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The farmer and mechanic., 1915-03-16

influence OF seed size mas not peen
given careful study until more or less
recently.
Since lettuce is seldom sold by
weight, a comparison of the value OF
different sized seed on this basis is of
little account. Uniformity OF matur-
ing and relative heading capa~
bilities are of more importance. The
formation Of good, firm heads, max
ing possible the growth Of white, crisp
and highly edible center leaves, is
characteristic ar good quality OF
lettuce. TIA good "heading-up" char
acteristic are related to the size Of the
careful experiments carried on fer
several seasons. AS to the results OF
these experiments. several points are
worthy Of note in summarizing. Mark
ed differences in favor Of large seed
appear in the seeding stage, point
Of little value in itself were il not for
the fact that an early advantage in
fiuences later growth. Large seeds
start the plants off better; and greater
leaf surface area in early life is Of
permanent benefit Moreover heav-
| ier plants, better heads. and greater
uniformity at edible maturity are US
ualy secured. In every instance and
! at almost every stage OF growth il
could be seen that the plants grown
| from large seed were much more uni
| form in stature and IN time and man
ner Of heading. Plants grown from
small seed were very variable in size
| and Quality-SOme very good. few
mediocre, and many very poor. Some
! headed early, but most Of them were
| tardy in forming the heart and in
! firnlinS the head.
| It seems reasonable to conclude
that a large sized seed is 9 factor in
producing headlettuce Of good quality
and earliness Of maturity In the
writer's judgment the lack Of plant
uniformity commonly observed in
commercial lettuce culture is quite
iapt to be due to the use Of seed which
is varible in size and consequently,
variable in value.
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-03-16
ECONOMIC FACTORS IN BUYING
FARM MACHINERY.
Ry NJ. KELLY.

RI requires the mind OF a master
-4rmer TO distinguish sharply between
.1., cost of machine and it's econ
,nic utility. The price of a labor
..lyng machine is an expression of
t.s value in terms of money.
us utility depends upon it's capacity
~ lessen the cost Of production. A
fbouahtful study of this branch of
farm economies would save the farm
-r- ~ America millions of dollars
each year IT is fundamental prin-
rfplr with all industries that the
equipment be kept in constant pro-
auetive use.
Idle machinery brings in no in
come. The manufacturer who keeps
hls maCheinery in constant use has a
more accurate basis to figure up in
hr1iug labor saving machinery than
fhr FARMER whose machinery must lie
Hle many months during the year.
tur example, suppose | perfect q
w9chine at a cost of $4,000 that will
transplant ten acres of berry plants
to day.
WIN ii be worth $4,000? Certainly
aui hut why not? The cost is so
great that the machine will not prove
eu economic utility.
an the other hand. suppose I per
sect i similar machine at a cost OF
e2Ou VIII it be worth the $500? Yes
i will providing, of course, that the
owner is an extensive berry grower
and has difficulty in hiring good hel1
vheu il is needed.
The manure spreader saves labor
a0d distributes plant food more
c.euly. old methods of spreading
manure must pass. 1t must be made
80 20 farther and policy should be t
cover every acre once during a rOta
:ion Of crops.
rhcrc are two methods OF Goin,
this economically, one is TO allow tn
animals to scatter it when feeding
upon the land, q method which cal
he adopted with only partial success
the other by the use of the nanur
eDreader.
In common farm practice the us
of the spreader enhances the value O
the manure one-third. The farme
who has 100 tons of manure wort
$3.50 per ton will receive a direC
benefit of more than $50 through tn
more economic use Of this plant foo
ii he applies his manure with
spreader
This, with the saving OF labor an
considering that the machine will la!
many years shows that a manur
spreader costing 800 is an eConomi
utility.
Many farmers look upon the say
ing OF labor as the most importal
reason for buying the spreader. 1t
Ia reality the least important.
The modern manure spreader
built SO as to give it capacity for
large load and unless the land is dl
and level it is best to attach three
Tour horses to facilitate the work.
The lugs on the wheels give tractic
enough to carry load and spread
even when the land is very rough al
uneven. When buying a machine n
rice how strong it is built at certa
places whore the wear is create
when in operation
II should distribute ali kinds
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-03-16
EARN NEWS

