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The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Chinch Bug Campaign Is
Necessary to Save Crops

Cbinch bugs, like other insects, MS
every farmer knows, do not do the
same amount of damage every year.
Rather they appear periodically in
large numbers. The reason for this is
not difficult to understand. After the
chinch bugs have increased in num-
bers for period of years, parasites
that live on them also become more
numerous. Thus by the time the latter
have become very numerous the para
sites also become so numerous that
they almost completely kill off the
chinch bugs, and then we see little
more of them for several years, or un-
til they have had time to recuperate.
When the chinch bugs have been de-
stroyed, the parasites have nothing Oh
which to live and they die off, which,
In turn, again gives bugs full sway for
n period of years, unless man steps in
and destroys them. According to all
indications, unless farmers put on a
chinch bug campaign this winter the
crops-small grains as well as corn
will be seriously injured next year. The
individual farmer can do very little
toward chinch bug determination. Eff
fective work can be done only through
the cooperation Of the farmers ir
whole communities.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Ice Supply Is Necessary
for High Quality Milk

In the production and marketing Of
hlgh-quality milk and cream n supply
Of ice on the farm Is almost neces-
slty, says the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture. Proper cooling
and cold storage is said to he the great
est single factor influencing the bac-
terial content Of milk from the time 1t
leaves the COW until 1t reaches the
consumer
The department says that farmers
should. II possible, put up at least 11H
tons of ice in the North and two tons
In the South, for every cow in the milk
ing herd. This will provide for cooling
the milk. allow for melting, and pro-
vide n little surplus for household use.
In winter, when work Is not pressing
on the farm. little time spent in an
ticipation of the Ice harvest will pay
good returns During this season old
Ice houses may be repaired and nll the
necessary equipment for harvesting Ice
provided.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Fertilizer Great Help
to Grower of Potatoes

Earl F. Miller, according to an
nouncement, leads all other members
of the Jay county potato club, with
yield of asa bushels Of potatoes
per acre. His methods. which may
be of interest to other growers, are as
follows:
For seed, he used certified Rural
New Workers., his soil being sandy
loan. The seed was treated with
formaldehyde. He applied GOO pounds
per acre of a 2-12-6 fertilizer. One
section Of the field was left unferti-
lized. Yields were estimated from the
weights of potatoes dug in representa-
tive sections of the fertillzed and un-
fertilized areas. The potatoes receiv-
Ing 900 pounds of 2-12-6 fertilizer. av-
eraged 41S.4 bushels per acre. Those
from the unfertilized section averaged
194.6 bushels per acre less.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Practical Farmers Dock
Lambs to Prevent Filth

A number of farmers seem to be un-
able to fathom the reason for docking
young lambs, and quite few ques-
tions have been asked G. p. Williams,
sheep field agent for the North Caro-
lima State college and department Of
agriculture, as to the need for this
practice.
Mr.. Williams says that most Of the
farmers who ask this question have
never cut the tails from their lambs
and can't understand why 1t should be
done. He explains, however. that the
docking of lambs was not started by
any experiment station or agricultural
college. Before any agricultural college
was ever established" he says, 'prac-
teal farmers docked their lambs to
keep them free from nIth and from
soiling the wool. Whenever sheep are
raised now in a commercial way the
lambs are always docked to prevent
their accumulating this filth and be-
coming untidy."
Mr.. Williams states mat the tail of
n sheep serves no practical purpose
anyway, and that the wool from the
tail is of an inferior quality and has
large percentage Of worthless hair
mixed up with the commercial fiber.
When the tail is cut OFF at one week of
age the lamb hardly notices the opera
tion and suffers much less than he
would If allowed to carry around
6lthy tail for number of years.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Superior Mash Favored
for Breeders and Layers

A good mash for breeding and laying
hens of general-purpose breeds contain
ing only II per cent of meat scrap has
been developed by the United States
Department of Agriculture The re-
malnder Of the protein in the mash Is
contained in vegetable form and the
33 per cent of ground oats and bran
gives the rations the desired bulk. The
mash seems to he particularly good in
raising the hatchabllity and fertility OF
eggs. The more stimulating rations
seem to cause an overfat condition IN
general-purpose birds. especially our
ing the second year of production. Spe'
cIal attention is now being given I"
the yitamin content Of eggs ana their
fertility and hatchabillty as aHecteu
by ratons.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Ways to Increase
Fruit Production
Pruning Demands First At
tention and Must Be Done
Before Buds Open.

