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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
PREPAREDNESS DISCUSSED BY THE A. F. OF L.
Commercial Union With Central and
 South America Urged.

Baltimore. Md, Nov. 1.-Two meth States iE a policy of preparation against war are set forth in resolu- tions presented at the convention here and which the committee on interna- tional relations had under considera- ton today.
 A resolution introduced by Al Rich of the Texas Federation of Labor urged
 the establishment ot a commercial un-
 ion between tie United States and the South and Central American republics.
 To this end the resolution favors the
 issuing of bonds by the United States
 government to finance steamship lines to engage in commerce among the countries composing such union and
 the extension of credits or loans to such countries as may require them in order that they may be enabled to par ticipate in the management thereof. The resolution states that the inter
 est of all the people of the republics of this continent, including the assur- ance of peace among themselves, is of more vital importance and therefore entitled to greater consideration than the selfish desires of few individuals, whose chief aim is to exploit them and their industries even to the point Of precipitating wars between them for the retention of this privilege"
 The establishment and maintenance by the American Federation of Labor, in conjunction with the other labor bodies of other countries, of an inter national congress of labor for the
 hearing and discussion of the causes
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
ORRINE SAVED 
 HIM FROM DRINK

That Orrine really does bring quick relief to those being tortured by the liquor habit, Is the testimony of many mothers, wives and daughters.
 This scientific preparation promptly kills all desire for whiskey, beer and other intoxicants. It can be given in the home secretly without loss of time from work. No sanitarium expense.
 We are 50 sure that Orrine will ben- eft that we say to you. if. after @ trial you fail to get any benefit from it's use, your money will be refunded. Costs only $1.00 box. Ask us for free booklet telling all about Orrine.
 N. D. Sevin & Son, 11S Main Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

When saving youngsters to increase the flock it is best to keep only nest mated pairs. As a rule the male is matched a day before the female, and if one dies in the nest it is usually the younger. Hence, if one saves ev- cry youngster raised, there is a great liability of having an excessive num- Der of males.
 Keep a record of your pigeons, and know the pairs producing the heaviest and greatest number of squabs. This can easily be done by placing color bands on mated pairs and using breeding cards on which are noted the number matched, number raised to sGuabbing age, and the weight of sane. A record of this kird is of great benefit if one wishes to in crease. T his flock. Save for breeders only Youngsters matched by the best producers, and in this manner in crease the prolificness of the flock. There are drones in the pigeon family as well as in poultry.
 It is much easier to keep pigeons free from lice than chickens. as the pigeons will take a water bath almost d2i'X if given chance, and in this wHy rid themselves of the pests.
 Dn't allow water to stand in the bathing pan after birds are done with it.
 The double-unit pigeon plant makes
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
COMMON CALF scoURs.
For the Most Part They Result From
 Improper Feeding-Remedies.

One or the very annoying troubles in many dairies is indigestion among young calves. At the tender age they especially susceptible to securing when conditions are not entirely sat- isfactory. For the most part calf SCOUTS result from some improper feeding, either due to the amount or character of the feed itself, or to con- ditions of uncleanliness. The fact that calf SCOUTS in an advanced stage is a rare thing in some dairies is certain proof that it is preyentabIe.
 The normal food for salves is milk. In the light of recent investifation milk as food for the growing ami mai deserves even more appreciation than has been given it in the past Many sources of proteins and fats will not produce growth because of a lack of some element of growth producing principle which milk. being q natural food for growing animals, contains in abundance. But poor results may be obtained with milk under improper management.
 On account of high prices for milk 1n many localities calves are raised on other foods for pure economy, and where tfis is done calves are gener- ally given a start by allowing milk in the ration for, at least, one month. Regardless of whether the feed con- slsts of whole milk, skim milk, or
 
