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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-08
Durum Wheat Not
in Good Demand
Farmers Are Being Urged to
Meet Needs of Domestic
Market for Grain.
prepared by the United States Department
of Agricultural

prepared by the United States Department
of Agricultural
Because the foreign demand for
durum wheat is falling off and the do
mestic demand is on the increase,
farmers are urged by the United States
Department of Agriculture to modify
their durum-wheat production to fit
the needs Of the domestic market. It
appears that almost half of the durum
wheat offered on the market during
1912, 1920, and 1921 contained over
10 per cent of wheat of other classes,
and was graded as mixed wheat. Firms
engaged in the milling of durum wheat
find it difficult to obtain sufficient pure
durum wheat Of high quality.
Certain durum wheats, chief among
which is the Pentad or red durum vari-
ETY., have been grown quite extensive
ly, and while absorbed on the foreign
market should be discontinued and re-
placed with varieties suited to do
nestle milling for macaroni manufac-
ture. Two varieties of amber durum,
the Acme and Monad, also are not
desired by the domestic trade because
of the grayish color of macaroni
hey make.
Choice of Varieties.
When making a change Of seed,
careful consideration should be given
the choice of varieties to be used.
The Kubanka is the best-adapted vari-
ETY. for all the varying conditions in
the durum-wheat sections. 1t is a
high-yielding wheat, considerably re-
sistant to rust, of good milling quail
ity,' and well liked for the manufac
ture of macaroni, the principal use of
durum flour. The new Nodak variety
recently developed in North Dakota
as a selection from Kubanka is dis
tinct pure strain of that variety, which
is equal or superior to it in yield, rust
resistance, and macaroni-making quail
tiles. Other durum varieties have been
found more productive than Kubanka
In certain sections. Mindum is the
best-yielding variety of durum in Min
nesota. 1t is about as resistant to
rust as Kubanka and makes macaroni
of excellent light yellow color. Peliss
is the best-yielding variety in the
higher and dryer sections Of Montana
and Wyoming, where dust does not oc-
cur. It also gives good color In
macaroni manufacture.
Nodak Variety Promising.
In order to meet the requirements Of
the domestic market, durum-wheat
growers should obtain and maintain
purer and better seed and replace the
Pentad, Acme and Monad varieties
with other rust-resistant varieties as
soon as possible. For this purpose
the Nodak appears the most promfs-
ing new variety at this time
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-08
Alfalfa Acreage Doubled

A total of 10000 acres of alfalfa
was grown in Wisconsin last year.
There is every indication that the
acreage will be doubled this year. One
of the main reasons for this Increase
is the confidence of Badger farmers in
the alfalfa seed proposition. Formerly
they depended upon the West for their
seed. In 1920 every energy was ben{
toward the production of alfalfa seed
in Wisconsin with the result that $500
bushels of fine, homegrown seeo was
secured in 1921. In 1922 the amount
increased to 5000 bushels ane last
year 1000 bushels of alfalfa seess were
produced by Badger growers
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-08
Poultry Hints

Do not breed from mongrels. Keep
only one breed.
If the floor is damp the litter should
be covered with four to six inches Of
litter at all times.
The litter on the floor should be
kept clean 1t should be changed at
least every three months. Dirty litter
is very unsanitary as well as un-
slightly.
The nesting material should be
cleaned at least once every two
months and the nests well sprayed
with dislnfectant. Mites and disease
germs find good resting place in dirty
nests.
Broodiness is inherited and can be
reduced by not breeding from the
hens which are broody more than
once in year.
More and more eggs are being
bought on a quality basis. Do not set
eggs which are off in shape, color.
or texture of shell.
Turkeys need an abundance of
fresh, pure water If they can't get
1t from the brook, spring or horse
trough, keep a bucket full of fresh
water in a rhady place
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-08
bad Luck" in Swine
Raising Is Beaten
Pays to Raise Pigs in Clean
Surroundings.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agricultural
Thirteen farmers of Henry county,
Illinois, testify that they have beaten
dad luck" with hogs by raising their
pigs according to plan that prevents
infection by roundworms and filth
borne diseases. A printed leafet,
based on letters from farmers indors-
ing the Mel can county system OF
swine sanitation recently circulated by
the Henry County Farm bureau, gives
convincing evidence that it pays to
raise pigs in clean surroundings.
This system, as developed by the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture, calls for the cleaning of brood
sows and placing them in disinfected
pens at narrowing time. This is to
prevent the newly-born pigs from COM
ing in contact with roundworm infec1
ton.
Then, by keeping the growing pigs
on clean pasture protected from ex-
posture to hoglot diseases they are
permitted to make the greatest eco
nomical development, with little dan
ger of loss from filth-borne infection.
In his letter one farmer stated that
out of 215 little pigs he had lost only
5, which had been killed by the cat
tie, and that there were Virtually no
runts in the herd.
Another said that five years ago he
had quit raising hogs because of his
heavy losses due to diseases. Now
he is raising hogs successfully under
the Mclean county system
All agree that they would not at
tempt to raise hogs in any other man
ner.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-08
Discriminating Use of
Legumes Is Profitable

