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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1921-09-30

H.
fer,3r
I'll mas ". .rri<. n.
tive If Congress
@Ht l-t who
sele by I'D
So Ce,fr j.
~n.
opened for election of the Demo
cratic ticket this fall, was IN
Winchester for short time ,es-
teiday evening on his way to u.
ray where lie addressed the vot-
ers this afternoon. Judge Har-
rison left here last night in his
car for Luray.
At Berryville yesterday after
noon in the Clarke County court
house Judge H arrison spoke to a
big crowd his speech having
been received with marked en-
thusiasm. He effectuaIly an
swered in this speech Republican
charges that the Democratic ad-
ADMINISTRATION i'll Virginia had been
wastetul and eXtrayagent. Judge
Harrison devoted a large part OF
his speech to the statement re.
Gently made by Col. Henry W
Anderson, Republican Candidate
for governor, that he (CoI. An
derson) was ashamed of his owl
state Of Virginia, and that wlle1
lie was in the Balkan states, dur
ing the World " az, lie was ash
AIMED to let the people kiss hi
country S flag because that fla!
| bore star representing lie Stat
Of Virginia. Judge Harrison
scatlling remarks i'll reference I,
the oDIoquy and dem'nciat,o
be- ped upon this great Common
2ealth by a man seeking to /
Virg}nia's governor brougl
forth vigorous applause, and hi
eloquent words in defense Of til
| Old Dominion were wiHlyc hee.
| Winchester Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1921-09-30

What right have You to wear
that medal for bravery in COM
BATH asked the officer.
Best right in the world, sir
l licked the fellow it was issued
to. "-Non-Partizau Leader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1921-09-30
ASPIRIN
Name 'Bayer" on Genuine

Warning Unless you see the name
Mayer on package or tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-.
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told In the
Bsyer package for Colds, Headache,
Neuralgia, rheumatism, Esrache,
Toothsche, Lumbsgo and for Pain.
Hsody tin boxes of twelve Bsyer
Tablets OF Aspirin cost few cents.
DRUGGISTS also sell larger packagss.
Aspirin 10 the trade mark OF Baysr
Manufacture OF Monoacsticacidss ester
OF Salicy licacid.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1921-09-30

Mrs, George Keister after two
weeks visit with her mother Mrs
Ellen Yew and sister Mrs. Emma
Bausern1an, returned to her home
at Staunton Tuesday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1921-09-30
Jr. and family.

Miss Maggie Funkhouser left
last week for a months visit tC
Charlottesville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
LIQUID MANURE is VALUABLE
Nitrogen and Potassium Should Be
Carefully Preserved and Used
for improving Crops.

The liquid excremept from farm
animals contains nearly half the nj,
trogen and potassium volded by them
and should be carefully preserved.
When steers are fed on cement floors
the value Of the manure produced Is
more than 81 per year greater for each
animal than when fed on earth floors
Open barnyard manure Is about one,
half as valuable as stall manure. The
least amount Of nitrogen will be lost
from stored manure If animals are
kept on 1t or 1t Is kept In a moist,
we'll packed condition. Manure used
in connection with continuous CROP
pings will not maintain the maximum
yield, but when used in connection
with crop rotation 1t Increases the
yield Of all crops grown in that rota,
ton. Manure used in conjunction with
complete fertilizer high in phos.
phorus will give better returns than
when either is used alone.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
CHEAP COOP FOR BACK YARD
inexpensive House Will Prove En-
tireIy Satisfactory Where Small
Flock Is Kept.

