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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
CLEAN POULTRY HOUSES.
Important For the Best ResuIts-A
 Good Wash.

Strict cleanliness is one of the most
 important rules in poultry manage
 ment. During the next few weeks the
 opportunity should not be missed of
 lime ast2ing the insides of all build
 ings which have been and are to be
 occupied by poultry,
 A good wash which will prove i'm
 previous to the weather and not rub
 off is recommended as follows: Place
 some freshly-burnt lime in a pail, and pour upon it sufficient water to cover
 If. Boiled oil should be immediately
 added, in the proportion of a pint of oil to a gallon of wash. The whole
 should then be thinned with water to the required consistency, and if a
 disinfectant is added, the growth of
 insect pests will be checked. It should be applied with a proper whitewash brush, we'll Sluicing the liquid into all
 cracks and crevices.
 All the equipment of g poultry house should be easily removable for should be scraped and scrubbed with hot soda water, and after drying well saturated with paraffin before reflx- ing in the poultry house. Dirty and neglected runs and rOostS are usually l infested with feas and lice, and to suppress such pests lime-wash and paraffln should be often applied, eS- pecially during early spring. and when breeding operations are in full swing. The red mite is found in abundance l m unclean buildings! It feeds upon the birds only at night, and hides away in cracks and crevices in the perches, nests, walls, and ceilings dur ing the day. It causes fowls to be- come anaemic from loss of blood, and hmewashing, however, will keep it in check.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

 in the high school building Of North Stonington Friday evening for the pur- pose of discussing the possibilities of a cow-testing association in this Vi cinity.
 Karl B. AIusser, the Extension dairy man of Connecticut Agricultural col lege, was the principal speaker. He gave the history and origin of CON testing associations in Denmark and also their development in the United States. The detailed workings of an association of this kind were explain cd.
 MT. Musser stated that there are al present nearly 200 associations in the United States Of this number of Con- necticut has one. H. O. Daniels was the organizer of this one.
 Mir. BIusser said if there was in- terest enough manifested. an associa- tiCn would be organized at North Ston- ! ington and Preston. Upon invitation several of the dairymen near Norti Stonina ton signed an agreement tC take up the work.
 Following Mir. Musser's talk, Hugl Fergus of the U. s. Department ol Agriculture gave a, brief review of tho results obtained by the associations 1T i different parts of the United State: and foreign countries. MT Fergus Mir. Musser and Murrl ] D. Lincoln of Norwich, the count! l agent, are completing the oorganiza l tion of an association near Lebanon l this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

without injury to the materials or to
 the foliage. Add a little milk of lime
 Qime Water) if mixture persists in
 burning foliage. This will take up the
 free arsenic. Add two or two and 6
 half pounds of whale oil soap if ''Black
 Leaf 40" does not spread readily.
 l. Dormant spraying-San jose scale, oyster shell scale, blister mite,
 a few days of the opening of the buds,
 brown pot, aphis, pear pysells, tent caterpillars and others.
 Concentrated lime sulphur one gal
 Ion diluted with eight gallons of wa ter. if one is spraying within a few
 days Of opening of buds to kill aphis, etc. add one half pint black leaf 10. Apply any time up until leaf buds acEually kurst open, when renpera- - ture is above SS degrees, limbs dry and when one is sure that it will dry on before night or before a shower. .. Just before flower buds show color (white or pink)-Apple scab, green aphls. plum and apple curcuho bud moth and caterpillars.
 Al'senate of lead paste, three pounds, concentrated lime sulphur, four quarts, and one half pint of black leaf 40 to 50 gallons of water. Use an angle disc nozzle and plenty of pressure
 petals fall with the same mixture as in No. 2.
 1. Same combination of spray ma terials applied three weeks after No. 3 is applied. The black leaf 40 many be left out if one is certain that the aphis has been controlled. ,. If one is trying to get q high per cent; of strictly first-class apples ] it will be worth while to use the same ! mixture the last week in July for fur l ther control of apple scab and second brood Of coddling moth. Do not use other materials except 1 on an experimental scale. Care should be exercised not to put
 on the No. 3 spray when the apple l trees are in bloom for several reasons 1 first, such spraying will not accom- l Dlish tho ends desired because the | pollen and parts or the flower cover | up the Calyx so that the material can not get into the cavity; second the ] spray material will wash off the boiler l thus hindering cross pollination: third l such a spraying is likely to poison 1 the pollen, thus killing many of the l small bees. It is seen that spraying at such times is injurious to the wei 1 fare of the fruit grower, and does not | accomplish the ends which he is af- ! ter.
 l All growers should figure up theil 1 spray material needs and put in theil | orders as soon as possible in order tC 1 have the material on hand when il | will be needed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
POQUETANUcK BRIDGE
 HAS BEEN REPLACED,
Three Have Been Washed Out There
 Since the '70s

