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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Thereby, the distance In hauling feed
is shortened and the fields are easily
accessible In returning the manure.
Too much emphasis cannot be placed
on the latter clause, Manure is one
Of the valuable assets To the farming
system Of the state in maintaining
soil fertility.
The barn should be so constructed
that 1t will provide ample space for
the storing Of feed and the housing
Of cattle. The farmer must be- mind-
full that it is economy in time and ex-
pense to provide storage for boGh crops
and livestock under one roof. The
feed room should be located in the
barn with space for the storage Of con-
centrates and mixing Of feed. Water
should also be easily accessible. al
complete system Of barn plans may
be secured from the Experiment sta
ton upon application,
Quality Of Animals Important
This article would be- Incomplete
were the quality and type Of livestock
to DO fed omitted AS reference was
made to economy ID feed and the same
applies to the animal fed. It is a rec
ognized fact In commercial cattle pro-
duction that to waste good feed on a
poor quality Of cattle Il expensive ana
lacks good business Judgement The
fact remains that the animals carrying
breeding and quality win make more
economical gains on the feed consumed
than the inferior grade. This truth
has been found out BY the history oe
markets In years past.
The livestock farmer must be atu-
dent Of markets When he has an
tshed his critic he has a merchantabla
product and profit or loss depend On
his ability to market it successfully.
Through the agricultural press as wen
as the daily paper the opportunity ID
offered to acquire knowledge De
markets and market conditions. The
farmer should ascertain the extent of
supply and demand for meat not only
on his home market but also Cd that of
other sections. This enables him to
determine lust what markets to shiB
10, It further assists him to feed mora
since in surveying the
markets we find that In some light
carcass sells to an advantage. On,
others q medium finished steer IS
greatly in demand while on others d
prime or highly finished animal Is de-
sired Thus the market presents one
# the big problems for the farmer.
{ is only BY gaining an intelligent and
thorough going knowledge Of the same
~ close application that the farmer
IS a merchant viii be able to better
himself.
Last, but Of great Importance Is the
ssembling Of library. Books
which would be most informa~
ionaI consist Of those on types and
reeds Of livestock, market classes
eeding, livestock diseases, soils farm
rops etc 10 these may be added
ulletins and circulars published By
ur Experiment Station staff also 4
selection Of farm periodicaia
! list Of the same may be had upon
to the Division Of Exten-
lon, University Of Tennessee
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

acreage Of one OF the cash crops COM
mon To Tennessee. The kind Of crep
depends somewhat on the section OF
the state. m West Tennessee cotton
or potatoes could be worked in. In
some sections Of Middle and East Ten.
nessee, tobacco would be most logical.
With a due amount Of study as to his
farm conditions and the opportunity
to consult an authority at the experi-
ment station the Tennessee farmer
shoSf be able to work the crops
named into systematic and thorough
workable rotation. The object Of the
livestock farmer should be to produce
largely the ration used in the matur-
ing Of his cattle If ne would finish his
cattle cheaply Economy in ration
must he held in mind. Silage, legume
hay straw produced by oats viii fur
nlsh the roughage. With the proper
knowledge Of the relative feeding
value 81 the above named concentrates
and roughages a nutritious and eco
nomical ration may be WORKED out.
The livestock farmer must also be-
mindful Of necessary equipment
Fences should be constructed substan-
TALLY of good material and not at too
great expense. The cattle barn should
be located On an elevation. with good
drainage and as much Of a south east
srly exposure as possible to secure.
The proximity OF that portion Of the
barn to be devoted to crops should be
xept in mind In selecting barn sight.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
loaa stloks

Until recently the composition of the
candles known as joss sticks was UNI
known to most people. stem Of bam-
boo Is rolled In a substance consisting
Of fourteen different odorOus drugs.
One Of these protects the candles from
rats and mice. The camphor used III
the manufacture causes the joss sticks
to burn steadily.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
Care Of Furs

When furs have been worn In rainy
weather, shake the surface moisture
on carefully and then hang the fur
over chair back as far away from
radiator as possible. 1t is better to
hang the garments or the fur outside
In the cold air, II at all possible, shak-
Ing them vigorously at occasional in.
tervals.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
70 Remove Grit From Eye.

