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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
ADDISON.

H. j, Jordan, after spending a few
days with his father, j, W. Wilkinson,
returned the Goth to Empire, c. T.,
Panama.
Howard Spooner, who had the misfor-
tune to have pitchfork run in his ankle
Thursday, is doing as we'll as could be
expected.
Charles Putnam of Worcester, Mass,
is visiting relatives here.
Mrs H, j. Jordan spent few days
with Mrs, L. E. Gorham, of Middlebnry,
also at Lake Dunmore.
Miss Bessie Nutell has gone to Lake
Placid for a visit.
John Murphys boy, who jumped from
an automobile while the machine was
in motion, was badly shaken up.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pond and three
children of Dodge City, Kans., are visit
ing his sister, Mrs Mary Smith of Grand
View Mountain.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
FARM BUILDINGS BURNED.

The farm buildings in Montpelier
Center owned by James Counter were
entirely destroyed early Monday morn
ing when the barn was struck during
the severe electrical storm. The
Counter family were able to escape
safely but were unable to save any
furniture and only small portion of
their clothing. They were unable to
rescue the horse and one hog in the
barn, the only livestock in the build
ings, the cattle being in pasture. Ac-
cording to neighbors, the lightning
struck between 4 and 4;30 o'clock and
within an hour all of the buildings, barn,
house and outbuildings were entirely
destroyed, there being no way in which
to combat the flames. In the barn was
stored about ten tons of hay recently
harvested. The loss is placed at about
So, 900 and is covered by insurance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
STARKs BoRo.

Carpenter Cole and granddaughter,
Cynthia Cole, visited the latter's sister,
Mrs o. S. Stokes of Huntington, the first
of the week.
Mrs. Ginevra Downing and two
daughters, Rhena and Zelma, visited
Mrs. Downing's grandmother, Mrs.
Ursula Stokes, the first of the week.
Ransom Purinton of Chicago is visiting
relatives here. Mr.. Purinton is a son
of John Purinton and brother of Lewis
Purinton.
The Rev. A. H. Eide is having his
vacation.
The Methodist society is making some
repairs on the church.
James Thompson got two ribs broken
Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
RIPToN.

The item in regard to "Mrs. Eliza
Murphy in Register of July 81, should
read Mrs, Eliza Durphy,
Michael Tierney of Lincoln is in town
on a visit to relatives.
j. 5. Chandler has returned home and
reports having seen a cyclone, several
severe storms and narrowly escaped
being In railroad smashup,
William Stearns of Randolph was in
town few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Eldredge of
Twin Falls, Idaho, were calling on rela-
tives here on Friday last.
Mrs. Alma Bean Of Middlebury is Wis.
iting her sister, Mrs. Adah Billings.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
ASLEEP, DRIVES AUTO.

An automobile accident occurred in
Wheelock about $3.50 O'Clock Sunday
morning when Dean Mcdowell Of Shelf
field fell asleep while going at a high
rate Of speed and lost control Of the
machine, which crashed into a telephone
pole, breaking the pole in two, The
car glanced from the pole and stopped
when 1t struck squarely against birch
tree.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
HOW'S THIS7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken by
catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-fve
years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh.
Hall'sCatarrh Cure acts thru the Blood
on the Mucous surfaces, expelling the
Poison from the blood and healing the
diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for short time you will see
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Cure
at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
F.. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o. All
Druggists 75c.-adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
When You Have a Cold

Give it attention, avoid exposure, be
regular and careful of you diet,also com.
mence taking DR.. Kings New Discovery.
1t contains Pine-Tar, Anliseptic Oils and
Balsams. Is slightly laxative, DIR. Kings
NewDiscovery eases your cough, soothes
your throat and bronchial tubes, checks
your cold, starts to clear your head. In
a short time you know your cold is bet
ter. Its the standard family cough syrup
In use over 40 years. Get bottle at
once. Keep it in the house as cold in.
surance. Sold at your druggist.-adv,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM.

