SUCCESSFUL TOMATO
GROWING DESCRIBED
Something to PREPARING PORK
Think
About
TO
USE
OR
SELL
By F. A. WALKER
M adge B ellam y
Bulletin Gives Different Methods
Used in Industry.
31 It. COON
GETS
THE KOVAL 3IAKKIAGE
EVEN
Selling Hogs and Buying Pork Is
get away und run home to nurse his
Not a Profitable Practice
sore foot for a week or more without Much Depends on Good Farm Prac­
having
any
food
to
speuk
of.
tices, Seeds, Plants, Fertilizer, Plant­
for Farmers.
F"\F COURSE "ou have road about
a/T It. COON iv a a fooling pretty cross
O f course, Mr. Fox wus watching
ing, Cultivation and Thorough
*
^
ti.e royal brido and gro w of
with Mr. FOX, though Mr. FOX
England, and whether married or
Spraying.
did not know this, und Mr. Coon not far off, and learned Just what he
single yourself, have doubtless wished
wasn't going to toll him, hut tils mlml had suspected, und now he W'oulil he
them Joy.
was made up the very next time he careful of straw when -lie wus again ( P r e p a r e d b y t h e U n i t e d S ta t es D e p a r t m e n t
o f Agriculture. |
To some people the thought of mar-
had a chance Mr. Fox should he paid ready to visit that farm.
About 2*4 quarts o f canned to-
While Sir. Coon wus home sick he
riage is terrifying, but when all Young Animalf From 8 to 12 Month*
for treating him In su<u an unfriendly
|
matoes
Is
the
yearly
per
capita
con-
had
plpnty
of
time
to
tldnk,
and
as
things are considered, it is not half
manner.
Old Are Bert for Furniehing Horn»
he thought he came to the conclusion sumption lu the United States, accord­
so alarming us the prospect o f a soli­
It happened that Mr. Fox had been
Meat Supply— Avoid Danger
tlmt Mr. Fox was to Illume for u 11 his ing to figures of the United States
tary and forlorn old age.
visiting the poultry up at the farm,
of Disease.
trouble r.nd suffering, so that was the Department o f Agriculture. How the
A few words, the slipping of u ring
und the farmer did not think ho was
reason he was so cross nt Mr. Fox, J tomato Is grown, put up, and shipped,
upon
the
finger,
a
piece
of
engrossed
the right sort o f a caller to have
te e D e p a r t m e n t
und no one could blame him, for one together with practices followed In
paper, and the happy twain are united ( P r e p a r e d b y ( o h f e A U e r n l it c u e d l t u Sta
uround, so he set Mr. Dog to watch,
re )
tender toe Is bad enough and more communities where Its culthatiou Is
for life.
ntnf he also "i t a trap, loe.i: ; to . itch
Ever)- farmer cun well produce the
highly specialized, are given In Farm­
than one must be very had Indeed.
s e e
Mr. Fox the next time he called.
pork and pork products which are con­
One day after Mr. Coon was well he ers’ Hulletin No. 1233. recently Issued,
There are other unions In this world sumed on his farm, for selling hogs
Itut Mr. Fox was too clever to he
happened to notice Mr. I>og watching copies of which may he ohtuined free
a thousand times more portentlous and buying pork Involves profits, but
caught In a trap. He wasn't certain.
the doorway of the home of Johnny of charge upon application to the De­
than the betrothal of ardent lovers, not to the fanner engaged In the prac­
partment
of
Agriculture
nt
Washlng-
Woodchuck and an Idea came to him
Dainty Madge Bellamy, the diminu­ which the young should do their ut­ tice. This point Is brought out In
right away.
tive “ movie" star, had no worries con­ most to avoid.
Farmers’ Bulletin 1186, published by
Mr. Coon waited for Mr. Dog to give
The pairing off with bad habits Is the United States Department of Ag­
cerning Easter toga, for on that day
up watching and go home for his din­
the donned her mother's finery of an­ one, sure In the end to lead to sor­ riculture, w hich tells how hogs should
ner; then off he ran to tell Mr. Fox
other day.
Miss Bellamy Is well row and remorse, from which there be killed and describes different meth­
that Johnny Woodchuck had a very
known among the many other screen Is no divorcement or no possible ave­ ods o f curing and canning pork on the
wide doorway to his home because lie
nue of escape.
stars.
farm. Highly nutritious and palatable
was so fat.
