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Evening star., 1954-11-28

TOUR WASHINGTON area
L. teen-age girls have re-
turned from Europe armed
with a couple of weapons"
they say are more potent
than the hydrogen bomb
when 1t comes to promoting
world peace: Friendship and
understanding.
Some of us still think of
Germany as Hitler, the goose
step and war;" says Josephine
(Micki) Pike, daughter of
Assistant Secretary Of Defense
and Mrs. Thomas p. Pike.
"After living with a German
family, I realized how warm
and friendly the Germans
really are and how eager they
are to promote peace"
Besides Micki, who lives at
3415 Volta place NV, the
girls who visited Germany are
Lillian H. Meyer. 3546 Brandy
wine street NV, and Ann
Nickel, 3542 North Dinwiddie
street and Patricia M. Smith,
$3.50 North Sixteenth street,
both Of Arlington. All are II.
They were among 367 high
school leaders who spent the
summer in II European coun-
tries under the auspices of
American Field Service Inter-
national Scholarships, a pri-
vate non-profit organization,
which works in cooperation
with the State Department.
The summer trip is part of
the services exchange pro-
gram, which brings foreign
high school students to this
country to live for a year with
American families or board
at private schools, to learn
the American way Of life.
The four sailed from New
Evening star., 1954-11-28
Teen-Age Mission Abroad

York on the M. s. Seven Seas,
laden with 1850 high school
and college students, who dis
embarked at British, French
and German ports.
1.-THE trip was one continual
ball." Ann recalls, as there
were dances, musical revues
Tin which she sang, acted and
danced) and language classes.
She got her first impression
Of the German people during
a two-day orientation period
in Bremen. II was walking
down a street with some
American friends when an
elderly man beckoned us to
come into his house and have
tea with his family" she re-
calls. Only the family Bible
was undamaged-after a bomb
demolished their home in
World War II, he told her.
"As I rebuilt my house,
believe it is important for
Germany to rebuild her
friendship with America" she
quoted him as saying.
From Bremen, the students
went their separate ways. 81
wasn't considered a tourist"
Lii says. II was one of the
family, which gave me a real
insight into the German peo-
ple." She lived with a school
teacher and his family Of six
near Hanover, about so miles
from Bremen. 1--WE were one
Of six families who lived in a
caStle-and I was treated like
a queen" she says. One of
the highlights Of her stay was
a picturesque Today, 250-mile
bike trip with a group of Ger
man students, with whom she
attended high school for a
month. by showing a So
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
PUBLIC SALES
PUBLIC SALE-Having sold n

PUBLIC SALE-Having sold my
farm, | will sell at public auc-
ton on Saturday, September 25,
starting at 1900 noon, at my
farm located five miles North of
Lowell, three miles West of
Macksburg, three miles South OF
Crooked Tree, the following pro-
perty:
Super A Farmall tractor, New
Ideal manure Spreader, two
wheeled trailer; machinery not
used much; two cows in produc-
ton and rebred; electric washing
machine, like new; Philco radio.
40 1T. extension ladder; 25 bushels
OF wheat, 10 bushels of oats, five
tons of loose mixed hay, two tons
alfalfa hay, five acres good stand
ing corn, 20 Hampshire pullets
soon in production; 40 yearling
hens, Hampshires; 20 Leghorn
pullets, 100 #. hay rope and pull
ley, II sacks fertilizer, 3-12-l2;
100 bales straw, heavy set of
work harness, small tools, some
household goods. Valuable art
icles not listed, Not responsible
for accidents. Property Of w. d.
Mincks; Clark Atherton, Clerk,
Hale and Dayton, Auctioneers.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
Local (onEerees AZ
Conference, SeDl. 1o