This is the time of the yeor for
orehardists to be doing necessary
Things In the orchard 10 Increase fruit
production for next year. OF these.
pruning the trees is one thing demand
ing hrst attention. X. +. Payne. g.
tension horticulturist for the Nort
Carolina State college and departmei,
OF agriculture gives some simple SUI
gestions for pruning the apple tree.
lie states first that this pruning mus,
De done after the leaves fall and be.
fore the buds open In the spring. Dur
ing this dormant season the tree is
bare and 1t is easier for the operator
to see just what he is doing.
Mr.. Payne's suggestions about how
to prune are as follows:
"The primary object of pruning is
Tor fruit production, therefore the
proper amount of wood must be pro
duced. After the tree has reached
bearing age, no attempt should be
made to shape 1t as the period OF
training the tree Is the first four years
"''' ~ - pi"h''u' H'iNy pruning
should never be practiced during the
period of fruit production. The prac-
tice will throw the tree out of the
production of fruit into the production
of wood, which is very undesirable.
I'm pruning apples, all dead and dis
eased limbs should be removed, cross
ing branches should be removed or
headed in, closely parallel branches
should be taken out. rangy branches
should be cut back, and the new
growth that Is not needed should be
removed.
1.-THE ends of the branches should
not be stubbed back as this causes al
excess of latcrals on the branch in the
vicinity of the wound, and less sun
light will be admitted. Where n whole
branch is to he removed it should be
taken out back to the parent branch
If the branch is growing too long ant
1t must be headed back, the end SHOULD
be taken out back to lateral.
Moderate dormant pruning Is rec
commended as 1t gives the proper bal
ni't btlNttI ilt tlibolN uTdleS, Ill
trates and moisture which are essen
tial to maximum fruit production. Al
fruting wood should be conserved, as
fruit production is the main objec
now. Pruning wounds should not be
painted or treated in any way as they
heal more quickly IL left untreated
Stubs should never be left as this will
often result in loss of the tree by de
cay"
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Campaign for Better
Live Stock Is Shown
British Farmers Taught Ad-
vantages of Pure BREEDS.

Frepared by the United State, p.pn,,n.p,
OF AgricultureJ
ihat the United States Department
oi Agriculture and the varIoas .totoe
are not alone in carrying on a cam
paign Tor better live stock is shown bv
results collected by the bureau of ami
maj industry The ministry of agricuI.
tlre for England and Wales has heep
working for nine years on Live
STOCK Scheme" which Is a combination
or the "Better Sires-Retter Stocl,"
campaign, cooperative bull associa-
tiohs, cow-testing associations and reg
lister of merit of the United States.
BRUSH farmers are being shown the
advantages of using pure bred sircs
ana the ministry of agriculture also is
giving them financial assistance to
enable them to use the improved meth T.
DDS of stock raising.
The scheme" is now operatIno in
practically every county of England
ana Wales. The latest report shows
S3l societies and one individual using
I4I bulls; and 93 societies and AL in
dividuals using 500 boars. This is an
increase of lO5 societies and 100 bulls
over the previous years enrolment.
one large dealer in Yorkshire SAYS
tlat he believes that cattle values in
his district have increased fully S13.2O
per head as result of the work done
by the British government. The same
plan Is being applied to the improve
ment OF sheep and light horses.
reports from countries in Europe,
south America, Asia and Africa, where
various methods for improving live
stock are being used, also show a gen
eral activity In this field. The work
Is prompted, it is believed, by a grow
ing recognition of the economic value
OF well-bred live stock.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Pruning Fruit Trees to
Accomplish Four Things

