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Show WESTERN THE Good The Treatment societies THE Of Animals. for the with our better sense which teaches us that kindness is more effective than cruelty, that we should _ {ever see the scenes of brutality which This Department will be devoted to the interests and development strictly of West- ern Farming and Stock Culture, and contributions from persons engaged in those pursuits are solicited. fes> Subscriptions to the WzstERN WEEKLY are now due, and subscribers who have not already done so, and where no special ar- rangement has been made’ for payment, will please make early remittances to this office: Money may be sent by postal note, money - order or registered letter, or small amounts may be sent in one cent stamps. —————q+-+e I _ — RANDOM CHAT. When one of tives a few days our representaago stepped up beside a load of potatoes belonging to a Springville subscriber, and picked out a half dozen large tubers any one of which would have secured our ten dollar prize offered at the Territorial Fair, the said subscriber was wanting to which the loss of a thousand dol- how often do we see drivers who never seem to let their. horses rest, always jerking or slapping the lines ment horse, of the upon their backs. Wrong treatis almost certain to ruin a good and the same is true of all others brute creation. Continued rough handling will stifle all the noble qualities of a spirited horse, which by sensible care would become a most intelligent and useful animal. There may be occasions necessary to urge the when best it is of horses, and where they have been reared properly they will usually possess sufficient intellect to endeavor to perform the task satisfactorily. Yet a spirited horse should never be needlessly pushed. To keep a horse well conditioned it is absolutely necessary that it receive good treatment-—kindness, proper food, suitable care and shelter. Rude. treatment injures a horse physically and in its disposition, rendering it more vicious and less intelligent and useful. One will secure more remunerative service at less expense by proper treatment of our do- mestic’ animals than can be received from their fear engendered by unnecessary scolding and whipping. A. CoALVILLE, Oct. 23, 1888. order. trial NOTES ON many in working advancement in America, is far ahead of its application to farming, and when the tide of scientific advancement is turned on the most important fountain of our national wealth, which it is to be hoped will now be the case, as agriculture will be represented by an Executive Department and Secretary at Washington, it will be like a new era the advancement of our material CORN. years, and I have large are not giving. the studious and earnest attention to their business which they should do. Any one who will observe the workings of a movement like the Territorial Fair or indeed any with, and leave a few husks on the ear, and when it goes to the corn-house, take two ears and the husks together, and hang them loft of the corn-house, on the in the collar beams, which 6-inch boards, nailed collar on beams from are one rafter to another. My object is that it may have other purely public enterprize will. a place to cure out thoroughly and beperceive that the great burthen of come dry; corn once thoroughly dried the labor falls upon a few, instead of the many whom to directly benefit. it is intended It is just as consistent, just as necessary, for men engaged in agricultural pursuits to mingle thought, intelli- gence and studious observation with their calling as for the merchant or the railroad manager. to do so with his. The great thing to be studied and cultivated then is attention, attention all the time. and kept so until to grow. planted, will In selecting the not fail corn, I never take an ear which has a large cob at the butt end; and then I have very little corn but what breaks off very easily when husking. In putting up seed corn in the fall, itis done ata time of year when one is not hurried, as he would be in spring, at the time of planting; when, owing to the trouble of overhauling the entire crib to get what is wanted, much is used which should not be used--some of it perhaps ears that did not become dry before freezing weather,in which case the germ will be injured enough to prevent its growing. J. H. Baker, In Country Gentleman. One. of the most thrifty and stirring agricultural and_ local business towns in the Territory is Springville. Her fruit and vegetables seem to grow for the mere delight of growing, with no respect whatever to the inadequateness adequateness of the or market; whether they are really wanted or not. In our mind’s eye we can perceive them now laughing under To Save Frosted Corn. It has been found that if corn, which has suffered a hard frost in the field, he immediately cut up at the bottom and put into asilo, either with or without the ears and either whole or cut up fine, according to one’s convenience, it will make excellent fodder. The N. E. Homestead says: “A few years ago when the Vermont corn crop was cut by an early frost, this was done, and the ensi- their well filled skins at the dis- lage produced was claimed by some to comfitted farmer as he frets and be even better than that from well-ripstews over the problem of how to ened corn. This may be an exaggera- his unwel: tion, but the silo will preserve frosted corn better than it can be utilized in This, of course, is the poetical way of saying that apples, potatoes may be cheaply and quickly made by double-boarding up apartments either in the bays of a barn or inashed. For dispose gracefully come abundance. of and some other destructible crops are atthe present time a “drug” on the market. any other way.” For this purpose a silo covering, about 18 inches of are found Farmer. to answer hay or straw well.