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Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
KEEP MACHINES UNDER COVER.


 Lack of care of farm machinery is one of the greatest sources of loss on | American farms.
 Every year the farmers aT the Unit | ed States spent millions of dollars for implements and, as a rule. these inn plements last only about half as long as they should because they are not kept under cover when not in use.
 It costs from $1.003 to sl,500 to equip an average farm with Nnnachinery. When implements are given rough usage by operators and are left out doors exposed to all kinds of weather, they cannot be expected to do good work for more than five years.
 This neglect causes, an expenditure of something like $2,009 every 10 years for new machines. If we multiply this by the number of farmers who do not give their implements proper care, we can gain some idea of the enormous annual loss caused by carelessness.
 It is just as important to save farm machinery as it it's to save the crops after we grow them. Often we almost work our heads of to get q hay crop under cover when sudden storm threatens. Yet many of Us allow our farm implements to stay out in all kinds of weather.
 Poor care of machines means waste of labor, waste of money and waste of crops. We cannot do good work with implements that are ill poor con- dition.
 There should be a machine shed and a repair shop on every farm and they should be equipped with c forge and blacksmith tools, with carpenters s tool chest and simple woodworking tools.
 A poorly drained building Or one with leally roof should never be used to house machinery. The shed should l be from 16 to 20 feet wide and long enough to accommodate all the ma chimes. It is best to lave enough doors, , so that a machine can be taken out without disturbing any other machine. An, expensive shelter is not necessary. It need not cost over S400 CT $500.
 Before putting any m1chine in the 1 shed after it has been il use, it is always best 10 apply I coating of grease to all polished parts. This will prevent rust. If the mold1oard is kept i bright better work will be done by the blow and the energy of both man and horse will be conserved.
 A good operator is quick to detect either by sight O. by sound, when any part of a machine needs attention. If the machine is not working smoothly in all it's parts, the cf.pse of the trouble should immediately be ascer- tained and remedied. A loose nut promptly frightened, will noc only save valuable time. but will prolong the usefulness of the implement.
 All bearings should be kept oiled Tn spite of care, bearings sometimes become hot This trouble can be rem edied by mixing graphite with the oil
 Implements should be inspected al frequent intervals and all worn parts adjusted or replaced. Every machine should be very carefully gone ovel during the winter when other farm work is not pressing and repairs need ed should be ordered at once. These can be more promptly delivered 1T winter than during the rush seasor and the farmer will have more time tt perfectly adjust the new part.
 little paint will do much to pre- serve both wood and mr:al It alst
 improves the appearance of an imple
 ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

able to purchase lime for agricultural purposes without restrictions as a re- suit of decision by H. J. Baker, di rector of extension at Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs. to whom the question was referred by the war industries board.
 The priorities division of this board had accepted ruling under date of August 1. 1918. that no farmer would be permitted to purchase lime in eX- cess of one ton in any one year. The ruling produced so much dissatisfac- ton and was found to be so at vari- ance with the country's agricultural programme, that the entire matter was referred to certain state officials in the various states. in Connecticut the choice falling on Mir. Baker
 In letter to all county agricultural agents in the state Mr. Baker explains his decision in the matter and the reasons back of the decision and makes suggestions as to the advisa-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

well adapted to poultry. raising, as such land does not drain readily. and it is much more difficult to keep the stock healthy.
 Long stationary houses or the inten- sive system saves steps, but it is ea- fer to keep the bird healthy and to re- produce the stock under the colony system, where the birds are allowed free range Breeding stock, and es- recially growing chickens, should have an abundance of range, while hens used solely for the production of mar 1 ket eggs may be kept on d very small area with good results.
 The colony house system necessi- tates placing the houses. holding about l ioG hens, from 200 to 250 feet apart, su | that the stock will not kill the grass
 The colony system may be adapted te
 severe winter conditions by drawing
 the colony houses together in a con
 venient place at the beginning of win I ter, thus reducing the labor during these months
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
THE EXHAUSTED BUSINESS MAN

