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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Sheep and Lambs on Feed Deem
Der T. 1926


The number of sheep and lambs
on feed December l this year for
market Is indicated as somewhat
larger, some 100000 head at least,
than on December 1, 1925, according
to the report of the U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture. The number
on feed in the Corn Belt states is
much larger than last year. while in
the Western states there is a large
decrease.
Market shipments of feeder stock
into the Corn Belt from July l to
December l this year was the lar
Sest since 1920 and direct shipments
from the West to Corn Belt feeders
is indicated as the largest on record.
All the corn belt states received
more market shipments for the per-
iod this year than last, but in Ne
braska the direct shipments into the
SCOTS Bluff and Central Platte Val
ley areas were much smaller The
largest increases in feeding are in
Ohio. Michigan, Illinois and Iowa.
while Nebraska has a large decrease.
Commercial feeding in feed lots ad-
1acent to markets is reported as much
larger than last year.
While in shipments of feeder stock
were much larger than last year, the
very unfavorable weather in Septem-
Der and October this year prevented
normal gains and the return move
ment during November is indicated
as smaller than last year for most of
the Corn Belt States. November
weather was much more favorable
but market comment on the char
acter of fed lamb receipts points to
n Y-1f
suits to date.
Decreased feeding in the Western
states is due to the big increase in
Colorado. Developments to Deem
Der pointed to only about 100000
mead on feed in Colorado as against
1.475,0O0 head a year ago. OF those
on feed, large per centage are light
weight lambs that will be fed for the
Spring market. Market shipments
from Colorado before March l, will,
probably be small A market de-
crease in feeding is also reported
from Wyoming. Ali of the other
Western states, except possibly Idaho
are reported as feeding more lambs
than last year A heavy movement
from these states in December and
January is reported as probable.
Combined with the expected heavy
movement from the Corn Belt states.
this will probably result in liberal
total marketing during the Winter
months. Smaller than usual sup
plies of fed lambs will be established
during the Spring. Supplies during
the latter period. however. may be
increased considerably above present
indications if the price situation
should result in a heavy movement
or shearlng lambs to feed lots dur
ing the late Winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Use The Soil Correctly

For the the last 20 years the United
states Soil Survey. with most states
helping, has been studying and map
ping the varied soils of the nation,
UP to this time nothing had been
done about the soil, even though
the ancients knew that crops varied
IN yield and quality according to the
nature of the land
Early experts working to improve
crop varieties and farm methods
gave little heed to soil They over
looked or undervalued the influence
OF soil type. They put their exper-
iment stations at the most conyen-
lent places instead of on weli-known
types of soil of important extent
Results from fertilizer tests were
written into bulletins, and these were
sent out to the farmers Of the state.
usually without word in regard to
the type of soil on which the tests
were made.
This was not right. The results of
the test plots simply dangled like a
nsh at the end Of a line No one
knew TO which part of the state they
applied. and so the advice went
everywhere. If by chance 1t fitted the
soil of some farms, very good: If it
did not apply to other farms. or mis-
led the operators-why, that was too
bad
Costly analyses were made of soil
samples taken at random from tracts
or land where the soil changed within
snort distances from sand to clay, or
from slate land to sandstone land.
Many OF these analyses might as well
never have been made. since they
did not mean anything. Often the
material was taken from different
places and mixed in order to get a
so-called average sample" If the
tract of land were uniform, the sam
PIE would represent that particular
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
FEEDS SOWS LITERALLY

One principle upon which to base
the hope of success in hog produc-
ton is to feed the brood sows rather
generously. This is essential for
three reasons. The sow is building
up a litter and needs extra food for
that purpose. She will be called
upon to nurse that litter and to
give the pigs a good start. Hence.
she needs extra feed to build up a
residue of flesh upon which she can
draw during the nursing period. A
third reason for feeding little
extra to the brood sows is the fact
that most Of the sows are young
and must use part of their food to
provide for their own growth.
Use home grown feeds so far as
Is possible in the winter lations.
A preference for barley is based on
it's value as profitable farm crop
and as a hog feed. Mix the barley
with oats and have the two ground.
This mixture should constitute the
basis of the winter ration and uses
large quantities of it. Feed some
ear corn and a small amount of
tankage. Also supply the sows
with a cheap, simple mineral.
In addition 10 the ration of con-
centrates, let the sows run in the
will permit. This causes them TO
take exercise and enables them TO
secure something of a variety in
feed. Have also stack of alfalfa
or clover at which they can nibble.
This furnishes bulk and adds var
iety to the ration as well furnish
ing protein which is very much
needed by the SOW during this per-
iod.
To have plenty Of good water is
just as necessary as is an abund-
ance of the right kind of food. In
a protected corner of the hoghouse
keep supply of clean, fresh water
to which the sows can run at will.
Cut down the feeding ration when
the SOW is penned up a few days be-
fore narrowing and gradually in
crease the amount as she seems
ready for it after the pigs have ar
rived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Lime Your Lawn Now
For Results In Spring

