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Williams news., 1917-01-04
INSECT PESTS PASS
 WINTER IN RUBBISH
Certain Methods of Control Can Be Practiced Which Will
 Greatly Lessen Trouble.

During the winter very few persons give a thought to the various insect pests which threaten their crops in the summer, and yet at this time cer- tain methods of control can be prac- ticed which will greatly lessen the trouble the following year.
 The strawberry-leaf roller curls up the edges of leaf and its winter home is complete. If numerous, it will pay to mow the beds after the crop is of and rake and burn.
 The red-necked cane borer of rasp- berries and blackberries, whose work results in a gall or swelling, passes the winter as a larva. Infested canes should be cut off below the swellings and burned.
 In grass lands below the frost line are the larvae of rose chafers or rose bugs. These come up near the sur face in the spring and transform to pupae.
 Plum curculios, which, by the way. are hard to find during cold weather, select grass, leaves and trash in or near the orchard. Pear psyllas select crevices in the bark, and the pear leaf blister mite goes under the bud scales.
Williams news., 1917-01-04

ing of clothes falls to the lot of wom en, and therefore the dreSsmakerS' dress has become the vogue.
 In climates that permit, 1t is worn with fur neckpiece and huff for the street. Where the weather is colder a separate coat, long and warm, covers the one-piece frock.
 An afternoon gown of exceptional beauty and elegance is shown here. It Is combination of chiffon velvet, georgette crepe, and satin. The skirt has an overdrape and is set on to deep plaited yoke of the crepe. A hand-embroidered pattern in leaves is applied to the velvet and crepe where they are joined. The bodice and sleeves of crepe are posed over a sleeveless
Williams news., 1917-01-04
G<A~ &za;zaA
CoIored Vests With Suits.

The long undervest of a bright con- trasting color and material to the tail ored suit is seen in the new winter models from several of the Paris houses. This vest shows when the coat is opened. When the coat is closed the suit looks like morning or afternoon simple tailored suit. When it is opened one glimpses the bright color of the satin, which is often adorned with embroidery. These vests are copied after Louis KV and Louis XVI models generally,
Williams news., 1917-01-04

hood anywhere" spoke one of the men. Pass her the stuff, we may be fol- lowed"
 Here, Nance," mumbled the other, gliding to Serena's side, 'hide these safe. They mean a fortune to us."
 q am not" but the man hurried away without waiting for an explana- ton. Serena glanced down at the package so strangely forced into her keeping. Apparently it was a package of letters. Several rubber bands crossed and criss-crossed it. The wrap per bore the words: Clement Maple ton, 92 Birney Terrace"
 "Why, that is on my way home," re- flected Serena, land those men acted so suspiciouslyI They looked like thieves, they talked about hiding the package. Oh, something is wrong, surely, and-Pll do it! This is a real adventure"
 So Serena, weaving all sorts of plot full mystery about the incident, sought No. 92 as she entered Birney terrace. It proved to be an imposing looking mansion. She ascended the steps and WILL SOlHC ltluStlly lduS llt uOOIUcll A servant answered the summons.
 "Mr. Clement Mapleton?" spoke Se- rena.
 "He is not at home," was the reply, "but Miss Mapleton will see you, if it is necessary" and she opened the door wide and Serena followed her down a broad hallway and into a pretty recep- tion room.
 "What is it, please?" spoke young lady writing at table.
 In her excitement Serena forgot all about her unaccustomed attire. She drew aside her veil. She extended the package and excitedly told her story.
 "You lovely dear!" spoke Miss Ma pleton graciously. q don't understand what it all means, but you have been very thoughtful to take all this trou- ble. You must leave your name and address. This may be important and my brother may find it necessary to see you."
 Serena gave her name and address. The young lady accompanied her to the door and Serena went away daz- @led with the handsome appointments If the house. She did not hear from the Mapletons, as she half expected she would, but about noon a florists wagon drove up to the door and de- livered a beautiful bouquet of rare l flowers.
 The next day another bouquet ar rived and the one following. Serena suspected the source from which the flowers came. She asked the florist in regard to the sender.
Williams news., 1917-01-04