Small foreign bodies which are not
Embedded 10 the eyeball may often be
removed By going into dark room.
looking up toward the lighting fixture.
then turning the light on quickly.
writes a correspondent. # the light
g strong enough. 1t win cause a VIC.
lent reaction which win cause the
particle to be washed to the corner OF
the eye. Il is then easily removed
by means of clean handkerchief.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
The Unlted states Wearing Away.

TIC UHFteu states wearing away.
An average Of % tons Of soil peb-
bles- and rock Is carried BY the riy-
ers into the ocean every year from ev-
cry square mile Of the United States,
according to the United States geo
logical survey department Of the In
terror. The immensely Of this contri-
button may be better comprehended
when It is realized that the surface
of the United States covers s,0SS,500
SQUARE miles.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

success, his crop yield, and his profits
and income from the farm depend. a
thorough working knowledge Of the
soil must be acquired. Information as
to what constitutes soil fertility, the
conservation Of 1t and the necessary
elements Of plant food as wen as Or
ganic matter, moisture, the effects Of
heat and cold are essential to success.
In addition to this the best method
Df cultivation and the working Of the
soil should be held In mind il good
yields are 70 be secured for the time
and labor expended.
Knowledge Of Pastures Needed.
Much knowledge must Be acquired
Of pastures and pasture building the
proportion Of the farm to be devoted
to pasture and it's carrying capacity.
No farmer, particularly III Middle and
East Tennessee, should be contented
with his pasture until he has succeed.
ed in building sod sufficiently dense
to average 2T5 to 500 pounds per steer
during the grazing season. TO do this
an application of manure lime or acid
phosphate may be necessary. The pro-
iluction Of livestock Is certainly an
uphill business where good pastures
are not available "A knowledge Of the
grass mixtures which win produce best
results and certain types Of soil when
seeded to pasture should be acquired.
The provision for ample watering "a
cilities for the stock is important.
The acreage set aside for cropping
should balance the carrying capacity
81 the pastures. Too frequently we
nnd the two boundaries lacking proper
Hons. The practice Of wintering and !
finishing q carload Of steers In Tennes-
zee Is becoming more common. The
farmer who uses the light steer az d
Btocker and avails himself Of good pas
lure to put on cheap grains renders the
winter ration Of roughage concentrates
more economical Ii finishing. Thus il |
may be said that the boundaries for
cropping depend On two things, name
" the crops essential to livestock
farming, and economy in labor costs.
Here a knowledge Of crops and their
bedding value both concentrates and
roughage assists the. farmer In deter
mining his rotation. The man who
has adopred systematic rotation Of
srops is producing a larger tonnage OF
iced, his son is In a higher degree OF
Fertility and his labor costs are less.
Corn, oats and barley are three most
useful concentrates In livestock pro
auction. A sufficient acreage Of the
above named crops should be put out
% enable the farmer to grow the larger
Of the concentrates neces
sary in balancing The ration TO the
above, Of course, some cottonseed meal
viii have to be added. The acreage
of corn should be sufficient to take
snre Of the silo and furnish some sur.
alua
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
from salt q vlnenar.

It Is a rule with the Mohammedans
20 begin 9 meal with salt and finish
with vinegar. II they begin with salt
they think they win escape the CON
tagion Of seventy diseases. If they
finish with vinegar, their worldly pros
perlty will continue to Increase.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
tnld cauasa SAD 800

Prof. J. B Katz Of Amsterdam, has
found that low temperature makes
bread stale. At 40 degrees F.. It was
fresh after As hours. but when the
hssnpeEaturs was reduced to 122 de.
sFses the bread began to grow staIa
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For Sale-Twenty-three head Of
cows and yearlings and one registered
tWo-year-old Aberdeen Angus heifer
Can be seen one mile north Of Bride.
R. H. Vaughan. Tvs
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For Sale Cheap-My house and lot
at Brighton; also household and
kitchen furniture; win give terms.
Mrs. Matte G. Kyle. care ]. II.
Moose, Covington. 11aug2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For Sale-At my Charleston mill,
~ kinds of Gull lumber at $40 the
thousand, See Warner I. Addi-
son. 28jly3w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
Leuume Crops For Feed.