Fall lining of :. the lawn brings
thick, green grass in the Spring,
just as lining Of the garden means
more abundant vegetables In the
Summer, according to a bulletin of
the National Lime Association.
Many established lawns need re-
iuvenation, and now is one of the
best times in the year to sprinkle
lime freely on the lawn. Winter
SHOWS and rains will carry the lime
deeply into the soil producing re-
suits when the warmth of Spring
arrives that far exceeds the trouble
and cost.
Since at least 70 per cent of the
farm land in the humid regions of
the country is more or less deficient
in lime, the acidity in areas devoted
to lawn may be regarded as equally
common. In fact, acid soil is most
prevalent in cities, due to smoke,
gas. etc. Consequently, the question
of lime is a pertinent one for most
lawns. whether they be of sandy
loan or of clay substance.
A lawn soil should be like that of
a garden. having good depth and a
large reserve of moisture capacity
and plant food. There should be
friable soil to start with, neither
extremely fine or coarse, and with
the surface food well stocked with
hunus from manure, and plant food
from fertilizer. This is soil that
should be well lined. Clover so
much desired in a good lawn, must
have q liberal amount of lime in
order to flourish.
If practical, in treating the lawn,
top-dress after the lime with fair
amount Of manure. The coarse part
should be raked off in the Spring be-
fore new growth starts. If manure
is not available. apply commercial
fertilizer in the Spring. If the turf
is very thin, apply additional seed
of q good lawn mixture after the
fertilizer has been applied or the
manure raked off.
The care of the lawn is also inn
portant. All the larger weeds. such
as plantain, dock and dandelioI,
should be cut out and the lawn kept
clipped. Close cutting leaves the
soil too much exposed and eucour-
ages drying out For that reason
set the mower rather high so as to
leave a protecting stand. Frequent
moving is preferable SO that the
clippings can be left on the ground
to fortn.a mulch without smothering
the pla5ts. Do not sprinkle except
in case of extreme need. and then
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

ovines are concerned. The breeds
shown are Southdowns and Cheviots
and they have won the most of the
prizes In their classes.
Berwick was originally known as
Newichawannock but the name was
changed to Berwick since which
time South Berwick and North Ber-
wick have been set off. Mr.. Cum
mings sheep come under the name
of "The Berwick Flock and think
it is not wholly by reason of the
town where they are kept but If I
remember correctly some of the
sheep imported We're from the flock
of the Earl of Berwick and Of course
the town was named for Berwick
England.
The competition in Mr.. Cummings
two breeds6is not very strong which
is all the more reason for comment
ing on the extremely fine fitting Of
the sheep and the spick and span
ness of everything about the pens.
The sheep are clipped, and kept
blanketed except during the rush
hour of visitors and thus the surface
Of the wool presents the nearest to
perfectly even surface noted any
where and the pens are cleaned out
and freshly bedded and the shepherd
is ,attired in a uniform of dark olive
drab and he, too, always looks as II
he had been but recently valeted.
One always sees the Berwick Flock
receiving a lot Of attention OF fair
visitors.
The Southdowns were formerly
more popular in Maine than at the
present time. They are the finest OF
the mutton breeds but IRE smaller
,4f tnI ra 10Th
as rapidly as those of larger size
but there are several counties where
man could win well with just a
fair sort of flock and the Cheviots
have many warm partisans as great
rustlers and the best of mothers.
The pride Mr. Cummings takes
with his flock in exhibiting would be
very fine thing for many others to
! follow.
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New York Produce Marss