 principles apply in controlling SCOUT. One of the most common errors is to overfeed or to feed irregular amounts The scales should be employed and any increases made gradually. It is seldom necessary to feed more than ten pounds daily during the first two weeks. Taking the calf from its moth CT early in two or three days, is best for the calf as the mount eaten can then be controlled. The factors most commonly causing disturbances are: oVerfeed;ng, guessing at amounts and temperatures, feeding from unsteril- ized paiis, keeping in dark, poorly ventilated and filthy quarters.
 The skillful feeder detects the ap- pearance of digestive troubles early and uses very little medicine. Foul smelling dung and lack of trtftiness are the first indications. The food should be reduced one-half and two ounces of castor oil given in the milk. For offsetting laxatives in the food. a teaspocnful of blood meal to each feed of milk is excellent. A good rem edy following castor oil is a mixture of one part salol and two parts sub nitrate Of bisnuth, given in doses of a teaspoonful two times for the first day, and once daily for a few days thereafter. It may be placed in milk or upon the tongue and milk used to wash it down. In severe cases few drops of laudanum will relieve from straining.-Prof. q. c. White, Dairy Department, Connecticut Agricultural College
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Washington, Nov. 15.-Representa- tives of the lowest bidders for ships of each type included in the big 1917 building programme were in confer ence several hours today with Secre- tary Danies and other navy depart ment officials. While no conclusive was reached as to the placing of the contracts for fifty-three vessels which are now pending, MT. Daniels said later that he was hopeful for an agree ment within a day or two which would enable hi into make the awards. The conference will be continued tomor- row.
 In the case of the four scout cruis- CTS, only one bid was received, that of the Seattle Construction and Dry dock Company. Other builders ex- plained today that they had been un- able to bring their estimates within the S5,000 limit of cost fixed by congress for the hull and machinery of each ship. Secretary Daniels inrimated that congress would be asked to in crease this limit and new bids would be sought.
 Bids for 1attleships, destroyers and submarines were made contingent up- on notifications which render them unacceptable to the department. These were talked over today. The bidders explained that the long time required
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
SHIP BULL LDERS CONFER WITH DANIELS
Making Effort to Reach an Agreement for Construction of Warships- Secretary Daniels Hopeful That Agree nent Will be Reached Within Day or Two Which Will Enable Him to Award the Contracts.

for construction in the majority o4 their proposals was due to the uncer- tainty of about prompt delivery of structural steel.
 A suggestion that provision be made for extension of time in the event of delay was not favorably received by the secretary.
 Earlier in the day the department had been assured by representatives Of a structural steel company that prefer ence would be given for favorite orders whether for private or public yards.
 The bidders argued against the electric propulsion system preferred by the navy experts for the four battle ships. S ofar no private builder has undertaken to construct ships of that type but the government has under construction at its own yards three electric drive battleships. The bidders said they doubted the ability of the electrical companies to provide the equipment for the great number of ships which are to be built within the next three years. They also said they could not be expected to guarantee the operation of machinery they did not construct themselves.
 Secretary Daniels said he had re- ceived assurances from one electrical company that it could meet all de- mnads made upon it by the navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
HUGHES' LEAD IN
 MINNESOTA CUT DOWN In 46 of the S6 Counties Vote Stands Huqhes 178,1S3, Wilson 177,798.

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 15.-With for ty-six of the eighty-six counties in Minnesota having turned in their tab ulation sheets to the secretary of state and with unofficial returns from the remainder, including Hennepin and Ramsey counties, MT. Hughes plural tty was cut down to 3S5. The total vote was:
 Wilson 177,798.
 Hughes 178,1S3
 The sheet from Renv11le county made the big difference over last nights lead of more than a thousand credited to the republican candidate. Hennepin and Ramsey returns are ex- pected tomorrow and democrats are passing their hopes on enough gain for the president in those two counties and the other thirty-eight not having reported. possibly to change the re- suit.
 The official vote, checked at the capital today, gave Wilson 69. .59s and Hughes So,075. indicating a big lead
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
POTATO TROUBLES.
Prof. osnun of Massachusetts Aeri- cultural College Answers Many Questions.

