The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-07

In a graphic way the proportion of
different elements in the soil were
pictured, showing nitrogen and phos-
phorus as the deficient elements
which must be supplied.
Nitrogen Needed
Nitrogen should be added through
legumes, as they are the cheapest
source" said Robertson" and lime will
often be necessary to sweeten the soil
before they will grow. If it is used
it should be in the form of ground
limestone, not only because it is cheap
er, but also because it contains much
more calcium than lime in any other
form. Calcium oxide, or burned lime,
contains only 1920 pounds of calcium
in a ton. while hydrated lime is the
same thing, with the addition of wa
ter, which we could add cheaper on
the farm if we want it,"
Shows Proper Thing.
The chart showing the advantages
of proper thing and the method of lay
ing tile excited much interest. It
showed graphically the water levels
with and without tile and how tile
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water for dry season. Also the right
way to join on tile to main line
was shown, how to make a good out
let and the damage that an open ditch
could do.
Speaking of the use of legumes,
Robertson said, I've have what we
call soil builders and soil robbers
among the plants, some which use
more than they take out of the soil,
and others which put back valuable
elements in the soil. Legumes are
soil builders in this way since they
their use will mean a more fertile
farm.
Manure Utilized.
Emphasizing that all manure and
other organic matter should be saved
and returend to the soil, Robertson
showed a cartoon by Japanese artist
which depicted all the valuable ele-
ments being carried away from an
open manure pile by little imps rep
resenting the teaching action of the
weather, and this cartoon while it ex-
cited amusement. made an impression
which was reflected in the remark of
an auditor, I'm going home as soon
as this show is over and start that
spreader."
Entry clerks were busily engaged all
morning in noting down the exhibits
as they came in and exhibitors were
compelled to Zine up army fashion,
and wait their turn.
Easthaven Farm Exhibits.
Entries in the food show comprised
cakes, pies, cookies, candies and bread,
none of which would have been safe
from the visitors appetites except for
the glass cases in which they were ar
ranged The sewing exhibits were taxi
en- to the senior high school for dis
play where the women's program will
be given since the Coliseum offered no
suitable place for them.
The Easthaven asylum sent in a
complete display of products of the
farm which occupies all of one table.
Mrs. Scott also has an exhibit of sew
ing and basketry made by patients of
the institution which will be on dis
play until the end of the show but will
be sold for the benefit Of the makers
and may be taken after the show. She
reported much of it sold before the
end of the first morning.
D. w. Scott, farm superintendent of
the asylum also has entries in the
Shall grain eAulDllS, though he is hot
entered for the corn.
Tables Display Exhibits.
The exhibits are arranged on tables
set along both sides of the Coliseum
floor and for the corn show several
extra tables were necessary. At the
first table on the women's side are
shown the glass exhibits of fruit, jel-
lies, vegetables and meats, the latter
canned by the cold pack process. Fol
lowing them is the ia BILE with the East
haven displays, showing a most artis
tic and skillful workmanship, which is
exciting much dmiration-genuine, as
it is backed up by the money which
they are paying out for the articles.
Boys and girls are well represented
among the exhibits. particularly in
corn and in sewing. Boston township
school has sent several entries and is
attending as is Centerville school also.
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