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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Grass Quite Essential
for Starting Goslings

Goslings do not thrive in small bare
enclosures as they are naturally grass
eaters. A range abundantly covered
with tender grass and shade are es-
sentiai to their growth. During the
heat OF the day they need protection
from the hot sun. A high mortality
rate results when goslings are placed
in bare fenced enclosures with the
idea Of protecting them from injury
by other birds or animals, writes r. g..
Kirby In the Farm and Ranch.
Tender grass can be used as the
only feed for goslings for the first
two days. Then use a moist mash
five times day. An easily made
mash consists Of two-thirds mid
dlings. and one-third corn meal, bran,
middlings and rolled oats moistened
with skim milk. Some breeders start
the goslings on bread and milk. The
bread is soaked in milk and squeezed
nearly dry before feeding.
After the first week the goslings
will relish scalded cracked corn. The
goslings are grass eaters and not grain
eaters, and if any part Of their ration
is ever neglected be sure it is not
the regular supply Of tender green
grass which they can soon harvest
for themselves on the right kind OF
range.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03

furnish shade for the building and the
farmers as they wait with their milk.
Shrubs Beautify Grounds.
SHRUBS can be used to very good
advantage near the foundations of the
building where they are not in the
way for unloading milk. In fact,
shrubs should never be left out of the
landscape scheme where it is pos
sible to use them. They add much to
the beauty of arrangement and hide
otherwise barren walls.
1.-THE Introduction OF flowers into
the landscape plans should not be for
gotten. Nothing tones up the sur
roundings more than bright colored
flowers. Four or five different kinds
of flowers make a good combination.
These should be selected so that va
riety in color and time Of blooming Is
secured. One of the best flowers for
this purpose is the petunia. 1t Is
noted as a long-fowering plant. The
Rosy Morn variety is exceptionally
fine because of It's color effect" Aust
declares.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Prevent Erosion
by Concrete Dam
Washing of Soil Causes Loss
of Millions of Dollars
to Farmers Yearly.

The whimsical term flying title"
originated years ago-just when, no
one knows But almost any farmer
can picture the scene and conditions.
1t was the morning after heavy rain.
Two neighbors had met at their line
fence and after contemplating the
rich black soil that had been his at
sundown the evening before but was
now washed over on his neighbours
field, the man who lost it remarked:
ben, 1 suppose I'll have to get fly
ing title to this piece of land so that
/ can farm it wherever it happens to
be-"
Millions Of dollars are lost every
year through soil erosion, or washing,
as it is commonly called This loss of
fertility is further increased by the
securing action of the surface water
that cuts bitches in the land. Where
there is a needless ditch there is dam
age. There will be point rows and
short turnings and wasted land along
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Turkeys, Ducks and Geese
Easily Killed by Vernin

Turkeys, ducks and geese are more
easily killed by the head lice than are
other kinds of farm fowls. The lice
are only one Of the six or eight forms
which bother poultry, but single head
louise has been known to kill turkey
1t is grayish white louise, and the
most serious of them all
For treatment, dip the tip of the
finger in melted lard and rub this well
around the comb. Dip again and rub
back of ear, repeating for the other
ear, the bill and jaw. This does not
give the head a greasy appearance,
but is enough to destroy the lice. A
few drops of kerosene, carbolic acid
or stock dip may be added to the lard,
to make it more effective. The bird
should be kept in warm place for a,
couple of hours after this treatment.
has been given.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03

produced. If this is watched carefully,
and it is found by the farmer that the
seed has not set well, he can cut the
alfalfa for hay at which is called the
advanced stage of cutting.
Cut Good Crops for Seed.
The growing of alfalfa seed is quite
largely matter Of judgment. In
many cases the fields should not be
saved at all If 1t is found that the
plants are not going to yield paying
crop Of seed. The farmer does not
always save the second crop of clover
for seed. 1t depends wholly on
whether or not the clover sets seed
well Or not. If 1t does not, the crop
is invariably cut for hay. The same
thing is true of alfalfa. The reason
why so many farmers haYe become
discouraged Is because the crop Is
saved and cut, regardless Of whether
seed has developed or not. This prac-
tice should be discouraged and proper
information given to the farmer as
to the best method to pursue.
1.-THE time is at hand when Wiscon-
son, the acknowledged foremost pure
bred seed state In America, should not
be dependent upon outside agencies
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
"Hatch Early" and Get
More Eggs From Poultry

