Bellefonte, Pa., September 9, 1921. ———————— et FARM NOTES. —Never take a chance seeding in a dried-out seed bed, for one mever knows when the rain will come. —Get the calves on to some grain just as soon as they can nibble at it. Try the suckers just as soon as they are taken from the cow. — Never harrow land before seeding or much moisture will be lost. Plow deep and careful to save moisture, and each day pack what has been plowed. —Good, heavy oats are the main food needed in conditioning stallions. They impart vigor and contain plenty of nourishment, while they do not prove unduly fattening, even when only a restricted amount of exercise is given. — Remember when considering the sale of surplus horses that young, well-grown mares, full of energy and vigor, usually make the best breeders. Would it not prove profitable to retain these on the farm to do the work an rear foals? —During the first few days of the ripening period a cheese contains a lot of acid. At this age moulds grow on the outside of many kinds of cheese and extract or use up most of the acid. Then the bacteria are active and pro- ceed to ripen the cheese. — Undesirable odors and flavors in milk are often caused by certain foods the cow has eaten. Some of the foods which influence the flavor of milk when fed in too large a proportion are brewers’ grains, turnips, cabbage "and any kind of decayed foods. There are a number of weeds found in some pas- tures which cause milk and butter to have unpleasant flavors. —Amengst the bacteria which, in- stead of being harmful are very use- ful are those which may exist in soil, and bring about the very important change known as nitrification. These organisms, as every farmer should know, convert certain nitrogenous compounds, contained in the soil in a form which is quite useless to plants, into a form in which plants can as- similate them. — When calves are being selected, a good head—a feeder’s with a short, wide face and a sparkle in the eye— makes a good start. The head, even at an early age, is a safe index to character, just as the touch will de- note quality. A tight, thick hide with harsh, wiry hair is always a gamble as to the outcome, while the mellow, thick hide and mossy coat, especially in a bull calf, seldom disappoints the feeder. Avoid, if possible, a droop rump and crooked hind legs. —A ram to head the flock should have a short neck, neatly attached at the head and the shoulder. In making a selection note the depth of the chest by placing one hand on the top of the shoulders and the other between the front legs. While this is being done one can determine the width of the chest on the floor. Next determine the strength of the back by placing the hand, with fingers closed, with a firm pressure on the back, and go back to- ward the tail. Always avoid an indi- vidual with a weak back. Determine the width of the loin by placing the hands on back side of loin. One should insist on a full hindquarters, carrying the width throughout. The depth of the hindquarter is determined by plac- ing one hand on the back just in front of the tail head, the other in the twist. — The sale of the average farm in Pennsylvania has increased thirty- eight per cent. during the past ten years, according to the Bureau of Sta- tistics of the Pennsylvania Depart- ment of Agriculture. These statistics have been worked up by the Bureau from the census report of 1920. In 1910 the value of the average farm in the State, including buildings, was $4,747, while in 1920 this had in- creased to $6,577. The total number of farms in the State showed a decrease of 8 per cent. during the ten-year period, while’ the acreage devoted to farming decreasd | only 5 per cent. ge While the total value of the aver- age farm in the State increased 38 per cent. in ten years, the value per acre, including the value of the improve- ments, increased 35 per cent. —That the horse is coming back in- to his own in Pennsylvania, is the dec- laration of director T. E. Munce, of the Bureau of Animal Industry of the Pennsylvania Department of Agricul- ture. Director Munce has been in communication with the horse dealers in the large centers of population of the State and has found that the de- mand for all grades of horses is much greater than at any time during the past several years. . There is a demand, not only for draft horses, but also for fine saddle horses and the Bureau of Animal In- dustry has set about to aid in rebuild- ing the horse-breeding industry in Pennsylvania. With the rapid advent of the motor truck and automobile, | many breeders became discouraged | and gave up the business, so that now, ! with an increasing demand for good horse-flesh, there is a shortage. —The arrest of Vern Dodge, a far- mer and dairyman of Wayne