Renfrew's Record (Alva, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, March 8, 1912 Page: 2 of 8
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RKXFItKH 'S RECORD, ALVA. OKLA, FRIDAY. MARCH M. 1012.
BROOM CORN
CULTIVATION
Discussions by Men Experienced
in Browing This Valuable Crop
BROOM CORN
CULTIVATION
Discussions by Men Experienced
in Growing This Valuable Crop
No. 5
No. 4
No. 3.
THE ABOVE ILLUSTRATION IS
NUMBER THREE, FOUR AND
FIVE QUALITY.
Number 3 is a stalk of crossed
brush, between Kaffir corn and
Broom Corn. It contains a very
large, pithy center stem and very
kinky at formation on stalk. Kaffir
Corn, Milo Maize, Sorghum and
Broom Corn are all u species that
cross very readily. Browers should
by all tnean9 never plant broomcorn
ndoining any of the other feed stuff
mentioned above, or allow volunteer
heads to grow up and bloom, us the
bloomfalls over on the broom corn nnd
the next year you will see traces of
the cross between the two species.
Number 4 is crooked and usually
found more or less In all varieties of
broomcorn. To obtain proper prices
on straight corn, crooked should never
bo baled, only In baleH by Ittself It
is a very miserable quality of brush,
as the waste Is all the way from to
per cent to 70 per cent. The price It
sells at barely pays a grower for hand-
ling It.
Number 5, spiky, long stalks, unde-
slrbale and of no merit. It is not
worth the freight. Such spearv,
Bpiky, pithy, valueless stuff Is a loss
to grower, manufacturer and consum-
er.
The cutters or pullers should be In-
structed to leave all spiky nnd short
stuff, as above mentioned, In the field,
as every buyer In sizing up quality,
he estimates about how much there Is
of such worthless stuff, and bids ac-
cordingly.
During the past throe years when
the market advanced to very high
prices. It caused some growers to har-
vest and market such stuff. Buyers,
who were not very good judges of
broom corn paid more than it was
worth, tint under the usual market
prices, such stuff is worthless, as
there Is scarcely any profit that
would pay the freight on such class
of corn.
BROOM MANUFACTURERS WILL-
ING TO PAY HIGHER PRICES
FOR GOOD BROOM CORN.
(By Herbert P. Gardner, of Gardner
Broom Co., Amsterdam, N. Y.)
Farmers stand in their own light
In the way they prepare their broom
corn for market. In the first place,
they are not particular enough with
the seed they select for planting: and
after planting, nit enough attention
Is paid to cultivation. As a general
rule, later on they are careless about
harvesting their broomcorn. and very
often a little of it stands in the field
for quite a long time, with the result
that a lot of red corn ia produced.
Very many growers think that any-
thing will do as iong as it gets Into
the bale, paying no attention to the
very Important matter of seeding and
haling. Here is where they make a
very sad mistake, for broomcorn welll
seeded, handled and haled will bring
from $10.00 to $30.00 more per ton at
all times.
We believe that the broom manufac-
turers will he willing at all times to
pay the farmers good prices for their
broomcorn if they would be more
careful with it. More attention
should bo given by the growers, to
broomcorn seeds, so that their corn
could be properly cured and put In
first class condition, as the extra
prite they would get for their corn
■would pay for tho sheds, and after
wards these same sheds could le
used for other purposes, such as stor-
ing machinery, wagons, etc.
BROOM CORN
CULTIVATION
Discussions by Men Experienced
in Growing This Valuable Crop
BEST BROOM CORN CHEAPEST
FOR MANUFACTURER.
I | (By Edward Edwards. Pres., Mohawk
Vallfy Broom Co., Fonda, N. Y.)
Experience has shown that the best
broomcorn is the cheapest In the long
run, and this grade can only l»e pro-
duced by proper care from the start
to the finish.
In the first place the soil should
he well prepared, and In the second
place, the very best seed should be
obtained, for this is the only way to
insure a good stand In many cases.
Inferior seed is planted, the result he
lug an Imperfect stand, and the fine
ness of a crop is only assured when
the crop is of a uniform thickness,
for no one can estimate on the per-
centage of poor seed that will ger-
minate. The length of the fibre can
be regulated in this way, as the thick-
er it Is planted the shorter the stock,
will he and vice versa the thlner the
longer and coarser the brush will be
As to the most desirable length of
the fibre, wish to say that the broom
manufacturer is In the same posi-
tion as the late Abraham Lincoln was
when he was asked the question as*
11 how long a mnirs legs should be
and he said, "1 think they should be
long enough to reach from his body
to the ground," and so in the manu-
facturers ease to be long enough tq
reach from the wire to the bottom or
theb room for the different size of
brooms it requires corn with an aver-
age of 18-inches of fibre Brush that
rui.r shorter or longer does not work
to so good an advanTage, as the short
torn cannot be streebed and the long-
er corn has to be cut off and makes
very expensive fuel.
