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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16

ment made in the farm poultry would
be worth more than all the scrub stock
In existence If he would gradually
replace all his scrub stock with pure.
bred stock the advancement would be
worth several millions of dollars.
There is no dispute raised to the
fact that the pure-bred is superior IN
every respect to the scrub. The pure
bred will lay more, eat less and cost
less in the end than any scrub. The
pure bred is the first TO lay, the first
to sit and the first to resume laying
again In fact, she Is first in every.
thing" and for this reason, II no 9th.
er, she is the more profitable OF the
two.
The only sure way to combat the
present high cost of living is to pro-
duce more and better poultry What
excuse has the farmer for not raising
more poultry when eggs are 20 cents
the year round and table fowls never
less than 10 cents pound? He has
none whatever AS rule, the WON.
en- are supposed to be the boss OF
the country industry at the farm
home. The farmer can buy thorough
bred stock and hogs, but when the
wife wants better blood for the farm
flock il is refused her.
| remember one incident that clearly
illustrates this. One day happened
to visit a prosperous farmer and his
wife, and naturally l was anxious to
see their poultry, for | believe that
one of the really sure ways of judg-
ing a person is by the way they man.
age their poultry. ! had been tell
ing the farmer and his wife OF the
coops that had built for my poultry,
and was trying to explain to them
how much handler II was to have
the chickens in coops than in old bar
rels and boxes.
The wife became interested and
asked me what my coops cost me. l
told her that 1t would take about
$3.50 worth of material, and that II
she would get 1t, | would make her
a coop while was there. She at once
became very anxious to have coop,
but her husband didn't put much
stock in those "new-fangled coops OF
yourn," and said that he would make
an "A" coop out of some old barrels
that would be Just as good as my
handy and sanitary coop.
Is it any wonder that the housewife
is not improving her poultry as fast
as her husband improves stock, when
he refuses to allow her to- and yet she
has no objection when he wishes to
introduce new blood into his herd. Ny
advice to farmers Is to allow the
wives to do what they wish with the
poultry, and to be around when 1t
comes time to clean the houses and
coops. One cannot realize the bene-
fits to be derived from poultry until
you go about 1t in systematic way.
Therefore, let everyone unite In Civ
ing Uncle Sam better poultry and
more of it."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16

n1:ONvNVr
So HELPS
MIGHT LEARN FROM EUROPE
General Cultivation Of Flowers In
C.,ies There We'll Worthy Of
Being Copied Here.

Travelling through Europe to partici-
pate In eight great conferences. we
have been everywhere impressed with
the general use Of flowers for window
gardens OF homes and hotels, and even
of shops and public buildings We
have heard that the German emperor
who admires both strength and beau
ty, has stimulated this beautiful Gus
tom by prizes. Scotch and English
people need no prizes. for they are
so passionately fond Of towery that
with space tor flower garden In
front OF their homes and q vegetable
garden in the rear they often devote
both to flowers and their windows be-
sides, Aud window gardens abound
also In Holland and Switzerland. 1t
makes our American homes seem bare,
and suggests that we are too busy for
beauty.
Another custom Of some European
cities, notably Berlin aud Paris, WHICH
eliminates one OF the most hideous
disfgure ments OF American cities. the
billboards, IL the neat concentration
OF street advertising In round kiosks
at the outer edge OF the sidewalk, one
to every two or three blocks, to which
all bill posters must be attached. and
they must be OF limited size, and of
modest and quiet character--appar-
emily in the interest Of art and beauty.
not OF morals, for street morals are
by no means exemplary. The streets
are also kept remarkably clean ~ all
the great European cities, The Police.
the soldiers, the conductors Of the city
owned trolleys are all scrupulously
dressed and cordially courteous.
] hope that the many Americans
travelling In Europe may reinforce the
American society which Ii promoting
home flower gardens In the United
States. Especially should Washington
add to the beauty OF Its public build
ings and statues the more honey
beauty Of window gardens In greater
profusion. Wilbur F. Crafts, In Wash
ington Star
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
FARM
ANIMALS
UNNECESSARY LOSS OF PIGS
Lack Of Proper Attention at Farro"'
Ing VIII Prove Quite Expensive
Good Ration for Sow.

