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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
JUDGES FOR FAIRS

The extension service of Connecti- cut Agricultural Collge provided seventy-one judges for fairs within the state the past summer and fall. Subjects judged ! included livestock poultry, field and orchard crops, can ned goods. household arts and the en- tire gamut of fair exhibits.
 Getting competent and unbiased judges for competitive ehibhs is A difficult task at many fairs. The ex- tension service endeavors to fill all requests of this kind, believing that agricultural fairs have educational possibilities for producer and con- sumer alike.
 There is a growing belief that the judge who merely pins blue or other colored ribbons on the exhibits is do- ing only half his duty. The judge should explain to anyone interested the reasons for his decisions and the points of excellence or shortcoming. The agricultural fair can be made a school for better farming and that is precisely what it should be. It also offers an opportunity for cit people to come in touch with farm problems and the intricacies of the farm busi- ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
WHAT IS A EARM2.

How much land is required for a farm? M
 The government says three acres. If. however, a smaller tract of land pro- duees more than $25e worth of pro- ductts in year, or if the continuous services of one. person are required to operate it. less than three acres can be called farm.
 The following paragraphs are taken from the report blanks provided for the Fourteenth Census. to be taken this winter:
 Definition of Farm-A farm for census purposes is all the land which is directly farmed by one person con ducting agricultural operations. either by his own labor alone or with the as- sistance of members of his household or hired employees. The term Hagri- cultural operations" is used as a gen. eral term referring to the work of growing crops, producing other agri- cultural products, and raising anil mals, poultry or bees.
 "The enumerator must not report as a farm any tract of land of less than three acres. unless there were produced On such tract products to the value of $250 or more, or unless 1t required the continuous services of al least one person..
 "A1l market, truck, and fruit gar dens, nurseries, greenhouses. poultry yards. places for keeping bees, and all dairies in or near cities, villages and incorporated towns. even though little land is employed, are for census purposes, farms, provided they pro- duced in 1919 agricultural products tc the value of at least s250 or required the continuous services of at least one person."
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03

covered with stumps. cannot be sown to grain. Some of this land is used for nasture, but large portion of it is idle.
 A recent experiment conducted by l.. Stark, a prominent business man and farmer residing at Starks, Wis. has. demonstrated that. in spite of the stumps, a tremendous yield of peta- toes can be grown on much of this cut-over land.
 MT. Stark. who for many years has been known as the potato king owns Is. 900 acres in Oneida county, Wiscon- sin. Part of 1t is cut-oyer land. thiclzly .ccvered with stumps.
 A large tract 't this stump land that had been in red clover for two years MT. Stark planted to potatoes 1 last spring.
 The planting. mltivating and har- vesting had to be done by hand. bu' the crop produced b- this practicar,
 virgin soil richly repaid for all trouble and exrense.
 One hill produced eight lar-e pota toes. the aggregate weight of whicf | was about 1-2 pounds. If all hills
 had done as well, the yield would havt 1 been fully 5G0 bushels to the acre. Th'
 entire tract. did average about s0f bushels to the acre. l The fact that the potatoes had to h. crown and harvested entirely hy hant
 makes it impractical for any farmer t | grow notatoes on a large tract O i stump 1nrd l,l,+ o--o-,- idin acre ina ,nn heset to work in this or any otre I way incre" ses the prosperity of tn farmer and the food supply of the na tipn.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03


 proverb of hackneyed use The Con- necticut forces in the livestock cru- sade take the position that the bull should be more than half the herd and to this end are insisting that herd sires should possess strong individual merit in addition to good breeding. The "purebred scrub should accom- pany the scrub of mixed breeding to the butcher, it is contended.
 Farmers who desire to take part in the Better Livestock Crusade" will be enrolled on blanks obtainable at the offices of the County Farm Bu- reaus. These blanks should be filled out under the direction of the county agent or of the local committeeman of the farm bureau. Such registration requires that the owner shall main tain only pure bred sires. whether of dairy cattle or other kinds of live stock
 carrying the official seal of the U. s. ! Department of Agriculture is to be provided each livestock owner that meets the requirements of the. crusade 1 This poster may be displayed upon the f home premises and will mark the farm as home of good livestock. Boys and 1 girls who belong to the livestock club: 1 are eligible to registration.
 | Perhaps in no phase of the livestock l industry does breeding count more surely than in daifying. The countr. ] is paying a tremendous tax in tht form of scrub bulls that beget scrut offspring of low producing ability. Tn burden falls upon the owner of the scrub animal or on neighbors tha1 breed their cows to his scrub bull.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
COUNTY FARM stlREAu%
 . NEAR ANNUAL MEETING