metallic iron must go through digestive proc. ess to transform them into organic iron-Nux- ated Iron-before they are ready to be taken up and s.similated by the human system. Not withstanding all that has been slid and written on this subject by well known physicians, thou. ssnds of people still insist in dosing themselves with metallic iron nimply, suppose, because it costs few cents less. strongly advise readers in all cases to get a physicians prescription for organic iron-Nu1ated Iron-or if you don't want to go to this trouble, then purchase only Nu1ated Iron in is original packages and zee that this particular name (Nuxated Iron1 sp- years on the package. If you have taken prep arations such as Nux and Iron and other smi- lar iron products and failed to get results, re- member that such products arc an entirely different thing from Nuxated Iron"
 MANuFAcrUsEas' NoTE: Nuxated Iron which has been used by Dr. Sullivan and others with such surprising results. and which is prescribed and recommended above by physicians. is not q 'e- cret remedy, but one which is well known 10 druggists everywhere Unlike the older nor- gsnc iron products it is easily ossirnilated and does not iniure inc teeth. make them black nor upset the stomach. The manufacturers rucran- tee successful end entirely satisfactory results 10 every purchaser CT they will refund your money. l. is dispensed by all good druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

9hrough the cutter will also help te keep the top Of. the silase from spoil ing. II is better perhaps, to com mence feeding silage as soon as filling is completed. in which case there is no waste. If that is done the tendency of COWS to lessen milk production be- cause of scanty feed is checked. Don't wait until winter to feed silage; do it now.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
PREPARING ANIMALS
 FOR SLAUGHTER


 It is important that an animal in tended for slaughter should be kept off feed from 24 to 36 hours If kept on full feed the system is gorged and the blood vessels loaded. In such a condition it is impossible to drain out the veins thoroughly when the ami nal is bled. and a reddish colored. un- attractive carcass will be the result Food in the stomach decomposes very rapidly after slaughter, and where the dressing is slow the gases generated often flavor the meat. Water should be given freely up to the time of slaughter, as it keeps the temperature normal and helps to wash out the sys- tenn, resulting in a nicely colored car cass.
 The care of animals previous to slaughter has considerable effect on the Keeping qualities of the meat It is highly important that they be not excited in any way sufficiently to raise the temperature of the body Excite ment prevents proper drainage of blood vessels, and if extreme will cause souring of the meat very soon after dressing. In no instance should an animal be killed immediately after long drive or after a rapid run about the pasture. If heated by such cause T. IS LdT pStleI tO dllOW IL 10 rest over night before killing than to risk the meat spelling. The flesh of an animal that has been overheated is usually of a pale color and very often develops a sour or putrid odor within three or four days after being dressed. It is also essential that the animal be carefully handled so as not to bruiSe the body. Bruises cause blood to settle in the injured part of the Lody. and often cause loss
 A 36-hour fast. plenty of water, care ful handling and rest before slaughter are all important in securing meat in the best condition for use, either fresh CT for curing purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

Suffield.-Ten new cases of influenza have been reported in Suffield Military school and Health Officer w. E. Cald- well has ordered these students placed in the school hospital under the care Of a special nurse. Five of the cases are boarding students and the other five are town students.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

Make the straw stacks of some value Use for feed all cf the best that is needed, and use all of the rest for bedding or get 1t tramped into or mixed with animal manure. It will help to save and increase the value of the manure and will more readily decompose in contact with the moisture. A straw stack allowed simply to rot down of itself is Of little value as manure, as most of the nitrogen passes off into the air and is wasted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
WEIGHT IS MARK OF
 GOOD WINTER LAYERS

Make rF of the scales ia selecting winter layers if record has not been kept of the bullets that were matched early. WeI-aeveloped, early matched bullets make the best layers Obser- vations on the growth Of chickens at the government poultry farm at Beltsville, Md., showed that the average bullet upon reaching maturi- ty weighed as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

East Hartford.-Ida A. Pierce was divorced Sfrom Harvey R. Pierce of Middletown in the superior court in Hartford last week She claimed de- sertion and said that she received only 46 cents from him in over three years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
Why She Frets.

