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-A- " Quality of Horse Stock Improving Market Prices for Good Big Animals Are Better and Demand Is Strong. (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.; Although tlie number of horses in the country has been steadily decreas ing and the number of stallions reg istered for service in the various states has been on the decline in recent years, according to an analysis of the situation by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture, there are indica tions that tills downhill movement is coming to a halt. There is also rea son to believe that as a result of the culling that lias been go'ng on in the last few years the quality of the horse stock is being improved at a rate greater than usual. Horses Show Decrease. At tlie end of 1922, there were 203, 000 fewer horses and 30,000 more mules in the United States than at the beginning of that year. While production lias not kept pace with the deatli rate tlie demand lias been in creasing. Last year there was an in crease of approximately 40 per cent in tlie number of horses received on markets over tlie previous year. Dur ing the first three months of the pres ent year there was increase of horses on tlie markets of 51 per cent over tlie same months of 1922. Market price&Jfor good big horses have been better this spring, and there Is a strong demand for good breeding stock. A study of the stallion enrollment figures from 22 horse-producing states shows that the number of purebreds has been decreasing at a lower rate than the total number. In 1022, the decrease of all stallions was 15.9 per cent, while the number of registered stallions decreased only 10.7 per cent. The action of a number of state legis latures in outlawing all but purebred stallions and Jacks has been a factor In addition to the genernl tendency in getting away from poorly bred sires. During 1923, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are licensing only purebred stallions and jacks for public service. In a recent publication of the de partment, “Stallion Enrollment and Horse-Breeding Situation,” by J. O. Williams and OE. B. Krantz, it is showui that in 22 states, including the principal horse-producing sections, there are a few more than 19,000 stallions. Of these practically 15,000, or a trifle more than 78 per cent, are purebreds. In 1921, similar figures showed that there were nearly 23,OCX) stallions, but less than 74 per cent were purebred. According to the tables, two states, Indiana and Pennsylvania, as a result of laws which bar grades nnd scrubs, have 100 per cent of pure bred stallions. Michigan’s purebred stallions are more than 93 per cent e-f the total, nnd Montana’s more than 90 per cent. In a half dozen other states purebreds are In excess of 80 per cent. Increase of Purebred Jacks. Although there was an increase of 39,000 mules shown at the beginning of the year, the number of jacks stand ing for public service decreased more than the preceding year. Eighteen states having an enrollment of 6,060 jacks in 1921 had only 5,086 In 1922, a decrease of 16 per cent. In these states jacks standing for service con stitute 28.8 per cent of all stallions and jacks. Comparable figures from 11 states show that the percentage of purebred jacks has increased from 29 per cent In 1914 to 76 in 1922. In addition to information on the horse and mule situation, this new publication contains lists of the pedi gree registry associations recognized as standard by the National Associa tion of Stallion Registration Boards, foreign books of record recognized by the United States Department of Agri culture, and names and addresses of All state and national officials who have charge of stallion enrollment. Copies may be obtained by addressing the Department of Agriculture, Wash ington, D. C. Destroy Weeds by Using Iron Sulphate Solution Tests in Wisconsin were successful in eradicating wild mustard from grain fields by the use of a solution of iron sulphate applied at the rate of 52 gallons per acre. The proper strength of the solution was obtained by dissolving 100 pounds of iron sul phate in water and diluting to 52 gal lons. The total cost was estimated to be $1.25 per acre. This treatment also proved efficacious in the eradication of dandelions from lawns, but did not work so well In fields. Cockleburs, ragweeds, daisies, wild lettuce and several other ordinary weeds were only partially eradicated hy this solu tion. Canada thistles were black ened, but soon recovered, even when sulphuric acid was added to the spray. Clean cultivation was apparently the only effective remedy for the most persistent weeds. It Pays to Keep Garden Busy Throughout Season Xt pays to keep every foot of the gar den busy throughout the growing sea son. Beans, tomatoes, beets, corn, cel ery, endive and turnips, all of these and others, can easily follow In their tuni. the early crops such as beets, lettuce, radishes and peas, and the revenue from such cropping will he doubled without any Injury whatever ro the land if only ft little judgment Is exercised. Barley Production Is of Great Importance Nearly as Valuable as Com in Fattening Cattle. (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture ) Barley production in the United States is undergoing some changes and is becoming of increasing importance in American agriculture, says the Unit ed States Department of Agriculture. Barley is finding a place in the feeding of live stock on the farms, where it is grown and is being grown largely for feed outside of regions where corn and oats do well. Under suitable condi tions of soil and climate, barley yields more pounds of feed per acre than any other