prepared by the United States Department
Of Agriculture)
Profits in poultry raising depend to
a large extent On the earliness ia the
season that chickens are Matched. Be-
cause Of this fact slogan Of the Unft-
ed StStes Department of Agriculture
has been "Hatch Early"
The earlier in life a pullet COM
mences laying the greater the number
of eggs produced during the first lay
ing year, department poultry experts
say Pullets should be in laying con-
.aition. the first part Of October, If good
winter egg production is to be expect
ed. The more eggs laid during Novem-
Der, December and January, the
greater are the annual profits
The department points out that in
order to commence laying in October,
pu!lets of the Plymouth Rock, Rhode
Island Red, Wyandotte and similar
breeds should be Matched the latter
part Of March or the first part Of
April. Pullets Of the Leghorn, An
coma and similar breeds should be
Matched the latter part of April or the
first part Of May.
Lats-hatched chicks are rarely as
profitable as early-hatched ones. When
Matched late, they are not able to
make as good growth during the hot
summer months and do not mature in
time to start laying in the early fall.
There is little danger of farmers
hatc@ing chicks too early.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Handbook Issued on
Better Stock Feeds
Different Glasses of Animals
Considered Separately.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
Practically all farmers in every sec
ton of the country should be interest
ed in the new publication, Hand
book for Better Feeding of Live
Stock, just issued by the United
States Department of Agriculture, as
a part of a recently organized service
for better feeding methods. This book
let contains in condensed form prac-
teal and up-to-date information on the
feeding of cattle, hogs, sheep, horses
and poultry, compiled as result of
country wide study of farm-feeding
problems.
In this handbook all the different
classes of animals are considered sep
arately. For instance, there is special
information on feeding young animals,
dry cows, sires in service, weaving
pigs and calves. Consideration is
given to the feeding of farm wastes
and by-products, the use Of mineral
feeds, the use Of self-feeders, tonics,
hogging down crops, commercial feeds,
OC1lOIu1uS anu CdSLIdl1ASs WILL AOAcA-
ton to feeding and management, mix
ing feeds and making up balanced ra-
tions, shelter for animals as it affects
their production, water and salt. Sam
pie rations are given for the various
kinds of animals under different con-
ditions. The Importance of good
breeding in obtaining maximum gains
is emphasized.
"No set of specific feeding rules can
be wisely applied throughout the coun-
try" says John r. Mohler, chief of the
bureau of animal industry, in fore
word to the handbook Local condi-
lions, seasonal changes, and many
other factors he continues, combine
to make the best feeding practices
change from place to place andsfrom
time to time. This handbook discusses
the main points most commonly en-
countered in feeding, but which should
always be adapted to local conditions.
More general discussions of feeding
practices will be found in Farmers
Bulletins and other publications of the
department, also in publications of tne
state agricultural colleges and expert
ment stations
Copies of the handbook, which is
known as Miscellaneous Circular IL,
may be obtained free, as long as the
supply lasts, by addressing the De-
partment Of Agriculture, Washington,
D. G.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03

has owned and operated the Shaw
Greek Cheese factory near Clintonville.
Always among the leaders in state
and national competition Rindt has
carried home many prizes on his prod
ucts. This testifies to the excellence
Of cheese produced under ideal inte-
rior and exterior conditions.
Strives for Neatness.
He believes in neatness, cleanliness
and efficiency. The conditions inside
and outside his factory are modern in
in every respect. His factory stands
as q model of its kind.
The 30 patrons who delivered 1885,
600 pounds of milk, from which Rindt
made 425,OOO pounds of cheese in 1923,
appreciate his efforts both as a cheese
maker and community builder. Con-
trasted with the bleak and unsightly
appearance of many cheese factories,
the Shaw Greek factory stands out
as a fine example of what can be
done by public-spirited cheesemaker
to build up an institution which is a
credit to the community.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
General Repair Work in
Winter Months Is Best

