Plant more sweet corn for a late supply
i It is not too far in the season yet for
i planting.
The tine ground oatmeal stirred in
water makes a healthy and cooling drink
for man or beast.
Blanketing a horse in the stable makes
I his coat short and sleek. This makes him
1 look more valuable, and it is easier to
i keep him clean than a long-haired horse.
“Farming is the grandest occupation on
the face of God’s earth." But it only
| pays well when you work tip' soil deepei
than the face.
It is bad policy to mow herdsgrass
when in the bloom as it makes hay dusty
which is a damage to vt, especially if it be
j fed to horses ana colts.
About this time give attention to the
j colt’s hoofs, the hocks of your cattle and
the feet of your sheep and hogs, being
sure that the fatter animals have a tolcr
ably clean pool of water to wallow in the
less mud the better.
Barley is a good grain for hens, especi
ally if used in connection with corn, wheat
and buckwheat, to make up a good vari
ety. No ono grain should be depended
upon alone.
Remember that summer is the time poul
try vermin thrive. Don’t wait to discavei
lice on the poultry, but take advantage of
every known remedy and device for their
extermination.
POINTF Rs.
The American Bronze turkey leads the
world.
The business of market poultry is on the
increase in lowa.
Down in New Jersey, the young chicks
got fat on mosquitos. A fact!
Grit—by all means grit. It is the
great digestion, ami "don’t you forget
it!"
Bantams make poor table fowls
they are more for pets than practical
j use.