—Prairie the spreading. In Jcseph AND STABLE profitably raised herein Utah. Our question is not if it is essential to know if benefits are derived from the use or application of true Fodder Units, because that has been solved long ago in the affirmative; but our question is, what constitutes Fodder Units in Utah for domestic animals? Now, we respectfully propose that our Experimental Stations, after a thorough series of experiments and as soonas possible, inform Utah farmers in’such altitudes and latitudes as San Pete, Sevier, Beaver, Millard, Iron and Juab Counties, what is the fodder value of oats, barley, mangelwurzel, carrots, artichokes, potatoes, lucerne, esparcette, red clover, timothy, red top, and wild hay; and mixture end proportion of these different articles is most profitable and best adapted for feeding the different kinds of domestic animals. — : writer of this article is con- ing of domestic animals, is a range of at least 30 per cent. of benefit to the farmer. These questions as far as concerns Germany, were answered there more than twenty-five years ago, by farmers of our territory. But besides the mixture and propor- tions of the different kinds of feed for domestic animals, it is of importance to know in what conditions this mixture shall be fed: if the grain shall be ground, if straw and hay shall be cut, if the roots shall be boiled or fed raw, or whether the whole mixture shall be more or less fermented. And finally, if grinding, cutting, boiling and ferment- ing is beneficial, how shall a _ suitable stable-kitchen be constructed and arranged. Rational farmers know Ber the importance of these questions and it is to that before Stations will long our answer be hoped Experimental these other equally as important and many questions. C. A. Mapsen. Gunnison, Oct. 23, 1888. >~+—~<— _ When to Sow it seems Sevier an to County, the alarming ex- occurred from the. dread disease. >_< Timothy. An Enthusiastic and Located and | for two weeks, the two tested cows gave a yield of twenty-two and one-half pounds of butter; and the same cows, with the same quantity of ground oats substituted for the bran, produced | twenty-five pounds of butter—the bran costing $1.32 and the oats $1.44—Jnde- Weekly. pendent. Of Its Wonderftl Varied Beauties. away completely up in the hedged mountains in by THE other mountains which raise their rugged heights almost to the line of perpetual snow, forming G. a report from one of its correspondents to the effect that he had experimented in feeding dairy cows, and found that bran would pay the milk-seller, but oats will do better for the butter-maker. To be more precise, he says that upon a ration with-one gallon of bran each day VALLEY. Account Mac their \ Bran and Oats for Cows. ©. Bus. OGDEN see leap from An English agricultural journal gives The town is under quarantine. of the Western us <<= tent. It is reported that there are at present forty cases, and eight deaths have almost to draw Epen, Oct. 20, 1888. be KITCHENS. straw, hay, roots, grain, etc.,for horses, cows, sheep, swine, poultry, etc., and of such other farm products as can be most what City, diphtheria is raging to By Fodder Unitsis meant the best and cheapest mixture and proportions of rye, disease, but [Correspondence UNITS lars ina similar way would not never failed to have seed corn that would their Experimental Stations, and there is no doubt that the results of their teach with any more clearness. It grow readily when planted: When husking,I save such ears of labors should be of benetit to the says simply this, our farmers at corn as I am satisfied from into live forms sacred haunts. inter- ests. FODDER tures which we could andstrange. The first symytoms of the disease isa swelling of one or both of the eyes, which become watery and inflamed. As the disease progresses a membrane of a bluish white color forms over the eye, almost or entirely blinding the animal. In some cases but one eye is affected at a time. | As yet there is no report of any losses in vinced, through long experience, that in the matter of proper and improper feed- SELEcTING SEED Corn.—As this is the best time to put away corn for next year’s seed, I will give the method I have used fora good put Science, its application in indus- The engage some strong man right away to kick him genteelly for his negligence. | This in itself is not a very serious matter, but it involves a lesson But AND It-is highly necessary that the Utah Experimental Stations under the direction of our Agricultural College, without unnecessary delay, be are altogether too frequent. It rarely if ever pays to ill treat an animal and especially a good one. With kind treatment a good horse is both willing and able to do all that can. reasonably be required of it, with little or no urging. Unnecessary whipping, jerking and kicking will cause a welldisposed animal to become fretful and ill-natured. COLLEGE STATIONS. A Few Vital Problems Raised By 2 Live - Farmer. ing a great deal toward securing a better treatment of our brute servants. It is strange AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENTAL prevention of cruelty to animals have done and are do- very WEEKLY. as it were, a WESTERN CURRENT MARKET REPORT. miniature world of its own, lies Ogden Valley. It is only twelve miles away from Ogden City, yet it might be as many hundred from all Saturday, Oct. 27, 1888. that