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The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28
INBREEDING TESTS
WITH GUINEA PIGS
Valuable Facts Collected by Bu'
reau of Animal Industry.
Certain Disadvantages, Formerly DIFF
ficult to Explain, Sometimes Ap-
peared In Experiments Con-
Quoted at Beltsville.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Breeding facts valuable to live stock
raisers are being collected by the bu.
reau Of animal industry through ex.
periments on It's farm at Beltsville,
Md. Experiments on the effects Of In.
breeding In guinea pigs, begun in 1906,
already have been carried to the
eighteenth generation wholly by mat
ing brother and sister. Inbreeding Is
a practice frequently used by live stock
raisers in their efforts to fix and rem
der prepotent desirable family traits.
With the practical results hoped for,
however, certain disadvantages, for
merly difficult to explain, sometimes
appeared.
Present progress Of the government
inbreeding investigations with guinea
pigs has developed the following points
Of interest:
The mere fact that the closest In
breeding can be carried to the eight
eenth generation without any very
obvious degeneration is noteworthy.
There has been, however, some de-
cline in vitality, size, and, especially,
fertility.
The young produced by crossing diff
ferent inbred families show distinct
Improvement in all respects.
The inbreeding has brought to light,
and automatically fixed in % inbred
families, pronounced differences in fer
tility, size, vitality, color and pattern.
There is independent heredity Of
these traits, with no correlation be-
tween the vigor Of family in one re-
.spect and It's vigor in others.
The chief effect Of inbreeding, as In.
dicated by the experiments, Is the
fixation of hereditary factors. The de-
cline In vigOr on inbreeding and the
improvement on crossing appear to be
merely very likely, but inevitable, con-
sequences. If breeders use great care
In the selection Of breeding stock, there
appears to be no cause which prevents
satisfactory degree of vigor from
being combined with the uniformity
and prepotency which can only be OBJ
tained through close breeding.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28
PREPARATION FOR SOY BEANS
Soil Free From clods Insures Best Re-
suIts-Work Is Quite Similar to
that for Corn.

Prcpared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The preparation Of the soil for the
soy bean Is similar to that for corn,
and 1t, like corn, readily responds to
any extra preparation. The land should
be plowed early and deep, fitted, and
then narrowed at intervals until the
beans are planted; otherwise, weeds
are likely to choke out the young
plants. Disking will give the proper
preparation after a crop Of early po-
tntoes or peas or for stubble land after
wheat or winter oats, provided the soil
is moist and mellow. A firm seedbed
with light, loose covering of fine soil,
well smoothed by the harrow, is con-
ducive to uniform depth In planting
and TO good stand o. plants. A soil
free from clods insures the best re-
suits, especially In seeding broadcast:
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28
Poultry Studies Wide In Scope.

In its efforts to encourage the broad
development Of poultry raising In the
United States, the bureau Of animal
industry Of the United States depart
ment Of agriculture Is conducting In
vestigations to establish the best
methods of raising many varieties OF
fowls. The present scope of the work
includes not only the feeding, breed
ing, and care Of ordinary poultry, but
also the raising Of pigeons, squads
guineas, turkeys, and many other
birds, including ostriches. The flesh
Of squads, turkeys, guineas, geese and
ducks makes pleasing variety in the
diet, and with wild fowls now becom
Ing less available. It Is important that
a sufficient number of domestic birdie
be raised to keep the market con
stantly supplied. The problem now Is
chiefly one Of farm production, which
requires expert knowledge II adequate
supplies are to be continued.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28
UNUSED WATF7 FROM SPRING
May Be Made Valuable " Brought to
Watering Trough, Cooling Tank
or Harvested ~ Ice.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
The unused water from spring or
flowing well may be made valuable II
brought to a watering trough. cooling
tank, fish pond, or swimming pool. or
harvested as Ice. A saving may be
effected by laying two lines Of pipe In
one trench. The engine which drives
the pump " operate other useful ap-
pliances such as a dynamo, saw, wash
Ing machine, cream separator. cs
churr
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28
Gate for Cattle Lots.

Farmer. Put them on the gate post
with long lag screws and nail strip
Of old iron to the lower edge Of the
panels that are to run on the wheels.
Strap iron from the top of an old
wagon box will do for this purpose.
An iron rod placed as shown In the
drawing keeps the gate from being
dismounted and thrown Off. This
makes q handy Htc for the cattle lots
but Is too insecure for hogs.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28

It Is economical practice to mature
and fatten fowls for early market, as
usually the peak prices are paid for
such pre-seasoned broilers and spring.
ers. Early Matching IL n prerequisite
for the production of market-topplns
cockerels. The early chicks ara
favored by q long. propitious growing
season relatively free fron dangers Of
disease and lice. They seconplish the
most rapid salna ana ot&n,A narkst
conditions n reeogd heno several
wssks earlier. ep4 oalR ~ tine.
,,s,,S, st.st tss s,sass a.sdelag = 8 - sadt
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28
FARM GATE EASY TO HANDLE
Two-FIanged PulIeys Can Be Made to
Serve as Hangers-Is Quite Handy
for Cattle Lots.

