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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1923-04-26, Page 2vs rlasy i:F.x t_ u •. 4 PIIt,ST SEASON WITH STRAW- BERRIES - The time that most strawberry plants aro set depends upon the am- ount of moisture in the soil, and in this province early 'in May seems to be the most ideal for transplanting strawberry plants. Immediately after strawberry plants are set we should start cultivation and "continue a thor- oikgh cultivation throughout the sea - sem, in ea-aon,in order to conserve moisture and to be less vigorous and very few run - keep; out the weeds, To do this, the nets will be sent out during the first fields' should be' gone over at least every week or ten days with a culti- season. Because of this many grow - era pick oft' the blossoms as they ap-. grow - valor and several times during the pear.This Practice is a profitable season with hoes. one where strawberries aro grown The soil should be kept very mellow under very intensive culture, and so whet. the ;runners . start to grow even in the field culture of straw - they will take root readily. If a berries this method of picking the therunners• t should occur during the time blossoms the first season has proved the are forming, it i§ thenito be a very profitable one. very essential that the moisture in the,, After the plants begin to send out soils should be conserved and the soil, runners the width of the row is de - kept very mellow by frequent cultiv d'termined by the width of the strip tions. The better the care the.bed that is kept cultivated. Thorough reeeibet during s' y drought or dry spell cultivation will prevent the runners the better the next year's crop of , from rooting and will turn them back Strawberries will be both in quantity ' towards the row, and in this way the and quality. I width of the row is controlled by cul- �Cultivationi should be continued till" tivation. The density of the plants in the ground freezes in the fall. By the row is controlled by cutting out doing this ono will be able to the a hoe all the plants that are not weeds and grass which otherwise needed This process of thinning out would be ready to start quickly in the; theplants has an effect on improving spring and would take a great deal' the quality of the berries the bed is of'the mcistllre that is needed by the' going to produce the following season. strawberry plants at that time. I During the- fall of the first season Weeds and grass also interfere al after you have completed the last eul- g eat deal with the pollination of the' tivation of the strawberry bed, a v' —se .:. sidered as one of the cal en lass to profitable strawberry culture. After the plants are set they fre- quently send out flower stems which, under favorable conditions, may ma- ture a few berries. The development of a crop of fruit on such fruiting stems is 8 severe. drain on the plants whihave not et got aish- d in the ground Thief -may t aybe the cause g many of the young tender plants dying during a season of drought, and it will cause the plants berries, a large percentage of nubbins and imperfect berries being found in fields where there is much weed growth. Keeping weeds and grass out thorough coating of straw to serve as a mulch should be spread on the strawberry patch. This mulch is, very useful in conserving moisture, keep - of the strawberry bed during the first ing the berries clean, and in keeping season is the secret of producing down the weeds in the strawberry large, well-developed strawberries the patch. second season, and there are what The straw is scattered over the make the strawberry patch a profit- fields in the fall and in the spring the able crop on the farm. In weedy fields plants will grow up through it, but in it is also much more difficult to pick most cases some will have to be raked the berries without injuring them. off into the middle of the rows. The Late fall cultivation of the strawberry use of the mulch may retard the rip - bed is considered as one of the most ening season of the berries, but this important factors in strawberry cul- delay is slight and seldom of import - tare, and in many localities it is con- ansa to the strawberry grower. 1't Perennial Flowers for the Farm The perennial flowers are more and more appreciated by farmers and their families as they become better known through being seen in our pub- lic gardens, at the Experimental Sta- tions and in the school gardens and the home projects of the children. The Women's Institutes have also contri- buted much to the popularity of these home beautifiers, Among the many reasons that night be mentioned showing why these hardy perennial flowers are particularly suited for improving the surroundings of our country homes are the following: They require only a small amount of time and attention, during the busy seasons on the aver- age farm, compared with many of the annual flowers. They are easily pro- pagated by seed, by cutting from the stems and roots or by the very simple method of division. They are less sub- jeet as a class to insect and fungus injury than the annual flowers. Every Canadian locality has its own groups of native perennial wild