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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
ROOSTER TO IMPROVE FLOCK
Difficult Matter to Select cockerels as
They Are So Much Alike When
Quite Young.

The kind of cockerel used Is far
more important than most poultry
raisers believe. The fact that one bird
looks well and is healthy and active
is good indication of good bird.
But this is not enough. The male bird
should be of such good breeding that
he will improve the flock If he is
not capable of doing this he is not
worthy of his place as head of the
flock.
When you are selecting the male
birds from the young cockerels of your
own flock you should use your best
judgment and find the best individuals.
In this case you must be influenced
by the appearance of the birds, as for
the most part the cockerels will be
about the same in breeding unless you
have trap-nested and kept records on
the hens.
It is rather hard to select young
cockerels, as they may often deceive
one when they are quite young. Like
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
New Method Of Waterproofina

A French scientist has recently rec
commended a comparatively simple for
mula for waterprOoflng shoes and
clothing. 1t is a solution of paraffin
and gasoline, the proportion being ap-
Droximately one avoirdupois ounce Of
paraffin to one quart of gasoline. For
shoes 1t can be applied warm, with a
brush, while clothes can be dipped into
1t cold. The solution tends to preserve
the softness and color of the material.
Uniforms can be treated with it with
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
OF No Value.

A reporter of a Canadian pubica-
ton, who was not devoid of the sense
of irony, was giving a detailed account
of recent automobile race. He con-
cuded his article in this manner:
"MOtOrcars on this particular speed
way are sometimes run out of the
course, and to prevent the possibility
of any loss of valuable lives the ground
level of the promenade was occupied
only by representatives of the press"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
amiliar.

Enthusiastic II. a. K.-Wasn't that a
great speech made by the grand old
senator, when he so eloquently and
tearfully appealed to young Americans
to buckle on the armOr of patriotism
and march forth to battle with the enc
mics of their COuntry'S flag?
LeglesS Old Soldier guess so, lady.
l know it sounded blamed familiar. 1t
reminded me of the speech he made to
me privately in the perlous times Of
1868, when he coaxed me to be his sub
Stitute-The Lamb.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
COMPLETE RATION FOR cows
Animal Weighing approximately 1000
Pounds Should Be Given Wide
Variety Of Feeds.

A complete ration for a COW weigh
ing approximately 1000 pounds may
be made by feeding one pound Of grain
mixture for every three or four pounds
of milk produced in addition to: (D
30 pounds of corn silage and 10 pounds
of hay eclover or alfalfa preferred), or
(2) 30 pounds roots and Is pounds of
hay, or (3) 8 pounds dried beet pulp
soaked r. to "a hours prior to feeding
and 10 pounds of hay, or az 20 pounds
Of hay with 1 to 2 pounds of oilmeal
added to her grain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
Gander Sixty-Six Years Old.

An aged gander lives at Islay, Scot
land. 1t is the property Of a Mr.. Mac
Lachlan, and is now siXty-six years
old. For 45 years it belonged to the
proprietor of a hotel at Bridgend,
Scotland. Twenty-one years ago the
father-in-law of the present owner
bought it. Mr.. MacLachlan says that
the gander looks as well and as young
and seems as active as it ever did.
There Is no doubt about its age.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
Funny Bio Boy Scouts.

Two Ohio members of the officers
reserve corps at Fort Benjamin Har-
eison were walking along East Tenth
street, near the technical high school
campus, two weeks ago. They passed
a group of small boys, who gazed, so
che men thought, in tremendous admi-
ration and awe. Just as the near
officers-maybe pulled out their chests
in just pride, one of the young ire
presSibles shouted:
"Oh, Jimmy, look at the funny big
Boy Scouts. indianapolis News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
Improved Milk Pail.

milk, as from the switching Of the
cows tail, which prevents the milk
from reaching the mixer, which is con-
venient for carriage, which serves as
seat for the mixer, which is very
simple in construction, highly efficient
in use, and thoroughly practical, and
which is comparatively inexpensive.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
observation-disclosures

