Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 33, Number 52, Decatur, Adams County, 1 March 1935 — Page 3

tVeekly Review Os Adams County Farm News

iriotMM ■IS’ STARTED I HEIN 191? L t v pin Program Has tin Off. real Benc- ■ fit To Farmers ■ p'-'X' I "",,V:, ■T/' i!l<i'll"''l >ll Hl'’, R' 1 I'*'? ai'' l "' ll " 1 - Ul,l, l frl.h. wh<> «•'" ll "” ’” l * , rS ' demonstration ■" ,hei K» t y oar - ■L- piis a>» n..t naturally K.y>me oth. r farm aniin-j Knanv farmers in 1 lllin, - v 1 ■ w - paid attention to ■citation of pig lots. , w.r<‘ f <1 ' 1,1,1 11,1,1 wa| - K seldom paid for their feed, oftPll losing motrny for the K pr Pork «a> rais.nl mostly for th''farmer's table and for ■mall local market. Bdemonstration wo-. held in the Bgr in 11'1? tinder the supervithe Purdue extension drKnont and M. " Overton, who ■ the Adams county agent at ■ time. Kpe srmips of r igs « ere rais- ■„ (tat time. tin. vrmip was fed K corn and water; another K. wa » fed corn, water anti Krigc. and the third group 81. water, pasturage ami tankK the demonstration held in Kercher it was learned that the; K which were fed < " ii an>l wat- ■ lost money. Tito pigs which K fed > urn. wat'-i and pastorKnearir paid for their feed and

I FEDERAL FARM LOANS mi recommendation of the Federal Land Bank of Louisville, Ky., the ADAMS COUNTY NATIONAL FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION, of Decatur, Indiana • received a Charter and has been duly authorized and empowered add farm loans in all of Adams County. If you are expecting to re-finance your farm loan call or write is association at once. Office: 13.3 South Second Street Decatur. Indiana Bur: Lenhart, Sec'y-Treas. Fred T. Schurger, Investigator PUBLIC SALE : Having rented my farm and will quit farming. I will sell at public hion at my farm, 4 miles east and 114 miles north of Wren. Ohio 7 west and 2 miles South of Van Wert, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 6. 1935 Commencing at 10 A. M. 2 — Head of Horses — 2 Mre ’ smooth mouth, wt. 1.600; Bay horse smooth mouth wt. 1650. ,„ 8 — Head of Cattle — 8 uii'.’ 'c ' r f'' ps h in May: Guernsey. 2 yr. o'tl be fresh in .. ,B *™ se y 2 yr. old. be fresh in Sept.; Guernsey cow, 14 yr. old h f'' rn . V hu ' l ' 15 mo - oW reßthtwed: large Roan cow, 8 .t lf * h in Mav; Koan heifer yearling; Guernsey heifer 9 M. this herd ace-edited. te , , S —White brood sow: Dnrnc boor' Buroe now with side; .. rood Shropshire owes lamb last March; ”• soy beans cleaned. ( T’"nlo~onts fl. Ton's Doering mower- Monitor 10 dis" e-m-n drill' nna tnmdnm * ofool frsmo cn'l'" fpA‘h harrow- 2 ’’l'd pmm Mn»Vn fnnfh* 0 cnm Pnck ' nn ’ pr ‘ i’"''”' fncwf rnl]pr- mnnnrp nt hlq.v- 1 rnT Ulnlp hncf ynrk • hav rncV • c«le rMftiP’ pifhor- f .q| * ntq wnrk imrnnac- co’‘H sbp]ipr: clover <w»d "niimnPAn \ ’’ 0,,v ’ fnn b| W: mud boat; bob Ried; many articles - ”■ it s .a„» !• n C.IRSLER, Owner iAB fnm^ W ~ A ’ ,< ' ,ion<>er ' GEHRFIS~pl R j{ K L Lunch by St- Paul Ladies Aid BU W K .h e HICK STA RTER-| BURK’S LAYING Mash ' Cod Liver Oil With Cod Liver Oil □l2-65% $2-38 g 10 ' oncentrate 16 Dairy Feed □g-55 g §1.85 % l*!l ck Concentrate 32 ", Dairv Concentrate g $2-25%, AH Kinds of Feeds, Seeds and Fertilizer BURK ELEVATOR CO. _ PHONE 25

