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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-02-18
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DISEASE GERMS.
Little Talks on Health and Hygiene by
Samuel G. Dixon, Il. D.. IL. D.,
Commissioner Of Health.

There are many things in the
world which our five senses un-
aided would never apprise us of.
There are sounds too delicate for
the ear to hear, odors which we
cannot smell, havors which we
fail to recognize, movements and
vibrations to which our nerve
centers do not respond and in
Vulnerable objects in nature
which we cannot see.
Even the bravest man shrinks
from danger which is unseen.
The deadliest enemies of man.
kind are absolutely invisible to
the naked eye. tuberculosis,
cholera, typhoid fever, the
plague, yellow fever and many
other of the diseases which claim
greater number of lives than
have ever been sacrificed in war
are caused by those invisible en-
emies which scientists call bac-
terra or micro organisms. Com
monty these are referred to as
disease germs.
Bacteria are minute organisms
the largest of which are only
some ten or twelve thousandths
of an inch in length. Not all
bacteria are harmful; but those
which are responsible for disease
when introduced into the human
or animal economy multiply with
startling rapidity and give off
poisons which cause sickness and
death. Millions of these organ
isms could be contained in sin
gle drop OF water.
There are three very common
ways in which disease germs are
carried from person to person
and introduced into the system
fingers, food, and insects. Foods
which are eaten raw, and milk,
and water, are those most likely
to transmit infection. Thorough
cooking destroys the bacteria;
and unless the food is infected
by being handled afterward, it is
safe.
Our fingers are continually
coming in contact with articles
touched by others, and they may
be so contaminated with human
excretions from those diseased.
The intestinal discharges of those
suffering from typhoid fever con-
tain the germs, and here unclean-
illness is responsible for the trans
mission. Many epidemics of
typhoid fever have been traced
to a single case on a dairy farm
where the housewife acted as
nurse and milk-maid.
Insects alone are responsible
for the transmission of the germs
of certain diseases. Yellow fe-
yer and malaria for example are
each carried by single variety
of mesquite from the sick to the
well.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-02-18

Mrs. Thomas F. Sloan and son
Frank, were called to Altoona
last Friday on account of the Sc
rlous illness of Mary Margaret,
little slaughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
). A. Sloan, of that city. The
The child was operated on at the
Altoona hospital, Saturday morn
ing for peritonitis.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-02-18
Compulsory Attendance.

1911, every child between the
ages Of 8 and 16 years must at
tend the public school, regularly,
and every parent, guardian or
person having charge or control
of any child between said ages,
who shall fail to comply with the
provisions of said Act, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor.
The Ayr township school board
prosecuted four cases last week,
the parents were arrested, and
the cases were heard before a
Justice last Saturday. The JUS
tice held that the proof of guilt
had to be made beyond a doubt
by the proper evidence, and the
Commonwealth asked for a con-
tinuance of two of the cases, the
defendants consented, and the
cases were continued until next
Saturday. The two tried were
clearly proven, and in the first
the parent claimed his boy had
to work, and could not attend
school, making no other defense.
He was promptly fined 81. 90 and
the costs. In the second case,
the parents appeared with their
family physician and proved that
their children were in a weak and
diseased condition, and that the
children attended school all the
time they were physically able,
and that having nearly a mile
and one-half to go to school, were
kept home on account of their
not being physically able in their
opinion at the times charged that
they had been suffering with
throat trouble, and according to
the physicians evidence, were not
strong enough to make the trip
to school. The defendant in this
case was discharged.
The law is strict, and parents
having children out Of school are
in danger, for excuses can not be
taken unless they stand the ac-
tual test, and the School Direc-
tors, are not doing their duty un-
less they see that every child in
the district is regularly in at
tendance. If a child does not
have proper clothes, and the pa
rents are unable to get them, it
is their privilege to call on the
proper authorities to provide the
clothes.
The most serious phase in the
situation is this: The law says
that every child in the district
between the ages of 8 and 16
must be in school. The law says
that the responsibility of their
attendance rests upon the school
directors. When a man assumes
the duty the school director he
swears that he will discharge the
duties pertaining to his Office ac-
cording to law. At the end of
the school year, the president of
the board again swears that
the schools have been conducted
according to law. If the presi-
dent knows that there are chill
dren in this district that have not
attended school regularly, then
he cannot swear to the report,
and if the report is not sworn to,
the district loses its appropria-
ton. The school directors job
is an important one, but it is not
an easv one
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-02-18

w. w. McDaniels and his son
]. E. McDaniels, of Everett took
a little spin in their auto to this
place last Friday. At Breeze
wood they picked up mailcarrier
]. C. Salkeld, and brought the
mail to Saluvia. On the return
trip, they took the western mail
back with them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-02-18
Telling Us How.

