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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-22
TO UNITE DAIRY OWNERS.
Plans Made for Meetings i'll All New
England Counties December 80.

See. Pattcc, of the New England
Milk Producers association has an
nounccd plans for organization meet
ings of milk producers in every county
in New England Dee, 30, which are eX-
pected to result in the organization of
10000 cow owners. After county or
CARNATIONS have been perfected the
work will be carried into separate
towns. 1t is expected to have the work
finished by the time of the annual meet
ing in February. The object of the or
gani2ation is to obtain full market val
he for dairy products.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-22

New piers began by the city of New
York during the last two years will
provide $3.50 feet, or almost seven
miles of wharfage space and approxi-
matcly 45H acres of dock space.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19

once only from the tenth to the four
toenth day. The longer the time be-
fore testing the eggs. the easier IL is
to determine the lnfertile ones and
those with very weak germs. These
might Just az well be removed from
the incubator.
There are several ways OF intro
ducng moisture into the incubator. A
small pan OF warm water may be
placed In the egg chamber about the
eighteenth day and kept there until
the hatch is completed. Another plan
Is 10 sprinkle the eggs with warm
water. beginning about the fifteenth
Gay and continuing TO do so until the
chicks begin to pip the shell. Their
II Is good plan to wiring a cloth that
has been dipped in warm water and
spread II over the tray Of eggs. II
this cloth dries out rapidly this may
be done the second or even the third
time. Tho object of the damp cloth
Is to soften the membranes lying close
to the shell which thus prevents the
chick from sticking to il. The main
thing, however. is that IT aids In the
disintegration of the shell by carbon
dioxido.
The object Of airing the eggs Is one
OF the most important in artificial in
cubation. The best results are OBJ
tained by a sparing use of airing dur
ing the first II days. followed by
plenty of airing until the chicks are
hatched. Eggs should be turned three
times day during the last week, with
twenty or thirty minutes OF airing
each time. Tho value OF oxygen for
the developing embryo becomes more
important as the Matching time ap-
proaches.
The effect OF too much oxygen dur
ing the early stages OF incubation Is
to disrupt the blood vessels IN the
membranous covering which lies close
TO the shell. In testing eggs from the
seventh to the tenth day an irregular
ring OF blood may sometimes be seen
in the place Of the wob-lilte formation
OF n strong living embryo. The blood
ring is the effect of too much free air
on the blood vessels which caused
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19

Back in tho early 'forties ships from the
ports OF Asia brought to the United States
fowls which our fathers remember as Shang-
hais and Chittagongs Their enormous size
was n natter OF much comment. for they were
large enough TO eat from the top of barrel
Some were red. some light gray and others
dark gray. and from them fanciers developed
the Asiatic breeds-COchins and Brahmas
George p, Burnham, OF Boston. gave them
a great boost for popularity in 1853 by pre-.
scnting several to the late Queen Victoria and
as result Of this, they Immediately sprang
INTO favor in England. Virgil Cornish and "A
Mr.. Chamberlain. OF Connecticut, were among
the first fanciers Of the Light Brahmas, and
did much to improve and popularze them
demand was quickly created, and they have
been extensively bred. especially in the New
England States. since that time
The American fanciers demanded that the
Light Brahma cock weigh twelve pounds ;
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19

Special to The World.
GTON, ID. c. March IS
The ,.artment of agriculture on
April ., 1915, issued warnings to
farmers of the southwest against
planting varieties of cotton that
usually produce Il staple of less than
seven eighths inch in length, espec-
tally such varieties as are said To
produce half seed and half lint. III
view of the approaching planting sea-
son, the department wishes to re-
iictatc these Warntus- Iur the DeneIll
of the entire cotton belt. The pro-
ducers of cotton, for their own well
fare. should heed this advice, and
should exercise judicious care in the
selection of planting seed.
several Reasons.
The following reasons are given for
warning cotton growers against plant
ing any variety that usually produces
a staple of less than -eighths
inch in length:
l. Cotton of less than seven-eiGhths
inch staple is of approximately the
same spinning value as the bulk of
the cotton OF India. On economic
principles. the American product
should be maintained on higher
level Of intrinsic worth than that of
India in order that the American
crop may not be forced to compete in
the markets of the world with the
cotton of India.
2 Cotton Of less than -eighths
inch staple is inferior to the average
American quality, and localities that
produce such cotton in appreciable
quantities soon establish regulations
Ter an inferior product. The price of
all cotton in such markets will suf-
fer on account Of the poor reputation
of the market.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19
Warning to Producers
Should Not Of Inferior Varieties of Cotton

