Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1918 — Page 6

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THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

Department of Farm Welfare Conducted by County Agent Stewart Learning.

Hog Cholera Appears Hog cholera has appeared in Milroy township in a drove of hogs Shipped in from Illinois about four weeks ago. Other cases of suspicious hog diseases have broke out in different parts of the county. As the loss of the hog crop at this time of the year is little short of a calamity to the average farmer every effort should be made to prevent the spread of this dangerous disease. Farmers with s!?k hogs can do their part by securing prompt veterinary advice and by following Instructions carefully. The farmer who will notify his neighbors that the disease is on the farm will do them a great favor. Neighbor's can do their part by keeping away from infected premises, keeping hogs away from public roads, the use of plenty of range and the liberal use of serum when cholera is near. A little care now may save thousands of dollars before the hog crop is marketed.

Farm Building Plans Arrived A complete set of farm building plans is kept on file at the Better Farming office for the reference of anyone who desires to build. The plans show the latest designs' of poultry houses, hog houses, bams, cribs, granaries, cottages, farm houses, self-feeders, septic tanks and other farm equipment. Copies of the individual plans may be secured for the actual cost of material used in their make-up which varies from 20 cents to one dollar.

Hessian Fly Does Damage An examination of a dozen or more early sown fields of wheat indicates a slight, though general infestation of the Hessian Fly. For the benefit of men who are growing their first crop of wheat, it may be said that the presence of this insect at this time -of the year is indicated by the dying of the outer leaves of the plant or the entire plant and the finding of •‘flax seed,” or the pupal stage of the fly near the roots. Little or nothing may be done to prevent damage in an infested field - . Bee Keepers’ Organize The bee keepers of Jasper; county completed an organization last Saturday for the purpose of controlling bee diseases, disseminating information on proper methods of honey production and to develop the industry generally. Frank Foltz was elected the first president and Miss Oka Pancoast was elected secretary. Dr. J. G. Baldwin gave an address in - ■which he emphasized the importance of proper wintering and showed how neglect was responsible for low honey production. He had with him JT model packing case, consisting of a platform large enough to extend outward 6 inches in every direction from four hives 'placed in the center. These hives were resting on top of 2x4’s permitting packing ■underneath. The case had removable sides and top, permitted the ■tiives to be packed with six inches

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of sawdust around the sides and eight inches on top. The entrances of the hive were closed to the side of a 5-8 inch anger hole. “I want to congratulate you on the best bee organization in state,” said Mr. Baldwin. ‘‘The possibilities for bee keeping here are much greater than I imagined.’’ The association expects to hold meetings from time to time with discussions of swarm control, bee diseases and other topics of interest. Every beekeeper is invited to join and becoe a booster.

Saturday Afternoon Meetings to Be Held. Continuing a policy adopted last winter a series of farm meetings will he held in the court house on Saturday afternoons during the coming season. The purpose of these meetings is to give the ipeople an opportunity to discuss the vital agricultural problems of the day, under the leadership of a specialist. On November 30 the food club leaders will meet; on December 6 a Food Show will be held; on December 21 a Farm Management expert will appear. Other numbers being arranged are: “Efficiency in Farm Labor.” “Steps in Livestock Improvement.” “Farm Building Construction,” “The Fertilizer Outlook for 1919.” “Farm Records,” and others. Persons desiring special subjects discussed are invited to make their wants known.

Fanners’ Clubs The regular meeting of the North Union Farmers’ Club will be held at Virgie Saturday evening, December 7. An unusually strong program has been arranged. The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs The Boys’ and Girls’ Canning and Poultry clubs have sent in their records of work done this summer. The Canning club reports 903 quarts preserved. The Poultry club raised 790 chickens. These products will be exhibited Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7 in t'h<* Williams building, first door west of Roth’s meat market. Come in and see the display. Show the girls that you are interested in their work.

