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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
VR\IIARD
GLEANINGS
TO WINTER GRAPE CUTTINGS
Wood Should Be Cut Into Proper
Lengths, Tied In Bunches and
Then Buried in High Ground.

The well.ripened wood Of this years
growth of hardy grapes, such as Con-
cord, Niagara. Clinton, Delaware and
other hardy kinds, should be saved.
Cut the wood into proper lengths.
containing two or more buds; tie in
bundles Of not more than rs and
bury in high ground or set In boxes
of sand or good earth and place the
boxes in cool, dry cellar. If the cell
lar is too warm, the cuttings will
wilt. and if damp they will rot. In
the middle counties of the state, when
the winters are not too severe, the
cuttings may be stuck in the earth up
to the top bud and the entire bed COW
cred with two or three inches of leaves.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
INJURY DONE BY FIELD MICE
Whom There Is Winter of Deep Snowa
and Severe Cold There Is Great
Loss From These Pests.

This matter of Injury to orchards
by field mice deserve more than q
passing notice. Every year there Is
more or less injury done by these
rodents. When we have a winter Of
deep SHOWS and severe colds there Is
a great loss sustained from these
pests.
We have no practical means Of ex-
terminating field mice, but there are
certain operations that are helpful
in preventing their attacks on trees.
1t has been observed that injury Is
greater and more general where
dead grass, mulch or debris Of any
kind lies close to the trees.
Material of this nature affords a
harboring place, from under which
cover mice prefer to operate Before
winter sets in all grass or mulch ma
terial of any kind should be raked
away from the trees for at least q
radius of two feet leaving the ground
as bare as possible. Where mulch
culture Is used a foot or two about
each tree should be left bare.
Injury is more severe on those trees
whose root systems are high on the
ground; that Is, In cases where freez-
Ing and thawing have caused heavtng-
Such trees afford cavities in which
mice harbor, and girdling usually res
suits fatally If below the point where
root and stem join. Throwing few
shovelfuls of dirt about the base OF
the trees has proven very beneficial
In this respect
There are some things that we can
do to hold the field mice In check,
such as putting poisoned bats under
the mulch in the strawberry patch for
them to get, then remove all other
harbors In the orchard, such as
stumps, tufts of grass, etc, and II By
this means we force them all to the
berry for winter quarters we have
them where, no doubt, we can get
them with poison more readily than
If they harbored all over the orchard
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
Monastery at Dlsentls.

The Alpine monastery Of Disentis
was founded by an Irishman. But
British mountaineers know 1t chiefly
as the home of Father Placidus
Speacha, an eighteenth century pion-
eer at climbing, whose great ambition
was to ascend the highest local peak,
the Todi Q1,SS7 feet). His brother
monks suspected him as an atheist be-
cause of his scientific tastes, as
French spy because of his climbs and
maps. When the invading French de-
manded 100000 francs from them and
Placidus secured q reduction of 10000
they held his Jacobinism proved. The
French burned the monastery, and his
MSS. perished. The Austrians impris-
oned him. Finally, aged seventy-two
and no longer able to climb SO high
himself, he wistfully watched the
chamois hunters conquer the Todi for
him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
Potash Scarcity Need
Not Alarm Farmer
Liberal Use OF Lime viii Free Enough
Soil Potash To Supply Average
Farm Crops, Such As Corn
And Wheat
II. J. PATTERSON.
Maryland Agricultural Experiment
Station.

