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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

need a new point Of view as to sue
cfss WITH ,his vital problem. No bee
krepe- declare specialists in the
Emitted i,t"tes Department of Agricui-
Esra ser cave a colony too much
Ivs ter'snn in he winter. If the ma
Err -.3n-i'd give enough winter
(cs, ..Sl be vastly decreased.
0" the beekeeper should be
IN \ tempe allure about the
BE r~ov:matelv 81 degrees F..
temperature in the hive
ffss55 y this point the bees form
i ,j5 Those in the center begin
80 Re heat by muscular activity
100 lnee on the outside crowd to-
retser o prevent the escape Of the
Ena. tsSa others are generating. The
he temperature outside of the
assts tsf:s permitted to fall. the more
g.. must the bees produce inside
Isssgsts-e III temperature frequently
90 degrees or even more in
VT ornal colonies. Prolonged excess
ssse heat production exhausts their
H4tss ..tty and even if they survive the
Eistar they are unfit for the task Of
rearing in the spring. This is
sssuslly the cause of Spring
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

be sprinkled with crude OIL One Of
the most satisfactory methods Of pre-
venting breeding is to scatter salt
freely about the chicken house and
then wet the soil down thoroughly.
This species can not thrive in damp
places. and if the sprinkling IL done
two or three times q week no further
breeding Is possible. If salt 10 used,
due care should be taken to prevent
the fowls from eating it on account
Of its poisonous qualities.
It Is rather difficult to destroy fleas
on the poultry without injuring tho
host. But this may be accomplished
Ky carefully applying carbolated vas
cline to the clusters of feas on the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

& II IL entirely practical for bee
Keepers to reduce their winter losses
10 less than one per cent. AT present
THE annual loss is one-tenth OF the
Scolonies, and this minimum is fire.
l uuently increased to one-half or even
more.
~ It is ususally believed that winter
Floss is confined to tho northern por-
Etions Of the country. but this is far
from true. The beekeepers of the
south lose many colonies during the
winter, and peculiarly enough. the de-
Screase in all parts of the United
mates is due to the same causes in
SvaryinR degree. Beekeepers sorely
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

: .@I 4 has been estimated that leal-curi
y MUSES. an annual loss of two millions
" .sthree millions of dollars to the
,ESyssc;1 Industry of the United States.
q. ttW4gss Issrgefy responsible for the failure
81 n INJ ,each crop in some orchards
Y f2Ts .r the short life of the trees
MI most familiar aspect of the dis
ha JeAse Fl the swollen, distorted appear
IN nee OF the leaves in the early spring.
Nofshen the disease first becomes ap-
Sarent, the swollen portions of the
Wsayes are usually of light red or
tori6fnk color The affected leaves grad
CuIfally turn yellow. finally blacken and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

Fleas are Of importance to man In
two ways: First, as disease carriers
and second, as parasites or annoyers
of man and animals. The dread dis
ease Of man known as bubonic plague
has been found to be transmitted
largely, II not entirely, through the
agency of these insects. A disease
known as infantile kala azar. occur
ing in the countries bordering the
Mediterranean Sea, Is probably also
transmitted by them, and = species Of
tape worm which infests dogs and
occasionally people, has been found
to pass at least one stage in tho dog
flea, then gaining entrance to a new
host by the swallowing ef crushed or
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

honey now to induce ~ h>ss -
begin work promptly In tho supagos
90 to use ct tho caoss a the lsouoy
now instead Of the last conab-hoae1
super: 90 to use during aav Aow az
inferior honey or honeydew; 90 -
use during WY poor seasons Waspn
nrst- GLASS comb honey can not -
produced.
Other oomo-honsy peodnooea ~
vide each eomb-honey super with tvfS
shallow extracting combs. Thsls ayo
placed one on each ads Of the supey
with the sections bstwssn them, n
purpose Of this sRranssmsnA 70 10 -.
duce thu bees to begin Wosk h H
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