manure evenly and spread the same
quantity on the outside as in the
center or the space that is being COW
cred.
rms IS a point of great importance
ana should be carefully investigated
when buying a machine.
Inc value Of the farm separator 10
me private dalryman has long passed
the experimental stage. Experience
and experiments show that It is an
Improvement over the gravity system
or gathering cream.
The separator removes tie cream
closely when other methods fail it
saves labor and enhances the quality
OF both the product and the by-prod-
ucts, besides making it possible for
many farmers to keep cows and pat
fonlze a centralized creamery who
otherwise would be compelled to give
up the dairy business.
1t is generally conceded that the
milk from eight cows separated with
a separator will yield as much butter
| fat as the milk from nine or ten
equally good cows if the milk is
handled by system of pans or grav-
ity gathering of the cream
1t SimplifieS the work, improves the
| quality OF the butter and gives us the
| skim milk when sweet and warm tc
| feed to the calves, which alone should
| commend the use of the separator or
every farm where calves are raised tt
replace the cows.
| When buying a machine note care.
fully it's capacity for doing good WOrl
and removing the butter fat from the
milk closely, the strength durability
ease of operation and simplicity o
the machine.
All of the standard machines ar
H, u 7 !,
butter fat closely.
When separating the milk it
best to have the temperature at abOu
90 or 70 degrees, as this gives tn
butter better grain than having
: heated to q niger temperature.
An important point in making goo
butter is to have thick, rich crear
, for it will churn more rapidly an
leave less fat in the buttermilk an
. the work can be done at lower tenn
perature. The secret Of churning &
= a low temperature is to have rich an
r thick cream.
RI When man who is milking eigf
, COWS can increase his output of bu1
I ter one-eight, simplify the labor
the milk room and enhance the valu
! of his product and by-pruducts frol
10 to 20 per cent it is convincir
proof that a farm separator that ca
4 be bought for from s35 to 500 an
4 used every day in the year is q
q economic dairy utility.
c The gasoline engine is very han6
lpower and deserving OF widespres
= popularity. 1t will fill many inch
It on a good sized farm and very fe
IS farmers begin to realize it's value.
Whether or not it will prove {
is economic utility depends upon tt
a amount Of labor that it can be mac
,r need Of such power on the farm.
Unless a man has enough work
n the machine to make it an econom
t, utility, it must be classed as a. luxur
d Farmers who shelter their Inachi
J. cry in the field during the winter a
IN not apt to make a success Of the ga
st oline engine in their farm work.
1t must be we'll housed and W.
IF cared for, for there are certain co
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-03-16

increase in live weight and growth
The bacon hog, however dresses but
from 70 to - per cent net OF his
gross weight The lard hog. on the
C+t1~~, - n G7-ee5~- Fr-nr~7 Na MA. . -a,
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-03-16

To aid in picking cotton a cuff has
been invented which holds a large
number Of bollS.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
FEDS INVASION LOOKS PROBABLE
Norwich Men Have Been Approached by Supposed Federal Agents in Regard to Playing Team Here-Fa Grounds Suggested for Playing Purposes-Reports From Other Cities Show Much Progress and Looks Promising.

ally trying to place league in this field. and that puts an entirely differ ent aspect on the situation. Aside from the interest in the forthcoming meet ings, there will be plenty to look for ward to in what Presidents O'Rourke and Murnane will have to say, and what they will do, in order to protect their jobs and their salaries.
 More than that, one of the club owners of the New England league has rectnly lost a promising player who jumped to the Feds. and he is sore about it, as he hoped to sell him next season for a considerable sum of mon ey. It is the intention of this owner to ask at the coming New England league meeting what they are going to do about it, and to declare that if the Fed erals will pay him a. fair price for the man, just as any club in organized baseball would have done had the player been drafted, to accept the money from the outlaws. Such a statement as that certainly will throw consternatlon into the ransk of organ ized baseball, but since the majors 50 effectually fooled the minors at the re- cent Omaha convention, the latter are waking up and are now almost ready to take any step to protect themselves, realizing that they can expect no help from the bic leagues, who are them selves fighting to ward off the Fed erals.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice to Taxpayers