The curing of the crop Is very im-
portant, and as the weather is uncer-
tain I believe that proper sheds should
he erected for the purpose. If broom-
corn is allowed to take a long time
in curing it will be liable to injure
the corn and discolor it, rendering it
less valuable. Broomcorn that has
once become stained, cannot be restor-
ed to its original color by any artific-
ial process.
Too much stress cannot he put on
the retaining of the color, as it is this
that makes the crop valuable, and
tho same can ho accomplished with
very little extra care.
Poor seeding in the past has result-
ed in the big loss to the manufactur-
ers, as the so called broomcorn scrap-
ers usually do poor work as much of
the shorter corn passes through with-
out liavng the seed removed, and
there is a tendency to mash the
stalks.
The grower who secures the best
Feed possible, and afterwards takes
the best possible care of his crop will
receive a better price, and the re-
sult will he for the mutual benfit to
both producer and manufacturer.
BROOM CORN SEED THE FIRST
THING TO CONSIDER.
(By Rush James, Charleston, III.)
Have raised broom corn for twelve
successive years, and the first thing
to be considered is the quality of seed.
I buy the best I can get, free from
smut, from some seed dealer who is
absolutely reliable. The Australian
Standard Reed is superior to any
other variety.
The ground Is ploughed from five
to Fix inches deep, fall ploughing pre-
ferred, after which it is double disced
and harrowed. As the seed bed should
be in first class condition with the
soil thoroughly pulverized, so as to
insure an even stand of corn. From
sixty to eighty seeds is planted to
the rod, and when the ground Is not
foul, do not cultivate it until it is
about four nohes hgh, usng a three
■shovel cultivator straddling the row If
It is weedy. Plough the first time as
soon as the broom corn is high
enough to see the row, and after-
wards as often as possible, laying it
by when the corn Is about three feet
high.
Harvesting should begin when the
heads are in yellow bloom, as this in-
sures good quality and color of brush,
if the w'eather is perfect leave the
corn on tables in Jhe field one day
after cutting, before seeding. Immedi-
ately after threshing, corn should be
placed on shelves from two to three
inches thick, then leave it alone for
three weeks if the weather is good for
drying. If not, leave until thorough-
ly dry.
We prefer to hulk tho corn before
haling, as it lays much closer in the
hale, takes fewer men, and makes
neater, heavier bales; using five
wires to the bale.
We make a specialty of raising
Australian Broom Corn, and have al-
ways received from $5.00 to $10.00
per ton more than the market price,
due to the manner of harvesting and
caring for same
Will be pleased to give any infor-
mation to anyone writing me.
GOOD PRICES FOR BROOMCORN
THAT IS WELL TAKEN
CARE OF.
(By W. E. Killinger, Okalhoma City,
Oklahoma.)
So far as tho variety of broomcorn
from the manufacturers stand point
there is not much preference, as the
manufacturers, as a rule, are seeking
medium length brush of good color.
To those who contemplate planting
broomcorn this year, would advise
that they secure the best seed obtain
able, buying it from some reliable
seed grower or handler of seed, for
in this way seed can he secured that
has been treated for smut, as this is
one of tho most objectionable features j
to be found in broomcorn. It makes i
*v and unsat- !
'duces the
the brooomcorn \ cry
Is factory to handle,
weight of the fibre.
Seeding should bo
day the corn is pull
the shed, and If bru
of in this manner yc
buyers seeking your
and »s a result belt
secured. Some grow
those who handle
carelessly get as pi
who take more care,
the cast. There ntig
In five or six that tin
less will get as mu
fellow, hut have tie
that the man who •
care did not receho
his broomcorn.
My advice is. sect
| possible, cut and le
blades on the stock.
f ter leave about four
below the fibre of
| well, and cure In s -,-ds
Prefer the Galesburg haler, using five
, wires making the kale weigh from
320 to 350 pounds. Believe by follow
j ing these suggestions, a better vice
would he received fur broomcorn.
he sameI
.1 cured in '
tnken care
find more
■ every fall,
ices will be
claim that
broomcorn
it as I hose
such is not
>i one season
who is care-
the other
cii it fail,
lie proper
nrice for
■ seed
s or
i o cut-
>».- of -stock
corn. Seed
if possible.
