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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Practical Suggestions
Given for Silo Filling
Must Use Corn at the Right
State of Maturity.

II is important TO ill the silo when
the corn is exactly at the right state
OF maturity, that is, when the grain
is In the dent and glazed. but can
still be broken with the thumb nail.
Under average conditions, the two bot
tom leaves wilt be turned brown and
the shucks will be turning yellow at
the ends
There is more danger OF putting
the silage in too dry than too moist.
With a staye silo the hoops should be
frightened up so as to exclude the air
and generally loosened a little after
the silage swells the slaves.
The corn should no be cut down
too far ahead or II will dry out. IL
will take at least six teams TO keep
the average s~ilo-cutter busy. The
sllage should be well tramped In order
TO exclude the air. Ii should be kept
higher at the walls than In the CEN
ter. At least two men In the silo are
necessary when a distributor is not
used. II Is advisable TO use concrete
tttAAPNA ~ PAIN a. 2hnkt- Ah1 ftt
vents molds from developing. The
sllage should be cut into pieces one
half TO three-fourths inch lone to make
II pack well and ave waste in feed
ing. This takes more power. but IL Is
worth II.
The sllage should feel wet after IL
IS put into the silo. III corr is very
mature when cut and Is therefore dry.
add water. A small stream may be
run into the blower from q barrel or
tank. The blower should be run a
few minutes each morning 10 clear
out the air before anyone enters the
sile.
Shock cor may be put into the silo
II water Is added Mt the rate of one
pound Of wafer for each pound of
under certain conditions. II the high
Of corn continues. to shuck out
the corn and put the stalks into the
silo. There is no objection to begin
ming to feed as Don as the sllo is filled.
This prevents waste through spoilage
top.
No definite cost can be given for
filling, as 1t depends upon variable
factors. such as the distance from the
field 10 the silo. weather conditions.
the efficiency of the machinery and the
men. The cost win be somewhere be-
-ween 81 and 50 per ton. Probably
about S1.25 would be a fair average.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Pruning Apple Trees to
Make Profitable Gains

For several years an experiment
was carried on at the horticultural
station at y~ineiand. Ont. to determine
whether summer or winter pruning OF
apple trees gives best results. There
has also been a comparison with trees
that are not pruned. The summer
pruning consisted of thinning out In
August when growth Is ceaslng and
the maturing of wood commences.
The conclusions drawn are that the
lighter the pruning. the greater the
growth. the earlier the tree comes in
TO bearing, and the heavier the yield
during the early period of the trees
life at least But although the n
pruned trees have made the greatest
gains to date. the lightly summer
pruned trees are very little. II any.
behind. especially when the increased
cost Of spraying. picking. growing
lack of color. and the general UNI
desirable condition of the tree for
future crops are considered. To re-
deem such an unpruned orchard would
necessarily retard its crops for a
period and thus the earlier gains
from no pruning would possibly be
lost.
Light annual pruning just sufficient
to retain the proper shape OF the tree
to allow sunlight and air to get
through and to keep out all crossed
and broken branches. seems. therefore. |
TO be the proper method to pursue
for the young orchard until II comes
into bearing. After bearing age Is.
reached. pruning will likely have to
more sewers so as TO maintain a
proper supply of new wood each year.
What constitutes severity Of pruning
will. OF course vary with the variety.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Campaign for Pure Bred
Sires Wins Many Members

During July. III persons qualified
for the official emblem OF recognition
issued by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture to persons who use
pure bred sires exclusively for all
classes of animals kept. The work Is
conducted jointly by the various states
and by the department. The total num-
Der OF persons participating at the end
OF July was l1.7O5.
The department is now distributing
a autographed sign. Pure Bred Sires
Exclusively Used on This Farm to
live stock wne who enroll In the
Better Sires-Better Stock" campaign
and who request the sign. Each sign
issued bears a number which Identifies
the live stock owner with the nation
wide movement for live stock improve
ment.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