A large number Of pigs are lost an
nually because of lack Of proper at
tention at narrowing time, says
Washington state bulletin. The far'
rowing pen should be of only moder-
ate size. Many Of our most success.
full hog raisers use pen not over
by 10 feet. A guard rail- placed
inches from the floor and the same
distance from the wall will save the
lives of a great many pigs that Wouiq
be crushed without this protection.
An excessive amount OF straw IN
the pen is undesirable, as some OF tho
young pigs may burrow into 1t ana Dc
smothered by the SOW Lying Oh them
The sow's ration should be reduced
about onehalf shortly before farfow'
Ing. and 1t should consist or sloppy
feed that Will tend to loosen the bow
els. An abundant supply OF water
should be before her to relieve the IN
eyitable condition that occurs at that
time. In extremely cold weather the
young pigs are likely to become
chilled and may die If they do not re-
ceive extra attention.
A little care at this time VIII save
the lives of a great many pigs and
pay excellent returns for the slight
effort involved.
A light ration for the SOW Is de-
sirable for twentv.four hours after
narrowing. and 1t should be- OF cool
Ing nature.
Then gradually bring her up to
full ration of nutritious food that will
tend to produce a good supply OF
milk for the young pigs Wheat
shorts, middlings and some bran can
be used. and II skim milk Is avail
able 1t can be used very advantage
ously with the feeds mentioned. If
pasturage is not available at farrow'
ing time. alfalfa hay will do very well
as a substitute. This feed Is very de-
sirable. as it is relatively cheap and
furnishes those elements that 20 to
build up the young pigs frame and
muscle at very reasonable cost.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Back to the Author.

The woman was the author OF
cook book that had been published at
her request with wide margins and &C.
casional blank pages for notes and ad
dtional recipes OFTEN she had ex
pressed wish to see an old copy Of
the book and find out to what use the
blank spaces had been put. One day
In q secondhand book store her hus-
band unearthed an old volume. Motto
Ing that 1t had been anticipated freely
he bought It, After a day or two he
said:
How about the notes In that cook
book? Were they interesting"
No" she said curtly; they didn't
amount to anything"
When he got a chance he looked
through the book himself. Every note
the book contained was a remedy for
dyspepsia and stomach trouble.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
lcnQ Life In "Trot."

John Philip Sousa. whose band open.
ed an engagement at the exposition
here. declared his belief that the tur.
key trot was conducive to longevity,
while admitting that he did not him.
self indulge in any kind Of dance and
that some of his marches were excel
lent dance tunes.
"A positive aid to longevity is the
turkey trot. when danced as II should
be-" said the March King" 1T Is 30
simple and natural in form that any
one can dance It, never saw any.
thing like the way this dance has been
taken up by the middle-aged and even
elderly people. Really, It is a cheerful
sight when gray-hared men and WON
en- do the trot Pittsburgh Dispatch
to the New York Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Only Safe Course.

There Is a supreme court justice In
New York city who is noted for his
severity. II he can prevent it, no gull
ty man escapes, and in his court very
few Of them do.
Last fall a man was on trial before
him for forgery. The prosecution, sc
It seemed to most Of the spectators
failed to make out a very good case;
nevertheless the jury came In with q
verdict, OF guilty.
Later the foreman Of the jury wac
talking about the case with a friend
who had heard some OF the testimony
1--WE weren't certain that we ought
to convict" said the foreman. In ex
PLANTATION; but after listening to His
Honor's charge, all Of us realized that
If We acquitted that fellow we'd be
guilty of contempt Of court"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
CHICKENS FOR FARMS
Few Realize Importance Of the
Poultry Industry.
No Disputins Fact That Pure-srsd
Fowls Are Superior In Every Re-
spect to Scrubs-Work Is Gen.
orally Left to Women.

