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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-29
Brains In Intensive Farming.

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edward Nordman Of wisconsin.)
In my judgment, this question Of
more intensive farming and larger re-.
turns is the most pressing one before the
American people and believe It will be
worked out along the line of smaller
farms and better agricultural education.
Farming is not nearly 90 much q ques-
ton OF acres as II is question of brains
more matter Of enterprise and good
Judgment than of hard physical work
and large holdings. Anyone with q
proper mental equipment can take o
farm of eighty acres of good land and
extend his operations almost indefinite.
ly. Think of the corn, alfalfa or clover,
and other crops that eighty acres of
good land will produce under favorable
conditions. Consider the number of
cows and heifers that this feed will pro-
vide nourishment for. You will agree
with me, think, that the income from q
proposition of this kind can be made
ample to meet the reasonable needs OF
any sized family, and there will be work
enough to keep the children out of mis-
chief, too.
1t Is one of the essentials of success In
farming to select the line to which par
ticular locality is best adapted. All
lines of farming, however, may be inten-
sifed; that is, they may be so carried on
as to get the best results that are pos
sible under the circumstances.
MAKE EVERYTHING COUNT
Intensive dairy fafming, for example,
consists in getting the greatest values in
milk for q given area of land. 1t Ia &C.
by producing feeds that are
the most valuable for milk production,
by keeping cows that will make the best
use of the food which they consume, and
by handling the soil in such way as to
make it capable of producing more and
better feed to support an ever increasing
number of cows.
The feeds that are the most valuable
for milk production are those that will
yield the largest quantities of food ma
serials composed of the same constituent
elements as milk. In Wisconsin, the
crops that produce these feeds are, in
order of their importance as follows:
First, alfalfa or clover; second, corn;
third, small grain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-05-29

r.r, .r,vtOLENS-Dress materials and coatings d.
stsss om @ me factory. Write for samples and
NsS garment planned. r. A. PACKARD,
Box ITO, Camden. Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
PERSONALS

Miss Marcella Riley Of Norwich is spending the week with friends in Moosup.
 W. Elmer Mckenzie, who has been employed in Waterbury. has returned to work in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Francis T. Diggins of Norwich have been visiting friends in New London during the week.
 Miss Frederick Olney of Great Neck, Waterford, 4is spending several weeks at her former home in Canterbury.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Cruthers o1 Washington street, Norwich. are spending week with friends in Bos- ton.
 MT. and Mrs. William H. Burling- ham of w1Ifimantfc are spending a few weeks in the Few cottage at Pleasure Beach.
 Mrs. Charles T. Beebe of Quaker Hill. attended the state convention of the International Sunshine society at Waterbury on Tuesday as a delegate from the Good Cheer branch.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
HONOR ROLL WILL
 SOON BE ERECTED
Town Defense Council is Now Secur-
 ing Lists of Names.

At a meeting of the Town Council of the State Council of Defense, held in the mayors office Friday afternoon an interesting report was given of the meeting in Hartford. Wednesday when the state committee held their regular meeting in the capitol.
 His honor, Mayor Allyn l.. Brown chairman of the local Town Committee read many important communications, some of which necessitated work for the local committee. The local com mittee is to cooperate with other towns in securing complete lists of all men in service and their dependants, many important features of the work being gone into that from time to time will make themselves manifest.
 Bulletins are now being issued by the state sub b-cOmm1ttee on publicity, to be used as posters to be placed on source of information for the general public. These bulletin boards have been ordered some time by the com mittee but have not yet arrived. Upon Taftville; one at Bean Hill; one on the West Side; and one on Franklin Square. Others may be ordered later Perhaps the most interesting part of the work yet undertaken is the erec- tion of a large board to have inscribed thereon, in, roll of honor, the names of all Norwich boys in every branch of the federal service.
 in1S large pOard IS alreddy made and ready for erection. The lettering be- ing done by a local painter is under way. Lists of names have already been received for the board through the courtesy of Captains W. G. Tar box and W. A. Denison, of the two local companies, and these names will have the central position on the honor roll of Norwich men in federal service
 Request is made by the committee to every available source for lists of n of in none left out.
 c Herbert R. Rzanche, secretary of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce, and Robert McNeely. will be glad to receive from all who wish to help in this mat ter Send in names of all you know and the branch of service they are in. You will thus aid in thss worthy project. When the Bulletin boards are erected, some one in their immediate locality will aply the posters as they are sent from Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Is Grammar Essential?

