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Swarming Bees Are Controlled Artificial Division of Colony Will Check Impulse Until Nectar Flows. It is the desire of every beekeeper to keep his bees from swarming, since It Is the strong colony that is the profitable honey gatherer.. No plan has ever been devised to prevent swarming altogether, but artificial di vision of the colony will check the Im pulse until after the heavy flow of nectar. What Is known as "shock" swarming Is possibly the best method yet devised for keeping the bees to gether In one strong colony for gath ering surplus honey. Change Quarters. At the first indication of swarming, which may be Jtnown by their lying out In front of the hive and general restlessness, t* well as by the pres ence of sealed queen ceils, prepara tions should be made for changing their quarters, writes H. F. Grlndstead In the Farm and Ranch. Fill an empty hive with frames of comb foundation, remove the hive containing the bees from its stand and put the empty hive In its place. Now take out the frames of bees one by one, and brush the bees off on a board at the entrance to the empty hive. The bees with their I queen will enter the new hive with the comb foundation and immediately set to work Just as a new swarm would do, except that you have all the bees Instead of having them divided into two colonies. They will have lost all desire for swarming, and will devote •their energies toward storing surplus honey at a time when it is most abun dant The bees that are out in the field will likewise return to their old stand and enter The new hive along with the others. There will be young bees In the comb, and also some honey. It will be worth while to save the young bees, which can be done by set ting aside the hive until they batch, then emptying them also In front of the colony. All of them will hatch In less than 21 days. The honey can be saved later or a part of It can be cnt out at the time. Also a few of the better combs, the ones that do not contain queen cells, may be trans ferred to the new hive along with the bees. No Inclination to Swarm. Bees handled in this way will have little Inclination to Bwarm If room is given them by adding a super as soon as they need it Of course, if the de sire is to increase the number of colo nies, a part of the bees would be left on the combs. In either Instance, the beekeeper eliminates the uncertain ty of losing a swarm. Weeds Use Up Fertility and Reduce Crop Yields The use of high-grade seeds of farm crops Is vital to successful farming. Weed seeds planted are paid for at the price of crop seeds; are sown and cultivated at the same cost as crop seeds. In return they are either scattered on the field to reduce the next crop or remain In the har vested crop and reduce its value. Actual count of seeds from Individ ual plants show that no farmer can afford to plant weed seeds. A single ]Mattt Of green fox tall produced 140,- 000 seeds, a plant of iamb's quarters produced 000,000, a single tumble weed produced 8,000,000. The most pernicious weeds have been lntro , dueled In farming communities through their occurrence In crop seeds. Be cause of the enormous number of seeds produced by weeds every farmer should have his seed tested to see that It Is reasonably free from such seeds. In sdditlon to examina tion of seed for weed seeds It should also be tested for germination, for upon viability of seed depends the stand and hence the yield. Interesting Information About Value of Manure The value of manure depends upon many things—the percentage of straw and moisture, the treatment It has received, the length of time held, the kind of crops It Is to be used upon and bow it Is applied But In a gen eral way, the Maryland station has ar rived at the conclusion that a ton of manure for field crops Is worth around $5.28 and for truck crops $8.65. Tbe conclusions were arrived at after twenty-one years of tests. They discovered other Interesting In formation about manure. Light ap plications usually give larger returns from a ton of manure than do heavy applications. Where the supply of ma nure Is limited It Is better practice to make several light applications than a few heavy ones. Manure hauled di rectly to the field and spread gave bet ter results than where hauled out and allowed to rot In piles.. Manure sp plled. to