Best Feed Is Essential
Even With Dairy Cows

The best results from dairying fol.
low the combination OF good vows and
the right feeds, Without a correctly
balanced ration even a good COW an
not yield profitable returns Because
OF this fact the dairy specialists at
the Missouri College OF Agriculture
are able to put dollars into the pock.
cts OF the dairymen who Will apply
their recommendations
Profitable production In dairying
must begin with the feed says Il NJ.
Harmon. extension dairy specialist.
without the right feeds no animal
can make milk and butterfat efficient.
ly. no matter what her breeding. II
Is essential TO have balance IN the ra-
ton. The cows body and her product
-milk-are both made up primarily
OF four kinds OF constituents: Water,
protein, carbohydrates tand fats1. and
mineral matter.
THE water supply is Of utmost Inn
portanee. As a general rule the min.
eral requirements will be satisfied IL
plenty OF legume hays are fed. This
leaves the protein and carbohydrate
requirements to be satisfied. Either
OF these cannot replace the other any
more than the air In an automobile
tire can replace the gasoline In the
tank.
"Some feeds are high In protein
while others are high In carbohy-
drates II we feed more OF one than
necessary 10 balance with the other
the excess VIII simply go TO waste.
For instance an average farm ration
OF % pounds of corr silage, 8 pounds
timothy hay. 4 pounds of corn chop
and / pound OF wheat bran supplies
enough carbohydrates to maintain the
body requirements OF a 1.0O0-pound
cow. and produce 20 pounds OF milk.
1t supplies only enough protein how
ever, TO produce 4 pounds OF milk
after maintaining the body.
"By substituting a legume hay for
the timothy; adding a pound Of cot
tonseed meal and a pound Of bran and
reducing the eeFn- chop 10 3 pounds
we get n ration that will supply just
the right amounts OF both protein and
carbohydrates to maintain the cows
body and produce 20 POUNDS or milk"
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Best Results Obtained
From Chickens on Milk

In Ohio. a compilation n the laying
and feeding records of 981 poultry
demonstration farms shows that the
hocks which are fed milk give the best
results. MIX contains protein that Is
necessary TO make eggs and has a
tonic effect ON the fowl. The Ohio
poultry expert say that those poultry
men who have access TO skim milk from
creameries al q few cents a gallon are
missing an excellent opportunity for
profit II they do not buy the milk at o
cent or two a gallon for feeding prr-
poses.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Milk Should Be Cooled
Without Waste of Time

MIX should be cooled to the tenn
perature OF cold drinking water as
SCOT after drawn from the udder as
possible. In order e insure the cool
Ing Of sbe whole mass OF milk II must
be stirred thoroughly and long enough
50 that the temperature Of all the
MILK Is that OF cold water. II should
lie kept NJ thar temperature BY chang
ing the water or by other means until
tbs milk ss delivered.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Dairy Farmers See Need
of Well Built Ice House

The dairy farmers who smile during
the hot days are those who had the
foresight to lay in a supply Of Ice last
winter.
Many other dairymen now see the
advantage OF having a large. cheap
supply OF ice TO keep their milk cooled
and are therefore thinking of erecting
their own icehouses. A good house
can be built on the following plan.
says e. r. Gross, professor of rural
engineering at the New Jersey State
College of Agriculture:
The floor should be pebbles or gravel
to AFFORD drainage. The foundation Of
well into the ground and the capacity
of the house will be increased II the
floor is placed at the bottom of the
foundation. Make the foundation 8
to II inches thick. Use 2 by 8-inch
studding, with ~sheathing. building pa
per and weather boarding outside.
Sheathing alone on the inside will
make a good house. but II is still bet
ter If the inside wall Is constructed OF
two layers OF Notwithstanding
against the %studding, and the sheath
Ing covered with tongued-and-gruoved
boarding. with a layer OF paper in be-
tween An ordinary shingle roof left
open at the caves and with a ventila-
tor at the ridge completes the building.
One and one-half TO two tons OF Ice
Is needed for each COW. One ton occu-
pies so cubic feet.
The packing Of the ice Is probably
the most important Of the things to be
observed In fee storage. The Ice must
be cut evenly so It Will pack closely,
and creyices should be filled with
Clipped ice. The Ice block. II properly
is practically n solid mass
Of Ice. On top. bottom and all sides
of the ice, pack not less than II inches
sawdust, chopped straw or other In
material.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Peach Tree Borers Are
Troublesome in Orchard