A parson noted for his absent-mind-
edness had habit of forgetting some
thing he intended to say in the pulpit.
Then, after sitting down, he would rise
up again and begin his supplementary
remarks with, "By the way"
Recently he finished his prayer, hes
ftated, forgot what he was about, and
sat down abruptly without closing. In
moment, however, he rose, pointed
his finger at his amazed congregation,
and exclaimed:
ooh, by the way, Amen "-Harper's
Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27

have an eight pound baby girl. know
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound saved me from an operation
which every woman breads. - Mrs.
NELLIE FIsHBACK, 1921 Christy Ave-,
Louisville, KY.
Everyone naturally breads the sur
geon's knife. Sometimes nothing else
will do, but many times Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has saved
the patient and made an operation TN
necessary.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
ONIONS FOR LITTLE CHICKS
Make Fine HeaIehfuI Green Food for
Young FowIs-keeps Them Busy
Scratching.

Onions chopped fine and scattered in
the litter make fine healthful green
food for chicks. They scramble and
fight for the juicy bits and it seems to
waken them up and keep them scratch.
ing when it is too stormy for outdoor
exercise.
With chick feed high there is an
Increased risk to feeding inferior
grains.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
Hens Digestion.

A hens digestive capacity is limited,
the number Of eggs produced is deter
mined by the difference between body
maintenance and digestive capacity.
Maintenance is governed largely by
conditions which the poultry man can
control.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
RAISE BEST HEIFER CALVES
Good Cows Are Becoming Scarce and
High In Price-Youne Animals
VIII Replace Them.

It pays to raise the heifer calves
from cows Of high producing ability
as good cows are becoming scarce and
high in price. These heifers can then
replace any cows that may not be
paying well and the cows when sold
will bring a good price and add to the
farm income.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
IMPROVEMENT ON MILK PAIL
Dirt Entering Milk-Very Sim
Pile In Construction.

In illustrating and describing milk
pail, the invention of w. G. Parmele,
1925 North Kostner avenue, Chicago,
the Scientific American says:
The main object of the inventor is
to provide a milk pail which minimizes
the possibility of dirt entering the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
SUNSHINE is OF MUCH VALUE
Stimulates Fowls to Greater Activity
and Is Natures Disease De-
stroyer-Avoid Excess.

Sunshine is one of natures greatest
gifts but 1.-The same sun which melts
wax will harden clay" Although sun
shine is of great value, for it stimu.
lates the fowls to greater activity and
is natures disease destroyer, yet if II
is used to excess, 1t may do great In
Jury.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
Copyright 1911. by Newspaper syndicate)

"These are single
sheetS-that's all
that's In there"
announced the
nurse after an ex-
ploration of the
hall closet.
"Oh, those are
for the maids
bed" Fl e | e n
turned restlessly
on her fever-heat-
ed pillow. "Look
on the l o W e r
Shelf"
"There's only
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
A FRIENDS
ADVICE
Woman Saved From a Seri-
GUS Surgical Operation.

Louisville, Ky.-''For four years l
suffered from female troubles, head
aches, and nervousness. l could not
sleep, had no appetite and it hurt me to
walk. If I tried to do any work, l
would have to lie down before it was
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27

finished. The doc
tors said l would
have to be opera
ted on and l simply
brok Q down. A
friend advised me
to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's V ege-
table Compound,
and the result is |
feel like a new wom-
an. l am well and
strong, do all my
own hot1sp vU0rk and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27

a calf, colt or a pig, there is mucl
speculation In selecting for breeding
purposes. Nevertheless, there are GER
tain characteristics that may be noted.
From these a careful breeder will de-
termine the male birds for his flock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
Undoubtedly.

SOn-Father, what do standing arm
ies sit on when they are tired?
Father-On the seat of war, my
boy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
Givjnu Ii a Chance.

Flows your garden getting along?'
Gall right. / haven't interfered with
It yet."-Detroit Free Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
RsIishable Food for Fowls.

Bones that have marrow In them,
when ground, make an exceedingly
rellshable food for fowls.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
Breeders Needed.

