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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
SILVER DUCKWING GAME BANTAMS.

obtrusive in It's soft gray plumage, but
tho rich greenish black and Alvery white
of the males contrast sharply with the
grass or soil of the lawn or breeding pen,
Game Bantams mature much more rap
idly than large fowls, and may be hatch
ed after the last cold days of spring and
he fully matured before the first cold
days of autumn Much stress Is laid
on their smallness. and the weights set
as standard for males are 90 to % ounces:
for females. is to % ounces. The combs
of the young males are cut Off with spe-
cial scissors. a process termed dub
bing." and much rivalry exists as to
the fancier most proficient In this art
The little hens are good layers Of tiny
white eggs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14

following lines which conclude an cpl
taph in the old cemetery adjacent to
the Rockingham meeting house:
Made by Alpheus Wright
Rockingham, VI.
Price. $3.50
A recent visitor in the old Burgess
graveyard In Grafton found two slate
headstones with round tops and vine
engraved around the face. Clingng to
the vine was the chiselled faces OF
the following Inscriptions
In memory of Mrs. Rebecca Park,
who died Sep. 1903. in the 10Th year Of
her age:
Behold and Sc as you pass by
My fourteen children with me lie.
Old or young you soon must die,
And turn to dust as we'll as l.
In memory OF Thomas Park and
thirteen Infants
Youth behold and shed tear
Sc fourteen children slumber here
Like flowers Of n fruitful vine
Sc their image, how they shine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14

flock Of fowls.
and the above is one OF the small de-
tails that should be observed. Before
the young flock is housed. the new
quarters should have been thoroughly
cleaned and dlsinfected Clean litter
whether it be sand, loan, straw, leaves
or what not. should be provided. That
this litter should be absolutely dry is also
Of great Importance. One should w?tch
for an opportunity to secure perfectly
dry sand or loan when such constitutes
the floor, and no material makes a bet
ter one. This is n favorable time for
both housekeeping and replenishing the
floor material. If this has not already
been done, the sooner It Is done the bet
ter.
Mild colds which really amount to a
light run Of distemper very often affect
flocks OF young birds soon after housing.
They are seldom serious. especially If
counteracted by mild treatments and ef
fective precautions. as related above.
Briefly re-stated. provide plenty of fresh
air from one direction only; dry floors
and dry houses; visit the house after
If necessary for a few nights. They will
soon acquire the habit of roosting.
USE PREVENTIVE METHODS.
The secret Of successful treatment in
such cases, as In all cases OF disease in
fowls, is to employ preventive methods
and to begin treatment during the earli-
est stages Of disease. before drugs and
medicines are necessary. The value OF
fowls Is not often large enough to war
rant much individual treatment. II fowls
have become so diseased that strong
drugs are required to effect cure. they
are generally either beyond curing or
cures are effected only by the expendi-
ture of more time than the value of
ordinary commercial fowls warrant.
1t is far better to start treatment when
simple tonics and stmulants will usually
prove effective When taken in time.
such tonics as are usually found in the
kitchen or that may be obtained at any
store are effective The necessities are
few something to sweeten the crop,
stimulate the digestion and prevent rapid
development of disease germs, especially
in the intestines
If we could eliminate diseases Of the
digestive tract ana or the mead ana
throat. the trials Of the poultry culture
would be few. These two classes OF dis
ease are closely related, as colds are
caused by chills which retard the action
of the digestive organ, while digestive
disorders are apt to be followed by colds,
roup or canker We want. then, the most
common effective and simplest remedies
for these troubles.
WHEAT BRAN IS VALUABLE.
Such mild laXatives as olive oil and
lard are found in every kitchen pantry,
while sulphur is found in nearly every
stable. Wheat bran is as frequently OBJ
tainable and has laxative qualities. 1t Is
well TO keep before the fowls at all
times a supply of dry, sweet wheat bran
or a mash of which that Is large in
gredient. When the house and weather
are dry, little sulphur in the mash
materially assists in keeping the intes-
tines in good condition. Charcoal either
powdered or graduated sweetens the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
PENETRATING.

