Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 103, 11 March 1919 — Page 3
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1919.
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SALES ARE NOW ON WANE AMONG LOCAL FARMERS
Only Few Big Sales Left McClellan and Stanley Sales Bring Good Prices. 4 By WILLIAM R. SANBORN The farm sale epidemic is on the wane and we anticipate but few sales of Importance from this date, until the wind-up of the present season. The fever has raged all over farming centers throughout the central west, possibly all over the country, but of that we cannot speak with authority. The old rule was to hold farm sales In tb.9 autumn, beginning shortly after harvest, when money was reasonably plentiful. The season lasted tut a few weeks at longest. Now and then there would be an early spring sale, for some Important reason; not otherwise. So far as this section of the country is concerned farm sales have been frequent for the past six months, beginning with last September and gathering force and numbers up to the culmination of the sales wave in the last week of February. One large sale is being held today, and another of note will be pulled off on Wednesday both of which will be duly reported In these columns. THE THEO. M'CLELLAN SALE Theo. McClellan recently rented his farm and will remove to Richmond within a few days. Naturally, then, there are many things useful to him on the farm which he will not need In a city home, and these were disposed of at his farm sale on Monday. The McClellan farm has long been known as the Albert Peele farmstead, located 2 miles east of Richmond, on the New Paris pike. A fair sized group of his friends and neighbors gathered at noon to start things moving, this being a matinee sale and not beginning until 12 o'clock. Fair prices were realized and a cleanup made in record time. There were three horses and fifteen head of hogs, tsome implements, surplus furniture, a lot of harness, etc., in the offering, in which was also included a nice, tractable family Jersey cow. The sale rank3 among the smaller ones recently reported, bat was none the less important on that account.
Mr. Frank Taylor was cashier of the McClellan sale and CoL Tom Conniff the auctioneer. THE HARVEY STANLEY SALE A span of mules and four head of cattle were the principal attractions at the Harvey Stanley sale on Monday, aside from a lot of farm implements. One other feature of the sale was "a full set of blacksmith tools, with anvil, drill press, etc., complete." These tools sold readily, for it has almost become imperative for a farmer to be able to make his own repairs and to also shoe his own horses, or they may have to go barefoot, s Speaking of this solemn truth at the Stanley sale a farmer said: "It is this way, friend; all the country blacksmiths have gone into the garage and auto repair business. They are mostly too uppity-up nowadays to shoe horses; doesn't pay 'em enough, I reckon, and they tell us to pass on to some other burg." As for repairs and parts farmers tell us with tears in both eyes that it takes a mighty long time to get new parts for machinery and a deucedly long drive to get repairing done in some parts of this district, and maybe they are right We can't say as to that. But getting back to our subject, be it remarked that Mr. Stanley also held a "matinee" sale, which ran up to 4 o'clock. At this fateful hour Walter Farlow, like the king in hi3 counting house, according to Mother Goose lore, "was counting up his money," as the cashier of the sale. Mr. O. C. Schwing, auctioneer, who hails from Campbellstown and carries buckeyes in various pockets, was getting ready to start home and buyers were getting their purchases together to make their homeward way. The sale was so satisfactory, Mr. Stanley Btated, that they had taken in more money that he had expected, which isn't always the case by any means. Howard Studt paid $91 for a fine Holstein and also bid in a heifer and one calf. Among others whose names appeared on the sales sheets at the Stanley sale were: II. Kufclman, A. Weadick, L. Flint, H. Shute, W. RingIcy, E. Anderson, J. M. Carter, M. Bostick and Sam. Tarrish.
SPRING CARE OF THE FLOCK
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Spring, the Harvest Season of the Sheep Raiser, Demands Careful Attention to Ewes and Lambs Suggestions for Beginner-Shepherds.
Many new flocks of sheep were established in the farming states last year, and this spring their owners will for the first time experience the lambing and shearing seasons. Spring, which is the lambing and - shearing season, is the harvest period of the sheep raiser, say specialists of the United States department of agriculture, and the size and quality of these crops determine the profits. At this time extra attention should be given to the ewes and lambs. In no other way can time be used to better advantage on the farm.
SOME ESSENTIALS IN SHEEP RAISING
Sheep raising does not require expensive equipment or heavy labor, but does require study and continuous attention. The beginner may acquire experience with less than 20 ewes, but for economy of time and fencing, and to assume proper care, flocks of 6p or more ewes are better. In most cases lambs are most profitable if made ready for market at about 4 months, weighing 65 to 75 pounds. Unless the flock has a very large territory to range over it is necessary to make divisions of the pasture or to use seeded forage crops. This permits the change of grazing ground necessary to insure the health and thrift of the lambs.
