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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

country In 1918 a publicity campaign. which included the cooperation of the wartime organizations and the news
 p:epers, made possible the marketing of
 an enormous surplus of potatoes and pre- vented a waste of foodl in a similar way
 the peach crop in 1915 and the dried bean | crop in 1919 were distributed. Publicity has also been used successfully in some cities to overcome temporary gluts, and has been beneficial to the public as well as 1 to the grower and the dealer Recently i local campaigns have been carried on ir large cities to stimulate the use of milk and dairy products and to bring
 about a better understanding between milk producers and consumers.
 Perhaps no better illustration Of the | reaching effects of advertising Is | found than the use of publicity to move Harm products Sometimes products, from
 even small area, which are carefully i graded packed and shipped under brands
 and labels. command the attention of tine 1 produce trade and are advertisements ] which bring prosperity and increased
 acreage to the grower.
 | From the consumers standpoint, care fully graded products sold on quality basis may represent an actual saving be- cause such products can he more fully utilized than can ungraded or damaged products One might go even further and say that the consumer profits also l through the enjoyment of more varied menu, and that standard products from the farm. backed by publicity. add to the sum of human comforts.
 All advertising authorities are agreed
 that it does not pay to spend money boosting any article that is not good and that does not measure up to high stand
 al ds of quality. This attitude on the part of advertisers has led the public to as- socate quality with advertised products.
 mere list of the farm products that
 have been nationally advertised would
 not convey an idea of the magnitude Of
 this field, because there are a number
 of producers who are making use or
 brands and labels and who are advertis-
 ins to the trade without using newspaper
 or magazine space. Among these may r-be mentioned potatoes which are now sold
 by some associations under trade mark
 brands, but are not advertised to the consumer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Hog Sale At Opp


 The fifth cooperative hog sale for this section took place last week at Opp, with most gratifying results. One hundred and sixty-one head were disposed of at a price of slsOS1s per hundred pounds. 7S of which graded No. l. The hogs were purchased by Fully Clarke, local buyer, and the price was most satisfactory, as the Andalusia market where packing house is located, on the same day was only s1s .25 per hundred pounds. J. P. W Wilson. the farm demonstration agent of Covington county, was-in charge. Of the sale and M. H. Pearson. marketing spe- cialist of the Alabama extension service at Auburn, did the grading. The next hog sale day will be March ,.
 The Co-Operative Shippers Association here has purchased around 300 tons of va rious kinds of fertilizers during the last two weeks. It is now being received at Opp, and was being hauled out yesterday and today for the farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Record for Idaho Clubs


 Results of farm sheep experiment re- ported by the department of agriculture show clearly the possibility of prof. table sheep-raising business upon eastern lands. At the government farm. Belts vile, Md, a study is being made of specialized intensive sheep raising with complete reliance upon forage crops for summer pasturage.
 In 1916 a SO-acre area did not produce forage enough to feed satisfactorily Al Southdown ewes and B lambs. This leld IS now capable of furnishing suffi- olent summer feed for 100 ewes with thelr lanlos. The improvement is due in part to the application of manurts, lime and phosphates, but chiefly to the fact that leguminous crops were largely used and all crops were fed upon the ground. the unused residues being plowed in. Under the system followed forage crops are seeded in rotation and the sheep are allowed such frequent changes of pas- ttre as are necessary to prevent troubles from parasites.
 Two boilers fitted with trays, two tubs, two wire baskets, two pairing knives, small dipper, a measuring cup, a kettle and a can sealer comprised the equip ment that young Washington school teacher used to can enough peaches to clear $5DO Tn two weeks last fall.
 One of the things which the home dem onstration agents, sent out by the depart ment of agriculture and state colleges teach is the use of inexpensive equipment where it is impossible or inadvisable to buy expensive utensils. In the Yakima valley, Washington, there is a high per centage of waste peaches in the orch ards that supply the commercial can- neries It is impossible for them to use tree-ripened Alberta and Slappa peaches because they will not stand up well un der the high pressure used in processing. A young school teacher, living in the vi decided, with the advice of the home demonstration agent of that county. to utilize these tree-ripened peaches. With stove made of bricks and the above equipment they were able in>two weeks to make a profit of $500 They found little sugar was necessary with the tree-rip- ened peaches. They also made 800 quarts of peach and pear conserve and 215 quarts of grape and apple jelly. Special recipes were worked out for. the pear butter.
 There are 2SS9 enthusiastic boys and girls in Idaho ready to testify to the of club work Reports for 1919 show that the clubs production amounted to $95, ,992.S1 The cost involved was s3S.0S7.7o. The net profit was $57,- 9e4 61. The largest project was canning. A total of Hi clubs with 934 members canned fruit, vegetables and meat worth $34.900, at cost of 7,1S1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Foreign Competition