A few simple rules observed before and after birth will eliminate danger either to the COW or her offspring, ac- cording to Dr. F. S. Schoenleber, pro lessor of veterinary medicine in the Kansas State Agricultural college.
 "The feeding of some concentrates cottonseed meal, linseed meal, or bran "a few weeks before the COW is due to freshen is helpful both to the mother and her offspring. Dry feeding prob ably has clogged the eliminative or gans-the bowels, the skin, and the kidneys. To a great extent these con- centrated feeds will correct this con- dition. Cottonseed meal should not be given to those COWS that are excep- tionally heavy milkers because 1t in- creases the flow of milk and might cause milk fever. It is a good plan to give to heavy milkers a medium to
Williams news., 1917-01-04

Oregon Agricultural college has found pepsin to be a substitute for rennet. Cheese made last May with pepsin has thus far been so successful that judges have not been able to distinguish it from the rennet curd.
 Pepsin is a ferment made from the lining of the fresh stomach of a pig, sheep, or calf. It is dried, and put up for use either as a white powder or in the form of yellowish scales. The scale pepsin is the kind used in cheesemaking. Four ounces of five per cent solution of pepsin in water are used for each 1000 pounds of milk. The water must not be over 1O5 degrees Fahrenheit, and the solution must be made up few hours before it is used.
 While pepsin is not represented as a serious rival to rennet for cheese making, it may take the place of it should necessity demand a substitute.
Williams news., 1917-01-04

the average needlewoman. With the price of handwork eliminated, they come within reach of the limited in- come.
 Bags make an easy solution of the holiday gift problem. They are the one safest choice.
Williams news., 1917-01-04

uhder-bodice of satin. The fullness in the sleeves Is gathered into a band of velvet about the wrist, to which em- broidery is applied. This forms soft frill about the hands. The embroidery appears again across the crepe bodice, and 1t is the touch of distinction which places this gown in the front rank of things fashionable. It is done with heavy silk thread in long stitches, and Is like the gown in color.
 A frock of this kind, worn with a fur neckpiece and smart velvet hat, is equal to the requirements of any afternoon function. It may be made of blue velvet and worn over a gray underskirt. In the costume pictured the shoes are black with gray tops.
 Tbere are bags for everything, but principally there is the fancy bag of silk or velvet for shopping. Besides these kinds, the showier bags of bead work and those crocheted of heavy silk thread and decorated with beads are elegant luXuries for those who have time and money to put into the making # them.
 Shopping tasE are of moderate size
Williams news., 1917-01-04

shopping bags, with black velvet far in the lead. All are decorated with steel beads, and prices ascend as the beadwork grows elaborate. They range between five and twenty-five dollars for really handsome bags, but those en. tirely of colored beadwork mount on up to hundred dollars.
 There are less expensive bags made of taffeta or faille silk and decorated with narrow plaitings of the silk These are usually in colors and changeable effects. But the handsom, est bags are conceded to be those o1 velvet wrought with steel beads and having bead fringes or tassels. Many women make them for themselves, and they are not in the least difficult fOl
Williams news., 1917-01-04
The Old Hood
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ByBELLE PENOLEIST
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 Copyright. 1916. by W. G. Chapman.)

"Oh, grandma, look a fright !''
 "Who to? Don't be silly, Serena. It's almost dark, it's raining, the veil will hide your face and you'll save spelling your dress and that pretty hat"
 Serena Hoyt shrugged her shoulders dismally. It was a full half mile to her home, and the rain and the wind were alarming. It had been fine weather earlier in the afternoon when she had come to visit her grandmother. Serena had worn her best dress and hat. She put both aside, drew a veil over the old-fashioned woolen hood and tucked up her dress closely, put ting the long antiquated cloak over it.
 q suppose you know best, grandma, she sighed, "but oh, dear, if should meet any of my friends!"
 They wouldn't know you"
 "Well, good-by. I'll send one of the boys after my things in the morning."
 Serena set out, comfortably bun dled. Except for her hurrying step she looked like some old dame re- turning from market. Serena was used to dainty things and she experi- enced a shrinking embarrassment as she noted that she alone of all the women on the busy thoroughfare wore a hood.
 There came a sharp dash of rain and Serena drew under the shelter of a store awning to button the top of the coat more snugly about her. She drew back as two rough-looking men passed her, staring hard at her.
 "There she is. I'd know that old
Williams news., 1917-01-04

