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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-21

Anna Held. the vivacious French
star, Of 81 Just Can't Make My Eyes
Behave" fame. in her delightful musi.
cal comedy of Follow Me-" played to
an audience Of Wheelings fashionable
society, at the Court Theatre last ev-
enng
Miss Held In all her songs was
most captivating. and in the second
act, in her recitation Thou Shalt Not
Pass" (War Pnem) which revealed
the broad sympathies Of Anna Held,
the Woman. more than ever endeared
her to her train of admirers.
The dancers were most unique IN
their exhibitions Of novelty dancing,
and an unusual number was "Milady's
Toilet Set with the girls gowned
representative Of toilet articles.
The delightful star and her cast OF
bewitching girls. were gorgeous, IN
the gowns OF marvellous conception
which they wore, and the climax OF
beauty and fashions was reached IN
the third act In the Fashion parade,
with Miss Held IN her magnificent
peacock gown.
Tho boxes were occupied by the
following: Mesdames c. ]. Milton,
Miss Minnie Milton. Mrs. McClurg
Hayes, Miss Margaret Hayes, Mrs.
Van Dorm Sutton, st. Clairsvilln, Ohio,
Mr.. md Mrs. Joseph Speidel, MT. and
Mrs. Homer Helfrich, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. P. Mendel, Mr.. George Buckhannon,
Wellsburg.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-21

dent. Besides. II II is coming y Will
ccfne anyway. She cannot avert IT oy
locking around every corrrr for trouble;
She can only add Ia whatever actual
trouble may he coming to her. the alb
aolutely unnecessary misery Of con-
Stantly expecting evil whore evil is not.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-21

Tho largest milk bottle in tAAr ~
has been constructed BY the SAAASA
Bridge and Iron Works for a dAAv 0o9&
pany in Toronto. Canada ThiA
gallon tank which lookA lilce Z kn
milk bottle 10 placed 81 the toDvAGA
SO-foot tower "a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-21

Last evening John and Wilbur Boo
were nrraiunrd before Mayor Clark
sprouts on charge IF disturbing the
peace In default Of the payment OF
their fines. they were sentenced 10 the
cooler.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-21
KINGDOM GOULD "A "CoP."

CAMP DIN. WriGhtstown. y. j.. Sept.
2G-Kingdon Gould. son Of George
Gould Of New York began his life as an
army private today by doing police duty.
He has been mustered into Company 4.
Of the 31lth regiment
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Host 70 Pleasant Group.

At tho Armhrccht home on jacob
street. a merry group gathered last eve
ming 10 enjoy tho hospitality OF Edward
Arnrbrccht. who with George Helfer.
leaves or Tuesday for the University Of
Pittsburgh.
Dancing WIS the delightful feature or
the evening. and AT the close of the
evenings enjoyment. o delicious lunch
con was served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-21
Police Court.

bees Of America on October 2. at Port
Huron Mich.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-21
pro,ninenr washington wedding.