A Cleveland party went out automobi.
Ing the other night and had an unpleas-
ant mishap, 1t occurred on tho Euclid
Road not far from Willoughby. A four
footed creature of intensified odor got in
the way Of the car Nobody in the auto
noticed the impact, but everybody noticed
the appalling result, Terrible" the
friend agreed. II suppose you all had to
change your clothes?" "Change our
clothes!" snorted the chief victim. "Why.
we even had to change our tires.'-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14

Rivalry among fanciers Of game ban
tams Is keen. and breeders of this vari-
ETY. devote constant study to the improve
ment of their birds for exhibition pur-
poses They strive constantly for In
creased length OF legs and neck. some
fanciers even combining the birds in yards
surrounded with boards so that they
have to stretch to see out Others place
the food so high that the birds will have
to stand on tiptoes to reach it. and then
spend hours training them so they will
stand erect in the exhibition coops.
Thousands of dollars have been spent
by fanciers in importing Silver Duckwing
Game Bantams and In breeding this va
riety. which Is one of the most attrac-
tive of game bantams. The female Is I'M
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
GEERS WORTH A MILLION.
Veteran Trainer md Driver Has Made
Fortune on Track.

Ed ("Pop') Geers. the veteran traine-
and driver of champion trotters and pao-
ers. IL to-day worth a million dollars. It's
Millionaire Geers'' now instead of the
Grand Old Man"
Last year completed his 9th year be-
hind the horses, and at that time his total
earnings were considerably over the one
million dollar mark. His average has
been maintained throughout the present
racing season which puts him we'll on tn.
way toward another half million Pop"
has not announced his retirement, either
Probably he never will retire, but will
ride behind the fast PAGERS and trotters
until the Grim Reaper rings the bell on
the last race,
In his first season. 1880. Geers won sl2
It's. and that was the smallest year he
has ever had, His largest winnings were
In 1902. when the stakes and purses which
he annexed amounted to sll6,37o. In nine
of his twenty-five seasons he has been
well above the &O,nO mark.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
LINCOLN'S REAL ESTATE.
Doubtful Whether He Ever Saw His
Only Land Holdings

The service bulletin issued by the
Iowa highway commission has I'M
earthed some interesting facts re-
garding the only piece Of farm land
Abraham Lincoln ever owned In 1892
he was captain of company of vol
unteers raised for the Blackhawk In
dian war. but his little command saw
no fighting. and inside of nve weeks it'll
was disbanded UpdAr .. act OF Con-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14

gress, passed in 1876, these soldiers
were entitled to a land grant. and on
September 10, 1865, just before his
election to the presidency. Lincoln laid
claim to share of the land in oues-
ton under warrant signed by his
predecessor in the White House, James
Buchanan.
This land remained in tho Lincoln
family. it seems. until 1892, when Rob
ert Todd Lincoln, son and then sole
heir of the Blackhawk war captain.
decided 1t to Henry Edwards and In
the same year II was decided to Peter
f. Jepson, who still owns IT, The farm
contains 800 acres and Is situated six
and n half miles northwest Of Deni-
son. in Crawford county. Iowa. not far
from the Lincoln highway 1t Ia doubt.
ful If the grantee ever saw the prop
erty.--Christian Science Monitor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
AGE WOMAN IS HER BEST.
Most Difficult to Determine When She
IL the Most Attractive.


loneliness in women. though It may
vary In Its character and manifesto lions
at different periods Of life. Is not the
property Of youth only. There is a great
and undeniable charm in the fresh beauty
of IS, to which inexperience and early ro-
nance lends, perhaps, additional fascina-
ton. A pretty girl Of that age, who has
been untouched by care. and who knows
Of the world through Imagination only is
a very delightful object and many men
may be eager to take captive her first
affections.
Between Is and q. the changes Of a
GIRL so far as the charms OF her person
60. are not likely to be great but in that
time. by longer intercourse with society
any by natural development. she may
grow moro oompanionable for men OF
maturity. and her carriage and sef-con-
troll become better and greater
Those are important years In a young
woman's life-the years during which,
In this country. the majority of the sex
are married And yet from 90 to % or a6
n maiden may. and generally does, still
further advance in attractiveness and add
to the store Of her charms.
She is still young. hut she has out
lived many youthful fancies and feels
some OF the dignity oe womanhood There
are no better ages than those in a maid
ems life. and never Is she lovelier
But why stop at %? What fairer wom-
en- are to be found than many of those
between 90 and 30. and even older? Girls
Of Is may look on them as unsought old
maids. and yet they are In their woman
ly prime, and may capture hearts which
have been steeled against girlish fascl-
nations Oftentimes they make the hest
OF wives, and men find Il solace and COM
partnership in their society which imma-
tu1ty cannot give. They have tho ad-
vantage Of experience. and they have
learned the lessons taught by longer con-
tact with the world while still they may
not be averse 20 falling in love-New York
Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
ORIENT. MATRINNNN

