Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
COUNTY IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE DATA
By DIRECTOR MURRAY D. LINCOLN

to get more out of the product.
 Sooner or later. it will probably be shown the consumer that they are get ting more than their moneys worth in buying a quart of milk at the prest ent price. Also the farmer Himself thinks that the whole solution tosthe problem is raising the price stoy.the consumer.
 At the same time we should look at both ends and see if we cants TbftA something off from the other side We want more for our milk. If we save something on the cost of producirss that is in the end just as valuable as Che higher price Milk could be pro- duced cheaper by feeding balanced ra- lions. economical grains, eftrninatins the robber COW, grading Up our average production of the heard by so dots6 and also By using better sires, Duyfns our various materials cheaper and fTf all making more efficient business. When we have eliminated all the wasi,
 on our own end then the time comes to 70 after the other. Reforms should
 begin at home. The agent is ready for any questions and feels confident
 that much aid can be given the far
 nsers in the above matter
 bemonstratien Orchards Wanted. -
 It is the county agents plan for
 next year to have demonstrations of
 all sorts in every township and some
 of these must be started this fan
 Doubtless many people have an. old
 orchard that they want renovated and
 thes agent wishes to secure one at
 least in each Of our 22 towns. Then
 with the farmers assistance it will be pruned, sprayed and cared for and an accurate account of all the labor and
 cost of material that Is used, Kept. Then when the trees begin to bear fn good shape it is hoped that the pro- position will be of such financial suc- cuess that we can show the farmers that 1t pays to care for the farm. or- chard. Each of the opefations will be considered as an demonstration snd the neighboring farmers and others will be invited in. Many of the farmers who sprayed
 their s dId H nos e0 spray ola h9s 9e pD quired numoer of times did not thin
 the fruit and are not willing to buy standard apple barrels are now com ing to the agent and asking why they
 cannot get big prices thinking that the, one spraying is remedy to all the evils which best the orchard. Bald
 wins are especially small this year as
 few people thinned. Consequently tise fruit is not as large as it should be, and will not bring the price of first class fruit. Then in regard to new orchards. The agent desires to start at least f9
 
 have already been arranged for. Here the farmer will it the land accofdinG to the agents direction then next spring the agent will set the trees, prune, etc, and give advice as to the fertilizer. As the orchard progresses for the next few years it win be under his direct surveillance and all operations doEe under his direction. Figures on the cost and such will also be kept on this
 work to serve as a guide to others who.
 are considering setting out orchards: Any who want to consider this proposition will please either cal1 the agent on the phone or send notice of the same and they will be visited in regard to the same. Dairy Rations. ,,.. MT Kari B. Musser the Dairy Ex- tension Man from the State CeifcEe5
 has been working with the agent for the past few days and has worked dut
 the following ration as the most eco. nomical ration to feed our dairy cows | for the time being, having based his work on prices of gradn secured from
 @ grain dealer here in the city Of Nor
 change new rations will be figured sont
 and given to the public. 3.ayE parts corn meal
 part bran s..::s I 1 parts cotton seed meal -~-' l S1z middHngs | 6. oAAs iAACdA
 Apple Day. l In Spring field especially and in several other neighboring cities. Ap-
 pie Day which comes Oct 20 is to be | made great day. Merchants. are
 competing against one another to, have the most attractive window dis- play of the apples and all that goes with them. Restaurants are gotng to serve special apple dishes, hotels are | %a hox- he rsfr,x,i men. retailers, husksters ara going to offer apples at reduced rates. Pro- 1 ducers are cooperating in packing theaK product grading and putyklg out a standard of goods that they know will. demand other orders. Even the schools | plan appropriate exercises telling stor- | ies of apples, giving the children data | in regards to the apple industry of our community and telling them in how This is good example for the New London county to follow and 1t is hoped that all will enter into the spirit | to boost old King Apple.
 Apple Exehanss. Due to the fact that apples are' rather plenty, many farmers are not! attempting to pick them as they feefi | that there will be no market If the, consuming public of New London andj | Norwich wish to secure apples at a, wholesome price they can place their | orders with the agent and he will put them in communication with the grow CTS who are more than willing to meet the consumer half way. We have talk ed for a long time In regard to get ting the producer and consumer to- gether Here Is a chance to try it ont and see how far the people want to go with 1t.
 The agent has the names of several farmers who have given him a price on their apples and so all tastes can be sratifed. Buy 8 barrel of applesS
 this year, every one can afford them.