To meet foreign competition, dairy farmers of the United States must be able to produce a better quality of product and produce and market it more econom- ically and more efficiently, according to specialists in the bureau of markets United States department of agriculture
 Arrivals of shipments of Danish butter are already affecting prices on the New York city market Argentina is produc- ing nearly three times the amount or butter and cheese consumed and some of the surplus may be expected to come to this country or compete with our prod ucts in foreign countries Before the war Siberia was rapidly extending it's dairy industry, and when conditions become set tied in that country it may be expected to come back as a factor in the worlds market. Recently there have been signs of interest in dairying in South Africa and the industry as developed in New Zealand and Australia must be reckoned with.
 If the dairy products manufactured in the United States are Of a better quail ity than those from other countries they need not fear competition Canada's -cheees industry illustrates this A strict system of government supervision in the training of cheese makers, in the operat- inG of the factories, and in the grading n-arketing<and exporting of the product exists there. This has tended toward an improvement in the quality of Canad- ian cheese until it ranks with the finest on the English markets
 The dairy industry in Argentina has grown rapidly since the beginning of the war. Before the war butter exports from that country totaled 3262 tons a year: in 1918 they were five times that. Cheese exports were far exceeded-by the imports of 1913. Now the conditions are reversed over 5000 tons of cheese being exported in 1918.
 Today most of these exports are going to European markets, but should condi- tionss become favorable it may be ex- pected that some of them will come to this country. The bureau of markets warns dairymen to be prepared to meet this competition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Will You Have to Do It?

A short time ago a man down in Ken lucky celebrated his 1S1st birthday. He celebrated it by exhibiting himself at a county fair Ito raise money to pay off the mortgage on his farm What terrible record of wasted years that celebration completed. After life of endeavor more than double that of the average man. he was reduced to exhibiting his gray hairs and infirmties to settle a portion of his debts
 There can be no other reason for such necessity than lack of thrift and saving. He undoubtedly had strength and shealth above the average or he could not have doubled the span of life. He must have had uncounted opportunities. The develz opment of his state and the nation has forced thousands such into his path. Yet be obviously did not siege or take advan- tage of them. through lack of thrift.
 It is not unreasonable to suppose that he earned more than mere living throughout more than half his existence. liar he but practieed regular saving throughout a portion of those years he would have been. so far removed from poverty that a mortgage on his farm would have been an absurdity Few will refuse to concere that 1t was possible for him to have saved 50 cents a week dur ing half his life That sum deposited l L terly, the rate now paid by War Savings Stamps from the time he was 21 until he reached 66 would have given him approx mately $3,264.13 more than enough to have lifted his mortgage.
 Instead of being assured of life with out financial cares he has struggled on for 66 years after for the bare necessi- ties of existence. The road of thrift which may perhaps have been more diff cult 100 years, ago has ben made smooth for present day investors. There are Yew citizens of this country who cannot save SC mething every week. The government Saving Certificates, Thrift Stamps, War Savings Stamps, Treasury Savings Ger tifcates and Liberty Bonds give oppor- tunity for both safety and profit for all such sums no matter how iarge or how small.
 Few men would care to live to be lSl if ffthe chief interest in life left at the end of that time was what it was necessary to hand someone who allowed them to live by the grace of a mortgage. Invest nentin government securities will pro- vide both for the present and the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
For Kitchen Efficiency