Sometimes it Is urged that formal grammar teaches children to write and speak correctly; but as all Ameri- cans have studied formal grammar, in cluding newspaper reporters and sales women, there would appear to be no guaranty that formal grammar study leads to correct habits of speech. On the other hand I once knew a school where for If years not a minute was spent on formal grammar and, like the worm who does not miss Il slice or two, no one ever knew the difference.- Abraham Flexner, in the Atlantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
RECEPTION FOR LOCAL l BOYS IN SERVICE.
Forty Present at Gathering in High
 Street School Building.

The young people of the First Bap- tist church held a social Friday even ing, arranged by Miss Mildred Fill more, in honor of Leslie Ward, George Auburn and John Durham, all mem bers of the church and Bible school, and who have been called to the ser vice of their country. George Auburn expects to leave next Thursday< for Camp DeVenS.
 It was with rgret that it was learn ed that MT. Ward, because of guard duty, was unable to be present. hThrough the kindness of Supt, B. J. Graham the social was held in the High street school building. The large room of the lower floor was most at tractively decorated with flags and softly lighted with many Chinese lan- terms caught from the corners to the center of the room. Fiftey were pres ent.
 Games wereenjoyed until First Aid' was required, which was given by the Misses Celeste Copeland. Anna Shaffer. Lucinda Brown, Marguerite Copeland and Gertrude Thomas. dressed as dain ty Red Cross nurses. They served cake and ice cream.
 Earl Stamm in behalf of the young people presented George Auburn a, safety belt with a gold piece, and there were gold pieces for Leslie Ward and John Durnan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
SAN FRANCISCO METAL
 WORKERS TO RETURN TO WORK
Have Received Instructions From Iron
 Trades Council.

San Francisco. Sept. 2S.-All mem bers of unions concerned in the strike of 30.O00 metal trades workers here were instructed tonight by the Iron Trades Council to return to work to- morrow. R. w: Burton. president of the council. said he had been assured that all shops would open tomorrow morning.
 The order was taken to indicate that efforts would be made to continue op- erations even if the boilermakers and members of two other unions, who prevented resumption of work today under temporary agreement, refused to report for duty.
 The strike has tied up s150, 900, 900 worth of government shipbuiloing and engine contracts.
 Army officers here issued a state ment today saying that it was the consensus of opinion among the of fcers stationed at the PresiGio that the strike of metal trades workers was prolonging the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29

The board of directors of the Cham Der of Commerce of Norwich. Conn. Inc, at their meeting in the ChambeC of Commerce Building on Friday eve ring were informed by the secfetary. Herbert R. Branche, that a total of six hundred employees arc now at work in the plant of the Hopkins and Allen Arms Company, and that the arms company will have 800 employees at work next week.
 The meeting was presided over by but three of the directors were pres ent. A new membership committee was appointed as follows:
 Arthur Jenkins, chairman; J. J. sten Pusten ohn, John nth,sE A. HaFber< s; r.H H. Tor, John B. Tanning, J. c. Fitzpatrick. Emil M. Fox, James J. Madden, and George c. Engler.
 Referendum No 21, on the report of the Railroad Committee of the Ma riona1 Chamber of Commerce on ques- tions of railroad regulation was adopt ed in its entirety. Referendum No. 22, on the report of the Special Com mittee of the National Chamber of Commerce on control of prices during the war was laid on the table.
 secretary's Quarterly Report.
 The secretary read his quarterly re- port which covers in full the activities of the Chamber of Commerce during the past three months and 1t was ac- cepted. The report follows:
 In keeping with the plan adopted that sQuart6rly reports should be rend- cred the organization, briefly outlining the activities of the past three months which said report covers. the third quarterly report will of necessity, ow- ing to the vacation period which covers we'll the three months embodied in this report, show a falling off of the. ord mary conditions, however, owing to the World War and the many extra the local Chamber has had but very little 1et-up in the office work as the report herewith rendered will show. During August and the greater part of September a good portion of each day in these months was devoted to the tabulation of names and copying of reports for the Exemption Board, this in conjunction with the selective draft.
 Industrial
 2 Owing to the placing of receivers in charge of the H. & A. Arms Company and the general failure of this plant to meet it's obligations some two thousands hands were forced out of employment. causing a great industrial cessity affected the merchants by the falling off of trade, many families be- ing forced to leave town to seek em- ployment. This condition has existed during the three months ofa the pres ent quarter treated by this report. Orw- ing to an order issued by the United States Court, the receivers will be al- lowed to sell this plant to the highest bidder in October. Information that has reached this office is such that wed have the best of assurances that the plant will resume operations even on a larger scale than the past under the management of one of Connectis cuts substantial war munition fac tories.
 On August 4th this office entered into an exchange of correspondence with manufacturing concern having offices in New York, urging them to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
SIX HUNDRED EMPLOYED AT H. & A.
Plant Will Increase This Number Materially Next Week New Membership Committee Appointed at Meeting Friday -Wllmantic Thread Factory Locate in Norwich.

