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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
SPECIALISTS FAVOR
FEEDING BY HOPPER
Flock Is Insured Against Faulty
or insufficient Ration.
Greater Egg Yield Will Result Where
Hens Are Permitted to Get What
They Want-Important That
Growth Be Rapid.

With scarcely an exception, every
poultryman and every farmer who
keeps hens should hopper-feed dry
mash. II the hens are allowed free
range, as they should in the case Of
the farm flock, they are expected to
pick up considerable part of their
living from the wasted material about
the fields and barnyard.
It is difficult to estimate how much
of such material the hens are finding,
and as a result the farmer may think
that the hens are getting plenty Of
feed, when as a matter of fact they
are not getting more than enough to
keep them alive, and therefore they
cannot do much In the way Of laying
eggs, but a ury mash provided In a
hopper, where the hens can help them
selves at will, will insure the flock
against insufficient or faulty feeding
and will result in greater egg yield.
Often, too, in the case of those
who are specializing in poultry keep
ing, judgment as to the amount Of
feed to give by hand may be faulty
ami supply Of dry mash insures the
hen an opportunity to get what she
needs In order to remain a producer.
In raising young stock, specialists
Of the United States department Of
agriculture point out, 1t is important
that the growth be rapid and even. A
setback in growth is handicap from
which the chick never entirely recov-
era Regardless Of how the growing
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
PARCEL POST USEFUL
FOR SHIPPING Strip
Two Types Of 0ne-Gallon Con-
tainers Satisfactory.
Packages Properly Wrapped and
Marked, as Required by Postal
Regulations, viii Carry With
out Danger Of Leakage.

Mamie. cane and sorghum sirups
may he readily shipped by parcel post
II properly prepared for shipment, ac-
cordlng to investigators In the bureau
of markets, United States department
of agriculture, who have made expert
mental shipments from many parts Of
the country, over many different mail
routes. Of 394 shipments only three
showed any material loss because of
leakage and this was due to unusually
rough handling. The average distance
covered by these shipments was great
er than sirups are likely to be sent
by mail under ordinary conditions.
Two types Of ene-gallon tin contain
ers were found satisfactory for parcel
post shipments. Both types have
screw caps and are provided with out
er cartons Of corrugated paperboard.
Snugly fitting pieces Of cork In the
caps cover the opening In the cans
when screwed down tightly. Such
packages properly wrapped and Sc
curely tied, marked Fragile" as re-
auired by the postal regulations for
packages containing liquids, will carry
without danger Of leakage IN the
malls. While the one-gallon can Is
most commonly used, any size up to
I'VE gallons may be shipped under the
present parcel post weight limit OF 90
pounds. Light but substantial wood
en- crates should be supplied for the
n roor containers. ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30

can be used instead and can be bough
from most feed dealers.
How to Make Johnny Cake.
The following Is recipe for johnny
cake:
Corn meal, s pounds.
Infertile eggs (tested out from settings
or from an tncubator). 9.
Baking soda. I tablespoonful.
Mix with milk to make q stin batter.
and bake thoroughly
When the chicks are from ten days
to two weeks old use mash to take
the place of the johnny cake or bread
composed Of the following:
parts, by weight. Of bran.
parts middlings.
part cornmeal.
n part or 10 per cent, sifted meat scrap.
When the chickens are eight or ten
weeks old add one part Of ground oats
increase the meat scrap to one part,
the corn meal to two parts. and de-
crease the bran to one part.
This mash may be placed In a hop
per, where It will not be wasted, and
left before the chicks constantly, or
1t may be fed as moist and crumbly
mash once daily, feeding the chick
grains three times day.
Changing the Feed.
AS soon as the chickens are old
enough and will eat whole wheat,
cracked corn, or other grains, the
small-sized chick feed may be discon-
tinued and the larger-sized grains fed
instead. In addition to the grain feed
they must be supplied with grit. oyster
shell, and charcoal at all times. and
the better way Is to place these mate
rails in hopper. hanging It in con-
venient place where the chicks may
help themselves. If chicks are kept In
confinement they must be furnished a
liberal supply of tender, green feed,
like lawn clippings, lettuce leaves. and
such other things as may be available.
Whenever possible, however, chicks
should be given grass range, when
they will supply their own green feed
and catch bugs and worms. Chicks
that are allowed to run on grass
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30

