Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-05-21

The first cog railway in the world.
planned in the early 1850s, still op-
crates to the 6.288-foot summit OF
Mount Washington, New Hampshire.
1t became reality In 1869, when
its engine with tilted boiler first
chugged to the top. Called the high
est scenic mountain railway in the
world is the 57-year-old cog road
to the 14,110-foot crest of Pixies
Peak, Colo. 1t converted from
steam to diesel-electric power two
years ago.
War on Coyotes
Airplanes are being used extern
sively in Nebraska for killing coy
otes, and latest reports show 146
of the marauders eliminated in the
past few months in Greeley county.
With one plane two hunters killed
two coyotes for every hour In the
air. Contributions from farmers
are being used to defray expenses
for gasoline, oil, ammunition and a
fair wage for the pilot and gunner.
Sugar Cane Research
More sugar cane is being produced
In Louisiana as the result Of re-
search by scientists of the bureau
Of plant industry, soils, and agricul-
tural engineers on the control Of al
ngator weed with 2,4-D. Protection
from this weed pest saves Louisi-
ana sugar cane growers a conserva-
tive $5,000,000 year, says the U. s.
department of agriculture.
In Defense of Hog
The idea that hogs are filthy in
their habits is untrue, says the World
Book Encyclopedia. Hogs will not
stuff themselves with food the way
other animals-and humans-some-
times will. Hogs wriggle in the
mud because it helps keep them cool
and removes extra oil on their skins.
Densely Settled
Population Of Java, its area Of
$4,000 square miles about equal to
New York state, increased from
100000 in 1915 to around 48, 900, 900
today. It's population density, ap-
proximately 1000 per square mile,
Is the worlds highest.
Cobalt Under Study
Feed manufa cturers and veteri-
narians are keeping close tab on
new studies Of cobalt in animal nu-
triton, because recent findings have
shown that this mineral may be far
more important to the health Of
livestock than is generally believed.
Sea Gypsies'
"Orang Laut" or "Sea Gypsies"
of Indonesia, about 10000 of them,
live on small boats covered with
mating, keep chickens, voyage end
lessly, and go ashore only rarely for
vegetables.
Abortion In Sheep
Cold weather helps to prolong the
life of the germ that causes v!bri-
onic abortion in sheep. This prob
ably explains why most cases OF
this disease occur during cold
months.
e. S. Fire Loss
u. S. record fire loss in 1947 Is
equal to the combined assessed val
uations of the entire states Of Kan.
sas, Vermont, New Mexico and Wy
oming.
Fattening Hogs
It usually takes 40 bushels Of corn
or its equal to put an additional SO
pounds on a 225-pound hog. With
corn at SIPS bushel this feed will
cost $5.75.
Blends Preferred
Bowling pin makers prefer blends
among maple trees. It's the wide
band of white sapwood in a maple
log that makes it eligible for the
foot-ights.
Copper Cleaner
To clean brass and copper, use a
solution of vinegar and salt or q
dilute oxalic acid with a fine abra-
sive such as whiting.
Peach and Apple Trees
Eight peach and five apple trees,
well care for, will produce all the
fruit needed by family of five over
a 12-month period.
Appeal to Farmers
u. S. department Of agriculture
is asking farmers to increase milk
production by three per cent liz
1949.
Brucellosis Losres
u. S. dairy farmers sfs losing so
million dollars worth OF milk q
year due to brucellosis or Bangs
disease
Denmark's Farms
With 100000 farms In Denmark,
the typical farm has around 60
acrac HIT fhe AVERAGE conciStc nj