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Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

are coming in very rapidly so that we hope to have 300 or more registered in this work in the near future.
 Problems in potato growing, mark other minor problems were met in the past week and help given the far merS. In all 20 farmers were visited on their farms, 14 letters written. 8 persons called at the office and 4 tel ephone calls answered in the past week.
 This week the agent will be in Ni- antic Monday, North Stonington Tues day, Mystic Wednesday, Lebanon Thursday, Friday open date and Sat- urday in the office. Anyone wishing to meet the agent personally or by 8 and 8:30 in the morning or any, time Saturdays.
 How to Kill Quack Grass.
 Land infested with quack grass should be plowed in the early fall and not over three inches deep. If the last crop was small grain, begin work in the field immediately after har- vest. The blow should run just be- heath the roots which are quite close to the surface. After blowing, wheth- CT done in midsummer or later, the disc or harrow should be run over the field every week until killing frosts. This will prevent the plants from making a growth and has the added advantage of keeping the roots turned to the killing rays of the sun.
 About June 18th blow the roots under to a good depth, and harrow down to a good seed bed and plant thickly to millet. The Quack grass rots are weakened by the effort to start new growth and by freezing during the winter, and a rapid heavy growth of millet has ample opportun- ity to finish killing the grass
 The Department of Agriculture ad- vocates turning hogs into freshly plowed Quack gress land, as they will eat the tender shoots and thus &C., complish great results in destroying the grass.
 Where quack grass occurs in small quantities it can be killed by digging it out roots and all, or by keeping it hood off and running the roots to the sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
SOUTH MANCHESTER.

George T. Coleman has the contract for the new bungalow to be erected on HoH street for Harry Trotter. It will contain five rooms provided with fur mace heat, electric lights and hardwood finish.
 Thomas G. Wright has the contract for the new house to be erected on Russell street for Mrs. Agnes Harri- son. It will contain twelve rooms, provided with furnace heat, electric lights and modern plumbing.
 Barber & West have the contract and have started the carpenter work for the new bungalow to be erected on South Main street for Mark Cheney.
 Charles Behnfield has the contract for the new house to be erected on Valley street for Henry Sanderson. It will contain four tenements, provided with modern conveniences.
 Max Rubenstein of Hartford has purchased property on BisseH street and plans to build a frame block on the site. It will be three stories high and will be arranged for three stores and four tenementS.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
SIGNS OF wINTER-kILLlNe.
Trouble With Trees in Many Cases Traced to Improper Care in Preced- ing Summer.

Many people are reporting trouble in their young and old trees, which, when investigated, very often is found to be winter killing. There is much winter killing caused by the winter of 1913- 1914 on old trees which is continually showingup. That is, many of the trees while severely injured during that period, did not show the trouble un- til during the last part of the sum mer or this spring. when the trees got ready to leaf out.
 In nearly all cases this trouble can be traced back to some direct cause. In all instances the killing is caused by the condition of the tree, that is, the tree being in a weakened condition and not going into winter quarters properly hardened. This condition was caused in many cases by late blowing, in some cases by too much nitrogen ous fertilizer, occasionally a case of late close feeding and fertilizing by cattle, hogs or sheep, and in some in stances by too severe pruning, caus- ing much wood growth and a late growth.
 This spring many orchards are showing young trees severely in- winter killing. This, like the trouble on the old trees, can generally be traced to late growth last fall caused by using a slowly available form of nitrogen, late cultivation without proper cover crops, or too severe pruning the previous spring.
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for two-story mill structure, 40 by 100 feet. The Waterbury Farrel Foun- dry & Machine Company has awarded the contract for three-story mill structure, 50 by 150 feet. In Ansonia, the Farrel Foundry & Machine Com pany has commenced the erection Of a mill structure 50 by 300 feet of one story In New Britain the Union Manufacturing Company has award ed the contract for fve-story mill structure & Judd Company for a five story brick structure, 52 by 120 feet: also a tWo-story addition. SO by '120 feet.
 In the month of May the number of building contracts awarded in the states ten leading cities was SS9, as compared with 781 for the correspond ing month in 1914, and 697 in 1913; and the amounts of the contracts were $2, ,S65, ,S92 for May, 1915; $2,03S,262 for May 1914; s2,357, ,183 for May. 1913.
 The Remington Arms Union Metal lie Cartridge Company of Bridgeport has been granted a city permit to erect another factory building on Bos- ton avenue, of brick and steel, three stories, to cost about $75,00. Work upon this structure will be commenced this week.
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GREEN FOOD FOR POULTRY.
Should Be Provided In Winter As
 We'll As Summer.