small grain. Barley generally is considered about 90 to 95 per cent as valuable as corn for fattening live stock. Although it is a good feed for all stock, it should he crushed or rolled for sheep, hogs and all young stock. If ground fine, the Hour produced makes mastication diffi cult and the animals do not like the grain as well and eat less of it than when rolled. It should nut be the only grain in a heavy ration for young pigs, as'the hulls irritate the digestive sys tem. It is often used in preference to corn for show cattle, because it does not make such hard flesh. Because of the more general recog nition of the value of barley as a Ifr'e stock feed, and because of its yielding ability and adaptation to some regions where other grains do not do well, bar ley is being grown on more farms and over a wider area In the United States than formerly, and less extensively In special areas. It is likely also that the proportion of barley consumed on the farm where grown wifi continue to in crease. To Prevent Robbing by Strong Colonies of Bees To avoid strong colonies of bees rob bing the weak colonies of their supply of nectar, it is necessary to reduce the entrance to the hives of the weak col onies or to unite two of the weak col onies to make one strong one, says A. C. Burrill, extension entomologist of the Missouri college of agriculture. If the colony is weak for some other reason than that due to being a new swarm, it is a good thing to consider re-queening at least by the middle of August, although some do this In July. Colonies so re-queened go through the winter best and make better yields the next year. Keep all comb trimmings or drippings of honey in a covered pail and not scattered about. This cleanli ness applies especially to times when there is no nectar flow. To stop bees from robbing contract the entry of any weak colony being robbed to a space so small that hard ly more than one hee can go through at a time. The opening may have to be larger if it is very hot, for ventila tion ; but in that case, bay, straw, coarse weeds or grass clippings may he thrown in front of the entrance. During fierce robbing, sprinkle the bees with cold water. Mr. and Mrs. Bobwhite Are Friends ot Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Bob White and their numerous young ones ure the best friends a farmer can have, for they eat nothing but waste grain and in jurious insects and weed seed. Half of their bill of fare is composed of our worst pests, such as crab, cock spur, witch and foxtail grasses, sheep sorreil, smartweed, Iamb’s quarters, bindweed, pigweed, corn cockle, chick weed, partridge pea, beggar lice, nail grass, rib grass, and ragweed. So you see they are first assistants to the weed commissioner. Then, too, they eat some wild fruit, some leaf buds, and a great many harmful in sects, such as locust, chinch bug, cot ton worm, army worm, spotted red cu cumber beetles, bean leaf beetle, squash ladybug, may beetles, clover leaf weevil, and cutworms. One man estimated that every qunll on his farm was worth $5 apiece to him as a weed seed and insect destroyer. Black Teeth of Pigs Has No Special Significance The belief that black teeth often found In the mouth of new-born pigs have some dire detrimental effect upon the animals, seems to be about as prevalent as Is belief in “hollow horn” and “wolf in the tall," two mythical diseases often spoken of in the southern states. Let it be under stood that the black color of the small, sharp teeth referred to has no special significance and such teeth need not be removed on that account. As fhe teeth are as sharp as needles, how ever, and frequently lacerate the gums, or injure the tents of the sow, or wound the faces of the little pigs when fighting, they should be nipped off at birth. This must be most care fully done. Close Confinement Will Cure Hen of Broodiness Broodiness of hens means decreased egg production. Hens that want to set in summer may be broken up by close confinement In a wire bottom coqp, built under a shade tree about three feet above ground. Feed the fowls well meantime. Starving m broody hen doesn't pay because she must be fed up again before she will lay. Feed on regular laying mash and whole grain and keep plenty of fresh water within reach. Under these con ditions most broody hens will glv# II up In three to five day*. • Modish and Pre Ity Frocks; Favor One-Piece Bathing Suits ■iniiiiiiiintimitnttMnmnmmmtnt'iiiiiiMiirttmiiiiiiii nmiiniifimtl*tlNnniNfl1iniHlitiHriM»iiimuiim .in in 'iiitiimitiniiiii|imn>Miiim*'i» LIKE the Greeks bearing gifts, each | summer comes In with ingratiat ing new fabrics to catch our wander ing fancy. It can look us in the face serenely because it also brinas our beloved old favorites. If dotted Swiss were not among those present when the roll of summer dress materials is j called, there would be rebellion. The accompanying picture shows i dotted Swiss in red. with white dots. J made up for the lassie who sees the ; dnwn of her teens ahead of her. It is ! so plain, and so adequately pictured, i that It does not need description ex camouflaging the one-piece bathing suit with superlative furbelows, its standard is perfection in every detail. In the first place it must be faultless-fitting, shaped to conform to each curve and motion of the body. Pure wool, non shrlnkable and fast color are requisites to add to the list. Such is the exquisitely modeled gar ment shown on the picturesquely posed sen-goddess of this Illustration. The portrayal in mere printer's ink cannot show the brilliant maroon color which makes this one-piece bathing suit more than ordinarily attractive. It is knitted Pretty Dotted Swiss Frock cept to state