tlng 10 the people OF a small town
than the air of superiority that
people from larger towns have
towards them and their village.
1t is hard to say what prompts
the city man to feel greater than
the villager, but he almost invar-
iably does, and what makes it
worse, shows it in his actions.
1t is the weakness of city peo-
pie, this belief of theirs that coun
try people are back numbers.
The man from a city concern
pays the country business man a
visit and shows plainly that he
considers the little merchant a
very small potato; but if he were
wise enough to realize the truth
of their respective businesses, he
would know that the back-num-
ber merchant, as he looks upon
him, is laying by each year more
than the city chap is drawing as
a hired man from a company that
could find a thousand like him in
a days time.
The narrow Drained lecturer
drops into the small town, and at
the beginning of his talk, men,
tions that he has changed his sub
ject, for fear the one announc-
ed would be over the heads of his
audience" and then proceeds to
ramble along for a couple of
hours with stale stories and dis
connected ideas, boring his audi
tors half to death. The Chautau-
qua entertainer, until he has had a
good deal Of experience; the trav-
cling salesman, up to the time he
becomes of some value to his
house; the transient visitor, on a
chance business or pleasure trip;
the young city employee, before
he learns the lessons of the rela-
ton of capital to business where
ever it is employed all of them
make the same mistake of mis-
judging the capacity, the intelli-
gence and the character of coun-
try people.
If there is such thing as su-
periority between city and coun-
try folks, the latter have the best
opportunity of securing it. But
as people, there is no difference
between those who live in the
cities and those who live in the
country. They all read the same
newspapers, the same magazines
and the same books; they hear
the same lecturers, and see the
same theatrical performances S;
they attend the same high school
and graduate from the same COL
leges and universities; they take
the same trips, visit the same va
cation resorts, and make as ma
ny excursions abroad, they ride
in Pullmans as often, and pay
their bills as regularly, and when
everything is counted, 1t is hard
to point out any difference be-
tween them, except that tn e
country people have the advan-
tage of freedom from the life in
throngs, and from the scramble
for a livelihood with great num-
bers contesting for a share.
We have no contempt or criti-
cism for those who prefer to live
in a city, but we do object to
their attitude of scorn for the do
ings of those who live in the
country or in small towns. There
is no basis for their feeling of
superiority and, to a person with
a proper understanding of the re-
lations of things, it is NONSENSE
cal and uncalled for.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-02-18
Miss Maude r orr after

Miss Maude B. OFT after hav-
ing spent several weeks with
friends at Warriors Mark, AL
toona, and Harrisburg, returned
to her home in this place last
Saturday night.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-02-18
BRATTON.

Howard, infant son of Edward
and Cloe May Bratton, died Feb
ruary 9, 1915, aged Is days. Its
remains were laid to rest in the
cemetery at Clear Ridge.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-02-18

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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-08-05

ton OF the success of agricultural cooperation
on a big scale. 1t is a living. going thing that is
making money for every man and child in the
Puyallup valley. 1t is providing a guaranteed mar
kt that will sell their crops at a profit; it is a
piece of machinery that has raised the value of
bearing berries to more than 81 900 an acre and
holds 1t there because the return is handsome on
that valuation; 1t is an organization that enables
every member to not only make money but also
helps him to save money in the cost of living.
1t is the feature Of the staple market for the pro-
machinery that | wish there was such an insti-
tuition in every district of the northwest, and es-
pecially that we had such a thing in he Spokane
valley.
l s the feature OF the staple market for the pro-
ducts of the land that appeals most to me. We
hear about the fancy prices that somebody got for
q few boxes or n few crates, but this does not
spell solid, eduring prosperity for the district as
a whole. That only comes when you can have
conditions like those of the Puyallup valley, where
every sound raspberry that is produced has a
cash market, those that go into the cannery bring
ing within a fraction Of a cent y pound as much
as the average for the seasons run Of fresh fruit
ales.-Gord C. Corbaley, in Spokane Spokes-
man Review.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-08-05