The discriminating use of legumes
as alfalfa, sweet clover, red clover,
alsike, cowpeas, and soy beans will do
more in the next ten years to put ag-
riculture on profitable plane than
any single thing within the control
Of the farmers themselves, If the ex-
perience 81 older states and countries
may be taken as guide. Legumes
mean more and better live stock. a
more productive soil, better quality
and better yields Of grain, less expense
and larger profits; in brief more pros
perity for the farmers, the business
men and the community.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-08

sin Live Stock Breeders association,
Reid Murray, Madison, secretary.
Changes introduced in the plans this
year include Junior yearling class in
each beef breed, grand championship
and reserve championship prizes In
the swine classes, and a grand cham
pionship to be awarded the winner in
the competition between junior ex-
hibitors and the winner of the adults
best barrow contest.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-08
Rations Without Silage

The farmer who has clover hay, but
no silage will find in the following
ration that is designed to make up for
the absence of the silage: three parts
of corn and cob meal, three parts Of
ground oats and one part of linseed
oil meal. The oil meal will provide
some variety along with some laxa-
tiveness.
A ration that fits the needs Of the
farmer who has only timothy hay for
his cows is: three parts of corn and
cob meal, three parts of ground oats
and two parts of Hnseed oil meal. The
oil meal will bring up the deficiency
In nrotein.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-08
URGES INCUBATION
OF LEGUME SEEDS
Increases Nitrogen in Soil
and Improves Yields
of Farm Crops.

The farmer who sows good legume
seed without the proper incubation is
playing an expensive game of chance.
While some stray bacteria in the soil
may inoculate a few seeds, the risk
is too great.
IF the farmer desires a good even
stand of inoculated clover, alfalfa or
other legume,' says E. B. Fred Of the
Wisconsin college of agriculture, The
should SOW not only the proper seed
but also the proper bacteria adapted
to this particular crop"
That many farmers are practicing
the safe way is shown by the fact
that between 5000 and 10000 orders
for legume cultures have been received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
CertifcatiOn
| Service for the
| Potato Exporters

Charles NJ. White. chief of the divi-
sion of markets of the State Depart
ment of Agriculture, sent out letters.
Thursday, to export shippers o.
Maine potatoes stating that the de-
partment in cooperation with the
federal vegetable inspector Is ready
to give service to furnish proper
export certificates for Maine potatoes.
Notice of shipments going via ST.
John, New Brunswick. should be CIV
en- as early as possible to c. A. Stet-
son, Caribou. stating place Of load
ing. car initial and number, Shipper.
receiver and as nearly as possible
what vessel the. shipment is expect
ed to go on" says the letter.
''For shipments going through
Portland, Me-, notice should be given
c. NJ. White, Department Of Agricul-
ture, Augusta, stating who the ihip-
per and receiver are. place and time
Of loading, car initials and number
and time of sailing of steamer.
''All applications for Inspection
must be confirmed in writing.
Blanks for this purpose will be fur
nished by addressing this department
direct, or from C. A. Stetson, Caribou.
1.-THE service will be rendered ct
cost, 81 per car plus actual travel ex-
pense will be charged to begin with
Should 1t be possible to reduce the
cost either refund or reduction in
the fee will be made"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
European Corn !.
Borer Quarantine
Area Not Extended
1924 SAYS Washburn

