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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09
HOW TO GROW AN
ACRE OF POTATOES

Do you want to know how to grow
an acre of potatoes In the following
article, Prof Henry G. Bell, Chief Ag.
economist of the Soil Improvement
Committee of the National Fertilizer
Association, presents full instructions
The National celebration of Potato
Day in connection with Thanksgiving
this year makes the article Of timely
interest
First, your acre. Potatoes
prefer a sandy loan or a gravelly
loan soil, well drained and chuck full
of organic matter, Heavy elays and
muck soils are too solid. The small
tubers cannot expand and are poorly
shaped and soggy at harvest time.
The growing potato needs air and
moisture, so the soil must have organ
ic matter, such as can be supplied with
cover crops or manure.
The agricultural chemist says that
for every pound Of dry matter in the
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09
RUTLAND RAILROAD REVENUES
Increase of s237,O9s.1O in Operating
Income for First 10 Onths of 1915

A statement showing the revenues,
expenses and operating income of the
Rutland Railroad for the month Of
October has been issued from the aud
itor's office. II shows the operating
income to have been $346,019.44, an
increase Of $11,727.99 as compared
with the corresponding month in 1914;
operating expenses, $216,904.16, de-
crease of $13,S7S.68; net operating
revenue, 1929, 115.2S, an increase Of
$25, 60667; one-twelfth annual taxes,
1898, decrease of $236.70; OPP
Grating income, S112,25590, an in
crease of $25, 843.37.
For the ten months ending October
81, 1915, the operating revenue was
So, 1854 .523.33, a decrease of $1S,044.34;
operating expenses, $1,000, 92842, a
decrease of $252,136.76; ret operating
revenue, S899, 595.41, an increase OF
1924 ,09242; taxes accrued, $l69,342.-
80, decrease of $3,131 .G5; operating
income, $730,127, an increase Of $751;
0a&10.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09
WINTER COURSE IN
AGRICULTURE

The 2lst annual session of the win
ter short courses in agriculture will
open at the University of Vermont on
Monday, December 9th, and close
Friday, February 25th. The study of
creamery operations in broad way is
covered as well as the essential prin-
ciples and practices Of soil manage
ment, dairy and poultry feeding, stock
breeding and judging, vegetable gard
ening, orcharding, forest management,
poultry husbandry, etc, The courses
are open to men and women Is years
Of age or older who have had com
mon school education. Ten instruc-
tors will teach by lecture, recitation
and by practical work. Incidental
fees aggregating $40 are the only
charge made. Text books cost about
So, working suits about So. The en-
tire cost of the nine weeks session
need not exceed $65. Parties interest
ed should write for information to
Professor G. F. S. Story, Morrill, Hall,
University of Vermont, Burlington,
Vermont.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09

taking care that each piece has al
least one good eye. Three eyes to a
piece is better. Rows ought to be
about 32 to 36 inches apart, and the
seed pieces from eight to eleven inches
apart. To cover the cost of labor, or
to credit it to yourself when you do
the work, for preparing the seeded
and seed, $500 is allowed. For plant
ing the acre, $3.50 is credited to labor
For interest on the money invested in
land, allow $500 per acre; for cost of
digging $1,000 per acre; for spraying
and cultivating an extra $500 per
acre, and for fertilizer $1,000 to $500
per acre.
As soon as the vines break through
the ground, the work Of cultivating
and spraying starts. Cultivate rather
deep at first, getting shallower as the
season progresses. A fungicide must
be used against the blights. Five
parts of caustic lime, and five parts of
blue vitrol mixed in so gallons Of
water makes a good mixture which
should be prepared and applied five
to seven times during the growing
season. Add one pound of Paris
Green to each barrel of fungicide and
one pound of lime to counteract the
free acids and the mixture will take
care of the Colorado Beetle, common
ly known as the potato bug"
Dig your early varieties as soon as
they are ripe. Late ones should be
dug before heavy frosts, but should
not be dug too early as they depreci-
ate in warm weather. Then store in
cool place where they are safe from
freezing. Even counting the labor, an
acre of potatoes can be grown for
$4,000. Yields of from 200 to 400
bushels to the acre are very possible
when attention is given to balancing
of the plantfood in the soil. 1t is be-
cause potatoes are quick growers that
it is so essential that they have plenty
of available food from the time Of
termination until maturity One last
irection-Keep the weeds down. They
rob the potatoes of plantfood and
moisture.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09
A PIANO For $247