, locate their factory in our city. This correspondence terminated in selling | to the aforementioned people 8 fifteen acre plot of land adjacent to Taft vile switch, also the purchasing of twenty house lots in the same local | tty. This company expects to locate | thread mill and bleachery upon their property this coming year. An attempt was made to induce the Hammond Process Company to look at sites for their factory in our city. but said company has since moved to Bos- ton.
 Was Instrumental in securing a cus- toner for the John T. Young Boiler plant. Said customer having a gov ing machines. After twice visiting our city an offer of $20,O00 for this plant was made and turned down by the company. MT. Francis T. Sanford, of New York. of the Aero Construction Corporation being the gentleman de- sirous of making the purchase. He has since located in another city. Outside of the H. & A. Arms Com pany all our industries are prosperous, many working day and night shifts. Or especial importance is the fact that the J. B. Martin company have en- larged their factory by taking a long lease upon the four-story building owned by Che Max Gordon Corporation on the corner of Willow and Chest nut streets where some two hundred operatives will be employed in a very short time.
 The purchase of the Hammond Pro- cess Company's plant by the Win chester Woolen Company encourages us to believe that there will be anoth- CT large addition to this already rap idly growing concern.
 Coal Situation. August 14th the secretary brought to the attention of the U. S. Cham Der of Commerce the coal situation in Norwich, with the result that our let ter was laid before the Federal Trade Commission and again on Sept. 4ta similar action was taken with the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Replies to our communication stated that all possible was being done to re- lieve the situation.
 Thermost Go. Addition.
 The American Thermos Bottle Com pany have, within a short time, pur- chased the land of the Norwich Land Improvement Company on Laurel Hill and it is understood that they have agreed to erect a 50,O00 addition to their large factory.
 We are also informed that the Po- nemah Mills. Company are again an- ticipating the enlargement of their factory.
 At the close of the third quarter, therefore, we feel Justified in saying that the industries of the town of Nor wich were never in such an encourag- ing condition and we have nothing but a bright future to look forward to aong industrial ines. With the advent of a new industry located within the city imits on the banks of the Shetuck- ct River a section of the city will be built up and a noticeable increase in the grand list will be affected
 Agricultural
 We have just brought to a successful conclusion one of the greatest efforts along agricultural lines ever entered into by a civic organization in a city the size of Norwich. We refer to the
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
SURPRISE SHOWER FOR Y MISS ARENA MOORE
Presented 6 Many Useful Gifts in Honor of Her Approaching Marriage

Miss Irena Moore was on Friday night given a surprise miscellaneous shower at her home on Cedar street in honor of her approaching marriage with Alfred B. Lemoine. Miss Moore received many useful gifts including cut glass linen and china, and also a set of solid silver from the officer. em- ployes at the T. B. Martin plant where Miss Moore has been employed as clerk for several years past Delicious refreshments were served during the evening.
 Those present were Miss Leola Bergeron. Miss Hadie Blackstone, Miss lone Breckenridge, Miss Ruth Breckenridge, Mrs. Floyd Christmann Miss Camelia Confer. Miss Agnes Filayson, Miss Nora Gleason, Miss Marie Lemoine, Miss Malone, Miss Claire Moore. Miss Grace Moore, Miss Frances Mccarthy. and Miss Flora Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
DEEDS, NOT WORDS
Norwich People Have Absolute Proof
 of Deeds at Home.