super promptly without me ~ u
bait sectlonS' Elections contaanaoS
comb previously drawn) or IN s1-
tracing super and also to Do away
with the usual poorly finished sDctlons
in the corners and outside rowA Quo
great advantage Of this system Over
the use Of an extracting super 10
start early super work 10 t3sAt tho
combs are not removed. When SHAH
low extracting superS are used for this
purpose, they are removed - sooa
al the bees have started we'll In thsm
and q comb-honsy super substituted
This brings back much the same ooDr
ditions existing before giving the sa-
tracing super, and while sona eo4s
onies will begin work In the ssoeiops
promptly when the change y pnade,
many colonies hesitate about begin.
ming the now work almost - though
the extracting super had not been
used. suoh colonies are thus throNu
out Of condition" and may bSgtn ~.
parations to swarm. 1ho ~ oe thenD
combs in supers that aso addsd saA-
sequently allows tho apiaSaA - psu4b
the empty super over tho ono aapsadt
on tho hive until the bees ba1ia wooog
therein without seriously G1osvd1u4
tho super room, because saoh SNp1
thus added contains room In ~ tsfdi1
Of empty comb into which NE ~
nectar may be stoTsd A& onooI
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16
DON'T NEED EXPENSIVE HOUSES.

1t is not necessary to build expen-
sive houses for turkeys. A dry shed
makes a very good shelter for the
hens and their broods If coops are
used they must be large, dry and
we'll ventilated. One side Of the coop
should be made of fine-mesh poultry
netting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16
TEACH YOUR CHICKS
WHERE TO ROOSH

Don't allow your birds to sleep on
the floor, below the roosts Teach
them to make use of the roosts.
.CroWding In the corners on the floor
may start colds and other troubles.
while layers that sleep this way soon
become anti layers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16
BY e. F.. PHILLIPS.

lation are to a great extent lost II
the entire hive Is not thoroughly pro-
tected from the wind. The desir-
ability Of such protection has long
been known to beekeepers, but recent
experiments have shown that 1t is
even more important than had been
supposed. Like insulation. it Is not
possible to have protection from the
wind too thorough.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16
INCUBATORS NOT PAINTINGS.

Having purchased an incubator one
should study it as he would anything
else he has to learn. They are far
from being a plaything and no child
can run them, no matter what the
manufacturer may say about it. When
one thinks he has mastered the les
son. then he ought to practice it care
fully.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16
CORN AND ITS USES.

About 8 per cent of the corn acre
age last year was cut for silos, II per
cent green for feed, and 81 per cent
matured for the grain. according to
estimates made by county crop re-
porters of the bureau Of crop esti-
mates. &G
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

One of the me st certain ways of
keeping rabbits from injuring the or
chard is to keep them out by means of
a rabbit-tight fence. That is especially
the case when 1t comes to jack rabbits.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

A loss Of appetite b fpoQosut11 -
served In horses caused BY 1zsv1u6AA
tiles Of tho tsseh. Such trouble Nv
bs located BY the presence q a.
crushed train In the ssoEosnsnt, H
teeth should DO examined from time
TO time in order to dstse& ne uesoE,eo
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

Milk pals should be Of such con-
struction as to enable them to be
easily cleaned and kept bright.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

Clematis paniculata is one Of the
best fall-fiowering vines for a trellis
It may also be used as q cut flower
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

Repair all tools and buy such new
ones as are needed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

1.-THE perennials and many Towering
irubs show off best IL planted before
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

Proper wintering will greatly d.
minish the strain which severe
weather puts upon bees, but even
under the best Of conditions their
vitality will suffer before spring ar
rives and brood-rearing begins. For
this reason 1t Is most desirable that
in the fall the colonies should be both
populous and full Of young bees. A
strong colony presents, in proportion
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-16

Of sharp points or oth>r lsrsgulh2-
tiles, especially on the g1aadstA n i
horse cannot .masticats his food prob,
erly, loss Of flesh. and weakness .
bound to result. It Is 4 good plan ia
look at the teeth frequently
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
WEDDING.
ponahue-Mecartkv.

