if/flw/z/fl VOL. CXXXVI. No. 2. g Whole Number 3530. The Only Weekly Agricultural, Horticultural anq_Live Stock Journal in the State. DETROIT. MICE. SATURDAQ, JAN. l4, l9”. SSI.oo A YEAR. (32.75 FIVE YEARS SCIENCE APPLIED TO FARM MANAGEMENT. CIENCE as it applies to farm man- agement is, I believe, nothing but organized common sense applied to the methods of operating a farm in the most efficient and econoical manner. The disposition of many unprogressive farmers to refuse to accept the demon- strated truth of the value of better meth- ods, better ideas and a higher conception of their calling has tended topretard the: advancement of science among the agri- cultural classes. Years ago the work of the scientist was performed in a. laboratory, where he traced out new facts from the filmy threads of increasing theories. Under such conditions it is not to be wondered that many of the discoveries of science were so vague and intangible as to be of little practical value to the farmer. So long as the work of the scientist and the farmer were so far apart, tory and set to work in the fields and among his herds and fl0cks. ()ur modern agricultural college instructors and ex" periment station conductors realize the necessity of co-operation with the farm- ers and they have enlisted the efforts of many practical farmers to conduct ex— periments along the lines suggested by them. This has been of great assistance in removing the indifference and antip- athy which has existed for years be- tween the agricultural scientist, and the farmer. As a result of this friendly co— operation, all thinking farmers look upon the scientist as a friend who is willing to lend his aid to help him in working out many of the intricate problems connected with his business. The agricultural college instructor and the experiment station conductor must gain and retain the confidence of the practical farmers it" ihwy remain on terms of professional iniininvtix lt has required a long time for st-wiuisls to discover that they can be of lllllt' good to mankind without stepping down from their exalted spheres and taking hold of every day commrcciul problems. “'0 have l't'llt'lll’tl a period in our agri— cultural development \vhi-n we must rec- ognize lllt' svicnilst as our friend and lend him our uid. 'I‘ht- various experiment stations have for ital.“ lit‘t‘ll publishing bulletins, the results of carefully conduct- ed experiments; and it is my purpose to explain how those bulletins have benefited the many lili‘mtu'sf who have read them and put into pl'ur'lit'c on their own farms the various lll'at'lll'cs‘ recommended by these bulletins, and disseminated through the agricultural press. Various- mpcrimcut stations have carc- fully investigated the best methods of saving and applying manurcs. The foods have been analyzed and the manurial chl- ments accurately determined, the animuls have been weighed at the beginning of the experiment, the value of the product noted, the cxcretement carefully S:t\'t‘.l, both liquids and solids, and'thc value of the two elements determined ov anaii'sis. All of these facts have been carefully noted, that there n‘iight be no question us to the accuracy of the work when com- pleted. All of these reports show illut the liquids are sixty per cent of all the excretement. Further experiments show that the liquids are directly available for plant food while the solids can only he— come available through nature‘s slow process of breaking down tho tissues and in time reducing them to a liquid «outli— tion. the only form in which a plant t'étll tukc its food. Tn‘sc in- they made but little real progress toward the’ re- sults which the latter-day _ . > scientists have achieved , ’ ‘ only by rolling up \ their sleeves and working with the farmer and making a, close study of his conditions and prob» lems. ' Since the - establishment . of; agricultural colleges .» and” cripcrinient stations, the scientists. are in close touch with those they are serving. Science and practice are tending to- ward a common end. The actual field tests are tak- ing the place of labora- tory work. Thus the science of agriculture is becoming a powerful fac— tor in the farming of to- day. ' The mission of the age ricultural college and the experiment farm is to in- terpret the investigations of the scientists and dif- fuse the knowledge that has been obtained from books and the minds of bookish scientists among the farmers. Science can be of little practical value to a farmer until it is re- leased from the labora- \'vstigations llqllll'l‘tl a lot-av outlay of time and nioizov and were lllllll‘l' lllt' direct supervision 01" men who were practical and scientific and who worked hard and diligent— ly to build up and estab- lish facts, rather than to build up theory. Investigations as to the individuality of the cows in our dairy herds reveal many wonderful and startling facts. Volumes of matter have been pub- lished and fut-ts and fir:- ures have been furnished during the past few you-rig tvniling to show the value of ascertaining the mer- its of t‘al'h individual cow in tho herd, not alone as to her merits for produc- in}: milk and other products. but as! to her power of digesting and assiniiluting her foods provided. Still, the av- erage duirvnicn have is~ norcd these teachings. 90 that, today ono_third of the dairy products of tho country is the product of cows that are being kept Good Management Gives a Prosperous Appearance to the Whole Farm. Scene on Blue Gate Farm, Lapeer- Co. at an expense greater than the gross: income. The scientist has showml Farmstead at Blue Gate Farm, 26 (2) very plainly how cows are the best to find out which producers, and if we should investigate the practices of the best dairymen we would find that they have accepted the teachings of the scien- tists and believe in the use of the Bab- cock test to determine the amount of but- ter—fat each cow is producing, in the mod— ern cream separator, in sanitary ventila- tion_ in the home-growing of more pro— tein, in the use of balanced rations. in the use of clean dairy utensils and in the har- vesting of their forage and fodder crops at a time when they contain the largest amount of digestible food elements. Investigations to determine the relative value of the various kinds of commercial fertilizers and chemical plant-foods are annually saving the farmers millions of dollars, yet how very few farmers seem to realize the value of this work in protecting their interests from the impo- sitions of fraudulent fertilizer dealers. Science tells us how much available plant food these fertilizers contain and it com- pels the manufacturers 'to keep their goods up to the guaranteed analysis. Science tells the farmer how to use these fertilizers so that he will derive the great- est benefit from their use, it tells him which kinds are needed for certain crops and certain soils._ In order to derive the most benefit from these scientific investi- gations the farmer must conduct prac- tical field tests on his own farm to find out the elements of fertility most needed to increase crop production on his farm. As soon as farmers begin to conduct field tests on their own fields they begin to derive benefits from the work that is be— ing done at the agricultural colleges and experiment farms. Investigations to determine the value of various feeding—stuffs and different grain foods when fed alone and in combi- nation with the other grain fiods have been of value to intelligent feeders of live stock. Science has told the farmer how to buy these feeds and feed them in com— bination with other feeds so that they would properly nourish his animals ac— cording to the functions they were calcu— lated to perform. Science protects the farmer against the impositions of the millers and feed dealers who adulterate their prmltu-ts. It makes these dealers and millcrs keep the quality of their goods up to the guaranteed analysis. Can the farmer who is feeding live stock afford to ignore the teachings of science and conduct his business blindly? No man unaided by science can tell what. elements of fertility are contained in munures and fertilizers or what ele— ments of nutrition are contained in the various kinds of food he is feeding to his stock. He cannot determine accurately which animals are turning their food to profit or which are eating up the profits made by the profitable ones. Who, un- aided by science, can decide whether the soil does or does not contain the elements requisite for the perfect development of wheat and clover or cabbage. Who can tell except as he blindly infers from re- sults what kind of manure and fertilizer are adapted to certain soils and certain crops. Sciences Essential to the Farmer. Zoology is a science that should be un- derstood by all practical farmers. It teaches the habits and describes the form and function of the various organs of animal bodies, pointing out the best methods of treatment both in health and disease. ,Supplementcd by chemistry it forms the basis of all knowledge relative to the rearing and feeding of our domestic animals. A knowledge of the anatomy of our domestic animals is the basis of veterinary science, and no man can dis- pute the value of veterinary science to a farmer. Animal physiology "teaches us that it is cheaper to supply our animals with good shelter than with costly food to maintain the heat of their bodies. Botany is a science that should be un- derstood by farmers. I do not mean that every farmer should be highly educated in botany, but rather have a knowledge of the practical application of the prin- ciples of botany as applied to ‘the various plants that grow upon his farm. It will teach him how many or our most valued fruits and vegetables were originated from plants that were deemed worthless. It teaches about the nature, growth and development of molds, mildews, rusts, smut, etc.. showing that these are noth- ing but a collection of minute plants of a low order which reproduce themselves very rapidly by their seed-like spores. A correct knowledge of etomology is a valuable asset to the fruit grower of to- day. for the loss of fruit from insects amounts to millions of dollars annually, THE MICHIGAN FARMER. and were it not for science it would be but _a few years before we would be driv— en from the fruit business entirely. Science has discovered how to combat nearly every kind of insect that has threatened to destroy the fruit interests, and I think I am safe in saying that fruit growers have a higher appreciation of the value of agricultural science than any other class of men. A correct knowledge of physics is also indispensable to the farmer of today. He needs to be thoroughly acquainted with the principles of mechanics, and with the forces of air, water, light and electricity. The cultivation of the soil involves the constant use of power and the time is fast coming when mechanical power will re- place the power from the muscles of man and beast. The great problem of exchange and dis- tribution as explained by political eco- nomy, should be studied by the farmer. Other branches of science might be enu- merated that would prove of great bene- fit to the farmers. Let us disabuse our minds of the idea that there is any con— ilict between the principles of science and their application upon the farm. All ag- ricultural progress isthe joint work of’ theory and practice. Science and art, theory and practice, have been and must continue in the fullest harmony. Any farmer who will enter some of the simple recesses of science in any of the depart— ments of agriculture, with the determina- tion of succeeding will find so much that is new and wonderful that a desire for knowledge will lead him into chambers, where the broad light of research and study will reveal many hidden mysteries of nature and fully explain the necessitv oi” the Scientific interpretation of her laws. New York. W, MILTON KELLY. ANOTHER FAVORS SMALL POTATOES. (in seeing the items by Mr, Lillie and others in regard to raising potatoes, I notice that some. criticised Mr. Lillie for planting little potatoes for seed. Now, if Mr. Lillie means little ones, like wal— ruts with the shueks off, I can’t agree with him either; but if he means small ones about the size of a 'hen’s egg, or a little smaller, but of a uniform shape, I would stand by Mr. Lillie every time. Now I will give some of my experience in potato growing. I have tried almost every way that a person could 'think of. In 1909 I planted 34 inches apart each way on one year old clover sod without any kind of fertilizer or manure. I haru rowed the ground three times before I planted potatoes, using seed of about egg size, cut in halves, and planting with pipe planters. I finished planting the 24th of June. I dragged them once and cultivated them twice, twice in a row, and then went through and pulled out what weeds were left. I did not have to use Paris green at all. These potatoes yielded 125 bushels per acre, which I consider a small yield. In 1910 I plowed the ground, Which was a two-year-old sod, about two weeks ear- lier. It being near the barn I had fed my cattle fodder corn over portions of the field through the winter. I also had a few loads of manure which I spread quite thinly over part of the field. I har- rowed three times before planting, which was done June 23-24. I dragged them twice before they all got through the ground and cultivated ‘them three times wtih a two-horse cultivator, straddling each row and pulled the scattering weeds by hand. The seed was sorted from 'the potatoes which I raised the year before which were about the size of an egg, or a little smaller, but as perfect in shape as I could get them. I treated them for scab and planted one whole potato in a hill, 34 inches apart each way. They yielded 190 bushels per acre, and if the field had all been treated with manure would have yielded 200 bushels. They were not bothered with bugs at all. So much for small potatoes, which I will plant again in 1911, but a few inches closer together, and if possible raise the yield from 25 to 50 bushels per acre. Montcalm Co. E. M. WOODMAN. Catalogue Notices. Aspinwall Potato Machinery, manufac- tured by the Aspinwall Manufacturing Co._ of Jackson, Mich, is fully illustrated and described in the 1911 catalogue Just issued ’by this company. 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Honestly, friend Lillie, my experi- ence teaches me that you need not ex— pect to reach the yield you long for until you mend your ways in seed selection. I suppose, of course, you went. to your corn crib and picked out all of the little. soft, measly nubbins and have them on hand also for next year's corn planting. Barry Co. J. S. CHANDLER. It is very evident that J. S. C. hasn’t been a constant reader of The Farmer for any length of time. because. when I planted potatoes last spring. I explained why it was that I selected small potatoes for seed and told at that time that I in— tended to keep on planting small potatoes un'til, by experience, I found that I ought not to. For his benefit, I will go over this subject again briefly. Mr. Jason \Voodman. of Van Buren C0,, is consid- ered to be one of the best potato growers in this state. I know Mr. \‘Voodman well, was in college with him. and I have a great respect for his opinion. He does a considerable amount of Farmers’ Insti- tute work in this state and he has tOld all over the state that he has been grow- ing his potatoes late years from planting the small potatoes. and his success. he thinks, is largely due to the fact that he has selected the small potatoes for seed: consequently, J. S. C. will find out that this planting of small potatoes is a plan that has been thought out and has been given some thoughtful consideration, and I think when he compares it to going to the crib and picking out the smallest nubbins and measly looking ears of corn {or seed, that the case is not parallel and has no bearing whatever. Mr. Woodman says that his average yield of potatoes since he began to plant small potatoes has increased. You know for years we have been told that the way to select seed potatoes is to dig the field and then go over it carefully before the potatoes are picked up and select seed potatoes from the hills that give the largest yield, the largest number of pota- toes per hill, and while I think we will all agree that this is the best plan, there isn’t one farmer in 50 that ever does it. It's too much trouble to keep the hills all separate. The majority of the potatoes are dug with a digger, so that it would be impossible to select out the very best hills in this way. Now. one point is to be considered in the growing of potatoes; two-thirds of the potatoes that are grown in this vicinity, at least. are too large to be really marketable. Half of my pota- toes that are in the cellar are too big, and I have talked with a number of farm- ers just latelylabout this and they all have the same complaint. that their po- tatoes are larger than they ought to be. A potato ought not to be larger than an ostrich egg, or a nice-sized apple. People don’t like to buy great big potatoes that are as big as your two fists, or bigger. Many times they are hollow, they don’t handle well, they don’t look well, people don’t think they are of as good quality, even if they are, and consequently. the up—to—date potato grower is trying to raise as many potatoes as he can of the proper size for market. Now, Mr. VVood- man’s theory is, that when you select out the small potatoes. you are really select— ing the potatoes from the hills which con- tain the largest number of potatoes. l‘lon’t that look reasonable? The big po-- tatoes come from the hills containing only a few tubers. If you have a hill contain- ing a great number, they are most always medium size, or smaller size, ("u'illscqln-nlly this is selection, and the best kind of so- lection, to obtain the end that we are working for, the largest number of, 01‘ largest yield of marketable potatoes. J. S. C. comments on the fact that I have about 80 bushels of small potatoes out of the 600, which needs a little explanan tion. The 80 bushels are not all small potatoes, some of them are too big 'to plant. The men were not careful enough in picking them up. We went over the ground with a spring~tooth harrow after the main portion of the crop had been dug and then picked up a quantity of small irotatoes and also some big ones. Now, these were all put into the pit and buried ior seed potatoes: consequently. there would be less than 80 bushels and "this would add some more to the marketable potatoes as well. I want to say that I am pretty conser- vative in my opinion and that I studied this question over pretty carefully afterI heard Mr. Woodman lecture on this and after talking with him, I became con- vinced that he was on the right track, especially after his assurance that he has planted the small potatoes now for a number of years, with most excellent re- sults. The result which he has produced is, that he gets a larger yield than ever before, raising almost 300 bushels of po- tatoes to the acre on his entire field last year, and besides the potatoes. a. larger amount of them are of the proper size. He doesn‘t have such large potatoes as he used to raise and he only gets about enough small potatoes out of his entire crop for his seed the next year. This is the reason why I have planted small po- tatoes for seed. COLON C. LILLIE. UNFAVORABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE WINTER HAULING OF MANURE. I have read with interest the articles which have appeared in the Michigan Farmer from time to time about winter hauling of manure. The results the writ— crs have secured as well as their theories have been different from mine. During the winter of '98 and ’09 I hauled out my manure as fast as made, onto a field not more rolling than neces- sary to give good drainage. Not much snow fell that winter and the ground froze deeply. Heavy rains came in the spring before the ground thawed and I think the soluble part of the manure slid down into my neighbor’s marsh. Any-. way I never saw any benefit from it in,; the succeeding crops. | During the winter of '07 and ‘08 I again spread manure on the same field this time on deep snow but with no better results. I took pains that spring to be at the lower edge of the field when the thaw came and the shade of the. water that was leaving my l‘arm certainly gave me a pain. Other times on the same field when I have spread the manure early enough in the fall or late enough in spring to give chance for the soluble part of the manure to be washed into the soil when there. was no frost I have had most satisfactory results. Crops have been doubled where the spreader went. But I get best re- sults by spreading manure with spreader on corn stubble and fitting ground with spring~tooth for oats and clover seed. By this method I get a good yield of oats and am almost sure of a clover seeding where the spreader goes. My theory of it is this: As the ground freezes capillary attraction continues to bring up moisture to the freezing line where it freezes, filling the pores of the soil and sealing it so manure water can not. soak through and then. as is often the case, a rain or partial thaw of snow, followed by cold, covers the ground with ice, double scaling it and making it as impervious to water as glass. Then, if manure is spread on snow the color of the manure will cause it to ab- sorb heat and become soaked and at the same time melt its way to the bottom, ready to give up its soluble parts to be carried off in the first water that starts 7’ You wouldn’t spread Cinders on your corn land. Then why spread a fertilizer filled with them or with ground rock? You don’t want any insoluble mineral in your soil to harden it. What you do need is the necessary plant food to enrich it and Humus to loosen it and make the other elements \} available. '34§§g%d%h£LE§‘ are the only ones made with a Human filler, every ounce of which is ofvalue as soil food and conditioner. And there is a Bashumus brand for every purpose and every 9011. Guaran- teed not to clog or stick in any drill. Contains no hard sub- stance to injure machinery and has no offensive smell. Nearly all the best dealers handle Bashumus brands. Ask yours. If he doesn't, write us. We will see that you get them. When you write, ask for our book on fertilizers, Richer Soil for Richer Profits." It is Free but is full ofprofit producing facts. A post card will get the book and full information. BASH FERTILIZER CO. FLWAYNE. IND. The Kind That . Dept-B ‘ Bring- Results ' in a thaw. The ice seal remains on the ground till the snow water is gone. and with it what is sometimes all the profit we get from feeding. Jackson Co. L. B. BENTON. 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Try it thirty days, or more if you need it—make it prove itself. Then I’ll take your word, be it yes or no. If it’s “no” I’ll take back the machine, refund your money, and pay all the freight. I'll even give you 6% interest on your money for the time I’ve had it. Or you can try it with your money in your own pocket—makes no difference to me. You are the judge, anyhow. I don’t ask you for a minute to take my word. It's your word I have to take. There are lots of things that I know about this spreader business that you want to know. Let me tell you. Let me show you how I divide the melon with my former friendl- W l I \ “ny- -. w ' h/ l . ‘\ , . woman: I! I- GET MY “The Great Crop BO 0 K Maker” Absolutely FREE Write Me Toniéht Wm. Galloway, President The William Galloway Co. Authorized Capital. $3,500,000 ' 649 Galloway Station. Waterloo. lo- 48 Million Sharla _ I Government statistics show there were $8,000,000 bushels less of potatoes grown in the United States last year than in 1909. This with increasing popu- lation must necessarily make a. larger demand for potatoes in 1911. N0 crop as a. Money Maker equals it, and the information showing how to grow for profit willbo mailed absolutely free to any one asking for it. Our president has devoted over fifty years to the study of potato culture and the manufac- ture of machinery for handling the crop in all stages. ASPINWALI. MANUFAcTURINO co. 439 Sabin Street. ockooo, ”lolly-II, U. 8. A. World’s Oldest and Largest Ilkors of Potato luhlnor . .‘i THE MI'CHIGAN , PARA/[ER LIVE sroEiE' FEEDERS' PROBLEMS. VYYY vb.“ Feeding Pigs and Shoats. I have carefully watched the columns of the Michigan Farmer but can find nothing which seems to answer my querY. My four—months—old shoats are rough and long—haired but seem to rub the hair off their bodies in spots. I can find no lice on them. They do not grow or thrive as they should. I have had but little milk for them since weaning them at five weeks of age. Feed them cooked pota- toes, mlxed with ground corn and oats, and a little com. I did feed cooked pumpkins some but they seemed to not like it and ate but little when I mixed the pumpkin with feed. Do you think it is lack of ‘milk which keeps them back? Would be glad of any information re- garding feed or tonic to give them. Montcalm Co. P. H. H. In feeding young pigs, and particularly fall pigs after they are weaned. it is most important that the feed be well balanced in its nutrients, palatable and easily dl- gested. But the feeding process should be commenced early. first by feeding the dam liberally and later by feeding the pigs some supplementary feed in a yard or pen to which the sow does not have access. Then the pigs should not be weaned as young as five weeks of age, especially where skim-milk is not avail- able as a factor in the ration. Eight weeks is young enough to wean the pigs under these circumstances. as by the time they have reached that age they should be eating considerable supplemen- tary feed. and the weaning process will muse less check in their growth than if they are weaned at a younger age. After weaning. especially if no skim—milk is available for them, they should have a. ration which conla’ns sufficient protein to keep up a normal growth, and which contains a minimum of fiber in order that it may be easily digestible. It is also quite important that the feed be given warm in cold \vcuthcr for best results in the growth of the pigs. Vt'heat middlings is an ideal feed for young pigs. as it con- tains about the right percentage of pro- ‘tcin to carbohydrates to supply their needs in this respect. and is borh digest- ible and pulaiuhle when mixed with warm water in a medium thick slop. Of cousa. a variety of grains in the, ration increases its palatabilily and cificlenm: and ground oats with the bulls sifted out can be used to advantage. as can a little corn meal or some nubbins of corn and a very little oil cake. If these more carbonaceous feeds are used with the middlings in the ration, they should be balanced up with a concentrate high in protein and easily tlirtostiblc, such as tankuge, fed in com- paratively small quantities. or some home- grown protein feed with a little oil cake. The pigs \v'll also need some forage for lot-st results. such as a little bright clover or lwiu-r yet, alfalfa hay, and when a lit- llo I'illL‘F cooked potatoes fed as lilt-nliOned in this inquiry will prove beneficial. Plenty of i-\wrciso is also essential, as is a clean, dry nest in which to sleep. (liven the conditions above mentioned it is cutircly practicable to grow small piss wfil without making skim-milk a fuclm‘ in the ration. The writer has at the prosont time three litters of fall pigs {“11 without milk and they are good, thrifty fellows. After weaning at about nine weeks of age they were fed on a variety of the feeds above mentioned. and were insurr-d plenty of healthful exercise by being allowed to run in a barnyard with access to a Shed in which other stock is fed, and where they can roof over the litter and get the coarse forage required during the day. At night they are shut in the hog house, where their pen is cloancd out and w<-ll bedded several times each week. Those pigs are making a bet- ter growth than the spring litters from the same sows did at a similar age. be- ing given more attention than seemed practicable with the Spring pigs (luring the busy spring season. Anyone can get the same results by feeding intelligently and giving good care in the other essen- tial points mentioned, but if only corn or corn and oats are fed with cooked pota- toes it is practically impossible to get good results in {telling small pigs. unless skim-milk is available as a factor in the ration. These carbonaceous feeds do not contain as much protein as the pigs re- quire to make a maximum growth. and as much of the starch in the feeds given cannot be assimilated on this account, in- digestion, slow growth and a stunted con- dition is the result. The best time to develop pigs or any young stock is right from the start, and if they have been allowed 'to become stunted in growth they will not afterward make as profitable feeders or as rapid gains. They will. however, respond to liberal feeding of the right kind. and the best thing to do in a. case like that cited in the above inquiry is to add some con- centrate rich in protein to the ration, or a variety of them in small quantities. Some middlings can be fed at a profit to Digs of this age, even at the present high price of this grain feed, and with pea. meal, cooked cull beans. or in fact almost any available feed that is comparatively rich in' protein. fed with the corn and cooked potatoes in liberal quantities, these pigs should make rapid and profitable gains. The dry bed and exercise should not be neglected, as they are important factors in the comfort of the hogs, and hog com— fort makes for profitable pork produc- tion. In some cases where the hair shows on unthrifty condition it is caused by lying in a damp nest, or from being al- lowed to lie in a manure pile which is heating from fermentation, in which case the trouble can be remedied by removing the cause. In other cases unthriftiness is caused by internal parasites. These. re- quire treatment for best results, although they are always less troublesome in well fed individuals, QSpeeially where well fed from the beginning. Regularity in feed- ing is an important factor in pig feeding not mentioned above. In fact, the ques- tion of good feeding is quite as important as that of good breeding in the results secured from the keeping of any kind of live stock. and is the first question which should be studied and mastered by the farmer who would make the most of this important branch of his business. Whey as a Feed for Horses. Please tell me through the columns of your paper whether whey is a good drink for a horse. Lake (To. Sunscmnnn. “They is an exceedingly thin food al- though it has been found of value in the feeding of pigs. calves and even cows where fed under sanitary conditions. but it must be fed in clean troughs and be- fore it develops too much acid. Under favorable conditions. eight to 12 lbs. of whey has been found to displace about one pound of grain in the ration for these animals. But the horse is an animal with a small stomach and is more sub- ject to digestive derangements, for which reason a thin. acid feed like the whey usually available at a cheese factory would not be suitable feed for him, even if palatable and readily consumed. which it would not be by the average horse. A CONCRETE SUPPLY TANK. The following plan was followed in building a concrete supply tank which has been in use in this community for several years and has given entire satis- faction. This tank keeps water cool in summer and it «lot-s not freeze in winter. Any person having n slight elevation of land near their buildings may have one. An elevation of a few feet will work sat— isfactorily, the higher the better, but if the bottom of the tank is two feet higher than the mouth of the hydrant the SyS- tcm will Work all right. The tank is made about six feet wide by 10 foot long and four feet high, outside measurements, with six-inch bottom and sides, using small stones with the cement. A form for arch is put in and the tank arched over, leaving a manhole 18 inches square, with a. cement block made to fit the hole :Ind a large ring inserted so it may be lifted out and in by a man; it should be made too heavy for a boy to lift. All piping should be «lone before the tank is built. the service pipes to come up through the bottom of the tank. The pipe running from well as inlet may be 34—inch. with a check valve at well. The outlet pipes should be two inches from tank to the divide where two or more pipes may connect, running to hydrants wherever wanted. The pipes from the divide should be one inch in size and inch hydrants used for good results. All pipes should be placed below the frost lino. “’hen complete the whole tank should be covered with dirt to keep it from freezing. Should the bill be high enough the tank can be nearly buried in the ground, the hole serving for an out- side form. Hydrants may be placed wherever water is needed. Hillsdaie C0. W. G. Born. One thing very noticeable in concrete barns is lack of barn dust and barn ver- min which includes mice and rats. As a safe sanitary housing for Michigan clim— ate its is absolutely unequaled in every way. are 8 every horsemen will to have. “Dr. Croft'- ' on treatini! h'ihiatik'hi “Wt": an in.» e u ate, 0 mfmmmt" in book you'll value hi They also contain the strongmtondorumen on GRAFT’S DISTEHPEII REMEDY that old reliable remedy which is unequalled in curing Distemper, Coughs. Colds, Pink e. etc. Teushow you can test ltwithontr one mono but mutant”. it your dealer count-apply you :1“ ms. 23: t .1. sure 0 sen or A]. WELLS “DIOIN 00.. 1 Street. Directs fl fence at from ‘ . 1 32 Cents a Rod Up Sold on 30 days free trial. If not satisfied re- turn it all our expense and we will refund your money. ”rod spool 0! Ideal galvanized BARBED, was $1.45 Write today for large Free Catalogue. WAN BROS. Boxznllncic. Man. if . %EE»71£5$M‘J..7LLL 5d?‘.:é..-“ ‘Eri'HJJnkmh'uwwlbb‘rfi A 7 Million Rod Price Our new prices are based on this enorm- ous output. Prices the lowest ever made for a. high grade fence. _We can Save You 5 to 15 Cents a Rod and you’ll say it is the best fence you'ever used. Easiest at up. lasts ongest and is . . - the strongest fence made. Sell to user at Dealers Prices Frei tPrepaid Don't buy fence AT ANY P ICE before get- ting pur prices. They will surprise you. We ve customers ' thatg they may be 30 Days Free Tnal sure they are satisfied. Full line of Farm and Poultry Fence. Very low rices on BAR Eli IRE and GATE . Write for Free Catalogue. :3 . 2.1.1 1: \L’J'il.’ COILED SPRING FENCE COMPANY, Box 21 WINCHESTER, INDIANA. Heaviest Fence Mada Heaviest Galvanlzmg ' We make :60 styles. 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SOOOIII Prices to 0‘4] ll.".“.”.”.“il All willful} Churches and Cemeteries. v, ,v, M (0:1 l:( )le till if, it .‘t Vii" o cued Spring Fence Co. .. -... .... . ““6308 I metng v A - ALWAYS mention the MICHIGAN EARLIER - when was are writing to advertisers. *‘ “-“‘ MA i l"-——‘«' ‘-.—- .,.‘ ‘-""-'-.. w."““""+-" — '- . r:._.. _.'. I «-- ‘ w»———e«.—+_ _ - «+susaz.-,__ . was-lg. ,-7- av JAN. 14, 1911. WHAT GRAIN TO FEED WITH SKlM- . MILK FOR CALVES. iWhat is the best grain to feed young calves with skim-milk, and how should it be fed for best results? P. l). \Vhole milk is a perfect ration for young calves. It contains the proper proportion of protein and carbohydrates to make a complete ration. But when we skim the milk, take out the butter-fat, then it makes it a one—sided ration, it is no longer a balanced ration. It contains pro- tein in excess of the carbohydrates; con- sequently, to have the calf do well, we want to put in some food cheaper than the butter-fat, yet which contains fat or carbohydrates, and we want the fat be- cause fat is more easily digested than sugar or starch, which will be a, substi- tute for the butter—fat removed. Now, oil meal is not the proper food to feed, because this has been treated the same as we treat whole milk when we. skim it and- take out the butter-fat. The fiaxseed had the oil removed from it for commercial» purposes. the residue. or the linseed meal is rich in protein, buthot rich in fat. Now when you mix these two feeds to- gether, you do not make a balanced ra- tion for the calf. Wheat lniddlings do pretty well, but they are not rich enough in fat to take the place of the butter-fat removed. They, however, mix fairly well with the milk and are the next best food that I know of, 'but the very best food is ground flaxseed meal made into a jelly. Take, the flax- seed before the oil has been removed from it and get it ground. You can buy this on the market. It costs now about $5.00 rer cwt. Now this fiaxseed meal, before the fat is removed, contains about 30 per cent of fat. Put some of this into a kettle regular feeding sometimes will cause indi- gestion and scours. If you don't feed too much, if you feed regularly. and if you feed the milk always at the same temperature and use flaxseed jelly. I don’t believe you will ”have any trouble with indigestion. (‘onsequently, will have no trouble with scours with your calves. COLON C. LILLIE. THE PURE-BRED VS. THE GRADE SIRE. The. real value of a sire does not depend entirely upon his appearance in the Show ring or outside of it. Really the only test of a sire is his get. If a pure-bred stal- lion does not get good colts his value as a sire may not be as great as that of some grade; but this condition of affairs will seldom occur. 