expenses. Those which were fed 'corn, water, pasturage and tankage ; nearly doubled the money spent | for them. It was several years before the !new method of handling pigs was ' generally accepted over the coon--1 ! ty. All wifo attended the demonIsiration were “sold” on the idea. They came in 93 automobiles and 114 buggleu. . In five years, Mr. Bielmrich esti- ' mules, the Adams county farmers’ I incomes from hogs were doubled. When $3 corn was fed to the hogs i they still made a profit. Feed became a rare commodity on the local markets because farm- , 'ors had learned they could make ; more money by following the rec--1 commendations of the thrifty pig program. I Mr. Hieberich also believes that ■ sanitation in the hog lots has 1 greatly improved since that time, I much to the advantage of the hog , growers. o GOOD HEALTH IS IMPORTANT Purdue Extension Expert Stresses Imnortance Os Sow’s Health “Success in saving pigs in the farrowing season depends largely on good condition and health of sows, suitable feeds, and clean, comfortable farrowing quarters.” says J. W. Schwab, extension animal husbandrfhian of Purdue university. “A brood sow in medium condition of flesh or better and in excellent health at farrowing time produces vigorous pigs. Thin, poorly developed sows produce thin pigs.

HECATIIR DAILY DEMOCRAT FRIDAY, MARCH 1. 1935.

Health Conditions Contribute To Better Pigs

» » / ” ■ > .v it’ X : J' . . ■ i ... ' • 1 L. t Ideal conditions in which to farrow and rear pigs are shown in ; this picture. These sanitary surroundings insure the pigs of being free I |of round worms and all othr pig ills. Note pig dinner in left front. | ! This insures full feeding, economical gains and early marketing.

I “Farrowing quarters should be I clean, comfortable and quiet. Don’t 1 over-feed the sow on the day she farrows. It is often better to give I only fresh drinking water and as I soon as she wants to eat offer a I cooling feed, such as corn two-1 ' thirds, ground oats one-third by I weight and one-third pound of tankage per sow daily, <"oarseground wheat may replace a part of the corn. A gallon of skiin milk . or one-half pound of soy beans mav replace the tankage. Feed as much as good judgement advises. “After the pigs are about four weeks old. the sows may be fed full ground oats in a self feeder. Hand feed mornings and evenings, as much corn and other feed as ma' he needed to keep sows in good condition." Mr. Schwab believes “an ounce of prevention is as good as a pound i, of cure" in freeing the pigs of , I worms and diseases. He warns the hog raiser from permitting the young pigs to run over ground where hogs have been kept. He says, “worm prevention must be started before pigs are born—Depending on vermifuges to control intestinal round worms is a failure. —These worms injure the liver, lung tissues and intestinal walls. A wormy pig quickly becomes a stunted pig. To grow thrifty I pigs, move away from trouble and feed them right.” Mr. Schwab continues,, “to keeft. pigs healthy, start them on feed , early. It is very important to start feeding pigs when they begin wanting grain at about two to three 1 weeks old. Starting early with a proper ration helps to maintain I good health and the natural body i resistance to disease and parasites. A good pig starter recommended by Purdue is composed of 70 lbs. of coarse ground corn. 20 pounds 1 of coarse ground wheat and 10 > pounds of tankage. PRIZEWINNER GIVES POINTERS Otto Hoile Explains His Methods In Raising Prize Winners — Otto Holl?, prominent Union , township hog raiser, believes that , the right time to begin coring for thrifty pigs is before they are born. Mr. Hoile’s pigs, hogs and pork have been successful in winning ribbons and sweepstake prizes against the entries of the leading ■ agricultural colleges tn the United States. He has also brought back winners from the Indiana state fair. Mr. Hoile’s story is: “To raise hogs at a profit, thrif- I tv pigs to start with are necessary, j My experience in obtaining thrifty nigs is to s«nrt feeding the pigs before they are born—by feeding the prosp ctive motlwre proper and abundant rations. "If this is not done the sows will not have a surplus of flesh to draw on. and before the pigs are old enough to thrive on grain and, slop feed, they will lose the thrift. that has been gained by sanitation, which is also important. “The dairy cow is not the only | wonderful creature because of her 1 udder and four teats. The sow is. even more wonderful. She has two j , rows of udders on the bottom line,, of her body with ten or more teats. | , “Each pig knows its place at > i mealtime. If one of the pigs does,. I not take his own place, and tries]: 'to take that of another there is,, 'trouble in the family. If this is ( i ' kept up one or two of the pigs will < , not be thrifty. “Some sows are not as good ( 1 I mothers as others. I like to save d I my young breeding stock from thej 'best’mothers. To identify these]: i nfgg it is necessary to earmark , 1 | "I like to do this before the pigsit are 24 hours old because when |. | they get older they squirm and do . I

v,. > “A happy, thrifty family. We are free of round worms, not subject to pneumonia, necro and other pig ills. Wouldn't we delight the eyes of any hog farmer. Your pigs will look like us if you wash their mother's udder 1 , give her a good clean individual hog house, placed on ground on which hogs have not been kept for at least one year.”

