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Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
oRN Por.ToEs AND CABBAGE

CORN, PoT-TOES AND CABBAGE. Years ago, but not so very many, the country boy who proved misfit in the city bank or store was advised to go back to the woods and hoe corn" or
 cabbageS or pota- With the Farm toes. It was i'm
 Gold Mine piled that that was There'iI Be an his level and most End to the Rowing helpless level too.
 Rou proh,a,, Nowadays farm
 boy prize winners are getting bigger purses for corn and potato yields than prize winners at shorthand, bookkeeping or other favor ite callings of the town. In fact, the tables are likely to be turned and the city chap who goes looking for a for tune iD the corn and potato fields and fails to make good will be sarcastically told that bookkeeping or stenography is his proper level. In times of acci- dent potatoes have retailed at about $1 a bushel, but not for long. The fruit of the apple orchard would be the prize winner and sell at $3.60 to $6 barrel to the consumer. But now the con- sumer pays more for potatoes than for apples, even when apples are above nor nal. Corn is not liable to such star tling changes as potatoes. There are more substitutes for it's food product than for potatoes. It was safe crop in normal days when a bushel would buy a pound of coffee. Now a bushel will buy three pounds or more, and cabbage retails for about it's weight in sugar. Remarkable yields and remark able prices are all very we'll in their way. They show that financial light ming may strike the humble corn or po- tato patch as we'll as the mine or bank. But the significant thing is-for the man with the hoe-that corn, potatoes and cabbage now follow the booms in gilt edged products like wheat and peaches and apples. They are not lux uries, but indispensables-foo which stands between the masses and starva tion.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
TALLY ONE MORE.

Again we are called upon to add to the list of grade crossing accidents in the immediate vicinity of Canaan. This time it is at Hoag's crossing, a mile and half north of the village. and while the man came out alive the poor horse was killed and the wagon converted into kindling wood.
 Not long ago some of the papers about the state commented upon the unusual number of grade crossing &C., cidents about here. It does look as if we have been getting more than our share, the past few months, but when we consider that we have eighteen of those death traps within radius of three miles of Cansan station, always set and ready, night and day, to catch the unwary at an nnguarded moment, is it any wonder that we are frequently brought into the lime.light in this way?
 Some day we hope the railroad may resume their consideration of the pro- posed change of layout through Ca naan, which was surveyed a few years ago, thereby straigntening their road and eliminating eleven of the eighteen grade crossings at one stroke. It is by far the cheapest way, and best for all concerned.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
THURSDAY, JANUARY IS, 1917
cock-A-DooDLE-Dool

On the first page of this paper is report of the doings at the meeting GaYled at Scutt's barber shop last Wednesday evening for the purpose of organizing local association of poul. cry enthusiasts, and the result of that Nneeting was surprise to all. AS is Frequently the case when movement ef this kind is started, it was expected Shat perhaps half dozen would be present at the meeting, but when it was found that the room was full of people all anxious co help push the project along, the prospect began to Book encouraging. Several of the most snthusiatic supporters of the idea were unable to be present at this meeting in persen but they were there by proxy, aHd when the whole personnel of ~scharter members" is signed up it really looks as if success was assured. E is evident that the time is pot fer distant when we shall hear the "cock chicken holler" in many local back yard that never knew him before, as it was especially gratifying to observe Chat several who entered their names on the list of members did so solely ~son confession of faith" and expressed their determination to be in position to NnTi kha n1 ----at the first show, which is scheduled for next December.
 Et will be remembered that The News fn its issue of October fifth, 1916, started this ball rolling in an editorial, smd, in quiet way the thing has since heen talked up, which resulted in the calling of last Wednesdays meeting.
 And now the start is made, and shere's no backing down-it's got to Eoi Then why not make it go in a way to bring out the best show that taais part of the country has seen. It ean be done right here in Canaan, be- cause we have natural facilities that keat.. them all. Look over the places about us that support poultry shows Great Burlington, Lenox, Sharon, Mil. 1erton, Cornwall, Torrington-not one of these towns can touch us on railroad facilities nor the ease with which ex- hf@its can be handled from all four points of the compass. Our hall is but swo minutes from the station, and ex. posture to valuable birds in inclement weather is practical impossibility.
 From the standpoint of the Canaan Business man, the enterprise is worth gushing. It will bring hundreds of Hpcple into town during the days of the sssew, and mighty few will go out without buying something. It will make business within the town, either directly or indirectly, in many ways, azad even the enthusiasm created will kring business to the grain merchants from those who will raise and keep poultry that was never here before.
 Again We say: It's good thing Eaash it along1
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
A BIG PAP ER.