flow- ers. Many of these are strikingly beautiful and being naturally very hardy they are often the most satis- factory that can be obtained for mass effect along the boundaries and in the borders about the farm home garden. Some common useful ones are: Peren- nial Asters, Goldenrods, Lilies, Tril- liums, Mints and Daisies. By combin- ing these with other flowers many very attractive groups can be arrang- ed at very little cost. It is often important to know the. bloofning season, the height and habits of the plants when arranging groups t perennial flowers to get the best ef- ect. The following list, of a few of our favorites, is arranged to give con- tinual bloom from the crocuses bloom- ing under the snow in the fall. The sub-groupe, according to seasons, are arranged in order of average height of plants, .the lowest growing being mentioned first in each group. Plants that atehighly ornamental when not in bloom are printed in italics: Early spring: Crocus, Early Tulips, Narcissus and Darwin Tulips. H er: Water Lillie,,. C pahlies. CLate summer: Phlox,African Su - . tKower and Golden'G1ow, n Autumn: Baby's Breath and Peretz Tial Aeiere, . • p These hardy are easily brown from Seed. They. grow more slowly when seedlings than annuals, yet a few like the Iceland Poppy will bloom the same season if sown early. The beginner is likely to have the best success by'sowing :in the -open ground. Pep:are a. bed, when the spring rush le rear, in a warm sheltered spot more Late spring: Iris, Columbines, Ori- xtal Poppy, Paeonies and Bleeding Early summer:' Pinks, Foxgl oves, E,lbbon Grass, Larkspur and olly- hocks. Midsumm ore- e psis,, Tiger Lilies, Asparagus and CANADIAN CATTLE ARRIVING AT GLASGOW For the first .time in thirty-one years, when the embargo against Canadian cattle was placed, a shipment of live stock arrived recently at the port of Qlasgow. So much interest had been evinced' in the event that it took on something of the nature of a civic weloome, with the town officials in at- tendance, wearing maple leaves in their ,button holes. Feeding of Chicks. Chicks should not be fed until they show positive signs of hunger, which will be between two and three days after hatching. They should then be fed a little at a time and often, the Assistant Dominion Poultry Husband- man suggests five times daily, de- pending on light, easily digested feeds such as bread crumbs slightly moist- ened with milk, or bread crumbs and curds, just enough scratch grains be- ing fed to get them used to it. They should have access to a dish of dry mash so as to get them started on this feed as soon as possible. Having con- a tinued this light feeding for about a week, the feed can be gradually in creased as follows: first feed, bread crumbs moistened with milk or mixed with good sound infertile eggs, just 1 what the chicks will clean up, on a little clean sand or chick grit; second, finely cracked mixed grain; third, t rolled oats; fifth, moistened bread crumbs; fifth, finely cracked mixed. grains. If too early to get the chicks on grass, green food can be supplied in the form of young lettuce, sprouted in grains, or any other tender succulent food that is acceptable. After the chicks are ten days or two weeks old, coarser feeds are in order, the bread and milk being discontinued. When on range, hoppers, in which are placed grains and dry mash or rolled oats, should be put where the chicks can have free access to them. As soon as they become accustomed to the hop- pers, the hand -feeding is reduced to the mash feeds and, if the chicks are on good range, it will be found that after a time they will get careless about coming when called. The mash can then be dropped and dear-lence placed entirely on the hopper feeding. Grit, water and a dish of sour milk should be placed where the chicks can reach them freely. The mash may consist of equal parts bran, middlings, cornmeal, oat flour, fine beef scrap, but the composition is more or less dependent on the feeds that are most available. The bulletin, which is entitled "Poultry Feeds and Feeding," not only deals with the feeding of chicks, as here set forth, but also with the nature of the feeds and the feeding of all kinds of fowl. Treatment of the Weanling Pigs. The weaning period, and from weaning until twelve to sixteen weeks of age, is the critical period in the life of a bacon hog, says Mr. G. B. Bothwell, Dominion Animal Hus- bandman, in a leaflet "The Influence 'of Feeds and Feeding on the Type of Market Hogs." In the opinion of this authority, the fact that the percentagef o select hogs coming to our yards is so small, particularly in the West, is due in a great measure to insuffi- ciency of milk and abrupt weaning methods. He emphasizes that any system of feeding a bacon hog that the too early laying on or less shaded. Work the soil until it is mellow with a fine smooth surface. Sow in shallow rows, four inches apart, covering ,the seed lightly and pressing down the surface gently. Water should be applied sparingly' and a sprinkle of fine soil dusted onI afterwards. Protect from very bright, sun or heavy winds. Thin the seed- lings when they come up and trans- plant into permanent positions when) two or three