1t Is not necessary to spend much
money for housing if you are going to
keep small flock Of hens in your
back yard. Indeed, 1t IS unwise, say
poultry specialists of the United
States Department Of Agriculture
One or two piano cases or a large
packing box may often be made. into
an acceptable home. But whatever
you build should be made dry and
free from drafts, and have good venti-
lation. The United States Department
of Agriculture has numerous bulletins
giving directions for this kind of con-
struction, and any Of these are avail
able for the asking, or for a very few
cents where a charge is necessary. A
card to the division Of publications,
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture, Washington, D. c., will get you
what you need.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
SHOOT SREEP-KILLlNG DOGS
Such Animals and Should Be
Destroyed at Once.
Prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture,

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.
The sneep-killing dog constitutes one
of the greatest menaces to the sheep
industry. Such dogs not only kill
sheep, but keep out Of the sheep busi-
ness men who are otherwise inclined
to so into it, say specialists Of the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture.
Sheep-killing dogs work both singly
and in groups, but usually In twos or
threes. They do not limit their at
tacks to the hocks Of the immediate
vicinity In which they are kept, but
travel for miles in all directions,
spreading destruction in the flocks
with which they come in contact. Be
cause their work is so often done I'M
der the cover Of darkness it is almost
impossible to catch them in the act Of
worrying sheep.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
Hen Left With Abdomen Indicates
While Right Showing
men,,

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Laws against vagrancy have been
long on the statutes Of this country.
The man who won't work, who doesn't
return society something for the priv
ilege of enjoying the alleged delights
Of modern civilization, has to go to
Jail, and work on the roads or in
stone quarry for his food and bed.
Man may have gained his idea for this
law from the Industrious honey bees.
They have little use for drones
Loudest cackler May Be NonIayer.
But hen may go cackling around
for months or years, and never lay an
egg, and the owner be none the wiser
unless he keeps up to modern ideas of
poultry management and culls his
flock. occasionally. While culling
should be continuous throughout the
year In any well-conducted plant, the
best time to emphasize the operation,
perhaps, Is during August and Septem-
ber,.saccording to the teachings Of ex-
perts OF the United States Department
Of Agriculture. That is to say, ii you
Intend to make Just one culling in the
year then August or September should
be your date.
It Is easier then to make close
estimate Of the relative value Of hen
as an egg producer and to weed out
the poor producers. Hens which show
indications of laying or are laying and
have not molted usually are the ones
that have been the better layers dur
ing the entire season, and the hen that
lays best during her first year usually
will lay well during the second and
third years. She Is the hen to keep.
1t Is not advisable, though, TO keep
hens Of the heavier breeds, such as
Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds,
and Brahmas, beyond their second
year, or Of the smaller breeds, such
as Leghorns and Anconas, beyond
their third year, as they seldom prove
profitable
In addition to culling the entire
flock in August and September, you
should always watch for hens that are
sick or very thin in flesh. or that show
signs Of weakness or low vitality.
When discovered Gull them out at
once. It will pay.
Keep Only Healthy Hens.
Cul1ing properly means using sew
oral tests, all fairly accurate II intel
lfRent1v and carof11llv onnliod Uor
this reason 1t Is wise to send for De-
partment Circular 81, which may be
had upon application to the Division
OF Publications, Department Of Agri-
culture. or enlist the help and advice
OF experienced persons near by. Brief
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
NO BEST BREED OF POULTRY
There Are Three Glasses Specially
Adapted to Production OF Eggs
and Meat.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agrlculture)
There Is no best breed Of poultry.
That, at least, IS the opinion Of men
In the United States Department OF
Agriculture who have been studying
the business for years, and have had
experience with all varieties Of all
breeds in America. To 60 among
your friends and ask for advice about
the kind Of chickens to start with
would be about as productive Of con-
fllcting views as If you asked for help
In buying motor car or typewriter.
Every man has his likings, and some
have good reasons for them, but In the
end the beginner will have to be the
Judge; wherefore the opinion Of the
department specialists will be about
the best guide: Keep only one vari-
ETY. Of breed, and select the breed
that suits your purpose best. Be sure
of one thing-have standardized
male at the head Of the flock. Such
bird will improve the quality Of the
stock materially. A mongrel male
will produce no improvement.
These are the reasons: Standard
bred fowls produce uniform products
which bring higher prices.
Standardized stock and eggs sold
for breeding purposes, bring higher
prices than market quotations.
Standardized fowls can be exhibit
ed, and thus compete for prizes.
Eggs and stock from mongrel fowls
are not sold for breeding purposes.
Mongrel fowls are not exhibited in
poultry shows or expositions.
General-purpose breeds are best
suited to most farms where the pro-
ductlon Of both eggs and meat Is de-
sired The four most popular repre-
sentatives Of this class are the Ply
mouth Rock, Wyandotte, Orpington,
and Rhode Island Red .--# -s:.@r u..
All these breeds, with the exception
Of the Orpington, are Of American or
igin. They are characterized by hay-
ing yellow skin and legs, and lay
brown-shelled eggs. The Orpington is
Of English origin, has a white skin,
and also lays brown-shelled eggs. You
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22

