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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
BUILDING ACTIVITY IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
BUILDING AND BUSINESS.
Permits For the Past Week Double
 the Number of Last Year.

The record of real estate sales in Connecticut during the past week, as shown by the number of warranty deeds recorded in the cities reported by The Commercial Record, number ed PIP, with mortgage loans of $457, ,446 comparing with IFS sales and mort gage loans of s467,765 for the same week of last year, and 286 sales and loans of $768,36S in the year 1913.
 Nine new interpretations with a. to- tai authorized capital stock of $151, ,000 week, comparing with seven incor- porations with total capital stock of S47o,000 formed in the corresponding week of last year.
 The five bankruptcy petitions last week have assets of S15.14o and lia favorably with that of the previous four years.
 Building permits were granted the past week in the cities of New Ha- bury to the number of 71 for buildings costing $129,3S0. Last year the record showed 30 permits and buildings cost ing $81,961. and in 1913, 39 permits for buildings costing $145,150.
 Contracts awarded the past week included residence work in New Ha- ven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury, Norwich and New London, store and tenement buildings in Stamford and Bridgeport, factory work in New E1a- ven and Bridgeport and number of smaller houses in all parts of the state.
 New work for which plans are be- ing prepared or estimated include scnooIhouse work in Bridgeport, Wa terbury and Bristol, church and parish house in New Canaan, residence work in Hartford and New Haven, addition to country club in New Haven, store and apartment blocks in Bridgeport and New Haven, alterations to busi- ness block in Bridgeport, public gar age in New Haven, refectory building a1.d new church and business block in New London, and a business block in Norwich. A number of smaller con- tracts for one, two and three-family houses are reported in various parts of the state and the outlook is very good for a brisk spring building trade.
 There were eight sales of real estate here during the past week as com pared with five a year ago. The mort gage loans for the two weeks were $50 and SS,750 respectively.
 New London had five sales of real ty last week to five a year ago, the loans for the respective weeks being S1S50 and S920O
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
CLOVER,
Several Reasons Why Successful
 Stand May Not Be Secured.

Observations indicate that failure to obtain successful stand of clover is due to a number of different causes, any one of any combination of which may reach very unfavorably to it's growth. The primary causes of clover failure appear to be due to depletion of the humus content of the soil "acidity.' Clover will not succeed on poorly drained soil. Lack of fertility reduces the yield in some sections. In the spring grain sections the nurse crop should be seeded from one-half to wo-thirds the usual rate. When a full seeding of the purse crop is made, and this is especially true of oats, the greater portion of the soil moisture is used by the grain. The clover plants thus become weakened, and when the grain is ut they are killed by the hot sun before they have time to recover. Alsike clover does well on soil which will no longer grow red clover, and where moisture is sufficient it is 1 recommended that alsike be planted. Sweet clover or soy beans are very good soil renovators, and they may replace red clover in the rotations un- til the soil is in such condition that red clover will succeed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AT WESTERLY
Over 300 From Norwich and Elsewhere Entertained by Mar ragansett Commandery-Vs From Eminent Sir C. M Dunbar-Boys' Club Entertainment.

The 4S0th stated conc1ave of Narra- gansett commandery, No. .27, Knights Templar. was held Wednesday evening at Masonic hall on High street, about 300 sir knights being present from Norwich, New London, Bridgeport, Pawtucket, Providence, Attleboro New Bedford, Springfield and Boston. Eni- nent Sir Clarence NJ. Dunbar of Provi- dence, eminent grand lecturer of the grand commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, officially inspected the commandery. At 6.30 o'clock a banquet served in the armory was at tended by nearly 200 knights. The largest delegation was present from Columbian commandery of Norwich, two special cars on the Norwich and Westerly line bringing the sir knights from that place. \ good sized delega- ton was also present from Palestine comrnandery of New London.
 Eminent Sir Dunbar was accompa- nied by his suite and a full inspection of Narragansett commandery was made, which was followed by the open ing and working of the 1lluStriouS Or de- of the Red Cross in full form. The inspection was held at 7.30 o'clock, fol- lowed by a reception to the visiting in specting officer and his suite at s o'clock. At the close of the exercises the members and the visiting guests adjourned to the banquet hall. where a smoker and entertainment was enjoy ed. The drill by the sir knights was in charge of Eminent Commander Ar
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
f,544,512 BALES OF COTTON
 EXPORTED DURING FEBRUARY
The Seasons Exports Thus Far
 Amount to 5,2a3,7ao Bales.

