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Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
Shallow Covering of Manure.

Farmyard manure should be kept as near the surface of the soil as possible. The rainwater as it percolates through soluble plant food downward and out of the reach of plants Consequently an attempt should be made to delay the downward progress of plant food instead of assisting it by blowing the manure in deeply. Then again, nitrification is most active near the surface of the soil Therefore, manure kept near the surface is under more favorable conditions for having its plant food made available and consequently gives quicker returns
 When heavy application of manure has been plowed under deeply. it is no uncommon thing to zee Jumps of ma nure brought to the surface by subse- quent blowing, showing that it had never become properly incorporated with the soil It is quite probable, too. that this deeply buried manure has lost considerable nitrogen through denitri- fication. Economical manuring consists in obtaining quick returns over as large an area Of the farm as possible, and this is accomplished by moderate applica- tions incorporated with the surface soil Shallow covering of manure also in creases the humus of the surface soil As result, the soil does not bake and crack in dry weather. It absorbs and retains water much more satisfactorily and works up into fine tilth more easily. New England Homestead
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
HAST CANAAN.

The Y. P. s. O. E. held business meeting and social last Friday night with Miss Mary Stevens. A pleasant time reported.
 Bert Barnard has been on the sick lis! few days.
 Dr Harvey and family of Orange, N. J., have arrived at Mrs Fox's. The family remain for the summer.
 Mrs l.. D. filling has gone to Tor rington to spend few weeks with her daughter, Mrs Geo. Whiting.
 Mrs Chas. Roster has been quite ill for ten days.
 Mrs Sohl and Mrs Atchinson oi Brooklyn are at A. H. Owens for few weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13

Our baby has been continually troubled with collie and cholera infant um since his birth, and all that we could do for him did not seem to give more than temporary relief, until we tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Since giving that remedy he has not been troubled. We want to give you this testimon onial as an evidence of our gratitude, moi that you need it to advertise your meritorlous remedy.-G. NJ. LAW, Keokuk. Iowa. For sale by W. H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. H. Clark Salisbury; c. E. Frink, Falls Village Smith | Sons, West Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
LegGt Notices.

DIsTRICT OF CANAAN ss. Probate Court, b June 2e. 1899.
 Estate of Justin Morse, late of Canaan in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imncd- fate paymentto
 HARLAN P. MORSE, Exeoutor, .
 seatk Cansas, cebes
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13

The U. s. government is, to say the least, peculiar in some of its practices of economy. In the Hartford hospital during the war with Spain were some soldiers of our First Regiment and some regulars who had been sent there sick from Cuba and from fever stricken Camp Alger and Montauk Point. The muster out of some of these men came when they were in no condition to leave their beds and yet the government re- fuses to pay one cent for their care after tho date of their muster out. Uncle Sam had best reform some of his meth ods or there. will be fewer Connecticut soldiers in tho next war than there were in the last.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
Suit Over ToIstops story.

John Brisben Walker, editor of The Cosmopolitan, published in New York, is about to bring a suit for S100,000 dam ages against Count Tolstoi's agents for breach of contract in regard to the novel, '"The Awakening" which has been ap- bearing as serial in the magazine. 0w- ing to the difficulties which have arisen no further installments of the novel will appear in The Cosmopolitan. The case promises to be cause celebre in litera- fu
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
RED HOT FROM THE GUN

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman of Newark. Mioh., in the Civil War. It caused horrible Ulcers that no treat ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck lens Arnica Salve cured him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Felons, Corns, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. 25cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by W. H. Camp. Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Druggist, Salisbury; G. E. Brink, Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
Drink Grain-O

after you have concluded that you ought not drink coffee. It is not a medicine but doctors order 1t because it Is healthful, invigoratng and appetizing. It is made from pure grains and has that rich seal brown color and tastes like the finest grades of coffee and costs about as much. Children like it and thrive on 1t because it is genuine food drink con. tatning nothing but nourishmeat Ask youx
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Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
Whites of Euus.