not handle so easily. I have used a small revolving leather -punch for many years. The small mark seems tiny on the young pig but it increases In sire with the growth of the pig and is plain by the time it is six months old." o FARM INCOMES SHOW INCREASE Oklahoma Only Stale In Nation Failing To Show Increase I Washington. D. C„ March I—An1 —An analysis of the increases in farm ! income during the past year, made by the bureau of agricul'itral ecoi nomics, shows that all agricultural i regions and all states except Oklahoma shared in the improvement. Although in North Dakota. South | Dakota. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Utah, receipts from [farm marketings in 1934 were less ■ than receipts from farm marketj ings during 1933 the bureau points ' out that when rental and benefit payments are added for both years all state except Oklahoma, show larger total farm receints in 1934 I than in 1933. Oklahoma’s position is largely the result of severe drought damage to the cotton crop. For the West North Central ' States the bureau says that with i the exception of North and South 'Dakota, all states in this region I had larger receints from farm marketing in 1®34 than in 1933. Almost I failure of cron production in the Dakotas reduced farmers' income from crops desnite higher prices, but large payments by the : government in 1934 in this region , nused the total farm receipts in I North Dakota 21 nercent above 19-, 33. and in South Dakota 12 percent above 1933. When rental and ben-1 efit payments are included, the ; region as a whole showed improve- [ nient in receints amounting to 33, | percent over 1933. TO HOLD HORSE SHOW MARCH 8 Morning And Afternoon Sessions Will Be Held Next Wednesday i | Henry L. Dehner, chairman of the Gold Medal Colt Club committee. and County Agent Archbold announce a one-day horse school to be held in Adams County Wednesday, March 6. The morning sessic i will be held on the Leonard Sprunger farm, one mile south and one-half mile east of Berne. The session begins at 9 o’clock with a discussion by the county agent on the horse outlook. At 9:45 Prof. R. B. Cooley will give a talk on the importance of good breeding stallions and give pointers on their care and management. At 10:45 P. T. Brown, state leader for the Gold Medal Colt Club work will give a demonstration on hoof trimming. After he has completed his work the meeting will adjourn for lunch, j

■4rS~--- "wens > & jyi jjlfefi r • — P* .. • ■ I A typical condition of unsanitary surroundings for young pigs is ' shown here. Small pigs reared under these conditions are quite likely ■ I to become infested with round wormsi and be very unthrifty. Wormy pigs cough and are very susceptible to necro, pneumonia and other | hog ills.

The afternoon session will be held at the Omlor Bros. farm, two miles south of Decatur on the mud pike. The first subject to be discussed will be treating horses fbr narasites. The local vateriiarians. Dr. G. F. Eichorn and C. V. Con nell, have agreed to be present and lead in the discussion on this subject. At 1:45 P. T. Brown will give a discussion on the feeding and i developing of growing colts, and i at 2:30 Prof. Cooley will conduct i a horse judging demonstration. This is the first school of its kind held in Adams County but the I committee expects a large attendance, as the interest in horses and horse management is runn in g ] strong in Adams County. o i Hartford Township Is Reliever In Scientific Care . « « . | Ralph Myers, Hartford township farmer believes in the scientific ’ care of hogs. 1 ! When the cor n-h o g contracts 1 compelled him to reduce the number of brood sows he found that he ' could make nearly as much money on the smaller number by giving ' each of the sows and the pigs better individual attention. Mr. Myers says he is keeping a ‘ “maternity ward" at his farm now. His sows are farrowing and give ' every indication of producing thrif 1 ty pigs. | 0 __ Modern Etiquette I I By ROBERTA LEE I i O. What should a gusst at a week-end nartv do if he wishes to make outside arrangements? A. He should never do so without ■ first consulting hie host or hostexa. ' and determining definitely if such. ' action will in any w-iy interfere with other plane. O. When are formol notes used? A For announcements, invitations and their acknowledgements. O- How old si’-ould the baby b? I b for? the christening? A. Unless the church regulations ! are strict, it may be christened I when two to six months old.

