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f 5 far1* i^ervi^d] H All inquiries on farm subjects will b Edited b7 J. E. Address I H C SE ILJL_ HARVESTER BUILDS i^ ?5===5===??'in J FEEDING CORN FODDER ] Experiments Show that Corn Stover j k Is Valuable rn Beef Production? Corn Stover Is One of the Many By-Products of the Farm. (By J. E. Waggoner of the I H C Ser- j vice Bureau) Profit is a stimulus which causes ] - - ? men to engage In some one or more of the many phases of business. It may be commerce, the industries, banking, farming or some other activity, yet when all is said, the profit trom that particular line of work is usually the attractive feature. Competition has become so strong that profit in many undertakings is made only by uracils ing the strictest principles of economy | and exercising unusual care in looking after the small things and what might he termed "by-products." For instance, one of the sources of the backer's income is the small increase in the rate of interest on money loaned j over what it cost him. The same is , true of the farmer. The increase in ; the value of larfid has necessitated j putting farming on more of a business I basis in order to realize a pront on mt u investment. Much has been said and written regarding saving and utilizing the waste products of the farm, and it is encouraging to note that more farmers are making better use of all the products of their farms than ever before. One of the most serious wastes has been the neglect to save and utilize the entire corn crop. The principal market demand has been for the grain. This, combined with an abun- j dance of hay, has not ,been conducive ' to the use of corn fodder as a rough forage. Conditions have changed the past few years; among other things, hay has advanced in price to such an extent that it is only good business practice for a farmer to supply his rough forage in the form of corn fodder and put his hay on the market. Every, grower of an acre of corn should know the feeding value of the entire crop. It is quite generally known what returns can be expected from the grain, but few farmers know the feeding value of the corn stover (stalks without the ears). Reports from the Nebraska Experiment Station on experiments made comparing combinations of shelled corn, snapped corn, alfalfa and corn stover show that when stover is used as half of the roughage it reduces the cost of gains on two-year-old steers from 40 to 48 cents per hundred. The stover was found to be actually worth $3.55 per ton as compared with alfalfa fed alone at $6.00 per ten. The farm value of alfalfa and other hay crops reached a mark of more than twice this amount the past year, thus increasing the value of corn stover from $8.00 to > $12.00 per tr>n. * With these figures before us, it is rlain to see that the corn belt farmer is neglecting one of his important sources of income by letting his cornstalks stand in the field. Considering the small yield of only one ton of stover to the acre, the returns of the American farmer would have been increased millions of dollars last year if this what might be called by-product had been saved. Coming back to the individual farmer, he would have realized his proportion of this profit. During this summer is the time to plan on cutting the corn for fodder , this fall and utilizing to the best advantage the entire corn crop. We find that the Nebraska bulletin No. 100 says: "By feeding corn fodder, we utilize the stalk and yet are put to no extra labor husking it. In fact, corn can be cut with a harvester and put in the shock cheaper tnan it can be picked and cribbed, inasmuch as three men with a team and harvester can nut- and sh<v>k seven acres Der day. Records from the farm department ^ of tbis experiment station show that it costs $1.18 per acre to cut and shock corn, which figure does not allow for the wear and tear on the machine. Three raits per bushel should cover the cost of harvesting corn with a machine and putting it in the shocks." The logical way of saving the corn crop is to shred the fodder. Extensive experiments at the Wisconsin Experiment station show that about 24 per cent of the