Not cheap piano but fine, large
size, upright, double vcaccred mahog-
any, ivory keys ard made all through
of the finest materials. It's McKan-
non Bros, new style, and this make of
piano can be found in nearly every
town in Vermont There are more of
these pianos in public places such as
lodges, halls and schools where they
get the most severe test and yet never
a complaint. The regular price of this
piano is $350--for December only
$247. Send for catalogue to Geo. D..
Jarvis & Son, Burlington, VT. Terms
only $40 down and So per month. 32-1
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09

There was a man in our town
And he was wondrous wise,
He knew that if he wanted crops
He'd have TO fertilize.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09
School Improvement Contest Opens

School Improvement Contest Opens
Many schools from all parts of the
county are applying for entrance in
the School Improvement Contest
which opened December 1st. 1t looks
as though large proportion of the
Ill eligible schools would be enrolled
by the 10th. Applications will be ac-
copied up to December goth, but it is
hoped that as many schools as possible
will register by the 10th.
The following question to be ans
wered by the teacher, appears on the
entrance blank, what particular inn
provements do you desire to bring
about this year," The answers are
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09
THE WISE FARMER

There was man in our town
And he was wondrous wise,
He knew that If he wanted crops
He'd have to fertilize.
ITS nitrogen that makes things
green"
Said this man of active brain;
"And potash makes the good strong
straw,
And phosphate pumps the grain.
But it's clearly wrong to waste plant
food
On wet and soggy field;
I'll surely have to put in drains
If I'd increase the yield.
And after have drained the land
! must pillow it deep all over;
And even then I'll not succeed
Unless it will grow clover.
Now acid soils will not produce
A clover sod that's prime;
So if have sour soil,
I'll have to put on lime.
And after doing all these things,
To make success more sure,
I'll try my best to keep
From wasting the manure.
So I'll drain, and lime, and cultivate,
With all that that implies;
And when I've done that thoroughly
I'll manure and fertilize.
Dean Alfred Vivian, College Of
Agriculture, Ohio State Univer-
sity.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09
ON MARKET
ING AND FARM CREDITS
Speech of DIR. II. Z. Horton, Agricul-
tural Commissioner American Steel
& Wire Co.

Speech of DIR. II. Z. Horton, Agricul.
tural Commissioner American Steel
& Wire Co.
"The great obstacle to potato grow
ing is ignorance, Ignorance of produc-
ton and possible industrial uses" said
DR.. H. Z. Horton, Agricultural Com
missioner, American Steel and Wire
Co., in an address before the Market
ing Conference in Chicago, November
30th. DR.. Horton received his educa-
ton in Germany, where potatoes occu-
Ply two-thirds Of the area given to
titled crops and where the industrial.
table and stock feeding uses of pota-
toes have been broadened and the
marketing system advanced along eff
ficiency lines.
There are specially favored re-
gions in the United States where the
potato grows to perfection. At pres
ent in all these localities the produc-
ton per acre could be increased and
the quality from the industrial stand
point greatly improved. These two
drawbacks are easily overcome; the
frest, yield per acre, by the intelligent
use Of fertilizer; the second, low quail
ity, by plant selection" said DR.. Hor-
ton in his address. Potato fakes, po-
tato flour, alcohol and starch, feeding
cattle, seed and table purposes ere
among the uses being made of pota-
toes in Germany.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09
RETIREMENT.

most interesting. Nothing, apparent
ly, that will improve the physical con-
ditions or raise the educational stand
ard is too difficult to be undertaken
by these ambitious teachers and pu-
pills. Special attention will be given by
many to better methods of ventilation
lighting, sanitation, playground APP
paratus and general appearance of
school building and grounds.
The County Association will be glad
to assist the schools in any way pos
sible and wishes each one the best of
success in carrying out their splendid
plans for this years Contest.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-12-09