(By CHEsLA c. sHERLOCK)
The farmer may be we'll educated
along different branches Of agricul'
ture-more so than his city cousin
but the city cousin has stolen march
on the farmer when 1t comes to rails.
ing good poultry. If the farmers OF
the United States could realize the
possibilities of the poultry industry as
q means for them to enrich them
selves they could better not only their
own conditions, but that OF mankind
In general.
As a rule the farm poultry Is left tQ
shift for itself, no thought being givs
en- 1t except to gather the eggs, and
later wonder why they don't hatch,
1t Is not given third OF the chance
afforded to the other branches OF farm
work, while with only little atten'
ton and care 1t would return as much
profit. Why it Is is one of the unan'
swered puzzles of modern times,
If every farmer in the United States
would buy some reliable breeder Q
good cock every year-say one that
would cost about $l0-the advance
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
PRESENTS WE'RE WAITING HIM
Forfeited Trlnkets Were at Bottom Of
'Milt Pond Whers Sweetheart Had
Thrown Them.

young mill hand, having lost his
sweetheart through his own hot-head.
ed folly, first threatened to commit
suicide, and then became vulgarly in
sistent In his demands for the re-
turn Of the, presents he had given
her.
What good will they be to you If
you're goin' to drown yourself in t.
mill pond?" she scuffed
Never you mind want them
back" he said evaslvely.
Very well, IN see that you have
them" the girl reluctantly agreed.
But five days passed and the young
man still bemoaned the loss of the for
feited trinkets. Once more he request,
cd and their return
"Oh. lad, wish you'd stop worryin'
me-" sighed the GIRL anxious by now
for a reconc Citation. I've given t pres
ents up long since. They're waiting
for at t bottom O. t mill pond, tied up
In red handkerchief; you cant miss
but see 'em when You jump in."-Man-
chester Guardian.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Protection From Pipes.

Remember that 1t takes as much
energy and feed to fight flies as 1t
does to grow a calf. Then will it not
pay to cut out the flies by giving the
calves access to dark stable or shed,
and also apply little fly dope?"
You may rest assured that they will
grow and lay on flesh twice as fast
from now on II they are afforded
means of thus protecting themselves
than they otherwise could possibly do
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Value In a schooIboy's Hobby

Every schoolboy Is, by nature, a col
lector, and no matter whether he con
fines his attention to the collection OF
birds eggs. butterflies and moths or
objects of a like nature, his collection
Is bound to be source Of education
to him. Most of the information OBJ
tanned by schoolboy In the pursuit
of his hobby will be retained by him
when he has outgrown his boyish
craze for collecting or his business or
profession makes its further continu'
ance impossible. 1t always appeared
to me that the boys who took keen
interest In natural history at school
almost invariably developed into men
with good, wholesome, sporting tenn
peraments and ideas.-Country Life.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
ROADS PAY FOR THEMSELVES
incidents Related Whereby Several
Southern Farmers Profited by I'M
provements Made by State.

The direct effect that changing pad
roads into good roads has upon iaha
values and marketing prices. AS wei
as the general economic welfare OF
the community, Is shown In severa'
concrete illustrations which were
gathered by the United States de-
partment Of agriculture. In Lee
county, Virginia. farmer owned loo
acres which he. offered to sell for $l.'
500. In 1908 his road was impr0Vea,
and although the farmer fought the
Improvement, he has since refused
$1,000 for his farm A nearby tract
OF 1888 acres is said to have been sold
for $6OO0 After road Improvement,
the same farm was sold for $4,000. In
Johnson county, Alabama, the people
voted a bond issue for $25O,O0O Tor
road Improvement The selling value
at that time was SO to SIS per acre.
The selling price Is now from $le 10
325 per acre.
In another state, two farmers liy.
ing at equal distance from cotton
market learned by telephone that cot
ton had gone up in price one dollar
per bale. The farmer on the bad
road hauled one bale Of cotton which
was all he could get over that road
The other farmer on the good road
was able to haul four bales The man
on the good road gained four dollars
by the rise In price, while his neigh
Dor on the bad road gained only one
dollar. A farmer in Sullivan county,
Tennessee, had 100 bushels of Irish
potatoes which ne intended to market
during the winter. Owing to bad
roads, he was unable to haul the pota.
toes at all. They rotted In the cellar,
In the meantime, the price of pota'
toes at a market point went as high
rs 81 40 per bushel.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Riner's tteicmeet.