Green food in some form is abso- Iutely necessary to poultry for the best growth and production says R. E. Jones of the Connecticut Agricultural College. The first green food should be given soon after the chicks are put in the brooder. Continued feelings of green feeds will aid growth, in crease production and decrease the cost of grain. The first green food for rthe little chicks may consist of man gels, potatoes or other vegetables cut up fine at first until the chicks learn to like them, and later stuck on nails driven in the walls just high enough for the chick to reach. Lawn elip- pings or lettuce may be fed with good results. Free range gives the bect green food supply for the growing chick but that is not always possible A small yard may be greatly inn proved by dividing it in the middle and showing each half alternately the oats. Some poUltrymen scatter to oats very thickly. Spade them in and allow the chicks to scratch them out as they begin to swell and sprout. A few boards laid on the surface will allow the oats to get a start. When the boards are removed the chicks will not satisfied until roots and all are consumed.
 Where it is to dry or for other req sons impossible to get a good growth of green food in the yards, it should be supplied from outside. Dwarf Es- sex Rape and Swiss Chard may be produced abundantly with little la Dor and make excellent summer green food. Rape may be sown either in drill or broadcast as early as the ground can be worked in the spring and will be ready to cut in about six or eight weeks. It is apt to be somewhat af- fected by hot dry weather and will not last the entire season. Swiss Chard should be planted in drills after the soil becomes thoroughly warm. It will be ready for cutting in eight to ten
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
MlDDLETOWN.

Announcement has been made of a gift to be used for the erection of a new dormitory to cost $125, 900. A new building will be erected at the corner of Cross and Mt Vernon streets and will be 50x187 feet, constructed of brownstone, a with slate roof. The main section of the building between the extension will be 36x110 feet. All of the rooms will be en suite, consist ing of a study and two bedrooms. Work will probably be started in the near future.
 terations to their store at 240 Main street. They include new leaded art glass window screens and leaded glass sign.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
SAVE THE WATER
 FOR CROP USE.
Two Ways In Which. Evaporation
 Can Be Checked.

Benjamin G. Southwick, Assistant Agronomist, Connecticut Agricultural College, says:
 Now is the time to begin a cam paign of water conservation for the bumper crops we hope to raise this year. By saving the water from the early rains, crops will not suffer as much later in the summer if drouth occurs. Usually more water is lost from the soil by evaporation, that is, drying out from the surface, than crops use.
 There are two chief ways of help ing to prevent this, namely; by keep ing the soil well supplied with organ tic matter. or humus; and by main taining a soil mulch over the surface This soil mulch or layer of loose dry soil forms a blanket preventing the soil water from reaching the surface where evaporation is so rapid in hot or windy weather.
 Every farmer ought to start his wa ter saving fight at blowing time. If the newly plowed land is disked thor orly the same day it is turned over there is less chance of the furrows drying out badly before the land is planted. It is the beginning of the soi- mulch which ought to be our slogan all summer long.
 After planting the use of the weeder breaks up the surface and kills many weeds. The cultivator ought to be started as soon as the rows can be seen and used often enough to keer the surface fine, loose and dry. Every rain or shower packs the surface soil and unless broken uI evaporation is very rapid from this compact moist surface. As soon as the fields can be worked after a rain the cultivator should be used to re- establish the soil mulch. This ire quent cultivation not only saves water
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
County Improvement League Data
By County Agent F. c. WARNER
Raise lnfertiIe Eggs.