PTOTi1n ont Ion
WASHINGTON. Pa. Sent. 2O.-At
o'clock tonight III the Fourth PreSby-
tcrian church nr Washington. was sol
cmn!znd the marriage Of Miss Ruth Pc
TIT, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ". p.
rrttlt, Of Allison avenue. and Ray e
Drum. Of WASHINGTON. deputy controller
Of Washington county. The wedding
was not only one OF the most fashionable
recently in Washington. but was OF In
tcrest throughout tho entire trI-staic
district many guests being present
from towns and cities within wide
radius. several hundred were In "a
tendance.
The bridal party included tho follow
ing: Mrs. Robert Stewart, OF M"k"eS-
mort. until her marriage less than
fortnight ago Miss Edith Shaw, of rit'S-
hurrh mairon 81 honor: Miss Isabel
McMilcn. Of Bellevue. PITTSBURGH. maid
of honor; Misses Margaret Irwin. Mar
cnret Graesor. Hazel Dunbar and Helen
Henry. all Of Washington. all schoo!
friends Of the bride. bridesmaids; little
Mary Elizabeth Iones. dauThtrr Of Mrs.
Sarah Jones, Of Martins Ferry. o., flow
.r girl: and MIstnr Audrey IIindman.
u,tln .ou of DR. and Mrs. \. l.. Hind
man OF BurEetvStOwn, ring bearer.
Ny Drums best man WAS college
fraternity friend. Wilbur Galhrnilh, OF
pittsburgh. another fraternity brother
Of rhe bridegroom. Paul lh"mar. VI
pittsburch. was first usher md thH
miner ushers were: ihHnn""r Means. @t
P.Ilcvuc. former Washington Jrffrr-
SON college man: Donald Allen. or thaf-
lcrni: Wilbur Cr"an"r. at l>ohora ana
r'vril C;"h", "f california. IA. the EeT.
W I Hague. Of The Second Prcshytcr-
ian church ucrfu:mcd III" ceremony IN"
wedding Was followed hy Il lar:" r"C"p'
lion at ihr r"tti, home.
Enth Mr.. pruri and his bird" ar" IN
uyunIly we'll hu"wn in TINS section
N~s Drum. nh" has taken an active
Mace in socn.iY rs Il crAhNatc OF 'hc
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g. Attanh petlicatton Exercises.

To Attend Dedication Exercises.
A lnrr- numbHr of the members or
the Fort Huron club. Ladies' OF the Mac
rnhccs will icnve within n frw days In
order to l." present ut the dedication CT
the home nfi;ce building Of the Macca-
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Of
SOCIAL NATURE.
SOCIETY ENMASSE SEES ANNA
HELD IN DELIGHTFUL
COMEDY.
Plans Being Made by Various Circles
For Winter Diversions
Small Parties Evident
"soNe OF THE SHIRT

Knit. knit. knit.
Mary and Susie and Cert.
All the women with needles and yarn,
Knitting the soldier q shirtl
With fingers weary and worn.
Proudly they sit and knit.
It may lr Il jacket or sock.
1t may hc n mufflcr or mitt.
But all sing the song OF the shirt,
Mulhrr aud sister and wife.
Sweetheart and aunt--thcy sit and they
chant.
Knitting away for dear ltfo
Knit knit. knit.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-21
Sewing Party.

Miss Eugcnia Oshurn had few
friends invited to her homo on Four
tecnth street yesterday afternoon.
Needlewurk furnished diversion for
the guests. and a dainty Luncheon was
served.
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For Mrs. MoCnbe.

A delightful afternoon party was the
ono with which Mrs. William {. Bates
complimented Mrs. r. A. McCabe yes
terday at her home on the Bethany pike
Twelve guests enjoyed several hours at
necdlework. with a luncheon conludlng
tho pleasure.
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Pastry Sale.

On Saturday morning In the George
R. Taylor company's store. the Agnes
Lee circle Of Kings daughters Will
hold Il pastry sale. This circle OF young
ladies have acquired a reputation for
tho conconction Of delicious dnlntlcs,
and on Saturday they will have quite an
array to offer.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Social In East Woodstock

A very successful social was given
last Friday evening by Mrs. Aldrich,
Mrs. Bosworth, Mrs. ,Chatfee, Mrs.
Shead and Mrs. Wetherell. Maybas-
kets with lunch for two were sold at
auction and about thirty individual
baskets we're made and sold to the
children for a small sum. Entertain.
ment in hall followed:
instrumental music Vernon Wether-
ell, Robert Jordan
Piano duet Misses Mary Ross and
Clara Eddy
Violin solo Edgar Shead
Miss Ross of Putnam, accompanist
Humorous reading Mrs. A. ii. Hib-
bard, who gave an encore
Two ACT comedy, Not a man in the
house; cast Of characters:
Mrs. Maria Bings Mrs. A. Hubbard
Miss Lucy Rider Mrs Olin Chaffee
Jessie Ray Miss Mildred Brown
Aunt Belinda Mrs. Jesse Shead
Kate, servant, Mrs. Everett May
The evenings entertainment receiv-
ed hearty applause and the numbers
were greatly enjoyed. The comedy
was amusing and characters were well
sustained. A goodly sum was added
TO the treasury.
II. NJ. Clifford was lin town Thurs.
day.
Miss Mary A. Potter Is Ill at ,her
home on Prospect street,.
Mothers Day was observed at the
Congregational church and Carnations
were distributed to the mothers pres
ent and sent 10 the aged and shut-ins
rs has been the custom for several
years past.
Miss Fanny Upham, who has been
spending the winter in Virginia with
relatives, Is visiting her brother, g. l..
Upham, AMI wife.
Miss Julia May has been spending q
week with her sister, Mrs. Anna May
dit West Newton.
Maybaskets are quite popular
among the young people.
Mrs. f. A. Jordan spent couple oil
days at her home last week, returning
to Boston Saturday. Mr.. Jordan Is
slowly improving.
Mrs. Ellen Shead and Mrs. Alta
Towne are spending few weeks in
Fall River.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Woodstock Academy Notes