small dose of epson salts-S to 12 ounces dissolved in water-two to three days apart just before the COW Is expected to freshen. This will help keep down the congestion"
 During the gestation period a COW Is feeding herself and another individ- ual. She therefore needs large amount of the best available food and water. Moldy feed, contaminated wa ter, and insanitary surroundings tend toward a weak calf and COW. Often this is the starting point of contagious abortion.
 Exposure to cold, rains and strong
Williams news., 1917-01-04
In Woman s Realm
That the 0nePiece Frock Has Attracted Popularity Evident Has Been Well Named the "Dressmakers' Dress" - With Proper Accessories It Is Appropriate for Any Occasion
 Bags of Every Form and Material Are in Order

The one-piece frock gains steadily in importance and threatens to displace the formal tailored suit in fashionable wardrobes. This Is the day of the dressmakers' dress, and every estab- lishment of authority is designing mod els for morning as well as afternoon wear. Perhaps all the tailors who de- voted time to women's suits in Paris are on the fighting line, and the mak-
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and most of them of about the same shape as the silk crocheted bag shown in the picture. Usually they are closed with drawstrings of heavy satin rib bon, but mountings like that pictured in the second bag are also used, as well as the convenient "gate" fasten. ing.
 Faille and moire silk, brocade, and velvet are the materials favored for
Williams news., 1917-01-04
PEPSIN BEING USED
 IN PLACE OF RENNET
Found to Be Substitute by Dairy Department of Oregon Ag-
 rivuIturaI College.

Rennet Is scarce. The usual i'm portatfons are below normal, and ren- net manufacturers in this country have been unable to secure enough properly prepared calves stomachs. Suggestions that cheesemakers make a campaign among their patrons to encourage the home rennet supply have not greatly helped the situation. But the dairy department of the
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26


 submarines and mines. Fishing ves- sells are excluded. not figuring in in- ternational trade. In December 11s vessels. of 223,332 tons we're sunk in the war zone; in January 91 vessels, of 1sS. a33 tons; in the first eighteen days of February 134 vessels of 304, ,598 tons. met the same fate. Compared to S4 vessels sunk in the first eighteen days there arrived in the ports of England 609 ships. During the same period,-fronl the first to the eight eenth of February.-there were clear ances of 5.S73 ships. That alone suf- fees to show that an enormous amount of shipping still goes on. despite the ruthless submarine Ssme ethods of Ger many. It is further estimated that therc are always more than one thou- sand ships in the danger zone at any given time. That more of these are not sunk gives reason to believe that the submarine problem, once 1t is tackled enthusiastically, can be eff fectiveiy solved.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26
wICE-GANs. 7
Young West Street Woman Bride at
 Home Wedding.

A pretty home wedding was held last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs Louis Cans of 75 West street when their daughter, Miss Esther Cans, was united in marriage to Samuel Vice. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Segal, assisted by Rabbi Rosenberg.
 Miss Grace Cans. sister of the bride, was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Miss Gertrude c. Abel of this city and Miss Florence Abel of Hartford. George Cans brother of the bride, was groomsn1an. The ushers were Herman Abraham and Dr. e. s. Abel Of Hartford.
 The bride wore white crepe de meteor, trimmed with silver lace, and carried bride roses. The maid of honor wore pink satin, trimmed with lace, and carried carnations. The home was decorated with palms and ferns Guests were present from Boston. New York, New Jersey, Wa terbury. Hartford and this city.
 Aftef . wedding trip. Nr. Apd Mrs. Wics Will Two It 33 Wsliacs
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26
PRISONER RECIPES
 ABUSE BY GERMANS
French Forced to Work Near Firinx Lines. Were Underfea and Poorly Housed.