The worst electrical storm of the
season swept over Northern Vermont
for an hour Monday morning, begin
ming at o'clock. Great damage was
done by lightning, rain and wind.
The barn of William j. Bascom at st.
Albans Point was struck by lightning
and destroyed, together with all the
contents, including farming tools, some
hay and an automobile belonging to A.
l.. Adams of Rutland, who was occupy.
ing one of Mr.. Bascom's cottages. Mr..
Bascom estimates his loss at 5000, par.
TALLY covered by insurance. The cleo.
trio light and power lines in St. Adams
were out of commission for some time.
There was no electric power till 8
o'clock; the street car service was
halted for some hours and many tele-
phone lines were knocked out. The fire
alarm system was also disabled. Trees
were blown down and much loss to fruit
and crops was sustained.
In Fairfax a large COW barn owned by
Mrs. Mary Walker of st. Adams and
located on a farm conducted by Eli
Coamia was struck by lightning and
burned, the loss being SO, 500. Four
calves were burned; and much ma
chinery and hay was lost.
In Fairfield crops were leveled, corn,
oats and grain being laid fiat and trees
were blown down. In Swanton light
and power lines were put out of COM
mission and telephone service was
crippled.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
VERMONT NEWS.
INJURED BY RUNAWAY TEAM

INJURED BY RUNAWAY TEAM,
Mitchell Provost of Burlington, an
employe of the Robinson Edward
Lumber company was badlyinj Sat
urday evening when he attempted to
stop a runaway team belonging to the
Consolidated Ice Delivery company,
Provost was knocked down and received
serious injuries when two wheels of the
wagon passed over his body, He has a
cut on the right leg, a severe liberation
of his thigh, and probably will develop
internal injuries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04

w. H Joslin. former resident of this
place, aged so years.
Miss Grace E. Kingsland, who has been
spending two weeks vacation with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs R. L. Kingsland,
has returned to Montpelier and resumed
her labors at the State library commits
sion
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You viii Make No Mistake II You
Follow This Middlebury Citizens
Advice.
Never neglect your Kidneys,

Never neglect your kidneys,
II you have pain In the back, urinary
disorders, dizziness and nervousness,
It's time to act and no time TO expert
ment, These are frequently symptoms
OF kidney trouble, and remedy
which IL recommended for the kidneys
should be taken In time.
Doans Kidney Pills Ia a good remedy
TO use, No need to experiment, II has
acted effectively in many cases In Mid
dlebury, Follow the advice Of a Middle
bury citizen.
Mrs o. A. Comstock, College street,
Middlebury, saws ~ had considerable
pain in the small OF my back and had
other symptoms OF kidney complaint
Knowing Of people who had been cured
Of kidney complaint by Doan's Kidney
Pills, used some. Three boxes brought
80 great an improvement that IL wasn't
necessary for me to continue their USE"
STILL USES DoANs.
AFTER A LAPSE OF OVER TWO
YEARS, Mrs, Comstock said; Z" / do not
hesitate to again recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills. When | have the least
sign OF kidney trouble, this medicine
soon rids me OF it,"
Price SOC, at all dealers, Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pllls-the same that Mrs, Com.
stock has twice publicly recommended.
Foster.Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo, N.
Y,-adv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04

Heavy impure blood makes a muddy,
pimply complexion, headaches, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes you
weak, pale and sickly, For pure blood,
sound digestion, Use Burdock Blood
Bitters. SlO0 at all stores.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E, Stokes visited his
parents last Sunday.
Mrs. Lydia Green and daughter.in -law
of Lincoln recently visited the formers
niece, Mrs. A. E. Stokes Of this village.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
THE RURAL CREDITS BILL

Why Page against
the Absolutely Hostile to the interests of YER
investments Money Lender
The following
S
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04


of Ohio believed this
Bill Had Senator Of the United
States this Rural Credits Bill thus transferring
the farme
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-08-04
Addison County Cow Testing Association.

The following table the records the
which produced than pounds buterfat
of 80 days ending Aug II, 1916.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07
BITS OF FARM WISDOM.