Reports will soon be out for the next
TO the last record.
There are only two or three cases OF
German measles among the pupils
now.
Some Of the Academy students took
part In the play based upon the Old
Testament, which was given .afier the
Picnic supper at the church Friday
night.
The last Rhetorical exercises were
given by all the members Of the first
year class. The. larger portion OF Canto
/, In Lady Of the Lake, was read or
recited by the pupils, each taking two
or three stanzss. They were allowed
TO read ilhe selection, but many re-
cited the part assigned, and In . very
creditsble way.
The trees are developing more rapid
ly now and the common will soon be
benutiful with the new foliage. The
larches are especially charming. Pu-
pills and teachers have reported blood
roots, hepaticas, blue violets, wood
snemones, bluets, red trilluim, cow
slips. The warblers are all returning
now rs we'll ~ the later migrants, ss
onoie, che wink, brown thrashea, and
Others. The wren, purple finch, song
sparrow and brown thrasher are very
musical near the Academy grounds.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Military Drill in Pomfret

A company of isbout thirty young
men are being drilled by Lieutenant
Jackson and McGregory Virgins
three times a week. Mr.. Campbell is
drilling the boys AT the same time.
Arthur Fits has an auto, as we'll as
his neighbor, Jonas Danielson.
Mrs. Michael Eddington is away for
a few days.
Mothers Day WIS observed at the
Congregational church last Sunday
morning and carnations were distrib
uted 10 the mothers in the congrega
ton.
Father Elty addressed his people on
Food Conservation, Sunday.
Miss Charlotte Grosvenor is at home
for the summer.
There was large attendance at the
meeting of the Wonan's Benevolent
Society Wednesday afternoon.
DR.. Jay and daughter have returned
to their house here for the summer as
has also Miss Harvey to hers.
Rev. II. A. Besdle is living in the
parsonage again and may be reached
there by telephone.
Mrs. Steve Dounan is very Ill at Day
Kimball hospital.
DR.. Murray's daughter Rosamond
was .operated on for appendicitis by
DR.. Overlook early in the week at
their home.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Death of Arlington Resident

Miss Anne Baxter died at her home
in Abingdon on the Sth of May, after
an illness of but two days duration.
Her death is much felt in the commu-
nifty which has been her home for
seventy three wears. She Was one OF
the links with that past, which at
such occasions we feel is very rapidly
retreating into silence.
Those who have known will not soon
forget the story Of her life--her early
self denying devotion to her parents,
her courageous determination TO pos
sess her home, and in later years her
unfa:ling good cheer in what seemed
outwardly d lonely life. In reality,
however, she appeared never to recog.
nize a minute of loneliness.
People came often TO see her; her In
terest in them and in the outside
world never tagged. Books and mag,
szines were TO her a constant pleasure.
The regard hin which she was held
was shown by the large number at the
funeral services on the Thursday fol-
lowing her death, and by the great
number OF flowers. The service WINS
very ably conducted by Rev. Mr.. Full
Ter OF the Arlington Congregational
church. The bearers were her long
time ncighbors, Mr.. btoddsfd, Mr.. 90
veil, Mr.. Gfosvenor and Mr.. Haines,
who laid her 10 rest by her parents,
Samuel Baxter and wife. In the Abb
ington cemetery. The deceased leaves
one sister, Mrs. Mary Burgess oil
Brooklyn. New York.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Building New House