Differs has jewel of wife Some
people think she's frivolous, Differs
doesn't He reads all his stories to
her and then abides by her decision t.
But isn't that trusting good deal
to her Judgment"
Eyes, but 1t works out all right. The
publisher. and the stories she likes
he throws away. It's all very simple +"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Sling for Horses.

are no gangways for them to walk.
Broad pieces Of strong fabric form
neckbands. breastbands and breech'
bands The first extends in front OF
and between the forelegs Of the ami
NAL, the second supports him in the
rear OF the forelegs and the third
passes around his hindquarters. These
bands all meet at the top and are at
tached to q pulley. Embraced in this
harness a horse can be lifted gently
and easily into the ambulance without
aggravating his injuries,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Care of the Colt.

1t frequently happens during the
hottest weather OF the summer the
colts navel will become intlamed.
Colts ranging from few days to
three or more months old are sus.
ceptible to the trouble. A variety of
things may be the cause. Cleanliness
Of the quarters, however, is one of the
best preventives. A mixture of one
ounce of sulphate OF zinc and quart
of water well mixed and sufficiently
applied to the affected part three
times each day will usually bring re.
lief
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Cause of Leo Weakness.

Little chicks that are suffering from
"leg weakness" are illustrations in
the greater majority of the cases, Of
the result of feeding ration that
furnished too much growth for the
body and not enough for the formation
of bone material, with the result that
the bones are too small and soft to
maintain the weight of the body.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
SLING FOR CARRYING HORSES
Useful In Ambulance or In Loading
Animals on Boats-Does Not Az
gravate Its Injuries.

Anyone who has ever watched the
attaches OF horse ambulance lift
an injured horse into 1t. knows what
a mans size job 1t Is. An Indiana
man has designed sling that should
be OF great assistance in cases OF this
kind and should also be useful In lift
Ing horses aboard boats when there
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Small Brother Aualn

Small Willie was entertaining his
big sisters beau In the parlor.
mir. Green" he asked, how many
pennies have you got?"
81 haven't got any at present, Willie.
I'm sorroy to say" he replied.
Then mamma was right" continued
the little fellow. She told sister last
night that you didn't have any more
sense than rabbit"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Knew EN- Too Well

The president of a small college was
visiting the little town that had been
to address an audience of his former
neighbors. In order to assure them
that his career had not caused him to
put on airs, he began his address
thus:
My dear friends-I won't call you
ladies' and gentlemen know you
too well to say that. New York
Globe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Return Russian Bell

The great bell ct The cathedral Of
Notre Dame, at Par';. France, known
as "Sebastopol," which was brought
to Paris from that Russian city, after
the Crimean war, has been sent back
to Russia. The bell, which weighs
three tons, is most artistically dec.
Grated, and is one of the finest bells
In the world.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Co-operatlon Needed.

According to the testimony OF an
American author, the increasing pre-
dominance of women teachers in
America Is already cause for anxiety
and with good reason for the good
order of things in Sc hool In the home
in the commu%ity, demands that men
and women cooperate as equals, hav
Ing like authority and like RESPONSE
bility-Ellen Key In Atlantic.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Beauty vs. Utility.

A Pennsylvania town has refused to
cut down a beautiful tree, which it
values at $1,000. to make room for an
improved pavement. 1t Ia refreshing
to the esthetic mind to know there is
yet lingering disposition in this prac.
teal age to make beauty at some few
intervals superior to mere utility.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16

q pressure of about $50 pounds to the
square inch, and at temperature OF
from 100 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit,
being sprayed through fine nozzles,
Each spraying head comprises four
nozzles. So applied, the tar will be
more quickly absorbed by the road,
penetrating to considerable dis
lance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Too Tame.

WAS anybody killed or MANNED In
that last automobile race
Not q soul"
Then If they are going to turn
races into safe and sane affairs, where
Ii there going to be any fun?"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
To Save Time,

Did your wife go to Schenectady
for the summer as she intended do
ing?"
mo. ] changed her mind
You changed her mind?"
Yes, you see she expects me to
write to her every day"
We'll, 1t don't cost any more to
send a letter to Schenectady than 1t
does to anywhere else"
NO, but look at the time 1t takes to
address an envelope to that town"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Taking No Chances.

y see." said the editor OF the New
York Whang, that some half baked
scientist schedules the end of the
world for next Saturday"
Yes, yes" said the star reporter
i've got the story all ready 1t won't
happen"
Better write up the other side,
though If 1t does happen. We don't
want to get scooped."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Laid at Rest.