Raise lnfertiIe Eggs.
 It is estimated that there is an an- nual loss in eggs in this country of $45, ,000, 900. Practically all of this enormous loss is sustained by the far mers of this country as it is on the general farms that the great bulk of eggs is produced. A very great part of this loss can be prevented by the prodction of infertile eggs, which are laid by hens that do not have a male bird with them. The male bird has no influence whatever on the number of eggs laid. Therefore, as soon as the matching season Is over the male should be removed from the flock. Special care should be given to the gathering and storing of the eggs during the late spring and summer months. At this time the eggs should be gathered at least twice day. placed in a room where the tempera- ture does not rise above 10 degrees and market two or three times a week
 velopment of the embryo of a fer tile egg and it's subsequent death. It is considered that eggs become in- fertile from 1 to 2 weeks after the male bird is removed from the flock.
 It has been found from repeated experiments that where fertile and infertile eggs are kept under similar conditions, that the fertile eggs spoiled quicker, due to the fact that they de- toriate much faster than infertile eggs in the average summer temperature. Sell, kill, or conflne the male bird as soon as the matching season is over.
 County Agents Work.
 During the past week the county agent has spent two days in the town of Lebanon and vicinity return ing farm survey records to the far mers who have taken in the survey. Many problems have been brought to light by this method and farmers are studying their own particular needs and asking questions and much ben eft results from this class of work. Eighteen farmers were visited in this way. Another day was spent in Bows and Girls Club Work, and we already have 110 pupils in New London Schools registered in the National Achievement Club work and returns
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
Aunt Sally's Advice
 to Beauty Seekers

K c. F. asks: Twill you tell me how to get my hands white and soft? They have become rough and are so dark in contrast to my arms" The method mentioned in reply to Eloise should bring the desired results; wear gloves to prevent soi1ing the bed linen.
 D. N. A. writes How can reduce a double chin? Also how get rid of crows feet?" Use a wash lotion pre-, pared by 'dissolving I oz. powdeTed tightens the skin, tending to disperse wrinkles as well as habbiness about the chin or elsewhere.
 Eloise says: My freck1es are worse than ever this year. made doubly con spicuous by a pallid complexion. Is there any cure?' Ask your druggist for an ounce of mercolized wax. apply nightly like cold cream removing in the morning with warm water. As the wax gradually absorbs the lifeless cuti- cle not only will the freckles vanish, but the new and younger skin which appears will have healthy color. Probably you will need to continue treatment a couple weeks or so.-Wom- ans Realm.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

, weeks. The chard stands drought we'll and will last until late in the fall Either rape or chard must be cut above the central leaf bud if contin-
 ued cuttings are desired.
 Where hens are not accustomed to green food in this form, some little difficulty may be experienced in teach ing them to eat it. This, however,
 may be overcome by starting With
 small feeds each day. During the hot weather, green food should be given early in the morning preferably while the dew is still on.
 The winter supply of green food should also be kept in mind. Every
 poultry plant should have a plot of mangeIs large enough to carry the
 mature stock through the winter and
 start the chicks in the spring. If they
 are not already pushing their way up through the soil by all means get them
 in at once. Mangels require a well prepared seed bed and good cultiva- ton flor the best results. After the
 mangels are well matured, the leaves
 may be broken off and used at once while the roots are stored for winter.
 The greater advantage in growing mangels is the fact that they keep well in any reasonable storage and are
 easy to feed.
 A crop of late cabbage may be
 grown to advantage after some other
 crop has been removed. The immature
 heads may be used for fall feeding
 and the best stored for winter. AL though cabbages make a very good
 green food, they are not as popular
 with the poultrymen as mangels on
 account of the difficulty in storing.
 Clover and alfalfa may always be fed to advantage either dry or green. Beet able where fresh green food cannot be obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
BUILDING ACTIVITY IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
BUILDING AND BUSINESS.
Operations In The State During The
 Past Week.