If child needs nourishment, one of the simplest forms in which 1t can be taken Is by the raw whites of eggs. These are nutritious and easily digest ed. The white Is broken into a jar with what milk Is desired and the two shaken thoroughly together. A pinch of salt may be added before drinking if preferred.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13

One of the mean men in town says that there are lots of women here who would welcome the kissing bug with all his attendant unpleasantness} just for the novelty of kiss.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
OUT IN THE FIELDS

The little cares that fretted me iEa E lost them yesterday GN Among the fields above the sea, GhA Among the winds at play, sYtA E Among the lowing of the herdA ,hthA The rustling of the trees, FS " Among the singing of the birds. tlSt " The humming of the bees The foolish fears of what might p~ east them all away Among the clover scented grass, Among the new mown hay. Among the hushing of the corn Where drowsy peoples nod, Where i'll thoughts die and good are born Out in the fields with Godi
 St. Paul's.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
wouId Go w,th M,mm.,

Little Girl (to visitor)-My papa's a good man. He'll go to heaven, won't her
 Visitor-Oh, yes, indeedl And are you going to heaven tool
 Little Giri-Oh, mol I'm going with mammal = PittsburS Chronicle-Tele- usph,
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
A StIO Door.

A Rural New Yorker correspondent offers what he evidently finds pretty rood plan for silo door: Ours is bevel- sd and about IT by 24 inches I bored
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13

A man with family to support can never understand why all the old bach elors are not. millionaires.-Atchison Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13

A household necessity, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. Heals burns, outs, wounds of any sort; cures sore throat, croup, catarrh, asthma; never fails.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13

Selfishness is disease for which sad experience is the remedy.-Dallas News.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
THURSDAY. JULY 13. 1899.

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the surrender of Santiago de Cuba to the American army.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
s.bscrips,e. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with che name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid: thus, R B Smith 5jul99 indicates that Mir Smith has pa1d for his paper to July 5, 1899. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for re nswal of their subscription will observe whether their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter pc considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to nave been made, as the receipt of the paper wltn the date to which the supscriptIon is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evi- dence of its acceptance as correct
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
FASTENING A sILo DOOR.

a 5-16 inch hole in the center, drove a three-eighths of an inch bolt from in side, put by 21 inch hard wood strip bored in the center. on the bolt, then put on nut. When the door is being placed, let the strip be lengthwise of the door; then. when placed crosswise, screw up the nut. No injury will result to the door from mailing, and no injury to the COWS from nails dropped in the ensilage
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-13
Golf Bonnets

The newest fad All oolOrs Prices 7s soo s each
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-15

~ fed by many. Skim milk is also
excellent as an egg food. To get eggs
feed a variety.
Every winter damages the birds
more or less by injuring the combs.
When comb is frosted it turns black
and often the points decay and fall off.
1t is very painful, and results in loss
Of eggs, as the birds will not lay until
the combs are thoroughly healed.
The Wattles also freeze, especially
when wet, as is the case with
birds that drink from an open vessel.
The best remedy for frosted combs is
to keep the birds free from draughts,
and annoint the combs with few drops
Of giycerine and crude petroleum
mixed. To prevent the difficulty, if
necessary, cut off the combs and wat
ties with a sharp knife Or shears, dip
the head in alum water and put the
birds in a dry, warm place. Should
the weather be warm, rub the cut STIR
face with crude petroleum as protec-
ton against flies.
1t is doubtful if anyone can correct
ly select the ''best breeds" of fowls
without having the same claim made
just as earnestly for dozen other
breeds. Some breeds may have GER
tain advantages, but it will also have its
disadvantages. Each breed may be
said to have one dominant talent.
What it gains in one direction it may
lose in another. After all, there would
not be ten eggs difference in year
between the best and the most inferior
(if they could be discovered), with all
conditions alike. The man who will
claim any one breed as the best issues
a direct challenge to all other breeders.
p. J. Jacobs in American Gardening.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-15
Whev Cream for Chickens.

