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Show the TTTOTAH basin farmer UINTAH COUNTY FARM BUREAU A. THEODORE JOHNSON, President Ernest Eaton, Second F. O LUNDBERG, First Vice-Preside- nt J. A. CHENEY, Treasurer Harold LundeB, Secretary Crop Rotation Aids Beekeeper Sweet Clover Termed One of Best and Most Reliable Plants for Honey. Crop rotation and soil improvement programs, while not primarily intended to benefit the beekeeper, have nevertheless been very greatly to his Advantage in Ohio, Virgil N. Argo, specialist in apiculture for Ohio State university, points out. One result of the progressive farming methods has been a very great increase in the Ohio acreage of sweet clover, which Argo characterizes as one of the best and most reliable of all honey The acreage of sweet clover plants. in Ohio has increased in the last decide from about 100,000 acres to be-tween 300,000 and 350,000 acres, Areas. "Originally, Argo says, there were two natural g areas in the state. Almost all the western half, covered with a glacial soil derived from limestone, supported the growth of clovers, and there were crops of alsike and white clover honey feach year. In the northeastern cor-jn'of the state was the buckwheat section. Improved methods of agriculture have enlarged these nectar sources. In western Ohio there has been a remarkable increase in the use of sweet clover. It gives a honey of exceptionally fine flavor and appearance and yields nectar every year. In northeastern Ohio there has been an Increase in the use of lime as a soil treatment, with more and more land planted to alsike and white clover. Even the buckwheat area of the state now produces heavy crops of clover honey when weather conditions are favorable. Taste of Clover Honey. Sweet clover honey has a distinctive spicy taste not found in white 'clover and allike honeys. Buckwheat honey, the darkest on the market in this country, has a very strong flavor and is preferred by some persons, but there is not such a market demand for it as for the clover honeys. Honey-Producin- g honey-producin- er , 'New Type Feed Grinders Open Old Drams and Ones Plan Some material gets" away. The hammers are made of manganese steel, a very hard New. substance, strongly resistant to wear. The degree of fineness to which material is ground is regulated by Is Time to Clean screens at the bottom through which Spring Out Ditches. the material can pasr So long as It Is not. fine enough to pass through the screens, it will be subjected to the acSpring rains and freshets make the tion of the hammers until finally It is farmer think of drainage, says the reduced to required fineness. State' College of Agriculture at Ithaca, and there is no better time to lay out tile drains and ditches than at this Easy to Capture Rats season of the year. Are Young Many farmers, says the college, While Bats, like the poor, we have al- make it a practice in March or April ways with us, but it is at this season every year to start out and go over that they are generally thickest, ow- their farms with a shovel over their ing to the 100 per cent results of their shoulders, and a handful of sharpened Fortunately, however, the small stakes. The shovel is for cleanbreeding. adolescents among them can very ing the outlets of the drains now innearly always be caught If only a stalled, and the stakes are for laying can., ilgn Is undertaken out new ones. regular This Is a good method: them. against Tile drains are an Investment, and Cut some corks up Into pieces the the chief returns come in saving time size of small peas and fry the frag- in getting on the land In the spring. ments well in bacon fat or lard. Dish If the- outlets are stopped up, they do out the result into a tin plate and not take care of the excess water as leave this near the creatures haunts they should, and their purpose is de(though dont let your household pets feated. To get real returns on the or chickens get at the stuff). The Investment, nothing should be allowed younger rrs will eat greedily thereof to keep the drains from discharging and perish in consequence. the surface and excess soil water rapidly. And while this is being done, says Wayside Markets Become the college, there is no better time a National Institution than early spring to locate the wet Millions of motorists have been spots in the field and see where they reading signs like this: Beets, peas, should naturally drain. Watching squash, apples and honey, fresh eggs, where the surface water goes will gen35 cents, and seeing these signs have erally give an Idea as to the best natbought Small farmers everywhere ural outlet, and stakes should be set have put up these little roadside for future reference when the ditches markers where each year increasing can be dug. thousands have purchased fresh prodOne little wet spot may spoil the uce. These wayside markets are beappearance and usefulness of a whole coming a national institution, bringfield, making It necessary to turn ing back the direct touch of farmer around in the middle of the lot, or to and consumer, says the Illinois Farm- altogether forego the planting of cerer. Probably some middlemen and tain crops. Drain the wet spots, says retail groceries are displeased, but the college, and put the whole field the consumer likes it For nine on the same basis. months in the year the consumer must meet the demands of the merchants in the large cities, and therefore will have scant sympathy with him in this problem. This is growing into an immense business and the consumer is rejoicing in his ability to No farm building is really get really fresh vegetables and eggs complete without having to pay any number of until it Is painted. a persons for carrying them from the farm to his door. Mag can live without milk, but not so well. Tey a.. iiSKmiiiiiiiiiui BARGAIN j 100 sheets paper and 100 H velopes with your name H i1 1 I In planting forage designed for the silo, a few details should be kept In mind. First, It should be grown as close to the silo or point of feeding as possible, because silage is bulky and should not be hauled any farther than necessary. A crop that Is grown on rich soil under favorable conditions is generally of better quality than one grown on poor soil Quick growth has less woody fiber and is more digestible and palatable; therefore, the land should have enough fertilizer to make a rapid growth . en- - or the name of your farm and address neatly printed. $2.00. Best linen paper. Only a few boxes left MAIL YOUR ORDER TODAY Roosevelt Standard i ( 1 SI! THE ROOSEVELT LUMBER CO. For BUILDING MATERIAL OF ALL KINDS - Becoming Yery Popular Plant Forage Designed for the Silo Nearby The last ten years has seen a very significant change in the design and construction of small feed grinders. !In years gone by practically the only type which was available to the farmer was the burr type, which worked jvery satisfactorily and of which thousands were sold and put into successful use. The new type, however, that is coming into use seems to be very popular. It is known as the hammer mill land differs from the burr mill In having swinging hammers which strike the material to he ground and crush lit much as a baseball bat would crush an apple If it were swung at It. These hammers are mounted on rotating cylinder and are father go. that noLrorv much nf the Vice-Preside- nt Utah Roosevelt When answering advertisements in this paper, please mention UINTAH BASIN FARMER. ADVERTISE IT IN TAH BASIN FARMER. THE UIN- - TRADE 4 room modern bungalow In Lob Angeles, Calif. For particulars Inquire or write Geo. H. Harrison, Roosevelt, 38-- tf Utah. FOR SALE OR FOR SALE Real Good cupboard, screened doors, suitable for milk. 38-- tf Inquire at the office. BARGAIN 100 sheets paysr and 100 envelopes with your name and address neatly printed $2.00. Best linen paper. Only a few boxs left. Mail your order to day. ROOSEVELT STANDARD. 25-- tf "SAVE THE MIDDLEMANS KtOFET by buying SADDLES direct from ths manufacturer. 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