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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

A very large area in the South has
already been freed from the tick. but
twice as much still remains to be
cleaned. The edict has gone forth
the tick must go, and go at once II
the South is to enjoy anything like its
legitimate share of prosperity.
Ticky cattle are worth anywhere
from IS to $40 a head less than tick
free cattle, but because 1t is impos-
sible to introduce purebred stock into
tick-infested territory for the purpose
of grading I'D the herds. the difference
between the average value of cat
tie in the tick states and In the free
states is much greater than this. On
January 1 of this year. for example,
the average price of beef cattle over
two years old In ten tick-infested
states - North and South Carolina
Georgia. Alabama. Arkansas. Oklaho-
ma, and Texas-was $3.50. For the
remainder of the country it was $48 Al.
In Georgia and Florida the price was
only SIS, in Alabama $50. in Missis-
sippi $22. IN Louisiana $24. With the
exception of Vermont and Tennessee.
where the averages were $ss and $S5.
respectively. Every tick-free state
had an average of $40 or more. Eight
cen states were over $50.
Tick-infested cattle not only weigh
lessAand therefore are worth less
than tick-free cattle, but they bring
less per pound. In Alabama and Mis-
sissippi on January the average
price was four cents. In Connecticut
it was 8.4 cents, and in no free states
was 1t as low as five cents. The
hides of the ticky cattle are damaged.
and such hides cannot be used for
making a fine grade Of leather. there
fore the market price for hides from
ticky cattle is much reduced. From 80
cents to <1.25 Is the average loss In
value of tick-bitten hides.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
WHAT POULTRY HOUSE NEEDS
Plenty Of Fresh Air, Sunlight and Dry
ness Are Imperative Requirements
Have South Front.

The imperative requirements Of
any house are plenty of fresh air. sun
light and dryness. Fresh air does not
necessarily mean cold air and in no
wise means draft There is no more
certain forerunner of disease and low
vitality in flock of hens than damp
ness and draftiness. 1t has been
agreed among poultrymen that the
three sides not exposed to the direct
rays of the sun should be perfectly
tight and free from openings. II nee
essary to cut doors in one Of these
sides 1t should be the east wall, pro-
vided, of course. that the house faces
the south, as it should.
The roof of poultry house should
be as low as convenient for work, and
the various types of ventilators are so
much time and money wasted when
applied to poultry house. With the
advent of the canvas-front house, the
forerunner Of the open front, ventilat-
ors became obsolete and, like the vari-
GUS cupolas and boxed air-shafts. they
have disappeared. While the canvas
front house has also been passed upon
as of little practical value, the most
successful house of recent years. in
fact Of any years. is q compromise
between this canvas-front and the all
open or no-front house. This latter
house, while suitable for some climates
and conditions. meets with more or
less opposition. and probably the cheap
curtain for severe weather has solved
the problem 30 far as it can be solved
to the purpose of all conditions.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
1nAuchS MuS.1,~.~scNIemT
iii PUI0veu Exporters md suyers.s
~ iIhOu = Dollars Posks6
III 1rsrn People

During the Year, daS6 South
many men have been engaged In hight
ing the forest. cutting and clearing
land Of timber, preparing 1t for the
plow. In other words. making farms
and homes. The work still continues
in the heavily timbered sections.
Much bad judgment was used in
the early clearing. often rather steep
tillsides were denuded of timber and
the soil put under the pillow. while in
many instances more level portions
Of the farm were left in timber. Wash
ing soon followed the cultivation OF
such rough tracts. and today many
Of them are badly SCARED by deep
gullies and much of the surface soil
has been carried away.
Every farm should have q small
wood lot Forestry on the farm is to-
day an important feature of agricul-
ture and ought to receive considerable
attention from farmers. A wood lot
is very convenient to have, not only
as source of fuel in times of scarce
and high priced coal as at present,
but to furnish fence posts and timber
for various uses and to add beauty
to the landscape and premises. afford
shade. shelter and comfort to a large
extent for all the occupants of the
farm.
A wood lot properly cared for will
continue to grow and produce sufi-
cient for the needs of the farm for
a time. And little study Of the sub
ject Of forestry will greatly aid In
maintaining the tract in good condi-
ton.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

