~53.- .-- i ’9/ %;(l.////// / {////; . The Only Weekly Agricultural, Horticultural, and Live Stock Journal in the State. VOL. CXLV. No.19 Whole Number 3861 DETROIT, MICH., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1915. :50 CENTS A YEAR. 12 FOR 5 YEARS. We Spent Several Days Just Looking Around. OR many days we traveled here and there throughout. the north. eastern counties of the state just to get a general look at her farms, towns, people and the stretches of un- developed territory. One can safely prophesy that “great- er things” are in store for Michigan agriculture. These unfenced and seemingly boundless fields of cut-over lands and the wide possibilities yet remaining for more intensive farming, insure her a future of agricultural achievement that will be out of all proportion to her present remarkable rural prosperity. The wide range ofi soils, the favorable climatic conditions and the general excellence of her nearby markets multiply the opportu- nities for successful general farming and give rare advantages for special- ized agriculture of a high order. It is not the purpose of this writing, how- ever, to speculate along these lines, but merely to cite the reader to some facts and figures concerning this dis— trict from available records, observa- tions and a general study of agricul- ture in the state running over a period of nearly twenty years. Communities Difficult to Compare. Two reasons prompt us to give pub- licity to items of general interest on Northeastern Michigan: Large num- bers of farm owners, tenants and farm laborers in the southern part of the state are seeking unprejudiced infor- mation of the farming advantages of this district. And secondly, there has grown up a general misunderstanding A bandit—Promise Not Over One—Half of the Good Soil of Northeastern Michigan Has Been Brought Under the Flow. But Settlers are Coming Fast, and the Expansion of Agriculture During the Next Decade Will Be the Big Feature in the State’s Development. of the types of soil prevailing between Saginaw and the Straits. It. is difficult to find a fair basis of comparison in discussing the merits .of agricultural communities. The per- sonal equation is such a vital factor in farming that one cannot, always judge fairly as to the things he sees, abso- lutely , trustworthy information is sometimes hard to secure, certain con- ditions do not always mean the same in different localities, and men’s judg- 1nent——or more correctly speaking. their prejudices—differ so radically that a common ground is often impos- sible to find. Land Values and Producing Power. It would seem, however, that a sat- isfactory comparison between this sec- enteen counties comprising this sec— tion of the state, there was at, the time of the taking of the last census 1.043.- 544 acres of improved farm land. The same authority gives the amount of improved farm land in the state at. that time at 12,832,078 acres. The av- erage value given the farm land of the whole state was $32.48 per acre. exclusive of buildings, and of the sec- tion under consideration, $15.20 per acre. Where to invest. It would appear, then, that the im- proved farm land of the state had a value of $416,885,893.44 as appraised by the enumerators, while the value of the land in the northeastern counties would aggregate $5,861,668.80, or in Fertile Lands and Rich Pastures have in Northeastern Michigan. Above is tion and the state as a whole should include a consideration of the current values of the farm land and its pro- ducing power. Investment and the probable crop yields are the two fac- tors which largely .determine the course of agricultural migration. Our most reliable source of informa- tion on land values and. crops produc- ed is to be found in the thirteenth federal decennial census. In the sev- made Dairying a Leading Industry Herd of Ralph Stafford, Otsego Co. other words, 3.4 per cent of the total value of used agricultural land in the state at that time was located in these counties. W’hat the man who is looking for a farm wants to know is the place to make an investment that will give him the maximum producing power. He desires to go where a thousand dollars invested will secure for him a farm the average production of which A Luxuriant Growth of Sweet Clover in Oscoda County. will equal or exceed the average pro— duction of a thousand dollars worth of land in competing farming commu- nities. Now as our deductions indicate the value of improved land in northeast- ern Michigan to be 3.4 per cent of the value of all the improved farm lands of the state, we should expect that 3.4 per cent of the general crops grown in the state would be produced in these counties. Let. us therefore com- pare. the production of these counties as given by the above mentioned fed- eral census with the production of the whole state and see what proportion of the 3.4 per cent they were then growing. The Comparisons Are Flattering. These comparisons show that these counties produced 5.9 per cent of the corn, 9.4 per cent of the oats, 3.9 per cent of the wheat, 6.9 per cent of the barley, 5.3 per cent of the buckwheat, 5.6 per cent. of the rye, 10.4 per cent of the clover seed, 11.2 per cent of dry beans, 32 per cent of the dry peas, 7.8 per cent of the apples, 7 per cent of the plums, 4.5 per cent of the cher- ries, 5.1 per cent of the pears and 2.5 per cent of the small fruits grown in the state. Besides this section fur- nished 10.5 per cent of the total num- ber of cattle in the state, 10.1 per cent of the total number of dairy cows, 9.5 per cent of the horses, 6.6 per cent of the swine, 6 per cent of the sheep, 4 per cent of the poultry and 11 per cent of the colonies of bees. Only in (Continued on page 399). Alfalit Field 100 Miles North of Bay City, 25 Days After First Cutting—One of the many well-graded Highways through Territory as yet Undevelop— ed.-—Bunch of 75 Hogs on Farm Near Gaylord. ; A“) 2-—398 The Michigan Farmer Established 1843. Copyright 1915. The Lawrence Publishing Co. Editors and Proprietors. 39 to 15 Congress St. West. rolt. Michigan TILEPKONE MAIN 4.325. NEW YORK OFFIC 5—41 Park Row. CHKCAGO OFFC E—bU-t Advertising Building. CLEVELAND OFFicn—ioir-iors Oregon Ave" N. E. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE—214413 Twelfth St. M, ]_ LAWRENCE ..................................... President M. L. LAWRENCE................................Vlcc-Preaidcm E. H. 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Everywhere econo- mists and business men, as well as statesmen, are speculating on the con- ditions which will obtain after the European war is over. While these speculations are premature in view of the fact. that the probable duration of the our is wholly speculative. the sad and harrowing results of such a con— tiie-t while they cannot be realized in their fuluess by the people of this country who are so far removed from the scene of their enactment. are not. wholly speculative. Countless thousands will'have given “After the War." up their lives in the conflict. and those dependent upon them will be left destitute. Thousands who sur~ viva Will be rendered incompetent, to earn a livelihood in their accustomed miriner.‘ Fortunes great and small will have been dissipated. and estab- lished trade will have been entirely ruined or diverted to other channels. New industrial conditions will arise, the significant-o of which cannot now be foretold or estimated. Already the. ennui-in is being studied by many agencies. including the federal trade commission. with a view of preparing the wuintrs's business interests with the best available. thought and infor- mation on the subject. Farmers. in common with people in all other lines of production. have, a. vital interest in the problem, but time alone will fully solve the problem. The uncertainty of human calcula- tions has been strikingly illustrated during the past year. Michigan Farmer readers are gener- ally familiar with the action of the bean growers and dealers in sending a committee to \Vashington to secure a better definition of the position of the Department of Agriculture relat- ing to the interstate shipment of beans affected with anthracnose. Sub- sequent to the representations made. at 'Washington by President Orr of the Michigan Bean Jobbers’ Associa— tion and State Dairy and Food Com~ missioner Helme, the following defi- nite statement of the Department’s position in this waiter was issued by the Secretary of Agriculture: The Department of Agriculture has been requested by many growers and shippers to define its position with re- spect to the application of the Federal Food and Drugs Act to the transporta- tion in interstate commerce of dry pea or navy, medium, and kidney beans. These requests have been prompted by the action of the De- partment in recommending seizures of “cull” beans in sacks and of beans in cans which were found upon exam~ ination to contain considerable per- centages of beans which were wholly The Department's Bean Ruling. THE ,MICHIGAN 'FARM.ER or' in putrid. .V Under the Federal Food and Drugs Act, beans, in' common with other art- icles of food, are adulterated if they consist “in whole or in part of‘a filthy, decomposed, or putrid animal or veg- etable substance." “Cull" beans, in the opinion of the Department, usual- ly contain considerable percentages of beans which are wholly or in part fllthy or decomposed and are there- fore adulterated. The shipment in interstate commerce of such beans for food purposes is prohibited by the. Act. No objection is entertained, how- ever, to the interstate shipment. of “cull" beans for industrial purposes or for use other than as food for man if they are first treated by grinding or otherwise. so as to render them un- available for use as food for man. The Department is informed that dry pea or navy, medium, and kidney beans intended for use as food for man are sent customarily by the grow— ers to elevators where the beans are sorted by hand-picking so as to elim- inate the beans which are wholly or in part, filthy, decomposed, or putrid. It has been represented that in the process of hand-picking nearly all the moldy or musty beans are removed. but that it is not practicable to re move. all beans which are slightly de- composed. The Department has not recommended the seizure of dry and mature pen or navy, medium, or kid- ney beans which have been handpick- ed in accordance with good commer- cial practice. This ruling should be entirely satis- factory to growers, since it will great— ly restrict the market for cull beans and enlarge to a corresponding de- gree the demand for market grades of this staple Michigan product. part filthy, decomposed or In the interval be- tween the close of this season’s farm- ing campaign and the beginning of next season‘s work many farmers will decide on new locations and will choose new farms upon which to be— gin or continue their agricultural prac- tice. Our leading article of this week will be instructive and helpful to many. particularly the class of begin— .uers with limited capital for invest- ment. It will point out the essentials which should be looked for in the pur— chase of new land which has not. been improved for agricultural purposes. Where farms are. to be purchased in the older agricultural sections of the state, other considerations should en- ter into the decision which may prof- itably be briefly touched upon in this connection. In the purchase of a farm :in unusually desirable house, barn, outbuildings or fences may add to the cost of the land out of proportion to the additional opportunity offered for making a high labor income. The buy- er should in all cases of this kind carefully consider whether he can at— ford to pay the price for these luxur- ies which is represented by the great- er valuation of the farm as compared With other farms not possessing these advantages. These things are worth while for any man if he is able to af- ford them. but they render dividends in pleasure and satisfaction rather than in labor or cash income. Another question which may well enter into consideration is the fertility of the soil itself as related to the price of the farm. Of course, a soil of maximum fertility and ideal physi— cal condition is most desirable. but generally it will cost much more than a farm lacking in some of these essen— tial requirements. and the question as to whether it will be better to buy only the best land or to buy land in a lower state of fertility and build it up by scientifically correct methods is a. question which the prospective pur- chaser may well debate. School facil~ ities are an important consideration with a large class of purchasers. and this factor should not be overlooked by any. The general character of the neighborhood in relation to its social as well as its industrial life is also a factor worthy of consideration. There are a great many other fac- tors which should also be considered but the man who begins to make a careful analysis of the. situation will be, likely to reach a wise decision Choosing a Farm. when viewed from the light or individ- ual conditions and requirements. A recent report Agricultural Courses relating to ag- in High Schools. ric ul tur a1 courses in high schools in Michigan shows that such courses have been added to the curri- culum of seven high schools during the current year, making in all a to- tal of forty-nine high schools in Mich- igan having regular four-year agricul- tural courses. While an important phase of this work is the training of teachers qual- ified to teach agriculture in the pri- mary schools of the state, yet the work hasnow been in progress for a sufficient length of time so that some idea may be gained of the general in- terest taken in it by the'high school boys of the state and the result as measured by this influence on their attitude toward agriculture as an oc— cupation. In an inquiry instituted in five high Schools which have been engaged in this work for the longest period of time shows that 50 to 92 per cent of the. boys in these schools elect the agricultural course. Fifteen boys in these five schools who did not intend to be farmers have changed their minds and will make farming their life. business. In some cases these boys have reached a decision to spe- cialize in some department of agricul~ lure which they will make their chief business. This inquiry also‘ shows that the instruction in agriculture in the high schools has had the effect of creating a respect for the farm and the farmer among the students gen~ erally which did not before exist. The; local interest. in the work is manifested by the fact, that some 16 of the high schools having agricultur- al courses were employed for the en- tire year with a view of having them supervise home projects in which the students will engage during the vaca- tion period, to conduct demonstrations and similar work which will have a. beneficial influence upon the agricul~ ture of the entire community in which the school is located. From a small beginning the teach— ing of agriculture in the. high schools of our state has gained very pre- sentable proportions. and we believe the time is not far distant when voca- tional training of this kind will be found in practically every high school in the state. The high school has been aptly termed “the people’s col-- lege,” and as such should offer to the young people of the country the op- portunity for vocational training which the college offers to those who desire to follow the so—called profes- sions. Reference has been Public Sentiment previously made in Wins in Illinois. these columns to the situation ob- taining in Illinois with regard to the eradication of the foot—and-mouth dis- ease. During the progress of the liti- gation which delayed the final eradi- cation of the foot-and—mouth disease in Illinois, public sentiment as ex— pressed by the stockmen of the state, the live stock organizations holding important shows in.the state, the bus iness men. bankers and educators, is a matter for general congratulation, inasmuch as it has strongly favored prompt action in the eradication of the disease. Both the National Dairy Show and the International Live Stock Exposi- tion have been called ofi on account of the situation, and even the corn grow- ers’ and stockmen’s convention and the two weeks’ course in agriculture announced by the college of agricul- ture of the University of Illinois have been cancelled to avoid any danger of spreading the infection of foot—and- mouth disease. In the meantime the courts have dissolved the injunction forbidding the killing of cattle, and the work of, erad- NOV. '6, 1915.- ication will doubtless be rapidly car— ried to a successful finish. Ari arous- ed public sentiment is a wholesome inuence in a situation of this kind. HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK. Foreign. The European Wan—Fighting has been active in the Balkan theatre of war during the past week. The Aus- tro-German armies continue to be suc- cessful in their drive to the south, havmg already appeared before Kra-~ guyevatz where the Serbian arsenal is Situated. The Bulgarians have cap— tured I’irot. the key to Nish, which was occupied a short while ago as the capital of the Serbian government. and is an important railroad center. The Austrians are also attacking the Montenegrins along the Drina river to prevent flanking attacks by the well equipped soldiers of that little country. The Anglo-French troops are firmly establishing themselves at the southern end of the Nish railway and have occupied, in Bulgaria, the hills surrounding Strumitsa. The Allied fleets have again bombarded the Bull- garian towns on the,Aegean Sea. A Russian army is reported to be on its way across Rumania to oppoae the Bulgarians, and a Russian fleet has already attacked Bulgarian towns on the Black Sea. Along the Russian front, conditions are more favorable to the Czar's forces. While the Ger-- mans have recovered some territory which the Russians recently took from them along the Styr river, the Slave are on the offensive in Galicia, and in the northern district the Ger-i mans have apparently failed in their elfort to take Riga or Dvinsk or even to improve their position. Snow is reported to be falling in that region and the movement of heavy artillery is becoming more difficult. In the, western theatre the Germans made, gains against the French by a sudden drive along a five-mile front between Neuville and Souchez. About. 1,200 yards of French trenches were mp- tured. The battle is still in progress. In the Champagne district four suc- cessive German attacks were repulsed by the French and Violent artillery en- gagements in the 'Vosges are continu~ ing. The Italians are on the offensive while the Allied forces are renewing their activities along tthe Dardanelles. A new French coalition cabinet has been established with Aristide Briand as premier. Continuous reports of a. shortage of food in Germany and Aus- tria are being received. The struggle in Mexico is now centered about the little border town of Agun Prita just across from Doug-- Ias. New Mexico. Here a garrison of Carranza soldiers are awaiting the at.- tack of Villa and his army. who have just crossed the mountains from the east where they were defeated. The battle will determine the. control of the state of Sonora. United States soldiers are. entrenched at Douglas to guard against the possibility of dam~ age being done to the residents of that city. The Russian minister of finance has been authorized by the imperial gov-- ernment to transact on foreign mar- kets credit operations amounting to $2,750,000.000. The financial system of the government is being reformed. National. Several amendments to the Federal Reserve Banking not, are being con.