soil tbst hss beep limed, gave larger returns than on unllmed land. Tbe addition of phosphorus also In creased tbe efficiency of manure. Prevention Is Best Prevention of trouble to tbe only sat isfactory way to brood chicks. Dis ease and parasites are prevented by atarting chicks oa fresh ground each year. Tbe picking, bundling, and atanted chicks are prevented by not crowding too —■y chicks into too ■■all a apace Heavy losses and week vigor are prevented by allowing tbe chicks to grow normally In coas ft*table surrounding*. Providing eeas ftsnlits kniaflira sar tbe chicks will Blacklfeg of Potato Can Be Controlled Formaldehyde or Corrosive Sublimate Favored. Potato blackleg, one of tbe most destructive of tuber diseases, w be controlled by treating the seed pieces with hot formaldehyde or corrosive sublimate, provided the seed pieces are planted Immediately or are kept out of reach of a certain small fly until they are planted This fly lays its eggp In great abun dance about the time potatoes sre be ing planted. If It happens to lay them upon seed potatoes and such seed Is planted, the eggs batch out what is known as the seed-corn msg ff°t. so called because when first dis covered It was attacking corn seed lings. According to J. G. Leach of the division of plant pathology, Minnesota College of Agriculture, the eggs contain the blackleg organism when they are deposited. Then as the maggot bores Into the seed piece It carries with It the bacteria which first rot the seed and then Bpread to the stem of tbe plant, causing It also to rot and die. "The maggots feed upon the bac teria as well as the decaying tuber," says Doctor Leach. "The bacteria re main in the Intestinal tratt of the mag got until It pupates and makes Its wsy to the surface of the ground where It develops Into the adult fly. Thus the Insect carries the blackleg bacteria with It at all times." Capacity of a Silo Is Matter of Importance The capacity of the silo to a mat ter of Importance. Unless one Is keeping at least ten cows the cost of the silo Is usually not Justified. A round silo, 28 feet high, will hold the silage for about a dozen cows during the usual feeding season. A good standard size ranges from 14 to 16 feet in diameter and 90 to 82 feet high. Under ordinary conditions cows eat from 30 to 40 pounds of silage a day, according to their size and condition of lactation. A farmer can easily estimate how much capac ity is needed, on the basis of this amount to be fed per head. If one has 30 cows to feed, then about 1,060 pounds a day would be required, and for a feeding season of seven months or 210 days, 220,500 pounds or 110 tons A round silo 80 feet deep and 16 feet In diameter inside holds about 120 tons. The capacity of the silo should enable one to feed from the surface dally to a depth sufficient to prevent molding. This to usually placed at around lft to 2 Inches. In recent years some silo owners on high-priced lands, and not pasturing, feed silage every anonth, beginning to feed Just as soon as the silo to filled, and keeping It up until next filling. Others feed the entire year excepting during the flush of pasture In May and June. Alfalfa Profitable Crop for Use in Any Section While farmers are growing a good deal of alfalfa they do not grow one tenth enough. It to by fsr the best noncultlvated crop we can grow, and usually returns as much profit per acre as corn, wheat, or any other cul tivated crop. As a hay crop it to second to none, yielding as high as four tons to the acre in favorable years and never less than two tons. It to liked by every animal on the farm from chick ens to horses, and they will leave their grain to eat good alfalfa hay, If It is within their reach. Qive calves all tbe alfalfa hay they will eat after they are four months old and they will thrive on It' It to al most s necessity tor milk cows. It doesn't matter what you feed* a cow. If you leave the alfalfa out she will decrease In the flow of milk at once. RBMRmfr Prevent weeds from seeding. • • • Blessed is a gardener who delights In spring catalogues. • • • A large part of every farmers men tal capital should be tbe experiencee of others. % e e e Plow pasture. Mands pnd improve them, draining wet spots and building I up poor spots. • • • Kohl rabi to an early season vege tsble when st its best or a late fail one. Put In some