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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
HOLLAND COUNTY MILK
 PRODUCERS ORGANIZE
Officers Chosen In the Local and
 County Associations.

The milk producers of Holland county have done some hustling to get their locals and the county organ izIion formed preliminary to the meeting of the New England Milk Producers Association, which is to be held at the Quincy House, Boston. to- day (Thursday).
 Friday night was held a meeting at Ellington at which the producers sell ing to Springfield formed a local of the N. B. M. P. A, and those selline to Hartford joined the Connecticut Producers Association.
 On Saturday evening locals were formed in Somers, Mansfield, Hebron and Columbia
 Monday delegates from each of these locals met at the office of the Farm Bureau and formed the Holland County Association. The officers of the local associations are as follows:
 E11ington-R. A. Sikes, president: A., W. Charter secretary and treas
 somers-Dwight Percival. pr.st- dent; H. Whitney. secretary and treasurer.
 Mansaeld-C. c. Davis. president: Clarence H. Bosworth. secretary and treasurer.
 Colufnbia-Henry Hutchins, presi- dent; Wm. Wolff, secretary and treas urer.
 Hebron-F. E. Clark, president; Ed. Horton. secretary and treasurer.
 Of the county association F. E. Clark of Hebron was elected presi- dent and R. A. Silxes Of Ellington, secretary and treasurer. F. B. Clark
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
NORTH. sToNINGToN ENJOYS
 THE EXTENSION SCHOOL

With a small attendance of thirty five at the Extension School given by the Connecticut Agricultural CollesS. Extension Service to the people of North Stonington, in co-operatioe with the New London County Farm Bureau, many interesting problems were discussed
 It is gratifying to see farmers and farmers wives take such keen inter est in more modern methods. The people of North Stonington were slow to show interest, but at the close of the school a white heat" of inter est was evident. Two dairymen started keeping daily milk records, six started complete farm accounts and fourteen studied their rations with the result that many made changes which will mean considerable saving in the cost of grain. The Home Makers Course was as usual very well attend ed and precious parcels of my bread" appeared from eight homes. and with sportsmanship and a desire to learn predominating over unwillingness to be taught, all learned. something.
 The seed is sown for better Connec- ticut farming and farm living in North Stonington. From it will grow com munity counsel on problems of com munity scope and the fifty cents each paid for the four days of study will return interest of incomputable amounts in future years.
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is the regularly appointed delegate who will attend the meeting in Bos-

is the regularly appointed delegate who will attend the meeting in Bos- ton.
 County Agent John E. Clifford re- ported the amount of money collected at the meeting Dec. 30 of last year as s27.45 of which he had expended in expenses of delegates to Boston s1S.20 leaving a balance of $e.25 which was turned over to the treasurer of the County Association.
 Steps are to be taken in all of these towns as others selling in outside markets so as to get all the milk producers in this, or some other one Of the organizations which are being formed. There is a strong sentiment that the people selling to creameries could, very materially be helped and at times could be very helpful if they were organized in some one of the as- sociations. It will be of interest to the farmers to get some figures as to the actual returns per quart which are being received by those selling to different markets and to the creamery. The County Agent is preparing some figures along this line which he hopes to be able to give to the public at an, early date.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
RAISING BULLETS FOR SALE
Large Numbers Go Into the Market
 Every Fall.

Poultry breeders who spend sub stantial sums on advertising generally have bullets for sale, but their prices are high and the market demand for bullets at a reasonable price is very heavy.
 Into the large poultry centers like Boston go every fall large numbers of cull bullets. inferior stock which is unloaded on novices in poultry. Over stocked poultrymen also ship we'll bred, likely stuff, and some good pull lets are sold through emergency, but the supply from these sources is apt to be scanty and uncertain. The poutryman who starts out to buy good bullets in any numbers finds a job on his hands.
 On only a few commercial poultry farms is the production of bullets for sale a definite part of the business. That good profits are possible in this department has been proved by a large poultry farm in Hillsboro County, New Hampshire. This farm gets ready several hundred Rhode Island Red and White Leghorn bullets every year. The prices obtained run from
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
MlDDLEToWN.

