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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-09
FACTORS NECESSARY
IN PROPER USE OF
MILKING MACHINE

Washington, D. c., Jan. 9-That
milking by machinery, compared with
hand milking, is less expensive, In gen
eral in herds of more than Is cows,
and more so in smaller herds, is indl-
Gated in recent studies made by farm
management specialists of the y. >.
Department of Agriculture.
One of the important conditions az
fecting the economy of milking large
herds with machines was found to
be the elimination of unnecessary Ia
Dor. Herds that normally required
three men for milling by hand, only
two Of whom were needed to feed and
care for the animals, required only
two men to milk by machine. The
available labor and the labor re-
quirements are therefore better bal
anced in the latter case, since the
same two mn may milk and othr-
wise care for the herd, the labor OF
the third mixer required under the
hand system being dispensed with.
This tendency toward economy when
machines are used can not result IN
actual economies in all cases when a
small number of cows is MIXED, since
depreciation, fuel consumption, re-
pairs, interest on investment, ETC., are
responsible for considerable costs
which must be charged to the milking
expense.
The studies were made in typical
intensive dairying regions in Della
ware, Chenango and Chautauqua
counties, New York, and among mixed
dairying and farming enterprises in
Lenawee county, Michigan. Fulton
county, Ohio and McHenry county, Il
1inois., It was found that in herds
of Is cows or less the average time
required to mil cow by hand was a
fraction over minutes, and by ma
chine a fraction under minutes. In
herds of over SO cows, however, the
time required to milk by hand was a
fraction under 7 minutes and by ma
chine AIS minutes. In milking by
hand, the average cost per cow in
herds of Is cows or less was $1O.91
year as against $10.45 in herds of>50
or more. When machines were used
the cost was SLIT year. in the
smaller herds and $7.34 in herds Of
SO or more.
The value of the labor replaced by
the milking machines was found to
vary from $2.63 per COW in herds Of
8 cows or less to 1888 per cow in
herds of more than SO cows. The
addition to the time available for field
work due to use Of the machines was
found to vary from 1.5 to 81 hours,
according to the size of the herds.
Attention is called to the fact that
milking machines must be operated by
competent operators and that strip
ping by hand after the machine is es-
sential if satisfactory. results are to be
obtained. The majority of the farm
ers visited during the studies believe
that the milking machine has no effect
one way or the other on the general
welfare of the herd.
Studies of the comparative efficiency
of various combinations Of milking
units and operators indicate that the
greatest speed is made when one man
operates and strips after two units,
each of which milks two cows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-09
TOBACCONIST BANKRUPT.

Simon P. Reynolds, of this city,
tobacco dealer, filed petition yes
terday, and he made oath he did not
have the money to pay the filing fee.
His liabilities are listed at $737.O3,
all unsecured. Assets consist of
stock in trade, valued at $125, tools
valued at $50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-09
DEMOCRATS OPEN OFFICES.

New Haven, Jan. 9-The perma-
nent headquarters Of the Democratic
state central committee from which
organizatin work will be carried on
by Sidney Lynch, the organizer, will
be opened here, according to an
nouncement made today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-09

Canadian casualties from the open
ing of war to Dec. 81, a period of 2!
months total $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-09
GREEK TROOPS WITHDRAWN

Athens, Jan. 9-The withdrawal of.
Greek troops from Thessaly has vir-
tually been completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-09

Operating revenues of the Louisville
& Nashville Railroad for the six
months ending December 81, were
S33, ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-09

The trains to Washington are re-
ported as loaded with pilgrims on the
way to our shrines Of patriotism, and
incidently looking for river and har-
Dor money for their districts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-09

The Fourth Regiment, PAnnsylya-
MIA National Guard fr<.astern
Pennsylvania, left Ell Paso -Hs. for
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
TWO LITTLE CHAPS
START TO CONQUER
THE OPEN HIGHWAY