Many people have asked what the trouble was with their potatoes, what they should do with them, how to tell should be stored. etc. The following iment station at Massachusetts agri- cultural college answers questions which many have asked.
 Your letter and specimen of dis eased potato have been received The decay of this tuber is due to the late festans Mont) DeBarry. The situa- tion in regard to late blight has been very peculiar the present year. While vine blight was usually difficult to find in the fields the amount of tuber in lection from the fungus which causes this disease has been very large. As you are aware, it. is generally consid- cred that tuber rot from that source usually follows vine blight and that the infection usually comes through the dropping of spores by rain; but in the absence of any considerable vine infection the past season it has been difficult to interpret the widespread tuber infection.
 Of course tubers which show even a small amount of decay should not be stored with sound tubers, and all tubers should be stored under as dry conditions as practicable. It is also desirable that stored tubers be sorted over occasionally, as even a small amount of blight rot in the bin or crate will usually cause considerable secondary rotting. Further that this I can make no recommendation regard ing control of this rot. It has pre- viously been generally accepted that if the potato vines arc kept free from blight by spreading there will be com paratively little rotting of the tubers. Apparently peculiar conditions existed the past season which we have not yet been able to farhom"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

winter. These courses are each ten days long. Following is the schedule of courses: .-
 Dairying-December 26 to January G.
 Live Stock and Crops-January to 19.
 Fruit and Vegetables-January 2S to February 2.
 Poultry-February to Is.
 Each course will consist of ten days of practical concentrated work and is intended to meet the needs of the busy farmer who has not been able to take time for the longer courses given heretofore.
 The Connecticut Agricultural Col lege, Storrs, Connecticut, will be glad to send 3 descriptive bulletin and in formation regarding enrolment to those who apply.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
MILK WORTH 90 CENTS.
Animal Proteid Food Necessary for Growink Children Eggs, Chicken and Steak Expensive.

One quart of fresh milk costing 70 cents is equal in food value to two pounds of chicken at 35 cents per pound. At 40 cents quart fresh milk is equal to eight eggs costing 50 cents a dozen. Fresh milk at 36 cents is equal to 1 1-2 pounds of ha1ibut steak at A cents a pound. Twenty four cents a quart paid for milk is equal to three dfths of a pound of lamb chops at 20 cents a pound. At 20 IA cents a quart you would be paying no more than for round steak at 27 cents pound.
 With the above known facts, it is evident that fresh milk from 10 to 15 cents quart to-day is the cheap est and best comodity that can be bought for the family. It is only in evitable that milk should increase in price. Due to the fact that many have not fully realized the truth of the above figures. we have the discussion
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
VALUES OF DAIRY COWS.
Highest Value When Six Years Old, According to Estimates of Dairy men.

According to estimates made by more than 1,So0 dairymen and breed CTS, the dairy COW reaches her high est value when between five and six years of age. These estimates have been used as the basis of a study on the influence of age on the value of dairy cows. The figures were obtain ed from well-informed farmers throughout the principal dairy dis tricts of the country, and the average may be taken as fairly representative of relative values of COWS at different ages.
 Estimates were obtained for four of the leading dairy breeds = Holstein, Guernsey, Jersey and Ayrshire; and for four classes of tnree-year- of each breed, namely, the $50 grade COW, the $100 grade, the $200 pure bred, and the $500 pure bred Working from this series of arbitrary values, estimates covering values from birth to fourteen years of age were obtain ed. For example, it was found that the farmers estimated that a grade Holstein worth $80 at three years of age was worth $lO at birth, $1O1 at six years of age, and s46 at fourteen. In the case of the pure breds- the es- timated advanced in value up to five or six years of age is, relatively sharper and the decline thereafter cor respondngly abrupt. Thus the $500 pure-bred Jersey is estimated to be worth $59 at birth, S351 at six years. and but STA at fourteen
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

possible great economy in labor. With a four-foot alleyway in the middle, and with pens on either side, only a few minutes are necessary to feed several hundred pairs of birds The best plan for the double unit system is to have the flying pens on the east and west.
 One mistake so many make is overcrowding the birds, 1. e., putting too many in a pen. With the large birds thirty or thirty-flve pairs at the most are sufficient for a 1Ox10 foot unit. If you have too many in one pen they will not work so fast, and are more likely to get out of condition
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Snnday School .Reoraanized.

