Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1918 — THF HEIGHBORHOOD CORNER [ARTICLE]

THF HEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARSI WELFARE CONDUCTED BV CO. AGENT LEAMING. THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER HOG PRODUCTION COMMITTEE HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING. At a recent meeting of the Hog Production committee of the County Better Farming Association, the following recommendations relative! to increased hog production were made: “We recommend that the county agent and the livestock committee appoint a hog grower in each township to report to the county agent any desirable sows or gilts that may be for sale and the names of parties wishing to buy such stock. The following forage crops are recommended for any locality in which the soil is adapted to their culture. Dwarf Essex rape at the rate of 4 to 6 pounds per acre. If a mixture is desired add one bushel of oats per acre with rape. An early variety of sweet corn drilled in rows immediately after the field crop is planted will furnish a splendid forage in the latter part of July, August and September. In addition, add 4 or 5 pounds of rape seed per acre at the last cultivation. Common red clover is a good forage crop for hogs wherever it can be successfully grown. For wet. or seepy lands we recommend alsike clover.

For permanent hog pasture, we recommend blue grass and white clover. For hogging off corn we recommend a suitable variety of soy beans planted with the corn at planting time. We recommend the Ito San for this purpose. The bulletin “How to Care for the Sow and Her Litter” should be mailed to every hog raiser in the county. We recommend the organization of a pure bred pig club for boys and girls from-the age of 14 to. 18 years. We recommend the holding of an annual livestock show in the county. We recommend that steps be tak,en to encourage the use of pure bred sires. In accordance with the above recommendations, the following men have been appointed to assist in the distribution of breeding hogs: Carpenter, Will Ott. Jordan-—George Sage. Milroy—Walter Gilmore. Marion—Russel Van Hoqk. Hanging Grove —Rollin Stewart. Newton —Arthur Arnett. Gillam—*-S. C. Robinson. Barkley—W. H. Pullins. Union —O. S. Bell. Walker —Guy Dooley. Keener —Clifford Fairchild. Wheatfield —Wm. Grube, Jr. Kankakee—Alfred Duggleby. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUB WORK POPULAR.

Enrollment in the Boys’ and Girls’ club work is increasing daily. This work, open to boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 18, has for it’s purpose the interesting of boys and girls in farm life and increasing food production. The Canning and Poultry clubs, which are open only to the girls and under the supervision of Miss Geyer seem most popular and are highly important. The enrollment in the Potato club which will be supervised by Mr. Sterrett is very popular for a new club. The Corn club enrollment at the present time included about all of last year’s winners and many new members. Enrollment closed May 15th and all boys and girls are invited to enroll before that time CATTLE FEEDERS TO MAKE TRIP On April 13th, under the leadership of Charles P. Moody, a number of cattle feeders will make up an auto party to Lafayette to attend the annual meeting of the Indiana Livestock Feeders’ Association. The part\ will leave Rensselaer at 6 o’clock on the morning of the 13th and' return the sr-rnc evening.

The trip is organized for the purpose of giving every farmer an opportunity to get in touch with the latest cattle feeding methods and to inspect the equipment at the university. All who desire* to make the trip are invited to communicate with Mr. Moody at once. POULTRY DRIVE A SUCCESS The drive of the poultry committee last week was a big success. Most of the meetings were well attended and “follow up” work showed that they were accomplishing the results expected. Early hatching and production of infertile eggs after the season is over were the points especially emphasized by Messrs. C. W. Postill and Jesse Snyder who were in charge of the campaign. These men will be glad to answer any poultry problems referred to them. ’“FARMERS’ CLUBS. The NortnMJnion Farmers’ club will hold its regular meeting at the Virgie school house Saturday evening, April 6th. H. J. Dexter reports the following program: Song . Wolfe Sisters Patriotism A- Conn Recitation • - Harold Zellers Deep Sea Sounding And Rope Demonstration .... John O. Conner Song—“ Somewhere in France There’s a Lily” Virgie Quartette Hog experiment report I. F. Meader Instrumental music, j . . . . Lockard and Booth The Progress of our Club during the past year H. J. Dexter Song—“ Over There” . Virgie Quartette Election of Officers. Everybody is invited to attend. LIBERTY BREAD DEMONSTRATION A demonstration on “Liberty Breads” will be given by Miss Geyer at the DeMotte school on Wednea-