New Ho’ne -Economics Club Organized Nine ..women met at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Sayler of Newton township Thursday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a Home Economics club. Mrs. Oscar Hauter and Mrs. Marion Adams of the Rensselaer Home Economics club, and Miss Geraldine Hadley of Purdue helped in the organization. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Wallace Sayler; vice-president, Mrs. Jay Stockton; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Lawrence Sayler. Misses Lucy Yeoman and Grace Kelly will meet with the officers tol arrange the year’s program, draw wp the constitution. and bylaws. We are very much interested in this new organizatibn and wish them the best of success.

Food Conservation Meeting A conference of the Food Clubs of Jasper county will be held in the court house -Saturday, November 30. at 2’o’clock. This meeting is preliminary to the World Relief Food ' Conservation Week, December 2-6. It is to particularly emphasize the necessity of continuing an intensive effort to save food for the sake of starving humanity, who are now threatened with a calamity more destructive than the Hun armes. While this meeting is called especially for the Food Club officers, the general public is invited.

BIG PUBLIC SALE. Being compelled to quit farming on account of poor health, I will offer at public auction at my place, 2 miles north and 3 miles east of Rensselaer, 2% miles north and 1 mile west of Pleasant Ridge, commencing at 10 a. m., on MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1918. 5 Head of Horses— -Consisting of 1 bay mare 4 years old, wt. 1250; 1 gray mare 7 years old, wt. 1050; 1 3-year-old driving horse edit; 2 spring coits, mares. 21 Head of Cattle — -Consisting of 10 head of good milch cows; 1 3 4 Shorthorn cow 7 yea: s old, in w calf to pure-bred Shorthorn bull, will be fresh in January; 1 3-4 Shorthorn cow 5 years old, bred

to Shorthorn bull; 1 3-4 Shorthorn cow 9 years old, bred to Shorthorn bull; 1 black White-Faced cow 7 years old, bred to Shorthorn bull; 1 half Jersey cow 4 years old, calf by side; 1 Jersey cow 9 years old, in calf too (Hereford bull; 1 Jersey cow 7 years old, in calf to Hereford bull, giving good flow of milk, be fresh in spring; 1 half Jersey cow 8 years old, bred too Hereford bull, fresh in March, giving good flow of milk; 1 half Jersey cow 5 years old, bred to Hereford bull, will be fresh in March, giving good flow of milk; 1 2-year-old Jersey heifer, will be fresh soon. The above cows are all extra good milch cows and will make a .person some money. 10 head of spring calves, 6 Hereford and Shorthorn steer calves, good ones, and 4 heifer calves. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 1 14-in. gang plow;. 1 Avery cultivator; 1 gopher; 1 high wheel narrow tired wagon; 1 scoop board; 1 road cart; 1 set of bretchen work harness; 1 set single buggy harness; 1 U. S. cream separator; 1 gasoline engine and pump jack; 1914 Ford automobile, good tires and in good running order; 1 carriage; 1 road wagon. Terms—l 2 months credit given on sums over $lO, notes bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due; if not so paid, 8 per cent from date. Under $lO cash in hand. 2 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. ALBERT DUGGINS. W. A. McCurtain, Auct. E P. Lane, Clerk. Hot lunch by Bafkley Ladies’ Aid