~, the hens to Gull are those that are
sick, weak, inactive, lacking In vigor,
poor eaters. with shrunken, hard, dull,
or whitish-colored- combs; with thick,
stiff pelvic bones that are close to-
gether; small spread or distance be-
bones; full, firm, or hard abdomen;
and those that have molted or started
to mott in August or September. In
breeds having yellow legs and skin
the discarded hens should also show
yellow or medium-yelloW legs, yellow
beaks, and yellow skin around the
vent
The hens to be kept should be
healthy, vigorous, active, good eat
ers, with plump, brlght-red combs;
large, moist yents;- thin, pllabe pelvic
bones spread we'll apart; wide
spread between pelvic bones and rear
end of keel; large, soft, pliable abdo-
men; and neither molted nor molt-
Ing in August or September. In
breeds with yellow legs and skin
the hens you keep should also show
pale or white legs and pale or white
beaks and vents.
AS soon as the culling Is finished
all the hens you have discarded should
be marketed at once. 1t doesn't pay
to keep one. Cock birds not wanted
as breeders should he canned, eaten,
or marketed Immediately Cockerels
saved for breeding should be vigorous,
strong, active, and alert. and should
be those that have grown most rapid
ly and developed the best. No bird
lacking these qualities will be good
breeder
Pullets that are weak, understood,
and poorly developed also should be
eaten, canned, Or marketed, as they
will net be profitable producers; but
no thrifty, well-developed puIlets
should ever be disposed Of in this
way, because it Is these pullets when
kept for layers and breeders that will
net the greatest profits.
Late Motors Best for Breeders.
The mott probably is the best and
most easily applied test of production.
Hens cease laying completely or al
most entirely during this period. The.
better producers lay late in the fall,
and therefore mott late Late molters
also mott rapidly as rule, while early
molters mott slowly. Therefore the
advice Is to save hens which have not
molted by August or are only just be-
ginning late in September Or in DC
tober, and discard those that have fiI-
ished Noting or are well into the
molt. Hens that mott latest, provided
they are OTHERWISE desirable, are the
best to save for breeders.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22

and pens, and these buildings to the
killing house. The pens in the houses,
the outside yards, and the arrange
ment Of the buildings should be
planned so that the ducks may be cas-
lily driven from house to house as de-
sired. The feed room or house should
be centrally located.
Convenient watering arrangements
are essential where large numbers OF
ducks are kept, as they require large
amount of drinking water, say poultry
specialists Of the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture. While ducks
may be kept successfully under very
intensive conditions, it Is advisable to
allow considerable yard space. Double
yards, which may be rotated and
planted to quick-growing crops, such
as oats, wheat and rye, are good for
intensive duck farms.
1t is advisable to have pond or
stream for the breeding ducks, as they
usually give better fertility under
these conditions, although on some
successful duck farms the ducks are
always kept on dry land. The young
green ducks on some farms which have
pond are not allowed to go into the
water except to battle and clean their
feathers just before marketing. Other
growers, however, allow the green
ducks free access to ponds or streams
until they are marketed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
A Flock OF White Plymouth Rocks-A
Good Genera,-?urpose Breed.

