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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23

are confusing this with the apple tree tent caterpillar which has been so re- duced in numbers this year An easy way to determine the difference be- tween these insects is to compare the size of the tents, the fall web worms beino much larger with the caterpillar feeding on the inside of the web. also the fact that the fall web worm be- gins it's work in late July or August, while the tent caterpillar comes in the spring.
 If there has been the thorough spray ing of the fruit trees with arsenate of lead during the spring and summer months no injury will occur from this insect In many instances the webs can be reached with a brush tied on 8 pole and the whole web and it's con- tents pulled out Of the tree. It is never good practice to burn webs of any insect from trees as there is tha liability of injury from burns to the tree.
 Were 1t not for their parasitic enc mics these caterpillars would be much more of 8 pest than at present. This year these enemies seem to have been reduced considerably in some locali- ties and the injury of the fall web worm is considerable.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
RYE AND WHEAT
 FOR CONNECTICUT.

Before the days of the Erie canal and the railroad, New England was self supporting. She fed herself. It is not authenticalIy recorded but is no family owned a COW and pastured her on the Common. In those good old days practically every farm grew at least enough wheat and rye to sup ply the family with flour. The towns were supplied by the local grist mills, which were then in operation in great numbers.
 Then came the canal and the rail roads. and with them the great move ment of settlers to the c0ntrad west where grain of every kind could be grown on cheap, fertile land with nev- CT a forkful of manure Eastern farm CTS soon discovered that their oppor- tunity lay in supplying the rapidly growing cities with special products and that grain could be purchased cheaper than it could be grown. This Is the second epoch in the history of New England agriculture.
 And now we are entering the third epoch, the end of which no man can sec, nor do we even dare guess at the nature of the road ahead For seV- eral years land in the central west and all other items that effect the cost Of grains, have steadily mounted the ladder until today, with half Of Europe c'dding against us, there is no top to prices. Every man who is a buyer of grain Is face to face with the ques- ton, Can I grow grain cheaper than I can buy 2?
 Mary factors enter into the so1u- tion Of this problem, land and labor being the most vital. Every farmer must furnish his own answer for there are wide differences between farms The college stands ready to help in every way possible, supplvng inform alton regarding seed, fertilizers and methods of growing. We are very sure that corn should be our staple grain crop, there will he more on that later. But the time for seeding fall grains will soon be upon us. There are many farms where more ryc could bc sown. There need he no hesitation on this crop. it practically never faiIz. Wheat on the other hand ia not SD sure crop and should be soWn in smaller areas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
Harvestind Peaches.

The peach season Is at hand; Con nectfcut has a large crop and if the public are to use this valuable fruit 1t must be placed before them in the best possible condition for using. This means that the grower should use great care in picking his crop and not pick too green We often hear that people are satisfied for the sea son after using a few southern peaches. No doubt they are because perhaps, they purchased some fruit which was picked before 1t was ma ture and it was bitter, lacked flavor and in general of very poor quality. It which has been allowed to mature on the tree: fruit which can be in their hands inside of twenty-four hours in stead of fruit which was a week or two on the road.
 A peach. to reach It's highest quality, must be allowed to ripen and mellow on the tree, but such a fruit will re- time, hence we have to sacrifice qual- ity to a limited extent and pick before this condition is reached. However, it is not necessary to pick peaches as hard as bullets for a market only a few hours away. Some growers rush green fruit into the market, hoping to get ahead of other growers. This fruit ture sales. So, MT. Peachgrower watch your pickers and pick according to your market. Fruit delivered to a re- taller should be much mature than fruit which is to be one or two days on the road.
 Peaches should he graded before sending to market, making at least the fruit any specimens which are over ripe should be placed by themselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
EXHIBITION FRUIT.
Now Ia the Time to Plan for the Shows.

