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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
SIMPLE WAY TO TEST SEED
Complicated System OF Numbered
Boxes and Squares Not Necessary
Record Easily Found.
(By WALTER B. LEUTZ.)

By WALTER B. LEUTZ)
II Is not necessary to have a CON-
plicated system Of numbered boxes
and squares in order to test seed and
keep q record of it. The best seed
tester have seen consisted Of strip
of heavy cloth, such as an old blanket
and tin fruit can.
Lay the strip out on the table or
board the required length, which may
be from two feet to a rod, and, begin
ming foot from one end, place the
seed in groups four inches apart along
the strip till the other end is reached.
1t Is not necessary to number the
groups Of seed on the strip, as they
will come in rotation when they are to
be unrolled and examined after ger
mination, but the bulk Of the seed or
ear from which they were taken may
be numbered If necessary.
II more than one Of these cloth
strips are needed, each one may be
numbered When the seed are IN place
roll the cloth around the can, begin
ming with the end left blank and con-
tinuing to the end which Is tied or
pinned tightly.
Throw this roll and such others as
they are prepared into pail OF warm
water. where they should remain for
several hours, then pour the water on
and cover the pail to retain the mois'
ture. placing 1t in a warm place.
Sprinkle to keep moist, II necessary.
and in few days the seed will have
terminated. Unroll the cloth on the
same table or board as before and, be-
ginning with the first seeds placed,
compare the percentage OF germlna'
ton and consequent vitality.
In this way the record OF every lot
OF seed or ear Of corn is before you.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
Mannerlx Glrla.

A tall young man with a distinctly
English bearing was pacing the front
veranda at one Of the fashionable
hotels at Atlantic City not long ago.
Suddenly he camo to a stop, readjust-
ed his eye-glass and turned to an &C.
quaintance who was standing by.
Bah Jove!" said he, AL the girls
around here smile at me-"
well, that shows that they have
some Manners" quietly returned the
other Anywhere else they would
laugh outright ILLUSTRATED Sunday
Magazine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
She Gave II Away.

A woman wants to get rid OF her
husbands old clothes in the spring
and he wants to save about five suits
in case he goes fishing.
He never goes fishing. but he hates
to part with his old clothes.
Mr.. and Mrs Wombat were having
the annual battle.
Il think I'll give away this old suit,
dear It's years old"
But might want to wear that suit
to 90 fishing in.
Not this suit This is dress suit,
dear"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
Thew Keen on Tryinu.

Around the corner came motorcy'
clst. head down, everything whiz-
zing.
He hit the street car amidships and
crumplpd up like pine shaving.
They lifted him to his feet and the
conductor busted him off.
He looked around in da2ed fash
ion Then he saw the car.
Il haven't been able to do 1t yet,
he muttered
DO WHAT"
knock a street car off the track.
Then he staggered away, dragging
the wreck after him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
What Pa Does.

What does your mother do when
things go wrong?
She just takes 1t out on pa.
And what does your sister do
She hops onto pa and ma both"
And what does your father do
Its different with pa. He don't
dare say much to me and sis, and so
when he gets mad he just takes II
out on the street railway company
and the beef trust
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
FARM IMPLEMENT IS HANDY
tivatino Corn Crop 10 Double
Smoothing Harrow.

The double smoothing harrow is one
OF the most useful implements that
we have on our farm for cultivatng
corn. beans and potatoes just before
they come up, and when they are from
two to six inches tall. says the West
ern Farmer. The material for the con-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
Eavors Immigration.

Immigration is particularly marked
where road conditions are favorable;
in fact, the figures of the department
directly increase the demand for rural
property; and the price of farm land,
like that Of any commodity, Is ruled
by the relations between demand and
supply
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
Educated Man Best Farmer.

Farmers with high school educa-
ton make nearly double the average
income OF those with only Q common
school education, according to the de-
partment OF agriculture. The edu-
Gated man makes the most successful
farmer and. states the same authority,
those who start farming the earliest
In life reap the largest profits.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23

ITS not only the thumb prints that
leave a clue" said Mr.. Dolan. as he
laid aside the detective story. u
can tell you offhand now that Casey
the contractor has been having trou.
bic again with his wife"
How can you tell that" inquired
Mr. Rafferty,.
"By the knuckle prints under
Caseys left ear"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
Elizabeth.