HOGS AT 10c HOW ABOUT FEEDING SOME OF STUCKEY’S HOG-GLAD? Make a possible feeder out of your boarders. “IT S GUARANTEED.’’ Cash Coal & Supply R. A. STUCKEY Home of Stuckey's Hog-Glad I Hl— H—"l

ADAMS COUNTY BREEDERS GIVE TIPS ON MARES —; ’ R renders Urge - Os Mares And Colts “Taking nains in the care and ; feeding of brood mares and colts 1 will enable the breeders to reap I profits,” state Leon J. N eu e n- | sebwander and Frank Habegger. Mr. Neuenschwander’s farm is , ■ one mile south of Herne and Frank . Habegger is located two miles east i and eno mile north of Borne. B th : are well known over Northern Ind- . i ’ana and Ohio for their success in 1 breeding horses Thav are members iof the Adams county gold medal , ■ colt club and were active in the .! initiation of the suckline colt show , 1 in the county. These shows have . 1 made thousands of dollars in inI j creased prices for Adams county ■ colts and horses. Mr. Neuenschwander and Mr. , ! Habegger have collaborated on the , | following article discussing the 1 rropor means of taking care of; I i brood mares and solts: ~ “When the weather is warm and , I the ground dry. the pasture field! jwould be very suitable for foaling.! However, caution should be taken i i not to have hogs in the field at this particular time. "Close watch should be given to the mare and if anv trouble arises » a veterinary should be called. How- , ever, if there is no peed of veterin- . ary it is always a good nolicv to .have on hand a good disinfectant to nut on the naval and underneath each hoof immediately after the colt is born, because at this time infection would be most likely to set in. “Some farmers call a veterinary as soon as the colt is born so the veterinary can give the colt a shot which is used to prevent the colt from getting the colt disease. This ‘ enables the colt to get a better . start. “When a colt is healthy and ! strong at birth, one may exnect coral results providing it is given the nroner care later. "If the mare has considerable > milk — more than the colt can drink — the mare should be milk- > ed to prevent curdled milk. Curdled milk is often the cause of disordered stomach and of diarrhoea. If a colt gets diarrhoea do not wait , long before trying a remedy. Give : it some diarrhoea medicine and do not Jet it drink too much milk at this time. Corn should be kept from the mare until the colt is over the disease. One very simple but quite effective remedy is to make ; the colt drink cold water. “During the first three weeks the colt’s navel should be watched very closely. Should anv dampness

or leakage appear, special alien-1 lion must be given at once. One of the remedies is Hyoscyamus Nigger homeopaths. This remed) should be given three or four times a day until the weakened condition has improved. "As soon us the colt. Htarls nibbling on feeds, oats should be given because as soon as a colt starts eating, the danger of getting liarr hoeu Is lessened. "It is always very important to give the brood mares and colts the best of care, so as to have them sound if possible. With the present high prices paid for sound horses, mares and colts, it is doubly important to do one’s best in feeding and caring for them. “In caring for the brood mare we must keep in mind one of the I most important factors, which is I how to feed the mare In order to jproduce a strong and healthy colt. | Especially is this important this winter, as so many people are feed ing only corn fodder and straw with little or no grain at all to their mares which are in foal. This method almost starves the colt before it is born with the result that it will have little resistance after it is foaled. “It will pay the owner of such mares to buy either clover hay. good clean soy bean hay or alfalfa hay in order to give the mares better feed Special attention must be j given so no moldy hay is fed to | the brood mares as it would prove harmful to the mare and colt, "Many people do not realize the great difference in feeds. By feed ing one ton of alfalfa hay they will get as much protein as in 2.600 pounds of bran: or as much protein as in 6S bushels of oats. Also there wilT be as much feed value as there is in 36 bushels of shelled corn. “Alfalfa hay is very rich in protein and potash. It contains lots of vitamins and iron. It is claimed that alfalfa is the cheapest source of protein to balance all rations on the farm. "It is of great Importance to have the blood of the brood mare in good condition: and that can be accomplished by giving her a good blood tonic. “A very cheap but effective tonic consists of two part sulphur, two parts Glauber salt and one part saltpeter—giving about two table spoons full daily for about two weeks in the early part of spring. This will also help the mare to 'shed her hair more easily and put'