On Wednesday morning Miss Mary E. Mccarthy of North Franklin, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Mccarthy, and Thomas J. Donahue of Baltic, the oldest son of M H. Donahue, were united in marriage at St. Mary $ The full choir of the church sang, and Miss N. Milner presided at the organ. The offertory solo was rendered by Miss F. G. Donahue
 The bride was lovely in white Geor- gette crepe and wore a veil caught up with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses. and sweet peas. She was attended by Miss Marguerite Donahue, a sister of the groom, who was charmingly dressed in white silk net with taffeta. She car ried Aron Ward roses and wore a shepherdess hat.
 The groom was attended by Johr Mccarthy of Hartford, a brother oi the bride. The ushers were John Donahue, brother of the groom an6 James Mccarthy, a brother of the bride.
 A reception was held at the home ot the brides mother in North Franklin and was attended by about 50 relative. and friends.
 .zFhe couple were presented a newly furnished home by the groom's father in Baltic, and the bride received many handsome gifts, including GU glass and silver.
 The couple left for New York, At. lantic City and Washington, wher, ! they will spend their wedding tour. Halle Club Meeting. The Halle club held a meeting il their rooms in the Chapman building Wednesday evening with a good mum l Der of members attending.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
BENEFIT PICNIC FOR
 JEWISH RELIEF FUND
Heart-breakina Appeals Pouring ir
 From European War Zone.

Tho Federated Jewish Relief Com mittee, representing the various Jew ish societies of this city, are arrang- ing a picnic and bazaar at Richards Grove, New London, for the benefit of the Non Combatant European War Sufferers. This committee has found it a necessity to arrange this affair in order to fGlfl the continued heart breaking appe als1 which have been pouring in of late.
 The conditions of the non-combat- ants are becoming graver from day to day through renewed battles in and around Galicia- At the last meeting of this committee it was found nec- essary to appoint a special committee to carry out this affair and the fol- lowing officers were elected:
 Nathan BlumenthaI, chairman; ldiss Bessie SternIieb, secretary; Barnett Cohen, treasurer; M. A. Botwick chairman of bazaar committee; Fishkin, chairman of refreshmeR: committee; Nathan Blumenthal, chair man of printing couiIaittee; M. A BotWick, press committee.
 This committee announces that il is open to accept the cooperation oi any organization or individual in as- sisting to make this affair T success.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
FALLS SCHOOL PERFECT
 ATTENDANCE RECORD
Twelve Pupils Were Neither Absent Tardy Nor Dismissed During the Year.

At the Falls school twelve pupils were neither absent, tardy nor dis missed during the school year. The perfect attendance record for the term and year is as follows:
 Fifth and Sixth grades, Elizabeth T. Hayes, teacher. Entire number of pupils, 24 neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed, z: Lillian Barber, sF'rank Barber, Samuel Alofsin, Philip Con- nor, Joseph O'Neil, Robert McRurney, Malcolm Stinson.
 Third and fourth grades, Winifred Driscoll, teacher. Entire number of pupils, 24; neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed, 1: Dorothy Gildersleeve, Edward Dos, Ruth Barber, Katherine Burns, sHelen Dudek, Annie March, Stavroula Polychronopoulos, Stephia Socha, Edmund Tanning, *Irene O. Neil.
 First and second grades. Lillian c Stetson, teacher. Entire number of pupils, S3; neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed 2: *Catherine Brown. sJulia Cubanski, *Helen Gallup, @Virginfa Haggerty, Veronica Haggerty, @Stefy KolodZiej Katharine Kubat.
 Kindergarten; Gertrude Browning teacher Entire number of pupils, B neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed 6; Mary Bonfsh, Stafania Kubat, *So- phia Kolodziej, Agnes O'Neil, Joseph Pater, George Nedreck.
 *-Neither absent, tardy nor dis. missed during the school year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
FORT TERRY SOLDIERS
 OFF FOR HONOLULU.
Two companies Left Wednesday En
 Route to New Station.

The 125 company, United States Coast Artillery corps, stationed at Fort Terry left Wednesday for San Francisco, whence it will be trans ferred July 5 by steamship to Homo lulu. In recognition of the departure a grand farewell reception was held in the company mess hall Monday even ing, which was crowded with officers and enlisted men of the post and guests.
 The feature of the evening was the presentation of beautiful silver ser- vice to the retiring first sergeant, Ed ward J. Maller, who has been a resi- dent of New London for many years and member of the 125th company since 1903. He has held the office of first sergeant since 1907. The com pany commander, Captain Crawford made the presentation speech in the
 course of which he paid an eloquent tribute to the retiring sergeant, whom ! he said he had known since he was g
 boy, Maher having served with the captains father, Gen. Medorem Craw- ford.
 The enlisted men consider them. selves remarkably fortunate in the of ficers who are to accompany then across the Pacific. Captain Cra.wforC l has been with the company but a shori time. but he has made himself ex. ceedingly popular with those under
 him. Second in command is Ldeuten.
 ant Gif11n, who has been with the com. pany two years and has made himseli favorite with the older men because of his democratic spirit and with tho
 younger on account of his interest ir athletics.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
NORWICH WOMEN EXPRESS
 DESIRE TO PARADE.
Want to Take Places in Ranks of the
 Fourth of July Parade.