Harry D. Knox and Mrs. Char
les Rice will represent the -Cald-
well office at a district meeting
of the Ohio Independent Tele-
phone association which will be
held Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the
Cambridge Country club, Cam
bridge.
Glen Massman, Dayton, indus
trial relations counsellor, will
keynote the meeting. John Sidlo,
Cambridge district manager, is
chairman of the conference.
Richard R. Waltz, Delta, presi-
dent of the association, will
speak in the morning. A panel
of industry spokesmen will dis
cuss Telephone Minimum Ser
vice Standards" at the afternoon
session.
Conferences will include rep
resentatives of telephone com
panies from Noble, Belmont,
Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey,
Harrison, Jefferson, Licking,
Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum,
Tuscarawas and Washington.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

HAVING SOLD my home, / will
sell at public auction two miles
north of Caldwell, II miles east
of Belle Valley on Caldwell dam
road, on Saturday, Sept. 25, the
following:
Livestock--two Whiteface COWS,
four and five years old, bred;
Jersey cow, three years old,
bred; yearling Whiteface heifer;
Whiteface spring calf; team of
mares, ten years old, weight 1900
pounds, some chickens, and Bea-
gle dog and pups.
Machinery and Equipment
Deering moving machine, John
Deere hay rake; harness; wagon;
land ploW; 5-shovel cultivator;
3-shovel cultivator; hay ladders;
steel corn crib; brooder house,
II X IL; two electric brooders;
disk harrow; power saw and
electric range.
Lumber approximately 5000
feet, 2 X 4; 2 X 5; 2 X 6, and one
inch lumber.
Other-300 bales of hay, and
other articles too numerous to
mention.
Terms of sale: Cash.
Sale begins at 1890 o'clock.
JOHN URDAK-OWner.
Tom & Pennell-Auctioneers.
David Hively-Clerk.
mot responsible for accidents)
II II pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
FOR SALE
For Sale-FARMS

FARMS FOR SALE-Enioy the
conVeniences of the city in the
country. Opportunity to develop
worthwhile hobby while YOU
work. SO acre farm, underiaid
with No. 9 strip coal, one mile
north of Barnesville on State
Route 8. Modern seven-room
home with bath. Plenty of water
the year around. Ideal blue
grass farm for beef cattle. Tele-
phone GAINESVILLE 302-R-2, Mrs.
Howard J. Campbell. If no
answer, phone st. Clairsville
591-W-l. II l3pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
WANTED 10 RITY-Scran j.

WANTED TO BUY-Scrap iron,
steel, cast, auto body scrap,
light sheet tin, batteries, radia-
tors, copper, brass, and all other
metals; old cars, trucks, tractors
and farm machinery. We buy
rags, tires and tubes. Bring in
your tires and tubes while we
have a market for them. Deliver
to Foreman Iron & Metal Com
pany, III Olive. Phone Caldwell
5Zf-t-4. 12pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING

Robert Hill of Elba, accident
ally shot himself through the
right hand Thursday while
cleaning shotgun. He received
emergency treatment at Marietta
Memorial hospital and was dis
missed.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
IN MEMORY

In sad but in loving memory
of my husband, Carl Guy Moss,
who died Sept. %, 1851.
His life was earnest, his
actions kind;
A generous hand and an active
mind
Anxious to please, loathe to
offend,
A loving and faithful husband.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
NOTICE or PUBEfC SALE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
NOBLE COUNTY. ONO
Lawrence z. Maliett,
Administrator of the Estate
of Walter L. Mallett.
Plaintiff

