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Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
Soldiers' HeadstnneM

There is bill before the legislature that should not fail of passage It authorizes the quartermaster-ge general to erect a headstone at tine grave of a Connecticut soldier DO matter where the grave is located.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
Worlds Biggest Log Raft.

What will unquestionably be the biggest log raft ever set afloat will be lowed from the Columbia river to San Diego, Cal, next summer. The raft will be q cigar shaped bundle of big Oregon fir sti"ks and will be 1000 feet long by 60 feet wide. with the top ris- ing about ten feet out of the water. It will contain about 100000 feet of
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
How to Make Use of Tunnels.

Several tunnels made of stiff paper and kept or hand fin the kitchen will be found a great convenience. They are une qualed for use when emptytng cereals. coffee Cr other dry nrticlr7 intN glass tor- CT into tho carz fin Th' .. they are kayt
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25

Hub-But if you like the young fel. low, Kate. why do you object to our daughter marrying him? - Wife-Oh, she'll marry him for all that. but want to give her chance to say when they quarrel that "mother didn't want me to marry you, any. NAY "-Rnstcn Trnnscrint
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
The Thirsty Professor

While speaking at the Berkshire County University Club dinner in Pitts field last week, Prof Robinson of Hotch- kiss School, Lakeville, said of his mis- fortune in living in a Connecticut town that is always dry, "I notice that Pitts field isn't dry town wish that Lake vile wasn't and it grieves me to be obliged to stay there"
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
HoM to Proven.

How to Prevent Eggs From Bursting.
 Eggs when boiling frequently burst This is caused by their being too full of air and may be prevented by prick. ing one end with q needle before put ting them into the water. This makes an outlet for the air.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
BORN

SMrTH-At Woodbury, Conn, Feb. 14th, a son to Mir. and Mrs. George Smith and grandson of Nelson Gordon, of Sheffield.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
COOL BLouSES FOR SUMMER.
Those OF China or Japanese Silk Are
Decidedly Comfortable In the
Hot Weather.

Soft, cool blouses Of China or Jana
nese silk are popular for summer
wear Besides being comfortable.
their great advantage is that they
launeer beautifully.
The white silk bloases with a fine
color stripe are pretty with a pongee
or tussore suit the color OF the stripe.
One smart looking blouse was made
with inch-wide plaits. back and front.
and stitched on the edges. and fin
ished simply with fat pearl buttons
dainty blouse Of lavender and
white stripe was made with graduated
tucks formed into a yoke effect in
front, in which the lavender effect
predominated
A light. fluffy look is given by the
employment OF a plated frin down
the front.
Where the blouses have not attach
able collars. they are worn with en-
broidered linen ones, finished with
dainty lace jabots.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
THE CANOE PICNIC
ONE OF TIE MOST PLEASANT OF
SUMNER OUTINGS.
adapted Above All 70 a ereakfass
Psrfy-simsis MesI That Wall
Sc Invariably Enjoyed TO
th- Full.

AS breakfast parties are becoming
more and more popular. the canoe
picnic is coming 10 center around sun
rise rather than sunset. There In no
more lovely time OF warm, dry day
than from six 70 nine in the morning.
unless IL be the full OF the moon,
which does not come often enough for
many summer excursions. You start
Out with the psak glow in the sky,
ane the birds unsteady searching out
their breakfast, and by the time you
nave padded briskly down stream you
are ready for a hearty campfire break
fast.
The meal can be packed ready TO
take the night before. so that there
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
NOTES OF THE DAIRY.

Clover ensilare contains more than
twice RS much more available protein
az corn ensilHEe.
The dairy COW uses practically
three-fourths of her ration for bodily
maintenance and energy.
Il doesn't pay TO buy stock or ma.
chiDery just because ii is cheap.
never did and probably never win.
II skim milk Is added TO the ration
fed 10 young chickens IL will increase
the consumption OF other foods given
Handle the COWS IN such way that
they win De gentle. The gentle COW
almost Invariably gives the most milk
Feed which has been allowed 10 get
wet will ferment or sour readily and
cause intestinal disorders. Don't feed
II to your stock
A feed OF roots, especially carrots
Is greatly relished by the colt, II, when
they are cut UP. a little oatmeal is
scattered over them.
Don't worry about the breed. Per
haps she is only one-eighth Jersey or
Holstein but IL the rest is good dairy
COW she is all right.
The dairy COW needs exercise but
she will get IL working over the large
amount OF feed she viii consume.
She viii not need running TO get II.
A good many dairymen are feeding
skim milk 20 their cows. The ami
mails seem to relish il and as il is
not fattening food II does them no
harm
Remember that flies breed in filth
and dust and carry more disease than
rats Clean up every breeding place
and screen them ont of the house and
dairy.
Whether or not il pays 10 grind corr
for fattening pigs depends upon the
price of corr and the facilities and
cost of grinding, which vary with the
seasons and the conditions on the
farms.
The Babccck test for ascertaining
the percentage of butterfat In milk
and cream is reliable but dishonest or.
incompetent hands can make il a de
fusion and q snare.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