'l‘hrough breeding for certain characteristics for several gener- ations, the average pure—bred horse ac- quires that prepotency which enables him to transmit his characteristics to his get, and when using such an animal it is al- together likely that your colt will have all the good points of his sire. The best looking sire is not always the most valu- able. It: is the quality of his colts that makes him worth what is paid for him. Although the grade may be an excellent individual it is exceedingly unlikely that those good points will be transmitted to this get. Here in our locality we have two horses that as individuals go do not differ great- ly. A colt from one, a grade, costs $10. and from the other, a registered animal shown in the accompanying cut, $20. One year a certain farmer bred a mare to the grade and sold the colt as a three-year- old for $150. The next year he used the The Pure-Bred Sire of Good Type and of water, heat the water to a boiling point and stir it a little. This will make a sort of a jelly. It will only take about a. pint of it in a kettle full of water to make a jelly as thick as can be handled nicely. New every time you feed the calves put a little of this jelly in the skim-milk, which will take the place of the butter-fat removed. This helps bal- ance tip the ration so that the calf gets a balanced ration. I know of no other food that can be bought that will take the place and answer as well as this to feed young calves, and 1 have experiment— cd all my life upon this very proposition, finding nothing equal to iiaxseed lneal jelly. However, you might get scours with your calves even if you feed ilaxseed jelly it‘ you feed too much skim-milk. Don‘t feed any more skim-milk than you would whole milk. You may think this is poor advice, because skim—milk is so cheap. But remember, skim—milk is all unbal— anced food and you don’t want to gorge the calf on an unbalanced food. If you do you have digestion troubles and that leads to scours. I don‘t feed my calves over five pounds of skim-milk to a feed. That’s all the whole milk I feed them and why feed them any more skim-milk as long as I put in flaxsced jelly to take the place of the butter-fat which the separator has removed. Feeding exces— sive quantities of skim~milk is generally the cause of indigestion and scours in calves. Then again. the calf should be fed warm milk, especially when he is young. If you take the milk direct from the separator. if you skim it at home on the farm, this is sufficiently warm so that it will cause no trouble. If the milk gets cold, then it ought to be warmed before it is fed to the calf. Then again, calves ought to get fed regularly. You ought to feed them about the same time in the morning and the same time at night. Ir— I Conformation Should Always be Chosen. pure-bred horse and sold the colt at the same time as a Iwo-year—old for $175. The. better colt again changed hands as a, three-year-old for $225. thus showing a difference in the value of the get of some $75, and that the farmer was $65 ahead by using the registered animal. Such may seem like an exceptional case but in reality it is not. Ohio. CLYDE A. VVAUGH. THE ABSORBENT QUESTION. Noticing the inquiry of A. 1-. D. in your issue of the 17th, would like to state our experience. A year ago found us with 20 head of cows and young stOck, and all the bedding on hand consisted of a small stub 01" a straw stack, containing possibly two tons. “'c conceived the plan of run- ning this straw through the, silage cutter, cutting it ill one—inch lengths and blowing it back into an empty hay mow. This we found to be a perfect absorbent, lying as it does close to the tioor. ()ur cattle kept cleaner and the quality of the, stable llla» llurc was greatly improved, being ill a condition to become more quickly incor- porated with the soil. “‘0 were so well pleased with the experiment that we will continue to chaff the bedding. \Vashtenaw Co. , \V. R. SCADIN. The experienced herdsmall or shepherd always provides his animals with an abundance of salt. The best way of pro- viding it is to keep it before them at all times, so they may ‘help themselves. In this way they will adjust their consump- tion of salt to their needs, and the digeS- tive derangement which Occurs where they are starved for this bodily need for a time and then gorged with it, will be avoided. An adequate and water supply should, of course, also be available. THE MICHIGAN FARMER. m' 29 wholesome ‘ A live man in your neigh- borhood can create a good business for himself by selling our fertilizers. They are rightly balanced and blended to improve both crops and soil. 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Large wires are .~ used and the whole fabric is woven together with the American hinged joint (patented)—the most substantial and flexible union possible. Both wires ’: are positively locked and firmly held against side slip and yet are free to act like a hinge in yielding to pressure, returning quickly to place without bending or injuring the metal. _Stocks of American Fence ' Dealers EverYWhere are carried in every place where farm supplies are sold. The Fence is shipped to these points in carload lots, thereby securing the cheapest transpor- tation, and the saving in freight thus made enables it to be sold at the lowest prices. Look for the American Fence dealer and get the substantial advantages he is enabled to otter. He is there to serve the purchaser in person, offer the variety of selection and save the buyer money in many ways. 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El I .- tion which has any merit, and as the machinery used ill 5 E Se-n Q ______ their making, as well as the collars themselves, are pro- .5 Di 304’ ““30 by patents. imitators must necessarily deviate so = ‘5 Manda-cumin '—'—" far from the original to evade U. S. laws ax to [are all 3 3 mm. the. Paula! I- u- __ (It: 'z/ahmMc points of quality and construction. Buying a a "-5. had”. 95:3“! 6.0!: In! a Lankiord guarantees you satisfaction with a. definite : : N°'~ “31%”. Nil-l: —‘ “(amt-bark" unless strictly up to the (Snark. éf fur- 3 i5 &?J:?J’;.:A&tg Ho... —— the: interested write COUCH BR S. HF . 00., g ' - ‘ Such. Cinelnn-ti. 0., for booklet on collars entitled :3 a u‘ M 73:?" 5- '1‘ ‘- ""—’ “Horse Sensc." No. 13, _' a M ”"1”- 51-. THE FARMER NEEDS HIS HORSES nearly every day—cannot afi‘ord to have an epidemic in hisstables. Distemper ' and kindred ailments can be cured and the spread of disease prevented by using the sterling remedy adopted by the leading racehorse owners and driv- ers of America. DISTEMPERINE 50 cents a. bottle: 35 a dozen. Ask your druggist. or order of us. We re 3 ex ress. Write today for valuable FREE booklet. D p y D cosmllv msrmrmmr (20., Dept. c. Goshen, ind. u... 30 (6F MANAGING THE STOCK FARM. Probably no other class of specialists in agriculture have given as much atten- tion to economy in farm management as have the large class of stock feeders, in- cluding breeders of pure-bred stock for the improvement of the herds and flocks of meat-producing animals of the coun- try. This is true for several reasons. one of which is the fact that they have been obliged to compete with western produc- ers who have operated on cheap lands or had access to the free range, and suc- cessful competition under these condi— tions necessitates good management all along the line. But the fact that ex- amples of marked success along this line of production are perhaps more numerous than are examples of similar success in other lines shows that good management will accomplish wonders in any depart— ment of farming. and is also an indication that adverse conditions are rather a stimg ulus than a handicap to the capable man. This being true, the average farmer will be benefited by a close study of the meth— ods which he will find to prevail with considerable uniformity upon the average stock farm. whether the same is a breed- ing or feeding plant or a combination of the two. The first thing that will be noted in a study of those methods is the fact that the manager of a stock farm invariably has faith in his business. He is not afraid to put his money or credit, as well as his brain and his industry, into it. He is liberal in his treatment of both the soil and the animals under his care, and the. average farm laborer will be found to have a preference for work on the stock farm if 'he has had experience in several lines, which shows that he is also liberal with his help. llut liberality in these respects is not prodigality in any sense of the word. It is simply good business sense. Neither the soil or the stock or the men will give the farmer the best of which they are capable unless liberally treated. But good business sense requires econ- omy in the expenditure of time, and time is money on the farm as elsewhere. Lib- erality in feeding and caring for the soil is economy of time in the production of the required amount of feed for the stock which it is desired to keep. It also means an economy of time in the labor expended in growing that feed, as it costs little more in labor to grow a maximum than it does to grow a minimum crop. Liberality in feeding 'the stock means economy of time in bringing them to maturity. and a consequent saving in the ”overhead" expense of production. Liberality with the farm help means greater efficiency when at work and a. consequent economy of time in the accomplishment of any given task, since the best 'help can be commanded by liberal treatment. In fact. economy of time is the keynote of success on the stock farm, given, of course, the understanding of the prob lems to be met which is essential to suc- cessful management of such an intricate business. Here the manager of the stock farm will generally be found to excel. He has good teams and good equipment, so that the work in the llt‘lll and on the road in the hauling of feed and farm pro- ducts ntay be done with the minimum ex- penditure of time for the men employed. He has the most improved labor-saving devices for the handling of the feed and manure. He plans to have the necessary work well distributed throughout the year so as to keep his men constantly Clllplr_)_\'t‘tl at productive tasks. His meth- ods of growing and feeding and harvest- ing his crops will be found to be so plan- ned as to economize time and energy. In fact, this is the one thing in which the successful manager of the stock farm will be found to economize, and it is the only true economy in the conduct of a farm. It is the economy of thrift. rather than the parsimony of the soil robber who is so common, and who cannot bear to see a spear of grass go back on the land, and who is not liberal enough to feed his stock for a maximum growth ex- cept as nature feeds them on the luxuriant grass of the spring pasture. But the grass will not grow as luxuriantly for the parsimonious soil robber as for the lib— eral-minded stock farmer. The one mar- kets the fertility of his farm without making any adequate return to the soil While the other treats his soil liberally and eeonomizes only in the expenditure of time and energy, and in their product, the fruit of labor for which we are all working, to the end that we may be en- abled to enjoy a greater measure of the good things of life. THE MICHIGAN. EARMER.‘ YYVVVYVYV—YYYYYVVYYVVYYYV l VETERINARY i AAAAAAAAAAAAMAAAAAAAAALA CONDUCTED BY W. CfFAIR. V. S. Advice through this department is free to our subscribers. Each communication should state history and symptoms of the case in full; also name and address of \vritir. Initials only will be published. Many queries are answered that apply to the same ailments. If this column is watched carefully you will probably find the desired information in a reply that}‘ has been made to some one else. When; reply by mail is requested, it becomes; private practice, and a fee of $1.00 must‘ accompany the letter. - Sore on Top of Neck—Ever since last summer one of my horses has been troubled with a sore on 'top of neck, but it is less sore now than it was during the hot weather. The skin seems hard and wrinkled and scaley. I am sure it does not pain him, but he makes a fuss when the collar is ‘put on him. R. ., Ionia, Mich—Apply one part carbolic. acid and eight parts glycerine 'to sore parts twice daily. Stringhalt.——I have a horse that is 15 years old which lifts one hind leg too high and I would like to know what ails him. He is not lame. A. VV., Bellaire, Mich—Your horse has a mild attack of stringhalt and as you have failed in af- recting a. cure with blisters and liniments you can have him operated on. but no other treatment will ever benefit him. This operation should be performed by a veterinarian. Spinal 1')=sease.~Last spring when I began to work my three—year-old colt he roughed and strangled some and partially recovered. He never got entirely well and seems to have only partial control of his hind parts. He has a good appetite and is in good flesh. F. E. S. Charlotte, Mich—Give him 1 dr. ground nux vomica at a dose in feed three times a day. A recovery in such cases is doubtful. Spasm of Larynx.—I have a pig that iolws tits when it commences to eat, but after struggling a minute or ‘two gets m-rr the. attack quickly. C. H., Jones- ville. l\'lich.~’l‘he cold swill or cold food produces a spasm of larynx of throat, choking the pig. Feed warm food and hot swill. Partial Dislocation of Stifie—Llce.——I have a two—yeur—o‘ld Onlt that has Spells of stiffness and 1 am unable to tell what ails him. 1". D. Monroe. Mich—Apply t-eraie of cantharides to stifle joint three times a month. For killing lice you will find nothing better than a decoction of stavesacre seed. using if. lb. to the gal- lon. To make this mixture drop the crushed st‘etl into a gallon of boiling wat- er. let it simmer for two or three hours, strain and add water to make the origi- nal gallon. It may be necessary to apply it more than once. . Bone Spuvin.—I have a mare 12 years old that has a bone spavin on each ‘hind leg and I succeeded in killing the lame- ness with a. spavin remedy which I used last summer. but was 'told the same rem- edy would take off bunches but the med- icine being strong might kill the nerves and do harm. Now I am writing to get your views before doing anything more for her. \V. P... Flat Rock, Mich.——If I owned your more I would leave her alone. When a spavin causes no lame- ness it is folly to treat it. Indigestion—I have a nine-year-old horse that is in an unthrifty condition; he must itch some for he bites 'himself and has a few sores on his legs. I for- got to say the hind legs stock and he is fairly well fed. N. S., Mason, Mich—It is possible that his teeth need floating: if so tile off the outer edges of upper grinders and inside of lower, but don’t tile off too much. Give him a table- spoont‘nl of the following tonic and con- dition powders at a dose in feed three times a day: Equal parts gentian, nux vomicu, i‘cnugrcek and rosin. Cow Gives Bloody Milk.~A heifer came fresh July 1; soon after She commenced giving bloody milk from one fore quarter; thinking perhaps she bruised her bag in some way I waited for some time, ex- pecting her to get well. but she did not: then our local veterinary treated her for several weeks, but‘failed to help her. New both fore quarters are wrong. The heifer has good care, a warm stable, plenty of bedding, good feed, and is carc- ful‘ivtmilketl. J. 1). 13.. Leslie, Mich.— l’)ry her and she will perhaps be all right when she comes fresh. It is possible that she has blood vessel trouble and if so she will always be inclined to pass some blood with the milk. _ Bruised Ulrich—One of my cows Jump- ed a fence, at which time she bruised one ouarter of udder; since then I have been unable 'to get more than a quart of milk out of it and occasionally the milk is of a reddish color as though mixed with blood. H. (3.. Ypsilanti, Mich.—Apply one part tincture of arnlra and three parts water to bruised quarter three times a day and bed her well. It may be necessary to use a milking tube. Mange.——My cattle are troubled with a skin ailment and the hair around eyes sheds out, but the skin is dry and scaly, but not raw. N. W., Dublin, Mich.———Ap- ply one part sulphur. 1/2 part carbonate of potash and five parts fresh lard to sore parts of skin every two days. Salt them well and feed some roots. Mrs. A. A., Siloam, Mich.:—See remedy for spasm of larynx this column. Leaking Navel—I would like to knowif my mare is likely to have a colt with leaking navel. because the colt she had 3 years ago died from this trouble. J. R.. Yale, Mlch.—Y0ur mare may never have a colt that has a leaking navel again, and if the colt is wrong it is a simple matter to stitch or tie the opening to prevent it. t A PERFECT STAND- otpohtouhwb-tyou will finish m and and on Iron Age Planter. It loan [00 ‘ cone. without mines or cloub or In- ury to the nod. Ivory sud piece placed. in“ right. at even space. and covered unl- fonnly. The boy pun tor bio labor in to no time- out. and the plantar ya for their—- out my mt. With or wit out tortilla: dim. .m Farm and Garden Tool. have “math good" and proven that , rlorltyfor'lllyoun. Send ’ ‘ ’ ' postal to-day for our Anni- ' . versary Catalog—it tell. I“ about our Potato Pllllhl’l, Cultivators. Diuon, Spray- cn. Garden Tools. Who-l Hon. Drills. etc. and la IBEI. Don't delay. ’ . r -. BATBMAN M'P' CO. ORENLOCH. N. J. BOX I 048 Scalded Shoulder Coral—wan. Working Mr. William Boyd, of Cornerville, Ark, says: “A customer of mine told me he had a young mule whose shoulder was scalded all over, but it cured up almost completely in one week with the Lenk- ford Collar, and worked every day.” 0-1 Make Your ‘flwn Stock Fund and get best returns from your poultry and other farm stock. We are in a'position to make things look brighter on the farm. We make the farmer a manufacturer of his ownstock food and egg producer. For information drop a postal to THE B. at. 0. STOCK FOOD 00., Lock Box 205, Saginaw, Michigan. WANTED—FIRST CLASS DAIRYMAN to take charge of farm and fine herd registered Hol- stein cattle on an equitable share basis. College man with experience referred. C. D. W ODBURY. Lansing. Michigan. BREEDERS’ DIRECTORY. CATTLE. ABERDEEN-ANGUS. Herd. consisting of Trojan Ericas Beackblrds: and Pridea, only. is headed by E ermn W. a Trojan Erica. by Black Woodlawn. etre of t a Grand Chain ion steer and bull at the International in Chicago. ec.. 1910. He is assisted by l'ndulnta Blackbird Ito. WOODCOTE STOCK FARM. Ionin, Mich. Av Rs H I R Es—High type of Dairy animal. Young bulls and bull calves for sale. Prices low. Inquiries solicited. BERKSIIIRE SWINE. FINE POULTRY—White and Barred Rook White & Bull Orpingto White Wyandottea an Le horns. Eggs in season 00 each. M CHIGAN .HOOL FOR THE DEAF. Flint. Mich. TOP NOTCH HOLSTEINS Top Notch registered young Holstein Bulls com' bining in themselves the blood of cows which now hold and have in the past. held World’s Records for milk and butter fat at fair rioea.: McPHERSON PAR S (30.. Howell. chh. ' —10 good young cows. bred to 25 "0.8.8"! co": For sal. I non of Piotertje Hengervelds Count Do K01. due to freabean Foby. a Mar. 15 othen bred to equally as good bulls. 10 bull calves, mostly from A. R. 0. DAMS. 1 yearling bull aired, Admiral Prilly Walker. Dam, a daughter 01 Manor DeKol. This is good stuff. it you want some of it, write unjust what you want. 1.. 2. Council. Fayette. Ohio. 133:... .1. ..- _ "OI-STEIN BULL CALF—a dandy. Hia dam and sires dam have A. 11‘ 0. records. averaging over 22% lbs. butter and 544 lbs. milk in 7 dn '9. rice only 850. C. I). W ODBL'RY. Lansing. Michigan. HULSTElN BULLS 'FOR SALE—Also Duroc Jersey boars, sired by Defender Grand Cham- pion at Chicago. 1909. E. ii. Cornell. Howell, Mich. Holstein Friesian Cattle refinances; Cockerels. W. B. JONES. Oak Grove. Michigan. Holstein Bull Calves“?.i§.””fi'ltiféaRssOO'tti'ifieSdf COLE BROTHERS. Ypsilanti Farms. Ypsilanti. Mich). HOLSTEINS—Must sell young Herd Bull. Ask . about him before you buy anythi . Long Beach Farm. Augusta. (Kalamazoo. Oo.) Mic . JAN. 14. 1911. gagggskmbouifleh‘dihSPdgofismfim ’ eweandnml b Li 2 1 Mel Morrioe ,on o. T. Rafi.” fidmle’J.“gan‘3° 800K. FOR SALES-$23331? {ltfifffiiifipglg ' Prices right. Jones & Mon-lair. Flushing. Michigan. SHHUPSHIBE HALL STOCK FARM Has for sale twenty-five (215) very choice bred yr. ow a. few ewes, one choice two-year-oelad ram. also t ree ' h ”god ram lambs. . L. 8. HUMAN tl. Sons. Concord. Michigan. NELESIDE SHROPSHIRES‘Eéa‘i“ Sinalyagfin to”? H. E. Powell. Bobt. Groves. Shepherd. onln. Mich. "005. ' ' —Gmwthy S rin Bears & Gilt. Durocs &. Vtcionas or ohoicestgree in from pm. Winners. M. '1‘: STORY. R. 248. Lowel . Michigan. HUPP FARM BERKSHIRES! WON 189 PRIZES IN 19 9. Stock of both sexes and all use: for sale. Broaden of Guernsey Cattle. M. B. Turkeys. Barred Rock Chick- enl, ekin Ducks. GEORGE O. HUPP, Manager. Drawer A. Birmingham. Michigan. —Two year-ll sows bred for spring Berksnh‘es far-rowingni few choice July Mgilta &boar pigsfor sale. A. A. attullo.:Deckerville. ioh. BERKSHIRES U nexcelled in breeding. Select- ed boars. sows and tits. Choice fall pigs. T. V. HICKS. B. No. 11. Battle reek. Mich. ADAMS BROS. Litchflold. Mich. breeders of Imp. Chester White and Tamworth swine. cervice boars. sows bred or open, of either breed. Shorthorn Cattle. Buff flock, Bufl Wynn- dotto. W. Orpinxtou. Ckls. all breeding stock leading winnerl. DUROC-JERSEYS. 1133.? 331? CAREY U. EDMONDS. Hastinz’s. Michlzan. DURocs—Zfi Bred Sows. of high uallty. 10 Excellent Boats ready or service. 75 Fall Pifis both sex. Write or come and 890. J. C. BA NEY. COLDWATER. MICHIGAN. DUROC JERSEY Swine est bli hed capiufl nerd 1888. One last Spring Boar ailid Sept. 1910 Gilts for sale. J. H. Banghart. R5. Lansing, Mich. FEW first, .l I A FOR sum?“ Duroc Jars: Semce Boats M. A. BRAY. Okemos, Ingham 00., 1011. Indpt phone IMPROVED CHESTERS—Ynung boars ready for sex-Vice, orderatnken for sows bred for spring far- row. Aylso Holstein Bull Calves of the best of breed- ing. Vi. 0. WILSON. Okemos. Mich. Both Phones. 0 I C’s—Hogs, all ages for sale, sows bred Shl.ped. on apprgil‘alope'IfiAllglltxl? a'11!” afiifiDfiEfi Rolling View Stock him. ease CITYEJIOHIGAN. all a a. Bows bred. 0. I. C. H0 sMaleagvevel hinglssiba. and more. II. E. JU . Munith. Mlo lean. 0 I c —S rin boamall sold. haw->2 June boars ' - - le 1:. ows bred for spun arrow. fall pi either Box. A. NEWMAN. R. N081. Mariette. Mic . 0 I c —Sow pigs all sold. but ofler some extra. good - 0 o boar igs for sale. Sept. furrow at reason- able prices. FR D NICKEL. Monroe. Mich. R. No. 1. —-Spring. summer-J fall furrow no In C0 Swule both sexes. breeding and tyed' right. Geo. P. Andrews. Dansville. Inghum 00.. Mio 0. l. C. Earl Fall Pius £333 Zilfiioé’lliel him 0. J. THO PSON. Rockford. Mic . ~ 9 An extra. good 101: of last 0- l- C S Fon SALE—spring pigs. either sex. weighing from150 to 3001M. 1 earlin boat and 30 full pigs. OTTO B. SCHULZE. aahvi e, Mich. —For sale 0. l. c. SWINE M . at“; Grand Son of Jackson Chief the World's Olfampion and Grand Champion 0. I. 0. Hour. Write for live let live prices on§airs not akin. A J. GORD .N. B. No. 2. Dorr. Michigan. our Big Type Poland-Chinas 3.253% '3‘; have been bred big for 20 years. If you want good stuif ggomg tottho f°§1%t§l’$°‘tii'tAug' pi 0 wgighing 1‘501bs. :ep.1 o : c. igs . airsa trl not akin. (581 Phone. J.:C. BB'I‘LER. Portland), Mich? ‘ —-Boars re. d ' for set i ; Poland-Chmas sprin pig; either vsgex. Vi rite L. W. Barnes & Son.Byron.Shiawassee 00.,Mich. GREAT POLAND-CHINA HOG SALE. JANUARY 20th. 60 sows bred for spring furrow. Ifiyou want the best. attend my sale as I have the best: in the state. WM. WAFFLE, Goldwater, Michigan. OR SALE—Holstein Bull 2 years old $125. Bull Calves 6 months to 1 year $30 to $100. Bred heifers $150 to $200. Oldest. herd in Ind. Send for Photos and Pedigrees, W. (3. Jackson. '71.") liex St. South Bend. Ind. H E R E F0 R D S’flithsa‘i?” X123 illié‘fifii China hogs. ALLEN BROS. Paw Paw. Mich. Poland-Chinas The home of the Michigan State Fair-winners. We won 24 prizes at. Detroit in 1910. Pigs of both sexes for sale sired b ' ouriprize-wi nnem. ~M. T. BEATT a sort. West Unity. Ohio. . . Register of Merit Jerseys. (2.3.0.; 30%;; lot of young bulls from dams with official records of 483 pounds and upwards of butter. 1‘. F. MARSTON. Bay City. Michigan. born A ril10, 1910. D "ll Jersey Bu“ can go in Illegistry [of ll’lezl‘lltl Ellis year. gave 8224 lbs. milk as 2-yr-old. Sires Dani's record 1(‘0601h5. milk in 10% months. THE M UREA - VVATERMAN 00.. R. 6, Ann Arbor. Mich. Bell PhonYe. LlLLlE FARMSTEAD JERSEYS, We have some splendid young bulls for sale. Some of them are old enough for service. They are from cows with'records M3“) to 426 onnda of butter last year. Write for descriiition and) prices. COLON C. LI LIE, Cooper-Mlle, Michigan. For Sale—lie tsiered Jersey Cattle, 6.3.22" also Reg. 0. IO. hogs. ,, A. BRISTOL. Fenton. Mic . —~F‘nur registered POLLED DUR- FOI’ Sale HAM, BULLS,10, 12 and 18 months old. All Reds. J. E. CLARK, Milford. Mich. Dairy Bred Shorihorns73..§i’gf 2.2% 533.1: good as cash. J. B. HUMMEL. Mason. Mich. —3 young Bulls and a few Scotch Shorthorns 0..., M... be”... emu. JOHN LEBSITElt'S SONS. a. No. 1, Olarkston. Mich. SHEEP. ' a d Cotswold Rams and "3'93“”; SOUlthWn, ewlzas for sale. Prices ri 1:. TH CLOVER BLOSSOM FARM. Port Austin. M ch. Parsons Polled Delaine Rams “Edi? constitution and shear-in utilities of your lambs PARSONS. “The Sheep all." Grand Ledge. Mich. OXford-Down Shae and Polled D rh cattle I'm-sale. A. D. t J. A. DE GAR O. Mulls MIMI. oxford Down Shoe -Good Yearling Field for sale. I. n. WATERB 1??? I'llfifxl'i'i’ftzlilm“ -B' _ P. C. BOARS isfisg'ivll’l i‘i'e money. woop .1 sons. BALINE. MICHIGAN. RECORDED MULE F OOTED HOGS are said to be immune from he cholera. Stock of all ages for sale. John H. Dunlap. ox M.Willlamsport,0. POLAND-CHINAS—Large styled Gilts and older sorts bred. Bears rea y for use. also fall Pigs. Prices low. ROBERT NEVE. Pierson. Michigan. —Boars all sold. 3) youn ' 0- I. C0 SWINE bred for spring farrow. fog :32: E. E. BEACH dz SON, R. No. 3, Brighton, Michigan. 0 l 0 —Choice Bred Saws. Boers ready for service - - - and fall pigs. From World‘s Fair Winners. Glenwood Stock Farm, Zeeland. Michigan. Phone 94. ready for service. sired by S 12 P. c. BoaI’S World's Champion Meddleg; 3:133:13 defeated Lady Louise. Kinne. Three Oaks, Mich, ' ' br d f ' .. . ’ Poland-China Ellis 3.3 s.°<§. Wl'flfigkéifil'cafilfiefié a $1 each. B. M. Wing and Son. Sheridan. Michigan. GLAND CHINAS—Sows of big type. Gllta bred for 3 tin . A few choice boars and (all i . E. D. BI HOP, Route 38. Lake Odessa, Michigan: P. C . B 0A R 5 $25“ Silt.“ «heist? 7—11,. Minorcacockerels. R. w. MILLS. Saline. Mich: Large Type P. spang fit... all sold. Order a fall lg earl from my grea erd and get, choice. None ether. . E. Livingston. Parma. Mich. LARGE IMPROVED ENGLISH YORKSHIRE boar ‘ and saw @393 for sale. rioes reasonable. A. MoKAY & SON. R. .D. No. 1. ersey. Mich. Bell Phone. ’s—largest. in Michigan. tar 9 Improved English Yorkshlros. The 03 that makes good. oars ready for service. our: bred for next spring farmw A choice lot of fall pinbailoriq 1601: akin. Satisfaction ”11de p . n. LILLIE. Cooper-ville. ic v "Farmers and stockmen ! Dr. Hess Dip and Disinfec- tant is a chemical prepar- ation, harmless alike to man and animal, but unfailingly destructive to parasitic fife and all infectious germ diseases of live stock. It is guaranteed. It is easy toapply. Itisinexpensive. One / gallon makes 70 to 100 gallons when ,-‘ diluted, ready for use. DPHESS DIP {and ’ Disinfectant , used occasionally in proper solution, will save your farm animals from fatal germ diseases and prevent attacks from lice, fleas and sheep ticks. It meets the Government requirement for sheep scab. It disinfects and purifies pens, stables and outbuild- ings. It imam healthy conditions on the farm. You can't afford to be without it. Write for free booklet. DR. HESS 8: CLARK, Ashland, Ohio. WILL NOT SCAR OR BLEMISH. comsAun's CAUSTIC BALSAM Is the safest and most effective lotion or blister for ailments of HORSES and CATTLE and supersedes all cautery or firing. It is prepared exclusively by J. E. Gom- bault, ex-Veterinary Surgeon to the French Government Stud. As a. HUMAN REMEDY for Rheu- matism, Spralns, Sore Throat, etc., it Is invaluable. Warranted to give satisfaction. Price 81.60 y druggists or sent by ex- press, charges paid. with full directions for its use. end for descriptive circulars. testimo- nisls,ete. Address m LAWRIHGI-WILLIAIS COIPANY. Cleveland, Ohio. v THE MICHIGAN PARMER. Surfelt Buds—I have a flve-year-old than beef cattle, the cause being found" mare that has several small hard bunches in the scarcity of cattle for feeding pur- scattered over body, but most of them poses. Farmers generally have ceased seem to be on shoulders. When the little breeding cattle while the ranges are fast nub is pulled off the sore soon heals. I disappearing, being converted into farms. met our local Vet. and he thought it 'the so that they are ceasing to furnish many result of an acid condition of her blood youngr cattle for feeding. The breeding and was a hard ailment to cure in cold herds of Texas have mostly been butch- weather. H. 8., Chilson, Michr~Her ail— cred, and the few beef calves raised have ment is the result of stomach and blood been marketed largely as yearlings, trouble, and if you will give a dessert— bringing more money than prime long-fed spoonful of Fowlers’ solution at a dose in steers. 'l‘he drought. of two years in feed three times a day She will soon get ’l‘exzts, Arizona and New Mexico has well; groom her twice a day and feed broken up the breeding hcrds, and C010- some roots. rado has been going out of cattle breed- Indigestion——VVorms—Colic.—I have a ing, having but 20 per cent of the number more that is in foal; her digestion is not it owned ten years ago. Meanwhile VVy— good; she passes some worms and is in— oming, Montana and ldaho have switched (7) I 31 BOYHOOD. AND ALCOHOL There are some things too awful to contemplate—one clined to have colic. I have a remedy over from cattle growing to the sheep for colic which cures, and have given her breeding industry, which was found to medicine which you prescribed for indi- be more profitable, and settlers have been gestion and I thought it helped her; but driving out stockmen from the Dakotas. She is not well. D. B. Athens, Mich.— Thousands of cars filled with live stock Give her a tablespoonful of ground gen- have been standing on the tracks recently tian, a teaspoonful ground fenugreek. 1 bound for the Chicago market, but lack- dr. of powdered sulphate of iron and a Inf-i: 8110111411 lircmcn and engineers to get tablespoonful of salt at a dose in soft them in on anywhere near schedule time. feed three times aday. The railroad officials state that their \\'arts.—~I have a six-ycdr-old mare that heavy increase in opt-xi'uiing expenses is troubled with warts. Her colt has 3. caused by higher wages necessitates rough scab on face which appears some- higher freight rates than those now ex— what like a wart and I have thoUght the 181mg in order to furnish gnod service. colt may have come honestly by this ail- The hog shortage in this COLUHI'Y is of ment. I applied cinnamon without re— startling- l'l‘Uporlions. the combined re- sult. S. “C, Goodells, Mich—“arts are ("cil‘tls for lflltl ut the live lending western easiest removed with a knife and if they markets, Chicago Kansas City, Omaha, have flat surface apply acetic acid daily. St. Louis and St. Joseph, having been The bunch on colt’s face may be a bruise about 3.ll00.ouo head h-ss than for 1mm . of the skin only and not. a wart. Apply :md 6.000.000 less than for 1908. Every tincture iodine once a day. Givethc mare fIaI‘mer who reads this should lose no a teaspoonful of sulphur at a dose daily time 111 gelling busy in lti‘cetlill" hogs for for 30 days. ' the market. ’l‘hcrc are for more people Thrush—I bought a mule 1'2. months 10 feed than a decade ago. and selfish ago; he had thrush in all four feet, which considerations uloue should induce more makes him travel sore. \Vhat had I bet- QXlCUSIVG lll't‘f‘tlilNI l‘3\'l‘l‘.\' timid breeding tcr do for him? C. G. H., Brighton. Mich. Sow. whether old or young. should be re- After applying peroxide of hydrogen to “tilled. and M't‘n then there will not be clean out pus, apply calomcl twice a day. 9110118}! to Nice! thc ctmrmous require- The feet should be kept dry and clean. ments of tln- packing and butchering bus— Slugg'ish KidneysiiSiockiitg‘swlluve a inc-*1“ ofIIhc country. three—ycar-old colt that was. worked some ”Vim“ lilt‘il "ll lll!‘ \‘IINI' importance at- last fall; Since then l have noticed his tar-lied 10 WE‘- Sllt‘t‘ll fiddling industry in water was rather thick and cream—like 11“? “Ultimms \V'lll‘i' of (‘olorado can be and his hind legs stock. \V. C., St. Clair saincd Il'om the statenu-m that over half 00., Mich—Give him a teaspoonful pow— it 1111”!”11 Sllt‘t'll ill‘t' brill}: fed in pens for dercd nitrate (,f potash and a dessert- thoI sprint: market. In thut‘ Sheltered Sillltlllflll powdered buchu leaves at a dose 1031011 the Winter is not very severe, and in feed twice a day for a few days, then “‘11110 all Ilb' l'élllg't'mt’ll keep a small give the medicine once a day for a few amount of ground corn on hand in case days more and later give the medicine ”f a N'Vi'l't' Norm. these storms are so When you believe it is needed. it is no WNW“ lllill UH' 1055‘ 0? Such sheep as are bud plan to give every idle horse a dose kept 0“ ll't' l'tlll‘s’ICIiH very small, of this medicine once or twice a week, just "‘I'Vll'lllllt‘lll 'illlt'lulfi arc in fuvor of cs— lto keep his kidneys acting and prevent ta“ll-"hills" lil‘cc'lihu‘ Hluds to raise, 2.54M “HpkingI lutrIscs now unuually purchased by the (Ifongested I'dder.——lVIy three-year-old lmlwi Sum-s government for military heifer Camp frogh a 1‘0“; days fig”; 191 purposes. The government stud of Am— calf suck her for two days. then, when I eIrican cairiug‘c horses at Fort Collins. milked hcr found both fore quarters al— “’l"1'fl‘l“- “”‘V numbers Tl.h01‘ses,:tnd 1110 most dry; the hind quarters are full of HIM (*1 Mlll‘L—‘Hu hol‘SOS in Vermont con- milk. 11. T. M., Kalamazoo, Mich.~Give ”111W 3‘! lit-mi. The recommendation has her a tenspoonful of nitrate of potash at been “13‘1" recently that the government a dose in feed three times a day. glycerinc to udder twice a day. at same time gently hand rub. 5‘- .. . . Ringworm.—~l\’ly (tows havc several .\‘<'ars Iold. lh1s arrangement would In— round, scaly bunches on skin and :1 dry. sure 1”“ 54“"'Cl‘n1“t"lt 1‘ Flillli’lf‘m SUDDlY the and subsidize the. foal to be purchased at cover with hair. \V. C. C.. Purkville, tract delnund, Mich.-——.\pply iodine ointment to sore parts lthrce times :1 week. . Arsonipa] Pi)iSt)ning—XYorms,~I “Quid has been made, for :00 head, Missouri and like to have you tell me what ails my lxentucky mules “Gilli: l‘l'h'l adopted filI‘ is the giving of alcohol in the guise of medicine to boys. We believe Scott’s Emulsion is the only preparation of Cod Liver Oil that contains absolutely no alcohol, drug or harmful ingredient of any sort. ALI. DRUGGISTS As “ SAVE-TIIE-IIORSE " s th some- A ey can make them. times are. ’1‘ .tmw / 4."' . «I g 'Wl-_ - THISTELLS rm: sron Our contract takes nbsol utcly every pn rticle of chance out of the matter so for us the user is concerned. This is no “ say so" or "catch the unwary” sort of guarantee: it is a. legal, binding. signed agreement to protect purchaser. Send for copy and absolute proofs—— results—truths from business men, bonkers. mnnu- facturers, breeders, and horse owners the world over. 15 YEARS’ SUCCESS. On any and every case the kinds where all other methods fuil, it proves to have the potential properties and power to consummate the desired result. Whether an old, now or a serious com- plicated cnse considered bcyond hope, in using "Save- the-Horse" you are not frittoring away time and money. EXPERT VETERINARY ADVICE ALWAYS FREE. The Citizens' Bank of Atehison Co., Rock Fort, Mo. - I have I, I, jlul‘nigh 1}“. Sl’tlllfill gm-yjp‘. free “f philrtrg bought several bottles of "Save-Thellorse." I used part 0! App“ ( r ‘_" inst bottle on buy mare, lume in hind tendon, with great results. . . . I I , , , Have had Over 35 years' experience and consider it the greatest fixed price \\ hen the animal is tour remedy i ever had. W. W. Bananas. STAYS SOUND: THAT'S THE BEST 0F 11'. Brooklyn. N. Y , June 21. 1910. -—Juat 3 year ago to-dsy 1 hard sczlb forms on them which docs not or Cavalry illld artillery llol'SCS on con- bought of my dealer a bottle or "snve-The-Horse,” which I ‘ usedeith great success. it cured my horse entirely ofa bone AlllCl‘it'all llllllt‘S have lH‘OVOd SO satis- spnvlm. He was so bgd he could not be used without danccrof . . . _ . , . .- . I r. A .. my icing arrested. ow it would take quite a little money to lat tot y in South All 1(3. that a cont) .tct buy mm, i cannot pmise your spnvin cure too hi hi g S’- Ttios. J. Runny, 4.405 16th Ave. Denver, 0010.. June 23, 1910. —I have cured one of the ’10 weeks’ old pig's. Some four weeks ago ”“113 “”11““- they showed symptoms of worms and I iconsultcd a stoek buyer and he told me ito give them each a tablespoout‘ul of ar- senic, which I did, and in less than 48 hours it of them were. dead, out of 40; a few days later another died and still inter seven more have died and the others seem to ceztsc growing. i opened one; it had no worms, but somc of them must have had stomach worms for they crawled out of their mouth. J. A, l<‘., Marshall, Mich—The fluid extract of si‘iig'clia and Iiluid extract of senna combined given to pigs or hogs rid them of worms as quick- ily as any remedy I have yet tried. Pigs {their age should be given ] dr. fluid ex- tract spigelia and 3 drs. fluid cxtrncttof senna every morning for three days and MINERAL ‘ H EAVE. REMEDY NEGLECT Will liu Your Horse serum lay s PACKAGE or on y 3 "KHANENT i will cure any case or money refunded. E SI PACKAGE cures ggdinaryceggsegé P t at on re SAFE p333? Agents Wanted. CERTAIN. -' Writs for descriptive booklet. ’ - V Minna! Hem lisditedy 00.. 483 fourth M... Plilsbuvs. is. Prussian - Stock Tonic " " A Perfect Conditioner. Assures healthy hor- ses, cattle and hogs stimulates digestion snd‘ nutrition, giving the animal all the vslue from leed con. ’ sumed; prevents disease; saves teed. time and money. ' PRUSSIAN STOCK TONIC has more medicinal value than any other-took Tonic made. Atrial will prove ’it. RESULTS an! all PRUs. SIflAN REMEDIES GUARANTEED. At deslcrsIor w is us. ‘ . o R- ' .{ Prussian Iemedy Company, 51‘. PAUL. “INN. .. .. ‘ Anew, beautifully illustmed book upon cattle, hogs, ,fiouitry; other vulusble information. freeupon request. n cheese saieco. ova/m.