According 20 q statement made
Thursday BY Hon. Frank p. Wash
burn. commissioner Of agriculture. no
new towns have this year been adj
ded to the area guaranteed in Maine
on account Of the European Corn
Borer. This statement 70 based
upon reports Of both state and
federal inspectors who have lately
secuted some IL towns adjacent TO
the infested area and found no new
infestations.
The European Corn Borer which
appeared in Massacnusett1 some II
years ago and has since done SER
fous damage. TO corn and market
products there. has been the cause
OF serious concern to the state de-
partment Of, agriculture and TO
growers and packers of Maine corn
in general for the past three years.
It's first appearance in Maine oc-
CURED ir 1922 when some 30 towns
were quarantined. In 1929. Is towns
were added to the list, embracing all
Of the territory south OF a line from
Freeport, extending westerly across
the state to Porter. The Maine in
festations, while not yet destructive
In their nature, have been con-
sidered as a serious menace TO our
own corn industry. and II Is Q salts
faction to Commissioner Washburn
TO find that for this season at least
no new territory has been Invaded
Commissioner Washburn said that
no Is much pleased with the re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
suits obtained xith Che limited ap.

suits obtained with Che limited an
preparation Of $3.50 given by the
state for this work. Our work"
continued Commissioners Washburn.
has been carried ON along three
lines. the enforcement Of quarantine
regulations, inspection Of certain
products admitted, and . campaign
Of education among farmers.
Two quarantine lines have been
established, one on the state line
covering the bridges at Portsmouth,
Salmon Falls and Berwick. About
10 men were stationed at these
points during the corn season
stopping and examining all cars en-
fering the state from the heavily
infested areas in Massachusetts, and
New Hampshire. This force was
under the direction Of II. H. Nc
Intire. field agent of the department,
and in the period from July first to
Sept. IS Iakt. l94.405 cars were
stopped, 2,940 ears Of green corn and
e2z dahlia flowers seized. these two
products being recognized as the
most dangerous carriers OF the pest.
A second line of defense was also
established at the extreme northern
edge of tnfestation within the safe
in order that no dangerous ship
nents might be made from this In
tested territory to the clean area In
Central and Eastern Maine. c. NJ
washburn and Joseph Kendall OF
the department force have had over
sight OF this line and have also
regularly inspected steamer ship
ments from Massachusetts to points
along the Maine coast.
IAN inspection service wasf SCI
up at Portland with headquarters al
the store of Hannaford Brothers
under the direction of Joseph
Neeiey. All shipments OF celery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19

leans. beets. etc, consigned to points
north of quarantine have been, in
spected. Thousands of packag es
were opened and gone over leaf by
leaf and stalk by stalk. Early in
the season some badly infested
specimens of Massachusetts beets
Were found containing live larvae of
the European Corn Borer. Our thanks
are due to the proprietors Of this
large and up-to- date produce con-
Germ for the cooperation and as
sistance they have given us.
"At the close of the season for
actual movement of corn three en-
ployes of the department were put
upon the roads in York and Cum
terland counties visiting the corn
growers individually and instruct
ing them in the need and effective
Eess of fall blowing as n method of
control We arc satisfied that since
the borer winters in the base of the
corn stalk from which it energies as
n moth in the spring, 1T is practic-
ally impossible for the young and
delicate moth to make its way to
the surface il the winter habitation
Is buried under several inches OF
earth. The spirit of corporation
with which our efforts have been
met by both growers and Gamers
of corn Is most gratifying. Practic-
ally 100 per cent Of the corn lands
in the threatened area have been
plowed and a good foundation laid
for further control next season.
Even q temporary check upon
the ravages Of this insect is par
ticularly gratifying to us in view Of
the reports from other sections of
the United States and Canada.
There are two important in
! festations in America outside the
one in New England. One extends
! from the southern shore of Lake
Erie and one in Ontario. A con-
siderable spread is reported In Ohio
and neighboring states.
we may get an idea Of the
Ontario situation from the following
taken from n recent bulletin of the
Ort""'o DEPARTMENT of Agriculture:
after studying the borcr for four
years and observing it's power to en-
dure our climate and the natural
control factors which act upon it,
! and noting the rapidity with which
IT, has increased and spread over the
province, the writer is convinced
that it Is by far the worst insect
pest ever introduced into Ontario,
and that If not checked it will ruin
the corn industry. Mr.. Fl. G. Craw-
ford of the Dominion chronological
Branch having found field after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19