- sidered by members of the Federal reserve board for submitting to the coming session of Congress. From unofficial reports it, appears that the government at Washington declines in any way to interfere in the internal affairs of China. The present sentiment in that country from re- ports Seems to be more favorable to- ward the establishment of a monar~ chial form of government. European countries now at war are anxious for China to remain under her present form of government until the war is over. The new submarine M—1 of the Uni" ted States navy, was given a thorough test in Cape Cod bay, and notwith- standing she is the largest submarine yet built in this country, the tests Were. entirely satisfactory. The state teachers’ convention was held at Saginaw last week. The teach- ers organization has become so large that it is difficult to adequately care for them in most cities, for which rea- son a committee was appointed to in- vestigate the possibilities of re-organ- izing the association. On January 27—29 the foreign trade league will hold its convention in New Orleans to consider preparations for commercial competition with Euro- pean countries which is certain to fol- low the present war. The United States department of commerce will ask Congress at the next session to increase its power so that world-wide campaign in the interest of American made goods can be carried on. NOV. 6, 1915. A LAND or" PROMISE. (Continued from first page). the instance of small fruit do the coun- ties fall below the quota of 3.4 per cent. From the point of investment in land, it would seem therefore that land values in northeastern Michigan are low, and that those seeking oppor- tunities for investment in farm homes ought, .therefore, to stand a good chance to buy advantageously there. Settle the Good Land First. Much has been said and done to piomote the agricultural use of the lighter soils to be found in certain sections of the northern counties. We cannot commend too highly investi- gators who are making an honest ef- fort to discover the greatest agricul- tural values of these lighter soils, and we are hoping that good will result from the effort; but it appears to us that the problem of greatest import- ance just now is to reduce the thou- sands of acres of good cut-over lands in this section of the state to improv- ed farms. After this has been done then will arrive the proper time for changing the “plains" and other light soils to farm lands if such a change is thought advisable. To give us a comprehensive idea of the comparative areas of heavy and light soils to be found in these coun- ties, a careful study of surface forma- tions of this section of the state as compiled by the state geologist of Michigan in co-operation with the Uni- ted States geological director and members of the Michigan geological survey, was made. The results put in figures show that; the proportion of natural good agricultural soil amounts to about 57 per cent of the total area; in other words, such an examination indicates that there are practically 3,571,200 acres of good tillable land in the northeastern counties, and 2,- 718,720 acres of lighter soils adapted largely to grazing purposes. This comparison becomes the more pro- nounced when it is observed that in six counties south of a line running across the state east and west through the city of Saginaw show an average of only 49 per cent of good agricultur- al land of the same character as that in the northeastern counties. A Different Viewpoint. Persons who have traveled through this district extensively but who have not gotten far from the railroad lines, may question these statements, but a little information that seems not to be generally known will show why they have gotten an erroneous opinion of the character of this soil. The Mich‘ igan Central Railway from Bay City to Cheboygan covers a line of 166 miles; of this line 132 miles is laid upon light soil and 34 miles upon heavier land. Now, it would be pos- sible to construct a railway connect- ing these two points and not increase the mileage of track, so that the line would pass through only 28 miles of the lighter soil and 138 miles of the heavier land. Originally this road was laid out to market forest products which purpose moved the men who established the line to adopt its pres- ent course instead of going through heavier lands where it would be more difficult and expensive to get. the pine logs to the line and to grade for the tracks. Another example is that of the De- troit & Mackinaw line from Bay City to Alpena. Of the 124 miles of track between these two cities, 99 miles rest on the lighter soils along the lake shore, while 25 miles is over the heavier type of soil. This road could be built four miles shorter than the present route but having 96 miles on ,heavy soil and 24 miles on light soil. and still another is the Au Sable & Northwestern Railway running into the heart of this-territory. The road is 51 miles long and has 39 miles on light soil and 12 miles on heavy soil. The moving of this railroad a mile THE "M‘I‘C'HI or so out of its present course would! reverse the amount of mileage on the different types of soil so that only 12 miles would be on the lighter land and 39 miles upon the heavier. If the travelers could ride over some of the wagon roads connecting the railways, their opinions of the coun- try would change. Already the auto- mobile has done much to correct wrong impressions, and people in oth- er sections are coming to understand that when the agricultural possibili- developed these counties will contiib- ate its full share toward the general prosperity of the commonwealth. Waste Land Grows Good Pasture. The figures given above indicate better than description the wide char- acter of the crops produced and the animals kept upon the farms of this region. Space does not permit gen- eral comment upon the conditions of production except a single one. In a former paragraph were mentioned the so-called “plains” and light soils, and it; was indicated that men are experi- menting to discover the agricultural value of these lands. But at present they have a real value in connection with the production of food for the; nation, for few better grazing areas; can be found than these very “plains”: They furnish valuable grass from early spring to late fall and animals feeding upon this forage, are main- tained in a high condition of flesh even when no supplementary feeding is provided. Not only this, but these lands are. usually well watered, thus completing the requirements of good grazing soil. Inasmuch as grazing; land is becoming scarce with the breakin:r up of western ranges this land promises not to be a waste but. an actual asset to the state’s futurei agricultural operations. On August.' 19 twenty cars of cattle were deliver-g ed in Detroit from points north of Bay! City. These animals were mi-uketedtl directly from the wild pastures ini most instances. T Transportation and Marketing { Facilities. The other question that every care- ful man will investigate is the prob‘ lem of getting the farm products to market. A study of the map of the United States in connection with this territory will reveal advantages that are accorded few other localities. It _ lies within easy reach of the largei manufacturing and industrial centers of the country. and has several open ports on Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay which are a part of the greatest com- mercial waterway in the world. Then, too, notwithstanding that large areas ties of the state have been thoroughly! l t | | l of land are not yet developed into}' farms, the railroad facilities are llllllS-I naily good. These roads were con- structed to remove the valuable forest products of the region, and they re- [ main to provide an outlet for the D10- I " Besides in eveiy' '- ducts of the fa11n. . county wagon ioads me being genei-i ally improved and some very fine; stretches of good gravel and stones roads have been completed. Thesel facilities combine to offer the farmers; of this section unusual marketing ad—; vantages for a territory that is only} partly developed agriculturally. ; A Word of Caution. ( It is apparent from what has been‘ mentioned in regard to the types of! soil over which the railroad lines are1 laid, that the land varies in characte1 in short distances. This is fine and because of it we wish to emphasize the impmtance of those seeking land in these counties—~or in any other counties of Michigan for that matter -——to make a very careful examination of every portion of the land under consideration before closing a sale. 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Send for free descrip- \ , tive booklet and map. ;»\ ’ STATE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION, ’ ‘7 (35 A Hellman BM... Baliln'vs. Id. 7» The June fbr fl’rifij' ‘ drivers { he South—The Homeland‘l FOUR TO SIX TONS OF ALFALFA, 60 to 1100 lmsiieis of corn to the acre, $100 to $500 an acre from ' fruit or truck. opportunities for the stock raiser and i dairyman, a climate which means two to four crops it year, pleasant homo locations, attractive land prices. are things the. South oii‘crs homeseekers. Our publications and spec1al information on request. 1 M. v. RICHARDS "SOUTNERN Ind, and Agr. Com'r. Southern Ry. Monilcom J RAlLWAV Room 73 Washington,D.c. Gd sun“; Y Cow and horse hides tanned perfectly . and made into handsome coats. robes . mittens, etc. WATER AND MOTH PROOF. FURS DRESSEDmll kinds.) HEADS MOUNTED Booklet and samples free. 7 Sylvania Tanning Co., Dept.4,Sylvaiiia,0hio when you can buy the best farm land in Michi- WHY PAY BEN .mm... .. iiore on easy terms. Write for particulars. STA FFELD BROTHERS. Owners. [5 Merrill Bldg . Saginaw. West Side. Mich. LAN!) or PROMISE. We want settiemf'good farmers can buy good land at reasonable prices in N. E. Michigan. Address J. W. Farrier. Hiliman. Mich. souriiuiii Finns—lining.“nitrite for corn. stock or general farming. Martin 8: Cole. “8 Madison. Memphis. Tenn ANDS for sale In Coffee Co., Tenn. Some Bargains J on the Dixie Bee Line. Write us what- you want. We have Farms and Timber lands. with the Money. SAIN & BRYAN. MANCHESTER. TENN. 240 Acres One of best farms in State. a) . miles Detroit. 1 mile from Rood town. A sacrifice. Ask for details. 8. V. HAYES. Till. ASHTON. GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN. ' Wheres in (‘rnttan Townshi . Fm" For :3“. Kent 00.. Michigan. Good lanpd for Stock, Fruit or General Farming. Price $50 per mm. W. J. LESSITER. Beldint. Michigan. for up-to-date farm near Detroit. Fowl‘n “an” Must be experienced farmer. Stole no and full particulars. Box S-llo. In car. lichiau Furl-or. Write for Free Handbook of " " ‘ Explosives No. lthF It tells in picture and story how up-to-date farmers are increasing yields and profits by using Du Pom: Red Cross Farm Powder forstumping, sub-soiling, ditching, tree planting and many other things. E. l. du Pont de Nemours 8: Company Wilm ington, Deleware Turn this loss into profits. nu DUNT Red Cross ' Stumping Powder will help you cl ‘ar land easily—quickly and cheaply. Anticipate next year’s demands. days of fall into cash. Clear land rim ' and crop it early Du Pont lied Cross Stumping Powder is Turn the cold, wet up to winter weather. by noting the crops on an adjoining farm, yet the wide range of soils is partly responsible for the great num- ber of agricultural crops that can be grown to perfection in the state. If a purchaser is not well informed on farm and soil values, he should get someone who is. A few dollars spent in paying the expenses of such a man will not only insure one against the caprice of unprincipled land sharks but will also give one returns that will net a hundred fold and more. There are both good and poor soils in all the counties. If you are paying the ruling prices for the good soil that is the kind you should get. Notwithstanding the fact that there are reliable real estate men doing business here as elsewhere who are anxious to bring in men who will stay and prosper, a stranger does not. always know when he meets this kind. so must constant- ly be on the defensive. SELECT THE SEED BEANS NOW. Unusual weather conditions which- prevaiied in Michigan this year were so favorable to the developmentMQf anthracnose and bacterial been blight that these t’unaous diseaSes have af- "ec " t' to a, ”tore. ‘han..ordi- nary degree. There are, however, some fields which arefairly free from these diseases, and wherever such ex- ist in any community, bean growers will be wise in securing their seed for next year’s planting from such a crop. But in case such seed cannot. be. se- cured in the immediate locality. it will be. far wiser to secure good beans grown at a distance if this is at: all possible. even at a considerably ad— vanced price. than to plant badly in‘ With the Famous * Hercules! % ‘ Trifle-Power Pull an acre or more of stumps a day. Pull any stump in 5 minutes or less. Don‘t have loafer land when it‘s so easy and cheap to pull the slumps out! Make 1000% profit by using the Hercules. $1281.00 the firstyear on 40 acres! $750.00 every year after. Let us prove it. low Price and Book Free! Oct the facts. Read our book. Tells wnat all steel. triple power means. Shows manyfeatures of the Hercules. Shows many photos and letters from owners. Postal will do. HERCULES MFG. COMPANY 137 AthSt. ContonnloJown .‘ MAKING voun LAND , 100% EFFICIENT Here is a farming truism. Scientitic drainage —the ‘ American” Wily—l1 the greatest single factor in increaung crop production on all land—g00d 01' poor. Our Vitrified. Salt Glazed. Frost Proof Drain Tile permanently in- creases land efficiency. “Once laid, always working". Sizes 3 in. to 27 ins. Ask for Car-load Prices American Sewer Pipe Co., 200 St. Jams St. Jackson, Mich. HAW FURS WANTED Big demand for American Furs! We pay topK market prices and keep furs separate upon request. cop you posted at all times. and send market reports and price lists - FREE! Write TODAY. HARRY-LEVY Exporter of Raw Furs 265 Seventh Ava. u _ PA New York. want wen Paton . Sand for 3 free books: inventions wanted..etc. I IL! us HAIL“. Manufacturers market your invention "Without c horse. , , mm» B. 0'“. 117 Owen Bldg, "ecu-stun. I). C. teeted stock. t A great deal has been said and writ.- .ten with regard to northern grown Lseed. Some of the seed grown in inorthern Michigan has given very ‘Lrood results Eliltl has produced crops ‘<:omparatively free from disease. 011 the other hand, some. northern Mich- igan bet-ins have been quite badly in- fected by these diseases, and there is much uncertainty in the buying of northern grown seed it" from an un- known source. This matter of clean seed is a prop osition in which bean handlers as well as bean grOWers are. vitally interest:- ed, and there should be the. fullest co- operation between dealers and grow- ers in the introduction of the cleanest possible seed into every bean growing community, provided no comparative- ly diseasefree crops are found in the neighborhood. Another precaution which it. will pay to take on any farm where beans are grown as a cash crop is to select at least sufficient beans before thresh- ‘ing which are free from disease to plant a seed breeding plot. This can be done by carefully examining the pods, as the disease makes its way in- to the bean through the pod. and if the pods are selected which are free from spots, a very clean sample of seed can be secured. in view of the unusual prevalence of this fungous disease this year, care should be exercised to avoid infecting the soil intended for next year’s crop, and manure made from the feeding of these bean pods of this year’s crop should not be applied to such land. If next year’s crop is planted on clean soil preferably a clover sod which has not been in beans for some years and good clean seed secured, there is ev- ery likelihood that next year’s crop ,may be normal in quality and a con- siderable loss thus avoided. The unfavorable experience of this year will undoubtedly cause many farmers to substitute some other crop for beans next season, in which case a reduced acreage will make the crop more profitable than in ordinary years. A better plan would be to exercise every precaution as above indicated to fortify the crop against damage NOV. 6, 1915. from these diseases, and grow the us- ual acreage where beans are made an important factor in the crop rotation. LILLIE FARMSTEAD NOTES. Splendid weather! It makes one all. most forget the exasperating weather conditions earlier in the season. There has been something doing in this sec- tion these fine days. Silage cutters on every hand. This is a section of silos. Nearly every farmer has one, and many have two. And it is a good investment this kind of a year. What. would be done with the frosted corn if we had no silos? I am surprised however, to see so much ripened corn. Many are husking and several fields that I have noticed in particular the ears are good and sound. I did not expect so large a per cent of sound corn. It is remarkable, when one takes into consideration the cold sea~ son, late fall and killing frost early in October. No wheat was sown early, as the ground was too wet. But this October sown wheat is comingr up and starting “nicely. It ought to be much larger ‘to go into winter. but if this weather continues for onlv a few days it will be "if; chi“ ipe for winter. The acreage is considerably less than last fall. This means that a larger area. must be devoted to spring crops than usual, and all the fall plowing should be done that it is possible to do so as to make the work next, spring as light as possible. We still have another day‘s work to finish filling the silos. But potato digging is well started. The potatoes planted early were 21 very fair crop but rotted badly. We have sprinkled them liberally with hydrated lime. [t is claimed by some people that time will prevent their rotting any more. This I do not know. having had no expt-irience, but. it will do no harm, costs little to try and is worth know- ing something about. The potatoes planted July 20. after harvesting the peas. are a poor crop, but they are sound and free from scab. Besides. they cook very nicely much better than one would think from being planted so late. I shall save the most of these for seed. How many know that late planted potatoes even real late planted. those that are so late they do not grow to normal size, make the best seed potatoes? They keep the best for late planting, seem to have the most vigor and seem to be better seed in every way than early planted potatoes that are fully ripened before being harvested. This is my first experience in plant» ing so late as after peas are harvest- ed, and the season has been very unt- favorable. yet with all the discourage ments the crop had it, is worth har- vesting and it is good enough so I shall try the same thingsr again. I be- lieve with an average normal season a profitable crop can be secured. The frost cut the soy beans in the sweet corn very severely. They were quite badly blown and beat down to the ground by heavy wind and rain storms, and after being frozen they seemed to will down much more. The result is that the corn harvester did not get anywhere near all of them Many were cut by the machine but could not be picked up and elevated and bound with the corn. In one field this matters little as we have plenty of brood sows and fall pigs to pick them up. But on the other field the only value I will get is their manurial value unless I fence the field tempor- arily and let the sheep gather them. If this fair weather should continue it might be wise to do this. Possibly by‘ the time we got up the temporary fence it will snow or freeze, so we would get but little. We have sufli— cient idle wire fence and it will cost but little to try. ' COLON C. LiLLiE.‘ 3 i t t i 1‘. 