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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1920-11-11, Page 3CONDUCTED BY PROF: HENRY Q. BELL The object of this department Is to place at the sow aloe of our farrn readers the advice of en acknowledged authority on all subjects pertaining to soils and crops, Address all questions to Professor Henry Q. Boll, In mare of The Wilson Publishing Company, Limited, Toren., to, and army/ere will appear In this column In the order In which they are received. Whon writing kindly men. *Ion this paper. As spare la limited It to advisable where Immediate reply is necessary that a stamped and ad• dressed envelope be enclosed with the question, whoa alta answer will be mailed direct. L. y.:—When prices are good our hogs and cattle pay us,; you could say the Burne about corn, wheat and other farm crops; but when prices aro low --where aro we? Some of us farmers are wondering if big yields really do pay. Answer: The question of how profit- able big yields aro is not new. How- ever, there has been some very reliable and interesting information gathered on it this last couple of years. The Ontario Agricultural College Bulletin No. 278, publishes some figures pre- cicely to the point. Prof, Leitch, the author, trade a study of 226 general farms in central Western Ontario. These were not picked fauns, but were the sum total of farms good and bad in the section visited. The investiga- tors obtained as reliable information as possible regarding the crops, live- stock, cost of labor, seed and other things that enter into costs and prate of the farm. Regarding yields and profits, they capital invested on the farm. Volume of over -turn is necessary' to reduce unit costs. The farmer who can main- tain his acreage and at the •same time economically increase his yields, pro- duces this volume of over -turn. He at once places himself in line for increas- ed returns, first by reducing the unit cost of production; second, by making possible a• greater gross return. Prices may have fallen considerably and still with an ,increase in volume of 'business his net 'income may be maintained or increased. So that, within reasonable limits, increased yields certainly pay, especially when you combine with in- crease in yield the idea of improve- ment in quality. This necessitates proper management, which means good soil tillage, drainage, proper bal- ancing of plantfood by backing up the manure supply with a judicious am- ount of high=grade fertilizer, and the use of good seed. S. Ii. S.:—Am afraid I left ;my wheat seeding a little too late. The been looked up in the mustard crops and the amount of both moisture and plantfood robbed by thus means. Wild mustard bus been successfully killed by spraying with sulphate of (Aron. The success of themethod de- pends upon how carefully it is carried out. Speaking generally, the spray ehould be applied with machinery that will divide it ne finely as possible and drive it right into the plant. The amount recommended is about 62 gals, to the acre, under a pressure of 80 to 100 lbs. as measured at the nozzle. In order to get proper strength, empty a 100-1b. sack of sulphate of iron into a wooden barrel; fill the barrel with water, stirring the solution with a board until the iron sniphate is dis- solved; strain the solution through several 'thicknesses of cheesecloth when putting it into the spray barrel. The spray may temporarily turn the tips of the young grain plant dark, It twill kill the mustard almost entire- ly; and the grain will quickly recover itself and make normal good growth. In order to be successful, the spray must be applied before the crops are too far adyaneed. We have noted that considerable mustard seed has germinated during the long warns days of 1920 Autumn. This is promising; especially is it of advantage if fall plowing has been done or if the surface of the fields cov- ered with the young sprouting mus- tard have been disked lately or har- rowed, exposing the young germinat- ing plant to the frost which must soon cut short the •growing season. The promise under these conditions for next year would be for less mustard. However, if the mustard plants ap- pear, the Drops should be sprayed. found the following: Where the yields stand is pretty thin although I put on Milk Route Joys. were below 81 per cent. of the average five loads of manure to the acre and Anna not being a milk - nes of the district, the labor income 125 lbs. of fertilizer. Can I de any. man a Peterson,e canot ed -oilk-woman. nes $506 a year. thing more to orate sure of wheat Every morning she markets the milk (To obtain