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44, THE EICALAICA EAGLE ••...•••• Treasure State Farm an.4Vvestock HERE IS A REAL MONTANA FARM PAGE The leading articles on this page are prepared by \experts of the State Agricultural College at Boze- man, where the state and federal governments are expending large sums of money in experimentation to determine the best tillage methods for Montana, and these articles are descriptive of the results of this work. Every farmer reader of this newspaper is urged to file these articles away. GRAIN INSPECTION AID TO FARMERS NEARLY 4,000 SAMPLES HAVE BEEN TESTED SINCE LABOR- ATORY WAS ESTABLISHED When There Is An Argument Over Grading Farmer and Buyer Send Sample in for Testing; Small. Fee for Grading. The state of Montana maintains in connection with the state college at Bozeman a department that should be familiar to every farmer and seed buyer of the state, says R. A. Bow- den, college publicity director. This department, called the Montana grain Inspection laboratory, is created to establish official grades on grain as one of its principal duties. That the farmers and dealers of Montana have found it of high value is shown in the report of the laboratory that since its recent creation \3 sam- ples of grain have been tested for official grade and dockage.\ An in- spector licensed under the federal grain standards act is stationed at the laboratory. County buyers and county agents, as well as farmers in all parts of the state, have sent in samples upon which there was some argument about grade. In the last two years there has been a marked tendency on the part of country buyers to buy subject to grain inspection certifi- cates issued by this laboratory. It Is now common practice for dealers and producers, who are shipping grain out of the state, to have cars sampled by an official of the labor- atory and the grade established by the inspector. This gives the shipper a basis upon which to sell his grain in case it goes to an interior mill where there is no federal inspection. If the grade at a terminal is not satis- factory it gives basis for the demand for federal re -inspection. This state grain laboratory at Bozeman is equipped to handle its tests and investigations in the most scientific and thorough manner. Sat- isfaction has been generally express- ed by producers and dealers who have made use of the state laboratory. Un- der the management of Superintend- ent W. 0. Whitcomb the work has been put on a standard basis that leaves no ground for debate over its findings. Germination and purity tests also are carried on at the laboratory for dealers and producers of the state. More and more the purchaser of seed' Is insisting upon some certificate as to germination and purity. Danger of noxious weed seeds, and thd pos- sibility of purchasing seed that ger- minates only a small comparative percentage, are causing farmers and seedsmen to demand that official tests be made on large purchases. Leading seed dealers over the state now are printing the germination and purity tests on each bag of seed of- fered for sale. Under such a certifi- cate the purchaser takes little or no chance of Ion. It is a growing proof of the old adage that \good seed at a higher price is much cheaper than cheap seed at a low price.\ The seed laboratory is under the general supervision of the agronomy department of the Montana experi- ment station. \This service of the laboratory at Bozeman is three -fold,\ says Profes- sor Clyde McKee, agronomist at Mon- tana state college. \The work of the laboratory includes germination and purity tests, establishment of true grades of grain and the study of mill- ing and baking qualities of wheats. \Concrete Around the Home , \ is the title of a new book- let which tells in simple, every -day language just how to use Concrete for permanent improve- ments on your place. You will be surprised to learn bow eery it is to build beautiful bane/we, bird -baths and gate poses, or, 11 you are planning a septic tank or a driveway, you will be glad to know just the right mixture to use, and how to figure amounts of materials. \Concrete Around the Home\ Is fully Illustrated, and gives you daanite,easily followed instruc- tions for thaw and many simi- lar uses of Concrete. I- is one ol many free bcoidets on Concrete published by the Portland Car wens Association. Writs brit and for any other in- formation on Concrete that you =synod. PORTLAND CEMENT •SSOCIATION Poser , Building ILELI1NA. MONTANA et Natievet thriretien et* hitIree• and litetaa Ums of Concrete dim la i4 Othar Otiss Nomr ,-No n Farrowing Sell soh bratneall Time for Bog iser By W. E. JOSEPH, Montana Experin ent Station.) F ARROWING season is a critical time in the hog raising business, Success or failure in the pork business often is determined at this time. Clean, dry, comfortable quarters, with a moderate amount of bedding, are the first requirements. ,Pig rails should be placed along all walls against which the sow. may lie. The sow should have a pen to her- self and she should be in this pen long enough before farrowing time to become thoroughly accustomed to being alone and to being handled. Without fail some one should be present at farrowing time. It may be necessary or desirable to take each pig away from the sow as it is far- rowed. A box lined with bedding of some kind (gunny sack or oil cloth) is excellent for putting the pigs into This is a good type of hog house for use a few days after farrowing, or may be used for farrowing if