baked johnny cake broken up into
small pieces or hard-boiled eggs mixed
with stale bread crumbs or oatmeal,
using sufficient amount of the lat
ter to make dry ,crumbly mixture.
These feeds or combinations of feeds
may be used with good results for the
first week; then gradually substitute
for one or two feeds daily mixture
Of equal parts of finely cracked wheat,
cracked corn, and pin-head oatmeal or
hulled outs, to which may be added a
small quantity of broken rice, millet,
rape seed and charcoal, If obtainable.
This mixture makes an ideal ration.
If corn cannot be had, cracked kafir
corn or rolled or hulled barley may be
substituted. A commercial chick feed
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30

has in mind the approximate federal
grade the average run of local wheat
will receive at the market where he
sells, and he pays accordingly. But
under such circumstances the farmer
who raises choice wheat receives the
same price as the one who raises poor
wheat. The farmer who raises the
poorest wheat in the section, there
fore, receives more than he should,
while the enc who raises the best re-
ceives less. This putting of premium
on poor wheat tends to discourage the
growing of better grade product.
Grades have long been used in the
larger markets. Prior to the fixing of
federal grades, however, these local
grades often differed in the various
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30

Many persons, however, make the mis-
so doing cut off or injure the feeding
.'ootlets and deprive the plant of It's
source of nourishment and support.
Frequent shallow cultivation during
dry weather results in the formation
Of layer of fine dust which serves as
i mulch or blanket TO retain moisture.
Culiivating After Rains.
The soil should always be cultivated
Just as soon as ii is sufficiently dry to
be safely worked after heavy rains. IL
II is not cultivated, crust FORMS the
surface bakes and the crops are in
jured. The same will apply where ir-
rigation is used, and 1t has been found
best TO give the soil thorough soak
Ing, then cultivate as soon as 1t is dry
enough. and apply no more water I'M
til absolutely necessary.
The hoe and the steel rake are the
most important tools for cultlvating
the small garden. On larger scale
a wheel hoe and q horse cultlvator
may be used to advantage. Even
where horse-drawn tools are occasion
ally used, the greater part OF the
work, especially during dry weather,
may be performed by means Of a COM
mon steel rake. 1t Is not necessary
to go very deeply into the soil, but
merely to stir the surface.
A Tool That Helps.
a. - a H.
soil can be made from a piece of thin
board two inches wide and fourteen
inches long, with one end whitfield
down to form handle and the oppo-
site end provided with three No. 9 or
No. 3 box nails or wire brnds. This
little homemade implement can be
used very soon after a rain to loosen
the surface, so that any small seeds
can break through. The wheel-hoe
outfits are provided with number of
different shovels and scratchers
adapted for the different types of work
to be performed. These implements
have the advantage that one can go
over the garden very rapidly and
break up the surface of the soil In q
comparatively short time. 1t Is gen.
orally necessary, however, to follow
with the hoe to remove any weeds that
have been destroyed by the wheel cul.
tivator.
XIII Weeds Young.
It should be borne In mind that the
time to kill weeds is when they nrt
just coming through the ground. II
allowed to become established, It I.
much more difficult to get rid Of then
than II they are taken in time. II the
top two inches of soil Is kept con
tinuously and thoroughly loosened. M
serious difficulty In keeping out weeds
Is probable. .. 700
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30