g. Competent cotton buyers dis
crimnate against extremely short
staple when ever such cotton is dis
covered. They should be equally
careful to discriminate in favor or
cotton of good staple. The farmer
who produces inferior cotton is likely
to find that his product brings price
materially lower than quotations
would indicate as its true value. the
seller commonly looks upon such dis
elimination as IA penalty, while the
buyer considers that he is paying the
full value of an inferior commodity.
4. Under the common practice of
the cotton trade. the price OF spot
cotton is governed largely by future
quotations. In order that future quo
tations might more accurately reflect
the value of spot cotton. congress, in
the United States cotton futures drL
provided a form of contract, exempt
from the tax Imposed by the act. on
which cotton of extremely low grade
or which is less than seven -eighths
long OF staple is not deliverable.
This action by congress was intended
primarily for the benefit of produc-
crs one OF its results was the
adoption by the New York and New
Orleans exchanges of the exempted
form of future contract, so that cot
ton of less than seven-eighths inch IN
length of staple cannot be delivered
thereon. This legislation in no way
affects any sale OF spot cotton.
s. As the variety of seed planted Is
the primary factor in determining
length of staple. and as there are
early maturing prolific varieties which
produce staple of at least an inch
in length, no farmer or community Is
justified in planting an inferior va
riety, or in expecting the full market
price for a debased article OF COM
merce.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19
CBy J. HOWARD SLEDD.)

10y d. iloN AMI Ni-ISi'D'p
The money in the poultry business
is made most often from eggs. and 1t
will pay the poultryman, therefore.
to produce large eggs. attractive III
cClor and shape. such that when
served will possess rich flavor, with
both yolk and white of an appetizing
color and appearance. Skill and
"everlastingly at it" are demanded in
order to produce these qualities. A
real good egg is a rare production.
realize that there is very general
imprC sson that eggs are absolutely
safe and pure as food save those
that are very near the chicken stage.
apd yet in experiments conducted by
Doctor Lippincott of the college OF
agriculture of Iowa direct and in
innate connection between the food
given the hen and the makeup of the
egg has been established. Every
poultryman knows that when onions
are fed to a chicken the egg has that
flavor. as well as the odor, Just as the
milk and butter from COW who has
access to onions in her pasture Is
tainted with the same flavor and
smell
Professor Lippincott succeeded in
coloring both the white and the yollt
Of the egg by feeding dyestuffs to
the fowls in capsule form. In this
experiment he fed to the fowls on
Sunday night and on Tuesday the
eggs laid by the hens so fed showed
a distinct band of color around it.
proving in how short n time the food
stuff influenced the color Of the egg.
II is reasonable to suppose that IL
coloring matter will thus influence
the eggs, that other substances will
certainly do the same thing and do it
just as quickly. From this 1t is GER
tain that the quality Of the egg is in
fluenced by what she eats. II her
food is good, clean, sound and what
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19
THE CIIILD'S MAGIN ALTON
4 Trait To BE Respected, Not
RidicuIcd,

Imagination. speaking broadly, is
the child's power of enlarging his
own world by means OF his fancy and
desires. He has at hand as n play
thing, let us suppose. nothing but an
old stick. His desire, however. Is for
horse. His fancy. quite like good
fairy, supplies the deficiency. He
imagines, or pretends as we say. that
the stick Is n horse; and rides about
on II quite contendedly.
We are a duh and practical lot, as
rule. once the golden gates of our
own childhood have closed behind us.
Most of us are likely to look upon this
Kind OF thing. il not as childish nom
sense, then as something merely
amusing, and child's play. We grown
ups usually have so little imagina-
ton left that this childs play, as we
call 1t. Is n thing we simply take for
granted, or laugh at. Comparatively
few OF us take the pains to show II
courtesy, or to study it carefully.
1t is certain. of course, that II any
one OF us. however duh, came into
the child's playroom. and found
standing there beside him tall and
| shimmering figure, of fairylike, mir
aculous beauty. decked In shining iris
and frosty. gllstening gold-it is quite
| certain we would step softly with as
| tonshment: would gaze mutely with
amazement and watch with wonder.
Not one OF us. I am very sure, would
dismiss the whole happening as a
piece OF nonsense, or something
merely amusing. Yet, how often.
| when we go into the child's playroom.
a presence even more wonderful Is
there beside him, far more fairylike.
far more amazing far more marvel
ously colored, far more richly en-
dowed than any fairy Whatsoever
the ina gination-a presence which
has been with man. granting his de-
sires, since the world began, and
whose power has never yet been. nor
I fancy, ever shall be. computed
Laura Spencer Portor In Mothers
| Magazine.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19
PRODUCING THE EGG
Requirements as the Size, Appearance, YOk White and
Flavor

