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The new era., 1909-11-25

tho ron aripq of turkevs under semidomestication-
though In this the species deat WIN Is the
tame one On this island, which Is the most sue
cessful turkey farm in the world, the piros are
permitted to run wild, and are not even furnlsneo
with any shelter other than they can find among
the trees and scrub. But plenty OF corn IS lhlo"H
about where they can get 1t.
In this artificial wilderness, as 1t might be
called which covers an area of about 1000 acres,
the turkeys get close to nature as possible IN
deed the whole idea of their management is TO
let them alone interfering with them as little as
possible In the winter time their heads often
freeze under their wings when they are at roost.
But the exposure does them no harm; on the con-
trary, 1t renders them exceedingly vigorous, ana
they attain huge size, the gobblers sometimes
weighing much as SO pounds when sent to
market.
Every spring few wild gobblers, trapped for
the purpose in Virginia the Carolinas, are in
troduced into the focks Fishers island. to con-
tribute fresh blood. This is esteemed matter OF
the utmost Importance. Our tame turkeys are no
toriously diff cult birds to rear, under ordinary cir
cumstances, being delicate and liable to epidem
ics-on which account many farmers have given
up trying to raise them. The reason why is sim
ply that there has been too much inbreeding and
the stock has lost its hardness.
number of varieties of the tame turkey have
been developed by breeding, the principal ones
being the Bronze, the Buff, the Slate, and the
White, the Black and the Narragansett The
White was originally albino. But all of these
are derived from a single species, which is OF
Mexican origin. There is only one other known
species. which is native to Yucatan and Guatema-
la. 1t is called the "ocellated turkey" owing to
the fact that its tail is ornamented with eyes like
that of the peacock. 1t is of the most beauti-
full of birds its feathers blazing with metallic
Elections of gold, green blue and bronze.
The new era., 1909-11-25
CAREFUL DOCTOR
Prescribed Change Of Food Instead Of
Drugs.

It takes considerable courage for a
doctor to deliberately prescribe only
food for a desparing patient, instead
of resorting to the usual list of med
icines.
There are some truly scientific ply
sicians among the present generation
who recognize and treat conditions as
they are and should be treated regard
less of the value to their pockets
Here's an instance:
-Four years ago was taken with
severe gastritis and nothing would
stay on my stomach, SO that l was on
the verge of starvation.
.I heard of a doctor who has sum-
mer cottage near me-a specialist from
N. Y, and as a last hope, sent for him.
after he examined me carefully he
advised me to try small quantity Of
Grape-Nuts at first. then as my stom-
ach became stronged to eat more.
'I kept at it, and gradually got so
could eat and digest three teaspoon
fuls. Then began to have color in my
face, memory became clear, where be-
fore everything seemed blank. My
limbs got stronger and l could walk
So I steadily recovered.
"Now, after year on Grape-Nuts ]
weigh 1853 lbs. My people were sur
prised at the way l grew fieshy and
strong on this food"
Read the little book, 1.-THE Road to
Wellville." in pkgs.
There's Reason"
Ever rend the above 1etterf A new
lima IN 1Rv
are genuine, true. and full of human
Interest.
The new era., 1909-11-25
A Remarkable Preacher.

A young preacher who was staying
at clergy house was in the habit OF
retiring to his room for an hour or
more each day to practice pulpit ora
tory. At such times he filled the
house with sounds of fervor and
pathos and emptied 1t OF almost every
thing else. Phillips Brooks CHANGED
to be visiting friend in this house
one day when the budding orator was
holding forth.
"Gracious mel" exclaimed the bish-
op, starting up in assumed terror.
pray, what might that be-"
"Sit down, bishop" his friend re-
piled. "That's only young D
practising what he preaches."-Every-
body's Magazine.
The new era., 1909-11-25
New Enoland Pie,

Some poor dweller in the benight-
ed beyond of Chicago asks what real
New England pie is like. 1t probably
will not help him to be told. but If
he means apple, 1t is like an essay by
Emerson liquefied with the music of
Massenet and spiced with the cyni-
cism OF Shaw; if he means pumpkin.
1t is like some of Gounods music
heard in landscape all sun and flow
ers. 1t is too early yet to describe
the mince pies of 1909, but last years
and last year was not an eXtraor-
dinary good year-were like an In
crease in salary. and present from
home arriving on the day when ones
conscience was behaving itself.-Bos.
ton Globe.
The new era., 1909-11-25
/. ri1l, full Heart