For every 200-egg incubator you
need at least three breeders.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
33AA|N|FODRD|))j
GINGER
Ismy favorite for little ills
caused by change of eli
mate, food Or water. De-
licious and refreshing it's
always healthful and
helpful. Get it to-day.

A delicious combination OF ginger and
aromatcs for the relief of cramps, pains,
colds, chills, weakness, nervousness and
insomnia. Look for the Owl Trade Mark on
the wrapper, lest you get a cheap, worthless
or dangerous substitute. Forty-fve years
the standard of purity, flavor and strength.
Sold by all druggists and grocers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-07-27
OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED

We pay 81 to BIS per for old false teeth Doesn't
matter III broken. Send by parcel post and receive
check BY return mail. Bank reference, Mazer's
Tooth Specially, 2007 8. Fifth St., Philadelphia Pa
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26

Sold by druggists or sent on receipt OF price
Medical Book mailed free.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo MEDICINE CO.. CornS
William and Ann Streets, New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
LEICESTER

Miss Sara Horton is spending some
time with Miss Nellie Wilson in Jerus-
allen.
Miss Emma Fuller, the Home Dem
onstrator, and Isaac Bartlett, who sue
ceeds Mr. Carrigan as County Agent,
both for Addison County were in town
on Monday.
Charles Farmer returned on Wednes-
day from Vergennes, where he has been
working for the Hortonia Power Com
pany.
Tom Swinington and family have
moved from Rutland to the Cornell
house at the junction where they eX-
pect to remain for the winter. Mr.
Swinington will assist his brother
Charles, on the home farm.
Carl Williams has been suffering with
an abcess for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Swinington were
guests in Orwell last Wednesday.
Mrs. Austin Johnson and son were
guests in Ripton over Sunday.
The ladies are getting ready for the
"Soldiers' Bazaar" which will be held
this Saturday evening. In connection
with the Bazaar a chicken pie dinner,
ice cream and cake, will be served at
six o'clock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
Estate of
Anna I. III amiltOn
late of WeybridYe
BridpOrt, Vermont.
STATE OF VERMONT,

ANIAIE Ot NERmONl,
y DISTRICT OF ADDISON. So.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
70 resaid:
TO the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of Anna |. Hamilton. late of Weybridge, in
said District. deceased. GREETING
Whereas. application hath been made to this
court in writing. by the administrator Of the
said estate. praying for license and authority to
sell all of the real estate of said deceased for the
payment of debts and charges of administration,
setting forth therein the amount Of debts due
from said deceased, the charges of administration.
and the amount of personal estate and the situa-
ton of the real estate.
Whereupon, the said Court appointed and as
signed the goth day of October. 1917. at 1000
o'clock a. M. at the Probate Office in Mddlebury,
in said District, to hear and decide upon said
application and petition. and ordered public
notice thereof to be given to all persons interested
therein. by publishing said order. together with
the time and place of hearing. three weeks sue
cessively in the Middlebury Register. newspaper
which circulates in the neighborhood of those
persons interested in said estate. all which publ
cations shall be previous to the day assigned for
hearing
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court. at the time and place assigned,
then and there in said Court to make your objec-
lions to the granting of such license. If you see
cause.
Given under my hand at MiddIebury. in said
District, this 18th day of October. 1917.
al CHARLES |. BUTTON. Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
Estate of
william HI. HOdgsOn
late of Cornwall
.TATE OF VERMONT

O TATE OF VERMONT
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON. So ~
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Addison:
To all persons interested in the estate of William
H. Hodgson. late of Cornwall. in said district,
deceased. GREETING
At a Probate Court, holden at Middlebury.
within and for said district on the 23d day of
October. 1917. an instrument purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of William II. Hodgson.
late Of Cornwall, in said district, deceased. was
presented to the Court aforesaid for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the 18th
day Of November. 1917. at o'clock a. M. at the
Probate Office in said Middlebury, be assigned for
proving said instrument; and that notice thereof
be given all persons concerned, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the Middlebury
Register newspaper circulating in that vicinity.
in said district. previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate of said will If you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Middlebury. in said
district this 23d day of October 1917.
Is Charles |. Button, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
Estate of
John h. Putney
late of Bow, ~. H.
MATE OF VERMONT.