We have omitted from this table the states
whose crops are confined principally to early
shipments which are out OF the way before our
shipments begin, and changed the governments
totals to show those states In which we are most
directly interested.
You will observe by this table that the govern
ment forecast for Idaho is more than last year.
while our estimates. as well as those Of the
railroad company. would indicate a falling off of
at least one thousand cars. a>--~
Washington and Oregon show an Increase
which will perhaps slightly effect the California
market; while Our latest information from Cali
fornia is that, on account Of quality. their better
potatoes, which come into competition with ours,
will be very much short OF last year.
The government in the weekly news letter has
also advised that the farmers who live in COM
munities where growers cooperative o~rganiS1-
tions are in existence should patronize them with
their loyal support -..~ 49,
The following paragraph. under the heading Of
Conclusion" is copied from the 1914 Yearbook.
separate pamphlet No. 637:
Cooperation as an economic principle is re-
ceiving the serious consideration Of practically
all Industrial classes. Its application to special
lines Of agricultural distribution and marketing
is entirely feasible and offers a solution OF prob
lens and difficulties that are practically hopeless
insofar as the individual is concerned. In the
United States department of agriculture coopera-
tive organization is considered to be a primary
and fundamental project, for It is believed that
cooperation In agriculture Is a corrective measure
that will place the industry upon a solid basis
and do much to insure the future happiness and
prosperity Of the nation"
The purposes to be derived from the efforts Of
the government in behalf Of the producers will
depend entirely upon whether the growers adhere
to the governments advice or not Remember
this paragraph u not ours, but b issued By our
government
SOUTHERN IDAHO PRODUCERS ASSN.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-08-05
MARKET

The following report on potatoes was issued by
the government July Sth, 1916.
"Acreage-S,7 S2, 900 acres, against 3,70S, 900
acres in 1914.
Condition-91.2 per cent OF a normal against
$3.50 in 1914, and a ~ten-year average of SIG.
Indicated yield-1054 bushels per acre, against
1895 in 1914 and a ~five-year average of 97.1.
Estimated total production-393, 000, 900 bushels,
against 405, 921, 900 in 1914 and a ~five-year average
of S57, 900, O00."
The above figures have been received since
our market letter No. 5 was sent out, in which
we gave you detailed market Information by
states. These figures would indicate very little
better prices than last year. With the preparation
we are making TO conform to the demands Of the
California market, and the popularity Idaho pO-
tatoes acquired during last seasons shipments,
we are insured of a good market there, especially
after Decembe list.
Our opinion is that, after the September ship
ments, our growers should pit most Of their stock
according to rules which will be issued later
from this office, so that a repetition of last years
over-crowding of the markets in October and
November may be avoided.
The monthly crop report issued by the gov
eminent July 18th shows the acreage Of pota-
toes, the conditions on July LIST, the forecast for
the present years crop. and the final estimate for
the principal late potato-growing states as follows:
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-08-05
Saue Your Money

This bank is owned by men who saved.
Every store in American Falls is owned by
men who saved.
Do you save? No? Then start today, at
this bank. Your account desired no matter
how small.
First National Bank
American Falls, Idaho
4per cent on Government
Savings Supervision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
BULL DING NOTES

Mrs. Sarah J.- Grant of 49 Yale street is arranging to build a brick apartment house in Pembroke street.
 Miss Euphrosnye l.. Bown has con- tracted to have three two-family houses built in Park street.
 An office and rooms for the stor- age of pianos is to be built at Main street and Columbus place for Ed ward Broch, B HoY1and avenue.
 Jacob and Louis Mende1son Aare to erected at Main and Franklin streets
 Michael Svhira has let contract for the building of o-family house in Lind1ey street.
 A four family house is now in course of construction, in NewfieId avenue for Morris Rome.
 A two family house is being built in Seayiew avenue for J. s. Weiss.
 J. M. and M. J. Blackman are build ingya two o-fanaily house in Anson St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23

The trial at Como, Italy, of Porter Charlton, American, accused of nur- dering his wife and throwing her corpse into Lake Como, is furnishing interesting material for psychological study. Charlton has spent much of his long imprisonment in studying Italian, which he now speaks with considerable correctness, but in a slow. hesitating way which made a painful impression as he gave his testimony. This, together with fthe nervousness from which he suffered. robbed his tragic tale of the effect it might oth- erwisek have produced. Charlton showed strong emotion as he described the happiness and exaltation of idyllic, that the woman he had idealized was that teh woman he had 1dea1ized was capable Gas he asserted) of vulgar vii tupeFation, insane and unfounded ac-' cusations and insults, the constant repetition of which filled him with a sense of hopeless ajbasement and dis gust. Tears coursed down his cheeks as, cIutching the bars of the cage in which he was confined, he gave his testimony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
M. B. c. MEMBERS HAVE A RIP-ROARING
 NIGHT IN FAIRFIELD

The members of Memorial Baptist church held 8 husking bee at MT
 Burr's farm in Fairfield last evening"
 There were nearly a hundred in at tendance and games of various kinds were participated in by all after the husking and capturing of all the red ears that could be had. Among the number attending were two very old- time Southern darkies'': Smokey Fling and "Rastus Ping and they related some very interesting facts about the days when they picked
 3cotton-'' At late hour refresh ments were served and the folks de- parted for their homes all agreeing that they had had most enjoyable evening. If you wish another good time attend the meetings, services and classes and you will be informed of the times that are to come this winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
LAW CONCERNING DEER.


