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Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19

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 above percentage although only fowls three months old or over were report ed in both cases Ducks were report ed on only 7.9 per cent. of the farms in the country and are most numerous in the following states. arranged ac- cording to their production: Iowa, Illi- nots. New York, Pennsylvania. Mis- souri, Tennessee, Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Ohio the number ranging from about 225 900 head in Iowa to 1o6.0o0 in Ohio. New York is the only one of these states which shows an increase in the mum : Der of ducks. while all the others show a marked decrease. Long Island, N. T., contains number of large com mercial duck farms which apparently are quite successful. It would appear, therefore, that commercial duck farms are increasing somewhat. while the production. of ducks on general farms as a side issue is decreasing. especial ly in the Middle West ii
 There are Il standard breeds of ducks which have been admitted to the American standard of perfection These nay be divided into three class es (1) the meat class, including the Picking. Aylesbury Muscovy, Rouen Cayuga, Buff. and Swedish; @ the egg class, which includes the Indian Runner; and {s) the ornamental class composed of the Call. the Crested White, and the Black East India The common or so-called "puddle' duck is kept on many farms in the Middle West and south and is generally oi small size, poor layer. and an un- desirable type of market duck. Ex- cepting the Mnscovy, all of our econ on1ic breeds of ducks are said to havs originated from the Mallard, or com mon wild duck.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
. FORAGE NECESSARY FOR
 EcoNCMicAL PARK PRODUCTION

By F. 4G~ HOLDEN.
 The Illinois Agricultural Experiment. Station has recently conducted a. se- rics of experiments in the feeding of young pigs and the results demon : strate that the greatest economy in the production of pork follows the uze of asture sor other forage in eonnee- tion with a grain ration.
 The following five important facts were shown h.- the experiments:
 l. Frnm-. -.375 to- 425 pounds of feed, fed with pasture, can produce 100 pounds of pork. The same amount of feed fed without pasture can produce the same, amount of pork provided from one-third to one half more pro- tein supplement Is used.
 2. A fall grain ration on pasture will require the smallest amount ef feed to, produce a hog of marketable weight It is. pointed out. however that this may not always be the most economical method
 3. When a medium grain ration or pasture is fed, the least amount o1 protein supplement is necessary tt produce q 225-pound hog. A medium grain ration on pature will also pro duce a pig of the desired weight (fron 100 to 150 pounds for handling tht new corn crop.
 4. Ecenomieal pork, production doe: not so much depend upon the kind O forage used as it does upon furnish ing forage throughout the whole crop growing season.
 ,. The most rapid gains in all Q the experiments were obtained b! feeding corn. tankage and either mid dlings CT ground oats in the self-feed CT but..c corn and tnkage produced eco. nomical results.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
BLOOD WILL TELL.

: Too many persons. farmers includ- ed, have gained the idea that pure bred livestock is merely 8 fad of the idle rich. pleasing to look at in the show ring but not of great practical value on the farm.
 How improved bloodiines are neces- sarv for economical development of livestock products is shown in the fol- lowing comparisons by the United States Department of Agriculture of butcher standards of a beef steer of good breeding with those of medium steer:
 Tn the case of a good steer the loin cuts. which are high priced. constitute 16' S-4 per cent. by weight, as com pared with 15 1-2 ger cent. in a me diurn steer. The rib cuts compose g S-4 per cent. in the better class of steer and only : "A per cent. in the medium animal The round, which is medium priced cut, constitutes 21 per cent. in a good steer and 26 1-2 per cent. in a medium steer, while the chuck, a low-priced cut. composes 24 per cent. of the good steer. and s27 3-4 per cent. of the medium steer The miscellaneous cuts in the good steer aggregate 13 per cent. and only II pei cent. in the medium steer. These fig ures indicate that the good steer car
 ries a greater percentage of the. high
 pricd cuts and lower percentage 0,
 the medium priced and cheap cuts
 than does fhe medium steer. although
 the animals may be fed similar ra.
 tions. This divergence in meat make
 up at market time must be attributed to breeding ' | What is. true of the beef animal il also true of dairy cattle in that econ onlical production of milk and butter
 fat deyend largely upon selection ii
 breeding. No farmer can afford scrul livestock in these days of high grail and forage costs. It is a tax on tn consumer as well as the farmer
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
COLUMBIA

