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Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

ing on to make up for the amounts
 lost. It has proven good practice, no
 matter what the condition of the corn,
 to wet down the material thoroughly
 at the top of the stio when through ill.,
 ing. This will help pack the top and
 lessen the amount of spoiled silage on top.
 It is better to begin to feed silage as soon as 1t Is put in the silo, but where more than one silo Is used the extra corn stalks well trodden down or sow oats on top. These sprotit, due to the heat of fermentation of the corn, and form a dense sod which serves to shut off the air from the silage beneath. For best results. have silos which are small enough in diameter ot allow It to be fed at least down two inches every day, and preferably three. since that lessens the amount that will spoil. When feeding, rake off the silage which allows the pile to diminish even- ly and prevents undue spelling.
 Better results follow when some dry
 hay is fed with tho eiiage, although there are several examples of dairy
 men in the county who ara feeding
 round. Generally speaking. from 30 to 40 pounds per day !e 8 good feed, to- gether with grain conoentrates and | some other form of roughage.
 When to Pick Apples.
 Several inquiries are coming to the agent as to when to pick the fall va l rieties of apples. AS an average rule, | most of the apples arc left on ths trees | a little longer than they should be-
 when they nre going to market, It is
 better to pick q little green than ia
 hays the great bulk fall off. Such va- | rieties hs the Macintosh and the like it
 is wsif to have several pieikinss, The
 price that they are bringing at present warrants this extra time, Go over the
 trees right of and pick of the ripest
 ones and follow with later piokihgs, Put Ia Como Rye.
 Most af ths dairyInsh are filling their \ stias at present and presumably most
 Of the land from whieh the eaFH Is eut
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17
MATCHING CHICKENS.
Some Interesting and Valuable Points
 Given by Tom Barron.

There is a. right time to hatch chickens, especially for winter egg pro- duction. If you want to hatch White Wyandottes you want to. hatch them at the proper time It is too late to hatch them in May for laying on the general farm think White Wyandottes ought to be matched about March Of any year, or probably the first or second week or April. To get the best results S>ith the Leghorns the best time to 'hStch t1ssse is in the second week in April, cS prob ably the first. You can do wonG>rful things for egg production in hatchlSg chickens: in the right time of the year to produce eggs in the winter time
 That is the time that pays the best. In my pedigree breeding l make a spec ialty of breeding from hens that lay the biggest quantity of eggs in the dearest month of the year. In England our contests are run on egg value. These contests are not run on the quantity. of eggs. I don ot know which is the fairest way. am sure. but IT I were running on. egg value, could win laying contests faster on quantity of eggs, because we pick out the hens for breeding the best cockerels from the bullets and hens that have produced the best in the winter time. Now. l think there is something in that.
 may also mention that we toe punch the chickens as soon as they are matched in the incubator We put the different pedigree hens eggs in the different pedigree trays and hatch them right out and toe-punch them straight away A male from a heavy laying hen will be more sure of producing heavy layers than if you use heavy laying female. Now I made mistakes in the
 first place. I used. to breed from all my very best hens and did not take as much notice of the cockerel. but found out that the cockerel is without doubt the greatest point. There is another point. too; not al ways the largest hen is the best layer, generally the smallest hen. In 90 cases out of a hundred it is the medium sized hen that is the best layer and al-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

that in western, countries where alfalfa is successfully grown that more food nutrients can be produced per acre than with corn silage.
 Corn is universally used as the prin. cipa1 silage crop, as it is the cheapest easiest to handle after it is cut, and also is less liable to rot than the other crops that are sometimes used as silage. As to varieties, dairymen of this county are about evenly divided as to the two prominent ones grown, Eu- reka and Leaning. It must be judged principally from the results as < to which natures and ripens best. Corn l should be nearly ripe when put into the | s1lo, as 1t makes better quality feed and also contains it maximum amount of food nutrients at that time. The ears should be allowed to pass through I the dough stage and become fairly well 1 dented or glazed.
 l The process of filling is important.
 In our small communities more CO., l operation should take place, as the 1 average farmer has seldom enough help to carry on the work efficiently. l There should be enough corn cut. ahead of the teams so that they are quickly loaded. Also there should be enough
 teams to keep the cutter busy, and l enough men to handle the cutter ade- quately.' At one place the agent stop- ped there were not enough teams to
 keep the cutter busy, consequently af- | ter. every load the cutter and five men
 would lie idle for anywhere up to It minutes. This increases the cost o1 filling to a maximum. Another com. mon trouble is that the power is in sufficient to run the cutter and the
 men, must wait every five minutes ol oftener to let the engine get up speed Two or more farmers cooperating tc fill their silos together could eliminate much of these troubles.
 Frosted silage is not as good and that which is not touched, but if one
 has the misfortune to have. that strou. ble, water should be allowed to run into
 the silo while the filling process is go.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