B0rers are very troublesome when
they get a start In the orchard. Peach
tree borers a soon injure a tree
very seriously. II is true that trees
infested with borers may live and
bear a few years after they are In
Tested with these pests, bur such trees
begin to fail and soon die.
Early fall is a good time to look
for peach tree borers. If they are de-
stroyed in the fall no further trouble
will be had till the mex brood begins
In late spring.
Examine the trunks of the trees. II
you find wax" exudlng from the
trunks OF the trees and the roots. I'M
less the tree has had a mechanical
injury. you may conclude with a good
deal of proof that there are borers.
Look for them. They are little white
worms and may be found readily.
The best way to destroy borers is
to take a sharp knife and cut them
u and destroy them. II may be nee
essary to scrape away the surface soil
and look into the roots near the sur
face. as these pests are likely to bore
into roots.
Good results have been obtained by
digging out a little trench 10 the
ground around the tree about a half
Inch from the trunk Of the tree and
pouring carbon bisulphide in the
trench and covering 1t quickly. The
fumes of the gas will kill the Insects.
But care must be taken no TO let any
Of the liquid carbon bisulphide touch
the roots of the tree. as IT is likely to
kill the tree. This is not very expen-
sive. as II does not take much carbon
bisulphide to use around one tree.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists nave watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DIR. Kilmers Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-R Root is a strengthening medi-
rine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on it's merit and
it should help you. No other kidney medi-
cine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However. if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Ringhamton, N. Y. for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Advertisement.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
ASIDE From Mathematics.

The teacher had been explaining
fractions to her class. When she had
discussed the subject tit length, wish
Ing TO see how much light had been
shed, she inquired:
Nov, Bobby, which would You
rather have-one apple or two
halyesf"
The little chap promptly replied;
1.-TWO halves"
"0h,L Bobby exclaimed the young
woman, a little disappointed. "Why
should you prefer two halves7"
Because then | could see If II was
bad inside. T-Chicago Daily News.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Losses of Young Poults
Due to Several Causes

Young turkey breeding stock will
not usually produce as vigorous poults
as older birds. A weak spark OF life
may be responsible for the losses
Perform a post-mortem on the poults
that die and note the condition Of the
liver. The losses might he due to
~blackhead or just to general weak
due to exposure. dampness OF
various digestive disorders.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

About 10000 Americans committed
suicide last year, according TO Insur-
ance statfstictans. Ii compares with
around 10000 murders.
The suicide rate was Is out OF every
LOCO population. Figuring II on the
basis of lifetimes. suicide apparently
ends about ] life out OF every $50. II
Is a futile attempt to escape from the
unacceptable, for we take our troubles
with us when we pass over
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

II does not cos any more TO feed
pure breds than IL does the inongrel
or mixed type. In the case OF the
mongrefs there Is no uniformity in
size. shape or color Of the Eggs and
they will never bring a premium for
Matching purposes, as do the eggs of
pure breds.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
is, 600 Books Printed

Basing conclusions on what is on
sidered reliable data, an English L.
brarian estimates that since the inver-
ton OF printing in Europe In the Fir
teenth century the output OF the
worlds book presses has amounted TO
about 100000 titles, OF which some
100000 have been printed since 1900.
The librarian believes that perhaps
10000 of all the books printed still
possess value.-Scientifc American.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
CHILDREN CRY
FOR "CASTOR|A'
Especially Prepared for Infants
and Children of All Ages

Mother Fletcher's Castoria has
been in use for over 80 years to relieve
babies and children OF Constipation,
Flatulency. Wind Collie and Diarrhea ;
allaying Feverishness arising there
from. and. by regulating the Stomach
and Bowels. aids the assimilation of
Food; giving natural sleep without
opiates. The genuine bears signature
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

Saving the summer and early fall
narrowed pigs, with a view TO adding
100 pounds to their January weight
and selling during late March at a
weight Of 200 pounds or better assures
an income at a time when farm re
ceipts are light and the price for hogs
usually good.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

Wood Choppers Are Gone.