With the serial crops Iegumes should
play an important part. They may
ponsist Of clover. alfalfa, soybeans or
peas 70 which one Of the grasses may
De added with the crops suggested
Pc farmer should plan for q limited
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Wanted want to build your
bungalow. Call G. Z. Fortner; phone
2305. 4aug2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For Sale-No. | clover hay. Thos.
Addison. aug11tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For Sale One used Ford coupe,
starter; newly painted; on terms.
One used Fordson tractor; terms.
Shelton's Garage.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

The young man Is fortunate who
Rfter getting all the agricultural edu-
ratlOn he can afford, buckles down to
i've and love the life Of a farmer.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Stolen-From my yard on sun
day night, % feet Of red sprinkling
hose. Am willing to pay suitable
reward for return or for informa-
ton leading to recovery. B. B..
Burchett. l1aue2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Lost-Fox terrier puppy, about
half grown. Reward for return. r.
b. Baptist. 4aug2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For Sale or Trade-Fine coupe
one or two-horse carriage. i. Hill,
Jr.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Lost-A watch fob with Masonic
charm attached. Notify DR.. H. M.
Prettyman, Covington, Tenn.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Ford cars bought, traded and sold.
Shelton's Garage.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Lost-Pigskin cigarette case; mi
tials y. H. FL inside, near school,
house Return to this office. 1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For Sale-Log wagon, S%-4: used
short time, A condition; will be sold
at bargain. Tennessee Hardware
Company.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Found Automobile casing Oh the
Mason road, near Fyfe farm. Ham
ilton Fyfe. 1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Wanted want to repair your
old house. Call G. 4. Former: phone
2S05. 4aug2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For concrete blocks, sidewalks
and STEPS, See w. S. Smith, or phone
258. 14ily6w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Laplandera efien skate d distance
of $50 miles a day.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For Sale-One 2-ton Nash truck:
a condition; will be sold at a bar
gain. Tennessee Hardware Go.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Over three thousand farmers and
breeders IN the United States have
agreed to breed all Of their livestock
10 purebred sires only. This win
eventually mean higher quality aveS.
ege OF the cOuntry's livestock.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

With low-priced feed It would ar-
pear that "the sign is right for feed.
lng livestock this season.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
CLASSIFIED ads.

For Sale Big type Poland China
bears Of Giant Buster and GersE-
dale Jones breeding: also a few gilts
By our own herd boars. Let these
pigs have your skim milk and See
your dairy profits increase. Our
fiee is always right. E. A. Bishop
Y Co., Brighton, Tenn. 4aug4w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Wanted want to furnish esti-
mates on that new house; phone
f'305. G. Z. Fortner. 4aug2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

For Sale Apples and stovewood.
G. 3. Rhodes, Covington, Route No.
2. l1aug2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Build your soils by marketing dkrn
products through livestock and You
VIII place your farming operations on
more prosperous basis.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
JOHN L. WILLIS

Don't suffer tie misery Of indie
seation when y0H can 9at relief
from FrleklY Ash Bitfers. ii eases
pam end drives oat hadlR-alaessed
lood one dose does tie work IrF ST
Price, Sl.25 pei bottle. n. Is R6ser
ial agents.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11

Many convenience to tighten the
work Of rural women are being intro
auced in the farm homes in Tennessee.
rhey make the home more comforta-
hle and the family more contented.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
TENNESSEE FARMERS WHO GROW
LIVESTOCK ARE MOST PROSPEROUS
Essentials IN Production Of Cattle For Market
Given--Good Pasture and Good Quality
Animals Important

CBy richardson Livestock Specialist Extension Jniyar.
siy o Tennessee)
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
FARM PARAGRAPHS

Forty-two counties Of the ninety-fve
n Tennessee now have County Coun-
ellis Of Agriculture, A year ago only
about 20 had councils. This shows
that Tennessee farmers are catching
the spirit of cooperation.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-11
NOTICE

iH!a s 70 certify that mr. wife.
Afs Cora W!lisss, hes left left my bed and
HHA NytfH without cause or COM.
plant aud that I win not be re-
sp9asible lor any debts or claims Sac
maV make
This August s. 1921.
I0FFM WTTTFS
, 1921-09-24
Here's a Restaurant
Where You Pay When
You Have the Price