The supply Of potash for our fer.
tilizer mixtures is now cut off by the
war and since we depend largely on
Germany for this material, 1t Will
probably be sometime before it will
be again available. While much of
the potash for the fall trade has been
shipped or is in this country, the fact
that there is no more in sight Will
cause this supply to be used spar
ingly and at an advanced price.
This scarcity, however, need not Sc
riously concern the average Maryland
farmer, particularly, the grower OF
corn and wheat. Most Of our soils
contain a plentiful supply of potash.
when can be made available for the
coming wheat crop If liberal ap'
plication of lime is used; since lime
beside sweetening sour soils and lib
Grating nitrogen from organic matter
also makes the unavailable potasr
compounds in the soil available for
the use of the crop.
Experiments carried on at the State
Experiment Station through a series
of years have proven that the use OF
lime answers the same purpose as the
application of fertilizers containing
potash, but only SO long ,as there Is
plenty of potash In the SOIL Since
we find most Maryland soils rich In
potash, we need not be concerned
that lining will exhaust the supply
for some time to come.
Bearing this fact in mind, growers
are advised to dispense with fertilizer
mixtures containing potash if the ad'
vance in price is due to the rise IN
the cost Of potash. For his wheat and
corn, tho grower cannot afford to pay
much more for his potash supply than
he has In the past In some sections.
where tobacco stems and stalks can be
secured, they may be used to supply
potash as they contain considerable
amount. The chances are, however,
that the supply will soon be exhausted
under present conditions, and for the
average farmer looking for a cheap
source Of potash for his wheat crop, no
better method can be followed than
lining his field before seeding.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
)NT FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 1914
WATCH SHOULDERS OF CHILD
II Allowed to Become Round In Early
Life the Condition Is Hard to
Remedy Later.

The general appearance of one af-
ficted with round shoulders and fiat
chest is quite familiar to the observer.
The head projects forward, the shoul-
ders droop and the chest is narrow
and flat. The shoulder blades stick
out prominently and the abdomen pro-
trudes. Children with round shoul-
ders are as rule below the average
in muscular development and lack
vigor, are clumsy In their movements,
and walk heavily.
There are three kinds Of round
shoulders, the ordinary round back.
the round hollow back and the round
back due to forward displacement of
the shoulders. During the years Of
growth, posture will usually take care
of Itself, If constant changes are al
lowed. Change Is instructive and auto
matte in the child and the varied activ-
tiles are sufficient to lead it along nor
NAL lines. IT, from inherent weakness
or the confinement of school life with
out the relief of games and play, this
normal development be hindered, the
result will soon show in the spine.
The causes Of round shoulders are
those general conditions which pro-
duce muscular or constitutional weak
ness. like rapid growth, overwork, bad
air in schools or the home, acute i'll
ness, unhygienic surroundings, or gen.
eral lack of exercise 1t Is probable
that a weakness of the will is more
important cause than weakness Of
the muscles.
Round shoulders are not likely to
be outgrown, as the victims usually
become permanently and structurally
set in the faulty position, with fiat
tened chest walls and distorted figure
DIR. William ]. Cromie, In Woman's
World.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15

Peach "yellows" is showing up
abundantly in many Maryland or
chards this season. Indications are
that this disease has spread much far
ther south than in former years. 1t
now occurs in all parts of Marylerd
except Calvert st. Mary's, Wicomico,
Worcester, and Somerset, having re-
Gently been found in Northern Charles
and Dorchester Counties.
The commonest symptoms OF the
disease are prematurely ripened fruit
with peculiar red spots, and the mar
row yellow leaves that show up on
some branches. All trees showing
signs of the disease should be cut
down and burned to prevent its fur,
ther spread. The most opportune time
for doing this is directly after the
peach harvest. Complete obstruction
of the diseased trees is the surest way
TO keep the balance of your orchard In
a healthy condition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
Improve Bordeaux Mixture.

Bordeaux mixture Is greatly Inn
proved by adding one pound of good
paris green or three pounds arsenate
of lead, which Is an insecticide This
addition saves one whole spraying for
the codling moth. Another point to re-
member Is never to spray while the
blossoms are open with any insecticide
as it will kill the bees and do a lot Of
narm. Wait until the petals begin to
fall and then spray within the next ten
days in order to get the codling moth.
With these precautions almost anyone
can spray intelligently and obtain good
results.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
Excelsior.