For Group Of sore throat, nse DR..
Thomas Eclectic Oil. Two sizes, 25c
and SOC At all drug stores. adv
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02

In The Baltimore American of Thurs
day, April LIST, an announcement is
made officially Of the candidacy of W.
B. Copper, cashier Of the Third National
Bank at Chestertown, Kent county, for
the Democratic nomination for State
Comptroller. This is one of the first
announcements for this particular state
Office, and which by the way is one of
the most important that the voters have
to select an efficient man to fill The
present Comptroller, Mr.. Emerson G.
Harrington, is the candidate for govern
orship. and it is understood that there
are several others who will make an
nouncements later on, including Mr..
Hugh, McMullen, of Allegany county;
Mr.. J. Frank Harper, of Queen Anne
county, and Mr.. W. NJ. Cooper, of
WicOmico.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02

either bring these papers or how to get
them, and if there is a cost attached, it
would be very small one, just to cover
the expense of handling The Depart
ment of Agriculture also issues specially
prepared articles on nearly all of the gar
den crops, with full instructions upon
everything pertaining to their culture.
A postal card would no doubt bring any
one of these in which our readers might
be Interested. 1t would be surprising to
know how much information can be got
ten from publications issued by this gov
eminent in many fields, and little in
vestigation will bring to light many ave-
nues of easy approach to our intellectual
destination.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02
Arbor and Highway Day.

April 9Th has been proclaimed by
Governor Goldsborough as Arbor and
Highway Day for the Safe of Maryland
This is the first anniversary of the pas
sage of the Roadside Tree Law by the
Legislature of 1914. This law places
all trees now growing beside the road
ways or along the streets of Incorporated
towns now under the supervision of the
State. The also provides for the plant
ing Of new trees. So therefore this par
ticular day has a special significance and
application.
The State Board of Forestry, which is
charged with the administration of the
Roadside Tree Law, is prepared to CO.
operate with towns, associations and in
dividuals in the work of planting trees
along the streets and highways. In or
der to assist in the movement for tree
planting along the public highways and
to furnish demonstrations of well-shaded
places, the State Board of Forestry will
furnish free either Locust or Tulip Pop
lar trees for "a mile of planting in each
county of the State, also supplying
competent man to supervise the work
under the following conditions: the mile
to be planted must be along an improved
road outside the corporate limits of any
town, and the abutting property owners
must all have given their approval of the
planting; the trees will be planted within
the right of way of the road where Tu-
lip Poplar is used they shall be not less
than 90 feet apart where Locust is used
not less than 80 feet. The applications
will be considered in the order in which
they are received. but the State Board of
Forestry reserves the right to accept the
proposition that offers the best opportu-
nifty for demonstration in each county.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02

of democracy are involved in municipal,
county or state elections, and that it
only is in great national contests that the
doctrines of the great parties are pro-
claimed to the people through their ac-
credited representatives at national con
ventions. In armies, the conduct of
company as an integral part of the
greater organization is an essential factor
in the organization, and so on through
out regiments, brigades, battalions and
army corps. Therefore unity is just as
essential in the political army, or in the
force arrayed and ready at all times for
the great national battles, and so with
our local, county and state contests for
political Office is it necessary to have
every man at his station, knowing his
duty and to do it. There is no premium
attached to violations of party regularity
anywhere, and whilst sometimes men
get by with things not condoned by this
ruling, there is time when they will
feel the weight of popular displeasure.
1t is great pity that thing of this
sort should happen now just when we are
trying to line up for big Democratic
victory this fall. 1t doesn't do to
mince matters on such locations, and
THE CITIZEN makes no apologies to
anyone for calling special and direct at
tention to the above political dereliction.
Those whose skirts are clean can easily
clear themselves, letting the blame at
tach where it rightfully belongs.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02
Farmers National Conoro..