1t should be the egg will be sound
and good for food.
To have really good eggs then, IT
is necessary that we know where the
hen is kept and how she is fed. The
bulk of the eggs offered for sale are
the product OF the farmers hens, and
in the main they forage for them
selves. In the main they roam over
the fields and collect the waste of
grains. the many weed seeds. grasses
and the bugs, all of which is very
natural and can be converted into
perfectly good eggs. But here is the
fly in the ointment. The one spot
that they most dearly love is the
barnyard, with It's heaps of decaying
refuse. and it Is there that they get
hold of such matter as is well calcu-
lated to taint the product.
Sold by the Pound.
The time will come when eggs are
sold by the pound, but at present any
egg from that OF the bantam to that
of the Brahma all go as eggs. II you
will stop to consider that an under
sized egg only weighs twenty ounces
to the Dozen and while the large
eggs weigh some 2S. you will see at
once that there should be differ
cnce in the cost of them. while 1t is
true that on the general market all
eggs go at the same figure. yet the
poultryman who furnishes the larger
sized eggs gets n premium OF from
3 to s cents per dozen on them.
The breed of fowls kept has a good
deal to do with The size of the eggs
The largest and finest appearing eggs
that we have are those laid by the
Minorcas. while some strains of the
Plymouth Rocks are noted for the
size of the egg. 1t is true that very
many breeders Of the Leghorns by
careful selection of the stock and the
use of choice feeds secure such eggs
that they always command a good
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19

cockerel, ten pounds hen, nine and a half
pounds. and pulet eight pounds; but they
often exceed this weight. Many Of the young
birds will weigh pounds heavier than the
weight demanded for old stock 1t Is the
giant of poultrydom. representing probably
the highest development Of the Asiatic type
of fowls
Light Brahmas are big boNed and carry
good flesh, and are most satisfactory for the
production OF large roasting chickens, being
used extensively both pure bred and as q
cross, to produce the famous ''soft roaster
Of the Boston market.
Light Brahmas possess u rugged vitality,
and are especially suitable to northern lati-
tudes. They lay well: their eggs are rich,
dark brown and much in demand in Boston,
Philadelphia and other markets. The chicks
grow rapidly and are comparatively easy
Feared but take longer to mature than the
Mediterranean or American breeds.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19

Four eggs taken every "a hours
will form the best kind of nourlsh-
ment, as well as medicine, for the
patient
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-08
LONDON Halls TREPOFF'S CON
STANTINOPLE SPEECH.

London-An event surprising In
far-reaching Importance the actual
military operations Of the war comes
in the public announcement by the
new Russian premier, Alexander Ire
poff. that by an agreement concluded
in 1915, and subsequently adhered
TO by Italy, the allies definitely estab-
lished Russia's right to CONSTANT
nople and the Straits. The existence
Of this agreement has been for long
time alleged, but never before was
it thus publicly and formally admit
ted.
simultaneously. while the fate OF
Bucharest is still hanging in the bal
ance, comes the news that Russia
which has been accused in some quar-
ters OF falling to render assistance
to its sorely pressed ally, is making
heroic efforts to turn the tide OF
events in Roumania. in addition TO
exerting vigorous pressure against
Won Faulkenhayn in Moldavia, where
the Russians have gained footing
at Kirlibara and the battle is con-
tinuing with the utmost energy.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-08
TWO zEPPELINs SHOT DOWN.