county, should act as a strong lesson to the farmers of Pennsylvania to purchase dairy cattle only when they have been properly tested for tuberculosis. Dodge has been held for the Octo- ber term of court on the charge of gelling a diseased cow after he knew it to be diseased. i Some months ago a veterinary in- spector went over Dodge’s herd and condemned a cow, and directed that it be slaughtered. The animal, although : appearing in perfect health to the lay- | man, was badly diseased with tuber- culosis. Dodge sold the cow to anoth- er farmer, J. G. Garlow, who placed the cow with his herd. Garlow was much surprised when agents of the Bureau of Animal Industry of /the Pernsylvania Department of Agricul- | ture took the animal from his herd ! and slaughtered it. It was found that | all the organs of the cow save the heart were badly affected by tubercu- | losis. es d | ter’s Fort, where it may now be seen. Dodge has given bail for court and has signified his intention of pleading guilty. The Bureau of Animal Industry urges that farmers purchase only cat- tle that have been tested and are known to be in good health. WILL MARK KIT CARSON’S TREE. Other Famous Growths are Nominat- ed to Hall of Fame. Unveiling a monument near Carson City, Nevada, last Sunday, the Native Sons of California marked the site of the “Kit Carson Tree.” The California tree, a pine on which Kit Carson carved his name, in 1844, when acting as a guide to Colonel Fremont, has been given a place in the hall of fame for trees, with a history by the American Forestry Association, following its nomination by F. Fletcher, of Carson City, Nevada. It was on this trip that Colonel Fre- mont discovered Lake Tahoe. The pine was in a pass through the Sierra Nevada mountains. The tree was cut down in 1888 by William Thornburg and J. F. O’Gorman, the association’s data shows, and the trunk with Car- son’s name cut in it was moved to Sut- A full account of the tree’s history has been sealed up in a container in the monument by Native Sons. The hickory free that grew in the fireplace of the Kansas log cabin cf John Brown, of Osawatomie and Har- per’s Ferry, has been nominated for 2 place in the hall of fame by Miss El- eanor M. Freeman, of Seattle, Wash. In 1875, Miss Freeman’s father visit- ed the son-in-law of Brown. Only the log foundation of the cabin was left, but from the fireplace was growing a hickory tree, which Mr. Freeman trimmed, and from a branch made a cane which his daughter now has. From Guilford College, N. C., has come the nomination of the New Gar- den Oak by Mark C. Mills. This oak saw history made in the Revolutionary war and near it the grandfather of Joseph G. Cannon is buried. “Uncle Joe” was born at Guilford, May 7, 1836. In nominating the New Gar- den Oak Mr. Mills says: “After the battle of Guilford Court House, March 15, 1781, near what is now Greensboro, North Carolina, both General Green and Lord Cornwallis withdrew, leaving their wounded. These were cared for by the people of the Quaker settlement of New Garden, four miles and.a half south west of the battle ground. Soldiers that died were buried in the shade of what is now a magnificent old white oak. Here in recent years has been erected a sim- ple monument.” It happened in a little town in Ohio. A visiting Easterner stood on the ve- randa of a little hotel there, watching the sun go down in a splendor of pur- ple and gold. “By George,” he exclaimed to an impassive native lounging against a post: “That’s a gorgeous sunset, isn’t it? The native slanted his head a little and looked critically at the glowing west. “Not bad,” he drawled. “Not bad for a little place like Hoopville.” HOODS SARSAPARILLA. Sick Kidneys | Make Lame Back i Cause broken, unrefreshing sleep, and in many cases that tired feeling | that makes it so hard to get up in the | morning. They also cause loss of ap- | petite, lack of ambition, and other : troubles. | Hood's Sarsaparilla contains the medicinal herbs, barks, roots, ete., that | strengthen and tone these organs, and | Jelieve their ordinary ailments. Take it. : And if you need a laxative take Hood’s Pills. They work right. 