inches high. Good sac -i seas has been obtained by seeding, right in the permanent place in early September. Tho different kinds of perennial flowers we have mentioned are divided into many varieties which also vary in height and time of blooming. Fur- ther particulars regarding any of these can be obtained from your near- est Experimental Station: You should plan, during the summer, to call and see these flowers growing. The above list may not contain your favorites. For instance, the' Pansy, that queen of flowers, was not mentioned because it is one of the many biennials that live but two years. Roses were omit- ted as they belong to the shrubs with their bloom borne from the wood of the previous year. Some perennial flowers begin to fail after two or three seasons of full bloom. Vigorous young plants should be brought along in a bed to replace them. Old roots that show the effect of crowding should be taken up and divided, using only the fresh strong parts when replanted. After the first killing frost the stalks of the peren- nial flowers should be cut within a few inches of the ground. They can be used for the winter protection of the bulbs and roots or be removed when the beds and borders are given their autumn dressing of coarse strawy ma - pure; this should be put on just ne late as.possible before the snow comes, Tulip` bulbs are usually lifted and dried out as soon as they' have ma- tured -after their blooming season and replanted in October. Dahlias are lifted before severe frost and stored in a suitable cellar until the following spring. The coarse manure used to protect the beds in winter should be spaded. under early In the spring. The keeping down of weeds and the cut- ting of blooms are about all the at. tention these magnificent flowers re- quire during the summer season. Recently we replaced an old rail fence with one made of wire. The old rails were gathered up for use in maple -sugar making, and we found a good many of theta were of the finest possible pine wood. How long ago these rails were split no one knows, but they lasted well and were still quite sound, making excellent kind- ling. Lumber frim the trees out of which those •raiIs'were split would now be worth from $60 to $90 a thousand• --V. 1 11 CUT THE DEAD TIMBER On a large number of farms "dead timber" is a source of heavy loss and, at a time when all margins are small margins, it often means the elimina- tion of the profits. We use the term "dead timber" not only in a literal sense, but with reference to any article or animal on the farm what- soever, that has 'ceased to be produc- tive. These things are either giving return greater than their cost in the way of growth, increase or service, or they have passed their period of pro- gress, or efficient service and throw the balance on the wrong side of the edger. Speaking literally, when the trees O the woodlot begin to show dead ops they are ripe and ready to har- vest, and like the wheat, the longer they stand after reaching that stage, the greater the loss: Likewise the plow that refuses longer to function a creditable manner, should be either put in shape or replaced with a new one. It is poor economy to ex- pend one's time and horsepower and do only half a job. The extra horse that stands in the barn most of the time can quickly "eat his head off," and the cow or the sow that does not give a satisfactory increase, is "dead timber, and should be eliminated. Four or five thousand pounds of milka year, or four or five pigs per litter, is not enough. It means you are working for the animal instead of the animal working for you. We believe in more live stock, but we believe more strongly in better live stock, for the average Ontario farm. Altogether too large a proportion of tends toward ea at and prevents the maximum' growth of bone and muscle' during the. first four months tends towards the' development of a thicker, shorter car-; sass and away from the type that will, make into a lean side. Three 'years of work of an experimental nature at; the Central Experimental Farm re -1 vealed conclusively that: (1) Young pigs fed rations cdntaining a ,mini- mum of fibre and with 'skim -milk available, throve well, had little or no, setback incidental to weaning, and grew the frame and bone that en- ; abled them later to develop into select' market hogs; (2) Weanling pigs fed the same ration' without milk were much less thrifty, inclined to he stunt- ed and developed into slower finishing and thicker, shorter hogs ("thick - smooth" to -day) ; (8) Weanling pigs fed meal mixture plus tankage and milk were, if anything, less thrifty, than where no tankage was used, but developed into select hogs; (4) Young pigs fed meal and tankage (no milk) while not of the undesirable type of the pigs getting meal only, Were, nevertheless, sufficiently checked in growth to cause their development into market pigs too short, too thick, and lacking in quality. - The leaflet referred to will be sent upon request to the Publications Branch, Depart- ment of Agriculture, Ottawa. • ��'',•Y W a��ial 'tio The next three months will be months of ab- sorbing interest to the electors of. Ontario. Never before in the history of the Province