The woman of tho hyIse reached tho
conclusion that the attachment of tho
policeman for her cook must be investi-
gated, lest it prove disastrous 10 domestic
discipline
"Do YOU think he means business,
Bridget" she asked.
II think he does mum" said Bridget.
Hes begun To complain about my cook
In. mum. '--Philadelrhia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
Copyright, 1915.

upon the care given the poultry at this
season depends largely the condition of
the rlock during winter. In this article
Professor Smith offers practical sugges-
lions for the prevention of disease. and
gives directions for preparing simple
tonic that will ward off disease. He gives
practical advice for the fall care of both
old and young stock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14

has ceased to be a drawback since it IL
no trouble to maintain 1t. But color style |
has worked TO the great damage of some |
Of the best breeds. Wherever the color
scheme causes the rejection Of good an
imaIs because Of faulty color. it is a vi
clous sort of dual-purpose breeding.-Farm
and Fireside.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
VERMONT EPITAPHs,

CFrom the Springfield Reporter)
One does not have to go outside the
State to find In some OF our old burying
grounds some curious epitaphs To
prove that the art of advertising is not
a 10th century product We submit tho
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
LATE FEATs OF THE AUTO.
(From the Springfield Republican

Thelall-conquerfng automobile has been
climbing Mt, Washington this season.
There have been about 1876 such ascents,
and one of the last mn chimes TO make
tha trip ran into a midwinter scsns. with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14

the temperature six degrees below zero
ana the crest snow-covered Now the
house at the top has been closed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14

INTERPRETERS WITH THE GAME.
Sunday Golfer Something has put ma
off my game this morning, Caddic. ITS
them church bells. mister they hadn't
ought to be allowed. Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
Cold and Roup Prevent
ed by Housing the
= Chicks Early and by
Cleaning the Build
ings Thoroughly.
Mustard, Hot Pepper
and Ginger May Be
Used in the Mash as a
Tonic and Preventa-
f tive.

BY. A G. SMITH.
Head or the Depa rtment Of Poultry Hus-
bandry. University Of Minnesota.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-31

AT. & A. n.
Idaho Springs Lodge. Number % Meets hr,t
and third Wednesday. Ilsetionj Of omcee4 thu
nrst WsAneslay In Deesnbss
Ro,la v. Psechsf. WorshipfuI Masssf.
n Smith. SECRETARY
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-31

Clubs
SHAKESPEARE
Meets second and Fourth TUESDAY Election
OF officers last m Getting In May1
Mrs.w L shafYer President
Mrs Geo. K Kimbar Secretary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-15

The Bank of England bought f24.- GOO bar gold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-15

walked to their picnic grounds. Ev- eryone reports an enjoyable time and returned many thanks to Miss James. Mrs William A. Leonard and daugh- ter Clarissa, accompanied by William Leonard, went yesterday to New York for several days, the guests of friends. .
 The Avon Baseball club of Bridge port will play the Sandy Hook team Sunday at 2:so p. m.
 The singing school 1n6ler the direc- ton of Mrs. A. W. Daniels will present a musicale soon. Rehearsals are pro- gressing rapidly and much enthusiasm is shown.
 Among those who visited in Danbury today were Mrs A. w. Daniels, Miss Christine Corbett, w. A. Honan and Miss Anna Runels.
 Newton Curtis, the peach orchardist Iof Curtis Hill. is unloading an invoice of 10000 peach baskets this week, to oe prepared for the largest prospective crop in his experience.
 Eli B. Beers spent yesterday in Bridgeport
 Robert Lynch and Ed Mclean of Monroe were in town yesterday to claim moneys in the Newtown Savings Bank which they maintain are un- claimed deposits of relatives in the bank for 20 years or more and they are heirs or next of kin of these deposE itors. The officials will examine the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-15
OUR NEWT0Wk
 NEWS LETTER
Especial to The Farmer. )