Giving thanks always for all things unto God
and the Father in the of our Lord Jesus
Christ-Ephesians v:20.
The thankful spirit is the true and sure source
of happy life. There are plenty of things to be
thankful for and 1t is wise to make an effort to
find them. They are never far away. They are
under our control. We are their masters. God
made us that way. We may be in touch with very
disagreeable people. but If we do not like dis
agreeable feelings we need not have them. There
are many good things to think of with reference
to such people. Be missionary to them. Think
how nice 1t would be If such person had a sweet
disposition and let your own radiate its virtues.
We can rejoice and be glad no matter where we
are Paul and Silas sang hymns while in jail.
Why not? 1t was bad enough to be in jail. God
was good to them. He revealed to them facts of
eternal life These were good things to think
about and why should they not enjoy them? To
sing was a reasonable thing to do. God had Civ
en- them something against the day of trouble and
they used 1t. Why should not we? What is the
use of being miserable when can just as well
be happy? God is near us in the joys and COM
forts of life as well in our trials and tempta-
tons We have good reasons to be thankful un-
der all conditions of life. The sun always shines
no matter about the clouds. Daylight is a good
thing but the best thing is God created us in his
The new era., 1909-11-25
Had a Sure Thing.

An individual, well known on the
Berlin Bourse for his wit, one morn
ing wagered that he would ask the
same question of so different persons
and receive the same answer from
each. The wit went to first one and
then another, until he had reached the
number of so. And this is how he
won the bet: He whispered half au-
dibly to each: 81 say, have you heard
that Meyer has faile6?' What
Meyer?" queried the whole so, one
after another. and it was decided that
the bet had been fairly won.
The new era., 1909-11-25
Suspicious,

The father of Judge w. H. Wadhams
had chicken-coop and dog and a
stable hand. 1t began to look to Mr..
Wadhams as though some one had dis.
covered the combination. So he kept
the coop and the stable hand, but he
got new dog. Next day the bent
old negro who groomed the Wad-
hams horses came to him. You los
you affection foh me, boss?" he asked.
mo, Scipio," said Mr.. Wadhams. II
like you as we'll as ever" Then"
said Scipio. peevishly, ''w'ynt you
tie Old Rover in de chicken-coop, Std
of dat new dorg?"
The new era., 1909-11-25
The Dollar Siun.

When it came time for Mrs. Bluffer
to pack her trunk and depart from the
resort where she had spent many
pleasant days, where she had been
the cynosure of all eyes, where she
had flirted and gossipped (and been
gossiped abouD, she visited the pro.
prietor.
1--WE just received a check for $50
from my husband" she told him. you
will honor it, won't you?"
The proprietor bowed and rubbed
his hands.
"My dear Mrs. Buffer" he ventured
II will not only honor it, but will fall
down and worship it."
The new era., 1909-11-25

Yourself the golden city; locate your mansion re-
ceive your old friends, tell them to come in Thank
full? How can one help but be thankful? The
CHRISTIANS spirit is the thankful, happy spirit.
Every person should have 1t. 1t is the conquering
spirit 1t never meets defeat No matter where
one is or how sad the conditions of life the hopes
of heaven are always bright. The Christian, hap
py spirit always has something worth while to do.
The wickedness of the world is round us. Throw
dash of Gospel sunlight along the pathway of the
sinsuffering friend light in the darkness is what
he needs. Smile on him. Let him see your glad
ness when he would expect to sorrow.
The thankful spirit brings gladness in all condi-
tons of life. There beautiful characters among
the needy well as in elegant homes the boule-
wards If the rich afford to adorn their homes
and beautify them and pay the price l will enjoy
their beauty and render thanks. There is differ
ence In mems natural attainments. They God
made and are needed for the improvement and COM
fort of mankind Without them there could be no
schools. no true progress. and what would do
without the conveniences made possible through
the labor of others. They necessary to the com
forts of our homes and in every department of the
work of life. God help you to look and reasons
to be thankful every day Of your life.-Rev ]. B.
MacGuffin.
The new era., 1909-11-25
a painiess Death,