markets and their application fire.
quently was based largely on the judg-
ment of the individual inspector at
each market. Consequently, It was
very difficult for the country dealer
to apply grades accurately. He was
not sure that the grain he had bought
at one grade would be received at
that grade by the one to whom he de-
livered 1t. In contrast to this, the
grades established by the federal gov
eminent are uniform throughout the
country. Furthermore, standardized
equipment has been perfected for max
ing many Of the tests to determine the
grade, so that with the aid of uniform
rules for grading, the federal stand
ards can be applied uniformly In all
parts Of the country.
Acquainting Farmers With Grades.
While the government has no au-
thority under the United States grain
standards act to supervise grain grad
ing under federal grades, except In the
work of licensed inspectors and in in
teistate shipments, the government
does want to acquaint farmers and
dealers generally with the application
of the federal standards so that they
may benefit more generally thereby.
This Is one. reason why federal grain
supervision officials give demonstra-
lions of federal grades at state fairs,
local grain-grading schools, and other
places, and colleges give grain-grading
courses. BY these means the farmer
learns how to apply the grades to his
own wheat. He may not care to sup
ply himself with set Of the equip
ment to grade his own grain but by
learning the essential features Of the
standards and the grading rules he
will be able to know whether the coun
try buyer is correctly grading his
grain when he markets 1t.
Appealing to Inspector.
In addition, If country dealer buys
by grade and his farmer customer
thinks he doesn't grade right, they can
mail sample, upon which they both
agree as being representative of the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
17BzifRHE9fkeSA1hss

Taking advantage of the market Is
more profitable than dumping onto 1t.
Let us put agriculture on solid
basis by breeding only the very best.
Keep all poultry manure dry until
spring and then apply 1t to the garden
and special plants.
The great value Of rape lies in the
fact that its rapid growth makes 1t Q
good emergency crop.
Stables should have water-tight
floors. Fully one-half the value Of
manure Is in the liquid. 4t'
The farmers money profit 10 not
the only dividend that he draws from
his life In the country.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
BATTLE ON BARBERRY
IS BEING CONTINUED
approximately 100000 Plants
Destroyed in 1919.
Federal and State Authorities Cons
bine to Protect Wheat Against
Black Stem Rust-other Crepe
Are Attacked.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Approximately 100000 common
barberry bushes were dug up and de-
stroyed during 1919 in connection with
the combined efforts Of federal and
state authorities to protect wheat
against black stem rust which cannot
survive unless 1t is able to spend one
period in Its life cycle on the leaves
of the common barberry. For this
work the past year the federal gov
erpment appropriated $150,OOO. The
territory in which the fight was car
ried on comprises Colorado, Indiana.
Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Mime
sofa. Montana, Nebraska, North Da-
kota, South Dakota. Wisconsin and
Wyoming, which states supplemented
the federal funds to a considerable de-
gree. The combined expenditures were
small I'm comparison with the size Of
the menace to wheat production by
this disease. Cereal disease experts
In the United States department Of
agriculture estimate that, the wheat
crop Of 1919 in the United States was
reduced 53,OOO,000 bushels by black
stem rust alone In addition to damage
by scab and other diseases. This DAM
age by black stem rust has only been
exceeded in one previous season,
namely in 1915, when the total reduc-
ton of the wheat crop by this disease
was 200,000,0OO bushels. In addition
to the 1910 loss of 53,O00,O0O bushels
of wheat due to ravages Of black stem
rust, there was a loss of 17,4O0,0O0
bushels of oats and 4,700,0OO bushels
Of barley due to the same cause.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30

lot of grain, to licensed grain in
spector for grading. The sample re-
quired should be at least two quarts
in quantity. About one and One-eighth
pints Of it is put In clean, alright
can which is placed with the rest of
the sample in clean cloth sack. A
reasonable fee-usually not over 81
is charged by inspectors for each GER
tificate issued.
Bulletins which explain in detail
the methods of taking samples. how
to mail them to an inspector for grad
ing, and the grading rules, have been
prepared by the bureau of markets,
United States department Of agricul-
ture. They will be sent free to any
one requesting them.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
sMooTHS SURFACE OF FIELD
Planter Attachment Permits Depos.
ting Seed at Uniform Depth
Device Is Simple.