“ I Idu mm: 2 5333.93.70 it‘ the bowels do not move brisk give either castor oil or suits. If you gave the pins as much arsenic us you state in your letter it is strange that any of them sur- vived. for the dose is one to two grains for full grown hogs. Fowler's solution of arsenic contains a little over 41/2 grs. to each fluid ounce. so does Donovan’s solution contain the same quantity. LIVE STOCK NOTES. in a period of three months prices of cattle in the Chicago market, have suf- fered a fall of from $1 to $2 per 100 lbs, the depreciation having been much great- er in cattle, of good quality than in the poorer descriptions. Killers have been eager to buy cattle that could be con- verted into cheap beef, and old canncr cows have sold remarkably well. On the other hand, many stockmen who market- cd long—fed, fat. heavy beevcs lost money. Clearly, it is a period when the produc- [ion of weighty steers is unlikely to result profitably, and unquestionably the ex~ trcme dearncss of beef is acting unfavor- ably on the sales of heavy and expensive cuts. Yearling beef. or “baby beef.” is in high favor eu‘lry\\'hcre, and farmers who understand the method of producing this kind of bccvcs are in a position to make. good profile. There seems to be good reason for be— lieving that cattle, prices will have a re— action during the first half of the new year, for after stockmen get through sell- ing off the half-fat, short-fed and “warmed-up” cattle, there will be small- er cattle supplies available for marketing, according to reliable advices from various quarters. Thousands of farmers have been acting on this belief and have re- filled their feed lots with well-bred stock- ers and feeders, probably the only mis- take many of them have made being the payment of too high prices for feeders. Roth stockers and feeders have been ,bringing relatively much higher prices -\ Slilplllcili’. of 100 mules worse thoroughpins on n stallion that ever was. with your I'l‘Olll this I‘Ulillll‘v 10 Sfllltll _\ frica W‘tS remidy.sand did not use quite one bottle. ltcertainly does the , r ., , .~ . ‘ ‘ ' . ’ . I‘ wor . ince using your medicine I am sure of its merits.- lili‘dee uliioltt ilfl‘ll‘llllmllséye. 11(1 111(«05 dl)a\ltl aIIL 3. Respectfully. Gso. W. qumus, 1643 Marion St. . I *‘ .,_.> . ‘ "t , till . lllf‘l‘lCllll ' ' iiilllt"S til’ ll\'l.‘ [0 1‘.“ XC‘dl'S‘ SCI‘VlCQ in $5.00 a Bottle Willi Signed GUARANTEE North A l l‘ll'zt ho vc been sold for as high A binding OoNTRACT to protect purchaser absolutely in as $140, trenatng and curing any case or Inns and Bag SW5".- awash": 19:1,.“wa in central - a 7 pm. Inc-Ions (except low), Curl. Splinl, Cloned lie: all 0 ”1,9,1” . , l‘ _ I . 1 , . _ ”111111121: 1.] l‘ o peIe” ”WIN". lniurod hndons and all Lsmensss. No scar 'or loss of t C . .\ ‘1 ‘ll 1.11 l 1"“ 1 1‘ 1U ( 111 01]”)! Elk hair. Horse works as usual. Send for copy of contract. book- of hog cholera. lr-lophonc, telegraph and let on all lameness and letters on every kind of case. written messages huve been pouring in At all drugglsts and dealers, or express paid. on Secretory t‘hurlcs .\ l owrv of 1-110 i‘ n i ~ _ . , , - . . - , ro ChemicalC . om lave.Bm hamion N. - live stock comtmssion at Springfield. y o 20 v g i Y where the nutcical scrum is produced, but. unfortunately. its production is ammo HEAVES break is the worst seen in Illinois in years, and vendors of potent hog cholera "EWToN’s Hoavo. Cough, Distemper and Indigestion Cure.- “sure cures" ll:l\'t' been doing a bit,r busi- , I)..sg. but 1}”. gm“. il‘1[]1(,rjtf‘.x do not have Thefirstorsecond 81 can cures heaves. Thethird a. is guaranteed to cure or :t high opinion of those medicines. \Vhen m3§ 13‘s; moneyrcfunded sipcrcnn serum is used the ho: is inoculated by ' i”... at dealers, orex'presspre- means of a hypodermic injection. After ”5' Paid- Sendforboomet- a given period it is bled, and the blood is THE NEWTDN REMEDY co the Scrum which will save the lives of - . . rorrno. omo. other hogs by preventing them Irom be— coming infected with the dist-use. \Vith new corn selling at country Std- DUNHAMS’ tions in Iowa around 313 cents per bushel Fourth impm'tutiou for llllo arrived August and Citrrcspllndiitgly low prices in other parts of the ('ttl‘il belt. farmers generally sue the illlplll‘lzllit'o of feeding most of their crop on the farm. lit‘wclii cash soles of corn have been mud.- in Chicago about -lth_ Our present lot, “'0 believe. equals or surpasseszauy \ve have heretofore collected. More, horses of bone. size and first-class duality than ever. Numerous in:- portuut prize. \\'lllllt}l‘.\'. Write for catalogue. is cents lower than a year ago. “'hilc Michigan farmers have, been lib— W. 8., J. B. ("a B. DUNHAM Wayne, Illinois crul purchasers of feeder lumbs the past season. muny of the big shecpmcn of that state have held back. it is reported that the number of l'cmling‘ sheep and lambs bought by Iowa slot-kitten has shown a greater inert-use ovor :1 year ago than numbers taken by :my other state in the corn belt but lllinois farmers were also enormous buyers. Shccpmcn who are properly provided with shcd shelter ' in the winter period have a great :tdvan- JACKS and MULES ii”.iiioilh.lii.i ililtiilelmlt‘lIr‘iiié tug? over others“. Killers make 51“,an under onemunngcqu-Int. ‘I‘lwr"(fflllll’0§;‘("17(’“limit] pro ests against cxlru hcaVy lambs, there \lne ill-“0 . “L.\.I.:I (pumps 5”“ being” no export lt'udc. us‘IIa rulIc. . (iltliidshnrlui. tlifitdi‘khiiiigiinnlt‘tlfiii.’ ha ‘3. Griswold.I of “isconsm. who is “rm.“furi’rh't'stfitlni'. Address an ex cnsive fewer of western ': we. lambs has been extremely succtlislgftiil KREKLER & MATHEWS during,r the present season. lie marketed we“ Elkton’ Ohio at Chicago in the second Week of Dc~ ~Branch Barns— cember three cur loads of lambs that av- Clinton, - Indiana. eragcd in weight .‘ll lbs. at $6.65 per MO “)8. and at nearly {hp same, ”me two I{Fi(lIS’l‘lt]lt}tll)l’l‘llt(‘lll]ll()NSTALLIONSfor sale. loads that. av,“ , , fill l .' . ,— ,. I, 1and 2I,\'ears old. Grays nndIblzu-ks. “'cst Michi- lambs were opui‘wlliased“Bumtifig'dt'shlilggg guilltau- winners. it. ()VEltHUL'l', liutton, Mich. market in A g st, 'l . tl ' 2 ' ‘: ‘ 58 lbs. A nihrllltgct :l‘philt Silas: u or used RegIStered Kentucky mammOth JACKS JENNETS and SADDLE HORSES of his earlier marketing averaging 100 We are the largest breeders of Mammoth jacks in , lbs. made as high as 43 lbs. gain in 140 days, most of which time 1]“: lambs hurl America. Registered Tamworth and Hampshire hogs 1.‘itccézss to pasture. rape and other soft Hung“ J' 1‘.‘ COOK ee , finishing up in the corn fields but most of the gain was made on green BELGIAN HORSES l£;?(hli}llfi‘);lilt Horses write II. H. JUMP. Munith. Michigan. 00., Lexington. Ky. feed.” 32 (8) VYYYYYYVVVVYYYYVVVYYYY i 'KAAAAALAALAAALAAAA AAA‘A'A CONDUCTED BY COLON C. LILLIE. RIPENED CREAM. I have read in your paper that cream must be ripened. Please tell what ripe cream is if it has to be sour or not. Please tell what condition cream must be in to be ripe for churning. 1 will have 21 cows by March and we would like to know. Muskegon Co. TV. J. A. Ripened cream is sour cream. Most consumers of butter demand butter made from ripened cream, or sour cream. Of course, you can make butter from sweet cream, but it has a different flavor. In up-to-date creameries. where they make ripened cream butter. they take the sweet cream and pasteurizc it to kill off all the bacteria and then they introduce a pure culture commercial starter, which is milk into which lactic acid bacteria have been introduced, which works upon ‘the milk and sours it. When it gets to a certain degree of acidity. then it is cooled down to a proper temperature and churned. Of course. the farmer can do this. but very few of them do. If one has had the proper experience in ripening cream and making butter. it is not nec- essary to do this. Where the farmer simply has his own herd of cows to make butter from and has control of all the conditions. he can produl-e milk sull‘icient- 1y clean, so it would not be net-cssary to pasteurize the cream, and then all he has to do is to take his cream and sour it. After separating the cream, Sci the cream can in a cool place until you separate again. The next time you separate. cool the cream again and when it is reduced to the same temperature as the previous skimming mix the two together. Contin- me to do this until you have a sufficient amount of the cream for a churning. Now the cream is all sweet and it needs to be soured. Set it in a tub of water and warm it up to about 70 degrees. stir it carefully so that it is of the same tem- perature throughout then put it in a warm room for about 12 hours, when it will begin to turn acid, or sour. Now this is ripened cream. Most all farm butter makcrs now use a little starter to assist in the soaring. Many of them save a little buttermilk from the previous churn— ing, which is already sour and when they bring their sweet cream up to prepare it for churning. they simply put a small amount of buttermilk, or buttermilk left over from the. the previous churning. in this cream, and then stir it up when you are warming the cream. This inoculates the whole can of cream and it will ripen sooner than if no buttermilk is used. The (reamery buttermaker, of course. has Mann’s Acid test to tell the degree of acidity of the cream. This test is not available to the farmer so he must tell by taste. or by smell. After a little experi- ence one can tell by the looks of the cream whether it is of about the proper degree of acidity for churning. Churn every time when the cream has just about this same acidity. then you will make the same uniform grade of butter. which will give better satisfaction than it would if you churn part of it sweet and part of it sour. GRAIN TO FEED WITH CORN AND CORNSTALKS. 1 would like to ask through your paper what grain to buy to make a balanced ration for my cows. I have corn which I can get ground. and for roughage I will feed cornstalks, with one small feed a day of mixed bay. W'ill also feed one feed of roots a day. Leelanau Co. SUBSCRIBER. Your roughage is deficient in protein. You have only a limited amount of mixed hay and nothing but cornstalks. Now, with your corn meal you want to mix some food that is rich in protein. Since you haven‘t lllt‘ corn and cob meal. but simply the corn meal in this ration, I would use bran to make it a little bit more bulky. 'l‘hcn mix wheat bran, corn meal and oil meal. equal parts by weight. and I would feed in two feeds each day, night and morning to each cow as many pounds of this grain ration per day as thcy produce pounds of butter—fat in a week. For instance, if a cow is produc- ing nine pounds of butter—fat in a week. then I would feed her nine pounds of grain a day. or 41/3 pounds night and morning. You can afford to feed the cornstalks lib- erally. Don’t expect the cows to eat up all the butts of the stalks, they will simply eat up the leaves and some of the husks and finer part of the stalks. It would be a nice thing if you had enough of the ‘ THE MICHIGAN FARMER.» . mixed hay so that you could feed one feed a. day of mixed hay. practically all that they would eat up‘clean. If you had this and feed the grain ration as direct- ed, I believe your cows will do fairly well for you. THE VALUE OF THE SILO. As a factor in reducing the cost of pro- duction upon large and small dairy farms nothing has approached the silo. From whatever angle we may view it, we dis- cover advantages liver the old system of dry—curing and storing the corn crop for the winters’ and summers’ feed. The following lines Will demonstrate to the satisfaction of every intelligent reader that it costs less to put this crop in the silo than in the crib and mow; and it is common knowledge that ensiloing corn preserves the food elements in digestible form far better than dry-curing. What other building can he erect for from $225 to $250 with a storage capacity of 100 tons? In what other way can he care for his corn crop so completely and cconomcially? Where can he store it so that he can feed it with greater ease? And what other feed will bring him great- er returns than silage? A stave silo of 100 tons capacity will cost practically $170. freight paid. Twelve barrelsof: ce- ment should be sufficient for laying up the wall or foundation. ThiS, at $1.40 would come to $16.80. There will be re- quired about 250 feet of rough hemloek, six-inch fencing, for the forms, which is later used for the roof boards. This, at $23 per thousand comes to $6.25. Two men should lay tip the wall in one and a half days and put up the silo in three days. None of this work requires a skilled mechanic so the labor may be figured at $1.50 per day and for the nine «lays' work would cost $13.50. About 550 feet of matched lumber will be needed to build tlic chute to conduct the silage down from the top of the silo. This, at $30 would be $1.3. Most farmers have access to a ;‘.t':l\'cl pit so that the gravel is to be had for the drawing. Two rolls of rooting at $1.00 each and about $5.00 for paint, I believe. covers all items of expense and totals $230.55. I think that 3330 would certainly be sufficient for erecting one most anywhere. The average corn crop yields about ten tons to the acre of silage so 10 to 12 acres of corn would fill the 100—ton silo. Unt- man with thrce horses and a corn binder should cut this corn in one and a half days. About two pounds per acre of twine will be used. The number of teams required to draw the corn to the silo tiller will depend on the distance to haul and the size of the filler, but. for a haul or 10 to 80 rods and an ordinary sizod lillcr. five teams will draw the green corn. Two men in the field to pitch and one in the silo to spread and tramp the silage will be required. The spreading and traniping of the silage as it is put in is one of the very important points for obtaining a good quality of silage, hence a good man should be selected for this job one that can be depended on as it is not a very pleasant job and can be easily shirked. The usual rate for silo filler and power and crew is $2.00 per hour and with no delays will very easily till the silo in one day with the above out- lined crew. Add to these expenditures $2.00 for one-half ton of coal and we have all the items of expense connected with filling the silo. They are, six men with teams at $1.50 per day, $9.00; three men, two pitchers and one in silo, at $2.00 per day. $6.00: silo filler and crew, 10 hours at $2.50 per hour, $20.00; 24 lbs. twine at 10c, $2.10; halt ton of coal. $2.00, or a total of practically $40.00. or 400 per ton. The corn has been handled green and you have absolutely all of the crop as the leaves (the best part) have not all been blown into the fence corners. Let us see what it would cost to cut and husk this 12 acres by hand. First, it would cost at least $1.25 per acre for rutting. It. Would probably yield 75 bas- kets to the acre, or 000 baskets. It would take one man and team three days to draw and crib the 900 baskets of corn and two men and one team two days to draw the stalks. It would take 10 pounds of twine for tying the shocks and the bundles of fodder. So we have cutting at $1.25 per acre for 12 acres. $15.00; husking 900 baskets at 4c, $36.00; seven days’ work for man in drawing and,1 stor- ing corn and fodder at $1.50 per day, $10.50. and 10 pounds of twine at 100, $1.00—a total of $62.50 for caring for the same 12 acres of corn by husking, as against $40.00 for slicing it, or $22.50 dif- ference. «SEPARATOR ‘ r . JAN. 14, ”1311.. , $ AND UPWARD ===AMERICAN= A brand new, well made, easy running, easily cleaned, perfect skimming se arator for $|5.95. Skims warm or cold milk. akes thick or thin cream. 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You'll call it the best if you test it alongside any of the —Gets the finest quality cream and all of it—no lumps highest priced $85.00 and $110.00 separators sold by or churning. as Nature’s true principle is followed without anybody today—makers—catalog houses —dealcns—Jobbers forcing either the milk or cream the wrong way up or down. or anybody else. Write me today. —Ski l t i n it . tt ' whethelnysofiféiik ifwirl. Emil". °‘ “35°“ “° “‘3 “ WMngflfilggybfi-ghny 848 Galloway Stan Waterloo, la. —-Is as handsome a machine, compact and substantial. as you ever saw or could find. Beautiful finish. Hinman [Milkers Have But Two M\oving Parts Simplicity in the Hinman is more than a. feature. It, is a principle. Satisfied users prove that principle to be right. No mechanic is needed to run it. It is just a rightly made, simple. milking machine. 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Ohio THE MICHIGAN PARMER.‘ No account has been made of team work as in filling the silo it is customary to change back and forth in the neigh- borhood so that it is equivalent to one’s own team doing all the Work and in husking by ml, of course, one's own team would 0 all the work. This difference of $22.50 in actual cash is but a very small part of the actual difference in the cost of the two systems of harvesting and storing the crop. Per- haps you want to sow the field to grain after the corn crop is off. The corn for siloing will generally be cut from one to two weeks earlier than for husking. It is all taken off in one day and the field is clear for preparing for sowing. If it is to be left for husking it cannot be cleared in ‘time for wheat sowing as, besides one or two weckS’ difference in time of cut— ting, the shocks will haye to stand two or three weeks to cure before bucking can be commenced and the average farmer will not husk 12 acres in loss than another two weeks, thus making it from five to seven weeks later in getting the crop off the field and this brings it to a 'time of year when the weather is gon- erally unpleasant for working in the field and more or less time is lost on account of storms, 910., and your fodder is de- prcciating in feeding value every day, both by exposure to weather elements and by being broken up by handling and blown away and lost. “'hen it comes '10 drawing and stock- ink the fodder, where will you put it? If you put it in the barn, as it is very bulky. it will require 11 lot of cxpensive room. And besides, it will probably be fed in the burn or barnyard, if storcd there, so that there will be the everlast- ing nuisance of the bare siulks to be dis- posed of us well as the loss of at least one-half of the feeding value of the fod- der in them. as compared with silage when every particle of the corn plant, above the ground. is grccdily dcvourcd by the stock. If you stack the. foddcr it is exposed all winter long to storms and by spring is pretty poor stuff to expect stock to make milk or beef from. So we see that as an economical and convenient means of harvesting and stor- ing the. corn crop tlu- silo has the old method left far behind. As for the feeding value of it, so much has bccn already said and written that it seems needless to say much about it here. However, when \vc commenced feeding silage we noticed an increase of at least one-third in our crcnmery returns over previous winters with the stock on dry feed, and when it came to the drY months of summer our silage was a gold mine, the cows keeping up their full flow of milk, making double the l'cturns of previous summers when they could barely grub out an existence for about two and a half months through the lattcr part of Juno, July and August. Stock fcd on silage will out only about one—third us much hay as when kcpt without it. and the grain bill is greatly lessened. the stock is in bctlci' condition owing to the succulency of the silage. For young. growing stock it is unequaled and con— tains sufficient grain and it is also great as a. conditioner and finisher for beef cattle though other grain must be fed in connection. Silage is very good for sheep and horses also, though it must bc fcd judiciously to them as they have not the capacity for handling bulky foods that cattle have. It seems that farmers are very slow in taking hold of :1 good ibing when every Silo is giving such universal satisfaction and offers so much in convenience and economical feeding. It is not a “gold brick,” it is a veritable “gold mine.” Every farmer who raises corn and keeps sufficient stock to use silage fast, enough to keep it from spoiling, should plan to put up and fill it silo next fall. and right now is none too early to begin to plan. As you go out to your fodder stack, or, may be you did not get your fodder all in this fall and have 10 go in The field for it, in either case, as you are diggihg it out from under the snow each day to food your stock, think how much more convenient, it would be to have it in la. silo and right in connection with your . manger where it could be fed without ‘going out of doors. And when you are cleaning out the bare stalks left by the stock in the manger, or are drawing manure in Which they are mixed, think how much more economical both in point of time and feed, it would be if they were in a. silo and all being converted into milk or beef by your stor‘k instead of being there to make you “cuss” when they get loaded up on your fork. Calhoun Co. C. C. CURTIS. MANURE FROM THE DAIRY COW. The annual value of the manure from a. cow is about equal to the feeding value of the skim-milk produced by her. But judging from the way these two products are handled on the uvcragc farm, skim" milk must be given Lt much higher rating bccuusc little of this is allowed to go to waste while, according to statistics, about one-half of the value of the manure is lost on the average farm. It is evident that on many farms the l‘t‘tll valuc of ma- nure is not suflicicuily appreciated and that there is Fcl‘ious lack of knowledge lcgal'ding llic best methods of bundling lllC same lo insure ils l'ullcst value to the soil. The urine. as a rule, is much richer in fertilizing (_'~o1i.<(il1‘.cnls lllall the dung, continuing morc than half the nitrogen voided by ihc opium]. 'l‘hc fact 'lhat the lill‘k’l’l' l‘lill'llwll of i'cl‘liliziug Constitu— m'iuc emphasizes the saving all of this ill" cuts is found in lllc importance of portion of the \‘oidiuu's. To save all of urine or liquid ma- uui‘c i1. is ncccssul'y in the first place to have water-light and floors. Nothing is bcltcl' in this rcspcct than concrete. 'Fllf? lit‘.\l' l'l-qim-mnent is :1 sufficient amount of cluxn. porous bedding,r to absorb all of llm liquid. Straw, espec- ially if out up snulcu‘hm', makcs excellent ('Ezl't‘l‘ll‘llfi' lllt' guilt-1‘s bedding maicriul. it is dam and holds :1 great deal of" liquid. ’l‘bc same may be said of cut mm stalks. It will also pay lo use sonic pnwdci'od alwiu‘bcnts, like ground plmvplmlc I'm-k. This material 3101 only absorbs iuuisiurc but also ab— sorbs (11“ “Iixcs.” ammonia LlS it is lib- cmlcd from Ihc lmluui‘c. The use Of ground phosphulc rock moudublc dclicicnl in l‘ci-Iiliziug umtcriul. mupuriul constituents may be is cspcciully com- somewhat valuable muuul'c is acid, a bccu usi- phosphoric- lmsmx ul' (‘w‘ar‘ilmml by leaching. and (2) those caused by lmclcriul notion or fermenta- ‘iiou lll'm'cswvs. \\'hcrc no precautions against lct’lt'illllLL‘ and fermentation are when, lilm'c lllzlll half the value of the pumurc umv bc lost. l‘lxpm'imcpls huvc shown that manure us ordiuurlly pluccd in a pile will lose about 7.0 pvr ccui of its value whcn ex- posud 10 lll(‘ weather for a period of six moulhs. rain washes a certain port-cmagc of lhc soluble muum'iul conr slilucms away from tho pilc. That heavy losscs occur in this way is evident from the dark liquor which runs: off from a manure hcnp 11181 has bccn exposed 'to lhe rain. Frequently for convenience of bundling. the manure is pilcd close to the burn amd diroclly under ihc caves where the amount of water that pours over it llt-i‘fllllC‘S very cousidcmblc. Losses from lcachiug can bc "lllil'cly avoided by plac~ inc; the muuurc in 21 shallow concrete pit provided with a roof. No farmer can afford to be without a covered storage Emmy for manure. Munurc is a mcdium cxcccdingly rich in bacterial life. Many spl‘l‘ics‘ of bac- teria are at work dwomposiug the organic matter. breaking up liighcl‘ compounds into lower ones and accomplishing what is ordinarily dcsignuicd the rolling of the manure. in thc forumuiutiou or rotting proccss lhc lilll‘4|;.;(‘ll compounds are brok- cn up into {Immuniu which rmdily escapes from the. muuurc pilc. lividcucc of such csczlpe is found in lllO umn’iouiacal odors odors which cmunuio from loosely packed manui'c. like buy-cc mauurc. Ammonia is u niu-ogcn (-mupouud and the nitrogen is the most valuable pull of rho muuurc. Fei'mcmalion of manure can be mute- 1-inlly induced by packing the manure light so as to c.\«-ll1dc the air as much as possible. \Vhilo the loss of ammonia from the lump mu malcriully reduced y'izu'lzing. more or lcss isbouud to munurc be by light be, formcd uudci' lhc, best packing pos-- siblc. ’l‘hc prcvcui Ibo cscapo of this umnloniu ii is m-ccssui'y to udd to the manure something which will "fix" or hold the ammonia. lround phosphate lock already moutioncd . excellent for ibis purpose. This material should be added to the guttcrs in the stable so as lo get the bcnclil of its absorbing as well as its nitrogen-fixing If Ihe munurc can lw hauled ground whore there is no danger of its being washed away. the most economical‘ plan is to spread it upon Ibo luud usf quickly as it is produced. l'uder such (OlldlilOllS there will be practically no loss from leaching and fermentation and, moreover, what is of no little importance the manure is handled with the least amount of labor. As a rule. it is safest' to Spread the manure upon some growing crop. . JOHN MICHELS. llDOn, (9) 33 987 of the World's o Creameries Uso DE LAVAL Bream Separators Ten years ago'therc were aidozcu different makes of creamery or factory separators: in use. Today over Us" per cont. of the world’s croamcrics use i) lfiLAVAL separators exclusively. It. means it"diil'crencc of several thou- sand dollars u your whether a. DB l.A\'.\l. or some other makc Hi separator is used in u. creamer-y. Exactly til 0 s a m e differences exist. on it Smaller scale. in the use of farm scpurutors. Owing to the fact, l1<>\\ - ever, that most i'ni'm users do not keep a. ———-———-— accurate records as llm (‘l‘tfi‘zllllel‘ylilllll, they do not. albpl‘m citho just who t1 the difference berwwcu it good and :1 poor separator means to them in dollars and cents. Nine limos out of ten the farmer can‘t tell whctlwr or not he is wasting $30 to $100 a .VNH' in quantity and quality‘of product through the u.~-c of an inferior cream separator. . Now, if you were in need of legal advice, you would go to a lawyer. if you were sick you would consult a. doctor. if youhud the toothache. you would call on a. dentist. Why? lic- cause those mcu are all specialists in their line, and you rely upon their judgment and skill. When it comes to buying a separator why not profit by the experience of the creamer-sump? His experience qualities him to advise you correctly. lie knows which M-pu- rutor will give. you the best service and be. the most cconomicul for you to buy. That's why {Wk of the world‘s crcmncrics use the DE LA VAL exclusively. There can be no better rcc<')nuuemla- tion for tip,- lll‘l LAVAL than Ibo fact; that thcuwu who make the separation of milk a. business use the DE LAVAL to the pructi of exclusion of all other makes. THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR CO. 166467 BROADWAY 42 E.:MADISON 51'. NEW YORK CHICAGO u"- l H?” ... ‘ rum I0 TONS CORN m m. -. ENSILAGE EQUAL T04TONSOF " . BEST HAYYET 9‘ s°§$°° BEATS lTAS fEED YOU CARRY ON YOUR BUILDINGS THAT MAY NEVER BURN DOWN FIRE W‘ THE HOT DRY WEATHER THAT BURNS OUT YOUR PASTURE PRODUCES CORN ANDTHE 5|LO INSURES YOU AGAINST BOTH DROUTH a FROST H CW 2 ASK KALAMAZOOItlhco MICHIGAN . O The only thoroughly manufactured Silo on the market. Full length stave. Continuous door frame complete with ladder. Triple beveled silo door with hinges. Equipped with extra heavy hoops at bottom. AIR TIGHT lakes winter feed equal to June grass. THE RUSS will more than pay for itself in one season. Write to- day {or catalog which gives facts that will save you money. Agents wanted. The E. \V. Ross Co.(Est.1&5(b Box 14 SPRINGFIELD. 01110,. I H A R R I S STEEL CHAIN HANGING 1‘2} STANCHIONS 4.1 AND SANITARY STEEL STALLS. ' . 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AND, HOW TO VoRpow THEM Kellogg Plants Will Yield $500 to $800 per Acre THE Kellogg 1911 strawberry book is the most complete treatise on strawberry growing ever written. It tells the farmer how to grow big crops of big. red strawberries and how to sell them at big ices. No matterwhere youlive or what kind 0 soil you have, this book will tell you how to prepare your soil, what varieties to set. and 'how to manage the plants to insure best results. One acre of Kellogg Thoroughbred $8.8m grown the Kellogg way will yield $500 to Get this beautifully illustrated (it-page book and learn how easy it is to grow straw- berries tor market or home use. It’s free. II. II. mum COMPANY. 301515 Tum Milan. NEW SEEN “HATS New Seed Oats. Big money in.ts oats it you raise theright kin Here's youirchance to get them. Imported Canadian Seed (his for sale; extra line. Bend for free sample. It speaks for itself. Thlssame oats we sold last year In the United States and proved their merit and our statement that the farmers need a changeo of seed in this country. We make a specialty of growing extra line , need oats on our big Ca an farm- , , new clean land; no weeds. Have best known varieties. Regenerated Swedish Select. went no bushels to acre this year; Early New Market, Canada’s favorite, 110 bushelsto acre. Both of theeeare biz, early yielders. We absolutely know from ex- perieneeitwlllpaym youto gets c e of Tryaome ”these Theav e on are inbredand run out. Canadian Government Grain Inspector graded this grain No.1 White. Havestlit' straw, white berry, thin husk enormous yielder. It lane easy to put in and harvest a. big crop asasmall one. Thereason your out crop is not bigger is be- myoureeodiamn out. This has Lookas thiacln. Taken from pho stalks from Gallows v, Brothers’ field over an ker- rite early for free sample. or, send ten eenta each for ket of one or both kinds. Will also send you ee booklet entitled “Big Money in Oats and How toGrow Them "b by Galloway . and Prof. )1. L. Bowman former mfe-orof (arm crops Iowa Agricultunl dollege. nformation in this book is priceless. Get it free. Resolve to start a. seed patch on your high-priced land his year. The book tells you how. GALLOWAY BIOS.-BOWIAN 00., 642 Galloway Mon. Waterloo. Iowa. seen nm:n Increase Your Farm mus . Are you making as much money as you can? Let us tell you how one acre in fruit can be made to yield Ron more money than live acres isall in “How I lade Theen Old Plum Pay, ”by Chas. A. Gre M years publisher of Green' 5 Fruit Grower. Tells how to plant an orchard, vineyard or berry field to get big est crops. what varieties will ay you best. an how to prepare for market. is in- tensely interestin book sent free with a hand- some eatalog oth grade nursery stock at wholesale prices—no agents. 140, 000 choicest apple trees for sale while they last Also 100, 000 privet hedge plants. 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Bears the first season ! continuously from June 1» October of some your. The first to ripen and the last. Bo -r- riee large. of blight. red color ' Absolutely haidy a sun-proof. Our new catalog Preevtelll how to choose and grow small traits that produce plofits." Healthy, acclimated, high grade, true to label fruit trees and plants for Northern States at wholesale prices, direct from nursery to planter. Send for catalogue. Scale. Establish ed CATALOG r1112! .. ”my 0°- . 65 MnAple St.. e(“Dansville N. Y Please nation the Michigan Far-er when I you are writing is advertisers. THE MICHIGAN- ‘FARMER. .‘vaVVvvvvvwvwvvvvvvvvv ‘HORTICULTURE? AAAAAAAA‘ALAAAALAkAAAL 'FAITMER’S HOME CANNINc.—No. 1. (This is the first of a series of six arti- cles by Mr Raviler on a new but very promising line of work for farmers, fruit growers and gardeners. The articles are copyrighted by the author). No branch of farming is so Iected as the preparation of and vegetables for market. object seems to have been to supply the immediate demand for fresh goods; and when consumption is small compared with production the farmer is often compelled to sell at a loss. For this reason it has become customary in some localities for farmers to contract their fruits and veg- etables to canning companies. In many cases the contract price has been much less than the actual cost of production, and in no case have I ever heard of the contract price being high enough to pay the farmer a profit on an average yield. So long as good yields occur the farmer seems satisfied and continues to contract, but with the price of other farm produce advancing it will soon be discovered that it does not pay the farmer to grow fruits and vegetables under present contract prices and some other method of market— ing these goods will be necessary if the farmer is to receive his rightful share of the consuming price. This can not be accomplished by the farmer disposing of his raw material to the canning company and allowing them to make the canning profit by selling the canned goods (as many do) through a broker who receives a commission. the brokei sell ing to the jobber 01 wholesaler who rcceive theii profit for handling and Selling to the grocer, and the grocer re- ceiving his profit by selling to the con- Sllllli‘l‘. The only much neg- raw fruits The whole method whereby the farmer can secure these profits is by converting the raw material into a finished product by canning sunn- on his own farm in tin cans and selling direct to the grocer or consumer. By so doing he can realize from $200 to $300 per acre for the use of his land in place of the paltry sum he now gets. To prove the above assertion we will take the tomato for an example, and the possibilities of the farmer in canning to- matoes are no greater than the possibili- ties with all fruits and vegetables. Farlncrs‘ Bulletin No 220 of the U. S. Department of A Griculture. page 10. quotes an accurately measured yield of tomatoes in Michigan as 1,200 bushels per acre, but this was no doubt grown under very favorable conditions and it would not be wise to base an estimate for can- ning on so large a yield so we will take a fair average yield of 400 bushels per amw‘. it is true that many growers have larger yields than 400 bushels and it is equally true that some are below this yield, so that an average of 400 bushels per acre is conservative. One bushel of tomatoes will fill 15 No. 3 tin cams (canning companies estimate 16 cans). \Vith a yield of 400 bushels per acre. estimating 15 cans per bushel, we Would have 6,000 cans per acre, or 500 «lozcn cans. The market price of a strict- ly burnt—picked tomato is not less than $1.20 per dozen cans but we will cut off the 20 cents :md say the farmer sells for $1,111) pcr dozen. This will give him $500 gross per acre. Now, out of this should come the cost of cunning. (not including cost of pal-king and hauling‘lo canning place), as follows: A _J-s Labor ........................... 201: (102. Cans and labels ................. 261' (107.. Fuel, gasoline and incidcnlals... 3c 1102. 'l‘ctnl .......................... 4511‘ (loz. This 41') cents per dozen multiplied by the .300 dozen per acre gives us the total cost of $145 per acre for cunning. This deducted from the gross income of $500 per acre leavcs $255 for the acre of to— matocs. This incomc can be realized by any farmer desiring to undertake the farmers canning proposition whether it be 011 21 large 01' small Scale. It would pay the general farmcr better propor- ilnnatcly than the above figures indicate. for the reason that he has annually quan- tiiics of fruits and vegetables that no.1“ waste and by cunning these he 11‘0uld mar- ket them in fall and winter thercbv turn- ing a complete loss into a neat profit Again there are many farmers who have natural fiuits growing on their forms such as hucklebcrries, raspberries, black- berries. etc., for which they now receive very little; but if these were canned they could make a good profit besides building up a business that no person could take » from them. Now let us go farther and say that in the near future the farmer will not sell all his pork and beans in t raw state, but will grow his pigs so iii during the winter months he will have nice young tender pork which, with beans he has grown during the summer, and some canned tomatoes be has prepared, he can put up a'bi‘and of pork and beans that would be the envy of the best packers. Imagine yourself a consumer, and you saw on a grocers shell the usual packers’ brands of pork and beans and beside them the brand of a farmer—the former sug- gestive of a factory pack, the latter sug- gestive of clcanlincss. freshness and pur- ity. which would you purchase? Wayne (‘0. G. C. RAVILER- CELERY FERTILIZER. I would like to know what kind of fer— tilizer to use. if any, to correct alkali in muck. The land is new ground and will be devoted to peppermint or celery. Also, what is the best fertilizer to use for grow- ing celery. Van Bur-en C0. 0. C. G. This query presents a peculiar situa— tion inasmuch as muck lands are almost invariably acid, the fermentation of veg- etable matter leaving the soils thus. For this reason we are inclined to the belief that our correspondent is mixed. He can determine, however, whether the soil is acid or alkali by a simple method. Se- cure a small piece of litmus paper of your druggist, bury a moistened piece in the soil to be tested and leave for a short time. If the paper comes out blue the soil is alkali, if red it is acid. Should the soil prove to be alkali it can be corrected in part by thorough cultivation, but the best and only means of ridding the land of a. surplus of these elements which may appear in the form of carbonate of soda, sulphate of soda. Epsom salts and other forms, is by underdi‘ainagc. It is found in the west where alkali is present. that underdminagc is the only means of get- ting the chemicals out of the land, and irrigation is only permanently successful whore underdrainage is practiced in con- nection with it to carry away these alkalies. Acid soils are corrected by the use of lime and wood ashes. A good celery fertilizer must be rich in nitrogen and potash. ’Wcll-rotted barn- yard manure and unlcnched wood ashes area-excellent, but where these materials cannot be had commercial fertilizers con- taining a liberal amount of the above mentioned elements will aid the crop be- yond the belief of the inexperienced. Nitrate of soda will furnish nitrogen and kainit, sulphate of potash, or wood ashes will furnish the potash. _._._..