NEW YORK. Sept. 23.- Chronic
habitues, OF New Yorks park benches
are gurgling the praises of their new
est and most beloved benefactor, a
West Thirty-Fourth street restaura-
teur.
Coincident with the recent opening
OF the doors of the new bean empor-
idm there was an elaborate display
of h sign painters art. bearing the
folling. magnetic phrases:
AN h beans you can eat for fif-
teen cents"
IAN the spaghetti you want for nf-
teen cents"
IAN the coffee you car drink for a
MCKEE
It's hell to be broke; If you're hun
cry. come on in anyway"
People ask how we do it The an
swer is: We do"
The proprietor declares the restaur-
ant is a great success.
There are few" said he. who
haven't fifteen cents. Those who
haven't are such good walking adver.
tisements that it is a oy to see jem
eat
, 1921-09-24
COWBOYS SPECTACULAR GARB
RESULT OF PRACTICAL NEEDS

There are VARIOUS brands of cowboys and a lesser variety of covgtus
There are. among others. the puncher or real cowboy: the movie cowboy
who is the most numerous; the wild west show cowboy, who hasn't much
time TO shepherd the cow anymore. and he mail rider cowboy. who rides
boldly forth. in hsg gay habliments when n isn't waiting on rad Il hi
store. The cowboy having became one o u best known American types
interest.
The red bandanna worn by most cowboys and cowgins ws first adopted
as a protection ngMnst h clouds OF dust which rose from n trails owe
l"hich I'M cattle were driver o the plains in the carly roundup. This dust
hd n large percentage OF aikan which parcbed the Inns throat ~ n
cowboy n caused his tongue to swell painfully. The bandanna ws worn
loosely around the neck in order that IT might be easily drawn " over the
nose n mouth thus forming a sieve through which thu dust could not PASS
nc custom OF wearing a bright new bandanna on fec or celebration days
The chaps" worn by all cowboys ar another evoutton dating back 10
cattle day Of thc Texas plains when the prahies were dotted with a
mesquite brush which has n harp spines or thorns When the catte
were pushed. they would dodge in and u among the brush n many a
rlder nad n legs painfully scratched n rounding them up Later when
the cattle country moved farther north into Kansas, Nebraska m the d 4.
kdas, the cowboys adopted tn warm fr chaps IS a protoctIun against m
cold Ne
1t doesn not follow nat q cowboy to follow his trade nust OF necessity ar
ray himself as if lie weree n IA to a fancy dress ball some very .d
menbe of the clan affect nothing more sDectacuar than biue leans
nj the hickory shirts worn by Civil war generals and Bill Hart.
, 1921-09-24
PERFECTLY MADE SALAD ADDS
SUBTLE TOUCH TO GOOD DINNER

n ECIPES for odd salad dressings
TX are always sought after by SALAD
covers. and they arc not always
easy to find. If salad materials are
scarce. maybe confined 10 one or more
varieties of lettuce. it is the dressing
which must be depended upon TO make
the welcome changes.
The excellence Of even the simplest
dressing depends upon the care taken
in its preparation, and there is no
other single item which adds to a din
ncr so subtle a touch as a perfectly
made salad.
Cucumber Dressing.
Peel and quarter three medium
sized cucumbers remove the seeds and
slice them. Cover with boiling water
and Jet stand for five minutes. then
drain and press the water out Of them.
two ounces of butter into a fry
ing pan. When melted, put in the Gu
cumbers. and shake gently over the
fire until they are a delicate brown.
Add three-quarters of a cupful of rich
stock. and thicken slightly by dredg-
ing in a little flour. stirring constant
ly- Season with salt. pepper. a little
sugar n celery salt. This is ex-
cellent with a potato or a cabbage
salad.
Bacon Dressing.
Dice and fry a quarter OF a pound
Of good bacon until It is a delicate
brown. Add an onion chopped fine
and a tablespoonful OF flour. Blend in
carefully with the back OF the spoon.
Add two tablespoonfuls of vinegar.
salt. pepper and a cupful OF water.
, 1921-09-24
Teach Facts OF
GOvernmen
Through Mail
New York Women's League Con-
Quoting Course Designed to
Give Members Intelligent Un-
Outstanding of Citizenship
Privileges and Duties

