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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
SOY BEANS AND CORN.
Experiment In Rotation Made on Fifty
Acre Glover Field.

Experiment In Rotation Made on Fifty
Acre Glover Field.
In fifty acre clover field thirty
acres were plowed as rapidly as the
hay crop was removed and immedi-
ately dragged to conserve moisture,
says contributor to the Country Gen
tleman The soil was a low lying
black loan and was prepared as for
corn. An early variety of soy beans
was planted with a two horse wheat
drill, the work being finished on July
4. Alternate openings in the drill were
closed, and half a bushel of seed was
used to the acre.
Because of the late blowing weed
growth did not bother. and all the cul-
tivation given was with a spike tooth
harrow. which was passed over the
field twice in the direction of plant
ing. Care was taken not to harrow
early in the day, as the plants are
quite tender until six or eight inches
high
On Oct. 10 1S5 spring pigs, weighing
an average of ninety pounds EACH
were turned into the field to pasture
on ripening soys and the twenty acres
of second growth clover. They were
also fed light corn ration. The
gains during the next two months
were splendid, and S21.50 an acre in
pork was realized from the soys after
the market price of corn fed was de-
Quoted.
The following spring the entire fifty
acre field was planted to corn The
thirty acres where soys grew were
disked twice and fined and leveled by
dragging. The diskinS was rapidly
and easily accomplished, the ground
warmed early. and there was n large
accumulation of crop residue from the
soys and manure from the hogs The
clover sod was plOwed and prepared
In the usual way. The soil of the field
was of like character. but there was a
marked difference in the yield of corn,
that on the soy bean land being much
better.
The rotation followed economies la
Dor in the spring and produces three
crops-hay. soys and corn-in two
years with one blowing. In latitude
no farther north than central Indiana
such methods can be profitably prac-
ticed. The only Objectionable feature
is that too much hot. heavy work is
thrown together in midsummer-corn
cultivation. clover hay making, break
ing clover stubble and planting soys.
From the standpoint Of soil improve
ment the method is admirable.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
TRIBUTES TO MIR. BATTELL.

The Rutland Herald paid tribute to
Mr.. Battell in its issue of March |, com
menting upon his public-s spirited benev-
olence and his work in behalf of the
Morgan horse.
The Barre Times speaks of him as
"a man warm-hearted and impulsive
to marked degree; man of con-
siderable mental force and an original
thinker along several lines; a man who
was intensely loyal to his native State;
a man who contributed much to the wei.
fare of that State and of his home COM
munity." The Times also says, "All who
have had occasion to watch him in the
legislative halls remember a man of pos
tive convictions, but hearted
to an opponent. That same quickening
of the heart toward his associates
caused him to make genei Gus donations
of public and private nature, chief
among the former being gift of farm
IN Weybridge to the United States gov
eminent for horse breeding purposes
oiiu VIC uCSulllB VI HuRe tract Oh OUU
acres of virgin forest on Cancels Hump
to the State of Vermont for the purpose
of forming a State forest. 1t can be
said in all fidelity to the truth that YER
mont has lost a loyal son i'll the death
of Joseph Battell. "
The Montpelier Argus, besides com
menting at length on Mr.. Battell s
philanthropics and other activities,
says
"a well known and esteemed man
passed away when death took unto
itself Joseph Battell, whose word was
law in Middlebury, where he resided
and published the Middebury Register
Mr.. Battell was unusual in many ways,
but was philanthropist and interested
in many theories, in the exploiting of
which he devoted much Of his time
He was lover of Morgan horses and
an unwavering foe of the automobile,
against which he waged unceasing war
fare in his paper Many can testify to
Mr.. Battell's generous disposition, and
for one who was so persistent in at
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
Sunny Winter Hou Bunk.