seed early. • • • It takes about aix pounds of seed corn to plant an acre This means that about sixteen ears for each acre to be planted sre necessary. • • • Use oats as a nurse crop for sweet clover rather than barley. In either case the nurse crop should be seeded st about one-half tbe normal rate of planting. • • • Perennial vegetables and email fruits may be profitably fertilised with a good dressing of stable manure. Be liberal with tbe application and cul tivate it Into tbe sou early la tbe spring. • * • BpwMag a fans garden la ae longer a boy's Job. It plays such aa impor tant part in keeping tbe cost of living down on tbe farm tbst every farmer caa afford te take a few days off la tbe sally part of tbe season te pie* and plant tbe gardsa. SCARF AND TIE MATCH COSTUME); EMBROIDERED POCKETS POPULAR * WITH Increasing Interest French couturiers are creating (mart talllaara for their clientele. Particu larly are they dfrectlng their atten tion to the tailored frock this aeaaon. A touch that tells In the effectively tailored dresses "msdfe In Paris" Is the matching scarf and the flowing necktie.. These are not worn as ac cessory to the costume, bnt are an In trinsic part of the dress, being made of self-material. Smart little flannel dresses depend entirely on buttons snd a tie of the doth for finesse —and these are the sort of frocks which carry Parisian distinction. There Is a fine art written In every LIIJU i--»-~-~^-a^L=t==saaHl mll Two Modsls From Parle. detail of the intriguing cloth frocka shown In the picture. The one to tbe left Introduces a clever fullness across the front of the tunic effect without disturbing the straight line contour. The method of drawing the tie through alots in tbe revera suggests s new thought Several high lights In the wsy of Interesting details sppear In the frock to the right. Not only doea tbe scarf, repeating tbe material of the dress. Impress one at first glance, but tbe embroidered pocket also declares a point of faablon which to being fea tured throughout all costume design JI H Embroidery Olvss Deeerstlvs Note. lag. If one would distinguish one's tailored doth gown as being of last mlnute creation, be sura to iacorpe* rate large decorative pockets ia tbe making thereof. In tbe frodrpictured one observes thst the skirt fullness Is achieved through an inverted plait at tbe front This is a method prevail ing throughout tailordom at pcaeent Speaking of doth street types it la evldset that circular lines sre grad ually coming into favor. The circu lar skirt la aewed oa to tbe lew waist line. Aa te salts, tbe redtagote lines vie with short Jacket msdsls Vsry smart is n Fieneh version a maimlah red ingoce developed la gray and white Tbst eao tench st Urtlay VllF AIVf AISfCTF OT EAOR \ITAM q makea the whole frock akin, to tbe eenUment expressed by many of the smart cloth modes of the present day. Embroidery, as used this season. In terprets not so much dslnty band stltcbery, but rather a handsome type of machine-wrought bandings and Indi vidual applique effects which Impart a formal aspect of elegance to the frock, coat tunic or ensemble costume, aa the caae may be. Tbe dress trimming coun ters are reeplendent with Intriguing embroidered motifs and borde rings by the yard, a fact which should fspe cially appeal to the home dressmsker. Import costume collections feature s touch of embroidery here snd there on tsllored cloth garments, ftevers, col lars, cuffs, and pockets, especially car ry the embroidery note, while Indi vidual motifs sre sometimes Judicious ly scsttered above the bemllne. It to, however, tbe embroidered set on pocket which sounds tbs leading decorative note on Islest modes. These pockets range In size from tiny whlmslcsl motifs to sew on the blouse, to imposing designs of such hugs di mensions, they almost qualify as psn cls. One can buy little applique em broldery pockets. Just big enough to bold a cunning handkerchief, and tbeas impart a charm to the otherwise strict- ly tailored Mouss of flsunel. pongee silk or hssvy silk crepe. Typical of tbe latuet embroidery movement to the formally elegaat walking frock in tbe picture. It Is of stona gray kbiva cloth. From point of slxe snd design tbe laminss pocket done in Indian embroidery upon tbs dotb ot tbs frock, develops slmoet into a panel. One flnda aa ecbo of this asms embroidery oa tbe collar, lapel and wrist bnnd of this exclusive ssodsL Very sflective touches sre attained by embroidering or applying machine made borders scross tbe ends of tbs matrhiag scsrf or wide seek tie. which aers—paalsa tbs aujodty of frocks. JULIA BOTTOKLXY. CAMNEEg ©. 