__ fl. PROCEEDINGS OF MICHIGAN STATE H'ORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Growing of Canteloupes. Paul Rose. of Grand Traverse county, spoke on the above subject. The soil for growing the plants is made very rich by using much compost. working it over frequently and getting foreign material out by sifting through a one-inch mesh sicvc that is \VMle on a frame. This is packed down wcll in the cold frames, and covert-d with :1 thin layer of virgin forest 5211111, in which the seeds are sown. If the canteloupcs are to be grown under glass the plums arc thinned with the wccdcr 10 one in :1 place. if plants are to be sci in 1110 upon field, they are transplanted to five-inch wood veneer boxes Ill(-SQ being removed when the plant is sci in the open field. llol'dcaux is uscd as a spray, both in the hot bed and the opt-n field. Plants are set 537 foot, and machine sprays three rows at a time, spraying three to five times, 1110 last spraying just before the unions l)l‘glll to ripen being the most im- purtzmi. Plenty of stable manure and cnnmu-rciul fertilizer are used, and in— icnsu r'ullivzilhm practiced. Has grown ilwm in succession on same ground for 17 yours. In tin- discussion Mr. Rose stated that dumping off in the hot—bed was caused by a lack of air and too much moisture. (‘lmm Hand and Bordeaux mixture will lil'cvmli i1. Fertilization is not improved by planting varieties together. The striped beetle has been controlled by mix- ing sulphur, turpentine, 21nd (‘ai‘holic acid with road dust, and dusting on plants on a hot day, beginning on th‘ side and taking the rows in succession, driving them with the wind Has cleaned; them from 130 acres in a day in this wav. Beetles and blight go together, the for- mer stinging the vines and making a. windward, JAN. ‘ 14, 1911. BABE “NIKON TEE HIOHIGAN IARnIs . when you are Writing to advertisers. AN ELOQUENT TESTIMONIAL The most eloquent praise that could be given an implement is that.it has been on ”the market for a long period of years, that it has always done its work in the best possible manner, satisfied the many users was made of such choice material, and in such a. workman-like manner that it lasted for more than a generation and is still capable of doing good work. This is the enviable reputation of the Empire Grain Drill, manufactured by The Ameri- can-Seeding Machine Co., Incorporated, Richmond, Ind. Mr. L. H. Cooch, editor of The Practical Farmer, Philadelphia, Pa., writes: "I wish to say that I have used the Empire Drill on my 500-acre farm in Delaware for the past twenty years, at the end of which time it is giv- ing just as satisfactory service as it did when new. The money spent on repairs has been so slight that it is hardly worth mentioninv. I attribute the fact to two things: First, superior workmanship and choice materials, and second, care in handling on the farm. When buying ma- chinery I always try to get the best, and then when the machines are on the farm I see that they are not abused. The Em- pire is certainly a satisfactory grain drill.” ' Thousands of the best farmers the world over will endorse all that Editor Cooch has said. The Empire Drill will success~ fully sow every known seed—wheat. oats, rye. barley, alfalfa, beets, corn, peas, beans, etc., as well as' all grass seeds. It will also sow all brands of commercial fertilizers in any quantity desired. The Empire Drill is manufactured in many styles and sizes, so no matter where you live or what your seeding conditions may be, you can get an Empire Drill that will do your work just right. Send to the manufacturers for a copy of the Empire catalogue. Go to your local dealer, and ask to see the Empire Drill. Don’t be put of! with a substitute. ail-,pro‘duce potatoes which otbe excelled for vitality. strength, beauty of form, color dlarge yield. been: and pens are unequalled—we sup l; arges't growers everywhere. at our free mi Catalog of Hard; Northernfleld. arden and flower seeds—positive y the most com- and valuable list of thor~ seed: ever offered. before you ' Triple Your Fruit Cro You Can Do It 0y! Spraying “mfflbhavepronn that unsprayedtrua onlyprodm about 25 first a salable ‘ tmes pro y . ed will yield at least 90* gummy fruit—fruit that will also are through the winter. Can you a!» ford nottosprsyl Buythe famou- C R E S T L l N 2 Double Acting Spray Pump ——t.hebanalpe_ttn. It makes the work easy, is the moat sim- ple to operate, and produces a constant, uniform spray that is most effective. Let us send. you crumb: co. sgm’fifflmono You can Depend on These Sprayers Don’t wade our money on uncertain spra ers— ykindizhat More often out of or The largest fruit growers use the flax-die” bec use it’ s :1 er with the EXTENSION all brass pump. h. p. engine. V eight7501bs. P116 1 The i ' lardic Sprayers are made in 25 different sizes and styles; prices .aolo $360. Our cat. al ne deacri these sprayers, shows you the best way to spray. it’ sfree. Send for a copy. THE HARDIE MFG. CO. .42 Mechanic St, llndae land Outfit also 49 No Front St. ,Portla:d, Ora. That Yield. Our Sensation Oats breaks all records. Nothing like it. Also Seed com. For samples and catalogue OATS write, Theo. Burt&Sons, Melrose, Ohio. Our Ska-berry. Raspberry. Blackberry. Goon-berry. can-u. “In... and Grape Manta. Henry looted. Hlfi Grade Sleek. "4h Annud Callie-e Free. A- I. VEST” A 60., R. l. Eddy-an. "lethal. (I Get lh EB? Direct—Save Moneys...c 3“ ”113:”: r hundred. Ap lo. Do; Che A l of “1:33. and Earn lant s. 01.3%“ Catalog kg: ERNST NURSEBIES. Box 1. oeoow. 0. .. ..._..‘ 41v .— . f» we“... . - -_ .-~.«—A wan... . - u. .u‘y-‘ JAN. 14, 1911. chance for the blight spores to enter. IDaris green does not poison them well. Has not tried arsenic of lead. If cut? worms are bad, poison with leaves soaked in Paris green before planting. Mr. Sutherland uses sugar, bran, and Paris green, melting the sugar. putting it on bran, and working over so it is just moist, then working in half a pound of Paris green. This is put on right after setting plants, putting what can be held between the thumb and finger near each hill. Care must be used in watering plants not to get too much. Can grow better melons in a dry season. An average crop in Michigan is from 500 to 600 baskets per acre. Small Frults. Mr. W. W. Farnsworth. of Ohio. band- led this subject in his practical and inter-_ esting way. He stated that when he first attended the horticultural societies, small fruits occupied the major part of the program. now it is apples. Small fruits are desirable for the grower who must get a start, and also the one with a large family. The soil must be rich or be built up at once. for the plant must produce several times its weight of fruit, in a short time, while the tree is many years in so doing. It must also produce a crop while little nitrification is going on. Mr. Farnsworth‘cleared off new ground and planted to strawberries, and in spite of the frosts and drought harvested the largest crop this year he has ever had, which fact he attributes to the virgin soil with plenty of humus. Rather strong soil with artificial, rather than natural, drainage is preferred. Have a clover sod if possible, use plenty of stable manure and plow in fall or early in the swing. and plant early in spring. Plants are taken from new beds, and set with a plant setter on ground thoroughly pre- pared, and the soil is well packed about the plants. Roots are clipped to 3.; inches before setting, and care taken not to let plants dry out. Cultivation begins as soon as plants are set and continues through the summer whenever a crust forms, and plants are hoed often enough to keep down the weeds, three times being better and cheaper than once. Blos— soms are picked from newly set plants. First runners are not cut, but used to till Runners are allowed to run until September, when they begin to run across the rows, when a roller cutter is put on the cultivator, and the cross run- ners out. In October a narrow hoe is used crosswise of the rows, cutting out a part of the plants and leaving the rest spaced in clusters a few inches apart. This also pulls many runners across the will get in vacancies. rows where the roller cutter them. Rows are kept as narrow as pos— sible, for extra plants are weeds. Beds are niulchcd in December with straw or marsh hay. Mr, Farnsworth has little faith in growing the mulch in the patch. The grower should select his varieties to suit his market. Mr. Farnsworth grows mostly medium season berries, like the W'arfield, Dunlap, and Highland. The Columbia is a good, firm, late berry. Ber- ries are not graded, the aim being to grow a large quantity of good berries rather than fewer fancy ones. The currant, occupied the balance of Mr. Farnswortli‘s attention. He thinks this fruit has not been given the atten- tion it deserves. He grows them in or— (-hards between the trees, and can har- vest them after the cherries are picked. Ilas some bushes in a 15—year—old plum orchard, trees 16 feet apart, and they are still producing well. Plant in fall or early spring, setting deep, and cut new cans to six inches. Later pruning con— sists in taking out a few of the older canes. In the fall plow a furrow to the row or sow cover crops for protection. Harvesting is easy, as the wurrants do not have to be picked at a stated time. Among the good varietics are Fay, Red Cross, \Vilder, Victoria. In answer to questions. Mr. l“al‘]i$‘.\\'(il‘lll stated that he had used a complete fer- tilizer after planting strawbetnies. and nitrate of soda in the spring. but had not secured definite results. Solidity of fruit is not so important for his local market. Has not tried the hill system, but thinks the matted row is the cheapest method of growing a given amount of fruit. Dun- lap is set 4x4 feet, while varieties like Bubach are set 18 inches by -I feel. One hundred bushels is a fair yield per acre, 1'50 a good yield. Care should be taken to mix varieties to secure proper fertili- zation. Prefers Columbia to Aroma on his soil. Does not spray strawberries, but: keeps beds but one year, and leaf roller and root rot are not troublesome. Calhoun 00. S. B. HARTMAN. l v THE MICHIGAN FARMER. (1.11....35" EWEEEEEEEE mmssssssis ” . In every line of business, under existing conditions, U there is an effort to improve. Throughout the country the v, farm press .and the bright minds of leading agriculturists are \” occupied with cultivation, fertilization and intensive farming. ‘ This question appeals especially to the farmer because his ‘3 opportunities to succeed. are far greater than in other occu- ‘” One oi the chief needs of modern. farming is good W . . fertilizer W W An acre of tillage land eight inches deep weighs 2,000,000 pounds (1,000 tons). An average dressing of concentrated fertilizer at the rate of 1,000 pounds per acre gives only one pound of mixed fertilizer to every ton of soil, or less than a grain of actual plant food to each pound of soil. Yet this infiinitesimal amount of good fertilizer, combined with the natural yield of the land, turns failure into success —— produces profit in place of loss -— leaving the soil in a bcttcr condition for producing succeeding crops. pations. p :‘ .",3‘,.", "cf-1 1" 3 We guarantee that our fertilizers are brought up to the highest state of perfection and are made just right to produce the best results. There Is no guess-work about it. Every operation in the manufacturing of our fertilizers is directed by ex— pert chemists. Scientific formulas are carefully observed, materials and the finished goods are thtiiroughly analyzed, and when we print our guarantee on the bags we know that the goods are absolutely perfect and of the highest productive quality. 7 .EEEEEEEE We want good reliable agents for unoccupied territory. \Vritc us for further information. ‘3‘ .352, d The American Agricultural Chemical Co., Detroit Sales Department, DETROIT, MlCH. 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WE GUARANTEE to step THE MICHIGAN FARMER immediately upon expiration of time subscribed for, and we will pay all expensesIfor defending any suit, brOught against any subscriber to The Michigan Farmer by the publisher of any farm paper, which has been sent after the time ordered has expired, previdmg due notice is sent to us, before suit is started. . Avoid further trouble by refusmg to subscribe for any farm paper which does not print, in each issue, a definite guarantee to step on expir- ation of subscription. The Lawrence Pub. Co., Detroit, Mich. DETROIT. JAN. 14, 191 l. CURRENT COMMENT. The economic cycle Historical Phases of of American agri- Agriculture. c u l t u 1‘ e exhibits s o m e historical phases which are well worth the careful scrutiny of the student of farm manage- ment. the special subject of discussion in the January numbers of the Michigan Farmer. These historical phases overlap and intermingle somewhat, and are all familiar to every student of farm man- agement. though perhaps not recognized as separate phases of agricultural devel— opment. The first of these. as recently catalogued by the chief of the Bureau of Statistics of the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, is the soil robber. The soil robber in our country has been the mixed product of existing economic conditions and ignorance. During the process of the development of our vast areas of arable lands compciition in pro— duction has been keen. and the sale of our surplus products which fixed the price for the wholc in distant markets Through devious channels of trade made the price low, so that a degree of soil robbery practiced on the fertile virgin soils which wcre naturally productive seemcd Justliiablc to thosc who could attain a competence or cycu a good living in no other way. But the soil robber of today is largely so through ignorance or indifference of scientific methods of soil improvement, since we have reached and. thanks to scientific rescarch, are passing the second stage in the economic cycle of our :lgriculturc, the historic phase which markcd the decreasing production of our soils, even those naturally rich soils which our farmers had considered inexhaustible. But, irregularly and in spots, first on the farms of the more pro- gressive of our farmers scicniific methods began to be applied, and we merged into the third of the historic phases of our ag- riculture, the improvement of the lands which had begun to Show a decline in production. and the rehabilitation of the wornout lands which had become so de— picted as to make their cultivation of doubtful profit. Better methods have gradually spread through the beneficial power of example, with the result that decreasing production has been checked, and today our lands are growing better average crops than they did a decade ago. Regarding this increase the Bureau of Statistics of the U. S. Department of v THE MICHIGAN :FARMBR. Agriculture presents the following figures: “A marked change in the production per acre of all crops appeared in the decade 1896-1905 in comparison with the mean of the preceding ten years. The production per acre of corn increased 7.7 per cent; of wheat, 6.3 per cent; of oats, 15.6 per cent; of barley, 11.1 per cent, of rye, 21.3 per cent; of buckwheat, 23.1 per cent; of hay, 22 per cent; of potatoes, 15.3 per cent; of cotton, 3.8 per cent, and of to- bacco, 5.2 per cent. “The weather and other crop conditions of the four years. 1906-1909, were not as favorable for crop production as they were in the preceding ten years, so that the production of cats per acre declined, that of hay remained stationary. and that of cotton and barley increased. In the case of other crops the mean production per acre continued to show large in— creases, the mean of these four years over that of the preceding ten years be- ing an increase of 7.1 per cent for corn; 9.6 per cent for wheat; 6.5 per cent for ryc; 6.6 per cent for buckwheat; 15.5 per cent for potatoes, and 9.7 per cent for tobacco.” Such, then, is the result of the begin- ning of the application of science to ag- l‘icultul'c, a phase of good farm manage— ment which is emphasized in a special article published in another column of this issue. In the light of these figures, what may we not expect when such ap- plication becomes general throughout the country. Truly, the next generation will bring forth wonders in the progress of agriculture, as the past generation has in kindred sciences and the pessimists who believe the time is near at hand when the production of the farms will be insuffi- cient to feed the peoples of the world, will be discredited. There is in store for us still another historic phase of Am— cricau agriculture. and it should be the aim of each of us to hasten the day when this phase may overshadow the others mentioned in the several communities in which we live. abut general prosperity of Conservative the farmers of the country Marketing. mukcs for a conservative and gradual marketing of farm products is evidenced by present prices and market conditions. In the crop and market notes published in these columns frequent mention is made of the fact that farmers are marketing their beans slowly and showing a general dis- position not to sell for less than $2 per bushel. In like manner there is no crowd- ing of the potato crop on the market at present prices which would swamp the market entirely, growers who have the tubers in their cellars evidently having studied the crop statistics for the season to an extent which leads them to the warranted conclusion that all the pota- toes in the country will be needed before the early crop is available. Grains of all kinds are also marketed more conserva- tivcly than in former years, when farm- (-l's were in more urgent need of an im- mcdiutc income than they generally are at the present time, This general conservatism is in line with good farm management, since it is quite as important to sell our products wisely as it is to grow them Well, and it is obvious that if all were to undertake to scll their products as soon as they are grown, a still larger percentage of the consumer’s dollar would go into the pock- cls of the speculators and middlemen than is the case at present, and there is room for an improvcmcut in that direc« lion at the prcscnt time. Conservative murkcting by individqu farmers, acting iudcpcndently, but in line with good busi- llGSS sense is next to organized effort along this line in the securing of reason— ably profitable prices for our products, without any material hardship to con- sumers, and it is a matter for congratu- lution that our farmers are showing such good business scnse in this regard. A correspondent states that the rural carrier on his route refuses to deliver the mail unless the roads are kept open, and asks whose duty it is to keep them open under the law. The rural carrier is acting entirely within his right in refusing to deliver the mail when the roads are not kept in a passable con- dition. In fact, it would be impossible for the carrier to open a badly drifted road for any considerable portion of his route and deliver his mail. Nor would it be reasonable to expect him to do this work. Under the law it is the duty of the highway officers of the township to see that the roads are opened when com- plaint is made to them, but even this would be too slow a method of getting The Highways and the Rural Carrier. results where any considerable stretch of road is badly filled in during a severe snow storm. In most cases the farmers will get out their teams and break a road, shoveling where necessary, as a matter of convenience to themselves. However, this is optional, and will depend upon how public spirited the man may be, and on how much he is Willing to in- convenience himself for the sake of avoid— ing the trouble and labor incident to such work. But whether it is done by the highway officers or the adjacent owners of farms the opening of the highways for travel after severe snow storms can not be counted as a favor to the rural car- rier since they must be opened in any event if the people living on them are to get out. even if only to get their mail, as they had to do before general establish- ment of rural free delivery. It has remained for a. Co-Operation by family of thrifty de- Consumers. scendants of an immi- grant from Northern Europe to demonstrate the advantages of co—operution by consumers, as the thrifty farmers of the same section have demon- strated to the farmers of the rest of the world the benefits which producers may secure to themselves by co—operatlvc or— ganization. A recent communication from Chicago states that the descendants of Jan Ton, who came to Chicago from Holland in 1849. and whose descendants and their families new number 566 per— sons, are planning to effect a tribal con- solidation on the co-opcrutive plan, which will enable the buying of everything for the table and the home by the numerous family units of this large family corpora-- tion from their own store at prices avers- aging about 40 per cent below the ordi- nzu'y Chicago retail market values. It is stated that the plans for organization were fully considered at a Ncw Year re- ception and that three members of the family who are in the grocery business have been appointed as a special com- mittec to investigate the food problem. The plan contemplates the establishment of a large comperativc store through which produce and family supplies of all kinds shall be bought and sold to mem- bers of the family at wholesale prices. An experiment of this kind will have considerable educational value as an ob~ ject lesson to other residents of the com- munities in which the members of this large family live. The co-operative or- ganization of consumers is just as feas- ible as that of producers, and should be productive of just as profitable results. In fact, the co-operative organization of both producers and consumers on the community plan will complete the eco- nomic chain without the expensive link now represented by the middleman, and eliminate the costly methods of distribution now so generally in vogue, at the same time. The result of this experiment should be watched with interest by the producers of foodstuffs in the entire coun- try, as well as by the consumers who might profit by cffccting similar organi- zations on strictly business, rather than family lines. A committee of the Michigan Horse Breeders‘ Associa- tion has prcpurcrl :1 bill providing for the licensing of sml- lions in Michigan. Under the provisions of this bill the work of examining pcdi- goes and issuing ccrliiicuics to stallion owners would be assigucd to the Shite Live Stock Sanitary (“onunission which board would be authol‘izcd to grant certi~ ficates to stallion owucrs in which the animal would be described and the Still?- ment made whcther a pure—bred animal, registered in one of the record associa- tions recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture, or eligible to such registration, a standard-bred or non- standard nnimul conforming to conditions Specified in thc cci'tiflcate a grade. hav- ing a purc-bred sire or dam, or a scrub or mongrcl without other claim than his own individuality. Provision is made for the posting of copies of these certificates in all placcs where stallions are stood for service, in order that the public may be advised with regard to the breeding of the animal offcrcrl for service. The bill also contains a provision for the examina- tion of all stallions brought into the state for service for lu-reditary unsoundness as well as breeding, bcfore a certificate is granted by the board having charge of the work. Provision is also made for the recording of all certificatcb by this «minty clerk in the county whom the stallion it] owned for which the certificate is game/l, In addition to the work 0! examining pedigrees and horses, the bill contain. Horse Breeders Seek Legislation. JAN. 14, 19111 plates the‘glving of the State LiVe Stock Sanitary Commission broad powers in the collection and publication of statisfics and information of value to the horse breeders of Michigan, and carte blanche for expenses incurred in 7the work pro- vdied for in the bill so long as same are approved by a majority of the members of the commission. Undoubtedly Michigan needs a better stallion law. Many of our sister states are far in advance of us in this matter. This bill has much to commend it, and should receive the endorsement of every one interested in horse breeding in Mich- igan. It simply protects the users of stallions against the representations of unsorupulous owners, and affords the honest owner the protection to which he is entitled at the same time. The bill is to be discussed at the meeting of the Association to be held in connection with the State Live Stock meeting this week, and may be modified in its provisions before being introduced in the legislature for passage. A possible weak point is the very broad power which it contem— plates giving to the commission which would be charged with the enforcement of the law in the event of its enactment. YVhile it is certain that there would be no abuse of this power by the commission as at present constituted, legislatures‘are generally loth to delegate such broad powers to a state board. This, however, is a possible complication which should be easily adjusted, and should not inter- fr—re with the passage of a good stallion law. which is needed for the betterment of the horse breeding industry of Mich- igan. HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK. National, Judge Noyes, of the United States court of appeals, in a decision handed down Monday, declared that the Otto engine, which is the type used by the independent automobile manufacturers. does not in— qu‘nge upon the Selden patent. The hcensed association will take the matter to the federal supreme court. The patent expires in September, 1912. The ciicuit court of appeals for this district in the case of the state of Mich- Igan against John Hart, oleo manufac- turer of Detroit, has decided against the manufacturer and he must serve a sen- tence and pay a fine. He violated the federal statutes in regard to the manu- facture of oleomargarine. The first money to be collected by the government under the rebate law was received Monday from the Standard Oil Company at Buffalo, when $23,766 was paid into the federal court, The com— pany had succeeded in getting a rate from the railroads of 10 cents per cwt. when the published tariff was 28 cents. Daily sessions are being held at Wash~ ington by the representatives of this gov- ernment and Canada, in an effort to ar— rive at an agreement on a reciprocity treaty between the two countries. Stephen Benton Elkins, senior United States senator from West Virginia, died in \Vashington, January 4. He was born in Perry county, Ohio, in 1841, of poor parents and was brought up and given a common school education while living on a. farm in Missouri. At the time of his death he had accumulated a fortune of several million dollars. His son will be appointed to represent West Virginia un- til a successor is chosen by the state leg— islature. A plot has been unearthed that, had it been carried out, might have meant the dismantling of the state prison at Jack— son. A prisoner who was being trans- ferred to Marquette, is said to have given the “tip” that explosives, revolvers and prison—breaking tools had been smuggled within the prison walls. and upon inves- tigation they were found. The Carnegie Trust Company, of New York, has gone into the hands of a re- ceiver. It is expected that three other institutions, which are threatened by the failure of the trust company; will be saved by activity on the part of clearing house bankcrs. Through the death of Senator Elkins last week, West Virginia is placed in the unUSual position of having to choose two United States senators at the present session of the legislature of that state. There are many candidates in the field. In the discussion of the important question of whether the United States was given right under the treaty grunt— ing to this country the privilege of build- ing the Panama canal of fortifying the structure after completion, is interpreted by those having the matter in hand when the treaty was ratified by the United States senate in the affirmative. Chief among those who hold this view is For— mer Senator Foraker, of Ohio, who was instrumental in securing the provision in the treaty. President William E, Corey, of the Uni- ted States steel corporation, has submit- ted hls resignation. The reasons given are that he wishes to retire from busi- ness. It is asserted that hotel men of the gulf states are talking another revolution in Cuba for the alleged purpose of distract- ing the attention of the traveling public from the island ln'order to improve win— ter patronage in the southern states. An action between the Detroit a: Mack- lnac and the state railroad commission. begun in the Wayne circuit court and W?! ch will undoubtedly be carried to the higher courts inasmuch as it means much in the railroad and lumber interests of Hm state and country, will establish JAN. 14, 1911. whether, a, railroad commission can abro- gate a.rate and establish one of their own. . Statistics show that for the fiscal year of 1910 there was imported into the. Uni— ted States over $48,000,000 worth of dia- monds, as compared with $29,000,000 for the previous year and with less than 817,— 000,000 for the fiscal year of 1908 when the panic was on. Two pilots started with the balloon St. Louis, which was entered in the interna- tional race last October, from St. Louis for New York Sunday night. Should they be drifted to the north of their expected course they will try for a world’s record. The California legislature is considering a measure which seems to be aimed at th very heart of gambling in connection with racing, by declaring the ownership of a betting ring to be a crime. Besides. the bill prohibits oral betting and is drafted along similar lines to the anti- betting act of New York state. Foreign. Mass meetings of miners in the Ruhr coal fields of Prussia, have been held for the purpose of voting upon demands for higher wages. This action is taken in sympathy with Belgian miners who are now on strike. Earthquake shocks were felt at Valdez, Alaska, on the morning of January 6. Avalanches of extraordinary extent have occurred recently in northern Italy. Between Limone and Vernante railways have been blockaded, in one valley the only things appearing above .e snow are chimneys and the tops of telegraph poles. A movement has started in England asking the home secretary to take action against proselytizing of the Mormon church as has been done by Germany. It became necessary to call out troops to disperse crowds which gathered to protest against the adoption of the pro- posed constitution for Alsace—Lorraine. The demonstrations were made by social- ists and radicals. Diplomatic relations have again been established between Bolivia and Argentine Republic. A. treaty has been agreed to which clears the way for making loans to L1- beria, Africa. Elections are being held in San Salva- dor this week. The bubonic plague is reported to 'be ravaging in Eastern Manchui- .. The revolution in Honduras is well under way; the rebel troops are rapidly increasing in numbers and the organIza— tion under Manuel Bonilli and Lee Christ- mas promises victory for the revolters. An attack on Puerto in the province of Cortez is expected at any time. It is not known how loyal the federal troops will remain. but the officials have grave fears that in a crisis the men will surrender to the rebels. Help from Guatemala is reported to have been given Bonilla which act terminates the \Nashington conven- tion and neutrality laws existing between the Central American Republics. MICHIGAN CROP REPORT, Wheat—In answer to the question, “Has wheat during December suffered in- jury from any cause?" sevon correspond- ents in the state answer “yes" and 558 “no," and in answer to the question, “Has the ground been well covered with snow during December?” 570 correspond- ents answer “yes" and nine “no." The total number of bushels of wheat marketed by farmers in December at 106 flouring mills was 266,303 and at 114 ele-- vators and to grain dealers 253,933, or a total of 520,236 bushels. Of this amount 348,768 bushels were marketed in the southern four tiers of counties 129,575 in the central counties and 41,893 in the northern counties and the upper penin- sula. The estimated total number of bushels of wheat marketed in the five months, August-December, was 5,750,000. Fifty-four mills, elevators and grain dealers report no wheat marketed in De- cember. The average condition of live stock in the state is reported as follows compari- son being with stock in good, healthy and thrifty condition: Horses, sheep and swine, 97, cattle 96. The average prices January 1 of some. of the principal farm products, in the markets where farmers usually market such products were as follows: The average price of wheat per bushel was 89c; rye 72c; shelled corn 54c, and Oats 34c. The average price of hay per ton was $13.54. The average price of fat cattle was $4.54 per cwt.; of fat hogs $7.39 per cwt., and of dressed pork $9.29 per. cwt. The average price of each class of horses was as follows: I'nder one year old, $52.51; between one and two years old, $85.40; between two and three years old. $123.26, and three years old and over, $162.01. Milch cows were worth $43.90 per head. Cattle other than milch cows, under one year old, $12.77; between one and two .Years old, $21.41; between 'two and three .Vears old, $32.50, and three years old and over, $41.41. Sheep under one year, $3.90. and 0118 year old and over, $4.78. Hogs not fat- tened were worth $6.44 per cwt. The prices given are for the state. The price of wheat is 260; com 10c; and oats 90 lower than one year ago and rye 2c, and hay $1.68 higher. The average price of horses. etc., one year ago was as follows. Under one year old, $50.24; between one and two years old, $82.15; between two and three years old, $118.58, and three years old and over, $154.16. Milch cows, $41.55; cattle other than milch cows, under one year old. $12.11; between one and two years old, $20.28; between two and three years old. $31.28, and three years old and over, $40.34. Sheep under one year, $4.19. and one year old and over, $5.20; fat cattle. $4.83 per cwt.: fat hogs, $7.73 per cw‘t.. dressed pork $9.91 per cwt., and hogs not fat- tened, $6.89 per cwt. -» THE MICHIGAN FARMER. CROP AND MARKET NOTES. Shlawassee Cm, Jan. 2.—-Weather mod- erating, with strong South winds. Sleigh— ing fast being impaired and very poor. Farming, on the whole. at a standstill. The winter so far has been very favor- able for wheat, the land being well cov- ered and the soil plenty moist. A few farmers are husking their corn with the machine. A large quantity of beans still unthreshed, also clover seed. Farmers seem in no hurry to dispose of their bean crop, believing that it is unprofitable to sell for less than $2 per bushel. A large quantity of potatoes in the cellar. Lamb feeders are still hopeful that the market will begin to brighten up; a few cars that were put on feed early are about ready for shipment. No cattle to speak of on feed. Very few hogs in the country. Horses are changing hands frequently and high prices being paid f0 good animals. A few farmers are still hauling sugar beets to the factory, but the crop is about marketed. Emmet 00., Dec. 30.—On the whole, mild weather for the month, with light fall of snow for our locality. Back from the lake shore 15 to 20 miles it is report- ed as being two to three feet deep. The price of pork is now advancing, about Sl/gc. Dressed chickens are selling at 150 with a continued advance; eggs, 35c. Stove wood is a point off for the reason that it is coming in much more freely. Dry selling from farmers’ sleighs at $2 per cord, and green at $1.75. Hay, $16 (13) . 37 > 5 l Stiff . V . - Jackson my fence Guaranteed Full Guage Hard Steel Wire This means longer life andasatisfied custon er. The cross bars and laterals are the same size and material. A fence is no stronger than its weakest Wire; ' then WHY have the stays smaller than the line wires? JACKSi )N FENCE is properly crimped to take care of all ex- pansion and contraction and free from all uneven length of laterals. The lock or tie is substantial and holds under any and all conditions and at the same time allows the fence to adapt. itself to uneven ground. Insist on JACKSON ; your dealer can supply you. Jackson Fence Tool Free to Farmers, If you will fill out 1h.) attaclmdcoupon and mail to us we will send you liltl’li the handic 1 tool on the farm—the Jackson Fence ’l.‘oI.II. FREE TOOL COUPON Jackson Pence Co. .80): I4. Jackson, Mich. Jackson Fence Company, ((1)18; straw, $8. Livingston 00., Jan. 9.-—We have been enjoying very good sleighing the past‘ four weeks and while we have had con- siderable bad, stormy weather the roads at no time have been very bad. It hasl been ideal weather to feed stock as the' temperature. has remained quite steady.. Lamb feeders are not taking a very op-' timistic view of the business on account of the price of lambs and they are at a loss to know whether to sell their lambs for which they paid 6c per 1b.. at 51/2c in a half-fat condition or finish them and then take less on account of their being too heavy. There seems to be an un- usually large number of lambs on feed this winter in this section. Grain not moving very freely. farmers waiting for better prices. Farmers generally busy getting up their summer‘s wood supply. _MICHIGAN FARMERS INSTITUTES. Allcgun (‘o.