labor income Prof. Leitch next spring? from her cows. She inherited a montk Answer: We do not believe that you gaged farm and 'with it the care of a !rave the stateuse for apprehension regard- crippled 'brother and two little sisters. Thg weather of the fete Bowe wheat. bus Now she has a fine herd of grade cows The n theyfast fab weeks out with a pure=bred sire and well-culti- gron exceedingly favorable to root seated fields which produce good crops. stancestances. We have repeatedly oeen in- The bottled milk is carried in a de - wheat hoere fall poor nto p growth of tachable box attached to her car. The wheat in did was no eat t titn re- last time I met her she called, "Want the splendid crop of wheat that a lift?" salted the follow]iig spring. "No thank you," I answered, "I'm Our only suggestion in the can in reducing.. What's the matter? You point is to watch the early growth of look blue." the crop' next spring. If there seems "This must be my ]too -deo day! Most to be a reasonable stand of wheat and morning's i the sunriseyh is lovely and it still appears slightly weak, we would advise applying 125 to 200 lbs. folks have a cheerful word for ane but of medium grade fertilizer per acre this morning a new customer scolded —say a 2-8-2 or a 2-12. This could because yesterday's milk soared. She be applied broadcast and worked lin gave me a dirty bottle and I said it was not mine. `Well; she said, 'I put kerosene in yours and you'll have to take this one.' Another customer can- not •afford milk any more since it has gone up another cent a quart. And one of my nicest customers ie moving away." found the total of farm receipts for the year and the total of farm ex- penses. From the total receipts he deducted the total expenses, which leaves the total revenue for the farms. Now, he estimated the interest at 5 per cent. on the total capital invested and deducted this from the total rev- enue mentioned above. This gave the net revenue or what was left to pay the farmer for his own and his fatn- Ily's labor. This is what is understood es labor income.! Returning to his investigations: Where 'crap yields of the farms were from 81 to 00 per cent. of the average •of the district, the labor income, 'in- stead of being $606 elms $583. In a thh•d class, where the yields of the farm equalled the average and ranged with a light harrowing, marring sure up to 10 per cent. over the average of to harrow with the rows and not the district, the labor income was across. $056; and' in a fourth class, where the B. R. It.:—We had an awful scourge yields of the crops were 20 per cent of wild mustard in our wheat last sum - above average, the labor income was ntcr. I sun sure it hurt our yields. "1,331. What can I do to prevent it happening It was nearly that same day This is the story ;its Ontario. Now next summer? when As ne voice noonnetha me agday across in Ohio investigations were Answer: You are certainly right in "I couldn't curried on in 1918 on 67 farms, and it concluding that the :mustard in grain go home, she said, was found that where yields wore poor last simmer seriously detracted from "without stopping to tell you how the value of crops per day of labor the yield and quality of grain. This is amounted to $11.92; where the yields especially true when you consider the were fair this was increased to $15.01, amount of plantfood that must have while where yields were good the total value was $18.01. A similar innesti-. . whom its doors were first opened, nation for another county showed that — • would be shut out. Compare Luke 13: where yields were above the average, 28, where this saying of Jesus is found i the labor income was $769, whets ' " ", in a different setting. where they r tii were 'below the average y �.r The word "palsy' s from the same the labor income was only293 a year. ,yyGreek source as paralysis,' and °4� means the lanae thing. The sick man .Quoting the report: $ y � r g "In Scioto County Inst year 1919 is said to have been grievously tor - SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON )tented, that is to say, he suffered 36 farmers raised an average of $2,855 NOVEMBER 14THI. great pain. It might have been "an worth of crops from 65 acres; the acute case of spinal meningitis," or a most profitable five of •these ftums The Power and Authority of Jesus, St. case of "progressive paralysis with averaged $8,445 worth on 62 acres. ' Matthew 8 and 9. Golden Text muscular spasms" affecting the The average amount spent for manure St. Matthew 9: 36. breathing. In any ease the miracle was and fertilizer was only $130, while on a eery remaricable one, and must halo the