furthermore, tn,
trnding on the outside markets is alst
determined more or less by the vicissi
tudcs Of the Chicago ,.2de. Hence
can he seen readily that any serious
discrepancy in the estimate Of Ger
tain day compared with the actual re
rcpts. whether intentional or acci
dental might influence the entire day
marketing and trading at leading liv
stock ccnters.
Under the system now used in CHI
cnge for obtaining figures upon whic
to base an accurate estimate, the sery
lee rs showing marked improvement
over the previous efforts of private IL
diyiduals. The bureau of market
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
Rrussian Military system.

During the Franco-German war. 1870
states, though they were not Prussian.
while in the field were commanded b?
the Prussian king and his general staff
After that war there was no difficulty
in making Prussian control permanent;
resigned direction of their armies to
the king of Prussia, and for all prac-
teal purposes the German army be
came one. Almost Immediately after
the close of the Franco-German war a
perial army, and the Prussian military
system was introduced throughout the
empire.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
Thy God.

God is one from whom we expect all
good, and in whom we can take refuge
in all our needs, so that to have God
is nothing else than to trust and be-
lieve in him with all our hearts: as /
have often said, that trust and faith
of the heart alone make both God and
Idol. If the faith and trust are
right, then thy God is also the
right God; and, again, if thy trust is
false and wrong, then thou hast not
the right God. For the two, faith and
God, hold close together. Whatever
then, thy heart clings to Il say), and
relies upon, that is properly thy God
Martin Luther.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10

one eQualed the other. Yet Mrs. Gale
was right. The house she lived in did
look inferior. And yet, when / con-
sidered the building alone, it did not.
The same careful hand had finished
both, but the abode of Mrs. Borden
showed the honey touch Of woman's
hand. She had taken a beautiful bun
galow and given it the finishing touch
"a beautiful setting, flowers and a
velvet strip of lawn. 1t was like pic
ture set in an appropriate frame.
Picture Without the Frame.
No wonder Mrs. Gale was disap-
pointed; she had the picture, but she
had forgotten to supply the frame. All
too many women live as in a cage, in
side the house, and forget what the
outside is like till they return from
some shopping trip and behold the
place where they live as it is. And
10, like Mrs. Gale they are disappoint-
ed.
1t was still early in June, that day
1 strolled down past the two brown
bungalows-the one framed and the
one not. Yet at Minnie Borden's bun
galow geraniums and sweet alyssum
and some blue-dowered ivy vine were
already blooming in a pretty porch box
| (well made and painted to match the
! house trim-an item worth remember
| ing), getting ready to tumble down
ward in long, loose sprays to meet the
| upreachings of pink petunias from the
bed below. In August, with the help
of some dusty miller, they accomplish
| ed their desire. But even in June they
bloomed, along with the pink roses in
the borders-for no flowers or shrubs
or plants of any kind were allowed to
mar the open stretch of green that ran
out like velvet carpet to meet the
street, and seemed to set the little bun
galow back in very oasis of cool, rest
full shade. One felt sure that the ses
breeze must be just bit more CRATE
fully cool there than anywhere else
down the long, hot stretch of street.
knew, finishing my stroll down the
street, why Mrs. Gale was disappointed
in her bungalow. She had failed tt
give it the finishing touch-fowers
And l knew why Minnie Borden's bun
gaIow belonged to that type of home
which makes a "city beautiful" For
no matter how careful the workmen
vet there is still something left fol
the occupant to do.
: This bungalow itself was small
neat and exceptionally attractive de
sign, 20 feet inches by 81 feet in size
exclusive of the front porch.
The outside appearance is distinc
tive. because of the manner in whfcl
the gables are treated. A projection
out from the dining room to hold
, window and built-in seat is protectet
by an auxiliary roof, projected ant
corniced in the same way as the mail
gable. The artistic treatment of ga
bles has always been a study. !
seems to have been managed very nice
" in this case. The trim of the gable,
I roof over the front porch correspond
with the other gables. The effect
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10

cellar way is closed off by an eNtre
door, which may be kept closed and
locked if necessary. The rear projec.
ton for the kitchen gives an oppor
tunity to get an extra window or two.
Also the plan provides for very
convenient pantry, which also is we'll
lighted by an extra large window. The
outside arrangement for putting ice
into the ice box is a good one. AL
together the plan is very interesting
and very complete.
Provision is made for good bath
room, a splendid big fireplace in the
living room, including all the neces-
sary modern improvements. The in
terror woodwork is designed to use
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10

bases its estimate on cars reported in
and due to arrive by every railroad
each day and the result Of this plan
has been so successful that the ship
pers and farmers in all sections place
confidence in the accuracy and reli-
ability Of the government reports. II.
Illustrative of the accuracy of the gov
ernment reports, many large firms at
the Chicago stockyards, which former
ly employed special men to collect this
information, are now using exclusively
the official estimates of the bureau of
markets. 1t is anticipated that the
federal figures soon will be the only
ones credited at the yards
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10

regular stock patterns of base, mold
ings, and other trim. which will match
the built-in buffet in the dining room
and the fireplace trim in the living
room. The intention is to carry the
same design through the front part of
the house, including the vestibule and
bedroom.
The bathroom is intended to be rafh-
er severely plain and finished in white
enamel. The kitchen trim, While less
elaborate than the other part of the
house, is also very neat and attractive.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound,
and u OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little COST Full directions for max
ing and use come in, each box of Barbo
Compound 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t viii not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off.Adv,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-01-10
Probably for the Best.

1t may be all for the best for us
elderly registrants that the war end
ed when it did, for if we had come
back with wooden legs we should not
realize it when our dear wives kicked
us on the shin for an ill-advised re-
mark at a company dinner and would
be unable to retrieve ourselves.-Grand
RnnidS Press.