One day, noticing chickens standing
on the edge of the whey tub and peck
ing at the dried cream on the sides, |
skinned some and placed in dish
They ate it all eagerly, although they
were we'll fed chicks, and subsequent
feelings convinced me that it formed
a valuable addition to their diet.
On cooking, their flesh was exceed
ingly sweet and tender, and in no way
had an oily taste, which many might
raise as a possible objection. Doubtless
if fowls are kept in close confinement
and given little else but this waste
cream, a characteristic oily flavor to
their flesh might result.
AS it was waste matter that cost
nothing. | considered its utilization in
this direction a most profitable one.
AS is generally known in cheese manu-
featuring districts, all the cream from
whole milk cannot be worked into tull
stock cheese. 1t is this small per cent
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-15

good work. When in this condition, if
coarse food is given to them it will not
be ground up properly, and the fowls
will get sick. The diseased condition
of the gizzard is generally indicated by
blisters and softness that makes it
unfit for work. 1t is to prevent any
such indigestion in the gizzard that
cracked corn, chopped hay and all
course foods are given daily. They are
Just as essential to the health OF the
chickens as the fine meal and cooked
potatoes. If both are given to the
chickens it will be found that they will
partake of both and not of one alone.
1t is by feeding the birds a properly
balanced ration OF coarse and me
food that we get the best results
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-15
Feeding of Lime to Fowls.

1t is a general suppOsitlOn that lime
must be given fowls in the shape of
ground or cracked shells, mortar, etc,
but close examination will show that
lime exists in all food, and in sufficient
quantities to supply the necessities OF
the birds. Oyster shells, or old lime,
consists Of carbonate of lime. which is
insolube in water. The birds can de-
rive no benefit from it until it is dis
solved. Whether lime or oyster shells
is chemically changed in the gizzard,
or digestive organs from a carbonate
to a muriate, or some other form, IS
difficult to state, but the lime probably
undergoes no such change. 1t is, Of
course, mechanically reduced to very
fine condition by the gizzard, and is
passed into the intestines, but that it
enters into the circulation, or is direct
ed to the formation of the egg shell, is
a matter of doubt on the part of some.
Ground shells assist the gizZard to re-
duce the food If pounded Or broken
shells are placed before the hens, they
will select the sharpeSt or toughest
pieces to be found, which is evidence
that they swallow the shells for the pur-
pose of grinding the food. The lime
in the food exists in many forms, and
if the ash of the foods of the fowls be
examined lime will be found in ex-
cess; thus demonstrating that the shells
come from the food rather than the
lime taken in the crop in the shape OF
oyster shells or mortar. In taking this
position we may be in error, but as
hens lay we'll where there is no lime
obtained except through the food con-
sumed, while others lay soft-shelled
eggs though freely supplied with lime
it leaves room Tor refection.-Ex.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-15
Needs of the Poultry.

Anna C. Webster says in the Wis
consin Agriculturist:
Some poultrymen make the mis-
take of feeding the hens too much fine
food. Meal, boiled potatoes and cook
ed grains are all good in their way, but
it is a mistake to depend exclusively
upon such a diet. In this diet chopped
hay, coarse cracked corn, and similar
bulky and coarse foods are omitted. In
trying to lessen the labors of the
birds digestive apparatus we are inn
posing upon her conditions that sooner
or later. will rebound to her injury.
Indigestion will not be cured by keep
ing the birds on such a false diet any
more than a human being may be made
strong in feeding him entirely upon
prepared and partly digested foods. In
both cases the stomach will become so
weak that good, nourshing foods can
not be digested and assimilated.
The gizzard is a part Of the fowls
system that must be taken into con-
sideration every time we adopt line
of diet. The function OF tn" gi27arG IS
no small, unimportant one. 1t takes
the place of teeth in animals. All
coarse food is there ground up and pre-
pared for the stomach If it were not
for the proper working Of the gizzard,
| food of coarse nature would enter the
stomach and cause serious disorders.
| There are times when the giZZar1 does
| fail to do it's duty, and then we have
trouble enough, and no amount of
medicine will restore the bird to its
normal condition. The cause Of this
disordered gizzard is very often the
pampering of fancy and well-bred
birds. In Our eagerness to make them
do we'll we prepare their food too
much for them and feed them too
much on fine, concentrated stuff The
result, of this sort of feeding is that the
gizzard is called upon to do less and
less work, and in time it becomes so
weakened that It Is impossible to do
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-15