should be provided with a lock. 20
children cannot fan in. A pin may
be placed on the handle side OF the
Windlass 60 prevent the crank from
turning around when the box is low.
cred 10 the desired depthh.
The drawing ia only suggestive
The shape and size OF the various
parts viii depend upon the style OF
the well. Preferably the box shs,;;!a
be made OF galvanized iron and have
perforations III the s;ottom. so il may
be lowered right into the water. OF
course this would not be feasible IL
the materials 60 be kept cold were
not first placed in sealed recepsacles
Where well with bucket pump or
the ordinary wooden pump h the
only available place 10 put such a
cooler. the cooler may be put at one
side Of the well. n necessary. the
position Of the pump may be shifted
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
HOW he LOST OUT.

lie was one 90 those comic raper
funny chaps-not because ne was lost
TO all sense OF shame. but because he
needed the money.
No he said. in reply TO the query
OF an acquaintance. Il never make
purs any more. The last one / got on
cost me cool $4,000"
"Fow was thGt7" queried the other.
Shortly after my marriage" said
the e1.TuIster. "a couple az ny aunts
who were very tat. not very fair. and
oorsiceTab y over 40. came 90 visit US
for few cays-so learned after
ward. Wen. my wife met me al the
door that evening upon NY return
hone. arc Iut ne wise to their pres
ence. SO ] hiked for the parior and
making bow that would have turned
thcsferfe' q Iea.es cen with envy an
nounced ta&t Il AFFORDED ne great
pleasure 10 uaFe NY obeisauce 10 nv
obese aunis- That settled IL. They
were pSsergers ON the FIRST hOneward-
bound train"
and the $50 ooo?" queried the one
man audience
That's where the b-iuy flow is
turned on, Tejoined the hurr orous
party. a year later they rot mixed
up ~ an earthquake and when their
Wills were read il was found that
Their only Ewing relat We. had been dis
Inherited and the $4,000 went 10 en-
Cow a home for friendless cats"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
VALUE OF RECORD TO FARMER
Makes One Careful of Details and
Gives Definite Account of Every
Business item.

II is a good thing TO keep records
OF all farm operations. They NAV
seem trivial at the time. vet some
day are sure 90 be OF value and are a
great help and satisfaction in clear.
ing up difficulties that constantly
arise. II requires only a small amount
OF work TO keep them II the work is
done regularly and systematically
From the fact that records are kent
at all makes one careful Of details
and interested in making the things
OF which the records are kept TO turn
out best IL helps the farmer To have
firm grasp on affairs and TO know
just where he stands in all his work.
He knows whether he is running his
farm or any branch Of his farming
at profit or at a loss.
In no branch OF farming are rec
ords OF more Importance than in dai-
Tying II rs OF actual money impor
lance TO know whether a COW is max
ing a prof1t on her feed or is eating
more than she is worth II is also a
good thing 10 know when COWS are
bred and when they are expected to
fresben. The creamery man knows
TO q fraction Of a pound what he is
taking in and what he is selling. He
must keep accurate accounts. He
would be involved In all kinds OF diff
ficulties IL he could not give a def
mite account OF every item Of his
business at any time.
What is true OF the creamery or
any business operation is similarly
true OF dairying The trouble with
most farmers Is that they do not
know where they are at and do =ot
seem TO care. II they get along In
some way that is all they want They
may be losing in some operation and
yet not know 1t. simply because they
have no definite knowledge OF profits
and loss of the operation. Their cows
may be making them money or eat
ing their heads OF, yet IL is all the
same 10 them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

causing the separation OF the cream
from the milk. The apparatus nee
essary is shown In the accompanyinc
illustration, the invention Of a Kan
sas City man. The milk is poured
into the funnel at the top and drops
through the tube onto the inclined
chutes, arranged one above the other.
Current rs supplied from adjacent
storage batteries. on its passape
down the chutes the milk viii alter
nately DC subjected 20 positive and
negative current. causing the rapid
separation OF the particles OF cream.
The milk and cream will finally drop
into the receptacle at the bottom. the
cream collecting upon the surface.
where IL can be readily removed by
skimmiug. Tire inventor claims that
the alternating current is preferable.
cfecting a quicker separation OF the
cream than can be obtained by cur.
rents passing in one direction.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

eeptacles on the market which would
keep the one cold and the other hot.
Both pitcher and bottle have an in
ner and outer covering between which
is an air space which Will keep the
contents al the same temperature for
several hours
The 25-cent paper luncheon sets.
each containing an imitation damask
crepe paper tablecloth; a dozen crepe
paper napkins, hair a dozen doilies.
and plates OF stiff white cardboard, all
prettily decorated. serve very well for
such a picnic, as they can be added
10 the bonfire when the meal is over.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
COLD STORAGE FOR BUTTER
Illustration Showing How Well Can
Re Utilized During Warm Weather
fer Cooling.

