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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
Success With Berkshires.

To do the best in the feed lot the
Berkshire must not be confined to any
diet or feed. He must have variety.
Some owners place hogs on corn for
several months. and if the hog dies the
owner thinks luck is against him.
think that it is fortunate that corn
diet is now thing of the past with
all up to date breeders.
try to get the young pigs on sepa-
soon as possible. While great many
may talk against cooked feed, l have
never regretted feeding it. 1t seems to
keep the system in order and wards
off constipation. You can easily sprin
kle it over corn. have fifty bushel
soak with ashes and water to assist
in the process. 1t is lots of trouble to
feed, and if you feed too much it lies
in the troughs and freezes.
/ like to get pigs on alfalfa as soon
as possible. That is one of the main
feeds I use in the hog business. also
like to get them on new corn unless
am feeding old corn especially pre-
pared so they can digest it. My first
load sent to the last stock show con-
tinued on alfalfa until they were ship
ped. The second load were fed the
same way, except they had no cooked
corn but did have pumpkins. My
swine are salted and have charcoal.
think tankage is a great addition to
the list of feeds. In cold weather it
is necessary to have dry beds. | feed
early at night and late in the morning
and feed regularly and not more than
twice a day. l divide my brood sows.
The little pigs are fed twice day I'M
less l slop them at monterey G..
Stone
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
HandIina Feathers.

A leading dealer writes as follows
concerning the handling of feathers:
DRY picked goose and duck feathers
should be placed on the floor and
spread out for two or three days. The
feathers from pure white birds should
be kept by themselves. The whiteness
is what gives them value. Each day
the feathers should be turned over I'M
til thoroughly dry. The quilts and
coarser feathers should never be in
Guided with the body feathers. Bur-
lap or cotton sacks are best for ship
ping the small feathers, which unless
perfectly dry are apt to become mil
dewed very rapidly and command a
reduced price. Orange Judd Farmer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
Crop Rotation In Illinois.

Neither ground limestone nor steam
ed bone meal nor raw natural rock
phosphate will ever injure the land.
but the benefit to be derived from the
use of these materials alone is tempo
rary in continuous grain growing. and
no profitable and permanent system of
agriculture can be adopted for Illinois
which does not include a rotation Of
crops with liberal use of legumes,
and it is exceedingly good practice to
make and use as much farm manure as
possible. Cyril e. Hopkins.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
DRYING APPLES.
Fruit Evaporated on Racks Is Attrac-
tive In Appearance.

Fruit Evaporated on Racks Is Attrac-
tive In Appearance.
In evaporating apples it is a common
practice to treat the floor of the kiln
and the racks with tallow to prevent
the fruit from sticking. The temporal
ture maintained in kiins or other dry
ing compartments in actual practice Is
factor governed by any definite stand
ards or regulated in accordance with
thermometer readings, as might be ex-
pected In general the object in view
is to force the heat as high as possible
without endangering the fruit. A prob
able temperature which has been sug-
gested by some Of the operators is $50
degrees f. or more when the fruit is
first put into the drying compartment,
dropping to about 125 degrees T as
the drying process nears completion.
Sufficient and proper provision for con-
trolling the indraft of cold air below
the fruit will aid in maintaining the
desired temperature
Turning the Fruit.
The objects to be obtained by turn
ing must be kept in mind and the fruit
handled accordingly. 1t should be ex-
amined from time to time and turned
often enough to prevent scorching or
sticking and to insure uniform drying
In the case of the tower evaporators
and other types in which the fruit is
handled on racks no turning more
than an occasional stirring of the fruit
with the hand or with a small wooden
paddle is required. Sometimes the
relative positions of the racks are
changed to make the drying more uni
form. This is one reason why the
tower dried fruit is generally of rather
better quality than that from kilns.
The repeated turning on the kiln floor
is likely to make the fruit more or less
mussy while in that which remains
practically undisturbed on the racks
the rings are maintained in better con-
dition. The fruit also dries more
quickly and is often of better color
than the kiln evaporated product, and
hence is more attractive in appearance
The same general principles must be
observed in tending the fruit where
steam heat is used in place of direct
hot air from furnaces.-H. P. Gould
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
To Mark EaasheIls.

Make the drawing of any figure or
design you please upon the egg in
melted tallow or any thick oil. Then
immerse the egg in strong vinegar.
When the egg has remained for some
time in the vinegar it will be found
that the parts untouched by the tallow
have been eaten away, leaving the de-
sign in relief.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
A Movable Colony House.