of unavoidable waste, rising in the
whey tub and either going to the hogs,
or, as a rendered product being util-
lied as cheese dressing, that I recon-
mend all who can to try on growing
chicks.-Ex.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-15

WANTED in every town a local
representative, Lady or Gentleman.
Easy work, good pay. No capital re-
quired. Payment every week. Address
for particulars,
G. L.. Marechal Art Co.,
348 Elm St., Dallas, Texas.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-15
Light and Dark Brahmas.


vent the hens from laying. Although
they have good appetites and eat with
relish, yet they lay more eggs than the
average and fatten readily when grown
AS winter layers they are unsurpassed
by any breed, and can be kept in con-
hnement with very, low fences. The
breed is one that combines more use
full points than many others. AS mar
ket chicks they grow fast, but do not
fatten much until maturity, when they
then fatten quickly. So far as being
greedy "a charge often made against
them), while it is true that they sell
dom refuse meal, yet they should on
ly be fed moderately and at regular
times. There are Two varieties of Brah-
mas, the light and the dark. The for
mer is white, with dark hackle, saddle,
wings and tail, while the dark variety
is beautifully penciled in the hens and
splendidly decorated with black and
white on the males. AS mothers they
are extremely careful, though their
great size is against them. Whatever
objections may be made against them
it cannot be denied that they can en-
dure more severe weather than any
other breed, due to their small combs
and heavy gatherings. When crossed
with common fowls, they make a
marked improvement, and though one
II,
nave not been surplanted by any since
introduced. While the light Brahmas
are the favorites, and are largely in the
ma ority, yet for laying purposes, the
dark Brahmas, if Matched early in the
season, give as large a proportion of
eggs as any of the heavy breeds, while
their yellow legs and skin give the
chicks and fowls an attractive market
appearance. They are harder to breed
true to all the requisite points than
the light BrahmaS, but it is, therefore,
more matter of pride when the breed |
er succeeds in procuring perfect
specimen. Single birds are to be
found in many focks that may be con-
sidered frst-class, but to obtain a pair,
or trio, that are we'll mated for breed |
ing purposes, is "a very different mat
ter AS the breeders Of this variety
are not so numerous as formerly, the
the difficulty of obtaining fresh blood
from strange yards is one frequently
encountered, and especially as but few
of the breeders know how to properly
mate the flows for the best results. AS
a farmers fowl they are hardy and pro-
ftable. Crossed with ordinary hens the
chicks partake largely Of the points OF
the pure breed, and when properly
kept and attended to, they produce
large carcasses, in proportion to the
amount of food considered.
An egg is largely heterogeneous. The
white is albumen, the yolk contains
phosphoric acid and mineral sub
stance, and the she'll is composed most
ly of lime. Eggs are not produced
without cost, as they come from the
food the hen eats and converts into
product, the same as any animal con-
verts it's food into some form OF ma
terial. Corn alone is not a suitable
food for the production Of eggs, as it
~ a
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-15
POULTRY DEPARTMENT.

Address all munications to Poultry De-
partment. Box 200. DeLand. Fla.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-09-29
A Word of Warning.