The New London county farm bu- reau is approach ng the. tina for it's annual meeting. which win be held this year at the Chamber. of Commerce rooms Grange halll next Saturday ,af- ternoon. When the meeting opens at 1.S0 the farm burenu officers hope to have large attendance of the farm CTS and others from all over New Lsn- don county. f
 Speaking of the meeting. Monday. County Agent Walter S.. Marsland said
 Some may feel that because they have never joined the farm bureau, or perhaps have not been active for a year ar two, they are not Untitled to come to the, annual meeting.; There Is no reason whatever for such an atti- tu1e. Whether you ever have been q member or not. come and see what we are doing. or trying to do, and then decide for yourselves whether or no 1t Is work with which you are in sympa thy Or. if you know of fwork, the farm bureau can do, and ought to do. work that has been neglected in the past. come: and express your opinion. This is exactly what the annual meeting is for to give every one a voice in the work, and to let everyone know what that work has been. in the just past. and will be. for the year to come. The program includes a good prac- tical talk on present.da dairying con ditons. by A. W. Manchester. himself a diarvman. and member of the ex- tension staff at Storrs. and also a dis cussion of tho subject of cooperative buying and selling. by I. G.sDavis,S the former county agent leader for Con nccticut. Then there will sbe reports by the county agricultural aand home demonstration agents of tour farm
 hureau and. perhaps most important of all the, election of officers, and l tcwE directors. from every town in the county. for the coming rear,
 "All in all 1t Is tho most important meeting in the year, as regards farm bureau work, and we want to see you l afi present. If you're not a member | cnrie and join. If you're not interest ed come and get interested. We want
 at least one representatives at the
 me eeting from every town in the ccun-
 ty. on a matter of vital importance | to every town. to be discussed at the
 meeting. Why not decide right now to represent your town yourself.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

 Woodstock, Conn. He raises Ayrshire cattle, Berkshire hogs and Rose Comb Rhode Island Red ano White Leghorn chickens.
 The United States department of agriculture and the extension service of Connecticut Agricultural College are conducting the better livestock campaign in this state. Farmers who agree to keep only pure bred sires in their breeding herds are to be given poster certificate with the seal of the. United States department of ag- riculture.
 In Connecticut the campaign will be directed particularly toward dairy cattle with view to increasing econ- omic production of milk. It is hoped to enlist practically all of the farmers in the state who are breeding dairy cattle.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
EACLEVILLE

Guests from town and out of town together with host and hostess. made up a company of eighteen at the Vim ton Villa. Thanksgiving party.
 Postmaster James Green made a business trip to New York last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Woolsey of Montclair. N. l.. visited last week at the home of Mir and Mrs. F. o. Vinton.
 The funeral of Mrs Addies Richard son took place Saturday afternoon. Services were conducted at the Rich ardao home in this village and at the grave in Nathan Hale cemetery. In South Coventr.', b. Rev. FEW. Klein, Of Mansfield Depot A. I.afoquet and John Thompson were bearers. A good ly. company of relatives. friends and neighbors attended the sctFice at the house.
 Never eat pie with asknife It's all right to eat cheese with pie, but knives should be- eaten alone. < {. .e
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
HEALEY HEADS LIST.

Leonard H. Healey, secretary of the state board of agriculture, is the first farmer in Connecticut to enroll in the nationwide campaign for better live stock Farmers enrolling in the Bet ter Livestock Crusade agree to use only pure bred sires in their herds or focks
 MT. Healey's farm is at North
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
GARBAGE FEEDING FOR HENS

Generally speaking, there is less danger from feeding garbage in the winter than during the summer as the cold weather prevents rapid de- composition and fermentation of the refuse. Often the suburban flock
 owner may secure the garbage of neighboring families who do not keep chickens. This source of feed may be so plentiful that he can expand his poultry keeping operations and af- ford to pay small amount for the table refuse. Where many uneooked
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
POTATOES PLANTED ON STUMP
 LAND PRODUCE 800 BUSHELS
By P. G. HOLDEN.

By P. c. HOLDEN.
 With the high price of all farm pro- duce it is good business to put every idle acre to work.
 In many states. both north and south, there are thousands of acrsT of cut-over land which. because of being
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
WAR ON THE SCRUB.