Little more than close inspection of
the accompanying illustration is need
ed to enable the reader to thoroughly
understand the plan upon which this
movable colony house is constructed.
The window appearing at one side
may be glazed, though it usually is
not, being instead covered with cloth.
Some persons even go to the length Of
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30

The Bourbon Red turkey will aver
age nearly as large as the Bronze. is
plumper when dressed for the table.
and the meat is finer grained, sweeter
and more juicy. While the Bourbon
Red is a good forager, it is not ram
bier like the Bronze and comes home
to roost at night.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
Cold NIGHTS Help Fowls.

Cool nights and mornings should put
life into the veins of our feathered
friends. If they seem dull and listless
perhaps you have not cared for them
as well as is in your power to do.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
Gull Beans For Pics.

Regarding experiments in feeding
Gull beans to swine an authority states
that the general conclusion from the
investigation seems to be that Gull
beans rightly used may be valuable
factor In pig feeding. but that exces-
Eive amounts should not be fed. as
beans have q tendency to produce soft
pork.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
Late Chicks.

The hen that matches her chickens in
August will leave her chicks before
they can protect themselves from the
cold nights. Give such chicks dry
coop, floor well Uttered with barn
chaff and have ventilation without
drafts
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30
RAISING SHEEP.
They Add More to Fertility of the Soil
Than Cattle.

They Add More to Fertility of the Soil
Than Cattle.
1t requires about the same amount
steer as on sheep. The investiga-
tors show that to be true, as a rule.
But sheep will thrive on weeds and
grass that cattle will not touch, and
when the fact is remembered that
sheep produce clip of wool every
year in addition to mutton the balance
is in favor of sheep.
On High Priced Land.
1t is often said that it does not pay
to raise sheep on high priced land. If
that is true, then it does not pay to
raise cattle or hogs on the same land.
1t costs no more, pound for pound, for
one than the other
Fat lambs always find ready sale at
good prices, and choice lambs are gen.
orally scarce at high prices. If lambs
are kept till they grow fleece the
price of the wool is generally the profit
of the sheep over the fat cow or the
fatten on weeds or brush nor thrive in
cold, wet lots upon neglect. but they
will show up in the sales pens favor
ably with steers or cows if they are
given the same feed and the same care,
or even less.
Time of Fattening.
Sheep can be fattened in less time
than cattle. 1t is generally found that
the steer is not finished in 100 days,
but must be topped off with about two
weeks extra feeding. The sheep can
be ready and prime for the market in
100 days.
Sheep add more to fertility of the
soil than any other animal. The cat
tlemen on the big western farms are
just beginning to find that out, and
many of them, particularly in Texas,
have sold their cattle and gone into
the sheep business.-Colman's Rural
World
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-01-30

making the door of cloth. with mere
wooden frame to support it, but most
poultrymen think that such plan
makes the house too susceptible to
storm. This colony house is easy to
build, and if there is a bit of old lum-
Der about the yard or farm the cost is
practically nothing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
GEORGIA.

sunday morning tho Rev. C. w
Clark gave his annual memorial SCR
mon reviewing tho deaths in town.
the year past. There have been but
fourteen deaths much smaller mum
bcr than for several ycars-NIrs. Wal
ker is In poor health as Is also Mrs
William boomis--At tho regular meet
Ing of Banner Grange Friday evening
the new officers will not be installed
as Past Master George Dunsmore, who
was to act MS Installing officer cannot
be present on account Of the death of
his father, pr George Dunsmore.-S.
Nj. Pike, who was In Burlington and
Williston last week, returned Monday
Mary Rankin is suffering from the
grip. owe at the town hall.
there was union Christmas tree with
appropriate exercises by the three Sun
day schools Each pastor received n
sum Of money beside other presents
Schools opened Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
GREENSBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs. r A. Richie returned
from a visit to Manchcstcr n H., Mon
day eveninE.-N. H. Billiard died Thurs
ness. The funeral was held Saturday at
his late home. The Rev NJ. Wells and
The Rev. y. \. Ross conducting the SER
Vices. The interment was at the village
cemetery and under the auspices Of the
Caspian Lake Lodge. j. A. NJ. The de-
ceased leaves wife an two sons. Neil
of 1ariwich and Edwin of this town
Mrs. Albert Young and son. Bruce. are
suffering with the whooping cough
John King is looking after the patrons
of the r F. D. route while n. ]. Nc
Lollan IS wrestling with whooping cough.
Mrs sally Perrin and Mrs. Jennie Per-
rim arc sick with grip.-Mr and Mrs.
William Barr are quite Ill at the home
of their daughter. Mrs. J. H. Harrington.
The Rev. Mr.. Topper of Craftsbury
preached at the Congregational Church
sunday The Rev. r. ]. Barton preached
at Derhy.-Thc Rev. John Hood Is spend.
ing tho holidays with his family In
Cambridge Mass. and the Rev Garvin
of East Craftsbury preached at the
Presbyterian Church
Miss Alice Lemcrise Of Berlin, y. H..
ls'visiting her aunt, Mrs. George Hussev
Mrs. George Hussoy who was Just get
ting able to walk after having a broken
ankle, slipped ON the ict and badly
sprained her other anklc.-Mrs. J. H.
Clark is seriously H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
STOWE.

