i'.': -T" %*vsr&%.>'« tr' i!-V* "•-_ MOWER COUNTY NEWS, AUSTIN,' MINN. ll^geSix Monday, Oct. 9,1922.""" 3 Am. LIVE AGRICULTURAL NEWS OF INTEREST AND VALUE TO MOWER CO. FARMERS. 3fE Raise More and Better 10 Crops, Marketing and Pb? Pare Bred Livestock, Farm Bureau Notes, BARBERRY WAR 'u New Plan to. Prevent Forest Fires 152 Cars of Chamberlain's Tablets Have Done Her A World of Good. Butter Sold HAS RESULTS "Chamberlain's Tablets have done me a world of good," writes Mrs. Ella LastxMonth L. Button, Kirkville, N. Y. "I have •'t recommended them to a number of my friends and all who have used Town Men Join With Consumers of New York and vicinity them praise them highly." When in September spread on their troubled with indigestion or constipation, Farmers In Fight give them a trial and realize daily bread 152 cars of high grade for yourself what an excellent medicine On Parasite. butter, made in co-operative creameries it is. of Minnesota, according to a Pertinent Pointers for Practical Farmers report issued by A. J. McGuire, general "Distinct progress has been made manager of the Minnesota Cooperative PMpand bf Apteakanl miwIuiua Uolvcnltr of Minnesota dM I & SIGNS ffliis year by the government and Creameries association. Estate in eradicating the common barTlierry ON TIME This volume of business was handled "COOKING SYRUP FROM iVIlLK NECESSARY IN bush in Minnesota. "When the by the association's New York Metal, Cloth and Card Board books are closed for the year they 1 SWEET CORN STALKS DIET, say experts office. Freight rate savings for the Signs. •nwili show that the original survey for month affected by reason of the I & SIGN CO. fthe hunted barberry has ^eei\ completed creameries shipping thru carloads, of No't an Economical Proposition in the University Specialists Urge Use in 66 counties of the state," LeRoy, Minnesota. was $23,420. Irj, addition, freight State of Minnesota. Milk and Its Products. -said L. W. Melander of University claims amounting to $1,527 were established. 4-— SFann, state leader of barberry eradication, Cooking sirup of fine quality can be Because milk is essential to growth today. made from stalks of sweetcorn. Unfortunately, Organization of District No. 5— and health, home economic teachers in •J* ^Approximately 20,000 barberry the variety of sweetcorn Freeborn and Steele counties— is classroom and laboratory at the University THOMAS A. CONLON Crashes on about 700 properties have known as Crosby, which is generally of Minnesota,^ and extension well under way, according to Mr. grown by Minnesota canning companies 1»een found and destroyed this year," workers from the same institution in McGuire. and by farmers of the country adjacent going about the state, are emphasizing 3fr. Melander continued. "Fully 50 I AUCTIONEER to canneries, produces a very the importance of milk and its products ^per cent of the bushes were wild or One of the longest distances known light tonnage of stalks, and, in consequence, in the human diet. A great many 'escaped plantings." a light yield of sirup. In other to exist in this country is from home persons know that milk is a good food Twenty-six government barberry words, the manufacture of sirup from Fire tool boxes, containing tools sufficient to equip five, ten and twentyfive in a general sort of way, but they do plate to left field fence. The man who makes auctfeneering ?scoats and twenty state scouts all men or more, are placed on a pack mule and stationed throughout the national not know that it is an essential food., his business, -Sander the general command of Mr. forests by the United States forest service to fight-forest fires. Tl.is necessary for growth and health, and A standing account 3£e3ander and an assistant state lead"«Er, photograph shows a ranger and a mule loaded with afire box which is to be they do not know why it is essential. DIAL 2156 FOR DATES placed in a strategic position. As a result, milk is used by most persons Is not weighed in tons, took the field on July 1 for three, in a haphazard sort of way and AUSTIN, MINN. But the longer it stands months' intensive campaigning without the results which would follow The longer it runs! -iagainst the "host plant of the black CONDENSATIONS: Australians brand cattle on a cheek a more intelligent use. astern rust. The season's drive "yas to prevehj impairing the value of What the teachers at University -concentrated in southeast and east their hides. Farm have to say about milk in the The waters of the sea cover about CLOSING OUT SALE -central "counties of the state. Every human diet, therefore, is ,of general The Mississippi valley contains 143,259,300 square miles. -property in the two sections was vis- interest. Here are some of the things more than one-half of the total population A tax called chimney money was As we are quitting farming and moving to Austin, we will sell all our Tted, and the original survey will being taught, things which every mother of the United States. levied on each hearth in house in and father should know and teach personal property at Public Auction at the farm better known the old as Uiave "been completed in 24 counties the reign of Charles II. Mrs. J-thn J. Rogers of Massachusetts to their children: ack Teeter farm 1 mile north of the Hormel Packing Companv and 1 mile HOiis season when the last of the The Department of Agriculture has has begun an investigation of Milk is essential to growth and south of the Ramsey Mill on the. River Road on ^scouts are called in. Only eight or just issued a circular which tells conditions in soldiers' hospitals a? a health— mine men are now afield. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17,1922 farmers how to tan fheir own hides. person.t! agent of President Harding. Because it is a muscle-building food. Tkat the barberry "bee' has a Because it is a bone-and teeth-building arightful position i^ eradication cam* GOOD RESULTS food, containing calcium and phosphorous SALE BEGINS AT 11:00 A. M. SHARP FREE LUNCH AT NOON graded potatoes. The necessity for needed for both bones and jfaigns was clearly shown by the HORSES—1 Roan Mare, 9 years old, weight 1600 lbs. 1 Roan Gelding, 4 teeth. "keeping the little ones at home'' is Minnesota forces this year. At a years old, weight 1550 lbs. 1 Black Mare, 9 years old, weight 1500 lbs. FROM CAMPAIGN Because it is protective, promoting greater this year than ever." **bee" in the town of Burnside, near 1 Black Gelding, 4 years old, weight 1550 lbs 1 Gray Gelding, 8 vear? health and growth, warding off a certain Sled Wing,' 4,191 seedlings were rooted old, weight 1500 lbs. 1 Good Driving Horse, 8 years old 1 year old Colt disease of the eyes, beri-beri, out. This noteworthy community "We know what matrimonial, bonds which is a form of paralysis, and scurvy CATTLE—5 Holstein Milk Cows, 1 fresh 1 2 year old Holstein Heifer project was directly due to good Red Cow. are." possibly, also, rickets. "Buy A Pile" Movement 'N, work shown by the city and Because lime for bone formation is "Yes?" CHESTER WHITE HOGS—41 Spring Pigs 4 Sows with litters 2 Herd «cnimtry people. The Chamber of utilized to-a greater advantage in the Increases Demand "Well, what would you call divorce Boars. presence of adequate quantities of a itJonnnerce of Red Wing served a free papers?" For Potatoes. POULTRY—125 Pure Bred White Plymouth Rock Hens 32 Pure Bred Toulouse certain element in milk, known as Fat DR. J. J. WILLAMAN Jvhmch in the field, and bankers and "I dunno—what would you call Geese 29 Young and 3 old. Soluble A. business men of the cities and University chemist in charge of them Because milk contains proteins very sweet corn syrup investigations under MACHINERY—1 Deering Binder, 6-foot 1 Deering Corn Binder 1 Rowell towns worked shoulder to- shoulder "Why, I'd call them liberty bonds." necessary in the blood, and, therefore, 6-foot Seeder 1 Sulky Plow 1 G-Shovel Corn Cultivator 1 Giant Mower, appropriation by the legislature. Whole hearted co-operation between -with the farmer in wielding the grub is particularly valuable (especially in 6-foot 1 3-section Drag 1 Self Feeder 1 Hay Rake 1 Wide Tire Wagon all factors interested in grading ""Sioe and pickax, and in snaking out anemia). 1 High Wheel Wagon 1 Iron Wheel Truck Wagt»n 1 Surrey 1 New Hay Picking her way daintily thru the the barberry with teams and pulleys. Milk contains butterfat, and this element and marketing potatoes made Rack 1 Triple Wagon Box l.Bob Sleigh Grain Sacks 1 Rock Island Gas sweetcorn stalks is not an economical locomotive plant, a young woman visitor 1 Engine, 3 h. p. 1 Corn Stalk Cutter 1 DeLaval Cream Separator, No. 17 is essential in the diet of children. Dr. Carleton R. .Ball, oerealist an proposition in Minnesota under present Potato Week, October 7 to 14, an outstanding viewed the-huge operations with 1 New 1000 scale 1 Kog Crate 1 Swill Cart 2 Sets Brass For this reason, if the inepme Platform lb. conditions. charge in the Bureau of Plant Industry, success. City and country awe. Finally, she turned to a young .Trimmed Breeching Harness 1 Set Work Harness 1 Single Driving Harness of a family does not allow money for These facts are the result of an investigation Washington, D. C., who at•Sended 1 Tower Surface Cultivator many other articles too numerous to papers, farm publications, the Min-* butter for all of the members of a man who was showing her thru, and authorized by a legislative this "bee," expressed the con•=anctitxn mention. family, every effort should be made nesota Farm Bureau Federation, the appropriation two years ago. The investigation asked: that the "bee" is a valuable to include it in the diet of the growing was placed in charge of State Department of Agriculture, "What is that big thing over HAY', CORN and OATS—10 Acres standing Corn 200 Shocks Fodder Corn means of securing -o-operation children. The Division of Home Eco Dr. J. J. Willaman, a chemist of the about 12 Tons Hay Some Oats. civic associations and the retail and there?" .-among farmers and extension people nomics at University Fjaxm believes university's department of agriculture. jobbers' associations in the twin "That's a locomotive boiler," he replied. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE!—Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet 1 Buffet 1 Dining that the term "butter substitute," "rn actually getting out the barberry. A sirup making plant was fitted up in cities all combined forces to create Room Chairs I Large .Leather Easy Chair 1 Sewing Machine Hall Rack She puckered her brows. which one hears now and then froir. connection with a cannery at Wells, ^'Minnesota has set an example in with Oval Mirror Copper Clad Range, 20-inch Oven Round Oak Heater a stronger demand for Minnesota "And what io they boil locomotives laymen and specialists alike should Minn., where all the leading varieties matter which other states in the 3-burner Perfection Oil Stove Queen Incubator, 180 Eggs 1 Churn Other grown potatoes. be discouraged since up to the present for of sweetcorn produced in Minnesota articles not mentioned. spring "wheat belt should follow/'^ he time there'is no recognized substi The governor's proclamation of were put under test. "To make the locomotive tender," said. TERMS:—All sums of ten dollars and under, cash on sums over that amount tute for butter. The solution, says Dr. Willaman, is last week was supplemented by and the young man from the office At another "bee' near, Pine Island, twelve months' credit will be given on approved notes bearing 8 per cent In the light of the foregoing facts the breeding up of what he calls a thousands of posters which urged never smiled. interest from date of sale. •tSoodhue" county, the farmers and the specialists at University Farm hold "dual purpose corn"—a corn that will consumers, especially fmall buyers, that it is not a sound proposition front produce good ears for canning purposes ADAM ARENS & SON, Owner. ^government scouts and county agents to put in a winter's supply^ The aim the view of economy to say that one aiid still be high in juice or •co-operating cleared 15 acres of barlierry was to help potato growers in their cannot afford money for milk. "It is COL. ALBERT HOPFE, Auctioneer. AUSTIN NATIONAL BANK, Clerk. sugar content University chemists J. F. FAIRBANKS infested land in a day. At a present situation just as the "buy a the food product which a family can and plant breeders can develop such a Shird "bee' near Spring Valley 500 least afford to be without." Agaih, bale of cotton" campaign of a few *4* variety of sweetcorn, says Dr. Willaman, *$* *$• *$* were wiped out. the same specialists say: "On a limited years ago helped out Southern farmers. if given time. |, GET PRICES on VEAL and CHICKENS The government and state men improved income the purchase of whple milk Articles and cartoons in liews and cheese is as wise an expenditure every opportunity to educate before selling elsewhere papers added to the effort. Minnesota Has Big Potato Crop. Dealer In as can be suggested." the people concerning the barberry. In spite of drouth ir spots and damage "The full effect of the campaign I R. H. JOHNSON & SON MEAT MARKET How much milk one should take depends I3$xhlbits of barberry bushes and demrtunstrations by insects, Minnesota has a big will not be obvious for some time," COAL, WOOD, LIME, on circumstances, but a good of the relation which the 226 East Mill St. potato crop. Farmers have been digging says N. J. Holmberg, state commissioner rule—one which the specialists of today CEMENT, SEWER PIPE, a large tonnage, and^many would barberry bears to the spread of black of agriculture. "There has advocate—is: be glad to hold their potatoes for higher stem Tust in wheat were featured at BRICK AND WALL Not less than a pint of milk a day. been, a marked increase in the local prices if they ha~d sufficient storage. a majority of county fairs in Minnesota This is in addition Lc the use of the demand, especially in St. Paul and PLASTER. Circular No. 8, issued by the agricultural this year by the Conference for products of milk, such as butter or Minneapolis, according to reports received extension service of the university, cheese, of course. ?