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HOMEMADE GRAIN HEADER. 
A handmade device for heading kaffir 
corn or sorghum out of the shock. Sim¬ 
ply take the sickle bar and sickle off 
your mower, equip it as above, and 
hang it over the side of your wagon box 
THE R.XJ RAIi NEW-YORKER 
Jersey Corn Cribs Rat-proof. 
I have seen much discussion on the rat- 
proof corncrib subject. The following is 
the way we build woven wire cribs in 
Jersey. Wire with % or %-inch mesh 
makes an absolutely rat and largo mouse 
proof crib. Put them a short distance 
HOMEMADE GRAIN HEADER. 
with two hooks. The driver can easily 
work the handle if made long enough, 
and head kaffir corn or cane a- fast as 
three men can hold the fodder into 
the sickle from the shock. a. o. w. 
Sarcoxie, Mo. 
Nitrogen for the Potato Crop 
F. E. M.j Bakerstown, Pa .—It is custom¬ 
ary here to manure the ground before 
planting to potatoes, but next year I wish 
to use my manure on the meadows. My 
potato ground for next year will be as 
good as the average potato ground in this 
part of the country, and perhaps consider¬ 
ably better than the average. Our aver¬ 
age yield on this ground is about 123 
bushels per acre. This ground was planted 
in potatoes four years ago, followed by 
oats, wheat and clover. The clover was 
cut last June; the second crop is still on 
the ground. It would make a ton to the 
acre. Do you think the clover will furnish 
enough nitrogen without using manure or 
fertilizer that contains nitrogen? Can I 
grow a good crop by just using potash 
and phosphoric acid? If so, in what form 
should I buy the potash and phosphoric 
acid, and how much should I use per acre? 
This ground was limed at the rate of one 
ton per acre before sowing to wheat. This 
country is quite hilly, though most of it 
can be worked ; mostly clay and shale soil. 
Lots of idle land around here; much of it 
Is considered too poor to farm, though 
lime or nitrogen appears to work wonders. 
There is not anything that will cause as 
great a growth as hen manure. 
Ans. —In such rotations in the East¬ 
ern States the tendency is more and 
more to use all the manure on the sod, 
either just before the corn or on the 
last year of grass. The object of this 
is to increase the amount of organic 
matter which would be plowed under 
for the corn crop. Corn seems best 
adapted to utilizing large quantities of 
tins organic matter, and after the corn 
crop the soil is in better condition for 
potatoes. We would use a cover crop 
of clover or rye in the corn and plow 
all under for potatoes. In the case of 
the clover soil we should not depend on 
its nitrogen alone to feed the potatoes. 
Such organic nitrogen will not become 
very available until the sod becomes 
warm, and in many cases this will mean 
a lack of available nitrogen during the 
early part of the potato’s growth. It 
would be different with late planting, 
for in that case the soil will be warmer, 
but for early potatoes some available 
nitrogen should be used. We should 
add nitrate of soda to the potash and 
phosphoric acid. A simple mixture of 
300 pounds acid phosphate to 100 of 
sulphate of potash will answer, but a 
better mixture would be made by using 
100 pounds fine ground bone in place 
of 100 pounds of the acid phosphate. 
We should use 500 pounds of this mix¬ 
ture per acre and add 75 pounds of ni¬ 
trate of soda. 
from other buildings and one foot from 
the ground. Set a double row of punch¬ 
eons, spaced four to six feet, the length 
of crib, and so 4x6 sills on edge will meas¬ 
ure four feet between them. Use 4x6 
end sills. Nail 2x6 crosspieces every three 
feet between sills, the top even with top 
of sills. Use 4x4 corner post set plumb 
each way. Use eight-feet 2x4 studding 18 
inches on centers, set plumb. Use 4x4 plates 
with enough crosspieces nailed across top 
to keep crib from spreading. Next put on 
rafters. C.ut a board between rafters from 
top of plate to top of rafters, plumb over 
outside edge of plate. Put a board or 
lath on rafters directly over this board; 
this closes tightly the space over plate 
I ut on any roof desired. We mostly use 
a gable roof with gables boarded. The 
end for door, or front end, can be studded 
for door of any size desired. Space two 
studs in back end. Where windows are to 
be, cut a stud 18 or 20 inches below plate, 
according to size of window wanted. Nail 
a header over it to the studs on either 
side. 
We are now ready to wire, and all wiring 
is to be done on the inside of the crib 
so the staples won't push out. First 
wire the sides. Wire three feet wide is 
rigut for the sides, and wants to lap over 
plate and sill, cutting out for the cross¬ 
pieces. Next wire the back end. Put extra 
studs against side wire on corner posts 
to get nailing. This end will take wire 
four feet wide. Next wire front end 
around door. Then nail a piece of 2x4 
against front and back sill to catch ends 
of flooring, and a lath around side sills to 
give nailing for bottom wire. The bottom 
wire is four feet wide and a slat bottom is 
put over it. For the windows, make a 
neat fitting frame of 2x4 put flat and cover 
with wire. These can be hung to drop 
down or hooked in to take out. Make the 
door so it is mouse tight and neat fitting 
Bear these points in mind : If wire 
is put on outside of studding it will easilv 
push off. The wire must be drawn ti"ht 
and stapled securely. If green oak timber 
is used the staples will go in easily and 
hold solid. Use no mortices in a crib The 
water will get in and rot the timber. 