nec- essary. while away from the sow. It is very important that the small teeth near the front of the jaw be cut off. Pli- ers with cutting jaws are best adapt- ed for t4is purpose. Attention to this point will mean saving of pigs and sometimes the saving of whole litters. The only successful pig forceps is the one involving the principle of a wire loop which can be contracted and expanded. If care is exercised In the use of this instrument the sow will not be injured in any way. If the sow is very quiet some of the pigs may be allowed to suckle dur- ing farrowing. For the first day or two half the pigs should be placed with the sow at a time, the other half being kept in a comfortable box. A half hour to an hour is sufficient time for them to feed. This enables all the pigs to get sufficient milk. It also greatly reduces the chances of in- jury to the pigs by the sow moving about, as she can care for a few pigs much more easily than for a large litter. After farrowing the feed for the sow should be regulated by the con- dition of the man. For the first day very little feed is required. Two to five pounds of grain per day for the first week or ten days will .be re - Outdoor exercise and sunshine are necessary for young pigs. If the weather permits, the sow and pigs should be given a liberal outdoor run when the pigs are three or four days old. If the weather does not permit it may be necessary to drive the pigs about indoors. Failure to attend to this matter results in small litters raised, or in unthrifty pigs. Small litters raised do not go with *large profits in pork production. In fact, the margin in producing pork is not very wide at average prices. It close attention is not given to e all the items that have to do with increasing the proportion of pounds of pork pro- duced to the feed used, growing hogs for pork will not be profitable. The early life of pigs is the most im- portant time of this respect. Placing and Curing Concrete Agricultural Notes 1Ft'oni the State Agricultural College, Bozeman Care in Buying Poultry. While not placing \undue empha- sis\ on the show side of birds, H. E. Cushman, poultry specialist for the Montana State College Extension Service, holds that this show aide has a real value and must not be over- looked. \It Is well for those buying breed- ing stock in the spring to acquaint themselves with the standard re- quirements for their particular breed\ says the poultry expert. \One can always find a higher market for high producing stock if it comes up to the \Standard of Perfection\. And this standard does not stress fine feathers alone. There is a marked trend, in the breeding of perfect specimens, toward the utili- ty side. This new standard makes many new provisions for length of back, depth of body and other points which mean a greater egg capacity bird\. • • • Boys and Girls Camps. Farm boys and girls of Montana will have opportunity again this year to become members in one of the big Junior Camps conducted under direction of the Montana State Col- lege Extension Service. Last year more than 900 boys and girls enjoyed from four to ten days of recreation, education and inspiration in 16 of these county camps in Montana. ,The camps are conducted under the boys and girls club department of the extension service and generally are This is the last of a series of three locally managed by county agents. articles on concrete. The first dis- Farm experts lecture on farm sub - cussed sand and gravel; the second jects and home subjects, trained discussed proportioning and mixing., leaders direct the games and athletic —Editor. contests, and special leaders are pro- vided for every phase of camp life. Boys and girls are elected by lot from each community, membership at the camps ranging from 30 to 100. The camp is held in some place of natural charm and interest. • • • Dry Land Demonstration Train After hiving selected clean aggre- gates of good quality and having been careful in proportioning and mixing them, there only remains the proper placing and curing in order that we may have a job of pleasing appear- ance and of a quality that will stand through the ages to come. Only a few jobs of concrete work are done whern,the use of forms of some kind are not necessary. Since that is true we will discuss the im- portance of their erection, etc. Where the wall is to be exposed to view the forms should be made of surfaced lumber and well framed and braced so that when they are removed the wall will present a pleasing ap- pearance. In erecting the forms do not overlook the importance of thor- oughly bracing and tieing them to- gether as fresh concrete is very heavy and if they are carelessly erected the result may be a collapse or at least a badly bulged, uneven and unsight- ly wall. In placing the concrete avoid de- positing too much at one point as this necessitates shoving the concrete quired, depending on the number of along the length of the wall resulting pigs In the litter and on the amount I almost always in forming \rock pock - of milk the sow gives. The feed should 6e regulated to keep the pigs growing nicely but they should not be permitted to become very fat, ow- ing to danger from thumps. Because each of these three duties is of direct importance to Montana farmers and seed buyers the state has made this service open to all per- sons of the state.