The professor was telling the class
In English history OF the Nlizabethan
era. He turned to one Of the young
men and asked
How old was Elizabeth, MIR.
Holiness
The young man wore faraway ex.
preston.
Eighteen on her last birthday. sir"
came the reply, Lippin colts
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT
INCREASED VALUE OF LANDS
Advance 10 Due Essentially to DO
creased Cost of Hauling Different
Farm Products to Market.

1t Is a matter Of common observa-
ton that, when any community has
passed from a condition dominated by
bad roads to a condition which is
characterized by good roads, land val
ues in that community advance. 1t Is
plain that no system of good roads
can directly improve the soil fertility
or the quality of farms. 1t Is equally
true that good roads can and do d.
rectly improve the site value. or tbs
value which accrues to the farm by
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23

was from Sc to SIS per acre. The
last census gives the value Of Jack.
son county farm lands as 1919. and
the selling price is now from SIS to
$25 per acre.
The price Of farm land, like that OF
any other commodity, Is ruled by the
relation between supply and demand.
When the price OF farm land advances
1t measures a readjustment between
the supply and the demand. This re-
adjustment, In some cases. Is sharp
and immediate. One distinct item OF
Increased values is becoming more
evident from year to year; that is,
immigration into the rural districts
where road conditions are favorable
especially Is this true with regard to
owners of automobiles. There are
repeated instances OF this kind In New
England and those states which have
been active in improving their roads.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
A Plain Case.

Here is a charming story In the
magazine"
What is II about
oh woman runs away with three
different men before she finds her
mate"
"Ahem, | dare say you consider
Yourself advanced
"Well-er--yes How did you guess
IT."
"By your choice of an adjective"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
Ideal Houses for Poorer Classes

In Huddersfeld England, the Dor.
ough council has d. cided to erect 35'
houses for the laboring classes. These
houses will be erec.ed in different TO-
calities, easy OF access, and IN dis.
tricts where good light and air as well
AZ good sanitary conditions can be
had
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23


Hogs suffer for the want Of water
For winter lambs the ewes should
be bred in July.
Eggs in winter mean money and the
lack of them means loss.
Good roads mean good schools;
good schools good citizenship.
Good roads bring the producer and
consumer in personal contact
Marketing the products Of the farm
is of equal Importance as their pro
duction.
In order to obtain eggs it Is neces.
properly fed.
Butter churned too soft cannot be
properly washed, and so contains
great deal of buttermilk.
Turkeys should always be allowed
free range because they are unprotit-
able when placed in confinement
Considerable loss is occasioned on
many farms every year by allowing
crops to become too ripe before har.
vesting
One bushel of oats, four pounds OF
rape, and a bushel Of field peas makes
a splendid acre seeding for temporary
pasture.
Cement has come to be regarded as
one OF the cheapest, as well as the
best and most durable materials for
stable floors.
Regular careful milking permanent
ly improves the animal as IA milk pro-
Queer, aside from directly increasing
the milk flow.
Cows should be given all the pure
water they can drink. not less than
twice a day. 1t has a decided effect
upon the milk production.
A good cold weather protector or
storm door for the house, can be made
by lacking a piece of oilcloth. muslin
or roofing over the screen door
Before you rid the dairy herd OF the
"robber COW" make sure that she is
having fair show by being supplied
with the proper rations, care and shell.
ter.
There is no better time than now 10
get rid Of the poorer COW. Feed is too
high to waste ii on cows that could
not pay their board when feed was
cheaper
No other farm animal requires so
much kindness as the dairy COW. Han.
ding the heifer in roughshod man
ner is an excellent way to make an
unruly, nervous COW.
The dairy farmer can raise hogs
cheaper than anyone else and natural
ly more important than the cost Of
feed this makes a better profit for
him from this one line.
When we put blinds on the bride Of
the nervous horse we only add fuel to
the flames Do not forget this i'm.
portant fact when you go to work that
fool horse" or that emery cuss."
Your chickens require plenty OF air
but not of the drafty kind, 1t is much
house open than to have the air
streaming In through a knothoIe.
To prevent bad favors in butter
great care must be used in milking,
in handling the milk and cream. and
In making the butter Everything
used must be kept In a sanitary con.
dtion.
The White Holland turkey although
somewhat smaller than the Bronze, is
noted as good layer and economical
meat producer, and their feathers are
worth considerable more than those
from the Bronze.
In developing the pigs for breeding
one should handle them rather differ
emily than when he is feeding them
for market. Such pigs need feed rich.
er in protein, in other words, more
fesh-forming foods
An acre Of soil nil e inches deep. II
of ordinary fertility. is estimated to
weigh about 5000 900 pounds, and
contains about 1000 pounds of nitro
gent, 3 1000 pounds of phosphoric acid
and 5000 pounds Of potash.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
Mako Sheen Grow RapldIY.