New Orleans, La, March 3.--Cotton exports during February were 1s544,- 512 bales, a larger amount than ship ped any month of this or last season. The seasons exports thus far amount to 5,2S3, 189 bales. compared with s.,
 8S3, ,000 during last years entire sea son. February exports surprised even those who made high estimates. Few calculations were over 1,250,0G0 bales, while many traders thought it would be under the million mark, since Feb ruary usually is a dull month, and this year. shippers were more or less ham pered by developments in European waters. In addition more than 80,000 bales were cleared March 1, which really were February business.
 The height of the movement last season was in November, when 1,4705- 600 bales were exported. Many trad CTS predict the movements height this season has not yet been reached, pro- vided the measures which the Eure- pean allies are putting into force re- garding shipping do not have too un- favorable an effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
FARM FACTS.

Cheap money will solve many of the farmers problems.
 There is not enough of the communi- ty spirit among our rural districts.
 Success in farming depends largely upon proper marketing methods, cheap money and cooperation.
 Something is wrong in our market ing system when 8 small crop brings more money than bountiful one.
 Cooperation between practical far mers and proficient business men will eleminate ignorance and prejudice.
 The highest duty of state and Fed eral Governments is to place agricul- tural education within the reach of all.
 The farmer cannot be helped until he organizes, and the Government can best help the farmer through organi- zation.
 By cooperating with his neighbor the farmer can learn new methods of culture and the interchange of ideas will benefit both.
 The Nations menu must be made up from the fields. pastures, orchards and gardens, and to farm intelligently the farmer must know what is needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04

ular roof pleasing to the eye, but it is likewise novel and in strict con- formity to good taste. The plan calls for an exterior of stuceo but shingles, brick or novelty siding could be sub st!tuted. if desired, and the result would be quite as effective.
 It would be difficult indeed to con- ce1ve of a more practical floor plan for cottage of six rooms. This perhaps is more apparent on the first floor. The vestibule leads directly to the living room. There is no hall be- tween but the omission Is in keeping with present day tendencies, and makes possible a living room of un- usual charm This room, which is IA 19 feet, is the most accessible in the house. From it doors lead to the dining room on the left, to the kitchen case communicates with the cham bers on the floor above. The most imposing feature, and one that adds materially to every home, is the fire place, with enclosed bookcase on either side.
 The dining room, which is 13-6 x 13-6. is in the front of the house, and so located it commands splendid view of the living room from which it is separated by French doors. A china closet, with full length door. is near the entrance. Between the dining room and the 13-6 II kitchen is the pantry, a spacious well arranged af- fair that cannot fail to excite the ad- miration of every housewife The kitchen is well lighted. and equipped with every modern convenience. Place for a refrigerator is provided off the a6joins. The cellar stairs and back entrance are situated in the most economical position possible.
 There are three bedrooms, large
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
ALFALFA.
Those Planning To Raise It Should
 Have Some Early Crop Ahead.

Those interested in raising a plot of alfalfa this coming year should plan to grow some early crop like early po tatoes or oats and peas so that the crop can be removed before the time for seeding occurs and enough time allowed for cultivation to eliminate every possible chance of weeds getting a start before the alfalfa comes on. Since manure is likely to introduce large numbers of weed seeds the ap- plying of this material the same sea- son the alfalfa is to be seeded is un- desirable. Plenty of lime, phosphorus and potash should be applied so that the plant can get good start as early as possible. Seeding to be done about the middle of August using 20 to 25 pounds per acre. People wishing to conduct alfalfa plots and desire the cooperation of the league should get in touch with the office as soon as convenient.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04