A teacher in the factory district OF
a New Jersey town had been giving
the children earnest lectures upon the
poisonousness of dirt.
One morning little girl raised her
hand excitedly and pointed to a boy
who seldom had clean hands.
"Teacher," she said, "look quick!
Jimmie's committin' suicide! He's
suckin' his thumb. success Maga-
zine.
The new era., 1909-11-25
rated queer to reody

Tasted Queer to TEDDY.
Teddy. after having q drink OF plain
soda water, was asked how he liked
1t.
mot very WE'LL" he replied. 1T
tastes too much as though my foot
had gone asleep in my mouth."-Sue-
cess.
The new era., 1909-11-25
Another placoxe

Another Dlscove :.
"Hooray!" exclaimed the man who
had been hunting for 1t, II have dis
covered the pole"
Good" said the man who was with
him, now I'll get the bait and Wen
go fishing"
The new era., 1909-11-25

our greatest game bird from final eX-i
tinction. l.
The wild turkey. of course, is a
species entirely distinct from the
tame bird with the white-meated]
breast. One reason why its preser-9 :
walton is important is that 1t isl
needed to contribute from time to-;
time its hardy blood and much-prized5
game flavor to the domesticated val
riety by Interpreting. The compar-l
atively dark meat of the breast of,
many of the tame turkeys that come
to market nowadays at the Thanks
giving season is attributable to such
matings, which are eagerly sought
by the knowing producer of feath-
cred stock.
The wild turkey is so notoriously
shy that most people would be In
clined to suppose it incapable of do
mestication. Such an inference, how
ever. according to the expert. is a
mistaken one. AS a matter Of fact.
the bird is not by nature much afraid
of man. but rather tame and soci-
able. SO far as human beings are con-
cerned. In Massachusetts, during
early colonial days there were great
numbers of wild turkeys, and fire.
quently they made themselves at
home In the close neighborhood of
the dwellings of settlers.
To-day the species is entirely ex-
tinct in New England, and in other
parts Of the country the fowl Is ex-
tremely wild and hard to shoot-not,
however. because of natural shy
ness of disposition, but simply for
the reason that 1t has been hunted
l1nd trapped SO persistently. If wild
The new era., 1909-11-25

Maybe Santa Claus viii use an aero
plane this year.
The new era., 1909-11-25

HE newest idea. appropri-
ate to Thanksgiving. is
that wild turkeys should
be farmed-that Is to
say. bred regularly un-
der conditions of semi
domestication. OrnithO-
logical experts say that
1t is entirely feasible,
and In the adoption of
such a plan lies the hope
for the preservation of,
The new era., 1909-11-25

is q divine element In our nature
that enables us to think Gods
thoughts in the facts of nature as
well as in the words of Scriptures.
The natural world is product OF
thought developed and governed by
q system of divine laws that are al
ways in force. God has planned and
made laws by which we live.
breathe, walk, see. hear. think. talk
and learn the meaning of things.
How our Heavenly Father has
planned the universe for mans COM
fort and how thankful and happy
man should be!
Mark the difference between the
accomplished Christian gentleman
and man in his uncivilized state and
then be thankful for the Gospel and
what the discovery of the laws OF
nature has done for you. Open your
mind to see how God planned the
laws of steam and electricity IN
keeping with mans capacity to util-
ize these forces and thus bring Joy
and comfort to human hearts. Go
through your house, look and think
as you go. You will see things OF
art and culture everywhere-books,
magazines, newspapers. pictures,
and conveniences, and works of art
bearing the marks of the divine In
man, which means you who look.
When in the city you may look
around and notice the buildings, and
works of man, and remember that
the people who have done all these
wonderful things are members of
your family. God Is their father and
he has given them task you could
not do. They are doing the work
and you are getting the benefit Of 1t.
God has given every person re-
ligious nature. 1t is a source Of
great comfort and Joy. Are you
weary? 81 will give you rest" Let
not your heart be troubled" MY
peace l leave with you" These are
Gods promises. They should mean
much to US. Are you poor and home
less? Turn your thoughts on the
Saviour's promises and picture to
The new era., 1909-11-25

Fur Coats. Robes,
Rugs, Etc. Custom
work our specially.
Highest prices paid
d tags. ii f N II Y
Street. Lincoln.
The new era., 1909-11-25
LINCOLN TAKNERY

for hides. Send for prices ant
HOLM, 1874 South Ninth
Gsbraska.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
HOLLAND co. DOCTORS.
Hold Annual Meeting at Rockville
 pr. Fisk of Coventry, President.