Homer Mallett, ct, al,
Defendants.
Case No. $3.50
In the pursuance of the order of tn,
Probate Court OF Noble County, Ohio
win offer for sale at pubic auction
on on the 25rd day OF October. 1854, a
1000 o'clock A. NJ. at the Wes
door of the Court House, the follow
ing described real estate situated ii
the County OF Noble. State Of Ohio
toWit:
Parcel
Situated in the State of Ohio
County OF Noble and in the I'm
incorporated Village of Berne, to-
wit: Being Lot Number in said
Unincorporated Village of Berne.
Being the same premises recorded
IN Volume 108, Page 486 OF the
Deed Records OF Noble County.
Ohio.
Parcel 2
Situate in the Township of Stock,
County of Noble, and State of
Ohio. and being Lot Number 80 in
the Town of Carlisle in said Town
ship, County and State aforesaid.
Being part of the same premises
recorded in Volume T3. Page 268
of the Deed Records of Noble
County, Ohio.
Parcel 3
solAhdte III the township OF STOCK,
County Of Noble and State OF Ohio.
and being Out-Lot Number AZ in
the Town Of Carlisle in said Town
ship, County and State aforesaid.
Being part of the same premises
recorded in Volume 70. Page 268
of the Deed Records of Noble q
County, Ohio.
Parcel l is appraised at Five
Hundred tS50000l Dollars; Parcel
is appraised at Seventy $4,000
Dollars; Parcel 3 is appraised at
Thirty $4,000 Dollars, and must
be sold for not less than two
thirds of said appraised value, and
the terms OF sale are One Hundred
tSl0000) Dollars on day of sale
and the balance upon confirmation
of sale by the court.
LAWRENCE E. MALLETT.
Administrators OF the Estate Of
Walter l.. Mallett, deceased.
BY Fred F. Fox.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
WANTED TO BUY

WANTED-USED safe for Alex
ander's Shoe Store in Caldwell.
Any size will do. Just contact us.
II 13 IA
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
RALLY DAY

RALLY DAY
Sunday School Rally Day will
be held Sunday, September &c,
at $50 a. m. at the First Pres
byterian church in Caldwell.
Everyone is cordially invited to
attend this service.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
WANTED

WANTED-Dependable couple or
one adult to feed cattle for free
house rent. Write Mrs. Ida f.
Boney, Lowell, Ohio, Route 2.
I2pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
CARD OF THANKS

wish to express my thanks
and appreciation to my many
friends and relatives for the
cards, gifts and letter that I re-
ceived during my stay in the
Marietta Memorial hospital and
latter / returned to my home.
Each and everyone was ap-
preciated very much.
LYDIA McKitrick
12Dd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

IT'S A GOOD five room house
with gas and electricity. A ten
minute drive from Caldwell
Priced very reasonably.
IT'S A MODERN home, on Stag
road, located one mile from
town and church. Forty acres
All necessary buildings. Home
strictly modern, insulated, bath
and furnace. If you are perfect.
ly satisfied to take your bath in
wash tub, don't come to see
this farm unless you want some
of the better things in life.
A GOOD FRAME building with
slate roof. Six good rooms up
stairs with separate stairway
First floor can be converted into
living rooms, making two sep
arate apartments. Very cheap
South on u. S. Route 81.
A GOOD LOT on North Street,
eXcavated for full basement
and garage. Very reasonably
priced. A bargain.
FOR SALE-A mighty nice 108
acre five-room country home,
with running water, laundry
room and furnace in basement,
A Is minute drive from New
Concord. School bus transporta-
ton to New Concord schools.
FOR RENT-A strictly modern
five room apartment with
steam heat, centrally located in
Caldwell. First floor.
We are ready to talk to you
about any real estate you
may have for sale.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

BARTLETT PEARS, priced at
$500 a bushel, delivered. Dewey
Wells, Caldwell, Ohio, Route 4.
Phone 742-F-3l. II 13 l4pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

MODERN SIX ROOM house with
bath, located in South Olive.
Two wells, a 200 barrel cistern,
built in kitchen, outbuilding,
chicken house, hog house, one
full and two fractional lots plus
four-fifths acre Of bottom land
Priced to sell. Howard Devol, Jr.,
South Olive, Ohio Phone Dexter
City 12-F-12. II 13 IA pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