Mansfield Mountain Grange hold ito
ahnua! meeting on Saturday. Officers
elected for tho ensuing voar wore.
Master, Mrs Della McAl'ister. ovor-
seer. G. y. Tcrrill lecturer Mrs. Flora
Rlodsctt, chaplain Mrs C ". Terrin;
steward, H. T.. straw; assistant stew
ard, G. + Scrihncr; Pomona. Mrs
Phoebe Adams; Flora. Mrs Carrie x,
Straw; Ceres Mrs. Dora : Eddy: gate
Keeper, r. : Warren; lady assistant
steward, Mrs. C. +. Scribnor: musical
director. b. \. Mills, These officers
will be installed at the next meetiny
January II, which viii he public with
picnic dinner.-Mrs. l.. B Tonlin-
son is suffering from n severe attack
Of the grip--Mrs. William Bailey at
tho lower village Is very low with
pncumonia.-Thc warm weather and
rain of last week carried Off the snow
and freeze on saturday night made
excellent wheeling Monday brought
high wind and n little snow.-F. J.
Holden is recovering from an attack
of the grip.-Stanord Boardman, who
is III with pneumonia, is doing as we'll
as can be expectcd.-As he was start
ing on his usual trip collecting cream
for Mt. Mansfield creamery last Fri
day Mr.. Phillips was thrown from the
sled and has since been confined to
the house by injuries resulting-J. q.
Campbell, who had been visiting in
stowe. returned saturday to White
River Junction-Mr. and Mrs, j T.. iious-
tor have issued invitations to the we'd
ding of their daughter, Miss Gladys
Houston. to Herman j. Foster on the
evening OF January ~
The burning out of chimney and
stove pipe at Mrs, Abbie Warren's Mon
day. came dangerously near burning the
house, flames having broken out around
the stovepipe hole between the first and
second stories when discovered and sub
dued by prompt action,-Miss Nettie
Germoyne of Joncsvillc is caring for Mrs
l.. u. romlinson, who is very il with the
grin.-Mrs. H. f. smith who has been
ve~v IN for several DAYS mt Angus Gales
with what was feared might be appen-
dlcits, Is more comfoHlable'-Fhe condi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
ALBURCE.

Tho funeral services of Pctor Van;in4
were held at the homo Thursday after
noon the Rev G r.. johnson Of Rurirr-
ton officiating, assisted by the Maeoni,
frat crnity. Mr.. Vantine is survived hv
his wife ana three children, Hardy r
Nautine Ct Dallas Texas. Wyrl1an =
Nantine Of burlington and Mrs NJ =
Thomas Of Isle La Mottc.-NIrs Almlr1
Noag or Rutland Is called here by tho
death of her brother, Peter Vantinc.
Wallace Sabre Is at home from Prov
derce, r. t., where he is attending school.
Mcssrs. Rrickott and Ayers have moved
their families into their new residences
and L. Il. Parker and family will occupy
the rooms IN the custom house vacate1
by Mr.. Ayers-Mr. Hurley Of Ogdcns-
burg. y. Y, is moving into the SowIas
house.-A daughter was recently born 70
Mr., and Mrs Joseph Boyce.-Mr. and
Mrs, L. u. Reckley of Detroit. who have
been visiting in town. went Saturday To
Barre to visit his parents.--H Royce
Marvin has returned to college
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
HIGHCATE CENTER.

ID. v Sunderland. of Windsor, is
spending the week in town as the
guest of his sister. Mrs. c. y. Loukes.
Mrs. John Hunt and daughter, Miss
INA Hunt, who were called here by
the death Of Mrs. Mary b. Hunt, have
|returned to their home in Rutland
THE Ladies Village Improvement So
|ciety will hold their semi-annual
business meeting Friday evening Jan
GSrd at the home of Mrs. G.. l.. Stimets
Miss Helen Patterson, who has been
spending the week with her parents,
mir. and Mrs. j. G. Patterson, left
|Tuesday morning for East Alstead, N.
pr, where she has a position In the
primary school-W. c. Hefflon, of
Montreal is the guest of his parents,
MFR. and Mrs. Frank Hefflon.-Mr. and
Mrs. Hiram Noshurg are spending the
week VIII relatives in Alburgh.
Dorothy Alexander is spending tho
holidays al hcr home in burlington
George y Orchard. Of %horcham,
visited his sister. Mrs II, A. Stimots,
|pver SuudaN.-Air and Mrs. T., II.
Hunter. who have been visiting in
|;oWn have retained to their home in
IJ-re r 81 l',irt,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
WOLCOTT.