Paris, March 2s.--R. Ducret, presi- dent of the Besancon prisoners of war association, has forwarded to the for eisn office declaration made by . Besancon man, a prisoner. who was forced by the Germans to work with in the sone of fire and. who escaped. The man alleges that he and his com panions were badly and insufi1ciently fed, that they slept in hastily con- structed sheds which were so small that each of the 500 occupants had to lie In space fourteen inches wide. that the majority had no bedding and that all were forbidden to write to their families or receive any letters. money or parcels.
 The prisoners canteenments were not hr from the front, aud the fugi- tiveats said they were made to work on trenches or railways l,40O yards from. the French sltnss. When he escaped one of his comrades had been killed and several woundAd by French shellfire. The refugees estimated thu .000 Frenchmen were bAinG fordet tp work on ddfferent ssctaor IT StlI6 ltnf md lnilar condi
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26

junction suit in the federal court at Philadelphia seeking to enjoin the commissions order. The court dis missed the suit. but granted 6 tenn porary Injunction for continuing tic railroads operation of its lake lirie, pending final determination by the supreme, court.
 The railroad attacked as unconsti- tutfonal that clause of. the Panama Canal act comforting discretion upon the Interstate Commerce commission to permit railroads to retain shipping interests. This contention was, how ever, virtually abandoned in the su- prenle court, the railroad there con- tending. principally that its lake lline Is supplementary to it's rail lines and did not compete for traff1c.
 Tho commission found that the through rail rates and joist traffic agreements between the Lehigh Vat- ly and Western railroads operate to make the Lehigh Valley rail and yes sell lines competitors. The railroad pleaded that shippers were free to choose transportation by rail or water. The government contended that was evidence to prove that the case was exactly what the law was intended to reach and characterized the lake line as "bludgeon in the hands of the railroad to suppress independent lake competition That congress ,.ever intended the Canal act to apply to rail and water lines, which are< non- competitive was argued in reply by the railroad
 The case was heard in the supreme court in March. 1917.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26
HOHENZOLLERNS AND
 HAPsBURGS WEAKEN
Elihu Root Predicts Downfall of Royal
 Families in Germany and ss Austria Hungary.

New York, March zs.-Fifteen hun- dred persons who attended the mass meeting at the Manhattan Opera House last night to celebrate the suc- cess of the Russian revolution cheered the prediction in letter from Elilnu Root that the Hohenzol1erns and Hapsburgs would follow the Roman offs. Another cause of enthusiasm was the following cablegram from President Lyon of the council of min- isters. the head of the new democratic Russia. (which was read to the meet ing by Chairman Alton B. Parker. z,
 We ask our American friends to rejoice with us in a free and happy Russia.'ss '
 Throughout the meeting there were no pro-German or paciflst interrup. tfons while speaker after speaker as- serted that the United States would take mans part In the war and help fight the battles of Russia ana her allies against Prus4ian autocracy.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26
err To sfUsErsa.
Frederick Weasel Preseats old LII
 Club Medal.

Hss Club Medal. '. ':
 frederick Vessel has presen4ed atc.' the Museum of Natural History andsSs Art. of the New Britain Institut1 xA solid sold medal. which, in tine daa
 of the Connecticut Rifle Associatiots from 1874 to 1882. was worn by
 member of the New Britain Ri64 team having the highest naonthaya score. The range of the New Britain clrb was at Willow Brook in BerItm and the shoots for possession of thes medal at 1000 yards. X .44-cAl!bers rifle was the regulation gun used s.
 Every member of the New Britxig5 team sported the medal at times. Mr.s Vessel designed and made the lnedA1I which Is a most beautiful example o4S tho jewellers art. The bar which sup..s ports the lower portion by chains haf, the club monogram. The center fekS tho lower portion displays . tarsets with the bulls-eye in black enamel s Above this h . miniature bullet GtndS SE of platinum, and beneath 1t in ellaS " bossed blue enaiheled letters. iss tlsS
 word .sviotor.'' sfs
 The modal has been placed on sxh4- bition beside thA large silver cylr
 which was won in 1889 by tho N1
 Britain Rife club and presentG6 ly to the lnstikute Museum by A& 5 Daxissn. MT. vSsei and MT. DaNS n are the only Avinx mem ber1 ol III state champaonthtp team. e ..ss j 5f 1.5fds :
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26