Another hat wr,n an irregular osfan- had soft high tan C stran.rr crown with spreading ornaments of Psradise wreathed around it. Across the front was soft silk bow joining the separat- ing groups of aigrettes. That hat was tiitcd nearly over the right eye, and showed a close relationship to the high head dress
 YELLING.
 A veil for every hat seems to De absolutely necessary, and those accus- toned to wearing veiis will welcome the new circular veils, which are really tri- angles with one angle curved. Many of these are of a hexagon mesh with deep border. There is such demand for border veils that double border veiis have been manufactured with a differ ent pattern on each edge, so one veil can be worn in different ways There are hosts of chenille dotted wells to choose from. Wells with hand run floral or scroll designs continue popular, 1 Beauty patch veils are. exceedingly l smart. Those in quest for novelties will like tine filet veils with large mesh l squares either plain or velvet spotted Black veils and dainty sheer effects are the most staple, but veils in coiors matching the hats are in good taste
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17
sIl0S AaD sIlO FILLING
Tly Advice Offered by Murray D. Lincoln, Director o
 County Improvement League-Other Farm Suggestions

Tt has become a we'll established fact that no .dairyman with more than 12 head of stock can afford to be without A silo. It Is universally recognized as RgoOd and one of the cheapest of feeds for cattle and sheep. There are several good reasons for its popularity:
 1. Silage is the best and cheapest 6o1m in which to feed succulent feed through the winter.
 a. An acre of corn can be placed in the siio at Q. cost not exceeding that of shocking. huskin- grinding and shred ding.
 8. Crops can be put into the silo turing weather that could not be util- lzed in making hay or curing fodder; In some localities this is a very inn portant consideration, but does not apply to our climate here in Connecti- e1it.
 4 A given amount of corn in the form of siiage will produce more milk than the same amount when shocked and dried. Take note of this.
 6. There is less waste in feeding Eiage than in fodder: Good eilage, properly fed, Is all consumed.
 6. Silage is very, palatable.
 [. Silage, like other succulent foods has a beneficial effect upon the diges- live organs.
 8. More stock can be kept on g .gfven area of land when silage is fed IS the basis of the ration.
 g. On. account of the smaller cost Tor labor, silage can be used for SUD- plementing pastures more economically han soiling crops, unless only a sma Lnount of supplementary feed is re. Iuired.
 10. Converting the corn crop into hlage clears. the land and leaves i ready for another crop scorer than i. he corn is shocked and husked.
 Because of these advantages, it 1. ahe general opinion among many dair, farmers who have built siios that thl ise of silage has increased milk pro luction per COW and has increased tn, Arof1ts per acre. ,though it is alss, fru,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17
DEMAND FOR FERTILIZER iN- cREAsEs IN. CONNECTICUT.

Washington, D. C., Sept. 16-There are 15.5S4 farms in Connecticut that use fertilizer, and the annual purchases amount to S1, ,954, ,163, according to a re- port of the United States Census Bureau. Ten years ago the annual ex- penditure for fertilizer in this State was $1,078,2 ,24O. Fertilizer purchases in Connecticut have increased $S75, 1928, Or Sf per cent. during the past decade. Fifty -eight per cent. of the farms of this State use fertilizer. and the aver age for the United States is 29 per cent.
 In the entire nation there are 1,S23,- 00S farms that use fertilizer and the present annual expenditure is s115,- 100000. Ten years ago it was $53,- 900, ,000 for the entire nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17
PEeGY POWERS