Island Reds, three Light Brahmas, four White OTpingtons, two Light Sussex and one "Favorite Hen'' made perfect scores for the week by laying seven eggs each.
 One hen. Buff Leghorn, gave quite an unusual performance by laying
 during the week three eggs, all of which taken together weighed a little less than the standard two ounce egg. None of these could of course be counted because they were not of mar ketable size. Strangely enough each egg was just 8 little smaller than the one that preceded it and the manage ment of the contest is exceedingly tn- terested to see just how long this will be continued.
 The monthly awards for February have been announced as follows: Blue 1 ribbon or first prize was won by Tom Barron's pen of English Wyandottes that laid 211 eggs during the month. | Two pens of Rhode Island Reds own | ed respectively by Charles o. Polhe- ! mus, Newburgh, N. Y., and Springda1e Poultry farm, Durham, Conn, tied for | second with 19 eggs each. The Storrs
 Stations sour milk pen of White Wy | andottes came third with a yield Of | 163, but inasmuch as this experimental pen is not in competition the third prize ribbon for February has been ! awarded to Merrythought Farms pen of Columbian Wyandottes, Columbia, l Conn. that laid 168 eggss.
 The ten leading pens to date are as 1 follows:
 Ed Cam, Hoghton, near Preston, l England, White Wyandottes, 625: Hill view Poultry Farm. St Albans, Vt,
 Rhode Island Reds. 573: Merritt M. | Clark, Brookfteld Center. Conn.,, Barred 1 Rocks, 499; Tom Barron, Catforth 1 near Preston, England, White Wyan-
 dottes, 499; A. P. Robinson, Calverton. N. Y., White Leshorns, 480; Colonial
 Farm, Temple, N. H.. Rhode Island Reds, 474; Pinecrest Orchards, Groton, Mass, Rhode Island Reds, 451; Frank
 L. Futile. Southboro, Mass, Barred Rocks, Al; Merrythought Farm, Co., l lumbia, Conn, Columbian Wyandottes, 440; Springdale Poultry Farm, Dur ham, Conn. Rhode Island Reds. 431.
 The ten leading Connecticut pens to date are as follows:
 Merritt NJ. Clark, Brookfeld Gen.
 ter, Barred Rocks, 4e9, Merrythought Farm, Columbia, Colombian Wyan- dottes, 440: Springdale Poultry Farm. Durham, Rhode Island Reds, 431: F.
 M. Peasley, Cheshire, White Leghorns. 422: Windsweep Farm, Bedding Ridge, White Leghorns, 421: H. B. Miller,
 Untonville, American Domoniques,
 406; Mrs. J. D. Beck, Canaan, White i Wyandottes. 391; Harry E. Cook,
 Orange, Rhode Island Reds, 393; Ner- rythought Farm, Columbia. White Wy
 andottes. 376: J. F. Byron. Williman- tic, White Wyandottes, 367.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
STATE ORGANISTS.
Annual Meeting to Be Held in Meri
 den.

The Connecticut council of the National Association of Organists will hold it's annual meeting at the First Methodist church in Meriden Monday evening. The ladies of the church will serve a turkey supper to the visitors at 6.30 o'clock, and the election of of- ficers will be held one hour later.
 At S.50 o'clock there will be 8 short organ recital at which the fow- lowing organists will be heard: Frank B. Tiernan, of the East Pearl Street Methodist church, New Haven; How ard B. Brewer, of the First Congrega- tional church, New Britain; Frank c Hill, of the First Baptist church ot Meriden and Frank Treat Southwick of the First Methodist church. Fol- lowing the recital which will be public there will be informal organ playing and general discussion for the mem- bers.
 The convention will be favored by Scott Brook, president Of the na- tional association, and Professor Harrington. of Wesleyan, both ot whom are expected to speak.
 The committee arranging for the convention is composed of Julius E Neumann, Frank Treat Southwick and Edward Laubin. The present officers of the Connecticut council are: President, Julius E. Neumann; vice president, Frederick B. Hill. secretary Frank Treat Southwick-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
STARTING THE INCUBATOR. Those Which Have Been Used Should Be Disinfected-Time to Start.