EAsTFoRD-Rev. James b. King,
former minister of the Congregational
church, was in town over Sunday. He
had charge of both the morning and
evening services.
Several from town attended the flu
neral service of Chester Childs in Put
nam Sunday.
Mrs. j. W. Jones has returned from
visit at her sons, f. w. Jones oil
Groton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clark visited
Mrs. Clark's parents at the West
Thompson parsonage, Sunday.
Merrill Keith is now acting as home
guard at the Ammunition factory In
Springfield.
Elisha Sherman Is making repairs
on the summer residence of Miss Flor.
ence Warren.
=. L.. George OF Hyde Park has been
visiting his mother, Mrs. franklin
George.
Ariel Green hiss ordered q new tour.
ing car. He expects it this week.
G. ID. Tatem is having a new house
built. The cellar wall Is nearly COM
pleted. Chas. Gallup and helpers are
to do the carpenteriDg.
Harry Tatem and daughter Olive
were guests of Mrs. }. M. Tatem on
Sunday.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Underwent Operation

NORTH ooDsToCK = Mrs. Clara
Rawson is In The Providence hospital
where she underwent an operation last
Saturday for the removal of gallstones.
Mrs. Josephine Plimpton has been
quite sick with peritonitis, but is now
recovering.
A number from here attended the
funeral of Chester E. Child In Putnam
last Sunday.
Miss Mary F. Potter spent the week
end ut home.
Miss Lillian Andersonsspent Sunday
with her parents.
Rollins Barrett, a student at the
Connecticut Agricultural College is
visiting A. 7. Avery and family.
Mrs. Elmer Corttis and daughter
have been in Providence for several
days, called there by. the illness of her
sister.
Henry Modre is again under the
doctors care, as his sore heel does not
seem to improve much and causes
him great suffering.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Threatening Fire

NORTH GRosvENORDALE-Af fire oc.
Cured In the mill about . O'Clock last
Monday afternoon. Seven drawings
were ablaze and much cotton on fire.
The liberal use of water and fire ex-
tinguishers brought Ii under control,
the cotton smoking long after. Many
OF the employees had swollen eyes.
The damage was mostly to cotton.
Improper oiling was said to be the
cause. About twenty five employees
were ordered to stop their machines
and help put cotton out of the reach of
the blaze, while the fixers and one or
two others extinguished the ire. Had
the employees been a little slower In
ooeying orders the result might have
been the total destruction of the mill.
A mission meeting was held We'd
nesday and Thursday in the Swedish
Lutheran church. Ministers from
Providence, Auburn, II. L.; Newport,
Norwich, Pontiac and Centerville
were present and the meetings were
well attended.
The. pupils of the intermediate
room OF the public schoo! surprised
their teacher, Miss Marie Delaney, by
hanging her May basket last Tuesday
evening.
Several young people of the village
are ill with the measles.
The st. Joseph's fair closed last
Monday evening. A large crowd at
tended and the fair WAS a huge success
from the start.
The local Ramblers defeated West
Thompson last Sunday afternoon by
score of to 4. The West Thompson
team was without the services Of two
of its regular players and some of the
others were playing their first game
of the season. Both teams played fine
ball. The feature was the pitching Of
w. johnson who twirled the last three
innings for West Thompson. He held
the local boys hitless and runless and
got six strike outs. The two teams are
to clash again next Sunday and an q.
other fiashy game Is expected.
The local fans, are all heated up over
the Boston Braves game which will be
played on the local diamond May q.
Manager Arthur johnson has scraped
together a fine bunch of confident
youths who hope to give the Beaneat-
ers good go for their money.
Gustsf Olson spent Sunday with his
mother in the Three Rows.
Paul Johnson of Worcester spent
Sunday with his mother.
Demetre John has again purch ased
the local bowling alley.
Dennis Pothier, the local shoe
maker, is preparing to leave here and
work in Marlboro.
Ingre Anderson and wife spent Sun
day with Mr.. AndeIson's parents.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
TOurteIIOtte High School