Newtown, July 15.-The se1ectmen are confronted by a perplexing prob lem. Highway Commissioner Bennett claims the right to call upon the town for about $s.0OO. lnexpended balance from the total amount voted by the town for state road work in the past. The presumption is that he proposes to use the money to pay the town s share on the proposed Improvements on the Sugar street link of the state road system. As the town never voted Ito make a state road of this strip, the selectmen say they cannot see how the commissioner can claim the money for this purpose. This money was never raised by taxing and hence is not in the treasury, and to order it done now they maintain the claim could be sat isf1ed only by borrowing The select men are averse to this course.
 The Girls Friendly society met Wednesday for their monthly picnic at the home of Miss Dorothy James of HawleyviIIe. The young women
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-15

remains a mystery Mrs Duncan vis- tied her husband at the State hospi- tai in Afidd1etown last week and found him comparatively bright and cheer full. He inquired eagerly about Red- ding people and events and seemed to be in an almost normal state. X The recent rains have washed the roads so badly that it will require much more than the few hundred doI- lars left of last years 5000 appro- priatfon to restore them to anything g like a satisfactory condition. Repair work will be begun as soon as possible and actively prosecuted. The select men are not sure whether a special town meeting to authorize the addf- tional expenditures is required, by statute
 Mrs. D. S. Sanford entertained the bridge club Monday afternoon. h. vted guests swel1led the number of participants to forty.
 The Grange play last Thursday evening realized upward of $30 for the fire department From the J. B. Sanford barn dance earlier in the week nearly $40 has been obtained Tuesday evening the colored residents of the Center gave a dance for the same object which yielded $23 for the cause.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-15

claims. and the law in the matter be- fore acting upon these demands, as it is mooted question whether such disbursements of unclaimed deposits can be paid without an order from the judge of probate. As many of these deposits are for less than $1o, it is thought the costs of probating will more than exhaust the credits in many instances. In all such cases, it -ooks as if the intent of the law will be de- feated, and neither the bank nor the claimants benefited
 Miss Alice Melia of Bridgeport is visiting friends in town
 Fishing parties are. enjoying that sport daily at Fountain lake while the farmers are trying to gather in the hay crop between showers.
 Town Clerk Oscar PitzschIer is now able to visit the office every day for an hour, and was able to attend the town meeting yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-15

signor Barzilai. Republican mem Der of the Italian Chamber of Depu- ties, will be appointed member of the Ministry without portfolio to deal with questions concerning the newly occupied territoriessw which may arise.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-13
Prominent and Progressive Business Firms of Detroit
EBERT SELLS
SEVERAL HOMES

Edmund l.. Ebert, local real es-
tate broker. reports the following
recent sales:
For James II. Brown TO Burt E.
Knight, fiat, Nos. lS94-6 Vermont
ave. price $500; for Ebert Realty
Co. 20 William L. Sauble. fiat. Nos
1879 Coplin-ave., price $3.50; for
John C. Gaynor to Ebert Realty Co.
fiat, Nos. 567-9 Beniteau-ave.; for
Louis l.. Ebert TO Rev. J. Edward
Martin. residence No Sc Tyler-ave..
price $3.50; for Charles f. Peck
and Louis l.. Ebert to Louis l.. Rem
fro, residence No. 226 Tyler-ave,.
price SIS, 400 for Ebert Realty Co.
TO William l.. Sinclair. fiat. Nos.
567-9 Beniteau-ave., $4,000; for VIII
liam E. Sauble to +. l.. Ebert, two
lots southwest corner OF Vinewood-
ave and Moore-pl.; for William X
Smith TO c. p. Franklin. bungalow
near Mack-ave.. price $2.750; FOR
Ray Il. Mum 10 Andrew j. Beck. lot
on l.akevie wave, near Mack-ave.
for Emil Straub TO Oscar Y. Los
trum lot on Garland-ave., near Can
ield-ave., $500; for Bewick estate to
f. Terrwilliger. lot on Garland-ave.
near Seneca-ave.: for Andrew }
Beck to Z. f. Grim. lot on Lakeview
ave, near Mack-ave.. $500.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-13
SEES EARLY
DEVELOPMENT
OF OUBWAY