Plans are now being figured for the new schoolhouse to be erected in Long Hill by the Long Hill school district Plans provide for a frame building with exterior succeed It will be 3Sx 60 feet, with an ell 10x4o feet, two stories high, with slate roof, steam heat and electric lights It will be arranged for two classrooms and two playroops.
 The new residence being erected on Home avenue for Ernest A. Inglis is now about ready to finish. Linus Baldwin is the contractor. Bacon Bros- have the plumbing and heating, and Wm. Frazier has the electric work
 The two family house being erected on Walnut street, South Farms, for William Fitzpatrick is now being plas- tered.
 The new residence being erected at Highlawn, Saddle Hil1 for Col Her bert L. Camp is now nearing compie- tion.
 The foundation has been completed for the new garage to be erected on Crescent street for pr. A. M. McHugh-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

died if they had not been treated; one man did die. For this reason alone dogs should be more closely confined A man in Ohio got a gross return of $23.18 per head from his sheep the past year. Lambs are selling at from SIP to $15 per hundred live weight ac- cording to the quality by the carload. Wethers and. common stock are selling at from $10 to SIP. With the price of wool as high as it is now, it would seem as though there should, be con- siderable profit in raising sheep.
 If one man in Union could start in the sheep business and make a sue cess of it. it would be one of the best things for the business and for the town that could be done. If several were in the business it would help to solve the dog questions all would be looking out for the mongrel cur.
 A good fence to confine sheep is wire fence with barbed wire at the top and bottom. A AT inch wire fence with barbed wire at the top and bot tom is nearly dog proof. A low fence will ordinarily turn dogs as well as sheep and if the present amendments to the dog laws are passed, it should tend to keep the majority of dogs from the sheep fields and a, comparatively extent
 Sheep should be shifted from one pasture to another in order to avoid diseases and parasites
 
 a flock of sheep kept entirely for show and yet this flock will practically pay for its running expenses If prices should anywhere near what they are at the present time there wcaid be money in the sheep business.
 County Agent Clifford spoke on the raising of steers and live stock, and of various home grown feeds which duction. Mr. Clifford stated that for some of our hill towns, situated a con siderable distance from the markets that the raising of steers and dairy stock for Sale would be more profit able than the raising of dairy products. He believed that there were many sections where it would be extremely profitable to raise more grains fed on the farms. Silage and alfalfa make an excellent combination for the rough ages fed, and are almost a balanced ration in themselves While there is so much discussion of alfalfa we should not forget the clovers, which analize almost as high as alfalfa and are perhaps better adapted at the present time to our conditions Corn as grain ought to have more of a place on our farms Barley, oats and wheat on many places could be grown; and in the case of some of these grains put in as a succession crop after some thing else had been taken off, and would ad very materially to the grain ration and probably give a very much decreased grain bill
 Prof Garrigus closed the. institute with a talk on the growing of hogs. He sighted many cases of profitable hog production at the present time and especially where western methods were adopted of growing the. hogs in the pasture and finishing them off on corn.
 A vote of thanks was extended to the speakers present for helping out at what was considered a very in. tereeting and instructive meeting by all present
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
GRAY. HAIR BECOMES g.
 DARK AND BEAUTIFUL
Look years younserf Try orandnla's recipe of Sage and Sulphur and
 nobody will know.

Almost everyone knows that sag0e Tea and Sulphur. properly .compound=-s s ed, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray. Years ago, the onlyt way to get this mixture was to make it at home, which is mussy and trouble some.
 Nowadays we simply ask at any drug store for ''WHeth's Sage and SuI- plur Compound" You will get large bottle of this old time recipe improved by the addition of other ingredients for about 50 cents. Everybody uses this preparation now, because no one can possibly. tell that you darkened your hair, as tt does-ft SO naturally and evenly. You -dampen e. sponge or soft brush with it and draw thfs@ through your hair. taking one small strand at a time; by morning the gray hair disappearse and after another ap- plication or two. your hair becomes beautifully, dark, thick and glossy. and you. look younger. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is delightful toilet requisite. It is not intended for the cure, mitigation or prevention of disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

