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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
INCREASE YIELD By PRUNING
Pinch OF Center Buds, Thus Throwing
) Energy of Plants to Formation
@ and Ripening Of Fruit.

The yield and quality Of many veg
etables can be increased by pruning
and pinching off center buds, thus
throwing the energy of the plants 10
the formation and ripening of fruit.
With muskmelons and cantaloupes I
always pinch off the center bud Of the
main vine when IL reaches a length of
four or five feet, says q writer. Gu
cumbers are treated in a like manner.
Such treatment results in increased
size of the fruit and q Fastening of
maturity. For the same reason the
ends Of pole and lima bean vines are
pinched Off when they reach a height
Of six feet.
Tomato vines expected TO yield an
early crop are pruned severely. But
three stalks are allowed to develop, all
side shoots being pinched off as soon
as they begin to form. The three stalks
are firmly supported by a stake four
feet in height.
When the vines reach the top Of the
stake the center bud is pinched out.
This stops height growth and throws
all the energy of the vine to the de-
yeloping and ripening Of fruit already
set. BY following this method I have
obtained as high as 40 fine, perfect
tomatoes from q single plant.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
Easily Proved,

At a mill in Bolton the workers were
having a discussion about who was
the quietest man they knew.
They got a minder to act as judge.
Then they got their thinking apparatus
to work, to think who was the quiet
est man they knew. Many hundred
names were mentioned. The judge
was about to give his decision when
he saw a hinder who had never men,
toned one.
Then judge then said: "Neaw, Jack,
does tina not know any quiet mOn?"
"Well," said the minder, Il think
just know one"
swell, out with it." said the judge.
"Well, I think ovid Bill Kite the qui-
etest mon / know"
The minders looked, and then they
all exclaimed at once: "Why, mon,
he's dead"
81 know that. I think he's the qui-
etest mon l know. He's ever spoken
to me for nearly twenty years Lon
don Tit-Bits.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
Had Their Tickets.

Mary Ellen, the colored maid, had
been carefully instructed by her new
mistress in a number Of things con-
corning which she appeared to be pro-
foundly unenlightened. Particular
stress had been laid upon the proper
manner Of receiving visitors and Of
informing the mistress Of their pres
ence in the house.
Perhaps altogether to much had
been said about 1t or perhaps Mary
Ellen had stage fright at the crucial
moment, for when the first callers
came after Mary Ellen's advent into
the family she 'ushered" them only
as far as lust inside the hall door.
Taking the cards they gave her, and
leaving the visitors standing there, she
went to the foot Of the staircase and
shouted:
mis- Gallatin! Oh, Mis- Galatin |!
Der's two Indies down here OATS come
to see you and dey's fotch dere tick
cts"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
Women Melting Prejudice.

Fifty years ago trained nurses were
unknown in this country. In 1873 GER
tain ladies Of New York decided to es-
tablish d school of nursing at Bellevue
hospital. Mrs. Joseph Hobson, who
was one Of the founders, says in her
book, "Recollections of a Happy Life
Strange to say, doctors were u
chief antagonists, the doctors Of the
Bellevue medical board. Not oil OF
them, by any means, but enough to
hamper and hinder and add to our diff
ficulties."
The conservative Doctors were es-
pecially trying. 1--WE were ignorant
women interfering with what was
none of our business . . and
"they were utterly opposed to our In
reference" A year later the same
board passed a resolution heartily In
dorsing the work.
2 In the same way many Englishmen
opposed Florence Nightingale; and at
the beginning of the present war the
offers of service from woman doctors
were not accepted. Now women In
England are being urged to take med
ical training.
Before women take up any piece OF
work which up to that time has been
done, we'll or badly, by men, they are
required to expend q great part OF
their time, energy and money on get
ting permission to try.-Woman's Jour-
nal,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07

and of excellent quality. Horse-rad-
ish grows on almost any kind Of soil,
and will stand the dry weather as well
as potatoes. In planting horse-radish,
ft the soil the same as for strawber-
ries, and cultivate the same as any
other garden crop.
Many persons plant horse-radish In
some out-of-the-way spot and dig a
piece of the root as often as needed,
leaving the fragments Of roots in the
soil to grow for further use. This
method results In having nothing but
tough, stringy roots, very unlike the
product Of a properly planted and well
cared for bed. The best roots are those
planted in the spring at the time of
setting early cabbage, and dug as late
the same fall as the weather will per-
NIT. 1t becomes therefore, an annual
crop.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
ain In inc Family.