Mrs. Fred A.. Hunt and Mrs. George H. Champlin motored to Hartford on Wednesday and attended the sessions of Pomona grange and later were guests of Miss Ida HoIbrook of South Manchester, formerly for many years a resident of Columbia. They returned home Friday.
 Abbott Little has been i'll during the past week
 Randall Porter. student at Wes- leyan college, spent Sunday at home with his parents.
 : Charles K. Hitchcock. has been af- ficred during the past week with an infected wound on the index finger of his right hand.
 Charles IFriederich A West street has been appointed F. F. D. carrier of the Fnited States mail from Andover to Gilead and Hebron and began his trips on Monday.
 A public meeting in the interest ot education called by the state board ot education was held at the town hal, Thursday evening. A small audience ] listened to an address on Health hy State Inspector of Schools L. T. Garri-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
vAaELlNE soFrENs soREs

Treament for sick birds consists of applying a liberal quantity of car- -bolated- vaseline, which causes the patches Or crusts to drop of, where upon the sores underneath should be painted with tincture of iodine or a per cent. solution of carbolic acid. Five pounds of fined powdered sul- pHur mixed with each 100 pounds of dry mash is also efficient in effecting cure. When the disease develops in any flock, Immediately spray the houses and GOODS thoroughly with some wood preservat;ve or coai-tar disinfectant and scaid the drinking fountains and feeding dishes with boiling water, repeating these con- trol measures every third day there- after until the sickness is dissipatei.
 Scaly legs, caused by a mite which burrows beneath the scales and forms a yeilowish, powdery sub
 stance which in1ates the scales, is another contagious disease, Is spreads slowly. To prevent its en- trance to the flock the roosting and dropping boards and all cracks sand .crevices should be sprcayed thorough ly at regular intervals to keep them free from mites. Examine the biris' shanks occasionally, and if any signs Of ~aly legs appear, wash the birds legs with soap and warm water to re- move the loose scales, and then rub thoroughly with half-and half mix ture of kerosene and linseed oil. or fill a can with mixture. and after the birds have gone too roost at night dip each birds legs into the solution for about a minute. Repeat the treat ment every three or four days until the scales are removed. Il of cara way, used in the same manner, is al- so very effective.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
Carried a Tube of
 Tooth Paste 3 Years

Many a person has stopped brushing the teeth because of tooth pastes that harden. It is especially true of chill dren. ra.a +A
 The experiments of Prof. James B. Stebbins, Jr,. of New York. long ago proved that Albodon Dental Cream will not harden or dry out in any weather. Three years ago Mir. Otto Ktpfer of 800 Hudson Street. Hobo ken. \. J.. took two dozen tubes of Albodon to South America. On his return war had broken out and he enlisted in our army and went to France. He was recently discharged and in unpacking found a partly used tube of Aihodon three years old. still in perfects condition
 Albodon is calcium carbonate, sapon- fled and mixed with the well-known antiseptic oils of cloves, cinnamon and eucalyptus. It is perfectly made and effective and so safe that children can use 1t. It sells under a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
What Nuxated Iron
 Is Made From
< Sworn Statement of Composition of Its Formula It increases the strength and endurance of delicate rervo
 rundown folks in two weeks time in many instances