Connecticut has the honor of being the first state in the Union to enroll in the F'Better Livestock Crusade" now being carried on nationally through the United States Department of Ag- riculture. It is hoped to carry the distinction farther by putting the state in front rank by eliminating all scrub sres on Connecticut farms.
 .nThe bull is half the herd is a farm
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
ruRNlPs FEp To SHEEP

The largest turnips can be harvest ed if desired, and the remainder left for the sheep. They will clean Lp every turnip. Sheep are exceedingly fond of succulent food
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
Fresh Clean dish topels Eve1y Day
 uithout any bother 9f rubbing or boiling

",WERY good hoasekesper washes
 her dish towels every day!" Az Your mother, and grand mother drilled it into you. Yet how you have always hated this particular household task.
 Dish towels get so greasy you have to rub them so to get them clean = you have to boil them in soap or soda. Ifyou neglect to wash them, your supply runs short-you have to use soiled towels that leave the dishes smeary.
 Wash your dish towels with Rinso! The new form of oap-in grauales. Drop them into the rich Rinso suds, after the breakfast dishes are finished. Let them soak three hours. Then rinse them. And they will be clean and dry for the next dish washing.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03

management of the contest. is now using powdered sulphur. Like the salts sulphur possesses the distinct advan- age Of being easy to administer. tc 'arge numbers of, birds tsThe usual plan is to use the ordinarvs1nas sh and ldd an amount of powdered sulphur erual to 10 per cent. of it's weight: ir other words one should add i 0 pounds If sulphur to each 100 mound bag of nash. Feed this to the affected birds for four or five days and thsn go bacl, to the regular raticns which contain 10 sulphur. After a week or so re- Srme the use of tre sulphur mash for second period of four or five days Hnd then drop it a~ain. Under this freatment hens with colds. if thAy have been otherwise rroDartt. ma na ged, should show decided, irnproremerit.. The three best nens in each of the principal varieties are as follows:
 Plymouth Rocks,
 Merritt M Clark CBarred) Brook
 field Center Conn. ....!s. s7 Tn~lcside Farm CBarred), :, Paien-
 vile N V. 7g s. Rradfc.d Allyn twhitel. Eel mont, Moss. ..... ;4
 White Wvsndett-s. -"t " luOueHl faTnl, A0IOnNta,
 Conn. .... .......... ,..H. 1.s T1e~hert l.. Warren. St. Iamber, Hnr-v D. Emmons. Plymouth. NoilH' .s .s.f (. ..... S4
 Rhode Island Red< Pineerest. Orchards. }Grotcn, racoh @ E. Jansen. North 'H Haven. i'' T.arles H. Iane, SoMNlhoro.
 Mass. ...... ....... ssS.s. ..s.. 1e6 ..s White Jeghorrs.sS
 >7c-r~thousht Farm. CoAmoia, George pti'li7e tsevrno,,-. S-n.. fs9 q. z. Mclean. South Glastonbury, Conn. ........ ........ ..... H5 Misneil-n.ous. <
 H. p. Cloves (Buff Wyandottes), Hartford Conn. ..'... .......... 1aI A. T.. Andersen (R. l. Wshites), Wi-dfam. N. IT. =. 1lS W. H. Rassntt (Russian orlofrs). Cheshire, Conn. ........ss..... &
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
San tinon 8 grains Areca Nut 2 drams Calomel grain
 Sodium bicarbonate drain

This amount is sufficient for one hog weighing 100 pounds. The dose should be increased or decreased ac- cording to the size of the pig. Too much food should not be used, asl it dilutes the medicine.
 Repeat the treatment in three weeks If sthe worms are not all removed by the first treatment-A c. Skinner, animal husbandry department, Con necticut Agricultural College, Storrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
FEEDING HOGS CLOVER.

For feeding hogs in winter. clover needs cutting and steaming. Fed with grain it makes good bulky food and helps to keep the hogs in good grow ing condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
RARIEY FOR HOGS

Barle:3, if rolled, Is as valuable as corn, but 1t should be fed in combina- tion with wheat, middlings. skim milk roots, alfalfa. etc. In these combina- uons will be found one of the best of eeeds for pork production.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
sANIsH HOG LICE

An easy way to get rid of hog lice i sto drive down posts in the yard: wind an old bran sack soaked ill crude kerosene about it and let the hog do the rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
TO RID Ples oF WORMS.