most profitable flue the average 8: 1-4. The Loper. See Mark 1: 40-44 made n profound impression, More - expenditure for manure and fertilizer and Luke, 5: 12-14. .Leprosy was re- over it must have :been made clear to was $226, Good crop yields are fundi- girded as an unclean disease, and its the Jews about Him that Jesus would victim was shut out of the community. not confine Ilis healing and saving mental lin the farming business. The fate of the poor leper wars indeed power to them, but that He would Though the farming bo strong in all a sad one, No home was proseded for recognize and reward true faith phases except crop yields, the results hint, and in many eases ho became wherever He might find it. will be limited. 'Doth an outcast and a beggar. Even 8: 14; 9: 34. Other miracles. The • The reason for the difference in to touch him was defilement, and if house of Peter was visited by the same labor dneome, of course, is obvious. he entered a. house he made it unclean, gracious and leindly power of healing, Lowtyields always mean high produc- Recovery from the disease was rare, and his wife's mother was raised from tion costs. The farmer Who studies but the, sufferer might live for eight a sickbed and restored to her house - or ten 'years, or even longer. The hold ministry, A tempest on the lake miracle of healing was, therefore, re- of Galilee was stilled when the die - his farm business, and who weighs inarkable, and when told abroad, ciples found themselves in petit of nests of securing• high yields ,against brought great multitudes to see and sinking. Two maniacs, dwelling among increased returns, usually finds that hear, and to be healed of their in. the rock -]sewn eaves and tombs on the arge yields give better returns for firmities. eastern side of the lake, were ]sealed. 8: 5-13. The Centurion's Servant. Again, in Capernaunt, a helpless par - See Luke 7: 1-10, The centut7'ton was alytic, carried by his friends on a lite the captain of a cote an of on hun- ter into the presence of J p y e P esus, was dyed men, that is the sixtieth part of made to stand up and walk, and was a legion in the Roman army. Tiffs roan able himself to carry els bed' buck to may have been n native of Palestine. 'his house. Ittost wonderful of all was Ile was not a Jew. but Luke tells us the restoration to life of the ruler's that the elders of the Jews spoke well daughter, when site hate been pro- of him, saying, "Ile is worthy that flounced dead, turd the strange story thou shouldest do this for him; for he of the sicic 'woman who Baine behind lovoth our nation and himself built Jesus in the throng, touched the bocci - us otic. synegogue.l' Evidently the re- er of His ,garnteut, and was healed. lation between this man and Itis ser- Bliirtd rnen had. 'their eyes opened, and vent was one of warm friendship and a dumb man was made to speak. esteem, The disposition of some in our In our time we have become so ac- tinic to mare suet, a relationship as eustomed to depend upon the doctor, unjust and^i»ittmaan finds no wa>rant and the druggist, and the hospital, and in the Now Testament. The position the nurse, that wo are in danger of of a trusted .and valued servant is re- ,foegetbhtg the healing power of faith, garded as one of honor. And yet is it not just as true bo• -day Luke says that, when he heard of as it ever was that "the prayer of Jesus, the centurion sent elders of the :faith shall save the sick?" We need Jews to present' hie petit,]on to Jesus, as much as ever the lesson of Christ's and that he himself dict not come. healing ministry.With :Raul, with Jesus went with them, and when He confidence, and with hope, we must was approaching the house received a still pray for our skit ones., entrusting second deputation of the centurion's them to the gracious and loving care friends who brought the message of of our God, believing that He. IS able verses 8-9, No wonder Jesus marvelled to make them well again, if it be His at this mans faith, IID believed that wiili, but always submitting, as our Jesus had unseen forces at This cont- Lord himself rrtd, our will to His. So trend which Ile reed send to do His also, with great thankfulness, we bidding, jest 'As be, it Rossetti oflluer, should pray for all those who minister ,could bid men go or comm. to the sick, ami for those who invee'ti- The faith of the Gentile led Jesus to gate, often with self-sacrificing .per think of those wile would . et - s. andtoll,th into tiro Kingdom from all ionto 11 gamey on a causes of sick - g nabiors. test, and the menus of prevettthtg and from the east and west, end would lioalotg. 