ricnced to build up the nerve fcses es6 tnereay increase brain power, as glycercphess plates arc said to contain phosnhorars in s state very similar to that in which Il ik tcund in the nerve and brain cell. of man. '
 As will be seen from tie above. two inf portart ingredients of Nuxatcd Iron (IroA Peptonatc and. Glycerophos9haiesl are vt x expesive products as compared with nacsss other tonics 2
 Under such circumstances the teu,ssat;,Ss to adulteraticn and substitution by t:nscr.ss puious persons, is very great and the rub: H IS hereby warned to be careful and see cvecSa bottle is plainly labeled "Nrxated Iron. .i,t by the Dae Health Laboratories. Pa.f., London, and Detroit U. $: A., as this is the other forms of iron withoue success. tSiE does not prove Nuxated Iron will not helf you. We guarantee satisfaction to evervo purchaser or your money will be refunde4Ss'
 In regard to the value of Nuxated Itos.a pr. A. ]. Newman, late Police Surgeon stS the City of Chicago, and former House SuySs geon Jefferson Park Hospital. Chicago, say:s 1t has proven through his own tests of is ia :. excel any preparation he has ever used fer creating red blood, building up the nervess and strengthening the muscles, Dr. ]. W:S Arniistead, Grove Hill, Ala, grsduate of thsa University of Alabama School of Med.can. Z Nuxsted Iron I have found more benescaEl results than from any preparation I-hzesi ever used in 34 years practice" Dr. R A.
 Baugh, Polkyille, Miss, graduate ezs tie Memphis Hospital College, Memphis, isss.!s says; T always prescribe Nuxated Irsnj where reconstructive tonic is indicated, "ss Nrxated Iron often increases the strength and endurance of delicate, nervous, runeovns folks in two weeks time. MAruravxzzs Nsyz: Euxstci Iron is not seeres rssx but which is well known to drurgis everywhere uHk sas older iron products 1t easily snseel aa iriurs tho teeth, make them black Aas<h Kuzated lron s not recommended for In of s
 ne but only tonic strength and hieod buti&er. On of illness always eons1t your family physician ss& A gadsd by his adyiee) II in doubt wArher nl - Eeed tonic ask doctor. ss we do not wish to n ps E1xsted If you do require it you shspia c Gnd 1t sces not help you notify snd vi rvsora
 neaey l, soii by an SSusgissa pas EsssA sAAsaA D0trois, Hish. Osgood Co. and Lee & Oseood.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

l drink freely. Where sour milk IS fed the amount of beef scrap in the dry mash may be reduced one-half.
 Plenty of fresh, clean water is ab- solutely necessary for all growing chicks. In hot weather ii should be given twice daily and put into foun- tains or dishes and placed sn the shade so as to keep as cool as pos sibie. Clean the water dtsh thorough ly each day before dti4ng.
 An abundance of free range with plenty of shade is necessary If chicks are to grew rapidly and develop into vigorous fewls. Growing chicks that have free range obtain quantities Of green feed, bugs, worms and sthaf things, therefore requiring less grain, and they are also less liable to sick ness or disease. Give your chicks free range whenever possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
CLARK's CORNERS

Guests at Allen JeHett's SuaAk were MT. and Mrs John c. Lewis aRe son Gardner. also Mr. and Mrs. IrviSE Hopkins of Elliotts and Robert $ Clapp of Worcester and Viela J. Ciarf of Pomfret
 Dr.. William B. Oliver of Putnal spend the week end at his home here
 People named Schipnell from Po quonoc. Bridge have purcha sed tAe Martin Navin. Jr, place.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. J. Wilkins of Mana field Depot visited at Amcs StoneI. this week t
 George Moran of Palmer. Mass. ves in town this week.
 Mrs. George Moran left Monday fer Madison, Conn.,. where she will teacf
 The local agent. Mir. Ralcon., is hag- ing vacation so Ellsworth Covsn E taking his place.
 Miss -Pansy Neff has returned iron, a weeks stay in Eastford.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
CLEANLINESS AN ENEMY
 OF POULTRY DISEASES

Cleanliness is of the greatest i'm
 portance in keeping lice and mites: heas, and other insects under control, and should have the closest attention, The poultry houses. roosts. dropping boards, brood GOODS and all other places that the fowls or chickens occu- py should be kept clean. An abund- ance of light and fresh air should al
 so be provided. While these things cannot be depended on to keep away lice and mites, yet they make it cas- fer to determine when the pests are present and help to keep fowls heal thy and vigorous. making them better able to withstand and to fight off the attacks of lice and mites, Sick or diseased fowls are always the first victims of these parasites which makes it important that the fowls be kept healthy.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
MANURE FOR CROPS

