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Show ttt7 n'R.-iTE- n men and like to match their skill, idea! against each other; hence the of getting together the most expert or and hanging up some money skill-- . most JtttreU the to ttAfSiiwa to give 3s trophies to, t'uL Just like some of us like Established 1924 othei and football play baseball, Published 1st and 15th of Each games, tie cowboys like to partici-- ; Month at Roosevelt. Utah. pate in their own sport The principal feature of the so- -j aecond-claaa at matter as Entered as called commercial rodeo such tb.fr post office at Roosevelt, Utah, we have at Cheyenne, annually under the act of CangresH of March Wyoming; Pendleton. Oregon and 1879, qairnas, California, consist of built Official organ of tbe dogging, steer riding of bulls and Bureau Farm. broncos.. In brief it ia sort of a conUintah County Roosvention of tbe most talented, skillOfficer Roosevelt Standard, ful cowboys of the great west and evelt, Utah- - Talepbone 3d. of 53c southwest. It is an expression Subscription Fries, one year skill with manhood western replete a Tiff, and a grand example -agility Editor IL. Harrison, George Violet Harrison Easiness Manager of tie spirit of tie great outdoors of tie west. These rodeos do well if they pay expenses let alone yield WHY SOT EODEGSS for the Market BASIN FARMER, j and spread in early sprihg. yj. u. ing ground the dressing of manure should be reserved until such time as it can be Incorporated with the soil shortly following its application, or surface drainage may cause valuable constituents to be carried away. Grow Cucumbers Now One cf tRe 20 Impor- tant Truck Enterprises in This Country. (Prepared by the United State of Agriculture.) 5! Department Cucumber growing for table supply, in contrast to production for pickling is now one of tbe 20 important truck crop enterprises in the United States. In 1920 nearly 40,000 acres were devoted to tbe crop of slicing or salad cucumber which was valued at nearly 37,000,000. This is exclusive of tbe crop grown In greenhouses. Cucumbers are grown for car-lshipments in 29 states, but 14 states produce tbe great bulk of the supplies with Florida by far a profit and exist in tie cattle market most the producer. ApTbe rodeo,, aa people in tbe south- country for tbe good of tie cause proximatelyimportant are planted acres 68,000 west faov ia tbe Spanish, for what and largely for local amusement for pickles. As a matter of fact,- tie financ many Americana cTT the roundup Business Increases. ia In a practical way, it branding, ing of jnost of these rodeGS is unFrom a shipment of 3,689 carloads Good marking and cutting time in the derwritten by a crowd of 1920 In business increased to the range cattle country, of calves Fellows who want to perpetuate cars 8,500 in 1925 and 7,180 nearly dropped tween times and cutting this sport in tbe interest of history in 1926. Tbe present outlook for out tie beef (fat cattle 1 far mar- and far tie benefit of tie rising consumption does not ket, in die spring and fall and it generation so that they may know warrant any great expansioa of acreis a very important Business in- something of w'nat has passed, on before in developing tie west It age, says W. R. Eeattie of the Unitstitution. ed States' of Agriculture, Roping calves for Branding or is undoubtedly true that in yeOin the authorDepartment Cucumber of Growing" marktiTg purposes is tie most avail- to came, as our big areas are cut which, been has just published by tbe to inidentification able method of up, the character of tie cattle as j Bulletin Farmers' department establish and ownership1. dustry will change and with this 1563-There Is need,he adds, That was so Before any attempt tc tie methods will naturally change. more for intensive culture and the fenceven where fence tie range or These rodeos are patronized by of table production higher grade over Been done tie great those who love good, wholesome stock." ing has our areas, covered by many of sports founded on fair play wit a e The growing of table ranches in tbe southwest, feuces an equal chance for man and beast. cucumbers is rather difficult, owing give way and critters do raam;: Muggins" at tie Los Angeles Unto the prevalence of Insects probably an die theory that tie ion Stock Yards is a good example mainly diseases and which, must be overcome grass in tie other fellers yard looks of what happens to a caw pony by spraying and by ether special more inviting. when he is thirty-eigyears old methods. The bulletin includes deTotr, tie cattle rustler is still an has cut more cattle and has been scriptions of these dlffirniHuy and the important factor in our midst; not at more roundups than any living methods of control. Returns from the gnite so evident aa in tie past but horse. He is sound to this day. has cucumber crop average about 31SQ an doing business nevertheless in tie never had a bit tn his mouth and acre, but production coats are high same old ornery and wary way. He even now will run away with any to limit profits. Intensive proenough, carIs strong for mavericks as they cne who doesnt know bis stuff. duction of cucumbers under sash in ry no brand. Just like enr eastern neighbors the Norfolk (Ya,)' section and at oththese events were football s much mare hazardous er In Alien points along the Atlantic: coast Is looked forward to. with a so our cowboys enjoy ro- - fiiiriy profitable,, pastime, especially to grow' deaJ of interest and same pleasure deoR. These professional ers who are giving the work close notwithstanding tie hard work, gatherings present in big part the attention.. Overhead sprinkler systong hours and trying conditions usual life of the range with a few tems or sub are In use in on both man and beast- It wasn trinuniaa and undoubtedly these some