family, containing six rooms and bath, provided with furnace heat and every convenience.
 Contract for Changes.
 From plans drawn by Architects Payne 6 Adams, the general contract for the changes to the house for M J. Sullivan has been given to G. w. Day. ton.
 Will Build Two Houses.
 Plans have been drawn by Archi- tects Payne & Adams for two houses on Glenwood avenue for H. H. Knowl- ton. Both houses will be of frame construction, 25x30 feet, containing seven rooms, and bath. and will be provided with every convenience-
 Gorten Street House.
 The Home Builders Co. has taken out permit for a new house which they will build on Gorton street. The work will be done by the day. The house will be arranged for one family being 22x30 feet, bungalow type, con- taining five rooms and bath The us- ual conveniences will be provided.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
SHEEP ARE NEEDED
 IN CONNECTICUT
Interesting Talk on Farm Animals
 at Institute at Union.

An institute was held in the town of Union on the 17th. This was the institute which was planned to be held the 10th but was postponed on account Of the severe weather and the inn passable reads. The meeting was call ed to order by the chairman, MT. H. R. Howard.
 The morning session was taken up largely in discussion of the work of the Farm Bureau led by County Agent J. B. Clifford. At 12.30 the meeting adjourned to the town hall where a basket lunch was served.
 The afternoon session was taken up by live stock interests. Prof. H. L.. Garrigus was the first speaker on the program and a summary of his lec- ture follows:
 been interested in trying to further the sheep industry and are trying to get some of the younger men inter ested in the business. The time has sheep business. Mr. Simpson of the Eastern States Exposition explained a few days ago what an agricultural fair should be and he referred especially from them. He said New England farmers did not need to stick to the dairy business if 1t did not pay, that they could raise sheep or beef cattle and do it profitabIy. regardless of the troubles confronting them.
 If you are interested in horse breed ing I believe you should breed the heavier draft horses. One of the big gest farmers of the northwest, states, that he has tried out all of the trac- tors and has come to the conclusion that horses are best better for farm work.
 I believe that sheep should be an important animal on our Connecticut farms. The dogs are of course big problem but some men claim to have partly solved it. One man claims that his sheep have become accustomed to dogs, so that they are not inclined to run. Another man says that he has offered a reward for the killing of dogs and has had practically no trouble as his neighbors have kept their shot guns handy. It is hoped that some strong laws will be passed this year to keep dogs more closely confined, not only to protect sheep but also to pro- tect our people. Many people have been bitten recently and would have
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
cArAnRH CANNOT BE CURED

with local applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is a local disease. greatly infiuerced by constitutoina1 conditions, and in order 10 cure 1t you must take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts through the blood HalPs Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one Of the best physicians in this eoun- Of the best tonics known, combined with some of the best blood purifiers
 The perfect combination of the ingre- dierts in Halls Catarrh Cure is what produces such wonderful results in catarrhal conditions Send for testi- E. .. CHENEY & %. Props. Todelo. O.
 Ealis Family Piiis for constipation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
EGG LAYERS ARE
 REGAINING LOST GROUND.
Leghorns Are Expected to Come to the
 Front Rapidly from Now On.

For two or three weeks the hens in the laying contest at Storrs fell behind last years records, but in the 16th week they more than made good their losses. The total yield amounted to 3,063 eggs, a gain of 2ST over the pre- vious weeks production and 292 more than for the corresponding week a year ago. Merrythought Farms White Wy andottes from Columbia, Conn, Dr. N. w. Sanborn's Buff Wyandottes from Holden, Mass, and A. B. Brundage's Rhode Island Reds from Danbury all tied for inst place with 45 eggs each. A. l.. Mulloy's White Wyandottes from Waterbury, Jacob B. Jansen's Rhode Island Reds from North Haven, Conn.
 and A. P. Robinson's White Leghorns from Calverton, N. Y., all tied for sec-
 ond place with A eggs each. Merritt
 M. Clark's Barred Rocks from Brook
 with a yield of 43 eggs Brayman
 Farms White Wyandottes from West
 vile, N. H., and Allan's Reds from
 Newport, R. L, tied with 42 eggs each.
 Up until this time the Rocks. Reds and Wyandottes and also the Orping-
 tons have been laying more than their
 pro rata share of the total egg yield
 From this time on,. however, the Leg
 horns are expected to gain rapidly Not only this, but the Leghorns will lose little or no time on account of broodineSs, whereas in the contest last year each Rhode Island Red averaged to lose nearly 40 days during the year and each Rock and Wyandotte 27 days as against only days for the average Leghorn. With these figures as a basis for computation, it is safe to predict that all the birds in the contest taken together will be broody some 800 times during the coming spring and summer. They will lose in all about Is, GOO days or 50 Then years" In the laying con test Then year" means around I60 eggs or the number that each hen is expected to lay during her stay at
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

