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ALFALFA MOST
PROFITABLE CROP
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Adds Fertility to the Soil?Yields
Three to Four Crops of Hay
Each Year in the Corn Belt
EXCELS EVERY OTHER CROP
The Introduction of Alfalfa aa a Qen
oral Farm Crop In the United 8tatea
Will Revolutionize Agriculture?
Mean* More Live 8tock, Better
80II and Larger Returna From
the Cropa That Follow,
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By PROF. P. G. HOLDEN, Director
Agricultural Extension Department
International Harvester Co. of New
Jersey.
Alfalfa Should be Grown
. on Every Farm
1. It b a profitable crop.
2. Increases farm valves.
3. Excels every other crop
In yield per acre
In feeding value
As a drouth resbter
As a soil enricher.
4. No harder to grow than clover.
5. Make a beginning?start now
grow some alfalfa.
nepeai.ua experiments made by the
agricultural colleges, and the results
obtained by the actual growers of alfalfa
In the semi-arid sections of the
west, throughout the corn belt statea
and In the south and east, are conclusive
evidence of the great value of
alfalfa.
There are few farmers whoso profits
would not be increased greatly by raising
alfalfa. Every farmer should aim
to "produce, as far as possible, his
foodstuffs upon his own farm.
During the last few years, the area
devoted to alfalfa has greatly increased
in the region west of the Missouri
, r>ver, and it is certain that
l. there will be an equally rapid increase
throughout the eastern and
southern partB of the United States.
Many of the attempts in the past
to grow alfalfa In the humid regions
have failed, but with our present
knowledge of the requirements of the
crop there will be little, if any. more
trouble,lo-securing a stand.
Alfalfa will soon be grown abundantly
and profitably upon every farm.
It la no more difficult to grow than
clover and gives double the yield. The
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tt to rennet drouth when clover, timothy.
blue grass and other forage
grasses die for wont of moisture. Alfalfa
.roots grow deep into the soil?
far bbybnd the roots of other plants.
It* drouth resisting power is of no
greater importance than Its great
value as a soil enrlcher. The long
? roots bring phosphorus, potash and
> other plant foods from below and
store them in the upper soil for the
use of other plants. Experiments show
greatly increased yields of other crops
grown upon alfalfa sod.
Alfalfa is rich in protein the most
essential element in' feed to make
bone, blood and muscle in growing animals.
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Why We Need Alfalfa.
There is no combination of feeds
so economical for the production of
beef, pork, mutton, butter and eggs,
as corn and alfalfa. Neither will give
the best, results alone. We need alfalfa
because it balances up the corn
ration and saves the large waste of
starch which always takes place
where corn Is fed alone. We noed
alfalfa because we can by means of it
grow on our own farms the protein
more profitably than we can buy it in
feed stuffs. We need alfalfa because
it feeds the soil and enables us to
grow, larger crops of corn and oats.
We need alfalfa because It produces
on an average double the feed value
per acre of clover or any other forage
crop.
Advisable to Inoculate.
Jn regions where alfalfa has not
been grown it is found to be necessary
to inoculate the ground by sowing
three or four bags of soil secured
from a field where alfalfa or sweet
clover has been grown for a
number of years; or where it
la more convenient, artificial culture,
such as "nitragin," "farmogenn,"
etc., may be applied. Where
alfalfa has not been grown before It
may make the difference between success
and failure.
' . Alfalfa Essentials.
A well prepared, firm, solid seed
bed, plenty of good barnyard manure,
and fallow to kill the weeds, are moat
| important. Lime? Yes, one to two
loads per acre, and by all means inoculate.
Ground too wet for corn la
not suited for alfalfa.
Make a Beginning?Start Now.
\ Every farmer should try at least
It small piece of alfalfa and If he
does not succeed at first, try
fcgaln and keep on trying until he does
Succeed. It is worth the while. If
the work is thoroughly done and at
the proper time, you will most certainly
succeed in securing a good
stand; If the work is half done and
out of season, yea will Jast as cartuialy
fail. Mate a Mghakt |
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II Coat Suits and Long Coats I
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Greatest values in this depart- |
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TT shipment of these beautiful garments
just received.
H$25 Coat Suits, sale price $20.00
$22.50 Coat Suits, sale price . 18.00
$18 Coat Suits, sale price 15.00
II $15 Coat Suits, sale price 12.50
TT $20 Long Coats, sale price 15.00
$18 Long Coats, sale price 12.50
1 1 $15 Long Coats, sale price 7.50
Cheaper ones at $2.50 up.
4 * Dress Goods.