#(‘h‘cora. Jan. 16; Leisure, Jan. 17; Glenn, Jan. 18; Ganges, Jan, 19; Douglas. Jan. 20; Laketown Jan. 21; Hamilton. Jan. 235; Burnip‘s Corners. Jan. 24; Monterey, Jan. 25; Hopkins, .lilll. 26; \Vnyland, Jan. 27; Plainwell, Jan. 28; Otscgo, Jan. 30. Benzie Co. Frankfort. Jan. 28. Branch Co.»—I'nion City. Jan. 16—17; Bronson, Jan. 18; Gilead, Jan. 19; Alan— see. Jan. 20; Quincy, Jan. 21. Genesee Co.—Clio. Jan. 25-26; Gaines. Jan.’ 27-28. , lngham Co.—-—Dansville, Jan. 23; Leslie, Jan. 24. Jackson Co.——Springport, Jan. 23; Tompkins, Jan. 24; Rives, Jan, 25; Hen- rietta, Jan. 26; Grass Lake, Jan. 27; Michigan Centre. Jan. 28; Norvell, Jan. 30; Brooklyn. Jan. 31; Liberty, Fcb. 1: Hanover. Feb. 2; Concord, Feb. 3; Spring Arbor, Feb. . St. Clair Co.—Algonac, Jan. 23; Capac. Jan. 24; Bcrville, Jan. 25', Smith Creek, Jan. 26; Lambs, Jan. 27; China Twp., Jan, 28; Columbus. Jan. 30; Yale, Jan. 31. The ROund-Up. The State Round—Up Farmers' Institute will be held at the Agricultural College. February 28, March 1-2-3, 1911. In ad- dition to the usual general program, “The Renovation and Care of Orchards” will have special attention at the State Round-Up Institute. Another leading feature will be the largest and most com- plete exhibit of Spraying apparatus and supplies ever made in the country. There will also be a large exhibit of fruit. NATIONAL CORN EXPOSITION. The program for the fourth annual Na- tional Corn Exposition. to be held Jun. 30 to Feb. 11, in the eight immense buildings on the Ohio state fair grounds at Colum- bus, has just been complcicd, and pro— vides for one of the greatest national ag— ricultural expositions ever hcld. This great exposition will be a grand round—up of all state agricultural shows and agricultural meetings. The name. “Corn Exposition,” does not mean that only corn will be shown. for all grains and grasses, the prize winners only. at the various state shows, will be in com— petition for the valuable national trophies. More than 35 states will have com— petitive exhibits. Twenty-five. slate ag- ricultural colleges and experiment sta- tions will have scientific exhibits, each demonstrating its most advanced experi- mental work. hese exhibits. which will be In charge of expert demonstrators, will deal, in a practical way, with nearly ev- ery phase of the science of agriculture. For instance: North Carolina will em- phasize the cotton industry——from the growing plant to the manufactured arti— cle—with cotton gin and loom in actual operation while Illinois will especially emphasize its soil Work. The federal department of agriculture will 'be represented with its famous ex- hibit which fills two large furniture cars, and which has just been returned from the international exposition at Buenos Ayres. Important among the many meetings exhibits and other special features of this exposition may be mentioned the meet- ings of the American Breeders’ Associa— tion: the Ohio Dairvmen’s Ass0ciation: the National Rural Life Conference; the Ohio Conservation Association; the Ohio Corn Improvement Association, and nu- merous live stock Associations. There Will be special features of vital interest to the Y. C. churches, colleges. schools, the farmer, and the city man and their families alike. “'ill require this spring .............. rods of fence. Box 14, Jackson. 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Geneva, Ohio. man ‘lfié‘l'éilagifié’fegfirfici” 497‘ .°§§é‘c°‘i‘.iail§filgo‘ill2¥f SHALL WOMEN DO THEIR OWN WORK? How About the At Home % an?) Eltrewf) ere 3?? ix Mother of Six? ET the women who want to hire their work done do it themselves 01‘ have it go undone." says “E. M. F." in a letter which she writes to “start an argument." The writer is very much against girls going out to domestic service and holds to the idea that every woman should do her own housework and that mothers of daughters should keep them religiously from entering another womanfs kitchen. I can just hear the mother of six stnall children who is the owner of a large house, saying “Amen" to that. .\s she rises before dawn and toils until bedtime, scrubbing. washing. ironing. baking, cooking, mending. sewing. sweeping and dusting. and probably carrying wood and water besides, I can imagine how heartily she endorses the idea that every woman shottld do her own work or let it go undone. . - “'hat matter if she is little better than a slave. with no time to rest or read; scarcely time enough to eat and sleep if she is to do her duty by husband. babies and house? She is living up to that democratic doctrine of doing one's own work and she is helping girls to be inde— pendent and free from the odimn of work- ing for somebody else. And the woman whose health is so poor that; she can not work, will no doubt en< dorse the idea of going without, kitchen help. Husband can cook his own meals or get them some place else and the house can go unkcpt so long as girls do not need to go out to domestic service. The theory that every woman should do her own work sounds very well but it doesn‘t bear out well in actual prac- tice. Ever since the world began there has been need of housemaids, and so long as it stands there will be those who need help. “'hat woman, for instance, is able to do all her own housework and take care of a family of children without leaving something undone? Either the work is only half done or the children are not properly cared for or the mother herself is overworked and run down. Something suffers and if it is not the work or the children it is the mother‘s health. Every mother of little ones needs help and it is foolish to say that she doesn’t. I‘ll admit there is a certain class of women who should be compelled to do their own work. They are the idlers in large cities whose husband's salaries are so small they can barely pinch along. but who insist on keeping a “maid" so they can spend their mornings in the stores “shopping.“ and their afternoons and evenings playing bridge or at the thea~ ters. These women I should like to see forced to do their own housework. They are perfectly able to so far as health and little ones are concerned. for they posi~ lively refuse to bear children and their, plump. well—fed appearance shows them to be the picture of health. They are healthy. but not contented, for no mind that is not busy can be con- tented. They have absolutely nothing to think of but clothes and pleasure and their only ambition in life is to outshine their neighbors. ("ould these women be kept so busy cleaning and cooking they would have no time for running about. it would be a godsend to the community and a new lease of life to the husband who is haunted day and night with a mountain of bills he sees little hopes of paying. The servant girl question will never be settled by each woman doing her own work. It will be settled only when each side practices the golden rule and both mistress and maid show absolute fairness and justice. The maid who slights her work, leaves corners uncleaned. wastes food, and is saucy and disobedient, is on exactly the same footing as the mistress who is overbearing and exacting. gives the girl' a cold. dirty room to sleep in, keeps back her wages and demands a harder day‘s work than the human frame is capable of standing. There is much to be said on both sides and to my mind the girl is at much at fault as the mis- tress. The chief cause of discord, I firm- ly believe. is our blessed spirit of “Am- erican intlet')endence.” The girl “is no— body's slave." will “take orders from no one" and will often refuse to do work that is not a bit too hard for her nor at all degrading. ' This. of course. causes friction. If a woman pays a girl for her time and to do her work she naturally expects to have something to say as to how the work shall be. done. The quicker girls learn that it is not beneath them to take orders, the quicker the problem of kitch- en help will be settled. DEBORAH. ~Country Women A;_MOHBY Earners—No. l9. Mushroom Growing Offers Large Profits. ANY women are searching for re- munerative and pleasant employ- ment upon the farm. and what (an be more interesting, pleasant and profitable work for them than mushroom growing? After the farmer makes up the mushroom bed his wife or daughter can attend to its management with hardly any tax upon her time and without interfer- ing with her other domestic duties. And it is clean work; there is nothing menial about it. No lady in the land would hes- itate to pick mushrooms in the open llelds, how much less. then, should she hesitate to gather the fresh mushrooms from the clean beds in her own clean cellar? Mushrooms are a winter crop; they come when we need them most. The supply of eggs in the winter season is liinited‘enough. and pin-money often pro- portionately short: but with an insatiable market demand for mushrooms all winter long, at good prices. no farmer's wife need care whether the hens lay eggs at t‘hristmas or not. \‘Vhen mushroom grow- ing is intelligently conducted there is more money in it than in hens and with less trouble.”—Falconer. \Vith this as a text from a book which is conceded by mushroom gl“()\\'0l‘S to be an authority. 1 proceed. If you want. to make money at home. here is an easy way, provided you are successful. I put in this proviso because of Bliss AI. R. King. of Detroit. who, while she is en. thusiastic on the subject of mushroom- growing. yet has to admit some failures. This is her fourth season. Her first was not a success; her second was gratify- ingly so; her third was a failure, and the result of the fourth is yet to be learned. “I am not going to give up because of my two failures." declares Miss King. “for the work is so fascinating and so remu— nerative when you do win out. l have a man to help me in preparing my beds. for that part of the work a woman could scarcely do alone. “The first requisite is plenty of manure trom horses tha have. been bedded with straw. This should be heaped up and left for about eight days, turning it every two or three days. At the end of this time we prepare the bed. mine is about tour feet by six, by spreading the manure out evenly to a depth of 18 inches and then tramping it down until it is from 12 to 13 inches thick. “'e put a board on top and walk on it until the manure is packed solidly. Then we immerse a thermometer in the bed and leave it until the temperature is about 90 degrees. when we plant the spawn. "The year that I had success I used the English brick spawn, breaking it into pieces an inch or two square and placing these small pieces in the bed, or compost as it is called, just beneath the surface. At the end of eight or ten days I can see indications that the spawn is starting. a little whitish substance like mould shows on the surface. Then I cover the bed with about an inch of loose soil which has been cleared from all stones and sticks. This I accomplish by sifting it over the bed through an ash seive. Then I try to go away and not look at my bed for eight weeks. By this time the mushrooms should be showing and in a week or so they are ready 'to eat. “The temperature of my bed I try to keep at 65 degrees after the spawn is in. Some authorities say it can get as low as 4:? or :30 but I do not think they do so well at that low temperature. I think I failed last year because I made the bed too wet. Mushrooms require a certain amount of moisture, but too much will rot them. They do better if they are. not watered at all. The temperature should be uniform. too, and those women who try to grow them at home ought to have sotne way of keeping the beds at a temp- erature of about 60 degrees. A stove might ~be set up in the cellar, or the beds tan be coveted with straw and protected from all outside draughts by l’ioxing them in." Many women might want to engage in the enterprise of mushroom growing, but be held back by the fear of an odor from the beds. This need not deter you as there is absolutely no odor from the com- post. The manure is prepared outside the house and after the bed is made gives no trouble. Mushroom growii‘ig is such an exhaustive. subject and Would require so much space to cover it at all adequately that it can not be treated in the confines of a magazine article. For women who live near enough to a large town to work up a hotel trade or a trade with a large grocery. there is no more profitable em- ployment. A bed 100 feet long by five wide, if rightly handled. will yield 250 pounds. As mushrooms sell for 350 per llt-‘lmd it will quickly be, seen what the profits are if you do all the work your- self. The manure you have free. the cel- lar is already on the farm and the spawn costs very little. If you fail you are only out ”the cost of the spawn. and if you suc- ceed you have a handsome sum to Show for your winter‘s work. The name of a good book on the sub- ject will be furnished anyone who is in- terested. on receipt of a self—addressed and stamped envelope. Also the names of gardeners where spawn may be bought. THOUGHTS ON CHRISTMAS GIVING. BY ELLA r. ROt‘KV‘t‘t'IOD. TTIAT (‘hristmas giving is assuming burdei'isome proportions seems to be generally acknowlelged. No matter how cheerful the giver there is a limit to human endurance and from the experi- ence of several women who were com- paring notes just after the holidays, it would appear that when one goes beyond 50, and even 00 presents t'at'I] year it is crr’twding the limit pretty closely. The question arises. docs it pay to make oneself a slave to this practice even though it is a bont'lage of love? In jus— tice to one‘s family. can any woman d6.- vote so great an amount of time. to it as is demanded. to say nothing of any- thing else. instances are not unusual where the dawn of (‘hristmas day finds a wornout and haggard individual ready to collapse from the strain of the holiday preparations. And in spite of every effort. each year sees the gift list growing larger instead of smaller. This resolves itself into a personal problem which each must solve for her- self. But in view of the conservation spirit at present being agitated. may not we study this out and find some way of conserving our strength and nervous en- ergy instead of slavishly following the prevailing custom which makes the holi- day season one of positive dread instead of a joyful time? My suggestion would be. to give to one’s immediate family and such intimate friends and near relatives as may be remembered without burden. To give generously as possible to those who are needly. especially children, for whom the season seems particularly in- tended. A giftless Christmas is not to be desired, since there is too much re- volving around the practice to abandon it wholly. As a Christian nation we would continue to offer gifts in remem— brance of God‘s greatest gift to man. Only let the custom be followed sanely, and in moderation rather than in the pro— miscuous fashion which seems largely to prevail at present. THE COLLEGE. GIRL AS A FARMER’S WIFE. BY KATHARINE A. CRIMES. Thirty years ago a college education was thought to put a girl on a pinnacle, far removed from the ordinary bread- and-butter struggles of life. Today it is looked upon as a mere preliminary train- illg‘ 1‘01‘ any kind of work that comes to hand. Its end and aim has ceased to be a. superficial crust of things she will nev~ er need. and has become a matter of real equipment for what fortune may have in store for her. The time was when a young man, farm born and bred. would not have dared to lift his eyes toward a college girl, with the thought of asking her to share his lot. There were too many possible 0b- jections. He could not promise her the circle of congenial companions to which her college life had accustomed her. Her years of boarding had perhars developed in her a taste for more elegant surround- ings than he could afford. More than all, her dainty dress and manner seemed out of place in connection with churning, and baking. and chickens. Probably his friends characterized her as “a worthless thing,” so far as practicability went, and he secretly shared the doubt. So he con- tented himself with some rustic maiden“ whose lines had fallen parallel to his own. But things have changed. The traveler through the country sees many a college diploma hanging on the walls of rural homes. YVith her keen perception of true values, the college girl recognizes the freedom and pleasure of a country life, as compared with the hard-and—fast round demanded in the city. for the rational. healthful progressive life of the country. Her years at school have taught her to grasp the main point. and let side issues go. They have taught her the value of. These principles are definite planning. as applicable to housework as to social ectmomics. She is generally a capable utilitarian. seeing the value of every scrap of usable material that comes in her way. She. has been trained to see it. “'asteful— ness in any sense is a crime, and one which she is not likely to commit. Vthre her untrained sister has no idea of using material in more than one or two ways, she finds endless possibilities, including the last Scrap. The girl with cultivated taste demands comparatively little in the way of house— hold furnishing. Flashy curtains and over-loaded mantles make no appeal to her. She knows how to give the touches to simple things that makes the difference between home and a place to stay. The expense may not be half that of some gaudy trifle, but the gain in charm and daintiness is inexpressible. In dress the same rules obtain. The well-bred girl does not care for the flnery in which her less cultivated sister revels. Her ideal is a higher one than to out-class someone else in matters of display_ The college girl is not dependent upon others .for companionship. She has a, world within herself. She has been used to look to her books for her truest friends. With them, the hours are never When she came‘ and saw, site was not long in conquering, T and is proving herself eminently fitted » «m a? “R n +5). I ‘ wasps“ av‘mbtflw‘rs: . :- fl‘ .3; i ...o...~..... .~ Jr. LY! rump \gs ’g‘" "r' 55 5 5 i E i Famous “Pint of Cough ' ' Syrup”. Recipe .__....__.___ [to Better Remedy at any Price. Fully Guaranteed. , WW Make a plain syrup by mixing one pint of granulated sugar and IA pint of warm water and stir for two minutes. Put 21/2 ounces of pure Pinex (fifty cents’ worth) in a pint bottle, and fill it up with the Sugar Syrup. This gives you a family supply of the best cough syrup at a sav- ing of $2. It never spoils. Take a. tea- spoonful every one, two or three hours. The effectiveness of this simple remedy is surprising. It seems to take hold in— stantly, and will usually stop the most obstinate. cough in 24 hours. It tones up the jaded appetite and is just laxative enough to be helpful in a cough, and has a pleasing taste. Also excellent for bron- chial trouble, throat tickle, sore lungs and asthma, and an unequalled remedy for whooping cough. This recipe for making cough remedy with Pines and Sugar Syrup (or strained honey) is a prime favorite in thousands of homes in the United States and Can- ada. The plan has lbeen imitated, though never successfully. If you try it, use only genuine Pinex, which is the most valuable concentrated compound of Nor- way white pine extract, and is rich in guiaicol and all the natural healing pine elements. Other preparations will not work in this recipe. A guarantee of absolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded, goes with this recipe. Your druggist has Pinex or will get it for you. If not, send to The Pinex Co., 232 Main St., Ft. Wayne, Ind. When You Buy a Piano you want t_o_ know you a_r_e getting the beat for your money value — nothing Cornish Pianos, for real Must prove their . When you buy a a d d e d for the merit, are unexcelled superior v a] u e 0 n1 “CORNISH” you ’ protection of dealers. get full piano Sent to You E9: _A_ Year’s Free Trial by anyI other, what- over all others by ever t eprice, home tests or we or name. or gay the fre ht reputation. o t 11 way . 6 will place a piano in our home. fre ght aid if you wis , at rock-bottom factor price rms o y choice, giving - on 1 year to test heinstrument before you need decide to keep it and we give you 8. Ben 11 of I u de m n i t y which holds us to this offer and also insur e s instru- ment a g 9. ins t D Three Years Cred“! 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Send today for our handsomely illustrated catalog No 26 and find out all about our money saving methods. Write today. NATIONAL WI & TANNING C0. 25 Arnold St., Three Rivers. Mich. Omaha Branch, 1929 S. 13th St. inflamed? Smart? SORE EYES? ”Full of Sticks?” Feel Tired Alter Day’s work? Nothing will give so sureArxl‘izef as an vfication of THOli‘lPSON'S E WATER Freshens and strengthens the delicate tissues. Should form a part of the daily toilet. Write for set of Allegorical Art Pictures FREE. JOHN L. HOMPS . SONS G CO. St... Kansas City, 110., is making an offer to send a lam , free to one person in each marvelous, new, incandes- sent 100 candle power oil lamp. Simply For Sale by all Druggisis. Price 250. Isl-s RIVER 51., nor, u. v. The Factories Sales Co. of 888Wyandotte locality to introduce this and name and nearest express office. long, nor the time heavy. She is better fitted for the semi-isolated life of the farm, and finds greater chances for hap- piness in it, than almost any other wom- an. The quiet home life there possibly gives her the time for reading and study 'that she has always coveted. This in it- self is compensation enough for any lack of companioship. As her children come. she finds her greatest delight in training them, and the days are never long enough for the pleasant round of teaching and study that she finds her greatest and most profitable duty. The college girl has the immense ad- vantage of a business training. She is more than a mere cook in her husband's household. She is a real partner, plan- ning with him and entering into his hopes and ambitions, and often her clear sight is one of the greatest. factors in his suc- cess. If need be, she can become an efficient business manager. Should she ‘be left alone, with a family to care for, she is equal to the emergency. For her there is no such word as fall. She has had h-r faculties sharpened until they are rich in expedient, and capable in ac— complishmen't. More important than all, she has been taught to see the true dignity of labor. She is never “above” any honorable work that presents itself. She is never afraid of losing her social prestige. by doing her own washing and ironing. Such things make a small part in her wide—glancing conception of life. and she sets small value on the artificial limits fixed by “society.” The girl who has spent her days in ear- nest study has not frittered away her youthful charm by inane flirtatious. There is little fear of her having a “past” of questionable repute. The love of a true heart is to her a priceless thing, and not to be played with. But she has both right and will to ask that the heart of- fered her be as clean and honest as her own. Altogether, ‘the young an on the farm who is ambitious. honorable and progres- sive, and there are very many such, can make no mistake in choosing his wife from he ranks of girls who step from our college doors every year. Such a one will not only help him to fulfill his own highest ideals, but will urge him to raise new, and even more lofty ones. The farms and the farmers both need the col- lege girls. APRON CHAT. BY J. ALLISON. “Forethought is coin in the pocket, quiet in the brain, and content in the heart.” For those who have not practiced this forethought, this apron chat is designed. for every woman both wants and needs aprons. Plain, ample ones for kitchen work, dainty, frilly ones when (-oncociinm chafing—dish dainties. capricious pocketed Ones for the needle-woman, nurses' ap- rons ,etc. The design that is given herewith may be used for sewing. serving or kitchen apron just as the proportions and mate— rials are chosen. The an'on from which this design was taken was intended to he used as a sew- ing apron when the work was pick-up work, and was made from 21 grade of India. linen that usually retails for 13 cents per yard. The insertion, and lace are half—inch imitation torchon, costing about five cents per yard. If one wishes to use. this pattern for a kitchen apron. cut it as long as desired. keeping the proportions correct. it would be pretty made of unbleached muslin, with the gores set together with strips of bright plaid gingham or chambruy and a band of the same used to finish the edges. If used f0r a sewing apron, lincn would be good, using still heavier lace or coarse Battenberg braid for the insertion and finishing the edgcs with :1 buttonholc pattern. If one does not wish to spend the time to embroider the edge, hem with a roll hem and finish with cor- onation braid. It gives the effect of em- broidery with a very slight expenditure of time. .. Checked dimities also make pretty ap— rons after this pattern. Any of the ma— terials named will make it possible to make an apron of the size given in the diagram at a cost of 25 to 30 cents. a heavy Two yards of unbleached muslin will make two aprons for kitchen wear. and will make a variety with the plain, straight aprons most often worn or the long—sleeved ones that are much favored. Faced with bright colored chambray or THE "MICHIGAN‘ FARMER. gingham they make a dainty and attrac- tive gift of a prosaic necessity. Tear a four-inch strip off each side of the muslin. Sew together and you have a strip for a ruffle that will not need hemming as it has the selvedge edge. Make a lengthwise fold in the muslin, having the piece that is doubled eleven and a half inches wide. This makes the apron 223 inches wide. and leaves a strip at one side for the strings. Measure 33 inches on the fold and 25 on the outside edge. Round from the outside down to the center front and you have the apron ready for the ru'illo. If you use the fac~ ing of chumbra)‘, face the rufiie before gulhcring. it will be best to cut out the other ap- ron before completing the first one as the bits 1ch make the bibs, pockets and strings. The plain apron is :37 inches wide and 33 long. and should be faced with some bright material. If for a very slender person the offccl will be better if the apron is sloped off from the top so 7,. 7.. q' 2/71 there will be less lo gather into the band. l'sc a very narrow band and set the bib over it and stitch twice. The band may extend an inch beyond the apron and then have strings long enough to tie eas- ily and about four inches Wide. This pallcrn made short makes pretty serving or sewing apron. The long. plain. straight aprons so fancied by many for wear when sewing are very pretty with the hem put in with an insertion of lace or embroidery. ’i‘th'c arc countless other ways of mak- ing pretty aprons but do make them look as if they were intended for use and could be washed. Also be Have them have them table “stringsf 3. very generous with your strings. as long as you like but do not so narrow that they are veri- ’ A NOURISHING, DELlClOUS AND CHEAP DESSERT. No. 32. BY MRS. ALTA 1.. LI’I‘TELL. I wonder why more farmers do not put up ice during the wimcr‘.’ Ice-cream is one of tho llll).\‘l Him-(highly enjoyed, most: nourishing, lcnsl dislrcssing~ desserts that (an be mode. not to mention being the oasiest one it.» make known to man. or woman. of course. lllvl‘x‘ is :1 hard way to make ii. being the, Amorn-nn way. The hard way" is to make :1 custard with eggs, sugar and milk and l'l'l'iilll. This is the foreign way. which ulM-s Nzlzipolilan ice cream. The easy wuv is I» lllilkt‘ Philadelphia tukc clcur cream. or ono—lhiI-d lwo-lhirds cream. if you wish it and volvcly put il in a double lnIlll‘l‘ :lnd sI-nld it just untii the bubbles boom In appear on the sides. 'l‘hcn swcelcn and Add your flavor and freczc. it is dolivious with a quart of mashed fruit put in when it has frozen just long enough to bc mushy, You then need no flavoring. 'l‘llo may hc simply pourcd into Ibo l’I‘l'chr and frozen though it is no! so smooth this way. In pun-kin: your first break the ice into small bits and allow one measure of course salt to ovary thrco measures of ice. .l’ack the well with a broom hundlc. The liner the ll'l" is crushed the quicker the v‘rcam will l‘l‘oczc. :Is 1110 For l.li~' milk ice—cream. illlll smonlll (-Invl, l‘l‘t‘illll l'l‘l"i"/.l"l', icc down freezing depends upon the cold being re- lcased from tho ice to go into the, cream. Do not draw off the water until the ice ”outs on lap. Then «now off and re- puck. in packingr in let the cream slund :ll‘lcr freezing, use loss salt. (‘I'cam should stand three or four hours after freezing before it is scrvod. Put the punoukc griddle in the oven to keop it hot, if oIn- has lo bake cakes for a late comer. and thus ovoid a smoky room.«Mrs. U. R. TV. But tho right way is the easy wuy.l (15) 39 OLD COMMON SENSE _ Change Food When You Feel Out of Sorts. ‘ “A great deal depends upon and the kind of food you eat," old doctor said to a man who him sick with stomach trouble and sick headache once or twice a week, and who had been taking pills and different medi- cines for three or four years. He was induced to stop eating any sort of fried food or meat for breakfast, and was put on Grape—Nuts and cream, leave ing off all medicines. In a. few days he began to get better, and now he has entirely recovered and writes that he is in 'better health than he has been before in twenty years. This man is 58 years old and says he feels “like a. new man all the time.” Read “The Road to Wellville,” in pkgs. “There's a Reason.” Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. Helps Poor Hearing Here is awonderful little device which has enabled thousands of deaf persons to again hear perfect- ly. Cunningly con- trived to fit inside the car, it is abso- lutely invisible. It puts you back to your old place in the world—breaks , down the terrible . wall of silence. _ - This invention is the life work of a man who for years was hopelessly deaf. Purely mechanical. it is actually a “listening machine” that magnifies and focuses the sound waves on a central point on the natural drum. With it the deafest person can hear even whis- pers. You can again enjoy the theatre. music, church services—and best of all. the conversa- tion of your family and friends. Write Today for “Experience Book” Free to you, it gives the testimony of 400 per- sons who have been released from the awfuliso- labor: of deafness by this simple mechanical device. Just write your name on a postal and the book will be delivered to you, postage pre- paid. Mail imoday. WILSON EAR DRUM COMPANYJJK Todd Building, Louisville, Ky. 44 Bushels lo the Acre is a heavy yield, but that's what John Kennedy of Edmonton. Alberta. Western Canada, ot from acres of Sprin Wheat in 1910. . sports from 0 her districts In that rovince showed other excel- ont results—such as 4,000 hush- ele of wheat from 120 acres. or fill-fl bushels or core. 25, 30 and 40 bushel yie ds were numerous. As high as 13?. bushels of oats to - he ucro were thrashed from Alberta fields. HE SILVER CUP ‘ut the recent Spokane Fair was awarded to the Alberta Government for its exhibit of grains, grasses and vexe- hbles, Reports of excellent yields for 19w come also from Saskatchewan and Manitoba in Western Canada. Free Homesteads of 160 acres, and adjoining pre—emptions of 160 acres (at$3 per acrc).urc to be had in the choicest districts. Schools convenient, climate ex- cellent, soil of the very best, rall- wayscloseatlmnd.bulldin lumber cheap. fuel easy to gct am reason- able infrice.water easily procured. mixed arming a success. Write as to best place for settlement. set- tlers' low railway rates, pamphlet "Inst Best _ West" and other information, to Supt. of Im- ‘ mig, Ottawa, Cau.. ortot‘an. (iov'tAgt. (54) yourself the wise came to M. V. McInnes ‘» 176 Jefferson Avc., Detroit. Mich. C. A. Lauder, Marquette, Mich. "S"'lMPERlAL”3° an . x _ ' Days In Your 0wn Home at OUR RISK Has EXCLUSIVE FEATURES such as: Odor Hood—Carries all steam and odors from cooking to chimney. Ash Sifter—Permits sift- . inz ashes right in range. Oven hermometer—Stone Oven Bottom—Absorbs and holds heat in oven; 3 fuel saver. Direct from factory to you at Wholesale Price. Freight Prepaid. Easy Credit Terms “Wanted. 365 Days Guarantee. Write today for Free Catalog THE [MPERIAL STEEL RANGE C0. 530 State St. Cleveland, 0. Harness at Wholesale Prices! I. film! from our shops in you. 3 FREIGHT PAID. '8 We Can Save You Money. Write to-dny for a copy of our HARNESS BARGAIN Catalofi HONEST HARNESS 00.. Mill), MICHIGAN. Use the water that potatoes have been|cusllom TANNING O‘T‘LOG FREE boiled in to clean your silverware. It is better than the most expensive polish.— Mrs. A. D. P. l - N0 tanning charge over $8.50. sent. on request. $10.00 out of one 65—“). hidc'. .Vou furnish six Muskrats for collar. “H \Y. “’EAVER. -:- Lining samples We make coats all complete for No extra charge where Reading Michigan. 40 (16> HEALTH NOTES. BY CHARLOTTE A. AIKENS. Bow-legged babies are very common, and bow-legged babies may and usually do, grow up to be bow-legged boys and girls and men and women. Sometimes the mother‘s milk lacks some of the mineral ingredients the baby needs for bone—making. The bones need a certain proportion of lime and other mineral elements to stiffen, them and sufficiently to bear the weight of the body. But by far the great majority of bow—legs in children can be traced to the baby be— ing allowed to stand on his feet before the bones in his legs \th‘f‘ still enough to bear the body weight. it does not pay to hur- ry nature. liven it‘ a child is a year and a half to two years old in fore he tries to walk. let him take his own time. \Vhen of his own accord he tries to pull himSelt‘ up by a chair. it is usually quite safe to encourage him to go on. liven standing in the lap should he discouraged till na— ture herself shows that she is ready. ii: a: is If it is at all possible. let the baby sleep in a little crib 0r cot of its own. Some sort ot‘ cot can be constructed cven it' it is a crude. homely affair. that will be more comfortable both for mother and baby than if it is kept in the ltt':l with grown-up folks. For the stings of bees. tlie bites of in— sects, such as mosquitoes. bathing the, part with ammonia water is one of the rest simple remedits. =i< =i: =24 Slight fevers may Dt't'ttl‘ in children from very small causes. .\s one never knows just how the lever may develop. it is wise to put the child to bed and withhold food till the child seems to de- sire it. Most children with t‘ever have lit- tle or no appetite and the powerot'dig‘es— tion is impaired. (liye plenty of water to drink. }ive a laxative such as mag— nesia or eastor oil it‘ the child can retain it. Keep the room well aired and cool and cover lightly. Very often the levers ol‘ children are due to too hasty feeding. the use of improper food or overeating. To get the food passage cleared of the itritating‘ substance is important in such tascs. .-\n injta-tion of warm, weak soap— suds into the bowels will help in the clearing out process. bttt as Swill as the. stomach will retain it a purg‘ativt- should be given. A prominent specialist in int'ants‘ and children‘s diseases says. in speaking of eczema in babies. that when mothers will lead We” regulated lives as regards food and eXetu-ise and infants cverl‘ed. eczema will be, eliminated from the, afllictions of nursing infants. Among the other causes which are liable to pro‘ duce evzcma in babies are the too early use of starchy food. the Use of an irritat- ing soap. general debility and nealect. Some children have a skin that is very easily irritated. \Vhere there is the slightest tendency to skin irritation of this kind. the clothing should he care- fully chosen and little or no soap used. Surfaces which touch each other should be seprated. Sweet oil is ttsei'lll to re— move the crusts. The tendency to such diseases is greater during the lirst year and a half. After that age most babies who llth‘ reasonably good care are less liable, though often eczema retuins at intervals. Regulation of diet is excect'ling'ly im- portant. cease to be REQUISITES FOR THE MEDICINE CHEST. BY L. M. THORNTON. In a house where there are young children the. meditine thest should always be placed high enough that inquisitive little hands can hot meddle with its con— tents. Perhaps your own children are so well trained that they will never touch anything they have been forbidden to handle. but some day they may have little guests and then a serious if not fatal ac- cident might occur. in the family medicine chest there should. of preparatory remedies which you have discovered iu~ valuable and nearly everyone knows at least two or three ot‘ these. Then there, should be a jar of yasclinc. to be used in case of burns. colds etc; a bottle of l'fl'ttXitlc ot‘ hydrogen for cuts. wounds. prickly heat and the poison oi‘ ivy or nettles. A good extract of witch hazel for nose bleed or other internal hemorr— hage. especially such as comes when one of the tiny first teeth is extracted at home; a bottle of listerine for sore throat or any trouble when a harmless disinfec- tant is desired. A bottle of camphor to course. lit' the THE MICHIGAN “FARMER. be used in case of fainting, and some- times for headache; a bottle of benzoin, for when a few drops are added to the wash water the effect is soothing, sweet- ening and refreshing; a bottle of Jamaica. ginger or ginger extract to be taken for sudden colds; a vial of peppermint; a vial of aconite, with directions carefully writ- ten upon it and the poison label very much in evidence; a small bottle, of pare- g‘oric for bowel trouble and another of turpentine. A few drops of the last named added to a bowl of hot water becomes valuable in cases of neuratgtc pains or pains in the stomach. as cloths wrung out of it and applied to the surface over the pain bring speedy relief. In a lower drawer have bandages. anti- septic cotton, soft twine, a. pair of small scissors and a sharp needle. Many a serious illness may be avoided or deplorable accident madeJess painful by the prompt application of remedies from the medicine chest and the money spent for one call from the family physi- cian would stock it for a year. SHORT CUTS T0 HOUSEKEEPING. l have been baking cookies on a pan- cake griddle. Place it on top of the stove‘ so u will lie hot enough to l)l'0\\'ll the-3 cookies very slightly in a couple of min- utes and then put them in the oven on top grate only about two minutes. Must be watched very closely as they bake very rapidly. Are very moist when finishede Mrs. l), 1.. (1. For :I rack to hold tools for cutting ice, take a piece of wood ten inches long and two or three screws. \Vith a brace and bit the openings required to fit the tools when not in use an be. easily made. Bore gitnlct holes for the screws to fasten the rack to the wall. (live the wood a good sandpaper-lug to make it smooth. The ice rick and scraper are in the. way. and in danger of falling on some of the dishes when such tools are laid on the refrigera- tor. The above rack will be found very convenient it‘ placed near where the re- l'rigt-iator is l\'"]ll.