1 NOV. 6, 1915. Fall Work In FTER the harvesting of the fruit A has been done the grower often feels that he is at the end of an a0co-mplishment and therefore ‘needs time for relaxation. Regardless of what the results may be he is right in feeling that he‘ has accomplished something, for he has come to the end of a work that has been a year in preparation. The progressive fruit grower, however, forgoes the period of relaxation really due him and starts immediately in getting the orchard in Shape for next season’s crop. The Time to Transplant Trees. There are many things that a grow- er can do after harvesting that will greatly assist him in the next year’s work, and. a great many of these things can be done to better advan- tage in the fall than at any other time. One of these things is the transplanting of trees. One of the common mistakes in setting an or- chard is putting the trees too close together, and when the orchard be comes six and eight years of age, the grower begins to realize it. and he is in a quahdary to know {-1. "c. He doesn’t care to cut down the trees and often believes that it is impossi- ble to transplant them. However, trees of this age, especially apples and pears, can be readily transplanted if the work is properly done. A convenient way to transplant trees of this age is to'prepare the holes for them in their new location in advance. These holes should be dug deep enough so that the trees will set a little lower than they were. If the soil is hard, it should be loosened up a little bit and if well rotted ma- nure is available a little of it should be put in each hole, care being used to mix it thoroughly with the soil. The tops of the trees should be prun- ed quite severely, but care should be taken not to cut out too many of the smaller branches which contain the leaf buds. The best way to prune the tree is to cut back the leaders and then thin out the brush in the rest of the tree. Pruning for Transplanting. In digging the tree, as much of the root system as possible should be tak- en up. with it, and if possible the earth should be left adhering to the roots. This, however, adds consider— able weight to the tree and makes it more difficult to carry it to its new place. The chief thing necessary in digging is to leave enough of the root system so that when the tree is plant- ed in its new place it will have suffi- cient bottom to anchor it fairly well. Of course, the greater the proportion of the root system that is left in the ground, the more severe the pruning of the top will have to be, as it isnec- essary to maintain a balance be- tween the roots and the top in order to get the tree to start well in the spring. If the top is too large, the tree will leaf out in spring but will die shortly afterward, after making a fee- ble attempt at growth. This is be- cause the leaf surface uses up more moisture and plant food than the roots can provide. It is better for good re- sults to have the excess, if any, in favor of the roots. When putting the tree in its new place, care should be taken to firm the earth thoroughly around the roots. Even the most thor- ough firming is usually not sufficient as there is very likely to be air pock- ets left when transplanting trees with large root systems. The great advan- tage in fall planting is that in addi- tion to the best one can do in packing the soil around the roots, the melting snows in spring have a most excellent efiect in this way. Banking the Trees. One of the chief precautions neces- sary in the transplanting of trees in the fall is the banking of the trees. The trees in their new place are left we MICHIGAN F‘ARMER the Orchard without their usual amount of ancnor- age against the winter winds. A bank- ing of earth about a foot high around the base of the tree will do much to- ward holding the tree firm. It is also advisable to go through the perma- nent orchard to see if any of the trees have shaken loose during the season. If so, they should also be banked. The openings around a loose tree are re- ceptacles for water, the freezing and thawing of which will often cause ser- ious injury to the crown of the tree. Trees in loose soils and in exposed locations should especially be given attention in this respect. Another thing which, if neglected in the fall, may be the cause of serious injury to the tree is the digging away of the grass around the base of the tree. This grass, if left, affords a splendid harboring place for field mice. The writer has seen several thousand trees in an orchard ruined from the work of these mice. Had e grass around the trees been hoed away in ii“ fall, the mice would have had no harboring place and would not have take. ."ei’ur . ' "1rd. When the hoeing is done it is well to rake back sufficient earth toward the base of the tree so as not to leave a. hollow there. The Care of Broken Limbs. Another thing which can be done to advantage in fall is to cut off or brace up the limbs which have broken down from the weight of the fruit, or during the process of harvesting. The cut- ting off of a large broken limb usually so unbalances the tree that it is never a good looking tree afterward. It also takes away a large amount of bearing surface which could be used by the tree to advantage. If the bark on the under side of the break is not serious- ly injured, the limb can be raised back into place and braced. a long bolt is best for this purpose. In bolting back a limb it is advisable to counter—sink the holes so that the heads of the bolts will be slightly be— low the surface of the bark. The ad- vantage of doing this work in the fall is that the exposed surfaces of the break will to a great extent be pro- tected from the weather. The less weathered these surfaces are, the greater the possibility of a good heal-i ing over of the wound. Clean Out the Rubbish. Before winter sets in, all the brush and rubbish which may have accumu- lated in the orchard during the sea- son should be burned. Brush piles are excellent hibernating places for a. large number of insects which attack fruit trees. They are also harboring places for field mice and rabbits. The things mentioned herein may seem trivial to many orchardists, but to one who wishes to develop his or- chard to the greatest efficiency they are of great importance. The neglect of doing this fall work is very often the cause of serious trouble in the or- chard later on. Much of orchard work work is done without immediate re—1 sults, so much of our work of pi even- tion should be done to prevent trouble in future years. PROTECTING FRUIT TREES. In protecting young fruit trees from rabbits and mice, the writer uses a “collar” made of roofing paper. Roof- ing paper is 27 inches wide and I find that this height is sufficient to keep the rabbits from reaching the tree above the “collar." The “collar” should fit tightly against the ground to prevent mice from working under and getting inside. Screen-wire of the proper width can be used in the same manner, but is more costly. Both of these materials can be used for sev- eral years, but my experience is that the paper “collar” will outlast the one made of wire cloth. T. Z. RICHEY. Usually ! pound and half- pound tin humidon and A in that fine cryotuI-glau “ pound humidor with eponye-moietener to!» that keep. the (ob occo in such first-clan trim. but real and true joy. it will meet your favor! Because, hand you a lot of happiness and you “ill sincerelv appreciate its . merits. "Ihe patehtcd process fixes prince ,1 thatvand cuts out the bite and Albert in " . .] ooldevery- p ill; 1' . . nigerzz II‘IIICC Albert has revolutionized 3‘5" 5.; smoking—satisfaction for thousands “1.315;; handsome oi men. It has brought countless pipes back into the sunshine; it will gi1e you you ve had since those hickory- stick- school- days! FRINGE ALBERT the national joy smoke can be smoked all day long, and all evening, without any kind of a come-back It certainly has the flavor you like best because it is the choice of smokers, not only in the United States, but all over the world! Now, if men of all tastes and all nations say that Prince Albert is right, we are certain R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO C0., Winston-Salem, N. C. 5—401 Copyright 1915 by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. No matter how long- ago you shut-ofi’ on a pipe, you get a few new notions about this I’rince Albert tobacco. it is the brand that will more fun than 1 let: Pruning Tools If yours does not. send direct to Practical Tools IE Profitable Pruning Horticulturista have prac- tically designed Ba rtl at t — Pruning Tools. Their sug- /Fr gestions and their own ex- perience have combined to pro- , duce prumng tools of quality that are in world-wide use among suc- cessful horticulturists. Bartlett Pruning Tools Strong. Durable. Easy Culling . There are several styles of Bartlett Prun- J. era—three are described briefly herewith. No matter which one you buy you can be cer- Two-Hnnd Pruner-- (No. 777) cuts clean and easyudoes not wound the bark-- right handed -~ 26- inch ash handles. 82.00 prepaid. Pruning Saw-- (N0. 18) light weight" b l n d a quickly turned to cut at any fix. uncle. 81.75 10.8400: (2 sections) prepaid -. and is fully guaranteed. . (Nlolnxd Tron Trigulnoru o compoun ever i head- -hnndl la in 4 foot sec- tions» can be madeo any i length desired up to 16 feet I -simgllo. conven1ent.n tro 1 a) :3 25; 16— foot (4 Iections) 3.50.1- long pole deduct 60c on each Igninh D ovoid For 1 Most dealers carry a complete line of Bart- us. We'll see you are supplied promptly. Send for catalogue and free booklet on ‘How and When to ne. BARTLETT MPG. COMPANY, 10 Lafayette Ave. But, Detroit, Klein. Pnlxerized lime rock for‘ sour" soils. “ rite for LOW PRICES DIR REC'I OYOU and we will send sample and full particu- I.ar1-1 Vi ritet oofiice nearest you. LAKE.k RE ST ONE COMP Muskezon. .. and Benton Harbor. Mich —You should get, the highist grade of limestone manufaiturod. Buy it upon the basis of anahsis. We manufacture the highest rude pul- verized limestone sold in lich igan. Lot 1111 prme it. Ask for sample and analysis. CAMPBELL STONE 00.. Indian River. Mleha LIMESTONE For gene1al farm use. Finely pulx erized. made from higheli high 11116111111 stone. Q11i1 11 shipments 111 closed cm s Let us send sample and price. Northern Lime Co.. Petoskey,Mich. WINTER VETCH NEW CROP MICHIGAN GROWN YOUNG-RANDOLPH S EED CO.. owooso, Michigan Hairy Vetch Sood'For Salli cipound. $8.00 bushel. Sacks free. DO R D. BUELL. Elmira. Michigan. WANT: -—RYE and VETCH MIXTURE SEND SANIPLES FOR le T0 YOUNG- RANDOLPH SEED C0. Owosso. Mich. FOX, 600". SKUIIII IIIII IIIBBIT HOUIIIIS Broke to sun and fie Id. Prices right. Fox and Coon hound pups $5 each. Stamp for re pvl H. C. LY TLE, Frederickshurg,” Ohio IIIIIIIIIIS FOII IIIIIIIIIIE‘“; °.°°“ ashram cent stamp. W. . Holmeeville. Ohio 352:1 DUPLEX “$933” One oi the Easiest Running Mills Made Grinds car com, shelled corn, ontl, wheat, barley, rye, knfllr corn, cotton need, corn in chucks, alfalfa, cheat ontl, or any kind of 511111.333“: hu 1 double spout attached to either side of mill. We furnish extra hopper for grinding unnll grain and ear corn at the some time. Mode with " “ not oi grinders or burn. 7. Have n grinding lurfaco of just dOuble that of molt mill. of uni line, there- tore. do twice as much work. Require: Ila ion- It" Especially adapted for Incline on inn. W ' Writefor MC 3 c o amok. Iizel. DUPLEX HILL Ii “MPG. 00-. Ion 808. .mufld. 0M0 URF- IlIiED Collie Pups Males $8 females$5. PA GAlm one year old male and one 2 year old. MG NT. Watervliet. Michigan. 4000 FERRETS FOR SALE Price list free. C. J. DIMICK. Rochester. Ohio. FERRE’I‘S FOR SALE. Catalogue free. C. D. HURRAY. R. 2. New London. Ohio. ELGAIN Hares fine pedigree. bucks 4 months 32 50 each. utility bucks $1. 00 each. fine healthy stock No Does for rule. lose Comb White Leghorn Cockerela 81. 00 S. S Ham- bur. Cookerel-81.Bivorv1ew l‘nrm. 11.8 Vassar. lich. Squab Breeders'rifillngg'dlr’; Selim: mating. Reasonable. TheFlotenceFarm, Dublin, Mich. When writing to advertisers please mention The Michigan Farmer. 402—6 THE'MI‘C'HIGAN FARMER 'Nov. 6. 1915. EDWARDS Metal Roof Get the roof that stays and pays- :‘any roof” won’t do. The Edwards is the one roof that is absolutely fire-proof, rust- roof, and rot-proof. The Edwards Inter ocking Device and the Edwards “Tightcote” process settle those questions once for all. No raw edges. No spots. One man with a hammer can lay it. Cheaper and Better Cheaper in the first place: cheaper in the long run. The Edwards costs less and lasts longer than any other roofing material. 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Absolutely free from adulteranls and filler-3.1mm like the feed you would mix for yourself is a s )eci a] \ ombination of (hoice cottonseed mo 1111 drie boot pulp {thin 11 feed (urn distilli rs' firains who 1nt bran, wheat miiiil ingqnndalilt lesrlt. that' on hinzredienlweighed hv automatir seek a 1n :1 ll thoroughly m1xed1n huge power driven mixers. so that it is always ubeolu unifoim and always 1:001 n 1 xtra quart orTr two of milk ailv from each co wmay tit 11 ran alum intoa profit. LA RO- ll formers profits Sohlon‘ 'mono back I! not latlsllod"plan. [LA 0 ealcm almost CV1 ryw ere; write up if none near you. “It unnuwt mums co. 10-17 Baum. Ill]. Detroit. Mich. s More wreak Kinds or rmWor £321;- srnt lm plemen :On Eyeryo to» From Plowing To orig-veer: t 61101111160019 on 0° TEEL MULE Ana Implement- It Is MonThan ATr ctor. It / succtss 11.11111 1111. ms “The eooker I received from is access {or rule fall mph!“ II II ennhhc me 3'to keep them pro "with warm food din 113th. eoldm sham-ring throughout the winter. Would not be wit t on. (or any price 1'. 0 You can raisexour fall gig: on less iood~fatteo them faster fan make ginger to sirnplob‘: ingthe eedyou now give row. need warm feed invv NO MORE ”DISEASE Cooked food mmmdmcholem‘ mandother dial-co. prove itlvuainz Cookm farm ml-‘Si‘duum en. Send forum?- ins—hmean moo you. elt'd’rec. Scull.“ \wv- Mall-m «KEG-chorus'recunub. lion.- rattle may be turned into the p ‘ straw Dchorning Cattle HE question is often asked, “When is the best time to de- horn?” It may be said that the work should be done either in the early spring. before the flies and oth- er insects become troublesome, also the warm weather, or else late [in the fall after these pests have disappear- ed. Of course, it should not be too late in the season, as very cold weath- er is injurious and may cause a cold in the head which will greatly retard the healing process. The effects of the operation of de- horning vary considerably. We have known large herds of dairy cows to be dehorned and none of the animals fell off in their milk.flow for more than a couple of milkings. Again, we have known instances where a major— ity of the animals would be pretty dull for several days, and, of course, it is true that occasionally an animal will be lost. But this usually happens when a cow is in poor vitality, or when the work is done at an unfav- orable season, hence such losses are largely avoidable. The exact loss of flesh or milk due to "the excitement. loss of blood and pain cannot be esti- mated. as very much depends upon the skill of the. operator. and perhaps more still upon the temperament of the animal operated upon; nervous, irritable animals suffer a greater set-- back than quiet, sluggish ones. Some animals bleed severely. To prevent this, wind a piece of strong twine firmly around the head just be- low the horn bases so as not to inter- fere with the operation. Then tighten the twine by drawing together the up- per and lower strands midway be— tween the horns and fasten with a knot. Twine put on in this manner presses firmlv ugainsl the large arter- ies. in :1 few hours the twine may be removed, when danger from bleeding will have passed. After dehorning the usinre or corral, but they should not be per-- mitted to rub against any hay or stacks until the wounds have ‘heztled, as chaff in the openings may cause considerable trouble. Several different kinds of instru- ments have been invented with 11, View to accomplishing the operation with as little pain as possible to the ani- mal. The dehorning saw was among the first to appear. This instrument is still used in many cases. but, while. it does the work required of it. it will always seem to be unduly cruel The clipping dehorners are now employed extensively. as they cut the horns off in a fraction of the time required by the saw, and the pain is reduced to the minimum. The saw, as a rule, makes the mentor job: occasionally clippers crush the bones. causing a. slow healing. Unless the horns are taken off very close they bleed badly and stubs grow. Care should there- fore be exercised to do the job thor- Uoughlv. The out should take about one—sixth of 61.11 inch of the skin around the base of the horn and Should be slanted. with the natural slope of the head, it“ one has :1. great amount of de- homing to do. he should equip him- self with :1 dchorning chute, in which the animals may be driven, one at a time. and the operation be performed with less labor, and in u much Shorter space of time. it is to be hoped that in time less and less dehorning of the kind we have discussed will need to be done and that the dehorning of the future will be more generally done before the horns have grown to be more than tiny buttons on the head of the calf, at which time they are readily and almost painlessly removed by touch- ing with a stick of caustic potash. The action bf this agent when properly used is to destroy the life of the horn in its early stage, rendering the treat- ed animal a smooth headed beast. Dehorning by potash is done before the calf is ten days old or as soon as the embryo horns can be located on the calf’s poll. The hair surrounding the .horns should be clipped off and the parts moistened with warm water. When using the potash in the stick form it should be wrapped in paper to protect the hand and an exposed end moistened and rubbed gently on the buttons in turn for about five minutes, or until they become sensi- tive and red, but not to the extent of bleeding. Care must be taken that the dissolved potash does not run down the side of the head, or the skull may be seriously burned and permanently disfigured. The calf should be kept from getting wet for a few days following treatment so that the dissolved potash will not run‘ down. Treated calves should also be kept separately so that they can not lick each other. The calf will suffer some pain for an hour or two, but no other inconvenience is experienced. If the work is carefully done a scab soon forms, healing follows and the spots become covered with hair from the surrounding parts. '[ndiana. W. F. PURDUE. FEEDERS" PROBLEMS. Sweet Clover as a Forage Crop for Hogs. Will some experienced farmer kind- ly inform me how sweet clover is, compared with rape, as to feed value for hogs, and will five acres of sweet clover pasture as many hogs as five acres of rape sown upon the same kind of soil? When is the best time to sow the clover, how much do you sow to the acre, and how long after the clover is sown until it can be used for pasture? ls sweet. clover like other clover in regaids to pasturing? is it good for more than one year un- 1'il you are ready to 19- seed again? Gd. 'l‘iuverse Co. C. L. P 'We have at hand no authoritative data which ulfords an accurate com- parison of the relative value of sweet clover and rape as a. forage for hogs. While sweet clover has been grown to a limited extent as a forage crop in this stale, and is gaining favor in many localities, it is doubtful. in the writer’s opinion, if it would compare favorably with rape as a green forage for hogs. Rape is an exceptionally valuable forage plant for hogs, being counted superior by many hog growers, to al- falfa. or clover. Of the legumes a1- :falta is everywhere considered to be the best green forage crop for hogs. if not pastured too heavily, and the residue not eaten by the hogs, is cut for buy at suitable times, it will pro- duce an abundance of succulent pas- ‘rure for the hogs from early spring until late fall, of the highest nutritive value. Sweet: clover, in the writer’s opin- ion. would not be so well adapted to this use. for the reason that it is a biennial and will not be available for pasture until some weeks utter it is mwn the first year, while the suc- (11-11-1ding year ii'mukes a very rapid and rank growth which it would be difficult to keep down by pasturing so that it would produce a continuous supply of tender and succulent feed. Sweet clover is generally sown in the early spring at the rate of ten to fifteen pounds per acre on a firm seed bed. Under favorable conditions it will make a rapid growth, although it is sometimes difficult to get a good stand, owing to uneven germination of the seed. Its most important place in our agriculture would seem to be for use on worn lands which have been depleted of their humus, where it can be very advantageously used as a cover crop for the purpose of adding humus and nitrogen to the soil. On land which will readily grow clover or alfalfa, these legumes should be used as a main dependence and sweet clo- ver sown experimentally if at all. Look At The Prices. Then Write For Catalog 1h-Ms‘411n‘11 'WW‘ "1 -"* ‘- 1111-1-‘5 "fir (Inflow-y catalog dn your home 'xv; .