FARM NOTES.
The garden record book Is very val
uable.
The best stock builds up earliest,
swarm first, and are the best to gather
honey.
The cost of seed is insignificant, com
pared with the importance of a good
stand of corn.
The most expensive elements of a
balanced ration, protein, for instance,
can be grown in abundance on most
farms.
Peanut butter has become a staple
article of food, and It lias characteris
tics that give it a special place in the
affections of the housekeeper.
As conservators of fertility aud aids
to the growth of other members of the
plant kingdom, the legumes act a part
remarkable in economy and unique in
science.
Every year, when the gardening
season arrives, the question of the
best varieties arises. This can be eas
ily determined by keeping records of
each variety.
Many gardeners are now planning
for bedding plants, and some are
doubtless hesitating because of the
cost of the plants. The cost will be
small if you propagate the plants your
self.
BENEFITS IN USING CEMENT
It May Be Profitably Employed in
Many Ways About Farm and
Costs but Little.
_ (By J. E. BUIDGEMAN.)
The proper use of cement supplies
so many needs on the farm that the
following article on cement brick ma
king, is sure to be of great value to
every ingenious farmer.
Cement brick may be easily made
on the farm, and used for all purposes
for which clay brick, or stone are now
used, and they may also be used for
some things that clay brick or stone
could not be used for. The cost in
most cases will be less than the clay
brick.
The illustrations show the mold for
making the brick, also six of the
finished brick on the drying palette or
board.
The two sides of this mold are
formed of 2x6-inch timber; the 12
center cross pieces are of 1x6 boards,
while almost any lumber may be used.
Hard wood, however, if smooth and
straight is preferable.
The brick are supposed to be 2x4x8
inches and set as shown on one face.
This permits the molder to face the
brick with a very rich cement mixture
Mold for Brick.
—say about one inch and the remain
ing space in the mold is filled with a
leaner or weaker mixture.
While it is true that a mixture of
one part cement and four parts coarse
sand will make a brick that will sup
port a great amount of weight it will
not be waterproof, so hy filling the
first one inch with a mixture of one
part cement and one or two parts
sand we get a waterproof brick on the
face at greatly reduced cost.
The various parts of this mold are,
as'shown, interchangeable, and must
all be of the same size. The mold Is
held together by tjie two bolts CC
which have band taps that are quickly
loosened. The mold sets on a bottom
board B and is squared and held In
place by the four blocks AAA A.
Many failures have been made try
ing to make cement brick with molds
held together with hinges, hooks, etc.,
as almost all of these molds are con
structed in a way that it is impossible
to keep them square or sufficiently
rigid to tamp the cement In the molds.
When the molds have been filled the
palette or drying board is placed on
top of the mold and all turned upside
down, the bottom removed, the bolts
loosened and the parts may then be
easily taken away from the brick
without spoiling or chipping the
edges.
The mold must be smoothed with
sandpaper and kept well oiled. After
the mixture is well tamped in place,
level off the top with a straight board
and place the brick under some shed
or at least in the shade.
Keep the palettes under water for
several hours before using them, but
be sure that all the surplus water has
been drained off.
The entire operation of molding the
brick Is quickly and easily done.
For all ordinary work, use a mixture
Cement Bricks.
of one part cement to three or four
parts coarse, clean sand. Mix dry and
add water until it is of the consistency
of thick jelly and will hold its shape
when squeezed in the hand.
Before laying the brick in the wall
wet them thoroughly and keep them
well dampened while drying for at
least ten days. While It will be pos
sible to handle them and if necessary
lay them In the wall only ten or fif
teen days old, they will not be entire
ly hardened for severa' months.
MAKING FARM CHORES EASY
Where Possible. Every Farmer Should'
Use Time and Labor-Saving
Conveniences.
(Tty s. I PARKER.)
In the work about the farm it Is nt •
limes necessary to have an easy way
of transferring water, swill or any
other liquid to different parts of the
farm; and as it is impossible to use
horses and wagon for this work each i
time, much labor may be avoided by j
Axle Holds Barrel.
the construction of the handy water
and-barrel-carrier illustrated and de
scribed in this article.
The cost of same should be very
slight as on every farm there is usual
ly an old pair of wheels with an axle,
and the wood frame work can be
built in a few moments; this with a
barrel and a little blacksmithing com
pletes the carrier ready to help lighten
your labor and save you many a step.
To construct, have the axle bent
into a half circle as shown in the illus
tration, near to the hub have a short
block about two incites thick, fitted so
that it will rest upon the top of axle,
to elevate the handles so the barrel
will swing.