NEVER PLANT 3ROOM CORN SEED
UNTIL YOU KNOW IT IS GOOD.
(By Wm. T. Edgar, Areola, III.)
The ground should be ploughed as
early as possible, and then let the
ground lay until it gets warm. Work
it down to a fine seed bed, and when
you think it is good enough, go over
it again.
Arrange your planter so that it will
plant forty to sixty seeds to the rod,,
nnd never plant any seed until you
know it Is good. A good plan, is to,
take a handful of seed and roll it in
a woolen rag, put in the warm ground
and in a few days you can Fee how
many seeds have sprouted.
In cultivating, take any good culti-
vator and go over the field with three
good shallow cultivators, beginning
when the broom corn is from four to
six inches high, and the last time
when it is from thirty to thirty-six
Inches high.
The brush should be -cut when the
seed is in the dough and soft. If the
weather is clear let it have a day or
two of sun before seeding, then yon
can shelve it four inches thick. If
it has no sun. About two inches thick. I
It should he shelved when seeded, and
allowed to set on the shelf until
cured. The length of time required |
for curing is governed by the weath- j
er. It gives the corn a glossy look if
you iet it lay in the bulk for two or
three weeks, but expect the corn in
the southwest will cure quicker than
It will in Illinois.
In saving your own seed, let the
patch get ripe, pick out the long
heads, nnd shelve it with the seed on,
not over one inch thick. Let it set
there for three weeks in good drying
weather, then seed it nnd put avvay in
a good place This method will in-
sure you good seed for the following
season. Experience is the best teach-
er. because there are no two seasons
alike, however, the matter of good
seed is of very great importance.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BROOM
CORN PLANT.
Broom Corn belongs to the same
species of plant as do common sorg-
hum used for making syrup, Kaffir
and Jerusalem corn and cane, grown
for forage and grain. It differs from
all other plants of the same species
in having panicles or seed heads with
much longer, straighter and stronger
branches or straws. This difference,
wherein lies the value of the plant,i
has been produced by the selection of
seeds from plants possessing these
characters to a great degree. It Is
for the seed heads, or "brush" as
they are railed, which are used in the
manufacture of brooms, that the plant
ia cultivated, !
Mtednational
SUNDSrSdlOOL
Lesson
(By E. O SHLKEKS, Director of Even-
ing Department, The Moody Bible In-
stitute of Chicago.)
LESSON FOR MARCH 10.
JESUS THE HEALER.
LESSON TEXT-Mark 1 29-45.
GOLDEN TEXT—“Himstlf took infirmi-
ties, anil bare our diseases."—Matt. S:17.
Forty-one times St. Mark makes use
of what is a distinguishing word in
his gospel, "straightway," or its equiv-
alent, “forthwith,” "immediately," etc.
Jesus, as was his custom, had been
worshiping in the synagogue, and
while there he had performed a great
work of healing insomuch that his
fame spread throughout the Galilean
country; and forthwith as they enter
Peter's house there is presented an-
other difficult case, "Simon Peter's
wife's mother being sick of a great
fever." It is a noticeable fact in the
life of Jesus that he had his own par-
ticular intimate circle of friends with
whom he loved to hold fellowship,
the home in Bethany, and this home
belonging to Simon Peter, are illus-
trations.
Why does God permit sickness and
sorrow to come to those who are
manifestly his most intimate friends?
To those who love him most?
Surely all suffering is not caused by
sin directly, for many innocent ones
suffer for the sins of the guilty; much
Is allowed “to manifest God's glory;’’
some suffering is to test our faith, re-
fining us as by fire: and some must
be left to God's inscrutable wisdom,
for surely we can allow him to do
some things without explaining his
acts to men. Note, however, that
Jesus’ compassion caused him at once
to show forth a beautiful example of
the sort of personal work he would
have us do.
What the Act Teaches.
Now note that the evidence of tho
cure is here also for "she ministered
unto them." It must have been a
complete cure, else how could she go
at once about her household duties?