Wood choppers have disappeared.
md In all the big wood centers of
eastern Connecticut. Where thousands
of cords should be piling up. not a
single tree is being felled. Prophecies
are made that wood will go up TO $50
n cord. II not higher, by early winter.
Indianapolis News.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

Only 81 persons In the United
States In 1921 fled income tax returns
showing net incomes of $1,000,000 or
more. N~inety-two per cent of all re-
turns were filed by persons who had
net incomes OF $1,000 or less.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
COcklebur Poison
Menace to Stock
Swine Particularly Suscepti-
BILE, but Other Farm Ami
mails Also Injured.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agrlculture.)
IL stock running ~ pasture infest-
ed with young cockleburs Is liable TO
be poisoned, investigations by rhe
United States Department OF Agricul-
ture show. This is particularly true Of
swine. but also cattle and sheep. and
especially In the Mississippi Valley and
Great Plains states. Young pigs up TO
two months OF age are more suscenti-
BILE than other stock. although occa-
sional reports of cocklebur poisoning Of
other animals have been coming 10
workers in the pathological division NJ
the bureau of animal industry. where
the Investigations OF stock poisoning
by plants are carried on.
Amount OF Dose.
There seems 10 be considerable vari-
alton In the quantity OF cockleburs
necessary TO poison, but In general the
dose that causes poison is not fHr from
n and one-half pounds of the green
plant to 100 pounds of animal. Appar-
emily there Is little difference betw cen
the dose that causes only sickness aud
the dose that kills. The symptoms OF
poisoning are depression, nausea ac-
companied with vomiting, rapid and
weak pulse. and q low temperature.
The symptoms appear within "a hours
after the plant is eaten and commonly
last only a few hours. Since II Is only
the young plant. before the formation
Of leaves, that is poisonous, cases OF
poisoning may occur at any time when
young plants are found. These cases
begin In the latter part of winter in
the Southern states and somewhat la
ter In the Northern states. while the
losses may be spread owe several
months.
Best Remedy.
The best remedy. OF course. is TO
keep stock away from the young
cocklebur plants. especially when there
Is a scarcity of feed or when the ami
are very hungry. The plant may
be exterminated in a good many areas.
but since Ii is an annual there is usu-
ally a crop the second year from seed
that failed TO terminate the preceding
season. The department has not rec
commended any special medicinal rene
dies, but when milk is given TO affected
animals they recover or when sailed
bacon grease, lard or raw llnsced oil is
substituted for the milk treatment re-
coreries occur also.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

Growing calves on grass should be
encouraged 10 eat what roughage they
will clean up daily m IL not only helps
10 balance mp the ~succulent food. but
also stimulates the habit OF eating DRY
roughmxs-
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Love-.

Love.
He adored the ground she walked
In the first place, there was a lot of
II. well located, thoroughly drained and
with 100000 worth of improvements.
Also, she was the only child.
SO, and therefore, he adored the
ground she walked on
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

When adding to your toilet requisites
An exquisite face, skin, baby and dust
Ing powder and perfume, rendering
other perfumes superfuous. You may
rely on 1t because one of the Cuticura
Trio (Soap. Ointment and Talcum).
25c each Observation-Disclosures.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

fHTuIlIon.
Mrs.-What do you think of my new
bathing suit, dear?
Mr.-Well, ah. hum, TO tell you the
truth, my dear
Mrs.-Stop right there. II you're
going to talk like that l don't want to
hear another. word.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

SIDE. 1 had been TAX
ing medicine for a
longtime andnothing
seemed to do me any
good Ny husband
went to the drug
store and he said TO
the clerk, 4 want the
beat medicine you
have for women's
troubles He gave
him q bottle of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
and
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

Good judgment. a fertile soil and
labor are three essentials TO success
In raising hogs. omit any one OF these
and the venture viii stand up Ike a
three-legged stooY with a leg missing.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

Young ducks should be fed a mash
without the grain ration until they
are well mstured. An important part
of the ration IL q good grit
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

No ugly. grimy streaks on the
clothes when Red Cross Ball Blue Is
used. Good bluIng gets good results.
All grocers carry it.-Advertlsement.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
n All Dsosnds

Guy-1o you think II possible to
love W girls at the same timer
Girl-Not II they know IL.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

Gull out those that show signs OF
ailmenf and disease. Get rid Of them.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