can get detailed description Of all
fowls Of American origin in Farmers
Bulletin 806 on STANDARD Varieties of
Chickens. /. The American Class"
which may be had upon application
to the Division Of Publications, United
States Department Of Agriculture.
The Mediterranean or egg breeds
are best suited for the production Of
white-shelled eggs. Representatives Of
this class are bred largely for eggs
rather than for meat. Among the
popular breeds are Leghorn, Minorca,
Ancona and Andalusian.
An outstanding characteristic Of the
egg breeds Is the fact that they are
Classed as nonsitters; that is, as a
rule they do not become broody and
hatch their eggs. When fowls Of this
class are kept, artificial incubation
and broodlng usually are employed.
Farmers Bulletin S9S, STANDARD Va
rieties of Chickens. II. The Mediter-
rnnean Glass;" tells about this class.
Lansshans, Brahmas, Cochins, and
Cornish fowls belong in the meat
breeds, rather than for eggs and al
though classed for meat are some
times kept as general-purpose fowls
They are all heavier and larger than
the egg breeds, or those Of the gen.
eral-purpose class, and lay brown
shelled eggs. Farmers Bulletin 1852,
standard Varieties Of Chickens. III.
Asiatic, English, and French Glasses"
describes the breeds in this class
Fowls for breeding purposes should
be strong, healthy, vigorous birds. The
comb, face, and wattles should be a
bright red, eyes bright and fairly
prominent, head comparatively broad,
short, and not long or crow-shaped;
legs set well apart and straight, plu-
mage clean and smooth.
The beginner in poultry will be care
full to have home ready for his flock
before he gets it. Farmers Bulletin
$50 contains suggestions, plans, and
directions every poultry keeper should
have. The Division Of Publications
will send it upon request.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22

The sheep industry of the country
has suffered severely from the ravages
Of infectious and noninfectious dis
eases. In addition to the scientific
names, the bulletin gives the common
names by which the various diseases
are known. A convenient arrange
ment Of cause symptoms, post-mortem
appearance, diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention makes 1t possible for sheep
owners to obtain a practical knowledge
Of the best means for preventing and
controlling sickness in the flocks.
Numerous Illustrations add to the
clearness Of the discussion.
AS companion bulletin to Diseases
Of Sheep" the department is distrib-
uting also Farmers Bulletin 1850, en-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
FARM
POULTRY
ARRANGEMENT OF DUCK FARM
Should Be Located on Light, Sandy
Soil, With Convenient Facilities
for Watering.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Duck farms are usually located on
light, sandy soil. preferably on sloping
land, where the droppings will leach
freely into the soil, so that the land
keeps sweet and clean. The farm
should have good shipping facilities to
aid both in shipping products and In
buying supplies. The arrangement Of
The buildings should be planned to
economic labor and allow for future
increase Of the equipment.
The incubator cellar should be con-
venient to the brooder house. the
hrOoder house to the growing house
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
NEEDS OF GROWING ANIMAL
Pigs Thrive Better on Ear Corn and
Green Alfalfa Than on Chopped
and Ground Feeds

Ear corn and green alfalfa meet the
needs of growing pigs better, and at
less cost, than chopped alfalfa and
ground cob and cornmeal. The alfalfa
stems and cob meal are better suited
to the needs OF sheep or cattle They
can handle more fibrous, indigestibls
matter than pigs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
LIVE STOCK
FACTS
COMMON AILMENTS OF SHEEP
information Given In Farmers BuIle-
tin to Enable Owners to RecoQ.
nize Symptoms.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
How to recognize and treat the more
important diseases and common all
ments of sheep is told In Farmers
Bulletin 1855, just issued by the Uni
ted States Department of Agriculture.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
WORK HORSES REQUIRE CARE
Animals That Have Had Their Teeth
Looked After Are Usually
Most Efficient.