of the fence 1t is desirable that the
staples should be driven straight and
accurately. Owing to the irregulari-
ties Of the wooden posts aud the strain
of the fence wire, which is under .
heavy tension when being erected. 1t
is not always an easy matter to put
the staples Just where they are want
ed to be of the most service.
The tool shown in the accompany
ing cut is designed to accomplish this.
With its aid great many more staples
may be driven in q given time and
they are driven in a much superior
manner. Besides being a convenience
to fence erectors there are other me-
chanics who will find use for this tool
such as electricians. box makers. coop
ers and the like.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

Alfalfa is a wonderful feed for hogs
when fed In combination with some
grain. Alfalfa alone as hog feed
does not give good results except per
haps for mature sows as they run on
pasture after weaving the pigs. To
get good gains on growing pigs in an
alfalfa pasture. they should be fed
from one and q half to two pounds of
grain for every hundred-weight Of live
hog. corn being ideal for this purpose.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
SAFE FARMING RULES
Measures VIII Steady Whole System
and BE Of Benefit to Both In
dividual and Community
Cotton Comes In at End.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Six measures for safe farming In
the South are recommended by
the United States department Of az
riculture in a recent circular. No mat
ter what the price of cotton may be.
1t is said, these measures will steady
the whole system and be Of benefit
both to the individual and the COM
munity. The program recommended
Is as follows:
First. Produce q home garden for
every family on the farm. the year
round, paying special attention to q
plot of Irish or sweet potatoes. Where
feasible, have q patch of sorghum or
other cane to produce strip for the
family.
Second. Produce the corn necessary
to support all of the people on the
farm and the live stock, with abso-
Lutte safety.
Third. Produce the necessary oats
and other small grain to supplement
the corn as food. Pay attention to
winter grazing.
Fourth. Produce hay and forage
from some forage crop. sufficient to
supply all of the live stock on the
farm. Use legumes such as clover.
cowpeas, velvet beans. soy beans and
alfalfa for the production of hay and
to enrich the soil with nitrogen and
humus.
Fifth. Produce the meat necessary
to supply the people through increased
attention to poultry and hogs. espe.
cially. Plan to increase gradually
the number of cattle and other live
stock SO as to have a sufficient num-
Der to consume the waste products OF
the farm and make the waste lands
productive.
Sixth. After all of these things have
been amply provided for. produce cot
ton for the market.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
SQUADS READY FOR MARKET


Squads are ready for the market us
ually from three and one-half to four
and one-half weeks of age. and up to
this time they are fed by the parent
birds.
They must be sent to market
promptly, as the period during which
they are in best condition rarely ex-
ceeds one week.
Squads are in good market condi.
ton when fully feathered under the
wings. which is usually about the time
they begin to leave the nest.
II they are not killed at this time,
they soon lose their baby fat and their
flesh begins to harden.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
NEW SEEDLINGS OF ALFALFA
Ground 10 Not Firm and Consider able
Damage 10 Done by the Tram.
plino Of the Plants.

New seeding of alfalfa should not
be pastured. The ground in these
fields is not firm and considerable
damage is done by the trampling of
the plants. especially during wet
weather.
Fields established q year or more
may be pastured lightly in the fall. but
should never be eaten down close.
II the growth Of alfalfa is not very
strong the field may be top.dressed
any time during the fall. preferably
just after the third cutting has been
removed.
New seedlings may be top-dressed
ut any time except during wet wealth
er when the ground il soft.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
RAISING CATTLE FOR MARKET
Half the Disease, Death and MIsman-
agement 10 Traceable to, ineomps-
tent Attendance.