s1 to S2 apiece. though some birds or show caliber bring more.
 This farm has plenty Of ranGe, aDdg it brides itself on the viGor and stam q, ina of the stock. There are several - hundred layers, pure-breds only. Originally White Leghorns were the breed kept, but Rhode Island Reds were taken on because of the great public demand for pullets of this va riety.
 Most of the chicks are matched out in April. All chicken houses arc cleaned out and disinfectedr three times week sour milk is almost tl3 exclusive diet until the chick is through the danger period, and runs through shady corn keep the stock comfortable through the hot summer. The result is that this farm raises a very large percentage of the fchiclCBP matched.
 The bullets are sold partly direct and partly through dealers One high grade concern in Boston buys a large number of selected outlets each year at g apiece. This farm has won prizes at poultry shows and has an established reputation for good, all- round stock--J. T, Raymond in Farm lr
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
Mistaken Idea That Stimulate DrinI<ins Means Bigger Milk Yield.

Mineral matter in the ration of dairy cows has not received much ex- perimental attention. The value of common salt has long been known because of the craving on the part of animals for it.; In one test where cows were entirely deprived of this mineral, the desire seemed to wear away,'' but this was probably the re- suit of nature adjusting the body to this situation. as in the case of par tial starvation the animal becomes quiet and seemingly contented. There Is an endeavor to conserve the small amount of nutrients at hand. but these COWS eventually broke down just as an underfed animal will finally die from starvation. When potassium chloride was given in place of sodium chloride Common salt) recovery was effected showing that the chlorin is the needed element
 An animal gets minerals from two principle sources, namely; from wa ter and from food The leaves of plants are especially rich in minerals, and SO is the outer layer of seeds, but these do not supply enough common salt and for heavy producins cows
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
eRoToN.

From plans drawn by Architect Dudley St. Clair Donnelly, the con- tract has been awarded to H. R. Douglas, Inc, for the proposed addi- ton at the plant of the New London Ship & Engline Go. One building, 60x116 fleet, is to be carried up an additional story, and a new building, one story high, 20x116 feet, will be erected. All the work will be of brick with steel frame, gravel roof and con- crete floors. Work will be started on the additions in about month.
 The plans for the proposed signal tower at Groton for the N. Y., N. H.
 H. R. R. Co. have been revised and new estimates will be called for soon. The building will be of brick and wood 34x21 feet. two stories high, and will cost S6,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
NEW LONDON.
Will Build Cottage.

Will Build Cottage.
 From private plans, work has been started on a cottage on Crystal avenue for B. H. Hilliar. The carpenter work day and the Hilliar Co has tint con tract for the plumbing and heating. The plans call for an attractive frame house, z4xS2 feet, containing seven rooms and bath, provided with every convenience.
 Two-FamiIy House.
 Contractor Joseph A. St Germain is building a new house for himself on SQuires street, where he recently purchased a building lot. The plans call for a frame house, 26x47 feet, ar ranged for two families, the flats hav- ing i've rooms and bath. The house is to be provided with hot air heat and every convenience. Sub-contracts will be let soon.
 Ocean Avenue Residence
 The contract for the erection of a residence on Ocean avenue for Louis Doane of the New London Ship & Engine Co. has been given to Harry house, with a Shingled exterior and roof. There will be seven rooms and bath and the house will be provided with furnace heat and every conyen fence. A frame garage is to be erect ed in the rear of the house.
 Contract for Changes.
 The Woodworth & Jenney Co, Inc, has the contract for the changes to the house on Nathan Hale street for Theodore Bodenwein. The Hopson & Chapin Co. will do the plumbing and heating. It is planned to build on small addition make interior changes, and stucco portion of the upper story of the house. Work is to be started at once.
 House on Raymond Street.
 Lamphear 6 Damon have the con- tract to build a new house on Ray mond street for John s. Saxton. The plans call for a two-family house 27x46 feet, the flats having six rooms and bath. The house is to be provid- ed with furnace heat, and every con- venience will be installed. The cost will be about $5,000.
 Will Build New House. Contractor J. J. Murphy has taken out a permit for a new house which he will build for himself on Walden avenue. The plans call for frame house. 22x2S feet, arranged for one
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
WITH THE LOCAL CONTRACTORS
Stone Work Started Summit Street Bakery-Herbert
 Wightrnan's Bungalow Nearly Completed