We are indebted to The Times Mirror Co.,, of Los Angeles, Gal, for copy of the mid winter number of The Times. It is certainly setting the Fasteners an example of what can be done in times of paper shortage. The paper is beauti. fully gotten up, contains ITO pages, and speaks lots of good words for Southern California.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
BORN

TRIPP-At Canaan, Jan. 12. daughter to MT. and Mrs Hyatt Tripp. BEEBE-At Canaan, Tan. IA, son to MT. and Mrs W. N. Beebe. LOVELL-At Sharon, Jan. l, daugh. ter, Mildred Jarvis, to Mir. and Mrs. Jarvis Lowell GOBILLOT-At Sharon, Jan. 5, twin sons, Leon Warren and Lewis Amile. to MT. and Mrs. Frederick Brown Gobillot.
 DIED MELVIN-At Salisbury, Jan. l2. George Melvin, aged S3. RYAN-At Sharon, Jan. II, Charles A. Ryan, Son of Thomas and Cornelia Judson Ryan, aged 50. DEVINE-At Canaan, Jan. l3. Bridget Devine.
 HOWE-At South Canaan, Jan. II, Mrs. Mary Howe, aged ST. CHAPIN-At Lakeville, Jan. 12, Elisha Sterlir E Chapin. aged 69. COCHRANE-AtW West Cornwall, Jan. 10, Mrs. J. A. Cochrane. f BOYLE-At Falls Village, Jan. l6, Martin Boyle.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

The notion growing apace that Flu ropes ways are better than the ways of this republic makes it pertinent to rope, never can be and should never want to be, and even to arrive at a weak imitation of it would require at least hundred years of alternate dev- OlutiOn and evolution.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
Much Too Late.

The agent marched up the front steps and rang the doorbell briskly.
 Good morning." he said, lowing DO. litely to the maid who answered the ring. "Is the lady of the house cn- gagedT
 Not now," responded the new maid brightly. "She used to be, but she got married more than a year ago."-Chris- tian Herald
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

The fact that some hitherto liberal governments in Europe are falling back upon drastic methods, like one man power, government seizure and control, enforced service of person and purse and the like, in order to tide crisis without parallel in the history of the world, gives no criterion for this coun- try to adopt, because we are not in war up to the neck.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

Every time Carranza speaks out he lays bare problems not to be guessed beforehand on this side of the border. Either the first chief is a first class faker or is trying to do his best. If this country had capable agent at the headquarters of the de facto govern ment an understanding of the strange situation there would be reached much sooner
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

The to-do made about the so called failure of the federaliZed national guard under test is not surprising in view of the fact that the most elevated military expert of the country keeps on reiterating his thesis of year ago, that our militia and volunteers have always been failures and always will be.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

One cent postage on ''drop letters" is criticised because Uncle Sam needs the money produced by the other cent. But suppose reduction to i cent doubles the traffic without extra cost and ac- commodities the public-then nobody loses and the people gain.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

Italy is planning now to get Russian trade ''after the war;" Japan is al- ready on that inviting job; we are also alert; France is, of course, and doubtless Germany, so it will be mer- " scramble for prize worth fighting for, perhaps.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

With paper scarce it might help some to mobilize the paper towns, paper for tunes, paper armies, stock companies and so on.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

After all the appeals, seedlings and warnings the accidents news items prove conclusively that some folks fail to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and to sprinkle ashes or salt on the icy surfaces. If the boy scouts want high and noble mission of service, here's a chance.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
Symbolic.

Could you suggest some suitable badge for our Don't Worry club?" ask ed the typewriter boardcr.
 Flow would n pine knot dog' asked the cheerful idiot. Jour
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

We have a sort of long distance in- terest in the peace of Europe" but the peace of America naturally and properly stands first.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

Scarcity of sharks has heretofore been cause for joy, but if it comes to going barefoot or taking up with shark skin shoes the "sea tiger" may yet have his day.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

The way the nations of the earth ap- proach peace suggests that that future world policemen will have to do the ar bitrating with club.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

The sun carries its own heat along so it's no brave stunt to start early rising just as cold weather begins.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18


 horse The best of good news causes a shy, the same as the worst of bad news, but a fit of the blues over the
 prospect of a de- A Slump In War cline of war busi-
 Trade ness should not ex- Should Be Met telid from specu- by Optimism and lating circles to
 co,Edoroa business m asseS
 generally. Planting and sowing, manufacturing and stock ing up" will not be taking heavy risk on the immediate future. Dire neces- sity in part and high prices in part have placed nearly all of Europe on short food rations. When the war ends the people will be liberal with them selves and spend the same amount of money, getting more for it. The same rule will apply here among people who have stinted themselves the last year or two ill certain desirable things. When prices fall and confidence in the future returns they will replace wOrnout arti- cles with new, and in all ways adopt the normal standard of living. Manu- lecturers and producers will receive less for products, of course, but raw material and supplies will cost less and net incomes remain relatively the same. Peace prosperity may be stabilized and banked upon, and the better way to meet the change from war to peace is the tone of reasonable optimism and confidence. American resources, adap- liability and gumption can stand any and every strain.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