It's not words but deeds that prove true merit.
 The deeds of Doan's Kidney Pills.
 For Norwich kidney sufferers.
 Have made their local reputation.
 Proof lies in the testimony of Nor wich people.
 Wm. HI. Brown, Fox Hill, North Stonington Road. Norwich. says: My back and kidneys had given me con- siderable trouble for eight or ten years. My work was heavy and that used to irritate my trouble. for I mo- ticed 1t most after my days work My back felt weak and tired and sharp pains caught me when I stopped. ] heard people praising Doan's Kidney Pills and decided to give them trial I found them the best medicine I had ever used and felt better than I had in years" ts
 Price COG. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mfr Brown had Foster Milburn Co.,. Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Satisfactory Progress Reported.

Charles c. Zabriskie, of Preston City, director of the Library War council reported satisfactory progress in soliciting for the town apportion- ment Friday. The town has been asked to contribute $1G0 to the fund for books for soldiers and sailors. MT. committee: Mrs. G. V. Shedd, Miss Charlie Pollock Rev. F. w. Tholer, E. E. Barnes, William Miller, George Mansfield. William Mitchell. Appleton Maine and Allan B. Burdick.. G. V. Shedd town treasurer, is treasurer of the committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
FUN ERALS.
Frank H. Smith.

frAnk 1s Smtens The funeral of Frank Hamilton 10s Washington street, Friday after noon at 2.S0. There was 8 large at tendance including relatives, friends and a delegation from Norwich coun- the J. F. Barstow < Company in a ody, representative business and pro- fessional men from various parts of the state and the Republican Town committee of which he was chairman. The J. P. Bsrstow 6 Go. place of bus iness was closed all day and the other plumbing establishments in the city weer closed during the hours of the funeral,
 Rev. Edward s. Worcester, pastor of conducted the simple services at the house. The bearers, all members of Columbian Commandery, No. 4, K. T.. were Hon. Nelson J. Ay1ing, Herert M. Lerou, Alfred Edn1ondson, Arthur C.. CrowelI. Charles H. Phelps and Walter M Buckingham. After the services at the house the remains were carried to the family lot in Yantic cemetery where Commander Herert R. Kind, Prelate James c. Macpherson and the plar committa1 service.
 Many beautiful flowers bore testi- mony of the high esteem in which MT. Smith was held among his large num-
 
 These included a form four feet high of Gates Ajar from the employees of J. B. Barstow & Co., a. Maltese cross and passion cross for the service at cry, No 4, K. T., from Sphinx temple of the Mystic Shrine large white cres- cont with gold band from the Mast CT Plumbers, association large pillow, from .Messrs. Phillips and Ntclkerson of the Building association of Provi-
 
 council, 307. U. c. T.; a crescent, from the Arcanun club wreath, from the treasurer Of the Barstow Stove Co. of Providence. basket of flowers, from low, from MT. and Mrs. Scott Benja min of Hartford, now in Atlantic City Q basket of rosies, and many others.
 Church and AIlSn had charge of the funeral arrangements
 Mrs Edward A. Allyn.
 The funeral of Mrs. Edward A. AL lyn was held Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from her late home in Fitch vile. TAere was a prufusion of flowers and a large number of rela- hves and friends. Rev. J. c. Young conducted the services. The following P. Allyn. George V. Allyn, Henry Robinson and Charles Morgan. Burial was in the family lot in Yantic ceme- tery. .-.
 Undertaken Charles A. Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. Allyn died Thursday after an illness of three years. She was born fin Fitchville T years ago the daugh- ter of DaviG S. Sevin of France and Roena .Greener Sevin of Switzerland. When a young woman she married Edward A. Allyn of Franklin. Mrs. Allyn was for a long time organist in the Baptist church Fftchvi1le. Mrs Allyn is survived by three sons, George of. New York, Jeremiah of and Edward of Wisconsin, two daughters, Miss Josephine Allyn of Fitchville and Mrs. Charles Mor- gan of Norwich, a sister. Mrs. Frank Antz of New York \and two brothers, N D. Sevin of Norwich and George D. Sevin of Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
RED CROSS EXHIBITION
Emergency Cot is Shown in Window
 of Thayer Building.