A good number was present Tues day evering at the First Methodist parsonage on West Town street when the Sunday school board met to re- organize the school. New teachers chosen and plans made for Christmas. During the social hour refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Jan. 18th. 101

Jan. 18th, 1916. "Ishad, Caka,rd for Mirty-nine pears, and r doctored with a great many doctors and took all the patent medi- cinesthat I heard of. Atlast, went to Canada andsaw Fruit-a-tives "adver- tised. Icommenced taking themin1914, and kept right on for year and my Catarfh was.entirely yelieOed. Thank God for the relief as it is an awful disease. to have. The ".Fruit-a-tives" have helped me in other ways, also. Nowif you want to publish this, you may do so for it is nothing but the truth, and the whole truths.
 MATTE RHAPSTOCK. Sold by all dealers at soc. box, for $2.5o, trial size 25c.-or sent postpaid on receipt of price by Fruit-a-tiyes Limited. Ogdensburg, NeK-YoEk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Committee for Christmas Entertain
 & n1ent

The First Congregational Sunday school committee in charge of the Christmas entertainment met Wednes- day evening at the home of Mrs. F. E. Sterry on Lee avenue ot form plans. Other members of the committee are Mrs. George Raymond, chairman, Miss Ruth L. Potter, L. Stanley Gay and Philip B. WhaleY. e,l
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
NORWICH TOWN

lssacies from Colchester for Town Street Woman-Dinner Party Methodist Sunday School Reorean- ized-Plannina for Christmas Enter tainment.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Entertained at Dinner.

Mrs. Woodbury 0. Rogers entertain ed friends at dinner Wednesday at her. hone on Washington street Covers were laid Cor six guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Mrs. Wellington Miner of East Great Plain is5 spending several days at her former home in Fast Haddam
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Mrs. Albert Hesse and little son from Woodhay.r. l.. l., are visiting Mrs. Hesse's brotherin n-law and sisA ter MT. and Mrs WilIiam Witte, at sheir home on Bliss p.ace.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
RepairIno Roads.

Selectnan Charles Bushnell of the Old Canterbury turnpike is overseeing work on the roads in the vicinity of Taftviile this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Mrs. Harry J. Taylor of New Lon don was the guest Tuesday of Mrs. Thurston B. Barber at her home on Pecks Corner.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Mrs. Edgar Winchester of Town street has received a legacy of several hundred dollars from relatives in Col chester" whose deaths occurred recent ly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Mrs Mary Gray of New London is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Leonard Staubley of Huntington avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
SHORT COURSES FOR FARMERS
 AT STORRs THIS WINTER.

The Connecticut Agricultural Col lege is offering series of short courses in various agricultural subjects this
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Fred Heath from Mystic visited his mother, Mrs. s. A. Heath, of Elm ave- nue the first of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Greenwich.-Greenwi has a new Y. M. c. A. building that was opened Saturday. The cost was $300,090 and 1t is the gift of Mrs. Rebecca Wet1- erell.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Alfred Bennett, formerly of Han over, fjs the guest of his daughter Mrs. Beverly BIiven. of Washington
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

of disagreement between two or more nations is provided for in a resolution introduced by H. M. McLarin of the Federal Employees union.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

for the republican candidate outside the twin cities of St. Paul and Min neapolis. notwithstanding the plural ity of 1.222 which Duluth and St. Louis counties gave the president
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Rhode Island Reds.

42 Laurel Hill Farm, Bridgeton,
 R. l. ................. 50 Jacob E. Jansen, New Haven,
 Conn. ..................
 40 Pequot Poultry Farm, South
 port, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Local Briefs,

Job Th6rp Of Westerly is visiting his brother, George Thorp, of Sturtevant avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
White Legf7orns,

9S Hillside Farm, West Wilmington,
 ton, Conn. S2 Clifford l. Stoddard Wood
 bridge, Conn. .... so Hilltop Poultry Yards, Sufield,
 Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Miscellaneous.

10 Holliston Hill Poultry Farm,
 (White Rocks) HoIlist0n, Mass. 13 Koshaw Farms, Cuff Rocks)
 Granby, Conn., ... 54 Obed C. Knight, (White Orping-
 tons) Bridgeton, R. 1. ...
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
White Wyandottes,

21 Brayman Farm, Westvill, N. H. 16 Merrythought Farm, Columbia,
 conn. .......... 19 Joseph Moreau, WalIum Lake,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
PIGEONS FOR PROFIT.

ine and Outs of Squab Raising for Market-Of Interest to sIl Our Folks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
SIXTH EGG LAYING
 --- CONTEST HAS OPENED
One Hundred Pens of Ten Birds Each
 Entered.