Tho accompanying picture. taken
from the American Agricuiturist
shows how a wei may be utilized
during the warm months for cooling
butter. milk and other perishable ar.
tiCles. Il viii be found very hana-
as a substitute for refrigerator
when the farmer has not an ice sup
ply Anyone can make triangular.
shaped frame for the windlass. which
IS placed above the well and any.
one can also put the trap doors in
the platform Of the Wen. These doors
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

Everywhere one sees pale yellow in
gowns, wraps and hats. Prophets
preach yellow season
OF all shades on the shop shelves
the most fashionable just now is
orange. This is a dye that exactly
matches the fruit.
II is alluripg in panne velvet for the
long military cape. which is gaining in
fashion every day, and is fetching
used on huge. white straw hats. mold.
ed after the graceful, simple lines Of
the second empire.
II come in Innings 10 use under
spotted and figured net gowns, and
fer petticoats TO wear under smart
frOcks or coat suits OF white serge or
homespun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
For Freekies.

Freckies are a great source ~
@oTTy te the average summer girl.
aad. indeed, she halls with delight
any recipe which win help remove the
obstinate things. II Is we'll know.
that buttermilk is gon@ for the com
piexion ana VIII help remove the un-
slightly spots from the skin.
Another very good remedy is the
juice OF watermelon This is a
novel lotion. but one which most girls
VIII prefer 60 buttermilk. for Il is .Sss
90 oily, and. furthermore. Il is easily
procured at this time of year.
When II is impossible 20 get the
melon Juice. splendid preparation in
made up Of Is grains OF borzx. one
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
Milking Tubes often DANGEROUS.

Many valuable hard milking Gov
has been ruined. owing TO the fact
that the mixer has been compelled to
use a milking tube. and by the use OF
the milking tube the COW has become
infected. oftentimes losing one or
more quarters. II is not advisable 20
use a milking tube II one can possibly
get along without it, says a writer In
the Baltimore American
The proper method of handling or
overcoming hard milking IN cows or
heifers ic by the use of a teat plug.
The teats should be washed with a
germ-killer solution and the teat plug
dipped in the same solution. then
dipped IN little healing ointment and
passed into the point Of the teat. The
teat plug. being selfretaining, should
be permitted to remain In the teats
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
unlver..Ilx Know.

There is one thing" remarked the
man who thinks useless thoughts.
"t.ssat everybody knows"
What is that?" queried the party
Of the dense part.
Everybody knows that other people
make mistakes" answered the useless
thinker.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
GETTING Started

MY dear" said Wedderly the other
morning, business is dull just nov
and we must economize"
Very well" replied Mrs. Wedderly.
Il know all the places in town @hsrs
bargains are to be had. so write me
out check and III begin economizing
with the money as soon as can get
IL c8shed."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
ELECTRIC CREAM SEPARATOR
Heeentiy Invented Process Requires
Much Less Time Than Costly
Machines Now in Use

II is now possible to separate
cream from milk by the employment
OF electricity. the process requiring
much less time than with the costly
cream sepaTators now in uss. The
process consists in passing an cleo
uic current through the milk TO be
treated, the passage Of the current
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
= t+srs jos Ahesd o. 1im.

You certainly have a wonderful
voice. said the great impresario.
and your dramatic fire is al! that
could be sired will engage you
for next season if you can do one
thing"
What is that?" asked the eager
young American.
You must manage in some way 10
change your nerse Of William Bowers
so that II VIII sound Italian"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

during - time
TWO six-inc h
boards. 2lz OF
three feet long
are fastened to
gether with lath
as Indicated in
the illustration.
Another board OF
the same length
is set Al q short
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

need be no delay in the start. Sand
wicnes viii keep exceIlertly II
wrapped IN oiled paper, which can be
bought az ten or fifteen cents ross.
say sandwiches because there win
be no way OF taking hot breads along.
Simple marralade and Jelly nllings
VIII probably be most appreciated for
breakfast - lss~sAe - <ssls'.-s
A really simple meal OF steak or
bacon and coffee. broiled over camp
nre. VIII taste as wen TO sharpened
appetites as many a fancier combina-
uon, And In the frat course water
melon win be easier To manage thar
canteloupes ss>lAe s,ltl ,9ls,-s
~ For TIE csesa ana ne coffee. If
one prsfers TO make the lattsr before
starting. there are some xac.s:z. @
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
NeinhhorIx Exnhann.