Public attention has been directed to the exhibition in the window of the Red Cross room in the Thayer build ing. The emergency cot is one of seven which with equipment is to be given by the Norwich chapter to one of the National Army cantonments.
 Each cot and equipment costs over $50 The 200 comfort bags have been generously given by the women of Norwich to carry Christmas cheer to "our boys" who ahe in France. The bags will start on their Journey next
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Make Home Attractive.

There is no panacea that will euro the yearning for city life evidenced by the country boys and girls of today, but there are certa conditions which, if established, will add materially to the attractiveness of life in the coun- try, and should therefore prevent them from f1ocking to the cities merely to avoid life on the farm
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
w. c. T. U. Organized in Waterford.

w. C. T. U. Organized m Waterford.
 At Waterford Thursday a promising Woman's Christian Temperance Un- ion was organized by Mrs. H. A. Ran dall county president, and Mrs. L. K. Fuller, editor of the state paper.
 The following officers were elected: President. Mrs. R. A. Peabody; sec retary, Mrs. c. R. Getchell; treasurer, Mrs. Minnie Maxson
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
N E. A, Notes.

The football game scheduled between N. F. A.. and Storrs for ne4 wednes- day has been cancelled because tho Storrs team has not had time enough to practice on account of the college opening late. Part of the football un- forms have arrived and the jersey are expected today.
 The Academy orchestra had q re- hearsa1 Friday afternoon under the leadership of Frederick Cranston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Rich Landuaaes,

In extent, the Spanish vocabulary is far inferior to the English, though in richness of tone or expression the Span ish Is ahead of the English language. It Is claimed that the pure Castilian is the most musical of languages, the Italian not excepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Appointments of Catholic curates.

Clerical appointments made by Bishop Milan include: Rev. John Ian dry, formerly curate at Baltic from Church of the Blessed Sacrament Wa terbury, to All Ha1lows church, of Mnosup (Assistant)
 Rev. I1udovic Paradis from All Hallows' church, Moosup, to St. Mary's church, Willimantjc. (As- sistant.)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Will Hold Benefit Whist,

A number of Catholic ladies held a meeting in the Knights of Columbus rooms in the Sunlight building Fri day afternoon and made arrangements to give a whist and social for the ben eft of the Knights of Columbus War Fund, in their rooms on the evening of Columbus day, October 12th
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
The Alarm Barred From Mails.

Minneapolfs, Minn., Sept. 28.-The Alarm, a paper published here by Carl Ahlteen, has been denied the use of nounced today. Ahlteen is being held in jail pending trial on charges of in terfering with enlistments, He was affiliated with the Industrial Workers of the World according to officials
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
RED CROSS SHIPS
 FOUR LARGE BOXES
Are Destined For American Base Hos
 pitfalls In France.

The local Red Cross shipped yester- day to New York for American base hospitals in France. four large boxes with contents as follows.
 1-51 pairs pajamas; 45 hospital skirts.
 2-s6 oakum pads; and 30 fracture pillows.
 3-126O bandages of various kinds
 4-6O90 surgical dressings
 This represent about six weeks work and is a fine accomplishment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Peter o,NeiJ, Jr.. in Service.

Peter O-Neil, Jr. a member of Chem ical No. 2. left town Tuesday after noon receiving orders to report inn mediateiy at Newport. He is a mem Der of the U. S. Naval Reserve. He ts the son of MT. and Mrs. Peter O'Neil of 2 Thames street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Frank oxman Acquitted.

San Francisco, Calf, Sept. 2S.- Frank Oxman of Durkee, Oregon, was acquitted tonight of a charge of at tempted subordination of perjury growing ont of the conviction of Thomas J. Mooney on a murder charge in connection with the preparedness parade bomb explosion here last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
OBITUARY.
Mrs. George B. Ferguson

Local friends and relatives were greatly shocked and grieved to learn Of the death of Mrs. Bertha Miller Ferguson. wife of George B. Ferguson and a resident of Montreal, Canada At the time of her death she was vis- iting with relatives in Springfield. The funeral was held from the home of Leonard Tinkham, in Springfield.