 Gems, like other things, are subject to fashions caprice, but feminine fancy for the pearl does not diminish, for, during the last twenty years the pearl has quadrupled in value.
 Pearls of pale pinleish tint are much in evidence just now. The popularity of the sapphire remains unabated and is shown in pleasing combinations with diamonds, pearls and emeralds.
 The moonstone IS, as you know, con- sidered lucky stone and those who are a bit superstitious will welcome its re- turn to favor.
 Coral in rosebud effects with a dia- mond center and in combination with seed pearls is particularly charming and especially so for young girls. Rock crystal IS new note in the jewelry world. Brooches, pendants and watches of engraved crystal are conspicuous for their exquisite beauty. An interesting brooch is in the shape of long, mar row bow, carved from single piece and outlined with diamonds; in the center is bit of onyx set with tiny diamonds. monds.
 An oddity in pins is the iove-Enot pin set with coiored stones represent ing plaid bow. The V-shaped bodice pins have the added merit of serving double purpose-either as a bar pin or for the decollete neck. These are of enamel or of gold and are also studded with precious stones
 Silk cords are used to hold pendants and watches, the giistening jewels con trasting well with the black cord. A novelty is slides of seed pearls, below which hangs silk tassel topped witf ,earis. Small enameled opera glasse. n delicate shades, with the lorgnette tc match, are sure to appeal to theatel goers.
 Have you seen the new Tango brace lets7 A series of from three to eigh narrow gold or silver bracelets ar, joined either by plain clasps or band enriched with jewels. The toanea, shaped watch has been received witt much enthusiasm. This is worn a l often with a soft leather or moire wrist let as with a flexible gold or platinum 1 bracelet The watches are now mad detachable so that they can also b worn on a chain.
 A rather extravagant fancy is tn use of jewelled sets as glove buttons They usually match the color of thu gown and can easily be attached to lonf evening gloves.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

Necklaces of every description, usuaily about twenty-seven inches long, are liked
 for their decorative merit Flexibls necklaces of precious jewels, set in graduating sizes, are likely to remain a permanent fashion with those who crave
 simplicity with intrinsic value. Poiret has inspired the design of necklaces
 which certainly will please the most
 ardent admirer of the different" These will give a quaint touch to the costume and are made-of colored composition l with hand-painted charms .e- Chains of fiiigree set with amber Or lapis-lazuii are suggestive of the antique. C1oudcd amber combined with clear
 amber beads are among the loveiiest
 of necklaces.
 Veil pins, which are really gold hair
 pins, with jewelled tops, are certainly 2 convenient contrIvance- .s- Bags are among the most important accessories of dress. Exceeding smart
 are the green gold mesh bags in a nar-
 row, long hexagon shape, with the wrist
 strap of the same finely woven mesh:
 Some of the newest mesh bags are
 mounted on bracelets and have watches fitted in the frame, The party cases"
 are shaped like miniature trunks and I ! equipped with all the necessary small
 articles in French gilt There is wide.
 assortment of colors to choose from,
 in either leather or striped silk.
 I Another bag, which really is two bags
 in one, is made criss-cross in pin seal I; one bag contains the change purse, while the other holds the mirror, powder puff
 and handkerchief. Il A vanity case of gold kid is divided into two compartments. One to carry
 a memorandum tablet and pencil, the other intended for bills. A mirror and small change division completes the equipment.
 ,l A silk circular bag, which win appeal | for the originality it possesses, is in ll three tier effect, with a silk handle and , nickel trimmings It contains hang ing mirror and purse and is finished of l1 with silk cord and tassels.
 !. From Palermo. Italy. come corsage , bouquets consisting entirely of beads.
 Impossible to detect from the natltraf are French artificial flowers in various . colors, made of the soft inner covering of egg shells. Tucked away in the heart of a silk rose, with the real scent lof the flower, is . tiny powder puff. .
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

Street and no business concern or cor noration, however ably officered, has ever been able to approach her in economy. She is the nations ablest trader and her transactions more near ly reflect the progress and prosperity of the country than the reports of our clearing houses.
 All legislation. financal or otherwise,
 ought to be so plain that the house.
 wife can understand it. Our legis-
 lators. state and national. shoot so far
 over the head of the average citizen that those who are unable to employ an attorney and accept his statements in blind faith, must forever remain in ignorance of our laws. Of course we | have so many laws that no human can | expect to read them and survive the ordeal but any person who feels ar irresistible impulse to legislate, should try his proposed law on his neighbol
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

H aa d s a
 vers1y, one must be strong minded . resist the temptation of purchasing ne or more of the new Fall chapcaux. There is such a multiplicity of cleverly designed shapes and 1t is astonishing hat they are generally becoming to the majority of women.
 Simplicity plus elegance describes the teu hats. The shape co cints frst-the Eimmings next, and tn. ooise third. H-pienty cf the hats bear 7. close reia- Hcuship to their Summer cousins, but the way the hats are worn gives then, u entirely different aspect. Either they sre pertiy tiited from the back by ineans of baEd-au or attain saucy eoqnettishness by being tilted side-wise cver the right eye. Never, under any Hrcnmstanees. do they sit demurely o< the head
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17
CONNECTICUT CROP STATISTICS.

