THE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CURINO ALFALFA HAY
The feed value of alfalfa hay for
d: iry, beef cattle and sheep is lost
to a great extent by improper curing
ai d handling. Probably no other
crop is so sensitive with respect to
c ality as alfalfa when curing meth-
< s are considered.
Not only does the time of cutting
effect the total yield of the hay by
regulating the growing period of
< ch cutting but it also regulates the
relative contents of protein, fat, fib­
er and ash. Exposure to sunshine
and rain destroys the food value, es-
recially protein, color and aroma in
the hay, both vital to the highest
1 Ipability, may be either lost or
preserved according to the way in
which the hay is handled after cut­
ting.
Important, however, are all these
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OREGON •
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HERALD,
factors on the final quality of the Agriculture in 15 Oregon Schools
Fifteen high schools in Oregon t
hay. The loss or the preservation of
the leaves is also of still greater im- i have already qualified for vocation­
portance. In the leaves Is the great­ al agriculture under the Smith-
er percentage of the protein, fat and Hughes act, and funds are available
ash, and also the most palatable for three more, says E. D. Ressler,
part of the hay where cattle and dean of vocational educational at O.
sheep are concerned. Method of A. C. No shortage of teachers exists.
curing has almost entire control Dean Ressler thinks, but the field '
over the proportion of the leaves is a most promising one and he hopes
that is lost or saved. The time of a goodly number of O. A. C. students 1
cutting and the manner of curing will take courses in it next year. The
are of the greatest importance. Al­ Oregon rules require
four year
falfa should be cut as soon.as it is course in agriculture, with 15 semes­
in full bloom as it has more feed val­ ter credits in education to qualify.
ue than is allowed to remain in the
bloom too long before cutting.
Pressure Cooker Endorsed
Alfalfa should not be exposed in
The pressure cooker saves time
the swath to direct sunshine, any and fuel—cooking time reduced one-
longer than is necessary, but should half. Foods will not burn. Mater- |
be raked in windrows just as soon as ; ial does not have to be stirred. En-
possible after cutting which should tire meal can be cooked in single |
be in only a few hours if the weather dish, thus saving dishwashing. Food
is warm for curing quickly. In “will keep hot longer. Less juice
cloudy or cool weather more time lost, So more protective foods, min­
should be given. If the weather is erals. and food flavors are regained
warm so the moisture goes out of Hints on how to use may be had on
the plant quickly, the alfalfa should application to the Oregon Agricul­
be cut and in the cock the same day. ture College, Corvallis, Oregon.
Good cocking is also a very im­
portant factor. The alfalfa should
Better Horses Received
be lifted free from the remaining * Twenty-six cavalry and artillery
windrow and placed In the cock horses have been sent by the war de­
without being turned over and with­ partment to the O. A. C. in exchange |
out tangling the hay, and the cock for a like number that proved to be ,
should be carefully built and where -conscientous objectors.” The out-
there is much wind, should be built | law bunch refused to do military
with the leaning to the side of the duty. The new lot are tractable.
prevailing winds.
and well suited by size and dispo- |
The cocks should be made so they sition to the double duty required of
are compact to prevent the sun and them. The war department also sent
' saddles and other equipment for the
winds from drying the hay too much
and hold all the moisture as much as authorized increase of the cavalry
possible. If oocks are to be balled unit from 74 to 125 men.
or stacked promptly they may be
made smaller, but if the hay is to
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
remain in the cock for any length
of time the cocks should be made
Rev. M. R. Gallaher was in Pen­
larger and built more compact so as dleton for the day Friday.
to preserve the moisture.
The
things necessary to be considered in
Mrs. Frank Ralph spent Monday in
curing alfalfa is; hold the leaves all Pendleton on a shopping trip.
on the plant, and preserve all the
moisture possible to insure that the
O. G. Sapper and Mrs. Anna Sap­
hay will not heat in the cock or per spent Monday in Pendleton.
stack. If baled from the cock the
same principle applies, be sure your
Mrs. F. C. McKenzie is spending a
hay will not heat and bale as soon few weeks in Spokane, Washington..
as it is safe to bale.
If hay is cured and the moisture
Dr. F. V. Prime and family re­
is preserved in the hay it is worth turned Monday from a vacation spent
more in the market and will bale out at the coast.
10 to 20 per cent more in weight.
Miss Nida Patrick returned Friday
from
a vacation spent in Eastern
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Washington.
at the Herald office.
Auction Sale
HERMISTON,
OREGON.
PROPERTIES
FOR
SALE
Buy-Sell-Trade-
Fall Business Activities
in Rea! Estate Commencing
20 Acres mile from town, all in
alfalfa, good fence, land well lev­
eled for easy irrigation and good
stand.
25 Acres mile and half from cen­
ter of town, all improved, build­
ings, stocked, terms.
80 Acres unimproved two miles
from Hermiston, good soil, easy
terms, well located, cheap.
60 Acres, nearly all in alfalfa,
close in. buildings, terms.
80 Acres, good locality, some
cleared, some pasture, good stock
or dairy ranch can be made, price
right and terms.
35 Acres, 20 alfalfa, good build­
ings. some terms, stocked, worth
the money.
80 Acres, about 60 in alfalfa,
near town, buildings, stock.
40 Acres. 30 in alfalfa, balance in
crop, good buildings, good land.
Every Shoe in the House
REDUCED
Nearly every pair as good as new
Dress Shoes
For Men, Women and Children
Work Shoes
For Men and Children
Good School Shoes
640 Acres wheat and stock ranch
with buildings and year round
water, to trade for land in this
locality.
For Children
A few unimproved tracts with
small cash payment and easy
terms if land is improved.
Do you want a house in town ? We
have a few.
If you want to sell, trade or buy,
come and see us
E. P. DODD
WEST
C.
WEST
SIDE
uarage
SIDE
GET THEM NOW WHILE THE
STOCK IS COMPLETE
Oak Tan Shoe Store
SAM ROGERS, Prop.
HERMISTON, OREGON
AUDITORIUM THEATER
Monday, August 23
Guarantee Work
Quick Service
Reasonable
Charges
Thursday, Sept. 2
Shoes for the whole family at
almost your own price.
Some Portland houses to trade for
land here.
Morrison & Son
I will hold an auction sale at my place, one-quarter
mile south of the power plant
Fire Sale!
Crist & Costa’s
GENUINE
PORTUGUESE
"RED-I-FIT"
Beginning at 1:00 O'Clock P. M
FORD ACCELERATORS
HAWAIIANS
The pressure of the foot goes direct by
rod to the patented crank lever which
operates the carburetor sensitively and
accurately, independently from hand
throttle; cloees automatically. Durable
and different. Will outlast the car. We
install while you wait.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STOCK
6 Head of Grade Jerseys
The Sweetest Singers
in the world
Phone 404
In their enchanting musical production
Tonnage Counts
3 Head of 2-year old Heifers, ready to freshen
70,300 pounds
6 Head of Yearlings
IN THE GARDEN
14 hours
OF ALOHA
3 Head of Shoats
ORON 0.
FELTHOUSE
TERMS OF SALE—All sums under $10.00, cash; over $10.00, 2 per cent for
cash, or bankable note.
HEAR
Joseph Rigredes
Baled Hay Hauling
a Specialty
W. H. QUICK
P. P. SULLIVAN
Auctioneer
MASTER OF THE STEEL GUITAR
Phone 404
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F. B. SWAYZE,
Clerk
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