Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 300, 28 October 1914 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, 1914 Edited by A. D. Cobb, Agricultural Expert

BOOT GROWTHS RESULT FROM BRUISED SPOTS

Splints Appear on Inside of Horse's Front Limbs, Generally Leaving as Animal Gets Older. Ringbone More Serious Form of Lameness Which Leaves Permanent Unsoundness and Mechanical Step. There are numerous bony growths resulting from inflammation that are recognized forms of unsoundness, and usually cause lameness. The inflammation may have its origin in bruises or other injuries, or possibly the inflammation in the periosteum tissue may be the result of the extended inflammation from some adjoining tissue, but whatever the cause, a projecting bony tissue usually develops. These inflammations develop into various forms of lameness, familiar to all horsemen, including splints, spavins, ringbones, sidebones, etc. Splints Splints appear on the inside of the front limbs, along the metacarpel bones, between the knee and upper pastern Joint. They may be of various sizes and shapes, but are usually small, and most serious when located near the knee. Recover From Splints. There is always a tendency to recover from splints, and they are very seldom seen in old animals. A splint Is easily located by running the hand down the inner side of the leg, where the small projection can be found, and by noting the sensitiveness over this point. A peculiar feature of this lameness is that the horse walks nearly or quite sound, but trots very lame, especially on hard ground. When the splint appears near the knee there is less likelihood of recovery, and lameness is more apt to become permanent, unless relieved by surgical means. Ringbone Ringbones are much more serious forms of lameness than splints. They occur as enlargements of some portion of the pastern bones. This enlargement may occur on any portion of the postern bone, or may completely surround it. It may be located near the crown of the hoof or much higher, and the unsoundness is hence divided into high and low ringbonps. This form of unsoundness is quite apt to become permanent even if the BoreneBs is relieved, and a mechanical lameness results from a stiffened joint. The lameness should be easily detected as the horse will favor the injured limb as indicated by the throwing of the weight upon the other side.

CONVENIENT FARM KITCHEN LIGHTENS BURDEN OF WIFE

Department of Agriculture Issues Bulletin Giving Information as to Proper Size and Location of This Important Feature of Country Home.

Improvements in the arrangements of the farm kitchen will result in saving the energies of eight million people, and make their work less heavy and more enjoyable, according to Farmers' Bulletin No. 607, issued by the United States department of agriculture. The author of the bulletin, in her introduction states that a small, compact kitchen saves many steps and much useless labor in the preparation of food. This, however, is in homes where the kitchen is merely a workshop, and not used also as a general purpose room where meals are served and where the family gathers to enjoy the warmth of the stove. Even where a large kitchen is needed for such purposes, however, a logical arrangement of its various features with relation to each other will enable the housewife to do her work much more efficiently. Whether the chief exposure of the kitchen shall be north, east, south or west, is a matter governed by individual preference and local conditions. A kitchen which receives the morning light is usually desirable. Effort should be made, however, to secure the light from two directions and cross ventilation. For this purpose the kitchen should be located either in a corner of the house or in a narrow part where there can be windows on opposite sides. It is well, also, to locate the kitchen so that clouds of dust may not be blown in from the road, and it is of evn greater importance that the kitchen be so located with reference to barns and other outbuildings that the prevailing winds will not bring unpleasant odors or flies from them. Small Kitchen. In many farm houses a very large kitchen is provided, because it must handle the unusual cooking for har

vest hands. The writer points out that it will be better to provide a temporary shed or a kitchen on the porch, with oil stoves or other cooking devices, to handle this unusual rush, and thus allow the housekeeper to have a smaller kitchen during the rest of the year. The size of the kitchen, unless a large pantry or a storeroom is provided, is also governed somewhat by the amount of supplies which must be stored. In the case of a farm distant from town, supplies necessarily must be bought in bulk and need sufficient storage space. In such cases it is sometimes wise to provide an extra pantry or storage room. In arranging the pantry, however, especially if it be between the kitchen and dining room, care should be used not to make it too large, as a long passageway between these two rooms adds necessarily to the labor of the woman. The kitchen, the writer finds, should be so located that it will be especially convenient to the pantry, dining room, storeroom, cellar and woodshed. At the same time,, accesi to other parts of the house should be easy from the kitchen, although as the writer points out, it is unfortunate if the kitchen is made the principal entryway to the house. She particularly urges that it be on the same level with the pantry and dining room, as steps, even if only one or two, mean the extra work of lifting and lowering the body up and down them many times a day, and lead inevitably to greater breakage of crockery. The bulletin is very specific in condemning kitchens in basements. It very emphatically urges that general traffic through the kitchen be reduced as much as possible, and especially that it be not be made a place where outer clothing or hatB are hung.