The 117th annual meeting of the Holland county medical association was held at Rockville Tuesday, with a good attendance, considering the un- pleasant weather. James Stretch of Stafford Springs. president of the as- sociation. presided. The following ofh- cers were elected: President, l. F. Fisk of Coventry; vice president, C.. E. Pendleton of Hebron; secretary and treasurer E. P. Flint of Rockville; councillor, T. F. Rockwell of Rockville: delegate F. w Walsh; censors. r. Gil- mack of Rockville, F. D. Smith J. Stretch; county reporter, c. B. New ton of Stafford Springs; essayist at semi annual meeting, Dr. w. B. Bean of Rockville; essayist at annual meet ing, r. M Dickinson of Rockville; county delegates Hartford county E. F. Flint; New Haven, w. L. Higgins; New London, w. E. Crom; Fairfield, T. F. OLOughlin of Rockville. Visit ing delegates present were s. T. Gil- bert of New Haven and F. K. Hollis ter of AIiddletoWn. After dinner the following interesting papers were giv- en: Some Points in ProphylaXis in Children, by Walter G. Murphy of East Hartford; AuraI Complications Fol- lowing la Grippe. E. Oliver Winship of New London, formerly of Rockville, and 4 Consideration of a Few Acute Surgical Diseases, by Frederick B. Willard of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Nothing poina.

The general assembly has been in session three months, it has transact ed but little business, and now there is some speculation as to the time of adjournment. The most sanguine pre- diction does not fix the date earlier than July 1, and it may not be even then. The main trouble in the house appears to be a lack of leadership, and as a result a great deal of time is taken up with insignificant matters, some of which ought not to be brought up for discussion in a legislative body at all. None of the important meas ures has been reported and when these do come in they will occupy a great deal of attention. When they are dis posed of a time for adjournment can be better determined.-New Britain Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
WOULD DIVIDE DIOCESE.
Bishop Brewster EmphaticaIly FaVors
 Division of Connecticut Bishopric.

In one of his addresses in Stamford Sunday and in private, conversation Bishop Brewster made it evident that he is heartily in support of the propo- sition to divide the Episcopal diocese Of Connecticut. The argument for creating two dioceses in the state grows out of the belief held by the bishop and shared by many of the clergy, that the number of parishes is too large. and the demand on the time of the bishop for other duties is too great. to permit of giving to each par ish and to each of the many subjects to be dealt with a sufficient amount of time. While Connecticut is small diocese territorially, it is really one of the largest in the Episcopal Church Of America when the number of clergy, parishes and communicants are con- sidered. Diocesian division will be formally discussed at the convention this year. and while it may be some time before the new diocese is formed the prospects that one will be formed look very favorable.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

New York, April 22.-Although fed eral officers had succeeded in collect ing evidence showing that the govern ment had been swindled out of from s15,000,000 to $20,000,000 a year through the so-called underground system of importing foreign dress goods into this country, no hint was forthcoming today as to who were the suspected individuals or concerns. In fact. a policy of secrecy was preserved by all those concerned in the investi- gation of the smuggling.
 This, it was pointed out, was @ nec- essary course to pursue in order that the persons implicated might have nc opportunity to evade prosecution. It is understood that large Fifth avenue store is among the companies suspect
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
The New Bromley Lecturer.

The Hartford Courant very grace fully and correctly says that ''The se- lection of Maj J. C. Hemphill of the Charleston (S. CD News and Courier. to be the next lecturer in the Bromley course at Yale, is an exceedingly hap py one" The honor is one that the South Carolina journalist may well ap- preciate, but it is the more significant in it's recognition of the merits of the journalism of the south. In some ways, notably in comparative freedom from the yellow sensationalism of the mod ern sort, the southern press has main- tained a high standard. It has devel- oped many very able editors who could fairly be ranked as publicists, and il is certain that some of the most wig orous editorial writing in the United States is today done south of the Ma son and Dixon line.-Springheld Re- publican.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY,
Census "Grabbers."