T < Brocaded Wool Goods, 38 inches
wide, in beautiful shades, Navy,
'11 Garnet and Tan, the yard, only 60c.
Let us help you to select your Fall
Dress Goods. Special prices during
4 4 this big OPENING SALE.
^ 4 Corsets.
1 % Large assortment of the famous
WARNER'S RUST PROOF COR
SETS just in. Styles as good as the
44 $5.00 kind, only $1.00 and $1.50.
4 4 Mesh Bags.
44 Large and beautiful assortment of
Silver-Plated Mesh Bags, special
sale prices, 75c to $3.00.
K * Children*' Mesh Bags, 25c and 50c
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Remnant Counter
(Up Stairs.)
Don't fail to call at our Bargain
and Remnant Counter. Special
Prices during this Sale.
36-inch Sea Island Domestic, 5c
Solid Colors in Chambray, 5c
Best Fast Color Apron Check,._. 5c
Fancy Plaid Gingham, only 5c
Yard-wide Bleach, good quality,..5c
Good 5c Apron Check, sale price_3Jc
B^at Calico at 5c
Good Bed Tick at 5c
Good Outing at 5c
I?arge assortment of Remnants at
less than HALF PRICE.
Hosiery.
Our $1.00 Ladies' Silk Hose are
the very best on the market. Splendid
Silk Hose for 50c. Good Mercerized
Hose, only 25c.
Buster Brown Hose,
for Men, Women and Children, are
the best ever. Four pairs guaranteed
to wear you four long months
without a hole.
Caps
Several dozen Men's and Boy's
Serge and Worsted Cans, in pretty
shades and patterns, ALL SPECIAL
VALUES.
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Blankets
We always get the very best
Blankets that money can buy. Buy
early while we have a lar^e stock
to select from. SPECIAL PRICES
DURING THIS SALE.
Ribbons.
Our Ribbon Department is complete
in every respect. Special
shipment for this Sale, at special
Sale Prices. The prettiest snades
and patterns, all widths, in Satin
and TatTeta.
Millinery.
We extend to the Ladies a special
and most cordial invitation to visit
our MILLINERY DEPARTMENT,
in the Balcony, during this Opening
Sale and inspect our beautiful array
of Fall Hats. We will take pleasure
in helping you make your selection.
We are showing some extraordinary
values and ran save you some
money on your Fall Hat.
Men's Hat Counter .
(lip Stairs.)
Men's $1.00 Hats, only 35c
Men's $1.50 Hats, only _ 50c
Men's $2.00 Hats, only 75c
Men's $3.00 Hats, only.... $1.00
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7 spools BeBt Cotton Thread 26c *
8 balls Thread, only 6c , J, ,
Pretty Handkerchiefs, each, only._lc <><>
1 big Spool Basting Thread, only lc < J J J
25c Tooth Brush, splendid value,.. 10c
7 spools Crochet Cotton, only 26c < ><
Extra Good Talcum Powder, 10c & 16c < J * *
Lingerie Braid, extra quality, only.,6c 1 !. ?
6c Lace, the yard, only 2Jc < >< >
5-cent Linen Torchon Lace, yard 5c J J J J
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We have a splendid assortment
of Embroidered
Scarfs and Center Pieces, ! m
also some pretty Crochet i?o
Center Pieces in the very o'l
latest designs.
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Table Linens. ||
All Linen Table Damask, yard.$1.00 + +
Napkins to match, do*., only.. 3.00 ||
Best Mercerized Damask, 25c and
50c the yard. U
Special Sacrifice Prices |l
$18.00 Men's Suits, only $14.1*8 + +
$16.00 ' 44 44 12.90 ??
$15.00 11.97 ZZ
$12.50 44 44 44 10.50 ' ++
$10.00 8.90
Cheaper Suits at Bargain Prices. ZZ
Boys Suits and Pants at Rock + +
Bottom Prices.
Men's Good Underwear* suit, 79c ZZ
DON'T FORGET we sell the fa- **
mous RALSTON SHOES for men.
The most comfortable shoe made. ZZ
Grocery Department. - [
Good, fresh things to eat. Big Z< >
car load of Flour just arrived. Try ^ ** *
a sack of this?the best that comes *
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Good 25c Coffee, sale price 19*c J ^ *
Best 10c Rice, sale price, only...7|C < *< *
Best 8c Rice, sale price, only 5c < >< ?
Fine Home-Made Molasses, regular * ^ J
Krice 65c, sale price only 59c < H
lew shipment Good Juicy Hams. < ><
When you want something real * [J J
good to eat, something that is clean %, *
and fresh ?RING No. 7. >
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