The Maryland delegates to the b..
ers' National Congress, Omaha N riul'
September 28-October /, this Wear 'o.'
planning their trip to leave BaI,ima aiS
September 18th or 26th, stopping foas
days in Omaha, Nebraska, to attend 't ~
Congress; and, for those who desi 'n'
continue the tripto the Panama p.o;s
Exposition at San Francisco, CaHforni u'
There is choice of several ro,tas 10
ing one way and returning another ~
fording an opportunity TO view the otk =,
points of interest on the Pacific w..
and the wonders of the western moun, ' :;
ranges. Round trip fare Batimoro u. :.
San Francisco 5000, tickets Good E =
three months and with stop over rrir1
eyes. Pullman rate $3.50 lower ber,b
one way.
For those who do not desire IA ,.L
the entire trip as outlined above ,bs
trip to Omaha will be most intarost;n ,e
one, and well worth while. Omabo -
great agricultural metropolis, sitnotod !;
the heart of the richest agricultural vol
ley in the world. 1t is large citv. he.
cause it packs and ships the cattle
hogs, and sheep; receives and distribnto.
the corn, wheat, alfalfa, and Other
grain; gathers the cream and makes tbo
butter, for this rich and extensive FARM
ing district. Omaha has tax ratio e
only SLIT per hundred; has % lines e
railroads to all parts of the world. has
the largest output of refined cold and
silver of any city in the United States.
shipped more butter in 1913 than any
city in the United States. RaiIro,J
fare Baltimore to Omaha $27 81 ono
way; lower berth $500.
Details of the F. N. C. will he an
nounced later. For further information
apply to j. II. Kimble, Port DEPOSIT
Md.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02
B. T. Nicodemus, City Register,
Dies.

Following an illness of several months.
Bradley Tyler Nicodemus, City Register
and Tax Collector, and prominent and
highly respected citizen of Frederick
died March 20 at his home, % West
Third street. While Mr.. Nicodemus
had been in i'll health for sometime. it
was only recently that he was compelled
to remain in the house and later take
his bed. His death comes as great
shock to the community.
Some months ago Mr.. Nicodemus un
derwent an operation at hospital in
Baltimore, and upon returning to Fred
erick at once renewed the charge Of his
duties. However, his relief from the
operation was only temporary, and his
condition gradually grew worse. Several
weeks ago he was unable to come to his
office at the City Hall, and from that
time, he rapidly grew worse. For some
days past his condition had been critical
and it was realized that it was but a
question of time that his life on earth
would be no more.
On March 4, 1879, Mr.. Nicodemus
was married to Miss Alice l.. Nicodemus,
who, with one son, Aubrey A. Nicode
mus. survives.
He is also survived by two brothers
and two sisters, as follows: Peter Nico-
demus, of Brunswick; Isaac Nicodemus,
of Oak Orchard; Mrs. George Koontz,
of Unionville; Mrs. Ezra Nusbaum, of
Union Bridge.
MIR. Nicodemus was born near Oak
Orchard, in Frederick county, on De-
cember 10, 1857. He received his ed
ucation at the public schools and when a
young learned the milling trade with his
brother, Peter Nicodemus, at the mill of
his father, Isaac Nicodemus. near I'm
ionville. At the death of the latter
Mr. Nicodemus continued the milling
business, which he followed for about IS
years.
Aubrey A. Nicodemus, for five years
bookkeeper for Helfenstein & Urner. in
surance agents, will succeed his father,
the late Bradley I. Nicodemus, as city
register and tax collector of Frederick.
Mr.. Niodemus was Monday night select
ed by the board of Aldermen for this
office by secret ballot. But two men
Mr.. Nicodemus and Michael A. McCaf
frey, former city register and tax collec-
tor-were considered by the aldermen.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02