(By w. II. DALRYMPLE. Louisiana Ex-
pertinent Station.)
From the day the calf is born until
the day the matured animal is con-
signed to the butcher, the rule to be
observed should be: Continuous pro-
gression and no retrogression.
One authority has made the state
ment that half the disease. death and
mismanagement amongst animals. and
especially cattle, is traceable to insult
ficient and incompetent attendance
And another, in describing the qualifi-
cations of good cattleman, says: "A
good cattleman makes his business q
hobby. takes pleasure In his work,
studies the comfort, likes and dislikes
of each animal under his charge and
does for them, of his own accord, what
no amount of instruction or supervi-
sion could insure. He readily detects
when anything IL amiss with an ami
NAL. and he knows when to give and
when to withhold. when the food
should he increased and when re-
duced, ETC."
Men Of this class are what are need
ed In the business of either raising
cattle or fattening them for the mar.
ket with the greatest assurance of sue
cess. No doubt they are to be had: in
fact. ! feel reasonably certain that
they can be secured. but not locally.
They will have to come from other
sections Of the country for the present.
at least. where they have had the
practical experience in Just this sort
of work.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

Ice and salt the car "a hours before
loading. The car, at the end of "a
hours should show a temperature be-
low 40 degrees F. at a point four feet
above the floor and between the doors.
General Suggestions.
Never handle chickens roughly,
either before or after killing. Rough
handling causes bruises, broken bones,
SCARED skins, and soft places in the
flesh. Undue haste on the part of the
killers and pickers results in lowered
keeping quality and poor appearance
of the product.
Piecework, which leads to quantity
rather than quality, makes for lower
prices on the market. Those who nay
by the piece should remember that
they sell by the quality of the piece.
These directions will apply with
equal force to turkeys intended for the
market.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

Dairy cattle suffer no less than beef
stock, for the tick gets the blood that
should go to the making Of milk Gov
eminent tests show that q light In
festation, of ticks reduces the milk
flow Is per cent; q heavy one as much
as ~ per cent. Translate this loss
into dollars and cents for q herd Of
20 cows. which under normal condi-
tons should each give eight quarts q
day. With milk at five cents per quart
a light infestation costs the owner Of
such a herd $3.50 in the course of 200
days milking. A heavy infestation
costs him $670. In county where
systematic tick eradication work is
under way he could dip his herd. free
them from ticks and save this loss for
total expenditure that would GER
tainly be no more than $40.
This is not mere theory: 1t has been
proved in actual practice. One dairy
mans experience IL typical He
owned ~ ticky cows. gave them one
dipping and a week afterwards found
tudI NC udu 4O.O PCi CCAS A1OtO Anhhs
The daily revenue from the herd
was increased $3.50.
For all the evils that the tick causes
there is a very simple remedy-an ar
senical bath.
The work must. however. be sys-
tematic and comprehensive. An un-
dipped herd is q menace to all the
dipped ones. For this reason the best
results are obtained when a county.
having once voted to undertake eradi-
cation, thereafter enforces rigidly the
necessary regulations. To aid 1t in
organizing its campaign and in super
vising the construction of the vat and
the dipping Of the cattle. the United
States department Of agriculture sup
plies experienced specialists; the coun-
ty or cattle owners build the watts and
furnish the arsenic.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21


from which had
suspected that this
where could
attempted
forceps
still.
Doctor held
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

was got up similar to a shipment
Of munitions for the allies. An ak
and q knife bayonet were fastened to
his belt. repeating carbine was over
his shoulder, and full cartridge hold
or crossed his breast.
The true situation could not have
been apparent to three young man who
stood at Chicago and Milton avenues.
for there is sparse sprinkling of
lights in that neighborhood. They
probably thought Mr.. Wettberg, tin
king along through the night, was
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

pair of forceps gripped on the mans
molars. The negro, who gave the
name Of James Collins, fifty-one years
old. Of Bryn Mawr. was held in $500
bail for further hearing by Magis-
trate Boyle. Hejs suspected of having
been the man who came into Doctor
Sarjeant's Office year ago and at
tempted to liold him up.
When Doctor Sarjeant recognized
MS caller he left the room. went to q
telephone and notified the police of the
Twenty-ninth district. He then re-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21


Perhaps
middle Of the
ind
vidual hmsel
Astor Perhaps ndna
drown the muter and of threatened Mr.
Smith with
firing
More
be brokers with
the hotel Several them displayed be credentials
Their method useful
quickly
inside things
would So
Still others
Anda all mwerew dressed
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

II you could only shoot AZ well a.
you eat" said the musketry instruc-
tor. you would be . crack shot.
Whereas"
That's right. sergeant" was the re-
ply: but then. you see. I've been prac-
ticing eating for twenty-five years.
while I've only 'ad this ere gun six
weeks. Tis-Bits.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
supply Of Nitrogen.