Keene. N. HI was weak aud run-
down and had backache and all sorts Of
troubles which women have. 1 found
great relief when taking Lydia E. Pink
u us% LYDIA tsSs'AP E. ffI1nG -1 ssnative
Wash. I am able to do my work and feel
new life and strength from the vegeta-
BILE Compound am doing all ! can to
" Carpenter Street. Keene. N. H.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

A baby is abour the only precious
thing a woman possesses that doesn't
excite the envy OF other
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04

it has helped me. In a short time | was
able to do my Homework, and now ! am
not only able TO do every bit of that and
washing and ironing, but / help my hus-
band at the store and feel good all the
time. Mrs. l.. K. MYERS, 1409 E 14th
ST.. Winston-Salem. N. C.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Similar Credentials.
Fare-Drlver, 0 SO fast-thls is
ny first trip I'm a taxi.
Driver-Mine, too.-Answers.
similar Credentials.

BItterest d%enouncers Of the belt are
men with large equators who have
Tled II and quit.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-10-04
Well. Maybe.

What seem to us but dim funereai
tapers. may be heavens distant Tampa
-Longfellow.
SveÌŒt = World. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1911-1939, 1923-11-07
SNIzOVANf HAVfRSKYCH
NEED v Pennsylvania. |

Take z Pennsylvania docha
zeji zpravy o strhavani mzdy
uhlokopI. Stalo Sc tax v sach
tach podel reky Monongahe-
ly poblize dIlni oblasti, jez
jest vlastnena clevelandskymi
spolednostmi. Naproti tomu
zprava z Uniontownu, Pa. hla
81, re revise mzdy ma neunio-
vych sachtach neni vseobec-
nou a re zadne snizeni neni
obmysleno operatory mekke-
no uhli v Connellsville. Po-
merna nezamestnanost ale V
nekterych dolech trva dale. 2
New Lexington, o. Sc hlasi, re
The Ohio Collieries Co. v
Hooking oblasti oznamila ha-
virilm v n6kolika vesnicich, re
nevi, kdy zapocato bude do
lovanim. Zavreni sachet zba-
vilo as 500 uhlokopu prace.
Nektere tovarny vsak neza-
mestnane horniky vzaly pro
zatim do prace.
SveÌŒt = World. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1911-1939, 1923-11-07
Forejt jemu tez pripadne
zertovne odpovedel.

Forejt jemu tez pripadne a
zertovn6 odpovedel.
Ku. konci zpevu podan byl
sborrpistru Friedlovi pekny,
snad stribrny soudecek' ! kra-
snymi sklinkami, jako ma upo-
minku starych zlatych pred
prohibicnich casG. Sokol Erie
die odpovedel, ze jest jemu
sice darek mily, ale milejsi
ze mu bude, kdyz pevci bu-
dou zkousky navstevovati a
kdyz zpev jejich bude o sto
procent dokonalejsi.
PAX "a zvukG rizne Sokol-
ske hubby mladi bavili Sc tan
Gem a start vzpominali ma "a
Sic mladi a byvalou cinnost
sokolskou. Sestry sokolice pax
nahore pfipravili chutnou no.
SveÌŒt = World. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1911-1939, 1923-11-07
OSLAVA STYCH NAROZE-
MIN MISTRA SMETANY.

Ma jare pristiho roku pfi-
padnou ste narozeniny ceske-
no mistra hubby a skladatele
Bedricha Smetany a dne toho
ma byti vzpomenuto u mas
V Clevelande. Ia ucelem tim
jest svolana ma dnesni vecer
do ceske Narodni Sine ma
Broadway dGlezita schGze,
ma ktere by byl do jiste miry
vytcen postup pripravnych
praci. Do sch1ze jsou .zvani
nejen zastupci nasich spolkd
a organisaci, ale vsichni jed
notlivf krajane, kteri mali ma
dustojne oslave tvdrce nasich
nejnarodnejsfch oper zajem.
Jde podnik, kterym bychom
nejen oslavili pamatku mistro
WI, ale take Sc dGstojne pred
jinonarodnimi spoluobcany re
presentovali. A z techto dG-
voda ocekavaji poradatele, ze
navsteva dneSni sch1ze bude
cetna, jak toho vyznam Sme-
tanGv v naSi narodni hudbe
vyzaduie. Zacatek schGze sta
noven jest ma 9. hodinu vecer
nj.