BIG PUBLIC SALE. On account of the death of my husband I will sell at public auction, at my home, 2% .miles south, 1 mile west and % mile south of Remington, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1918 the following described property: 8 Head of Horses —1 sorrel maJre 6. yrs old; 1 gray mare 8 yrs old; 1 sorrel mare 8 yrs old; 1 brown horse 3 yrs old; 1 brown mare 8 yrs old; 1 black driving hoirse 6 yrs old; 1 black horse 2 yrs old; 1 gray mare, smooth mouth. 20 Head of Cattle— 6 cows, some giving imilk, others fresh by spring; 6 yearling steers; 3 yearling heifers; 4 spring calves, 3 steers, 1 heifer; 1 summer calf. This is an extra good lot of - cattle, grade Shorthorn and Hereford, in good flesh. 37 Head of Hogs— 6 brood sows, bred to Poland China boar; 30 head fall pigs; 1 Poland China male hog. Farm Implements, Etc.— One 8foot McCormick binder, in good condition: 1 Gale planter, 120 rods wire; 1 Keystone hay loader, new; 1 National manure spreader; 1 8foot solid wheel disc; 1 10-foot spader; 1 sulky plow; 1 low down seeder; 2 new Hayes riding cultivators; 1 two-row cultivator with gopher attachment; 1 Tower gopher; 1 8-foot corrugated roller; ' 1 hay rake; 1 feed grinder; 1 hand corn 1 clipper fanning mill; 1 butchering kettle; 1 tank heater; 2 sets gravel boards; 3 sets heavy team harness; 1 set single harness; 10 leather collars; 1 cream separator, and many small articles.

One seven-passenger Studebaker automobile, in good running of’der. Terms — All sums under SIO.OO cash in hand; on sums over SIO.OO a credit of 1 2 months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security, bearing 5 per cent interest from date if paid when due; if not paid when due 8 per cent from date. 3 <per cent off for cash - where entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. MRS. DAVID SHAND. IT. L. Williams, Auc., Ellis Jones, Clerk. Lunch by M. E. S. S. class. This sale will be held under large tent.

BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned, administrator of the estate of Joseph Wildrick,

Ate. 4 * , J IB * / Ifill w. a. Mccurtain AUCTIONEER. A Real Live Livestock Auction eer. Six years successful expert ence. Have a wide acquaintance among the buyers. It pleases me to please everybody. Terms 1 per cent. Call Rensselaer 926-R for dates. Write Fair Oaks, R-2. The following dates have been taken; Monday, December 2, Albert Duggins, 5 miles northeast of Rensselaer. General sale. Friday, December 6, Lemuel V. Carter, administrator for the estate of Joseph Wildrick, deceased, at late residence of decedent 3 miles west and 4 miles north of Mt. Ayr. General sale. Wednesday, January 8, James W. Gilmore, General, sale. Feb. 7—C. Steple 1% miles northwest of Demotte. General sale. February is, John R. Lewis of Barkley tp, Hampshire hog sale. February 24, Jesse Austin, at Wheatfield, Hampshire hog salt.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

late of Newton county, deceased, will sell at public sale on the premises, 3 miles west and 4 miles north of Mt. Ayr, and about 5 miles east of Enos, commencing at 12 o’clock noon, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1918 the following personal property of the decendent: 4 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 gray mare 9 years old, wt. 1250; 1 bay mare coming 3 years old, wt. 1000; 1 bay mare coming 3 years old, wt. 900; 1 black mule coming 4 years old, broke. 1 Red Cow 4 years old, giving milk. 6 Head of Hogs— Consisting of 3 brood sows, two 06 which are in pig, weight about 250; 2 shoats, weight about 50 pounds each; 1 black boar, weight about 200. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 1 good Deering binder; 1 J. I. Case corn planter, with 80 rods wire; 1 18-foot flexible harrow; 1 good endgate seeder; 2 Janesville riding cultivators; 1 Cutaway disc; 1 Webber 'wagon with triple box; 1 set running gears without bed; 1 McCormick mower; 1 hay rack; 2 good double sets work harness; 1 set single harness. Household Goods, Etc.—Consisting of 1 dining table; 6 dining Chairs; 1 cupboard; 1’ Round Oak heating - stove; 1 Majestic range; 1 good sewing machine, and other smaller articles not here named. Terms of Sale —A credit of 9 months will be allowed on all sums of SIO.OO or over, purchaser giving a note with security satisfactory to administrator or his banker. Notes to draw interest at the rate of 6 per cent from date if paid when due, if not so paid, 8 per cent from. date. A discount on all such sums at 2 per cent will be allowed for cash on day of sale. All sums under SIO.OO cash. No goods to be removed until settled for as above. LEMUEL V. CARTER, Administrator. W. A. McCurtaini, Auctioneer. John B. Lyons, Clerk.