\ No Charge for Seed Testing There is no charge for the making of a germination and purity test for a grower or dealer. The Montana state law provides for the accurate labeling of all agricultural seeds of- fered for sale in lots of one pound or more. The law also provides for enforcement; and penalties for viola- tions of the law. Here are the things that must be plainly stated on the label attached to agricultural seeds for sale in Mon- tana: kind of seed, variety, percent- age of foreign seeds and other ma- terial, germination, date of germina- tion, noxious weed percentage, and where grown, and the name and ad- dress of dealer offering seed for sale. No evasion of this label require- ment is permitted, for the law plain- ly states in size of type In which the label must be printed. The \agricul- tural seeds\ included within the meaning of the law are \red clover, white clover, elflike clover, alfalfa, Kentucky blue grass, redtop, meadow fescue, oat grass, rye grass and other grasses and forage plants; corn, flax, rape, wheat, oats, barley, rye, buck- wheat and other cereals.\ Small Fee For Grading While the germination and purity tests are made free, the charge for grain grade sample inspection is 76 cents. The charge for car or part ear inspection is $1.26, the state fix- ing these charges to help cover the actual cost of the work. To answer the many questions on the work of the seed laboratory, the Montana experiment station has is- sued a bulletin called \The Ptlitpbse and Work of the Montana Grain In- spection Laboratory.\ This is cir- cular No. 108 and may be obtained free of charge by writing to the ex- periment station at Bozeman. All questions relating to the work of milling and baking tests, grain grad- ing and purity and germination tests, as handled by the laboratory, are taken up in this circular. ets,\ that is, spots where the coarse aggregate or gravel has accumulated without sufficient mortar to properly bind them and form a smooth sur- face. As the fresh concrete is being de- posited in the forms it should be thoroughly spaded and worked down against the forms. This can best be done with a tool that has a straight smooth blade like a garden hoe but with the handle attached in line with the blade so that It can be used in a vertical position, Many jobs of concrete work have been done where careless workman- ship has resulted in extremely un- sightly walls and faces and to the everlasting regret of the owner, and in many cases it has required a vast amount of labor to put them in only fair condition. IX) NOT BE CARELESS If you would have a finished job that will be strong and last for cen- turies, remember this—within a few hours after the concrete has been placed It must be thoroughly wet and should be kept wet for at least seveh lays. If it is in a floor or some place where It will receive wear then it should be kept wet for twelve days. Summarizing: Use clean sand and gravel; proportion your mix careful- ly; mix thoroughly, using as little water as will produce a workable mortar; place immediately after mix- ing; place carefully by spading and avoiding the forming of \rock pock- ets\; keep wet for at least seven days. An honest Incubator At an Honest Price. Wsiet, Corp.. Timk, /4.11 04 .1 . .Tiottko idegy Ilierfte, THAI!\ IV6111.1, VIntor• 5.4 Cider OneVirdiss /ma to Ms lat so &co rear TRIAL Itlettrve 404 011 11.0•41 0.40.11 0•4 toot telei•fre Ml Ify• roltry lorflipo St. 414MMI kW/UV\ CO. Contrails, Wssitineten AIM 160 A IRRIGATED • HAY RANCH TOR BALK OE TRADE LOCATED TOO ' , An FOR MR TO LOOK AFTER ROE 14S, OEF.AT PAL Lg In the first five weeks of the \dry farm success\ demonstration train in north Montana, more than 9,000 people saw the exhibits and demonstrations. The original sched- ule of the train was lengthened twice to meet demands of other sections for a visit of the train. Demands for the further extension of the schedule could not be met, as practical farm- ers with the train were forced to leave early in April to get back to their farm work. Throughout the entire trip the 'train has been in charge of M. L. Wilson, farm manage- ment demonstrator for the Montana Extension Service. Mr. Wilson di- rected the survey in the \triangle\ last year where facts for the demon- stratien were gained. • • • Checking Leaf Roller Pest. The worst fruit pest in many local- ities of the Bitterroot valley this year is uqquestionably the fruit -tree leaf - roller, says W. S. Regan, assistant entomologist for the Montana Experi- ment Station. For several years this peat has been increasing and at pres- ent the heaviest infestation is in the University Heights neighborhood. The leaf -roller may be fought at two times—when it Is in the egg stage and again in the caterpillar stage. To kill the eggs a miscible oil is used, while arsenate of lead is gen- erally most successful in control of the caterpillars. The eggs are hatched usually in May, and the cat- erpillars are in evidence from May until middle July. In one place in the Bitterroot val- ley apple trees over several hundred acres he been stripped of their Hickory Guaranteed Hay Forks have the right feel—the right weight and the right balance to make you work easier. They have proved to' Northwest farmers the economy of Hickory Quality. Next time you are in town, stop at your Hickory dealer's store. He fully guarantees Hickory Hay Forks —Hardware —Paints— Varnish — Cutlery —Collars and Harness to give you perfect rat infact ion. KELLEY-HOW-THOMSON CO. Wholesale Hardware Dept. 196 Duluth, Miasma leaves • and fruit for three years. Shortly after the egg masses hatch in May it is difficult to find a bud that does pot contain from one to a doz- en caterpillars. These caterpillars attack