Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 55, Number 52, Jasper, Dubois County, 17 October 1913 — Page 2

CARE !N THE SELECTION OF THE SIRE By J. 8. COFFEY, Department of Animaj Husbandry, Purdue University Schoo,1 of Agriculture. Purdue University Agricultural Extension. -

Champion Duroc Jersey Boar, Indiana Masculinity, Constitution, There are three chieX fundamentals to govern one in the selection of a sire, namely: individuality, pedigree nd performance. The question of whether individuality or pedigree is of more importance in the choosing of an animal for breeding purposes, is one which has caused considerable controversy among livestock men in the past However, it is a question which must be compromised rather than definitely decided one way or the other. It is certain that the wise breeder will emphasize both the individuality and thR pedigree when purchasing sires. In considering the individuality of $. sire, there are a few points which must be especially emphasized. These are in the main as follows: conformation, size, masculinity, constitution and trueness to breed type. Conformation should be emphasized, for it is in this that we look for much in the animal that goes to make it fulfill the purpose for which it is grown. If it Is a beef animal, we look for a conformation or build which when the animal is killed and dressed will yield the highest per cent, of beef and the lowest per cent, of waste. It is in the conformation that we look for strength of bone, straightness and smoothness of lines and symmetry of body, all of vrhich are conducive to a high dressing per cent. It i self-evident that size is an important factor in the selection of a sire. In the breeding of farm animals especially those designed for meat purposes, size is simply a factor of profit. That is so long as quality is not sacrificed for it. Therefore, it is important that we tlemaiuj size to

SELECTING THE RAM TO HEAD THE FLOCK By H. E. Allen, Department of Animal Husbandry, Purdue University School of Agriculture. Purdue University Agricultural Extension.

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In selecting the ram to head a flock of either grade or purö bred ewes, much precaution must be taken, if the owner wishes to securo iy improvement in the offspring. All too often we see carelessness shown in this mattor by Indiana farmers. Of course, there are many Uocka in the state, both grade and pure bred that show evidence of the careful selection of tho ram used, but there are many other cases where no tirno .is given to the fiuding of a suitable ram aud no extra money would be expended to buy such a(ram in case ho is found. This indifferent spirit has beeiv a potont factor in hurting tho popularity of sheep husbandry throughout the state. Uie a Pure Bred. In the first place, tho ram selacted should, by all means, bo a puro bred of the breed and typo best represented by the ewes, for there is no class of live stock that will give such quick returns In up-grading by the use of a pure bred sire, or that will show 'deteriorating results so soon with tho use of a scrub or grade Eire as with a flock of sheep. In many cases, tho ' vitality, conformation and strength of r a flock is reduced by the use of Rn ' inferior rrada or ftcrub ram. The

State Fair, 1912. A Sire Showing Size and Excellent Type.

obtain more pounds and consequently more profit. Masculinity and trueness to breed type are two very important factors in the selection of a sire. The chief reason being that they are indicative of the animal's power to transmit his own characteristics. A strong, bold masculine outlook is an important point in selecting a sire and if he furthermore is true to the type of the breed to which he belongs it is an indication that he and his forbears have been carefully bred and selected to represent the approved type. We then to a limited degree conclude that he will transmit the desired characteristics. Constitution is another factor which Is self-evident in its importance. No farmer desires to raise a strain of animals which are constitutionally weak. Therefore, in selecting a sire, we emphasize depth and width of chest, strength of middle, boldness of action and clearness" and fulness of eye. The last named fundamental, performance, is one which usually of necessity must be omitted in the selection of a sire. By performance we mean the tried and successful ability of the siro to transmit desirable characteristics. Such sires are difficult to obtain. k is most certain that the tried sire is the safest bargain that can be obtained. If the tried sire cannot be obtained, then one. with the correct conformation and one which at the same time shows in his pedigree a line of successful parents, grandparents and great grandparents should be purchased. scrub ram. like the scrub stallion, must be driven out of the country, if present conditions are to be improved. Not every pure bred ram, however, is a good individual, although he may have a pedigree to his credit. Some registered rams are inferior in type and conformation and will not make any improvement in a flack. Points of a Good Breeding Ram. The points to be considered in tho selection of a first-clas breeding ram are as follows: He should be medium sized, and not too large for his breed. He should possess all the indications of vigor, vitality, and masculinity. This is shown by a short broad head, large nostrils and bold, clear eyes. He should be active and vigorous with a strong, rugged constitution, for there is no animal bo worthless as a weak, puny sheep. Handle the Ram. Do not take a ram before handling him and in the handling see to it that he is broad and deep chested, with well sprung ribs, a strong and level back, a capacious middle and well developed quarters, alert and active on his feet and lu every way Indicating a strong, active and energetic disposition.

