Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 275, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 December 1917 — THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER [ARTICLE]

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELFARE CONDUCTED BY COAGENT LEAMING. Salting Soft Corn. The Better Farming Association has been a little cautios in recommending the use of salt to preserve soft corn, pending a collection of data upon the matter. At this time it appears that after all ventilation has been provided and careful sorting employed, the use of 1 barrel of salt per thousand bushels of corn can be safely recommended, provided the salted corn is mixed with sound corn or other untreated grain before feeding. Abundance evidence is at hand to show that the salt will preserve the corn all right but caution is urged in feeding. The use of salt is becoming general in the county and no cages of spoilage have yet been reported. o—o James W. Amsler has just completed the weighing of corn produced on two limed and two unlimed plots on his farm last season. One half acre of untreated ground on the part of his farm produced 2580 pounds of corn. The same amount of limed land produced 2640' pounds. On poorer land the untreated strip 1350 pounds and the treated 1400. While these results are not startling they are very similar to those obtained in liming corn land in the plots of the State Experiment Station. On sour land, the treatment may be expected to increase the yield of corn from 2 to 5 bushels per acre, oats from 5 to 6 bushels, wheat from 6 to 8 bushels, and clover from 1 to 2 tons. . The crops following the clover, however, may be expected to show greater difference, due to the larger amount of Nitrogen added by the heavier crop of clover. Corn yields are often increased 10 to 15 bushels per acre and other crops show corresponding increases.

—Miss Ola Billman, of Shelbyville, was selected Home Demonstration Agent of Jasper County at a meeting of delegates of various women’s organizationsßbf the Coffmty last Tuesday afternoon. Miss Lelle R. Caddis, State Leader spoke of the work, of the Demonstrator. The work will be carried on thru the co-operation of the HomeEconomics clubs, the Boys’ and Girls’ clubs and all Community clubs. The state of Indiana has chosen the subject of elimination of waste as one of vital interest at this time to all the women pf the State, and broad enough to meet the needs of any community. The preparation of certain foods will be the subject of demonstration and lectures at this time. The present crisis, making the so-called Liberty Breads of much interest, they will be subject of demonstrations. Later the use of fatA, sugars, and meats will be discussed.

At this meeting an organization of the county was formed to further and strengthen the work. Mrs. Hauter of Rensselaer was eiepted president; Mrs. Deselms, vice-presi-dent, Mrs. Welsh, secretary and treasurer. This organization will be made -up of representatives of all the Community organizations and will have much to do with success of the work. The name, the Home Betterment Association was selected. A live interest in the movement was evident, in this meeting which speaks well for the progressive spirit of the people of Jasper County. Other meeting will be called when future plans will be made. Miss Billman will have her office with the County Agent, where she will be glad to meet the women of the. county. She will be available at all times for meetings and will be very glad to make her plans to meet their wishes. The Home Demonstrator has proved invaluable in other counties—Boost to make her work successful here.

o- - o Lime and Rock Phosphate Win Out “I had ten acres of oats that made 90 bushels per acre,” said Harvey .Williams of Carpenter township. “This land had a dresing of a ton of lime and a ton of rock phosphate pe racre. My system of farming is* to have all my fields fenced hog tight and then “hog off” my corn with hogs and cattle. Any man can double his yields within a few years by this method and it certainly saves lots of labor.” Soil building is the big task of the farmer of this county and Mr. Williams* farm bears witness of the "success, that he has attained in the mutter. ' 0 11 o \ Farmers’ Clubs The South Marion Farmer’s dub will hold its regular at the Consolidated school, next Thursday evening, December' 13. President Hauter reports the following program: Music—Orland and Lurette' Kanns. Paper—Mrs. Adams. Music—Chorus. Talk—Harvey Wood, Junior. Music—Lucile Knox and LinnieBird Rains. ? . Talk—“ What Music Does for the Home,” Nora Daugherty. Talk—“ Lime,” County Agent, Stewart Learning. Discussion. Music —Chorus. The Newton Farmers’ club will

hold its regular meeting at the Blue Grass school, Tuesday evening, December 18th. Mr. John Rush reports that an interesting program has been arranged. The Kniman Farmers’ club will meet Thursday evening, December 20th. The usual good program will be rendered. o~ —o Marl In Barkley An extensive bed of Marl has been located on the farm of Grant Davisson of ‘Barkley township. This bed is covered with about a foot of soil, and is from three to six feet in depth. Located m the center of a region which responds readily to the use of lime, the bed should prove of great value in improving the locality. Soil Meeting Saturday The officers of the Better Farming Association feel fortunate in securing such a man as Pref. A. T. Wiancko, of Purdue to address the soils meetings to be held in the East Courtroom next Saturday afternoon, at 2 o’clock. Prof.. Waincko is a recognized authority on the matter and the subject is of vital interest to the farmers at this time. With the shortage of fertilizers many farmers are “on tfie fence” as to what to do about next year’s planting. This meeting has been arranged to clear away any knotty problems which our farmers may have. Everybody out. per month. Mr. Sauser was directed to have prepared a lease for these two rooms at the price stated. Mr. Shaffer to. furnish heat.

The secretary of the council .was directed to express to J. M. shaffer, thanks for the use of the large room occupied by the Red Cross for sometime, with charge. Stewart Learning, chairman of the Conservation committee reported that the food demonstrator was now here, and that her charge would be but SI.OO instead of $50.00, and asked that the $49.00 be used for supplies and equipment. This change was authorized. B. F. Fendig, County Coal Administrator reported that there was a goo'd supply of soft coal in the county, but that the stock of anthracite coal was getting short. He urged the large use of wood. Morgan L. Sterrett, chairman of the Educational committee reported that he had the co-operation of the teachers of the county, but had not seen as successful in getting Four Minute speakers at the picture show. W. L. Wood of Parr who was present and urged that steps be taken to see that the loafers go to work, and he also reported that the disloyalty in Union township was a thing of the past. Rev." J. Budman Fleming of the Morals committee reported that the preachers of the county had held a good meeting and* that Rev. Krohn whose loyalty had been questioned was present and seemed anxious to discharge his duty as a loyal citizen in any manner desired. On motion Charley G. Spitler, chairman of the Jasper County Red Cross Chapter was made a member of the County Council of Defense. J. M. Sauser urged the displaying of flags, but requested that the rule of putting them up at sun rise and taking them down at sun set be strickly observed. Board adjourned.