Poultrymen planning to get early and December to obtain the high win
 ter prices should ne starting their in- cubators now. If tie incubators were used last year, they should be carefully disinfected With some solution simi- lar to sulpfo napthoI and free from any oils. A great many diseases of young chickens originate in the incu- bator which has not been properly dis infected. The thermometer should be carefully tested in water at a tempera- ture of 103 degrees by some thermome- te1 which is knowl to be accurate. h. cubators should be warmed up grad ually, running the lamp low for the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04

poses. The dimensions are about 20 feet square.
 New Front.
 The foundations for the new fronts on the filling stores on Franklin street have been completed and the construction of the window frames is now well along. Contractor Hugh Blackledge has charge of the work.
 Residence for E. R. Pierson.
 Plans are being drawn by Archi- tects Cudworth and Woodworth for a modern two-Story residence to be erected on West Main street for FL mer R. Pierson. The dwelling will be feet east of MT. Pierson's stable on West Main street. It is to contain ' rooms and all modern improvements are to be installed.
 It is expected that the plans will be ready for figures next week.
 Bungalow Ready 70 Plaster.
 The bungalow in process of con- stlTlction on Lincoln avenue for Mrs. Sarah McGee, is now ready to plas- ter. The mason work is being done by T. F. Brand. the plumbing and heating by J. J. Shugrue and the electrical work by The Eaton Chase company. The contract for the paint ing has not yet been let. The plans were drawn by Architect Charles H. Preston.
 Making Two Flats. Contractor Herricz is making ex- tensive alterations to the house at No GA Oak street, owned and occupied by Mrs. H. D. Rallion. The house is be- ing turned into two flats and an ad- dition 10X26 is being built on the rear The addition IS to be of wooden con- struction and two stories in height ard will be used for sleeping rooms The frame for the addition is now UT and the roof will be covered in within a few days. When completed each flat will contain six rooms. The alter ations will require about a month.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
SEVERAL RESIDENCES PROJECTED
Two Planned for West Main Street and One for Potter Manor-Contract for West Side Block to be Awarded Soon-Other Work About Town.

Contractor Charles I. Rathbun is about to start work on two new houses which he is to erect, one on West Main street and the other at Potter Manor. Wednesday Contrac- tor Thomas Dodd started excavating street cottage and next week he will begin the cellar for the house at Pot ter Manor. Both cottages are to be two stories in height and will contain eight rooms each. All modern i'm provements are to be installed.
 Ready for Mastering.
 The changes being made at the former Stanton place, corner Maple and Ann streets by Contractor Rath- bun are advancing steadily and the brick addition is now ready for plas- terins.
 Bids to be Opened This Week.
 It is expected that the bids on the three story brick block to be erected on the corner of West Main and High streets for Lurie and Bennett, will be all in this week and they will probably be opened on Friday. On the first floor there are to be two arranged for eight room apartments. The plans for the building were drawn by Architect Charles H. Pres ton.
 Ready for Figures.
 The plans for the changes to be made at the Caron property on North Main streets formerly known as the St. John Hotel, were completed this week by Architect Preston, and are now ready for figures.
 Frame Building.
 Max klarik is having a frame building, one story high, erected in the rear of his property at No. Il Mechanic street. The foundation has been laid and the frame is partly erected. The building is to be used as a storehouse and for other pur-
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and well ventilated, on the second floor, besides sleeping porch, 9x11, a bath and a linen closet. Ample closet room is planned, there being two on ond. The third floor is left untinish- ed.
 In> the basement; which extends under the entire house, may be found the heating plant, vegetable cellar, laundry and storage room.
 Arrangements have been made with the architect to furnish estimated cost of construction or any other in- formation desired regarding the house illustrated. They also invite our readers to make suggestions for plans which they would like illus trated in the future. Address all correspondence to The Bulletin, House Plan Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04

The neat, simple design illustrated has a number of features worthy of special mention, but the one that comments itself most highly to the thoughtful student of domestic archi- lecture is the genuine economy of the plan. It is not the rigid economy of the penurious that denies comforts or detracts from appearances to effect a mates unnecessary waste by utilizing to splendid advantage every inch of room.
 This cottage measures B feet across the front. and including the piazza. is S1 feet deep. In outward of present day architecture. Not only Is the combination of group win- dows. hospitable entrance and irreg-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
DON'T SET FREAK EGGS.