 The law relating to the killing of deer reads as follows:
 Section 1. The owner of real estate, or the lessee of land leased for .agri- cultural purposes for a period of not less than one year. or any member of his family or bona fide empIoye, with the permission of such owner or les- see, may kill with a shotgun or cap ture any deer, buck, doe or fawn on land owned or leased by him, provid- ed this act shall not be construed to permit any person to set or use a salt lick, or capture, take, or attempt ot take any deer, buck, doe, or fawn gby. means of any trap, snare or device. And deer killed or taken pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be the property of the owner or lessee of the land upon which the same was killed or taken, provided the person who .-haH Kill or take such deer shall, within twenty-four hours thereafter, report the same to the commissioners of fisheries and game.
 Section 2. Any person who shall fail to report the killing or taking of cries and game. as provided in section one, Or who shall kill or take any deer. axcept upon land owned or leas- ed by him as herein provided, unless he shall be a member of the family or bona fide employe of such owner or lessee, shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars, or Imprisoned not more than sixty days or both-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
RETAIL TRADE AND
 COMMUNITY PROGRESS.

Do people who buy goods away from home stop to think how retail trade lies at the foundation of our prosperity?
 any conri1unity is paid by the retail merchants or their employees. Many of the employees may pay no direct taxes, but they rent houses on which taxes are paid. If the home stores didn't employ these people, the houses would stand empty. or more likely would never have been built. If every one would make it a point to buy goods whenever possible in the home town, our merchants would increase their business and pay more taxes. This would make possible more public Improvements, a. ,lower tax rate or~both.
 If we all got the Buy away from home fever, some of our merchants would have to quit, while others would have to reduce their stocks, and turn off part of their help. Many houses would be vacant Taxable property would fall off. and strict
 municipal economy would be neces- sary. It would hurt every public ser vice.
 When you send money out of town, you help paw taxes and secure pub lie Improvements somewhere else. Better keep it at home to get our own public Improvements with Sending money away is killing the goose that lays the golden egg. While we are reaching out for pennies we think we are saving, we are sIbtracting the dollars that build up home prosperity. and on which our public we'll being depends,
 The success of retail trade is essen EtiaI to the town advancement in all I lines of progress. If the merchants and their employees are doing we'll, they contribute freely to churches lodges, charities. and all our philan- tthropies.t Taking money away from the home trade currents is taking it away from all these interests, so vital :! to the Advancement of. the town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
More Than Thousand
 Licensed Hunters in
 Bridgeport, Lists Show

Bridgeport now has HOO hunters 1i- censed to shoot or trap game birds, Under an act of the last General As sembly boys>nnder 16 years of age may be licensed to trap or snare game birds and animals. Thus far no boys have applied at the town clerks office for licenses.
 Clerks in the 168 towns in the state have licensed 27, 900 hunters to date. There are 2,3Oo more hunters in the state than there were in 1915. The fish and game commission has received from the department of agriculture 100 copies of the farmers bulletin, containing the game laws, which will be distributed on application.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
FALLS TO HIS DEATH.

As John Gib1in, a bartender at Mo Carthy's saloon in Howard avenue. and James DonnelIy entered the rear door of their boarding house at A Pine street at midnight they discov- cred the 1ifeless form of Patrick Riley. a boarder at the house. KiIey was lying face downward at the foot of the stairs with his head in a pool Of blood. Medical Examiner Downs gave a verdict that Kiley,s death was caused by a fall down stairs.
 Mrs. Mccarthy conducts the board ing house and no one in the house heard Riley fall. He is 22 years old and weighed about 13O pounds He has been at the Mccarthy house only since Sunday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss COURT OF PROBATE.

OCL. s, I5Io. : Estate of Patrick Feeney. late o. the town of Bridgeport in said dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from: the date hereoexfor creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. 'Thosa who neglect to present their ac-; counts, properly attested, within said time, win be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment MARY E. MURPHY,
 Administrator, c. t. 8. 124 Center St., Bridgeport. Conn.
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