1«», W««t«rn* N«w»pap«r Uoloo.) Of all the men I hare known, I cannot recall one whoee mother did her level beat (or him when .he was little, who did not tarn oat well when he rreVr up.—France* Parkinson Keye*. '. THINGS TO ItKMKMBER When placing food* In dish on In, place an old can rubber under them. Tbla will keep _ IJII them from sllp ■ A wlae cook - will own two or JcT 1 * l three measuring oaa) cups; one may be used for liquids, another for dry Ingredients, and save time. All fruits not protected by a good covering like bananas, should be well washed before using, Any fruit, such as apples, oranges or grapefruit, when served whole or halved, ahould be well washed. * Washing silk stockings after each wearing will double their life, aa the perspiration rota the silk. A butter stretcher may be prepared thus: Add a cupful of fresh sweet milk to a pound of butter, softened so that the milk can be well worked Into It Use it very soon and keep In a cold place or the milk will sour. A small peanut butter glass, with a lid, can hold so many good things for the children'* lunch baaket Wet stains of Jelly or Jam with spirits of camphor; lodine stains with ammonia, and tea stains will come out when washed. If sprinkled at once, while fresh, with salt. Clean velvet collars or hata with corn meal mlx4d until moist with gaso line. Rub In well, then brush out with a good clothea brush. It raises the nap of the velvet and deans at the aame time. Wlien making pastry, use two knhrea. cutting In the lard and batter until It la like corn meal. Handle aa little as possible and have the water used very cold. Turpentine, a few drops added to the boiler of clothea will whiten fMm. A few dropa of turpentine on sugar, given when a cold la coming on, seems to heal the Inflamed tract and relieve In a short time. A cold sore If touched with a drop of turpentine when first felt, repeated two or three times, will paaa away. When burning vegetable peelings or skins In the furnace, add a handful of aalt; It will keep the odor from coming Into the house. Friday's Food. It seems wlae even In home* where the meatlesa day Is not observed, to ■ serve fish, aa the K® 'V J1 markets will have at that time of the w«®* the choicest kind*. la 5 most communities f flah '■ • plentiful at- . and economical ' food. Aa It la eaally dlgeated and nutrltlona. It la especially valuable for the Inactive. Sportsman Trout. —Take two fresh young trout, clean, waah and wipe dry. Season well with aalt and pepper and place In a narrow baking pan. Fill the pan with cream to cover the flab and bake until a light brown. The cream will make sufficient sauce to serve with the flsh. "Bread Fritters,—Cut stale bread Into thin allcea, ahape with a biscuit cutter, spread with Jam and dip In tbe fol lowing batter, after Qnttlng the allcea together aa aendwlcbea. gift one cup ful of flour with one tablespoonful of powdered sugar, a pinch of salt and two-thirds of a capful of milk, grad ually add two well-beaten egg yolks. Add one tablespoonful of olive oil after folding In tbe stiffly beaten whites of two eggs. Baked Stuffed Fish.—Prepare a stuffing for the flsh using one-half cupful of bread crumbs, one-fourth capful of batter, one-half capful of cracker crumbs, a few drops of onion Juice, one-fourth teaspoonful of salt, one tablespoonful of chopped parsley, two tablespoonfols of chopped soar pickles. Bind with a beaten egg and staff the flsh. Lay In tbe pan two strips of cheese cloth; on this piece the Asa; this will ksep tbe flsh from breaking when lifted from tbe pen. Bake until the flsh leavee tbe bones. Serve gsrnlsbed with cress and ase tlons of I anon. Jellied Flsh-—Cook a two-pound flab and remove the bones and skin, chop line, add a little at e time a half cap ful of cold water, a teaspoonful of aalt and tbe Juice of three lemons, one tsblsspoonfnl of grated onion end two dosen blsncbed and finely chopped al monds. When all have been well mixed,add two tableepoonfuls of gela tin which has been softened ia one fourth cbpful of cold watir, and dls aolved over hot water. Pack In a mold and when thoroughly chilled serve In a crisp neet of lettuce with mayon naise dressing Peas, peanuts, pickles, or olives with s da all of onion, la a good salad to pre pare in winter, as these foods are al ways to be obtained. Mix with a good bolletfNtreaslng snd serve on lettuce. Asparagus and Red Pepper, Put two or three stalks of csnned sspara gas through a ring of red pepper er fresh tomato. Arrange on lettuce and garnish With a apooafal of mayoonalee. MANY HOUSEKEEPERS f TOO 81 TO WORK How Many Are Finding Relief from Weakness and Pain. Mrs. Brandenburg a Notable Case . ' > Ml •7TH ITRKKT, MIIWAUKIK. VIICONIIN Milwaukee, Wisconsin.