and Office buildings in the city and
West End. Like many other evils
which were rooted in the war II has
taken several years Of postwar ef-
fort to again get them under con-
troll.
Extensive building operations
which are being undertaken inyolv-
ing the tearing down Of many OF the
city's old buildings. has robbed the
intruders Of their abodes. The newer
brick fireproof structures taking
their place offer no asylum to the
wandering rat. During the destruc.
ton OF row of buildings in Regen,
Street the rnt-catchers Of the city OF
westminster We're kept busy for sew
eral weeks chasing and killing rats
as thsy ran from the condemned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19

field for 50 miles or more with from
80 per cent to 100 per cent OK the
corn stalks attacked.
In my opinion much Of the sue
cess secured In controlling the New
England infestation is due TO the
thoroughness with which the farm
ers have entered into the spirit 81
the campaign for fan Flowing. the
following written by one Of the
workers of the Ontario Department
of Agriculture Il of interest: the
greatest discovery get made In con-
troll measures is that blowing under
of corn remnants and keeping them
under destroys all = the b0rers IN
them. This means that the farmer
has in the plow the key to the de-
struction of the pest. but the plow.
ing must be well done. and that u
can be well done has been proven
by scores of farmers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
State House Chat

Another Office change was made at
the State House yesterday prepar-
atory to the converting of the 82nd
Legislature. The equipment in the
Office of the State superintendent of
printing was moved into the room aGl-
joining the State museum on the
first floor. which has been used by
the highway engineers. The depart
ment Of charities and corrections
will move into the room formerly &C.
cupied by Superintendent Grenier.
The office Of Secretary Cornish of the
Charities Board will be occupied dur
Ing Legislature by the speaker of the
House, while the larger Office of the
department will be the coat room for
the members of the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
London Death Rate Rat
Rampage Three Million

London, Dec. la. p by MaiD--
London is minus 100000 rats that
formed large section of the rodent
population last year. The merciless
assaults Of a rejuvenated city and
the ardor of several hundred profess
sional rat-catchers are responsible.
In the war days. when all Of Lon
dons rat catchers changed their ul-
innate object from the rat to the
German. the pests multiplied unham-
pered and after overrunning their
natural haunts in the poorer sections
OF the city bordering on the river
eventually infested the older stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19

The liquid 10 only sprayed aoo@
pipes and drains, but 1t has sucn II
ency that one Whit is sufilclsni
kill a bug In less than three y
1t has been possible to entifer
the Lorsdon area Of his pest. \
Lac: Of other employment
turned several hundred men iD.ys
catchers who are mostly emp
along the river fronts and 10 w
tories and shops. There afs
300 Of these men and they a..
stroyed about a. million anc ~
rats during the last year. ~ n
catching corps Of the Lonuyss -
orghs and q host Of yolunteesss ,. n
holders have accounted FOR " ,sal'
million and a half. II COZ. Inn
100000 to war on the rau
the last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
building into the streets and alleys.

building into the streets and alleys.
The rat-catcher and his assistants
sent In bill to the city council for
the deaths Of 1852 rats and they were
paita shilling for each body.
The activities of the municipal rat.
catche-s have almost RID the shop
ping district Of rats. Incidental TO
their official labors the at-catchers
have exterminated water.bugs and
wood beetles which for centuries In
tested the old buildings and stores OF
London. With the substitution OF
Drick ana mortar the beetle lost his
subsistence and gradually withdrew
to more fruitful places. The water
bugs, however. have been eliminated
by new liquid discovered by o rat
catcher during army service In India.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
PORTLAND MAN
SEEKING PARDON