We know a dear old lady who has such a hatred of cards that she frets about her aviator son being called an 'ace."-Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

Naugatuck.--The new restaurant connected with the plant of the Good year l. R. Glove Co. opened Tuesday noon. Meals will he served at actual cost The restaurant will be under the supervision os committee of factory officials and employees and will be managed by John P. Jones.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

Now that the elections arS over not quite so much will be heard perhaps bout unconditional surrender. ."- Springfield Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
HOUSE HENS IN
 COMFORTABLE cooPs

O03ETI v TT FNA9 = -- WI .
 Poultry can be raised successfully on any we'll drained soil. X light loam which will grow good grass is well adapted for this purpose, while very light, sandy soil through which the water teaches freely will stand more intensive poultry conditions, but most n. the green feed for the fowls kept or such a soil will have to be purchased. A heavy clay or adobe soil is not as
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
The Danger of limitations.

OHIO druggist writes The Practical Druggist" prominent New York
 Drug Journal, follows Please furnish formula for Castoa. All the formulas have worked with either ineffective dagreeae administer
 To this The Practical Druggist" replies I've do supply formulas for proprietary articles Weooun wanted Your experience with formulas not surprising but just what be expected When Caston wanted why not supply the genuine you make substitute fair right to label Coa We give you all of laxative preparations for children but not Casto and think mother feel kindly toward you you gave your product under such name"
 No mother with spark of affection her child will overlook the sigma ture of Chas. H. Fletcher when buying Castora-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

Our soldiers in the Orient have thoroughly exploded the old theory that the Turkish bath originated the Turks.-CleVeland Plain Dealer ~
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
BEGIN FEEDING sILAeE NOW.

Much feed is wasted by failure to finish packing the silo properly after filling. The ton should be leveled off, tramped thoroughly and then well soaked. A layer of dry stalks run
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

For want of iron you may be an old man a thirty, dull of intellect, poor in memory, nervous, irritable and all n-down,' while at fifty or sixty, with plenty of iron in youI blood. you may still he young in feeling, full of life, your whole being bTimming over with vim and energy.
 As proof of this take the case of Former United States Senator and Viee-PTesdential Nominee Charles A. Towne, who at past 5S is still yeritable mountain of tireless ener. rv. Senator Tone says: I have found NuIated Iron of the Ereateit benefit as q tonic and reEulative. Heneeforth shall not be without it, 1 am in a position to testify for tho beneh, of others to the remarkable and immediate hclpfuinem of this remedy, and l unhesitatingly recommend Nu1ated Iron 10 all who feel the need of renewed en- erEy and the regularity of bodily functions
 Then there is Former Health Commissioner William R. Kerr, of Chicago. who is past the three score year mark, but still vigorous, ae. tive. full of life. vim and energy. Former Health Commissioner Kerr says he believes his own personv 'etivity today is largely due ,o bis use of SuIaied Iron sad that he be. lievc. it ought 10 be prescribed by every physician IHd used in every hospital in the county.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
THE "RUN-DOWN" BUSINESS WOMAN

But in my opinion you can't make these strong, wig orous. successful, sturdy, iron men by feeding them on me- tallic iron. The old forms of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
UTILIZING STRAW STACKS.

bility of early buying and cooperative buying of lime.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

table, easily fatigued, but it ut terly robs him of that virile force. that stamina and strength cf will which are 50 necessary io success and power in every walk of life. It may also trans form a beautiful, sUeet-temPeTed woman. into one who is cross, nervous and irritable. have strongly emphasized the great necessity of physicians making blood examinations of their weak, anaemio, rundown pa- tienis. Thousands of persons go ca year after year suffering from physical weakness and q highly nervous condition due 10 lack of sufficient iron in their red-blood corpuscles without ever realizing the real and true cause of their trouble. Without iron in your
 blood your food merely passes
 through 1ae body, something
 like corn through an old mill
 with rollers SO wide apar; that
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
1t Serves Its Purpose.
Not Even Copied There.