Some one has given the following
general condensed rules for pruning
of Young trees: "Prune fall-set trees
early in the spring, before the buds
SWELL prune spring-set trees as soon
as planted. Cut out entirely all weak,
broken or bruised limbs, keeping the
head properly balanced; then shorten
the remaining shoots to three or four
buds at the base Do not shorten
cherry trees. When planting peach
trees, cut off all limbs, leaving a stick
and cut this back to IS to "a inches
from the ground. Head the tree right
when you plant 1t. Low heads are
best"
The pruning OF fruit trees is to ac-
complish four things. 1t should be
done in such a manner that there Is
an even flow Of sap to all parts. Su-
perfuous shoots should be removed to
prevent waste of vitality in supply
Ing such shoots with sap. Fruit bear
Ing is stimulated, but care must be
taken that this stimulation is not
overdone. The fourth object Is to
keep the head Of the tree symmet-
rlcal.
The location OF the orchard has
much to do in regard to whether or
not the trees should be trained to
open or closed heads. In a damp To-
cality where moss appears on the
sides Of the trees, 1t Is well to train to
an open head SO that sunlight car
De thrown into the tops. In not OF
ury localities, or where the sun shines
unusually bright 1t is better to leave
close head to protect the fruit from
he direct rays of the sun.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Stunted Colt Can Never
Overcome Loss in Winter

The high price of grain is cheating
many young colts which are bred
right Of their ability to develop. 1t Is
attained in the first year of horses
life determines his final size. Colts
stunted during the first winter can
never make up the loss. Most colts
do well as long as they are sucking.
Too often they are taken off the dam
ana placed in pasture which has
been picked over all summer. Colts
are entitled to a chance when they
first come off the dams and if the first
pasture into which they are placed Is
not fresh, it should be supplemented
with bite of hay in the evening.
Grain will bring greater return fed
to colts during their first year than
fed to any other class of stock. Teach
them to eat it when running with the
mares, by using colt creep, through
which the youngsters will have access
to feed box, but which will keep
out the mares. If salt Is placed out
side the creep. the mothers will be at
tracted thereto and the colts assured
of an occasional chance to nibble at
the grain in the boxes. AS they grow
older they will become more indie
pendent and go further from their
dams to reach the creep. To produce
finished horse of the maximum
weight this grain feeding must be con-
tinued the whole of the first winter
apd nm to the fima when praan praSs
appears.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
GLUE
STOCK@
Breeding Ewes Fleece
Pays for Maintenance

With fair prices for wool, breeding
eve almost pays with her fleece for her
maintenance during the year. and her
one, two, or even three. lambs are
net profit to her owner, the sheep men
at Cornell say. Sheep also require
less labor than other farm animals,
they declare, especially during the busy
summer months, less outlay for shell
ter. and less feed to produce pound
OF gain than the average for other
live stock. They eat nearly all com
valuable than that of any other farm
animals except poultry. Spreading the
manure more evenly on pasture than
by any method man has been able to
devise, sheep build up and improve
the land which feeds them.
good shepherd, however, learns
by experience, and his life is by no
means all roses. The sheep specialist
of the State College of Agriculture, in
his talks with shepherds about the
state, finds that farmers who keep
even a few sheep welcome help in
making the most of their flocks.
new study course in sheep and
wool production prepared at the col
lege collects the experiences of sue
cessful sheepmen all over the state;
those who take it not only exchange
experiences but also have the results
of scientific study in New York and
other states.
The course is free to any resident of
New York state, the only requirement
being that he must have animals to
work with. on either his own or a
nearby farm. AS in the other
study courses from the college, those
who take this one send in written re-
ports of their own work which are
returned with suggestions and ideas
gained from scientific stIdy and from
meeting and corresponding with other
sheep men all over the state, yet
adapted to each individual.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Fruit From Dwarf Trees
Is Of Superior Quality

One Of the advantages Of the dwarf
uee Is that 1t bears ut an early age.
iof example, the Alexander apple Will
year the second year after planting
"hen grown as dwarf while 1t re-
quires from six to ten years to come
INTO bearing when grown as stand
ara The fruit from the dwarf trees
- considered to be of better quality.
ine dwarf trees are shorter lived than
ue standard and they require more
eare. Ordinarily they are not to be
,eeoihmended except on city lots and
Nnere 1t is expected to grow fruit for
.iy few years. The COST of the
uees and the extra care and manage
.ueh' required would make it unprotit-
so'e 10 grow this kind Of trees In q
numerical orchard.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Leghorn Pullets Should
Law When 6 Months Old