Lack of vigor and vitality in pigs. especially in young pigs, is due in many instances to intestinal parasites. When infested with parasites. the pig takes on An unthrifty appearance and although he has an exaggerated ap- petite, does not grow or gain weight.
 The hair becomes dry, coarse and ruffled; the eyes lack lustre and brightness and the pig shows discom- fort and irritation. Parasites must be eliminated at any cost for a pig can not make satisfactory or economical gains if he is infested with intestinal worms.
 To treat the animals thus infested, withhold all food for at least twenty four hours. Divide the herd into small groups of even weight and mix the following worm powder thoroughly with the moist food so that each hog gets its share of the medicine in the feed at the close of the starvation pe- riod.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03
NIGHT syErTER FOR cows.

As the cold ni~hts come, do not leave the cows out to sleep on the damp ground where they may be chilled.
 The cows that have the most com fort are the ones that give the owner the most profit.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03

who ruins the local market and of the buyer who ''sets his own price,"
 In a foreword to this bulletin. the South Dakota extension director points out one value of farm advertis ing: I
 "The time has come when farmers must advertise to show the mass of consumers that the products offered for sale are really low in price. The farm bureau is an excellent medium for cooperative advertising. Consum- CTS objected to fixing price of s2.5o a bushel for wheat. yet at this price food could be purchased the cheapest in the form of bread. Consumers ob- jected to paying 12 cents a quart for milk, yet nourishment of the same class in other foods was much higher in price. Consumers would complain of the price of some of these other common foods offered from the farm, yet would pay s25 bushel for some commercially prepared and highly ad- yertised foods without grumbling."
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-03

Nota bit ofrubbing the pure Rinso granules are so highin cleansing value they loosen all the dirt. It rinses right out-even if you use cold water.
 No boiling, except occasionally, if you wish to sterilize.
 And your towels last twice asslong as when you rub them so. And keep their crisp cross-bar coloring, that boiling fades so fast.
 Use Rinso always for dish towels, and other especially hard things to wash. Use it for all your washing it saves you endless work-it saves the clothes.
 Get Rinso from your grocer. The easy directions are on the package. Lever Bros. Co.,. /, Cambridge, Mass. (Makers tM of Lux.) EZl
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-06
MARKET NEWS
NEW YORK

New York. June e.-The stock
market had a better chance to reflect
outside sentiment today following the
vigorous shaking u Of weak Ions
accounts during. Tuesdays hquida-
ton. ENCOURAGING reports Of trade
activities and ample supplies Of
money were primary causes for re.
rails were in greater favor. United
States Steel reached II 7-8, and Cen
eral Motors touched 241 ga, a gain
Of 8 IA points. Profit taking sales
cut heavily into the advances here
and there but the general buying
movement was SO broad that this had
no a~ppreciable effect on sentiment.
Buying of shares went on vigorously
on The stock exchange. again this
ing both resumption OF pool activity
and public interest. Leaders in yes
terday's rise were again prominent
including tobacco, food. motor, leath-
er and oil shares. United States steel
reached new high ground for the
year at Ill and top figures were
scored also by other representative is
sues. Mercantile marine preferred de-
clined rs, attributed to opposition to
the plan Of liQuidation. Reading and
Texas and Pacific each ruled q point
higher while gains in the specialties
ranged from l to: 8 points.
A wave Of profit taken eventually
caused a decided reaction during
which many, stocks dipped fractional
~ below yesterdays. final figures.
General motors receded six points,
Studebaker five, Mexican petroleum
three and United States steel 1 1-2.
Tobacco, products advanced seven
points and then lost about half its
rise. The trend became upward again
around l o'clock.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-06
BILLY MISKE AND g.
WILLIE MEHAN TO
MEET IN ST. PAUL

St. Paul. Mimi. June .e.-Billy
Miske. st. Paul heavyweight, and
Willie Meehan, Pacific coast boxer,
who holds two referees decisions
match. Both men are in first class
condition, according to announce
ments. Miske has declared his inten-
ton of knocking out his opponent
that he may have the way clear to.a
match with the winner of the Will
lard-Dempsey bout. Backers of Nee
han fee confident that Miske will be
unable to dispose of his opponent,
who has not suffered a Knockout set
back since he became prominent in
the boxing world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-06
sports
WILLARD PICKS
SUCCESSOR BUT
IT'S NOT JACK
Takes Young Phenomenon
Under Wing-Lad of 20
Back from Overseas.