STORAGE OF POTATOES

As Soon as Dug Tubers Are Piled in Heaps in Shade. . .When Frosty Weather Comes Hole I Dug for Them on High WeilDrained Ground Layer of Hay Will Prevent Freezing. In answer to a query as to the best method of storing potatoes the Rural New Yorker makes the following reply: In storing potatoes we use neither cellar nor loft. As soon as the potatoes are dug in the summer, we pile them in heaps under the shade of some large trees. Sometimes we make coneshaped piles by dumping the baskets over the same point and letting the potatoes spread out as they will; while at other times we make ricks of them by laying two rails on tlie ground Summer Heap of Potatoes. parallel to each other and about four feet apart, and piling the potatoes just as high in between, these two rails as wre can without their eliding over them. We then cover these piles "with a layer of hay from one to two feet thick; using the mcst on top and laying it so that it will shed rain. In the fall as frosty weather comes on, we dig holes, from two to three feet deep and from eight to twelve feet in diameter, on high well-drained ground. The bottom and sides of these holes are then lined with about a, one-foot layer of hay, and the potatoes poured carefully into them. They are piled up as high as possible without their spreading out - v. . .1 Winter Pit, over the edge of the hole. A layer of hay about two feet deep is spread over the potatoes above grouD d, after which a layer of soil about one foot deep is thrown over the hay. This much hay and soil is usually sufficient to protect the potatoes from freezing here in South Jersey. However, it matters little if they do freeze so long as they are not removed from the pits while frozen, as they thaw out go gradually that no injury is done. They can be left, in the pits until the first of April, after which they will begin to sprout if the weather is warm. In using this method of storing wTe have never experienced any loss except one year when we left them in the summer heaps so long that an early freeze caught them hefore they were buried. - SAFE PLACE FOR A BONFIRE Receptacle for Burning Accumulation of Papers and Old Rubbish Is Quite Easy to Make. When you want to hum an accumulation of papers and other small rubbish and not he troubled with bits of flying burning paper or the fear of starting a fire, take a large wire basket formed from a piece cf chicken wire netting five feet long and about four feet wide so rolled as to make a hoilow cylinder. An old tin pan fastened to the bottom for holding the contents make3 it into a portable affair that can be taken anywhere about the yard clearing out dried weeds, leaves, litter of all sorts, with perfect safety. Any old tin pail cover makes a lid i one is necessary. I This is of use about a hennery in burning refuse of hen's nests, destroying myriads of insects easily. City Folks Pay We!!. The supply of good poultry never yet equaled the demand. has City folks prefer poultry products direct from the farm and will pay any price you ask for them. If you are near town, become acquainted with those who use poultry products and try to supply their wants. There will be money in your pocket for such a trade. Watching the New Horse, Horse owners should be particularly watchful of new horses taken into the ctable, as they may have a mild form of glanders or farcy, both of which are incurable, deadly and extremely contagious to horses and to human beings as well. A horc3 with a running nose may bo as dangerous as a mud dog. Litter for Duckt. Keep the litter in the duck houso dry by frequent changing. The ducks are jre&t mussers. Don't Let Cows Dry Up. Do not let the cowi dry up on ac-