Arthur Miller, aged nine. and Robs
ert Passmore, aged 10. son OF Alder
man John Passmore OF East Moline,
started at an early hour yesterday
morning TO conquer the world.
The little chaps are charges OF
Bethany home. They were prepared
for school in the usual manner. left
the home, and to all appearances, left
for school. Sometime later their
school teacher called the home and
inquired why they were not present.
II was then that their absence was
discovered
Authorities traced the boys as far
as Rapids City at which place the in
habitants stated that they had been
seen 10 cross the ice TO the Iowa
shore. 1t was later learned that the
boys had been planning the break for
the open previous 10 their departure
and that they had planned to take in
the sights at Clinton, Iowa. which
point they are headed for.
I'D to a late hour this afternoon no
further word az TO their whereabouts
had been received but the people in
charge at Bethany home are anxious
" awaiting TO hear Of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
COAL CARS WILL
Be KEPT MOVING
Orders Received by Local Railroad
Offices Upen Recensignmeat
OF Fuel Carriers.
CONFIscAT0N IS THE PENALTY
Practice of Letting Rolling Stock
Stand Around Terminal Points
TO Be Discontinued.

Cars loaded with coal will not be
permitted to stand around railroad
yards in Rock Island under penalty
of confiscation.
Notices have been received by local
railroads that fuel distributors will be
compelled to abandon practice which
has often placed as many as so cars
in the local yards awaiting shipment
at the direction of the distributor.
Under a ruling of the fuel administra-
tors Of Illinois, Kansas and Missouri,
it is now contrary to traffic regulations
to Feconsign coal cars.
II has been customary In the past
for coal to be shipped in cars from the
mine consigned to the distributor.
Often the cars would lie filled in
the yards at terminal points awaiting
the time the distributor would sell the
coal. When closing the sale for the
coal, he would direct the shipment to
the point of the purchaser, Under the
new regulations he must give notice
of the ultimate destination of the cars
either before they are dispatched from
the mine or while they are enroute
and before they reach the terminal
point.
T. J. Murray, commercial agent OF
the Rock Island lines, today issued the
| following from the bulletin received
which is over the signatures of tbs
fuel administrators OF the three states
effective Wednesday of last week;
| 1T appearing to the United States
/ fuel administrators for the states o.
/ Illinois, Kansas and Missouri that con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
COURT TO CLEAN
UP WORK OF TERM
Judge Y. d. Ramsay To sit for Re-
malnder of Week and Dispose OF
Pending Matters.
NEXT SESSION OPENS JAN. Z
Holmes and Carter Cases Both To
Come Up Then Members Of Grand
Jury Selected.

Circuit court Will convene at 2
O'clock tomorrow afternoon when
Judge p. D. Ramsay Will return to
wind up the business Of this term OF
court that Is still hanging fire. II Is
expected the work will be completed
bv the end Of the week. when Judge
Ramsay viii return TO his home in
Morrison, H., for the holidays.
Judge w. r. Church win preside
when Che January term OF court con-
venes Jan. 7, 1917. Judge Church has
been serving on thebeneh In the Aledo
circuit court Tor the last few weeks.
where he "a expected to remain until
the new term opens here.
The grand Jury will also meet Jan.
Z for tho January term Of court, to
grind out its gTist Of indictments Two
OF the principal cases expected TO
come ND at the January term are those
of John A. Holmes. charged with tue
murder OF Mrs. Emma Ghys, and VIII
Carter, convicted Of killing Peter Jei-
yek. Both cases are hang-Overs from
the fall term of court. In the Holmes
case a continuance until the January
term was granted because Of the phys
ical inability OF the counsel for the de-
Tense TO stand trial The Carter case
was carried over when a continuance
was granted by the court on the hear
ing Of the motion for new trial asked
by the defense. The hearing on the
motion was set for Jan. 26-
Grand Jury Named.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19