An old colored man was relating to
a crony his experiences during drive
down the mountain after dark. He
had seen two wildcats fighting.
"Dey fought and dey fought" he
said, "an' all de time dey wuz a-climb-
in up In de air, till by'm by dey wuz
clean ovah de treetops."
What wuz dey a-holdin' on tu all
de time dey wuz a-climbin', Rastus?"
asked the skeptical listener.
"Holdin' on tu!" exclaimed Rastus
scornfully. "Wy, de top one wuz
a-holdin' on to de bottom one, an de
bottom one wuz a-holdin' on to de top
one, Of coursel" -
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
Western Maryland r. r.
Schedule In Effect Sept. 27, 1914
GOING WEST,
GOING EAST.

'7.00am S20am TO- 38am
*l.55pm 3.13pm 5 APP m
'8.00pm l.40pm 4.O5 800 100
AIS 5.34 S.l5
DAILY. +Daily except Sunday. +Sunday
Only
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
Economy and Comfort
FOR YOU.


Our price is cents each for all except
Counterpanes (Which are 10 cents each)
or 80 cents dozen pieces. With each
dozen pieces you may include one count
ernane.
Try our FAMILY WASH at 5 cents
per pound. BY this service we iron all
fl It pieces, such as Bed and Table. Linen,
and dry all 9th RS; starching all pieces
needing starch, ready for ironing.
Our agents. Firor Bros, of your town
will be glad to serve you, Called for and
delivered GIVE them call and be con-
vinced.
WaynesbOrO Steam Laundry
apr 23 3mos Waynesboro, Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15

Note-All trains arriving and leaving
Thurmont scheduled from Western Mary
land station.
Note All trains arriving and leaving
Frederick scheduled from Square.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
Difference In Orchards.

There is vast difference between
commercial orchards and family
orchards. For the latter the variety
should be greater to meet the tastes
of the various members Of the family.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-15
ECONOMY 6 COMFORT
Table, Bed Linens & Towels

made Sweet, Fresh and Clean by having
them washed in the laundry Our method
gives it beautiful pearly white tint,
smooth velvet like finiSh
The cost is so little that it Is
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11
St. Philip $ Church

The Executive Committee will imeet Friday al D. m in the guild room. Besides the regular business, action will be taken regarding the United Missionary Campaign.
 Sunday morning the sermon will be suited to the campaign. A missionary service will be held at the regular SeS- sion of Sunday school. Evening pray CT will be said al a0 to permit attend ance at the union service al the Bap. tist church al O clock.
 A second coat of paint has been ap- piled to the trimmings, completing the entire renovation Of the exterior. in the basement and kalsomine have been used wherever necessary to bring alte- rations and improvements into harmo- ny with the older work. \ large chest has been added for the use of the Aux Hilary. Other improvements are rug, rocking chairs, and window curtains.
 Evening prayer will be said on Fiji day al 7.3o.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11
Christmas Effort of Salvation Army

Al this season of the year the Saliva ton Army has always striven to do what they ,eonld towards making the needy and deserving poor happy on Christmas day, by giving a baske, to each deserving family, consisting of a chicken, vegetables, fruit, tea, sugar, milk, bread, butter, and pie. Our eN- penses are met in various ways. We stand on the streets with .the kettle for two weeks before Christmas commence Ing on Friday, December Huh, this year. We appeal to friends who are interested and have helped before Joy letters, and solicit the offices and stores.
 There may be some who wish 10 help that we cannot reach in any of the ways mentioned. Donations Of money CT any of the above mentioned groceries for the baskets, will be thank. fully received al r. Bolles street or l5 Main street.
 Besides giving the Christmas bas- kets We have a tree for the younger folks where they receive their gifts Of garments, toys, etc.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11
Increase in Postal Savings

November vas record month in the postal savings department at the Putnam post efhee. There were = new accounts opened and a total Of li0 deposits made. The total amount de posted vas s4 ,925 which makes a bal. anee b credit Of depositors Nov. 50th of S54 3ss.
 Postmaster Letters considers the business surprising for the past thirty days and he believes that he increase Is in a measure due to aliens who have formerly been isending this money 10 the home country now being afraid to de SO on account Of the uncertainty on account of the war The deposits were 50 heavy that the local National bank allotment Of postal savings funds hay- ing been reached it was necessary to make deposits in Norwich and Hart ford. An order has just been received announcing that the First National bank has qualified 10 carry an inereas- ed amount of postal savings.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11
Church interests to Enter sHIimantic