was there as much political confusion and uncertainty as there is to -day; never before was it so necessary that electors should understand the point of view of those with whom they differ. The Farmers' Sun during the coming cam- paign will endeavor to give its readers a full and impartial record of events and to those who hold to the principles it supports, as well as those who may ,silppoa-t other pvinciples but who wish to be well informed it offers a special subscription op- portunity. The Sun will be sent to any address in Ontario for "three months for fifty gents, or six months for one dollar. You may send your sub- schiption by Postal Note or Express Order to the Sun Office, or through the courtesy of your local The Farmers' Sun 109 GEORGE ST. - - TORONTO our farm.' animals are not efficient producers, They are loafers or boarders, or just plain robbers. They are. "dead timber" .and should be dis- posed of, to the best possible advant- age, of course, but disposed of some- how. Times are too close these days to permit the small profits possibleto be consumed by "dead timber." The Sort of Determination That. Wins Out. While talking toan ambitious young nian about hisfuture, he said to me: "I do not propose to be a cipher in the world. T am determined to stand for something, to make my life count I am going to try with all my might to make good in the largest possible way. I ani resolved not to be as idler. I am going to Push things. I am going to work for results. I am not looking for an easy job. I am not afraid of hard work. "I do not propose to be thin-skinned, to quail at rebuffs. I will neither be 'cajoled or ridiculed out of my resolve to get to the front in my vocation. I am determined to be king in my line. I don't propose to accept nfy second- beetwithout a terrific protest. "I am not going to complain, to pity, or coddle myself. If things go hard, experiences are painful, I propose to show my grit, to stick and hang and never acknowledge defeat, nor am I going to accept misfortune. I am go- ing to regard myself as lucky, fortun- ate. I know that I was made, planned, intended for the best, for prosperity, for comfort, even luxury. My whole constitution is fitted for the best. I am going to look for the things that are my birthright—for plenty, happi- ness. 'I know the way to get these The S nday School Lesson APRIL 29 Ruth 1: 14-22. Golden Text — Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God— • uth 1: 1€6. LESSON FOREWORD—Rut} , lived in Moab, the region to the east of the Jordan. The Moabites were racially closely related to the Israelites and, along with the Israelites, spoke the Hebrew language. But there was a perpetual feud between Israel and Moab over the possession of disputed lands and properties. Bach was con- tirnally raiding the country of the other So in cleaving to Naomi, Ruth dared to live among not only a strange people, but a • hostile people. ?ha pproved the strength of her quenchless love. Goethe has described the hook of Ruth as "the loveliest little idyll that tradition has transmitted to us." The author shows a much more toler- ant attitude toward foreigners ,than was customary among the Jews. T. A r0u1Tn:LESS DEVOTION, 14-18. The Bible depicts the lot of the widow as usually hard. Several alter- natives were open to her. She might return to her father's house.' If she had a grown-up son, she might live with him. The eldest brother of her husband might marry her, or she might be claimed along with the other property as part of the inheritance left by her husband. V. 15. Gone baht to her people. Orpah chose to go back to her father's house. Sometimes a widow was given a cool reception union her arrival am. Ong her own relatives. And unto her gods. The ancient vrew was that each territory had its own god. If onB went from one land to another, he passed. into the jurisdiction of another god. V. 16. Thy 'God, my God. Similarly Ruth, on entering the land of Israel, would have to_become a worshipber sof Jehovah, the God of Israel, V. 17. There will I be buried. Cook •says,. according to ancient thought, union in lifer meant union in death and in the grave; the members of a family had a common burying -place." There is even some indication that they believed that in the dwelling - place of the dead families would dwell together as families. The Lord do so to me, etc, This was . the regular formula of a solemn oath, The ex- pression goesiback to a custom which originally accompanied the oath. A sacrificial victim was slain and cat into two equal halves. These severed parts were laid onthe ground and those who took the vow passed be- tween them, using this oath. Upon violation of the oath, God might, de- stroy them as the victim had been destroyed. TI. A SAD nom.