The \ shaped hog bunk has been
much improved to make comfort for
the SOW and her litter 10y the addition
of enlarged doorways, hooks in the
top upon which to suspend a lantern,
burlap doors to inclose the quarters
during a storm, glass window panes
in the ends and side elevations to adj
NIT light. The accompanying cut.
however, shows a good. practical plan
of bunk.
1t admits plenty of sunshine, for with
the roof door elevated every nook and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
WORDS FROM Home

Statements That May Be Investigated.
Testimony of Middlebury Citizens.
When Middlebury citizen comes to
the front telling his friends and neigh
bors OF his experience, you can rely IN his
sincerity. The statements G people resid
ing in far away places do not command
your confidence Home endorsement il
the kind that backs Doan's Kidney Pills
Such testimony is convincing. Investi-
cation proves it true. Below is a state
ment of a Miidlebury resident. No
stronger proof of merit can be had.
). f. Meekin, barber, Franklin st.
Middlebury. says: II had severe at
tack of kidney complaint and my back
panied me so intensely that | was una
bic to rest well. Knowing of Doan's
Kidney Pills, | got box and they
brought me prompt relief. 1t was not
long before | was restored to good
health and very symptom of the COM
plant was removed. | confirm all said
about Dosns Kidney Pills when | pub
licly endorsed them before. You may
continue to use my statement
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for IA kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Plls-the same that Mr.. Meekin
had Foster-M ilburn Co., Props, Buffalo,
n. Y. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
Why So Many Feel Tired.

"Spring fever" usually is the result of
sluggish bowels and torpid liver. After
months indoors, you are not likely TO
feel vigorous and sprightly. Foley
Cathartic Tablets are worth Their
weight in gold" for that over-full feel
ing, biliOusness, gas on the stomach.
bad breath, indigestion or consti.
patton. Their action is quick, com.
Portable and complete-without nausea
or gripping. Stout people say they are a
blessing Frost's Pharmacy adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
CARING FOR COWS At
FRESHENING TIME

Several days before the COW is to be-
come mother she should be separated
from the rest of the herd and put into
an inclOsure 10y herself. writes cor
respondent Of the Iowa Homestead. y
box stall is n good place for her If it
is on the south side of the barn and
comfortable. She must have comfort
to give the best results. This means
that she must be kept out of cold
drafts of air and have plenty of warm
sunshine in the daytime In order to
get the sunshine she should he turned
out into the lot during the day when
no other animals are present. This
also gives her chance to get some
needed exercise.
She should also have Il good, dry bed
Of straw where she may rest in com
fort at night. and her feed should be
hay rather than fodder and bran. anG
oats rather than corn. 1t is not neCes
sary to stuff her with n lot of grain
before calving it only makes an IN
necessary amount Of blood in her sys
TEN, which SOnptim results in milk
fever. Keep her on a good balanced
ration all the time. ana ler eating and
drinking viii be regular and about the
same amount each day. II she Is
healthy COW she will have no trouble
in calving a few days after calving
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05

Congratulations to Mr.. Bert l..
Stafford, the Middlebury man elected
mayor of Rutland He was drafted as
candidate by citizens with an eye to
business administration and elected by
a fattering plurality over three com
petitors. The Rutland Herald says, -
1.-THE election of sterling citizen
like B. l.. Stafford to assume eXecu-
tive control of the city's affairs is a
cause for public qualification which
carries no reflection whatever on his
honorable opponents. 1t guarantees
that for the coming year, at least, the
municipal affairs of Rutland will be in
good hands"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05

At the meeting of the Vermont
Alumni of the University of Vermont
and State Agricultural college held IN
Montpelier last week Governor Gates
said that he was not inclined to criticize
the statement that Vermont was spend
ing so much for the higher education,
but, on the contrary, he was inclined to
feel proud of the fact. Prof. James K.
Wheeler of Columbia. a trustee Of the
University of Vermont, said that the
people of the State must not think that
the university is the only institution Of
higher education needing support. 1--WE
are two-thirds University of Vermont
now," he said, "but we must not let our
reason give way to sentiment He
suggested informal cooperation be-
tween the three State institutions, since
absolute union is impossible, and in this
connection mentioned an interchange of
professors.
This kind of talk recognizes facts and
is the way to promote harmony among
the Vermont colleges and build up edu-
cation in the State.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05

better, below the falls, and observe the
sweep of the river through the arches
he cannot but be impressed. In fact
the Otter Creek, in many of its reaches,
resembles the Avon at Stratford. Mr..
Battell certainly added much to the
beauty and permanence of Middlebury
and people should gratefully remember
if. ID. X. SIMONDs.
March 4, 1915.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05