siderable terminal congestion Is oc-
easioned by the use of the reconsign-
ment privilege. now enjoyed by ship
pers of coal. in that coal cars are uH-
necessarily delayed at terminal points,
the fuel administrators OF the three
states acting under the authority con-
ferred upon them by their appoint
ment, hereby order and direct that the
following regulations as regards re-
eonsignments be established. to take
effect on and after Dec. II, 1917:
Only One ReconsigRment.
1.-The right to reconsign coal to
terminal point, except as follows, is
may be made to a terminal point con-
signed to an indefinite destination or
to the consignor himself, provided that
while-<he coal ID still rolling, and be-
fore the shipment reaches the terni-
nal point, specific destination via an
open route be placed In the hands OF
the proper officials of the railroad
company, so that the car may be d.
yerted to the necessary connections
without holding it for definite instruc-
tions. Furthermore, only one such re-
consignment shall be allowed upon
any such car of coal In transit
from mine TO destination
Coal which is not diverted In &C
cordanee with the foregoing shall bt
subject to automatic diversion by ths
joint action of the fuel administrator
Of the states of Illinois, Kansas anf
Missouri. who will send the coal II
points known by them to be in i'm
mediate need and who will further
provide for the proper financial ar
rangements, in order to avoid loss O.
disputes to or between the parties con
cerned"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
FIRST L|CHTLESS
NIGHT TOMORROW
White Way In Loop VIII Be Darkenei
Two Evenings Each Week As
Per Orders.
POWER COMPANY C00PEEATEs
Present Plan of Turning on Lights At
1880 Instead OF Dusk To Be
Dropped At Once.

An official of the Peoples Power
company stated today that the Tight
less nights" order issued by Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield will be enforced
at once. This means that Rock Is
lands white way" will be darkened
two nights each week, starting to-
morrow.
Garfield set aside Thursday and
Sunday nights as lightiess nights. On
these two nights all post and orna-
mental lights. electric display adVer-
Using lights. food lights and all other
lights that are not absolutely neees-
sary for public safety and convent
ence. will be darkened the entire even
ing. This latest order of Garfield $
replaces the one issued several weeks
ago.
Under the present plan the pest
lights and electric signs are turned
burning until II o'clock This plan
will be dropped as quickly as tbs
lightless nights plan is adopted. Two
lightless nights in Rock Island each
week will save considerable power
and consequently conserve the fuel
supply. Citizens in private homes have
also been urged to burn as few lights
as possible on iightless nights.
The Peoples Power company in
making contracts for new fiat rate
customers have inserted a clause
which provided for reduced rates on
| lightless nights. The company is be-
| ing governed entirely by Mr.. Gar
! fields order and will carry out any
idea the fuel administrator suggests
with the end in view of conserving
coal.
| Light City Ares Only.
[ Second and Third avenues and other
loop streets, provided with post anG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
READY FOR ELEVENTH
HOURS RUSH OF MAIL

While the system of early mailing
has been generally observed in Rock
Island this year, the steady increase
In thevolume of mail at the home post
Office indicates as heavy a business
as usual The postmaster stated to-
day that he expected in the days be-
tween now and Christmas as heavy a
load as in any preceding year, but that
the office was prepared to handle
whatever might come.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
William Z. ScnnnelI.

William f. Scannell, who formerly
conducted Rock Island branch store
for the Home Tea company, is dead
at Muscatine, Iowa, aged 43. He To-
Gated in Muscatine in 1902, having
been transferred to that city by the
tea concern. After two years he en-
barked in the same line of business
on his own account, and had been very
successful. He is survived by his wife
and four children The funeral will
be held tomorrow morning at 9
o'clock at st Matthias church, in Nus
catine, and interment will be in st.
Mary's cemetery in that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
GOOD CARE GIVEN
TO SOLDIER LADS
Aledo Has Established Reeord In Pro-
yiding fer 100 Mercer County
Men In Camp.
Especial to The Argus.