Bacon---l understand some OF your
hens have stopped laying?
Egbert-You've got that right.
What's the matter.
"Oh, they got mixed up with some
passing automobiles"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Eeedinn Xou1d PidA.

After the pigs are two weeks old
they may be turned into the lot togeth'
err where they may be fed without
being disturbed by the sows.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
The Need.

There is a lot of water In stocks
and bonds nowadays
Maybe that is why the commercial
interests are trying to get hold OF Mia
cara Falls"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
NeichhcrlY Chat.

What kind of housewife is Mrs
Gadaway!"
We'll I've heard hoarse whisper
to the effect that her husband darns
his own aucks."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Calf to Save,

No calf should be saved az a future
member of the dairy herd unless she
has good high producing mother
and sire who can transmit these
traits in his female ancestry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
Variety of Feed,

Young growing pigs crave a variety
~ food and 1t can usually be given
~ Thorn In e'onS hattcr than In any
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-16
MACHINE FOR WORK ON ROAD
Transporting Apparatus Gives Good
Satisfactory Results on Macadam-
lied Thoroughfares.

Particularly satisfactory results are
claimed for this system Of applying
tar to macadam roads. The tar Is
heated and applied to the road under
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-26
WESTMINSTER
Illness Prevents DanieIson Pastor from Filling Ensagement-Meetin of Teachers.

Rev. W. H. Raymond of Danielson, who was expected to occupy the pulpit of the Congregational church last Sunday morning, was unable to be present on account of illness. Rev. A. J. Hetrick of Canterbury conducted the morning service
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Mcdonald and daughter, Margaret. of New London, were guests of relatives here Sun day.
 Miss Lulu Robbins spent Saturday and Sunday in Central Village
 Miss Tillie Rosenweig of New York city is spending a few days at her home in this place
 Mrs Jessie Mead was called to New York recently on account of the illness ot Ter daughter, Miss Sybil Mead, a teacher there.
 E.afle- Frank Pe1Iett las been con- fined to his home by severe cold this week
 Teachers Meeting.
 A teacher meeting was held at the school Wednesday afternoon
 Mrs. William Davis of the Raymond 6,s1rjc spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Oscar Hubbard.
 Mrs. Harriet Corey and Miss Nellie Corey, former residents here, were in Iho Tii.dge Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-26
BROOKLYN
Florida Visitor Returns-Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lathrop Move to New Bri- tain

Mrs. Cora Perrin spent part of a week at Ocean Grove. R. I.
 Home from Florida.
 Miss Mary Bassett has returned has been spending the winter.
 Miss Gladys Stone of Lynn. Mass. spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Stone.
 Mrs. Monroe is spending 8 week in
 Miss Addie Hydes niece of Attic boro, Mass..g was with her a few days recently.
 MT. and Mrs Vine Franklin spent the week end in Providence.
 Move to New Britain.
 Herman Lathrop's household goods left Saturday for New Britain on two motor trucks, MT. and Mrs. Lathrop going Monday morning by train. Their son Robert has decided to remain and finish the school year he being one of the graduating class.
 Mrs H. D. Crosby of Danielson has been keeping house in the absence of her parents. MT. and Mrs. V. R. Franklin.
 Alfred Lathrop of WiIlimantk spent Sunday with his brothers.
 Miss Helen Witter left for Provf- dence Thursday. Martin Kraus was a visitor at Mrs James CopeIand's Tuesday
 Mir. and Mrs. James Palmer of At tleboro are visiting at the formers home.
 H. Warren Richmond of Phitadel- phia, one of onr Brooklyn boys, was in town recently calling on acquaint- ances.
 Mrs. Albert Nuttfng is assisting in the care of Mrs. Lewis Sear1s who re- mains critically ill