f
 President Wilson has directed that the authorized enlisted strength of the navy be increased to S7.000 men. Since the last increase authorized by Congress there has been a net enlist ment of men amounting to more than $500; yet, this Is not enough There is need for great number of men to man our ships. The opportunity for youth to serve the country in this emergency is materially increased by the order authorizing an augmented personnel. The navy is the nations first line of defense. The nation needs protection on the high seas. That is the place to see service. In the event that there is any great ac- ton it will be the. navy that first secs it. To these patriotic youngsters who have often ]onged for a chance to do deeds of valor, the opportunity is open. Every man and boy who en- lists in Uncle Sam's naval forces now may rest assured that his services will be doubly appreciated. The chance, to serve in the navy was never better
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26
Boy, Page Editor { Clark!
fwinsted Evening Citizen).

1WinSted Evenln8 C1tlzeHJ.
 s,Everyone who reads the esteemed Hartford Courant must apprecfate
 how patrioticaIly and loyally 1t Is supporting the president in this time of world crisis. Laying aside all idea of partisanship. Is it not striving in the most generous fashion to boost the administration? ? For so strong . partisan paper to throw 50 many cons piinaents and bouquets In. President iWilson'ss tiirection shows the broad mindedness and democratic spirit of the editor If he Is not careful he will law himself open to the claAlge that he is grooming himself for ap- to an Important ambassa- dorial post. Following it's own wise counsel during the Spanish American war criAie for newspapers of all po- litical faiths to forget partisanship and rally to the loyal support of the the Courant Is now setting the exampIe so beautifully expressed by the golden rule. The Courantss Is historic It dates back to the 18th century, and the light then kindled shines as brightly today as eyer, lighting the pathway of its con- If there Is any ques- ton about this, read the courant's H. editorials. Don't permit yourself to be biased by what we say.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26
iHInLFs THE HOME GUARD.


 |ksHp to this writing the New Britain QVane Guard has mustered in ,one nndped and ten recruits.-a form
 humber. With the activities of
 the calling out of the national erd m some thirty states. the Home aar6 here is expected to be aug yented even further. The recruiting cea of the Home Guard and the |kt1opal Guard have been made into |se. and men fitted for duty in either will have no trouble at- lining enlistment.
 EyVhsxever proportion the serious
 n the present situation may S3ch New Britain stands ready to p The men and boys here. of mil- &xysA Age will be found with the eloft The army and the navy will t1e first ambitious aim of those lystcalIy fitted. Then must come
 National Guard. After that the. ne Guard offers places of ser- e tof those who. for any of sew
 redsons are unfitted. for duty in 8 ther branches of defense.
 is no telling whatethe future
 bring. Without undue nervous
 t is well to lay the foundation 1rotection. New Britain. owes 1t elf to present strong line of
 6e n tthe event trouble comes
 say The Home Guard, desis-
 d to take care of the homes and natlles Of this section. ofrers an ex- xlsnt opportunity to thdke who spld prove their loyalty to the na-
 the state. and the city.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-26
COMMUNICATED
THE ARMY lAvIATIONssCORPs.
What Is Necessary for Enlistment and Where Full Information Can
 Re Found.

Be Found. To the Editor of the Herald:-
 Will you please answer the fol- lowing:
 In order to join the aviation ser vice of the United States Army does one have to possess a knowledge of. mechanics or the art of flying; also to what department would one write to receive information regarding examination. etc.
 Thanking you. We are,
 THREE WHO ARElINTERESTED
 There are no special requirements attached to enlistment in the United States army aviation corps outside of passing the regular physical and mental examinations. The govern ment has established an aviation school at san Diego. Cal, for the puy- pose of teaching Fundamentals of thts art to those who enlist in the aervicp. A knowledge of mechanics. while not necessary at the time of enlistment, is an asset which insures more rapid promotion. Full information on this score can be obtained by writing to I"The Ofiice of the Chief Signal Omcer, War Department Building, Washing ton. D. c. ."-Ed.