Japan is to send 5000 emigrants to Brazil every year. At that rate the Brazilians can put off the yellow per- il" bogy for another generation.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

With wheat at $2 bushel, some of those people that used to make the funny jokes about the country people are now reading the ads of Farms for Sale."
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

An instance of the irony of fate-the negro problem making it's way from the south to the n0rth
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

To check the spread of pneumonia epidemic the New York health officials have ordered an anti splitting crusade and 300 were arrested Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
DAYLIGHT SAVING PROCEEDINGS.

LA @-IST1 SANlN1 FhOSE EEDlN1S. Addressing a convention of excited neighbors Tilman Joy said, You may resolute till the cows come home" but you can't budge Tilman Joy from his
 stand pat individ- ualism. Perhaps it
 is to budge modern
 Tilman Joys that
 a'N daylight avin s Sommittees' forces organize coll
 ventionS and boss ing committees and resort to resolu- tionS with curfew laws in reserve. Peo- pie of industrious, thrifty and energetic habits have from time immemorial been starting with daylight and ending when the task was done, doing it from indi- vidual impulse. No one complained ex- cept now and then a laggard whose sleep was disturbed by an industrious his couch at night too tired to notice if his neighbors pieced out their day by noisy demonstrations in the evening hours. England accelerated the day light saving movement by force of law Americans set out with the force of public opinion as expressed by rcsolu- tions voted in assembly. Tine initiative of conventions and the rule of commit tees are invoked to replace individual incentive born of experience. No doubt that the pleasures of organization play a part in all this. Daylight saving so- cieties will produce oratory and ban quets and bouquet throwing, maybe loving cups. The individual thinks the better of his particular fad when back ed by a unanimous vote, three cheers and a tiger. Of course the original early bird, whose case has been stated, may find fewer worms lying around loose, but he can reflect that he was q trail blazer in a great uplift move ment.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

The year 1917 will be a record one if only in the Dumhcr of investigations T1,-1ToI r,fe
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

Speakin' of that guy with the sizable feet, feller goes right up to him yes- terday an he asks him "howinel dye
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18


 heating dwellings is credited with hay ing abolished the fireplace of our fla thers. Indirectly this may explain it,
 but the underlying FirePlaces Are fact seems to be Social Adjunct that the fireplace
 of the was inadequate. Home and Can Re People demanded
 lIsefu more powerful and
 uniform heat sup ply. Economy of labor was an almost universal factor, and economy of fuel also entered into the calculations of the average family. Builders of town and country homes say that the fire place is coming into favor again. Spec ulative builders and architects include it as an attraction For years the gas substitute for wood and coal fuel has been used and, with all its faults, may have cultivated q liking for the real thing. A well ventilated room is more easily heated than one with little ventilation. The fireplace is a scientific ventilator. It draws the foul, daE:O air upward. The blazing open fire, while spreading cheer upon all around, keeps the air in motion. As an adjunct of modern heating apparatus it can give to the home what the radiator and stove carbohydrates, good cheer and happy thoughts. As a main de- pendence for heat the fireplace falls short. But as a luxury it belongs with the piano and the singing and talking machines-the foe of chilliness and cheerleSSneSS
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

Of course that $4O,OO0 Nobel peace prize awaits the first man to pilot the wandering dove horne.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 9 Cents .
FOR SALE

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 FOR SALE Pair Bay Mares, weight 2t0n. P. C. Ho, ran, Norfolk. ORGAN aud PIANO for snl at bargain prices Just the thing for pre ent to your cbi uron Fast Canaan Grange. f-.. . OR SALE Baled anl ]. ose hay at my b.srn i mile from Canaaa Nailp%. Conn lHb rntn. toes. A. E, Benton, K. f D.. Gauaan. ,ap To "rVm r',r +ees'r s+f ts.t 'saf 'rs e. luE NEws olIee,
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
THE FIREPLACE.

The invention of modern means for heating dwellings is credited with hay ing abolished the fireplace of our fa- thers. Indirectly this may explain it,
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18
PEACE AND PROSPERITY.

Wall street is as scarey as nervous horse. The best of good news causes a shy, the same as the worst of bad news, but a fit of the blues over the
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

Addressing convention of excited neighbors Tilman Joy said, You may resolute till the cows come home" but you can't budge Tilman Joy from his
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

stand pat individ- ualism. Perhaps it
 is to budge modern Tilman Joys that daylight S a in g forces organize coll VentiOnS and boss
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

but the underlying fact seems to be that the fireplace W a S inadequate. People demanded more powerful and uniform heat sup
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-18

FirepIaces Are a Social Adjunct
 of the Home and Can Be
 Useful.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16
OFFICIAL WORK
OF COUNTY BOARD
CONTINUED from last week.