Horses working In the fields not only
require good care and feed but they
will eat better.
Horses that have had their teeth
looked after are usually more efficient
workers than those which have not,
especially horses with some age.
Horses with poor teeth cannot digest
their feed efficiently. A little time
spent In rasping the teeth down level
is often well spent
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
HOGS ARE HARVEST HELPERS
In Most Cases It VIII Pay to Let
Them Take Care Of Part Of
Small Grain Crops.

Hogs can be Of great assistance In
harvesting small grain crops. In most
cases when hogs are a paying propo-
sition at all it will be found profitable
to let them take care Of part Of the
crops In this way, whether labor is
scarce or not.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
DISP0SlNG OF DEAD ANIMAL S
All carcasses Should Be Burned or.
Covered With Quickllme and
Buried Quite Deeply.

Burn to ashes or cover with quick
lime and bury under four feet of
earth all dead animals at butchering
time, because they attract buzzards,
dogs: etc, which may carry hog-chol
GRO infection --.--- -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
BOAR HAS GREAT INFLUENCE
Breeding Animal Should Be Placed In
Good-Sized Yard and Away
From Rest Of Herd.

How about the herd boar? Get him
out In a good-sized yard, away from
the rest of the herd Remember he Is
half of the breeding power of the
herd, and that his influence on the
profits for the year amounts to mere
than that Of any one sow.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
INFERTlLE EGGS KEEP BEST
Are Preferred for All Purposes Except
Matching and Can Be Kept for
Longer Period.

Ordinarily all eggs viii be infertile
after the male has been separated
from the flock for two or three weeks
Snfertile eggs will keep much longa
than eggs that arr fertile. and u
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
DISCARD INEFFICIENT HORSE
Indlscrinnate Breeding Of Small, un
sound, scrubby Animals Highly
Improbable.

The light, inefficient horse Is I'm
doubted. destined to be discarded
as a f::sfni ii American husbandry
and he ;!.z.i;ss,.ilit;rate breeding o.
small, Il. F.s.'.,: scrutiny animals viii
lsts!s;l5 ::i.,,.s's Improbable +
t,s:r!si 81 st: II.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22

titled Parasites and Parasitic Diseases
Of Sheep" This bulletin explains
methods for controlling various pests
and parasites that attack sheep and
points out the advantages Of pasture
rotation, feeding from racks, and other
measures of value in parasite control.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22

While the actual treatment Of disease
Is primarily matter for veterinarians,
the information given in the new bulle-
tin will enable sheep owners to recog-
ntze symptoms early In their develop
ment and thus avoid losses to their
t1ocks. Altogether 81 kinds Of diseases
and ailments are discussed,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22

Why does everybody go to the
5ovington Restaurant for coffee?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-10-22
EGGS PRESERVED WITH LIME
VIII Be Found Quite Satisfactory
Where Water Glass Is Diff
fleu!t to Obtain.

If water glass is not obtainable,
lime may be nsed for preserving eggs,
say specialists Of the United States
Department Of Agriculture 1t is not
considered so good as water glass, as
in some instances eggs preserved by
this method have tasted slightly Of
lime, although at other times lime
water has proved entirely sastifac-
tory.
To preserve with lime, dissolve two
pounds of unslaked lime In a small
quantity Of water, and dilute with
five gallons Of water that has previ-
ously been boiled and cooled. Allow
the mixture to stand until the lime
settles, then pour off and use the clear
liquid, Place clean. fresh eggs In a
clean earthenWare crock or jar, and
pour the clear limewater into the YES
sci until the eggs are covered. At
least two inches Of the solution should
cover the top layer of eggs.
We are headquarters for the best
Of everything in Vegetable Seeds.
Now is the time to start your Fail
Ga den and plant. Dwarf Peas, Car
rots, Cabbage, Bects, Mustard, Let
tuce, Turnips, Radish, Parsley, Shall
lots, Onion Sets, Reuters Red Creole
Onion Seed. Send us q list of your
requirements ard we guarantee sat
isfaction. Marsoalns Store, Cow
ington, La. s17-noVlo