Repair work on machines, buildings,
fences, and other farm Improvements
done during the winter months, is out
Of the way when crops are demanding
all Of the available time. Such work
will interfere with the work on crops
If permitted to wait until the crop sea-
son is here. 1t is one of the charac-
teristics Of a successful farmer that
such work is done in slack seasons and
before it is urgent The inefficient
farmer lets it go until the last minute
and then loses on his crops because
he is not working on them. A mem
orandum list of things that need to be
done helps one to remember these
things and helps to get them done at
the right time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Making Silage Of Most
Any Good Green Plants

Silage may be made of most any
green material, such as sunfiowers, clo-
vers, peas, ETC.. but what is the
idea Of fooling with these things when
common dent corn is much more easily
grown, makes more tons per acre, and
is the best all-around silage? It seems
that sunfowers are used to some ex-
tent in some sections, where they do
better than corn The farmer should
keep in mind that he can get from
10 to Is tons per acre when turning
corn into silage, and, besides it is cas-
Ter to get a good, palatable quality of
corn silage than any other kind, and
that counts with cows and steers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
FARM FACTS
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Better seed, better crops.
Drilled oats outyield oats broad
cast.
Swiss chard, kale and collards make
fine green's and stand the heat OF sum-
mer.
Sweet corn is one thing no one need
be without if proper choice is made of
soil and variety.
Old sheds or sheep barns can some
times be used for poultry houses by
using a straw loft for ventilation.
A farm without good live stock is
poorly equipped. Generally they are
improbable four years out of five.
If you feed rats they will make
themselves at home. Make yoIr build
ings as near rat-proof as possible.
If a small amount of gram IS led
while running on alfalfa, hogs will
make a rapid and profitable growth.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
New Disease Of Peaches
Discovered in Indiana

Purdue university experts are seek
Ing remedy or prevention for bac-
teriun pruni a new disease Of peaches
which has caused much loss in south
ern Indiana, and are asking orchard
lists to be on the lookout for evidences
Of the diseases in nursery stock. The
disease is most pronounced on the
leaves, causing irregular, purplish
spots and causing the leaves to fall.
weakening the tree On the fruit the
disease is in smaller spots but more
decided purplish color, and on the
year-old or younger wood it appears
purplish brown, often causing slightly
raised cankers around the leaf scars.
1t is thought wtnd-driven rain spreads
the disease. So far no remedy has
been found.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03

The next year, which was not SO
favorable for seed production, Wis
consin produced 1900 bushels. Just
how many bushels were produced in
Wisconsin in 1928 is not known, but
one farmer harvested and hulled IS
bushels of pure Grimm seed which
averaged three bushels an acre.
Can Develop Local Sources.
Wisconsin can grow as good alfalfa
seed as any state, Moore contends.
Many farmers, however, feel that
they cannot grow the seed pro1tahly.
Now that farmers are practicing the
two-crop system which mas been found
through experimentation to be fully
as good and better than trying to take
three crops, only one crop Of hay will
be sacrificed for the crop Of seed.
Even the straw from the hulled alfal-
ia can be fed If the crop is cut for
seed at the right time.
Alfalfa seed sets best in hot, dry
weather, The flower is so delicate
chat frequently showers will destroy
the pollen So That very little seed is
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Undesirable Flavors or
Odors May Be Prevented

Silage odors are absorbed largely
through the body of the cow rather
than from the air, according to tests
made by the United States Department
of Agriculture. However, these odors
may be practically or entirely removed
by the aeration of the milk while it is
still warm. Rather heavy feeds of
siIage may be given to cows one hour
after milking without any undesirable
fBavors or odors passing into the milk.
When green alfalfa was fed in relative
" large quantities one hour before
milking marked flavors and odors were
noticed in the milk, but when as much
as 80 pounds per COW was fed after
milking there was no effect on the
milk from the next milking.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
TNNILTRY NlTFG|


