Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 June 1918 — The Neighborhood Corner [ARTICLE]

The Neighborhood Corner

Department of Farm Welfare Conductsd by County Agent Stewart Learning.

Breeders Assign Pig* to Boys. Twenty-six young men will embark in the pure-bred hog business in the near future, according to plans ‘made by the Jasper county breeders last week. Wednesday evening and Thursday committee of breeders met and assigned that number of pune-bred gilts to as many young men selected from among the numerous applications received from all parts of 'he county. Most of these will be distributed at 1 ensselaer on the afternoon of July 6. The committee has assigned the pigs as follows.: Sage Brothers, two Poland Chinas to ‘Earl R. Parks and Russel Culp; J. N. Leatherman, two Hampshires to Kenneth Spencer and Harold Kellner; Fred Fritz, two O. I. C. Whites to Clarence Kelly and Paul Brusnahan; W. C. Dooley & Son, two Spotted Poland Chinas to Frank Morton and John Salrin; Robert Yeoman, two Hampshires to Verne Smith and Russell Bible; Arthur Watson, Spotted Poland China to Russell Rayburn; John R. Lewis, two Hampshires to Arnold Sayers and Chester Kimmel; Firman Thompson, Hampshire to Ray Pettet; George W. Reed, Hampshire to Orval Reed; George Potts, Hampshire to Orval Hague; W. H. ‘Pullins, two Hampshires to H. Ivan George and Raymond Tudor; Glenn Baker, two Hampshires to Ixmn M. Bailey and Alva Casto; Simon Thompson, Hampshire to Albert Lewis; Mannan Tudor, Hampshire to Wayne Davisson; Amos Alter, Du roc Jersey to Edward Cain. In addition the following breeders assigned pigs which are too young to be distributed on that day but which will be distributed later; Gus Yeoman, a Du roc Jersey to Paul D. Yeoman; Ed. Lane, a Hampshire to Wade Holmes, and Fred Phillips, a Hampshire to Ralph Schafer. Each boy will keep his gilt for one year and return the best sow pig from her litter and 6 per cent, interest on the value of the foundation animal asrbis payment for the pig he received. Herefords Give Good Returns. Fred Phillips, Jasper county’s progressive Hereford breeder, recentlysold four yearlings, three IHelfers and a bull, to Warren T. McCray of Kentland for $1,600. The bull was resold to Malcolm Clark of Wheatfield to head his growing herd. These animals were all of the popular Fairfax family and were representative of the type of cattle that the county is producing. Seed Wheat Located.

J. C. Beavers of the State Wheat Production committee spent a day in -the county last week in an attempt to locate several fields of wheat which could be recommended as desirable for seed purposes. Mr. Beavers paid special attention to freedom from rye, cockle and cheat, laid emphasis upon freedom from loose smut, hunt, bacterial blight and scab, and also considered purity of variety. Of twenty Holds examined, the field of Rudolph Ritter of Barkley township most nearly came up to the requirements. This is a field of Turkey Red, practically free from weeds and dieeases. Mr. Ritter has been asked to hold this wheat for seed for a reasonable length of time for the - benefit of farmers of the county. Mr. Beavers expressed disappointment at not being able to locate more good fields, but reports that it is very difficult to find pure varieties of wheat at the present time. A pure seed association is being established in this state to maintain types of pure seed. Meetings in Hanging Grove. The Banta Food club met at the Banta school house Wednesday, June 19, Mrs. John Osborne in charge. Mrs. J. T. Gwin gave a talk on "Child Welfare,” and Miss Geyer one on "Woman’s Part in War.” Wonten present agreed to conserve on threshing dinners. Chairmen were appointed to agitate tne subject. On Friday, June 21, the McCoykburg Food club met at the school. Mrs. Gwin ggve a talk on "Child Welfare.” ard.J'Jiss Geyer o-i|"Fot l Preservation.'\ Demonstration- at South "Morion. A demonstration on gold pack canning was given before the ladies of the South Mar-ion Farmers’, club Thursday, June 20. Drying of fruits and vegetables were discuss* ed. The subject of threshing dinners was discussed and chairmen appointed in each "ring” in order to get the matter before all the women. (fanning Problems in Cold Pack Process. Mold in goods-—may develop if seal is defective, or if after prc< cessing the tops are removed from jars to replace» the rubber or if jars are kept in a damp place. Shrinking—May occur because of improper or insufficient blanching, cold dipping, careless packing, poor grading, processing too long a period.

“Plat Sour”—-Caused from using vegetables which were not canned soon enough after gathering. Apace at Top of Jar—Caused from not packing the jar tight, enough. Pack closely. .By observing these precautions, everyone should have perfect cans of fruits and vegetables. Can all the food that can be canned. It means the elimination of waste. Better Babies. It is estimated that 300,000 children under five die annually in the United States. Experts tell us that we should be able to save at least 100,000 of this number. Indiana’s ouota is 2,592. How can we do this? By applying the regular babies test—measuring and weighing. . This is a wonderful opportunity for the mothers to have their chlL

dren given a free test. How thank* ful they will be if they are shown how to cqrrect some defect and to promote the health of their children. The cry has been "better crops, better hogs.” What about better babies—the nation’s last reserves? Indiana is leading in all war work. Let us lead in this also.