COUNTY FEELS SAFE FROM FOOT PLAGUE OF HERDS IN NORTH

Wayne Farmers Believe Federal Authorities Will Stamp Out Disease in Laporte and St. Joseph. Buyers Receive Caution to Watch for Symptoms Before Bringing Infected Cattle Into Eastern Indiana. As a result of tb-j epidemic of the foot iirid mouth disease which has broken out iti Laporte ami St. Joseph 'ounties. $ U 1 , 4 5 7 worth of tattle have been onion d killed by federal authorities, and tlio state agricultural commission of Ohio has placed a quarantine against cattle imported from Indiana and Michigan. It is not thought likely that the disease will spread as fas south in Indiana as Wayne county, as thre are fifty-five state and federal authorities actively engaged in stamping out the disease in the infected counties. The disease (spreads rapidly, however, and farmers and stock raisers all over the siato are warned to look out for any appearance of the diseuse. Makes Fifth Outbreak. This is the fifth outbreak of the disease that has ever occurred in this country, and the first one in Indiana. The first epidemic occurred in 1902 when several New England states were affected, and was supposed to have been brought from England. The federal government has agreed to pay the owners the full market value of all cattle killed in an effort to stamp out the disease, and Governor Ralston has signified that the state will reimburse the government for half of this loss provided the next legislature make an appropriation for this purpose. The greatest loss will be sustained by breeders of pure bred, stock, since only the market value will be allowed on all animals killed. During the outbreak of the disease local farmers should be very careful about buying breeding animals or feeder cattle, or sheep or swine, which are also affected by the foot and mouth disease. Buyers of livestock at livestock at this time should require an absolute guarantee that the animals have not come from that part of the state now affected. Stock buyers from the northern counties should i

also be kept out of local stock yards and feed lots. Farmers Watch Symptoms. That local farmers may be on the lookout for any break, the symptoms of the disease are given below, together with methods of prevention and treatment. The disease develops in from three to five days after exposure and affected cattle are first noticed to be sluggish, and are observed to shiver, and later become stiff and lame. There Is also a profuse flow of saliva. The peculiar lesions of the disease are small blisters affecting the mouth", the skin abobve and between the hoofs, and over the udder and teats. After

i these blisters break they bleed and ! leave raw surfaces, which sometimes

heal but often leave chronic ulcers. Affected animals lose weight rapidly, and the milk flow is seriously checked. One patient does not usually show all of the symptoms. Ordinarily the disease is not always fatal, nor does one attack render the animal immune, and the disease mayrecur at comparatively short intervals. There is a marked fever that is highest just before the lesions break. The active symptoms of the disease last from eight to fourteen days, and animals usually recover within about three weeks. How Disease Spreads. The infecting virus is present in the yards, stables, carts, and on the food or feeding utensils. Even a road over which the infected animals have passed may carry the infection. The infectious material is present in the saliva, milk, urine, manure, expired air and perspiration. The prevention of the disease is simply the prevention of infection. Unless disinfected thoroughly, premises may remain infected for an undetermined period. Any reasonable suspicion of the presence of the disease should be promptly reported to the local health officer. Simple cleanliness is the best treat

ment of the disease, and most cases will recover without treatment in two or three weeks. Human beings may also contract the disease, and persons coming in contact with affected animals, are liable to contract it.

filthy quarters. Not only will her health be impaired, but the lice will thrive under such conditions, making

it impossible for her to produce the

maximum number of eggs in winter. The hen that is housed so early in the evening and turned from the roosting quarters so late in the morning that she spends more time sitting around than in exercise, thus rendering her organs inactive and non-productive. The hen that is penned up in close, stuffy quarters during stormy days, or allowed to jump off the roost at daybreak in the morning, scratching around in the filthy droppings for

! something to eat. A scratching shep,

open to the south, with a foot of straw and litter in it to scatter the small grain in, will prevent this robbery.