A number of Democratic voters in this
city have received letter from Hon.
Emerson G. Harrington. Comptroller OF
Maryland, and a candidate for Governor
at the primaries this fall. Mr.. Har-
rington was in the upper part of the
State last week, and no doubt will carry
out his intention of seeing as many of
the voters of Frederick county as he pos
sibly can before long. 4
Mr.. Harrington letter is as follows
My DEAR SIR
Having announced my candidacy for
the Governorship Of our State, subject to
the Democratic Primaries, | shall appeal
direct to the people for their support.
For the past few years, have had, as
Comptroller of the Treasury, an opportu-
nifty to study closely the fiscal system Of
tenn of the State, to become thoroughly
acquitted with the different Depart
ments, Commissions and Institutions of
the State Government, and to learn the
merits and dement's of the many de-
mands made upon the State by the vari
GUS institutions receiving the State aid
or financial encouragement.
In my opinion, the time has come
now when there must be given the most
careful and thoughtful consideration both
to the financial resources of the State.
and to all governmental expenses and ex-
penditures.
A better and up to date fiscal system
must be inaugurated.
The tax rate ought to be diminished,
not increased.
If nominated and elected Governor |
shall have but one object or aim in view.
and that is to serve the best interests of
the people of the State, without fear or
favor, Or partiality to any section of our
Site.
| would like to have the pleasure of a
personal interview with each and every
one of the good Democrats of Frederick
county, if that be possible, as l desire to
carry my canvass direct to the individual
voter. | shall feel very much indebted
if | shall receive the benefit of your val
liable support.
Hoping that my candidacy may meet
with your favor, | am,
Very truly yours,
EMERSON G. HARRINGTON.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1915.
TINE officers of the various fire de

TNHE officers OF the various lire de-
L partments of Frederick city should
be directed most positively by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of
our city to issue strenuous orders to the
men who drive the motor apparatus on
the streets of Frederick. These orders
should be the effect that care and eau
ton be exercised at all times, and that
driving any of the apparatus over GER
tain specified speed would be met with
instant dismissal, and if necessary a fine
imposed upon the guilty party by the
city.
1t seems to be question now as to
who has control over the streets, and the
matter should be brought to very
speedy ending. There is no city that
can boast of Drawer fremen, and who
would do anything called upon In the
line Of their work, but there is reason in
all things, and the public have rights
that must be respected, even in the
presence of danger from CONGREGATIONS.
In olden days when our apparatus was
drawn by hand, it is true that much less
time was made in reaching a fire than
today, but our city is still here, and the
same is true when we had horse drawn
engines and hose carriages. 1t is not
necessary to dash heller SHELTER and pell
nell to fire at any time over a certain
number of miles per hour, because most
any part of Frederick can be reached
now within a very few minutes, when in
years back it took eight to ten times as
long. We are saying this in all kind
ness, but having witnessed several reck-
less exhibitions, to our mind, we think
it necessary to write the above caution
airy article.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02

The Central Trust Company in spe-
cial advertisement on the last page of
The CITIZEN this week announces to
the public that it has provided an espe-
cially attractive feature in the way of
personal banks for the purpose of Undue.
ing them to save their pennies, nickels
and dimes at home until convenient
time arrives when they can bring the
products of their thrift to the banking
institution proper.
Sometime ago in Baltimore this idea
was introduced by one of the largest f.
nancial institutions there, and instantly
proved popular. The bank provides its
customers or depositors with small
metal bank or receptacle. which is taken
home and used as depository for indi-
vidual or co operative funds there, and
when certain time arrives once week,
or once month, the Nlittle bank is
brought back to the Central Trust CON-
pany which holds the key, and the con-
tents are credited to the proper parties,
when the same process continues. This
plan induces savings at home. where
otherwise there would be no incentive.
The Central Trust Company has wisely
selected avery proper and popular meth
cd for obtaining deposits, and we have
no doubt that it will prove of great ben
eft to themselves and to the public.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-04-02
THE United States Department of

THE United States Department of
Il Agriculture is sending out through
the Division of Publications a series of
fourteen on THE Home Garden in the
South. From appearances these arti
cles must be very interesting to those
who are in any way interested in the
vegetable garden, either for pleasure or
profit.
TO great many people who have
gardens at their homes in villages and
cities, it is one Of the most pleasant
things in the spring to prepare for the
planting of the seed or young plants, and
watch their progress until they material
ize, because there are many who love
fresh vegetables from the garden. OF
course there are iads in everything, and
the question whether the home garden
pays or not is possibly open to discussion.
But at the same time there is no ques-
ton but that much satisfaction is given
to those who plan their gardens and tend
to them during the period of growing.
OF course large truck garden farmers
could get valuable information from these
papers, but they are essentially written
for the benefit of the small raiser of veg
etables.
A postal card to the Office of Infor
nation, United States Department of
Agriculture, Washington, D. c., will