~ ,. ‘ arlteo of ” allodwny [.600 in your ovvn pork- D.24 11 t Id . ” “"31 "stew... 1‘ dung..- W ~ li htdraft. steel gears. flexible . $11 ilt of ‘10sz channel steel t It mennl: putflngfi ply elsew ere. like a etc ldge. Aquulilry upreador at a lpow My New Price¢ on Separators The new reparator I- here. What every turn- cr needs. A price every one.“ can anord.1_" Close skimme, easy Moll 3e are. it an A epeclll howl Quality of materials, pimple -‘, 1 ctlon. wonderful lr'nprpvo- C1 merits, lowe l: on the 1 blxfie'et stem or trainee“ in the __ t l m t- m; tailligfesmolrh ciao ber- " o for form on W. CAI-L Horse Owners Should Use GOMBAULT’S CAUSTIC BALSAM The Great French Veterinary Rem 111%. A SAFE. SPEEDY an POSITIVE CU Piepmed exclusively b J. E. Gomb ault. ex- eterinar rg Suigeon to ghedFrenc Government 11 SUPERSEDES All. CAUTERY 0R fIRING. Impossible to Produce an 1/ Star or blemish. The 1-1111"th best Bliste1 ever uscil.Tuke.~1 the video of all liniments for mild ()l v 01 e 111 tion. ltemotv es all Bunches or Blemishcs f1 0111 Houses 01A: :1 HUMAN REMEDY for Rheu- matinm, Sprulus, Sore Throat, etc , it: is invaluable. GUARANTEE that one table- spooutul of Caustic Balsam will produce 11101 e (M tunl insults than 11 w hole bottle of any liniment 01 spawn cure mixture ev e1 made. Every butt 0 of Caustic Balsam sold is Wax-1 untcd to give satisfaction. P1 1oe per bottle Sold by drgu girls-ts, 01 sent by ex- press, charges paid, with full d11 actions f01 its use. Send for descriptive ciiculms, testimo- nials, eto.Add16ss THE LAWRENCE-WILLIAMS COMPANY, Cleveland, Ohio. 76¢ £119 71' 7%". 111' SAVE-Thia-HORSE Like [his Alwaysl—Or Money Back. R. H. Reed. Bri bol(e11l.cr.h.W.,writes:Y-e111 ago mi: 1111 had bad splint. close to knec. lbliltered three times: then another Vet. blistcrod four weeks. She grow Worse, Could hmdly get to water. I saw your adv. in Farm Journal used one lml! o!S1no-'ll1u-l1i11rse and she is all right. I want to thank you for advice and medicine. J. M. Shelton. R. 2. 'l‘onkawn. 0kla.. writes: i know SM'e—The-Horse cures spavins and broken down tendons, for it (lid it for 1110. The horse would llt‘ down mostly when not. eat- ing. I cured l1i111 11nd cut 200 :u-rr-s of win-zit. and he helped plow and sow the 11111110 200 to wheat again. EVERY .BOTTLE HOld with ngnod Contract-Bond to Return Money if Remedy fails on ltinghono—Thom— pin—SPAVIN-or ANY Shunl(l(1r,Knoe,Anklo. Hoof or 'l‘en - don disease. No hll-lorlng or loss of hair. Horse works as usual. 20 YEARS A SUCCESS But write. dot-1c I‘llK case. Boob-Sample Contract and Advice-— ALL 1“ lllflEto (Home Owners and Managers). TROY CHEMICAL co. 20 Commerce Ave..8lnghamlou,ll.¥. Druniou everywhere sell SIve—The-Horse Wl’l‘ll CON- TRACT or we rent] by Parcel Post or Express paid. Nelsonl‘ank Heater "Two weeks lieeTrial Heats water in half. the time with half the fuel. Burns tras oobs, wood or coal. All heat under water. 60.11.1136 If you don' t think it. we double the price, return it at our expense. lemon arm co. “M II Nelson Ave. your “mum. WIS. by at WATLR l Huh '0; \T i; :1‘ ”We , .7, , l o i E i i NOV. 6, 1915. THE MICHIGAN FARMER Finding the Boarder Cows 0 you keep paying cows? Many farmers think they do, but fig- ures collected with reference to this matter show that “onecthird of the cows kept for their milk do not pay for their cost of feeding, and near- ly another third just about pay for their keep. It is beyond dispute that a large number of farmers are feeding cows that are kept at either an actual loss or so small a profit as to give very little return. This is due to a lack of information as to the quan- tity and quality of milk produced by individual cows, and the cost of pro- duction. , In a recent community test it was found that many of the individual cows were not returning the cost of the feed. The average yield of milk ranged anywhere from 13.2 to 23.4 pounds per day, while the average yield of butter ranged from 0.7 to 1.33 pounds per day. How did the farmers know? They simply used a Babcock tester and a pair of scales. The test revealed the fact that the herd giving the largest flow of milk was produc- ing 80 per cent more than the one giving the smallest flow, while the herd producing the most butter was giving 90 per cent more than the one yielding the smallest amount of but- ter. One of the first things our dairy farmers need to do is to make a closer study of the individual animals of their herds and to reject those found unprofitable. What the Tests Showed. A test was recently made of the herds of six patrons furnishing milk to a creamery. These patrons had never before kept any record of the milk production of their cows. The individual cows of four herds were tested through one entire period of lactation. At farm “A” the annual yield of milk ranged from 3,792 pounds to 6,203 pounds, and of butter-fat from 147 to 296 pounds. At farm “B” the milk yield ranged from 5,193 to 7,887 pounds, and the butter-fat from 245 to 312 pounds. At farm “C” the milk yield ranged from 4,411 to 8,132 pounds, and the butter-fat from 222' to 336 pounds. At farm “D” the range of milk was from 4,847 to 6,570 pounds, and of butter-fat from 223 to 300 pounds. At farm “A” there were three cows which did not produce milk enough to pay for the feed, and the owner was obliged to give his time and labor gratis. The entire herd of 12 cows gave a profit of only $75; $50 of this amount was from three of the cows, while the combined profit from the other nine was only $25. The 12 cows on farm “C” earned a total profit of $228, instead of $75 as on farm “A,” but even on this farm there was considerable difference in the cows. The value of the product from the poorest cow was $37.96, and from the best $60.72. The best cow gave a profit of about $31, while the poorest gave a profit of only $8. Individual Porduction. A record for one year of a herd of 25 cows shows that the annual yield of milk varied in the case of different individuals anywhere from 3,141 to 8,558 pounds, and the annual yield of butter—fat from 165 to 509 pounds. This herd included four registered Jerseys, three Guernseys, four Ayrshires, and the balance were mostly Jersey and Guernsey grades, perhaps better than the average run of farm cows. The best cow gave a profit of $42.82, above the cost of feed, while the poorest cow gave a loss of $4.09. The aver- age profit for the whole herd was $15.50 per cow. Eleven of the 25 cows did not come up to the average, and eight of. these gave a profit of less than $10. Two of the cows were kept at an actual loss, while nearly one- half of them materially reduced the average of the whole herd. ' The facts brought out in these stud- ies strongly emphasize the correct- ness of the old claim that but little profit is derived from a cow that fails . to produce at least 5,000 pounds of milk per year, particularly if the milk is sold at a low price. There is also, little profit in a cow that does not produce 200 pounds of butter in a year. No stronger argument in favor of individual and collective testing, and the selection of dairy cows is needed, than such figures as above given. The Cost of Production. The average cost of keeping a cow a year has been variously estimated by various authorities in different parts of the country at from $30 to $50. If a cow gives just sufficient re- turn to pay for the cost of her keep- ing, she merely supplies a home mar- ket for a part of the farmer’s crops, and the value of the manure may be taken to offset the labor of caring for her. As a matter of fact, the manure too often offsets both the labor and the profit. But while this item must be taken into account in estimating the profit, the farmer can not afford to keep cows for their manure. Every dollar’s worth of product above that required to cover the cost of: keep is just so much clear gain, and the value of a cow increases rapidly with her ability to widen this difference be- tween cost and value of product. Near- ly the same capital and practically the same alnount of labor are required, whether the return from the herd is large or small. A good small herd is much more profitable than a large poor one. New York. EARL W. GAGE. RUTABAGA TOPS FOR SILAGE. Kindly give me information regard- ing rutabaga tops for silage. Will they keep if put in on top of corn silage? \Vhat is the best method of putting them in the silo, and would the value be as good as beet tops? G. A. R. Rutabaga tops will make a splendid silage, every bit as valuable ah beet tops. Why not? They will keep put in on top of corn silage. Save them, they are worth it. If you had a slat carrier ensilage cutter you could take out the knives and run them right up. It will not be necessary to cut them. Or you can rig up a half—barrel bucket and ele- vate. by means of a gin pole, as I sug- gested for beet tops in a recent issue. SPROUTED WHEAT FOR STOCK FEED. I have 300 bushels of wheat that got badly sprouted before I could get it in, and I am afraid it will not sell well. I have seven heifers that will freshen about April, which with six cows will give me 13 cows next sum- mer. Do you think it will pay to feed this wheat to them? The other feed will be mixed clover hay and about 15 feet of ensilage in a 12-ft. silo. The wheat runs about 40 quarts to the bushel. T. H. S. This sprouted wheat will not make good bread; the dough will not rise and be light and airy, it will also have a sweetish flavor. But the actual food value of the wheat is but little, if any, impaired. Many experiments have been made where hogs got the full feeding value of sprouted wheat. It is said to be worth, bushel for bushel, as much as corn for feeding hogs, and it is worth just as much for feeding cows. It is good feed. Better results will be obtained if it is ground before feeding, this is especially true with cattle. The value of wheat for human food is usually greater than for the lower animals. At the present price of wheat, one could not afford to use it for cow feed, because he could sell it and buy cow feed cheaper, but in this case don’t let the miller cut the price too much because it is sprouted. It has practically its full feeding value. Grind it and feed it. ' 7—- 403 SEPARATORS Make Fall and Winter Dairying More Profitable HERE are special advantages in using a good cream separator during the fall and winter months. The milk L from cows long in lactation is hardest to cream, and L likewise hardest to separate with an inferior separator. Moreover, cream and ‘hutter prices are highest, so that the waste of gravity setting or a poor separator counts for most. Then there’s the sweet, warm skim-milk for stock feeding, alone worth the cost of a separator 11] Cold weather. There is surely no reason to delay the purchase of a separator or to continue the use of an Inferior one. You can’t afford to wait until next spring. 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De- horn quickly and easily with a KEYSTONE DEHORNER talisman in 2minugg. Nota harsh method. A . .cesncu.. ‘ws ’ - ' ‘ make better beef. Sengvffdpfi'tonhlydldngfffl 26 l’ Philli Bul Pomern 404—8 '1‘ IS impossible that anyone 1 throughout the whole country has not been very greatly interested and affected in some way by the trag< edy of the nations on European soil during the past. year. But aside from our personal preference in the matter and individual sympathies, the farm— ers as a class have given little thought in the matter, principally because they have not been aware of any appreci- able effect of the war upon their bus— iness. Other industries of the coun- try have, been brought into direct con- tact with the war. In some instances business has been entirely ruined, due to the closing of a market or to ina- bility to secure the raw materials item which their products have been manufactured This has not been the case with the farmer and he has been perhaps less appreciative of the ef— fects of this war upon other people's business than he would have been if it lint been impressed upon him that to ‘, degree his own business was be‘ im: vll’l‘t‘l‘lt‘d He has been aware that the war has stimulated certain mar- ke's which have worked to his ad- Vantage Wheat Held Steady by the War. For instance, there seems little doubt that the price at which wheat has been maintained during the past year as well as the price at which it is now held is in a measure to be plac- ed with the war in Europe. Of course. thew-n was probably no greater quan- tity of wheat consumed in the world lit in previous to the war but in those centers where this life and death struggle is going on so relentlessly. production has in a large degree stop- ped and consequently the enormous resources of this country in an agri- cultural way have been drawn upon to make up for this deficit. Not only this. but many of the competitors of this country are at the present time at a decided disadvantage, due to the war. Russian Grain Cannot be Marketed. We are all familiar with the fact that, the immense grain fields of Rus- sia, which have been heretofore con- sidered the granary of Europe, are now completely closed to the world through the entrance of the Turkish govern- ment into the war, which controls the Dardanelles. The only output for the grain of Russia now is over the Trans- Siberia railroad, to Japan and China, and this being but a one track system the output is exceedingly limited. That. the Dardanelles holds the key to the grain situation has been shown by the marked fall in the price of grain a short time ago when it was thought that the Dardanelles would be passed by the Allies in time to per- mit the fall shipments of grain, par- ticularly wheat. In other commodities satisfactory prices have also been maintained. Meat Prices Firm. Meats, which perhaps do not reflect the effect of the European conflict so directly, have been fairly firm in the maintenance of price and we under- stand that the packers in the large centers are filling enormous contracts in meats for consumption 0n the bat- tle field. Horses in Demand. Another market which has grown rapidly since the beginning of the war has been the marketing of live stock, particularly horses. ‘The demand for horses for cavalry and artillery ser- vice has been very great and little dif- ficulty has been encountered by farm- ers in disposing of any suitable stock which they have on hand for the pur- poses above mentioned. . These things have been noticed and the maintenance of a fair market price for certain farm commodities has been very gratifying to the north— THE MICHIGAN FARQMER The Farmer’s Interest In thc'War' By FLOYD W. ROBISON em farmer and he particularly has not complained of the war conditions. There is a debit side to the account, however, which, while very noticeable to the farmer in the south, has been a little more elusive but just as far- teaching in the case of the farmer in the northern states. Declaring Cotton Contraband Hits the South Hard. Of course, with the declaration that cotton was absolutely contraband it became impossible to forward supplies of this commodity to the countries in central Europe and consequently the market for cotton has been a very sluggish one for over a year. As this product is one of the principal com- modities of many of the southern farmers we find the people south of the Ohio river to be quite fully awake to some of the dire consequences of war upon a neutral nation. In the north, however, the effect. has been in a more subtle way while just as se- vere if the farmer realizes it. Still it has been in the nature of an indirect tax and has not. been drawn specifical- ly to his attention. First of all, per- haps the most noticeable product has been the embargo placed upon potash. Potash Not Obtainable. Since the beginning of the war it has been practically impossible to se- cure any potash and the price of this product has run to almost fabulous sums without any probability of get- ting it even then, except in extremely small quantities. The quotations on potash for fertilizing purposes have been upwards of $250 per ton. but these quotations mean absolutely noth- ing. They simply ‘ll'P quotations which discourage any requests for shipment because the importers are unable to deliver the material. Farm- ers have been more noticeable of this shortage than perhaps of any other commodity during the war. Carbolic Acid Out of the Market. If they should have occasion to use carbolic acid, as many do at times, they would find that there has been an enormous increase in the cost of this article. There is very little car- bolic acid manufactured in this coun- try We understand that. the Edison Company, of New Jersey. manufac- ture :ill of the carbolic acid now which is necessary for their own manufac- turing purposes, and here and there small quantities are being manufac- tured, but not enough to influence the market price which is very high. At the same time products other than carbolic acid, which are used in disinfectants. such as coal tar, creo- sote oil disinfectants, have increased exceedingly in price and manufactur- ers of’these products have been very appreciably embarrassed in trying to deliver for the old price at which their products have been sold for years, materials which they have been com- pelled to manufacture on the basis of the increased price for the raw mate- rials. The farmer will find when he goes to the market to buy these pro— ducts that it will be necessary for him to pay much more, and this is due it) the war situation. Potash is also used in the prepara- tion of standard disinfectants. Such a product as compound solution of cresol, U. S. ‘P, cannot be put upon the market at the present time be- cause there is no potash to be put into it. A substitute containing soda is in all probability just as effective but according to the insecticide act it cannot be marked U. S. P;, and conse- quently the users have been some- what afraid to try it. Where Gch-erine Comes In. We have not depended upon Euro- pean countries necessarily for the pro- duction of glycerine, although a great deal of it, we understand, has been imported. Glycerine is a commodity; which should be produced in large quantities in this country. What isl being produced is going into the man-i ulacture of explosives and consequent— I ly the price of explosives for blasting purposes in this country, for blastingl stumps, etc... will be considerably in-l creased. 