The permanent office seeking class at Washington which visit their states at important elections have succeeded in securing the excision from the cen sus bill of the provision requiring. for appointment to the census service, of an actual domicile in their respective states for one year previous to ap- pointment This class evidently pos sesses a potent influence at Washing ton. and for no better reason than that their votes might prove to be balances of power in their respective states. That such a class of men exists is a reflection upon American intelligence; they practically confess inability to make a living otherwise than on fed eral "pap."-Bridgepor Farmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Even in Maine.

The state of Maine is at last awake to the necessity of saving it's forests Only few years ago Maine was sup posed to have had an inexhaustible supply of lumber, but the pulp mills have been chewing up the trees at an alarming rate. It is not too late. how ever, to do some good if the work is done in the right way. Tn addition to the pulp mills and ordinary building demands, forest fires are depicting the wooded sections of the state. To pre- vent these fires is now the aim of Maine. and the example is worthy of being followed by every other state where forestry is of consequence Bridgeport Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Not So Bad as It Used to Be.

Hartford comes to the front with it's feet wet and it's skirts bedraggled, but cheerful. affirming that 1t is not so bad as it used to be in time of food that the worst is over, and that the new bridge and the East Side i'm provements have bettered flood condi- tions. That is comforting and Hart ford-the part on high ground-can rejoice and be glad. And so it comes about" says the Courant, that in the midst of what would under ordinary circumstances be a threat, not to say an interruption, traffic goes quietly on and even sightseeing leads hundreds of people over where. but for the work of the bridge commission, there would be doubt and danger and as few trav- elers as possible. Stan dard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Turned on pr. Aked.

The Rev. Dr. Aked, the imported pastor of John D. Rockefellers New York church, sees nothing but destruc- . ton ahead of the republic because of the kind of government he finds here. Per contra let anyone who takes pr. Aked seriously note the way capital is being driven out of Great Britain and the empire threatened by socialistic legislation; the death grapple with la bor unionism that is menacing the in tegrity of France; the danger of a smash-up in Austria Hungary when the present emperor dies; the anar- chistic condition of Russia, and the possible breakdown of imperialism In Germany if the present pace keeps up. Waterbury American.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
NET SET FOR BIC SMUCGLERS
Government Detectives Suspect Big Fifth Avenue Store
 Among Other Companies

ed by the authorities, although infor- nation on this point was withheld by the investigators.
 According to the United States mar shal William Henkel, in charge of the sale of the recently seized gowns. val ued at $52,000, the public auction will not take place for several weeks. The delay, he said, was due to the fact that the goods would have to be for mally condemned in the United States courts.
 A number of women visited the mar shars office with inquiries as to the style of the dresses and the date set for the sale. To all of them Henkey replied that he didn't know the first thing about the "cut" of the gowns, and that there would be no auction for a fortnight at least.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Mrs. Rose R. Jameson of Colorado has applied for appointment as district water commissioner in Pueblo county The board of county commissioners certified her application and Gov. Shafroth, though expressing his sur prise, declared that there seemed to be no good reason why a woman should not have the office, and he promised to give her application prop CT consideration. Mrs. Jameson is a widow, runs her own ranch and sup ports her two small children and her aged mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Thomas Hilton Turveys lecture on "Bone Culture before the teachers of the state institution for the deaf has been honored with publication in the Annals" at Washington and was sent to every institution in the United States as well as to many abroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

President Gompers of the American federation of labor will visit Europe this summer to study and report upon the industrial, sociological and eco- homie conditions of the laboring peo- pie in England. Germany, France, Sweden and Italy. He will sail June 23d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
A Familiar Sound.

MT. Hopkins says he will be elected or there will be no senator chosen. That has a ringing sound about it. but it is exactly the way Addicks used to talk.-Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Gov Hadley of Missouri thinks that one of the political possibilities of the near future is a titanic struggle be- tween the democratic and republican parties for the control of the south's electoral votes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Rev. Dr. Marion Leroy Burton, pas tor of the Church of the Pilgrims, Brooklyn. is to become president of Smith college. He is 34 years old and a native of Iowa. He Is a graduate of the Yale divinity school.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

A correspondent of The N. Y. Sun writes: "The young leader of the pro- Judge Rainy Wells and his voting pre- ciuct is Clearwater, Galloway county"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Eight years ago Mrs. Helen Caswell of Georgia, Vt, put a calla lily in her cellar and forgot it. Last fall it was found and pOtted and now has more than 30 large leaves.