feeding value of fodder is lost if left exposed to the elements. By shredding and storing, this loss will be prevented. The fodder is also in a much more convenient form for handling, and is relished more by the stock. ^ Shredded fodder does not occupy as much room for storing as the onshredded, and the stable manure is nm^h easier handled. In summing up the results of various feeding experiments with corn in all forms it is found that the best way to utilize the corn crop is to save the stalks either in the form of enrilage or shredded fodder. The records of the Nebraska Experiment Station j riisnAi anv rionbt as to the economy of I I harvesting corn by the use of the corn * binder as compared with husking the standing corn in the field. Under the latter condition the stalks would be lost. The value of the stalks as a ' rough feed, considering hay at the - t ?a I IE ELS' P.T)AT>T*XyfI?\r I II e given careful and prompt attention WAGGONER 1RVICE BUREAU IG CHICAGO | _ 11 | present price, ;s at least *3.03 per ton. An ordinary yield of corn will produce two or three tons of stover to the acre. Compare this value with the price of fifty cents per acre, which is usually paid for stalks standing in the field. When corn is fed as shredded fodder, the loss of stock due to cornstalk disease is entirely prevented. Every farmer that has stock to feed should plan to surnly the jroct of his roughage in the form of shredded corn ! r. J J 4-1*. nr I UKMifl". mu? ui; i Kf. iij i cct ?'jo- | sible way his entire corn crcp. ^ Forty per cent of the fee dine value j of the ccrn crci ' * -? d in the stalk. i SALT AS A FERTILIZER , R. H. Mnrdsy. Lcrdon. Or+~'?"'o,: writes as fellows: C?n you nlease tell me if dirty salt from a tannery; spread thinly on clay Icam would be i of any benefit as a fertilizer? What! Is a good fertilizer for onions?" j You will find that salt is not much j good as a fertilizer. We have known j ef experiments?in fact, it has bef-n; experimented with considerably?in j which it did not affect the yield to any material extent. It may have a' little effect on the physical condition. of the soil under some conditions, but,! generally speaking, whatever this; effect' may be, it is not worth the trouble of applying the salt. j The four principal plant food elements are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. The) first three named are the most im-j portant. Salt does not supply any of these plant food elements. Salt in, made up of hydrogen and chlorine. j The best fertilizer for onions depends upon the conditions of the soil, and as we are not familiar with yourj Rnii we cannot give you this defl-1 nitely. Generally speaking, onions re-| quire very fertile land in order to give j best returns. This crop seems to demand an unusual amount of available potassium, and for this reason it is sometimes advisable to apply a potassium fertilizer. Sulphate of potash has been found to give better returns than potash in other forms. Stable manure is very gool for onions, but should be applied in the fall. One obiection to using stable manure is. that it carries a great many weed; seeds, and thus may increase the labor j of caring for the onions. The pres-1 snce of lime also very conducive to growing good onion, crops. LIME FOR SOILS Crop Growth Indicative of Condition j of the Soil?Lime is Important for Growing Leguminous Crops?Manure Spreader May Be Used for Ap- ; _ I. .z i f ' , piying uim? ^ Mr. O. C. Rostel, Marble, Washington, writes as follows: "Please let me know if our mountains of lime rock here in Stevens county could be ' ntilized for commercial fertilizer by j grinding it fine without first burning." i Fnburned but finely ground lime- j stone is best for correcting soil acidity. The use of lime on soils is beneficial in places where calcium is deficient. Some crops require more calcium than others. This is especially true of j clovers, alfalfa, and other leguminous : crops. Whether the soil requires calcium : depends upon its condition, ana tins i can be determined by one of two methods ? either by a close examina-' tion of the plant growth or by the use ! of litmus paper. If you ' find horse | sorrel present in large quantities it i indicates that your soil requires calcium; also, if clovers do not grow well that is an indication that calcium is lacking. .By the use of litmus papers, which may be purchased at almost any drug store, you will be able to determine ! whether your soil is acid. Take a j small quantity of moist soil and press it around the paper for ten or fifteen minutes. If the blue paper is turned to a pinkish or reddish color, it will indicate that yaur soil is acid and an application of lime will be beneficial. There are several (at least ten) forms of commercial lime on the market. The best form to use is finely ground limestone. First: because it is cheap est, and, second: tne enect on ine humus is not so serious as with other forms of lime?especially caustic or quick lime. The action of finely ground limestone in its attack on the > vegetable matter is less noticeable than with other forms of lime. The amounts to apply depend on how badly your soil requires calcium, and also ! upon the available supply of lime- j stone. We have known of instance? where as high as eight tons have been ormiioW rto nrrp with eood results. and as low as a ton or a ton and a half \ has been used very satisfactorily. ! The usual amount varies from three i to six tons to the acre. This material i should be supplied to the surface after , the seed bed is prepared, and harrowed : in by the use of a peg-tooth or disk j harrow. It may be scattered by the ! use of a manure spreader; in fact, this ! is the usual machine for applying finely ground ~t\q. Subscribe to The Herald and Newe., INDIA'S SACKED MONKEYS An intruder Into Their Jungle Retreat (^ot a (iood Scare. In various parts of India monkeysare regarded as objects of worship. rii->a tho nriiipinlp mnnkpv t.emnles shown there to Hunimah, the monkey is at Xuddea. Such veneration is god, that visitors may not enter the court of the temple without removing their shoes. | On one occassion an English officer in passing up the country near Xud| dea, chanced to stroll into a bamboo i jungle when his boat had "put to" for ! the night. He had not advanced far before he heard a terrific uproar all about him, and he was not a little alarmed to behold a whole army of the largest monkeys he had ever seen making towara mm irom an quaiu uio. i Some jumped on the ground before { him, others swung by the bamboos over his head, and many closed up the 1 path in his rear. Several females had 1 young ones clinging to them, but this fact did not seem to render them less agile than the others. The Englishman knew not what to do. He yelled at the top of his voice for assistance. To his intense relief, each time that he yelled the monkeys recreated a bit. This encouraged him to perservers in his shouting, but he' 1 C - 1 P K a rr o I coserved tnat wnen nt; unuscu ucoau to retreat the monkeys would again begin to close in upon him. Then he stood still and gave one i tremendous shout, whereat the mon- | keys went back again. This time the j man had gained fully twenty yards | and was about to repeat the call when there appeared a new figure upon the scene in the person of an aged, de crepit woman hobbling through the midst of the animals. This aged perosn shook two or tnree *0f the monkeys by the paws as she pa-red. No sooner had she come within hearing of the Britisher than she opened upon him the vials of her wrath for disturbing the sacred animals in their retirement. She bade the intruder depart, and that quickly, an order which he lost no time in executes:. The monkeys all seemed implicitly to obey the old woman's bidding making way for the man to retreat. The old, woman, it appeared, was -1 J v.. Dxolimono Slinnl V employed u?v mc ui aumuus . the monkeys with their food each day. | They were worshipped by all the people in the country round, who brought offerings of rice and sweetmeats to them continually.?Harper's Weekly. A home of your own?an ideal that many a family has striven to attain. It's not such a difficult matter by any means nowadays, as the realty transfers show,- for many households are buying ho.mes. urn,,,* ?e noi.oHritv? Thp advantage WJULdt JLO V/VAW& ? w