Sir. your dog kept me awake all
night
know n. answered Mr. Sirius
Barker The photograph YOU keep
going al evening makes him so nerv.
Gus he can't sleep. I'm going to com
plain TO the s p. c. A."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

from one milking to another. This
VIII positively overcome hard milking
IN cows and heifers
This same treatment is exceedingly
valuable In the treatment Of sore teats
where the sore is al the point OF the
teats and interferes with milking.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

There is a little lamb in Kentucky
that can turn on faucet. help him
SELF 10 ice water and then turn IL
on again
Remarkable. wonder II that lit
tie lamb knows the value OF mint
sauce"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

distance and is connected with a 81
men board three feet long. says a
writer in Prairie Farmer. The frame
is placed so that the lath work comes
AT the mixers left hand as he is sit.
ting at the side OF the COW. The rear
board extends past his back. have
used this plan for some tine and
md that IL is very satisfactory for
protecting the mixer from the tau
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

half ounce Of lemon juice. one-half
dram OF sugar and one dram OF CO
io6ne Let the mixture stand a day
or two, and then mop on the face
with a bit OF absorbent cotton at
night
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
outsiee Sarcasm.

Pa. why do they call the time when
schools turn out their graduates. com
mencements7
Because. ny child. when the gradu-
atcs talk IL is then that the world be-
rs to learn something"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
Cutie So

Railroad Omcial-Weu. our road is
very much IN the public eve these
days. ehc
D.ssruutled Travoler-Au know
about 10. its Cinders are
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
Proof.

Music is the food OF love-
We know u from the flats above.
Where newly welded couples stay
The phonogra phs run night and day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
sei.nc. Find, MnrL

Science SAYS that We have got
To swat the ny. and that's
Preliminary % bunch
That We must swat the rats.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

II had a glorious dream last night"
exclaimed Mt CrasTer.
IBID YOU really?" asked his friend
And how much money was in the
sack you dreamed YOU were holding7"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
The Usual Thino

"ls your husband having a good
time on his vacation"
! don't know. His letters so far
TO me consist Of nothing but requests
for things he forgot 10 take"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
ont Of sinht

Don't you think her waist is too
oreaGfully peek-a-boo?'.
Il don't know. when met her she
had on one az these reach-basket
hats
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

Terence Turue-JumpinE hshhooksi
What are you doing so far from the
water?
Fresh Fish-Man not only svins.
but Is learning 60 fly. and since he
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

The warmth Of the COW stable in.
fiuences the maintenance ration. but
in making the stable warm DO not for.
get TO allow for good ventilation. upon
which depends the health OF the cows.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
a Practical Lowe.

Miss CUSHION, aren't you fond cs
animals?
MT shy-Of some. I am. am
very fond or roast lamb.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21

exists out of his element have been
taking correspondence school course
IN breathing and walking.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-21
lATH PROTECTS The MIXERS
Frame Shields Person From Cows
Tail and is Handy During Fly
Time in Summer

Here is a plan for protecting the
mixer from cows tail. particularly
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13
Death of 4 Prominent Citizen

The sa den death of jas. j. O'Rourke
cast IL pail of gloom throughout the city.
On Tuesday he went up near the new
reservoir, Of which he has been superin-
tendent for the past five months, to got
load uf timbers. He was returning
late IN the afternoon, when near the
Burns Moore tunnel the wagon struck a
large rock, stopping suddenly. He was
thrown off, his head striking rock that
rendered him unconscious. One of the
wheels of the loaded wagon passed over
his chest, frac turing the ribs and caus-
ing Internal hemo rhages. The team
started on trot and was seen by Mrs.
Cannady going past the house without
driver She immediately called to the
men who went to look for the driver and
found o Rourke lying in the road suffer
ing intensely. but having regained con
scousneSS. One of the parties remained
while tho others went after a mattress
on which to carry him, as it was impos
sibln 10 do so otherwise in his critical
condition. He was taken to the home
of W. W. Cannady and in the mean time
A. + Straup. the owner of the team, was
phoued. He immediately got DIR. John
Atcheson and drove to the Burns Moore.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

The supper and dance given by the
members of St. Paul's Catholic church
was success in every particular and
our people showed their interest by be-
slowing liberal patronage. With ta-
bles groaning beneath the load of the
most palatabls edibles, the two hun
dred and over who took supper were
filed to safety and there was an
abundance left. The dance was in
dulgsd in to the most pleasurable de-
gree and the attendance was very
large. The net receipts amounted to
about $4,000. The hand painted plate
was drawn by George Rice while the
tobacco jar was captured by H. Cor
don.