PROFITABLE CROPS FOR NEAR FUTURE

It is estimated that IS per cent of the matured crops of Germany for the present year were lost through actual war operations and war's demand for the laborers who usually harvest and save the season's yield. In France and Belgium not 50 per cent of the harvests were secured for the uses cf the inhabitants. In Great Britain and Ireland a considerable percentage was lost, while in Austria-Hungary, Servia and Russia it is said fhat the losses are fro m25 to 50 per cent of the crops raised. These losses mean an immense shortage in the food supplies of .Europe. Even Greece, which has not suffered great losses in her fields, is calling for grain from North and South America, being shut off from her usual granary in other years of deficient grain supplies, Russia.

j The Rev. S. G. Ayers, who recently I held a service at the Universalist : chapel in Cumberland. Me., issued a novel invitation intended for automoj bilists who might be passing through I the town, asking them to stop for a ! short time to listen to the sermon.

TOO MUCH CORN

One of our subscribers writes that his hens are weak in their legs and at times they can not stand up. He feeds corn and wheat and says that the fowls eat well and seem to have a good appetite. We have no doubt that the trouble is the result of feeding too rich a ration. If less corn and wheat was fed and more green feed, grit, meat scraps etc., given the hens that are not now too much affected would probably recover and become

strong and healthy. Feed all grain on a floor covered with straw which will

necessitate scratching and thus en

courage exercise before the feed is obtained. At first have the straw only a few inches deep. Feed the grain in the morning and allow the hens to scratch for it all day.

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CLIPPING ALFALFA

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Young Crop Requires Light Application of Manure to Assume Good Return Next Year.

A number of inquiries have been received recntly by the farm service department of the Palladium regarding the advisability of cutting young alfalfa at this time of year. Alfalfa that was sown in July and early August this year had every opportunity to make a rapid and vigorous growth, and much of it at the present time is almost a foot high. It is a strong temptation to cut this for a hay crop. Also it is the- opinion of some farmers that it would be desirable to clip it and allow it to lie on the ground for a mulch. It is necessarily a hardship to the growing plant to cut it and at this time of the year when there is a possibility of a sudden sharp frost followed by freezing weather the crop may be ruined by cutting. Young alfalfa is one of the tenderest plants grown, and everything should be done to conserve its energy. Danger From Weed. In many cases the inquiry as to whether, or not it is advisable to cut the crop this late in the season, is brought on by the fact that there are a number of weeds in the field. However, the chances are that if the crop of alfalfa has grown so tall that the owner feels called upon to cut it, it has placed itself out of the way of any danger from weeds. The real danger from weeds comes when the alfalfa is young and just a few inches above the surface of the ground. Weeds coming at this time grow fast enough to smother out the

young plants, and the root system is also often smothered. The young alfalfa should be allowed to go into the winter in as vigorous a condition as possible, and this will best be accomplished by allowing it to get all the first growth possible. Avoid Clipping. It is safe to say that clipping should not be resorted to after October 1. In most cases if the young crop can be sucessfully carried through the first winter and soil conditions are suitable to the crop, alfalfa will prove successful. On thin clay soils, it will be an advantage to give the young alfalfa a light application of manure in the fall or early in the winter. This will provide some nourishment for the plants and make a light mulch that will protect the plants from winter killing. Very often this application of manure will be the means of preventing heaving of the plants during the spring thaws, and will save a crop that would otherwise be lost.

HINTS FOR FARMERS ON MANY TOPICS

Useful Points to Net Greater Returns From Work on Soil.