1 Paris Green, Etc. The price of insecticides, such as Paris green, has risen very rapidly. One of the constituents of Paris green which is so important as a war mate-l rial at the present time, of course, is? copper. Copper can scarcely be had at any price. due to the demand for war materials. Consequently Paris green which is produced from sul-l phate of copper, has reached a price almost prohibitive to the manufactur-[ er of Paris green. Farmers have beenf aware of the market price of Paris} green in the last several years and it! is difficult to bersuade them to pay a higher price for this commodity, and if the manufacturer wishes to hold this trade he holds it at a loss. If he charges a higher price. then he losesl the trade and his business will have to be built all over again. Sulphuric acid is used extensively in the manufacture of various pro- ducts which, in their finished state, come into the hands of the farmer. Sulphuric acid is not produced in suf- ficient quantities to meet the coun« try’s demands. due to the great amount which has been removed for the manufacture of explosives. Sugar Beet Seed Comes from the War Zone Also. There is still one other commodity which brings the farmer of the north more intimately in touch with the sit~ uation abroad and that is the diffi- culty in obtaining sugar beet seed. Heretofore all of the beet seed. or practically all of it used in the sugar beet centers has been sent from Ger- many. lreat difficulty has been ex- perieneed in the last year in getting its shipment through. With just what success the beet companies have at 'tained in this regard we are not at present familiar, but these, for in- stance, may serve to remind us that even though we are a great distance removed from the actual scene of the war there are a great many ways in- which this war is affecting us here in a neutral country, that the farmer who has heretofore considered himself per- haps the most independent of any business man of the country is in reality affected in many ways, and many more than he has in any way NOV. 6, 1915. May be consumed as a result of undue exposure. To economize at the expense ’ of health is extravagance in the extreme. For the winter months the lled Gross Combination Top Rubber is the ideal footwear for the farmer or lumbcrman. The rubber is genuine Glove Brand Lumberman’s Over, snag proof. The top is a 16 inch waterproof canvas, wool lined, covered with leather to the height of six inches. ‘ Wear them over a heavy sock and you will have warm feet, and dry, the best insurance against pneumonia and tuber- Culosis that you can carry. Ask Your Dealer Hirih-Krauso 00. Shoe [Manufacturers Grand Rapids Mich. ENGINE BOOK, y lay Gasoline or Kerosene a d my NewBoolg “How to Judge (3" how to distinguish a High (L5 Gr Engine by the difference in cylinders, pis- r‘] tons, valves, Ignition. eta. with less cost for ‘1) fuel, ugkeep'gndcrepgilm. Batik Senltg‘vr‘se n a: er w: m may axons and rainy CD Payment Plan. Address , ID. H. WITTE. = “TIE ENGINE WORKS. 21 U Oaklandhlq gums cm, mo. » 1190 him an. -, Pittsburgh. Pa. imagined. There is a debit and a cred- it side to this proposition, even look- ing at it from a financial point of View and while the credit side may loom up in one instance, a careful inquiry into the cost of materials will show an astounding debit entry as well. FEAT AS A STOCK Foob. Some interesting uses are being made of peat in the United States. It is manufactured into a fertilizer and employed as a fertilizer filler, accord— ing to the United States Geological Survey; it is also used for making pa- per, stock food, and mud baths. In ‘xerman and Austria peat baths are well-established institutions, and dur- ing the last few years such baths have been tried in some of the sanitariums of the middle west and found bene- ficial in certain cases. As food for live stock. however. peat seems to have found its most curious use. in— asmuch as the kind of peat used is thousands of years old; and although it may still be classed as vegetable in character, it is only a step removed from low-grade coal. As a stock food it is used in a mixture containing mo- lasses. The results are stated to have been very satisfactory in practice, the peat acting as a tonic and corrective. is every night in the year. It is the most economical for long winter eve- nings and 'the coolest. light. for hot summer nights. Be sure to get; the GENUINE EDISON ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER. Install the my: dog ELECTRIC -LIGHI PLA. NT The Edison Storage Battery is the only nickel-iron battery. It is non«a~:;»::~32‘erg wmmmwmmmm ,_ moon mom: uncut to. 837 Mum an on... » g 5 Send Catalog to " ' l' 1. $1 [I Name....”no-nun...noun-nun: My My Address .......... . ................... (It you have a Gas Engine, Check Here 0' D) LITERATURE POETRY HISTORY an? INFORMATION 7,-— 7:73“ ‘, ‘17:;- FARM BOY an? GIRL SCIENTIFIC an? MECHANICAL This Magazine Section forms apart 'of our paper every week. The Skodykes Engage 0 many failures had attended the agricultural efforts of the some- what unfortunate Skodykes, that it was no wonder that they were eag- erly looking about for some new field of enterprise, and naturally they list- ened with a growing hope while the institute dealt with the subject of Renewing Old Orchards, for back of their farm house lay an old neglected orchard and beyond it a young one. So marvelous were the accounts of what various orchardists were doing. so explicit the directions given, that it was small wonder that the two look- ed deep into one another’s eyes and exclaimed in unison, “We must spray: Let us spray.” “Pray what for?” queried the young- est son, who was with them. “Apples!” exclaimed Skodyke, with emotion. “Pray and spray.” The first work to be done was to get the trees trimmed up. So literally had he followed the text to trim up the IlllllHIlllHllllllllllllllllllllllllll Illllllllllllllll!lI!llllllllll|llllllillllll'FT’l‘lill?,.‘lIltllll’lllllllllllllllllftu 'le . WORLD By HOPE LONG Dr; FORD. trees that in a few days a tangled mass of huge limbs with their twisted twigs lay many feet deep over the old orchard, and the trees stood like rows of inverted paint brushes—thirty, even forty feet tall, trimmed slick and clean to the uppermost branches. As he trimmed he estimated, one man had gathered thirty bushels of North- ern Spies from one tree. One man reported selling his at three dollars per box of fancies. Ninety dollars per. tree; and fifty trees, computed he, and the result made his head swim. In fact, it swam so badly, either from that cause or his great elevation, that he clutched a limb that was not there, and fell yelling to the earth. Luckily for him the brush broke the violence of his descent though it scratched viciously. However, Skodyke was undaunted and went on sawing hopefully. ""l3"“‘ililliltllllllillllllIllWtlillllllllllllflilllilltlilllllIll!lllliltlllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllit"s‘if-J ‘7 i1 ‘ ‘ .Eal‘mtnu. The subject. of grafting was studied exhaustively. Scions had been secur- ed and one cool day in spring the cou- ple began to compound grafting wax. The ingredients in proper proportion were placed in a kettle and a raging fire roared up the chimney. Mr. Sko- dyke went. to the barn until Mrs. Sko- dkye should call him when the wax was ready to cool and pull and shape for use. Mrs. Skodyke went into the dining—room to rest, awhile and let her mind wander delightedly among the aircasttes she was building on the ap— ple harvest. So absorbed was she in delicious anticipation, that she did not. at once notice that a pungent blue smoke was drifting in from the kitch- en. Vt'hen she roused to note the fact she flew with alarm to the stove where the boiling yellow mass in the kettle was running over on the sides of the kettle and top of the stove, and ‘. J," filth??? EVENTS IN PICTURES Russian Nurses Tour Germany to Gather Crippled Russian Prisoners to change for Crippled Germans. Charles S. Mellen who Testifies to Monopolization of Transportation in New England by New Haven R. R. Florence Fleming Noyes as she Ap- peared in Monster Suffrage Parade in New York City. Every article is written especially for it, and does not appear elsewhere. In Apple Growing a purple smoke was rising in clouds. In a great fright she flew to the door and screamed for help, and looking back at, the stove she saw flames burst from the top. She then rose to the emergency and heroically seizing the litter of the kettle while flames swept up into her face and hair, blazing drops of the glue-like. mixture beaded her pathway on the. kitchen floor. as she blindly sought the sink, and land- ing the kettle safely, she began fight- ing the fire on the stove. During this time she had screamed “Fire” and “Help” as often as she could get the breath to. At least it occurred to Sko- dyke that, though his usually happy wife sometimes sang when she did the dinner dishes. somehow there was rather more of the grand opera effect than she commonly affected, and he drew near to listen when his nostrils were greeted with the smell of the burning wax, rosin, oil and what not. Alarmed, he entered, and as he ., ,1}, .1 Ftllll.zillllltl;lt; ” Sitlltlllltltltllillifllli‘lwI Sheepskin Sleeping Bags are in Ur— gent Demand by the Allied Troops for Use in Cold Weather. President Wilson Leaving the Voting Booth at Princeton where he Cast his Ballot for Woman’s Suffrage. President Carranza of Mexico, who has Received Foreign Recognition as the First Chief of Mexico, and his Staff of Secretaries. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood. N. 1’. 406—10 crossed to the stove to his wife’s aid, his boots clung to the floOr in a most uncommon way. ' Skodyke was not long in dashing a pailful of water over the red hot move. A loud report followed and scalding steam filled the air and hot black water flooded the floor, but the lire was safely out. But what hours of work stretched ahead of them. For the stove and the floor were smeared with the wax, which was just at its most adhesive state. But Skodyke kindly lent his aid, beginning the task of cleaning up by scraping a large lump of it up on a wide knife, he found it stuck to the blade. When he used a spoon to scrape the knife it stuck to the spoon. He tried to poke it off with his fingers and half of it adhered, but alas: it was still hot enough to burn, and with child-like simplicity he stuck his fingers in his mouth, and though it burned his ton- gue cruelly he grimly clinched his jaws to keep back a bowl of pain, and when he would have spoken a moment later his false teeth were securely glued together. ‘ Coughing violently from the strang~ {ling steam and smoke, Mrs. Skodyke had watched his attempt and saw the set look on his face, and though her husband was not a profane man she realized how dangerously near temp- tation was, so she said in a low sweet tone. “Wait, Dear,” and would have tripped lightly to the pantry had it not been so difficult to lift her feet from the floor. But by taking long steps she accomplished the trip and returned with a saucer of lard. “See. we will cover our hands and knives With this and it Won’t stick.” ust at this point Skodyke was t‘jr'l’llllg his teeth and his wife cried ill alarm. "(in to the door: go to the door. if the smoke makes you sick.” llut Skodyke, explained as plainly :.< he could with his tooth'less‘jaws, :-nd his wife amiably put his teeth to soak in a tin cup. The reader can imagine far better than the writer is able to describe how faithfully the two had labored. for when the sun went down and the early birds were saying good night. the kitchen was open to traffic and the stove was clean. Skodyke was cleaning his teeth with a bit of emery paper and a tooth pick. and Mrs. Skodyke was filling the big lamp, sighing wearilly. “Well,” she said reflectively, “expe- rience is a dear teacher,” but she ad- ded, “We’ll forget about this when we are picking apples.” And then as she looked wistfully out to the orchard through which a marvelous sunset was glowing. “If we ican only make something on the farm pay." The real work of grafting went on without disaster or incident. ’When the time came round for spraying they began making the lime-sulphur. Neither had any idea of what the work was or how the material should look when ready to apply. But direc- tions were followed and though it looked very doubtful, they dipped out of the huge kettle in which it had been cooked a mixture that looked like hot egg nogg or thin custard, and which should be smelled to be ap- preciated. Loaded on a low wheeled wagon with a barrel full of the solution and other barrels for possible emergen- cies, in one of which was a shining new Spray pump that seemed to them a marvel of force, a few feet of rub- ber hose ending in one long nozzle. Mr. Skodyke occupied the driver’s seat and his wife stood directly be- hind the barrel of warm lime-sulphur, for the scarcity of help made it neces- sary sometimes for her to take an ac- tive hand in the work, and she was going to preside at the pump, while Skodyke was to manage the horses and the rod. All being in readiness Mr. Skodyke THE MICHIGAN FARMER gave the horses an vinspiriting com- mand to move on, which they did with a sudden jerk. A great splashing and screaming behind him caused him to reverse as suddenly as he had started, and Mrs. Skodyke screeched, "Wait, for the love of mercy, this stuff slosh- es. Look at me.” And he beheld her drenched from chin to toe in the warm steaming gol- den liquid. This necessitated a change of raiment, but when they proceeded the barrel was covered closely. They drove up under a tall Belle Flower tree and looked heavenward, where the few remaining branches tossed in the March wind against a cloudy sky. and decided that it. would be neces- sary to get a board and lay on one of the barrels to stand on in order to make the' spray reach the top. Ac- cordingly he climbed up and taking careful aim, as with a ride at an eagle, waited while Mrs. Skodyke pumped up a pressure. Skodyke waited and Mrs. Skodyke pumped until the pump handle would no longer move. At last out of breath, she gasped, “Did you open that stop-cock?” Skodyke low- ered his weapon and turned a thumb screw, and the pent up fluid began business with a great hissing like the steam escaping from a locomotive. The astonished horses took alarm and leaped for safety. The Skodykes struck the ground without fatality. and the maddened horses circled around the orchard. But the heroic Skodyke captured them. It seemed little short of a miracle, that 5th bar- rels rode safely around the circle. At the next attempt tabe horses were securely tethered to the?“ trunk of the tree. A sort of success seemed to come. inasmgg‘yas the pump worked nicely and the horses became accustomed to their load and the only drawback was, that the spray would not reach the tops of the trees and that the wind was very disagreeable. But since Sko- dyke was a man who did not turn back when once he set his “shoulders to the plow,” and when his wife sug- gested that conditions did not seem to be right, he observed firmly: “We can’t wait for conditions." Only once did his resolution falter. and that was when once the nozzle clogged and while he was looking af- ter it. Mrs. Skodyke began to pump absent mindedly. The liquid struck him in the forehead and trickled down his face. “Well. I swan." he said, not liking to use a stronger word. “if I did not have so much money in this old out- fit, ,i’d give the job up.” "But again the picture of an abundant harvest came to them, urging them on to still greater endeavors. Blossoming time brought a fairly good show of bloom and other opera‘ tions engaged the attention of the fruit-growers. But one warm after- noon in early summer they walked out in the orchard and gazed long and searchingly into tall limbs. No fruit. was discovered. But "Mrs. Skodyke always resourceful. thought of her op- era glasses and went to fetch them, but even that medium failed to reveal the hoped for fruit. “If i only had a good telescope." sighed Skodyke. But even a good telescope would not reveal what was not there. “W'ell.” said Mrs. Skodyke consol- ingly. ”Even if there was a heavy crop how could we get, them without a fiv- [212, n: whine? So perhaps it is all for file bt‘St.” llllllllllllllllllllllliLllllllllllllllllllllll|llIlllllllilllllllllilllllllllllllllllltlllillillllllllllllllllll||IiluillvlilllllllllllllllllHtllllllllllllil lit!llllllllHIHlHIlHllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHHllll|||lIll]HHHlllllHHlllllllll Sleeping Out of Doors By F. H. THE present tendency toward out- gone beyond a fad. it has come door sleeping and living has to stay, because it means better health and more zest in life. Everywhere are sleeping porches being built, not only for semi-invalids. but for persons in good health. Camps are not uncommon, even in winter, and sleeping tents for sleeping are to be seen in many a dooryard. From New England to Florida I have no- ticed many new houses built with sleeping porches. Dining outdoors is indulged in by many, but outdoor sleeping is vastly more important. The dining is more of a fad, a luxury. It may be that people will look at you askance if they find you sleep outdoors both winter and summer: and though you may hastily explain that you are not tuberculous, a few of them will still fail to- understand that you can really enjoy it, that it is a great luxury of your life, making a new man of you and enabling you to enjoy life as never before. The rea— son why a man feels like a fighting cock after a night’s sleep out of doors, and why he has the vigor to do more and better work all day is simple enough. The time when the body is rebuilt is at night, during sleep, and the more oxygen a person breathes the better the work of recreation is done. This is the true or construc— tive-reason. The explanations com- monly given are merely negative or incidental. For example. people say, “Outdoor air is purer because it is freer from carbonic acid gas—the poison with which we fill closed rooms simply by breathing.” Again, “Country air is purer than city air because there is less decaying household matter, and less dust, which is always laden with germs.” These facts, however, do not explain the wonderful increase in effi- ciency and the joy of liVing that comes even to a city man who neglects ex- ercise but. sleeps outdoors. The chief reason why the practice does not spread faster even than it does is a vague notion that there must be some sort of hardship con-- .nected with it. This is a fallacy. You do not have to accustom yourself to bear intense cold. You are just as warm and cosy under your blankets and comforters as you would be in- doors. Only the nostrils need be ex- posed on very cold nights. All who have tried it agree that the colder the weather the sounder you sleep and the better you feel the next day. Sleeping indoors with the windows open is far ahead of usingr the closed room, but not so refreshing as outside sleep. Experience indicates that one is more apt to catch cold by the open window than by outdoor sleeping, but either is less dangerous than the seal— ing of one’s self in the house with all openings to the outside world closed. In the summer season the great drawback to outdoor living in America is mosquitoes, and for that reason it may be a long time before we shall live outdoors to the extent that the English do, for they have practically no mosquitoes there and it is light enough to pursue outdoor hobbies un~ til ten o’clock at night for six months or more. ‘ It costs about $50 to wire screen a veranda large encugh for a family of four. The three grades of wire net‘- ting varies in cost aCcording to grade. Copper wire is the only rustless and permanent kind, although just now it is four or five times as expensive as the ordinary screening. The cost of an outfit for winter sleeping in cold countries is about $30 to $50, including cot and mattress, but if it saves you $200 in doctor bills and adds immeasurably to your happi‘ ness, you cannot afford to do without it. The main item is three down com- ' the middle. NOV. 6, 1915. {otters which give you a maximum warmth with a minimum of weight, so that the limbs never feel oppressed. Then you need a woolen blanket the width of your bed and twice its length, because this is to enclose the comfort- ers and protect the feet from exposure. Most houses, of course, have been built without any thought of outside sleeping, but there is usually a vet'- anda that can be adapted to it at little or no cost. Let me urge you not to go to a lot of expense until you have had some experience, because outdoor sleeping is full of surprises. For ex- ample. when we began we estimated that it would cost us $150 to fix our veranda .properly, for we thought we should have to enclose part of it with copper screens and, in order to get some privacy, rig up a system of sail cloth which could be lowered in the daytime so as to be inconspicuous. We couldn’t afford this for a rented house in which we were spending our last year. and we finally found make-- shifts that were perfectly satisfactory and never cost a cent. The privacy problem solved itself: for we were far enough back from the road and sheltered by trees. but far more serious was protection from wind. rain and snow. A veranda will always shield you on one side. often two. and if the house walls protect you from the north and west winds you are in luck. The best plan. ordi- :nari1y5'is to build a wooden partition five feet high on the other two sides, This is high enough for privacy and a windbreak. and not too high to pre- vent. a. free circulation of air. Above that, comes your fly screens and. :t’ you own the house. you can afford to put up some canvas to be used only on those rare occasions when the rain or snow would otherwise drive right through the fly screens. it is best to have these canvas naps fixed so that you can roll them up from below when you need them. 