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GRADY COUNTY PROGRESS, CAIRO, GEORGIA.
Dr. R. M. Walsh Writes
For The Progress
The Editor some days ago re
quested Dr. Walsh who has com
pleted his course in veterinary
science and practice, ;ind is now
located at Cairo, to write us some
articles on the-proper care of farm
animals. We felt that this would
be of general interest to our read
ers. /We give in this issue the first
of these and others will follow ill
early issues. This is in line with
our intention to’make this paper
of real value as a farm paper as
well as right up to dale as the
leading local newspaper, in this
section.
The Care of Farm Animals
In the discussion of this topic
we shall consider horses a id mules !
first and use them in comparison.
The mule barn should be roomy,
well lighted and ventilated with
good drainage; should be built pref
erably on a hill, where the soil is
loose. It should be simple in con
struction, so as to be readily disin
fected. Mules do fairly well where
they are fed together in a long
trough, but they should have sep
arate stalls, which insures that
each animal gets individual atten
tion. It lessons the spread of dis
eases and saves mules and feed.
The stalls should be 10x10 feet,
with sliding doors, which should be
closed at all times, except while
the animal is leaving or entering
the stall; this will prevent acci
dents ancl sickness. • Each stall
should have a grain trough and
hay rack built low They not
only save feed, but the animals do
not get dirt and dust in their eyes.
The stalls should be cleaned up
once a week all dough litter re
moved and replaced by dry bed
ding. The litter and all parts of
the barn should be sprayed once, a
week with a solution of salt water
on Creolin or Kreso-Dip to prevent
the hatching of lly eggs.
The water t rough should be in a
place where dust can’t get in the
water and should be cleaned once a
day. The water should always be
fresh and nlentiful.
The feed should be plentiful and
of a good quality; any old thing
won’t do for feed,. for it will kill
your mules and horses. A good
feed for a thousand pound farm
animal and one that will keep it in
good condition is 15 pounds, of
good hay; this can be supplemented
occasionally with fodder and sheaf
oats. Thirty cars of corn, supple
ment ed at regular intervals with
shelled oats
molasses feed — „„ ..... , .. . -.
better where they are fed on oats ttood cond.t.on to aid in the pro-
ami corn every day. Each animal,^ of "’Inch in turn
should have a quantity of salt and K'ves you lull food value. Mules
syrup each week. They should not'“"I 1 horHe f that dl> not ' sh « d \'' cir
hair m the spring usually have
of them have more sense than lots
of folks. Farm animals should not
be driven fast while at ordinary
farm work; they tire and wear out
too soon. Always put, on a load,
but never overload; lots of animals
are either balkers .or pulled |o
death because of overloading.
Don’t use a whip much while
driving or working your .animals;
use your head. If you train them
right you can get a good days’
work without the whip.
When the animal is brought in
at noon or night from work,, they
should be allowed, to cool a few
minutes before they are 'watered
and fed.
A work animal is no better than
its feet. They should be looked
after daily and carefully shod every
30 days. The animalV. teeth are
some variety of * u,J J ccfc l0 *eriny d.segsds and de-
Animals do much f° r nmtnes and should be kept -
be fed or watered while hot or
driven or worked hard after a meaf.' s0,nu dlso, ' der ,liat sb ° uld b «» vc ?
Give the food time to undergo the,
process of digestion. Do not al
low them to stand in a draft or get
wot while they are warm.
WORK
When the animal is tnken out to
work in the morning it should lie
thoroughly groomed, and b y
grooming I don’t mean that you
should hit the. high places with the
brush, but give the animal.a good
currying; remove all the loose hair
and dust; this keeps the skin heal
thy and the coat glossy; this adds
lots to the animal’s feelings and
appearance. Then see that the
collar and harness are properly ad
justed; take care to brush the
shoulders good and clean the wear
ing side of the collar; look after the
bridle and bit, see that they arc
comfortable and that they fit. A
mule or horse has feelings and some
This will save
you lots of lost tima and probably
a horse or mule.
When the animals are at contin-
ous hard work t he feed should be
increased, ancl decreased as soon as
the hard work is over. Never give
a big feed before a hard drive or
soon thereafter, as the stomach is
not in condition to care for it prop
erly. These few points mixed with
a little horse sense, will increase the
value and efficiency of your work
animals.
An article on cattle will appear
in an early issue.
Second State Meeting To
Be Held in ‘
Of Chiefs of Police and
Towji Marshals of Georgia
The Georgia State Association of
Chiefs of Police and. Town, Marsh
als holds its second state convention
in Savannah, Ga., on the 5th 'and
6th of July, next.
. We,are anxious to have the chief
or marshal of every city and town
in the state to meet with
Savannah, and become members of
this' association, also tho special
agents of all railroads are invited
to become members, as we so often
have to work together.
Tho mayors of all cities and
towns, whose chief of police or
marshal are members or may be
come members of this organization
are invited to join us, as honorary'
members.
We want, a closer official and
personal acquaintance and relation
ship among police officers through
out the state, that we may secur
unity of action in all police mattei’s
Remember, the enforcement
FARM LOANS
To the Farmers of Grady County: ' ....
We are prepared to give you quick service m closing
farm loans. If you will need monev this winter to pay off
old debts, or to prepare to pay cash when the boll-weevil
comes, now is the time to get your loan. The demand tor
money will be heavy this winter. We can give you the best
terms to be found. Bring yonr deeds and let us have your
application right away.
BELL & WEATHERS,
CAIRO, GEORGIA
RUB-MY-TISW8
Will cure Rheumatism, Neu
ralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Colic
Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old
Sores, Tetter, Ring-Worm, Ec
zema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne,
used internally or externally. 25c
of
tho laws rests largely with the po
lice and marshals of Georgia.
Subjects of much importance to
us will be discussed at this conven
tion, among them, and the most
important, the new prohibition
law.
At this time the Fourth of July
atul excursion rates will be in force.
Come and join us; it will increase
your efficiency as a police officer.
, J. P. Griffin,
Seet’y. and Trcas.
West Point, Ga.
Dr. R. M. Walsh
VETERINARIAN
Cairo, Ga,
Dddge’Brdthers
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Agents
Thomasville, - - Georgia
NO MORE
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After June 1st There Will be no More 60 Inch Tread Cars
Manufactured.
We still have a few more sixties on hand and advise you to buy NOW
while they last; as the next order will be 56 inch.
When in heed of Tires and Accessories see us-—we sell the best,
And carry a complete line.
The Goodrich Tire Our Leader
You will find v a good
one, and the best of all
is the extra good ad
justment allowed by
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