Granny is exposed to the sun Of mid
day. This is fine for the sow and her
litter and also prevents the nesting
material from becoming damp.
The door is held up at almost any
elevation by the prop shown in the
upper corner one end of which is fit
ted into the hole in the edge Of the
door and the various nails fitted over
the latch bolt on one side Of the bunk.
This latch bolt is fitted with a key
that holds the door down in case we
desire TO keep the animal in. The
prop is hung upon a hook in the back
gable when the door is closed.
Best results from this plan of bunk
are secured by setting it with the door
TO the eastern exposure. Hinge the
opposite side and keep 1t wide open
during nice weather, as it will then
get the full benefit of all winter sun
shine Farm ana Home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
AlkkxxxS
FIGHT THE cHlNcH BUG.

While worrying about foot and
mouth disease don't forget the
lowly little chinch bug. The
state entomologist, DR.. Forbes,
reports that forty-five counties
in Illinois have been inspected,
and it is found that the chinch
bugs are now in winter quarters.
ready to come out in spring and
begin their depredations. The
southwestern part of the state,
as usual, will be most affected.
With the price of grain as it is
at present it is going to be worth
while to get out this year aud
fight this chinch bug pest.
1t wont do much good for one
farmer to work at this job I'M
: less he has the help of his neigh
bors. 1t is community propo-
; sition. Last year some 1900
; miles of barrier against chinch
bugs was laid to protect corn
> fields, and it is roughly estimat-
ed that something over a million
: bushels Of corn was saved by it.
The plans of the chinch bug are
: all made. What plans has your
town made to thwart it?-Orange
; Judd Farmer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05


The members of the Mary Baker
Allen chapter, D. A. r., observed
"Gentlemen's Night" on the evening of
March l. The meeting was to have
been the Thursday evening before, but
owing to the very bad weather and bad
condition of the roads was postponed
until the evening stated. At $50 a
goodly company of about seventy sat
down to tables beautifully filled with
substantials and delicaces to which all
did ample justice, candles in brass can
die sticks lighting Mrs. Lane brief
ly gave a glad welcome to the
guests, after which she gave the toast,
"Our Gentlemen Friends" to which
Mrs. w. H. Bingham very ably re-
sponded, paying them a deserved trib-
ute. The toast, Working Together"
was responded to by our veteran speak
er L. w. Peet in his usual happy man.
ner, making it plain to all that "In
Union There is Strength"
2. B. Norton of Addison was asked
to respond to the toast 1.-The Ladies"
He was in one of his best moods as
showed by his remarks which he closed
by reciting "The Awakening" in a
very pleasing manner.
! Mrs. Lane expressed the thanks of
the members that they had with them
at the banquet the Rev. w. J. Ballou.
who was to speak to them later.
A. w. Foote, guest, asked for vote
of thanks to the members of the Mary
Baker Allen chapter for the pleasure
that was theirs at being their guests.
This was enthusiastically given.
The company then repaired to the
upper hall for the further exercises,
which were opened by piano duet by
sisters Mrs. John Elmer and Mrs.
Norton of Addison, members of the
Rhoda Farrand chapter of that place
and guests of the local chapter. The
regent, Mrs. Lane, introduced the
speaker of the evening, Rev. w. j.
Balou of Ludlow, who was to tell of
his personal experiences of European
Tour Conducting in War Times, -
which he proceeded to do in a most
interesting and satisfactory manner.
Several have been heard to say, How
| did enjoy it. | could have listened to
him another whole hour" He had
photographs which all were asked to
look at, giving excellent ideas of people
and places. AS we followed minute
descriptions of his journeyngs from
his starting point, across the broad At
lantic, through beautiful cities and
changing scenery till he again with his
party once more stepped on American
soil, we were highly entertained and in
structed as mere reading cannot do.
He felt from experiences that came to
him, the threat of the coming war,
preparations for which were already
under way. He closed his address by
recitng a poem, Home Again, by
Henry Van Dyke, which was very fit
ting and finely rendered.
The committee in charge of the en-
tertainment, Mrs. w. H. Bingham,
Mrs. l.. Dewitt, Mrs. M. O. Field,
Mrs. A. w. Foote and Mrs c. F. Bene
dict, are to be congratulated on plan
ming and carrying out so successful ar
affair.
X. l.. TAYLOR,
Historian pro TEN.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
Mr.. BatteII's will.