Nitrogen Is the most expensive in
gredient of fertilizers. 1t Is believed
that the cheapest means Of supplying
it issby growing clover and blowing 1t
under green. or by feeding the stock
and returning the manure.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
Ata Medium Point

why don't you dance? You are not
too old"
mo-" replied Mr.. Crowcher. I'm
too old to care about dancing and not
old enough to feel obliged 10 attempt
Il 1, order to show that I'm spry.'
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
Reduce Quality Of MIIk.

Irregularities Of feeding and milk.
ing, exposure to heat. cold. rain and
flies, and harsh treatment tend to re-
duce both the quantity and the quality
of milk produced.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
Clean Up the Orchard.

Collect and burn all dried rotten
fruita that remain on the trees or that
have'fallen to the ground. This win
aid in the control Of insects and dis
eases next year.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

Fat hens produce fewer eggs. and
at the same time q large percentage
of them are fertile.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
Choice of Terms.

Have you been indulging in reck'
less speculation AGAIN.
"How can I tell until ] see the stock
quotations tomorrow whether II was
,reckisss speculation or prudent invest
ineuts"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

When
They take good
the
assured of monopoly for
called
weight
Kondike
professional blood donors
carefully
translation
in way not
forgetting display prominently
gratefully fellow
$780,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
TO DRIVE STAPLES STRAIGHT
Fence Observation-Disclosures Used
for Other Purposes.

In the correction Of wire fence IT Is
generally necessary to drive a large
number of staples and for the security
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
Philadelphia Dentist Held Negro Prisoner by Teeth

he had
secretly telephone.
4sis Fsront held robbery
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
Blood Donating an Odd Profession in New York

NEW YORK-Many professions
~
blood donating unhead Of
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
His Many Weapons Didn't Daunt Chicago Robbers

CHIcAGowhen Francis wettberg
wetberg
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

The cross bull should be kent IN a
strong lot of his own. and not trusted
for single moment.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

UtCOIutS HcCtsbdIy IOI OcOi6 &c % DOfus
to remind undesirables that the Wal
dorf does not provide nice big leather
chairs exclusively for the comfort OF
persons with designs upon the cash
of respectable beings; that Peacock
alley is decidedly more than clearing
house for bunco artists, and that while
the Waldorf is always hospitable 1t in
sists upon the privilege of choosing its
company.
1t was all accomplished smoothly
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

Move Chicken coops Often.
The earth under the chicken coops
soon gets foul Move them about.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

monplace. Since blood TRANSMISSION has
come into existence men who sell their
blood as an industry have systema.
tized and regulated their business un-
til now many are making a profitable
living. A wellknown doctor. who was
first to transfuse blood. said: Ger.
tainly there are professional donors
Some of them have undergone 1t many
times. They pride themselves on
their record. AS to the professionals,
thew are few and the field ia their
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21

6eueSU u CoVep CTopo.
Cover crops can be converted into
hay.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-21
SemiannuaI House Cleaning Of Lobby Squatters

Waldorf
~ House
Smith Twice and early winter
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
SHUs1OC