— "I «u in • badly run-down condition and 1 would get weak spells and terrible headaches. I felt ao badly last year that I could not do any bousecleaning. The minute I would lift or stoop It seemed as if I was going to fall to pieces. I told m neighbor bow I felt and she said that Lydia E. Pinkham'y Vegetable Compound was surely the right thing for me. I took four bot tiee then and in the fall of.the year lie again The health and vipor you had in your youth can be yours again. Rheumatism, lumbago, Bright's disease, and kindred ailments, are the result of weak, sluggish, impure blood, and the reason your blood becomes like i , this is because it lacks the iron whicH is essential to enable it to throw the poisons out of your system. It keeps on circulating these impurities through your body and these ailments steadily grow worse. They; finally become dangerous. The most amazing tonic ever discovered, to give your blood the iron it needs, is Acid Iron Mineral, bottled just as Nature herself produced it Physicians and scientists have never been able to duplicate A. I. M. It is the only mineral iron which can be taken up directly by the blood corpuscles. This is why it puri fies and strengthens your blood and so quickly gives you back that energy, appetite and vigorous health Nature intended you should have. For more than thirty years, this remarkable, natural blood tonic, has been bringing suffer ing men and women back to strength and health. It will do this for you. Go to TOUT druggist today and get a bottle of Acid Iron Mineral. Also get a box of A. I. KSj! A-I-M Percolating Corp. |^§§j| SALEM, VIRGINIA BBfaJ If trouble doesn't lie In the way of I Any mun likes to have at leaat mm some |ieople they go out of their way friend who thinks enough of kin Ml to And It I flatter hlro. """"""" - Save a third of your I paint cost A gallon of Staig Semi-Past* Paint —a gal lon of linaeed oil— mix them and you have Veo gallons of the highest quality paint yon can buy —at a third lees than the cost of mixed paint of equal quality. If your paint bill ia $30.00, Stag Paint will save vou ■ SIO.OO for a few extrs minutest Yet Stag Paint is long lasting snd brilliant. Mixes to the right consistency—spresdsessOy—won't I peel or crsck. There's a "Stag" dealer near ■ you. See him—or write us for literature snd name of dealer. STAG'MINT I Hirshberg Paint J ' I took three. I had been tiuaM by a doctor, but he gave me aa iraa tonic and tkat did not help me. It seemed that the tonic did not have to it what the Vegetable Compound Si That gave me the strength and ambi tion I needed and I have gained to weight. This year before 1 started to dean house I got four bottles of the Vegetable Compound and am tak ing it right along. I tell all my friends about it and how much good it does me. They can notice it because I ton* gained m weight. I weigh 118 now and do all my work myself agato." —lira. EMIL O. BRANDENBURG, FLD 87th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mrs. Earl's Recovery Horace, Nebraska.—"l had terri ble pains and backache, so bad that I could hardly move, and I would have to lie down at times. 1 read adver tisements of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and I was se sick that I I would try it. My husband knew it was good as be knsw a woman it had helped. It took al my pains away and 1 don't haw any backache now. Ido my own ho— work, take care of a few thick— and my garden, and have a fittto gkl three years old to look out for. 1 re©- ommend the Vegetable Compound to my friends and I will answer all tha questions I can, if any one writer to me." Mrs. ADA FUBI« 808 Z& WW If 1 . . Horace, rieora*s»
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