-1AlE VI NEkMONl.
DDIsTRGCT OF ADDISON. IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Distr ct
aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate of John
3. Putney, late of Bow, in the State of New
Hampshire, deceased, leaving estate in this dis
trict GREETING:
At a Probate Court holden at Middlebuiy, with
IN and for said District on the 10th day of Octo-
ber 1917, an authenticated copy of the last VIII
and Testament and the probate thereof of John b.
Putney, late of Bow, in the county Of Merrimack
in the state of New Hampshire deceased leaving
estate in said district, duly proved, allowed and
established in the Probate Court for the county
and the state aforesaid, was presented to the
Court here, that the same instrument may be
allowed in this State as the last VIII and Tesla.
ment of said decedent, and the said copy may be
filed and recorded in the Probate Court for the
district of Addison aforesaid agreeable to the
statute in such cases made and provided:
And it is ordered by said Court that the both
day of October 1917, at 900 o'clock a. M, at the
Probate Office in said Middlebury, be assigned for
all persons interested to appear and contest the
allowance of such instrument. and the filing and
recording of the copy Of said WILL and the Pro-
bate thereof, as aforesaid. if they cause; and
that notice thereof be given by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the Middebury
Register. a weekly newspaper published in said
district, previous to the time appointed.
Therefore you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place aforesaid.
and to contest the allowance of said instrument
and the filing and the recording of the copy of
said Will and the Probate thereof as aforesaid if
you have cause.
Given under my hand at Middebury in said
district. this 18th day of October, 1911.
Al CHARLES l. BUTTON, Judge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
WEST BRIDPORT

Mrs. H. A. Peck who has been i'll for
some time is slowly improving.
Ashley Dukett is drawing lumber
from Crown Point to his home here.
Miss Ethel Laport and son of Wey-
bridge were recent guests of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leaman Wilkinson.
Melvin Wilkinson was a business Wis
tor in Weybridge recently.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of
Arthur II. Lane
late of Ottawa, Canada
and Cornwall, Vermont

The Undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court TO: the District of Ad-
olson, commissioners, to receive. examine, and adj
Just the claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Arthur T. Lane. late of Ottawa,
Canada, and Cornwall. Vermont, in said district,
deceased, and all claims exhibited in offset thereto.
hereby give notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid. at the Town Clerks Office in the
town of Cornwall in said district, on the 18th day
of November and 18th day of April next. from 2
o'clock p. M, until o'clock p. M, on each of said
days and that six months from the 18th day of Oct
Der A. D.. 1917. is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Cornwall Vermont, this Goth day Of
October A. d. 1917.
Harry E. Sanford, commissioners
Charles H. Lane, Administrator. Cornwall, VT.
Letitia A. Lane. Administrative, Ottawa, Canada.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
HUMPHREYS

Humphreys Homeopathic Remedies are
designed to meet the needs of families
or invalids, something that mother father
nurse or invalid can take or give to meet
the need of the moment. Have been il use
for over SIXTY YEARS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
Insurance Commissioner

During the latter part Of August
the commissioner attended the an
nual meeting OF the National Assoct
alton of Insurance Commissioners Of
the United States at St. Paul, at
which a great many matters Of i'm
portance were discussed. and action
taken or referred to committees with
a view Of procuring uniform action
in all states in regard to similar mat
ters. The Vermont commissioner was
appointed a member Of four commit
tees, including assets OF Insurance
companies, examinations, fidelity
and surety companies and reserves
other than life.
AS result of the circular letter
sent out to companies, agents and
brokers in August, the brokers H.
cense fees increased a sum over 5000
during the month Numerous licenses
were issued to agents,
A circular letter was printed and
sent out to all banks In this state call
ing their attention to a circular re-
ceived by them from an unauthorized
agent representing an unauthorized
company soliciting bonds of employ,
ees, which would doubtless lead to
difficulties in case of a claim, as the
company was known as an English
Lloyds and has no standing, so far
as could be found. anywhere in this
country, and suit would necessarily
have to be brought In England or in
Great Britain.
In conjunction with the insurance
departments Of Maine and New
Hampshire, the Peerless Casualty
Company OIL Keene, New Hampshire,
was examined. The final details oil
the examination are not yet com.
pleted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
Board of Health