It Is when the youthful first inlsully pork products for home use are easily
Mr, Fox bounded right off for
themselves with evil things that they made, says the bulletin. Fork can
Johnny's home, for he had no Idea tliut
begin to undo themselves.
be cured and canned in a number of
Mr. Coon knew the part he played In
They are not comfortable or happy ways and the variety of products af­
his being caught la the trap, so he
on their wedding duy, when without fords a supplement to the dally meals.
was not at all suspicious.
constraint or the golden ring, they
Young Hogs Yield Best Meat.
Mr. Coon knew that Johnny had
promise loyalty to the Urluce of Dark­
A hog o f medium condition, gain­
several openings to'his home, that he
ness.
ing rapidly In weight, yields the best
would tie out of the way by the time
They miss the fine salutations and quality of meat. A reasonable amount
Mr. Fox got Inside, hut that wns not
good wishes of stanch old friends, for of fat gives Juiciness and flavor to the
what he Intended for the Joke on Sir.
they have deliberately turned their meat, but large amounts of fat are
Fox.
backs upon them.
objectionable.
Smooth, even, und
The doorwny was wide Just as Sir.
They are married now to principles deeply-fleshed hogs yield nicely-mar­
Coon had said, for Mr. Dog had helped
against which their fathers and moth­ bled meats. The meat of old hogs
to make It so, and half of Mr. Fox's
ers, und their own conscience us well, will be Improved If they are properly
body was inside Johnny's house when
had warned them.
fattened before slaughter, but young
Mr. Coon, who was watching from a
There is no sunshine in their hearts, hogs from eight tu twelve months old
tree, saw Sir. Dog coming on the run,
no smile on their faces, no pouring out are best for furnishing the home meat
hut he wus not barking, so Mr. Fox
KJT Y FRIKN'S leetle keed, Tony, of praise for blessings falling every­ supply.
did not heur him.
Hardy Tomato Plant Started in Pot.
/ 'f r Dog W atc-M /rtg /A s> P oor-
gotta hard time stay eeu da where about them and of which they
The bulletin emphasizes especially
Mr. Coon smiled. He knew It would
school. Every day seema like he and cannot partake.
the Importance of selecting only
ton,
D.
C.
The
bulletin
also
contains
They go to pieces on the rock of healthy hogs for slaughter and of
hut he thought there was a trap under not matter ut all to Mr. Dog whether valuable suggestions to growers as to da teach gotta da fight. He been een
the hay by the poultry "house window. It was Mr. Fox he caught or Johnny methods which ure profitably followed da school fiva, seexa mont now’ and he fear, and when their days are draw­ thoroughly cooking all pork products
He wanted to muke sure for tie had Woodchuck, and he would give Mr. where the crop Is most successful.
maka more trouble dan de senate for ing to a close, they let go their hold used for food.
on life and drift out to sea unnoticed
du Leugue o f Nation.
his mind set upon having u turkey Fox the worst shaking he ever had In
Even If the hog has been properly
The
story
of
the
tomato
Is
that
of
a
Ills life, If nothing more.
You know when he go een da school even by their wicked associates.
dinner some night.
fed and carries a prime finish, the
delicacy
which
has
lived
down
a
hud
Mr. Dog came up to Johnny's home.
• • •
he gotta trouble first ting nutka too
Mr. Fox did not think It wise to
He recognized Mr, Fox at once and name und come into its own ufter mooch a talk. Every time Tony rnuka
Whatever may be the opinion of
risk Ills feet la (Imling out about the
yeurs
o
f
effort.
O
f
American
origin,
it
grabbed him by a hind leg, which
da conversash he say da teach maka the helpless souls o f the underworld
trap so he trotted over to Mr. Coon's
brought him out of the doorway so attracted unfavorable attention first lieem stick round for du lesson.
with regard to commendable ambi­
to tell him about some tine young
quickly that Mr. Coon could never he about 1300, und for a long time wus
But Tony ees so smartu keed as tion, spiritual pride and sweet hu­
chickens which he was sure Ids dear
branded
us
poisonous
and
consequent­
sure how Mr. Fox looked when lie
friend, Mr. Coon, would like.
ly avoided. Later, designated us the bees faildu longa time ago. Da olda mility, they are too cowardly to ex­
saw who had lilm.
“ 1 am waiting for the turkey" to he
love
apple, It found favor with a few man learn speaka da Engleesh so press themselves openly.