places,, irrigation and the tendency at preswneammon especiaHv among the practices will go on until alT big ent is toward the provision of all element for neighbors j the necessary facilities for mnfting beCQme 3maII firmn, to. join in. furnishing, treir outttts j: e huEQcfc MIter broke antiI we & crop. (f to help their neighbor get his Packed for Market, ta ,Mtck readr itle tageter. Im feet, the Bays for Cucumbers should he shipped caw5aya adopt the miles around Join forces with their aadd2fi ckair packed for the market, according tu Qf a - caw ponies and accoutrements, the United States standard grades. - Beef raisin ia a business just like the siltheir with affair colorful most bulletin says, and under refrigUna. other is t" now It any coming ver mounted saddle, equipment and the survival of the fittest' and eration wherever conditions require ot - table-cucumb- er ma-iTitai- - F. J ( high-grad- ht grtt so-call- ed t - high-grad- -- cat-jW- - regalia. These neighborly gather 'here isn't a chance for lawlessness axe Tnnc ft on the same order or inhuman treatment of animals. as neighborhood gatherings in the Agitation against these practices Middle West to help at harvest has resulted in many of the cowtime bat a bit .more venturesome boys banding themselves together .and gTrfffTTg to continue what' they regard 03 (The old practice was ta have a during the Vork. heritage." big- barbecue Badger Clark the cowboy poet, Everyone; had a goad time and these main philosopher toward puts the sentiments cf da affairs had much ta old the time cowman. In part a wilL. and good friendship faHawsr Roping and branding requires sMU and bravery. It is no piker's When my old soul hunts range and Jab although there are very few rest Injuries to either man or beast.ridBeyond the last divide. 'VTbile bull Sagging and steer me in same stretch af Just a part cf the west plant ing are not exactly do indulge in Xlay, still the boys sunny. lane and wide. t they-gea LetThat's a side line and it askick cattle rub my tombstone down cat cf it and the critter And coyotes mourn real their kin. gets all the best cf the argument, Let hawses paw and tramp the so It fis a mutual affair and a moan" means cf better understanding as But dont you fence it ini to the prowess of the respective JUST Df FUN- Spend your even contestants. as human as are bags at the Utopia Theatre. RooseCtrwbays just skilled of class velt. highly any other ; - Ik Farmers' Bulletin 1583-contains information for commercial growers rather than for amateur gardeners) and may be obtained free on applies. F ton ta the Department cf ture, Washington. B. Fertilizing- - Agricul- CL Loses of Manure Are Prevented Losses of the valuable fertilizing constituents of manure through, fermentation and leaching may be prevented ta a large degree by hauling the manure to the fields as soon aa possible after It is voided. As far as may be practicable It should be immediately spread an.j in, corporated with the soiL If there Is no danger of surface wash,, it may be spread and left on the surface of the bind Tbe application Is best done by the manure spreader. If season and soil conditions are such as to prevent this method of handling and distriba-o- tt it muy be Around the Farm piled in smnlj heaps I ; Plenty of clean, fresh water and protection from flies and heat are necessities for the dairy herd. -- Dusting plants and the surroundinf lime or land ground with has a ta plaster tendency keep slugs away. air-slak- ed The only real basis for measurhg success in the production of farm products,, be they parsnips or pigs, is by the net return. Early plant growth is brought about more easily by putting fertilizer as near the seeds as Is possible without Injuring germination. Keep a close watch on youff bird for the appearance of lice and mites Poultry mites may be controlled by painting the roosts monthly with used crank case oil. Small patches of quack grass can be killed by covering with roofing paper or by hoeing every time green spears of the grass appear. If paper Is used weight It down with atones or other heavy objects to prevent tha wind blowing It oflL Calves on pasture should be visited frequently, and Iff the feed gets short they shoul .receive grain or some other supplemental feed, say State college dairy specialists. A check In growth always Is expensive because It dwarfs the animal and delays the time thaL the heifers should asms Into milk. ft e e Weeds most be annihilated without mercy even If the weather Is too hot for comfort. If no weeds are permitted to go to seed In the lawn or garden,. there will be fewer to fight next year. Proper Time to Harvest Com Crop for Silage Com for silage should Be harvested when the kernels are well dented but while the plants are still green enough to' pack well end to ferment normally in the soiL An air tight silo la. of course, gwnentigr. Given these the conditions general quality of folsilage may be Improved by the lowing practices r L. Cat the corn fata snail pieces. to If the pieces are front one-hathe three-fourtof an Inch In length, silage will pack well and will be eaten with minimum waste. L The heavy and the IJght parts of the com should be evenly distributed so that the whole mass cun be firmly and evenly packed it tile silo. If tbe heavy parts ears and stalks are thrown largely in the renter or one sidJ. the silage will settle unevenly and considerable spoiling will result If the com Is toe ripe to pack well water should be added as needed. silo may be filled with dry shock com which makes & satis factory feed with the addition of sufficient water, but It Is not so palatable as silage cut at the proper stage end put Into the lf hs silo green. the top of boles. The tributed to Water may be tun Into the blower by means of water should be well dls facilitate packing;. |