A temporary bridge has been com pleted at Poquetanuck to replace the old bridge which was washed away on the evening of January 18th through the bursting of the dam just above the site of the old burned Lucas mill The bursting of the dam was caused by the heavy rainfall during several days previous, combined with the weight of ice was behind the dam The bridge used by the Norwich and Westerly trolley line and located just east of the highway bridge was not dama ged as it had been strengthened and raised within the past year. The temporary bridge which was built on the site of the old bridge, is practically 10 feet in length with 20 foot span. It is constructed of heavy timbers f2X14 with iron trusses and substantial flooring has been laid. It is fifteen feet wide and will accommodate the ordin- ary travel that passes that section. The bridge may be used at least two or three years and it is hoped that by
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that time steps will have been talk en towards the building of perma- neut structure strong enough to with sta4d the winter and spring floods
 The accompanying picture which was taken by Willard A. Lucas of Poquetanuck shows the wreck of the old frame bridge. just in front of the trolley bridge
 The trolley bridge which was of steel and had been constructed with deep concrete foundations for the piers on each bank held fast and was not injured by the washoUt of the road bridge.
 The dam which burst is located back of the trolley bridge. The section of stone building seen at the left is a part of the burned Lucas woolen mill It is said that at least three bridges ar this point have been washed away since the I0s owing to the breaking of the dam and the high water in the early spring often threatened the Lucas mill as it sometimes rose al- most as high as the window ledge seen in the picture. The old mill was very substantially built however and the water never got inside the build ing First SeIectman James E. Bates had charge of the arrangements for the building of the temporary bridge.
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basic slag. which furnishes phosphoric acid and some lime. This is too expen- sive this year to warrant ones using it in the orchard. especially when the cheaper form of phosphoric acid can be obtained. Acid phosphate will fur nish the needed element of phosphoric acid at reasonable rates and the league recommends again that the amounts be varied according to ones needs from 300 to 600 pounds to be used in most cases.
 Muriate and sulphate of potash has been used to a considerable extent in the past, but is too expensive this year to warrant fruit growers using, unless on peach trees or berry patches. and there the growers should cut down the amounts.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
SPRAYING.
Many Who Started Last Year Win Do
 More This Season.


 Many people sprayed last year for the first time and know the great re- suits to be obtained from spraying There Is very little doubt but what these people will spray as many times if not more than they did last year. These people will undoubtedly spray much more thoroughly, because they know the value of so doing. There are many farmers who have apple trees which have not been sprayed in the past and these people should make plans to start spraying this year or else they will find that 1t will be prac- tfcally necessary to cut their trees down within a very few years. The apple scab is more serious in this sec ton than heretofore, and one must plan to control this. Spraying for it each year should be as a preventive green lice is a serious insect trouble in practically all parts of the coun- try. The fruit growers should plan to spray against this trouble. Fortu- nately for the gruit growers the many insect and fungous troubles (about 300) can be practically controlled by using a combined spray at several different periods, which is as follows with the amount of the different ma terials necessary and the different troubles which they will combat. The first spray is recommended to all who are in sections that are infected with scale. The second spray, the bud spray, is a. very important spray and is strongly recommended to alI as is also the third spray which has been prac- tsed more or less in the past:
 These materials can be combined
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
KEEP SOIL SWEET.


 Many have applied lime to grass lands and then watched to see if there would be any increase in the yield. Many have been disappointed in not seeing the increase. Such re- suits can nearly always be expected. The direct effect of lime on timothy or hay is not to be expected to be but little, especially the first season or two. The effect on this crop will be to help prevent the grass from run ming out as rapidly. This has been demonstrated in many sections of the country. Keep your soil always sweet if you desire to raise timothy year aS- ter year.
 The effect of lime on corn will also be limited, however, the best time to apply it is on your pIowed corn land so that the action of the calcium will have taken place by the time that seeding down is done. This will help grow better and surer crops of clover. Apply at least two tons of ground limestone per acre and harrow in for the first application.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
HON. JOSEPH L. BARBOUR
 DIES OF HEART DISEASE
Stricken in His Office at Hartford and Died Before Physician Could Reach Him.