At special session of the probate
court Saturday, February 27, Judge
Charles |. Button appointed as special
administrators, pending the probate of
the will of Joseph Battell, President
John M. Thomas of Middlebury College
and Prof. Thomas f. Boyce of Middle
bury. 1t is understood that the will
will be offered for probate March %.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
Warner San Spout

the only perfect sap spout manufactured
begins early in the morning, ruLs late at
night, and runs several buckets full af-
ter all other spouts have dried the tree
up. For sale 10y all dealers. Manufact-
ured by GEO. ID. JARVIS & CO.. Burling-
ton, Vermont. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05

Several of our local merchants took
advantage of the Farmers Institute to
call attention to special features IN
their advertisements in the Register
last week. Ives and Shambo offered
refund of 81 with every So purchase
during the two days and w. E. Clement
gave special discount of 10 per cent
on shoes and rubbers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05

Mother Gray't Sweet Powders for Children
For Feverishness. Bad Stomach, Teething Dior
ders. move and regulate the Bowels and
pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers for
% years They fail. AT all druggists. 25c.
Sample FREE Address. Allen S Olmsted.
LeRoy, n. Y 7t4
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05

Under natural conditions the COW
gives Just enough max l. support
her calf As a result o! increased
feed. care and attention and by Sc
lection in breeding we have evolved
the large producing dairy COW OF
the present day. The dairy COW
of today lives and produces butter
fat under conditions not supplied
by nature. Obviously the success
full dairyvnan must supply such con-
ditions as VIII bring out the best
there is in the individual. Alfalfa
Rekal. the Hostein COW here pic
tured, gave over 5000 pounds OF
milk in one year
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
FRIDAY, MARCH s, 1915.

Four is a pretty narrow majority, but
it is a majority and we should abide by
it. Now let us enforce the law.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
X. L. TAYLOR,
Historian pro tenn.

Eczema spreads rapidly. itching al
most drives you mad. For quick relief
Deans Ointment is vel recommended.
SOC at all stores.-adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
DRAINING Eor the Orchard.

At no season of the year should wa
ter stand around the trees and vines.
Their roots will not stand it. There
must be proper drainage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
To the Citizens of Middle
bury and Vicinity.

For fully thirty five (35) years the L.
& NJ. Semi Mixed Real Paints have been
extensively used throughout the United
States and also in South America They
have therefore been subjected to the
tests of every sort of climatic conditions
most succ ssfulA thereby proving
their extreme durability and superior
value.
See our advertisement on other page.
telling property-owners how TO make
their own paint, and thereby save sixty
cents a gallon on every gallon used.
l0kGMAN & MARTINEZ,
Paint Makers, New York
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-03-05
M1DDLEBURY REGISTER
Terms strictly i'm Advance.

Terms strictly i'm Advance.
ONE YEAR IN VERMONT -------- Sl'OO
six MONTHS IN VERMONT -------- .0U
THREE MONTHS IN vEMONT ----- 40
ONE YEAR Outside Of Vermont, $l'25
ONE YEAR Outside of U. s., l.5O
The Register will be found on file at
the Congressional Library reading roon'
Washington, D. G.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-04-29
10 FEET.
LIVES FIVE DAYS
NINETEEN MONTHS OLD CHILD
AT MARION DIES FROM IN
JURlES ON RAILROAD.

