Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 May 1912 — NOTES from MEADOWBROOK FARM [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NOTES from MEADOWBROOK FARM

By Willam Pitt

Keep nothing but pure breds. Peat soils need potassium (potash). Be careful of caked udders in the iwes. , ; The natural color of butter is that found in June. ■ A deep bed will often cause the loss of a number of pigs. A collar tfet fits is the best preventive for sore shoulders. Never whip a horse when he ships It will increase his fear. Give the sows plenty of clean water to drink. Take the chill off. If the fodder is getting scarce, better buy than stint the cows. A good agitator on the spray pump is as important a# a good pump Save all the hog manure. You have none on the farm that Is richer. In choosing eggs for hatching, try to get those from the best hens you have. I With three cows you need a cream separator; with ten, you must have a silo. ■ .. . : • File the crosscut saw yourself; you will thus soon. save enough to buy a new saw. The churn should be thoroughly scalded and then cooled before cream is put in. It is a losing proposition to try to raise 200 chicks where there is room for only 50. A little oil meal or a few potatoes will help the horses get rid of their winter hair. Before you start your incubator, get out. the manufacturers’ directions and re-read carefully.

I am now ready to take.contracts for all new roofing on any kind of residence and business property. Also painting old iron, tin or felt roofings or will furnish first class material and you can do your own work. HIRAM DAY.