If the ewes have not been properly fed and cared for during the fall and winter, the crops of lambs and wool can be neither large nor of high quality. It i3 the weak, thin ewes that require most attention in the lambing season, though previous mistakes can cot be remedied at that time. On the other hand, failure to be constantly near by while the lambs are arriving may mean the raising of only an 80 or 90 per cent crop of lambs where a 125 per cent increase considering that many ewes will have twins can teadily be realized from good shepherding of flocks of mutton quality. Advantages of Early Lambing In many sections, it i3 most profitable to have lambs arrive in March, or even earlier. One important advantage of this plan is that other work is then less urgent and full attention can be given to the ewes and the new arrivals. Another advantage gained by early lambing is that the lambs can be made sufficiently heavy and fat to market in June or July. Early marketing usually means higher prices, and it is especially desirable because the lambs are disposed of before the time of greater danger of injury by internal parasites. The ewe lambs are stronger than those which arrive later in the season and are, therefore, kept for the breeding flock. They are less susceptible to injury caused by parasites, which is most serious in warm, damp periods of July or August. Care of Weak Lambs The lamb that is born strong and vigorous, with a good dam, will need little care. Prompt attention given to the weak lamb immediately upon its arrival will frequently result in saving its life. In cold weather lambs should bo wrapped in hot flannel cloths to prevent chilling, which may result in their death, and the cloths should be renewed as often as is necessary to
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few hours until it is strong enough to nurse without assistance. If lambs are to be sold at 3 to 5 months of age they may run with their dams until that time. The lambs kept for breeding purposes should be weaned at the same time and put on fresh pastures where there is no danger of stomach worms. Where the weaning is done at this time the ewes can be put in better condition for the fall breeding. When lambs are to be kept on the farm, the best method of weaning is to leave them on the old pasture for three or four days, removing the ewes to a scanty pasture to check their milk flow. As soon as
the lambs cease fretting for their dams they may be removed to fresh pastures. Ewes with large udders should be partially milked once every three days until they go dry. Details on the care of the flock during the lambing season are given in Farmers' Bulletin 840, "Farm Sheep Raising for Beginners," copies of which can be had so long as the supply lasts, by applying to the United States Department of Agriculture, at Washington, D. C.
HARVESTING THE WOOL CROP Sheep shearing is usually done in late spring after the lambing season. The work should be performed on a warm day, so that the ewes may not become chilled. For flocks of less than 50 head, hand-power machines are the most economical. These machines are more rapid, produce smoother work, injure the sheep less, are more easily handled, and result in a larger crop than where hand shears are used. After the fleece has been removed all tags and dirt should be cleaned out of It and it should -he rolled up, not too tightly, the skin side ut, and tied with paper twine. The value of the wool crop is often impaired by the U3e of binder twine in tying up fleeces. Anything is superior to binder twine, and paper twine is most satisfactory. Boxes for tying wool fleeces are not necessary; in fact wool shows better if not tied too stightly. Farmers in New York and other states have profited largely by cooperative marketing of their wool. Under the direction of the county agent the clips are assembled, graded, and sold in large quantities at the prices prevailing at the principal markets. In the past these prices were materially higher than the "general" local price3 obtained.
CARE OF EWES AT LAMBING Heavy grain feeding to ewes just before lambing is likely to cause udder troubles. At this time ewes become restless and should be put into a separate pen, which may be of two gatelike panels fastened together at one end by a hinge and set next to a wall. These panels permit the ewe to see the other members of the flock and prevent her from becoming excited or nervous. Their use also prevents other sheep from trampling on the lamb and the ewe has a good chance to get acquainted with her lamb at the start, thus avoiding the danger of disowned lambs later. These lambing pens should be in a well ventilated room that is free from drafts and as warm as it can be made without artificial heat. In very cold weather a blanket thrown over the lambing pen will insure sufficient warmth to give the lamb a good chance In its first few hours, which are important ones.
ONE BREED IN A COMMUNITY
It is highly advantageous for all, or most of the farms in a neighborhood to keep the same breed of sheep. After a decision has been made as to a suitable breed, tho 'aim should be to obtain ewes that are individually good and that have as many crosses as possible of the breed selected. With such a foundation and the continuous use of good pure-bred rams of the same breed, the flock will make steady improvement.