Angus MacBroth, the village limo
cent, stood outside the farmyard rub
bling himself, while on the other side
OF the gate an Infatuated bull paved
the ground savagely.
ibid the black bull get YET" asked
the farmer anxiously, as he came run
ming up.
"Did he" snorted Angus. "D'ye no
see I'm rubin masel'. But ahu get
even wi him, the brute"
Ten minutes later he returned to
the farmhouse, his face spread in q
smile.
save dune It." he told the farmer.
cave got even WI that black heart
over yonder."
whit wey?" asked the bulls owner.
"weel, / list went tae the wee broom
calf and fetched him a whlck-sick a
bonnie yin, tae, DER the lug, an saya
1 tae him: Moo, gang an tell yer
feyther ABBOTT that"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
WAR GARDENS FOR EVERYONE
Supplies Are Needed for Armies Fight
ing for Brotherhood and Peace,
Says Dean Woods.

Every family should have its own
garden this year. ITO do so will be to
release supplies for the armies that
are fighting for brotherhood and
peace" says Dean A. F. Woods Of the
Minnesota College of Agriculture.
"To hasten the close of the war;"
adds Dean Woods. ave must feed the
people in the armies. The farmers are
doing everything possible and the peo-
pie Of the towns should assist by
avoiding waste and extravaganza.
They should make gardens not only in
their back yards, but in their front
yards as well. and on vacant lots.
They should organize garden clubs. I'm
Guiding women and children. and
grow enough to supply their needs not
only through the summer. but through
the winter. They can do this by In
tensive effort"
Dean Woods urges boys and girls
clubs, Boy Scouts. teachers. preachers
and all public-spirited citizens to lead
in this work.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
FOR THIRSTY GARDENS
Windmill Plays Important Part in
Production of Food.
Lack Of Timely Rainfall Is Often
Doom Of Otherwise Carefully Han
died and Tended Patch-Con-
serve Water Pumped.

That the farm windmill should play
an important part this year in the
great food-production campaign, is the
belief of H.. B. Walker, drainage and
irrigation engineer, Kansas State Agrt-
cultural college.
1.-THE farm windmill should be no
Stacker this year." said Professor
Walker. at should be ready day and
night to absorb the energy of the wind
to lift water for thirsty gardens. Lack
Of timely rainfall is often the doom of
an otherwise carefully handled and
tended vegetable garden.
"This year the farm garden will be
an important factor in reducing the
cost of living. Accordingly, every pre-
caution should be taken to prevent a
failure of the garden crops. In those
areas where the natural rainfall is not
dependable, some simple method Of ir-
rigation should be provided"
The farm windmill will serve faith
fully and well in lifting water for ir-
rigation if given an opportunity, Pro-
fessor Walker pointed out. This faith
full source Of farm power. however, win
not save the garden unless the owner
co-operates in conserving the water
pumped. The average windmill lifts
water intermittently and at a slow
rate. Consequently, If the water
pumped is allowed to flow directly onto
the warm, dry soil, a small area only
can be satisfactorily covered. A small
~trickling flow does not spread literally
over the surface of the soil, but it per-
colates deeply into the soil beyond the
reach of the shallow-rooted vegetables.
If the water lifted, on the other
hand, is stored in tanks, barrels, or
reservoirs, a volume sufficiently large
can be secured in a surprisingly short
time to effectively irrigate a much
larger area. A barrel of water con-
tanning 31h gallons will cover a gar
den bed six feet wide by eight feet
long, n inch deep. A quantity of
water even as small as this, If properly
applied, will greatly help the lettuce
bed or the shallow-rooted radishes. II
is advisable, therefore, to use v en
am ordinary barrel for storage, If moth
ing larger is available, in preference to
direct pumping.
A reservoir sufficiently large to hold
all of the water the average windmill
can pump in three or four days is
much more desirable.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
FRIENDSHIP IS TRUE WEALTH
This Fact Mas Recognized by Unusual
Legacy Made In Will Of Late
Justice Lamar.