Arrange your kitchen equipment so that it will give you the most help and take the least work.
 Choose things easy to clean and care for.
 Try to locate the stove, sink and wosk table, and storage places so there will be no unpecessary steps in moving from one to the other.
 Have good light where you work the most.
 Adjust sink and work table to the height most comfortable for the person who uses them
 Group your utensils so that you can reach them easily. Put those most ire quently used in the most convenient places. Small ones may be hung on lit tie hooks fastened to the wal Tor the edge of shelf. Group them near the places in which they are most used, and put those used together near each other.
 Get rid of useless things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Judging Good Cooks

The real superiority of a good cook lies not so much in making fancy or expensive dishes as in the attractive preparation of inexpensive, every day dishes and to the skillful combination of flavors. The appetizing dishes q good cook can make out of the cheaper cuts of meat or of meat .leftovers are almost endless. MoreS skill and time are required in their preparation than in the simple cooking of the more expensive cuts. just as more time and skill are required for careful and intelligent marketing than for hap hazard ordering. Once upon a time some housekeepers seemed to have prejudice against economizing. Today most of them are glad to have suggestions for eco nohical methods which will insure the comfort of the family and keep the meals as varied and appetizing as when they cost more A good housekeeper should take as much pride in setting a good table at low price as manufac- turer does in lessening the cost of pro- auction in his factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
New Publications

The following publications were issued blythe United States department of agri- culture during the week ended January 29:
 Trend of the Butter Industry in lthe United States and Other Countries De- partment Circular 70.
 Trend of the Cheese Industry in the United States and Other Countries. ' De- partpent Circular n.
 "The Use of Machinery in Cutting Corn" Farmers Bulletin 992. \ "Onion Diseases and Their Control 7 Farmers Bulletin 106o.
 Judging Beef Cattle.' Farmers But letin 1e6S.
 The Fowl Tick and How Premises May Be Fred From It.. Farmers Bulletin 107O
 "Construction and Fire Production of Cotton Warehouses" Professional paper. Department Bulletin Sol.
 Juality and Value of Important Types of Peat Material Professional paper. Department Bulletin S02
 Copies of these publications may be obtained on application to the Division of Publications. United States Department |of Agriculture. Washington. D. 'c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
lice o Hogs Costly
] s As are extremely expensive:

seA ar lgss are extremely expensive.
 as sact was proved in experiments re- , stly concluded by the bureau of ami trai ind1lst.y of the department of az rculture It was shown that lousy hogs not only consume more food and make less meat, but that they are uneasy or restless, a condition that doubtless lessens the pork producing abilities of the ami naals When not eating the lice-ridden swine spent most of their time rupoing themselves or running around. If strang- CTS came near they were noticeably ex- cited. This did not hold true of the hogs free from lice.
 Three experiments, each extending three months or more and with from twenty to thirty hogs as subjects, were conducted. In one experiment it cost exactly N a hundred pounds of pork more to feed the hogs with lice than 1t did to feed the clean animals In another it cost sl.5o more and in the third $294 more. The specialists who conducted the experi- 1nents reached the conclusion that the main reason why hogs with lice consume mere protein feed is due to the fact that the lice suck the blood from the ani- nals and the latter must use more feed to replace their losses.
 But the lice-ridden hogs cannot make up for the blood sucked by then para sites For instance at the beginning oI one experiment, 15 hogs with lice weighed a total of 1167 pounds and 15 hogs with out lice weighed 1925 pounds. At the end of the experiment the lousy hogs weighed 2S72 pounds and the clean hogs weighed s150 pounds, although the total feed con stunned by the clean hogs weighed only POS pounds more than that eaten by the ani- mals with lice.
 The department of agriculture, Wash ington, D. C.. will be glad to supply farmers with publications that tell how to free their hogs of lice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Making Oil Floor Mop