The musical extravaganza, "F'i III Of
the Toyshop" is to be given In the
school hall by the pupils Friday even.
ing, May %. Rehearsals have been
progressing rapidly, aud Mr.. Ford, the
producer, is delighted with the local
talent. IL is q play that will delight
young and old. The principals:
ri RI, French Doll Hazel Prince
Bonnie, the daughter of Tack hammer
Margaret Reatd"n
Loosely, rag doll Helen Rich
Inkspot, black doll Julia Cremins
Aurelia, the fairy Rosalie TourteIIotte
DO Peep, a singing doll Hilda Stein
The Man in the Moon Norman toby
Lieut.. Tin Heart Richard Reardon
Prince Lolly-Pop Reginald Chandler
Tackhammer, the Toymaker
william Chilkott
Clowns, knut johnson, frank
Tourtellotte
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Guests In and Out of Town

NEST woopsTocK-R II. Hicks of
Boston spent Thursday at his place
here.
Miss Mildred Jones of Medford
spent Sunday at Broadview.
Byron Bates has purchased Ford
touring ear.
Fred Williamson and family of
Hartford motored TO town lastSunday.
Forrest Wilder of Boston was guest
at Elmer Cslkins' last Sunday.
Elmer Calkius was In Putnam last
Sunday.
Mrs. Palmer has returned TO Boston
after q short stay with her sister, Mrs.
L. NJ. Jones.
Charles Hall spent Sunday inspiring
field.
Miss Ethel Haskell Is staying with
Mrs. e. NJ. Jones.
Miss Edith Exley spent the week
end nt her home in Plainfield.
Miss Esther Davidson Is at Wood
stock Hill this week.
William Harrington of South Wood
stock was a lguest at John Shepard's
last Sunday.
Mrs. Stewart Litchfield and two
children of South Woodstock visited
relatives here In town on Sunday.
Mrs. John Perrin and two children
spent Saturday In Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Reaches His Ninetieih Year

THoMPsON-Wm. Segur of Brandy
Hill, passed his ninety yearssold mark
last Friday. While he is we'll pre-
served in mental faculties his general
health has not been very good the past
winter.
An all day meeting of the Red Cross
vas held on Monday, it being necessa-
" to finish some work to send off this
week.
George Foster, who has been ill,
causing him to be confined to his
home, is reported as much better.
N, T. White, of East Woodstock,
,pent Sunday with DR.. and Mrs. K. G.
rsne. Mr.. White is brother-in law
dMrs. Paine.
Rev. William Chase used as a SUBJ
!eci for his sermon Sunday morning
lne conditions the world is facing IS
regards the food problem, 1t being the
SUBJECT suggested by the State Food
supply committee to be used on Moth.
ss Day. 1t was set forth in such a
pain and instructive manner as to
cause all present to a thoughtful con-
aaefation OF it. AT the evening SER
wee The sermon WAS especially appro.
PIRATE to Mothers Day. A good attend
auee was in evidence at each service.
Mrs F. :. Wicks is expected TO ar
I'VE On Friday.
p heq Albert h. Stone, pastor OF the
naptist church of Putnam, gave an
saafess before the local grange in
Naahdier's hall Tuesday evening, his
saoleet being "Making living and
making life.n The speaker was
llshiy appreciated and was followed
y music and social hour.
MS, J. s. Lewis spent Wednesday
In Worcester.
n N. t. Peckham and Fred Paige of
Vernon stiles.
n Miss Sherman returned from her
boston trip on Wednesday.
landlord Lyman of the Vernon
-, nai T made business trip TO Worees-
Ms. Henry Burnette was a visitor
~ sown Tuesday.
mn, ne announcement il made OF the
sa sa Oh son TO Mr.. and Mrs. William
.s'e In worcester On Monday.t
ri,k ah Quit Ike fcBB uc t1CStn
'u MISS Noyes Monday afternoon.
.oa me erection of the flag pole on the
n.,a hss been delayed in order TO
+, ps,nt II before being set. The work IL
p one by THE Putnam Light and
dug. i'ne loie icing s'es"y
f,;s nefy Munyan and two gentIemsr
VIII hus Oh Attleboro spent the weekend
'u MI and Mrs. Oscar Munyan.
hsnsk 4. Olney's residence liz In the
a ams OF the painters fixing up The
:, age done TO it by the fire last win.
NJ hafies May of Webster, q cabinet
Kniah1 10 The employ OF Contractor
IN ,e mas been engaged several days
IA. prifing the furniture damaged by
lss, s ~, in Mrs. ,wieks' residence
y,.s, AUS Nellie Ryan Of Webster wss :
a. her home on sunday.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
Woodstock Red Cross