Dr. A, Stanley Maine is constructing a face wall at the south entrance of his driveway leading from the highway to his residence.
 The Shunoc Improvement society held an interesting and pleasant meet ing at the home of Mrs. Maria M. Merrill Wednesday. There was large attendance of members.
 Rev. Lucian Drury gave the parish toners at the Shunoc Baptist church a good sermon Sunday morning. At the close of the preaching service com munion was held.
 Carey F. Maine of Pendletor Hill called at the home of Dr. A. $. Maine Sunday. MT Maine is S6 wears of age and veteran of the Civil war. He IS in excellent health. He was ac- companied by his son, William c. Maine.
 E. B. James caught and killed a large coon Friday near the home of w. D. Part1o. The coon was a slick looking animal and much admired by the many sportsmcn who saw it.
 The Shunoc Improvement society will meet with MT. and Mrs. Irving w Miner Oct 19
 Farmers are busy harvesting their crops. Both the corn and potato yield $ not up to- last years crops. The apple crop Is large and of fine quality.
 Repairs are being made to the high way leading from r. Mason Partlo's residence to the turnpike of the Provi- dence and New London road.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
KNOXVILLE
Teachers Sewing Club Meets-DeIe egates, to Baptist State Convention

MT. Victor Rosen1und has resigned with the c. M. Robertson Co. and ha1 entered the employ of the National Folding Box Co. of New Haven.
 Cornelius Flaherty has returned from a short vacation spent in Bos- ton.
 Mrs. Jesse Watt of Hartford is vis- iting Mrs. Thomas Watt of Palmer town.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Hope have re- turned from visit to friends in Sut- ton, Mass.
 Mir Charles Treadway has moved his family to Yantic.
 Miss Hattie Randall of Willimantio is spending a few days with, friends in town.
 George Beckwith of Fire street is moving his family to Simsbury, Conn.
 Miss Josephine Hart, who is teach ing in the public school in South Gov entry, spent Sunday at her home in the village.
 Wesley Redden of New Britain was a caller in town Sunday.
 Sewing Club Meets.
 The teachers of the PalmertUwn and Uncasville Sewing club met at the home of Miss Anna Quinn We'd nesday evening.
 Convention Delegates.
 Deacons Edward Henry and George P. Smith were appointed acting dele gates from the Union Baptist church to the Baptist State convention to be held in New London. Monday.
 Austin Matthews of Westerly spent the weekend with friends in town.
 MT and Mrs. Herbert Gardner, who have been spending several days with Mrs. Samuel Rudd, have returned to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
SOUTH LYME
Supper Given by Boys CIub--shore
 Cottages Closed.

The supper given Oct. 18th by the Boys club under the supervision of Rev. Kenneth Wells was a great suc- cess and will be duplicated in the flu ture.
 Mrs. J. w. Roath and daughter have returned to their home here after a months visit in Meriden and Ivory ton.
 Nearly all the cottages at the beach are closed and quiet again reiGns.
 Mrs. William c. Slate and son Will liam were over Sunday guests of Mrs. Slate's daughter, Mrs. James F. Smith of New London.
 MT and Mrs. B. J. Garter are stay ing at the home of Mrs. Arthur Miner for while. Mrs. Miner and infant daughter are at Lawrence hospital.
 Mrs. F. c. Payne was a New London visitor recently.
 J, Hart has returned to his home here, having been away all summer.
 c. R. Waterhouse has secured work In New London.
 Miss Etta Powell returned to her school duties Tuesday, having spent a few days with her parents in New Haven.
 Burton Stanhope is working in New Haven at Marlin's.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
NORTH STONfNGTON
Rally Day Exercises-Indiana Guests at Parsonage-Home Mission Pa geant Friday Evening.

Last Sunday was observed as Rally lay at the Congregational church. All the services were largely attended and of an interesting character.
 The Congregational church held a Rally social Wednesday evening. A good number were present. An i'm promptu programme was rendered. Cake and punch were served.
 Preacher From Mantle.
 Rev c. F. Eldridge of Mantle sup npIied the pulpit of the Third Baptist church last Sunday. MT. and Mrs. B. D. York of West Hartford and Allen W. York of Hart ford were recent visitors in town.
 Guests From Indiana.
 Mrs. Norton N. Fisher and daughter, Dorothy Fisher, of Fort Wayne, Ind, who have spent the summer in the east, are at the Congregational parson- age for a few days
 c. c. Swift was in town Wednes- day.
 L. L. Drury of Mount Hermon, Mass.