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CEDAR MAKES BEST FENCING

Fence Built of That Material Still Standing After Forty Yean of Continuous Service. I know of a fence in our neighborhood that is still standing after 40 years of continuous service. The posts were made of, cedar, charred to six inches above the ground and every one is still well preserved. Another fence of which the posts were not charred, decayed completely after 39 years. Oak and chestnut posts are not as durable as cedar, however, even if charred. Some of the oak posts we buy these days will not last ten years and it is a pretty expensive fence that has to be renewed every ten years. Speaking of fences, I wonder what we are going to do about the wire that some manufacturers are sending out. A great deal of it is made of good material and will stand long wear, but some of it is fai from being what it should, f suppose it is f all a question of the honesty of the manufacturer and it is up to us to ' discover the one who makes honest goods. The experiment stations, 1 some of which spend much time and i work analyzing stock foods and far- ' tilizers might find a ripe field in te3ting of fence wire. STORE MANURE FOR GARDENS Practice of Fertilizing Every Year Late In Fall or In Spring !3 Net Always for the Best. A common practice is to manurathe garden every year late in the fall or before planting in the spring, no fur ther attention being given. This practice, however, is not the best. The manure for the garden should be kept in a large box with a lid or so screened that flies cannot enter it Manure heaps are the natural breeding places of these pests, and if they are allowed to remain near the house uncovered will prove a great nuisance. A good plan is to use a very close wire screen nailed to a frame with hinges for the top. The manure should be spaded often on the top so that the water from the clouds or the sprinkling pot may penetrate to every part of it. If kept in a box a spout should be placed in one corner at the bottom, so that the water may drain into a sunken barrel. This will supply liquid manure, which can be used at all seasons when vegetables and flowers are growing. SIMPLE FOUR-HORSE EVENER When Made Right Device Will Pull 3-Ton Load Through Mud Holes or Up 30 Per Cent. Grade. I have a four-horse evener possessing many advantages, writes Charles Fredericks of Freedom, Okla., in the Farmers' Mail and Breeze. A is a l-inch gas pipe 5 feet 10 inches long, with a, hole 7 inches from each end for brace rod, and two more holes 1 inches from each end for double tree clevises. B is an oak Explanatory Sketch of Evener. block 18 inches long, 5 inches wide and about 2 inches thick. One edge is hollowed out for the main tree and the other is rounded off to conform with the brace rod. Holes are drilled into the pipe near the center and nails driven through them into tho block. C is the braco rod of five-eighths-inch iron, bent as shown, and with threads cut in each 'end. The ends are put through the holo3 in the' pipe and tightened up with nuts un til the pipe is slightly bent. -This ? hold3 the block tigilt t all times. The last thing is to cover the pipe, block and all with a plate of iron bent over it &nd bolted or screwed down. Small doubletrees must be used. If made right this evener will pull a threeton load through mud holes or up a 30 per cent, grade. There are no 1 1 i square corners, everyinmg worts freely, and there is no chance of either team shirking. Disposal of Manure. The most important part of the stable sanitation from the other fellows'o standpoint is the disposal of manure. The liquid manure should be absorbed by the bedding and the bedding changed every day. The solid manure should be cleaned up morning and evening and thrown in a flyproof box or vault. If possible, have it hauled away daily. Cutting Out tho Weeds. If it is desired to make the place look tidy and neat and keep tho weeds from obtaining a more determined hold, they should be cut at the earliest opportunity. A mower will undoubtedly cut nearly all of them. L-ti. scythe will be found necessary only to cut the weeds under the fences and in the corners. Cheap and Excellent. Air-slaked lime, freely dusted everywhere, is cheap and will destroy lie, gapes and the roup. Docking Lambs. The lambs should have beep docked before thli, but, if not, the JobsUould be done at one.