The women of Norwich have ex- pressed a desire to march in the Pre- paredness parade on the Fourth. It was stated on Wednesday night that several have handed in their names already. Some of the women have boys who may be called upon to serve their country at Mexico.
 Those who have volunteered to re- ceive names of the ladies are Mrs. Ed Mrs. Willis Austin, Mrs. W. B. Birge and Mrs. Richard R. Graham, and they will gladly enroll any who have a de- sire to show their interest in pre- paredness.
 The following appeal has been issued by the above mentioned committees:
 To the Women of Norwich: The women of NorwieIl who believe in preparedness and all it stands for are invited to march in the great parade on July 4 Those wishing to march and will meet at Union square Tues day, July 4. at o'clock. The women will wear white.
 There will be no notices sent to any organizations or individuals, but it is hoped that the appeal will meet kith a prompt response
 It has been decided to allow organ izations to carry their society banners as well as the American flag. Each organization shall carry at the head of iGle column a banner, to be furnished l by the general committee, giving the name of the society. All marching l American flag, and each mareher will | be furnished with a small American | flag on a staff, to be carried in the | parade.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John c. Perkins.

The death of Mrs. John c. Perkins occurred Wednesday morning at .45 o'clock in her summer some at Gales Ferry. Mrs. Perkins appeared in the
 best of health on Tuesoay evening and
 sat upon the piazza of her home talk
 ing with members of the household.
 After retiring she was stricken with shock and died an hour later
 Mrs. Perkins was born in Preston, March 30. 1845, the daughter of John Robertson and Diana Towering Rob- ertson All of her life was passed in
 Preston and Norwich. Her maiden name was Margaret A. Robertson On Oct. 24, 1864. she was married to John C.. Perkins, who for years was a prosperous business man in this city He passed away on Sept 24, 1910 aged II years. A brother of the de- ceased, William B. Robertson, died suddenly in this city on August z ! 1909.
 Mrs. Perkins leaves son. William
 R. Perkins, of this city who is in the candy business and there are two grandchildren, Lucille May and Johr Wilbert Perkins.
 Mrs. Perkins was a member of the Central Baptist church and was very
 much interested in it's progress. She Ihad a large list of admiring friends and all who knew her speak well o! | her
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
LOCAL COMPANIES WANT
 TO GO TO FRONT
Third and Fifth Company Boys Ready to Serve Country at Moments Mo- tice.

Are we going to Mexico? is the question popped by our militia boys at camp at Fort H. G. Wright to every visitor in an official capacity who visits the camp.
 On Wednesday Lieut.. Governor Cliff ford Wilson of Bridgeport inspected the camps at the island and was much pleased with the enthusiasm displayed by the boys who are ready at a mo- ment's notice to serve the country. Practically every single man in the Third and Fifth companies of this city and Company 13 of Danielson took the Federal oath. Among the visitors at camp Wednesday were Captain A. P. Woodward, Ordinance o$cer (re- tired) F. p. Connen, Judge William Tanner, w W. Murphy, Charles Til- | linghast and F. E. Bitgood, all of Dan- ] ielson.
 The camp is unsettled as to wheth- l CT they will return at thear allotted time or remain for while at the fort On Wednesday in sub-calfbre prac- tice the Danielson boys did some great | shooting and were commended foI l their excellent work.
 Today the boys will have full ser vice firing.
 Two companies. one from Fori | Wright and the other from Fort Ter l ry left Wednesday for Fl Paso. Lieu tenent English of the sanitation corps at Fort Wright was ordered Wednes- day to report at once at Mantle. {,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
NORWICH DELEGATION TO
 co IN AUTOMOBILES Will Attend State Chamber of Com merce Outing at Webster Lake.