In the will of the late Justice Lamar
Of the United States Supreme court
there was one very unusual legacy. He
~bequeathed his friendships to his fam
lily.
"To my family" the will runs, II be-
queath friendships many and numerous
in the hope that they will be cherished
and continued. True friendships are the
most valuable of our earthly posses
sions, more precious than gold, more
enduring than fame. AS Henry
Drummond has we'll said, Friendship
is the nearest thing we know to what
religion is ="
The family that inherits such wealth
is truly rich, observes & writer in the
Youths Companion. But 1t is O legacy
that must be used If it would be pre-
served. Friendships cannot be locked'
away in safes or lent to historical ex-
hibits and museums. Like love and
faith and courage, they belong to that
intangible treasure of the soul that
must be kept from destruction by con-
SluII z ~ - NV OAOA~
things that rust doth corrupt"
How many of US have let slip
through busy or careless fingers the
beautiful and glowing friendships of
our youth? We did not mean to do
it; indeed, we have often regretted
the loss until, as the years pass, the re-
greet gradually fades away. And If that
is true OF our own friends, how far
more true of our fathers friends! Yet
there have been families where friend
ships have passed down from father to
son for several generations.
There is food for thought here. How
many fathers are building up fine and
loyal and serviceabfe friendships that
they can with pride and gratitude be-
queath to- their sons? How many moth
ers are storing up like treasures for
their daughters? The question does
not end there. How many young peo-
pie of today are fitting themselves to
receive such legacies? How many IN
all the varied and urgent calls Of life
are needing the challenge to make
themselves worthy of friendships by
being loyal and fine tempered and gen.
erous friends themselves
"a man that hath friends" the old
book Of wisdom declares, must show
himself friendly" and again, "Thine
own friend and thy fathers friend for
sake not"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
Ore Rotundo.

The advent of a new church choir is
invariably the signal for comments,
wise and otherwise, on the initial per-
formances. Last Sunday such an oc-
casion brought forth from one I'M
learned in music the following cryptic
criticism:
"Oh, they'll do better later on. I
guess they've been accustomed to sing
ing in one of these long churches, and
they aren't used to a round one like
ours."-New York Evening Post.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
KINDNESS TO DAIRY CATTLE
Farmer Who Appreciates Good Cows
VIII Prosper on Returns From
Hls Animals.

The farmer, who regards his dairy
cattle as dirty machines that thrive on
abuse. will never make any money in
the dairy business. while the cattle
owner who appreciates good dairy
cows and treats them with Kindness
win like farming and viii prosper on
The returns from his cows.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07

Now IL the Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly Spots,

There's no longer the slightest need o.
prescription othine - double strength - 10
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-double
little of II night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
that more than one ounce Is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine. az this 10 sold under guarantee. Of
money back IL 1t fails to remove freckles.-
Adv
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
cows SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN
MIX Should BE Drawn Into Covered
Pail Which Is Washed and seaided
After Each Milking.

no keep S!r. and bacteria ont of
milk, the cows must be kept clean. es-
pecially in the region of the udder.
The milk should be drawn into a Gov
ereC pail which Is thoroughly washed
and scalded after each milking. Only
good clean water should be used for
this purpose.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
New LANGUAGE in Making.

A new language is in the making in
France, where tine French and English
troops have developed a peculiar Ian
guage, knOw1 only to themselves,
which answers all their common needs.
The words nOnplus the official inter
prefers, but an English soldier with
no French at all can ask a French sol
der with no English at all for vir'
tually anything he wants-and gets 1t.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
HEAD GUARD IS EFFlCAcIoUS
Prevents Calf From Sucking Mother
and Keeps Cow From Going
Through Wire Fence.

A guard, consisting of two hooked
bars pivoted in front Of the nose and
attached by straps, is very handy to
have around the dairy farm. 1t pre-
vents a calf from sucking its mother ;
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
MISSOURI PLAN BEST

Carl Vrooman, assistant sec
rotary Of the United States de-
partment of agriculture, has
commended the organization
plan adopted by the Missouri
College Of Agriculture for war
crop production. Mr.. Vrooman
said recently, after he had visit
ed a number Of states, that the
plan was the best that had come
to his attention.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
Pieasant.

Snicker-That fellows job is a per-
feet snap.
Snack-ImpoSsiblel
Snicker-Not at all; he's a pho
tographer. {
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
The utmost Respect.

"Never quarrel with your bread and
butter, son."
great respect for bread at ten cents a.
loaf and butter at 60 cents a pound"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07

HoRsE-RADlSH IS GOOD CROP
Excellent Variety Discovered by Elk.
pIorer Of United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.