Within the next two months there En1 be fairs and fruit shows in near fy every town in Connecticut. Later there are to be held two other very important fruit exhibitions, one at Springfield, Massachusetts, about the middle of October and the other at Boston the last week in October. Now Is the time to begin to plan for these several fruit shows. There is no req sen at all why the prizes should 20 to the same growers year after year, if other growers will only use the same care and Judgment in the care and selection Of specimens for exhibit. It is not too late to give thG winter va prevent the Sooty Blotch. Then be certain to thin the fruit on those trees where you expect to pick the show specimens Prize fruit never grows in evenly colored specimens when two or more apples are growing on the same fruit spur. If the foliage. is too dense, remove a few Of the leaves so the sun can strike the fruit
 With the exception of few fruit shows. all plates of apples contain five and only five, specimens. If six spec imsns are on the plate when the judge comes along, that plate may be dis qualified for that reason. if there are but four. the same thing may happen, unless it is clearly shown 1t was re- moved by a visitor or some other dis
 
 mfum list and decide early upon the classes in which you are going to ex- hibit-
 Fruit is scored or judged upon sew. gral points, and the grower should have these in mind as he picks the show fruit The five specimens should be true to name of even size, evenly and well colored, free from insect and disease troubles, stems perfect. In your selection try to get medium to medium large specimens rather than the very large overgrown ones It is better to have five medium sized even 1y graded specimens than to have two or three very large ones and the oth- CTS much smaller Uniformity of size color and general appearance count for more than mere size.
 It Is well to pick eight or ten spect- mems in the orchard and make the fi- nal selection on a table at the pack ing shed where you can lay them out on table for comparison. As soon es you have made the final selection. wrap each specimen in paper and label the variety. It often happens that you do not unpack your fruit and unless each variety is labeled, mistakes may occur. If you have but a few va-ie- ties to ship or carry. line box or bas- ket with paper and put some excelsior fn the bottom, pack the fruit firmly bt-e without brufsinz, separating ca ch variety by a good sized sheet of paper
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
To Remodel Main Street Store.

Plans have been made by Archi- tects Cudworth and Thompson for all terations to the store of Willia m Trachtenburg at 152 Main street. The plate glass windows and other inn provement throughout the building
 Coal Pocket Nearly Done.
 The work on the new coal pocket for the Shetucket Coal Co. is pro- gressing. The structure has been raised to the second story and will soon be ready for the receiving of coal.
 Atlantic Carton Co., Addition.
 Contractors Peck Mcwilliams have started work on the addition to the Atlantic Carton Co.'S plant on Golden street. The addition will be used as a storehouse.
 Mansfield Buildings.
 As previously announced, the H. Wales Lines Co., of Meriden has taken the general contract for the erection the Mansfield State Training School and Hospital, the plans for which are by Architects Cudworth Sc Thompson of this city. One of the ing. 35x140 feet, with two wings, 26x 5S feet, two stories and basement of brick, with concrete floors and slate roof. The other will be a. congregate dining room. 4Sx92 feet one story high, with gravel roof The cost of the buildings, with other improve ments, which are being made will be S200,0o The contract for the heat ing and ventilating system has been given to the Power Construction & Supply Co. of this city and the cleo trical work to the Whitall Electric Co. of Westerly, and figures on the plumbing will be taken in about a month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
BLOCKADED
Every Household In Norwich shsu's
 Know How to Resist it.

If your back aches because ths i1f- neys are blockaded.
 You should help the kidneys vifs their work.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are eEpsr,aur for weak kidneys.
 Recommended by thousands-h7n1s testimony proves their merit
 Leonard F. Lovett. motorman. sTt Central Ave. Norwich. says: 'T have used Doan's Kidney Pills for kidasr trouble which think was brouzrr a- by overlifting was taken with asi1- across the small of my back. -toor7- seemed 10 asgravate the trol -fs causing pains when tried so strzir--- en up. Dosn's Kidney Psii- haze given me prompt relief from rr-7 sf. tacks and highly recommend them t- others"
 Price COG at aH dealers. Don't vim ply ask for a kidney r~n1-dr-Er. Doau's Kidney Pifls-ths raue f-rs Ir. Iovett usos Fortsr- H.nur1 co. Mfsrs. Buffalo. N. r.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
Keen TweiNA Eana