Aledo, Dec. 19.-Mercer county is do
ing its level best to show its boys in
khaki their work for Uncle Sam is be-
ing appreciated, Continuing the same
watchful care that has followed the
boys since they were sent to Spring
field, business men of this community
recently provided the funds for 100
packages for the men who are now
stationed at Houston, Texas. Santa
Claus is to visit them on Christmas
even though they are far from home
In the packages forwarded were
wristlets, mufflers, candy and other
appropriate gifts for the boys who
are soon to be in the trenches.
When the militia company was Or
ganized here the entire town took a
patriotic interest in the move. The
unit was sent to Springfield and then
a committee Of business men was dis
patched to the state capital to see if
the men were being properly taken
care OF. It was found they were with
out blankets and the committee sent
the entire group of soldiers to hotels,
where they we're kept until blankets
could be bought by the delegation.
Then came the mastering in of the
guardsmen into federal service and
their removal to Houston, where they
were made a battery. During all this
period the women as we'll as the men
/ continued their personal interest in
| the welfare Of the Sammies and kept
a steady stream OF barrels of fruit,
chickens and other things to eat as
well as to wear, going to the south
| land
SO well has Aledo assisted in the
food matter that the mess sergeant,
allowed As cents day per capita to
feed his men, has been able to save
$1,000 for a mess fund, and the lads
have had attractive feeds" too Aledo
expects to continue knitting, boosting
and contributing for its soldiers while
the war lasts, and will make every eff
fort to let its sons know that it is
proud of the part they are playing in
the present war for democracy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
Mrs. Theonhile PnImt.

Mrs. Theophile Poirot T94 Four
teenth street. died at 1920 this morn
ing in her home. after an Illness of
three months OF apoplexy. She was
T3 years old.
Miss Julia Guyer was born in St
Marie-aux-Min France, Aug. 10,
1874, She was married In New York
Nov. %, 1862. to Theophile Poirot Ten
years later they came TO Rock island.
which had been her home for as years.
Surviving are the widow and two
daughters, Mrs. Emily Eckhart and
Mrs Eugene Bolllnger, both of Rock
Island. There are seven graudchil-
dren and one great grandson. A sis
ter, Mrs f. Button, resides in Mime
apolis.
Mrs. Poirot was a member Of the
First United Presbyterian church and
held membership In Mayfower camp,
Royal Neighbors of America
Funeral services VIII be held In the
home of her daughter. Mrs. L. V. Eek
hart. s11 Eleventh street, at 10 Friday
morning, conducted by Rev. ]. L.
Vance. pastor OF the First United
Presbyterian church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
Funeral Of Dayid z, Park.

Funeral services for the late David
+. Park, 140S Third avenue, were held
at IL noon today at the Central Pres
byterian church, Rev. David A. John
son was in charge. Interment was in
the cemetery at Coal Valley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19

ornamental lights. are certain to pre-
sent much changed appearance on
lightless nights. The city has only
one arc light at each corner down.
town as in the residential districts.
When the post and sign lights are of
the streets win be quite dark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
Immoral OF Mis- MarY Reecher.

Funeral SERVICES Tor The late MISS
Mary Beecher were held this morning
az $3.50 at the home and at Q o'clock
at st, Joseph's Catholic church. Faith
err j. j. Quinn, pastor Of st, Joseph's
church. ofiiciated. Interment was in
Calvary. Cortege was by automobile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
Obituary.
funeral Of William Griffith.

Funeral SERVICES Tor the late WIZ
liam Griffith, 1925 Ninth street, were
held this afternoon at the Moeller IN
deFtaking parlors at o'clock. Rev.
+. ] Rolf, pastor of the Evangelical
Church OF Peace, oficiated Interment
was In Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
Funeral OF Miss Caroline l.. BOles.

Funeral services for the late Miss
Caroline L. Boies, 712 Fifteenth street
viii be held in Gridle, H., tomorrow
afternoon. Interment will be in the
cemetery In that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
Funeral Of John SNYDER.