The following item is going the roMnde
of the press. AS the subje,: of this
sketch is headed this way we listen to
warn the unwary:
His name is Horace G. Winters, who
is wanted at Stockton, California, for
swindling. His game is to form the
acquaintance of a lawyer in one town
and get that lawyer to recommend some
law firm in another town. He manages
to get hold of the lawyers letter-heads
and forges letters from one lawyer to
another, recommending himself. He
also encloses forged certified check and
a deed to some land. The letter further
states that a client of the writer is ex-
pecting to buy the piece of land described
in the deed from Winters, and asks the
lawyer TO make the best trade possible
and close the deal.
Winters appears before the attorney to
whom the forged letter is sent. He
agrees to sell the land at slight reduc-
ton. This nscessitates the cashing of
the check, and it is for more than the
purchase price. AS soon as Winters
gets the money he seeks greener pas
lures, while the innocent lawyer has to
foot the bill. Winters is 80 years old,
six feet high, weighs 155 pounds, has
light hair and blue eyes. He is sup
posed to be heading this way.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-09-29
County Institute.

Superintendent Denman has selected
October 18th and 14th, as the dates for
the institute to be held in the Barclay
district.
The Friday session will only occupy
the evening, while there will be exercises
all day Saturday. The evening session
will consist of recitations, music and
short talks by members of the End Ore
gon regiment, who saw service in the
Philippines. Brady Burnett ill have
for his subject, incidents on the Voy-
age from San Francisco to Manila, and
characteristics of the Residents. of
Manila" F. E. Edwards will discuss
Campaigning in the Philippines, !"
while Arthur Simpson will be heard on
incidents Of Co, M. End Oregon Vol
unteers ia the Philippines
The following topics will lie discussed
during the institute: "Sehool Govern
ment," Libraries in the Country
Schools" "How Can the Director Help
the Teacher?" "What Daily Preparation
Should Every Teacher Maker" .''Our
State Course of Study" What Should
the Teacher do on Beginning Term of
School in Strange District? p "How Can
the Mother Help the Teacher?' Howl
Would Conduct Recitation in Read
ing"
A basket dinner will be served during
the noon hour. This will be the last
local teachers institute for this fall.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-09-29

in the chapel, and upon its con-
clusion the company was invited to
the spacious armory where all joined
in having good sociable time. Pro-
fessor Berchtold opened the literary pro-
gram With an address of greeting on
behalf of the president and faculty. His
remarks were replete with words OF
good advice and valuable suggestions to
students just entering the college, for
whose especial benefit this reception was
being given. A piano solo, "Grand
Valse de Concert" by Miss E. Helen
Baber; vocal solo, by Miss Lulu Spang-
Ter; baritone solo, by F. E. Palmer;
recitation, "Raggedy Man." by Miss
Ffanke Cauthorn; vocal solo, "Be-
cause Love You,'' by Miss Constance
Holland, and an address in behalf of the
student body by Mr.. E. B. Aldrich,
completed the program.
These receptions are growing more
popular with each succeeding year, and
are looked forward to with as much
keen delight by all student as any other
feature of student life.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-09-29
Awaiting a Signature.

The city council held called meeting
Monday evening to consider matters rela-
tive to the construction of the new sewer.
The first contract made out and handed to
Smyth, Howard & Stevenson for their Pc
rusal and signature failed to meet their
approval. They claimed that the con-
tract contained items not set forth in
the plans and specifications. The
mayor, therefore, called meeting of
council to consider the matter, with the
result that the police judge was author
lied to write up a new contract. This
has been done, bnt the desired sigma
lures have not yet been attached.
Another matter which received the
councils attention was the passage of an
ordinance granting the college permis-
sion to tap the Jefferson street sewer
upon the payment of $1,000. This is in
accordance with the original understand
ing between the city and the college.
It was necessary to construct the sewer
much larger than the city needed in or
der to accommodate the college. The
difference in cost has been estimated at
81 800.