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Fabtory Distributors, HAMILTON + CANADA the mortgage, The 'very next place I calledinter leaving you, I found a note in the bottle ordering three grams a day for a new neighbor. At another house, in an envelope tied to the neck of the bottle, was a cheque for the month's milk, a ticket for a concert to -morrow night and a note saying, `Tie violinist ie a countryman of yours and I hope yon will enjoy the concert.' The violinist was brought sep in the sante village where my father lived in the old country. And I've never even seen the lady who gave mo the ticket. Isn't it glorious? It makes me happy!" I am fully converted to thegr feeding value of tankage in rais hogs, When first my attention we directed to it, I made a trial, Th rapidity with widen a sack dbiappe ed completely scared me out. seemed like a waste 02 good mon to see a sack quickly disappear, to hear the pigs squeal lustily more. I concluded that corn, pasta and ground feed was more en keepit with such insatiable appetites.A year or so ago I told a neighbor of nay experience. He laughed heart- ilyGive them all they want for a day or two," he advised, "and pretty soon will become satisfied. After that they will eat moderately, provided you keep .it before them all the time. Your pigs will grow twice es fast with tank- age as withput it." I followed the neighbor's advice. Once the pigs had eaten their fill they ate moderately thereafter, Pigs thrive remarkably when they have all the tankage they want. Their diges- tions seem better, their' hair is smooth- er, and they seem to eat much less other food. I ant inel1lned to think, too, that they are leas apt to become wormy. Neither do they root as much, my obsei.•vation is that hogs that have all the tankage they desire will dam- age the pastures scarcely at all. Sows with pigs are not inclined to chase the chickens. So convinced am I of the great value of tankage, that I would scarcely at- tempt to raise hogs without it. Even if it is thigh in price I find that the good it does far outweighs the cast. It will pay every farmer raising hog's to become acquainted with tankage. Unless I am greatly mistaken, those who try it for a short time will never thereafter attempt to do without it. 1 eat in 9 e ar- It cy and plays a wedding march, the married fort pair, arm in stem, pass down the aisle, 0, tg ?.BLEM BY MOIHELEN LAW Address all communications for this department Mrs. Helen Law, 236 Woodbine Ave„ Toronto. A Business Girl: 1. The bridegroom and groomsman, preceded by the min- ister, enter from the chancel just as the wedding march begins and await the Bridal procession. If there are ushers they lead the procession two by two, followed by the bridesmaid. The bride mines last, leaning on her father's arm. After the benediction is pronounced, the newly made husband and wife arise from their knees, are congratulated by the minister, then turn to leave the altar; the organist i'•'" -"•tom" <.. �,F'�:4 �':�Stita..,,m The Balloon. I tad a round and red balloon, All shining softly, like a moon; I danced it gayly to a tune TJpan its slender string. I waved it gently to and fro, I sailed it high, I pulled it low, When, ,in a wink, I let it go Upon its airy wing. I watched it floating high and high Past tree and house, to cloud and sky; It seemed so glad to say goodbye And leave me wondering. And I am sure, in those far lands Beyond the clouds, some sky child stands And reaches one cool, eager hands To catch my treasured thing. What Happened to the Old Barn. These were many things besides the pair of wheels, the box and the bean role in a certain old Ontario barn. Them were the tools, the harness and the workbenches, and dozens of farm- ing implements; but this is a story of the wheels, the box and the bean pole. The ,barn was no longer used to shelter horses. The man of the house was too old to do farm work, but he pottered round the place and took caro of the garden and kept every- thing in order. One still moonlight night the objects in the silent old barn began to talk to one another. "1 wish you wouldn't lean against us so hard," said the pair of wheels crossly •to a ladder. "We were not built strong enough to stand a very great weight•" "Is that so?" said the ladder in sur- prise. "Then what were you built for, may I ask?" "We were part of a baby carriage," one of the wheels replied, "and a very beautiful .carriage it was, too—of fine willow and lined with lovely green velvet. When the baby went riding, dressed in his beat, everyone stared et us. But the carriage wore out, and then we were taken ori' incl put out hero --he stsifed—"with this crowd of eemnon things." "That sounds very fine," remarked a box, "but you haven't traveled very much. Look at me: I came all the way front Cuba with a load of oranges." Since none of the objects in the barn lied ever heard of Cuba they kept still for a moment, trying to think of something to say. Far over in a dim corner steeei a bean pole, rough and nntrintmecl, just as it had i been cut in the woods. There had been many other bean poles itt t'hnt u corner, bet from time to time the inert had come in and carried them away for use its his garden, "Hew ilea to be beautiful and followed by the groomsman with the bridesmaid. 