Tobacco Prices Lower On Kentucky Markets MAYSVILLE, Ky., March 11. Supervisor Mitchell's report on amount of sales of the Maysville tobacco market for the past week show that 2,124,630 lbs. of tobacco were sold at an average of $25.09. CARROLLTON, Ky., March 11. All grades of tobacco on the loose leaf market took another tumble today, and the lowest prices of the season prevailed, all grades being hit hard. Sales were held at four warehouses and totaled 97,745 lbs., which averaged $21.05. PARIS, Ky., March 11. Owing to a large increase in low grade tobaccos on the floors today the bottom seemed to have dropped out of the market. Prices were the lowest of the season. Offerings were light and the sales were soon over with. At the Bourbon Warehouse a total of 58,030 lbs. were sold for a money total of $16,190.78, a , floor overage of $27.72.
FARMERS TO MEET HERE SATURDAY
A meeting to discuss state-wide organization of farmers will be held at 10 o'clock on Saturday, March 15, by the Wayne County Better Farming association, in the county agent's office. A delegate will be elected to represent Wayne county farmers at the state meeting at Indianapolis, March 25. County Agent J. C. Kline i3 mailing invitations to all the farmers of the county. ' Harry Macey, president of the Better Farming association, who will preside, says that all farmers, whether members or not are asked to be present. The meeting will probably be held in conjunction with the Better Homes association which meets on that day at the Grace M. E. church, j
that will rise direct from the ground, propeller sat each end and on top, furnishing the power. CINCINNATI The divorce suit of
Ohio News in Flashes
CLEVELAND His finger is worth $10,000, thinks James Mutch, who sued the Big Four for that sum for its loss. TOLEDO Thirty-five persons were injured, none seriously, in the collision between a traction car and a Cloverleaf train in Maumee.
AKRON After two gunmen were electrocuted in the county jail, prisoners thought they heard groaning at night. Terrified, they got the sheriff to investigate. It was a broken pump between the courthouse and the jail. MT. VERNON Schools, churches and theatres are closed following the report of 200 new influenza cases here. HAMILTON After being divorced once, Walter Hurm, a discharged soldier, and Mrs, Hurm obtained a license and were re-married.
Grace Summers against Pearl N. Summers is held up because the petition, mailed to Pearl N. Summers at Bloomberg, Pa., went to a girl by that name. Whereabouts of the real Pearl Summers is not known.
TROOP THREE NOTICE
The Boy Scouts of Troop 3 are requested to meet at the Y. M. C. A at 7 o'clock this evening.
F. B. Johnson Is Assistant
Director of W. S. S. Sales
INDIANAPOLIS, March 11 The ap
pointment of Major Fred Bates Johnson as assistant director of the sales of War Savings stamps in Indiana was announced Saturday by Robert E. Springsteen, postmaster, who was appointed director for the campaign by J. B. McDougal, governor of the Seventh reserve district Friday. Major Johnson, who has Just returned from Washington, where he was assigned to duty in the office of the judge advocate-general, will be particularly active in the phase of the campaign which seeks to interest returning soldiers in the purchase of War Savings stamps.
Women Find Clear Skin In Simple Laxative
DAYTON Charles M. Hunsicker, of this city, has invented an airplane
A sense of false modesty often prevents women from admitting that many of her alia and di sox ders are due primarily to constipation. But women who'know themselves have learned that headache remedies and beautincrs only .cover the trouble but do not.dislodge it. What is needed is a remedy to move the bowels and stir np the torpid liver. An ever-increasing number of sensible women take a small dose of a combination of simple laxative herbs with, pepsin known as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and sold by druggists under that name. It will save a woman from the habitual use of headache remedies, skin lotions and similar makeshifts. Once the bowels are emptied and regulated, the headache and the pimples and blotches disappear. It is the rational, natural method. A bottle of Syrup Pepsin lasts a family a long time, and all will find use for it from time to time. Thoughtful peoplo are never without it in tho house. Tho druggist will refund your money it it tails to do as promised. f Dr. CaldioeWs
OYRUP PEPSIN The Perfect ll Laxative FREE SAMPLES If yoa faav never osed Dr. Caldwell' Syrup Pepsin send tor free trial bottle to Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 468 Wuhmgtoa St,, MantkcUo, VL If there are babies at txxrie, atk for a copy of Dr. Caldwell's book, T"be Care of Baby."
PRICE AS ALWAYS In spite of greatly Increased laboratory costs due to the War, by sacrificing profits and absorbing war
tamed the price at which this family laxative has been sold by druggists for the past
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50c and SLOO.
Six Thousand Americans ' Marry French Women : , : ; (By Associated Press) , PARIS, March 11. Within the last year 6,000 Americans in France have married French women, according to the Petit Journal. The brides, for the most part, says tho newspaper, were country girls or employes of town establishments. -f -
STOMACH GOOD AS NEW. FOUR DOCTORS GAVE HER UP
Mrs. Hendricks, Bedfast Five Months, Was Able to Work in Two Weeks.
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