Ashes Or air slaked lime on the floors
of the poultry house will assist in keep
ing the house free from mites.
Discard the animals which have fail
ed at the end Of the year to pay for
their keep.
The seeds Of rust and decay bring a
harvest Of loss to the farmer.
Warm quarters and the right ration
will bring out the eggs.
A draft in the poultry house means
roup in the flock. Prevention is the
best method and much cheaper than
the cure.
The most personal problem connected
with the actual making Of fruit farm
Is the choice Of varieties.
A well ventilated cellar is the best
place to operate the incubator.
Look well after the early chicks
They will pay well If given good treat
ment; otherwise 1t is best to not have
any at all.
All things considered. it pays better
to grind feed for the dairy cows than
for any other class Of stock.
Do not neglect to go over shade and
fruit trees and remove the nests of
brown tailed moths and other pests
that will destroy them later on.
Whole corn is good feed for setting
hens. Water, grit and dust baths should
also be provided.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07
PRUNING THE BLACKBERRY.
Means More Than Cutting Out the
Dead Canes,

Means More Than Cutting Out the
Dead Canes.
The proper pruning Of the blackberry
is very important If choice fruit is ex-
pected. Very few ever go any further
in pruning 5lackberries than to cut out
the dead canes. The proper pruning
Of 1t consists Of four distinct opera
tions-flrst, remove some Of the super
fluous shoots in order that there may
not be too many canes to hill; second.
during the summer the buds Of the re-
naming shoots should be nipped back
in order to induce stocky growth Of
the laterals; third, the laterals should
be headed back the following spring;
fourth. all old canes should be cut out
after they have produced one crop Of
berries.
AS a general rule. from three to six
shoots to the hill are sufficient, accord
ing to the variety and fertility Of the
land. The shoots which are to be re-
moved should be cut out as soon as
they have started growth so that all Of
the food may go into those shoots to
be left to produce canes. As soon as
the plants reach height Of twenty
four to twenty-eight inches they should
be nipped back by pinching OF the tip
Of the shoot or bud. This can be done
with the fingers or with small pair Of
pruning shears. 1t is very important
that the shoots be pinched of as soon
as they reach the proper height rather
than let them grow to a greater height
and then cut back. A longer cane Is
inclined to bend over the ground unless
some support Is given.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07

o The tremendous waste that IL G
o going on In Europe Is a lesson G
o for us In many ways. The single G
o item Of nitrogen should make us c
0 think more seriously than ever G
o about the conservation Of that c
O element In our own country. G
o The tremendous amount Of nitro c
0 gen already wasted in explo- Q
0 sives would serve to fertilize the c
o whole Of Europe for many years c
o to come. II our farmers are to c
o learn any one lesson it should {
o be. How can We get along c
o without fertilizers?" {
o When farmer burns his straw {
o pile he wastes not only nitrogen, {
o but valuable organic matter a. c
o well. We cannot hope to con- {
o tinue to remove plant food in the c
o crop that is sold without putting {
o anything back In the place Of It
o II every farmer would do his {
o part in studying ways and means {
o Of conserving the nitrogen sup
o ply, as by green manuring. or, {
o still better, by bare following,
o by saving and using stable ma
o nure-in short, by utilizing ev-
o cry pound Of nitrogen he raises,
o he would aid in preventing the
o necessity of improving fertiliz-
o ers for several generatiOns.-C.
o E. Vail. Colorado Station. {
o o O o o 0 o o o {
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07

there are squares Label each ear with
the letter and figure designating the
square which represents that ear. For
example: The square marked X in the
illustration is D-7. and the one marked
o is H-16. When the corn sprouts an
inspection will show which ears are
good and which are bad. Discard the
poor ears and repeat the operation I'M
til sufficient amount Of corn has been
tested. Testing should be started early
in order to be completed before the
busy season in the spring. - Farm
Progress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07
Clean Your Seed Before Seeding.

la. Dame, OklanOIna StatlOHJ
Every farmer should clean his seed
before sowing 1t. This should be done
lefore the field work in the spring. A
day or two used in cleaning and grad
ing the grain for spring sowing is OF
more profit than the average farmer
realizes. A good tanning mill or seed
grader may necessitate the outlay Of a
few dollars. together with a day or
two's work once year. in order to
grade and clean the farm, seed. but
when one considers that yields can be
increased to 90 per cent by so doing
he sees that the money and time are
very profitably spent
Seed grain that is we'll selected and
graded each year will improve If prop
erly handled and not run out BY clean
ing the grain is separated from the
weed seed. dirt and foreign matter.
Weeds rob plants of food. moisture,
light and room. This in some cases
cuts the yield nearly in two.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07
CONTROL OF APPLE SCAB.
Farmers Urged to Use Proper Spray.
ing Methods.