2. At a midday church wedding the bridegroom and his at- tendants should wear a black morning or frock coat with grey trousers, white tie and pearl -grey gloves. Bobbie's Parents: Please suggest a "grace" or blessing that would be suitable for a chiid to repeat at the table before the meal is served. The following grace by W. D. Neste bit is suitable: L'ord,.biess.ti is meat that we, shall eat, This bread that we shall break; Make .all our actions kind and sweet, We ask, for Jesus' sake, Bride's Mother: What refreshments would you advise for an afternoon wedding, and 'how ,should they be served? If guests aro to be seated at the' table you can serve dam or tomato :bouillon, broiled or brown fricasseed Chicken, peas, creamed or mashed po- tatoes, rolls, olives, celery and salted peanuts. The table is set with the necessary silver and glass; a tittle paper cup holding the salted nuts and a roll at each plate. When this is re- moved, serve the chicken, which sbould ]cave been separated' and joint- ed. A piece of chicken, a serving of peas and a serving of potatoes can be pieced on each ,plate in the kitchen, ready to serve. Guests are supposed to help themselves to olives and celery which .have been placed on the table. Additional rolls and. the vegebables can be paseed for a -second helping. I'f lice cream is not available, serve fruit gelatine with whipped .cream, little cakes, coffee :and cream pepper- mints. When guests can not be seated, serve hot consomme its cups, accom- panied by salted crackers, creamed chicken in paper cases, 001017 salads, roll's, ice-cream, cake and coffee. If oysters are obtainable, serve.creamed oysters and chicken salad. The Impel. case oontadning chicken• or oysters is placed on a plate, with a serving of salad and a roll beside iet A fork is laid across the plate and it is then ready to serve. Fellow this course with ice-cream eake and coffee. The table should have, besides its decora- tions, piles of naiplcins, plates contain- ing the calces, dishes of salted nuts and bonbons. Napkins are handed to the guests as they take their places a around the rooni, The nate are paused at any time after the first course, the cakes and bonbons ere passed with the rice -cream. Pour the ooffee In the kitchen and piece two lumps of sugar in each saucer. A pitcher of cream should be placed on the tray with the coffee; guests -add the cream or not, as they prefer. Bessie: Do I think it all right for a girl to donee with a boy she has not met? By all mean, no. Introductions are simply society's safeguards. I do not endorse them merely because Mrs. Grundy says Ove should; they are the protection every girl and every man, too, is entitled to, otherwise they would be at the mercy of every stranger who wished to make their acquaintance. Tell the young man who begs for a dance and to whom you have not been formally presented, that he must get someone to introduce him to you; he will respect you all the more and better still, you will respect yourself. Maid Marlon: That you do not wish to speak to the sisters of your former fiance, sounds to the as 'if you were visiting your disappointment in this young man upon them, whereas they have been quite innocent in the whole natter. Speaking to another person is such a smell oourbesy, that it seems a shame to withhold it and I do not think we are ever justified in dis- courtesy no matter what may have been done to us. Our hearts should be big enough to take in everybody. We should never shut anyone out of our life without reason. Beginner: Shall I thank the boy who brings me a box of candy, and should I open it right away? Why shonkl you not thank the boy who brings you a box of Dandy? Re. member always that it is discourteous not to show appreciation of kindness and that every gracious act should be received with thT,sks. When a box of candy es presented to you, you can say, "For me? How kind, thank you! so much"; or something similar. Open! the box by all means and pass it to' the donor before taking