Continued from last week.
Tuesday, July 10th, 1917. Board
met as per adjournment and continu.
ed work of equalization. a~djournins
at noon to 1880, and again again ad.
journing at 8 p. m. to meet Wednes-
day. July 18th. 1917.
Wednesday, July 18th, 1917. Board
met as per adjournment; and COM
menced checking the auditors cash
books. They adjourned at noon and
met as per agreement at 1880 and
finished checking said cash books.
Board then commenced checking
auditors and treasurer's disburse
ment records.
On motion duly made, seconded and
carried, board adjourned to July 18th,
1917.
Thursday. July 18th. 1917. Board
met as per adjournment; and contin-
ued checking auditors and treasur-
er's disbursements records.
On motion duly made. seconded and
carried board adjourned to 1:s0 D. m.
1880 p. m. Board met as per adj
journment; and continued checking
auditors and treasurer's disburss-
ments. On motion duly made second
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. Edward Bohning entertained
a company of young ladies at her
home, North Elite St., Friday after
Oon in honor of her sister, Miss
Bernice Wadsworth and sister-in-law
Mrs. Wayne Wadsworth, of Lake Mills
Iowa, who are guests at the Bohping
home. The guests enjoyed an after
noon of conversation over their need,
lework and later were served a dainty
luncheon.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

l.. n. Cass went over to Watertown
last week to attend a meeting OF off,
GERS and agents of the insurance COM
pany he works for. These annual
"jollies" and banquets to ginger up
their agents are very pleasant gath
erings practiced by all insurance COM
panies. They compare experiences,
talk shop, and enjoy a good feed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Pierre Dakotan-Alfred and Edwin
Jaynes arrived home today from For
tress Monroe and Fl. Story, Va, res
pectively, having been granted a two
weeks furlough. They enlisted in
the coast artillery at Aberdeen the
last week in April, and were SEN
from there to Jefferson barracks for
a week and thence to their present
stations. Alfred is with a m~ine-laying
company at Monroe and Edwin's
company will probably man a railroad
siege battery If send abroad. The
pleasure of the boys and their parents
at seeing each other again can better
be imagined than described.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. Anna J. Campbell suffered 8
slight stroke Of paralysis last Satur-
day, but is slowly recovering from
the effects of 1t, at this time. Her SON
arrived from Illinois, Monday. in an
swer to a message announcing his
mothers illness.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

The washington Times announces
the death Of Saml w. Roach, at Har-
rold, several days ago. He was a
former pioneer citizen of eastern
Hand county, and went to Harold a
year ago to live with a daughter. The
remains were buried at washington.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

A home guard" organization was
started at washington, but upon
learning that the guard became u
portion Of the state militia, the or
ganization was changed to a local
league.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

A heavy rain visited this locality
Saturday, sufficient to carry about all
vegetation through to maturity, and
start the plows for fall seeding. II
Jack Frost kindly remains in his ex-
IRENE northern lair for a reasonable
time, there is good promise OF an all
round crop.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Local hunters are beginning to get
their dogs in condition for the open
season which begins September 10th.
Prairie chickens are reported to be
rather carce in this locality. Their
numbers are being gradually reduced
each wear.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

ID. w. Lynch and A. w. Danaher,
of Huron, were business visitors in
Miller this week. They represent the
Farmers Cooperative Packing Co, of
Huron, and are soliciting stock in this
locality.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mr.. Fred Bowman, who is visiting
his sister, Mrs. John Vessels, and
family, Greenleaf twp, is a profession
al base ball player, now on the pitch
ing staff of the Mason City, Iowa,
team of the Three I League.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. John Sammuels, and her neice
Tootsie Crowingshield, of Mitchell,
are visiting at the John Cummings
home. Mrs. Sammuels was formerly
Miss Anna Lawler of this city, a sis
ter of Mrs. Cummings.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. e. j. Bussey, of Ottumwa,
Iowa, is visiting at the home Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. o. Teller.
Mr.. Bussey, who is a manual training
instructor, is employed during the
summer at the government camp at
Omaha, but expects to teach again at
Ottumwa.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

w. G. Newsome, a SaDula, Iowa,
banker and w. II. Hughes, one of the
publishers of the Council Bluffs Nom
pareil, were in town last week. They
are friends of ]. E. Bard, and are
owners of Hand County land.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Anyone wishing indoor sanitary
closets for farm or city use inquire OF
F. c. Hibbison, Hand County agent.
Anyone wishing to see them set up
for use call at the F. G. Hibbison
farm 2h miles west of Miller. Prices
are right. Phone Line 5 Call 2. s7t2