Make your handles of two-inch
square lumber in the manner shown in
the illustration, or like an ordinary
push-cart handle. Xow have two irons
eight inches long and about one inch
wide; have one end of each one bent
up at right angles to make a hook
which is to hold the barrel in place.
These must be drilled with two
holes about as far apart as the axle is
wide, and then placed on the end of
the handle and over the block fitted
to the axle, then two holes are bored
down through the end of the handle
and block.
Into these holes a clip or hook is
fitted so that it goes around the axle
and up through the block, handle, and
iron hook on top, where it is drawn
tight with nuts so that the whole
framework is rigid.
Procure a good oil or molasses bar
rel and have two lugs made in an
"L" form with the part that fits
against the barrel flat, with two holes
in same for bolting to side of the bar
rel and with the projecting round
This is the hanger that the barrel
swings upon* and is placed a little
above the center of the barrel toward
the top, about two inches is ample.
To use, have the barrel set upright
in the usual manner, fill with w'ater or
other liquid, then roll up the carrier
and elevate the handles, which lowers
the hooks at axle end, these are
hooked over the lugs on barrel with
the sides of the barrel up even against
(lie semi-circular axle. You have only
to press down the handles to raise the
barrel from the ground and transport
to any place you desire upon the farm, j
. Water Barrel Carrier.
The bent axle prevents the barrel
from tipping over and also holds it
firmly so that it will not swing on the
lugs and thus make it harder to con
trol when carrying. It also keeps the
barrel from leaving its position on the
hooks bolted to the ends or the han
dles and serves as a fulcrum for the
handles to work upon as levers when
lifting the barrel when filled.
MILO GROWN AS FEED CROP
Plant Belongs to Nonsaccharin Sorg
hums and Resembles Kafir Very
Much in Appearance.
(Rv AT.VIN KEYSER. COI.ORADO AG
RICULTURAL COLLEGE.)
The campaign being conducted by
the Colorado Agricultural college in
an effort to get milo generally grown
as a feed crop on the plains of the
state has called forth a great deal of
inquiry concerning this crop.
Milo belongs to the family of plants
called sorghums. The sorghums are
divided into two large groups—the
sw'eet or saccharin sorghums, and the
nonsaccharin sorghums. These differ
chiefly in sugar content, and yield of
seed. The sap of the saccharin
sorghums Is sweet, and the non
saccharin sorghums have no sugar In
the sap. Milo belongs to the non
saccharin group of sorghums. It re
sembles Kafir very much in appear
ance and habits of growth, which is
quite natural, considering it Is a close
relative of Kafir. It is frequently
called milo maize, but this name is in
correct, as it is not a maize.
Milo grows erect, with thick, short
jointed stalks, attaining an average
height of from four to seven feet. The
grain is borne in heads at the top of!
the stalks. These heads reach a con
siderable size and are relatively short i
and compact. Where the stand is thin '
the heads get very large and turn
downward by their own weight. With
thicker stands the heads are smaller
and stand erect.
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The Falls City State Bank
Will be pleased to loan you what money you may need
on approved security.
This bank desires your business and is in a position to
extend swell accommodations and courtesies as are con
sistent with good banking.
If you are not already a customer we herewith give you
a hearty invitation to become one.
Falls City State Bank
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The Growth of Our
IVSonuments
from foundation to finish is entrusted only to
skilled workmen.
That’s why we’ve never
had a dissatisfied cus
|. tomer.
We would like to show
you our work. It rec
ommends itself.
Let us figure with you
before placing your
i order.
We can save you money
on first-class work.
Polls Citv Marble Works
Established 1881. R. A. ® F. A. NEITZEL, Mjirs.
Good Groceries
and plenty of them. We have as
good and complete a line of Groceries
as anyone in the city, and all kinds
of Fruits and Vegetables.
Our Coffees are especially good and
are priced according to quality at 15c,
20c, 25c, 30c, 36c and 40c per pound.
We have been advertising our China
stock for some months, but don’t for
get that we sell Groceries at
Chas. M. Wilson's
LOWE BROTHERS
MELLOTONE Paint
Ready for Use on Walls
Woodwork, Burlap, Etc.
Put^up in gallons, half gallons and quarts. Flat colors for inte
rior^decoration on woodwork and walls. Has no equal.
Permanent, Washable
Practical, Beautiful
Ready|to use at any time. It is a revelation in its results it has
all the excellences of water colors, the soft, beautiful effect.