THE UNDERSIGNED will offer
for sale at public auction at the
late Frank Nau home. 615 Cum
berland Street, on Saturday. Oct.
2, beginning at 100 o'clock p. m.,
the following household goods,
consisting of tables, chairs, rock
ers, wool rug II X II, bed, daven-
port, sewing machine, refrigera-
tor, gas stove, washing machine,
lawn mower, garden plow, and
many other articles too numerous
to mention. Terms of sale. cash.
Margaret Nau, owner. Redmond
G. Archer, auctioneer. Not re-
sponsible for accidents.
II IL 13pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

APPLES: Grimes Golden; Sweet
Cider, bring container. Beebe's
Orchard, one mile west of
Waterford Postoffice, Water
ford, Ohio. IL
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
For Sale-BUILDINGS

BUILDINGS FOR SALE-To be
removed from the premises To-
Gated on the following farms in
Meigs and Rich Hill Townships,
Muskingum County, in the Vicin-
ity of Cumberland, Ohio:
Ellsworth c. Reed Farm
John R. Burlingame Farm
Otto Bailey Farm
Carey McClelland Farm
Wayne Burlingame Farm
Ada Miller Perry Farm
(Victor Herron)
For further information see
representative at Cumberland
Strip Mine Office, Cumberland.
Ohio, or phone Cumberland,
Ohio, 1856, or phone $50, McCon-
nelsville, Monday thru Friday,
500 a. m. to 500 p. m. or phone
H, A. Moore, Telephone 10-R-25
Rix Mills, Ohio, after 600 p. m.
Bids to be mailed to Ohio Power
Company, P. 0. Box SOL, McCon-
nelsville, Ohio, before midnight
Friday, October /, 1854.
II Il 13
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

CASE NO. 6001
Estate of Martha May Moore Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Athel
Moore, of Rd. Caldwell, Ohio. has been
duly appointed Executor of the Estate
of Martha MAY Moore, deceased. late
of Center township, Noble County,
Ohio.
Creditors are required to file their
claims with said fiduciary within four
months or be forever barred
Dated this eth day OF September.
1884
w. V. ARCHER.
Acting Probate Judge of saiG County.
10 II -
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
For SaIe--MISCELLANEOUS

OLYMPIC TELEVISIONS. pric-
ed from $99.5O up; 81 It. all
metal house trailer with three
rooms, electric refrigerator and
sleeping capacity for six people
priced at $95000; 1851 Henry J.
car in good condition, priced at
$385.00; 1916 Ford, two door
priced at $175.00; Asbestolene
roof paint, $1.95 per gallon with
ten year written guarantee;
Dutch Standard house paint with
pure linseed oil, $4.25 a gallon.
Stats Farm Supply, Miller
street, Caldwell, Ohio. Phone
TOM. IL 13 IA
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
IN MEMORY

In loving memory Of Charlotte
Mae Russell, who passed away
one year ago, September %,
1858.
Sadly Missed By:
Husband, Daughters, Sisters.
Brothers and Grandchildren.
12pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

Ster j. Howiler-Realtor
81 sest Street-Caldwell, Ohio
Phone 250-W
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
FOR SALE
For Sale-DWELLINGs LOTS
LARGE BUILDING lot ora IT 8.

LARGE BUILDING lot on u. S.
Route 2l, one mile from Cald-
we'll courthouse, with SO of an
acre of land, city water, cleo
tricity, and drilled well. Base
ment 33 feet by 46 feet already
laid up. Priced to sell.
SIX ROOM strictly modern
house with gas, electricity, CITY
water, automatic gas furnace,
built-in kitchen, bath and full
basement. Large garden and
some fruit. Good location al
edge of Caldwell.
SIX ROOM house with gas. cleo
tricity, running water, coal fur
mace and basement, utility room
and large garage. Close to school
and grocery. Located on u. S.
Route 81.
SEVEN ROOM strictly modern
house in Caldwell with gas,
electricity. bath, gas furnace,
built-in kitchen and garage. Good
location on paved street. Priced
for quick sale.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