The Freemsn-C Church Company of Hartford have practically closed desi 10 take over the II. l.. Hunt Company, g clothing store in Wiilimantie. Al though the matter is not definitely set tied, according to Mr. Hunt, The Hart ford company has made an offer to take over the business The first of the year and il is expected that 1t will be accepted and the deal will 20 through. The Church in the Freeman Church Co.,, Is Henry Church, formerly engag ed in the clothing business in Putnam with his father, the late J. ". Church. If the Nillimantic store Is obtained he viii have an interest in chain of stores in Hartford, Willimantic, Put nam and Danieison.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11
Beniamin Randall Dead

Once wealthy, cotton broker and member of the New York Stock Ex. change, but long since retired from ac- tive business life and his association of note forgotten save by few of the old guard who were his contemporaries in Wall street, Benjamin F. Randall, 7s, native Of new Hampshire, died Mon day morning at the Kennedy House in Dayyille, where he has made his home for the past decade. He is not known 10 have any living blood relative and the oniy relative by marriage known to his friends al Dayville is his dead brothers wife, resident Of Woonso. cket.
 En route from Providence to Nilli- mantle one day about ten years ago Mir. Randall stopped over at Dsyville. He seemed to be instantly taken with The quiet beauty and restful atmos- phere of the village and so expressed himself, saying that he would like 10 return there to remain. And return he did, coming directly back there from Nillimanlic and staying con. stanIly through the years since that time.
 Though not given 10 talking about himself, il was evident froms things he said from time to time that his ac- tive years were busy and profitable ones, more so than falls 10 the lot of most men. He knew Wall street, it's triumphs and disasters from personal experience. He paid many thousands of dollars for his seat in the exchange snd for years played with fortunes from day Ito day now winning, now losing. Possibly good fortune was not so frequently his late in life, and he finally turned away from the racking turmoil of life in the street.
 lie followed his cotton selling opera lions for some time thereafter, but his funds and energy have dwindled and his viewstof live having undergone { marked change, his wife, son and brothers dead, he eventually drifted out of the swirl of the business world and found al the quiet home ike hote at Dayville haven that always seem ed a consolation to him. His body wa taken to Providence for burial beside that of his wife.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11
Empire Theatre

Down at the Empire, the home ot high-class photo plays, some of the masterpieces of moving pictuTedom are being shown. Hundreds of Putnam people are following with intense in- terest that big feature that gives the imagination full play, The Trey O Hearts. Two reels of the latest install- ment will be shown Friday and SatuF- day with number of other good reels. This picture has packed the house at every exhibition and many go to see Il twice. The adventures of the eharae ters will be picked up where they left of last week and carried forward an other chapter. Those who have seen the previous installments will want to see the story further unfold. Those who haven't will be entertained as each instalment is a story in itself. Monday the management announces the big two reel feature, The Heart Re bellious This is surrounded by num- bers that go 10 make up big show. Some other big bookings are, Tuesday, Thou shalt Not, parts. Wednesday, The Great Stroke, , parts. Thursday, The other Half of the Knot, parts.
 Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11
CONNECTICUT
 TRUCK FARMING
Possibilities DveIt upOn h Pamphlet
Railroad [. Distributing