SUGAR TESTED MORAL FIBER

Doubters Declared, Saving Staples Would Be Easy Compared With Sacrificing Luxuries. FIGURES SHOW RESULTS. Americans Demonstrated Sturdy Support of War by Conserving for the Benefit of the V Allies. When figures began to show definitely that the people of the United States were actually reducing their consumption of foods needed abroad, the United States Food Administration was told that it was comparatively easy to bring about conservation of staple necessities, but that it would be far more difficult to accomplish an actual decrease in the use of luxuries. The doubters took sugar as an example, and declared that it would be practically impossible to bring our consumption of sugar down, to a point that would meet only the food needs of the people. Now that demands upon ocean tonnage will be lightened, European nations will be able to go farther afield for foodstuffs, and will no longer be entirely dependent for sugar upon North American supplies. With the stocks now in prospect, we will have sufficient sugar to place this country back upon normal consumption if the present short rations in Europe are not materially increased. If the European ration is to be materially increased over the present low amount it can be only through tlie- American people’s making it possible by continued restriction to a greater or less extent here.

The fact that the Food Administration has been able to relax the voluntary sugar ration is in itself proof that the ration of two pounds per person per month was generally observed throughout the country. This conservation allowed the Food Administration to build up a reserve, and to tide over the period of scarcity, until the the new crops of Louisiana cane and beet sugar were ready for distribution. The records of the Food Administration show that, in July, August, September and October 995,000 tons were distributed. Normal consumption for that period Is 1,600,000 tons. This shows a definite, concrete saving of over 500,000 tons. These figures apply to sugar consumed on in the kitchen and in the various industries, and show conclusively that in the homes and public eating places of America, where 70 per cent, of all our. sugar is consumed, the sugar consumption has been reduced by more than one-third. In the four-month period beginning with July, this country normally uses 400,000 tons of sugar per mocth. Last July 260,000 tons entered into distribution. In August only 225,(XK) tons were distributed. In September the figures shovyed 279,000 tons.iand fell to- 230,000 tons in October. There-could be no more definite proof that the American people have given their loyal co-operation and support of the war.

SUNSHINE WARMS THIS HOG HOUSE

Provides Quarters Based on Scientific Principles. SANITATION TAKEN CARE OF Modified Type Saw-Tooth Roof Is Fit ted With Special Windows for Direct Sunlighting—Help Raise More Pork. Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give , advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining *to the subject of building work on the farm, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 1827 Prairie avenue, Chicago, 111., and only Inclose three-cent stamp for reply. “Raise more pork,” the food administration says; and the American farmers are responding valiantly by putting their hog-raising quarters Into firstclass shape for doubling up their production without hiring an extra man.

Most important is to have a winter pen house where the first litters can be safely farrowed in February and early March; and then repeat in the fall. The design illustrated is the speciat American Builder type of modified saw-tooth as designed for roof windows. These are placed in such a way that the direct rays of the sun shine directly into the nests at farrowing time. There are several different makes of these special roof windows —all constructed on much the same principle. They have galvanized sheet iron frames which carry their own flashing, and so can be easily set in place on the roof and made water tight. For the sake of sanitation, saving of feed and the lessening of labor the pen floors and also the outside run yard are constructed of concrete. In building a hog house it is necessary to consider convenience* in getting the hogs in and out, to provide means for loading them into wagons and a place for heating water and for feed cooking and mixing. When built on sloping ground, as is generally the case, this plan offers an opportunity to back the wagon up to the rear door for loading and a room in the front end away from the pens is arranged for a feed room.