Lee & osgood Co, chas, oagood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

LIME RESTRICTIONS REMOVED.
 Connecticut farmers will again ha
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
CALVES DO NOT NEED CREAM.

SNIN-S " WI INIEO S0EAms
 Many farmers lose money each year by feeding calves whole milk or giv- ing them access to the cows. In such cases the farmer is inclined to believe that the skim milk fed calf is likely to be small, unhealthy and undevel- oped.
 Where properly fed, the skim milk calf differs little. if any, in size, qual- ity, thrift and value from calves raised by their mothers, according to W. A. Rhea, specialist in dairying for the Extension Service of Connecticut Az ricultural College at Storrs The poor results that sometimes follow the feed ing of skim milk are more likely to be due to faulty methods of feeding them than to the fact that the cream has been taken out of the milk, says MT. Rhea.
 Skim milk differs from whole mix only in butterfat content The fol- lowing figures give the average com position of whole milk and of skim milk:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20

The fat IS not the most important part of the milk for the calf. Protein builds up the muscles, nerves, hair, hoofs and horns, while the ash is used for building the bones. Protein is the curd of the milk, which is seen when the milk sours. The fat in the milk does not go to form growth but fur ll:shes heat and fat on the body. 4 substitute for, the fat may be supplied much cheaper with grain, such as corn.
 The calf fed on skim milk is not generally quite so fat during the first six monthssof it's life as the one nursed by the COW but often has a better de- Velopment of bone and muscle
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
THE TIRED
 NERVOUS HOUSEWIFE

Bellevue Hospital (outdoSr Dept.), New York and the Westchester County Hospital, sala Modem methods of cooking and the rapid pace at which people of this century live nave made such an alarming increase in iron de: fcency in the blood of American men ana women that I have often marveled at inc large number of people who lack iron in tfe blood-and who never suspect tho cause oi their weak, nervous, rundown state Lack oi iron in the blood not only makes man : physical and mental weakling, nervous, irri
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-20
Physician Explains gives Practical Advice On What To Do To Help Build Up Your Strength, Power and Endurance And Increase The Red Blood Corpuscles.

Commenting on the use of Nuxsted Iron as . tonic. strength and blood builder, Dr. Ismes Francis Sullivan, fnr,.ylv phvsician of
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-29
UNPREPARED

When back to this country Ambassador Gerard was
his own admission 'socked find that in the that had
elapsed since the outbreak of the world conagaon nothing had
been done prepare the nation for reasonable national defense
Well might have been shocked for what more astounding
thing there in history or in human history than that ma
ton citizens being murdered month after month"; ma
ton whose ships being sunk and whose right to sail upon the
denied should take steps TO prepare to defend It's
right
For nearly two years now since the Lusiana went
down. has to observers seemed inevitable tha we sou
the maestom of this mighty struggle For the more
concessions we made marsm should have to make
The ndgnites submitted to the would be put upon
u.s. that the Pran way Our army and known to
woeuly deficient munitions guns equipment and has
folly in all these months steps have been
taken make them ready for emergencies On what theory will the
apoogsts for the administration justify its course Will they say
the President did realize that must that he
considered the country adequately prepared? Neither Of these
plantations is very credtabe to imRocheser Post Express
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-29
Save Food
Put Every Acre 10 Work.

In an editorial reviewing handicaps
and hardships Of the past, Michigan
Business Farming has this to say
about the future: THE time for find.
ing fault with things, which for rea-
sons perhaps more cogent than we can
realize can not be changed for the
time being at least, has passed. Now
that the planting season is near and
The farmer must soon decide upon his
acreage, let us have done with fruit.
less complaining, put our hands to the
pillow and do OUR 7 t in winning the
war. Never let 1t be said
that soldier suffering hunger or that
a child in far-off Belgium died from
starvation because you failed in this
great hour Of need to grow the mite
of food which might have nourished
them"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-29
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WOMEN RENDER EFFittEN AID
TO DRAFT BOARDS