London.-Two Zeppelins OF gigantic
size. part OF an airship squadron that
raided midland counties were shot
down off the coast OF England
by British aviators and fell in flames
into the North Sea. Both crews OF
the Zeppelins perished.
One woman died from shock as
result of the raid; five men, seven
women and four children were injur-
ed. The damage was small. says the
official report
Flying at sreat height, a German
airplane passed over London and
dropped six bombs on the capital, ac-
cording to an official statement. Four
persons were injured, and only slight
material damage was caused.
One Zeppelin discharged her cargo
OF explosives in Yorkshire and Dur
ham She was attacked by a single
airplane and fell in flames off the
Durham coast Another got as far as
the North Midland Counties, and like
wise dropped bombs. She was at
tackled by airplanes and guns and was
apparently damaged, but effected re-
pairs after reaching the Norfolk
coast and started for LONE at high
speed. Naval airplanes were awaiting
her. and with the aid of an armed
trawler, brought her down before she
had gone many miles.
Great crowds. attracted to the sea
coast by the firing, watched the Yep
pelins as they descended in flames
The Zeppelin brought down on the
Durham coast was first seen at mid.
night 1t Immediately was located by
searchlight, and soon a shell from the
anti.aireraft guns hit her. She burst
into flames and fell into the water in
two pieces.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-08
PlTH OF THE
WAR NEW

In a titanic eleventh-hour effort to
avert a junction Of the main forces
Of Mackensen and Fslkenhayn, the
Runanians, aided by Museovite
troops, are offering a battle on
front Of so miles, along the Arses
river.
Russian reinforcements rushed to the
aid of the Rumanians defending Blu.
charest from the south have succeed
ed in haltins-temporarily at least
Field Marshal Won Mackensen's
drive against the capital.
The Germans claim that Falkenhayn
is advancing steadily and has reach
ed Gaesci.
North OF the Jabloniea Pass, In Ga.
licia and volhynia. the Teutons have
made bia attacks to counteraet the
Russo. Rumanian effort
Alona a battle front Of nearly $50
miles, from the much fought for
tartar pass down to the northeastern
tip of the Transylvania Alps, untold
Ieaions Of Muscovites are being
hurled into uneeasing onslaushts.
The object is to smash a wide gap
In the Teutons' carpathsn front.
Bucharest is to be held at all costs, as
Paris was TO have been defended In
1914. Practically the whele civilian
population has left
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-08
AGREEMENT OF
ALLIES TO DUMA
ConstantinopIe to Be Given to
Russia
FREE PASSAGE FOR RUMANIA
czar's Minister Tells Representa-
tives They Now Know Prize
Nation is Fighting for
Victory Assured.

Petrograd.- the Duma Premier
ing officially that an agreement con-
cluded by Russia France and Great
Britain in 1915 and later approved by
Italy, establishes in definite manner
the right of Russia to the straits and
Constantinople.
Premier Trepoffs announcement IS
quoted by a news agency as follows:
For more than a thousand years
Russia has been reaching southwark
toward a free outlet on the open sea
This age-long dream, cherished in the
hearts of the Russian people, is now
ready for realization. .,
From the beginning of the war,
wishing to spare human lives and suf-
fering, we and our allies did our ut
most to restrain Turkey from mad
participation in hostility. Turkey re-
ceived formal assurances guarantee
ing her, In exchange for neutrality
the integrity Of her territory and in
dependence and also comforting on her
certain privileges and advantages.
These efforts were vain. Turkey sur
reptitiously attacked us and thus seal
ed her own doom.
we then concluded an agreement
with our allies which establishes in
The most definite manner the right OF
Russia TO the Straits and Constantine
pie Russians should know for what
they are shedding. blood, and. in ac-
cord with our allies, announcement OF
thls agreement is made today from
this tribune.
Absolute agreement on this point
Is firmly established among the allies,
and there Is no doubt that after she
has obtained sovereign possession OF
free passage into the Mediterranean
Russia will grant freedom of naviga-
ton for the Roumanian flag which
now not for the first time, floats In
battle side by side with the flag of
Russia
i thought 1t my duty not TO con-
ceal from you the difficulties and sac
rifices which we have still to endure
III order to bring the present war to
'iNIoiious COllCluSlOn, out no Diff
Guilty and no sacrifice will stop Rus
sla and her brave allies on the path
or reconstruction and consolidation
bright future will be the heritage
or all nations fighting for a just and
holy cause.
Our heroic troops and feet are do.
ing their great work without pause
The first task which falls on the res,
OF us Is to devote all our strength
and every hour Of our time to produc
tive work. Russia needs the common
labor of everpane, based on regular
distribution, according to individual
capability. 1t Is the patriotic duty OF
everyone, not to undermine the coun-
try's power, but to do his utmost ia
strengthen II. The history of the
world has never known so decisive
moment. We must organize all the
power OF the nation and hurl II
against the enemy. Nothing will re.
sist that force.
Remember that, however cruel the
enemy blows may be, the final victory
is ours. 1t is surely approaching us
Let us march united to meet It,"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-08
DANGER IN FOREIGN LOANS
Banks and Investors Are Warned
About Tying Up Money.