TWO LARGE. smooth Delaine
polled rams, two and four
years old. Heavy shearers. viii
trade for rams of as good quality.
Ralph Bach, Lewisville, Ohio,
Route l. Telephone Lewisville
1884. 10 IL i2pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
For SaleFRUIT

RIPE PRUNE plums, also red
ones, are available only this
week. Bring your own contain
ers. Just off State Route lat.
Livezey Fruit Farm, Barnesville,
Ohio. ~
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

ELEVEN different and good var
ieties of apples. Can pick some
on share or will sell on trees.
Homer Warner, Summerfield,
Ohio. IL 12 13
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

PICKLES, soc for 100; tomatoes,
S1.00 bushel; cucumbers, five
for 10c; plenty of sweet corn,
lima beans, green beans and shell
beans. Mrs. Ellis Eicher, Sharon,
ONO. IL IL 13
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

GROCERY ACCOUNT of Delbert
Clark, of Caldwell Route l, in
the amount of $6456. Martins
Store, Roy Martin, owner, Rein
ersville, Ohio. 8 - 14pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

EIGHT ROOM modern home
with a acres of land in the
village of Chesterhill. See Harry
f. Fast, West Street, Caldwell or
call 172-XM. 1914 pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
FOR SALE

Six room house with bath,
full basement, garden, double
garage, two blocks from public
square.
Owned by Margaret Nau,
6I5 Cumberland Street, Cald-
well, Ohio.
Inquire of Urban Nau, South
Olive. or Mrs. John Hnpp,
Caldwell RID. 4.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

SERVEL GAS REFRIGERATOR,
IL Gu. it., two doors. Excellent
condition. w. Vernon Archer,
Cumberland Street, Caldwell, O.
Phone ISL. IL IL 13
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

HUMPHREY circulating heater,
10000 BTU, excellent buy.
Phone 302-M after 500 p. m.
II l3 IA
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Phone
90
FOR SALE
For sale-MSCELLANEOUS

PRINTED FEED SACKS. Mrs.
john Morris, Caldwell, Ohio,
RID 4. Located one and one-halt
miles east of Caldwell just off OF
State route 78. 12-14 pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

FAMILY SIZE Coolerator deep
freeze; also Cable Nelson piano.
Both like new. Minus Goodwill,
Sarahsville, Ohio, Route /.
IL Il 13pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

For sale-H0UsEHOLD GOODS
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
WANTED

MODEL A FORD roadster, either
a 1880 or 1891 model. l.. M.
Springer, Louisville, Ohio, RID
q, Stark county. II l3 IA pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

MAGAZINE HEATER type coal
stove, in good condition. Priced
at $500. Phone Caldwell 283-M.
l2pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
For SaIe--LIVESTOCK

BEAGLE rabbit dogs. A. K. C.
registered; also puppies; one
registered Redbore female pup,
six months old; two started coon
dogs; ferrets; would trade for
good guns. John Blackstone,
Lewisville, Ohio. 1914 pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

NOTICE - The cider press of
Sharon will be operating on
Fridays and Saturdays every
week, beginning this week. Cider
will be for sale by the gallon at
the press. II II l3
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23

REGISTERED Hereford bull, Is
months old. George Lawrence,
Caldwell, Ohio, Route 3.
10 IL 12pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-09-23
VI a II X ET
REP O RI
Submitted thru the courtesy Of
The Caldwell Produce Co.
Wednesday, Sept. %