of being known to pepple who don't know you. (Chambort.) If you live among men, the heart must either break or turn to brass. (Chambort.) Many a ?nan has discovered that the bonds of matrimony are not exactly gilt-edge securities. THE BEST PROOF. - * Given by a j*ewoerry mucu. Doan's Kidney Pills were used? they brought benefit. The story was told to Newberry residents. Time has strengthened the evidence. Has proven the result lasting. The testimony is home testimony? vinpin p 1 lie piuui vvu It can be investigated by Newberry residents. v Mrs. Mary A. Griffin, 225 Sygert St., Greenwood, S. Car., says: "I had kidney trouble for years. It began with pains in the small of my back and during the attacks, I felt dull and languid. Having been told that' Doan's Kidney Pills were a good remedy for such complaints, I got a supply and began their use. I now feel much bet* ? ""??? woxr itiri t harp tin hesi LCI" 111 CVCIJ ? ? u.j uuu A. -v- . - ? tation in saying that Doan's Kidney Pills are a most effective kidney medicine." (Statement given February 28, 1908.) He-endorsement i Mrs. Griffin was interviewed on March 20, 1911, and she said: "It gives me pleasure to confirm my former endorsement of Doan'6 Kidney Pills. Whenever I have taken this remedy, it has brought the most satisfactory results." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 , cents. Foster-Mi lburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. . Remember the name?Doan's?and take no other. NOMINATIONS. I For House of Eepresentathes. H. H. Evans is hereby announced ay a candidate for the House of Representatives from Newberry county, and nledeed to abide the result of the Democratic primary. i C. T. Wyche is hereby announced ^ as a candidate for re-election to the Legislature from Newberry county, subject to the Democratic primary. j' I ] For County Superintendent of Ednca-; tion. I am a candidate for election by the people of Newberry county to the office of County Superintendent of Education, which office I am now filling for an unexpired term hy appointment from the State Board o? Education. I The Fuel Sup TTktia* 1 112 ^ > The makers of Cole's soft coal 36 hours without ?nd waste fuel because Cole's Ori( ?by means of the patented tight, doing away with the heater made. a 11 *.,?i r?u iuu uuik vuot) *4 amount of gas. Fully one-] is the part of the fuel this v Draft. This makes Cole's cal, the most convenient h allow this gas-half of the Thousands of these s after year. This heater will give any kind of a stove which \ Right now is the time t see complete line of styles Price $12.00 and Upwards? |%| Aliinf According to I M t* WW UC Size and Finish. A 1 w r w * "will abide the result of the Democratic primary. x Elbert H. Aull. George D. Brown, Jr., former superintendent of the Prosperity nigh c/?hnnl. annouced as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education. He will abide the result of the Democratic primary. Fdr Snperriscr. To the Voters of Newberry County: At the solicitation of many friends I have concluded to make the race for supervisor, and if elected T will stay on the job and work for the best in~ ? - * ? - > J mi 11 art rr/\ rrtll terest 01 me county <mu *vm 6i.5 , the be6t service that I am capable of; and I hereby pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. W. A. Hill z ? J. Monroe Wicker is hereby announced as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to the Democratic primary. For Connty Commissioner. Joe W. Epting is hereby nominated j for the office of Sub-Supervisor, and J is pledged to abide by tne results 01' the Democratic primary. Friends. I hereby announce myself as a can* didate for re-election as County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primary. L. C. Livingstone. I am a candidate for re-election as County Commissioner, and will abide the rules of the Democratic primary. Custus L. Leitesey. Thomas L. B. Epps is hereby announced as a candidate for County Commissioner, an<1 will aDiae ine result of the Democratic primary. For Magistrate >'o. 10c I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Magistrate for No. 10 township subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. E. H. Werts. I hereby announce myseu as a caudidate for Magistrate No. 10 township, and wili be subject to Democratic primary. ' H. B. Richardson. Magistrate >"o. 11. E. A. Hentz is hereby announced as a. candidate for Magistrate for No. 11 township, subject to the Democratic primary. Voters. H. H. Ruff is hereby announced as a candidate for Magistrate for No. 11 township, subject to the Democratic I primary. I SOUTHERN BAILWAY. Schedules Effective December 3, 1911, Arrivals and Departures Newberry, S. C. (N. B.?These schedule figures arej ? ?? 