Washington. - American bankers
were warned by the Federal Reserve
Board TO avoid locking UP their funds
by purchasing treasury bills Of foreign
Governments involving long term obli-
cations while specifically disclaim-
ing any intention OF rejecting upon
the financial stability of any nation
the board advises all investors TO pro-
ceed with caution, and 1t formally An
nounced to member banks OF the Fed
eral reserve system that with the IL
quid funds, which should be available
70 American merchants, manufactur-
ers and farmers, in danger of being Alb
sorbed for other purposes 1t does
not regard il in the interest OF the
country at this time that they invest
in foreign treasury bills OF this char
acter with the privilege OF renewal"
The statement Is regarded in official
circles as one of the most important
declarations by the board since its
creation. Officials would not discuss
the question for publication, but some
OF them informally interpreted the
warning as the Reserve Boards an.
swer to the recent proposal OF j. p.
Morgan & Co.. British fiscal agents in
this country, 10 have American bank
ers accept British treasury bills OF an
indefinite total issue, secured by gold
reserves held In Ottawa. Such loans
would be for ninety day periods.
II. p. Dawson OF the Morgan firm
was III Washington recently and con-
ferred with President Wilson and some
of the members OF the Reserve Board.
1t was said later that he sought to
have banks OF the reserve system au-
thorized to buy British treasury bills
IL they were bills OF exchange TO cover
commercial transactions.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-08
ENTENTE SEXES
GREEK PIRAEUS
Allies Press Demand for Sur
render of Arms by Drastic
Action
RUSSIANS RELIEVE PRESSE R

London.-A dispatch TO the Daily
Mail from Athens, says
Firing has taken place between
French sailors and reserVists on the
slopes of the Acropolis. Passengers
from Piraeus say that when passing
the These railroad station they Wit
messed the fighting. This fighting,
according TO other information, was
between French sailors and Greek
troops.
A panic has begun In Athens.
Crowds are rushing through the
streets and shops are being closed.
Two French cruisers have entered
PhaIeron harbor.
Greece has flung down the gauntlet
30 the Entente and the entente has
responded by seizing Piraeus, the port
Of Athens.
With the Athens Army Corps being
modified at the command OF King
Constantine and with all the royalists
IN the nation rushing to the support
OF the government, the situation Is
most serious.
The landing at Piraeus took place
Immediately after the announcement
Of King Constantlns's decision that
Greece would refuse ~ meet the En-
tente demand that all her guns and
ammunition be turned over To the AL
Ties.
Acting quickly, Admiral du Fournet,
commander of the FTanCO-British fleet
in Greek waters, and the man through
whom all negotiations between the
Allied governments and the Greek
Government have been carried on, or
dered marines and bluejackets ashore
from a transport which had just reach
cd Piraeus. Further detachments
were landed later.
Admiral du Fournet notified the
Greek Government OF his intention OF
seizing the arms which Greece refused
20 give up. He gave warning that any
attempt at resistance would result In
serious consequences and that any
prominent parsonage taking part would
be placed under arrest no matter what
his rank.
The fate Of Bucharest and OF the un-
conquered portion of Rumania prob
ably will be settled by the issue Of a
gigantic battle now raging along
front OF coo miles. From the Danube
20 the Stokhod. from Bucharest to
Kovel, the troops OF seven nations are
struggling.