a piece of candy yourself. Boys expect to help eat the candy they bring with them; even if they did not, it would be meet, discoureeous not to ager it. YOU MUST TAKE SIDES ".tis that is not. with Me is against Nle," said the Master of mon, Neutrality ,is 'inaction, Inaction to be negative means to he against a thing. When Cheiet said that one to' be for Him or against Hint, was stat- ing somleth'ing that two thousand years have proved to be so. In one of His short parables He pictures with fearful power what happens when a roan is determined not to take one side or the other. A man'had been cured of demon possession. Be decided not to seek God and live a positive rellgi- oua life. Be would get along, take life easy, not join either the religious party or the godless group. Bob he could not do it. The soul is not a vacuum. One cannot pump it empty as he can a glass jar in a physics laboratory. It will be concerned with something, if nothing more than the wildest superstition. And Christ states that presently the expelled demon re- turns to that man's soul, finds it emp- ty, and re-enters. And when he re- enters he brings other demons with him, until the deluded wretch is worse than he was before. When a great cause goes by, and we do not tats sides, we are' weaker, less worthy, than we were before. Some of the most pathetic scenes in the Bible are scenes Where men wanted to declare tltem- selvee, but did not dare, and afterward tried to atone for their neglect, There are Joseph and Arline -thee and Nice - denies, members of the council and secret believers. They wanted to save Christ from His enemies, but did not dare run counter to the passion and hate of the other leaders. After Christ's death they come with spices and anesint the body, and lay it in the tomb. But loading a man's body with spices and perfume after he is dead is a poor substitute for red-blooded friendship when friendship is needed. On the other hand, look at that undy- ing scene where Paul pleads before King Agrippa, and says he is not dis- obedient to the _heavenly vision. One scene like that is. worth till the neu- trality of a thousand years. In many a- country community to- day there are folks who ought to de - dare themselves. They ought to take sides, out and out. The church per f haps is small and unattractive, the tpreacher may not be the best in the • 1 land, and things are not one hundred per cent. plus. Why not enter into some branch of the thumb's work and make it go? Why not organize a class of young folks ? The writer knew a woman that did this. She had the class •come to her home frequently, on' week nights. That class became one of the lag factors for community bet- terment. The £arming fraternity has always had strong ideas as to what is right and wrong. When cities have lost their soul the country has kept its soul. But if this fast-growing organization is io maintain the same high levels of hon- eaty that have characterized .farmers In the past, it will be beeause leaders and members declare themselves for 9. such rmoi ]e . And will ' P wlitnotRea F great day in Canadian business when a farmer's eoneern gets vast power into its hands, and still keeps the same code of honest dealing that farmers had, in the old days? Some great firms have already done this, and it is a heartening story. To do it, they had to take sides and declare themselves. Schoolgirl: I am so sorry you are having trouble with your teacher. It means everything to you to start the school year bight, This is one of the oases in which it is wise to change your mental attitude, I know your teacher has no special grudge against you and if you will only say to your- self "I WILL like her," you will actu- ally find your antagonism -melting. Do something nice for her, take her some-. thing from home, make it a business to be thoughtful to her. And keep in mind that you will be the laser, not, she, if you cease your schooling. travel!" the bean pole murmured timidly. The box gave a squealcy laugh. "It's safe to say, bean pole, that you will never travel mush," he answered. "No farther than the garden yonder." But the bean pole made no reply. The nett day a little city boy came to stay at the old house, He had had few playmates in his short life and even fewer playthings^ When he caught sight of the big two -horse wagon in the outer shed he gave a sigh. . "I wish I had a wagon," he said. That set the man to thinking. Why should not the boy have a wagon? He went to tate barn and looked round, The boy watched hinm• "There might be the malting of a wagon here," the snail said to himself. The boy, overhearing him, gave a skip and a jump. The wheels were chosen first, as they were ever afterwards proud to remember, Then the span 'looked at the box, "With a little paint;" he said, "that would be fine." . The box thought privately that it was fine just as it was, alt covered wvitlt pictures of orange groves; but it said nothing, "Take this to the pump and scrape ort the pictures," the man said. 