66-35 | | eammerarreny15} | WAS NOW Touring, Plain—delivered - - - - $471.57 $408.69 ’ Starter and Dem. Wheels—delivered 570.49 507.61 Runabout, Plain—delivered - - - - 424.72 377.45 te Starter and Dem. Wheels—delivered 523.63 476.37 Chassis, Pizin—delivered - - - - 392.43 340.67 2 ¢tarter and Dem. Wheels—delivered 489.78 438.02 Conpelet - - - - - - . =Ga.12 658.59 Sedan - - - - - - - - 830.80 726.27 Truck - - . - - - . - 546.14 494.38 Ask about our time-payment plan, which gives you use of the car while ANIMAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICE INAUGURATED IN STATE. In recognition of the fact that Pre- ventive Measure, in the repression of animal diseases are of prime impor- tance, the Bureau of Animal Industry, Pennsylvania Department of Agricul- ture, has inaugurated a service to fa- miliarize all breeders and the inter- ested public of the State relative to measures for their prevention. This work will be carried on through dem- onstrations, bulletins and lectures. Dr. T. E. Munce, director of the Bu- reau of Animal Industry, makes the following statement in reference to the new service: B. has been proved that tuberculo- sis, hog cholera, bovine infections, abortion and calf scours can be pre- vented. Prevention is, therefore, a great economic subject. Such diseases as anthrax, tubercu- losis, rabies and glanders are trans- missible to man. Disease prevention thus becomes of great importance to public health. : The annual losses of live stock and poultry in Pennsylvania from prevent- able diseases exceed three million dol- lars, or about 2 per cent. of our total live stock value. Pennsylvania is the first to inaugu- rate such a service. on a STN PANIIT a a PTAA WPAN TTT SPT RANAIRINIUIUI IIT ETN country—all Fatrodud nln od and cheaply. helpful them. 60-4 PRINT UIIS uN F. P. Blair & Son, Jewelers and Optometrists Bellefonte, Pa. SRT Handling Your Funds. A Business Manager who ‘disburses funds at your direction, a secretary who keeps your accounts, a sleepless sentinel guarding your funds, a car- rier who delivers to all corners of the these and many other of. fices are performed by the bank. Money which you wish to send with- in this city or to distant peints veyed by your check simply, The checking account is only one of the many mediums through which this bank serves its customers. many other ways in which we can be te you and it would be our pleasure to serve you in any or all of CENTRE COUNTY BANKING C0 BELLEFONTE, PA. ANPING OTT PPP PP PPO OPPO VV VY RAPIST GWG he is con- safely There are THE UNIVERSAL CAR Ford Cars Reduced New Prices Effective at. Once you are paying for same. | BEATTY MOTOR CO, NN Bellefonte, Pa. AAPA AP I A a SII IRIN SPARTINA AAAI a Shoes. RRR RRR RE : eT a fe I rE Ne =f Ll [= ¢ School Shoes I 1 ik Ri Fi Sf Fil I Pil il -11. ir : Uc 1 In a very short time school will open, Us i= and that boy and girl will need a good, gi =i sturdy pair of shoes. I have made a Ge oe special effort to get a line of School =n 3 Shoes that will stand the hard service = Ic that boys and girls give their footwear. i 5M oe i Sir, : i : : i Our line is complete, and the prices are = : lower than at any other store and, above og all, the quality is the best. Ch = i 2 I ] : a See Our Line 3 8 Before you Purchase your School Shoes a ben tL oi : dg : =n ls Li be Uc Te ic : 1 | fl ’ fo i Yeager’'s Shoe Store g = Ie g) THE SHOE STORE FOR THE POOR MAN a I Bush Arcade Building 58-27 BELLEFONTE, PA. i A A AE AR Fo mpEopORCEREEE Come to the “Watchman” office for High Class Job work. RAISINS TTT The Thrifty Buyers will find our store is giving extraordin- ary values, that mean prices lower than ever. 20 dozen Apron Dresses at less than wholesale price—98 cents. Heavy Twilled Toweling in white and gray, that sold as high as 25 cents, our price 10 cents. Table Damask now 48 cents per yard. All linen, special quality, unbleached Table Damask, at the low price of $1.50 per yard. 800 yards unbleached Canton Flannel, very heavy, see it to appreciate it; only 18 cents per yard. . 8-4 unbleached heavy Sheeting 43 cents per yard. 10-4 unbleached heavy Sheeting 48 cents per yard. Sweater Bargins. One lot of children’s Wool 2 to 14 years ; splendid sweater price $2.48. New Fall and Winter Stock Arriving Every Day. See our 50-inch, all wool Plaid for Sport Skirts Now $.2.50. All wool Serges, all colors, 44-inchs wide, at $1.50. All wool Bastiste, 36-inch, now $1.25. Silks. New Silks, Canton Crepes, Creped Satins, Radieum Silks, Chiffon, Taffettas, Georgettes, all colors, at surprisingly low prices. Coats, Suits and Dresses. The new fall Coats, Suits, and one-piece dresses are here in all colors and styles. The fur trimmed Suits with the new long Coats, strictly tailored or embroidered, as low as $25.00. Our line of One-piece Dresses must be seen to appreciate the values. Navy Blue, Brown and Reindeer colors in all wool trico- tines, handsomely embroidered, from $12.50 up. Stylish Stouts. We are specializing 1n stylish stouts in Coats, Suits, and Dresses. From 46 to 52 sizes. Shoes Shoes Men’s Fine Dress Shoes, that were sold for $8.00, now $5.00. Ho Men's Working Shoes that were sold for $5.00, now $2.98. Ladies Fine Dress Shoes that were soldfor $8.50, mow $5.00. Children’s Shoes from $1.98 up fleeced : Sweaters; all colors. Sizes from for the school children at the low
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