i Public Auction As I h ive quit farming, I will sell at ' uhlic «•> <■ n! i v farm, 4 mi.’es south, 1 mile west of Decatur, 2’ i miles north and mile west of Monroe, or. TUESDAY, March 5, 1935 Beginning at 12 o’c’otk 'Hie following personal property: 2—HEAD OF HORSES—2 Brown mare, smooth mouth; Sorrel gelding, blind. B—HEAD OF CATTLE—S Guernsey, 9 vr. old. giving 1 gal: Half Guernsey and Durham, giv'.ng 1 ga'; Red cow. hall Guernsey and Durham, 6 yr. old; Spotted cow. 6 yr. old; coming 3 yr. old cow fresh in fall; Jersey cow, giving flow of milk: 3 yr. old cow. calf by side; 5 vr. o’d cow. fresh in week. S—HEAD OF HOGS—S 5 shoats, we’.ght abe.iil 90 pounds each. — IMPLEMENTS — Smith wagon; hay ladder and heet rack comb"'” ’• Deering binder, 8 ft. cut. good shape; 12 disc grain drill; disc. 14-18. mower wheel roller; hay rake; corn plow: sprvig tooth harrow; breaking plow: stone bed; 3 b”v sings; forks, shovels and other articles too numerous to ment’on. TERMS CASH. THEODOR?: LENGRICH, Owner Jeff Liechty, auct. PUBLICSALE On account of poor health. I muet auP farming, and wilt sell at nublic auction at my farm, 2 miles west. 1% miles south of Monroe, or 4'£ miles north, 1 mile west of Berne, on MONDAY. Mn-rh 4. 1935 Commencing at 10 A. M. 3—HEAD OF HORSES—3 Sorre' horse smooth mouth, wt. 1550 lbs: Blue roan mare, smooth mouth, wt. 1550 lbs; Pay miro smooth mnu'h, wt. 1500 tbs. 7—HEAD OF CATTLE—7 Ronn cow. 5 yr. old. be fresh Apr. 10th: Red cow. 6 yr. oil '■ frosh March 26'h: R°d cow. fi vr. old. be fresh Apr. 21« t: Hol-t-i-i -nr,. r vr. ohl. be fresh Apr 17th: Holstein eow. 4 vr. o'd. bred 90--’"♦h: Holstein cow, 10 yr. old and Red cow. 8 yr. old. both giving good flow. HOec—l3 Dttvoo shoots, wt. 150 Tits. each, extra good: 3 Pn--v---sows —''l farrow last of March and firs’ of Anr'l; Duroc boar yea’-jln,. Fern—g ton rood clover hay: 4 ton tfmothv bav 100 hu. good 2 vr. old cohn; 150 bu. good o«ts- oov P .-«, shocks of corn fodder. IMPLEMENTS Pinder- Tiffin wn<rnrt and hav ladders; Hoosier 8 disc erain rirj’l' Dtc'n bav loader' Doerinr mower; tedder - durnn rake: John Doom ror n n'en’or- Averv riding cultivator' .1 D. riding breaking nlo-< - O'iver walking breaking plow: roller: double disc. 6 on side: 3-sect Jon sm-lng tooth harrow" 2-soction snike tooth barrow; corn cnt‘ev car" manure snreeder: boh sleds' corn sheller: 50 gal. cooker kettle --t mfkot: 2 double “ets breeching harness: huggv and carriage: carrt-v-m harness' one cot Ime'-v harness; mud boat; wagon box: many articles too numerous to mention. TERMS—CASH. ANDREW MERTZ, Owner Roy S. Johnson. Auctioneer Elmer Baumgar’ner, Clerk. Winchester Ladies Aid will serve lunch.

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PROGRAM AIDS HIGHER PRICES E. W. Busche T ells Os Success He Has Had Under Pig Program E. W. Biscoe has followed the thrifty pig program in Adams county since its institution. He is confident that it points the way to profitable hog raising. Mr. Busche stated that the fa' is found in most of the letters from I’lirdue university through the c nitty agent are known to hog raisers. However, the letters are timely and remind farmers of things they might otherwise overlook. Hog raising under the scientific rules discovered through the extension department of Purduo university is one of the most profitable ventures on the farm. Mr. Busche believes. He stressful the importance of fresh and sanitary hog lots for the young pigs. "Clean quarters revent the pigs from becoming inerted with many of the common hog parasites and diseases,” he said. "Proper feeding will produce marketable pigs in four to eight months less than the older methods." Mr. Busche continued. "Pigs averaging 200 potinils each at five and six months are fairly common now. Years ago pigs which attained that weight in 12 months were considered good pigs.” her in a better condition. “The brood marUshould receive considerable exercise by turning her out into the barn yard or field or by working her reasonably. Hard pulling which may cause the mare to jerk suddenly, might prove detrimental to herself and her foal. ' When spring work comes along exceptionally good care should be taken, sd that the brood mare is not overworked. Starting her in gradually will help to keep her in a more fit condition to accomplish a lot of work during the whole summer. "When the mare is near to the scheduled foaling time, a box stall I should be ready with plenty of clean straw for breeding. Always keep the mare tied until after fouling to prevent accidents, as mares ' sometimes get too close to walls