y ~ Nhfh- W. a" "
WHEAT-Spot steady; No. !
northern spring c i t New i1'
rail 1.641: No. . hard winter
New York all rail l.57a; No
durum do. to arrive l.5os: 10 h 4
itoha lake and rail to arrive -
bond. !,
CORN-Spot steady; No, u
f track New York all raii -
yellow do. 90l. "a. II
OATS-Spot firm. No. VINE \;
LARD-Firm: middle Wes' =
1885. -
Other articles were unchansssssss
RTTTER-Firm: receipts .sW
EGGS-Firm; receipts 22,e. w u
gathered extra firsts storage ~ ri
fresh gathered firsts 4Sa9i.
373GS9: fresh gathered secosx Il
age 35637: nearby and neal@
ern hennery whites firstS " NH
extras $4,000: nearby pullets NJ M
POTATOES-Dull: recelpts !. "A
Long Island bulk per lSV pou..1s; d;
Mountain soc: Maine 90. ID, s
New York bulk per lS9 peu'O'
white 4.50m4.75. ,r.l
CABBAGES-Dull: cehs .ti,ss
western New York Danish 800 "A 4
per ton S0.00dS5.00 Dams" =
q 5000. H.. Wss
The raw sugar market ~ "A
changed today. No sales Ws a,sssra'
ed. although sugars were r v
last paid prices of sos tof
paid. hasvy ~
Under a renewal of hsa .iHsusa i
liquidation inspired by cohl, rsr 4
tivity in the spot marksst , nooirlsl
futures broke six 10 eigh' $500
covering and trade buying toJb|
decline and partial raliis' nolps|
The close was two to tour re nscss|
lower. Sales $4,000 tons uarcs
closed sis. January S,l. .n Ss q
Nav S.29. July $50, sep. vi,at I'd
The refined sugar MAJ en,. fips q
changed at 6.20q6.io for IA spi
lated. Demand was llsis baad9
piied principally by sec9 9,S, nluOis51
ines at below refiners hs' v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

So far as can be learned, Miss
Doris Ralston Of Chelsea Grange, has
the distinction of being the youngest
Grange member to take the Seventh
Degree at the sessions Of the Ma
tional Grange held in Portland in
November.
Miss Ralston, who was IA the sixth
Of September, became a member of
Chelsea Grange short time after,
and then Joined East Kennebec Po-
mona Grange which met in October
at Chelsea
AT the recent election of officers of
the Grange, Miss Ralston was made
Lady Assistant Steward, and prom
Uses to be a most efficient Office hold
err. She Is much interested in Grange
work and has served on several COM
mittees.
She is at present attending school
in the Searles Mills school in Chelsea
and will enter Gardiner High school
next fall.
She Is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Ralston of Chelsea.
Mrs. Ralston Is also an interested
Grange worker, being elected Lee
turer for the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
SUGGESTIONS ON
WINTER CARE

It has been the experience of many
that as the flock of laying hens in
creases, more than ordinary vigilance
must be exercised in the prevention
of disease.
The fall culling. properly attended
to, Is an important step in safe
guarding the flock against disease.
as at that time all birds showins
signs of colds. diarrhea or greatly
underweight should be eliminated.
These birds are not only a dead loss
but a menace TO the remainder of
the flock. Gull throughout the year,
taking out any birds that show signs
of disease, and if they do not re-
spond promptly to treatment, de-
stroy them. 1t should be borne in
mind that the flock is of much
greater value than any individual
bird.
The greatest winter trouble the
poultryman in the North has to con-
tend with is roup. If winter eggs
are produced here, the fowls must
be confined from October until late
in March or sometimes up until
April. This close confinement is like
ly to lower the vitality of the birds
and colds result. Ventilation Is of
utmost Importance.
DTOppllSS must De removed dJ
least twice a week and oftener if
possible to prevent foul odors, and
the floor litter changed whenever
damp or dirty. Add fresh litter for
two weeks and the third week clean
it all out and supply new. This
keeps the litter clean and at the
desired depth, which is eight or ten
inches.
By keeping close watch of the
roost, any bird that is indisposed
may be detected very easily, as d
bird which has taken cold will usual
ly remain on the roost much Of the
time. Watch the roosts and any hen
showing indications of cold, such as
running at the flostrils or breathing
through the mouth, should be caught
and her head dipped into a can con-
tanning two parts corn oil and one
part kerosene. One application is
usually sufficient but 1t is often con-
venient to put a red legband on each
treated bird so that she may be easily
watched in case further treatment
is necessary.
Another precaution is the use of
potassium permanganate at the rate
of one teaspoonful to a large pail
Of water. This should be used
throughout the fall and winter
months and acts as a germicide,
preventing the spread Of disease from
an infected bird to the rest of the
flock.
To simplify the work so one will
be less likely to neglect treatment
when first needed, have medicine
cabinet made from small box with
hinged door, nailed to the wall in the
laying house. In this keep all neces-
sary articles. for treatment, also, a
can of louise ointment and vaseline.
With a poultry crook for catching
hanging near by, one does not notice
the time spent and it is well worth
while as the health Of the flock will
testify
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Keep Apples Cool