One OF the important items In sheep
raising is to make them grow rapidly
during the summer on grass and to
have them in fine condition in the fall
to start the winter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
Equal Suffrage.

Equal suffrage prevails In Mexico to
a large extent. The women are not
permitted to vote and the men are
afraid to.-Kansas City Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23

IF you'd just hustle bit you'd
make twice the money you do. Why
don't you take a brace"
"Bracers are the very things that
keep me from working.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-04-23
TeIltaIe Marks.

by your choice of an adjective.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
Ancient Manufacture of Copper.

The ancient Syrians and Phoeni-
clans are well known to have been
active traders in copper, and they
manufactured this metal into bronze
by melting it with tin. Learned an
tiquaries assure us that the Phoeni-
clans actually came to England and
to Ireland in search of the tin for
this purpose, and some years ago
some curious bronze articles we're
found in several of the old mine
workings in Cornwall, which are be-
lieved to have been left there by
that ancient people at time when
no bronze was either made or used
in England Chambers' Journal.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
Progressive Convention

The Progressives of Lamolle County
met in Convention at Hyde Park last
Friday. 1t was delegate convention
and of the "a delegates that would make
up the convention, As were present-all
towns in the county being represented.
Ats1:3 p. m. the convention assembled
| in the Opera House and was called to or
der by M. c. Lovejoy of Stowe, who
announced that L. p. Thayer of Morris
vile had been selected for temporary
Chairman, and G. H. Beard of Water
vile for Secretary. Mr.. Thayer on TAX
ing the chair made few appropriate re-
marks extolling the progressive party
which was for 'the best good of Lamoille
County" and in the Progressives "the
party of humanity had been formed"
Prayer was offered by Rev. w. T. Best
of Morristown and temporary organiza-
ton made permanent
The business of the convention was
taken up. For Senator but one name
was presented, that of F. E. Smith of
Cambridge, being brought before the con-
vention by K. B. Thomas of Jefferson
vile, in very eulogistic speech. This
was seconded by another Cambridge man
and after quite 'lull' the vote was put
and Mr.. Smith declared the nominee.
At this point B. G. Hawley of Jeffer-
sonville made motion, which was car
rio haf p,it Of
town TO act in conjunction with the chair
man of each town committee be appoint
ed to make out list of the rest
of the ticket and submit the same
to the convention. The committee was
appointed and recess taken.
At this point several of the Democrats
who were lockers on in the gallery with
drew and went over to the Odd Fellows
hall, they being disguised with the action
of the Progressiveswho, they say, had CIV
en- them every assurance that there would
head of the ticket and the Progressves
the balance After about an hours de-
liberation, the Progressive committee re-
turned. The long delay was SAID to have
been caused by failure of the commit |
tee to agree on Probate Judge-they be-
ing equally divided and agreed to leave |
the muddle with the convention.
The other names on the ticket as re-
ported were adopted as follows:-For
First Assistant Judge, j. 5. Leach of |
Hyde Park for Second Assistant Judge,
G. f. Smith of Morrisville; for Sheriff,
]. T. Stevens of Hyde Park; for States |
Attorney, NJ. p. Maurice of Morrisville;
for High Bailiff, j. G. Morgan of Stowe.
The question of Probate Judge was
taken up. The name of N. G.. Wood was
by G. E. Haskell of VOL
,ott, seconded by L. S. Morse of Jeffer-
,onville. 1t looked as if Wood might be
he nominee, but somebody remarked.
'He has been turned down by Others"
Another said, I" He is not Progressive,
ne had no use for Progressiyes." Still an
,ther said HE has filed his name as an
Republican,; he was beaten
)y the Republicans, and is now trying
o get nomination in this party"
A motion that the Secretary cast
ballot for Wood was defeated by a
Using vote of 10 to 10. Then the name
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07