that the binding of the round neck Is made of white organdie and that the short sleeves are finished like the neck. It Is prettied up with flat organdie flowers which are bought ready made and are among the many pretty trimmings for cotton frocks shown in the shops. One of these is posed on the left shoulder and one at each side of the girdle of narrow moire ribbon. Ribbons and laces, tucks and plaited frills, are all brought into play when | of pure wool with skirt stripes of red, I preen and maroon, which also appear on the trunks. Kote the rolled hose and smart Kelly green sandals. A bandana i square of waterproof silk, in the same vivid green is knotted into a bathing cap of incomparable charm. The kiddies scorn any but the knitted bathing suit and it goes without saying that it must be one piece, for children demand untrammelled action for water I frolic. If the armholes are elongated dotted swiss is a little elaborated. It i is shown in the more delicate colors j and used for pretty party frocks. In dark blue and light brown It makes very practical dresses and the sheer ness that suits them to dress-up times and to the summer streets. Welcome, happy midsummer days v ten we revel in the joys of swim ming and sea-bathing! Of course, the beach-strolling maiden finds chief de light in man-els of the couturier’s art, but for those who go tn for pure enjoyment to whom the daily dip is the health-giving sport throughout the warm weather months, the practical handsome one-piece knitted bathing or swimming suit, if you please, Is the logical solution. The knitted bathing suit is not, after all, such a simple proposition as one would think. In fact Its requirements are more exacting than the more elab orate, sometimes “fearfully and won derfully” constructed fanciful bathing utd beach costume. There is no» Knitted Bathing Suits in Favor permitting perfect freedom, ns shown in the picture, so much the better. It is said that even for th‘< little tots the black bathing suit is preferred, with red next in popularity. (©, 1923, Western Ntwapiper Union.) Aspirin Say “Bayer” and InsistI Unless you see the name “Bayer” on package or on tablets you are not get ting the genuine Bayer product pre scribed by physicians over twenty-two years and proved safe by millions for Colds Headache Toothache Lumbago Earache Rheumatism Neuralgia rain, I’ain Accept “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin” only. Each unbroken package contains proper directions. Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Drug gists also sell bottles of 24 and 100. Aspirin Is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetkacidester of Salicylicacid.—Advertisement. Got Away With the Pictures. An American motion picture opera tor, who bad been taking films of the French occupied area of the Ruhr, was pursued by the French, but escaped in his auto to Berlin. There the film was developed and two copies were sent abroad. Now the negative is stolen by French agents. However, the operator had an additional copy and will make another negative. Old Colored Mammy Knew What to Do “I was distracted with fear when my little 9-month-old baby had dys entery, but an old colored mammy told me to give her Teethlna and she has given me no more trouble since,” said Mrs. Nettie Barnes, South Bay, Palm Beach Co., Fla. “With my last baby I got Teethlna before he began teething and he was never sick a day.” It is not always safe to follow the advice of old colored mammies, but when they are as well informed ns this one who recommended Teethinn no advice could be better. All moth ers can inform themselves as to the proper care of their babies by con sulting Moffett’s Baby Book, which can be had free by sending 30c to the Moffett Laboratories, Columbus, Ga., for a full size package of Teeth lna.—(Advertisement.) Pocket Orchestra. A Hungarian engineer has Invented a gramophone no larger than a watch, and his slogan is “carry your or chestra in your vest pocket.” The invention Is described as a prac tical instrument, capable of producing jazz, waltzes and one-steps. "The Miklphone,” ns it has been christened, winds like a watch, and lias a speed regulator. There is room inside for ten plates, giving a reper toire of twenty selections. In the other vest pocket one can carry enough music for an all-night ses sion. By placing the instrument on a champagne glass the sound is ampli fied sufficiently for an ordinary-sized ballroom. SWAMP-ROOTFOR KIDNEY AILMENTS There is only one medicine that really stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for curable ailments of the kidneys, liver and bladder. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the highest for the reason that it has proven to be just the remedy needed in thousands upon thousands of distressing cases. Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be cause its mild and immediate effect is soon realized in most cases. It is a gen tle, healing vegetable coir round. Start treatment at once. Sold at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medium and large. However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer A Co., Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.—Advertisement. Hemp in the Philippines. The Department of Agriculture is going to help the hemp growers of the southern Philippine islands. It will determine which varieties of abaca plants are best suited for given localities, and make them easily avail able to the growers. Some plants give !*0 per cord efficiency ; others only 10. llemp production in 1022 exceeded that of 1921 by 500,000 bales. The harvest was 1,209,088 bales of 270 pounds each. 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