When Is n woman an American cit.
lien. her not, and how can she be-
come one7 What docs American cit
lzenship mean? What is the response.
bihty OF the native-born woman to her
toreign-born neighbors? These are
some OF the questions that will be
answered for women voters who want
70 make the best of their new priv.
lego of citizenship by the New York
League of Women voters through a
correspondence COURSE in education
for citizenship which is now being put
out by that organization.
Other important subjects to be TAX
en- uD in the course of study are:
The structure of town, incorporated
village. city, county, state and nation.
al government. The real meaning and
function of political parties: how can
didates are nominated: elections; how
to judge matters of taxation, public
highways. school systems. public char
tiles. child wage and many
other similar subjects.
The course also deal with legisia-
ton pertaining TO the enforcement OF
the prohibition act in the state OF
New York. The course will also en.
tighten women in industry on such
subjects as the eishtlhour day and
the minimum wage.
, 1921-09-24
Ten Inches From
Floor Is Proper
Length Of Skirt
Dinner Gowns Lower, but
Concession Made to Dane
ing Frocks

Their arc skirts and skirts and each
skirt has its own length. now so con-
clude the designers. Although It has
been tho desire Of tho Partisan mo-
dists to make the newest skirts lang
many think to prove il possible
l,eir leadership IN tho world Of FASH
iou-the American buyers and our
clasers as a rule nave refused 10
49,. aT the lena
hut even though the discussion OF
...;t length TIN eatens TO be n never
Cr1 ng one. there are a number Of
rules which have been laid down py
popular designers and which the home
d essmaker and the shopper may fri-
low without question.
The skirt OF the really smart suit
skirt asu 10 inches from the
ground. despite the fact that most
women have agreed hal the shorter
skirt is prettier. convenient. and
snappicr than the long length on a
suit. the approximate length has been
ct from nine to eleven inches.
Fol a filmy dinner gown six inches
is considered the thing and six
inches is just to the ankle. even when
high French heels are worn. even
-ight inches below the shoe top.
As a concession. however. the skirt
Il the dancing frock is put ut IL
inches One may think that tina is as
hort as any skirts were worn, but
hose in charge OF alterations say they
we're tmuch more familiar with the
rs inches. please" Skirt lengths are
rather deceiving things
But the skirts were coaxed down to
iheir present length. which is quite
significant when n thinks that de-
can no longer decree n style
and have IL accepted at once. The
panel was dropped below the hem-line
lie short skirt had a filmy ovcrsE.rt
Sii.ch came well below tine skirt,
points and trains, Uneven hem lines
and long sashcs accustomed ;he rye
70 the longer skirt length "A good sea-
ahead OF the cautious chnrgc made
by the designers. Whether Tho long
is destined TO a loiis nfe and
merry n is still a mooted question
tmong the best informed n .ne realm
of dress. Those who predicted the
common ems short skirt would stay
have lost.
, 1921-09-24
Ordinary Cat Has
$75O,0O0 Yard AS
Place to Play In
That's Why Owner Refuses to
Sell Plot of Ground on
Fifth Avenue

NEW YORK. Sept 23.-A woman
who owns n yard facing 30 feet on
Fifth venue at 3sth street. in the
center OF the city's' most fashionable
shopping district. refuses to sell IL be-
cause her cat has to have a place to
play In" The property is worth about
$4,000 according 10 real estate men.
The dollars paid on 1t each year in
taxes would. II stacked dollar on dollar
make a hurdle not TO be sneered at by
anything short OF the COW who Jumped
over h moon. The cat is Just ona
OF these yere everyday waikin' round
cats" 1t WAS never known TO take
a prize at cat show.
Other wealthy people have given
strange reasons for refusing to sell
business district property which was
eagerly sought by many buyers. Some
time ago n man who owned a building
in Broadway just below Times Square
wanted contract stipulations that
none OF the prospective buyers would
lease II to certain Businesses. His list
began with aviary and went right on
down h alphabet TO zylophone deal
ers. skipping 20 few lines OF business
that none would take the place.