£be Prevention of Grain Rust and gives the experience of Jacob from retail dealers. This increased TYLE «*tlier co-operating forces. Hurner of Glyndon, Minn., in storing demand is certain to continue Office 301 East Bridge St. potatoes in pits. Mr. Hurner has followed for several weeks and it is bound Business Records Should be Kept. this plan for many years and to have a wholesome effect on prices. Annual Farm Bureau ERVICE In the course of a radiophone address Phone: Main 32 says he has never lost more than a However, nothing that this or apy half a bushel of potatoes, and that was on the value to the farmer of Meeting in January similar campaign can do will make a keeping regular accounts, Prof. G. A. because of carelessness. He digs a Austin, Minn. market for small, mixed and un- Pond, in charge of the section of cost hole about six feet wide to about four ATISFACTION accounting of the university's department feet deep and as long as needed, depending "The Fourth annual meeting of the of agriculture, emphasized the upon the quantity of potatoes Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation to be stored. The pit is filled and fact that whether prices are Jfigb or •toBl be held in St. Paul, January 2, low the most economical producer will heaped up, then covered with old 3S» •as?-4 4. Sessions on the opening either make the most money' or at coarse hay about a foot deep after it armer-Labor ROBES' CAFE '3ay •will he held at University farm is pressed down. On top of the hay feast lose the least. Cost accounts, as he places about a foot of dirt, except Ihe contended, are the surest guide to part of Farmers' and Home Makers' economical production. along the ridge where a strip about week. The national convention i' i'»!«• a foot wide is left the full length of "It is important then for us as farmers a£ •HhSmS« 'fr the American Farm Bureau Fed/exaststsn the pit for ventilation. to keep records of our business will be held at Chicago De"csstnber RALLY Mr. Hurner says-the important point and study our costs," Mr. Pond said. 11 to 14. in keeping potatoes is to get them "The last two years have been disastrous dry. Moisture from the sweating «of ones from a financial standpoint. SPECIAL OFFERING ON I the potatoes escapes through the hay We must plan our farm business for vtHave some Jligs dis mornin, along the ridge of the pit. When the the future mighty carefully if we are Jtdge?" asked the waiter. ground is frozen to the depth of several going to pull safely through the period SNOWFLAKE FLOUR •**Not this morning, Sam" replied inches the ridge strip should be of depression in which we now the man of the bench, adjusting his covered with dirt, and about two feet find ourselves.' Let us then keep records 9j:eetacles preparatory to di'st'nig&^shing of coarse hay or straw thrown over ofouf'bwn business. Let us study Strictly Fresh In Every Respect AUSTIN ARMORY the name of some dish on the entire pit and also on the sides our business. Let us avail ourselves tfce menu from the fly specks. to protect the edges from freezing. of the information on economical production $l-»o per 49 lb. Sack I Besides Mr. Hurner's statement, Circular that our agricultural college AErer try enny of our fresh boii«-o No." 8 contains "*a cross section has collected through their cost accounts. -sigs, jedge?1' Wednesday, Oct. 18, 8 p. m, view of the pit and the coverings. A Let us adopt the business "Yes, indeed, Sam and found 'em potato grower in need of storage methods of the commercical industry, We have just received afresh shipment of guilty." sfiould write to the Office of Publications, in order that we may rightly take our University Farm, St. .Paul, for a ranking as the 'big business' of the this excellent spring wheat brand, Minnesota copy. country." ,, iHoir Not to Take a Cold. made. It is absolutely guaranteed to be ''Some persons are subject to fre4gaEnt Dr. Henrick Shipstead, candidate Uncle Ab says: It's all right to trust Good dairy stock is reported to be colds, while others seldom, if if in Providence you've done your satisfactory by the miller and by us. in splendid demand in northwest »rer, have a cold. You will find that for U. S. Senator, derndest on your own hook. 'dke latter take good care of themselves. 3tates. They take a shower or cold I .Special Prices on 5-Bag Lots in ^sponge bath every day in a warm will speak. To have a small fire extinguisher That restless bey will just delight *»om, -avoid over heated rooms, sleep the barn and another in the house is In fixing up a metal shoe scraper by I 98 Pound Sacks. -oriCh a window open or partly open, better than to wish you had. the back door' and it will keep a lot avaxl excesses, over eating, becoming H. L. Goss Seed Co. Balanced rations are best for" animals of dirt off the kitchen floor. •orer heated and then chilled and getting They also make better boys and 'e the "feet wet. Then, when they Are the hens protected from winter girls. I rfeel the first indication of a cold, they All Are Invited to Come dampness? One way to do it is to take i*. Successor to Hare & Goss, Austin, Minn. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy build the cement floor of the Jiouse on "witiiout delay and it is soon over. The News, $2.50 by the year, and a layer of coarse stones six to ten inches thick. worth it. W« print everything but money. fit* f-7 \jr -. LSs 1 feci?! 1 .1 m' I'1 Iitugisj iJ' I 4% dC •—•nil