one can see or hear of metropolitan © e stir and noise. The valley is only about. ten miles long and five wide, and it is here that the Ogden River accumulates its waters and paysits first tribute to this fertile little vale, causing it to greet WEEKLY the , Ceptione Butter, @ Ib Eggs, tiller ase | 5.Det | 20 || 30 || 22 | 25 gait | O3001 12244) 20 | 22 | ay 20 doz with prosperity and plenty. Huntsville G | Ros mec ere Flour, :@ hun’d5 2|O°O508 sc 752 502 25 and Eden are the two villages of the aU EOC thrifty settlers, whose tilled acres and Bran, a 0 | ran oy oe ee \o-(0 | 90 grazing herds extend from one mountain to the other, forming a picturesque scene Shorts a 1 001 001 1011 00 of comfort and happiness. CA eok Te eeevee aime eerie oS) z| The crops in the valley for this year were up the average, as farmers have a D, 1 00 90°00 2 weeee10} 90 1101 not suffered for want of water and ey- Barley eryone appears contented with his re| fo SD ets a eur turns. They are deprived of only one blessing that they seem to miss and Onions 90 | 65 that is plenty of fruits. But this will doubtless be supplied in a few years as Wheat, #9 bu. 70, ue 15 | 70'| 70 they think the winters are moderating DB,44 SOO eg oa and fruit trees will now flourish in the Potatoes “ a 80 |le35 | 40 =, fa ‘ more protected places. B Mr. Langsdorf, of Ogden, has quitean extensive ranch here which covers the it was from the mountain point above his home that we got a look at the surroundings. At our feet lay his ranch on just 3 . ee de s 10 qT Peaches, oe 7 4s on ‘“ 10 Hides : “ 8 10. ee 5 1214 4 \108 17 6 ibiging 154% 20 6 RS50 LOS) | STOR elie ea re 15°} 13 Be 35 | dry! 8 green| a 8 4 bu.| £0 | | 7, ae ee “ eae ae us Veal Wool, # tb dance and murmur along their silvery course as if aware that they would soon 4 LOM Apples, green, their place of observation. flowing through the valley unite to be whirled in tumultuous torrents down rugged Ogden Canyon. When at last we tear ourselves away from this little world, it is like descend- 4 - a Apricots discern the tents of a corps of the. Government Signal Service officers. They appear but tiny white spots clinging to the knoll. Winter’s snow willsoon drive them from The brooks Tb Plums, behind the western heights. Away up on a little knoll, which raises its head in can fs Apples?“ sure, while the golden evening fast faded neighbors, we eg Pork which tranquilly grazed several hundred head of cattle; the village of Huntsville to the west and Eden to the north, appear sleeping in elegant lei- pride above its 65) We eee Mutton extreme southern end of the valley, and ae ane 4); 4 ie 6 |. CuHicaGo GRAIN AND Live Srocx. September or October is the best time ing from acastle that no enemy could Cuicaco, October 25—Grain,# bu:— to sow timothy. The best soil for it is assail and no evil penetrate. Cash, 1.1354; November, 1.1414; DeIt is a delightful ride through Ogden cember, 1.1534; May, 1.15 13--16 rich bottom land. Timothy is the standEach moment new beauties ard of comperison as @ hay grass in Canyon. Corn—cash, 413g; November, 415¢; the north, but itis not so well adapted burst upon the gaze and one is found December, 393g; May, 38%. Oats—cash, 2414; November, 245g; Deto the South as some others. It is nota holding his breath while gazing in uncember, 203-16 May, 29 5-16. pasture grass, as the roots become bul- speakable rapture at some of the great Rye—57. Enormous ledges, bous, especially on upland, and it natural pictures. Barley —Nominal. Cattle—beeves, 5.00@6.50; steers, 4.20heights seem to does not bear grazing well nor drought. towering to sublime But it yields very heavy crops of hay bend their ragged crags to listen to the @5.25; stockers and feeders, 2,10@3.50; Texas cattle, 1.50@3.50; western rangers, per acre. Sow about fifteen pounds of wail of the waters as they leap from 2.40@4.70. . seed per acre on a well harrowed surface cataract to cataract in the way-worn Sheep—natives, 2.75@3.80; western, 2.75@3.50; Texans, 2.50@3.25. . in September or October, February or channel below. Lovely little canyons jet out occa: March, and letthe next rain cover the t25> Ogden Report Corrected weekly by H. L. seed. Good stable manure, or a compo- sionally from either side forming a niche GRIFFIN, Wholesale Produce and Coaiesen Merchant. ; for the growth of pine and scrub bushes. sition of stable manure, cottonseed meal Nephi Report Corrected weekly by J. W. and kainit or a first class ammoniated Several small fertile patches along the VICKERS. potash fertilizer will do, using one hun- canyon afford nooks for settlers. The Provo Report Corrected weeekly by dred and fifty to two hundred pounds of Utah Powder Mills are located on the the fertilizer and twice or three times as river bank of the canyon, as is also the C. A. GLAZIER. They much compost, according to concentra- Ogden Electric Light Works. Logan Repoft Corrected weekly by tion.—N. Y. Herald. were placed up here for cheapness of J. A. McLaveGHiin, at Z. C. MT. <> power, there being enough at many — Salt Lake Report Corrected weekly by points for thousands of horse-power. Notes From Marysvale. Thesun has long since withdrawn his Secretary of Produce Exchange. An eye disease has made its appear- guiding beams and as weemerge into the Hides and Wool by J. W. Sanpmrs. ance among the cattle in some parts of valley, the rays of the mcon fall amid [a3~ Where two sets of figures are & quoted in same space, price ranges from 4 Grass Valley. The people there call it the tewering columns of the canyon’s other. the to one Pink Eye. To most it is entirely new mouth, producing swift and weird pic- |