Notice IS hereby given to all persons l!abte to pay the Personal Tax in the ToWn Of Norwich that I have a warrant To levy and collect the Personal Taxes payable Feb. 1st, 1915, each of such persons being assessed the sum of two porpose Of collecting the same -shal II ne at the Collectors Office, in the Court House. in Norwich, daily from 9 o'clock a: m 70 l2.3 o'clock D. m, and from 2 Q CLOCK to o'clock D. m, from Feb. 1st 1915, to March 1st, 1915 both inclusive, except the following days:
 on Monday: Feb. 18th, ] will be at the store of H. $. Young, Norwich Town, rom II q. m- to ] ?. m.
 On Tuesday, Feb. 18th. from 10 to II 90 a. m., at the Yantic store
 On the same day at the store of Pal rick T Connell, Bean Hill, from 12 m. to 1.30 D. ID.
 On "Wednesday, Feb. 17th. at inc drug store Of John A. Morgan, GreeneVille. from T a. m. to 2 ?. m. On Thursday, Feb. 18th, al the drug store of George NJ. Rathbone. west Side. from II. g. m. to 1 D. m.
 On Friday. Feb. 18th, at the store of John c. Potter, East Side, from II a. m, On Saturday, Feb 2Otn. at the Peo- pies Store, TattvilIe, from r. m. to Personal Taxes will be received on me dates mentioned above for the dff- Ierent sections of the Town All persons negiecting this notice by the laws of this State.
 THOMAS A. ROBINSON
 Collector. Dated at Norwich, Conn, Jan. 7th, I9ia. jan7d
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07

cars in the service of France, and the way they stand up under the tremen- dously hard work they are called upon to perform is most remarkable, says a French distributor.
 There is no longer the slightest doubt among Frenchmen of the ulti mate success of the allied armies since Germany has failed in her plan of quick conquest, and she will be ground between the great armies of Russia in the east and those of Britain Belgium and France in the west. until she is reduced to complete subjection. For a great many years to come, the market of Europe will be closed to her and she will be made to pay, a, terrible price for what she has done.
 -On the day preceding the general mobilization our force was bout it's usual duties, but within A hours every abIe-bodied man of military age was with his regiment on his way to the front. The same thing happened in every other establishment. When this war is over. those of us who survive will take u1 the thread of business where we drC fast August and We pray that the day of peace is not so far off
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
THE GEORGE JUNIOR REPUsLIc.
A Statement as to the Loss Involved and Plans for the Future by the President.

George Parmly Day, president of the Connecticut George Junior Republic and treasurer of Yale University, states in answer to inquiries:
 "The fire at our Republic in Litch- field completely destroyed the main building where the~thirty boy citizens lived, but fortunately resulted in no injury to any of these. The most seri- ous aspect of the situation is then that, at a time when the number of ciizens is increa sing and the work Of the Re public becoming more widely known, our ability to care for boys entrusted to us is temporarily crippled. Thanks however to the generosity of friends of the Republic we have already been given a numb Der of cots and blankets so that the boys can be accommodated for the present at least in the school house and superinntendent's cottage. Other friends have given potatoes and 1t is hoped that further supplies of food and clothing will be contributed by those anxious to tide us over the present crisis. The boys have shown by their actions they can be relied up on to make the most of such gifts and are. installing a. couple of secondhand cooking stoves in the basement of another building which will be con verted into a. temporary kitchen. They have, of course. lost all their own personal belongings so that gifts of clothes in addition to supplies of all kinds Will be most welcome.
 The loss from the destruction of the building and contents will be made good in part by insurance carried by the Association, and, the Trustees will be called together at a early date to consider plans for the future. It will not be possible to continue the work of the Republic and to rebuild the main cottage without financial help from friends throughout the state; but in view of the results accomplished at Litchfield in training and develop ing boys from all portions of Connecti- cut l think we should be able to rely upo such help. Even before the fire emphasized the need of generous CO., operation in our work we had re- ceived pledges of $2,500 conditioned on our securing at least $10,000 in all; half for current expenses and the re- maining htlf for additional endowment l shall be glad to answer personally letters or other inquiries in regard to the organization and what its work means to all the people of Connecti- cut, who must naturally be proud of the fact that citizens of their state were among the first recognize the need for this modern and most eff fective method of training and de- veloping boys"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
FAvoRs ROWING SCHOOLS.
Coach Guy NickaIIs Believes it Will Develop Weddings to Men of Strenqth.