For oiled or polished floors an oiled floor mop is almost necessity. Several makes can be found on the market, or one may be made of old stockings or any discarded wooden or flannelette material h Farmers Bulletin on Farm Home Conveniences," obtainap1e free from the department of agriculture, Washington, D. C., the following directions for making such a mop are given:
 The material is cut into one-inch wide strips, which are sewed across the mid dle to a foundation of heavy cloth. This is fastened to an old broom handle or used in a clamp mop handle.
 The mop, when finished, is dipped into "a solution made of one-half cup of melted raraffin and one cup of kerosene, and then allowed to dry. To keep it moist IL is rolled tightly and kept in paper bas away from stoves or lamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Sweet Curds Pie

One of the delicacies that our grand mothers served when company came was sweet curds pie It is just as good as it ever was. though served less often than in the olden days. The curd is obtained by adding rennet to warm milk ana al lowing the milk to stand until 1t hardens' The curd is then broken up and straned. To the curd from one quart of mix ado one level tablespoon of butter. one-fourth of cup of sugar, the yolks or two esss. n few Zante entrants or chopped raisins and little nutmeg.
 Whey also was much used III carrier times, and is still favorite peVeraes with many people. It is employed espe-, c.aliv in diets for invalids. \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Training the Child to Stand

pr. Roy K. Eldridge. in the Christian
 Herald.
 It is said that habit is a kind friend but a bitter enemy. lShall we let Habit be our master or are we going to be the master of our habits? The thing to do is to study the habits of our children, determine to show them how to correct through physical exercises any bad habits which they may have formed and teached them to do even the difficult things, if need be, that they will in the end make the most and the best of the body
 The first important thing that the child should know. is how to stand correctly. In all exercises there is a certain preciseness that makes the di- rection sound hard and harsh-ybut in the practise of those directions that harshness and precision are forgotten and lost.
 The child should stand with heels together toes turned out. to form a good base upon which to rest the width of the shoulders. In looking down -at the feet you should find the heels even. Sometimes they will not $. be. and one knee will be in advance of the other This. should not De. Both should be togather the same as tie heels
 Then the shoulder position. Do you suppose that they can be even if the hips are pot2 Indeed not. Is the chest as high as is possible. Is it so held that the body is virtually pulled up into its correct and splendid position as was intended? Above all. is the chin ein So that the head is carried high-that does not mean naughty by any manner or menas.
 If heels are togather evenly, toes we'll turned out legs straight. which will divide the weight of the body evenly. hips well back. the body poised over the halls Of the feet and . inc head held high, with chin drawn well tn. then nature win have the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
The Commandments In Business

Oscar Newfang. in the Christian Herald
 Applying the commandment Love Thy neighbor as myself" to industry demands at least this.
 1. Hours of labor not longer than are consistent with sufficient produc- tion to meet all human needs.
 2. Wages at least sufficient to cover the cost of living for the worker and his family.
 3. Steady employment to the ut most limit consistent with the sol vency of an industry. not merely with the point of highest profit for the bus mess
 A. Technical instruction to workers in each business and regular promo : ton as opportunity offers ,. A fair return for the capital in- vested which makes industry, possible or incteases it's output. 6. Sharing among the workers all the excess profits above a fair return on capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Driving Out Sheep. Scabs

Tn the work of eradieating sheep scab- ies from the United States employees of the department of agriculture made more than 22,000, ,000 inspections and supervised more than 10000,000 clippings during the last fiscal year. The work was conducted in cooperation with state officials No cases of sheep scabies are now known to exist in Montana or North Dakota, in addition to numerous other states where the disease had previously been eradicated. In Idaho spread of the dis ease during the previous year has been brought under control. Sheep scabies is a disease What has been prevalent chiefly in the western part of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Farm Items