With an abundance of apples of ex-
ira high quality this fall hundreds OF
people are taking advantage of fav-
orable prices to buy a supply of ap-
pies for winter storage. This Is an
admirable plan but there will be sur
prises in store of an unpleasant ma
ture if the housewife does not use
care in the storage.
Apples need to be watched and
sorted from time to time, particularly
If they are stored with the individual
apple unwrapped. 1t Is wisest to
wrap each apple In waxed paper at
the start This will remove a great
deal Of the work in sorting. Unlike
many vegetables which keep all win
ter without any further attention, the
apple is more delicately constituted
and If rot once gets a start, a box or
barrel will be seriously damaged II 1t
is not taken care of at once.
Look over the apples at ten-day or
two-week intervals and take out
those th.t show any indications Of
developing rotten spots. Place them
in a separate receptacle for imme-
date use. Handle the apples gently
to avoid bruising them. A bruise, I'M
noticed when put into storage, is the
most likely spot on the fruit for rot
to develop. Windfalls should never be
stored with hand-picked apples as
they will not keep as long and need
careful watching.
It is tricky weather for stored fruit
in the average home until settled cold
weather along in December sets in.
The occasional warm spells are likely
to start rot developing. This Is the
time to keep closest watch. Keep the
fruit cool. II stored in a cellar or
basement keep the windows open I'M
til freezing weather sets In in earnest.
The most practical method is to open
them at night to cool the air and then
close them in the morning, retaining
the cool air. Keep the temperature
n near to the freezing point as pos
sible without going below 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Dun's Report

New York, Dec. ltd
morrow will say: -, ,astrsif'
Allowing for seasons a,uring 4
Wholesale and manuiacssSs i dst
ties. the status of business sSd sppl
IL favorable as the year e INDEED,
es. In several respects, ,reng!b|
situation has gained ID
ing the week. is more ~
Financial sentiment y ,arksts 4
with active and rising ni~ muehd
curities: a cold wave ov,;eslesned y
country has further qlil's and III
Of heavyweight apparel, "giyes
the great steel indust',s, ons alts'
Use Of expanding oper"
holidays. ,,,.,-,nas GOOD. n
over ne has ,as,u gained momels,siegats
ana various reports ,nsseetsd
r r,eut;nr IT these and othsr. s
p 1,isnuss a number Of v sssssibl
dices make satisfactory msr
The largest domss,Sl'i n NOR
exports for any month .snlber 2
wear are Shown for Ma, ,st NOS
ton consumption In '"~
substantially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Laura, The Jersey
Cow, Wonder Mother
Pennsylvania Cow, % Years Old,
Has 20 Calves and a 400-lb. Record

Pennsylvania Cow, % Years Old,
Has 20 Calves and a 4oo.Ib. Record
Il wouldn't take $4,000 for the
old cow" said J. e. McManus Of
Towanda, Pa, referring to Laura,
the 23-year- old COW which was never
off his farm until she was exhibited
at the Dairy Cow Beauty Contest at
Towanda a few weeks ago.
Laura, a purebred Jersey, Is more
than a great dairy cow-she is an in
stitution in herself. In the % years
that she has been on the McManus
Brothers farm she has given them 10
heifers and one bull calf. She has
been a persistent mixer for over a
score of years, and In her Goth year
she made a record of 40S lbs. of
butterfat in the Laurel Hill Cow
Testing Association. According to
the testers figures she returns $2.12
for every dollar spent on her. This
estimate takes into consideration the
cost Of labor, pasture and feed.
The last time that Charles Nc
Manus, father of the two brothers,
was able to go to the barn before his
death In 1905. he looked over his
herd, and then said to his two sons:
~BOy6p always keep Laura, Sne ii
make a wonderful cow" His pre-
diction has more than been fulfilled
for the McManus brothers have never
had to buy COW since that time.
Their present herd of 80 head is
composed of Laura and her direct
descendants, all bred from purebred
sires. Twelve daughters. sixteen
grand daughters, and four great
granddaughter are all in the one
stable. In 1924, the entire herd Of
25 cows averaged over 800 lbs. Of
butterfat per cow.
The old foundation COW Is still in
good physical condition and carrying
a fair amount of flesh Only three
of her teeth remain, but her eye is
bright and her step is firm and de-
liberate 1t would be difficult to
pick her out as the oldest cow in any
average lot Of mature COWS. She Is
still milking.
Financial Kings Interest, another
Pennsylvania Jersey, is the Worlds
Champion for reproduction, all
breeds. She had 81 calves, 90 of
which were heifers, and she has two
production records of 400 lbs. of but
terfat made in her 18th and goth
years. She died at the ripe age Of
"a years and months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Pine Cones
For The Tree