They got so mixed up that Mr. Coon
“ For better” Is not in their ritual;
the right size,” he explained to Mr. couldn't tell them apart, hut Mr. Fox lovers o f delicacies and with growers. queeck he reuclm deesa country. Een
Coon, “ und as I am tired of chicken managed to free himself anil off he By 1887 the total |<n<k of canned to- tree, four mont he can talk Ilka devil “ for worse" smudges every line and
mocks everything good, uoble and In­
dinners I thought I would give you a ran with Mr. Dog chasing him.
matoes in the United Stnths was about and swear worse as dati
Da olda man finda Job worka on da spiring.
chance."
Mr. Coon culled out from his safe 3,000,000 cuses of ill one-quart cans railroad. And when da railroad finda
Keart-emotlons are taken* at a
Mr. Coon thanked Mr Fox for being place In the tree. “ Look out you do each. Now the commercial pack, v 9
so thoughtful, and that very night lie not step on a trap, Mr. Fox. Sorry Mr. elusive of soups, purees, ketchup, and out Tony's papa can speuka da En- wrong valuation by the habltunl
trotted up to the farm and caught Ids Woodchuck wns not at home.”
pulp exceeds 10,000,000 cases o f 24 gleesh he gotta job be da foreman doers o f evil, who began their careers
toes In the trap, but he managed to
No. 3 cans. These figures do not In­ rightu queeck. He say eef he no can by wedding the sons and daughters
(C o p y righ t.)
clude the millions of vans put up by speaka dat way he no be da foreman. of darkness.
So Tony's papa telin heem talk» so
T o wed High Resolve, ought to be
housewives for home consumption or
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the fresh tomatoes which grace Amer­ inoocha he can alia time and learn the chief purpose In life o f every
ican tables during the growing season. speuku plenta Engleesh. And when young man and woman, for It Is only
Chief among the states where to­ Tony tulk een da school he gotta stay by high resolve that humans can at­
matoes are raised for canning are, In een and muku da lesson. Da teach tain their rightful heritage.
(Copyright.)
By MILDRED M A R S H A L L
order named: Maryland, Indiana, Mis­ suy she gonna keepa heem late every
souri, Delaware, New Jersey, New night so she can Icarna heem keepa
By M A R Y M A R S H A LL DUFFEB
Facts about your name; Its history;
York, Utah, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, da mouth shut.
Between bees fadda and da teach
smarting; whence It was derive d ;
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and
significance ; your lucky day
West Virginia. The acreage planted In Tony sure no getta moocha edueash.
WHEN VISITING
tomatoes for canning purposes only Mebbe du teach maka Tony keepa da
and lucky Jewel
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> in 11)20 was 244.745. The yield from mouth shut because she no wanta
1 I 7 H E N you ure the visitor, you
“ Be good, (air maid, and let who will
heem be da foreman soiuaday, I dun-
® " might think nil your responsi­
that acreage was 1,003,358 toqs.
be clever.”
no.
bilities would end, so far us the
The bulletin follows the methods
JOSEPHINE
Proper Equipment for Rapid and Skill-
But Tony usa da head een da school
financial end of things Is concerned.
used from the seed to the can,
EVERYDAY GOOD THINGS
ful Work at Killing Time Is Impor­
other
day
alia
right.
Du
teach
aska
For It Is without doubt the duty or
describes methods of planting, soils
tant.
'
T
'
HK
origin
of
Josephine
lies
In
heem
for
da
lesson
wot's
deefrenc»
privilege of the host und hostess— it
best adapted for the vegetable's j
HE cooky Jar is an institution
depends on them which they consider A Scriptural history. When, after growth, tells how the crop may best I between da cougress and da senate
which should be kept up in every best quality of meat cannot be ob­
It— to pay your expenses while you are long waiting and hoping, a son was be harvested, and sums up the chief en Unlteda State. Tony he dunno, but family. The following will be good tained if the animal is' not healthy.
There is always some danger that
their guest. That Is to say, besides pro­ horn to Itaehel, she named him Jo­ requirements for good results as fol­ he no letta da teach know dat. He cakes to fill i t :
say he Jusa keepa da mouth shut and
diseases may be transmitted to the
viding you with hoard and lodging seph, the name coming from a word lows :
Sour Cream Cookies.
person who eats the meat, particu­
they plan nnd pay for your entertain­ meaning an addition, because she
"Successful tomato growing depends eef he keepa du mouth shut he no
Cream one-fourth o f a cupful of but­ larly If It Is not thoroughly cooked.
hoped
that
there
would
be
still
an­
gotta
stay
een
du
school
after
da
ment.
oh good fnrm practices, good seed,
ter, add one cupful o f sugar, add two
Hogs Before Killing.
