Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 191, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1918 — THE NEIGHBOR HOOD CORNER [ARTICLE]

THE NEIGHBOR HOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELFARE CONDUCTED BY CO. AGENT LEAMING. Hogs Show Good Returns. $11.25 per head profit on a herd of hogs fed 78 days tells the story of a bunch of hogs fed by Erhardt. Weurthner of Marion township in a trial of pasture, skim milk, tankage and corn for the Better Farming asQ in ATI On May 29th, Mr.' Weurthner weighed up sixteen pigs and put them on feed in a bluegrass pasture of about one acre. The hogs were valued at that time by Mr. R. A. Parkinson at 18 cents per pound, hogs being much cheaper then than now. The corn Mr. Parkinson valued at SI.OO per bushel. The hogs were given the run of the bluegrass lot, fed a limited amount of corn, about 60 pounds of skim milk per day, Mid all the tankage they would eat from a self feeder. The hogs were sold at 18 cents per pound August 13, having made an average daily gain of 1.37 pounds. A summary of Mr. Weurthner’s. record is as follows: Receipts—- . August 13, sold 3,500 lbs. hogs at 18c $630.00 Expenses— May 29, 1411 lbs. hogs at 18c 262.98 Corn, 64 bu. at $1.00.... 64.00 Tankage (low grade) 255 lbs. at $4.50 .......... 11.50 Skim milk, 4,395 lbs, at 20 cents 8.79 Pasture 3.50 Profit 180.13 $630.00 Return per bu. corn $ 2.09 Profit per hog 1L25 Labor return per day, caring for 16 hogs 2.31 Mr. Wuerthner is second to report of a number of farmers who are conducting'trials to determine the value of corn, tankage and skim milk, for hog feeding. Others will report from time to time. Expert Assistance Secured for Shorthorn Sale. W. B. Krueck of Purdue has been secured to assist the members of the Jasper County Shorthorn club in fitting their heifers for the club sale to be . held in Rensselaer October 21. Mr. Krueck was responsible for fit-* ting the steer herds that made Indiana famous at the last International Livestock show and gave the duh members a demonstration last spring. Under his guidance, members may be expected to have their animals in the best of condition when they go into the sale ring. Spotted Poland China Popular! Almost the entire community of southeast Marion township has embarked in the pure bred Spotted Poland China business, a number of the older men having established herds some- time ago and many of the younger.men are'purchasing at the present time. “I like this breed because the animals are strong and vigorous, produce large litters and finish out well,” said one of the young men. Among the breeders are George Crockett, James W. Amsler, John Martin, Leslie Gwin, Chauncey Wood, Elmer Jacks and P. H. Hauter. By adopting the same breed these men feel that they may. help each other in selling, a very important end of the pure bred business. Rosen Rye Makes Satisfactory Yield. H. G. Bollinger of Hanging Grove reports that he had a field of Rosen rye that made 29 bushels per acre, in contrast with his common rye, which made but 18 bushels. Mr. Bollinger secured his seed from a firm in Indianapolis last fall, but found it badly mixed with common - rye, which tended to reduce the yield. He is well satisfied with the new variety and expects to use it exclusively. Growing Demand for Good Cattle. John Parkinson, secretary of the County Shorthorn Breeders’ association, reports a heavy demand for good breeding stock, and urges all Shorthorn breeders of the county who have any surplus for sale to list them with him in order that he may assist in disposing of them., Pickling. Pickling is an important part of home preparedness for the winter months. They have little food value, but add flavor to a meal. They should not be given to children. In pickling vegetables should be soaked in a brine over night to remove the water and prevent weakening of the vinegar. Alum should not be used to make the vegetables crisp as it is harmful to the body. A firm product is obtained if the vegetable is not cooked too long or at too high a temperature. Cucumbers Pickled.

Soak in brine of 1 c salt to 1 quart water. Leave over night. Remove, rinse in cold water and drain carefully. To one quart vinegar add I T brown sugar, a few pieces of stick cinnamon, cloves, and bring to boiling point. Horseradish, whole allspice or white mustard seed may be added also. Pour this hot mixture of the pickles which have been packed into glass jars. Cover with the liquid and seal promptly. Green Tomato Pickle*. Take 4 quarts of green tomatoes, 4 small onions and 4 green peppers. Slice the tomatoes and * onions thin.

Sprinkle over them % cup of salt and leave over night in crock or enameled vessel. The next morning drain off the brine. Into a separate vessel put 1 quart of -vinegar, 1 level tablespoonful each of black pepper, mustard seed, celery seed, cloves, allspice and cinnamon and 3-4 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil and then add the prepared tomatoes, onions and peppers. Let simmer for 20 minutes. Fill jars and seal while hot Carrot and Water Melon Rind. 1% c (ground) carrot 1% c (ground) rind, 3-4 c sugar, 1% lemon. - Mock Orange. 2 C (ground) carrot, 2 lemons, 1 orange, 1 c sugar.