H. g Flint Of Ran 'lph deputy of Yer
mont state Grange, instituted a Grange
mere Monday night With 30 charter mem
bers. The following Ulcers were elect
ed and installed; Nj er j. n. Colrrovo.
oVerseer c. 7. Slay On; secretary. Mrs
j. d. Martin; stewa !. T.. c. Durham.
assistant steward, " II. wilkinson. lady
assistant steward, Mr. w. H. Wilkinson
chaplain, Clara L. Kelley; secretary. G.
W. humphrey. treas .rer John Kelley.
sa'e keeper II. O. 81 eote; Ceres. Blanch
Heheress; Pomona Mrs II. H. Smith.
Iora' Mrs. VIM. Baker: deputy. ]. +.
Conant. Master f II Nelson and Mas.
'er-eiect A. a. Goodrich OF Hardwicl
orange were present ami assisted In the
ork'-Mrs' r. y. Morse hiss been an
pointed superintendent OF the Junior En-
worth league Miss Wills having resign
ed-Mrs. b. A. Tillotson and children
returned to Brattleboro Saturday-Niss
Agnes lie Baron visited her mother IN
haTdWlck the last of the week Tho
ffehch Manfg. Co.. makers # last blocke
mas moved its machinery 20 the VILLAGE
Tor the winters work this winter -Dr
a. D. Nallian has rented hi Cora Whln-
pie mouse In Morrisyile a.d will move
soon He has had an offio. there somo
ume-Mrs. Fred Velc aud son have r.-
turned from visit to HOY r1rcnts il, =.
Sex Juncton.-Miss Bessie Marti, who
mas a position in Montreal IS NJ homo
through the holidays.--.Niss Nvrl ,,ius
OF Albany Is the guest OF b aunt. Mrs
H. II. Dawson
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
EAST HICHCATE.

Miss Henriette Read. who is attending
school at Teller Institute Grande Ligne,
Quebec, Is at homo for the holdays.-Mr
and Mrs. Horace Morrison have moved
here from Montreal and will occupy a
part of H. r. Lcach's house. Mr.. Morri-
son Will act as foreman in the axe de-
partment IN the Rixford manufacturing
shops. The place was left vacant by the
death of Richard Britch-George Currle
and son of North Troy were in town Fri
day.-Mrs. Fred Greenwood is iu.-The
Village Improvement society will meet
Mrs. Edward Labounty Frlday.-Joscph
Stone is confined to the house by illness
Oscar Rixford ard Miss Henriotte Reed
attended a party at Iiichgate Center
Tuesday evening given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hiram Sheltus. in honor OF their son. who
is passing the holidays with ther.-Rob
ert Keenan, is confined to the house by
illness.--Isaiah Cook of berkshire is visit
ing his sister. Mrs. NJ. Shower
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
MONTGOMERY.

Miss Sadie James is at homo from Ros-
Fon.-Miss Florence DONNA is at home
from St Johns. +. c., to spend the holi-
fays,-James f. Smith, who travels in
kansas for the DR.. +. j. Kendall CO..
IS at home on n Vacation.-Thc Christmas
Fantata was repeated by request Friday
evening. Mrs Alfred PrevO, who has
been Ill Is improving slowly.-A. A. Rush
ford moved to St. Adams January /. and
william Downey will move to the Rush
ford house which he has purchased for
Il ,300--Miss Amy Goodspeed is at home
from Lawrence. Mass, for the holidays.
John Baxendale is at home from Bor-
lentown, y. j.. for the Christmas recess
Eith his parents, the Rev. and Mrs j.
4. Baxendaie.-Trout River Lodge. K. of
F., has elected the following officers c.
F., r.. w. Comts; v. c.. Bert Phillips
relate, f. j. Martin: NJ. Of W., DIN
FILLER; N. Of A.. Frank Miller; X. of r.
nd s., w. n. Novelty; NJ. of F., James
Eewcity; NJ. OF Ex.; George Richard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
ORANGE COUNTY.
RANDOLPH CENTER.