Jesse Willard has found a man to
succeed him as heavyweight cham
pion of the world when he r~etires, and
that man is not Jack Dempsey either.
The gent in question is none Other
than James S. Coffey, a Boston giant
who recently was discharged from
the United States army and will hurry
to Toledo to assist Willard in prep
ping for his July 4th engagement.
fused with Jim Coffey. the Rose
common giant with the glass Jaw.
They are no relation; have never met.
The new phenom is but 20 years old,
has an altitude of six feet three and
tips the beam at a trife more than
200 pounds. in the best possible ply
steal trim. He is we'll proportional
and is eager to make good at the mitt
sport.
Willard will not mAke the acquaint-
ance of the Boston lad until they
commended by Sam Fitzpatrick,
Knights of Columbus worker in
France, and his testimonial was aided
greatly by a letter from Jack Nc
Auliffe, who advised Willard to take
Coffey under his wing.
The plan at present is for Willard
to teach Coffey what he has learned
from experience. Corey mas been
boxing since he was 16 years old. and
while he has perhaps more science
and speed than the present champion.
he apparently does not know how to
put steam in his punches. Willard
is delighted with the prospects of
having the youngster in low. He
wrote Jack McAuliffe in part:
IF this mar Coffey is what you say
he is. l am SUI we a make q
champion of him. I am not going to
be able to take the title to my grave.
and there is a chance / may never
fight after the Dempsey battle. For
your sake l will be glad to give the
lad, my very best"
Fitzpatrick says Coffey took part in
several tournaments in France and he
proved himself game to the core. HE
can take an awful licking and he is
always going in for more" says Nc
Aulife. This sounds promising, to
say the least.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-06
jaime. OF The Braves
Made Real Comeback

New York, June every. once, in
a while someone enthuses over the
performance Of an oldtimer. a pitch
or or batter or shortstop or someone
that has come back with a vigor that
foreehadows again great worth as a
star bal1player. Once in a while the
thing lasts. as in the case Of Larry
walked to the center Of the infeld at
Braves field Wednesday and pitched
i've and part of six innings against
the Dodgers who, despite their club
bling reputation. were unable to reach
the former champion speed ball de-
mon Of h National league for only
six hits, a solitary run romping in in
the ninth. He famed a couple of. OPP
ponents. The game already was lost
when George Stallings decided to see
it James was any good and he evil
IDENTIFY proved that he a The rival
National league clubs are at liberty
out Of the probability that James
doubtless will be taking his regular
turn now for the Braves.
There was no enthusiasm over
James performance just yet, but turn
your memory back to the closing days
OF the 1914 season. when three pitch
ers, working in regular turn, lifted a
club from last to first place barely
before the seasons ending. Recall the
worlds series of that year when this
club won four straight from the Phil
adelphia Athletics.
James. Rudolph and Tuyler were
the three fingers. James took one Of
those worlds series games. Since then
he has done nothing. because his arm
was injured. He deserves encourage
ment in his attempt to come back.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-06
CHICAGO.
LIVESTOCK.

Chicago, June S.-(U. s. Bureau Of
Markets. - Mogs--Receipts $4,000;
general IS to SIS under yesterdays
average: pigs mostly soc lower; top
.2o.l5: Bulk $ls;1s@ 1895; heavy
weight $19.se@2o.00 Medium weight
1885 @ 5000; light weight $19.400
1895; light light $500 q 1875;
heavy packing sows smooth $19.40@
1875; packing sows rough $4,000
pigs $17.25@1S.00.
Cattle-Receiptsr 5000; good beef
steers and best she stock strong to
higher; other and bulls steady; calves
Csc higher; feeders slow, steady. Beef
steers Medium and heawweight
UNI and good Sits @15.oo; common
$10.75@11.S5; light weight, good and
choice $l2.4o@14.S5; common and
medium $s:75@12.50: butcher cattle
heifers $7.25@ 1890; cows $1,000
1880; amer and cutters $3.50
700; veal calves light and handy
weight $14.0O@16.00. Feeder steers
$s.50@13.oo: stocker steers $500
1925. .
sheep-Receipts $4,000; good and
choice dry fed lambs steady; others
and sheep unevenly lower. Lambs 81
pounds down $12.25@15.so; IS
pounds up $12.0o@15.5o; culls and
common 5000 Ills: springs 1850
@1S.75. 'Year1ing wethers $10.250
1900. Ewes medium and choice
$500 800; culls and common 800
@7.25: