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Show THE WEEKLY REFLEX, KAYSVILLE. UTAH Long Abou;fc-khaiiksgi- WINTER WHEAT ON DRT LAND Time vin Best Preparation of Soil for Crop Summer Fallow or Cultivated Crop as Corn er Potatoes. , Tbe most essential tingle thing on dry land Is soil water. Winter wheat la' one of the best adapted for dry faming because it grows so. as to make the best use of the soir mois. lure and moisture season. The bvat preparation of the soil for winter wheat is the summer fallow, or a rut tlvated crop as corn or potatoes. Flowing for winter wheat on the dry land should be done In late June or early July, when summer fallowed. After a grain crop It is unwise to plant wheat most seasons, if it done the binder should be followed by the disk double disking by lapping half ae done. This treatment pre. vents weeds growing and prevents the soil becoming cloddy. Plowing should be done just as soon afterwards ai Is possible. ' The plowed land should be pulverized and packed immediately after the plow. With favorable fall rains such a seed bed will start the crop of'fiT'good shape and will raise the croh when poorly prepared soil will produce a failure. The soil for all spring grain crops requires much the same treatment. Where fall plowing can be done It la to be preferred where properly after the plow. With spring plowing the land should be double disked early In the spring and plowed as early as possible, .compacting im, mediately after the plow with the disk and harrow. The use of the corrugated roller is good, if such a tool la available. After cultivated crops, such as beets and potatoes, plowing may be left oul and a desirable seed bed produced by the disk' and harrow. - Early prepare-tioof the soil gives better results. The land may be plowed deeper' and thus be better worked. For sugar beets the land may be best prepared by the fall plowing with & deep tilling machine. In lieu of such a machine the soil should be fall plowed, plowing to a moderate depth. This plowing should be packed by a disk barrow or 'the corrugated roller. . Then as early in the spring as possible the land should be replowed. This plowing should be very deep, 1 Inches or more. Following the plow the same, half day should come the disk and harrow, and corrugated roller. The absence of a roller will make har rowing necessary. -- FRESH WHEY FOR YOUNG PIGS tJ Should Be Fed In Combination With Grain, Corn and Barley Meal Being Preferable. (By PROF. O C, HUMTHREnf. Wtacoa-I- n Collrxa of Agriculture ) Fpr pig feeding whey that la fresh from the factory or at least only slightly fermented Is considered to be WHERE APPLES CAME Two Varieties of Fruit Found Wild In Europe, but Region Near Caspian Sea le Birthplace. as much as skim worth about milk. It should be fed In combination with grain, corn and barley meal being preferable. Fed In this combination, experiments indicate that 1,000 pounds of whey have a feeding value' equal to 100 pounds of corn meal. Ordinary whey has been found 25 to 30 per cent more valuable than whey which has been separated to recover the butter fatT One to two- pounds of corn meal, however, added to 100 pounds of separated whey will compensate for the fat that has been taken out As it is doubtful If sour or stale whey is fit to feed any animal, pains should be taken as far as possible to feed wbey In sweet condition only. more or lets whole and It requires " skim milk and the utmost care to raise calves on whey. After calves have been raised to a month or six weeks only, ten to fourteen pounds of fresh sweet whey fed dally with the best of hay and a choice grain mixture will grow calves, but as a general rule not as successfully as skimmed milk. one-hal- f (By E. P. PQWELL.) There are two varieties of apples found wild in Europe, but the region adjacent to the Caspian sea seems to have been the birthplace of the apple line nippin of . the brisK breeze nfese fJf leaves go zippin' dovm the ly rows, And you've money you trours, h7 ( low and then! Ain i it fine to rahe from fjdramiri of the home yourboyhood Knew to find the glad sun Beamin' just tpe way 4$ it used to do, Long ago, about Thanhsgivfn,vhg rgy to spare, x Whbn your pa and ma were livin' and the days Were always fair! Cull Animals Can Bs Prepared' Early In 8ason by Turning Them Into Rape Field ae Pasture. . pure-bre- . d 1 TURKEY FOR TEN ( aint different vpHANKSaiVINa I from any other day snapped Melllcent, making the most of the creak In her rocker. "Whats the Use of having a turkey when youve u got only a reed-blrappetite I "It aint Just the turkey Itself, red plied Mrs. Della Wyatt, with a knowing shake of her head, "though lta surprising how plumb crazy the kiddlee are after drumsticks. Land of love, if Mr. Burbank could only produce centipede gobblers! But It's what the turkey stands for, Melllcent There was a moment's silence, then Uje creak reasserted Itself. "Maybe there is when youve got sons and daughters and grandchildren to alt round the table and look for' It, snapped. MtUlcent; "but ld -- llke to know whats backing up a Thanksgiving turkey when you ain't got any folks to reunite for a family dinner t Mra.Wyatt put her knitting' Into her work bag with a sigh. "Ive got to top In at Johnson's to buy some chest nuts "for the stuffing explained,' In apology for her glance at the clock and abrupt "What did I do with my hat it is onhe chair. Melllcent, do you remember Angelina Snow? Melllcent nodded, her mouth bristling with five hat pins, as she stood with Mrs. Wyatts jacket held out in both hands toward the open fire. "You made- me think of something she told me once my left sleeve's caught there, Melllcent Angelina had the blues terrible bad one morning." continued Mrs. Wyatt, sticking In the hatpins one by one as she talked, "but stead of sitting down and making company of them she trotted them right out for a walk. And what do you suppose she did then? She went up and down Spring street, looking and looking, and every lime she passed a wonr-auglier than herself she counted her off on a finger. When her fingers gave out she went homo cured. Angelina wouldnt have taken a blue ribbon at a beauty show, either. Melllcent Jancey'a practical, active nature had no time for sentimentalising. but the morning after Mrs. Wyatts visit new, strange thoughts with twinkling eyes and wistful smiles kept peeping out at her from behind the routlne of dally duties, and at noon she suddenly dropped broom an if duster, dressed with trembling fingers, surprised Teddie Boose velt Tortoiseshell with a bear hug, and darted from the house bearing the exalted expressions of an archangel, and ' wearing two gloves for the' same hand. In the gathering twilight of that eve Mlse Mellicenta Thanksgiving doorbell tinkled excitedly, and the next moment Mrs. Wyatt flashed Into the -- Prize-Winnin- Dorset. g For' Instance, ewes that have an open coat and are narrow breasted should be bred to rams that are strong on those, points. , By this method a very uniform flock caa be established In a very few years. It Is a good Idea to turn the ram with the ewes In the evening after he has been fed and take him out lu the morning before being fed. A ram .should be welriedr Bran, oats, roots of vegetables, make a good ration, with clover as rough-ag- e. "-s- leave-takin- HORSE IS -- A POOR REASONER With the Exception of Sheep He le the Weakeet Mentally of All - . Our' Domestic Animals. ' " The horse Is a very poor feasoner. Mentally It Is the weakest of all our domestic animals except the sheep. Therefore, says a writer in Denver Field and Farm, when oace taught a trick or allowed to do a certain act not wanted It is with deep difficulty that the horse can unlparg on account of mental weakness." A horse kicks his master to death when turned upside down with foot In stirrup, "because" in that position the hone does not know what his master is, and suffers from Imaginary fear. He kicks the shafts of a buggy antll his legs are broken because be does not know - that the shafts ars harmless and that he himself is doing the damage. He runs sway in the addle or In the harness because he has not sense enough to know better. We heard a man, and one who claimed to bf a horseman, say not long ago that a certain horse had. more sense than the average boy. We saw the 'same horse shortly afterwards nearly turn a buggy over trying to get away from a piece of paper fluttering across the road. Hogs Need Sunshine. The hog needs sunshine but there Is a limit to such a good thing. When hogs have the chance to chooae between shade and sunshine you can rely on their good judgment - -- n sitting-room- . ' " I wanted' yon from first, Melllcent, she panted, without preface, "but it - Injurious to Pigs. made thirteen at table, and it never oc.Dirt and filth taken Into the stom- curred to me until an hour ago that I ach along with feed Impair digestion could count Jessies twins as one just and reduce the gain, also affecting the as well as not. Youll come, of course? appetite and general health of the Im sorry, Della, but Ive a previous pi- engagement with a Thanksgiving tur- j L you eUow men, FOR MARKET All old and euch young ewes as the ewner does not desire to keep should be culled out to fatten a short time before the ram Is turned In with the breeding ewes. The cull sheep can be fatteneo earlier In the season by turning them into a rape field as pasture, but If you put off too late special flocks food Is required. In Ae ewes are often kept until they dls of old sge, as their lambs are worth more than they are, but In a graded flock It does not pay to keep ewes that do not have sound mouths. An likely to prove unsatisfae-tfry- . pld ewe , In selecting rams the aim should be to select those that are strong In the points In which the ewes are weak. X $L - SHEEP known In the east. Charred pieces of apples ars found In the heaps of refuse left by the Lake Dwellers, who occupied portions of' Europe before fcny of the present races. These people lived on platforms laid over pile driven Into the water probably to protect themselves from animals, In an era before metal weapons were known. These specimens of apples are generally carbonized by heat, but they show perfectly the internal structure of the fruit These are five types of native American apples, all of them crabs. John Smith wrote