Provision is made for moving hogs from one pen to another by having cleats in the alley for holding sliding doors, Hogs thrive better when animals of the same size are penned together. Some grow faster than others and it is sometimes desirable to select out one or two from certain pens. That is the time when the alley door will be appreciated. Another good thing about this hog house is the swinging front of the pens which swings back over the trough and prevents interference when putting in the feed. The partitions next to the feed room run to the ceiling, but the partitions between the pens are only four feet high. This hog house will accommodate about 100 hogs by housing from six tc eight in a pen, which is thick enough; if more are penned together they pile up and smother each other. This hog house contains 16 individual pens, with an alley through the center. It is 24 feet wide and 57 feet long, with two main entrance doors at the ends of the feeding alley. Each pen on the south side of the building has an outside door to connect the inside stalls with the outside exercising pens. The foundation is of concrete, and there is a solid concrete floor the full size of the house. This floor is carefully made and given a smooth waterprodf finish, so it >may be kept clean with the least possible expenditure oi .labor. The concrete wall extends up 18 Inches above the grade line to pre-

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vent the possibility of a draft of cold air on the nests. All doors are carefully fitted to shut tight in the wintertime. Each pen has a concrete feeding trough and a swinging gate opening in* to the center alley. These gates are very convenient when transferring from one pen to another. They are also handy at breeding time, because the presence of the attendant inside of the pens is frequently necessary. The construction above the concrete consists of studding, outside boarding, strong building paper and drop siding. So far as the sides are concerned, it is important that the work should be thoroughly well done. The shape of the roof is Intended te adniit all the light and sunshine possible during the farrowing season, which’ usually varies a few weeks in the different latitudes. This pitch of roofi is intended for the northern sections of the country. Metal ventilators are provided to carry off the foul air, which is a necessary precaution, because the health! of breeding stock depends greatly upon the supply of fresh air. Improved winter hog houses have helped to eliminate disease and to put the hog business on a better paying oasis than ever before. The fact is oow recognized that hogs require as| careful handling in winter as other! rinds of live stock. Hogs have been) mown to winter through in poorly-con-

structed buildings, but it pays to house ind feed good breeding stock in a ihoroughly scientific manner. " A few’ breeding sows, say three or tour, may hustle for themselves around! the barnyard and make themselves fairly comfortable at night by rooting their way into the haystack, but there Is not much profit to a farmer in keeping three or four sows. A larger number demands different treatment, so that some kind of a winter hog house Is necessary to raise pigs in paying quantities. Theoretically, a sow will farrow seven pigs twice a year. It is easy to figure that each pig will sell for S2O to S3O at 200 pounds when it is eight months old. Almost any farmer can realize such figures on one or two litters, even when raised under the oldfashioned -methods. But no farmer alive can make anything like such satisfactory profits on a large scale unless he is equipped with the proper facilities for handling the breeding stock in all kinds of w’eather. Weather is a great factor in the success of the hog business.

BIRD PUZZLE TO SCIENTISTS

“Hoatzin," Dweller in the Amazon Valley, Believed to Be Direct Descendant of Pterodactyl. The dense tropic jungle of the Amazon valley is something more than merely a jungle. It is the point where the dim ages of the past meet the present. Many of its plants and animals seem to be at least cousins tn those that existed in. and before the coal age of the earth. One of these “throw-backs” is the hoatzin, the strange bird whose home is in those almost inaccessible regions of tangled forest, ipuddy rivers and daily rainstorms. The hoatzin is not a new discovery. It has been known to scientists for a long time and has always been somewhat of a puzzle. It shows so much of the reptilian in its makeup, especially when young, that the experts are almost convinced that it is the direct -descendant of the pterodactyl, that giant flying birdreptile that soared over the newborn earth in the days when the caveman was first learning to pit his dawning intellect agaiiftt the strength and cunning of the»brute. When grown It shows structural resemblance to sev-i eral classes of birds, including the pea* fowl and the domestic chicken. William Beebe, curator of birds for the New York Zoological park and director of the Ornithological society’s research station in British Guiana, devotes a chapter in his book, “Jungle Peace” to the hoatzin. 4

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