The early matched bullet begins to lay early in the fall and continues to lay when eggs are high in price.
 Do not feed green cut bone oftener thar every other day. It is best fed in a trough Allow about one-half ounce to each bird. Should too severe or contin- ued 1ooseness of the bowels follow the feeding of the bone. it should be discon- tinued or the quantity reduced
 With proper methods and equipment many of the so-called foreign cheeses can be made in the United States and else 9here./.
 The annual cheese consumption in the United States has been less than four pounds per capita during practically all the time of record, and has never reached five pounds per capita as a national aver age.
 In most sections of the United States good pastures, if properly used. give the cheapest feed for cattle and should be utilized for fattening whenever pos Sible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Within the Law

From the Home Sector.
 It bannened (so it is alleged) in ths Army of Occupation following the issuance of a special order embodyins food regulations,isued from Third Army baadouarters. This particular ordes provided that American officers anf solders in the occupied area would there. after purchase no eggs from the Ger. mans on account of the lack of food for the civil population.
 The order had been out full tive weeks when the Chief of Staff of the Third Army received report of 'tha first violation. It was an especially flagrant and serious violation, inas- much as it involved the c. o. of regi- ment, Col. F. R. w. Nc Cabe of the 17th Field Artillery, SeconF Division. then stationed on top of Ehrenbreitstein Colonel McCabe. it seemed was having eggs twice a day at his mess
 The Chief of Staff pondered over the report for two days. Then he decided upon direct action. He dictated mili- tary letter. :,
 Had Col E. R. w McCabe received special order No. 37564s, those head- quarters providing that American offi- cers and soldiers would buy no more eggs from German civilians?
 It took only tweney four hours fof the reply to come by first endorsement
 Yes. Col E. R. W. McCabe had re- ceived and noted special order No s75s4s. those headquarters. providing that American officers and soldiers would buy no more eggs from German civilians.
 Receipt of this endorsement gave the Chief of Staff pause. But he only paused long enough to write second endorsement.
 If Col R. w. McCabe had received and noted special order No. 375649 those headquarters would he explail the alleged and well-attested presenct at his mess twice day. of eggs.
 To which pointed query was returne3 by fourth endorsement, this explanS 'tion: :.
 Have rented twelve hens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Goat Flock Graded Up

Saanen and Toggenburg blood predomi- nate in the flock milk goats used Tor experimental purposes by the bureau or animal industry at it's farm at beitsVile, ,,,d A report of the bureau shows that "a does are being milked. and that the flock of female yearlings and kids now amounts to 20 head. most of which have either seven-eighths or fifteen-sixteenths Saanen or Toggenburg blood Lower erade animals of the earlier crosses have Iaen removed from the flock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

opportunity of carrying on her per feet work in body building; the body will have been held in good adjust ment and will the more easily asslml- late the nourshing foods and the pure air which it needs in its growth.
 If the children will be taught 10 carry the body with the thought Of being just as tall as possible; if they will hold the body as though 1t were being suspended from above they will move about with grace, with per feet freedom of motion The pody twill be under perfect control, anu power is always shown in we'll con- troled body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

inc traditional price are naturally at inc houses producing follies qua New york stage art. This is the reyues and frivolities. Are not these the fine flower and finished product of Broadway drama as the country knows it and it comes high, as all exotic things do Native theatregoers may -arumble but the conditions of compe- titior to whici. 'hey are exposed are not peculiar to the theatre They af- feet the cost of everything from rents to restaurant meas. Yet there are few ntimations that serious drama wtl cost more than the regulation $2. That stream of prodigal expenditure as is the musical comedy species
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

Inventors are experimenting with con crete anchors for ships, some of which have steel flukes. woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19

It is estimated that D.en0 American seltlers have entered Canada since tho outbreak of the war.