from Virginia that he had found some new crabappleB, but they were New Englanders mall and bitter. made the same' report The Soulard has the reputation of being the largest and beat of these natives. Sprouts of this variety, like the Matthews, are Improved in size and quality. Selections might probably be made from western thickets, of even better sorts than are now known. I believe the blood of the wild crab is In Tome of , our best orchard apples. i - FATTEN FROM key of my own. "You bought one, after all? But, Melllcent, It will be so lonesome eating It without any of your own folks here. Im to have some of my own folks ten of them! "Why, Melllcent, only yesterday you told me that there wasnt a living soul related to you this side the Rockies, and "That was before you taught me how to find them, Della. There, dont be frightened. Ive not lost my mind. You remember about Angelina Snow? I got to thinking of the uglier lives than mine, Della. Of the two dear Misses Prescott worrying over money matters ever since they lost so much in that mining venture; of my little dressmaker, who waa the petted darling In her home back east and has to, work for her living among strangers out here, because her lungs are weak and the cant live anywhere else; of poor,, fastidious Mrs. Adams, who can only effort a boarding house; of I wont go on, but theyre all invited, and theyve all accepted.She roee. and as she turned ioward Mrs. Wyatt ths flreiight revealed a TSCJT radiant With happiness. "I cant talk things out the way you can, Delia, she concluded, with a gay little laugh, "but just you come Into the kltchen w 1th- - me and wee my Thanks May C. Ungwalt, lu giving turkey! Los Angeles Times. third-clas- s - ' Always Causa for Gratitude. if. you eeek, you will find cause for gratitude. If you find your heart callous, stony and rebellious, beware! It is a pitiable stage at which to arrive. It practically marks the end of your journey along the road to tomorrow. ' Remember that to give thanks is a good thing. Never fall to 'appreciate the natural beauties and joys around yon, and from the grateful attitude of mind and soul you will receive reflected benefits. Open your heart to the good that lies around you; make it It lias been intended that your own-a- s you should And be thankful. ' Individual Spirit. Although a national observance, the spirit of Thanksgiving must ever be individual. Otherwise it must be mere form and ceremony, lacking that heartfelt gratltnde, that spontaneous impulse uhich springs unbidden from the grateful heart. Cruel Comment "Women,. you know, claim to belong to the golden a g. f them look as If "Well, some they did belong to the 49-er- s. ALMOST If MULCH SMALL FRUIT n VINES Moisture and Adda Humus, One of Mott Needed Elements. West Virginia rasp- berry grower gives the' following ' sons for rea- mulching: It prevents the growth of weeds It retains moisture In the soil. Jt adds humus, one of the necessary elements. It keeps the fruit clean and prevents mud at picking time. It saves labor and the cost ol mulching an. acre with forest leaver -- eases-or straw not exceeding $15. It prevents deep freezing. 3jm thankful for the celery, more solid foi It makes the The canned pears and the onion stewj cultivation and fruit for shipping better Im thankful for the beans; to me . purposes. The turnips look inviting, too; It prevents the banking of the soil The sweet potatoes give me glee. caused by the tramping at pickini The parsnips gladly 1 assail, time. It has ths disadvantage of encour Kit best of all things is the rich Aroma of the turkey which aging mice and establishing a surfaci root system. However, ws have noi I am permitted to inhale. noticed any serious damage from either of these effects. The .ooet of growing raspberries bj 1 break the crust thanks ith 2Tf proper nature's method, as I like to call It That Fortune lays beside my plate) is not great. Picking is a nici very I. shun the oysters, for I must Job where there'll' no mud, no weedi Not carelessly be tempting Fate; and where the canes have been prop The giblets all aside I thrust. eriy pruned. To me they are of no avail; Dont leave any, old. canes standing In the field. Iprove my strength while gazing at The rich and juicy mince pie that 1 must not eat, but may inhale. BOX APPLES FOR BEST TRADE s. E. KU Of Importance lnJackjng,ThatStm Why We Give Thanks. la Not Pulled Out Illustration ' Show Packing Method, Thanksgivlng to God is fitting, because we have countless reasons for it God is our father, And he fills all In packing apples for market our days with blessings There Is nev- care" Bhould be taken not to pullgreat out er a moment when we have not some the stem. An apple without a stem Is thing new for which to praise him not perfect. In packing apples in There is blessing in everything he boxes, as Is the custom in the fruit does for us and sends to us. We should growing districts of the west and be most ungrateful"!! we did .not give northwest,- the disgonal pack Is thanks unto God. Prayer Bhould not be all clamor for new favors, Itf' should The face of the box should be nailbe full of recognition of mercies and ed on first and all