But one petition in bankruptcy was filed in this state during the week, with liabilities of only $5,0T9. This is the best record for the first week. in June in i've years, with the exception of 1913.
 The record of new corporations formed in the state the past week is better than for many years. Twelve new companies were reported, with aggregate authorized capital stock of S45S, S,0OO
 The number of sales of real estate in the Connecticut towns reported in The Commercial Record during the week was 340, which compares with 42S in the like week of 1914. Mort gage loans aggregated $1, 941, ,015, which includes a million-dolla bond issue in New Haven. against $924,774 during the like week of the previous year.
 In the cities of New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury and Stamford building permits were is- sued during the week to the number of 12S, for buildings costing $1,1SS,279, the larger part of which was in, the city of Bridgeport. In the same week of laFt year 157 permits were granted in thil same cities for buildings cost ing SS65, ,010.
 The most conspicuous feature of the weeks developments in the building line is the number of new factory buildings and additions to present
 
 character have been given out in Wa terbury, Hartford. and New Britain. Other contracts reported are for church buildings in Milford, rectory in Putnam library in West Hartford, theatres in New Haven and Norwalk, business blocks in Bridgeport and Hartford, parish house in Bridgeport, store and tenement block in Stamford, and one, two three four and sfx-fam- lily houses in New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, New Britain, Stamford, West Hartford and Wethersheld.
 New plans are reported for factory buildings in Hartford and Bridgeport, store and tenements in New Haven and New Britain residence in New Haven, school in Saybrook, business building in Bridgeport, and one, two, three, six and eight-fahily houses in New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Milford New Britain and Terryville.
 Norwich had twelve sales of real estate during the past week as com pared with nine a year ago. Loans for the respective weeks were S13,850 and s12,100.
 In New London there were ten realty sales last week compared to seven a year ago. The mortgage loans were s26, ,250 last week and a year ago $9,750.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

posite end. also affording entrance to the living-room, 136x15 feet, On each side of the fireplace is a book case, it's doors matching the tiny window above. A triple group win dow occupies nearly the whole of one side of this room. French doors communicate with the dining-room, 13x11 feet, just back of the living room. A bay window at one end and another group window at the rear make the dining-room that cheerful place imperatively demanded now adays by those who understand the science of enjoyable living. A re- not break into the lines of the room Through the pantry by two sets of Swinging doors one reaches the kitchen, 9x11 feet, where one may pass outdoors by the rear entry, with refrigerator space. or gain the
 Three bedroom, 9.3x11, 11.6x11 and t4x13s feet all with closets, bath room and the step-saving linen closet makeup the layout of the second floor. The largest chamber is a par ticular1y attractive apartment. Pos- sessing two large closets, it also re- 1oices in two luxurious window seats-one on each side of the chirn- ney. The third floor is left unfnisfl- ed. but stairs. are provided, so that this space may be utilized for stor- age or for any purpose that may be desired. ample light and ventilation being provided by windows in the side gables.
 Finished in st1cco of dazzling white, with green shingled roof and a prim evergreen tree in a green tub on the urn spaces on each side of the entrance porch, this house would be most striking. With red
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

It takes courage sometimes to de- part from conventional lines. One nay travel many miles and not find The duplicate of this house. The massive corner pillar, the treatment Df the top of the porch, and the ex- posed chimney in front-all unite to give an impression of soHdity. One leels instinctively that an earth quake couldn't shake this house Town, and will readily admit that khe architect has done extremely well with a rather difficult subject.
 Both the front hall and the living room open on the front porch, the hall, with its cloak closet at the op-
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roof an entirely different effect would be obtained, while developed in rough cast stucco of a darker color a complete change in its ap- pearance would be effected. The owner of this residence may rest as- sured that his home is far removed from the commonplace, while sacri- fcing not an iota of good taste.
 Arrangements have been made with the architects 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 illustrated in the future. Address all correspond ence to Bulletin House Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

Island Reds 1O42; Jas. V. Thomas, Ballston Lake, N. T.. White Leghorns 1927.
 The ten leading Connecticut pens to date are as follows: F. M. PeasIey, Cheshire, White Leghorns 1109; Wind sweep Farm, Bedding Ridge, White Leghorns 1066; Merritt M. Clark, Brookfeld Center Barred Rocks 1915; Springdale Poultry Farm, Durham. Rhode Island Reds 1908; Branford Farm. Groton, White Leghorns 9S6; {; Branford Farm, Groton, White Leg horns 970; N. w. Hendryx, New Ha-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