During the month there have been
reported to the board of health forty.
five cases of poliomyeltis In add
ton to these there were reported 2O5
cases OF other communicable dis.
eases. The sanitary engineer has had
under investigation. through personal
visits or conference, matters relat-
ing to schools In seven towns, NOV
ing picture theatres In two towns.
IRE escapes In two towns, a drainage
system and a sewer system In one
town each. Visits have been made
by the sanitary inspector in eight
towns and moving picture EXHIBITS in
the tuberculosis campaign have been
conducted In four townS. The labor
atory OF hygiene has made 9sS e1-
aminations curing the month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
Fields Wheat

You have all heard Of the FIELDS
WHEAT, Of the excellent quality and
bountifuI crop. Now, l have this
Wheat for sale for seed purpose.
Place your order now that in 1918
you may not only be one in patriotism
but two in profit.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
THE STATES WORK
Summaries of September Reports Of State
Departments to Board
of Control

dents Compensation 10 employees
has been allowed In seyenty-hye cases
and final settlement receipts have
been approved in forty'eight cases,
Free Public Library Commission
On September first the resignation
OF Miss Rebeoca Wright, who had
been secretary Of the commission for
nearly seven years, took effect, and
later In the month Miss Ruth Brown
OF Waterbury, Connecticut, was
chosen az secretary OF the commits.
sion, During the month there have
been sent out by the commission ak
ty.nlne book and picture collections,
Applications for annual aid to libra.
ries have been received from twenty.
seven towns, The annual public
meeting OF the commission held in
connection with the Vermont library
association took place at Rutland on
September 2O-2l,
state Highway Commissioner
During the month OF September
thOre was expended in the patrol
work on l03Sh miles OF road 500.
324,2 "a, Engineering assistance has
been requested and furnished on siI.
teen bridges. eleven OF these being
cared for Blythe district highway com.
mlsloners and five by tho state en-
gneer. Applications for state aid
for building bridges have been re.
ceived In tn cases, the estimated
cost Of which is 3505o. OF which the
state will pay a third. Work on I'm.
selected highways, as provided for
by No. 1877 OF the acts OF 1917 has
been commenced In 100 towns, for
which work the state appropriates a
total OF $50. 900. Special appropria-
ton was made by the legislature OF
1917 for highway work In Sunderland
Hollow, Smugglers Notch and East
Montpelier. Work has been COM
menced in Sunderland Hollow and
Smugglsrs Notch and plans have
been prepared for the East Montpe.
lier work.
Board Of Charities and Probation
There we're inspected under the d.
rection of the department nine poor.
houses. Permanent homes have been
found for two children and four chill
dren we're placed in temporary
homes and for three others homes
have been found There have been
received ave applications from peo
Pile for children, desiring to furnish
homes for them The department
has investigated two so-called baby
farms.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
Financial Summary

Cash balance, August 81,
1917 ......,.,.,.,,,.S6Sl ,9O2 81
Receipts for September, 22S O27 5S
1904 500 80
Auditors orders paid in
September ......,.... S22O O7O. O6
Cash balance, September
30, lOl7......,....... 67S $50 30
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
FARM FOR SALE !

In order to close the estate must sell
the farm Of the late Alexander Hamil.
ton, consisting Of about $40 acres, sit
ualed in Weybridge, two and one-half
miles west OF MiddIebury, and within
one'hali mile OF church and good
school, This farm has two houses and
two sets OF buildings, Could be easily
made into two farms # desired, or
about II acres Of wood and timber
land could be sold separately, The
price Is 100000 and time could be
arranged on part Of it. Possession to
be given April Ist 1918,
GEORGE E. CHILD
ADMINISTRATOR
Middlcbury ! Vermont