Hartford. Feb. 3.-In ttSe midst of the activities of his law practice, the Hon. Joseph L. Barbour, of this city, was stricken with heart failure in his office on the third floor of the First National bank building. No. 50 State street, and died at 1.30 this afternoon, before physician reached him.
 Mir. Barbour had been trying the case of Mrs. Emma Welr against Max Maislen. before Judge Shumway and the jury in the superior court, this plaintiff. When the court took a re- county building and walked to his of
 fee. He rode up in the elevator to the third floor, entered his office and sat down iu his chair
 James E. Henry. an attorney, and Mir Barbour's stenogTapher. Miss Evans. were present, and MT. Bar bour complained to them that he fat faint and sick. He immediately lapsed into uncosnCiOuSneSs and, though NIT. Henry and Miss Evans summoned a physician from the police station. and also the family physician, MT. Barbour expired almost immediately. Dr. Levi E. Cochran. who arrived Q | few minutes later with members of 1 Jr BarbouTs family, said MT. Barbour | had been a sufferer from heart trou- | ble and his death was undoubtedly | caused by a sudden relapse. | On learning of MT BarbOur's death l the superior court took a recess for the | afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
FERTILIZER HINTS.
Nitrate of Soda Said to Be Cheaper
 This Year.

Many farmers who are now figuring their fertilizer needs for the season are asking what fertilizers and what amounts of these fertilizers should be used this coming year. Very few fruit growers, especially those who have cared for their trees in the past or who used leguminous cover crops plan or need to use much nitrogen. How ever. many of the orchards need more nitrogen. especially those which have not been properly cared for in the past. Nitrate of soda is cheaper this year and the league suggests that the quantity used be varied according to ones local needs, the amount running between 50 and 150 pounds per acre for mature trees.
 Fruit growers who have fertilized in
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
BUILDING ACTIVITY IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT

be remodeled. The floor will be in clined and the galleries will be hung from the roof and the posts under meath removed. New pews will be fn- ventilating system and the auditorium will be redecorated throughout It IS expected that the contracts will be awarded in the near future.
 Contract Awarded.
 The general contract for the erection of the new building for the '. NJ. C. A. on Meridian street has been given to H. R. Douglas, he. and work has been started. The contract price was $77,900 and includes general construction only. Contracts for the heating, plumbing and electric work will be let by the architects as sepa- rate contracts. and the gymnas-uIn fixtures, bowling alleys and equipment will be awarded by the owners.
 MontauI< Avenue Residence.
 Architect James Sweeney is com pleting plans for an attractive resi- dence on Montauk avenue for Ludwig Mann. The house will be of frame construction, containing 10 rooms and bath. The rooms will be finished in haTdWoOds, will hardwood floors, and the bath will have a tiled floor and side walls. Provision will be made for steam heat and gas and electric lights.
 Alterations to Hotel.
 From plans drawn by Architect James Sweeney work has been start ed on the proposed extensive changes to the Crocller House building, at the corner Of State and Green streets. B F. Mahan is the owner. It is planned to make a new lobby which will be fitted up with tiled floors, side walls marble counters. and make many other interior changes in the basement and upper floors. A mar quise will be erected over the State street entrance. The Vermont Marble Co. have the contract for the mar ble work and contracts for the plumb- ing, etc, will be let soon.
 Main Street Changes.
 The general contract for the alter ations to the residence of Dora Schaf- CT. on Main street has been given to LubschanslSy Bros. None of the sub- contracts are let. The plans are by Charles W. Denison. and provide the changing of the house into a three family block. New plumbing and steam heating will be required.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

awarded. As in former weeks there is the usual amount of contracts for small houses of the one and two fam fly type in all parts of the state.
 Work for which plans are being drawn or estimated includes a church in New London, theatre costing S2o,000 in New Canaan, residence work in New London. Hartford and New Haven; brick tenement buildings in New Haven and Hartford; public garage in Hartford and addition to hospital in New Haven.
 Norwich had eleven realty sales last week to four for the same week last year. The loans for the two weeks were $S2,315 and $9,S00 respec- lively.
 In New London there were seven sales of real estate last week to five q year ago. Mortgages totaled $29,S1O and S12,100 for the two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
NEW YORK SUFFRAGISTS
 JOYFUL, THEN CHAGRINED.
Assembly Adopts Their Resolution. But Senate Set No Time for Its Con sideration.

Albany, \. Y, Feb. 3.-The suffrage workers who seek the second adoption of their 1913 resolution were joyous today when the assembly unanimously adopted the resolution, which would permit the voters to pass this fall on a legislative amendment granting equal suffrage.
 A few minutes later. however, the senate reported the resolution out Of committee and into general orders, which meant that it may he considered any time and not only on next Tues day. The suffra gists were much dis appointed by this movement, a.s they had planned to be present that day and celebrate their victory.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
TO INSTRUCT GERMANS
 ON ECONOMY IN EATING
Course of Lectures Has Been Opened
 in Berlin.