-coNIINO, 19-22. V 19. They carne to Bethlehem. The best parent of a baby is the one who is not afraid to hear it cry, if it is crying for what it does not need and what is not good for it. ISSUE No. 17--'23. Bethlehem had been Naomi's home be- fore she and her husband and sons migrated to Moab, v. 1. All the city was moved. The arrival of strangers would set the town gossiping. Naomi's return withoutherhusband and sons excited the curiosity of the Bethle- hemites. They said, etc.. The Hebrew text indicated that this question was raised by the women of the town. It hi a graphic touch, affording a glimpse into the 'life of an ancient Israelite town. V. 20. Naomi. This name means "my sweetness" or "my delight." Compare with this Naaman, which means "pleasant." Mara; the Hebrew word for "bitter."' V, 21. Tho Lord hath testified against ma. Such afflictions as had be- fallen Naomi could only mean, accord- ing to the old Hebrewview, that God was displeased with her. Prosperity indicated God's favor, adversity his displeasure. The problem of suffering was for long the vexatious problem with which Old 'Testament, saints wrestled. V. 22. The beginning of barley har- vest; in the month of Abib, our April, Barley was harvested from mid-April till mid-June. things is to expect them." Is It Surprising that a man with such a determination sbiouid have advanced by marvelous etrides'to the front of his business and be recommended to- day as a leadeg..in his community? - 0. S. Marden. Control of Cabbage Root Maggot. Vegetable gardeners have reason at times to complain of the ravages of the cabbage root maggot. At the Kentville, N.S., Experimental Station, where the pests have been trouble. some, it has been found of the various materials tried the tar felt discs have been the most economical. These are put on at planting time. They should be carefully placed to prevent any opening around the plant in which the fly may deposit eggs. Corrosive sub- limate, one ounce to ten gallons of water, sprayed around the plants, us- ing one-half pint to each plant, has also been found effective. It is wise to move somesoil away from the stem of the plant to hold the liquid and give it a chance to work in well around the area in which eggs or maggots may be located. At Kentville, this was done on May 27, June 4 and 11, and the maggots were controlled, but of course the time would depend upon the locality and the advance of the season. Home Carden Collection half pound Co,,r, half pound Peas, halt pound. wax Means and 12 Resorted menages Vegetable Seeds, nostpatd for 51,00. 'These are all tested Mork. writ, for this collection .and our attractive colander' today. C. E. 'BISHOP '@.. SON. Beadsmen 'nallespla, - oat. TOP -GRAFTING OF A1FTUE TREES It is not ,elffieult'to master the aro of grafting. Anyone exercising care car de..it successfully. , .Wei cannot hope to increase the vigor of a tree by grafting, hence the operation will not help a weak one very much. It pays best to top: work vigorous grow- . ing trees. The most satisfactory method is called cleft -grafting. The limb to be grafted is sawed off squarely, leaving a smooth solid stump. This is split down about twe inches with a grafting chisel or knife. The chisel is withdrawn and the cleft is wedged, open. The scion should be cut to contain three buds, and should be of . strong well -matured wood of the previous season's growth. ' The lower end of the scion is then cut to a wedge, leaving the first but a little below the top of the wedge, and cut- ting the edge of the wedge opposite the bud a little thinner than the other. The scion is put into place with the lower bud to the outside and a little below the top of the cleft, care being taken to bring the inner baric on the outer edge of the wedge in contact with the inner bark on the stub, as it is between these parts that the union takes place. Sometimes the Inexperienced grafter places the scion flush with the outer edge of the stub. On large stubs with thick bark such a practice is likely to result in failure. Some advocate setting the scion on a slight slant, the point toward the centre of the stub, thus ensuring a contact of the cambium layers where they cross. This is a good plan, since a contact is sufficient for a good un- ion. With a scion properly set on each edge of the cleft, the wedge is with- drawn, allowing the cleft to tighten on the scion and holding it firmly in place. Wax should then be applied to all cut surface, even to the tip of the scion. Care should be taken to cover the end of the stub between the scions, and the cleft as far as it extends down on the side of the stub. This prevents drying out, and must be thoroughly done. Use care in, the selection of the stubs into which scions are to be set. It is not advisable to remove the whole top of the tree the first year. Cut away only the top necessary, which in young trees usually will be about half the tree, or five or six stubs. If more are grafted the top is likely to be too dense and will have to be removed later. The scion tends to grow up- right, so that even, well -spaced dis- tribution should be aimed at. That is, the Stubs should not be one above an- other. It is not wise, however, when grafting small trees to go too far from the centre of the tree, as it will be better to correct the upright tend- ency by later pruning. In older trees branches over three inches in diameter should be ,avoided; usually those two, inches tri size will be found to be best. The time for grafting is just when the buds are beginning to swell. Earlier grafting is liable to result in a drying out of the scion before a union is