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WERE ADDING FUEL TO FIRE

Sailors Not Aware of Error They Were Committing in Pouring Water on the Lime. The crew of the British steamer Hartington, which is now discharging a huge cargo of coal for Uncle Sam at California City, had an exciting lesson in chemistry on arriving here from Norfolk. Shortly after dropping anchor of Meiggs wharf a launch came alongside. This launch brought out a quantity of provisions and other articles that had been ordered by the agent of tne steamer some days before its arrival. Some lime was needed for various purposes on the big freighter and one barrel of the white stuff was among the supplies taken out on the launch. The barrel was among the first cargo put on the steamer from the little boat alongside. There was quite a swell on at the time and through a little opening in the barrel as it re- j posed on deck the spray sprinkled the inclosed lime until the swollen con-1 tents loosened some of the joints of the barrel. When the sailors lowered , the barrel into the forward hold the sizzling and smoking were really on. In alarm they rushed to the officer on deck and told him there must be a fire, as volumes of white smoke were curling their way up from the hold. The officer, supposedly much wiser, was just as perturbed at the situa tion as his men and ordered a sprayJ 1 ing from a hose on the line. The more water it received the .more the lime smoked and the crew rushed about to Set auxiliary fire apparatus. At just the height of the hurlyburly the chief engineer came on deck. He took in the situation at a glance. "What are you darn fools doing, anyway? Trying to drown us all?" The hose brigade was quickly called off and the lime got no more pf the aqua pura that it so dearly wanted in order to have its smoke. Comrades in Ignorance. Jasper couldn't tell time neither could Sambo. One day Jasper was made a present of a fine silver watch, and there was a great thumping within his breast. He rigged the watch and chain up on his vest and started for the camp meeting. On the road he met Sambo, whose eyes caught the glint of the new chain. "What you all got dere on de chain?" he asked with' a doubting air. "A watch am what Ah got," answered Jasper proudly. Then Sambo thought he'd trip Jasper. "What time am it?" he slowly asked, looking Jasper in the eye. Jasper plucked the watch from the recesses of his vest pocket and held it out gingerly under Sambo's nose, saying, "Am it?" "It am," came back Sambo, with a knowin i o- air He Spanked "Wifey." Mrs. Anna S. Bebell. the girl-wife of Ja.maica, Long Island, who rebelled when, as she alleges, her husband. John F. Bebell, spanked her with a heavy shoe, had her husband before Magistrate Voorhees on two charges of assault. He was held in $1,000 bail. Then he was served with pa pers in a separation suit. Lawyers for husband and wife tried f .Inn or, orronaomonf fnr HlP ClinLU yiau ail aiiauuuiunb tv. ""i' port of Dorothea E. Bebell. the ninp teen-months-old daughter. Bebell's father, said to be wealthy, said not a cent would be paid. Bebell told Magistrate Voorhees that his wife was the assailant, and said she had bitten him on the arm. .j New York American. ALL "UP IN THE AIR." An Illinois inventor proposes to transport Kansas oil and wheat to market by means of airships. He has written to the secretary of state about the matter and wants to get in touch with farmers who have money to put in the enterprise. He says that airship transportation will make the oil and wheat producers absolutely independent of railroad or Standard oil influences. Can't Bet on Them. In a lobby ot a Washington hotel the other night the conversation turned to 'the fads and foibles of the fair sex, when Congressman Milton W. Shreve of Erie recalled an incident that happened in his home town. Some time since, so related the congressman, one of a certain party of men started a remark with the words, "I bet that 'she will do anything! You can never tell what a woman will do!" "Yes," protested the young man, "but I was going to bet that she would do the unexpected." "Don't do it!" was the quick response of the older man. "Even thai is not a safe bet!" Given No Chance. "Can't I sell Jou a set of Dickens?" "I don't know what you can do if you get started, but I'm not going to let you try. Good day."

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