This act teaches us not only the fact
of the cure hut also that other lesson
spoken of by James in his epistle,
viz., that the best method of showing
our faith is by our works. God jus-
tifies the believer through faith in his
Son, but we are judged righteous be-
fore the world by our works. By her
loving ministrations tp those of her
household, and to Jesus who was
their guest; this ancient mother-in-iaw
sho wed her gratitude and love for this
act of compassion on the part of
God's Son. God bless the mothers-in-
law and stop our gossip.
At the close of this busy day wo
can in our imaginations see the crowd
of the city gathered about Peters
door. “At even, when the sun did set
they brought unto him all. etc.” One
of the most charming and wonderful
things about the Scriptures is that it
says so much in so few words. One
can feel himself a part of the crowd
gathered at the close of that day,
eager and anxious to see this new
healer, and urgently, eagerly, present-
ing their loved ones that he may per-
form his healing ministrations ere the
shades of night shut him from their
sight, or perchance he begin a jour-
ney on the morrow. The record is
significant in the use of the word
"all" in verse 32, and “many” in verse
34.
The next morning, “a great while
before day.” Jesus goes apart for
prayer. How much we need God's
presence and wisdom* which can be
obtained only by "going apart” to
the place of secret communion, espe-
cially in the day of our greatest suc-
cess and popularity. The danger of
material or other success is to turn
man's thoughts away from God. As
man contemplates the prowess of his
own arm or the achievements of his
own brain the temptation is to trust
himself and not to trust God. Jesus
knew the tests of service before Him
and the need of vital contact with his
Father Having gained this through
this early morning watch, he was
ready to reply to Peter's unconscious
test when he referred to Christ's pop-
ularity by saying that others had
need of him. I must preach to them
also, for this came I into the world.
Chief End of Christ’s Ministry.
The compulsion of a great mission
gave Christ no time to consider the
popular acclaim, or longer to pause
at Capernaum, though there were
doubtless others who needed his min-
istrations. Healing of the body and
the relief of human distress is not the
chief end of Christ's ministry. He
came to establish a kingdom and
must preach the good tidings, for
"therefore was I sent.” Social serv-
ice is indeed (lod-like, but Jesus tells
us plainly that the soul is of more
value than the body. (Matt. 6:33.)
Three great lessons can he empha-
sized: First, Jesus' busy life of go-
ing about doing good; second, that
his compassion was genuine as shown
by the frequent personal touch, and
third, the lesson of missions, espe-
cially medical missions, and In this
connection the lesson of leprosy, as a
type of sin, loathsome, contagious, In-
curable.
Emphasize the drawing power of
Jesus. Has he drawn you to his
side? Also, that it is manifestly the
duty of those who have been drawn
and healed to minister unto others,
and lead them to salvation
UNION PACIFIC TEA CO.
Of Alva, Okla.,
The Best Staple and Fancy Grocers.
We give S. & H. Green Trading
Stamps.
Salyer Bros., Props.
Either Phone 287 or 587.
IT IS!iFOR
YOU TO DECIDE
It does not make one particle of difference what druggist s
name appears on your prescription blank, it remains for you to
decide where you are going to have that prescription filled.
When you want a prescription filled, you want to get results
from the medicine it calls for, therefore reason helps you to
decide in favor of the drug store that carries high quality, full
strength drugs and where scientific, careful compounding is
always practiced.
LOUIS SCHUHMACHER
Farmers and Travelers
A Free Bunk Room
for our customers at PANGBURNS’
FEED YARD
Open Day and Night
Phone 31 Corner 7th and Choctaw
WOODS COUNTY GRAIN and
BROOM CORN CO.
Headquarters For
HIGH GRADE COAL
Coal Delivered to any Part of the City. Just Right and
Price Right
We buy all kinds of Grain. Bring on your Kaffir corn.
Phone - 436
Frank Howerton
Embalmer & Funeral Director
Has the onlyL Exclusive Undertaking Parlor in the City
and am prepared to furnish anything in funeral supplies.
With J. A. RENFREW & CO., 607 Barnes Ave.
Day Phone 69. Night Phone 492.
LANE & DILLOW
DEALERS IN
Coal, Hay, Grain and Feed
Telephone 151 - - - Cash Paid For Grain
Rockvale Canon City Lump Coal - - - $8.50
Rockvale Canon City Nut Coal - - - $5.00
Round Oak Niggerhead Lump Coal - - $5.50
Round Oak Niggerhead Nut Coal - - - $8.00
Maitland Niggerhead Nut Coal - - . $7.50
Dawson New Mexico Lump Coal - - -, $8.00
HartshorneJMcAlester Nut .... $5.50
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