An excellent new variety Of horse
radish was discovered by the United
States Agricultural Explorer David
Fairchilds In Bohemia, q few years
ago. Cuttings from this planted in
April will produce fine large roots for
grating the following October, and If
left in the ground until spring, will
grow to very large size. 1t is white
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07

Though the. way a seif-made man
makes love may he absurd. the way he
makes money isnt.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07

Don't get the idea thGt you can
catch happiness by running after IL.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
Took and Gave Fathers Advice.

Father-Tommy, go out to the barn
and hitch the horse to the old sleigh.
Son-Why not to the new sleigh, IA
Their?
Father-Wear out the old first, is my
motto, son.
Son-Weii, then, father, you go out
and hitch up the horse.-Everybody's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
Useful Guard.

keeps the COW from going through,
over or under a fence; prevents her
eating stacked fodder or anything Of
that sort. They are very easily made.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07

Isn't 1T strange that men who brag
always brag about something that
doesn't interest you in the least?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-06-07
FACTS ABOUT GOATS

! Every vici kid shoe is made
! from goatskin.
, All 'mohair" goods In the
! dress line are made from goat
J hair.
! The average Angora goat will
! produce about six or eight
{ pounds Of mohair.
! The meat Of the purebred goat
! is excellent and very similar to
! mutton.
!, The silk plush Of every Pull
/ man, car is made of Angora goat
J hair.
! The Angora reaches the size |,
of an ordinary sheep, but It is i;
! slower to mature.
! Goat milk gives a constitution ,
! to the child which cannot be OBJ
tanned from cows milk.
Angoras will thrive and live In !
any climate of our country where J
sheep will.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

wANTED-Boy 16 years of age or over, in main office of local con- cern. Address Box Az6, Herald.
 8-11-3d
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

TO RENT-Nicely furnished rooms.
 83 Maple street. 8-3-8d.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

TO RENT-Desirable furnished rooms. Light housekeeping, 101
 Fairview. 311d2
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13
HEDP WANTED-odAIE.

WANTED-Tool maker, gauge mak- er,1 machinist and drill press hand: ideal working conditions. Apply Machinist Hall, 34 Church St.
 8-13-3d
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13
FURNISHED ROOMS.

TO RENT-Furn!shed room, all con-
 veniences, 70 Franklin Square. Tel. 1432-6. >8-3-tf.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

FOR SALE-A machine shop run by water-power. Lathes, plalners,
 milling machines, drilling ma
 chimes. power presses, sna1tlng, betting, pulleys, also quantity of tools. Estate must be settled. This is a good opportunity. Box 273, Bristol. 8-11- 4oX
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

FOR SALE-A few more bicycles and
 tires at bargain prices. No reason
 able offer refused. Fred Schwartz Barber Shop, 107 Glen St. S-1Qdx
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

FOR SALE-1916 Chummy Roadster
 in fine shape, a bargain. Tel. 78-4,
 Southington. S-l1
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

WANTED-Meat cutter, Doherty's
 market, 4O6 Arch St. 8-11-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

wANTED-Man around 30 years of age as assistant foreman, by a local concern. Previous Mechanical
 training not necessary. Address Box XL25, Herald. 8-13-3d
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

FOR SALE on five cent limit in high class residential section, nine room house, designed for two family. two acres of land. abundance of fruit, all kinds, large chicken house. price $S,000. Call evenings 1335-5 New Britain, or write c. c. Prentice, Is Asylum street, Hartford. Conn.
 8-9-4d
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13
FOR ShLRA

FOR SALE-Oil route including
 horse and tank wagon. Willing to sell reasonable. Inquire Tailor shop,
 8S Main St.. Bristol, Conn. 8-11-6dx
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

FOR RENT-Two nice light house.
 Keeping rooms. Mrs. E. E. Barnes, s4 Church St., second floor. 8-13-d2x
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

FOR SALE-Harley Dawson motor
 cycle; cheap; no use for it. Avery Soda Works, Tel. 919. S-8-wx
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

wANTED-Auto truck driver, Ap- ply s. shurberg. es Fairview St.
 811-2d
New Britain herald., 1917-08-13

FOR SALE-Plot of ground fronting 205 feet on Linden avenue and 125 feet on Chapman street. Must be- sold. No reasonable offer refueed. Address Havens and schoen, 719-Al Madison Ave, Asbury Park. N. J.
 S-S-12d
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1917-08-30
Gtwas 81 iippig.

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