Berlin, via London, Feb. 3, 11.30 D, m. Herr Won Loch, of the Prussian min istry of the interior, in opening a. course Of lectures today designed to prepare public speakers for instruct ing the population on economy in eat ing admitted that during the first half year Of the war the people had not lived as economically as their duty toward the fatherland and the serious ness of the situation demanded.
 While German soldiers are risking their lives with incomporabIe courage for our security said Herr Won Loeb we at home have been living just as in times of peace, seldom thinking of saving. As the soldiers arc fighting in arms against the enemy, so we must battle with all our might against pal . ate and stomach. The participants in this lecture course must organize the home army in this great struggle
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
BUILDING AND BUSINESS.
Not Much Activity Shown In 8uiId-
 ing Trades In State.

There was a slight gain in the vol ume of real estate transactions last week as shown by the number of war ranty deeds filed in the various Con necticut cities reported by The Commercial Record, when compared with last year, but a decrease when compared with the like week of 1913. The following are the figures: 1915, 260 sales with mortgage loans of $793,S57; 1914. 234 sales with mort gage loans of $921, ,19S, and 1913, 275 sales and mortgage loans of S816,496.
 During the past week eight new companies with a total authorized capital stock of S540, 900 were formed in this state. Last year in the cor responding week there were but four interpretations with capital stock of Sl40,000 and in 1913, 20, with aver age capital stock of over S59,000.
 Six bankruptcy petitions having as sets of S10,291 and liabilities of $20 71T is the record for Connecticut during the past week, comparing with 10 pe- titionS, with assets of S16,621 and Ha- bilities of S37,693.
 Not much activity is shown in the building trades during the week. In the cities of New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury and Stamford but 51 permits for buildings costing week of January, 1914. 42 permits were granted, and in 1913, 65 permits for buildings costing $224,910.
 Very few important contracts have been awarded during the week the largest being for the new Y NJ. c. 4. building in New London, which will cost about $S0,000 Bids have also been opened for the vocational school in New Britain and the contract will be awarded later to the lowest bid der. Aside from these. work has been started on some extensive changes to the Crocker House in New London and contract for a brick and steel business block in Hartford has been
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
MIDWINTER BUILDING OPERATIONS
Work Progressing New Houses Robbins Court and
 Occum-Changes in Bath Street Building.

The frame for the residence being
 erected on Robbins court, off Cliff street. for William s. Case is TOW up and covered in and the roof has been
 shingled. Tho shingling of the sides
 of the house has been started. and the chimney has been built. The
 house is one story and a half in height
 and vii! contain five rooms, and it's
 dimensions are 50x30. William H.
 McQuirk has the general contract and Sullivan. Ranlase and Purvis have the
 mason work.
 Changing Bath Street Building. HadIey Potter has a force of men at work overhauling the interior of Levin Bros saloon oa Bath street. New walls and ceilings are being in- stalled and other changes are being made inside the building. A new front is being built and is well along. The old front has been torn out and two plate glass show windows have been
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
NEW LONDON.
Plans Approved For New Paris'
 House For First Baptist Church.

The plans have been prepared for a new parish house to be erected in connection with the First Baptist Church, at the corner of State and Washington streets. The new DOT tion will extend B feet on Washing ton street and have a depth of 63 feet
 and harmonize architecturally with the present edifice. It will have a large basement, 40x60 feet, to be fitted up for boys and mems department. It will be built of brick, three stories high. with two towers. On the main floor there will be three large rooms, consisting of Q ladies parlor, a room for the Young Peoples Society and a prayer meeting room, all of which can be thrown together for social pur- poses. The two upper stories will be devoted to Bible school rooms, with a gallery. It will be arranged so that it can be used for an assembly room or divided by specially constructed doors in % separate class rooms. The main auditorium of the church will also
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placed. There is also a vestibuled entrance to the store.
 Addition to Dwelling.
 Hadley Potter is about to start the construction of 9, frame addition to the house on Colt street occupied by Robert Montgomery. The addition will provide for several more rooms.
 New Occum House.
 Contractor George W. Allen is at work on a new story and a half res idence in Occum for George Adams of Taftville. The residence will be 24x2S and will contain six rooms, with bath and pantry. There will be hard wood floors and modern .conVeniences as far as possible. The foundation is now in and the WorSmen are about to start the frame work.
 Eiks' Home Addition.
 The interior work is progressing at the Elks' addition and it is now as- suIning a. more finished appearance.