plauded and had wonderfully soothing
effect upon the som ewhat Respondent
assemblage.
The following were elected County
Committed IF. P. Collins of Eden, W..
E. Holbrook of Belvidere, Brigham Nc
Farland of Hyde Park, and the conven-
ton adjourned, the boys" assembling
on the lawn and expressing their con-
demnation in strong and pd}itive Ian
guage at the foolishness of the Progress
sives in not accepting their generous
offer to ''give the head of the ticket and
they have all the rest, which would
". urely have been winner"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
Democratic County Convention

The Democrats of Lamoille County
met in mass convention at Hyde PARK on
Friday last 1t was a large convention
perhaps the largest gathering OF "the
unterrified' in the county for years. The
fact that that party is in power in the
| national administration was one reason
for this large attendance, but another
and undoubtedly the greatest reason was
the anticipated fusion of this party with
the Progressives in making up county
ticket.
During the morning and early after.
noon there were many conferences of
representatives of these two parties at
the hotel and directly after dinner there
was ''secret confab' and the general
opinion was that the coalescing scheme
was about to be clinched. 1t was nearly
two o'clock when the two parties wendell
their way to the Opera House and it was
then given out that there was "nothing
doing" The Democrats, however, still
had hopes and they gathered in large
numbers in the gallery to witness the
proceedings of the Progressive conven-
ton. Not until the latter had nominated
one of their own number for Senator did
the Democrats give up hopes. When
that was done they filed out and opened
up business on their own hook in the
Odd Fellows hall.
Eden called the convention to order and
DR.. II. W. Barrows of Stowe was made
chairman and j. NJ. Kelley of Morrisville
secretary. The business of the conven-
ton was Immediately taken up and the
name of Howard E. Shaw of Stowe was
presented for Senator by A. G.. Small of
Morrisville in a very felicitous manner.
There were several seconds and Mr.. Shaw
was nominated by reclamation. Then it
was moved that a committee of five be
appointed by the chair to retire and
make up the rest of the ticket. This was
adopted and the committee named. On
their way out one of the committee was
quietly asked "What are you going to
do ?" He replied 1--WE are madden than
HI and are going to make up straight
ticket" This was done, after 'due and
deliberate consideration" and the fol-
lowing ticket was submitted to the con-
vention and adopted:-
Assistant Judges, Homer W. Peck of
johnson, Eugene c. Wells of Waterville.
Sheriff, Jonas 7. Stevens of Hyde Park.
States Attorney, J. Randall Child of
Morrisville.
Judge of Probate, Frank H. Strong of
Hyde Park.
High Bailiff, Walter Sabin of wolcott. |
Addresses were then made by several,
including the candidate for Senator, who |
regretted that the efforts for fusion had |
failed. c. L. Mcmahon of Stowe, candi. |
date for State Treasurer, also briefly adj
dressed the brethren, and 50 did Isaac 1
Sainer of Philadelphia, who spends his
summers at Stowe. He was present at |
the Democratic convention here two
years ago and then prophesied that Will
son would carry four of the New Eng
land states. At this time he reminded
his hearers of this and said he expected
four of these statts, not five. as was the
case. The addre PES we're heartily APP
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07

of c. A. Reed of Wolcott was proposed,
and ballot taken, Reed having 25 votes
and Wood Is. Reed was declared the
nominee.
A resolution, instructing the committee
to fill vacancies, was adopted and then
the convention adjourned sine die.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
Easy Money.