WE ARE ACENTS FOR
Pittsburg Electrically Welded Fence Wire
Sure Hatch Incubators and Brooders
They<have few equals and no superiors. It will pay you to inves
tigate our^claims for these wares—they are reputation builders.
J. C. TANNER
Tinning and Plumbing Falls City, Nebraska
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SUMMER FOOTWEAR
FOR EVERYONE
H. M. Jenne Shoe Store
The Central
Credit Co.
FALLS CITY. NEB.
DRAWER NO. 12.
Rl’jPOUTS on financial standing
and reliability of firms, corporations
and individuals anywhere.
Domestic and foreign COLLIDC
TIONS given prompt and competent
attention
Paste this in
Your Hat!
J. B. WHIPPLE
WILL SELL
Poland-China
Hogs
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Saturday, Oct. 15, 1910
Saturday, Nov. 19, 1910
WHITAKER
The Auctioneer
Before arranging date write, tele
phone or telegraph, my expense
J. G. WHITAKER
Phono I8R-MI-2I6I bills City. Neb
Mrs. M. A. Lyle Mrs, N. E. Byerr
Nrxt Door Went Kuropean Caft*
Oil Corner.
Practising Nurses
Falls City, Neb.
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Dll. C. N. ALLISON
DENTIST
Phone 21* Over Richardson County
Hank.
FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA
DR. H. S. ANDREWS
General Piaclloncer
Calls Answered Day Or N’ifiht
In Town or Country.
TELEPHONE No. ^
BARADA. - NEBRASKA
CLEAVER & SEBOLD
INSURANCE
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
NOTARY IN OFFICE
n ¥*. P?OBERT8
DENTIST
Office over Kerr’s Pharmacy
Office Phone 200 Residence Phone 271
EDGAR It. MATIIERS
DENTIST
Phones: Nos. 177, 217
Sam'l. Wahl Building
July Rate Tours
You can make an eastern trip any day at very
low rates—lower than ever before. There is such a
variety of rate tours embracing so many sections
of the East that it is impossible to describe them
here. Consult with us.
If the East does not appeal to you, try a Pacific
Coast tour or a vacation in Yellowstone Park or in
Colorado. ,
The Wyoming extension has been completed to
Thermopolis, where Eighteen Million gallons of
water at a temperature of 130 degrees flow daily.
This beautiful resort is destined to become one of the
most attractive and effective health restoring lo
calities in the country.
Call or w rite, describing your proposed trip, and *
let us help you.
!=!===!!a!==!=SH L. W. WAKELEY, General Passenger Agent
OMAHA. NEBRASKA
E. C. WHITFORD, Ticket Agent. Falls City. Neb.
JOHN W. POWELL
Real Estate and Loans
MORTGAGES BOUGHT AND SOLD
Money to Loarf at 5 and 0 per cent interest on good real estate
seiurltv. Also money to loan on good chattel security.
^»,coln(o:l;l,;iou»g' Foils Citv, Nebraska
Passenger Trains
South Bound
Tr. 104—St. Louis Mail and Ex
press .1:50 p. m.
Tr. 106—Kansas City Exp., 3:41 a. m.
Tr. 132 x 1\. C.local leaves. .7:30 a. m.
Tr. 138 x Falls City arrives 9:00 p. ra.
x Daily except Sunday
North Bound
Tr 103—Nebraska Mail and Ex
press .1:50 p. m.
Tr. 105 -Omaha Express. . . 1:48 a. m, 1
Tr. 137 x—Omaha local leaves 7:00 a.in.
Tr. 131 x—Falls City local ar
rives.8:45 p.tn.
x Daily ex cent Sunday
Local Frt. Trains Carrying Passengers
North Bound
Tr. 192x—To Atchison.11:10 a. m.
South Bound
I Tr 191x—To Auburn.1:23 p.m.
Burlington Route
West Bound
No. 13—Denver Exp.1:10 a. m.
No. 15—Denver Exp. (Local). 1:40 p. m.
No- 43—Portland Exp.10:1' p- ta.
No. 41—Portland Exp.2:25 p. m.
No. 121—Lincoln Loc. via Ne
braska City.5:00 a. m.
East Bound
No. 14 St. J., K. C. & St. L. .7:38 a. m.
No. 44—St. J., K.C. & St. L. 4:11 a. m.
No. 10 -St. J., K. C. & St. L. .4:22 p. m.
(Local)
No. 42 St. J., K. C. &St. L. .4:35 p. m
No. 122—From Lincoln, via
Nebraska City. 8:45 p m.
E. L. WHITFORD, Agent.
—We have some fresh Red Seal
flour in now. Come and get a sack.
—C. A. Heck.