A petition for the pardon OF Lars
Oscar johnson of Portland. who Is
serving a sentence of six months IN
the Cumberland County jail for driv-
ing an automobile while under the
influence of liquor. was filed Thurs
day at the Department of State.
In his petition. Johnson states
that his health IS greatly impaired.
and further confinement will act as
a rank injustice to his health. that
he has already been severely punish
ed for the wrongful act which ne
committed. that further punishment
Is. unwarranted and wholly unjusti-
fled and that he has previous to this
affair conducted himself In q law:
abiding manner and has worked
steadily at his trade as a cabinet
maker. :.
s. Arthur Paul OF Portland s
counsel for the petitioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
Dept. Agriculture
To Have Christmas
Party Next Monday

Invitations have been sent TO the
members of the Departr>nt OF Ag-
riculture for the annual Christmas
party which the departures will hoid
in its main office at $50 next Mon
day afternoon. Santa Claus has
agreed to be present to distribute the
gifts from the Christmas tree. a
most enjoyable occasion is antici-
pated. The committee in charge
consists of E. L. Newdick and Misses
Viola Rice and Blanche Yeaton o.
the department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

New Policy Starts Today. Richard
eartheimess in Glass m a ( e..
Comedy News Fables, Every
Picture Clean and Wholesome.
The management Of the Colonial
wants the public to feel that the Fri
day and Saturday programs are al
ways clean and entertaining.
Special effort has been made. start
Ing this week to book only high class
| pictures, such as the entire family.
young and old. will enjoy. You can
Always send the children to the Sat.
urday matinee or better still bring
them with you Friday evenings. and
De sure of seeing the proper Kind of
To start this policy Classmates
with Richard Barthelmess has been
Seiected. and a fine selection It "a,
every man. woman. boy and girl in
Augusta will enjoy this picture. II
IS ranked as one of the leading pho
toplays of this year., 1924.
The balance of the program is..verv
good and consists OF a Pathe Corn.
edy. a news weekly and the Fables
remember Saturday matinee r.
Als and two complete Saturday eve
ming shows at o'clock and o'clock
ADV. = Viva
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
New Corporations

The certificate Of incorporation of
the Sebago Clubs and Camps, Inc
organized at Portland. was approved
Thursday at the Office of the attorney
general. The purpose of the new
corporation is to own and operate
boys and girls camps. clubs and
hotels; capital stock, $4,000. of which
$4,000 Is common and s48.000 perfer-
red; nothing paid in; 10 common
shares and 1900 preferred shares
subscribed: INSTRUMENTATION L.
Matthews Werner of st. Louis, Mo-:
treasurer, Pauline Winslow: and
Ernest E. Noble of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
WE'VE wanted stocking for years that
w measured up in every respect to this
stores standard of what good silk stocking
should possess.

Without wishing to detract
from the merit of any other
good stocking, we can say. with
enthusiasm and finality that
RUBY RING is our idea of
everything a silk stocking
should be to give maximum ap-
pearance value and greatest SER
vice value.
That is because it has been
knitted and made to our order
and specification. It is the sum
total of what the women of this
city have told us they want.
Made of fine selected thread
from knee to foot. A soft, lust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19

rous, caressing creation in silk.
Even in texture with no streaks
and knitting irregularities. Tops
wide and accommodating, knit
ted of a stout mercerized isle
thread with the RUBY RING
stop run that absolutely pre-
vents garter runs from going be-
low the RUBY RING. This we
absolutely guarantee. Heels,
toes and soles reinforced where
the wear is greatest.
The only stocking of its kind
in this city and the best stocking
of it's kind anywhere. Offered in
every shade for street or eve
ming wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-19
Augusta onera Hau..

Friday and Saturday, TODAY and
tomorrow only. the weeE- srstns
program is composed ~ vas
Dana's latest Metro Pfef,rs 80
titled THE Social Code. for 81.
feature; the second feature d a III
hurricane of thrills: Hoof CihSc,,
In "Sawdust Trail'..H A VITA dram
of the West, with a Circus hacr-
ground The second episode ~ an.
to the Net" and JACK Demns.v n
Fight and VIM viii conclude the
program. The same prorran, Satur.
day, but presented AT nirht con,
tnuousiy from to ten p. M-Adv.