'When not in use they drOp down in a compact anti reasonably neat roll just below the level of the fly screens. But if you can“t afford this, perhaps you will be willing to put up with such a. makeshift as we used. We simpl put a tall porch chair at each end of the cot and stretched a long piece of cushion in. each chair will hold a long piece of mosquito netting over cot and all. A cushion in each chair will hold down the netting enough at the ends to keep it from sagging too much in It is something of an ac- robatic feat to get in, and the contrap- tion has to be taken indoors every day for decency’s sake—wbut then. These same chairs protect in winter from wind, rain and snow, for we put them at the windy corner and covered with old blankets. You will need some sort of sleeping bag or garment with a hood, so that. the sides can be drawn close about the face, and tied. This may take the form of a woolen union suit, under which the usual night dress may be worn. Every year more houses are built with a thought to outdoor sleeping This, is the ideal way. Then you need have no bother of carrying a lot of things in and out every day. or up- stairs and down. Also you can have the sleeping apartment on the second floor where it belongs. Women are nervous about sleeping on the first floor, because of burglars and because dogs sometimes go nosing about in the night and startle a person. Even in big cities it is possible to get the main benefits of outdoor sleep- ing at a. very small cost. A cer~ tain physician uses this device in ten- ement work in one of the large cities. . There is a sort of bag that goes round the neck and keeps the outside j air ' from getting into the room or afiect— ing the body below the neck. With a little ingenuity something of the ,sort could be made for country homes where other conveniences are not pos- sible to provide. _.p..___. ... min- .. .....- ~ar_r v —- ’NOV. 6, 1915. THE MICHIGAN FARMER 11 -407 L‘ lll'llllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllltlt 2:”llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIHmIIllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllIlllllIlUllllllllllllllllllllllll lIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIHIHIllllllllIIlllllltllIlllllI|llllllllllllll|llllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll LandO’ Nod Stories. By HOWARD T. KNAPP. flItllllllllllll||lllllllllllllllllllllllltlllltllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllillllIHIlllllllllllllllllllllHl“lH|lllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllHilllHllllllIHHHlIllHIlHlllllIlllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllll .1 .J E at lllllllllIllllllllllilllllilllllllllll't The Language of the Ants. HE ants certainly must be great workers, to build such a fine, ,long road as this,” said Billy Be By Bo Bum looking with new in- terest at the swarms of busy insects hurrying along the broad highway that led to the ants’ underground city. “There is no mistake about that,” replied Tinker Teedle Tee, who, you remember, was taking Billy to visit the Queen of Antland. “There’s not a lazy hone in an ant’s body. From early morning until late at night they are hard at work, either building roads, gathering food, caring for their children or enlarging their city. “And the most wonderful part of it all is that they do their work without being told. No one directs their labors and there is no boss over them to see that they do their work right. Each ant has its own task to perform and goes ahead and does it without paying any attention to what the others are doing, and no ant would ever think of shirking work. 01" course, an ant will often start a job that is too big or hard to be accomplished alone, and then it will ask some of its friends to help it. But there is no one who makes the others pitch in and help the first ant, they help of their own accord, just as you would lend a hand to a friend that asked you.” “How do the ants ask for help when they can’t talk?” demanded Billy. “Who told you they couldn’t talk?” “Well, I never heard an ant make a sound of any kind, and if they haven’t any voice they surely couldn’t talk, could they?” “Of course, Billy Boy, the ants do not speak the same language as you.” replied the merry little elf. “In fact, you were right when you said that they have no voice at all.” “Then how can they talk?” persist- ed Billy. ‘ Instead of answering his question, Tinker called Billy’s attention to two ants that had stopped at one side of the road. The 'one that was home- ward bound had dropped its load and stood facing the other, gently waving the long, hair-like antennae or feelers that grew out from its head. Then the other waved its feelers back and forth a few times, the first ant picked up its load again, and they both went .on their way. “What,.were those fellows doing, Billy Boy?” asker Tinker as they re- sumed their walk. _ “I’m sure I don’t know,” replied Billy, “but the way they waved their feelers they looked for all the world like a pair of deaf and dumb men talking with their hands.” “That’s exactly what they were do- ing, talking,” replied the elf, nodding his head so hard that the weeny cop- per kettle he wore for a hat bounced up and down at a great rate. “Talking? I didn’t hear them make a sound.” “Of course not,” Tinker answered. “They were using the sign language which is the only one they know. An ant talks and smells and feels with Mme/WWW/Ir/zr/ 4% ”Ir/rewrmc/W 3 5 ' 3% 2 //42 g i /, {3 t 2 4 “23: / y. . ff é ”Liz? é” ./ ////:: 7..., ._,¢ ll/Il/}' ’3”. , / [’5’ l/{//// //é 1 ”... 7 2 ; ~ 1: : f1, . é : 5: i g H y /,II . .........—% I 'l t / ¢/ those antennae or ‘feelers,’ as you call them. Just~ how they communicate with each other is a mystery that has never been solved. All we know is that it is by means of their antennae, which are truly wonderful organs and an ant would be in a sorry plight in- deed if anything happened to its ‘feel- ers.’ For the ants have very poor eyesight, in fact, many are nearlyj blind, so they depend almost entirely1 on their sense of smell and feeling to guide them through life and these, senses are both centered in those hair— like antennae.” t “Dear me, I had no idea those fee1-‘ ers were of any use,” said Billy. “I, always imagined they were a kind of} ornament, the same as a cat’s whisk-i ers.” i “Well, even a cat’s whiskers are useful,” replied the elf, “but I haven’t, time to tell you about that now, for if1 we are to get to Antland before the;: gate is closed for the night, we must? hurry.” I AS I USED TO FEEL. BY CHAS. II. MEIERS. “Thanksgiving time is here again, And mother is baking pies. \Vhile doing so, I hope she won’t Forget about my size. I know that I have grown a lot Since last year; so, you see, She’d better roast two turkeys And bake lots of pies for me.” I' I, l , ’, ‘4’. i ' ‘t i l A I ' \i \k ‘ \“. t m ‘ ' \ it ,p _ \ . \ '\:‘»_\\‘_ ‘ ‘ 3 ‘1‘). ll. r' *§ "5 5%,. ‘0. \ . Bi ,_ 1 ,’ Ti 1,’ it @ fl What They Saw the Nlorning After Hollowccn run:- A. Cup-nun. . m WWWtit wear That You Can’t Touch At Anything Like the Price Here's the best possible winter- weight Underwear for every farmer—anybody who has to be out much in the open in the bitter winter weather. Hanes Elastic Knit Underwear will surely keep your blood tingling and our whole body warm and comfortable no matter liow cold the weather gets. And look at the ridic- ulously low price—50c a single garment or $1 .00 per union suit. Get in your winter supply now—don't wait 1 any longer. Look at the picturH seekhe circles—all. ,3,” these big special features and not a cent extra for them. 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Of the mature birds we keep those that moult early for winter lay- ers and have found the practice suc- cessful. The flock of pullets is also carefully culled. Any bird which is backward in development is discarded. There is some reason for this, al- though it may not at once he appar- ent. The pullets' are not shipped away as broilers, as are the cockerels, but we find a considerable number of the females that are fit only for the ship- ping coops and these go to market in September. Birds that show any mark- , Prices. Are heavily made, of the highest grade selected : «material, beautifully finished. with improvements that absolutely surpass anything ever produced. The Best in the World. Guaranteed for years by a Two Million Dollar Iloud. No matter where on live, you can try I HOOSIER in your own _ cine ihirtydays. without a. penny’s expense or obligation to on. You can save enough on a single fiOOSIER STOVE to bu? your Winter's fuel. 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Michigan l BIG BARGAIN SAL"? 01“ BARREIHKOCKS. 200 yearling hens that have laid HO eggs eucli since J in. lsi. 1915 to Aug. lst. 1015, an average of ‘20 eggs per hon per month. l’ricesti liens $10. 1‘) liens $18. ‘20 hens $25. 50 hens for 860. They are pure. bred. large and closely l‘fll‘itet to our first. winners at Chicago. (linci nuti and Indianapolis shows. Suitable males to go with them at $2 to 55 each. 1:300 young: birds growing. . G. EARL HOOVER. R.7..\lattliews. Indiana. Around the Hen When you close up the hen-house for the night. or hurry out after the drunk or wes who's got at the fowl. if there's a noise in the ham or something you want in the cellar—whenever you need real light in- stantly—you need an EVEREI’CDY F LASHLIGHT a complete electric light that you can carry wi you. ready anytime to throw its powerful rays right where you want them. 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Write for it. and save money. FERRIS lEGllOllll FARM. 934 Union. Grand lentils. Mlchlgsn. FOR SALE~S. C. White Leghorn (lockerels. Nobcttcr stock offered. Price cacti 31, Two $1.75. Five $3.50. Prompt slilpment. M. Mayer, Jr.. birds ready {or fall Pine on“ Willis orplnglOIIS. shows. special prices on pens. pullets. and cockerels and Belgian Hares Mrs.Willls Hough. Pine Crest. Farm, Royal Oak. Mich. Merrill. Michigan. Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Cocksrels from Mad. 8 . winners $1.00 each. CLAUDIA lili'l‘TS, Hillsdaie. Michigan RHODE lSLAND REDS and PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Males 5 to 12 lbs. according to age $2 to 85; P. R. hens weight. 5 to 9% lbs. eggs 15 for 51.00: P. R. eggs $5 per 100. Mammoth Bronze ’l‘oni Turkeys. R to 38 lbs. according to age 38 to $25. 10 eggs 5;). Our "BRIDAL” GIFT A New Valuable Premium with any Imperial Range you want. Reserve yours NOW by simply sending in your name and add-'css. Do this 0V0“ though you are not quite ready for it range. 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C. W. BROWNING. Portlan . ichlgan. hite P. Rocks. Pekin and white runner ducks. ' White uineas. eggs and day old duolrs and chicks. /, II. V. OSTETLLR. St. Johns. Michigan. ; , iEST, Fastest. Feed 855T MADE A fresh cut bone and get more I m” ‘ 5‘ AGENTS WANTED. A «a. ............... A... _ . Bone.Grsin. Fertilizer and Shgll to represent a reliable concern can- Milk- A" 3m.- an and Power. Write io-dsyfol vassing among farmers in your. own FreellluI.Cslslo¢. WiLSONBROS..Dept.aoEqun.Ps. neighborhood or elselwgere. No expe- rience necessary. i eral pay, and WANTED—AN IDEA-Whooanthlnkofslmple supplies furnished free to right part- 0 r we a, bi "h'n‘i°{’fi°“‘?f’°"f°t ies. Reference required. Address, zN‘iaededmi‘nveilyng’Egi' .23" 33v £283.»: l-oxriigcagi and Your Mono ." RANDO l 00.. TENT ATTORNEYS. EEP’I‘. 6". WASHINGTON. D. 0.‘ MICHIGAN FARMER, Detroit, Mich. ied variation of coloring, and particu- flarly those that display deformities in ’bone and carriage are sold for roast.- ;ers. Such birds might make good layers but they detract. so much from ’the beauty of the flock that the care- lful poultrynian does not c are to retain 'them. Of course, if one expects to jdo anything in the line of selling g’gs proper season to make winter lay- , NOV. 6, 1915. Getting Pullcts Ready for Winter for hatching, he could not afford to have such birds on the place. Some, visitor might see them. The runts lack constitutional vigor, hence they will not make profitable layers. They are also likely to con- tract disease and perhaps spread it among the flock. In most cases it is the backward pullet, with weak con- stitution, that develops roup and spreads it broadcast among the flock. One will do well to get the, house ready for the pullets before the birds are taken from the open range. Of course, it is understood that pullets and old hens should never be kept to- gether. The ration that will make the pullets lay will be altogether too fat- tening for the older birds. Quart/ers for the pullets should be thoroughly cleaned and whitewashed. Whitewash, besides serving as a disinfectant and vermin-exterminator, brightens up the houses and makes them lighter for the short dark days of winter. Pullets cannot be taken from the open range and outdoor roosting sheds and placed in closed houses without serious results. Nothing but open-front, buildings should be used. (live the closed house to the old birds. They can stand it better. The most sensible way, however, is to knock out part of the front wall and make an opeirfi‘ont house. let the pullets into their winter quarters before they {legin to lay. Put up nests and arrange everything for their convenience and comfort. Do not change them from one building to another if it can be avoided. Then feed them the proper sort of ration and wait. If they have been properly bred, they will do the rest. Advertising Poultry must advertise in some manner in order to let. others know that this product is for sale; Therefore, éthe poultryman, whether he be a large ‘l‘ancier or not, should advertise if he lhas eggs or surplus stock for sale. If ithe amount is very small, telling the ineighbors will often be sufficient ad- fvertising to bring a buyer, but when Ethe amount of stock for sale is larger fthis method will not let. enough peo- ‘ple know to produce enough buyers. I’Therefore other means of advertising :are necessary. The printed advertise- sment is the most common, most effi— ; l A NYBODY having anything to sell J cient and most economical means of have letting Others know that you something to sell. If you want to sell eggs for batch- ling, or breeding stock at a moderate (price, it is advisable to run an adver- itisement in some farm paper. If you are a large fancier, or extensive poul- use liberal space in the leading poul. try raiser, you could well afford to try journals and high-priced farm pa- pers. This is a business that turns out the most profitable to the man ~that can yell the loudest, especially if the can back this up with his stock. ‘The bantam and pigeon breeders could twell afford to use space in such peri- lodicals as American Boy and Youth’s Companion. Always advertise, according to the lquantity and quality you have to sell. {A person having only $500 worth of products to market, would be foolish to spend $300 in advertising it. If you have fancy stock for sale use lib- eral space in the fanciers’ journals which go mostly to people interest,- ed in fancy poultry keeping. If you desire to cater to the practical poul- try raisers use space in the leading agricultural papers, and utility or gen- eral poultry journals. A good advertisement is one that lattracts attention and convinces the lreader that you are honest and have the particular kind of stock he wishes. In making up your advertisement use your name, a brand, or a good cut, and make it stand out prominently in the advertisement. If possible use something original as it is necessary to have something to attract the at- tention of the casual reader to your ad. The most successful advertiser keeps his space before them all the time, change the 8126 and wording ac- cording to the season of the year and products to market. The advertisement has done its part when it brings you the prospective customer, it is then up to you to make the sale. 1 is exceedingly profitable and in line with up-to-date business to have special stationery in the form of envelopes and letter heads. It is good business to go still further and use a typewriter in answering all your in- quiries; it gives a businesslike ap- pearance to your correspondence. It is surprising what a large number of farmers and poultrymen have already fallen in line. Describe your stock, without undue exaggeration, price your products rea- sonably, advertise your products, and deliver what is ordered, and you can’t help but win out in the end. Remember, advertising is the secret of success in the present day busi- ness: farming and poultry raising are as much businesses as any other line of commercial endeavor. Lately poultrymen have begun ad- vertising their products on sign boards placed along the roads and railroads. In these days of automobiles, road- side advertising has become a most profitable way of advertising. Texas. F. W. KAZMEIER. -—___._. It is never advisable to keep the hens and pullets in the same flock for the reason that the quantity of food required to keep a pullet in good lay- ing condition will“ bring an old hen down with fat. There is little danger of over-feeding pullets, and it is per- fectly safe to give them all they will eat. - J ”A..- T- NOV. 6, 1915. The tricounty Grange meeting. at- tended by the Pomona Granges from the counties of Washtenaw, Lenawee and Wayne, and held October 16 at the opera house in Belleville was a most enjoyable and profitable gather— mg and a success from every posit of view. The fifth degree work. con- ferred by the Belleville degree team in the morning, and given to a class of 16 candidates, was flawlessly given and the dinner served at noon, with covers laid for 200 was a sumptuous and elaborate one. The afternoon meeting was an open one. with a large number who were not grangers, pres ent. Addresses were given by John C. Ketcham, master of the State Grange, C. H. Bramble, Overseer of the State Grange. Master A. E. Illenden, chief: executive of Lenawee County Grange. and his brother, C. H. Illenden. Master Ketcham spoke of his weste- ern trip and of his visit to the Color-- ado Granges. and emphasized the splendid opinion entertained by the organizations in other states oi the Michigan Granges. Master lllenden told of the worth of the county sani~ tary’ live stock agent in Leunwee county and advocated the employment of one in ex'erv county. saying that during such plagues as the foot-and mouth disease the services of an err-- pert were invaluable. The program was well balanced with musical num- bers~which were given by the Lena-- we” band and by Prof. Thomas, a vet:- emn vocalist who has song at many state Grange meetings—A. C- A- POMONA MEETINGS. Kent County Pomona had a meet- ing with Success Grange at Seeley’s Corners, that was a success from ev- ery standpoint. A fine dinner was served at noon by the ladies of Sue. cess Grange immediately after Which the meeting was called to order by the worthy Master, Hon. T. H Mc- Naughton. A short business session was held and then Mrs. Spandenberg, the lecturer, took charge of the, pro~ gram. The address of welcome was given by the Success Grange Master, S. l). Reynolds, and the response to this by Wesley Johnson, of Lowell. Mrs. Alice Reynolds gave. a recitation and Mrs. Anna Richardson, Cascade Grange lecturer, followed this with an address. There was music by Miss Ferrall and a paper by Mrs. Earl Cur- tiss; another recitation and a most in. teresting talk by Mrs. Dela Stockman, State Grange lecturer. Supper was then served and the evening session opened with two recitations by J- W. Brass. These were of his own compo- sition and greatly enjoyed. Mrs. 