WHEN TO PICK PEARS. All kinds of pears will ripen if picked a week or more before they are

: ripe. And there are several advantages in doing this. One is that they are prevented from dropping off and getting bruised, which will occur in great numbers if the wind blows hard while they are maturing, and if pears l lie on the ground very long they are almost sure to be damaged more or ! less by being gnawed by rabbits, picked by chickens and variously in- ; jured by numerous other destructive i agencies. Then if left on the tree till i ripe they are subject to rot at the

EDXG SALE Woodland Farm-Greens! ork, Ind. 1 y2 Miles East of Greensfork on Richmond and Greensfork Pike Tues, Nov. 10, 1914 50 Head Durtic Jersey Hogs GUARANTEED CHOLERA IMMUNE Consisting of 30 Spring Gilts, 6 Yearling Sows, 15 Spring Boars. Sired by Tax Payer, Volunteer, Top Col., jack's Friend, Ohio Chief, Jr., Top Finish, Chief Col., Col. of Cols.' Oakland Ohio Chief, Defenders Ohio Chief, Chief Model. Out of sows by Cherry King, The Chief Col., Tippy Col., Model Pal, Radnor Premier, J. B.'s Professor, Col. of Cols., A. C.'s Defender, Jack's Friend, Banner Col., T. & R.'s Col., Waveland Col. II. A limited number of sows will be sold with breeding privilege to Cherry King Orion. All stock guaranteed to breeders. TERMS Cash or Bankable Note at 6 Per Cent. SALE WILL BE UNDER TENT Interurban Cars will be met at Centerville and trains at Greensfork, by Automobile. FREE LUNCH AT 11:30. SALE AT 12:30. SEND FOR CATALOG.

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core, and scarcely any variety will be of so good a flavor. .

PEACH TREE BORER. Coal tar is an excellent remedy for the peach tree borer. Warm It until it is thin enough to spread on a brush, and then cover every particle of the roots of the tree. It keeps out the adult insect, and prevents it from depositing eggs. Neither will tar, paint or any other application of that kind kill the peach tree borer already in the tree. The sharp wire is the only remedy them, and the closest inspection is necessary to find his lair. For the shot-hole borer, apply in June with a long-handled brush this mixture: Twenty pounds caustic potash, twenty pounds whale oil soap and sixty gallons of water, boiled together two hours.

RAISING MEDICINAL PLANTS. The production of medicinal plants as farm crops is receiving some attention. Dr. E. L. Newcomb of the Minnesota university asserts that foxglove, from which digitalis is obtained, yields in his garden at the rate of $4,666 to the acre. He raised 100 pounds, worth $1.20 a pound, produced on 1,120 square feet, which the professor figures out at the rate per acre mentioned.

best plants to kill out quack grmas. The ground 1b plowed early In the spring and cultivated with a disk every week to keep the quack crass down till it is time to sow buckwheat. A heavy coat is then owed and when a green rank growth is made the crop is plowed under. The next spring the ground is cross plowed and planted to some kind of a cultivated crop. It seems that the buckwheat produces a little acidity in the soil and this kills out the quack grass. SPRAYING ASPARAGUS. The asparagus beetle may be cleared from the beds "by the use of arsenate of lead sprayed on after the cutting season is over. Large asparagus shoots may be left as traps for the beetles. After the pests gather on these stalks to breed destroy the traps.

BUCKWHEAT AND QUACK GRASS. Buckwheat is considered one of the

MAINTAINING SOIL FERTILITY. The one thing above all others is the fact that soil can not be made fertile economically at a single stroke; that land can only be kept up to Its highest productive capacity by a carefully and wisely ordered system of cropping, cultivation and fertillratlon. Eleven years' test of the value of ground phosphatls rock used with manure for land for what at the Ohio experiment station have given an average increase in the wheat yield of 4.5 bushels per acre per year.

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THE BREAD THATS DIFFERENT. "Then Put It Up" to the Family. Serve a loaf at dinner; let them all try it. Then take a vote as to whether it shall have a regular place on the table. You'll find them all unanimously in favor of this wholesome, delicious bread three times a day every day in the week. In fact they won't be satisfied with any other. And by the way you'd better order two or three loaves for that tryout. All Grocers Sell EATMOR BREAD. BAKED IN RICHMOND BY Zuissler's Bakery

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