the interior finish, which will consist of cypress. wiitewood and North Carolina pine. The floors will be laid in hard wood and the stairs will be of oak. w. c. Young is the contractor.
 Bungalow Nearly Finished.
 The bungalow that is being erected for Herbert Whitman on Elmwood avenue is nearly finished, except for the hanging of the doors, the interior finish work having been all completed. H. Blaclledge & Co. are doing the work.
 The brick walls for the Ladd house on Thames street are being con- structed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
EXTENSION SCHOOL DATES.

Following are the dates of Exten- Economies to be held during the. re- mainder of the season: "a
 Ltchield County, Cornwall. Feb. 20-23
 Litchfeld County, Bethlehem, March 6-9. Rrk
 Holland County, Ellington, March 13-16.
 At each of these schools the cotfrses. will be Poultry Dairying. and Farm. Crops or Soils and Fertilizers for meu. .-e The Home Economies course will be given in a separate hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

Storrs. Thus it can be seen that time as in mixed flock of a thousand hens it involves the loss of hundreds of dozens of eggs
 The three best pens in each of the principal varieties are as follows:
 Barred Plymouth Rocks. Pen.
 Fairfelds Poultry Farms, Short
 Falls, N. H. . 475 Jules F. Francais, West Hamp-
 ton Beach, l.. l. --.......... 444 Rodman Schaf, Fitzwi1liam, @Ns S4U
 White Wyandottes l6 Merrythought Farm, Columbia, IS A! L. Mulloy, Waterbury, Conn. 44s 21 Brayman Farm, Westville, N. H. 421
 Rhode Island Reds. 50 Jacob D. Jansen, North Haven, 4s George W. Harris, westport,
 Conn. ...... 47S T Hillview Poultry Farm, St. AL
 bans, Vt. 457
 White Leshorns. B A. P. Robinson, Calverton, N Y, 627 30 Hilltop Poultry Yards, Suhield, so J. o. LeFevre, New Padtz. N. Y. 515
 Miscellaneous. l3 Koshaw Farms CBuff Rocks),
 Granby. Conn. ............. 430 64 Obed G. Knight Cwhite Orping-
 tons), Bridgeton, R. I... 427 51 Cloves & Sullivan CBuff Wyan-
 dottes), Hartford. Conn. .. 41s
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
STRICKEN IN THE
 STREET. Completely Restored To Health By "FTuit-a-tives
B82 ST. VALIER Sr.. Mor

ooZ pr. tALLEH ST.s MONTREAL.
 ''In 1912, was taken suddenly i'll with Acute .Soma1s Trouble aad dropped in the street. I was treated by several physicians for nearly two years, and my weight dropped from 225 pounds to 16o pounds. Then several of my friends advised me to try Fruit a-tives". 4 6egan tO inp,ove ai,soss as'itA tAe f,sf dose. and by using them, l recovered from the distressing Stomach Trouble -and all pain and Constipation were cured. Now I weigh POS pounds. I cannot praise ssFruit- a-tives" enough". H. WHITMAN.
 6oc. box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit. a-tiyes Limited. ogdensburE. NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
Worms Easily Removed

Mother, if your child whines, is 6retful and cries out in. sleep. he is probably suffering from worms. These parasites drain his vitality and make him more susceptible to serious dis eases. Quickly and safely kill and remove the worms from your child's system with Kickapoo Worm Killer. This pleasant candy laxative in tablet form quickly relieves the trouble and your child brightens us. Get Hcka- poo Worm Killer at your Druggist,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
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