The Sunday schools OF the Federated
Churches of Randolph Center present
ed Christmas eve. to n largo and ap-
prociatiVe audience, n sacred cantata
entitled THE King Of Kings" The
program included those of all ages
from the infant classes up to those
ripe In years. For nearly an hour and
half one part followed another in
such quick succession and with such
perfect order that the interest and
enthusiasm OF the audience never
tagged, The tasty decorations of the
church and stage as we'll as the APP
propriate costumes added not IA little
to the general effect The whole arfair
reflects great credit upon the commit
tee. Mrs J, B. Adams, Mrs, +. a. Wells
and Mrs Charles Chadwick and upon
all those who took part.
The normal school re-opened Tues
day. after nearly two weeks vaca-
tion.-Mrs. c. j., Hodges is III with
bronchitis. John Shurtler of Water
town, $. u, is n guest at c, l.. Hodges's
Luke Parish is improving and can
get from the bed to the chair with the
aid of his nurse.-Iienry ]. Hcyzer, a
longtime resident of Randolph died
Inst week at the Soldiers Home in
Chelsea. Mass His body was brought
to Randolph \ short funeral service
was held and he was buried In East
Braintree. l.. s. Grant Post, of which
he was member attended the run
Young Mems civic union
held its first meeting at Norman nan
FRIDAY evening. and had an interesting
discussion of japanese immigration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
WATERVILLE.

John Smith and granddaughter, Miss
Helen Thomas, visited his daughter, Mrs
John Thomas. at North Hyde Park last
week.-Mrs., r. A. Wiley visited her
daughter, Mrs h. ]. Kelley at Morris
we last week-The Rev. and Mrs
George Westcott Of OF Waterbury Cen
ter are spending the week with his par
~nts, Mr.. and Mrs Il, Is. Wostcott-M
H. Mann and Lois Stebbins were united In
marriage by the Rev. !. 7. Johnson at
Weathersfleld December 25-,Mr. and
Mrs. II. W. Stafford and children of WI
nooski spent Christmas with her parents
Mr., and Mrs. T.. NJ. Maynard. George
Olin of Newport and his niece, Mrs
Willis Of burlington visited his brother,
Henry, last Week.-Mrs. w. S. Gillett and
granddaughter, Miss Mary Gillett, who
have been stopping in town for several
months have returned to their home in
Stowe.
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ing and Wednesday evening the Sons Of
Veterans had a dancc.--Orange County
creamery CO., paid It's patrons % cents
pound for butter fat during November
Mrs T.. Allen Dickinson has returned
from two weeks with her daughter in St
Johnsbury.- Miss Florence Marshall.
teacher In Boston, IS visiting hor brother
Ut y. 7. Marshdll.---The public oxcr-
cises with trees were held in the town
nan Christmas evening Hilas f. Roberts.
OF Boston, former resident, sent $50
pounds Of candy to be distributed among
the children. Charles f. Dickinson. Of
'ornth. is working at Bixhy's store
during the sickness Of Col. Bixby.-Miss
Choronc o. Rarnes has returned to the
Boston school Of Expression after
week visit with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Elgu y. Barnes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
FAIRFAX

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,arra - mt IT. PiuNe !" '"c
60 AM, ~ 81. '''S D"vN VI
.o.,,a e, op ',h's WI 'ich
I1arto't v-.,.,9 ~, '', - ii tAol''se'
III u,i,h ,bo ,,r,, A., ,,o,, ,,,,. A.. >,
I, COOK is III -por, pol,ows 10 ao.,,,a 80,
timber for a now barn.-Dwirb, smith
is moving to the Douglass Incl farm,
lately occ,lpiod by Willis King As,
week and return TO his fathers nlnco for
the present.
TIE school directors have LOT tho
,o. .,e... A., g,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-02
LOWELL.

At the Congregational parsonage De-
c, mber &c, Miss Belle England and Grant
Adams We're united in marriage by the
Rev. NJ L. Severance.-W William Thornton
of Morrisvillc passed Christmas week
with his father, w. K. Thor 'on.-Miss
Maud Harding of Ludlow was the guest
of Miss Alice Lccla!r last week,-Wal
lace Farman is at home for a short vaca-
tton from st Johnsbury, where he has
been attending school-Nolney Sisco Of
Newport has moved into +, II. Sanhorn's
tenement Miss Bernlce Hunter OF St,
Johnsbury Is visiting her grandmother,
Mrs Osmer Farman.-Miss Elvina Duzan
of Johnson and Orin Hoadley were mar
ried In Eden December "a by the Rev. ..
II. Cooledge.--Mr. and Mrs. Alex Debla!s
have gone to Boston, Mass, for few
weeks