Farmers Urged to Use Proper Spray.
ing Methods.
Farmers are urged to use proper
spraying methods for the control of the
apple scab. Because weather condi-
lions last season were ideal for the de-
velopment Of scab serious injury to
fruit is anticipated this year unless the
next few months are unusually dry
and warm.
considering the present price Of
spraying chemicals as well as the
probability of scab injury. the mate.
rial to use this spring will depend
largely upon weather conditions" says
D. Z. Lewis. assistant professor of hor-
ticulture in the Kansas State Agricul-
tural college.
IF it is cool and moist at the time of
the cluster bud application bordeaux
mixture should be used to insure free
dom from scab. If the weather is
warm, with drying winds, lime-sulphur
probably will afford sufficient control
and at less expense.
ION account of the fact that all in
lection probably will not be prevented
by the cluster bud spray. 1t is best to
use lime-sulphur at the petal fall appli-
cation. These two applications should.
If made and applied properly. afford
control In this state"
Since there is little danger of caus-
ing injury at the time of the cluster
bud application. 1t is possible to use a
somewhat stronger solution Of lime
sulphur than Is commonly recommend
ed for the later spraying. in the opin-
ion Of Professor Lewis. It probably
would be better to use two gallons Of
lime-sulphur to fifty gallons Of water
this spring than to use ono and one
half gallons as heretofore.
If bordeaux Is to be applied the reg.
ular $3.50 formula should be followed.
In either case arsenate Of lead In the
ratio Of two to four pounds to each
fifty gallons should be included for the
control Of cankerworm and other in
sects. Two pounds would probably be
sufficient except in orchards which
have suffered severely in previous
years from cankerwOrm.
1t cannot be emphasized too fire.
quently that the correct combination of
materials and the timeliness and thor.
oughness of the applications is the Sc.
cret Of success in spraying. says Pro-
fessOr Lewis.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07
Assistant to Mr.. Morck Of the Hotel
Washington.

1t is most gratifying to know that
the business at the Hotel Washington
is improving to such marked degree
that the proprietor, Mr. Morck, has
found it necessary to add an assistant
to his managerial staff. In securing
Mr.. Robert Murray, formerly Of British
Columbia and later manager of the
Hotel Wilson of Centralia, he has
been most fortunate. At one time Mr..
Murray was a commercial traveller so
has just the experience that is needed
to meet the requirements of this large
body of men.
Mr. Murray has the highest creden-
tials as a hotel man, is very much
Of gentleman and thoroughly under
stands the thousand and one points
which are necessary to properly cater
to the public.
Mr. Morck is to be congratulated
on this addition to his already we'll
appointed and universally popular
hotel.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07
RHEUMATIC PAIN STOPPED

The drawing Of muscles. the sore.
ness, stiffness and agonizing pain of
Rheumatism quickly yield to Sloan's
Liniment. 1t stimulates circulation to.
the painful part Just apply as d.
rected to the sore spots. In a short
time the pain gives way to tingling
sensation of comfort and warmth.
Here's proof-"I have had wonder.
full relief since I used your Liniment
on my knee. To think one applica.
ton gave me relief. Sorry I haven't
space to tell you the history. Thank.
ing you for what your remedy has
done for me. "-James S. Ferguson,
Philada, Pa. Sloan's Liniment kills
pain. Csc at Druggists. 3
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07