*".\ll'g. .l. J. O'C‘. ’l‘ry ruhbiug‘ dampened soda on the tea! (ups to remove the tea stains that are liard to get ol‘l'.~ l.. S. Try a wet towel at the hack of the neck when sleet)less.~—.l. \\'. A GROUP OF GOOD STYLES. These patterns may be secured by writ- ing the Michigan Farmer oilice. at the prices mentioned. 3e sure to give num- ber and size. No. 5095—Child'ren’s Yoke Dress.—~Cut in three sizes, ], 3 and 5 years. Age three years requires 23,; yards of 27-inch ma lerial. Price, to cents. No. 3928——Children’s Tucked French Blouse Dress.——'l‘hree sizes. 1. :4 and 5'} years. For three years it requires ;’ yards of Sui—inch material; 1%; yards insertion; Price. 12'» cents. Russian Dress.-A'l‘wo For one. year it re- 36-inch material. it. yards edging. No. 4483—Boys’ sizes. 1 and 2 years. quires lite yards of Price, it) cents. No. 3326—Children’s French Dress.— 'l‘hree sizes, 2, 4 and 6 years. For four years it requires 21/; yards, 36 inches wide. Price. 15 cents. No. 4633—Children’s Jumper Dress withl Guimpe.—'lt‘our sizes, 4 to 10 years. For] six years it requires 21;. yards. 3) inches wide, for dress; one yard 36 inches widet for guimpe. .Price, 15 cents. Queens»; JAN. 14. 1911. OU need not be. deprived of the economy. the safety. the convenience. the comfort and the reliability and pleasure of having Electric Lights in your house, no matter how far you may be from a city Central Station. \Vith the Dayton Electric ‘ Light Outfit you have your own electric light plant on your place—always ready and always reliable. l l s lltlr No more danger of fires from defective lighting——no more explosions—no danger of any kind whatsoever. The Dayton Electric Lighting Outfits are low in cost, ‘asy to install, cost almost; nothing to operate, require no time to keep going, are reliable and sure. and give you safe, Cheap, ell'ective light lllfJ every place—always. Expert Advice Free Tell us the size, of your home, mnnlier of Out- buildings, etc., and how many lights you think you require and we will furnish you an esti mate of the cost. of a com pletc outfit. Get Our Catalog Our illustrattrtl catalog pictures and describes complete outtits, fixtures, etc. free copy. Send now for The Dayton Electrical Mfg. Co., 237 St. Clair St., Datyon, Ohio. Established l 847. Pains in the Back Allcock’s Plaslers have no equal. Strengthen Weak Backs as nothing else can. Pains in the Side Allcock’s Plasiers relieve promptly and at the same time strengthen side and restore energy. Allcock’s Plasters can always be distinguished by their fine balsam odor; this comes from the. Franks incense, which has remarkable curative qualities. When you need a Pill TAKE A Brandreth’s Pill (Est. 1752.) For CONSTIPATION, lBlLlOUSNESS, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, INDIGE8T|ON, Etc. Purely Vegetable. NEW YORK PRICES ARE LOWEST dealer at home or elsewhere. ask for it. You waste money every day you get 110" Without this free book. Write {or it 10-day. Send for Catalogue No. 800 R. H. Macy & Co. New York i i R. H. MAC Y & C0. Establish Prices in New York ' Almost mien/thing you eat. wear or use comes from or is sold through New York and merchants from every city in the land come here to buy goods. Why don’t YOU buy in the same place your merchant buys? You don’t have to pay the big middlcmcn’s profits. commissions. selling ex- penses.transportation charges. ctc.. which are a part of the prices mired in usual retail stores. If you want to do so you can make a big saving this year and at the same time have better things to eat. to wear. and to use. Send a postal card to learn by return mail how to make this saving. LIVE BETTER AND AT LOWER COST R. H. Macy &Co. quote lower prices than any other store in America selling first-class merchandise. We either manufacture our own goods or secure them at first hands and we pass them 0n ‘0 you at mere cost of materials and labor with our one small margin of profit added. Our prices are so low that even merchants wonder how we do it. Don‘t take our word for it—sce for yourself. We issue a big catalogue filled from cover to cover with a wonderful variety of every kind of merchandise. We will send yOu a. copy free and postpaid if you write a letter or postal card and which we sell at prices below those quoted by any other ,A‘ .~d4—¢.~ 4/ Wanna", -: Mum“. annual; “ fl ‘ THE MICHIGAN FARMER. 11.111111111111111 Farmer Who liaise: Hay To send us his name so we can mail him our Free Booklet on “GEAR- LESS" HAY LOADERS. It is full of Hay Loader facts that will prove interesting reading and gives many reasons why more “GEARLESS” Hay Loaders were sold last year than any other make. The “GEABLESS” hasn’ t one of the many troublesome features that are to be found on cylinder and other rake-bar loaders. It is the one loader that is “on the Jab" every hour during the 'haying season—no broken gears, no broken sBrackets, no broken chains or springs because it hasn’t any of these trou- blesome parts. Write us today for the “GEAR- LESS” Booklet. A. postal will do. La Grease Hay Tool Co. {POULTRYm BEES}, 32nd Street. Chicago Heights, Ill. Hatch After Hatch M aliens gwgflflreateet GGYPHEISM shanotm billion dollars 1:"an in 1911. Guide ook free—1n- to to: it today. 5“. 85 $1.19, N.IY‘.’.1:’;JMCI“CIQ, 0:33.151“. he,” no. .M—s. } '33?..%"$I0 r tanks. double walls, ===1==== doublelm doors. Free catalog _. mm 13. Send for it today. Ell—II..- § \fleeenela Incubator Ce" Ian 12., laden. Me. 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There is much discussion in the poultry and farm press regarding the 200~egg been, 'but for the vast majority of prac- tical farmers Whose poultry is a side line, and apt to remain so, it seems to me the ZOO-egg hop is out of the question. There is no doubt as to the possibility of pro- ducing some such hens if one can give most of his time to the care of his poul- try; but even the poultry experts have not succeeded in producing any strain of fowls that will give so high a record for the entire flock, or any considerable part of it, with flocks as large as those found 011 the average farm. Some poultry authorities put the av- erage production of the farm hen at 64 eggs a year. If that figure is correct. the statement of Prof. Spillman, of the De- partment of Agriculture, that the farm- erfs outlay for his poultry exceeds his in- come from them, is quite true. I am in- clined to think that the average is too low. There is no doubt. however, that the egg-production of the farm hen is away below what it should be. and that it might be increased materially without interfering with general farm work to any appreciable extent. That a. flOck av- erage of 150 eggs per hen is possible I know from personal experience, for my flock did even better- than that last sea— son. llut the 'high average was not the result of one season's work. it had back of it several years of careful breeding and selection, as Wcll as intelligent feed- ing and general care. The first requisite for building heavy laying flock is good foundation stock; not necessarily pure-bred fowls, but well developed hens having constitu— tional vigor and health. It is often best for the farmer who has some good mon- grel hens 11) use 111cm for breeders rather than purchase pure-bred hens or eggs. Why? Because in this way he can start with hens he knows arc hardy, Vigorous, and healthy, while if he purchases he must take chances on getting hardy fowls unless he can go and see the flock him- self. 01" course, it will require a longer time to breed his fowls up to standard requirements. but egg production is the main consideration in the farm hen, and the use of good mongrel hens with a Standard—bred mule will prove mnsr sat- isfactory. The farmer will learn the re- quirements of his fowls us he goes along and When in a few ycars he has built up a flock uniform in size and color he will have become a staunch champion of up a ‘pure-bred poultry. It is a gmul plan to select a pure-bred male of the breed that is most in evidence in the mixed flock. Then sclect the hens that show that breed plainest in their feathers and shape and use them for breeders. Keep all of the best pullets and as they mature and begin to lay dispose of the poorer mixed hens. The following spring cull the pul- lets again, this time according to their laying qualities as shown in the record of the past six months, as well as for size and vigor. Keep the best of the lot: for breeders, mating them with the males that were used the previous year, or sub- stituting males of known constitutional .vigor. If any of the old liens are used a second season mate them to vigorous cockerels. In-breeding’, however. must not be carried too far if the health of the flock is to be maintained. It will, in time, -Weaken the stock until the {owls become an easy prey to disease. By carrying on selection for several years, breeding only from the best and giving the hens careful attention in the way of comfortable quarters and proper feed, the laying qualities of the flock will be gradually increased. If one of the laying breeds, such as the Leghorns, is used the average product’on per hen should easily reach 150 eggs per year in a flock of medium size. Ohio. NAT S. GREEN. VALUE OF THE TRAP NEST. A Farmer conespondent recently said something about trap- nesting his laying hens. I would like to know how it is Want to know how to make a trap nest as my hens eat their eggs as soon as laid. Charlevoix Co. W J. G. Apparently you have an erroneous idea as to the purpose of trap nests. They will not prevent your hens from eating their eggs, although they might be used as a means of determining just which members of the flock have acquired the egg-eating vice. a record of the eggs produced by each hen. To accomplish this it is necessary to have a nest so contrived and adjust6d that, when a hen enters, the entrance will close, thus cutting oiT her escape after she has deposited the egg. It is then necessary for an attendant to remove the egg. mark and credit it to the hen, re— lease the hen and set the nest so that it will entrap the next hen entering it. The labor and close attention which this en- 121ils have prevented trap nests from be- coming very popular. almost exclusively confined to those poul— try owners who are working to develop heavy laying strains by brceding from their best layers only. There are a. num- ‘ber of patented trap nests on the mar- ket, some of which are handled by al— most every 1lealcr in poultry supplies. There are-also 11 number of home—made devices in use. some of which have been illustrated and described in these columns within the past few years. As slated above, trap nests will be of little use in breaking your hens of the egg-eating habit. except that by trapping each hen you would be able to determine which ones ale cg g calms (providing the mischief makers arc all laying. which is Scarcely probablc). 111111 xliat the egg-eat- ing hens would not have access to the nests of others. it might be Worth while to devise some simple 111el’hod of trapping the hens on the nests merely for the pur— pose of breaking up this miscrable habit or vice, but we suggest. rather, that you first attempt l1) 1'1-11111111' matters by act- ing on the suggestions contained in avery excellent 111111-10 on egg eating which ap- Dcal'cd in 110 l“.- 11'mc1' 111‘ D1111. 24, 1910. GOOD STOCK IN BEES. Nearly all bee—keepers advocate good stock in buss but; (here is a diversity Of (11111111111 11s 111 1110 best way to get the best stuck. Those who have never tried it haw no idea of the difference stock Will make. Some of tho ordinary stock in the country is 11111 WHl‘lll the keeping. I bought a bunch of bees a few years ago which was a good example of this. It is an actual fact that I could get no comb honey from Lhcm at all, and only by The best of care could i get any extracted. Bees of my own stock. right beside them, new doing cuml work with no bet— lcr chance. so 1 could lay it to nothing else. Nearly all writers advocate buying pure stock 111‘ some good qucon ln'cmlel‘, and in many cascs this might be bcsl, but no matter where ymi get your queens you should know what they are before you replace queens 111:1t :11'1‘ doing fair work. If you have a quflen 1'11 your own yard whose bees arc doing good work, in nine cases out of ten you will do best by rear- ing your queens. I have boug ht several queens lately. and. so fm, I have failed to find 111111 that would pay me to breed from. My stuck has been built up for several yours without any new stock, and it has bccn inuu'nvingr under the plan of simply ln-cmllnu‘ all llw time from the best huncy 111’1'111111191's. Don’t. think that this will be too difficult for you to ac- complish, for it is no harder to do this than (0 introduce rvlluz' «zuccns, which you would have to do if you sent away for them. Perhaps the 0115111“ way. if you have only a few bees. is to allow your best queen to come out with a swarm, and then after taking away the queen from colonies which you wish to requeen, leave them 24 hours and sot in one of the combs with cells from your gOOd queen. Mecosta Co. L. C. WHEELER. ()VVll THE STATE POULTRY SHOW. Michigan’s one big poultry show will this yer1r occur-at Detroit. The dates announced arc. Jun. ‘25 to Feb. 2. It will be conducted by the Michigan Poultry: Breeders Association, the organization; formed last year, supcrscding the Old State Poultry Association, which is prac- tically a consolidation of the local poultry Organizations throughout the state. This state show is designed to be a gcncral poultry round—up, occurring at the close of the annual SllOW' season, and drawing the best exhibits from each of the local shows. It is also planned to hold this Show at a different point each succeeding year, thus concentrating the poultry in- terest of the state in one big show to better effect than has been possible in the past. This year’s exhibition will be held in the spacious Light Guard armory in Detroit, and entries already booked give promise of one of the largest shows of the kind ever held in Michigan. ‘ The purpose of the trap; nest is to enable the poultryman to keep‘ and their use is‘ ’ Poultry/mew You lose too many chickens Don‘t let another day pass without trying out the Lullaby yourself. Equally In good whether for brood of 25. or 100. or 10, 000, broods of 25 each. Saves time, labor and big Ioeeee you have experienced in the past. Freeport, £010., tremry $1, 1910. ° Pollard 00. Boat on, mgglefien: 1 remi’ved the brooders and have (0 chicks in one of them. I am delighted with it. and 1.11.11 ”71$! mo"B'cmls. r. LAMBERT. Only $1.50 Delivered And your money back it not what we claim -you take no chances for you are to be the judge. But once you have need the Lullaby. your troubles will be over, your work more pleasant and decidedly more profitable. Order the Lullaby of Your Dealer Today I! he will not eupply you. order of as direct. ‘ Anyway. write today lure for our Poultry Almanac—tells all about the Lullaby. and full ofvaluahle poultry information. Worth 51. 00 but free it you write for it. 771: PARK 8: POLLARD CO. 1...? Wumrltm r o. T014, Feeding System 18 CANAL 8'11. BOSTON. MASS. TO POULTRY SUPPLY DEALERS. We want to ar- range to deliver the Lullaby Broader to oultry rniscrs through a. beard ealerto whom all inquiries will be referred. Write for our liberal proposi- flouto dealers. “(3% / .//;/_//1: G" .5“: 0501:1110». / 4( 5'11“". y a.» 7 , ‘ 1” 1.1111 usunm Arm: 111112111»; ’ [C0100 WAND‘ WIN onus M4 HIRD DAYb 1911 Buggy Book Send a postal-get the Book— and through ltvisit with Phelps the biggest factory of its kind in the world. Let him show you in his photograph! how a good buggy should be made—what it should be made of. Phelps knows. They‘ 1': all Split Hickory Vehicles —-over 125 six lcs—evrry kind—auto sent Buggies Surrev s, Runnhl111ts.ctc. —all sohi direct 10 user 1111 L101)ays' Free ' Road'l‘est—Z Ycars’ (Eu names—:11 trom 25 to ’75 Saving. Don‘ t you w mt lh Book? It will pustyou on 511185 1111i wh it you ought to pay 11 hr r1v1rr "- you buy. A postal gels it. . II. C. Phelpe, President, Vx‘ , THE 01110 “1111qu ‘1.;"’ HFG. COMPANY, 7 It"? \\_/‘1/ alumni-0311.103! 1 - ‘.>-2\ . Station32 , Columbus, 0. lapel Factory in the Wurld Belling Vehicle. Direct WA NT E D ..;..1“‘1‘.1r...‘.‘1f. F9311 “it” 011.3%? 7‘ Fourth National Bank (Emmi Rapids, lilichigan - 48 BREEDS Flue pill“) bred chickens. fi' ducks. 14110.4(» and turkey“. Northern raised. lizmly and very beautiful. Feivls, eggs and incubators at. low prices. America's greatest poultry farm. Send 46. 101 fine 100- page 171.11 Annual Poultry Book a. 1. 11mm, Box 813 1111111111111, 111111., FOR SAL -Ma1nmoth Bronze Turkey-9 11nd Barred Rock Cockerels. Mrs. THOS.WYCK()F1<‘ Orchard Lake. Mic-11151311. GEESE vllifii'ffllllu LECHORNS White. 111101111119 pi ize brcd stoc k. A square deal prioesrifiliit. rite \our wants. 1’. ll. Pl’outs. R. 2. Bucyrus, O THOIiUthBRIfi‘D S. C. BR)()VVN LEGHORN Coo kerels l’ri e for Jo 11. $1 1.3 each. 4 for $4.50 LEW IS T. UPPENLANI)ER, R. NU. 4. Lanning, M1ch. —F;rn r11ised.Hcalthy. nod Bull Rock unkemls sillox shape and color. Egro $1.50 up. WILLIS S MEADE i No. 3,Holly,Mich. Big Business Barred Rocks 11.15. TAYLOR. Balding, Michigan. ()(‘KERELS FOR SALE—Light. Brahma “bite C “'yamlotm 11'. B. P. Rocks. gnod ones also pullots. E. D. BISHOP Route 38, Lake Odessa, Michigan. I'Fl‘1 PLY. ROCK and S. 0. Bull Leghorn Cock- eiels E \1cpl lonalg good stock .1tf11rmors' flees Eggs in season. . BU RUE, Blaine, lulu igan [LVEIL GOLDEN and WHI’ [‘E W YANDOT’l‘ES 100 \\ liitc '(‘ockomls at $2 and fl each. New c114 ular after January 15th. .Brow ning. Portland, Mich. ARliEl) PLYMOUTH ROCK—Hurry! Hurry! “rite quick if you want. your pick out. of :1 bunch of kacrels the large tipo. narrow barrin, bred fight sired by first. (‘or kerol at Grand Rzzipids oultry Show A. J. GORDEN. Dorr. R. No. 2. Mulligan —Vigorous. {arm raised. and Barred Rock CkIS. bred from prize winners. $3 each two for $5. J. A. BARNUM. Union City. Mich. od breeders While Wyandolle Boehnls‘A 1.??? me soon, A. 1‘ llANkLlN SMITH. Ann Arbor. Dlichignn. T will have a. few (kls. to sell from Barred and “I E W'hite Rocks Bull and White 01' ingtone Black lilinorcas and White Leghorn rite to. prices. H. H. ICING. WILLIS. MICHIGANI'L I)0GS. TRAIN foxhounds and bound pups for hunting fox and (1.00115 Also collies. Inclose 2-cent stamp. W. E. L] ECKY Holineeville. 0111.0 0U “'RITE “1.112088. Rochester. Michigan. Y for those beautiful sable and white Collie Puppies of the finest. breeding. and from stock workers. 42 , as) WWW/‘7 ‘ MARKETS WWW“ DETROIT WHOLESALE MARKETS. January 11, 1911. Grains and Seeds. Wheat.—Jl‘lle ‘general advance of prices for wheat the past week rested upon re- ports that the supply at northwestern points was being drawn upon quite lib- erally by millers. causing reductions therein. that continued lack of precipita- tion in the southwest is damaging the crop, and that there is a general ten- dency of conservative (lealers to take over the grain. The European visible supply has. however, 50.000.000 bushels more volume than the supply of a year ago. On Tuesday there was a decline, largely the result of the news from abroad and a natural reaction from the steady climb of the prices during recent sessions. but it only amounted to a small part of the advances made. The cutting down of receipts in the northwest and the call from millers who are even now paying premiums over May prices for good wheat, and who are being spurred on by the im- proved condition of the flour market, look encouraging to farmers having wheat _to dispose of. One year ago the price for No. 2 red wheat was $1.20 per bu. Quo- ‘tations for the past week are: No. 2 No. 1 Red. \Vhite. May. July. Thursday .971/2 .9011; 1.0211. .99 Friday ' ....... .98 .97 1.0;; .9514 Saturday ..... .971/2 001/2 1.02% .9334 Monday .. .981/2 .071}; 1.03% .9833, Tuesday ...... .98 .9: 1.021.; 091/, “'ednesday .99 .93 1011/4 991/, Corn.—~The position of the, corn deal was shown on Tuesday when. with a. weaker wheat dial the price for corn ad- vanced. Report comes up from the south that Argentine's crop has been seriously damaged. This lent strength to the mar- ket here. Eastern buyers are out in corn districts of the corn belt getting consign-~ ments directly from farmers and local buyers. The price rules about a cent higher than a week ago. One year ago ) the quotations for No. 3. corn was 603,“; per bu. Prices for the week are: No, 3 No. 3 Col 11 Yellow. Thursday ......... 471.; 491/2 Friday ......... 171/; 48%,, Saturday ...... ........... .17 1,_ 491/z IMonday . .. ....... 4714; 481/2 Tuesday ......... is 49 Wednesday .. ............. 49 49 Oats—Comparatively little business is being done in oat circles and values are ruling on the same basis as last week. Stacks are decreasing although the total supplies at present are larger than a year ago. The price then was 491/21- for standard oats. Quotations for the past week are: Standard. No. 3 Vhite. Thursday ................. 341,42 3 Friday ........ . .......... 341,45 .‘2 Saturday ....... .......... 341/2 5‘ Monday ................... 35 34 1%; Tuesday .................. 35 341/; \\'etluesday ............... 351/2 35 Beans.*l.ocally there is nothing doing in the bean trade. Primary elevators are carrying on a fairly large business and prices are, steady with those of a. week ago, Nominal quotations are: (lash. .lan. Thursday . ................. $2.05 $2.10 Friday .. ........... . ....... 2.05 2.10 Saturday ................... 2.05 2.10 Monday . .......... . ........ 2.05 2.10 Tuesday ................... 2,05 2.10 \Vednesday ............... 2.05 2.10 Clover Seed.~'\\'hile transactimis are small there is a good volume of business being done in this product and prices of a week ago are still ruling with a firm ‘tone to the trade. Following are the quo- tations for the past week: Prime Spot. Mar. Alsike. 'l‘hursdav ..$.‘1.10 $9.15 $9.10 Friday ‘ ............ 9.10 9.13 9.10 Saturday ......... 9.10 9.15 9.10 Monday" .......... 9.10 9.15 9.10 Tuesday .......... 9.10 9.15 9.10 \Vednesday 9.10 9.15 9.10 quiet and tirm Barley.v’l‘his grain is $1.80611.S5 with good samples selling at per cwt. ‘ Rye-"Offerings are small. Market is lower and dull. Quotation for No, 1 is NJc pcr bu. Vislble Supply of Grains. This week. Last week Wheat . ............ 19.920 000 44,282,000 ct-n-n ............... 0.527.000 5,099,000 Oats ................ 19.593000 16,267,000 Rve ...... . ......... 4R2,000 491,000 xiii-toy .. ............ :1 $514,000 1,600,000 Flour, Feed, Provisions, Etc. FIour.—-The flour trade. is easy with prices unchanged. Quotations are: (‘lear $465 Straight ............................. 3.65 Patent Michigan .................... 5.29 Ordinary Patent .................... 4.7.) Hay and Straw.—Hay values are steady. Quotations 0n baled hay in eat“ lots f, o. b. Detroit are: No. 1 timothy, $10.5061s17; No_ 2 timothy, $15.506016; clo- ver, mixed. $15.506016; rye straw, $7@ 7.50; wheat and oat straw. $6606.50 per ton. Feeds—Prices were generally this week. bran and corn feeds being down while, middlings are higher. Carlot prices on track are: Bran, $25 per ton; coarse middlings. $26: fine middlings, $28; cracked corn, $23; coarse corn meal, $23; corn and oat chop. $21 per ton. Potatoes—Consumers are satisfied with potato market conditions but sellers are neither pleased with the slow movement of tubers nor the prices paid. In car lots Michigan potatoes are selling at 3760400 per bu. altered / n Provisions.—Family pork, $236024; mess pork, $23; medium clear, $21@22; smoked hams, 141/26015c; briskets, 131,1,0; shoul- ders, 12c; picnic~ hams, 120; bacon, 18@ 19c; pure lard in tierces, Ill/ac; kettle rendered lard, 121,50. Dalry and Poultry Products. Butt-er.—-Dairy and creamery butter has suffered a decline. The market has been easy for some days but when the report came out regarding the unusually heavy holdings in storage the easiness developed into a slump that was felt in all the chief butter markets of the country. The local trade did not reduce prices as much as was done elsewhere. Extra creamery is quoted at 29%c per lb; first do., 270; dairy, 21c; packing stoek. 180 per lb. Eggs.—The increased freedom of ship- ments from producers and country buyers is giving the trade an easier tone with values shaded a fraction from last week. Fresh eggs, case count, cases included, are now quoted at 30%c per dozen. Peultry.—Chickens are about the only birds inquired for these. days and the one change in quotations this past week has a slight advance for live birds of that kind. Market steady and easy. Quotations are: .l.)ressed.—Turkeys, 2061‘22c: chick— ens, 13611140; fowls, 126Dl3c; ducks. 106B 180; geese, 14691.5(: per lb. Live—Spring chickens, 1261713c; fowls, 1(1%61=11c; old roosters, 9c; turkeys. 1461120c; geese, 12‘@ 14c; ducks, 14@15c per lb. Cheese. Michigan, 170; Michigan sharp, 1761‘181/2c; York state, 171/26018c; York state sharp, 19c; limburger, old, 1661117c; Swiss domestic block, 2060220; cream brick, 176121180. Drfifsed Pork—Price is steady at 9@1_0c per . yVeal.—Market steady. Choice, 1269 1219c; ordinary, 861110c per 11). Fruits and Vegetables. Rabbits.~—Steady. Per dozen. $1.50. Apples.~—Market is quiet and steady. Fancy greenings are quoted at $52561) 5.50; Kings, $5.25@5.50; Baldwins. $4.50; Steel reds, $6; ordinary grades, .2.75@3 per bbl. Cranberries—Steady. Quoted at $3.25 per bu. ' Cabbage. Steady. Selling at $1.75 per bill. for new. Onions—Easy and lower. 80@85c bu. Holney.fiChoice to fancy comb, 1560170 ]>el' b. OTHER MARKETS. Grand Rapids. Owing to the great scarcity, bean men are ot‘ftring up to $3 this week for red kidneys. White beans remain steady on $1.75 basis. The potato situation is prac-» tically unchanged, dealers in the Green- ville territory paying 280,7but in other sections the ralge is 20611250 Outside markets are afraid of frozen stock and are. not placing liberal orders. The poul- try market is doing better. Chickens and fowls have advanced 1c to 2c, and tur- keys are also 1c higher, live stock bring- ing 19c. Geese remain at 11c and ducks at 13c. Veal is a little higher, bringing 6611110 Fresh eggs are worth 3060320. The butter market is weak and lower, creamery being off lc. \Vheat is worth 93c; new corn 48c. New York. Butter.-’l‘rade is easy with prices down. Creamery specials are quoted at 29c; extras, 271/2c; thirds to firsts, 21@ 201/sz per dozen. Eggs—The free offering of storage stock has unsettled prices, and while re- frigerators are fairly steady the market for fresh supplies shows some weakness and lower vault-s. Nearby eggs quoted at ll6142c; fresh gathered extras, 3362135c; firsts .‘i2c; refrigerator stock, 24611250 per dozen. l’oultry.~—Alive—\Nestern chickens, 156D “doc; fowls, 16611161/2c. Dressed—-\Vest— ern chickens, 146117c; fowls, 1461116c; tur- keys, 1861240 Chicago. \Vheat.——No. 2 red, 98%613991/3c; $10114; .Iuly. 961,450 per bu. (‘t11'11.77N<). 2, ’17fi1471AC; 1\Tay, 5014; July 51c per bu. ()alSn—"Nt'l. 2 white, 34693411’1c; May, 35C; .luly, 3434c. l-larley.—Malting grades 8061197c per bu; feeding, 65611750. lhtttcr.~—'l‘he market is sluggish, with prices front 1 to 4c lower. The, general slump is due largely to the issuance of a report by the Chicago Butter and Egg Hoard showing that the holdings of stor- age butter in leading warehouses are nearly 25,000,000 lbs. greater than at this time last year. In addition. current re- ceipts indicate that ”the present daily out- put is iu excess of that of a year ago. Quotations now are: Creameries, 21611280; dairies, 216124c. nggs.—~'l‘op grades are 1c lower but trade is more active than in some weeks. The material reduction of storage stocks during 'llecember has had a bracing cf— t‘ect all along the line and the outlook for producers seems much improved. Quo- tations: Prime firsts 31c; firsts 29c; at mark, cases included. 19%61221/21- per doz. Potatoesm'Ret-eipts so far this year are more. than 100 cars behind those of the, same period last year. which has served to give the market a firmer undertone. Former prices rule, with demand showmg some improvement. Choice to fancy quoted at 43.6145c per bu: fair to good, 3.961400 Rt"al]S.~—']‘lll.\‘ May, market is showing im— provement, all offerings "being closely looked after. Pea beans have advanced nearly We in the past two weeks and red kidneys are also higher. Pea beans, choice hand-picked, are quoted at 952.1560 2.18 per bu: prime, $2.056i‘2.10; retl kid— neys, $2.756i‘13.50. . Hay and Straw—The hay market is recovering from the recent slump'and is reported strong with receipts running be- low those of a year ago. Rye and wheat straw are lower. Quotations now are: Choice timothy, $19@19.50; No. 1 tim- othy. $17.50@18.50; No. 2 do. and No. 1 THE MICHIGAN FARMER.; .. mixed, $166017; No. 3 do. and No. ‘2 mixed, $11.50@15.50; rye straw, $7627.50; oat straw, $7607.50; wheat straw, $6606.50 per ton. , , Boston. \NooL—While there is more hustling about the wool stores than for the past few weeks the attention of buyers is largely given to territory offerings. Of the fleeces, 14-bloods are about the only grade that can boast of having an at- tractive interest for buyers. Prices, in some cases show a tendency to shade from former values. Following are the leading domestic quotations: Ohio and Pennsylvania fleeces—Delaine washed 34c; XX, 320; fine unmerchantable, 25@ 20c; l/g-blood combing, 296030c; %-blood combing. 2960300; 1[,«blood combing, 271/2 (1128c; delaine. unwashed. 261/26p27c; fine unwashed. 226i‘23c. Michigan, \Viscon- sin and New York fleeces—Fine unwash- ed, 2061,21c: delaine unwashed, 2061127c; 13—blood unwashed. 286129c; 9g-blood un- washed. 2.\"r129c. Kentucky, Indiana and Missouri—~95-blood, 2961300; 14—blood, 27 612380. Elgln. Button—Trade firm at 290 per 1b., which is 1c below the quotation of last week. Output for the week, 574,600 lbs. as compared with 593,700 lbs. for the pre- vious week. THE LIVE STOCK MARKETS. Buffalo. January 9, 1911. (Special report by Dunning & Stevens. New York Central Stock Yards, East Buffalo, N. Y.) Receipts of stock here today as follows: Cattle, 120 cars; hogs. 22.400; sheep and lambs. 36.000; calves, 1.000. \Vith 120 cars of cattle on our market today, as a general rule, the quality of the cattle was very common, in fact, there was not a straight. load of prime cattle on the market. Butcher cattle of all descriptions sold from 10611200 per hundred weight higher than last Mon- day. XVe quote: $0.506! 6.75; Best 1,300 to 1,400-lb. steers good prime 1,200 to 1,300-1b do., $5.7561‘6.40; best 1,100 to 1,200-lb. shipping steers, $550,606.25; medium butcher steers, 1,000 to 1.100 lbs., $5.50@ 0; light butcher steers. $4.85605.25; best fat cows, $4.756135.25; fair to good do., $3,8561‘450; common to medium do., $3.50 ((113.75; trimmers. $2.756v3.25; best fat heifers. $550610; good do., $4.75@5.25; fail‘ to 3111111 do., $4.25604.75; stock heifers, $3.2561:l.50; best feeding steers, dehorned, $4.50614.75; medium to good feeding steers $461425; stockers, all grades, $3.75@4; best bulls, $5605.35; bologna bulls, $4.25@ 4.75; stock bulls. $4694.25; best milkers and springer-s, 315061160: good to best do., $406150; common to good do., $256035.- lmpossible to sell late springers at'any kind of satisfactory prices; have to be sold by the pound. ’ .140 double decks of hogs on sale today; market about 150 per hundred weight lower than Saturday’s close; closing steady at the opening prices, and all sell- ing that were yarded in time for the mar- ket. “7e quote: Mixed, medium and heavy, $8.256118.35; yol‘kcrs, $8.30608.40, mostly $8.35; pigs,'$8.606118.75; roughs, $7.256L‘7.35; stags. $6616.75. The lamp market opened slow today; most of the choice handy lambs selling $6.406P6.50. HeaVy lambs, $5.50@5.75. Very dull on lambs weighing 50 ‘to 90 lbs. Sheep market was active today; most of the choice ewes selling $375604. VVethers $4.2561>4.40. We quote: Best handy lambs, $04060 6.50; heavy lambs $5,50615.75; bucks, $2.50 6113.25; heavy ewes, 553.756214; yearlings, $~l.756115.50; wethers. $4614.40; cull sheep, 250603.25; handy ewes, $3.856114; north- ern Michigan lambs. $6606.25; veals, choice to extra, 1110611050; fair to good do., $7.50@10; heavy calves, $5606.50. Chicago. January 9, 1911. Cattle. Hogs. Sheep. Received today .....:t6.000 43,000 35,000 Same day last year..21,797 43,497 20,129 Received last week..t‘10.482129.895 84,254 Same week last ycar.5:l,404 113,610 80,353 The week starts off with too generous offerings of cattle. and trade is not very brisk, although butcher stock is moving very well at steady to We lower prices. Steers will average all of a dime lower. This follows last week‘s break of 1061125c. Sales of fat, good to choice 1.300 to 1.500- lb. steers are made largely at $6.1561‘6.00. Hogs broke 10c this morning, following last week‘s advance, of 20611300 Sales ranged at $7.7561N15. with a rally later and rumors of a few sales at $8.171/26D $.20. Light weights and medium butcher hogs sold the. highest. and heaVy hogs sold unsatist'actorily. Prices look good when it is recalled that two years ago they sold at 5115.4060030 and three years ago at $1.1061‘4.471,é. Last week saw advances of 25c in lambs and 1061.]5c in aged sheep, while yearlings sold 10611151- higher. 'l‘ops were $0.65 for lambs. $5.85 for yearlings, $4.00 for weth— ers and $4.15 for ewes. The market: to- day was fairly active, but 10®15c lower early and rather more than that later. Lambs went at $5616.50, with a reported early sale, at $0.00. “’cthers sold at $3.65 614.37». fat heavy export wethers going at the. top tigure while ewes sold at 53-50”? 1.10. holding their ground very well. Ycarlings were quotable at 3315061565. heavy going the lowest. Perhaps some. fancy yearlings might go higher, it being usually uncertain just what a buyer mil-{ht pay, and the same is ‘true of prime wethcrsfibut the general market is lower. (‘attlc started off last week with only moderate offerings and an active general demand, in spite of the fact that the day was largely observed as a holiday throughout the country. By the middle of the week the general trade became much slower, and While the receipts were not: heavy. weakness was developed. heavy beeves leading off in a decline in prices. Beef steers sold during the week for hogs, / ' JAN. 14'. 