Wednesday, Sept. %
Montana farmer-stockman., 1954-10-01
Soil Building, Erosion Control,
Forage Production Credited To
Grass Stripping
By RAY ONION

amount of snow is trapped in the VIM
ter. And where the land is rolling the
grass strips are planted with the con-
tour, arreSting run-off and washing.
With grass stripping, the entire farm,
in effect, becomes a pasture. Cattle
are run on the grass strips on the
summer fallow blocks. They utilize
the feed and keep weeds grazed off
the summer fallow. Soil fertility is
increased from the cattle droppings.
Hay is also harvested off the strips,
and this year Pettyjohn expects to get
crop of clover seed
Grasshopper Control
GraSShopper control becomes an
easier problem, too The insects con-
centrate in the grass strips and leave
the wheat unmolested. An application
of aldrin on the 2O-foot strips takes
care of them.
Grass stripping involves lot of ex-
ira work. But Pettyjohn reports that
a much better stand of wheat was
raised on ground that had previously
been in grass. Pettyjohn feels that by
building up the soil and providing
better pasture for his stock, the prac-
tice brings returns that justify it.
The Pettyjohn's purchased their place
in 1910 with 4O-year government loan.
Good weather, good prices, good farm
ing methods and hard work made it
possible for them to repay the loan
in four years. Pettyjohn is director
of the Cascade county soil conserva-
ton district and vice-president of the
state committee of soil conservation dis
trictS. Farming to him is more than
just seeding crop and harvesting. He
is constantly experimenting with new
methods of preserving and increasing
the productivity of his land. More work,
sure, but more fun, too, he says.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1954-10-01

Frances Brink picking Johannes berries
on one of the farms she visited near
Bern.
mercial fertilizers. In addition to dairy
cows, they also raised 80 hogs.
Family Farm
l next visited a 1712-acre farm near
Zurich. They raised wheat, oats, po-
tatoes, alfalfa and grass hay and or
chards. All work is done by the fam
lily: mother, father, 21-year-old son and
23-year-old daughter. The farm home
and buildings we're in the village, as
they were on the first farm. In most
cases, the house and barn are adjoining
buildings in Switzerland.
Our first job in the morning was to
cut grass for the eight milk cows, which
are always kept in the barn. The peo-
pie here could hardly believe that we
leave our cattle out all the time, even
in winter when the temperature gets
down to 80 degrees below zero. In
Switzerland it never gets much colder
than degrees above. But their cattle
are not bred for hardness. All breeds
of Swiss cattle are used for both milk
and meat
Since this was small farm, we did
most of the work by hand. This includ-
ed raking and turning hay in the fields
and binding oats and wheat, I got to
be quite an expert at tying the bundles
with piece Of straw.
Community Machine
The village owns the threshing ma
chine and hires two men to run It. The
farmers haul their grain in wagons to
the threSher and pay $4.75 per hour for
please turn to page 23)
Montana farmer-stockman., 1954-10-01

WHEAT MEN who are perpleXed over
the diverted acres problem and are
looking for a possible way to increase
their yield may find the answer in
grass stripping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Pettyjohn have
been experimenting with it for the past
three years on their 680-acre farm in
Cascade county. And, on the basis of
the limited trials, they seem to have
found a workable solution for the FAM
ily-size farm. Soil building, less blow
ing and washing, additional forage for
livestock and easier grasshopper con-
troll are some of the benefits they re-
port.
The system involves a combination
of block and strip farming Half the
acreage is seeded to crop, the other
half is trashy fallowed. The large blocks
of cropped or falloWed land are broken
up with 2O-foot strips of grass every
80 feet. Crested wheatgrass and sweet
clover are planted in the grass strips
Every two years they are fallowed
and new strips are planted in the adj
jacent 20 feet.
8-Year Cycle
Under this system the land is alter
nately seeded and fallowed for six
years. On the seventh and eighth years
it's planted to grass In other words,
in an eight-year cycle, all the cult
waited land will have had a two-year
grass rotation.
Soil building is the principal advan-
tage of the practice. Sweet clover, q
legume, returns nitrogen to the soil.
Additional humus is worked into the
soil. The sweet clover, reaching
height of almost five feet, acts as
shelter belt, giving almost complete
protection against blowing. A greater
8-October !, 1854