The Scientific American, In Illus
trating and describing a planter at
tachment, the invention of h. 1. Class
on Of Ottawa, ILL.,, says:
The Invention relates to planter
attachments and one Of the principal
objects is to provide a means for
evening and smoothing Irregularities
In the surface of the ground due to
the tracks made by the horses or to
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30

range are usually strong and thrifty
and will grow much more rapidly than
those kept in confinement.
The chickens growth may be has
tened considerably by giving them sour
milk In addition to other feeds. Chick
ems are very fond of milk in any form
and will eat and drink liberal sup
ply of it. 1t may be fed either sweet
or sour, but the latter is more desira'
Bile. Sour milk will help to keep chick
ems healthy and is one of the best
things that can be fed to promote rap
i'd growth and development. When
milk is fed, the amount Of meat SCRAP
In the mash may be reduced one-hali
or omitted entirely IL plenty of milk
Is available.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
CHEESE MAKING STIMULATED
Factory System, Developed In United
States, Has Encouraged Produo-
tjon In Other Countries.

: The factory system Of cheese making.
developed In the United States, has
stimulated cheese production in prac-
tically every country. The United
States in recent years has consumed
practically all the cheese 1t produced
and in addition, just before the war,
was importing about one-tenth OF the
exports from all other countries.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
SORE SHOULDERS IN SPRING
one-HaIf Ounce Of Sweet NIter, 25
Drops Of Iodine, Mixed With OIL,
10 Favored.

When horses begin to get sore
shoulders in the spring, try one-half
ounce of sweet nitre, Is drops Of tine
ture of iodike, mixed with three ounces
Of lard or olive oil. Clean the sore
spots thoroughly with water and ap-
ply this mixture at night after col
lar has been removed. 1t is very cool
ing and healing.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
PoUrTRYNoTFs
CNNh6a NJ 2apzc
Hens that DON'T lay DOME pay.

Hens that don't lay don't pay.
The Pelxin probably is the most pop
ular duck to raise for meat purposes.
80
When mating the breeding pens. do
not use any fowl which IL In anything
but the best of health.
es pt d.
Keep plenty Of IRISH water, fine
grit and charcoal before the chicks.
Always use lukewarm water.
Keep the turkey shed very clean
and dlsinfect It frequently, for tur-
keys soon weaken IL kept under filthy
conditions.
Cleanliness means dollars to the
poultry grower. Clean hovers. clean
'roosting houses, clean nestA clear
water and clean food.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
CHEESE PRODUCED ON FARMS
Practically Ceased In United States,
Factory-Made Article Taking
lts Place.

In the last half century the produc-
ton of farm-made cheese in the United
States has practically ceased. Factory
cheese, which has taken its place,
now exceeds 3OO,OOO,0O0 pounds an
nually, about three times the highest
figure ever reached by cheese made
on farms.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
WINDBREAK FOR AN ORCHARD
WIND storms Break Limbs Of Trees
When Loaded With FruIts-Ever-
greens Give Protection.

An orchard often needs the protecs
ton Of an evergreen windbreak. Wind
storms break the limbs when loaded
with fruit or scatter unripened fruit
ON the ground. BY lessening the force
of the wind against the orchard It Is
sometimes possible to reduce the In
jury during storms.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30

stock may be fed, It is, therefore, the
best policy to keep supply OF dry
mash in hoppers where the chicks can
help themselves, as this will insure
the chicks getting ample feed all the
time and will promote greater feed
consumption and more rapid and even
growth.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30

may be found in Farmers Bulletin
922, "Parcel Post Business Methods"
which also suggests how consumers
may get I'm touch with producers. A
copy Of this bulletin will be sent free
on receipt of request addressed to
the United States Department Of
Agriculture, Washington.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
Side Elevation Of Corn-Planter
Equipped With the Device.

uneven narrowing and thereby allow
ing the drill to deposit the seed at
uniform depth beneath the surface.
The device is characterized by its
simplicity. durability and economy In
manufacture and maintenance.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
SOILS OF MUCH IMPORTANCE
Where Heavy or Of oumbo Type Har.
, dlest OF varIetIes Of Fruit should
Be Planted.