Contractor F. E. Beckwith has charge of the remodeIing.
 Cement Block Building.
 Joseph Matri is erecting a handsome cement block dwelling house on his lot at the corner of Silver and Copper streets, in Greeneville. The residence is two and one-half stories high, has hardwood floors, and the roof is shin gled with asphalt shingles. There are four dormer windows in the roof. The house Is now being plastered. MT Matri is in charge of the construction work.
 New House for GreeneVilIe.
 Hadley Potter has just started work on tine cellar for & two story residence which he is to erect on St. Regis ave- nue, Greeneville. The foundation will be of brick. The residence will be wood frame and will contain eight rooms. The interior will be attrac- lively finished off and modern inn provements will be installed.
 MT. Potter also contemplates the erection of another building in that section, within the near future, al- though no definite plans have been made.
 Addition to Garage.
 An addition to the garage owned by Calvin H. FTisbie has just been com pleted. The addition doubles the size of the garage and provides accommo- dations for two machines. The garage is located in the rear of MT. F'risbie's residence at No. 35 Mckinley avenue and is of frame construction.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
QUAKER HILL.

W. H. Benham of Benham avenue has started the foundation for a new barn which he will soon erect on the lot adjacent to the site of his barn, which was recently destroyed by fire.
 The Chums' Country club after con sidering several sites for the new clubhouse voted to by strip of land on the back road. The members are planning to have their clubroom com plete about the last of August.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

EIIington-During May there were six deaths recorded at the office of the registrar, Marshall E. Charter. They were Lawrence J. Mccarthy, Elizabeth A. Sadd, Adolph Kittel, Hannah A. Skinner, Hannah Gledhill, Elizabeth A. Shearer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
MORE BUILDING IN CONNECTICUT
Contracts for New Structures Award
 ed by Industrial Concerns in Several Gi&ia>

The Whitney Manufacturing Com pany of Hartford, machinery, has awarded the contract for a four-story addition. 60 by 64 feet, to the James H. Grozier Company, which will be- gin construction work at once. In Waterbury, the Chase Metal Works concern has commenced work on two additions, one 50 by 24O feet and one 40 by 60 feet, two stories. The Amer joan Brass Company has awarded the contract for the erection of 9 brick and steel mill structure 112 by 160 feet
 one story. The Rowbottom Machine Company has awarded the contract
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for plant use but also is an aid to plant growth and a benefit to the soil.
 Never be satisfied with cultivating enough to kill the weeds; Cultivate often enough to maintain throughout the season loose dry layer of soil at the surface. Start a soil mulch now and maintain it all summer. It pays for it means more water for our crops to use.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
eRoroN LONG POINT.

Contractor George Hewitt has start ed work on a frame cottage which he will erect at Groton Long Point for MT. Heminway of New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
PORTLAND.

Mlchreest Bros. are clustering Dr. J. L. Burnhan's residence in Portland J. B. Young is the contractor and Bacon Bros. have the plumbing and heating.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
WILLlMANTIC.

Work has been started on a frame cottage for N. I. Brindamour will biuId on South Windham road for A. c. Blanchette.
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ven, White Leghorns 957; Homer P. Deming, Winsted, Rhode Island Reds 955; Mrs. J. D. Beck, Canaan, White Wandottes, 935; George Bowles, West port, White Ieghorns 934.
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WATERFORD.

Plans for the frame residence to be erected for Oscar Patch in Water ford are now being figured
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
BUILDING OPERATIONS
 IN NEW ENGLAND

Statistics of Building Operations in New England as compiled by The F. " Dodge Company follow:
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STETSON & YOUNG Carpenters and Builders

Best work and materials at right prices, by skilled labor. Telephone 50 WEST MAIN ST.
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SEVERAL NEW DWELLING HOUSES
Three Story Tenement House for Lake Sree-Two Houses for GreeneviIe Section and One West Side-Two Garages to be Built.

Contractor F. E. Beckwith has charge