this has almost been abandoned. Cut
back the plants before planting to SIX
inch tops and set them as deep a. they
grew before.
To support them set posts twenty
feet apart and run one wire three and
a half feet from the ground and train
the fruitng canes to this wire. This
is the method now generally adopted
and is the cheapest which will give
good results.
IT is important that the old wood
should be cut out every year as soon as
the leaves drop. Do not do 1t just after
fruiting, as some have advised. If you
are not sure that you can tell the old
canes from the new ones at that time
Of year, when they are in fruit, tie u
piece of colored Irvine around each
cane that has fruit on. All these must
be removed every year, as they will
not fruit again. Remove them close to
the crown and clip off several inches
Of the tips Of the new canes which
have grown during the summer.
Give the soil between and along the
rows busting Of good commercial
fertilizer each year at the rate Of 600
pounds per acre, which is hundred
pounds to rod wide and forty rods
long. Mulching over winter is benefi-
cial. This mulch can be worked into
the soil between the rows In the spring.
The blackberry is one Of the most
profitable of berry crops. 1t succeeds
well in partial shade and can be grown
between fruit trees as an fntercrop
when they are young. Prepare the
ground the same as for rnspberries.
Set them out In the garden or lot
where they will compel you to attend
to them or they will soon become
worthless. Keep them under control
by removing all surplus wood. which
Is not difficult or expensive II done
regularly. They can he grown as vines
or by the bush system, the same as
given above for the raspberry, but
they must be planted further apart.
When set out cut the first canes back
to six inches from the ground. Set in
rows eight feet apart and three feet
in the row.
Gooseberries and currants are firm
fruits which stand up we'll in market
ing. They will stand shipping a long
distance.
The gooseberry, like the currant.
does best in partial shade-the east
side of clump Of trees or building
suits 1t exactly. AS soon as the leaves
appear. spray the whole bush with a
solution Of an ounce Of potassium sui
plate to four gallons Of water to pre-
vent mildew.
Prepare the soil for the currant the
same as for raspberry. Set the plants
in rows five feet apart and four feet
apart in the row. Currants should be
planted as early as possible, as this is
the first fruit to start vegetation in the
spring. 1t Is important to kill all cur
rant worms with some poisonous spray
as soon as they appear. If this Is neg
lected the bushes will soon be de-
stroyed.
If the locality is troubled with Sc
we're winds that are likely to injure
the fruit it is we'll to give some protec
ton. A windbreak of Norway spruce
or some such tree Is needed on every
farm. This kind of protection is good
for dwelling. barn and garden.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07
Making the Little
Farm Pay
By c. G. BOWSFIELD

Bush fruits should have a place in
every farming scheme. They not only
return large revenue for space occu-
pied and labor required. but they fit
into the odd places which otherwise
might be wasted.
prolific. They should pay about 500
an acre above the cost of labor The
market demand Is practically unlim-
tied. When prices seem too low dur
ing the picking season It Is profitable
to preserve the fruit. When a producer
has established a reputation for hav-
ing good quality Of fruit and giving
full measure there will be. no difficulty
in securing customers. II the product
exceeds the demand Of private patrons
it is always possible to ship to stores
or commission houses. Bear in mind.
however. that the selling end Of the
business is important and try to ar
range in advance for private customers
or retail merchants to take the whole
output.
The raspberry family consists Of four
sections, the red, black, pink and vel
low. Prepare the ground the same as
for strawberries or potatoes or for gar
den culture, dig in plenty Of well rot
ted stable manure and make the soil
fine and mellow with the spade and
rake. Make the burrows six feet apart
and six inches deep and set the plants
two feet apart in the rows. The old
system of growing was to plant in
hills four feet apart every way. but
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07

tened to the harrow. This smoothes
down the soil and does not add to the
load. 1t may be fastened to the har-
row by means Of chain or by rope
1t should extend about two inches on
either side of the harrow. Wire will
not do as well as the rope or chain, as
it will break at the turns. The stick
should drag about fourteen to sixteen
inches back Of the harrow.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07
Simple Corn Test.

One of the most simple and accurate
methods for testing seed corn is as fol.
to allow corn to grow naturally
Stretch cord or wires across the box
each way about one inch apart. On
one end of the box designate rows of
squares with letters. and on the ad.
joining side designate rows of squares
with figures.
Now. fill the box with rich earth. Sc
iect as many choice ears of corn as
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-04-07
TO TEACH HOME ECONOMY

Miss Mary F. Rausch, of the ex-
tension bureau of the Washington
state university, will conduct home
economic course at the Aberdeen
high school April 10, II and ~. The
Friends in Council club arranged for
the course.