Weather conditions were almost ideal for the opening of the sixth an nual egg laying contest at StorrS. As in the previous competition there are 100 pens of ten birds each. These thousand hens are distributed geog- raphically as follows: 610 from the six New England States, New York State 120, Pennsylvania 50, New Jersey 50, England 50 Ohio, Virginia and the Province of Ontario 20 each, and 10 each from Maryland, Illinois, Michi- gan, Missouri, and Kansas. By breeds there are 430 White Leghorns. 210 Rhode Island Reds, 160 White Wyan- dottes, 90 Barred Rocks, 30 White Rocks and 20 each of the following four: Buff Rocks, Buff Wyandottes, White Orpingtons, and Silver Cam pines.
 In addition to the regular men en- ployed ln connection with the contest, experts were engaged to go to Storrs at the time of the opening in order to give the new contest the best possible start Dr. N. w. Sanborn of Holden, Mass, ah authority on poultry dis eases was engaged to inspect all the birds from the standpoint of health and hygiene. MT. W. H. Card, Man chester, Conn.,, who judges at the very biggest shows such as Boston, New Y ork, Hagerstown, and so on, was engaged to look over all the birQs in tie LS" COAlGSL HUH SIAS ldHCleI point of view.
 The White Leghorns certainly got away to a flying start. Pullet No. 975 of this breed laid the first egg in the contest at 7.15 A. NJ, of the first day. A pen of Leghorns laid the most eggs the first day, all of the best pens for the first week were White Leghorns, and incideHtly all of the four best pens are entered by Connecticut breed CTS. Hillside Farms birds from West Willington were first with yield of A eggs for the week. Clifford I. Stoddard's pen from Woodbridge were second with fl eggs, Hilltop Poultry Yards pen from Sufield were third with 37, and Rollwood Poultry Farms pen from Guiiford were fourth with 31 for the week. The total yield in the first week for all pens amounted to 911 eggs as compared with 71S for
 The three best pens in each of the principal varieties are as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Pen. Barred Plymouth Rocks.

Jules F. Francais, w. lamp
 ton Beach, L. I. ........ 2C Rock Rose Farm, Katonah,
 N. !. -................... 1: Rodman Schaff, F'itzwiIliam,
 N. H.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-01-10
Grape Growers Plan
 An Anti-Dry Fight

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9-The Grape Growers association of this state is now planning an anti-dry campaign. A meeting of a number of prominent members of the asso- ciation was recently held at which it was stated that, unless some ac- tion was taken, prohibition will cer- tainly make an attempt to invade California. And that it will sue ceed almost as certainly as it sue ceeded in Oregon, Washington and Idaho is undoubted by the growers, unless steps are taken to oppose the introduction here of measures prohibitoly to the manufacture of wines.
 It is planned that the issue shall be carried to the polls at the cleo tions next November By starting their plans at this time the growers feel that they are formulating movement which will be hard to beat.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-01-10
Are Going After
 What They Want

WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. g. undismayed by the fact that they were defeated in practically all parts of the United States where the issue they stand for was voted upon. the suffrage leaders now in this city have announced that they will continue the fight for womans suf- frage. Plans for q campaign on a large scale are now being made. the intention of the suffragists being to let no expenditure of money or time stand between them and an explanation of suffrage to all of the people of the United States.
 Their first step will be to endea. vor to hold meetings in every con eressional district in every state in the union. To this end committees have been appointed and prominent speakers employed to talk to the voters. An itinerary for them will soon be prepared by the committees.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-01-10
Will Press Case
 Against Prosecutor

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. g. Representative Buchanan, of Illinois, has announced that he will press the impeachment proceedings insti- tuted by him against United States District Attorney Marshall in con gress tomorrow. His charges are that Marshall failed to prosecute persons who unlawfully shipped eX- plosives and who violated the eight hour law. Buchanan himself stands under an indictment for conspiracy, having been indicted by a New York grand jury in connection with the melting of laboring men working in intuition factories to go on a strike