1911.: chiefly at $‘5.60@6.75, with the better class going at $6.50@7.10 and heavy steers out- selling yearlings, contrary to recent ex- perience. Good to fancy yearlings steers sold at $6.50@6.90, and the commoner lots of light-weight steers found buyers at $4.65@5.50, no great trading taking place much below $5.50. Packers were partial to pretty good quality, 1,150 to 1.250-lb. steers costing around $565606. and as a. rule there was a mttch larger demand for medium—priced cattle than for the high- est-priced steers. this being attributable to the popular demand for light cuts of beef that do not come too high. The cold weather and snow storms made slow work in getting cattle moved to market, and stock trains were greatly delayed in many instances. Cows and heifers were in very fair demand whenever the gen- eral trade was animated, sales being made at $3.356l'6.50, while canners went at $2.25@2.80 cutters at $2.8561‘3.30 and bulls at $3.25@'5.50. There was as large a traffic in stockers and feeders as could be expected with moderate offerings and strong competition for such stock from the packers. Stockers were sold at $3.60 6115.40 and feeders usually at $5605.85. These prices look pretty steep, and many farmers are putting off buying from a. month and a half to two months, believ- ing that to be the better policy. Calves have sold freely at 3.5060975. per 100 lbs., and milkers and springers sold mod- erately at $306065 per head, the best de— mand coming from eastern buyers, and smaller offerings resulted in prices aver- , aging $2.50 or more higher. Hogs are valuable property these times and seem bound to continue so. for the long-talked—of supplies of matured hogs are not forthcoming. The past week saw only moderate supplies here and at other western markets of any prominence. while eastern Shippers took hold so freely that prices were bid up to the highest point seen in many weeks. There were reduc- tions, of course. but prices rallied, and sellers had geod reason to feel well pleas- ed with the situation. Pigs were espec— ially scarce. and choice lots sold at times as much as 25c higher than the choicest matured hogs. The average quality of the hogs marketed continues unusually choice, and hogs are selling chiefly with- in a narrow range of prices. Light and medium—Weight hogs have topped the market, and heavy hogs went at a con- siderable discount from top quotations. Big packing hogs weighing 350 lbs. and over were not wanted to any great extent and were discriminated_ against to a marked degree. by buyers. Iowa railroads have been discouraging country ship- ments of hogs during the recent cold spell, and this kept down supplies. Sheep and lambs were in a stronger position last week than a short time ago. with a much better outlet and pretty good supplies for this season of the year. Some extremely satisfactory sales of fat con- signments took place at different times. fat, medium-weight lambs being the fav- orites, followed by prime yearling weth- crs on the lamb order. The small recent gap between shorn and woolcd flocks widened out materially, the value of the fleece being taken into account in buyers fixing a price. Cold and stormy weather tended to make slow railroad service. and many stock trains were very late in showing up in the stock yards. Colorado— 1‘ed lambs from Fort Collins showed up a month earlier than usual, and early in the week a shipment of 480 head that tipped the scales at 78 lbs. brought $6.60. During the latter part of the Week there was less urgent buying, and prices sur- fercd declines. Fair fleshed returned western range lambs that had been partly fattened were taken by a country buyer at $0.10, which was the highest price paid for feeding lambs since late in October. Horses were in much larger supply last week, and there was a good attendance of local and outside buyers, trade becom- ing animated once more after the, ex- treme dullness of the holiday period. The principal demand was for the better class of draftel's at $22563300 per head with the commoner ones selling down to $175 61200. Chunks weighing 1,200 to 1.400 lbs. sold at 31150611185. F. LIVE STOCK NOTES. The. new year has. started off well for owners of hogs, and with every prospect of continued high prices. there is no rea- son for hurrying underweight hogs 'to market. Since, January 1 there has been a substantial rise in prices, which is due to the meager receipts at Chicago and other western markets and to a lively demand for choice droves in the Chicago market to forward to eastern packing points, the eastern supply being very light, On the Monday after New Year's Chicago received but 28,382 hogs and shipped east 9.144 hogs, leaving the local packers very few swine to slaughter. (‘hicago's aggregate stocks of cured meats and lard on January 1 amounted to 67,181,893 lbs., compared with 507114.246 lbs, a month earlier and 67,304,604 lbs. :1 year ago. The increase in stocks during December was due to the contraction of consumption resulting from unusually high prices for bacon, hams, etc. liogs started off at the beginning of 1910 with the best grade selling in the Chicago market at $8.50 per 100 lbs.. be— ing about $2.50 higher than at the open- ing of 1909. and there was a highly spec- tacular boom that reached its culmina- tion late in March, when fancy lots top- ped the market at $11.20, a record—break- ing price. Not until July did the best grade of swine sell under $9. and after sensational fluctuations, there was a Sep- tember rally to $10.10. Thereafter the backers got a grip 011 the market. eastern shippers failing to purchase with their accustomed liberality, and there were big slumps in prices. Late in November packers put up plenty of hogs below $7, the lowest time of the year, but the close of 1910 saw hogs selling at $760628, the bulk selling within a very narrow range. Hogs have been coming to market in un- usually superior quality, with their av- erage weights much heavier than in for- mer years. wt: W's-3w... . "1" new w» l 0' El -Fltzpa.trick Bros. 12 sheep av 85 at $3, to help her. R. E J AK. 1‘ 1911s THIS IS THE FIRST EDi’I'lON. Hogs. . Receipts, 4,075. Market 100 lower than In the first edition the Detroit Live Wednesday; 35@40c higher than last Stock markets are reports of last week; Thursday- all other markets are right up to date. Range of prices: Light to good butch- Thursday's Detroit Live Stock markets as $8.15@8.20; pigS. $8.15; light yorkers, are given in the last edition. The first $8.15; stags one-third off. edition is mailed Thursday the last edl- Bishop, B. & H. sold Hammond, S. & tion Friday morning. The first edition ll Co. 2,150 av 180 at $8.20, 225 av 150 at mailed to those who care more to get the $3.15. paper early than they do for Thursday’s Sundry shippers sold same 416 av 155 Detroit Live Stock market report. You at $8.15. may have any edition desired. Subscri-b- Spicer & R. sold Parker, W. & Co. 615 on may change from one edition to an- av 190 at $3.20. other by dropping us a card to that offset. 8Haley & M. sold same 450 av 180 at 20. DETROIT LIVE STOCK MARKETS. Roe Com. Co. sold sam 420 av 200 at Thursday’s Market. $8.20, ' caule‘January 5' 1911' Friday's Market. Receipts, 573. Market 10@200 higher cmfifmmber 30-1910- 33?? 12?: Th“”““‘ acme; ”mam a“ s Receipts this week, 1,039 last week. ‘ 19. Market steady at Thursday’s prices. We quote: Best steers and heifizegs, We quote: Extra. dry—fed steers and $5.50@e, steers and heifers, 1.000 to 1. 0- h if r - ' _ _ e ers, $5.7o@6, steers and heifers, 1,000 $0636.25 steers and heifers, 800 to 1,000. $4 ”561M" , . . ‘ _ Z . ... _ .15, fair feeding steels, 800 to 1.000, 34.7565. steers and heifers that a” fat' to 1200 $5 25@5 50- do 800 to 1 000 $4 7560 500 to 700, $4.25@5; choice fat cows, $4.50 , 9 j ’ ' ' ' . 7 ' ~ . « N _ _ «.5, steers and heifers that are fat. 500 @435 good fat cows, “@425, common ,0 700 $4 ,0 , ' . n _. , . . , .a @4.7.), chOlce fat cons, $4.50, cows, 333563.79, canners, $2.75@3- chaice good fat cows $3 75@4 25' common cows heavy bulls $4.50@4.75; fair to good bo— ., , ’ ' ' '.,_ ,‘ ,1 4 4 25. h . feeding $3.-5@3.50, canners, $2.506)... choice heavy: 108“”, bul s, S @' - c.01ce bulls, $4.50; fair to good bologna bulls, steers 800 to 1,000, $4.50@5, fair feeding $46M 25. choice feedin , ‘ . - . , g steers, 800 to 1 000 steers 800 to 1’000' “@4503 chotce stock— $4604.50; choice stockers, 500 to 700, $443 ers, 500 to 700. 3,4_@4-50; fa“ ,StOCkersi 5°“ 4.225; fair stockers, 500 to 700. 33.25.693.757,- t0 700.. 33-50@3-‘°; stock heifers, 33'25@ stock heifers, $3@3.50; milkers, large, 3-50; milkers, large. young, medium age, young. medium age, $40@50; common $40@50; common milkers, $25@35. & C milkers, $25@35. o B‘smp' B'gofi'tsgldsg 155333034 covfs vea' ca'ves' QVStfzesrsafls 50'ato Barker W. & Co. 5 do Receipts this week, 503: last week, 774. av ‘1140 at $4.15, 3 do av’940 at $335; to lV{a_rket steady at Thursday’s prices. Best. Sullivan P. CO. 13 butchers 8V 646 at $b.l§@9; others, $4@8.5.0_ $4.35, 9 do av 746 at “15’ 3 cows av 950 Mélch cows and springer-s, steady for at $3.25; to Rattkowsky 1 do weighing goo , common dull. 1,150 at $4.60, 1 bull weighing 1,150 at Sheep and Lambs. $4.50: to Cooke 1 steer weighing 1,000 at Receipts this week, 6.750; last week, 35-50; to Hammond, S. & C20. 7 COWS av 3,634- Market dull at Thursday's close. 908 at $3.25. 9 butchers av 408 at $4.50. 1 Best lambs, $5.75; heavy lambs, :5@5.25; bull weighing 1.000 at $4.50. lucows {IV light to common lambs, 345061550; fair 980 at $3.25, 2 do av 965 at $3.i:i, 2 heif- 10 good Srioep‘ 33-50694; culls and come ers av 810 at $4.50. 7$)c)owst 2131903 gt mon, $2.50@3. ' $3.25, 2 do av 590 at limo; o ici._ . Hogs, Co. 2 do av 855 at $3. 1 d0 Welghlllg Receipts this week, 5.639; last week, 1.050 at $4.50; to Kamman 3 steers av 8005. Market. iofiz‘lfic higher than on 910 at 35-25. 2 d0 3V 640 at $4; 10 Thomp— Thursday. Range of prices: Light to son Bros. 11 butchers av 880 ‘at $4.55, 1 good butchers, $7.90; pigs, $7.90; light cow weighing 600 at $§% :0 Sullivan P- 00- yorkers, $7.00; Stags one—third off. . 2 steers av 1,100 at ...0. Roe Com. Co. sold Newton B. Co. cows av 1,133 at $4.25. 3 butchers av 617 During several months last year large at $4.50, 1 cow weighing 1,020 at $4. 1 numbers of small packers throughout the bull weighing 1.280 at $150, 1 do weighing country remained out of the hog market. 1,260 at $450. lecause of the abnormally high prices. Spicer & R. sold Sullivan P. CO. 1 bull liattel'ly they have started up again, and weighing 1 250 at $4.75. 2 steers av 305 ]no end of small clountlry butchers are lllmw 43-5, 3 do av 963 at 575' 1 d0 \veio-h_ )Ll_\'llig swule. l lcl'erv great y swe ing ?rlg$ 4:10 at $4.25, 1 €03, weighing 1:310 the outlet for supplies. Farmtirs made 2,: more money rom l‘alSlllg hogs ast year atflsagle; & M. sold Hammond, S. & Co. than butchers niatlc in slaughtering them. 5 cows av 930's: $3.30, 1 bull weighing A great deal 01' ""W COP“ “fibeing fed to 1,180 at $4.50. 3 butchers av 543 at $4.50. lirowmg Young. hogs. and “It“ 001'“ SB“- 2 cows av 840st $3.40, 1 do weighing 1,040 mg down ‘0 :5” Gem? Per Pusbel at Iowa at 83.85; to Sullivan P. Co. 10 do av country StilllOllS, there is an unusual r. ., incentive for using it for fattenina swine :65? 036' :g‘lélzsto Thompson Bros. “ do at the present time. Recent sales of Robb sold Hammond. S. & Co. 2 steers (“:Om have been made ”I, the Chicago mar- av 1175 at $6, 7 do av 780 at $4.75. kgéragggt 10c poi bushel lOVHBl than a R 38Veill Calves. ° ___-~___ eceipts, 3 . arket 50c higher than lest week. Best, $9@9.50; others, $4@ ADD'T'ONAL VETER'NARY' 8.75. Milch cows and springers steady. Spicer & R. sold Mich. B. Co. 8 av 25 Suppurative Lymphatic Trouble—Have at $8.75; to Parker, W. & Co. 10 av 137 It cow that is in a. critical condition and at $8.75, 16 av 130 at $8.25, 8 av 140 at would like ‘to know if anything can be $8, 9 av 120 at $7.75. done for her to make her well. I bought Roe Com. Co, sold Newton B. Co. 5 av her some four weeks after she calved and 150 at $9.50. three weeks later lumps as large as goose Haley & M. sold Parker, W. & Co. 6 «sets appeared on different parts of her av 320 at $4, 7 av 145 at $8.25, 4 a" 110 body; she is also stiff and has bunches at $8.50, 2 av 290 at $4, 9 av 140 at $8.50: under throat and jaW, besides several to Goose 5 av 145 at $8.50, 1 weighing 10:) about the root of tail. She has lost flesh at $5; to Newton B. Co, ,1 weighing 140 311d strength lately and is now down and at $8. 5 av 160 at $9,50, unable to- get up. Our local Vet. has Mayer sold McGuire 3 av 160 at 39,50 never sccn it case of this kind. S. Z. 0., Long sold same 6 av 165 at $9.50. Ashley, Mich.—-—Your cow may perhaps be Kendall sold same 9 av 150 at $9.50, suffering from generalized tuberculosis. Bishop, B. & H. sold Newton B_ Co. 4 but; I am more inclined to believe that it av 130 at $8.75, 3 av 120 at $8.50; to Sulli— ls suppumtive lymphatic trouble and she van P. Co. 3 av 160 at $9, 3 av 150 at is doubtless incurable. $9.50; to Parker, W. & Co. 2 av 145 at Slugglsh kidney5-Stringy Milk—Have $9.25, 7 av 120 at $9, 2 av 130 at $9.50. 3 {L horse that passes thick, milky appear- av 150 at $950; to Goose 9 av 113 at $5, lug mine, but he has a good appetite. I 2 av 140 at 3&25, also have a cow that is in fairly good Sheep and Lambs. condition, but her milk becomes lumpy Receipts, 2903. Lambs 1563250 higher and stringy 80011 after it stands or is 3 THE .MICHIGAN FARMER. ‘ than last Week on light grades; IXOHVY llcnted. II. II. S., Fostoria, MlCllr-“lee and sheep no higher. Best lambs, $061) your horse a icaspoonful of powdered 0.25; heavy lambs, 35@5.25; light to Com- saltpeter and a tablespoonful of powdered mon lambs, 5450605150; fair to good sheep l'osm at a dose in feed twice a day for $3.50@4; culls and common, $250003. a few days. then give it once a day. Per— Spicer & R. sold Newton B. On. '57 llaps you had better dri' your cow, as lambs av 85 at $5.05, 40 do av 80 {it $6.15, many COWS give that sort of milk some 1 do weighing 80 at $4.50; to Mich. lime before calving. If you care to con- Co. 90 do av 75 at $6.15, 3 sheep av 95 at finue milking he!‘ give her 1 oz. hyposul— $2.50, 105 lambs av 90 at $6.25; to Ham- pliite soda at a dose in feed ‘two or three mond S. & Co. 11 do av 85 at $6; to Fitz— times a day. There is no danger in us- patrick Bros. 65 do av 70 at $5.75. 7 sheep mg her milk. av 90 at $3; to Barlage 12 do av 50 at .Partlal Loss of Power.~—Part of the $5.10. time one of my shoals has rather poor Taggart sold Hammond. S. & Co. 4 control of his hind quarters. E. A. 0., sheep av 105 at 331,0, 29 lambs av 70 at I'lillsdulc, Mich—You are feeding vour $6. slioat too much corn and not enough of Bishop, B_ & H. sold Newton B. On, cuts, oil meal and roots; also give him a 153 lambs av 85 at $6; to Swift & Co. 176 teaspoonful of air-slaked lime at a. dose do av 80 at $6.25, 10 do av 93 at :6, 48 in feed two 01' three times a day. do av 90 at $5.50. 14 sheep av 115 at Abscess on Jaw—A large bunch came $3.35. 7 do av 115 at $3.25, 10 do av 92 on jaw 0f hog. which opened and dis- at $2.75. 43 do av 80 at $4.50, 7 do av (‘hal‘g‘ed a large quantity of offensive pus 09) 43 effectiveness of vinegar as a wart rem— ' edy. As you perhaps know, acetic acid is generally prescribed and a. good dual- ity of vinegar is largely composed of ”“3"“ '1 FUR SALE OR EXGHMIGE Partial Loss of Power.-—0ne month ago mytisolwl had pigs; she seemed to have a par a oss of control of hind legs but ,. _, _,‘, . _‘ . ’ — tSIOO r re. St sz' soon recoi eled after. fdirowmg, but he? Farms For Sale 331d gl'ruckpgarfifil. D. Ila Rlfllllg: pigs all died. I applied turpentine to the 724 Dollar Bank Building, Youngstown. Ohio. back of another sow and she farrowed 30 days too soon and of course the pigs were . . . . lll _‘ ll all dead. Did I make a mistake in usmg LIS I NO. 5 & 6 Emulalix‘i‘fs turpentine? D. MCK., Milan, Mich—Yes, Stock Farms near ‘Fjremvont, “:hite Cloud and Big you should not have used turpentine. Feed Rapids. VAN NESS. “' ”he “01"]- M‘Chlxan- your sow less corn, more oats, oil meal 0 b to t i U .t d and roots; also give her some air-slaked BM in ceana' es- 0“? Y. n m 0 “mi?- , £35531, Ellie forS 11:2.t all.” s. gflé'ONe‘fiifli. $15013: .Itilllce—~My fihickens seem to be troubled Wi eg wea ness and some of them have ° a_ discharge in... a... The Virginia Farms and Homes. Sight of some ot them. is affected and FREE CATALOGUE ()FSPLEEDID BARGAINS their liver is covered With spots. F. . R. B. CHAFFIN &CO., Inc..Riclimond.Va. ., Kalamazoo, Mich—Examine your poultry for lice and if they are lousy ap- FARMS FOR SAL —?4Of{& 11]” 103'?!” ply any of the lice killers that are regu- center. W. K. SemmHowell, Livingstgn Candid: larly advertised in this paper, and wet ‘ nose and eyes with one part peroxide- —321 ACRES TIMBERICD “ydmgen and five parts water twice a 53.5d.§.fl.hi.i.fimhhsome3.03:“ da-V' I also SUggest that YOU Clea.“ your Good timber. Good liiml to form when tllllll‘f‘l‘lsvlll: poultrv llousc ll’lOl‘Ollgl’lly, also whitewash Good market. Address M. B..Wulloon Luke. Mich. and dismfect it; furthermore, kill and . bur" a“ “‘e “m“ case's- _ Free 200 Page Book About Minnesota Compiled by the state. describing industries. crops, live stock, property values. schools, churchesdz towns of each county, and Minnesota‘s: lendidop rtunitiee infill man Sent free by STA'I’E 3045b 0F 1M I, RATION, Room 159 State Capitol. 81. PAUL, MINNESOTA- . ‘WING to business interests which compel u res~ idenoe in another state, Iofler for sale my high . class truck end dairy form 'including all buildings, Are You Bu n Com [0“ cattle. machinery, forming implements, SIIO. equip- “ g merit, etc.. complete. Property 130 acres located on . flue water front, private landing, in heart. of Norfolk Feedmg Pur ses? County trucking. district. Close proximity to 130,000 0 population. Price $L>,000, terms can). Addrcss Owner, P. O. Box 243, Portsmouth, Vii. If so we want your corn orders. Can give quick siliplncul in cai‘lut quantities GOV RNMENT L or less. Pl‘icc.u are lower now than for fE ttl t‘ l t'l‘ l f HASNID . . .7 ‘ ,. . . , ‘ . now open orse omen in man i u . ,cr i o h r years. Conditions Justify higher prices gpf'infif Ynfley.t Southern lArizonn. Fine ll‘lgtéll‘ ' k .' 3%.. ,2 . (i l ,1 (r , 6 lg 11 U inure. 8 I'll“ 00108 ,"011 on gum i’IIl( , m the spill], I US .11 (Act) May Corn close to new rnllrozid. .Vzillcy settling up rapidly. no“. and protect ymli‘sclf against this ad- V‘léike for descriptive circular today, its this all may , ,y - no zippciiriigiiln. van-c. ,5. ." . ~ ‘ ”1d “5 30L” Oldel- “9 have a. JOHN A. DEERING& CO..Courtlaml.Arlzmm. u u SPEClAIJ CORN CIRCULAR CLARK BlRN'E F 2% miles castof Mm- whicll is vours f 1‘ [ho 'sk' S d for - - l ARM, 1”" mmcmflmm’k’: _ -. >7 . , . O ‘ 3-7 Ing- en Zoacres timber; soll'gravol and sandy loam; house if. II S chuck full 0t valuable information. has8roonlsdownHtiilri-iimdtlircebod romnsupstzilrs; house heated by furnace: good well: hm barns, one We s-u mm- mm- Feed. Alfalfa 3°va tic . . ,, . i t Sl'r',(,-(';Si 1' Food, (,‘Hllt‘illSt'cd 3,103]. on Meal, Bran, brool} runs thr‘louglli [)ilfillllll‘e}llll: 600 rods of “love: , ,, " _. U) r ‘ ‘ ‘ Wire mice; goo ce ilr llllt('[‘ 1) so "ll ' - tl t- Mldulmes. balwse “heat, Com Meal. tomvill hold two busllcls po‘tii'lnolll llrlfiiné'ilgigb. Gl'tllt‘ll, IIOUE I‘lllp. Cillf Meal, SCI‘atCh Inquire of II. E. O'DUINALD, lluil'iil‘d City, Allt‘li. Fcctl, Clovci'sccd. Timothy, Alfalfa, etc, ifnqulunlllics1;)"suit. Get our pricesliicl— Fertile Farms in Tennessee nrc ulyiug'. 0 save you moncy. :5; $5 to 3'0 per acre for our special feed price list. Fortunes are living liizulc oil fertile ’l‘clincssee farms raising hit: crops of grain and grasses of al- most every kind, also ('iuitiiluupcs. Cabbage. Tonia- toes, String Bonus. (irccn (hm, etc, also Horses, Cattle. Sheep. Swine, Poultry and Eggs. Write me at. once for Free Literature, which iulvises how to get one of these splendid forms for 85 103“)th ncro. Act quickly! H. F. Smith. Truf. Mgr. N. (7. &St. L. Ry. Deptl’. NashvilleJonii. FARM FOR7 SALE “'9 buy clover seed and beans. Send us samples. BOISFORD é BARRETT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN. “‘e at in exchange for Cnnzldii land (in 89 acre farm in i orthorn Indiana, 2 miles from town, good land, nice meadow, pretty liiko. Being in Canadian land business we cannot bother with anything in Indiana. and will sncrilicc, slaughter ilnll almost give away this nice Indiana. farm in the next. 30 days. If .You want land our advice is, come to (‘unndm but if you luck tlie'nerve, collie quick ilud see this little 89 acre Indiana farm, nnd we liclicvc it: will appeal to you. It is worth 3&0. We will let it go lit $50. and will make w A N T E D fairly easy terms on that that. .“e Ill‘eiln exactly what we say. Conic quick and see It. bCANDINAVIAN CANADIAN LA NI) Co., 172 Washington St., Chicago. SHIP ALL YOUR FURS To TRAUGOTT SCHMIDT & SONS FOR INFORMATION AS TO LANDS ‘" 9 D T O . C Highest Earl}; ll’r’li‘ccswliiliidrfiollga’llhl‘tinds of file Nation’s Garden Spot— F‘I'RS. We guamutcc you honest and liberal assortment, and quick returns. References, any bank or mercantile house in the ['liitod States. Write for Price List. You will be money in pocket if you ship your furs to us. THAT GREAT FRUIT and TRUCK Established 1853 Capital and Surplus $400,000.00 Gnowmc SECTION— along the Atlantic Coastline RAILROAD in Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida, write to WILBUR MCCOY, E. N. CLARK, A. Jr I. Am, for Florida, A. & l. A gt. for Virginia Alabama, Georgia, and the Cnrollnas. Jacksonville, Fla. Wilmington, N. (T. EASILY CAKBI ED BY 0“ HAN. at It's KING OI" THE WOODS. Raves money and Irwin-lie. Send for FREE catalog No.m4 showing low m anzl tcstimonlnls from thousands. First order gets agency. Folding Sawing Mach. Co. I58 E. llarrlso- St" Chlcngo, I”. '\.. You can buy fertile farms with timber, fruit Ind. water for $10.00 per acre and up. Annual Rainfall 451nchen. Splendid country for ‘ fruit growing. (burying. stock raising and xenon] furminl. ' 7“. Finn climate, abundant water, convenient Eastern markets. excellent schools, good . neighbors. Write for our illustrated Quarterly, mnpe, Ilunieseeker’s Excurlion rates and other information. They tell WHY Virginia land is so low in price- F. H. LaBauine, Agr. & lntl. Agl., Norlolh & Western Ry. Box, 2040, Ronnoltc,Va. AND ”up 4. aur' PRICE l pan ACRE NOW RAPIDLYADVANCING 105 at 33-25. 25 lambs av '50 at $5, 50 then a tumor-like substance grew out of sheep av 95 at $3.40, 16 lambs av 45 at wound and the bunch continues to grow'l $4.50: to Sullivan P. Co. 19 sheep av 80 larger. A. R., Saline, Mich—Burn the‘ at $2.75, 13 do av 90 at $3, 13 lambs av fungus with a red hot iron two or three 65 at $5.50; to Swift & Co. 208 do av 80 times a. week and apply equal parts of at $6.25, 10 do av 98 at $6; to Fitzpatrick boric acid and powdered alum once or- Bros. 8 do av 100 at $5.50. 18 sheep av twice a day. l ‘WEMIMMMYM’ UN DERWOOD TYPEWRITER COMPANY (mconpournm 24x BROADWAY. NEW YORK CITY. 110 at $3.25: to Nagle P. Co. 182 lambs Slavering—Mv 16-year-old mare seems av 95 at 85:50, 142 do av 87 at $6.25: to to have an overstock of saliva I had Sullivan P. Co. 57 do av 80 at $6; to her teeth floated by a Vet.. but'it failed . G ' 14 do av 120 at $3.75. Mich.—Dissolve 1 oz. of alurlllnlcril 3833:: Haley e M. sold Stacker 11 lambs av of water and wash out mouth two or 85 at $6.25; to Goose 109 sheep av 85 at three times a. day, using not more than $2.85; to Breitenbeck 19 do av 105 at two or three ounces at a. time. $3.25. 20 lambs av 80 at $5.75, 8 do av Warts—I wish you would publish.for 90 at 85.50. the benefit of your readers my home rem- _Com. Co. sold Young 19 sheep av edy for the removal of warts. H. D w no at a, 29 lambs av 7731: 86. Bolton, Mich—You are quite right about Along Chesapeake 5: Ohio Runw- as low as $15.00 per acre. Rich soil. mild winters. nearby enstem mar ets. Exceptional Fruit Growing Pout. ”O, bllitiea. Write for illustrated booklet of farms for sale "COUN- ./ TRY LIFE IN VIRGINIA" (190 pages) and low excursion rates ”mussel K. T. CRAWLEY. INDUSTRIAL Aer. C. & O. RY. Box U RICHMOND. VA. (20) -- 44 "WW"? t:HOME AND YOUTHE “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAA WELCOME THE "NEW YEAR. BY MILDRED M. NORTH. The old year brought gladness, the old year brought joy; The old year brought sadness and things to annoy; The old year brought pleasures friends that were true; Good-by to the old year. we welcome the new. and The old year brought troubles, but trou- blcs will end; The old year brought heartachcs. but God is our friend; The old year brought strength to uphold: \l'e welcome the new year. the old. burdens, and £201 >(l-l)y t0 AMUSEMENTS FOR WINTER EVEN- INGS. BY Ev.\ MILLS ANDERSON. It would be a fine thing if in every fam- ily there were some member who might act as purveyor of amusements. Many writers urge this duty on the mmher of the household and it would probably be well if she were able to do it. But after mother has worked hard all day she is simply too tired to have an active body or brain in the evening. Besides. very ot‘ten she must at night mcnd Johnny‘s torn coat or Susie‘s dress so that he or she may go whole to school the next day. Sometimes the teacher of the district school has the talent and the missionary spirit to help out the amusements of the neighborhood and sometimes she hasn‘t. or considers that she has done all she is Paid for when she does her school work. Such teachers will never occupy the place in the memory of any of their pupils that 'Whittier has given to his teacher in “Snowbound.” If the members of the family can be induced to read, it should be ti.c duty and privilege of each in turn. It will be well to select something entertaining instead of seeking the purely instructive. If poetry, and poetry is so much neglected at present that it may be a novelty to read it. some poem telling a story is most likely to be successful. Such a choice as “Enoch Ardcn," “Evangeline." “Miles Standish,” “Snowbottnd.” "Lady of the Lake,” is sure to be found interesting. \Ve used to take delight in acting these poems and the rcad. It is wonderful how many points which escape attention in reading are developed when a story comes to be acted. “'c used to play Louisa Alcott‘s books time after time. It often happened that one actor played many parts. owing to the paucity of the troupe, but that was all the more fun. I remember with almost the old cn- thusiasm how delighted we were when we got father to act the part of Professor Baar, and how appropriate we thought his old dressing gown for the costume. \V‘hen a family once gets interested in this amusement they entertain them- selves, and often Otllel‘s, spontaneously. Another kind of reading that is useful, stories we practical and interesting is the perusal of some book on etiquette. Such treatises used to be scorned as beneath the notice of sensible people but they are no longer so considered and there are many excel- lent books on this topic now before the public. Did you know that when the Willard family were living on that frontier farm, their early home, in southern VI-‘isconsin. where they had no visitors or even neigh- bors, Madame Willard carefully instruct— ed her children in proper social observ- ances, including introductions, “I don‘t see the use of our learning that," said Frances; “there isn’t anybody to introduce.” “But there will be some day,” answered her wise mother. In later days Frances \Villard “stood before kings.” Do you not believe she then thanked the mother who had trained her so early in good manners that they had become natural to her? Another game we used to play was Geography. A map hung on the wall and, dttring the day, each member of the family tried to find some name which would not be easily discerned by the oth— ers. After the supper work was over the map was put in the best possible light and tat-h gave out the name he or site had selected, telling whether it was a town. river, mountain or some other object on the map. Every name found was counted “’hen one of mother baked him or as ore credit to the finder. us had ten credits her a cake, and when mother got the credits—no unusual occurrence—we girls had to make her a cake and the boys performed some service she designated. As the sweetmea‘ts went into the family supply they only served to distribute the labor. I read not long ago that the stu- dents who apply for admission to colleges and universities are woefully deficient in geography. and I thought that if they played this game as we used to do they might have had better standings. I tnust mention that we borrowed such maps as we did not own, from the school district. That was much better in my opinion than having them rolled up in musty idleness. as is so often their fate. \Ve often acted charades. and the neigh- bor boys and girls used to be very glad to join us in these. But I think no games gave us more pleasure. or have been of more benefit. than the old-fashioned games of authors and quotations. Every family should have and use several sets of these cards. As for regular playing cards, we never had them in our home and we never missed them. \‘Ve all learned to play them by associating with ottr friends who did play, but we all felt that we knew how to entertain ourselves better without them. It adds immensely to the general en- joyment if all, elders as well as young- sters, take part in the amusements. Noth- ing can make parents more the compan- ions of their children than for the father and mother to take part in the games. That is a big factor in keeping the boys and girls at home, which is just as much a, problem for people in town as it is for people in the country, if not a greater one for the former than the latter. By SUSAN l an?) THE GATES or BAKAPPLEIN J ELIZABETH’JEWETT BROWN JEWETT HOWE. Synopsis of Preceding ChaptersskNed and Merle. Jackson. son and daughter of _wcalthy parents. become dependent, while yt-t in school, through the business re- verses of their father shortly before his death. On their own solicitation they be- t'tlllle members of the household of a cousin, Searls Jackson, possessor of the old Jackson homestead. a fine large New England estate. Here Merle has the care of Yvonne, the little adopted daughter, while Ned is given an opportunity to learn to work. The latter, however, re- gards manual labor degrading and at— tcmpts to conceal his identity when friends from the city. the Amidons, visit the farm. At the suggestion of Mr. Ami- don, Merle plans to join the, earners by serving refreshments of baked apples and cream to the numerous automobile parties which frequent the section. in conse- ttuclice of’whlch the old home is named Ilakapplein. Near by is Old Beverly, the ancestral home of Searls‘ Jackson's wife. Nell. and now in the hands of Manning llcvcrly and his sister Madaline, Man- ning’s wife having recently died. Rcarls Jackson has entered public life and is a buSy man, leaving the farm operations largely in the hands of his foreman. Ben Baker, under whose authority Ned grows discontented. The climax is reached when Ned and Young Joe Green. during the ice harvest, become incapacitated through indulgence in hard cider and the latter fails to get home with his team. Chapter 1V.—-(Contlnued). An idea came to her that perhaps he had gone to Old Beverly with his load by mistake, although that ice-house had been filled. She went back to the house and telephoned there several times but could get no answer; then, leaving Yvonne with Mary, who was cooking the supper, she hurried across the road and followed the sled tracks across the field until she came to the pond. The moon was rising in dazzling bril— liancy in the eastern sky, and by its light she. sped across the narrow pond, skirt- ing the edges of the black water where the cakes of ice had been removed, until she reached the opposite side where fresh tracks in the snow showed that a team had been driven ‘to the west towards Old Beverly. She scarcely so fearful happened to the team and to Joe. realized the biting cold. Dread- ing the consequences to Ned if anything was wrong she hurried on, feeling no fear track through the fringe of woods, across the and then to the bar-way which opened into the lane lead— ing up to the Beverly farmyard. Bttt be- it she was conscious a dark object was breaking the for herself as she followed the flats, past the knolls, fore. she reached that > THE MICHIGAN FARMER. was she that something had glimmering white of the snoWy road at the entrance to the lane. She knew it» must be the missing team, and she won- dered why it was standing still. Nearing it she began to call Joe’s name. There was no response from him, but an almost human note answered her in the shrill neighing of the horses, which she found stalled across the bars where Joe had drunkenly driven them. The sled had struck the post and could go no far~ ther; it had tipped to one side, part of the ice had slid off, but just out of range lay Young Joe Green, face down in the snow, wrapped in drunken slumber. The horses were shaking with the cold and restlessly awaiting release, but Merle could do nothing for them, caught as they were over the bars; instead. she turned her attention to the drunken boy. turning him over with a strength born of desperation to find if he was still alive. Then she pulled off her heavy coat and threw it over him, adding a heavy blan- ket which she jerked out from under a cake of ice, her one idea being to keep him from freezing to death until she could get help. She dared not stand still, as the bitter cold was piercing her very bones. The lights were gleaming from the eastern windows of Old Beverly and she ran to- wards them with the speed of an athlete, falling headlong into the east door when Manning, startled by her lottd knocking, open it abruptly. He was holding the baby in his arms, but he lifted Merle to her feet and half carried her into the kitchen to the warmth of the big range. “\Vhat is it, Merle?” he asked in surprise before she could catch her breath. ““‘hat is wrong at Bakap- plein? “'hat has happened to Ned?” He put the child into the grandfather‘s arms as she gasped out her story. “You had better stay here,” he said. “You will freeze to death if you go out again, and afterwards I will drive you home.” She. shook her head. ”I can‘t. I must go, too, for I don‘t dare stay away from Ned. He. may be in the same shape for all I know." "Very well." he agreed. going to the clothespress and taking down a heavy coat which belonged to his sister Mada~ line. “I will hitch my horse to the Sled so as to put Joe on that; you can drive him home then. and I will take care of the team." He was putting on his heavy coat and cap while talking, and a few moments later she heard his shout that he was ready. She sank down exhausted on the bot- tom of the sled as he drove rapidly down the lane. It seemed to her as if it had been hours since she had found the boy lying there, but in reality it was but a few moments until she was again by his side, and Manning, with all his strength, was trying to lift: the unconscious fellow from the ground. “It is no use,” he said panting. “Young Joe is heavier than I am; there is only one thing to be done, and it is lucky I brought an axe. You will have 'to go for help.” With strong arms and well directed blows he cut away the bars and pulled out the broken pieces from between the horses’ legs so he could get them to back the ice sled away from the gap in the wall. Then he led his own horse through so that Merle could drive back to the Jackson farm for help. She made the detour of the pond and was part way back through the Jackson fields when she met Old .Toe, running to- wards her as fast as his unwieldy legs could carry‘him. Sobered by the shock of learning that his boy had not returned with the team, he had started to look for him. Meeting Merle he jumped on the sled and hurried back with her, mutter- ing incoherently his terrible fear that he should find his boy dead. She. tried to comfort him with a few words, bttt the old man was beside him- self with grief; he moaned like a child, alternately cursing himself and muttering wild prayers that his boy should live until they reached where he lay; then. completely sobered by finding him lying as if dead. he added his great strength to Manning’s and together they lifted him on the sled to take him back to his home. Manning took charge of the team. so Merle had to go with Joe, who knelt by the side of his son, chafing his hands with snow while his great body rocked with sobs. “He is dead,” he moaned. “and it’s the drink that done it. It will kill the old woman; fer she allers loved him so. 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Michigan; Corner & S g Streets, cured II Home "'~;."‘T-"v..‘ .:-r.rw+m2—7:..r~,. . «a» " ”Ira-Imam .... 2., a," § 1 stery'fiwvin‘. ~ , watwm&l :cvg‘ JAN. 14, 1911? thathecould drinkhlscider-W‘likeaman". ,he rambled on, more to himself than to Merle who listened, awe struck, as the poor old drunkard sorrowed over his son. “He tuck it frum me, he tuk it frum me,” he repeated over and over again, his heavy voice trembling with the agony which was rending his heart. “I never thort cider could hurt nebody, and it wuz so cold today that I had a leetle whisky to warm us besides. Do you think he’s dead?” he asked the girl piteously as she drove swiftly onward. “Do you think he will die afore Dr. Dickson can git to him? Manning wuz goin’ to telefoam to him to come, but I know its no use. and it will kill the old woman; it will kill her dead,” he sobbed as he sung in agony over Young Joe. “It will kill her dead to have Joe come home like this, but, so help me God, ” he raised himself upon his knees in the sled and the moon lit his heavy purple face with golden light “So help me God, I’ll never tech another drop so long as I live. It has learnt me a les- sen, fer he tuck it frum me—he tuck it‘ Vfrum me.” Merle drove around to the back door of his home. Lifting his son in 'his arms as if he was a child Old Joe staggered into the house with him. As the girl drove away she heard his mother’s heart- broken cry of amazement and terror and grief ring cut on the night air. Chilled to the bone, yet she was not conscious of her own sufferings as she drove back to her home. Manning met her at the horse block and lifted her out. “Dr. Dickson has already started," he assured her; “the horses will be all right, so do not worry. I do not think that Young Joe will die." “But Ned," she gasped, “I am thinking of him! Where is he?" her eyes search- ing the lighted windows for a glimpse of lhis face. Ben had come out on the piazza and he answered gruffly: “Fell down drunk in the barn and we got him to bed. And I'll tell you this, Miss Merle. there'll be the devil to pay when Searls gits home. and don’t you forgit it.” Chapter V.