Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 287, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 December 1917 — THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER [ARTICLE]

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELv FARE 1 CONDUCTED BY CO. AGENT LEAMING.

The International The results of the past International Livestock Exhibition should fill every breeder with enthusiasm. There has never been a year in which such remarkable interest has been manifested in good livestock prices of $31,000 and $9,000 for Hereford and Shorthorn sires tell their own story. In the fat classes, the winning of all the Championships and grand Championship by the steer herd from Purdue is a distinct victory for Indiana. It may be of interest to know that about six weeks ago Shorthorn breeders of Jasper county had an option on the sire<®of this herd, but finally turned him down in favor of younger animal. His introduction at this time would have been the making of the pure-bred beef business of this locality. John R. Lewis of Barkley township won all the breed championships on Hampshire boars and did remarkably well in class. Charles Fleming, a director of the Jasper-Newton county Hereford Breeders’ Association purchased a herd leader at the Internationl sale at Ardmore brought the $31,000. The alrge number of Jasper county farmers who attended the show came home convinced that good livestock production has never had a brighter outlook and determined to improve their herds.

Rural Engineering School. ” Plans for the Rural Engineering Short Course to be held at Rensselaer, January 2nd to sth, are complete. |This will be held by the cooperation of the County Better Farming Association, the implement dealers and the Extension Rural Engineering Division of Purdue University. Prof. C. D. Kinsman of Purdue has arranged for following program :■ — Jan. 2nd. “Rop Splicing and Knot Tying Dem onstration. ” Demonstration “Use of Cement and Its Adaptability to the Farm.” Jan. 3rd. Home Convenience Day. “Water and Lighting System.” “Heating Systems and Cream Separators.” Jan. 4th.Farm Machinery Day. “Adjustment and Care of Grain and Corn Planters.” “Adjustment arid Care of Graip binders and Mowers.” Jan. sth. Farm Power Day. “Principles and Care of Gas Engines.” “Use of Farm Tractors, their Construction, Care, Operation and Management.” The purpose of the school is to give practical instruction upon the management and operation of all farm machinery. Some of the best talent that the United States offords has been secured to have charge of the different programs. Manufacturers have loaned the most extensive display of farm machinery and home conveniences ever shown in Jasper county for this school. The committees in charge have been hard at work and hope to give the people most practical and instructive farmer’s short Course ever held in the county. The sessions will begin at ten o’clock each morning and continue until four in the afternoon. Being held in connection with the County Corn and Poultry Show, the committee feels that it is doubly worth while for anyone to attend all sessions. The meetings will be held in Horton’s Airedome.

Farmer’s Clubs The Weatfield Center Farmers’ club will hold its regular meeting on Thursday evening, December 27th. This will be a very important Soil Improvement Meeting and a committee will report upon the marl supply of the township. The West Carpenter Farmers’ club will hold its regular meeting at the Welsh school house Friday evening, December 28th. Plans for an institute and corn show will be discussed. The following program has been arranged for the West Carpenter meeting. Song—America—By all. Recitation “How Father Snores” Burington Jones. Song—Coming Thro’ the rye— Jeanie Sage. ated by Edith Fenrick and Ruth Cooper. Reading—Amiel Hotler. Debate—“ Can a Tenant Afford To Feed His Half of the crop to Livestock, While the Landlord Markets His?”—Howard Jones and Will Ott. A Christmas Pageant—Bethlehem —Young People. A good crowd will be welcome. 0

More and Bettor Oats. Many farmers to treat their seed oats to prevent smut for the reason that when sowing time comes they want to get the crop in without delay. A method had been devised whereby seed oats may be treated at any time and placed back in the bin until spring. “Dilute one pint of formaldehyde with one pint of water and pour into a quart hand sprayer such as is commonly used in stables to keep the flies away. This will treat 60 bushels of seed. While the oats are being shovelled from one pile to another, spray each shovelful, pile in a heap and cover for five hours.” This will enable the busy fanner to treat his seed oats at any time, he can spare a few hours. Does it pay?, We are collecting a number of experiences.. Fanners who have used it certainly

say that it does. ,