Leghorn pullets should weigh three
to three and one-half pounds and starr
to lay when 1S0 days or six months old.
The weight of the Rhode Island Reds
should be five to five and one-half
pounds and it will take about month
longer for them to mature than the
Iechorns. 1t will take about seven
and half months for Plymouth Rocks
to mature. Their weight at laying
should be five and onehalf to six
pounds. If the pullets are to be forced
hy artificial illumination, it is a de-
sirable practice to hold back puilets
until the majority reach body matur-
ity as judged by the weights above
Small eggs and lower annual produc-
tion result in having egg production
start before the pullets are mature.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
ORCHARD
GLrANINGS
ECONOMICAL TO FIX
ALL SPRAYS AT HOME

Making sprays ut home for orchard
md field spraying IL the most economl.
raj and desirable method of handling
the spray problem. BY buying the
crude materials and doing the work at
home the high cost of labor and exces.
slye freight rates on liquid materials
Is eliminated. Added TO this is the
certainty Of a supply Mt the proper
time and knowledge of exactly what
the spray material contains. says w.
D. Moore, extension plant pathologist
at Clemson college, who gives below
the methods to follow in preparing
these sprays
Bordeaux Mlxture.-Ths spray can
be made easily ut home and in
any desired quantities. Before time
for spraying, stock solutions Of
buestone and stone lime should
be prepared. This is done by
dssovlng one pound of bluestOne for
every gallon of water used. Usually
a barrel of 30 gallon capacity is used
and 80 pounds of bluestone is sus.
pended in the top of the barrel in a
bag. In another barrel the stock So
luton of lime can be prepared in the
same way, Zone pound for every gallon
OF water) being careful to thoroughly
slake the lime. Then to make a Also
Bordeaux mixture at spraying time,
add four gallons Of the bluestone so
luton to the tank, pour in about 40
gallons OF water, add four gallons of
the lime solution and make up to so
gallons. This is the quickest and easi-
est method OF making this spray.
Steam Boiled Lime Sulphur. - This
important spray can he made at
home Mt a small cost, If n small steam
boiler can be provided for producing
steam pressure of about 20 pounds.
Anyone desiring to set up steam
plant should write to Clemson college
for full information and the necessary
assistance. Where comparatively
large amount of spraying is to be
done, 1t would he advisable to set up
one Of these small plants.
SeIf-BoiIed Lime Sulphur. - This
summer spray must be prepared at
the time of spraying. 1t cannot be left
to stand over night. 1t is easy to make
however. and that is our best spray for
peaches. A stock of sulphur and good
stone lime should be bought in early
spring so as to he ready when the
time for applying arrives.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Convert Milk Into Many
Products of Importance

Whole milk as such is very pa'a'ae'e
md highly nutritious. 1t can be con
yerted into many other products OF
great Importance in the human diet
From 100 pounds of milk testing 4
nor cent any one Of the following foous
can he made: as pounds Of butter II
nounds of cheddar cheese. 40 l'-o'hce
rons of condensed milk, 10 pouhos oi
wboIemilk powder, s.5 pounds of SWISS
cheese and % pounds of camenDer'
cheese In addition there are nniner-
ons hv.products such as whey an" skin'
mur formed In the process of manufae-
ture.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Protect Fresh Concrete
BEFORE Water Evaporates

If newly placed concrete is ieit e&-
nosed TO the wind and sun. before 1t has
hod fine to harden, some of the water.
which is necessary to harden it, VIII
oyonorate. Water is necessary to hard
eninr of concrete, chemical action
goes on. -,
Tins floors and walks ought to De
covered with earth and kept moist ror
about 10 days. This is common prac-
t,ce in concrete road construction.
sand, gravel, cement and "ate.
con he heated in winter and finished
concrete covered With canvas Win eA
cellent results
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Barley Profitable for
Feeding Herd of Swine

Hogs do well on barley. Some have
thought that barley contains enough
more protein than corn so that tank
age or other protein feed is not neces-
,ary. While barley does contain 20
per cent more digestible protein than
corn, yet 1t does not contain enough
more so that the supplemental protein
feed may be left out Of the fattening
hogs ration. In one experiment 1t re-
Quired $50 pounds Of corn and "a
II tankage to make 100 pounds gain.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Had Enough

On the first night Of a new play II
man In the front row of the stalls got
up toward the end of ,he second act
and began to put on his uvercoat. This
was too much for the octor-manager.
who stalked down to the center of the
footlights and addressed the delin-
quent
Excuse me, sir" he observed, "but
perhaps you are not aware that there
Is another act?"
"Yes." retorted the stranger. cheer
fully. "That's why I'm gUing!"
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Give Proper Attention
to Well-Being of Pigs