Washington. D. C.. Sept. 1e-The Crop Reporting Board of the United States Department of Agriculture to- day gave out the following estimates of Connecticut crops for 1913:
 Corn: 61,000 acres, 2,34S,000 bushels $1996, 900 farm value.
 Hay: 37s,000 acres. 4S2, 600 tons. Ss,- 683, ,000 farm value.
 Oats: 11.000 acres, SG8,000 bushels S169 900 farm value.
 Irish Potatoes: 24,000 acres, 2,20S, ,00c bushels, $1,921, 900 farm value.
 Tobacco: 1S,400 acres, 1s,520,00t pounds, $5, ,9S9, ,000 farm value.
 Rye: 1000 acres, 135,000 bushels SPA 900 farm value.
 Buckwheat: 5000 acres. 51.o0o bush els, $4s,000 farm value.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

ways the hen that is inclined to be squirrel tailed, whether it is the Wyan- dotte or the Leghorn.t
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

and get 1t down where tn ecommon people can understand it before at- tempting to put it on the statute books.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

The rural press, the pulpit and the school are trinity of powerful in
 huences that the farmer must utilize. to their fullest capacity before he can occupy a commanding position in pub lie affairs. s5S1
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

ton and the parsonage of all religious denominations. ~
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17
THE WORLDS GREATEST FlNAN
 cIER.,

The worlds greatest flnarcier is the Connecticut farmers housewife. Her daily investments exceed in shrewd- ness the clever transactions of Wall
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17
FARM FACTS.

The farm is the power-house of all Is noble.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

Moving pictures men have followed Stanley's footsteps through Africa -l
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-17

The farm is the nursery, of ciyiliza-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-10
Notice Of Sale Of Bonds

tee S0t If s i hnsss1 Y,s s,y;sp' S THAT the =. Trus E
Chouteau county. Montana. win. pursu-
on the 4th day Of April. 1914. for the
bonds should issue or not. sell to the high:
district in the sum of $674.OO, divided In.
to five bond certificates of the par value
OF $4,000: and one of the par value Of
$l14.OO; such bonds being issued for q
period of. five years, and being redeem.
able IN three years, n to draw inter-
est at the rate of six per centum per an
mum
Said bonds are issued for the purpose
of purchasing a school site and building
a school house.
Bids will be received and opened on
the 18th day of June, 1914, at 2 o'clock
P. m. at the house of w. w. Bradley, in
District No. 3S.
Bids for such bonds may be sent by
mail addressed to the undersigned, same
to be enclosed in seal envelope, and
marked bid for Bonds" All bids to
be t,,ot for not less than the par value Of
TIL Board of Trustees of said district
reserve the right to reject any and all
BY order of the Board of School Trus.
tees of School District No. 80.
Dated May 9, 1914.
MRS. W. W. BRADLEY,
Clerk of School District No. SO.
Address Fort Benton, Mont.
First publication Nav 9. 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-10
Notice Of Bond Sale

Notice is hereby. given. that. the Trus.
Chouteau county. Montana. win. pursu:
on the 4th day Of April, 1911, for the
bonds bigSsst sh S;aaar issue sue or i not t., sell t9 the
said district II the sum Of s22, o9o; o9
into solo, 10 bono certificates Of the par value
sued for q period of 20 years, and being
terest at the rate of 6 per centum per
annum
Said bonds are issued for the purpose
E; purchasing, a school, house site, erect
ing a school house and furnishing same.
the 18th day Of June. 1914, at 2 O'Clock
Montana.
lids for such bonds may be sent by
mail addressed to the undersigned. same
marked bid for Bonds" All bids to be
for not less than the par value Of SUCH
londs. r
The Board of Trustees of said Dist:
rict reserve the right to reject any and
BY order of the Board of School Trus-
tees of School District No. II.
Dated May II, 1914.
c. B. VAN ALSTINE,
Clerk of School District No. II.
(.Address) Big Sandy, Montana.
First publication May ~. 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-10
1902
Notice Of Contest