—Just the Same Old Story. The sorrow and shame which fell on Merle Jackson that night came as a heavy frost in June comes upon the green. ten- der vegetation of the year which has never felt a colder breath than the chill of early mornings—blighting if not kill- ing it, so that it never again is quite the same as it was before. And, after she had dragged herself from Ned’s bedroom where Raymond and Ben had uncere- moniously carried him from the barn, she was startled by her own reflection in the glass. In her young face was pictured the same awful shame and misery which countless women have endured when they have first seen a loved one—father. bus-- Iband, son or brother—degraded by his own act beneath the level of the beast. She stared for a full moment, wonder- ing dully who that white—faced girl could be who was looking at her; that girl with white, quivering lips, pale cheeks and heavy-lidded sad brown eyes. Then Yvonne's incessant clamoring for notice aroused her. “Merle isn’t pit'ty, so white,” prattled the child. “Yvonne likes Merle to be pink like Neddy. What makes Neddy so yed?” -she persisted as the girl put her down upon the floor and mechanically began combing her hair. She could find no words for the child who, after remaining unnoticed for a. moment longer, ran from the room, where presently Merle heard her merry bird-like voice sounding from Ned‘s room above the questioning note in Bruiser’s low whining. She hurried into ‘her brother’s room where he lay in heaVy slumber 011 the bed, his debauch accentuating the weak lines of his chin and the self-indulgent, rather conceited expression of his face. Bruiser was standing guard over him in the 'bed, poking his cold nose into his face, his honest eyes full of canine sym- pathy, while Yvonne was pulling at his limp hands with all her baby strength, trying to— make him wake up. “Neddy sick," she repeated over and over, “and Bruiser can’t make him open his eyes; Yvonne go ’phone for Dr. Dix- son, quick," she pleaded as Merle took her forcibly away and called the dog from the bed; but here Bruiser asserted his indi- viduality: he might leave the bed but not the room, so be stretched his full length on the floor by the side of the bed. oc- casionally raising his head to lick the hand that hung unresistingly toward him. Merle shared with the dog the long, lonely vigil of the night. She had barely tasted the supper which Mary served in the dining-room for her and Yvonne. Af- terwards she had returned to Ned’s room, feeling glad of the companionship of the dog, for both Ben and Mary were in a black mood, and the woman s harsh words were more than the girl could bear. Ray- mond had left the kitchen early and gone “to his room. Jimmy, as apparently free from the influence of liquor as ever. had braved the freezing night to go to Smith’s, the nearest neighbor of the Jacksons, for an evening’s fun with cards, while the two boys whom he had influenced evilly were lying in drunken slumber. Merle had cried so bitterly while un-- dressing Yvonne that the child had become frightened and, after having been put in her little crib, she crept silently out of it and made her way to Ned’s room again, crawling up in the bed behind him and there falling asleep. Merle found her there sometime later. Feeling too wretch- ed to disturb her she left her alone and curled herself up in the big easy chair by the radiator, fearing that if she went to her own room Ned would waken and need her. All the dreadful things she had ever heard about drunkenness swept through her mind. She had not the least idea what to expect, so accordingly her imagi- nation conjured up the wildest phantasms of what Ned would probably do when he awoke, for she thought that all the in- tense shame which she was suffering would be magnified a thousand times with him, and that his terrible remorse would drive him to desperation. But as the hours dragged by he slept on heavily. Finally she fell asleep in the chair, wak- ing suddenly as the clock struck seven and Mary’s peremptory voice was de- manding the reason she had not gone to bed. She was chilled through and so stiff she could scarcely move, but her first thought was of Ned. He was still sleep— ing, though Yvonne was sitting up by his side and calling to him to get up. She murmured something about her anxiety, to be gru‘fiiy told that she was a fool to waste a thought on him, and also that breakfast was ready and spoiling. She dressed the child and made a hasty toilet for herself. Before she went to the dining-room she called up Dr. Dixson on the telephone and asked after Young Joe. She told the reassuring news 'to Mary that the doctor had brought him out all right, and, barring severe frost bites, he would be well in a few days. “Pity it didn’t kill him,” Mary sniffed. “I ain’t no patience with him nor Old Joe, neither. I say if folks kin take it like Jimmy, they kin have it. but others that can‘t had better be dead right off than to kill themselves by degrees. Now there’s Ned—” “He will never, never touch it again," Merle cried warmly, her belief in his shame giving force to her words. “You‘ll see.” said the woman, point- edly. “If he don’t do it, it will be a mir- acle, and miracles don't happen very plenty nowadays." The ice cutting was continued that morning, though Ben was three men short, as Old Joe did not appear for work, and Young Joe and Ned Were in no con- dition for labor. The absence of the men did not help Ben’s temper. and when it was time to send a man to the train to meet Searls that afternoon he was so angry that instead of sending Raymond he decided to go himself. “Now there will be music,” said Mary, entering the living-room where Merle was trying to divert her mind by reading a magazine. “If you want to see a good lively time for once in your life you will see it tonight.” “What do you mean?" she gasped, the color leaving her face. “You do not think that Searls will discharge every- body, do you?” “I don’t know what he will do,” she returned grimly. “I only know that when he gcts made he is so set that you can’t pry him up with a crowbar. Them blacks don’t act right today, and Ben thinks they got cold last night. He hain’t had ’em out today and that will fix Searls, fer he thinks more uv them hosses than some men do their wives.” Merle hurried upstairs to Ned who, af- ter vainly trying to whip himself into shape, had returned to his room feeling so utterly sick and wretched that he was in no mood for thought. Although Merle did not know it, he had had a few words with Ben that noon in the barn, having refused point blank to do a simple task the man had told him to do, telling 'him that it was his place to give the orders, not to receive them. For a second Ben had towered above THE MICHIGAN FARMER. 1111: MICHIGAN 111111511 20 T0 40 PAGES WEEKLY Including a splendid Magazine Section twice a month. Subscription Price. One year .. ........ .....$1. 00 Twoyears ....... .. 1.50 Three years 2.00 Five years ..... .......... 2.75 A choice of one of the following premi- ums, postage paid, given free with a one or two years subscription. 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Ned,” he said in a low tone. “you keep up that talk and that man will soon learn his place.” “Ilc will lcurn it or else leavc,’ blus- tcrcd Ned, feeling very important, though his legs wore unsteady. “I am in Jackson and he has got to keep his place.” “'l‘hzii‘s right.” chuckled Jimmy. “’l‘hat‘s what. you need. Ned; a few drinks down and you get up your spirit. No matter if it did knock you out yes- terday, you will soon get used to that. and then whcn you get your blood up you will make even the great Searls know who you are. You just keep this up for a few days and it will be you and not lien Baker who is boss of this place when Jackson himself is away. Here," and he pullcd u ilusk from his pocket, “another swig: and you will be in just the right cmidititm to Stand up for your rights when Jackson gets back, for you can bet your boots that Ben will stuff him. and like as not he will be in for discharging the whole of us, me along with you and young; Joc.” "id like to see him discharge you when I‘m here.” boasted Ned us the whisky bccan to work in his circulation. “IIe (liSt‘lltll‘fJG‘. the best man he's not. Not if 1 know it!" He. swagger-ed unstcadily across the floor. ”tried to pat Jimmy on tho back. stumbled over a bushel basket rnd fell sprawling headlong against the y _.L'l‘;tln room door which was partly open, lu-uisin,<.-.~ his check and blackening his eye. Solwrcd somewhat, and smarting under the bruise. he made his way to his room where he sat on the bed with his face buried in his hands. puying no attention to Ilruiscr who was anxiously watching him. The boy stirred uneasily as he heard his sister and Yvonne coming. but he did not look up until Merle pulled his hands from his face. Then he flushed angrily and ordered her to u away and leave him alone. “I am not going." she onswcrcd quietly, “till I know what ails you. How did you hurt your face that way?” "‘I don't know." be snapped; “Ben .Bukcr ncvcr keeps anything in order in the burn. and. of course. I fell. That man needs ‘to be put in his place and I’m go- ing: to see that he is sent there in short order.” “You are a sight.” shc commented. wisely ig‘nm-ing what he had said. “Have you bathed that eye yet? I hardly care to havc Cousin Searls see you looking as you do." “I look as good as you," he snarlcd. “You are getting 'to be a. regular frump. Your face is as whitc as an old woman‘s and your eyes are in the back of your head. You look as if you had been on 11 Fprcc yourself." he laughed coarsely- “.‘Rcitcr go and chase yourself and let me alone.” “Merle cried all night." chirruped Yvonne. “Noddy Sick. lilt-rlc cricd. Yvonne. wants to kiss Noddy.” she pleaded. trying to climb up in his lap. He pushed her away roughly. “I can’t bc bothered with kids. Take hcr away and get out yourself. You needn't come zlrmllltl mc whining. I know what I have done and what, I'm going to do. I'm a mun and capable of taking care of myself, cud when Scarls gets home I shall tcll him a few things. T am not goinf: to stund for none of Ben I’lukcr's lics." Merle made one more plea: “I wish you would not see Scarls tonight. “'zlit until you i‘ccl better. I will tell him that you are sick’fia she bogged. “anything—— but don't let him sec you untilmuntil~for my sake. Ned. stay in your room tonight. I know he will cxcusc you if you ask him.” There was no reason in the boy. He lifted his head and glared at the tremb- ling girl. “I will do us I please.” he said thickly. “I‘m not going to stay here and be treated like a servant by Sculls Jock- son any longer. You can stay and be made a slave if you want to; but I wmi'l. Jimmy says it is town tulk how 11c uses us: we. his own blood. who have as much right here as he has. I have some rights and am going to demand them. I wish you would take that kid out of here,” he rcpcutcd, irritably. “I can't: stand it, to have her called a Jackson and bc as his child when he sets me to pig‘ feeding.” “Papa good to Yvonne.” said the child, retreating to Merle’s side in alarm. frightened at Ned who had always been her chosen companion. "Noddy cross," she wailcd, beginning to cry. (-rossly “Stop that noise.” he roared, flinging out his hand and striking her a sharp blow across the face. “I won’t stand for such a racket with my head jumping like a mill race. You shut up, too.” he snarled at Merle who was trying to speak; rising from the bed he advanced towards her threateningly, though with unsteady steps. “I‘m a man and I won't have a snivelling woman hanging around me. I‘ll be all right pretty soon.” he muttered, reeling as the room swam around him, and falling back on the bed. She. carried the sobbing child from the room, who, besides being hurt, was frightened almost into hysteries. For nearly an hour Merle was kept busy try- ins,r To Soothe and quiet her. for she drcudcd the consequences to Ned if Scarls should find the child in such :1 nervous state; but the little one fell asleep before the girl saw the sleigh coming up the driveway. Her heart sank when she saw that Nell was not with her husband, for she had counted on her aid in winning forgiveness for her brother. Her first look at. Searls’ iirnl, set face showed her that he was very angry. r7 Ncll_ he explained briefly, had gone to Bob‘s home for a day. He and Dallas had been at the Society meeting and had urged her to return with them. and he had thought best for her to visit them at that time. lie bent lovingly over Yvonne as he talked. “Vi'hat has she been crying about?" he asked, noticing the. swollen little face and the faint imv print ycl remaining of Ned's blow. “Did she g‘ct hurl '."’ Merle hesitated. Scarls’ eye was upon her and she dared not cquivocate, for she knew the child would tell the truth when sun wokc up. “Who hurt her?” he re- pented sternly. "Ned.“ she said faintly. “but I do not think hc-hc thought—~" “’l‘hcn it is time that he did think,” he interrupted. ”I know all about; this Whole wretched business and it is time it was stopped.” “I don‘t know what you know,” she said is at the bottom of it.” “Jimmy!" he looked at her in surprise. “Jimmy is the best worker and the most capable man I hove on the farm next to lilcn. Ben told me that he had some cider with him, but I never interfere with him. bccausc he never loses his head nor his legs. ’l‘hcrc were others besides him that had whiskey with them." “I can't help that." she reiterated. “I know what I am talking about. It is that Jimmy Mallcy who has been at the bot— tom of Ned's trouble.” “Does Ned say so mandcd. “Not really; he likes him; but I know. Scarls. I do know. from what he has told me that Jimmy has made him discontent- himself?” he dc- cd all the lime. and it is Jimmy that gave him the stuff to drink," "You imagine so.” he said kindly. “Iim- my has been in my employ five years. and even Den. who is always looking for, faults, can find no trouble with him. Of course. I know that hc drinks some, but as it never hurts him. I cannot interfere.” The girl burst into lf‘al'F. “I may not make you believe me, but I know that I could have some influence ovcr Ned if it wasn’t for him. lut I hopc and pray. Searls. that you won't be too hard on him. Remember, this is the first timc.” she im— plored. grasping hi.Q arm with both hands and raisingr hcr tear-WM face to his. lie lookHl at her kindly hi.q Stern facc softening: “Merle." he said. "I want you to know that I love you on if you were u sistcr; yes. more than that. as if you were our child. like. Yvonne. I have done ev- crythin};r in my power for you, and I also have for Ned. but this disgrace is more than I can stand. To have him—a Jack- sonwdisg'roce thc family as he has done is something I cannot countenance, for thc Jucksons have ncvcr done anything disgraceful. I have borne with him for nearly a year. now. paying; him first—class wages, l'lcsides giving him a home; doing everything I could to give him a chance to earn money for himself and got a start in life: but how has he paid me back? I have heard the things he has said behind my back. how hc has ridiculed my efforts, and what he has said about being treated as a servant: and now we must come to an umlcrstainling’. He must control his hateful tongue and must take orders from Ben Baker, who is ihc head when I am away, or else he will leave. I cannot put up with him any longer. However,” as Merle drew away. sobbing bitterly, “how— ever. for your sake I will overlook it this time and give him one more chance.” (To be continued). JAN. 14, 1911 For Breakfast 2 '2 2 2 2' 2 The Happy Reply— Post Toasties A crisp, food that pleases young and old. dainty Wholesome Economical Convenient Serve with cream or milk (hot 01' Cold). “The Memory Lingers” l‘ostmn Cereal 00., Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich. . . , SMOOTLIEST / TOBACCO desperately. “but I do believe that Jimmy / The real enjoymént oi smoking comes lrom that» smooth quality, so olten dis- ‘ cussed, but so seldom lound. g Velvet iust hits it, and the reason is that it is made oi choice middle leaves ol Burley.matured lor two . years alter picking. All sharp- ness and bite are thus removed, leaving just the pure. rich. ra- 5 grant tobacco. lull ol llavor and , delightlully cool smoking. From ’ your lirsi pipelul 0 Velvet. \ you'll realize the dillerence. At all dealers. or if yours is “sold out," we'll send you a rcgular :zzml tin to any address 272 Me U .S .for we SPAULDING & MERRICK Dept. D. Chicago. Ill. Saves You $20 a Year Myers’ Lock-Stitch Awl mends harness. 5 . shoes, canvas. car- " . pets, etc. Stitches like a sewin machine. Strong and durable. Always ready for use. Price $1, prepaid. Agents make $55.00 a day by our improved selling plan. C. A. MYERS 00., 6324 Lexiuiton Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. ‘ TANTED—Married man to work on a farm. Good position. pleasant lace to work, must. understand Htock a.- farming. Box 1., care Mich. I urmer, Detroit. t sell Farmers Account Book. wanted'l‘flems Q‘th'k Seller. Big Inducements. Highly Indorsed. L. L. SYPHERS. Ft. Wayne, Ind, Let Me Start You in Business! , I will furnish the advertising. matter and the plans. l I want one sincere. earnest man in every town and ’ township. Farmers. Mechanics, Builders. Small business man. anyone anxious to improve his con- dition. Address Commercial Democracy, Dept.D 3t), Elyria, Ohio. Please mention the Michigan Farmer when you are writing to advertisers. ,-~-.4" . -.:._v.- . ..vvw"‘1~ufi.' »-,-. . ,' GRANGE 3 ”M Our Motto—"The Farmer is of more consequence than the farm, and should be first improved." i THE JANUARY PROGRAMS. Suggestions for Second Meeting. Song. Legislative measures in which the Grange is specially interested. General discussion. Song, page 144, Grange Melodies. Recitation, “Ma Can’t Vote." Debate. Resolved, that equal suffrage would benefit the state. Music. . Paper, “Games and refreshments for winter evenings,” (with samples). Closing song. LECTURER’S PROGRAM AT STATE ' GRANGE. Probably the most pleasing and helpful session of the recent State Grange meet-- ing was that given over to the State Lec- turer. The program proper which Miss Buell had provided for this session was preceded by her annual report as State Lecturer. Close attention was given this report. It was referred to the committee on Good of the Order and the recom-_ mendations which it carried received ‘the endorsement of the committee and of the delegates at a later session. The report read as follows: It is with gladness that we see the Lec- ture ,department of the Grange recognized by people both outside and within the Order, as one of the organized forces for promoting general public progress. Dur- ing the past year the co—operation of this department has been sought by repre- sentatives of numerous movements that tend to improved farming, better home- keeping and higher citizenship. Lectur- ers have been repeatedly urged to make a. special effort to take up some of these broader questions and, by assignment in advance, secure a carefully prepared. studied presentation of them before their meetings. The plan is in line with more thorough work and would give us better ground for taking our stand upon import- ant matters. Take, for illustration. any one of the questions of legislation favored by the Grange. Is the time not past when we can afford to act upon a list of these questions in the mass? Among other questions, waiting assignment for careful research and presentation, may be named the conservation of natural resourcon. the sciences as related to housekeeping. the study of child life. equal suffrage. the merit system, the peace movement, the proposition to establish a national bureau of public health, the purifying of politics, the redirecting of rural school purposes, and the federating of all forces working for country betterment. The Grange rought to encourage home study and use of libraries and periodicals by persistent- ly pressing forward along these and sim- ilar lines upon which the minds of think- ing people in general are engaged. State Lecturer's Bulletin. The chief duty with which you charge your State Lecturer is the preparation and sending out of the little quarterly bulletin for the help of Pomona and sub— ordinate Grange lecturers. I will uot tire. you with the details of the schemes, plans and suggestions that have been collected, scanned and culled before its pages have been filled with what, in my best judg- ment, might possibly fit the needs of one or all of the 900 Granges of the state. ,An attempt to prepare a “cut and dried" Dmgram of work for all these different Granges, working under widely differing conditions, would be grotesque and ridic— ulous in the extreme. Sometimes, how— ever, even lecturers have this mistaken idea and look upon the use of these pro— gram outlines as compulsory. YOu who are delegates will increase the usefulness of all lecture helps if, when you visit Granges upon your return. you point out that these outlines in the bulletin are simply What they claim to be, suggestions only for use in such places as they seem to fit. Again, occasionally, the complaint comes—as I suppose it will come. so long as lecture work stands—“The topics are too far beyond our members." And I ask You to help overcome this objection by Domting out that in every issue of the bulletin there are listed plenty of plain, practical topics from which the lecturer may select. Here the difficulty lies in the failure of the lecturer; to study his helps. a. case illustrating the old saying about the ease of leading a horse to water but the difficulty of making him drink. Lecturers’ Conferences. _ The new effort in lecture work, author- ized as a regular feature for the year by the last State Grange, has been that of holding a series of district conferences for lecturers. This was to be in the na- ture of an experiment, and not with the expectation that the whole state could be covered in the year. According to this plan. 13 conferences were held before the middle of May. attended by 332 lecturers. This included the informal conference in connection with the annual state meeting. This fall a tour of eight counties in the upper peninsula was made and lecturers’ conferences held in connection with eight Pomona Grange meetings. In Dickinson and‘ Monroe counties, where no Pomonas exist, union meetings were held and a conference of lecturers conducted. At these meetings, and at rallies and insti- tutes, your State Lecturer has personally THE MICHIGAN FARMER. .. met nearly or quite one-half of the lee- turers of Pomona and subordinate Granges of Michigan. May I add that this has been a matter of genuine pleasure and stimulus to mg? The contact with such a number of people who are faith- fully carrying on this splendid work has been most encouraging. Without much special training and with many other heavy demands upon them, these lectur- ers are inciting masses of members to higher personal and public thought and action, and leading them to unite with other forces for civic and individual right— eousness. The coming to know such rural leaders as these, I repeat, is inspiring. It confirms one in a splendid hope for the future of both the Grange and farm life. Most of these lecturers are alive to their responsibilities, but they need your sup— port at every turn and in every legitimate way of encouragement and appreciation. Skilled specialists might well be daunted by the burden of work and by the bigness of the field that lies white before every Grange; and yet here are these already busy, burdened housewives and farm men undertaking this task without financial return and often at great sacrifice of strength and convenience to themselves. They feel their want of training; they ap- preciate their need of contact with others engaged in the same kind of volunteer service; mayI ask you to go back to your home Granges with a warmer greeting and a word of appreciation for the lec- turers who have thus made the lecture hour of value to you and your neighbor- hood? Scarcely a lecturer but has done some good-workwthe wonder is they do not make more blunders and fail oftener than they do. If by any chance you have a lecturer who is that in name only and who does not appreciate the position, then supplement his lack by redoubling your own helpfulness until the mistake in offi— cers can be rectified. At all costs, have something of a profitable program at ev- ery meeting. . Experience in the conferences. together with opinions expressed by those who have given thought to the matter, war- rant extension of the plan in a revised form. A conference system, so closely in touch with the visitation of Granges by deputies and state speakers that at the end of the year every Grange in the state may be accounted for, is desirable. After consultation with a number of lecturers. deputies and other officers, the following general plan is submitted for your con- sideration: 1. Hold a series of district con- ferences to cover in a broad way prac— tically the lower peninsula. 2. Urge every Pomona Grange to devote one meeting a year to promotion of lecture work over its county, the state speaker for which meeting to be selected because of his or her fitness for leading such a conference. 3. Keep visiting deputies in close touch with lecture work plans and charge them to give special help lo officers along these lines whenever visiting Granges. (The second of these recommendations W215 amondod b) the committee on Good of 'the Order so as to require that a. speaker for a meeting of Pomona, devot— ed to the improvement of the lecture hour work, shall be selected upon advice of the State Lecturer in case it is not possible for the State Lecturer to attend in per- Son.——Ed.) importance of the Lecture HOur. In some such way as this, the import— ance of the lecture hour and of affording helps for lecturers will be more strongly impressed upon the consciousness of our Granges. Delegates to this State Grange, deputies, oiiicm's in all ranks of Granges, all need to appreciate the vital necessity of electing a lit person for every lcctur— cr's chair and of giving him encourage— ment to gain training and progress all the time he holds the office. it is no light matter to be lecturer in a subordinate Grange. This officer is, in a large man— ner, responsible for the interest of mem— bers in the Grange and for their ideals concerning their home and farm sur- roundings. He is charged with the culti- vation of unused abilities and the devel- opment of leadership in those who have heretofore modestly kept in shadow. His duty is often to redirect the purposes and interests of the whole community. His responsibility is truly great and is only matched by his opportunity for personal growth and development, and his satis- faction in having had a part in the pres- ent nation-wide movement for country betterment. Forty-three years of history clearly demonstrates that a lccturer's pro- gram is essential to permanent Grange ”9- While history proves this, patrons must be given the precept over and over that Without observance of the lecture hour Granges dwindle and die. We must also lead newcomers to a constantly broadening outlook upon this most im- portant Grange field. Though they pur- chase carload upon carioad of coal that alone will not keep burning the, real Grange fires. Though they dispense thou— sands of gallons of illuminating oil it Will not make their meetings bright and shining social centers. Though they buy enough binder twine to gird the globe with cordage cable, except the lecture hour is strung with lines of living inter- est, the very Grange itself will slip its moorings. Though they insure their barns and houses against fire and cyclone and the life of every member against 'grim death itself,’these will not save the Iirange from expiration if the lecture hour Is not made the Vitalizing center from which the red blood of Grange life is pumped to every part of its body (Concluded next week). . COMING EVENTS. Wester' Fggiona Meetlngs. n awe. Co.) Pomona lth Geor etown Gr ' w Jan. g13-14. ange, Friday and Saturday, Wayne Co., Odd Fellows Jan. 20. with Plymouth Gran in Hall, Plymouth, ngay, E .F. was: OFFICERS OF THE STATE ASSOCIA- TION OF FARMERS' CLUBS. President—B. A. Holden, VVixom. Secretary—Mrs. C. P. Johnson, mora. Treasurer—Mrs. Lewis Sat-kett, Eckford. Directors—A. R. Palmer, Jackson; Wm. H. Marks, Fair Haven; C. L. Wright, Caro; E. W. \Voodruff, Blanchard; C. P. Johnson, Metamora; Patrick Hankcrd, Munith. —,Address all communications relative to the organization of new Clubs to Mrs. C. P. Johnson, Metainora, Mich. CLUBij -A.A.A._L—LA—AJ _ Meta- Auoclatlonal Motto.— The skillful hand. with cultured mind. is the farmer's most valuable asset. Associational Sentiment.— The farmer, he garners from the soil the primal wealth of nations. FARMERS’ CLUBS SHSW GENERAL PROSPERITY. The Associational Secretary prefaced her report at the annual mceling by the following paragraphs: Once more the old saying. “Time moves on rapid wings” is forcibly brought to mind as it seems but a few weeks since we met here one year ago. The year has brought much to each of us. sorrow and sadness to some, happiness to others, blessings to all. Certainly the farmer has no reason for complaint over the bountiful harvests and good prices cvcn if wc pay good prices for everything we buy. The pcssin'ijsls of early spring days pre- dictcd disaster, but the fall weather came to the rescue, and ‘a‘uin King Corn is triumphant with the banner crop of re- cent years and i1 is surely fitting for 'tho farmers of the slate to mcct in our Cap— itol City, (-ounl their many blessings, and plan the campaign for the coming year. The condition ol' the lot-:11 Clubs was further dcscribcd by the following statis- tical report: Statistical Report. llS Clubs in 31. counties with 7,000 members. . Number of meetings held during the year, liTN. Avcrugc attendance. 40. Total number of members present, 4.614. Twenty—one Clubs use yearly programs. Forty Clubs hold annual picnics. ’l‘wenty Clubs hold Club fairs. 'J‘Wenty-one Clubs hold temperance meetings. Seventy—five Clubs paid annual dues. Sixty-six Clubs returned report blanks. Forty-five deaths have occurred. CLU's”b{s'eus'sions. The Annual Meeting of the Hadley and Elba Fai'mcrs' Club was held at Maple Grove with Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Snook, l‘icc. 15. Although the. weather was very stormy and disagreeable, (it) people en- joycdllhc warm welcome and chi-cry hos— pitality of the host and hostess. The fol— lowing officers were I'c—clcclcd for the ensuing your: l':'cs., it. J. Pierson: vice- pres, C. A. 'Davmmorl: sec., Mrs. C. P. Johnson: l!‘(‘:l$., Mrs. R. C. Snook. all of Metamora, Mich (‘ommiliess on program for the Club and also the farmers’ in- stitute were elected and the report of the delegates to Lansing postponed till the January meeting. Missllonna Farrar, Mrs. Frank .icfi’cry. Miss lleClcrg and C. P. Johnson gave vocal and instrumental solos, and numerous solwiious on the phonograph enlivened the program. This has been the record vcar for the Hadley 21nd Elba Club. the largest in the Slate. and we hope to do still better work in 1911. The next meeting will be at Hasler Valley Farm with Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Selby, Jan. 12.—--Mrs. C. P. Johnson. Sec. Instituteselln Dec. 14, 1910. thi- Sial'ville ll‘urmcrs‘ (‘lub melt at Elmwood Farm. the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. J. l). Hill. This was one of the best meetings of the. ycar. After a chicken-pie dinner. the president called the meeting to order, and we listened attentively to the dclcgalc's rcport of the State Association meeting. held in Lan- Will Hold Club sing, Dec. 6-7, also the secretary's an- nual report, after which the election of officers for the years 191], resulted as follows: Pres, Chas. Basncy; vice-pres, John Volkcr: sma, Mrs. \V. D. Richard- son; treas, Geo, Bummcl; menu commit- tee, Mrs. L. C. I-Till, Mrs. M. Butler. Mrs. XV. H. Marks; entertainment committee. hirs, E. Ross, Mrs. R. Simons. Mrs J. 1). Hill. The Club decided to hold an insti- ture in the Algonac town hall. where din- ner and supper will be served by the Ladies’ Aid Soeiety of one of the churches. We are looking forward to this institute as a day of great benefits in us all. After the business of the day we listened to a. program which was very pleasing. The school children sang “\Vhat's the Matter with Starville?" We say. “The Starville Farmers' Club is O. K."—~A Member. The Annual Meeting of the lngham Co. Farmers’ Club was held Dec. ill. 1910. at Maple Ridge Farm. the home for so many years of its former president. the late A. F. Wood, and where his two daughters. Mrs. Tanswell and Mrs. Cheney. with 'their husbands, made all welcome. It was a stormy day but it takes more than a snow storm to keep the faithful ones 47 away from a Club meeting and half a hundred gathered around the festive board and did justice ‘to a chicken—pie dinner. “Hired help on the farm" was the subject for discussion, led by J. B. Thorburn, of Holt. Mrs. Haskell gave a. recitation and music. was furnished by Misses Irene Edgar and Margaret Dubois. Election of officers resulted as follows: Pres, L. H. Ives; vice-pres. Mrs. KY. H. Horton; rec. secy., Mrs. W. H. Taylor, cor secy., Mrs. J. E Tauswcll; trons, E. (23) C. Russell; directors. three years, M. Vaughn, Mrs. J. W. Chapin; directors holding over two years, W. A. Melton, Mrs. Alfred Allen; directors holding ovcr one year, J. H. Shafcr. Mrs. E. P. Rowe. Mrs. B. L. Green reviewed the work done the past year, saying we had only 10 meetings. it being necessary to omit the November meeting on account of a death in the family of the host. The programs have been varied and the work prosperous for the coming year. P. J. Bullen, the delegate to the State Association, was present and referred to different topics discussed at the stale mce’tin'r but time did not permit a full report. At least 1-1 of our members attended two or more sessions—Cor. Sec. Favor Club Institutes.—— ne December meeting of the Ray Farmcrs’ Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gco. Graham. About 60 enjoyed the excellent dinner, after which they asesmbled in the spacious parlor to elect oificcrs and listen to the program. The meeting was called to order by President C. S. Priest. After prayer by Rev. Diver, of Romeo. the following officers were elected: Pres. C. S. Priest; vice—pres, J. A. Jewell; sac. r‘v Miss Carrie Vi'yman; treas. C. J. Hart— way; cor. sec., Mrs. John Smith: choris— ter. Mrs. C. H. Chubb; organist, Miss Hazel M. Green. The topic, “What can we do 'to improve the Institute work in our country," was opened for discussion by C. S. Priest. He thought the only way to improve it was for the different Clubs and Granges to unite and hold their own institutes and have their own speakers. An excellent paper was read by Mrs. John Smith. on “He who toils and he who tills.” The meeting was then closed with a song by the Club. The next meeting will be the annual oyster dinner. held at the hall on Thursday. Jan. 12, lilll.—~ Hazel M. Green. Cor. Sec. Discuss Fence Post PrOblem.—nOuo of the most interesting meetings of the Assvria Farmers‘ (‘lub was hchl luv. 17 at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. . S. Farley. After one of thirst- bounti-v ful dinncrs for which the Club is noted was served to over lllll people. President Cargo called the meeting to order :Iml rho regular business was disposed of, (illi— l'(‘l‘,\‘ for the ensuing your were llu-n cl-wz- cn‘l as follows: 1’l't-sidcul. llarrv Mam; vice-president Mrs. lJlna Olmsicad; secs retary. Mrs llizzic Mayo: treasurer, Chas. Tuckermau: chaplain. Mrs. Adell Cargo; reporter, Mrs. Emmi lliil: choristcr. Kate Cox: organist. Hill}! Cargo; ass‘t, llazel Olmstead. ’l‘iu- subject of “Posts and Post 'l‘imlu-r" was taken up by John Smith, who told how he set out 215i) hardy cutalpas in April. lsilill. and now they are seven or eight feet high and three inches through. Said the trees could be bought for $7 a thousand. lie told of one man who. in thlvc years. had realized over $30 000 by growing calalpa trees, plantng them six fcc apart each way. He advised all to try :1 MW. if only by the roadside or in the. fem-c corners. He also said if white oak posts are cut in August and set top cud down they will last longer. He knew of some that were set 28 years ago that are sound now, Considerable interest was shown in lhc subject. After eldJOlll‘llCd to meet with Charles Cox and a good program was cullipinimi the Club wile the fourth Saturday in Januarv.~ Reporici'. . Will Hold Club Institutexw'l‘he Salem Farmcrs’ Club held its.l’)eccmbcr meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Thompson. Good music was furnished bv the Youngr Ladics’ Choir. l’rof. Allen. of the U. of M. addressed the Club on the timely subject of “Affairs in Mexico.” Having spent some time in that country he was able to give a very interesting account of the condition of things there. especially tho political situation, the ag- riculture of the. country, the customs ~of the people, the mountain districts, with the Indian inhabitants. He brought an Indian boy home with him. in whose ed— ucation he, is much interested. The hour for business having arrived, President Ross thanked the Club for their fellow- ship and hclp during the three years past but wished them to look for a .new presi: dent. The following officers were then elected: Pres, Gilbert H. Thompson' vice-pros, Myron Atchinson; ireas. Ger): Roberts: rec. sec., Luella Tyler: cor. sec. ll. C. ’l‘hompson. The Club voted to hold an institute in February, 191]. Adjourned To meet in January at the home-of Mr and Mrs. Frcd Burnett. ' In a Prosperoos Condition.-The Con- way and Handy l’nion Farmers' Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ll) House. for the l>cccmber meeting. Din— ner was served to over 100 people by the host and hostess. as is the custom of the Club. Election of officers for the follow— ing year resulted in the choice of \V. M. Norton for president; A. Mevcr, for vice— prcsnient; recording secretary Mrs Blanche “’ilkinson: corresponding score; tary. Mrs. S. R. Holmes: treasurer Mrs F House: chaplain, Mr. G. L. Adams: icport of delegates to State Convention music and recitations. with discussions on the topics prepared by the program committee. question box. cic.’ took up the afternoon. A very pleasant time was re— ported, and the annual report of the scc~ retary showed this Club to be in good shape financially, both in general fund and memory fund. This Club has been running several years and has never been near the road to destruction. May the following year be prosperous, not only to this Club. but to all Michigan Clubs—- Mrs, S. Holmes. Cor. Sec. fl Your Ch 0 ice OF ANY OF THESE EDISONS Yes, FREE " Shipped posi- tively and abso- lutely free. You do not have to ay us a single penny either now or later. We don’t ask you to keep the phonograph ——we just ask3 you to accept it as a free loan. We do not even ask you for any deposit or any guarantee, not even any C. O. D. payment to us. All we ask is that you tell us which of the magnificent Edison outfits you prefer so that we can send that one to you on this free loan offer. ' ’ ' You Don’t Have “St a e our Olce to Buy Anything Get any of the outfits shown above—your ch01ce of records, too. Simply get the phonograph and the records and use them free just as though they were your own. Entertain yourself, your family and your friends, too, if you wish, with everything, from the catchiest, newest popular songs, side-splitting minstrels and vaude- ville monologues to the famous grand operas, Amberola and other records sung by the world’s greatest artists. Hear all this to per- fection on the Edison l’honograph. After you have had all this entertainment absolutely free, then you may simply send the outfit right back ‘ at our expense. Now, if one of your friends wishes to get such an outfit tell him that he can get the rock-bottom price, and if he wishes, on payments as low a; $2 a month without interest. 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