the opening buds, chew off the stems and gnaw into the fruit buds, web the blossoni petals together so they cannot open, chew into the young fruit and attack the foliage on tree. s • Shrubs Vines Roses Berries Pages 61 to 68 of our big 1923 catalog are devoted to descrip- tions and prices of Nursery Stock Our nursery stock comes from a well known, reliable Spokane nursery.. We believe you'll find It entirely dependable and trust- worthy la every way. Planting time is here. Get our catalog, and order stock at once. Don't Order Gooseberries or currants. There's an em- bargo against shipping them out of the State of Washington. THE INLAND SEED CO. 918 First Ave., Spokane, Wash. ORE THROAT tonsilitis or hoarseness, gargle with warm salt water. Rub Vicks over throat and cover with a hot flannel cloth. Swal- low slowly small pieces. VICKS W VAPORUI1 Oosr 17 Million Ian Uwel Yoe* Rome—Count de Bergolo, war hero, and Princess Yolanda, eldest daughter of the king of Italy, were married here a few days ago. Against parental objection the prin- cess declared she would marry the count or no one. Unlade Black Leg Aggressin •T'N OW.I4 The Great Grand Champion Whiteface PANAMA 110 PROTECTED FOR LIFE WITH LEDERLE BLACKLEG AGGRESSIN In 5-10-20-50 Dose Packages 15 Cents Per Dose DR. M. E. KNOWLES State Distributor, Lederle Atirressin Helena, Montana HARIPSHIRES 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922. FOR 5 'YEARS IN SUCCESSION Hampshire, have shown the youngest, yet the heaviest spring pigs at this show. HAMPSHIRES ARE THE PRACTICAL FARMER'S PRACTICAL HOG, because of—their meat type—their gras- ing qualities—their activity health and vigor—their highly developed mother. instinct and milking qualities—their early maturity and economical gains AND BECAUSE THEY ARE RECOGNIZED MARKET TOPPERS. For information about Hampshire, or for names and addresses of breeders near you, address Dept. 17, HAMPSHIRE RECORD ASSOCIATION Ui Wiseonsin Ave. Z. C. STONE, Secy. Peoria, Illinois FOR 5 YEARS IN SUCCESSION Hampshire* have won grand championship over all breeds, all ages, and all weights of hogs in the carload lots, at the International Livestock Show, 411 PRODUCE QUALITY CREAM Ship It to Us and Get Premium Price We make only high grade butter, scoring usually 92 or better, for which we get a premium price. This enables us to pay a premium price for high grade cream. We can use no other grade. Don't ship quality cream to those making low grade butter which they have to sell at a low price; because they can't pay yhu more for your good cream than they pay for the poor cream that enters into their low grade butter. Produce high grade or quality cream, ship to us and get high premium price. HOW TO PRODUCE QUALITY CREAM Do clean milking and use clean utensils. Set separator so cream will text from 35 to 45. Keep cream cans In tank of cold water, preferably running, or change water to keep it cold. Have tank in dry, cool place. Empty first separation In can, put It in tank and stir cream until It is cold. Empty next separation In second can and treat It the same way. When cold, empty second can Into Mat can and stir thoroughly. Continue this until ready to ahlp. J We pay transportation over Mon- tana Western Railway from Conrad to Williams. Ship often, at least twice a week in winkr and three times In summer. Each Saturday the Great Falls Daily Tribune prints the market price we pay for cream the following week. Watch its market page. Try us with a shipment of your best quality cream and see what we can do for you, or write us for fur- ther information and shipping tags. PONDERA MILK PRODUCTS COMPANY, WILLIAMS, MONTANA • 75-- SHORTHORNS --75. BILLINGS, APRIL 30 GREAT FALLS, MAY 3 Livestock Pavilion Our sales this year are going to be the largest that we fhave held for some yearn. The demand for registered Short- horns seem to be exceptionally strong this season, and for that reason we feel justified in making our offering to the pane larger than usual. There will be seventy-five head of Shorthorns in each of these sales. About one-third of these will be females. The offering this year will be stronger than ever before. The breeders, believing that their best market is at home, have picked their best, both in males and females, knowing that this is the way to build up a good market. • In these two offerings there will be cattle to suit every- one. The range man can get from one to a carload. The farmer can get a bull of a milking strain if he so desires. The breeder can get a bull to head his herd. In females the same thing holds true. The breeders have dipped deep into their good breeding stock to bring to these two sales cattle that anyone would want In their herds, and there will be a lot of pure Scotch females that anyone wanting ,foun- dation stock to start a herd In the right way will appreciate. There will also be a lot of females showing strong milking propensities, that should suit this farmer who wants to get the foundation of a milking Shorthorn herd. Taking it . alt the way through, Ole offering of Short- horn cattle is the best that has ever been offered in Montana. These are Montana cattle for Montana people. Why go away from home to !Ay, when you can get the same breed- ing and the same quality, at home? MONTANA SHORTHORN BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION WM. H. RHODES, President, Sheridan, Montana ARTEXAL, SepreierPTreasurer, Salenville, Montana DIBECTORS—C. L. Anceney, Bozeman; Henry Lowe, Cul- bertson; Elmer Johnson, Livingston. 4 A