However, there Is nobody so offen­ other child added to her family.
good plants, proper fertilizer, careful wheestle blow. I tlnk Tony ees smarts
well beuten eggs, a little salt and soda,
The beautiful character of Joseph planting, clean cultivation, nnd dis­ guy so moocha as da teach.
Hogs Intended for slaughter should
sive ns a stingy or a Hellish guest. The
one-half of a nutmeg grated, one-half not be kept on full feed up to the
Wot you tlnk?
attitude of tuking all and giving noth­ assured him namesakes beyond num­ ease control through spraying nnd
(C o p y rig h t)
cupful of sour cream, flour to make time o f killing. It Is better to hold
ing Is one that everybody, und perhaps ber nnd In 1621 a festival day was through the use o f disease-resistant
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a dough t o roll, adding two teuspoon- them entirely without feed for 18 to
guests more than anybody else, should fixed by the pope In honor of St. Jo­ varieties. Growers who pay attention
fuls o t baking powder. Roll, cut and 24 hours prior to that time, but they
avoid. Though, of course, you accept seph, the husband of the Blessed Vir­ to those factors produce crops which
sprinkle with sugar. Bake In a hot should have all the fresh drinking wa­
the gift of hospitality from your host gin. This spread the use of his name give them satisfactory returns.”
A LINE 0' CHEER
oven.
ter they want. It Is essential to hnve
and hostess in accepting their invitu- afar. Spain adopted It, calling him
Jose Marin, or Peplto for the concen­
the proper equipment for rapid and
tlon, don't he greedy about It.
By John Kendrick Bangs.
GOOD
EMERGENCY
FEED
CROP
skillful work at killing time. Such
Oatmeal Cookies.
For one thtug. If you make a long tred Ion. In this way I’eplta, or Jo-
Brown nnd grind two cupfuls o f oat­ equipment Includes a straight sticking
visit, by all means suggest some sort sefa, the feminine form, arose.
Sudan Grass Is Rapidiy Replacing Mil
W ORRY
meal, add one cupful of sugar, two knife, a cutting knife, a 14-inch steel
The daughter of Marla Theresa
of "treat” ot your own. You may In­
let in Many States— Useful Sum­
well beaten eggs, one cupful of to keep the knives sharp, a hog hook
was
called
Marla
Joaepha,
and'
these
vite your hostess. If you are a woman,
F BY a bit of worry I could cure
mer Pasture.
shortening, seven tablespoonfuls of for holding the animals, a bell-shaped
or your host anil hostess. If you are names were seldom separated In
A portion of the cere man must
endure
sour milk, one teaspoonful o f soda, one stick scraper, a gambrel for holding
The
a man, to the theater. Don't he of­ France, Italy and Germany.
Sudan grass is admirably adapted
I’d gladly atand the salt of It,
teaspoonful of cinnamon, raisins and I the hog to facilitate cleaning and cut­
ficious about It.
Don't upset their famous Empress Josephine really bore for use ns an emergency hay crop, 1
And worry night and day, aaleep,
nuts if desired. Mix as usual and ting the meat, and a meat saw. If
plans. And be careful net to do It In the name of Marie Josepha Rose. Her and Is rapidly supplanting millet In
awake.
bake on buttered sheet, dropping by i the hog Is not too Inrge, a barrel Is a
And even do my level beat to make
such a way that you will seem to he unfortunate career as the wife of Nu- ' many states. It Is being used success­
convenient receptncle for scalding.
My daily staff ot tt
teaspoonfuls.
planning diversion because you are |>oleon made her such a dramatic tig- I fully by thousands of farmers ns a
Complete directions for killing and
bored with their plans. Itut In a tact­ ure lu French history that Josephine j summer pasture.
For this purpnag
But since 'tie but an added woe
cleaning a hog. properly cutting the
Rolled Oat* Sweetbiti.
ful way invite them to he your guests became the favorite name of French l there are few crops that give better re- j
with not
damsels, who sometimes contracted It | turns nnd serve so well to supple­
Of remedy a tittle or a jot
Cream a tablespoonful of butter, add portions of meat, rendering lard, mak-
for one afternoon or evening.
Let's make the merest chaff of It.