Theodore Hook was one of the
Garrick clubs most famous mem
bers. He generally arrived at the
club late in the afternoon and
'1never went home till morning"
He had been told by the doctors,
he said, to avoid the night air. A
member of the club in Hooks time
predicted the advent of the millen-
mum at the end of three years. "All
right" cried Hook. "Give me a
five pound note now, and | will re-
pay you ESQ at the millennium"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
Fifty.Firsi Semi Annual Statement Of The
LAMO|LLE COUNTY SAVINGS BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY
HYDE PARK, VERMONT
$2,849,723.62

There is for everything; plants don't grow with
out moisture and heat-Savngs Banks don't grow without
public confidence.
is most remarkable statement and yet believe is
true, that THIS BANK IS THE LARGEST BANK in any
village Of its size in the world
The claim is not made for the Hyde Park Bank that it
better than any other Bank That isn't necessary All Of the
Lamoile County Banks good; but Lanoie County may
well take pride IN the fact that within her borders is Bank
which Is entitled to the unique distinction above named
he painsta1ng which has enabled this Bank
to make its phenomenal growth in the past will be exercised
the future. "SAFETY FIRST" will be its guiding principle
always.
Pays Four Per Cent; it compounds senLannua1y pays
all taxes and takes Of every financial want which
it for financial aid in this section Of Vermont
Because does these things asks the patronage conf
dence support and goodwill Of Vermoners everywhere in
general but Of Lamoie County in particular Every
mediation with safe banking always the service
OF Vermonters at this Bank.
The Board OF Directors OF this bank among the
conservative and successful business of the County, and
besides the President and VcePresdens named below
Seth A. Fife, Wocott; Arba A. Pike Stowe and Roger w.
Hulburd and Donald H Scribner, Hyde Park.
is entirely safe to send money this bank either by
press registered letter. check express post office money
order. In its than quarter of century OF business not
dollar to this bank has ever been lost in transit.
CARROLL S. PAGE, President
Russell Ri s.; Hl; s. PAGE vicePresidents
F. NJ. CULVER, Treasurer
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
ThriCe-a.Week Edition
OF
THE NEW YORK WORLD

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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
Very Truh.

The hrenologist-"Yes, sir. by
feeling the bumps on your head l
can tell you exactly what sort of
man you are" Mr.. Dolan-"Oi be-
lave it wud give We more av an oidea
wot sort av a whimmen me wolfe is"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07

Let Mosquitoes Be Warned in Time.
Scientists have now discovered that
mosquitoes can be killed with salt. If
the method consists in sprinkling salt
on their tails it won't work. We tried
1t on birds in our youth.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
FOLLOW A SHADOW.

Follow a shadow. it still flies
you:
Seem to fly It. ii will pursue.
So court a mistress. she denies
you;
Let her alone. she will court
you.
Say. are not women truly. then.
STYLED but the shadows of US
men?
At morn and even shades are
longest
At noon they are short or none.
So men at weakest, they are
strongest,
But grant us perfect, they're
not known.
Say, are not women truly, then.
Styled but the shadows of us
men?
Ben Jonson.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
Personal Property for Sale !

following Personal Property belonging to the estate OF
the Wood Hyde Park must be disposed OF at once
OneHorse Lumber Wagon with body and hay rack One
Horse Traverse Sled Blackboard Top Buggy, Seph Sim
gle Driving Blankets Robes etc. also Stove, Jack
Screws 2Saws, Gable Chains, Runner Chains, Gndstone
Workbench Sleigh Bells Ice longs Cant Hook, etc.
Property be Mr. Woods late residence in Hyde
Park. For further information, address
Dbl SCRIBNER, Admir-, Hyde Park, VT
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-10-07
He Looked Too Long.

An Italian astronomer has demon
strated that the moon is oval-shaped.