Although richdn agricultural possi- bilities statistics show that Connecti- cut produces nothing from the ground in excess Of what the state consumes except tobacco and possibly milk 1t Is sestimsted that Connecticut con sumes Ss0 0.g00,e00 s year ID food pro- duets. and produces but s30ooo,e0 Enormous quantities 'of canned goods are consumed for the simple reason, it is stated. that Connecticut consumers cannot get fresh vegetables in abund- snce and of good quality grown at their own doors, and this is partly the farmers fault.
 These fscls are stated in pamphlet written by David stone Kelsey, editor of the Connecticut Farmer, which the New Haven road Is now distributing through Its ticket agents in Boston and New York and throughout Con- necticut in the hopes Of sfousisg peo. pie to the possibilities in Connecticut truck farming. Says the pamphlet:
 aHundfeds Of hillsides are still growing potatoes, corn, rye, hay and the like that ought to be in the small fruit and vegetable business. These farmers are taking in few hundred dollars year, whereas they ought to be taking in thousands of dollars for but little more effort. The market is at their door.
 All this is not saying that the mar ket-gardening and truck business, also small fruits, is on the gain, but the consumption Of these lines of food pro- ducts is growing even more rapidly, and there Is no better opening than in supplying this demand. No need to study markets or get in touch with commission houses, no need to spend hundreds Of dollars in packing and transporting. The same wagon that you have always used, or cheap auto truck, which is more economical and rapid, will carry your product. nd Connecticut is the banner state of New England for excellent roads ,.too. Every village and manufacturing town is good market, containing many fsmi- lies without garden, and those who have are learning 10 eat many specials such as only trained gardner, or one equipped with glass, can produce. /"
 The pamphlet points out that in truck farming in Connecticut under these conditions there Is not only a s.Job" but "living.h Over 6,0o0 copies of the pamphlet are being dis. tributed by the Industrial Bureau of the New Haven.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11
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Congregational Church Notes

We are not aufnorIed 70 make men, ton of the fact that the offices Of su- perintendent and secretary and treas urer Of the Missionary Society of Con- necticut will be vacated before many
 weeks by the present incumbents- Rev.
 NIT. Soule has received and wiil with out doubt accept 8 cali to the psstorste
 Of the Congregational church in Dan-
 bury and there is a possibility that
 Rev Joel Ives, who has served The so- ciety for so many years and who is so
 well known in the churches through out the state, may think Il best to sever his connection with the society early in the coming year. The retire
 ment Of these men from their responsi- ble positions will be regretted by the churches Of our order.
 The plan adopted by the present
 management Of the Ladies Social Cir. ele tO have some entertainment in connection with the suppers has sbundsntly justified itself Dy the in- creased interest in our social functions. Tbe Christmas sale is always attrac- uve and the Japanese wedding cefe- mony vas the feature that made the affair last Friday evening unusually entertaining. The public was mace aware Of the bazaF by the unique and artistic posters. the work of Miss Ger trude Warner One would feel sure he had been transported Io the Flowefy- Kingdom ss he entered the gymnasi- um which had been transformed by the use Of umbrellas, screens, and flowers in pfofusion. The "Chinese laundry attracted young and old and proved A financial success. The flower table with purple as the scheme and beautiful star of pansies, the apron table with laeendar and wisteria, fancy work table done Tn red and poinsettas, and the punch table in yellow and chrysanthemums were beautiful in ar rangement and all provided attractive articles for sale. At the other side of the room the candy and cake tables done in orange and white under big canopies were unique in af- engagement. The wedding proved charming as had been anticipated. The bride entered in a beautiful white sedan-ehaif carried by two coolies Space does not permit details of the ceremony but from the solemn en- trance of the parents, through tbe lea drinking and to the final bow of the bridesmaids, the interest of the audi. ence was evidenced. The various heads of committees, those who assist ed in the ceremony, and All in any way connected with ths affair, are 10 be congratulated. The total receipts were Slq0 thus adding substantial amount 10 the treasury as well as be- ing a social success.
 Coming Entertainments of the Choir Course:
 Tuesday, Jan. ia, Seventh Annual Concert.
 Tuesday, Feb. 24, Lecture by Rev. J. E. King.
 Tuesday, March 2, Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell Ringers.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11
4 Daily Reminder of the Giser

The pefplexing Christmas problem ear be satisfactorily solved by making your gift subscription to the Boston
 Evening Transcript. On your Christ mas list you undoubtedly have a friend
 who is interested in keeping up with the news of the day and who also ap- preciates good reading. For such a one you will find nothing more accept. able as a holiday offering than The
 Boston Evening Transcript The en- graved certificate furnished with holi. day subscriptions is a convenient and dainty method Of notifying the reef pient. Sample copies are sent on re- eeipt of request by the Boston Tran, script Company, Boston, Mass. adv