the apples packed good things. It is good, also, to give with the stem end towards the cover thanks, because it makes our own lives except tho last layer which should sweeter, truer and more beautiful. Joy is beauty. Praise is comedy. One who does not give thanks lacks the high est element of loveliness.' Ingratitude Is dark and somber; praise la light and beautiful. Giving thanks also makes us greater blessings to others. Praisscatter people ing Inspiration wherever they go. They make others happier, braver, stronger. Our days should be full of praise and song.' Then God will be pleased with our lives and this world will be made sweeter and Popular Pack for Apples. better. J. R.. Miller. D. D. be packed with the stem end up, says Farm and Home. . The Illustration the Some Features Remain, shows the method. 1621! How It was Thanksgiving, ' In packing the second and following' celebrated? The roll of a drum announced the hour for prayer. After the layers, place the applet flat over the pocket In the preceding layer. The religious service came feasting and stem then drops Into a pocket, avoidoutdoor athletic sports. and bruises on the lowpunetpres ing 1913! How will Thanksgiving day, ' It be celebrated? With religious senr er layers. The method shown in the methIces, feasting and outdoor athletic illustration la called the numbers to numthe od, the referring sports. ber of apples packed in each, dimension of the box. Such a box holds ISO FALL PLOWING Work Can Be Done Early Without Thanksgiving - HERE coming near. If coining Tbe troops of Joy are drumming; A eong is singing alt the while, a song of richest Joy. - r The day is drawing near ua When It will come to cheer U To give us cheer and calm content that nothing can- - destroy. " The fields hold golden promise That nothing can take from u We see the glorious day approach with our prophetic eya. Full aoon we will be sighing , With happiness, and trying To coax more room to hold another piece of pumpkin pe ' WILBER D. XESB1T ON DRY FARM So t Much Danger of Bringing Up Too Much Soil at Once. Vegetarians j ' com-pacte- d Prevents Growth of Weeds, Retains A successful -- I i (By M. R. PORTER, Superintendent Demonstration Farm, North Dakota.) Fall plowing should be done as early jas possible, as more weed seeds are started In early plowing, the stubble decays better and more nitrates are formed and other plant food liberated In larger quantities, j Early fall plowing can be done deeper than late fall plowing without so much danger of bringing up too much soil at once from below. Early barley stubble can be plowed to good advantage before the general wheat harvest A gang plow traveling 18 miles a day will plow five acres. In a week, it would turn over 30 acres of land'. If there- - la any delay In thrashing-o- r stacking tbe grain due to wet weather or high winds, the gang plow should be started, even if tbe shocks 'are 'on Ihe fields. "" They can be set ovef on the plowed land with little diS Acuity by the operator of the plow. From 75 to 125 shocks will have .to be, set over a day, or fr.om four to seven shocks per mile the plow travels A shock can readily be set over In from 60 to 90 seconds, thus making from four to ten minutes per mile. Tho horses should ha ve thls much time.-trest, so there Is practically no lost time in plowing land before the shocks are removed It la simply an Inconvenience for the operator of tho plow, as he has to stop frequently and set a grain shock over on" the plowed" land. - Set - the gang plows going a early as you can, and keep them going every day you possibly can until the fall plowing la done. A gang plow should average five acres a day, or 130 acres a month. On lands that are not Inclined to drift or pack down hard a section of a harrow can be hauled after each plow good advantage. 14-In- -- - tt-lnc- to-ve- ry . Loosening Soil Surface. the soil ml face will be well spent, because It no reonly puts the land In condition to ceive all the moisture that falls bu also gives a good chance for circular tlon of air, which is Just as necessary for plant growth as water. - A few days loosening - Disking Worth While. ' Disking the fields Intended for spring crops may delay plowing and well seeding a short time, but It la worth while to do this work, especially i If the season should be dry. - apple. .The Dairy Pasture. The dairy herd should be taken op early In the fall, so as to allow the last growth of grass, to afford p tec tlon to the roots daring the win- Neglected Orchard. Good orchardlsts say that an orchard neglected for one year, that la without spraying or pruning and cultivation, pats It back "fully three years. Correcting Acidity of Soil. Land plaster or gypsum Is not equal to limestone in correcting the acidity of the soil, but it is -better to mU ' with barnyard manure.- . ter. Try a Few Been If yoor email trait did not bear this fear aa you hoped, try raising a few stands ot bees next year. Their value In polienlveMon ia rarely understood r ..... Shelter Is Eoeontlal. ' error of the Inexpert common A raced feeder la failure to provide goxj ihelter. Lambs cannot make good pains with wet feat or soggy fleecafc r , |