3 A >i piy rseeas Ati ; Times Each ; lot Blast Heater guarantee ti : attention. Your old stove and they are not air-tight, because jinal Hot Bla Hot Blast Draft and other patent* use of stove putty?requires less fard Coal, Lignite, Wood or Corr half of the heating power (carbon) wonderful heater saves, by burning Hot Blast Heater the most satisfi eater you can buy. Imitations ai ? nAnl 4-n maea tin fVi*? rhimnra txri wuat IU j/aaa up uiw toves are in use and the: sale ci you more comfort than you ever lses soft coal for fuel. :o decide and select the size you sk and sizes. ?rrv Hardwai Prevents W? At the last necessary to L relatives in a thing short of a ful cause worry and fear. The Long Distance the problem. A persons 1* 11 i uation, dispelled worry ai visit at a later date. In every day, persoi tance Bell Telephone cai venience and loss of time 0By the way, h SOUTHERN AND TELE shown as information only and are not guaranteed.) _ 8:51 a. m.?No. 15, daily from Columbia to Greenville. Pullman sleeping car between Charleston and Greenville. 11:50 a. m.?No. 18, daily, rrorn weenville to Columbia. Arrives Columbia 1:35 p. m., Augusta 8:35 p. m. i Charleston 8:15 p. m. I 2:45 p. m.?No. 17, daily, from Columbia to Greenville. 9:05 p. m.?No. 16, daily, from Greenville to Columbia. Pullman sleeping car Greenville to Charleston Arrives Charleston 8:15 a. m Ar rive Savannah 4:15 a. m. Jack sonville 8:30 a. m. "nv\iiT? fnrfhor information call on ticket agents, or E. H. Coapman, V. P. & G, M., Washington, D. C.; J. L. Meek, A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga., or F. L. Jenkins, T. P. A., Augusta, Ga. COLUMBIA, DEWBERRY & LAIJBESS R. R. Schedule in effect June 4, 1912. Sub ject to change without notice. Schedules indicated are not guaranteed: A. C. L 52. 53. Lv. Charleston .. .. 6.00am 10.30pm Lv. Sumter JL41am 6.55pm C., N. Lv. Columbia 11.35an^ 4.55pm * I tention Only Day lis stove to hold fire with imitation stoves leak air they have putty joints. st Heater d features which make it attention than any other i Cobs?contains a large in soft coal is gas. This 1 Vr%4- Slacf 11 Willi iuc JL\ry *?w? wiaok actory, the most economiad other styles of stoves V./ ith the smoke, unburned. jntinues to increase year thought possible by using lould have. Come in and , ^ ref\ s Bums Aqr I /* Kind of Fuel? to. ^ 4 UBS 8 UBk' irryaod Fit ' MOMENT it was postpone the visit to : distant city. Any 1 explanation would I What could be done? j s Bell Telephone solved il talk cleared up the ?C- j ad completed plans for a r j lal affairs the Long Dis1 save you worry, incon- 3 !. Why not ti^y it? * tave you a Bell Telephone? , j f BELL TELEPHONE GRAPH COMPANY i _ _ _ Lv. Prosperity 1.12am 3.34pm Lv. Newberry 1.29pm 3.20pm Lv. Clinton 2.30pm 2.35pm, Lv. IAurens.. ., .. 2.52pm 2.05pm^ c. & w. c. Ar. Greenville 4.00pm 12.20pm Ar. Spartanburg. .. 4.05pm 12.20pm S. A* L. Ar. Abbeville 3.55pm 1.02pm Ar. Greenwood is.zvpm l.ddpm Ar. Athens 6.05pm 10.30am Ar. Atlanta 8.45pm 8.00am A. C. L. 54. 55. Lv. Columbia 5.00pm 11.15am Lv. Prosperity 6.26pm 9.50am Lv. Newberry 6.44pm 9.32am Lv. Clinton 7.35pm 8.44am Lv. Laurens 7.55pm , 8.20am c. & w. c. Ar. Greenville 9.30pm 7.00am S. A. L. Ar. Greenville 2.28am 2.38am Ar. Abbeville "2.56am 2.08am at. Atnens o.usam ii.oypm Ar. Atlanta 7.15am 9.55pm Nos. 52 and 53 arrive and depart from Union Station, Columbia, daily, and run through between Charleston and Greenville. Nos. 54 and 55 arrive and depart Gervais street, Columbia, daily except Sunday, and run through between Columbia and Greenville. W. J/^ralg, P. T. M,