Where nailing is not strong enough use 
straps of iron. This style crib needs no 
slats on the sides and gives more ventila¬ 
tion. Make length of crib any multiple of 
three and then add six inches to accom¬ 
modate wire at corners. If windows are 
spacqd right the wire will just fit under 
them without cutting it. I have often put 
wire over slats on old cribs and in bot¬ 
tom. and made them tight iu this way 
New Jersey. r,. P . c# 
A POTATO CULTIVATOR * 
Adjustable 
for all 
kinds 
of 
work . 
du siness to work it 
WMAQE 
Good for coni, beans, truck crops, 
• , e , tc ' , 1 adjustments make it cs- 
,, penally adapted for potatoes. Togetjust 
thengut depth and throw at each stage of the 
growth and be able to properly work the crop 
under all conditions, is your problem—it is our 
business to work it out for you in 
RIDING 
CULTI¬ 
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Steel frame machines, made 
in many combina tion s of gangs. 
hoes, wheels, etc. The hoes are 
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Ask your dealer to show them 
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"Thorough Cultivation •• 
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wheel Grenloch. N J. 
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When you write advertisers mention The 
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“square deal.” See guarantee editorial page. 
Advertising Parcels Post. —And 
still they come; although the advertise¬ 
ment has ceased to appear in the paper, 
the inquiries and orders with cash still 
pour in. It is certainly a good way to 
get your name before the public, and 
besides you have all sorts of chances 
to be agents for numerous articles. Of 
course I would not attempt any agency 
business, for my borne duties call me 
first, and I haven’t time for anything 
outside in that line. We advertised 
strictly fresh eggs (and I think they 
would be a revelation to most city 
folks), maple sugar, maple cream and 
hickorynut fudge; have had double the 
orders for the last two articles of any 
of the others. Parcels post may not lie 
of any great benefit to us just at pres¬ 
ent, but if it continues it will open up 
a good trade between producer and con¬ 
sumer. So let the good work go on. 
Ohio. MRS. R. M. STAFFORD. 
THE BALDWIN LAMP 
Projects a 14-candlo power light 
150 feet. Burns Aeetyleno gas. 
Weight, 6 0 /..; height, 3*e in. 
No oil, soot or glass. Absolute¬ 
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light costs 25c. Ideal for night 
fishing, trapping, hunting or 
for work about the farm or 
machinery. Useful as well to 
replace automobile tires in the 
PRICE dark. If your dealer cannot 
58100 supply you write us direct and 
ask for catalogue and free in¬ 
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JOHN SIMMONS CO. 
150 Leonar d St., _- New York City 
that high lifting into your 
high-wheeled farm wagon. 
I OOK U P that °ld running 
gear with broken 
wheels and pull it out of the 
weed patch from behind the 
barn. 
I ISTFN to w, iat our free 
LilO I Ldl catalogue says 
about low-down steel wheels 
for that gear. It will make 
the handiest wagon you ever 
had on your farm. 
Havana Metal Wheel Co. 
Box 17, Huvana, 111. 
Kodak time is . 
All the time . 
A KODAK 
serves every need of 
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For amateur or expert, 
for indoor scenes or out; 
for daylight or flashlight 
pnotography; for a picture 
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of the travel—as art or pas¬ 
time, the Kodak way is the 
way to best results. 
Kodak films are not only more 
convenient than cumbersome glass 
plates—they yield better results— 
and there’s no dark-room in the 
Kodak way of picture making. 
See your dealer or "write us for 
illustrated catalogue. Free. 
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387 State Street. ROCHESTER. N. Y. 
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Paint Bills 
By using INGERSOLL PAINT — proved 
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cut more wood in a given 
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by using 
THE IRELAND WOOD 
ISAWING MACHINE 
I Table is mounted on grooved rolls, moves 
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Got our print's on Canva, Belting; they will surprise you. 
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Victor, N. Y 
Bucks*, Barrel, 4-Row Potato Sprayers, 
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There’s a field sprayer for every need, pro¬ 
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Corrosion is impossible. Write for di¬ 
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The Original Mt. Gilead Hydraulic Press 
produces more cider from less 
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butter cookers, vinegar 
generators, eto. 
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12-Gauge 
Hammer! ess 
Pump” 
Guns 
repeating shotgun. Model 28, is a fine-appearing, beautifully- -- 
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Warm Welcome for Feet 
Yes—in these arctics they’re snug—cozy—comfortable. 
Choose the four-buckle “Drednot” for deep work—the 
one-buckle “Illinois” for light snow and wet. Pro¬ 
tect your pocket as well as your feet—buy long service. 
LOOK FOIL 
THE CROSS 
ARCTICS 
Drednot" 
These two are extra good 
from tip to top. They 
are made of tough, tested 
rubber with double 
reinforcements at heel 
and toe, and are fleece lined with outside of black cash- 
merette. They’re a mighty good investment as thousands 
of farmers will certify. Ask for them at your dealer’s. 
Turn them over, search for the "Cross” trade mark. If it 
isn’t there, it’s not a "Beacon Falls”. If your dealer 
hasn’t them, write us his name and ask for 
free handsome booklet No.27. 
Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Co. 
BEACON FALLS, CONN. 
NEW YORK CHICAGO BOSTON f 