The excessive high cost of feed has driven thousands of poultrynen out of business. This is sure to result in a shortage of eggs and poultry, and this fact working with our old friend Sup ply and demand" Is sure within the next two or three years to put eggs and poultry out of the reach Of the average consumer. The best way to meet this condition Is for each family to keep a dozen hens in their back yard. The smaller the unit the larger the profit per hen is a we'll known fact These f1ocks are sure to pay. No labor charge, at least half or more of the feed will be supplied by waste from the table, and this flock will supply eggs enough for the average family No males should be kept and no chickens raised. Pullets should be bought from the farmers who are better situated to raise the birds. The flock may be kept from two to four years, when they should be sold or eaten by the family. and If eaten they will show a profit on the original cost.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
New Dwelling House On Boswell Ave.
Being Erected for John Dombrofs<y-West Main Street Building to be RemodeIed-Many other Buildings Being Altered in the City,

A two story dwelling house is be- ing erected on Boswell avenue for John Dombrofsky. The building is ot frame construction and will be clap boarded on the outside. The interior finish will be in hard wood and plas- ter.
 The carpenters have been at work on the building and have progressed rapidly with the work. The founda- ton has been laid and the building it. self has been raised to the second story. The sides have been boarded roof. The floors are being laid.
 Alterations Nearly Complete.
 Alteratio on the store on Frank lin Square owned by W. A. Somers have been completed with the excep- tion of putting the mirrors in the show window. Contractor Williams is doing the work.
 Remodeling West Side Building.
 The shed for the American Waste Ss Metal Co. is fast nearing compile tion and will be ready for occupancy very soon. The building formerly oc- cupied by J. D. Pfeiffer as a black smith shop is being remode1ed for the metal company.
 Blacksmith Shop Completed.
 The alterations on the building oc- cupied by the Blue Star Overall Co. have been completed and the lower floor is now occupied by blacksmith shop. An office has been petitioned off in one end of the building.
 Storehouse Started.
 Work on the new storehouse Of the Ponemah mills is progressing rapid ", the founda ton is being put in and lumber has been carted onto the for the woodwork and floors of the building. Contra ctor Archibald Torrance is doing the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
LOANS TO FARMERS.
Total Loans of Forty MiIIions-Loans
 Average About S2,3oo.

According to a statement made by
 the federal farm loan board, farmers
 filed applications for 5 per cent. long
 time loars during July amounting to
 dollars per day. During the same
 month the board approved loans amounting to s16,016,s53.
 The board has just completed it's first year of service, the mem bers having been sworn in Aug. [, 1916. During the for farmers esta blished under the fed erao farm loan act, has been put into complete operation in every state and loans to farmers are now being ap- proved at the rate of nearly one mil lion dollars a day. About 25 farm loan associations are being chartered daily each association representing nearly $50 900 Of loans.
 The greater part Of the year of or ganization has been consumed with the tasks of dividing the country into 12 federal land bank districts accord ing to the farm loan needs of the vari- ous sections; the location of the fed eral land banks: the sale of the ca D. ital stock of the banks: the selection of bank directors and officers: the se- lection of federal land bank appraisers and the establishment of a fiat inter est rate Of per cent. on farm mort gages In all parts of the United States. The federal land banks began lending money late in the spring and in the two and a half months just closed more than 800 farm loan associations have been chartered, representing total loans of approxima tely S40,000,0 900. The number of farm borrowers in each association chartered is IS and the loans average about s2 300 in size. Additional farm loan associations now being organized throughout the coun- try will run the total of loans applied for this year far beyond the s100.o00.- GOO ma rS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
GROW MORE GRAIN.

The New England dairyn1an must meet existing conditions by growing more of the grain which he uses. ac- cording to County Agent !. H. Put nam of Massachusetts. He can no longer depend upon the West to pro duce cheap concentrates for him. With improved methods of harvesting and fertiliza ton the time has come when he can compete with the West in growing his own corn, rye a ndoats. This will mean a, reorganization of his farm andavery likely necessitate cut ting the size Of his. herd, but 1t will be better than going out of business entirely-ae condition he now faces.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
FALL GARDEN CROPS.
Turnips One of the Best Vegetables
 Grown.