Funeral services for the late John
Snyder were held this afternoon at
the home Of his son, John Snyder, Jr.,
1922 Tenth avenue, at 1880. Rev. W.
b. Slime was in charge Interment
was in Chippiannock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19

All the news ail Tie time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19

TO CrRE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMo QUININE
Tablets. Druggists refund money If II
falls to cure z. w. GROVES sigma
tire Is ON each box. 3oc.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17

lively where little taste and judg-
ment are used in the arrangement.
Buy material without delay, as deal
ers usually sell out completely before
Christmas.
Letters for Rlott0es can be cut from
gold, silver or colOred paper or sheet
wadding.
For covering mantels In the home
evergreen boughs, wild smilax and hol-
ly are generally used; also for stair
ratings. Ground pine garlands are
used for festooning around the walls
and ceiling, over doors, stair rails, etc
Outside decorations may consist of
garlands over the front door, wreaths
on the door and on the gateposts at
the entrance to the yard.
In plants the Norfolk Island pine,
araucaria, palms, large ferns, aspidis-
ira, bay and box plants in tub are use
full where they can be had. Churches
oftentimes are able to borrow some
of these from members. Where this
is done arrangements should be made
to keep the building sufficiently warm
all the time the plants are in the church
to prevent damage Plants well wrap
ped in paper will carry quite distance
without injury in very cold weather.
A closed car is used by florists for cold
weather plant deliveries. = New York
Sun.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17

Off about two-thirds of the old soil, re-
placing 1t with fresh soil composed of
good garden loan and sand. When cut
the number of shoots will increase, and
each shoot means head of bloom.
Immediately after the blooming sea-
son is the proper time to propagate
poinsettia, which any one can easily
do. After cutting the plant back to
the stump and allowing 1t to rest as
first described take the canes or
branches which have first been remov-
cd and cut them in lengths of about
six inches. Be careful in making the
cuttings to keep the tops all one way
as they are now only dry stems. Fill
four or five inch tiowerpot with loose
sand and stick the cuttings in this (bot-
tom down to the depth of about two
inches After the cuttings are in place
tap the bottom of the pot in the table
sharply several times to settle the
sand. Now water thoroughly and place
in sunny window. Afterward water
slightly, just enough to keep the sand
damp. The cuttings will soon begin to
show signs of growth When sure
that they are rooted (Which should take
about six weeks transplant them into
separate pots, using the soil first men,
toned. They will grow in these pots
during the following summer. Always
keep them in the fun sun and there
will be little difficulty growing them
Philadelphia Ledger.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17
Gift Suggestions
That May Be Useful

A NICE present from disobedient
n boy to his father is shingle
To please a husband wife
can do nothing better than buy cheap
dress for herself.
A gift which bears signs of careful
attention on the part of the giver is al
ways appreciated more than one care
lessly purchased in store. To make
a baby grand piano, buy a full sized
grand and plane and plane 1t down
to the requisite size for fiat.
An excellent motorcycle may be
made at little cost II one uses a little
common sense. Look around for a Sec
ond hand wheel and place 1t In the eel
lar. Then find second hand motor
boat, which can usually be purchased
at low price in towns that are far
from water. Extract the motor from
the boat and affix 1t to the cycle. Then
you have motorcycle that win aston
ish anybody In the world.
A charming gift for any man who
does not smoke is a box OF five cent
cigars.
A pair Of skates win prove q very
economical present II you happen to
have two one legged friends.
To make an acceptable cravat for a
young man proceed as follows: Cut q
piece six inches long on the dining
room carpet. Clip the fringe off any
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17
The Wondrous Season.

Christmas-the same old story;
Sweet with its sweet old way:
The gifts and the songs and glory,
The spirit Of youth and play.
Christmas-the tabled Santa,
The tree with its magic light,
The stars and the drums and trumpets,
The toys and the tinsel bright.
Christmas-no change forever;
The letters to good old Kriss,
The arms of the little children
And the lips that are sweet to kiss.
Christmas-the changeless beauty,
Older, and still so young
With its glory of childhood spirit
And its'tales of the fairy tongue.
Christmas-the streets to show IT,
The shops with their brilliant sight;
The windows of charm to glow 1t,
The festive and magic light.
Christmas-and still appealing
With its utter glory to men
AS over their gray hearts stealing
Their boyhood comes again.
Christmas-the same old blessing,
The holy and lovely spell
OF tenderest trust and confessing,
And the glory Of all things well.
Christmas-the wondrous reason,
AS fresh in its Joy today
As It was in thsvanished visions
OF the childhoods far away.
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