NAV q; S $, t isnd. Office at H"vre' Montana
TO the unknown heirs of Adolph Moser
(deceased).. contestee:
o. II HA ?SfSPy G. no' sGEeR I'M
post size s1ixlss a siE ; san SiS' on Mo MaS ssd as ,s his
application to contest and secure the
s ssaSs''a oaiss. 1 %ade e0% Scys%ber entry se' 1872 ~.
and september 22d, 1909. BY Adolph Mo.
ser. for the En- SEA, section 81, VIZ
sWh, section section 8? e., W ,oNns SEH % ana noT TX
gro1nds for his contest he alleges II that
Adoipn ~, Mos s; died more h six months
since his death his heirs have failed to
either reside upon the said land or to
p portion Of 81 sam fause rh 6a De up G to iHa t;ma any ny
his death, the said entryman had failed
to maintain a bona residence upon
, CURED by law: that said default has en-
listed for more than six months last past
and does still exist.
the said allegations will be taken by this
office as having been confessed by you.
ana vow said entry viii be Cancelled
be heard therein. either before this Of
fee Or on appeal, if YOU fail to file in
F fS5S S!'ff p %i5hta tif%en of t days notice. adfee ta as
shown below, your answer, under oath,
specifically meeting, and responding to
these allegations of contest, or if you
fail within that time to file in this Of
flee due proof that YOU have served a
copy Of your answer on the, said contest
ant either in person or by registered
mail. II, this service is made by the de-
livery OF Il copy of your answer to the
contestant in person., proof of such SER
vice must be either the said contestants
written acknowledgement Of his receipt
Of the copy. showing the date Of its re-
ceipt. or the affidavit of the person by
whom the delivery was made stating
ii made by registered mail, proof OF such
service must consist Of the affidavit Of
ed stating when and the post office e
which, it was mailed, and this affidavit
must be accompanied by the postmaster's
receipt for the letter.
You should state in your answer the
name of the post office to which you
desire future notices to be sent to you.
NJ. W. HUTCHINSON, Register.
Date of first publication May q, 1914.
Date of second publication June 3,
1914.
Date of third publication June 10, 1914.
Date of fourth publication June IL,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-10
Notice Of Sale Of Bonds

tees of School District Number 10. of
Chouteau county. Montana. will. pursu-
ant to an. election held in said district
on the 4th day of April, 1914. for the
purpose of determining whether such
bonds should issue or not, sell to the
highest bidder for cash the bonds of said
district In the sun of $1,000. 90 Sixteen
Hundred Dollars.) divided into eight bono
certificates of the par value of 5000. 90
each. such bonds being issued for a
period of 10 years, and being redeemable
in 3 years. and to draw interest at the
rate Of 6 per centum per annum.
Said bonds are issued for the purpose
of building two school houses and fur
nishing same
Bids will be received and opened on
the 18th day of June. 1914, at ? O'Clock
p. m, at the house of J.. A. Tanner in
District No. II.
Bids for such bonds may be sent by
mail addressed to the undersigned, same
to be enclosed in sealed envelope, and
marked bid for Bonds.' All bids to be
bonds.
The Board of Trustees of said district
reserve the right to reject any and all
bids.
BY order of the Board of School Trus.
tees of School District No. 10.
Dated May II, 1914.
J.. a. TANNER.
Clerk of School District No. -.
f.Address) Iona, Montana.
First publication May II. 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-06-10
Notice for Publication

e.. S. Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, May IA, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that
FRED LARIMORE,
of Marias, Montana, who, on June 16,
1909. made homestead entry. serial No.
O64o?, for SEA, section 6, township 2S
north, range s east, Montana meridian.
has filed notice of intention to make three
year proof to establish claim to the land
above described, before Herbert d.
Schmidt, L. $. commissioner, at Fort Ben
ton. Montana. on the Gath day of June,
1914.
Claimant anne as witnesses:
Charles Brinkman. John Brinkman.
William w. Mcdonald, all of Marias,
Montana, and Charles Brown, of Fort
Montana.
Z. N. SI-THERLLN. Register.