Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 54, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 March 1916 — The Alcohol Milk Test [ARTICLE]

The Alcohol Milk Test

The alcohol milk test, used to some extent in Europe and believed by some investigators to be a quick means of testing the condition and keeping quality of milk, is not a satisfactory substitute for bacterial examination, according to bacteriologists Of the department of agriculture, Thealcohol test Is based on the fact that when equal parts of 68 per cent alcohol and milk are mixed and tne shaken gently in test tube, a flaky, white precipitate will form under certain conditions. The occurrence of this precipitate is held, by those who believe in the test, to indicate that changes have been produced in mixed market milk as a result of bacterial fermentation. The depart; mentis investigators who have reported on the results of this test, in Bulletin 202, “The Alcohol Test in Relation to Milk,” however, find that alcohol will produce this precipitate when the mixed market milk contains a certain amount of lactic acid or rennet produced by varieties of bacteria which form these substances. As a consequence, milk may be high in bacteria of other varieties without showing the precipitate when alcohol is added. Moreover, it has been discovered that even with lactic-acid or ren-net-forming organisms present in the milk, the precipitate does not show until these organisms have produced a considerable substances which seem to cause the reaction with alcohol. In the case of mixed market milk, which frequently contains many varieties of bacteria other than the lac-tic-acid or rennet-forming kinds, the alcohol test may be negative when the bacteria examination shows a high count. —? —— ——ZZZ . On the other hand, in the case of milk from a single cow, the investigation apparently establishes the fact that a positive reaction in a 68 per cent alcohol test indicates that the milk is abnormal. Even here, however, the value of the alcohol test with milk from a single cow, or a small herd, lies principally in the fact that it will show when the milk is abnormal and will give warning that a careful examination of the herd should be made. It also might indicate the need for improvement in the method of handling and chilling the milk, with the object of checking the growth of milk-souring organisms.

Kerosine Emulsion. Lice and mites are the bane of the poultryman, and he must keep up a continuous fight if he would hold them down. It is not so much an impossible task. The secret lies in being always prepared with effective materials, and in applying the remedy at regular intervals, frequent enough to keep the pests from multiplying over and over again. One of the best means of fighting vermin is the use of kerosine emulsion applied with a force spray pump. It is especially effective for mites, the worst of the two peste and hardest to exterminate. To make the emulkerosine in the proportion of two gallons to one-half pound of whale soap, one quart of homemade soft soap, and one gallon of water, are mixed. The soap is dissolved by boiling the water, and while hot the kesosine. is-mixed in it. This mixture is then stirred or churned rapidly until it becomes weU mixed and smooth, as in beating cream. The mixture is then diluted with water, three to five times, before being applied. r A bucket spray pump such as is used by gardeners is just the thing to apply this spray, as it can then be forced into every crack and crevice in the poultry house. This job of spraying should be ifiost carefully done, for if just a few mites or lice ar,e missed there will be enough to have the house infested again just as badly as before, in a very brief time. A little carbolic acid mixed with the spray before applying will make it more effective.

Healing Lotions. —------ Some excellent healing lotions can easily be made at home and at almost no expense. An excellent lotion for sores of any kind, especially old obdurate sores, is made with the white of one egg beaten to stiff froth and then mixed thoroughly with one teaspoonful each of vinegar, honey and whisky and a lump each of salt, alum and bluestone about the size of a small pea. For inflammatory rheumatism, dissolve one ounce of pulverized saltpetre in a pint of sweet oil and thoroughly rub the parts affected. For neuralgia, sciatica or common rheumatism, take a large Irish potato and boil it in one quart of water. Bathe the affected part at night before going to bed, with the water in which the potato has been boiled, as hot as can be borne, then crush the potato and use as a poultice. In the morning heat the potato water over again and use as hot as can be borne. Continue this treatment for two or three days, or until relived. It is more satisfactory to go and turn .something up than it is to sit down and w all for it to turntipbfits own accord. Before congratulating yourself when you come out on top, bear in mind that the froth on a glass of beer does the fame. .

Remington, From The Press. Mrs. C. H. Peck, who has been very seriously sick for some time, is reported to be gaining a little at present. Horace Hoover, of Lafayette, was a Remington visitor Wednesday. He reports Mrs. Hoover as slowly improving from her long illhess. Sam Flint was over from Rensselaer Tuesday bidding good-bye to his relatives here. He will return to Pierpont, S. Dak., this week. It is reported that Jason Bull, who some twenty years or so ago resided m this neighborhood, and who will be remembered by the older residents, was killed this week in Mexico, and the remains brought back to Kokomo for burial. No information has been received as to the cause of hi death. Harvey Williams and son attended a two days’ sale of big type Poland China Hogs at Andrews and Huntington Friday and Saturday of last week. At John Stephens’ sale 50 head of hogs averaged S6O. At F. Ji. Smith’s sale 45 head averaged over $55 per head. Harvey assisted in selling at the Huntington sale. Cyrus Rice loaded his possessions this week and has removed to a farm near Delphi. He has purchased two farms, aggregating 320 acres, about .7 miles southeast of Delphi, and withm two or three miles of two small towns. The old place that he vacates will be occupied by Ailbert Sutter T who has been living in the vicinity fqr a number of years. Charles Denham closed up a deal Wednesday for the John Sell hardware store at Brook and will take possession soon, invoicing beginning on Tuesday. Mr. Denham states that it will be a hard matter for them to get a house, as there are none vacant in the town, and that he may have to leave his family here for a while.

Ford Poetry Written By Former Rensselaer Man. C. C. Wilmore, of Buffalo, Kans., formerly a resident of this city, but for many years residing in the west, wrote the only clean poem about Ford automobiles. The poem appears in this issue as an advertisement for the local Ford agent, William I. Hoover. Important. To those who want shrubs of any kind, plants or shade trees, you will make no mistake by ordering early. I have-ordered my first order and will order again March 15th. I can save you money and the same time you will receive A No. 1 stock. Will be pleased to help you make your selection. Have fine books to order from and a good nursery. At your service any time, J. H. HOLDEN. WANTED—GirI to do work in family of two; second house west* of depot.—J. F. Mitchell. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, accompanied by Rev. J. C. Parrett, of Hammond, went to Remington last evening and Rev. Parrett, as moderator, conducted the service installing Rev. E. F. Lilley as pastor of the Presbyterian church.

Charles Bonner, of Remington, today accompanied Mrs. William Scott and Mrs. John Shelmon to Hobart, near which place Mr. Bonner owns a farm. John Grey. has been liYinsLpn. the farm but he moved away Shelmon and family are now occupying it, . C. G. Ward, off Monon, shipped three carloads oL hogs from Parr Thursday. is advertising for immunizednogs, those that have been given the double treatment, and for hogs weighing 150 to 250 pounds, he advertises to pay within 25 cents of the top price in Indianapolis. Bert Amsler has occupied his own farm where Jack Hoyes lived for a number of years and his son-in-law, Floyd Spain, has moved to the farm Mr. Amsler vacated. John Lesh has moved to Dr. Kresler’s farm east of town, and John Johnson has gone to the Perry Marlatt place, while Ffed Young went to one of the Harns farms west of town.

Donald Sink was 10 years old Thursday and a pleasant and complete surprise was given him. .Several of his boy friends gathered at the home of Freddie Mustard and went to Donald’s home. His surprise was soon overcome aiid a theatre party was organized and after the performance all were taken to Fate’s College Inn for refreshments. It was certainly a happy crowd of boys and Donald will long remember his tenth birthday. Do you want setting hens? Then advertise in our classified column and you will find all you want.