Wet brooder floors have caused the
death of thousands of little ducklings.
One cannot expect strong, lively
chicks from poorly selected Matching
eggs.
Amy bird lacking vigor and consti-
tuition should be removed from the
breeding pen. Unhealthy birds have
no place there Aiming for quality
rather than quantity gets healthier
chicks.
A good dry mash, fed by means of
hoppers, should be before the hens all
the time. In the morning feed your
grain in deep straw litter and again
at hight, but let the hens eat all the
mash they want.
A good-sized breed is usually consid-
cred best for the farm in spite Of the
fact that the small breeds mag lay
few more eggs per year.
Incubator failures are usually the
fault of the operator, but skill comes
with practice and following the in
structions accompanying the machine.
=
Early spring is natures most favor
able growing season. Early Matched
chickens have the advantage of this
favorable growing season and a long
er growing period.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
CAN GROW ALFALFA
SEED, SAYS MOORE
Wisconsin Farmers Can Save
Money by Producing
Their Own Seed.

Alfalfa seed can be grown profit
ably on Wisconsin farms.
'"The time has come when Wiscon-
sin should grow considerable portion
of her own alfalfa seed" declares
r. A. Moore, veteran pure bred seed
breeder of the Wisconsin Experiment
station.
For many years the farmers of
Wisconsin have been dependent upon
Western grown seed or that grown In
Europe for their growth Of alfalfa.
Taking advantage Of this situation,
many western farmers organized with
no other purpose than to boost prices
on the helpless eastern farmers.
In 1921 over 1900 bushels Of al
fa1fa seed were grown In the state.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03

So strong is the desire for improve
ment of the grounds surrounding
cheese factories that contests are be-
ing staged among the cheesemakers
to see who can excel in this worth
while effort.
Improve the Drives First.
Speaking about what can be done
along this line, r. A. Aust, landscape
engineer at the Wisconsin College Of
Agriculture, says: Last year we sug-
gested improvement of the drives and
approaches as the first piece of work
in the program to better the appear
ance of the grounds near the cheese
factories.
1.-THE next thing to be considered is
the establishment of lawn between
the drives and about the building.
Trees should be planted to frame the
whole landscape. The trees will also
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Tick Eradication Is
Big Aid to Dairying
Fast Becoming Profitable In
dustry in the South.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
The systematic drive for the eradi-
cation of cattle-fever ticks in the
South is to large degree responsible
for the development of a prosperous
livestock industry, for which the
South is well suited.
Recent reports to the United States
of Agriculture from vari-
Gus sections of the South show that
dairying is fast becoming a permanent
and profitable industry there. South
Carolina reports that the small farm
ers are finding a good source of reve-
nue. in the dairy business. One cream
cry alone is paying the farmers an
average of $3.50 daily for cream.
Mississippi likewise is becoming a
dairy state. A few years ago there
was an inadequate milk supply for
local consumption in some Mississippi
cities, and milk had to be shipped in
from other states.
Through systematic dipping, cattle
ticks have been largely eradicated. In
regions entirely free from ticks herds
of well-bred dairy cattle are now
found and are meeting the local de-
mand for milk and dairy products. In
fact, considerable quantities of milk
are shipped to New Orleans and other
distant markets.
Southern dairymen are also showing
a keen interest in livestock improve
ment. Many are breeding common
herds up to high-grade stock by using
pure-bred bulls. Various educational
and commercial agencies are encour-
aging and assisting in the establish
ment of high-class diaries.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Patterson Partnerships

That the study of agriculture is help
ing to establish PATTERSON partner
ships, is a fact recently hit upon by
the federal board for vocational edu-
cation, according to 3. M. Tiffany, Of
the agricultural educational depart
ment Of the University Of Wisconsin.
Out of S,340 boys who have studied
agriculture in high schools and gone
into occupations between the years
1904 and 1921, 4,488 Of 81 per cent
are on farms, and of those who are
farming, 48 per cent are reported as
partners. For the year 1915, 20 per
cent of the output that took to the
farms entered into partnership rela-
tons, while in 1921 This percentage
had risen to 81 per cent
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Sow Beans Satisfy

The soy bean seed is a concentrated
feed. In digestible crude protein It is
about equal to linseed oilmeal. In di-
gestible fat it is about twice as rich as
the linseed oilmeal. Few farmers have
used the soy beans for feed but those
that have are well pleased with the
results.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
Repair Shade and
Ornamental Trees
Suggestions on Proper Meth
DDS to Follow in Mending
Damage Of Winter.