Then there Is the matter of candy. It to I nine or Flnette. In Switzerland j ment the permanent pastures and the |
one cupful o f sugar, a teaspoonfui of j lug sausage, smoking cured meat, and
A nd meet our care with drafts of
la always a thoughful thing o f the the name became, through some curt- i feed lot.
vanilla, two and one-half cupfuls of ' home canning of pork and pork prod­
constant cheer.
guest to keep the family supplied In Jose Marla, or l ’eplto for the con-
rolled oats browned and ground, one- ucts are described In the bulletin,
And when a cloud of worry cometh
near
candy—that Is to say. to keep them used us such utnotig the peasants.
half cupful o f ground nuts and two copies o f which can be obtained free
FEED
CRCPS
ARE
CONVENIENT
Just make e laugh of It
Josephine was Introduced Into Eng­
supplied In a limited way. If there
teaspoonfuls o f baking powder. Beat on application to the Department o f
(C o p y r ig h t)
ure children who are allowed to eat land straight from France, and uo j May Not Bring In Much Money. But
the egg yolks and fold In the whites Agriculture.
candy, ns there are even In this en effort was made to change tt or place
at the last. Prop by teaspoonfuls on
They Take Care of Animal»
lightened day, give them a box of the stamp of the Anglo-Saxon upon It.
RIGHT TIME TO PLANT CORN
a baking sheet.
Which Can Be Sold.
candy. Get a box o f your hostess’ America, taking It over, straightway I
favorite chocolates. And If there are contracted It to Joste, hut Josephine | Feed crops may not bring much cash
Coconut Macaroon».
In Central Com Belt Seed Planted in
young girls In the family remember Is always given In baptism. Joscphina ' but they are very convenient to take I
April Is Slow in Coming Up and
Take one cupful each o f coconut,
that they, too, will he delighted to re­ is |H>putar In all Latin countries, ex­ cure of the animals. The animals may '
Is Not Hardy.
corn flakes and sugar. Beat two egg
ceive some sweet meats from yon.
cept Spain, which retains Josefa. he converted Into cash or the prod­
whites until stiff, then add the sugar,
There Is a right time to plant com,
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ucts from animals such as milk, cream,
two tsblespoonfuls o f flour, a tea spoon­
and usually the better farmers wheth­
ful o f vanilla and the rest nf the In­
Jet. signifjing awn m la JoaapMMdl etc. It Is not an easy matter to pro-1
er they figure by the calendar, by the
gredients. Drop hy spoonfuls on a
i
| bet it (luce too much feed. It is'hoped that
I
size o f oak leaves, or by the phases
baking sheet. Add a hit o f salt to
will drive away the causes of surrvwa, i the money generally paid out for feed j
1 of the moon. In every neighborhood
the white o f egg when beating it.
disease an<l suffering
Thursday la , will be kept ut home this year.
| know when that right time comes.
her lucky day and 2 her lucky num­
■ It is suggested, however, that more
Almond Macaroons.
ber. Her dower la the snowdrop of ' GIVE SOY BEANS ATTENTION
i com Is planted too early than too late.
purity.
A G G R A VA TIN G T H E FAULT.
F in c h and pound one pound nf | Cora is a hot weather plant. In the
(Ccprrt(M-)
Emphatic Man —When 1 »ay • [ sv-.-et almonds to a paste, adding aJHt
Crop Should Not Be Overlooked by
central corn belt the seed that Is
—
O —• —
thing I mean It.
o f rose water from time to time wWlIo j planted In April l* usually slow In
Progressive Farmer In Adjust­
The
Woman—
But.
sometime»
that
making
the
paste;
add
two
pounds
of
ing
Corn
Acreage.
One Must Be Amused.
j ctjmlng up and less hardy than the
only make* tt «<
f
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powdered sugar to the well beaten I wed planted about the middle of May.
“ How did you hap|>cu to lose your
-O-
Soy beans should not be overlooked
whites of seven eggs. Drop by spoon­ The distribution o f rainfall affects the
cook T"
Masklng H»r Feeling».
by the progressive farmer In the re­
fuls on buttered paper and bake in a yield, and this varies from season to
“ I blame the inotlon-plcture Induo- adjustment o f his corn acreage. They
Sirs. Goodpatter— It makes my heart slow oven.
try," said Mr. Gadspur.
season, but the corn experts say, and
require careful attention like corn, but ache to turn a hungry, homeless wan­
“ How »or*
this theory Is verified hy common ex­
they will make hi* decreased acresge derer from my door.
“ She didn’t like the kind o f films [ o# cer» worth more money.
perience. that the best yields and most
Mrs. Topfiat— Same. That's why
It la a
shown In our neighborhood movie the­ high protein, high oil crop in on».
rapid growth may b» expected from
w* rented this apartment, where th«y
I th* medium planting dates.
ater.” — Birmingham Age Herald.
C o p y r ig h t - I t S t .
N«
can’t get past the Janitor.
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CURING
THE RIGHT THING
at the
RIGHT TIME
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