The State Chamber of Commerce outing to be held with the Putnam and Webster -Southbridg Chambers of Commerce at Webster Lake prom iseS to be the largest ever participated in by the chamber of the commerce of Connecticut. The Norwich Chamber of Commerce members have decided to go by automobile. Seventy five of their members own automobiles and enough have already pledged their cars for, the day to insure transpor- tation to and from the lake through the most beautiful section of Connec- ticut. Tickets for the dinner, to be served under Q, large tent by chews from Rocky Point, will soon be placed on sale. The tickets will include oil the anusements and trips TO places of interest in and around Putnam. The transportation is to cost only one dollar a member, this being made pos s1ble through the generosity of those mmebers of the local chamber pledg- ing their cars for the day. A circular letter is being prepared and will be mailed to each member, giving tull de- tails of the outing. Members from Hartford, Willimantic, Meriden, New Haven, Middletown and nearly every city in the state have expressed them selves in favor of the autos for the trip.
 The state officers, Charles A. Pease, president, together with many of the lu4SlAflsu1Su0Q C1llZ6HS or OOnnecLlCuC will be present. There will be short business session of both the state and eastern Connecticut Chambers of Commerce. Last year the outing was held at Cozy beach, New Haven.
 In the letter being prepared 1t is earnestly hoped that every auto go- ing from Norwich will bear a Nor. wich banner and any other decora. tions the owner may wish for
 Those who pledged their machinei on Wednesday were George H. Loring Plaut- Gladden. company, Preston Bros B. L. Root, Murphy & McGarry, w. E Manning, Peter CecarrelI, William FrisweIl, Alec. Finlayson, Charles A Hagberg, G. L. Hewitt, D. c. Lilli bridge, Gus Lambert, R. H. Montgom cry, Shore Line Electric company Shea & Burke, Schwartz Bros, Julial
 Williams. John B. Vaughn and F. C | Warner.
 It is expected that in all about fit,
 Norwich autos will be secured.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
Y. Nj. c. A. BOYS ARE ANTICIPATING ANNUAL CAMP
Daily Program of Events is Announced
 by Boys Secretary Ely.

Already number of the Y. M C. A. boys have echoed the call of the wild and are eagerly anticipating the two weeks camping at Ramp Kill kare on the Niantzc river. Baseball, volley ball, basketball and roller skat- ing are only a few of the events that will keep the bays busy this year. The camp oreds on July IA and will close on July E8.
 Boys Secretary J. Harold Ely has arranged the following daily pro gram: ReveiIle. setting up exercises and morning dip. 6.38; breakfast, 7.S0; i; camp duty. g; games, $50 to II: morning swim. 11.30: dinner, 12.30; baseball, q: swim, 4.3e: supper, s; evening program, g; all lights out, 9.30.
 On both Sundays the boys will pass in camp there will be services with special speakers. There will be two viEsting days but these have not been designated yet. There will also be first aid talks, scouting talks and swimming lessons. The advance guard leaves for camp on July. II to get the tents etc. ready for the boys. --a
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29

.nought spoke on Preparedness. It means more than providing food, it means preparing for manhood be- lieve thoroughly in preparedness along all lines. he said. We often hear 1t asked, Are you prepared to die?
 Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served at the close of the even ing.
 It was voted to omit the meetings of the fourth Wednesday in July and August and the second "Wednesday in August.
 The lecturer announced the next meeting would be surprise meet ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29
CASE NAY REACH JURY TODAY
Wednesday Occupied With Hearing of Testimony Porsda PetroHe-Arg gument for Plaintiff Completed Before Court Went Out for the Day-Appeal Taken in Rowe Burrows

for the defense and the defense rested at ST.
 One witness was recalled by Ahtor- ney Douglass and both sides rested at dered by Judge Reed and after the recess the arguments were started. One argument for the plaintiff was completed before court went out for the day.
 the other arguments will be completed and the case will go to the jury. This is the final jury case on the docket
 Wednesday notice of appeal in the case of Rowe vs. Burrows was filed in the superior court office This is an action for $5s900 damages as the result of an automobile collision in New London Las. week jury awarded the plaintiff $100 damages.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-29

fantry, which have been encamped at the Massachusetts state camp at Birmingham They are en route to Fl Faso, Tex. There were three trains for each regiment
 Iene first train passed through about 6 o'clock, the remainder following at short intervals. All the trains stopped st the union station to take on water for the engines. Each train was com baggage cars for the cooks, two box cars for supplies, a fiat car for motor trucks, sleeping car on the rear of the train for the officers, and the re- nainder Of the cars were day coaches.