Stable manures are generally more economically used when applied to farm crops than when applied to or ciards yet they can be used with good results. particularly in reiuye- hating old orchards on exhausted soil. It Is claimed that fresh sawdust con- tain an acid which. when used heav- fly, may injure soils which are deti- cient in lime.
 To prevent fire Hanging and loss through fermentation, horse manure, when in piles, should be kept very compact and moist.
 Horse manure is more bulky and weighs less per cubic foot than COW manure.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
THE NEUTRAL SOIL

A soil in which the acids and aka lines are balanced is called a neutral soil. It is important to know which plants prefer the acid, which the all kaline. and which the neutral soil, and meet the demands of the plants. Most weeds on the farm, as sorrel, paint brush, ferns, golden rod, and cabbage club root, and some flowers, as rhododendron, prefer the acid soil; clovers and other legumes prefer the alkaline soil; and corn, potatoes and most grain the neutral soil.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19

The Board of Directors have authorized the broadcst publication of the sworn state naept of the composition of, Nuxated Iron, one of the most widely used tonic, strength and blood builders in the world, so that the public may examine 1t for themselves and judge as to it's merits.
 It is conservatiyely estimated that this re- narkable formula is now being used by over 3,0oo,o06 people annually in America alone Among those who have used and, strongly nectcd with wcll-knozRn hospitals, former United States Senators, members of Con gress, and former Health Officials.
 Newspapers everywhere are invited. Co copy this statement for the benefit of their readers. It is suggested that physicians make tces so that they may intelligently answer questions of patients concerning it. Evefy- body is advised to cut 1t out and keep it. "A copy of the actual sworn statement will be sent to anyone who desires such. It is as follows:
 Iron Peptonate Especial specific Stand
 ard) Quantity given below
 Sodium Glycerophosphates LISP.
 Calcium Glyeerophosphates |. .s,P.
 P. F. Nux Vomica LISP.
 Casear;n Bitter
 Magnesium Carbonate
 Pc. Ginger LISP.
 Oil Cassia Cinnamon LISP.
 Calcium Carbonate Precip. LISP.
 Each dose of two tablets of Nuxatcd Iron contains one and onc-half grains of organic iron in the form of iron peptonate of soc. eiai specific standard which in our opinicn possesses superior qualities to any ether known form of iron. By using other makes of Iron Peptonate we could have put the same quantity of actual iron in the tablets at less than onc-fo1.rtIt tfe cos+ 4e ,e .,J by using metallic iron we could have accom- phshcd the same thing at less than one. twelfth the cost; but by so doing we must have most certainly impaired their therapeu- tic efficacy: Glycerophosphates used in NuS- sted Iron is, one of the most expensive tonic ingredients known. It is especially reeor-
 ;.od isl this eitv hv Chas
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
cuLLlNe INCREASES
THE EGG YIELD


 The Bartholomew county [lnd.l agricultural agent reports that total of 1,222 hens were handled in re- cent culling campaign, and of this number of hens, l,222 laid 2,36S eggs carded as poor layers. The entire number of hens, 1922 laid 2,236s eggs the week before culiing, while the week after they had been cufied the SS7 fowls left on the farm laid 2,2sz eggs. This explains why it was ex- pedient management to rid the focks of the 345 lazy loafers which laid only 54 eggs the week after they had been separated from their former ceived the same amounts of feed as the profitable llroducers. The per- centage of egg production the week before culling was 27.6, while the week after it was 36.8,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
PRUNING THE TREES

Prune the. trees annually, but not heavily. Do not cut out large limbs. Frostbitten wounds are slow to heal. NeveY leave stubs in cutting off limbs. Wounds heal most rapidly in spring. Keep trees free from suck CTS. Torn wounds are generally fa- tai. Summer pruning induces fruit fulness. Heavy pruning is always followed by a heavy growth of suck CTS, Winter pruning. when the eree is dormant increases the vigof of the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
TYPHOID AND THE FARM.