'So the boy took the box away and scrap- ed and scraped until it was entirely bare. Then be stood it beside the wheels. . "We shall need a handle next," said the man, "And here it is." With that he walked over to the corner and picked up, the bean pole, "My!" said the wheels in surprise. "What on earth can he do with the bean pole?" Even the boy looked puzzled, "Isn't that too tough for n handle?" lie asked. "Rough things aro sometimes fine Wide," said the man. He fastened the been pole in a vise lid began to draw a sharp spokeshave along the length of it. The boy, watrhing eagerly, saw the bark euti up and 'drop to the floor in little coils, 'UMW' and round, from one end to the other, the man drew the spoke- shave. Now and then he passed his thumb slowly over the surface of the polo. "There mustn't be even a slicer left," he said, Even after the wood looked white and smooth he -vas not satisfied, He brought some sandpaper from the house and moothed and smoothed the pole until it shone and glistened, When he had done no one would have guessed that the slim white handle had once ,been a bean pole. Afterwards the plan found some bolts and fastened the wheels and the . handle to the box. At the end of the ''' handle he fastened a little crosspiece of wood. "It is a real, seal wagon!" eried the boy. "Wait a minute," the mean said. "The handle is perfect, but the box! and the wheels need something more; Then he varnished the box and the' spokes of the wheels and set the wagon in a corner to dry, When it was .quite dry the boy drew it up and down all over the place. "What a beautiful handle," remark- ed some one, meeting him. fi "It was just a common bean pole ,r once, the boy replied. go "Well," said the wheels to the box, 41 as the wagon moved on, "you never can tel] what may happen to people in this world," tl Our country's future depends large- ly upon the preparation we give our ne children for the reepanslbilibies whirls of will soon be theirs^ H A mixture prepared as follows will so hi o' sh s The Prophet of Cheer. His smiles and his prophecies go hand in hand, and they are both as welcome as the flowers in May, "Oh, yes;' he says, "it storms to -day, but we shall have dealing weather to- morrow." Re looks right through the darkest: cloud to the golden sunshine beyond. He has a wonderful knack of look - ng at e mountain of difficulty from be most accessible side. "Yes, sonny, is ruther hard clinibin', but you can make it,' he says to some discourage& boy who faces unexpected difficulties, as he pats hint on tate back. "Yes, my mop's a little dry now," he says, "but there's a Blond cemin' up, and I guess the Lowell water that field of corn for me yet" This es one rea- son why I love the prophet of good cheer; he never begins to lament, and say, "Spilled milk," before it exon ,commences to slop over. The prophet of cheer believes in nding the honey on true farm and the ld in life. Ho sees the best in every eiglebor, He understands boys OVA e makes the most cheerful propheciea. oncornirg the most mischievous of sem, Many a neighbor's boy has made good: simply because the prophet f cheer had confidence in hhn, The prophet of cheer never carries at . loamy countenance,]nto a sicic-room; of he. Hoi" He brings some humaus'bit news, a smile, a warm 'hand -sleep. e save: "My! how much 'better you look is day. You will be up again on, when he can do so and not have s conscience trouble him in the noon the night, He believes that sun- int—human sunshine—•is good{ for a ick -roam. The prophet of cheer makes life richer and brighter and more hopeful: He es always ''winsome end attractive to boys and girls and, somehow, he never seem% to lose his attraction for us gray -headed farrier folks, There is always a chair at our firesides and a place in our hearts for the propletei of cheer.' keep the agricultural implements from rusting: Melt together lard and pow. tiered resin, 0110 part of the latter to three of the former, and if it is de- tred add at little i•ampblack. Paint the iron or steel with a brush. African stock -feeders know the value of eosin eIlage for fattening cat. the Much of the work there is done with oxen, and the old oxen are .tat• toned for beef, Silage is used :its fat- tening them. - ISSUE No, 45-40.