The last Red Cross meeting was held
Thursday of last week at Miss Me-
Clellan's. 1t was voted TO receive vol
untary contributions 10 the amount of
S36 80 for the support of one French
orphan for year. Mrs. sampson will
receive contributions. The woodstock
auxiliary, now numbers 81 members.
The death of Chester Il. Child Of
Putnam brings sadness ITO the people
of Woodstock where he was 'much re-
spected and beloved. His loyalty TO
the town of his birth was very marked
and his genial and helpful presence on
many occasions Will long be remem-
bered.
Harry Child spent Sunday at Val
leyside.
Invitations have been received to
the wedding OF Clarence X. Hall and
Miss Frederick Beard In Bridgeport,
May 3lst.
William Chaplin from Providence
motored to IValieyside one day this
week.
f. +. Rock we'll and mother came ito
Woodstock recently. Madame Rock
well for the summer and Mr.. Rock well
only for day. He is TO be in the EN-.
ploy OF the W. Atlee Burpee Co. this
summer and Will be sent 10 different
cities 10 SUI eryise the planting OF mu-
nicipal gardens where the Burpee Go.
furnish The seeds. His family Will be
located near Philadelphia3
Mrs. Or. Sheppard Is at Bonnie Doom
this week and will remain TIL The ar
rival OF an artists family next week
from Washington 70 whom she has
rented the place.
John Prehn expects his younger
brother and wife To come 10 woodstock
soon TO spend the summer.
William Lindeman of Brooklyn, n.
Y, Is the guest OF his aunt, Mrs.
Clark, this week.
Sunday was observed as Mothers
day at the First church. IL had been
decided 10 give the money required TO
purchase carnations 10 the REQ Cross
work A bunch Of beautiful csrnA-
tions sud- cient 10 supply the mothers
was received from the Bowen green
house. The pastors sermonette 10 the
boys and girls YVES lesson from JOS
eph's cost, ,snd the morning sermon
combined the thought Of Mothers
day end the country's present need.
The spring picnic at the church din
ing room Friday evening was asuccess
Is about 10 people can testify. In the
chapel the story of Esther WAS repfes-
ented by taDleau.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-05-18
WHEN THE TIME COMES

! The best methods of soil man.
, agement are those which make
II possible to utilize the nitro
gen Of the air through legumes
and the insoluble plant food Of
the soil by making 1t slowly
available during the growing
season. When it Is either i'm
possible or impractical to fur
nish from these sources suffi-
cient plantfood for crop pro-
ductiOn, 1t becomes desirable to
make use Of an additional
amount In commercial form. In
the case of virgin soils large
crops usually are secured with
out applying any fertilizing ma
terial whatever. But under such
treatment the richest lands soon
decrease In productiveness. Re
course Is then had to clover and
farm manure to check decreas-
Ing crop yields. However,
time inevitably comes when
the resources Of the farm are
not sufficient to furnish the prop
sf amount of pIantfood for
most profitable crop production.
II is then that the application Of
commercial fertilizers becomes
desirable and necessary, il a
permanent system of soil fertiI-
lily is to be coupled with a profit
able type of aericuIture.-Ohio
College of Agriculture.