Guy NickalIs, the Yale rowing coach, is pronounced advocate of rowing for schoolboys, believing that 1t will develop them from underslzed weddings to men of strength. This he considers is proved by the case of the English scl1oolboys who are bene- fitted by participation in the sport. 1r speaking of the subject he said:
 T was from physical standpoint an excellent example of what rowing could do for an undersized weakling At twelve years of age I weighed only seventy pounds I began rowing at fourteen, when at about eighty pounds in weight and steadily gained in weight until at twenty I weighed ITO. am an example of thousands in England of what regular rowing exer- else will do for an undersized boy. It also has the advantage of other sports In that a lot of rowing exrcise can be put through in 8 very short space of time, so that it will not inteTefere in any way with the studies.
 School rowing in England is, it is generally agreed, a greater factor in the physical development of youth than any other exercise so far culti- vated- The chief schools in England which make a speciality of. this form of athletics are Eaton. Rugby, Shrewsbury, Bedford. Beaumont, Westminster Winchester and others Which are situated near suitable wa ter for this purpose So far as statis- ties can be relied upon no heart or lung trouble, or permanent muscular strain, can be directly attributed to this form of athletic sport and I may say that it has+been generally recog- n1zed in England, at least, that since the exercise of rowing makes use of and develops every muscule in the growth and to develop tn chest and generally benefit the growing youth than any other
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET CONTINUES STRONG.
Bethlehem Steel Led in the Industria
 Division.

New York. Jan. 6.--The local stock market again proved it's independence today by making further though un- even progress towards betterment. re- gaYdless of the London market, where the American list eVinced greater heaviness. Canadian Pacific, Southern Pacific and St. Paul were the most backward features of the foreign mar ket, but Pennsylvania and New York Central also manifested selling pres sure. Initial dealings here had all of their recent irreSularity, with an abrupt decline in the first hour, early reports of the subway accident caus- ing an all around break in Interbor- ough issues. Gould stocks later ex- hibited renewed weakness, Missouri Pacific, Denver and Rio Grande pre- ferfed and St. Louis Southwestern falling to low records. Among the specialties. Virginia Carolina Chemical preferred declined 16 points to it's minimum price of 80, with three point gain for the common stock.
 Bethlehem Steel led the industrial division. the stock for the first time in many years nassing the current quota ton for United States Steel. The lat ter was again offered for European in terests, according to report but held steady throughout A majority of the days gains were in securities of sec ondary importance. the list closing V1tAA A4IOoCfdtS S1lcE d IuL llleI irregular decline.
 Light was thrown on the recent transfer of s2,000,0O0 gold from the assay office by the announcement that the metal had been deposited at one of the leading national banks to the credit of the Bank of France. The transaction, which was said to be with oue precedent, probably Implies the building up at this center of a. mod crate gold reserve by the French gov efInnent. Other news bearing upon the foreign situation included reduced dis counts by the national banks of Den mark and Sweden. Londons own mar kets were steady, with some broaden ing of operations.
 Bonds were irregular with wide de- ciines in some vuInera bIe issues.
 U. s. goVer1lm ent bonds were un- changed on call
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07

The ordinary formulas for elliptic and semi elip+;~ iarinated springs take cognizance of the number of plates or leaves, their cross sections, and their length. Results-or capacities-are figured simply as these several factors determine the elasticity of the spring. In other words, resil1ency only is a consideration, as determined by the resistance of the metal itself to dis torting pressure.
 As a matter of fact. another element enters into any exact analysis of the laminated spring problem, viz, the friction between the several leaves of tho spring as they move over one an other under the readjustment of the shape of the spring under load.
 The resistance of a single leaf spring to distortion increases with the degree of distortion. Similarly with each indi- . vidual leaf of a. laminated spring But where the shape of the spring is such that distortion causes a readjustment of the leaves of the spring in reia ton to one another. the friction between the leaves introduces a. further element of resistance to distortion
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
A KIDNEY MEDICINE WITH
 THOUSANDS OF FRIENDS