The pigs bed should be kept ary M ps
frequent changes. Afternoon w volts
detail will result in greater ,,on pron,0'
Other points include proper ventl'n,'',, =. IL, is
% ."as,nr tbe pigs inside where IT Is
,rarm keeping their quarters sanlthrs
snd nroviding an abundance OF pure
water before the pigs at all tines
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Selection of Cions Is
Important in Grating

h., me selection of cions Is Of prime
,hpor'ance ,haN In grafting. None but
sM"o.oughly mature wood, cut while the
ha are fully dormant, should ever
ve, used. Preferably II should be one
~ M. o'd, though sometimes two and
M nyear-old wood gives good results.
N. "'. use pith or soft wood for graft
mo.. Nions may be packed In damp
is' 's or sand and stored In a cool cell
,.., antii buds on trees exposed to
sa'her begin to break.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
To Have a Clear. Sweet Skin

Touch pimples, redness, roughness
ment, then bathe with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on little Cuticura Talcum to
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Advertisemen
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Holland Leads in Cocoa

For 200 years Holland has been n
leading factor in the cocoa industry
Today Amsterdam alone has 13 fac
tories engaged in the manufacture of
cocoa and chocolate.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Youth and Age

Youth needs but 10 hear new tune
twice TO know Il by heart. Elderly
folks have to hear il 20 times to mere
ly identify it by its name.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Numerous Lous

"Our laws have become so numerous
that it often costs man hundred
dollars to get shilling's worth of jus
tice. and misses of it at last."-Wil-
liam Manning, 1799
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
The Great Defeated

Returning from washington, the
lame duck wandered around town for
several days. Meeting him In front
Of the post office. an old friend
slapped him on the back and said:
"Well, I did my share, John; voted
for you"
The lame duck. thanked him feebly
and responded: Pm ut loss to un-
derstand how l fuiled of election"
"Why so?"
II can't find anybody who didn't
vote for me-
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Ruinous

Flora-Don't you find the hot sun
bad for the complexion
Fauna-lt's awful. 1t melts the
rouge and leaves the face all streaky.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Twelue-Year-OId Patriarch

For the past 400 years the patri-
archaic of the HISTORIANS has been n
hereditary post. The present patriarch
is the youngest religious dgnitary in
the world, being but twelve years old.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
"1ANDELlON BUTTER COLOR"

A harmless vegetable butter color
used by millions tor 80 years. Drug
stores and genera stores sell bottles
o. "Dandelion" for 35 cents.-Adv.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01

Automobiles have rs many symp-
toms as middlc-aged man; but they
need more attention.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
"CASCA2ETS" FOR LIVER
AND BOWELS-10c A BOX

Cures Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache, Indigestion. Drug stores. Adv.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
EXPLAINED

"Pa, what's a political dark horseY7
Frequently. my son, it's candidate
who is willing to pony up
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
Best Way to Relieve Pain

is by direct outside application and
the best remedy is an Allcocks Plaster
the original and genuine.-Adv.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01

He is wise man who either speaks
the truth or says nothing.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01

The hardest thing in the world Is to
get possession of fact.
The Washington times., 1924-01-03
MRS. HARD|NG|N
CAPITAL ON
VISIT
Greeted at Train by Friends,
and Goes to Hotel-Stay
to Be Brief.

Accompanied by Mrs. c. r. Saw
yer, her only companion, Mrs. War
rem G. Harding arrived in Wash
ington today after brief stay ct
the Sawyer's farm, White Oaks.
near Marion, Ohio. Immediately
after brealxfasting in the private
car of r. E. Mccarthy, PennsyL
vania railroad official, Mrs. Hard
ing was whisked away in White
House car to the Willard Hotel,
where she has engaged rooms,
Mrs. Harding was met at the
train by Captain Adolphus An
drews, commander of the MayHlower,
and naval aide to President Cool
idge. A few friends were also at
the train.
A group Of photographers was
requested by General Sawyer not
to take Mrs. Hardipg's picture.
and they readily complied with the
request. No announcement was
made of Mrs. Harding's plans for
her stay in this city.