Typhoid fever is peculiarly rural disease" This statement comes from the United States Department of Az riculture and Is. therefore. authorita- tive.
 Nearly anyone who will stop and think will recognize the truth of the statement but it is equally true that such has not always been the case. It is true even now of many European countries where water supply and sewage disposal have been neglected.
 Typhoid was once a scourge of the
 cities. It thrives best in dense popu-,
 iations if given a chance.
 The statement brings home the fact
 that sanitation has not been carried
 to the farms as effectively as to the
 city. Perhaps this is hardly possible
 but certainly rural sanitation is not entirely hopeless.
 Soil pollution, doubtless, Is the prin- cipal reason for high typhoid infection in the country. Wells have been es- tabiished with view to convenience rather than sanitation. Three out Of four according to the government au- thorities, are located within seventy i've feet of the house and in the direc- tion of the barnyard. In many cases l drainage is toward the well rather than away from it. The. United States Department of Agriculture at Washington has pub lished bulletin on Sewage Disposal on the Farm, It should be of value l to any farm owner who has occasion to suspect the source of his water sup ! ply, Few wells are tested regularly | for purity, although this state, along l with many others. is amply supplied l with facilities for making such tests
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19

son and oor1e oil Consolidation by M. Searle Light director of state super vtsien. A demonstration lesson was given by Miss Marion B. Holmes on poem memorization, and a geography drill by Miss Annie E. Bailey.
 E. E. Tucker. county agent was in town Tuesday evening and addressed meeting at the town hall in the. in terest- of the Holland county farm bu- .reau. giving an account of what has been accomplished by the bureau in the county during the past year There are about membefsAof the bureau in Columbia. Two local directors were nominated at the meeting to be voted upon at the annual meeting to be held in Rockville Dee. 18th.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
HEN HEALTH HINT.

Remember that it is much easier to keep birds healthy and well than to cure them after they are sick. Guard against disease by Siving the fowls and chicks proper care at all times. Keep in mind the following: Lice
 mites, filth, poor feed, dirty water. damp houses. drafts and lack of care and attention breed disease Sunlight. fresh air. clean houses ard runs. good feed. fresh water and good care and attention mean health, vigor and
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19

American public. needs to be informed that milk is an essential food and that, even at present prices, it is relatively cheap Only by increased home de- mand can the dairy industry maintain it's present rate of production. It is Ia problem not only for the dairyman but for the public which needs milk and milk products.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19

RoekviIle@Mrs. Charles S. Bottom ley and daughter. Miss Margaret Bot .tomley, of Rockville. were in Wash fngton. D. C.. several days ago to see Captain A. E. Thresh, NJ. C.. decor ated by the Prince of Wales. Captain Thresh. who is nephew of Charles $. Bottomley. is a member of the British army and saw four years of active service at the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
THE COW AND WAR.

E During the world war. American
 exports of milk products increased
 considerable more than three fold.
 In 1914. 7e.ooo.0oo pounds of milk
 left the United States. In 1919. the
 total was 2.550,eooo8o. It was not
 raw milk. of course. but for the sake
 of comparison the United States De-
 partment of Agriculture has reduced the figures to pounds of milk.
 Butter and cheese constituted the two items making up the total in 1914 In 1913. there was a big added item of condensed milk-semething more than half the total.
 These figures hold an interest for New England dairymen. especially so in light of the fact that Europe hopes to get back on pre-war basis so far as dairying is concerned within the next two years.
 At present. milk consumption per capita in the United States is far be- low the normal of public health stand ards. The loss of European trade would not be felt by American dairy men, if the home demand were any thing like what. 1t should be. The
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
COMMERCIAL DUCK
 RAISING INCREASING

According to the census of 1910 there were 2.soS,525 ducks in the United States. valued at s1,567,1s4, showing a decrease in number of near ly 40 per cent. as compared with 1900. It should be stated, however. that the animal census of 1900 was taken June 1, and that of 1910 April Is. which fact would considerably reduce the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19

Hartford-Professor Walter B. Ken tiaedyaef the Catholic university. Wash lington.D. C.. spoke on the Plumb Plan and the Railroad ,BNl at the Palace theatre, Monday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-19
FURNISH CHICKENS WITH
 GOOD SURROUNDINGS

Nothing is better for growing chicks than a liberal supply of sour milk. If it can be obtained, it always should be kept before them in an open dishpan where they can eat and