The long delay IN getting things
under way in the United Steel
corporations proposed town of
Ojibway is accounted for by f. w.
Vasary. who watched the develop.
ment of Gary, Ind. The "red tape
preceding the passage OF numer-
Gus acts in the Canadian parlia-
ment. essential before the plans OF
the corporation could be carried
out. has caused the delay, he says,
and now that oil the necessary ar.
rangenents for the closing Of old
roads and the opening Of new ones
on the property have been made,
and the privilege OF changing the
harbor line granted. the $4,000, 900
appropriated for the development Of
the Canadian plant will be expend-
ed without further delay. II is
stated.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-13
WOODWARD
CORNER BRINGS
$4,000 CASH

Miss Minnie G.. Booth has pur-
chased the northwest corner Of
Clairmount and WoodYard-aves.
with frontage OF l50 feet on Wood.
ward. and depth of $50 feet on
Clairn,ount-ave., from James Scher-
merhorn. publisher Of The Detroit
Times. for $4,000 cash. Mr.. Scher-
mcrhorn has oceupied the red brick
residence on the property as his
home for number OF years. This
corner adjoins the property OF the
Ingleside club, which Is now build.
ing a club house at Atkinson and
Woodward-aves., and Is diagonelly
opposite the new Northern high
school
Miss Booth Is we'll acquainted with
Woodward-ave values, having re-
Gently sold her property at Henry
and Woodwardaves., occupied ty
John Blessed &, Sons.
Tho price OF $500 a foot front,
paid for this unrestricted Woodward
frontage. Is evidence OF her faith In
the future Of upper Woolward-ave.
as she Is buying for an Investment.
Mrs. Pound, Of the Hannah Real
Estate exchange, represented all
parties in the transaction.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-13
new MOVIE
ALL READY
Duplex Throws Doors
Open Wednesday
Evening

Wednesday evening, Dec. IS, at
1880. the doors of the Duplex the.
ater, Woodward-ave. and Grand
blvd, will be opened to the public,
and Detroit movie devotees will
have an opportunity of enjoying the
first and only theater of its kind
in the world.
All who have attended movie the
ters realize the annoying experience
Of entering a theater and seeing
the last reels OF a special five Or
six reel production. then being CON-
PEELED to sit through five or 10.min-
ute intermission or series of short
pictures before seeing the begin
ming Of the feature play. In the
Duplex theater there are two large
auditoriums, two stages, and two Of
the largest, most powerful operating
machines so regulated that patrons
entering ut any time In the after
noon or evening may see the be
ginning and without interruption.
the entire showing OF the large fea.
ture production. The real apprecia-
tion OF this unique idea can he had
only in visiting the theater.
Let II be remembered that any
day or evening you go to the Duplex
thcater, the program will be one
which you have never seen before
in Detroit. The management has
secured exclusive first iun contracts
Of the most spectacular and sensa-
tional productions, and for the past
80 days has been screening and
censoring each and every produc-
tion prior 10 placing II upon their
program. This precaution was taken
especially in the selection Of those
desirable plays which are to be pre-
sented at the matinees To the ladies
and children. 10 give them enter
tainment OF the highest class, fn-
cluding the exclusive first run Gold
Rooster plays bearing the familiar
mark Of the house OF Pathe. They
will he shown In black and white,
and also band-coiored photography,
for which Pathe is famous
Gold Rooster plays viii BE- pic
turizations OF novels and plays by
such authors as Richard Harding
Davis. Sir Gilbert Parker. w j.
Locke. George Barr McCutcheon.
Paul Armstrong. Samuel Merwin.
Henry G. Rowland. and also all of
A. II, Woods productions. The In
terpretation of nj reading roles
viii be given by actors. such ss I'd
win Arden, Bruce McRse. FHnia
The Detroit times., 1915-12-13
CONTRACTS LET
FOR KEENE HOME

Van Leyen g. Schilling and n. j.
Keough have awarded contracts for
a twostory brick residence for DIR.
VIM. Z. Keane. to be erected on
Hnrvard-pl. Crosse Pointe. The
building will be 5lx40. constructed
OF rough-faced brick. and will be of
colonial tyne. The garage will con.
form 20 the design OF the house, and
is embodied as part of the gen.
eral contract The contract for the
mason work Of residence and gar.
age has been awarded 10 James J.
Hickey.
The same architects are also pre-.
pairing plans and specifications FOR
alterations and additions TO St. Ste
phens' Episcopal church, Mullett
and st. Aubin-sts.. the DR. c. l.
Arnold. rector.