The turnip is one of the very best vegetables grown. It can hc served in many ways and in combination with many things. Right now dressing with fertilizer improves the quality. IT. is very unlikely that turnipg will com mand good market price this winter. Any unsold will make a welcome ad Q dition to the farm stock ration.
 Plant beetS. carrots, a few CUcum Q bers and bush beans before the mid dle of August. It will helr the ta- ble wonderfully.
 Spinach planted now will be ready in the late fall. Late plant.ngs GOV cred with straw during the winter will give carly greens. Spinach needs rich soil and moisture. A practical fertiI- izer is one rich in ammonia and phos- phorus.
 The demand for fall lettuce has in creased many times in the last few years. Ground previously used for potatoes, cabbage, peas, beans, ctc. may be planted to lettuce between tho first and fifteenth of August A light application of well-Totted manure and plenty of high grade fertilizer may be hroadcasted and narrowed into the soil. If planted early the lettuce seed may be sown directly on the field or garden. Otherwise if is advisable to start the plants in the hit-bed and transplant.
 Baron Sonnino the Italian foreign minister. was entertained at dinner bE the Italian ambassador on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
NEW LONDON.
Much Activity in Construction Circles
 In the City by the Sea.

Work has been started on an exten efve addition and Improvements to bt made to the residence of w. K. Shef- field on Gardner street. The addition will be of wood, 11x34 feet. and vii provide additional rooms on two floors Many interior alterations are also tc be made. The work is in charge o1 Woodworth & Jenney. James Fowler ss doing the mason work and the heat ing and plumbing and electrical work are not let.
 Linden Stree. Houses.
 Work Is progressing on five houses which Joshua Duca is building on Linden street for himself. Four of the houses will be arranged for three fam flies and one for two families, all with Improvements and steam heat One Of the houses Is lathed, two have eel lars in, enc Is excavated and the other has not heen started John Du1cie is doing the carpenter work, the owner the mason work and Harry J. Kennedy the plumbing and heating.
 Estimating Plans.
 Plans are being estimated for the two houses to be erected for the New London Ship and Engine company in Groton One will be semi detached houEe for two families and the other a cottage for q single family. The houses have already been described in these columns
 Contract for Residence.
 The contract for the erection of the new residence for P. K. Dew1re on Gecrg1auna street has been given to P. o. Bent The house will be 24x26 feet having six rooms, with steam heat electric lights and all improve menfs.
 W1n Build Barracks.
 Plans are under way for new bar racks to be built by the United States government at a cost of S20o, 900 The matter is n1 charge of F. R. Harris, chief, bureau of yards and docks, navy department, Washington.
 Division Street House.
 Foundations are being laid On Di- vtSion street for new house which Joseph v. Sousa will erect for himself. T. will be Of wood, 25x46 feet, arranged for two families, with six rooms for each. and provided with all modern Improvements.
 Huntington Street Stores. Work has been started on a building to be erected for N H. Ho1landersly on Huntington street. It will be of brick 2zxSz feet, one sto-y high, and will contain two stores.
 Will Build Storehouse. Dubchansky Brothers are erecting a l new building on Howard street for |. themselves. It will be 21x39 feet, cost | ing q. 500. and will be used as a store 1 house
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
ENVIRONMENTS OF THE WEEK.
Mid Summer DuIIness Still Appsr-
 rent.

The exchanges of the Hartford, New Haven, Springfield and Holyoke clear ing houses for the past week show in creases in the two former cities of 6.5 and 11.S per cent. respectively, and in the two latter cities a decrease of 17.6 and 9-2 per cent. respectively.
 A falling off in the volume of real estate transactions is shown in the towns reported in The Commercial Record for the week as compared with the like week of 1916. But 435 sales by warranty deed are reported for the week, against 500 last year. Mort gage loans amounted to 1,135. s35, against 1.349.557 the previous year.
 Exceptional heavy liabilities are shown in the three petitions in bank ruptcy filed in the state for the past week, amounting to s62,2 against as
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
Ministers Wife Cured of Catarrh and Throat Trouble zZ Z1 by PER UNA Always

Mrs. O. F. McHargue, No, 147 W. Ninth St, Jacksonville, Florida writes: After I received your ad- vice in regard to the supposed polypus. as I then could not afford to have it removed. began to take PerunA, thinking l might at least get some temporary relief. By the time I had taken one bottle the poypus had dis appeared, and three bottles cured the catarrh and throat trouble. I have recommended the medicine to several friends. As minister's wife l come in contact with all classes of people, and shall always speak good word
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
caatro LIkes Warr PLs....