Women in many States are Helping
in the work Of the local draft boards.
School teachers. who were already as
sisting. In not the leisure for all the
work needed and, in response to an
appeal from Provost Marshal General
Crowder, the Stale councils turned to
the divisions of the womans commit
tee, Council of National Defcn e, to
obtain clerical help.
The woman's committee reports
that in Arkansas, one of the q States
in which it has taken an official reg
istraton of women for war service,
the chairman of Pulaski county was
able to print in the local newspapers
a list of more than $50 women lolun-
teers, and next day telephone lines
were kept busy by women answering
the first call they had received from
the Government.
In Ohio Governor Cox requested
that the county units of the womans
committee furnish the necessary vol
unteers. Only out of the So units
proved unequal to the call. Within
10 days the work was completed. In
Illinois the registration cards were
used and women were asked to work
in taking Industrial histories from the
draft questionnaires, which were then
entered on occupational cards for
transmission to Washington. The
draft administration in Wisconsin has
been using women for many months.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-29
STANDARDIZING THE BAIT
New York World

Any apprehension that the fishing
season In Maine might prove failure
this year because Of the war has now
been happily dispelled by prompt OIL
oial action. The Sehriff of York
County degrees that an angler may
lawfully possess two quarts of whis-
KY, and with that individual allowance
If bait the season ought to be a highly
successful one. The official ruling
has become public through the testi-
mony at a public trial.
This generous provision for the fish
erman evidences praiseworthy zeal on
the part Of Maine to conserve an i'm
portant state industry. The Portland
Eastern Argus thinks that some fussy
people might object that this is treat
ing the states prohibitory law like a
scrap of paper" On the contrary, 1t
is confirmation of ancient usages
which were menaced by modern leg
islation 1t is a concession In con-
flict of jurisdiction and as between the
olo unwritten law and the statutory
law. Fishing has immemorial risht
which have broadened down from ,e
cedent to precedent, and If they run
counter to prohibition acts, why. so
much the worse for the latter.
For a Legislature to attempt to pro-
scribe fisherman's bait is ultra wires,
The Cost it can do is to satndardize
the allowance, and the action taken by
the Maine Sheriff to that end shows a
wise discretion. Under this tolerant
policy the quest of the trout and the
salmon in the Maine lakes should
flourish and prosper, war or no war.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-29

STOICISM OF CANADIANS
washington POST

"The wonderful stoicism Of the
Canadians in the war Is almost I'M
possible of comprehension" remark
ed II. j. Waters, newspaper man OF
Toronto and former New Yorker, at
the Willard. 81 happened to 90 into
parlor car on one of the Eastern
roads a few days ago, and In the
smoking compartment was Cana
dian officer engaged in conversation
with a young American Lieutenant
who was going from his training camp
to a seaport, there to board a trans
port for France. AS entered !
heard the Canadian say in casual
tone that he had been in the fight at
Mont KENNEL in 1915, which, by the
way is the highest point in Belgium.
81 had seen numerous Canadians
back from the battle front, and had
a high regard for them, but | paid
no particular attention to the man in
the smoker until | was attracted by
his wonderfully pleasing and cheer
full countenance. He appeared to look
at me in a peculad way, but | kept
quiet and listened to the CONVERSE
ton. Then | interjected question.
The Canadian replied that Mont KEN
mel was an important strategic point,
and that in the 1915 fight it was the
Canadians who held the crest of the
hill In the course of the converse
zion the young officer let drop that he
had been wounded at Mont KENNEL.
"'My ] ask where you were hit?'
asked.
"'They struck me in the eyes was
the calm reply. These are artificial.
| was shocked Not until then had
noticed that the officer had no sight
A shell had torn out both eyes, but the
surgeons who operated had made such
a perfect job that it was practically
impossible to notice that the man was
blind. He had spent months at St.
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Canada Reduces Wheat Consumption.
Home consumption of wheat in Can
ada is now being reduced about 5 per
sent to make possible an increase in
wheat exports.