'R. S. Coleman and Mrs. Frank Daniels read interesting and instructive papers. A dialogue was given by Bowne Center Grange and a play entitled “A Slight Mistake," by South Lowell Grange. was a huge success and lots of fun. The ladies 01‘ Success Grange enter- tained about 90 people for dinner and nearly as many for supper. There were 175 present in the evening ses- sion. Two addresses that were not on the program were given in the even- ing by Assistant Secretary of the State Board of Health, McClure, and by farm expert Skinner. All present at these meetings came away thinking them the best they had ever attended. lonia 'County Pomona meeting in Danby, October 20, was a very inter- esting and profitable one. After a de- licious chicken-pie dinner the meeting for the afternoon was called to order by Master Fred Eddy, who, after a short business session, turned the pro- gram over to the Grange lecturer. Mrs. Frank Daniels. Charles Linguist, of Sunfield, made the opening address on “Benefits of the Pavedway to Ionia County." This was followed by a most interesting discussion. Mrs. Albaugh of the Banner Grange, of Orleans. gave a reading, and this was followed by a lecture on “What the Grange may mean to a Community,” by John C, Ketcham, State Grange Master. This session was closed by a roll call of Granges to which all but one Grange responded. At the evening ses- sion music was furnished by the Pill:- inson orchestra of Portland. John- C. Ketch-am spoke again, and a paper by Mrs. Frank Daniels was read. \, THE 3M=_ICHIGAN FARMER lubs Address all communications relative to the organization of new Clubs to Mrs. J. S. Brown, Howell, Mich. FROM THE ASSOCIA‘TIONAL SEC- RETARY. It is earnestly requested by the sec- retary that all Clubs in the state send two delegates to the annual meeting to be held in the Senate Chamber at Lansing on December 7—8. Also to urge all interested in Club work to attend this annual meeting, as the program promises educational bene- fits and entertainment to all. The pro- gram will be published in full next week. Mos. J. S. BnoWN. Secretary. FARM ERS’ CLUB FAIRS. 'Washington Center Farmers’ Club held their annual fair at the town hall. The weather man seemed to be in doubt as to the weather but finally decided in our favor and gave us pleasant day. The hall was nicely decorated with flags and bunting. The Cleaners of Hope Arbor furnished a very pretty booth, composed of Glean- er colors, red and yellow, and blows which added much to the dec- orations. The display of fruit. grains and vegetables, was very good though not as large as usual, and did not do justice to the splendid crops in this vicinity. There was a splendid dis- play of fancy work, the largest in the history of the fair. The dinner which Is always the main attraction, could not be beaten for quality or for quan- tity and was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Gillman. and about 150 people were helped lo forget that there ever was a “starving lral‘iol.” The principal feature of the afternoon was an address alom: educational lines, by T. H. Townsend, of St. Johns. Superintendent of the Clinton county schools. Mrs. Looniis. of St. Johns. also gave a short interesting talk. which was much enjoyed. At the close of the program the. crowd was invited to step outside and be photo- )1. graphed by C. M. Chaflin. products from Tennessee. sent by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dod' 1, former members of lhe Club. came a day too late for the fair. also letters and cards from other members. These will be on exhibition ill the next Club meet- ing. which will be held at the “Cot- tonwoods,” with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Long, the second Thursday in Novem- ber~Mrs S N. Y. CLUB DISCUSSIONS. . Want Agricultural School.—~Clover Leaf 'll‘armers' Club held its regular meeting at the home of F. D. Weather- wax. October 27. About 70 Were pres- ent. The regular business was tran- sacted after which Mr. Decker, of the high school, told of the extension work of the M. A. C. The president ap- pointed a committee to secure an ag- ricultural school for Plainwell. An excellent program was given. Re- freshments were then served by the young men, and the remainder of the evening was spent. in games and visit- ing. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. Humphreys.—Mrs. Starr Fenner, Cor. Sec. Elect New Officers.—The Charles- ton Farmers' Club met Wednesday. October 20. at the home of Floyd 00- ville, with an attendance of 14 of the members. Mr. Jason Woodman was present in the forenoon and gave the farmers a warning about hog cholera, and explained how to prevent the dis« case from spreading. His advice was to count the hogs at every feeding to see that none were missing. He also told about the danger of spreading the disease by throwing out scraps of meat that had been shipped. At noon a picnic dinner was served which was enjoyed by all and after which the annual election of officers took place. The following oflicers were elected: President, Floyd Coville; vice—presi- dent, John Sherman; secretary, Mrs. L. J. Bradley; treasurer, Mrs. Floyd Coville; business manager, L. J. Brad- ley. Mrs. Floyd Coville, Mrs. Wm. Henson and Mrs. 0. B. Imus, were ap- pointed as a committee to arrange for a contest in the near future. The name of Mrs. Elvin Pike was added to the roll. Mrs. Olin Bera was ap- pointed to serve as lecturer for the November meeting. which will be held at the home of Mrs. A. D. Schracken- gast, the third Wednesday in Novem- ber. dered, consisting of a song service. and a reading by Mrs. Simpson. 8111‘ . l Abox 0f, ‘. Knit-Nek Vest Why not enjoy your winter's outdoor You will if you wear a Summit work? Knit-Nek Vest. It is made to keep you warm where , you need it most and allows you to ’ move around with case. You don't need a heavy, bulky ovemoat if when you wear one of these vests. See how comfortably the patented Knit-Nek sets about the neck—keeps you pcfectly warm. The leather sleeves and the leather lining in the body defy the cold and wind to get at your body or arms. 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Also details on our wood saw machines, Saw and shingle mills, canvas bolting and hoists. Ireland Machine 8: Foundry Co., 33 State St. ' Norwich. N. Y. A short program was also ren-l if ».‘.‘;i ,v . . om v Maple Syrup Makers ‘ You get best Resultswith our - Handles your corn crop economically. Stanton“ with' noun 6 to 20 H. P. Engines. ROSENTHM. Huskers. Shredders. Feed Cutters and Silo Fillers. have been glvlng sathlactlon for yean. Free Book . Get this Free Book about corn bushing and shredding. and details about the Rosenthal. le . H. P. oi your engine. We will also send Free Fame Account Book. ROSEIYIIIL ‘COII IIIIIKEI 00 BOX 2 MILWAUKEE WIS. Champion Evaporator Quick work. fueluv- ing. durability and BEST QUALITY 0? SYRUP. Write In for CAT~ ALOCUE. Champion Evaporator Company, Makers, H udson,0hio number of trees you up Mention ”Ella! Farm! Ill" Mg II) advertisers gig—~22 BREEDIIRS’ DIRECTIIRY. Change of Copy or Cancellations must reach us Ten Days before date of publication. CATTLE. ABERDEEN-ANGUS HERD ESTABLISHED IN 1900. TROJAN-ERICAS and BLACKBIRDS only. Also breeders of Percheron. Hackney and Saddle Horses. Young bulls and Percheron stallions for sale. WOODCOTE STOCK FARM, Ionia. Mich. ABERDEEN ANGUS If you are in need of anextra good bull or a few choice .— THE MICHIGAN FAIRM’E'R HERD of butter in a year. I'lengerveld Count DeKol. oung cows or heifeis. we have them for Sale. Our herd is headed by the Grand Champion Black Monarch 3rd. We invite you to come to our Farm and see them. They are bred right and priced right. l‘. L. Clark. Hunters Creek, Mich. Sidney Smith. Mgr. "YHSHIHEs—One oi' the foremost dairy breeds The ' most economical milk reducers. Calves for sale. White Leghorn oockere s; Duroe. Jersey swine. Michigan School for the Deaf. Flint.Michigan. ' ‘5 ears of high grade breeding. ‘yI‘SRIICB For 8alo: rices that will sell. : H. M. GREY. Western Ave., Toledo, Ohio. THE VILLAGE FARM, Grass Lake, Michigan, GUERNSEY CATTLE. MILO D. CAMPBELL CHAS. J. ANGEVINE BEACH FARM GUERNSEYS The buyer of breeding stock should know that the herd from which he buys is healthy. We believe the Beach Farm Herd is as near perfect health as is poss- iblc. The tuberculin test does not show the cast sign of reaction. We never haul a case oi'contagious Abortion. Have went a whole year without calling a Veterinary or giving a dose of Medicine. WE OFFER FOR SALE Registered Guernsey Bulls Very High Bred Grade Guernsey Cows Bred Heifers, Open Heifers and Heifer Calves. CAMPBELL 8i. ANGEVINE. Goldwater, Mich. GU ERN S EY ~REGISTERED BULL OALVES Oontainin blood of world champions. _ HICKS‘ OUER SEY FARM. Saginaw. '. 8.. Mich. ‘t UIZRNSEY BULLS FOR SALE. ready for service from A. R. (I Dams. if you want the right. kind write for price and breeding. IIYERS dz BARNES 131105.. Goldwater. Michigan EGISTERED Young Guernsey Bulls” great grand- R sons of Gov. Chene. Servicable a e nicely marked, exceptional breeding. Avondale Stock arm. Wayne. Mich. Fun S‘LE A choice_lot of Registered Guernsey cows. heifers and bullsof May Rose breed- ing. H. W. WIGMAN. Lansing. Michigan. re . forsaic,“’atervliet.Mi(-li.May Bose Guernseys g Seven A. It. oowsinhcrd. Address J. K. Bliitchford, Auditorium Tower. (‘hicagrh III. of service age and calves from Guernsey BUIIS choice. Adv. reg. breeding. T. V. HICKS. Route 1, Battle Ceeek. Mich. Calves from A. R. dams and whose Guernsey Bil” dams are running for A. R. One ready {or service. ’;G. A. WIGENT. Watervlict, Mich. —Registcred Hereford Bulls, For sale some choice yeariiiigs, also calves. E. G. lMcCarty. R. No. 7, Bad Axe, Mich. EGISTERED Holsteins—Hcrd headed by Albina Bante Butter Bey. His dam has A.R.0. records as follows: at 2 yrs. milk 430, but'er 18.85; 4 yrs. milk 604.8. butter 27.03; at 6 yrs. milk 820. butter 28.55 lbs. W. B. READER. Howell. Mich. Do You Want A Bull? Ready For Service. in a rand daughter of The King of the Partlgiacl. BSired by a bull that is more than a half brother to the Champion Holstein Cow of the World. and whose dam is a 30 lb. 6% fi fat daughter of Pontiac Aggie Korndykewho has more 30 lb. daughters than any other liVing bull. It you do write for pedigree. EDWIN S. LEWIS, Marshall, Mich. I don’t want to sell anything but HIILSTEIN BULLS and I have some bull bargains. Don’t buy a bull until you know I have not got What you want. Come and see bulls. L. E. CONNELL, Fayette. Ohio. The Two Greatest Bulls KING OF TIIE PONTIACS IIII Kill. 2d’s BUTTER IIIIY 3rd Ih ve oun bulls from cows having high official recgrdshnd “Granddaughters of above bulls. Stock extra good. Prices reasonable ,BIGELIIW’S BOLSTEIN FARMS, BREEDSVILLE. MICH. ' ' . One to 2X) months old. clinics IIolsIoin Rull Calves. :8”... by swam... Alcartra Pontiac. whose dam is the famous Alcartra Polkadot, and from ood A. R. O. dams. Will sell at reasonable rices. ome or write your needs. Farm 5; mile from onrt House. SETH B. RUBERT, Howell. Michigan. Espanore Farm, LANSING, MICHIGAN. Offers for sale, registered Holstein Cows bred to the great bull Pledge Spafl‘erd Calamity Paul. If you need a bull, write for prices and pedigrees of our bull calves. CHASE S. OSBORN. ADAM E. FERGUSON. I own"- yet produced for yearly production. D. D. AITKEN, . . Maplacresi Korndyke Rengamld and Finderne Pontiac Johanna Korndyke The two great Holstein sires at the head of the herd. Maplecrest Korndyke Hengerveld’s dam and grand dam each made more than i200-lbs. of butter in a. year, and including the great grand dam each made more than 30-lbs. of butterin 7 days. His sire has sired three daughters that averaged over 1200-le. Finderne Pontiac Johanna Korndyke is the son of the world’s champion cow, Finderne Pride lohamia Rue, who gave 28,403-lbs. of milk and made l-i70-lbs. of butter inra year He was sired by a brother to the 40-lb. 4 yr. old Mable Segis Korndyke. The dam of the sire is a 30-lb. daughter of Pieterje This is believed by many to be one of the most productive combinations in Holstein breeding. I take pride in tendering the services of these animals to the breeders of Michigan who are interested in yearly production. Many people feel it is the yearly work that makes the greatest profit and our effort is along thelines of yearly records. These two herd sires represent the highest culmination ever A few high class heifers in calf to Maplecrest Korndyke Hengerveld. and a few bull calves from dams with records as high as 30le. butter in 7 days. for sale. SIRES FLINT, MICHIGAN. S. B. WATTLES, Choice Spring Pigs and Mature Stock. AUCTION SALE NOV. 16th, at HILLCREST FARM 1% miles west of Harris, Flint Division of D. U. R. Will sell 25 head of Imported and American bred Jerseys, also 30 head of pure bred Victoria hogs, also complete line of farm implements, machinery, horses, crops and everything. he met at D. U. R. station Harris. Complete preparations arranged for in case of disagreeable weather. For details and further information address On day of sale all cars will TROY, MICH. PONTIAC PHONE 720 Ring 11. Duroc Jersey Bears and Saw? The Record of this Herd at Detroit Proves Conclusively that Our Durocs Have the Individuality and Blood Lines that Insure Good Results. A large herd gives ample opportunity for selection. Send for our new circula and state your wants. Write, or better come. Swine Dept., Breakwater Farm, Ann Arbor, Mich. 0 Top N otch Holsteins! Before uying your bull look ahead and think of the fine herd you hope to own in afew years. Fift per cent. or over. of its value depends on your bull. T ere- i'oro. get a good bull. And don't be too particular about the price if you can be sure of the qua ity. McP. Farms 00. selfibulls of strictly hi h quality. “’rite them fora 80 bull or come and: see their “Top- Notch”bulls for yourself. McPherson Farina Co..llowcll.Mi(-Ii. One of the best bred bulls. 3 years old. only $1500 Sure breeder. Out of 2.5 lb. butter cow. K White. A beautv. ROUCEMONT PARhIS, 418 w st Canfield.D v roit. ' Holstein bull. Sire is son of former state “BKISIIIWII champion cow, 32.94 lbs. of butter in 7 days. 2 months old. mostly white, a beauty in every particular. $50 brings him right to your station. safe arrival guaranteed. Write for pedigree and photo. HOBART W. FAY. MASON. MICHIGAN. ' I 6 mo. old. 30 lb. sire and from a IIOISIOIII Bu" ca" promisingZ yr. old dani $60 with all papers Elmer E. Smith. Redford. Mich $75 Buys registered Holstein Bull. liluniiied Korn- dyke Johanna N0. 1477 4 mo. old. Evenly marked. B. B. REAVICY. Akron. hllch. HATCH HERD YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN Registered Holstein-Friesian sires. grandson's of World’s l'reatest dairy sire. out of choice A. R. (l. dams an Kin Pontiac Jewel Korndyke; Brother of K. P. Pontiac ass 44.1."); average record of 50 dams in his pedigree 31.2.") in 7 days: average per cent of fat three nearest dams 4.37: of his own dam 4.93. Sires in first three generations already have over 600 A. R. 0. daughters. Afew females bred to “King". Prices reasonable. FOR SALE Registered Holstein Bulls ready for service. and bull calves. also females. FREEMAN J. FISHBECK. Howell. Michigan. Reg. Holstein Friesian Bull Calves mheavy producinadams. Bargain rioes. DEWEY C. PIE SON. Hadley, Ichlgan. BOARDMAN FARM JACKSON MICHIGAN. Registered Holsteins and Guernseys. We have some animals of both sexes and of both breeds for sale. Our herds represent a mingling of the most fashionable breeding today. REGISTERED IIIILSTEIR BULL. 2233'33 Ethnisiiiil Bend for description. W. C. TAYLOR. Milan. Mich. OLSTEIN CATTLE and Duroc Jersey Swine. Choice pigs of both sex now ready t i ship. Prices reasonable. E. R. CORNELL. Powell. Michigan. ' Young bulls ofl est individuality Pur'bnd "OISIGIIIS and hreeding‘at i‘easonable prices. Write us. G. L. SPILLANE &SON, RD. '7. Flint.Mich. ' ' All from LE. 0. Dams. Semi-of- cho'ce "0'8“!" BIIIIS. yearly records 720 lbs.butter in Jr. flyr. old classtoover 1000 lbs. in mature class. Breeding: Cross King eithe Pontiacs" and the “Demmick blood. "Cherry Creel: Stock Farm.Hilliards. Mich. M. E. Psi-melee. Proprietor. IJOISTEIN Bull one year old Sirc.l'l D.Aiiken's Maple Crest Korndyke Hengerveld. Dam 23 73 Butter. Dam of 28.73 BiiittLZyfia-Lfldaughtcr. John A. Rinkc. Warrnn. Mich. F .Registered Holstein cattle. one or sale. yearling. one 2-year-old, and cow: 3 and 5 years, latter bred to 31 ib.buil. Also number grade cows. F. C. Stuhrberg. Brighton, Mich. 29 lb Average for2 sisters and dam of bull ready I for use. 29 nearest sires and dams’all have A. R. 0. daughters. Grandsire is a brothertoPentiac Korndyke 11-30 lb. daughters 28-30 granddaughters. M. L. McLAULIN. REDFORD. Mich. APLE Lane R. of M. Jersey Herd.Tuberenlin tested by the U. S. Government. For sale B. of M. cows, bull calves and heifer calves from of M. dams and grand dams and Hood Farm Sire. IRVIN FOX. Allegan. Michigan. Lillie Farmstead Jersey Cattle. Bull calves from R. oi.‘ M. Cows.'also heifer calves and several b to heifers for sale. Colon C. Lillie. Cooper-ville. Mich“ HE WILDWUOD Jersey Herd. Registered Jersey Cattle of Quality. Herd headed by Majesty's I‘Von- der 90717, one of the best sons of Royal Majesty. The daughters of Majesty‘s Wonder are mated to a son of Majesty's Oxford King. Herd tuberculin tested. “'8 have for sale a few choice young bulls for [all service from high producing cows. Alvin Baldeii. Cnpac,Mich. ()ll Sale Mature Jersey cows also heifers. fresh or . to freshen soon. Heifer calves, 6 me. to yr. old. Also ready for service bulls. All from Reg. of Merit Stork. \l'ateriiiaii dz \Viiteriiian. Meadowlaiid Farm. Ann Arbor. Mich. erseys. Bulls ready for service. extra uality sired by Jaceba’s Fairy Emanon. No. 1071 , from high producing dams. SMITH & PARKER. Howell.Mich. from high-producing dammwith Jersey all": Illl' sale testing Asso. records. also on semi-oflicial test. 0. B. Wehner. R. 6. Allegan. Mich HILLSIDE Farm Jerseys, yearling bulls. solid color.half.brothers to ex-world's-recerd senior 2yr old and from B. of. M. dams with records from 400 lbs. to 800 lbs. 0. and e. DEAKE, Ypsilanti. Michigan. lo Gloss out Farm will sell my‘c§&€i‘§582rafi?é:§y. asacrifice. J. B. WAGNER, ARlON. MICH. MILKIIIR SHORIHIIIIIIS. Efiiifilh’i‘ii‘ii’ffiof’mzflflgt DAVIDSON & HALL, Tecumseh. Michigan. Shorihorn Cat is oi boili Sex ior Sale W. W. KNAPP. Howell. Michigan. 8 young bulls also female. f' rm SIWI'IIIIIIIIS For SaIe 34 mile east of Davis crossind on A. A. R. R. W. B. McQUILLAN, Howdl. M ch. HORTI‘IORN S For "Bee! and Milk" Registered Bulls, Cows an heifers, Scotch- tonped roans. and reds for as 6. Farm at N. Y. Central spot. also D. T. & I. ‘y. IIDWELI. STOCK FARM Box 3, Tecumseh. Mich. ' BIDWELL s f. Albion Stamp 352670 —Dairy or beef bred. Breeding stock all SIWI‘IIIOTIIS ages for sale at farmers prices. C. W. Cruni. Secy. Cant. Mich. Shorthorn Breeders‘ Assn. McBride. Mich. ' of best Bates Strains. Young Dairy BIBII SIIIII’IIIIII'IIS bulls 7 months old for sale. Price 3100 each. J. B. HUMMEL. Mason. Mich. H008. —Gra.nd bunch of Gilts l I ”“7093 8* Victorias sites. was :23. of Superba. Defender. Much Col.. rions and others. Afew young boars. M. '1‘. STORY, Lowell. Mich. Two fall gilts bred for Aug. & Sept. BerkShires' fan-owing and a choice lot of April gilts for sale. A. A. PAT'I‘I’LLO. Deckerville. Mich. erkshires—sons. daughters. grandsons. granddaugh- B terriof such noted boars as Rival's Champion.Baron Duke 170th, Symbeleer's Star 2nd. Grand Champion breeding.“ tarniers' prices. T.V.Hiclrs. R.l.Bnttie (‘reekMiclL Royallon Rrsd» RerkshIrOt'hBS‘In‘é°RI.eYfiitufia't‘ggi Royalton Emperor. Both registered with papers at fair ince. Writeto D. F. Valentine, Supt. Tenmeraiice.Micli. DUROG dERSEVthriifiiv Bii'i’iié’ readyto ship. Carey U. Edmondq. Hastings. Mich. ‘ ‘ —March pi either sex also am beek- ”um IBIS" ing ordering: fall pigs‘for Nev. ship- mentJnspection invited. ‘E. D. Heydanberk,Wnyland.Mich. suite] Herd Dame Jersey Swine. Established 1888 i f l , satisfaction guaranteed. Ex- presgfiirggapdfs J?Ilfi.a§an¢hlrt. East Lansing. Mich. - , K Boned Bears ready Iliiroc It“!!! 3.21.3339 .3giiierd headers Sir-ed by Volunteer Grand Champion. FJ; Drod6,lt.l. Monroe. Iich . NOV. 6. 