Did you ever notice how much more coming from large plump seeds of corn, wheat, beans. radish, lettuce, etc.2
 The same law holds good with chickens matched from good-sized, weIl-shaped eggs.
 Eggs that have sufficient size to furnish plenty of material to develop vigorous, perfect embryo chick, and room for it to expand. will insure the chicks ample strength to cut and burst it's shell prison.
 Select not the over-siZed irregular shaped egg, but those of good size and as uniform in shape, color, and strong in shell as possible.
 HAVE A GRAPE ARHoR.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04

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 Get 25 cent box at any drug store or department store and get instant relief. Wear smaller shoes. Just once try "TIZ." Get a whole years foot comfort for only g cents. Think of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
SOUTH MANCHESTER,

The Aberthaw Construction Co. vii, start work about March 15 on the erection of the new vocational school on Wells street. The plastering is now being completed on the primary school.
 The new house being erected on Main street near Lilley street fo1 James Trotte- is ready for plastering
 s. Emil Johnson is making altera- tions to the store in the Park The ater building for John Goldman.
 The foundation work has been com pleted for the four-fanily house to be erected on Summit street by John Lyons and William McNeill. The owners will build
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

first day and heating it to tempera- ture of 103 degrees after the first 24 hours.
 The situation of the incubator is very important. The cellar is the best place for the machine, provided it is well ventilated because the cellar is very little influenced by outside con ditions and there is always more or less moisture in the atmosphere. It is better to have Q room above the sur face that is well ventilated than a eel lar poorly ventilated. Very many house cellars are not satisfactory be- cause of the smallnesS of the windows Where the windows are sufficiently large, cheese cloth may be placed over them to prevent direct draft upon the machine and oxygen will be supplied through the cheese cloth. The burning of several lamps in a cellar uses up a large amount of the oxygen, therefore
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it is important to have a constant fresh supply of oxygen so that the em- bryos in the eggs will always have a sufficient amount available. Avoid direct drafts on the incubators be- cause they will affect the inside tenn perature of the machine. When the machine is run in a room above the ground which is rather dry it pays to have pans of water in the rooms to prevent the eggs in the machine from drying out too rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
Man Suicides at Middletown.

Middletown, Conn, March 3-John Carroll, 46 years old, of this city, died tonight in a hospital as the result of swallowing poison with suicidal intent earlier in the day. Domestic troubles are believed to have been the cause of the act. He leaves @ family.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
MYSTIC.

Amos W. Chapman has sold to Miss Fulton, the artist who occupies the Gates studio, a piece of land at Rocky ledge at the foot of Orchard street, where she will build a bungalow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04

Successful experiments have re- gently been made in stoking the rail- way engines of Sweneden with peat.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
BUILDING OPERATIONS
 IN NEW ENGLAND.

The statistics of Building and En- gineerfng operations in New England ss compiled by The F. w. Dodge
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-04
hur N. Nash of Westerly.

thur N. Nash of Westerly.
 The officers of the local commandery are: Eminent commander, Sir Arthur \. Nash; generalissimo, Sir Lewis stanton; captain general, Sir Harry L. Bclles; senior warden, Sir Louis J. Reuter-; junior warden, Sir William St. Onge; prelate P. E. Sir Thomas Nc kenzie; treasurer, P. E. Sir R. B. Smith: recorder, P. E. Sir A. c. Thompson; standard bearer, Sir Ran dall B. Smith; sword bearer, Sir Otis L. Burdick; warder, Sir George H. Harper; captain of the guard, Sir Carl E. Burdick; third guard, Sir F. N. Robinson; second guard, Sir Robert Hazard: first guard Sir F. G. HaswelI: {: organist, Sir William H. Goodgeon: as sistant organist, Sir R. J. H. Bethel; sentinel, Sir E. B. Pendleton; master of ceremonies, P. E. Sir A. P. Randall; escort. Sir William c. Smith, Sir J. Herbert Segar, Sir William H. Good geon, Sir Charles B. Briggs, Sir Will liam Mitchell, Jr., Sir Andrew w. Fisher, Sir Robert r. Barr, Sir Harold D. Livingston; trustees of the perma- nent fund, P. E. Sir Charles W. Will lard, P. E. Sir Thomas Mckenzie, P. E. Sir Russell B. Smith.
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HAVE A GRAPE ARsoR.

On crowded home grounds where