Trouble seems to follow CInrfa-4 Castro wherever he goes He has hcon refused landing s- H- -a-a. sr thoHrh Inc protests re i- 0- u--zT3-- trip and is rot uIrfti-c 770-rr~ Venezuelan revolution. What tho TI- hans cannot understand tz wrr any sano person ou a poasTrr tr.p -rrufr think of visiting Havana ln m.dsl7~ rner. but tasfro's idea of ui-zerI-a probably fs somewhat dffere1- from field Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23

swine breeding community centers in at least three towns in the county
 thereby insuring an adequate supply of pigs for the cflildren's club work next year. Pure bred breeding stock will be secured and groups of farmers in each of these towns who are situ- ated right for swine breeding will go into this work. The idea is economic ally sound. By producing pigs at home we eliminate freight charges, buyers expenses, secure pigs that are accli- mated to this section, all the same breed, and keep the money at home that would otherwise go to the hog breeding centers in the middle west
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
NEW eNeLAND's PEACHES.
Rich in Acids and Mineral 5sHs.
 Which the 8ody Require.

Which the sody Roauirss.
 The oid-time expression. An apple day keeps tno doctor away nv-. he applied 10 peaches equaI'v nrI Tho chief food ealuo or au frut lies .r -r acids and mineral salts. which may well be called "rceutt tors" Tres p--. serve a he4lrnfGl condition of blood and other tnids. pueE supply I7rz- amount of wafer. 0Ieucn trirrf 7~ help in removing waste from tre bod
 The o.EaHir acids Of such fruItr 7r the peach assief dire -tio7 rr i1~-~er. ing the flow of diScFrive fuida. T--r stimulate appetite md hasten r-e movement or food and hove a specie value in this ferpet
 The strained juice of a rine u~z1t slightly diluted witu water. may ra fod to a child of tl montne Like or. anee juice. it ie of value .u 0.rrc0df- Ing cons patton iu yoIr= ~hild-~r Any tendency for the pulp to lt-a E-ce utt- weak digestion may be osrrroune r+' thorough cooking and ma ming ffs pIlp. Some books 0u dict report ftf successful use 0f pca~nee In -eri1ue cases of intestinal disorders am0rF bo:h children and 7dHite.
 For their action iu H-imu atirE a. cosjiVe fluids and tho movement cf food in the iutcgtiuoT. reFr+.er u~~ufT b7 eater between mc7I7 r- Ure-edf~r rho meal. Porha u= thn nrr+ time f~ eat them for their medicinal r7irs iE half hour before bre5kfart
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
CLEAN UP FENCE ROWS.

After harvest is a good time to kill eff the weeds which have grown up in the fence corners and along the road sides. Killing them now prevents ma turing a crop of seeds for next year. The practice Of not allowing them to seed will almost eliminate many va rieties of weeds if carried out syste- matically and for 2. long enough time Weeds are the boon companions Of neglect and infertiiity. Correct these two factors and weeds pass away as . consequence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
Community Hog Rsisind.

In organizing the boys and girls pig club it was discovered that Con- nectfcut is suffering from an acute pig famine. It was absolutely impossible in May and June to secure pigs for the boys and girls This neces ssitated inn being made at the present time for
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
MERiDEN.

The contract for the new par gonage for St. Luke's parish has been given to A. J. Lyman and work on the foundations has been started.
 The H. Wales Lines Co. are the contractors for the addition to Gchuler's grape juice factory in High land, N. '. It is to he two stories, e2x92 feet, of freproof construction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
Of 8 Different OpinIen.

Some of the men who helped draw up the United States constitution would never have favored a bone-dr section in It. But those times were dinerent.-Wasf1ing Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Washington D. Graves has the con tract for a one-room frame school = house a. Orcutville for the town. Ii will be about 4ox32 feet, with shingled roof and the interior will have metal lath and plaster.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
THE WEEKS PERMITS
 IN CONNECTICUT CITIES

Building permits were granted dur ing the past week in the several Con necticut cities and in Springfield, Mass, as shown by the following table:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-23
Fall Web-worpa

The large webs of the fall web-worrn found on fruit and shade trees, cab bage. beans and beets are attracting the attention of many people. Some