Several years ago l suffered from Kidney and Bladder trouble I was completely run down in health and lost 2S pounds in weight. | suffered nearly all the time. l could not bear to ride in a buggy and could not walk over 100 wards without having to sit down. I could not eat hardly any thing. I had several doctors working on me several years. They tried everything and [ did not gain In health. A Swamp Root Almanac was left at my house and after reading if, I resolved to try your remedy I Ob- tained six bottles through the drug dist and had taken five of them when was entirely cured. Gained 30 pounds in weight in a few weeks and was a new man in every respect. l always keep Dr. KiImer's swamp Root in the house, and recommend il to my friends as I have not the slightest doubt of it's ability to cure Kidney trouble in its worst form.
 Yours very truly.
 T. !. CARLISLE.
 Enterprise, Alabama. State of Alabama '
 Coffee County.
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 18th day of July, 1909.
 s. N. ROME.
 Judge of Probate of Coffee Co. Ind.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07

New Works great automobile show, the 18th annual, held under the aus pices of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. opened Sat urday afternoon at o'clock in the Grand Central Palace for a period of one week. At the exposition of 1915 models of Americas motor car manu- lecturers were formally displayed to the public for the first time and the exhibits reveal many striking novel, ties.
 Judging from the size and character of the crowd, it was evident that this show is the one awaited each year. 1t is the one that attracts the motor enthusiasts from all parts of the coun- try. Surging along the aisles of the main floor, then on the other three
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07

floors devoted to the other exhibits, thousands of visitors caught glimpses
 of everything that is new and interest ing in automobile designs, motorcycles and accessories. The cars are most prominent and not the decorations. The decoration is beautiful and bril- liant, but it is contributory and not primary
 E. C. Patterson and his driver re- gently completed the run of 1000 miles from the heart of Chicago to the cen ter of New York in Il hours 37 min utes. The car was driven continuous ly owner and driver taking turns at the wheel in four hour shifts Hire trouble was negligible, and the car covered the distance without q skip. l As MT. Patterson expressed it: Tt was the most enJoyaele trip l ever i tOOkin my life
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
Dalton Lunns to Feds.

Buffalo, N. Y, Jan 6.-Jack Dalton, dutf1elder for the Brooklyn National risague team last year. has signed a contract to play with the Buffalo Fed erals, it was announced by President Wiilia1n E, Robertson today.
 President Robertson also sent q teie- gram to Ivy Wingo, the St. Louis catcher, asking him to reaff1rm his in teation to carry out the contract made with the Federal league last fall This Was done because of a Cincinnati des- patch stating that Wingo was negotiaI- ing with Manager Herzog of the Gin cinnati Nationals
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
Letter to pr. KiIn1er & CO.
 Binghamton, W. Y.
Prove What SWamp-ROot Will DoFor Yoa

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 Send ten cents to Dr KiImer X Co, Binghamton. \. Y, for q sample size bottle. It will convince anyone You will also receive a. booklet of vaIuabi3 information, telling a-boTt the kidneys and bladder When writing be sure and mention the Norwich Daily Bulletin. Regular fifty cent aIRd one dollar size bottles for sale a all drug stores.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
EUROPEAN WRESTLER IN TOWN.
Tom Dodge, Greek MiddIeweieht,
 Looking for Matches.

Tom Dodge, a Greek wrestler, is spending a few days here and would like to arrange a bout with any mid dleweight wrestler. Dodge weighs 160 pounds and comes from Europe Last year he participated in the great Euro pean tourney and is considered a man of no small ability in ,the wrestling game. He will make a. tour of this sec tion of the state and then will go to New York. Dodge has wrestled in many of the European countries and has figured strongly in star matches in England, F'ranGe. Italy and others
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
CHALLENGES JACK MONTY.
kjd Swift Would Meet Him for Any
 Part of $1OO.

Kid Swift, who met Jack Monty in six round boxing bout at the Eagles smoker this week, is satisfied that he had the best of the other boxer. all through the fight and can best him at any time. He is anxious to prove it for any part of S100 he said in a challenge to Monty that he issued through The Bulletin Wednesday night. Swift's manager is Jack Burns. who will put his man on for a match with Monty if Jack accepts the chal- lenge