Now is the time to gather Pine
cones and save them until one can
find time to decorate them. They
make a very pretty Chri - tree
decoration by putting specks Of seal
ing wax on each tip of the cone. Put
bit Of red, green, silver, gold and
blue on tips. Vary the colors on
each cone as much as possible.
Heat wax over flame until 1t will
spread easily Leave wax on the
cones rough, for the colors Will show
up better. Tie loops of Christmas
ribbon or tinsel cord on cones to
hang them on the tree.
Do not hold the cones over
flame while putting the W: on, nor
put the cones too near the flame Of
candles on the tree for they viii
burn quickly.--L. G.
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Jersey Cow On Second
Register of Merit Test

On her Second Register of Merit
test the proven producer, Ayredale
Jasmine, 5461S0, produced 1896 lbs.
of fat and 1857 lbs. of milk in 365
days. She was with calf for 211 days
while making this record, and her
milk averaged 6.91 per cent butter
fat for the year. She qualified for
a Silver Medal in Glass AA on this
test which was started when Jasmine
was years and months Of age
When tested at two years of age she
produced 406.91 lbs. of fat in sos days
and was the State Champion of her
class for that year. This COW has
produced in 20 months milking
1000.26 lbs. Of fat. This outstanding
cow is owned and was tested by R.
e. Towle, of North Vassalboro, Me.
Her sire is Ayredale Garry On's In
dustry, 1880, and her dam is High
acre Florence 467436.
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s sa,insa i. dealings in don...'
cations at times, but ' n,,i il
ments lacked uniformi,lp 'iee 81
ent strength was sbow, lndsps,'
Chilean Nitrate "a, NJ, BY IA
z lie, CRANKY Minin .s,s1slonal n
6s. anu Dold psss4
The failure Of Fri. -
fectors to take diyjdsris' allrosd
TO profit-taking but H. beAsa this
vertibie tours ID" cont,n, roads j
around the years bissa . I
Central and Frisco issnsss l. nj
Total sales were slS 1 1s, xsrs 8
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, do it thoroughly so that the soil Is
wet through to four inches deep.
This form of treatment will usually
work wonders in the texture Of d
lawn and lncidently give great satis-
faction to the owner and sub
stantially add to the value OF the
property. A sweet and rich soil will
be the result.
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L. S. Bonds Closing

New York. Dec. i7,-iPf-4
Liberty bonds:
Liberty 3as. 1ah21.
First 43s. 102,26.
Second AS. 101.
Third 43s. 101.14.
Fourth As. 1888
Treasury 3ts. 102.2S
Treasury As. 106.
Treasury AS. 109.Si.
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So Supercijious

Mrs. Pester-You've no right to
find fault with little Pinard. He's a
very blue blooded French bull
Her Husband-No doubt he's gem
up his nose at me all the time.--De-
troit ,FxeA RraaA
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g.. Capital Grange
The following officers were chosen
for the ensuing year by Capital
Grange, at its regular meeting De-
cember II: Master. Otto McCullen:
O.. Erwin Lander; L., Mrs. Lydia Ly-
ford; Chap, Mrs. Grace Messer: S..
Chas. P. Lyford; Sec Mrs. Alice
Ripley; Treas, Orrin Farnham;
Asst. S., Ray Church; G. K, Charles
Hanson; Ceres. Mrs. Lucy Fowler;
Pomona, Ardell Spencer; Flora,
Mrs. Charles Hanson; L. A. S.,
Sylvia Spencer.
Following the business session was
a program consisting of an original
sketch entitled The Two Gossipers",
in which playful respects were pay
ed to various members. After that
was a very interesting lecture by
Bro. George H. Babb, describing his
experiences during a residence OF
three years in the Hawaiian Islands.