Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1918 — THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER [ARTICLE]

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

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.

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