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agriculture.)
The extensive injury and destruction
Of trees of all kinds during the winter
season has brought many inquiries to
the United States Department of Agri-
culture regarding the proper methods
to be followed in repairing the damage
DONE The following suggestions are
made by the department:
The first thing that should be done
is to remove such large broken
branches as are now, or may become,
a menace to life and property; this is
usually best done by cutting at the
point where broken. Attention should
then be given to injuries on the main
trunk. If limbs have been split, or
partially split, from the main trunk,
all splintered wood about the wound
should be removed with sharp gouge
and mallet, if not so situated that
it can be sawed off. The scar should
be smoothed in the manner indicated
in Farmers Bulletin 1178, Tree Surg
cry, and treated as an open cavity,
or as a large surface wound, as the
case may necessitate.
Repair Larger Branches.
Attention should next be given to
repairing the injuries on the larger
branches in a similar manner, and
last of all to the smaller branches.
Sometimes when a limb is broken
away the tree is SO weakened at the
point of breakage that it may again
break in a severe wind, and to obvi-
ate this the top must be pruned back
more or less severely. In case of
split crotches, the advice given in
Farmers Bulletin 117S should be fol-
lowed regarding the general treatment,
including boiling through and above
the crack.
In cases of estates where a great
amount. Of injury has occurred, and
only a comparatively small force is
available for repairing the damage,
the final cutting of long stubs can be
conveniently left for time, but
wounds or breaks on the main trunk,
or close to it, should be attended to
pTOmpIly, III duy Case sOCAOAO " 90 ~
weather arrives.
Leave Cavities Open.
It is not necessary to fill cavities.
1t is better in most cases to leave them
open. All final cuts should be i'm
mediately covered with some good an
tiseptic and waterproof paint. It viii
not be necessary to specially treat the
ends of long stubs that are to be re-
moved close to the trunk later In the
season.
In no part Of repair work should
climbing spurs be used on tree. Spur
marks cause injuries through which It
is possible for disease and decay germs
to enter and cause damage, in some
cases more severe than would have
developed from the original simple
break. For details Of treatment of all
scars and wounds send for copy of
Farmers Bulletin ITS, which can be
obtained from the Ofice Of Publica-
tions, Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. @.
Remember that prevention is better
than cure. The open wound Of today
becomes the decayed spot of next
year and the deep rotten cavity OF
ten years from now. 1t is better to
spend few days or dollars in care
full repair work now than hundreds
of dollars for extensive tree surgery
in 1880.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
April Favored by Many
for Sowing Red Glover

Many farmers seed clover as early
as February, while others wait until
April and SOW with apparently equal
success Some SOW half the seed early
and half late, since very light seed
ing will be sufficient under favorable
conditions. The month of March is
recommended by many. A honey
combed or dry, frozen condition of the
soil is likely to exist at that time. A
dry. cracked condition develops a lit
tie later and it is considered by these
men as second choice.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-03
No Feed Equals Pasture
for Production of Milk

There is no one feed that can be-
fed in the barn that is equal to pas
ture for milk production. Cows may
be fed silage to very good advantage
when they are on pasture, if the pas
ture is short. Silage gives best re-
suits when fed in connection with othert
feeds.
If silage was to be fed alone, and
compared with clover and timothy hay
fed alone, there would probably not
be very much difference. You would
get best results by feeding three
pounds of silage day to one pound
of hay. Silage and clover or silage
and alfalfa make the best comblna-
ton.