THE FARMER'S COLUMN Some Practical Suggestions Well Worth Knowing From the De partment of Agriculture. . WHEN AND HOW TO BUILD k THE POULTRY HOUSE. Mi The Farm Service Bureau of the Pennsylvania Department of Agricul- ture suggests that the best time to build the new poultry house needed on so many farms is in late summer or early fall. At this season lumber 4s likely to be at its driest and the weather good—two important things, it the walls are to be tight. Also, at this season, the new build- ing is usually needed the most in that the farm is just then carrying mor chickens that at any other time of the yearn ° rn The best material is wood; if sing- le walled then of tongue and grooved Buff or boards well and carefully _ stripped. The best. type of construct- ion ig the shed roof type, 12to .¢ ft deep—>5 to 6 ft. high at the rear, 8 to @ feet high at the front, outside mea- gurements, These dimensions are im- portant and should be adhered to. The best foundation is a six inch concrete wall taken down below the | frost line according to location and soil, 22 to 32 inches. Bringing this wall to an average rounding ground level is enough. | The best floor is a tongue and grooved board floor. A cement floor, especially a tar and tarred feo't insul- ated cement floor, can be put down go as to be a good floor. A very poor and a very expensive flcor is an eorth floor—all modern poultry houses have a board or cement floor. The best roof is a two-ply roofing paper, laid over sheeting paper or roofing felt. This should occasionally be painted in late fall with son 2 good ~oof or tar paint. The best roosts are straight sap- lings not over 1 and ahalf inch calibre with the bark on. The best nests are those directly under the dropping board, facing the rear wall The best front is an open front or a gemi-open front, cr a frontinct more than 20 per cent. glass and 40 per cent openings that can be closed with a curtain. Or, it can be safely 60 per- cent. opening and no glass. The best location or site is one with | a slope and with a southern expos- | nre and not too near barn yerd and pig pen, If slope is at all steep shelf ghould*be graded therin whreon to set building, . The Department Las ro bulletin on poultry house construction, but gives a good type of buildinz in its poultry bulletin No. 219 which cen be had free on application. Where the puila- ing is going to be of any size or im- portance, Mr. Wittman can be secur- ed to locate and draw building plans for same at no cost. On September 6th, thirty-two pro- gressive farmers of Somerset County toured to Bedford Cunty in crder to gee and study ®-w come farmers have made a success of growing alfalfa and live stock. we The farms of Howard Cessna and George Williams of Rainsburg, Bed- -» « st Tr ford County were visited on this tour. Mr. Cessna, z very intelligent farmer, pecan to farm a2bout nine years ago. with the ideaz of raiging alfalfa and \eef cattle as a special : The party saw one hundred ten four horse loads of alfalfa that had been harvested this season. The herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle made a very in- teresting study. Mr. Cessna winters one hundred sixteen head of cattle on h 4a alfalfa and silage. The next farm visited was that of George Williams, a man seventy years of age, of whom it was said by Feder- | that he had the best} al authorities field of alfalfa in the several Eastern states. As a result of Mr. Williams’ study. and experience, he hes bred up a very fine pure-bred herd of Jersey cattle, He has scientifically fed a drove of purebred hogs which were raised on his farm. He has drained the greater part of his farm, making in all about five miles of tile drain. He has installed Sharpless Milking Mach- ine. Another interesting feature visited was an orchard which is being taken care by R. P. Allamen, State Orchard- ist, and Crop Pest Inspector. Up until two years ago this orchard had been neglected and was sown in an unpro- fitable state. The proof of Mr. All- aman’s work was shown by the num- ber of trees bearing apples and peach- es, respectively, and very conclusive- ly proven by the number of peaches that Kuffer, Shockey, Zimmerman, and others consumed. This tour convinced our farmers that alfalfa can be suecessfuly and profitably grown and that it is a pro- fitable feed for live stock as well 238 one of the most economical sources of protein. The farmers visited have found it more profitable to raise 1 e-bred ee asm, ee PRU Chick and oil stove. till you use world in oils. refined kerosene and always wanted. nary kinds. om RTT RNY Agha Ea a pd rae Fe mrt td Sd AINE herds of live stock, than mixed herds | of live stock. Also that land contain- ing an excess amount of moisture cin be made use of more profitably where drainage is applied. Also through cu- operate marketing the Bedford County farmers are able to sell their apples at a greater profit than where indiv- idual’ marketing is practiced. The idea of this tour was to gather facts as to just how the-other farmer is making a success. The" thirtystwo | farmers in this tour had a very profit- ‘able'and enjoyable day, and it is hoped that many more similar tours will be arranged, The slcgan of the farmers should be, “Observe and study the good farms of this: and - - adjoining counties.” -MARRIAGE LICENSES . Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Charies I. .Shaver has recently issued riage licenses to the following parties. George Varga and Helena Marche- "yka both of Windber. Wasco Patro and Nastmus Dychko, - both of Pine Hill. Eugene Donnelly and Elizabeth Thomas, both of Cairnbrook. / of windber. valentine J. Thomas of Conemauzh township, and Esther A. Maxwell, of Quemahoning township. Harry B. Nair and Lena B. Baker, both of Lincoln township. . william Petry and Grace Wright, both of Salisbury. . Paul Benna, of Acosta, and Susan ' Haputa of Boswell. Benjamin Sheeler, and Elmira Bris- key, both of Milford township. Joseph Beblise and Rosa Ciancio, ‘both of Windber. Joseph T. McCormick, of Windber and Mary C. Naugle, of Youngwood. CASTORIA For Icfants ead Children in Use For Qver 30 Years Alwaye bears — 0) o® 2 Reni WE HAVE JUST THE HAT YOU WANT AT THE PRICE YOU WANT TO PAY. TRESSLER MILLINERY DON’T FORGET THE DATES OF THE TRESSLER MILLINERY OPEN- ING SEPT 14to 1§ =4The Suspect” a great drama play: ed by a great actress, Anita Stewart at the Bijou, Friday, Sept. 28... .... How happy old Mother Dominique is with her fluffy little brood! Some people think chickens will thri ‘most anything they pick up. But vou know they'll never get nice and fat or be good layers unless they get the right kind of feed. 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Go to the store that displays this gign: Atlantic Rayolight Oil For Sale Here. You'll find it a good place to buy reg- ularly. watch results. At last 1, 0 % 7 \ i W Z, 4 CTA a Aer /A Coes ty 2 i vy . p fr : i 2 Ql a (55% ST Dur = TOSCO wa — TART Go —Carter in New York Sun. «MY GOOD MAN, DON'T YOU EVER FORGET oH rarer AAS = L_tbad— - COOK, Both Phones STATE AGRICULTURAL NOTES Farmers throughout the State are complaining of the damage dome the corn crop. by the extreme heat and dry weather during August and a greatly reduced crop is expected. Potatoes have been damaged bv the dry weather and in many sections only about seventy-five per cent. of | an average crop is expected. Union County farmers report that ' the oats which has been threshed is [ light in weight and averaging about | 34 bushels to an acre. More sunflowers have been grown this year by farmers than in any pre- vious year. The sunflower seed is be- ing extensively used as a chicken feed and poultry raisers in most sec- tions raise the flowers extensively. Farmers are complaining about the ,condition of the late cabbage which is growing profusely but is very slow in heading. Great damage has been .done by the worms and in many in- stances the failure to head is due to j this cause. * The Dairy and Food Bureau report- the pure food acts during the month of August and receipts of $2,367.46 in- fines. Of this amount $1,050.00 was from dealers who sold non-alcoholic drinks which were artificially colored How Are You? is a very common question. that you are well in every respect? If so you are EXTREMELY FORTUNATE—Eye defects cause conditions that make you feel If your Eyes are sick I can help you by Fitting Proper Glasses—Come to see me. RESULTS GUARANTEED. ed 142 prosecutions for violations of | and flavored in imitation of pure fruit “drinks. : SODA FOUNTAINS AND SOFT DRINKS i Se ——— The soda fountain has become a National institution. The fact it is un- iversally used is not however, to be ta- ken as a recommendation. Naturally during the warm months there is an unusual hankering for cool liquids. What the system really craves in hot ANYTHING?” The plumbing should be in- stalled so as to avoid the necessity of frequent repairs and prevent the moderate first cost from becoming “T_ exorbitant. —- Our experience and skilled —— workmanship together with the high quality of materials and “Standard” plumbing fixtures we use insure reliable plumbing. Ask tor booklet. BAER &Co AAAS ANS NS NAA NAAN TNS DNS NSE A A | Anita Stewart is one of the very | strong actresses of the country. See Ity Store. her at the great play, “The Suspect” Friday, Sept. 28 at the Bijou. | | | Watch for her, Who? Beatrice Fair- | FOR FrETRUEDS fax. Fs i= = a 2 Fine line of glassware and Queens- ware at the Globe Electric and Nov- | Children Cry 2 is weather is water. Cool water not ice cold. This one that should be supplied. We have acquired a taste for sweet- ened concoctions which - masquerade under,.the names of all the fruits that were found inthe Garden of Eden and | others .never heard of except on soda fom advertisements. The bulk of these are chemical products in which | foe actual fruit is used. They are- sel- dom nourishing. In very het weather a glass or so of these sweetened liquors will often in- terfere materially with the digestion | and their tendency is to lessen the nor- | mal appetite for nourishing food. Palatable made with the pure fruit juices summer drinks can be is a natural demand and | to! which cool water is added. Sherbets a % i x al ro 1 al- | z made in this manner are far more pal | ghultz, Meyersdale, $2,400. atable and refreshing than the sickly | Can you say THE OPTOMETRIST Eye Sight Specialist Meyersdzale, Fa. Where Motorists Lodge The favorite route for motorists is the Great National Highway, formerly known as the National Pike. It winds. from the east through Cumberland and down into Pittsburgh by way Brownsville, entering the main part of: the city right at the Monongahela House PITTSBURGH where cool, airy rooms with open river view afford the most comfortable . summer quarters. European Plan Single Room, without bath, $1.00 and $1.5) per day. Single room with bath $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 per day. Each additional person $1.00 per day in any room, with or without bath. cil ' ‘Complete Cafe Service from 25¢ Chub -.. Br t to the most elaborate dinner. J. B. Kelley, Manager. Jot Smithfiold St., Water St. nd First Ave." Pittsburgh { LIE HID fu & RL a A No NNN REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS ..George Newland’s executors fo Ir- win Speicher, Allegheny township, = $7720. ° : J haondt ¥ Calvin J. Swank to Arthur W. Mil- ‘ler, Jennertown, $650. Annie Burrey to Andrew Xocis, Windber, $500. : Joseph Glowczyk ‘to Annie | owicz, Windber, $1,040. Hiram J.:Meyers' to Mary Meyers, Hooversville, $1. : Pine Hill Creamery: Co. to John O.. Ream, Brothersvalley, $1,05p. Sylvester P. Berkebile to Chauncey = J. Leinamn, ha A Lis- Aaron Wilhelm’s administrator ‘to Wesley Wilhelm, Southampton, $3,- 500. D F. Shoemaker to Henry W. Central City Realty Co. to Rosaria sweets which are the common offer-| Carrille, Shade township, $450. ing of the soft drink emporiums. Ice! cold drinks irritate the reproduce catarrah sooner or later. otherwise, which is open to the sever inadequate. washing they receive. life. this category. eee ems SOME PLEASANTRIES Her Chief Worry. decide where tour.” “When is she to be married?” «phe date hasn’t been set yet.” «Whom is she going to marry?” “That’s seau already planned.” c=» stomach ard The evils of the public drinking cup | have been throughly exploited and all | too often the soda glass comes within «Grace is greatly worried. She can't | another detail that is yet to be arranged. But she has her trous- Jenner. township, $1,500. Jonathan Snyder to Somerset Coal | Co., Lincoln township, $8,500. 1 | Frank Handwerk to Somerset Coal There is no other factor, connected da with the serving of drinks, soft tel | ce, Brothersvalioy 3°. -| est criticism. In many places the pro- vision for the cleansing of the glasses Too often a hasty sousing in a tank of water is the only 1t is a well known fact that washing untensils in | Brothersvalley, $1 cold water is not sufficient to proper- a ly cleanse them and destroy germ Rufus Hay to Somerset Coal Co. | Brothersvalley, $1. Benjamin F. Diveley to Somerset .Coal Co. Brothersvalley, $1. Edward Hay to Somerset Coal Co., Brothersvalley, $1. Edward Hay to Somerset Coal Co.,- Royer R. Grove to A. D. Keefer, . Somerset, $1,309. Peter J. Edwards to Matilda Tay- man Somerset township, $200. A. 1. Shine to A. C. Ellis, trustee, Conemaugh .township, $100. John E. Blough to Edward Thomas, Conemaugh, $250. | Ross Holler, to Roy Damker, Elk | Lick township, $250. Jesse Gomer to James T. Gomer, to go on her bridal | rarimes township, $17. Felix Watychdwicz to Stany Gray- bek, Boswell, $800. Harvey E. Baker to Joseph Sturtz, . Wellersburg, $50. Charles Cessna to Forrest Trexel, Reuben Knupp to Charles Skaptav- kas, Somerset township, $150. Children Ory FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA Jur Jot Werk Piesasd ~ Christena Wolford to Charles Skap- tavas, Benson, $10. Mary C. Miller to Charles Skaptav- kas, Lincoln township, $225. | O.B. Lohr to Alex Ballis. Shade" | yownship, $235. I a. PR THE TO 7 MON PRO) GENI COMI VANI DER THE SUA THE Prop: Sex Sena tives the Cons the cord: there Se miecip priat prop thers sitio Ty ol stric time exce 1y 1« -use, such erty appr the erty A No. tha all cou sha .and ins cha suk lan as de sh la fre sh Ni
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