Soils have much to do with the
fruit growing. II your soil Is very
heavy or Of gumbo type. choose the
hardest varieties. Also plant a few
Of the native fruits that may be grow
tng In your vicinity.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-04-30
DON'T FORGET CLOVER

Corn, wheat, and clover.
That is the most important
rotation In America.
Where clover is no longer
grown, yields are beginning to
decline.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-09
THE ARKANSAS
DEMOCRATS WILL
HAVE PRIMARY

Little Rock, Ark, August 9.-The
Democratic primary to he held In Ark
ansas tomorrow promises to be one OF
the most interesting and hard fought
elections in the history Of the state
There is a bitter contest for the
United States senatorship, there are q
candidates for governor, there are con
tests for representative in four of the
seven congressional districts, nearly
all of the state offices are being fought
for and in every county there are fur
ther contests for local offices. Only
Democrats will be voted for in this
primary and in this state the Demo
cratic nomination IL virtually equiva'
lent to election.
The struggle for the nomination for
United States senator between Senator
William F. Kirby and Congressman 1.
H. Caraway has developed into one OF
the most acrimonious affairs in the
history of Arkansas politics. Each OF
the candidates has been unsparing in
his criticism Of the others official re.
cord.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-09
WORKING OUT Plan
FOR MOVING GRAIN
over GREAT LAKES
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., August 9.-Plans
are now being worked out by the inter-
state commerce commission and the
railways to insure the largest possible
grain movement on the Great Lakes,
Chairman Clark announced today ut
the conclusion of hearings on the re-
quest for additional cars to move grain
from the northwest
Chairman Clark's statement was
made in reply to a suggestion OF Gov
ernor w. L. Harding Of Iowa that the
Great Lakes be used for transporting
grain as means OF increasing the
car supply. There is enough tonnage
on the Great Lakes to carry 122,OOO.-
OOO bushels Of grain from Lake Michi-
gan and Lake Superior to Buffalo on
single trip, the governor told the
commission.
The loading capacity for grain and
coal on the Great Lakes boats is equal
to that of 5000 cars, Governor Hard
ing estima ted and added that the utiliz-
alton of lake boats to the fullest eX-
tent would release that amount of
equipment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-09
DAY OF "FLOP
HOUSE, is NOW
THING OFiPAST
(By The Associated Press }

Chicago, August 9.-Demand fol-
private rooms, with sunshine and hot
and cold running water, has supplant
ed that for dime flop" among way
faring working men since the country
went dry, according to the observations
of the Salvation Army.
Lieutenant Colonel Emil Marcussen
head Of the industrial department OF
the army for the states west OF the
Mississippe, said today:
1.-THE day of the dormitory, or. more
nccurat tely. the flop house" has passed
The kind of men who used to come to
us seeking free beds or glad to get them
for dime, now are asking for private
rooms. Since prohibition became ef-
fective, l have closed several OF our
working mems hotels, including one III
Chicago and another in Kansas City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-09
TRADE ROUTES
FROM TEXAS TO
SOUTH AMERICA
'(By The Associated Press.

Galveston, Texas. August 9.-New
trade routes between Texas Gulf ports
and South and Central American cities
will be opened as soon as the United
States Shipping Board is assured OF
sufficient tonnage, according to an an
nouncement by the Galveston CONNER.
cial association. following receipt OF
advices from Washington.
Additional routes to South and Cen
tral America had been urged upon
shipping board officers by delega,
tioh from the Texas Chamber OF Com
merce, but decision was withheld .un.
til survey Of existing tonnage could
be made. A survey recently was com.
pleted by United States Trade. Com
missioner George e. Hooker of the De-
partment Of commerce.
In the event the new routes are
opened the shipping board asks as
surance that local organizations will
be formed and capital provided for
continuing the lines under private own
ership and management. The policy
of the board, it was stated, was to sell
government owned ships as rapidly as
will permit.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-09
Manufactured Grape
Products in Demand
(By The Associated Press. }

Washington, d. c., August 9.-When
the nation went dry by federal amend
ment many grape growers thought they
would be. forced into some other line of
business because of the subsequent
cessation OF wine production but re-
ports to the bureau of markets show
that the demand for manufactured
grape products now exceeds the supply.