1915. '- ‘ IONIA GIRL I have started more breeders 0% the road to sue- oess than angman living. I have t el argest and tin- est herd in t e U. 8. Every one an early developer. ready forthemarket at six months old. I want to glue one hog in each communitfito advertise my erd. Write for my plan,"How to ake Money from ogs."0. I. Illuamummmio Psi-«end. lisp. Durocs of the best of breeding. April farrew either sex or pairs for next 3 days meach. Two fall boars. Oct. farrow $30 each. Also Holstein bull one your Oct. 6. H. G. KEESLER. Oasaopolls. Mich. DUROC Jansnxsra' 3-“ i either sex. from choice strains. 8.0. STAHL AH? CHERRY LAWN FARM. Shepherd. Michigan. nunoc JERSEY ions and? ‘°‘.§’§.:§'i::5.bir:. not akin. W. C. TAYLOR,lfiilan, Michigan. I. W. IIEEIEI, Erie. Mich. local from Monroe or Toledo. Breeder of Duroc Swine D. M. & T. Keeney Stop. DUROC Jersey. Mar. & Sept. pigs either sex sired b5 . a son of Volunteer, Chanpion of 3 State Fairs an Chicago Show in 1912. E. H. Morris. Monroe, Mich. ' f l 1’ ll e . Rig lluvy Ilmd Iluroc .lsmys €65.22 $8.525“: M. A. BRAY, Okemoe, Inaham 00., Michigan. AMPSHIRE Swine—Breedin stock of all ages from most ular strains. rite for bieedin . Inspection invi . Floyd Myers. B. 0. Decatur. Ind. H AMPSHIRE HOGS—the belted beauties. One year- ling bear and spring pi s, either sex. \Vrii'e 'our wants. JohnW. Snyder. t. Johns, Mich.. R. o. 4. HAMPSHIRE SWINE: y’iiieéiafit’i‘gdei‘fiiagfi $35 this wonderful breed. Overton Creamery Cog. Allegan, Mich. cIIOSICI' "bins—Special prices on March boars for F next 30 (183's. Fall Pigs. . W. ALEXANDER. Vassar. Michigan. -—Are you on th 0- le Ca SWINE market for : choice bred sow to furrow the last of Aug. or fore part of Se t.? If you are. write me. I have them. A J. ORDEN. R No. 2 Dorr. Michigan. 0 I c Serviceable bears, choice Gilts not bred. Spring - - ‘_pigs not akin, also Toulouse Geese. Write for low prcies and photo. Alvin V.Hatt, Grass Lakc,lIIich. 0. I. C. GILT BRI'III SPRING PIGS ready to ship. H. J. FERLEY. Holt. liichltan. I —Bred sows bred gil‘s, spring igs 0' '- c 5 both sex. ervice BLHI‘R. Price mi. A. R. GRAHAM. Flint, Mlchiz. n. REGISTERED 0. I. C. BOARS 8 GILTS Hi h class fall igs at r s bl " . 5. CARL JE arr. 3.33:. In cri'fies O l 0 SPRING BOARS of good type and 0 0 O Red Polled bul calves. John Borne: and Son. Grand Ledge. Mich. o ' c SERVICEABLE BOARS. Priced to I I - sell. and recorded in buyer’s name. I. W. MANN. Dan-ville. Michigan. 0. I. C.’s STRICTLY BIG TYPE. March, April and May pi Sired b Len htv Prince White Monarch and Frostfl: Choicezill big; type bear; and sows weighing from 500 to 700 lbs. with iiality second to none. Ian furnish in pairs not akin. ricee reasonable. Newman’s Stock Farm. Mariette, Mich. R. l. o I cl: two yearling bears and a let oilast Spring pigs . - not aim]. Also a lot of this iail pigs at $10 each at 8 to 10 weeks old. Good stock. 52' mile west or depot. 0iioB.Schulze. Nashville. Mich. Citizens phone 124. 3 B . O. I. C s. Springsergi'i‘rgue‘a‘dliitgor fall JULIAN P. CLAXTON. Flint. Michigan, R. 8. 0. I. II SERVIIIEARIE BOAR! mm bem’smck‘ tree. E. B. MILETT, FowlerviileErII/(iighigasiiil' Reg. 0 l C’s Sergitlifiahle boars. summer and d. p'. ANDREWS,’a iaii'.‘iii'viiile.pa i313: 0 I c Choice 18mos. old boar. GrandChamp.atWest IMich. State Fair 191: also Ma . dA . ' A. J. BARKER. BELMONT. M1511” Kiwi“: O. I. C. and CHESTER WHITE SWINE. Bears that have not been beat at the bi .t . ' this fall. We also have the unbeaten. yoisin; ahiirdmd‘; Six State fairs. choice boars andgilts forsale. any age. Rolling View Stock Farms. Cass City, Mich. Way Rrolliers Slack Farm. 335.8%? gigging: for sale. Registered free. J. R. Way. Pompeii. Mich. IG TYPE P. 0. Either sex. pairs or tries not akin. Bred sows and gilts Have several 10001b. boar pro- spects. Absolutely no larper breeding. Everyihing guaranteed right. FRANK KRUGER. Havenanich. ' POLAND CHINA all ages. He 1 1 Big Type I Bfl$aln8 in spring boars. Satiriffadifiiiiii guaranteed. G. . Holton. R. 11. Kalamazoo. Mich f h ' ' . ' .‘ H: POLAIID cums gangrene. R8:i‘.i§.i’.¥.§f;f A. A. WOOD & SON. Saline. Michigan. ' two extra good Summer Yearlin I-ar a SIIIIII P. cl Bears. Bred gilts are all soldg Spring pigs that are beauties. sired by Big Defender. the bear that evergbody goes wild over. Come and see liii_r_i. H. 0. WARTZ. Schoolcroi’t. Mich. Lar estinMich. Boarpigs read for Large III“ P. - serv ce good enough togo anywhyere. First or or gets first choice. Priced to sell. Sired b two lar est bears in State. Free Livery to v'sito . y w. E. LIVINGSTON, PARMA, Micni rs IIRGE III'E P. II. 333).: EffiaigPiffiergiiué’gg “331’. in February. W. J. HAGELSBAW. Augusta. Mich. 10 Type Poland Chinas. boars as big,” good asgrow in Iowa with qualitylto please you. ROBERT MARTIN. B. F. D. . , Hastings. Mich H BONED POLAND CHINA Sprin Bears and CI" gilts not akin. Also older stock. rices right. CLYDE FISHER. St. Louis, Mich. , the largest strain of Poland Chinas on earth, none biggeo- It you ever expectto own a registered Poland China. this is “d“: ppperi'éunkipy. ”get blpsyfipi crazier at onoe‘ i r osno a n can . ew sowsa Pat." 3'} c. BUTLER. Portland. Mich. Bell Phone. Spring Pigs at Half Price—Bred from 10 ty Poland Chinas with quality bred right, B feed fight. and Krimd right to #0 to their new ~ 9 homes and do right. D. GREGOR Tonia, Mich. Breeders’ Directory—Continued cums 419. NOV. 6, 1915. 234—419 ’_...m...- .. gilllllll|llllllllll||l|llIlllllllll|IlllllIllllllll|l|llll|Illlllllllllllllllll|lllIllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Veterinary. ifilllllllllI|IIllllllllllllllllll|IIlIIllllllllIlllllIllIllIlllllllllllilllllllllllllllIllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllfi CONDUCTED BY W. C. FAIR, V. S. E Catarrh.—Our spring hatched chick- ens first have a watery discharge at the nose, then it is followed with a heavier mucus. While breathing some of them rattle in throat and head and a. few of them have a sort of bunch come on head which appears to close nostril. There is no color or offensive odor to this discharge and my fowls do not appear to be unhealthy. This is the third season I have had trouble with my fowls, notwithstanding the fact that I have fumigated and disin- fected their coops. I sold off all my old stock and have nothing but last spring’s chickens. These fowls have warm dry quarters in an open-front house. Have tried commercial roup remedies but they fail to do any good. F. 1)., Cedar Springs, Mich—Mix t0< geiher one part salicylate of soda, one part hyposulphite of soda, two parts sulphate of iron, three parts ginger and five parts ground gentian root and give each bird four or five grains at a dose in feed twice a day. .Are you sure that your fowls are not sleeping in a draft? indigestion—Cracked Heels—Last winter my four-year-old mare was troubled with scratches; she also got thin, out of condition and yet remains rough coated and unthrifty. When al- lowed to stand in barn over night a crampy condition of one hind leg takes place and legs stock. 0. M. Y., Millington, Mich—Apply one part ox- ide of zinc and three parts vaseline to sore heels daily. Mix together one part ground nux vomica, one part of powdered nitrate of potash, one part powdered sulphate iron, and three parts ground gentian and give mare a tablespoonful at a dose in feed three times a day. Chronic Heaves.——I have a horse that has a bad case of heaves and chronic cough. 0. H., Pinnebog, Mich. As you perhaps know chronic heaves can be palliated, but not permanently cured. Incipient heaves are often our- able, but in order to do so, you should feed no clover, or musty, dusty, badly- cured fodder, not much bulky food, the horse should be exercised every day. kept in a clean, well—ventilated stable where plenty of fresh air is ad- mitted day and night. Give 1 dr. of fluid extract lobelia, 1/3 dr. fluid ex- tract gelsemiuni. 17$ dr. fluid extract nux vomica and 3 drs. of Fowler’s so- lution at a dose in moist feed three times a day. Colt Improperly Castrated.——I have a pair of colts that have enlarged scrotum following castration; there appears to be a sort of a paunch and I have wondered what is wrong. . H.. Elsie, Mich—The paunch may per— haps be filled with a watery effusion, or the end of cord may have adhered to skin of scrotum, causing a tumor, if so the scrotum should be opened, bunch cut out, cord shortened and re- leased so that it will retract back into body. This is work for a Vet. and not a serious operation. Bog Spavin—--Thoroughpin.—I have a colt that has bog spavin and thor- oughpin, causing no lameness. What treatment do you advise? H. Q. L., Atlanta, Mich—Leave it alone until you stable colt and clip off hair and. apply one part powdered cantharides. one part red iodide mercury and eight parts lard every ten days or two weeks. Chronic Laryngitis.—l have a three- year-old colt that has had a bad cough for several months. A. L., Centralia, lit—Apply one part tincture iodine and three parts camphorated oil to throat once a day. Put 1 oz. guaiacol in 15 ozs. of raw linseed oil and give 1 02. at a dose three times a day. Cow Gives Bloody Milk—We have a young Holstein cow with first calf which gives bloody milk from one teat. J. J. G., Hartford, Mich—Put % pt. tincture arnica in 2 qts. water and apply to bruised udder two or three times a day. Plenty of bedding and careful milking will have a whole lot to do with her recovery. Barren Cow.—I have a cow that dropped her third calf last June; nine weeks later she came in heat and since then has apparently been in heat three-fourths of the time. Now, I would like to know what to do with her. J. H., Marion, Mich—She will not breed, therefore you had better beef her. Wart on Teat.—A wart came on the side of teat and I pulled it off with biiiger twine but since then it has grown again: therefore, I would like to know how to treat it. J. W. ., Albion, Mich—Apply a saturated so- lution of salicylic acid in alcohol to wart every day or two. THE MICHIGAN FARMER Michigan liiniéi’i club List. For the benefit and convenience of SPECIAL BARGAIN CLUBS I We have arranged here a list of special bargain combinations which will save you considerable on your reading matter. No substitution of otherniagazines which our subscribers we have arranged the are the same price can be made. You must take the entire combination as it is. You _ . . . can make up your own club from the club list if none of these suit you. followmg 1181: Of papers. Bes1des the Orders may be sent direct to usor through any of our agents. Address all orders to the Michigan Farmer or hand to our agents. money saved they save the trouble and expense of sending each order separately. EXPLANATION—The first column gives the paper’s regular subscription price. The second column price is for the Michigan Farmer and the other paper, both for one year. 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Michigan Farmer, 3 yrs., wk.. . .. $1.25 Today's Magazine, they also give choice of one May Manton pat- tern free with first issue.... .. .50 Poultry Success, mo .......... .50 Boys’ Magazine, mo ...... . ...... 1.00 Regular price ................ $3.25 OUR PRICE ONLY $1.65 No. 11. Michigan Farmer, 3 yrs., wk.. . . .3125 Any Detroit Daily (except the News) ........................ 2.50 Poultry Success, mo .............. ..50 ch5’ Magazine, mo............. 1.00 People’s Popular Monthly. . . . . . . .25 Regular price .............. 35:50 OUR PRICE ONLY $3.00 No. 12. Michigan Farmer, 3 yrs., wk. . . . ..$‘l.25 Any Grand Rapids Daily, 1 yr.. 2.00 Kimball’s Dairy Farmer, S.~mo .. .25 Reliable Poultry Journal, mo.. . . .50 People’s Popular Monthly........ .25 Regular price $425 OUR PRICE ONLY $3.00 ATTENTION.-——On any one of these combinations you save the price of the Michigan Farmer three years and on some considerably more. The Michigan Farmer in these Clubs is figured for 3 years. Take this into con- sideration when comparing with Club prices offered by others. POLAND aims The Large Prolific Kind liaise; SPRING BOARS At Farmers' Prices. ALLEN BROS., Paw Paw. - - Michigan. For Sale Poland China: °‘ $.12“ Ayreshire Bull. B. M. WING & SON. Sheridan, Mich. To advertise our herd, and get you started right. we (,fiernfow BIG TYPE POLAND CHINA pigs, at wean- ing time, (either sex) From 1(Xl0 iund sires and great big stretchy sows. of best bree ing, for $10.00 each. if ordered at once, oiler withdrawn noon. Extra good spring boats and gilts forsale. Hillcrest Farm, . Kalamazoo, Mich. ' ' ——Western bred extra large Blg I,” Pula'd China boned. Stock for sale. Pairs not akin Satisfaction guaranteed! W. BREWBAKER & SONS, Elsie. Mich. R. No. 5. POLAND CHINA Spring Pig. from heavy boned prolific stock. Also. Oxford Sheep. both sex at bargain prices. ROBERT NEVE. Pierson, Michigan ' Spring Pigs eithersex. both medium Pohnd Hints. and big ty efromlargelitters. Prices right. L. W. Barnes & on. Bryon, Michigan. REGISTERED YDRKSHIRES Prices Reasonable. Imported Strain. Both sexes. [latch llerd, Ypsilanti, Michigan.) 50 yakKsanES—All ages. lied Pollod Cattle. Oxford Down Sheep. W. P. Books. I. B. Ducks. E. S. CARR. Homer. Mich. ' Gilts bred for Large Yorkshires s. ms... and October Yarrow. Hervii-alilo boars. Pigs til)! ages. Prices reasonable. Cook, Route 42, Ada, Michigan. ‘ ' ”Also sows and fall iigs lorkSillfll 30"ch Roars pairs not ilklil. No (lilo era? Semi for Photos. CHAS. METZ. Evert. Mir-Ii. —\\'cauingPigs, Brood Sows and. MUIEEOOL Hogs (iills. Young service Bears. Pairs not akin.Write for prices. C. li‘.liacon, It. 3 Bi’ilt()ii,l\116h. MDLE FDDI HUGS REGISTERED 3.3?ny ”£5? '23.??? right. LONG BEACH FARM. Augusta. Mich. SHEEP. ~ _ l'l' PAYS TO BUY PURE BRED SHEEP OF PARSONS ”Baggage“ I sell and ship every- where an pay ex- ‘. presscharges,_ will A , n_ criptivo . ‘ price list. Oxfords. ' s ‘ . cui _ (its an Pulled- Dollineo. P I ' NS, Grand Ledge. Michigan . . R 1 Ram Lambs, Yearling Ewes. HUIR. MICH. Regislored Oxford Down Simp. L. N. OLMSTI‘II). J. SI’AANS, BARGAIN SAL". 0F CANADIAN BRED It I f SHROPSHIRE RAM LAMBS our 3' ()l' survive. $17 i\:$’_’ll. () 1' ' . ' ‘ A 'a l ' (mos, KOPE KON )FARM.N (st, llimivi h” ”3:33in Kindcrhook. Michigan. ' " Shropshires Ewes and Ram lambs lor Sale. DAN BOOHER. Marion. Michigan. Big Robusl Wool-Million shrapsliiro Rams Priced right and satisfaction guaranteed 0' back. Write today for Special Price Lil-ii. 23.0118, A. H. FOSTER. Aliezan. Michigan. SHROPSHIBES. Am offering 4 yearling rams. 8 reasonable prices.C. Jihiidixfiié‘bfi‘izgc‘fibfib33453? ' and RAM LAMBS. R. '. .% Shropshire B'ms' 161141“ and well wrioli‘dfiglqtv‘l'xr‘igd your “ants. A. It. BACON & SUN. Sheridan, Mich. Four good registered One by imp. Minton ' s. r . ) Shropshire Rams 1‘» sun- R ' lTHACA, MICHIGAN. yearlin 8. am. C. V. FRACY, g . ' «Large, cholcel' - ' ”Elmo: allll ”flames staple, oily. liciivtyreshmeail'gi‘i: Delivered, priced to sell. S. H. Sanders, Ashtabula, Ohio: Good Yearling Field Rams um'd am She”. and ewes of all ages for sale. M. F. GANSSLEY. Lennon. Michigan. Oxford Dowg Slim and Polleil Durham Dalila For Sale. . A. DeGarmo. R. No. 25. Muir, Mich For SIIC'A registered Oxford Down Ram. Ram Lambs . - $10 each. Alsoaf'ew ewe lambs. Registered Berkshiresb th sex. Chase's Stock Fiiriii,R..l,lllai-leite. Mich Ram lambs ewes any age. I bought the e t' oxmrd B. F. Miller flock of prize winneran ire 0. M. YORK. MILLING-TON. MICHIGAN. ' —Yearling and ram lambs fr ' ' lqlcuiqs flog-k of Thumb of Mich. Alscdnsielcgldiuiiglr‘kn- shire smno. lulmhurst Stock Farm. Almont, Mich. [IIOOLNS RAMS and EVE: ”am the unbeaten _ flock of Ame '. Cotswolds Twit-ester and Dorset. These sheep havle been shown lit the biggest state fairs in the country and some have new-r been beaten RRY T. CRANDELL. case City. Mich. HAMPSHIRE AND DORSET R A MS and Ewes for sale. “Lone Cedar Farms. M. E. HESS. 68 South Johnston Ave. Pontiac, Mich. Tele. 1288 J. I For every two hogs put one tablespoontul oi Dr. Hess Stock Tonic in the swill twice a day and l guarantee it will get the Worms. Your Hogs Rid Them 0! Worms—Like This Worms are responsible for nine-tenths of all your hog troubles at all seasons of the year, but especially in the fall. Now, don’t be misled thinking your hogs have some other ailment. Nine times out of ten it is worms. My Stock Tonic will positively expel these worms—it will keep your hogs in a healthy condition, thereby enabling them to resist disease and lay on fat. Feed my Stock Tonic to your hogs right now to expel the worms. Feed it also to your horses, cattle and sheep during the winter months, when they are on dry feed; it is a splendid conditioner and tonic and an aid to digestion. - . Dr. Hess? StockkTonic 25-lb. pail, $1.60; loo-lb. sack. $5.00. Why pay the peddler twice my price? My Stock Tonic will keep your stock in prime condition, vigorous and healthy, aiding digestion and assimilation. It has been tested by farmers all over this country for 24 years; it has been sold under my famous uarantee for all that time; that guarantee has been backed up by over 27,000 dea ers, one of whom lives ri ht in your town—not a peddler, mark you, but a reliable storekeeper whom you now. My Stock Tonic is highly concentrated, as the small dose quantity will prove; and as i have no peddlers, wagons and horses to pay tor I am able to sell my Stock Tonic through a reliable dealer in your town at rock-bottom prices. it will put your horses, cows and sheep in fettle, and if our hogs are ' wormy, put one tablespoonful in the swill twice a day or every two hogs, and I want to tel you that it will be good-bye to the worms or my tonic won’t cost one cent. And here are my prices—'ust half what the peddler charges: 25-lb. pail, 81.60; 100-lb. sack, 8 .00. Smaller sackfiges as low as 50c (except in Canada and the far West and the on . Dr. Hess Dip and Disinfectant One Gallon Makes 70 to 100 Gallons Solution tine gallon can, $1.00; smaller packages as low as 25c. Except in the tar West and Canada A powerful disinfectant and germ destro er. I urge you men to use it around your hogpens, stables, ou try houses, outhouses, troughs, garbage cans, drains, etc. It sure does kill lice on ogs, cures skin and parasntic diseases. ' Remember, the germs of disease are often carried from farm to farm—use Dr. Hess Dip and Disinfectant to destroy the germs and keep away foul odors. Sold 11) pint bottles, quart and gallon cans. Buy from the dealer in your own town—he stands back of my . . guarantee. 0.. , I So sure am I that Dr. Hess Stock Tonic will put our animals in a ‘. , thriving condition. make the ailing ones healt y and ex e! the 1 worms. that Dr. [less flip and Disinfectant will destroy isease I germs and tout odors. that l have authorized my dealer in our town to supply you with enough tor your stock, and it t ese w preparations do not do as I claim. return the empty packages ‘— and my dealer will retund your money. Dr. lless Instant louse Killer llr. lless Poultry Pan-a-ce-a Helps Hons Lay For Poultry and Farm Stock ‘ Dust some on what on think is the cleanest : A splendid tonic ‘0” moultmg hens. It gives hen in your flock, wglt aminute. then spread ,_ them vitality to iorce out the old quills. out a sheet of white paper and ruffle the h, 1/ ow new feathers and et back on "‘9 0b hen’s feathers. Talk about dead lice 2 you'll I aylng eggs all winter. in t tones up the 0" be surprised. Sprinkle it on the roosts. tn / meant 9“ torzlans “Ed 9‘95, 3T3)” hens the cracks and dust bath. Also destroys I , an p,“ e sngy‘. conlolm c of “33"“ bugs on cucumber. squash and melon vines. ,/ -‘ "._ // penny 5 W1?) 29 PM“? 10“_3° 3“” D91“ cabba e worms. etc., slugs on rose bushes, - ‘ , / / [film]... . , ’ day. ( 1 tsln (51c. 5d s. 60c, 25' b' 9'“ ' etc. omes in handy sifting-top cans. 1 lb. /If/ v 4, gm e’gceg ana ‘l and fl“ ‘3' West). 25¢; 3 lbs. 00c (except in Canada and the tar _ . 1 ' .— uaran 6" ' West). 1 guarantee it. . // , - ' . ,,,,, ¢ . i J é. “1 Mill I have a book about Dr. Hen Stock Tonic and Dr. Hen Dip and Disinfectant that you may have for the asking. DR. HESS & CLARK, Ashland, Ohio \i g M \\\\\\ mm‘ .M ,l' h it [)1 «I. l w l ”l Asil’mmfm 3:: If you have a sick orinjuredanimal, write Dr. Hen, “Hing symptoms. ., enclose 2c stamp for reply, and he will send you prescription and letter of advice (/r W’ . 5. / free of charge. a - ' ‘ \ I “'1‘: 3' \Q C' ! 9"“ llllu C