Marion. S. D.-Struck by a pass
enger train travelling at the rate of
about 25 miles an hour and hurled
from the track. and not s~uccumbing
to the injuries received until five
days later was the miraculous eX-
%perience of the n!neteen-nronth-old
baby boy Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. p. An
dcrson, residents of Marion.
The little II toddled from the
home of his parents to the track just
before the passenger train was due.
The little boy was missed and Mrs.
anderson and two of the girls dis
covered him on the track just as the
whistle of the approaching train was
blown for the crossing near the An
derson home. Before they could
>ach and rescue the boy the locomo-
4 y'ack. The little boy was hurled a
~ struck aud hurled him from the
number OF feet and when picked up
unconscious. Those who witness
the accident say the boy was
thrown ten feet into the air. That he
was not instantly killed is regarded
as miraculous. Yesterday the little
follow, after Il gallant fight for life,
5uceumbed to his injuries.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-04-29
ONE EXPRESS COMPANY
PAYS TAXES TO A

Pierre. S. D.-The first of the
larger express companies to comply
with the new revenue act for eoliec-
ton of corporation taxes. was 9 the.
Adams company which paid into the
treasury S~1.932.32. under the pro-
test which is provided for under the
law. The W~elis-Fargo, American
and United States companies have
made no movement in this direction.
But besides the Adams, the Great
Northern. and several other small
companies operating n the state have
made their payments. A general COM
pliance with this act would bring a
change i'm the corporation tax situa-
ton in thu s.ai.., and a test suit af-
ter paym".t cou,l soon settle the
whole matte. n payments. as the
| axes so paid are moi distributed. but
are held pending an adjustment in
case the state board is held as in
the wrong in their assessment.
F#r-- AlDl-J ,EultftEt YAH .F-uf ~
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-04-29
SEEDING now
NEARLY DONE
ALFALFA FAR AHEAD OF USUAL
GROWTH FOR THIS TIME OF
IEAR-WINTER WHEAT
FAR ALONG.

Seeding of small grain in tho ter
r!tory contiguous is from IS to IS
per ceut completed at the present
time, with the indications that il
VIII be done within the next three
or four days. if the weather permits.
The putting in of the crop is we'll adj
vanced for this time of year.
Farmers who were able 10 get into
their fields early this spring have
heir wheat now two or three inches
above the ground. Winter wheat, as
usual, has a big start and grew fast
with the plenteous sunshine and
rains of last week. Alfalfa is reported
TO be much ahead of ordinary growths
and is six and seven inches high in
favored localities.
May 10 is the prescribed date for
farmers to get into their fields to
Clant corn, but if bright weather
c%ntinues all this week, it is an
ticipated that MANY Will start the
crop a week earlier.
Due to the heavy SHOWS of the
past winter, the ground is unusually
moist this spring. In a few spots.
there has been perhaps too much
moisture, but the small pools and
sloughs will dry up with the first
real warm spell. The planting OF
small grains has been delayed on
Il number of farms where the corn
stalks held the snow on the ground
and kept it beyond the usual per
iod for melting.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-04-29

safeguard, they have resorted to the
%eNpedient of adding an emergency
clause, where no emergency existed
(enacting an untruth) and falsely
claiming that, that barred a refer
endum, II thus they have prac-
ticallS annulled the constitution.
THUS the issue has been clearly
drawn by the late legislature in at
tempting to repeal a law that had
been adopted by the direct vote of
the people. and attaching a fake
emergency clause to the repeating
enactment; the avowed object of
which was, by subterfuge. to prevent
the use of our constitutional right of
referendum. a paramount issue in
this state has once been forced upon
us. Shall the people of the whole
state, or Il mere faction of one poll
teal party. be supreme That this
issue may be determined at the earl
lest possible date. and finally settled
beyond all question, we request you
to press forward for the freedom of
the ballot and supremacy of the peo-
pie. by making a thorough test in our
state courts, and federal courts, also.
ii necessary.
Respectfully. Robert w. Haire; II.
l.. Louske, Andrew e. Lee, l.. N.
Grill, James A. Grant"