established. If the scions are kept dormant and in good condition the work may be done later. In the selection of scion wood for grafting, strong well -matured growth with well-developed buds should be taken. Scions for grafting, if not al- ready taken, should preferably be cut in March, and placed in a cool cellar in sand. They should be cut when there is no frost in tho wood. Scion wood may be taken up until the buds. start to swell, but the ones cut early and kept absolutely dormant in a cel- lar do better. After-care of grafted trees is im- portant. The scion branch should be cutback the first year to about eigh- teen inches, and if both scion„ have succeeded ono should be cut out. All water sprouts or suckers are cut out, and half the remaining branches taken off, completing the removal of these the third year. Subsequent pruning will consist of such cutting back as will help form a stocky well - shaped top.' One of the cheapest and best graf t - ting waxes, known as "Reliable," is made of four parts by weight of resin, two of beeswax, and one of tallow. The ingredients are melted together and: poured into .es pail of cold water. The hands are then greased and the wax pulled until it is nearly white. This is one of the best waxes for either :indoor or outdoor use. It should be heated before using, if too hard. A more pliable wax for outdoor use is made of five parts by weight of resin, one of beeswax, and one-quarter of boiled linseed oil. APPLICATION. The book of. Ruth may be described as a "short story" or more technically an epic idyl concerned with the simple domestic happenings of the long ago, and told in such beautiful, poetic lan- guage thatour feelings are deeply stirred. Why has this story oflove and de- votion found a place in the Bible? What was the writer'spurpose, when he penned it? . There is some variety of opinion, but the most probable 'theory is that the author wished td show his fellow -Jews''' who had be- conie fanatical' and bigoted in their attitude toward all other races, a pic- ture of lovely innocence, human kind lines, and utter devotion to God, in the person of one who was not of their blood, but was an alien Moab- itess, From this story we learn the wide: nese of God's mercy. 'It includes all men, regardless of national boundar- ies. This: is not an, easily learned les- son, even. to -day. • The nationalistic. feelings have surged up, again with a sort .of, defienee. . But after all, the whple race of man is of more imppo t- ance than. the. nation.'. Nationalistic antipathies will continue until we, all begin to have the same spirit, see things with the same eyes, look for the triumph of thesamecause, serve one Master. We Offer the Nunory Trade Two t mteand' halos 'hiali-grade Sphagnum Moss Os; 'original ss.1h. halos) at 81,80 per bole. We also marry large stook, of X. L. An .- And )Jleofume INSECTICIDES "Porta-.:et N),otieldo Plant P1Ila, DALE ESTATE, Ltd. GREENHOUSES, BRAMPTON TO RUN Concrete for all farm bulldlas needs 1oTup- vlded 000uoNlwlly with the Brantford Lamm Asa el mleor. nui11for hand or 110055 ea WLLM, or tratake, the pour own mem tC oar T, -pe '.10' Zeroesne Engine. lVn alio build larger mixer, for lis- ger jobs. 1Vrito for 2ookl,5, 000LD, SHAPLEY d• MUIR 00.; limited, 200 Weil1n0ton et. Brantford, - Ont. r g,"ted Farms era Southern Alberta • In the Pomona Vauxhall Distriot Bow nivel.. Irrigation Project ' An especially wood'location for mixed farming and dairying. Splendid im- portunity for young men now living to districts wheregood land cannot be bought at reasonable prides. THIS IS NOT PTONIBYIRIN O, the first 10,000 acres are fully settled and another' 10,000 agree now readyfor settlement; maximum distance from railroad, seven miles. Good roads, telephones and schools.' Nasy pay- ments, extending over 18 years. Tltis rs the Best Lana: Bay. in Alberta Write for further information to CANADA ' Z JLXW and IRILIGATYON, OOLIPAN1r, • LI81[XTEn esedioine Etat, ;Alberta Keep Kendal•i''s always' in the barn. A strained muscle, a sprung tendon, a jolt or a knock demands immediate attention.. A few hours', delay will rosult in a long lameness—perhaps in the lose ,of the horse. Kendall'.s Spavin 3eat 7eat has' saved more horse$esb than. all ;the other known •remedii s. Under,., the. Came •of ifendelas' Spavin Cure, it is the forty yeas±.old staedby of horsemen, formersand yeterinsriene. Gets bottle of ]Cendall'p today. Ade, too, for tho Froe gook or writ° forit to P.: B. J. KENDALL COMPANY, ENOBBURO FALLS, V4, V.S.A. 4. Built-in Curb in Garage. A built-in curb along the front wall of a. garage is a good thing for two reasons: It checks the car when driv- ing in, and it ;Hakes filling the radi- ator an easier job. The curb 10 eight inches high and two feet from the wall. Edges are ,rounded, so as not to injure tires. The wife who nags is a very ob- jectionable person. Young wives, if you know your jobs, don't do that, And don't do it when he's hungry, or when he's. angry.—Annie S. Swan (Mrs. Burnett Smith). Mothers are the first to evoke any display of, love from their children, but that. is due to "services rendered." It is not until a much later parlot3 that the father is noticed.—Dr, Forsyth.