If there are any two-flanged pulleys
about the place they may be made to
serve as gate hangers quite satisfac-
torily. Two old well pulleys will do,
writes d. II. Van Horn In Oklahoma
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28
EARLY HATCH Is URGED
Early Hatching Means:
More chicks raised.

more CHICKS rhlSeu.
Less trouble from lice and dis.
ease.
A longer growing season.
Better grown schicks.
Higher prices for cockerel
broilers.
Chicks mature enough to with
stand summer heat.
Well-matured, early-laying pull.
lets.
Pullets supply eggs While hens
are molting.
Egg plentitude at season of
high prices.
Early pullets that become
broody sooner, the following
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28
CLUB WORK AIDS
SOUTHERN BOYS
Valuable Means Is Provided for
Increasing Food for Human
Consumption.
TAUGHT FARMING PRINCIPLES
Many Youths for First Time Have
Taken Interest in Raising Crops
or Stock - Instructed by
Agents In Doing Mans
Work.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agrlculture,)
In addition to furnishing valuable in
struction the boys clubs in the south
ern states provide valuable means
of increasing food production. Unor-
ganiged, the boys probably would have
done little to help the South feed it.
self; but through the clubs they have
been taught the principles of farming,
and many Of them for the first time
have taken an interest in raising crops
or stock, and have been started on the
right road to successful farming.
Boys Enrolled.
The boys agricultural clubs in the
South are carried on by state, district,
and county agents cooperating with
school officials and business men. The
number of boys enrolled in 1917 was
115,746 classified by clubs as follows:
Corn, 40,394; potato, 3,441; cotton, g.
297; grain sorghum, 2,126; peanut, 81
157; calf, 2,96S; pig, 31,375; poultry,
11,633; and miscellaneous, 4,0S7. The
enrolment has been greatly increased
in 1918, and it is expected that in ad-
dtion to the regular enrolment there
will be an emergency enrolment of
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28

It viii be the part Of good farming
to provide the necessary buildineA Az
soon as laborAcan be had and building
materials secured II win pay to shell
ter stock and save crops
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28
Thick Cakes Not EssentiaI.

OF, course, II the Ice is to be ayail-
able for next summer. there is no time
for constructing houses now. This Is
nearly the last coll for filing the
houses already built--and for making
us" Of srch expedients as are possible
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-28

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of AEriculturel
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
GIVE HENS GOOD CARE.
They Need Plenty of Water and Air as
Well as Food in Hot Weather.

The usual season for low prices of
eggs has come and gone without the
customary big drop in prices. The time
for disposing of the surplus in breeding
fowls is now at hand with prices more
than double those of former years. The
conditions prove that poultry and eggs
are valuable products and the days of
cheap eggs and poultry are past and
gone.
If this is true and it surely is, it will
pay us to give our poultry not only bet
ter but the best of care every month in
the year Do not think that because il
Il warm weather the hens and chickens
will shift for themselves or any old place
is good enough for them to roost in. d.
cry window should be opened or removed
from the henhouse whether of glass, cot
ton cloth or burlap. Don't be afraid CT
drafts during the summer, but rather
be scared lest the birds suffer from
close quarters and foul air.
With the planting of the kitchen gar
dens, many small hocks that occasion.
ally had their liberty are now confined
continually in houses and small yards. 1t
is often possible to yard the garden to
keep the hens and chickens out, rather
than pen the poultry in If this is i'm
practicable, there is much in the garden
in the shape of weeds and surplus plants,
together with the clippings from the
lawn that can be fed to the poultry as
green food. This food should be given as
soon as cut, or fed before il becomes
wilted or dry.
Notwithstanding the continued high
prices Of food, more poultry will this
summer suffer for lack of clean, pure
water than for food. Water pals and
dishes will be left in sun, allowed to
become filthy and often empty, when
they should be washed daily, kept filed
to the brim and set in the shade, 1t
requires only few minutes OF time to
do this, yet it may mean dollars il your
pocket before the end of the season
Poultry will thrive on any Of the pop
ular rations If they get fresh air, exer-
else, green food and water, provided they
are not given musty, moldy grain or an
overdose of salt. Mixing the Tough with
eorned beef brine. mackerel brine, or wa
ter used for boiling hams, or feeding salt
fish or meat, is dangerous practice. An
excess of salt is invariably fatal to poul-
try.
Do not overlook the mites or spider
lice They will take possession Of your
poultry houses if you are doing nothing
to prevent them When they once get a
footing, it isn't long before they act as
if they owned the premises and Jagn to
eat up. Cleaning the house is good when
we 90 from the roof to the floor. Spray
ing the house with lime wash is II good
remedy. Creosote oil, naphthalene fake,
or carbolic acid added to the lime or
whitewash makes it more lasting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14

where the diseases have been treated
free. Without the one the other was al
most impossible.
Thanks to splendid operation from
state and city boards of health and
broad-minded editors success is now in
sight The words syphilis" and "gon-
orrhea' are appearing daily in the larg-
est newspapers in the United States and
the readers are coming to look upon
them as the names of diseases and not
of crimes Motion picture plays treat
the subject quite frankly without offend
ing audiences. The sermon is being
preached from the pulpit and at public
meetings. Every day the field of work
ers broadens and the opportunity for
the public health service and the state
boards of health to attain success comes
nearer realization.
All the woe the world has suffered as
result of syphilis came from America,
as it is pretty generally conceded the
disease was carried to Europe by return
ing sailors of Columbus. 1t has been a
scourge here from the time of the earli-
est settlement. It seems to be the duty
of America not only to recognize the
high prevalence of venereal diseases, but
to set an example which may well be
followed by the rest of the world in
Graduating them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
Two Burglaries at St. Johnsbury.

The tobacco store of f. c. Barquin and
the fruit store of B. Paino, both in the
heart of the business center of St. Johns
bury, were entered very early Saturday
morning. In the Barquin store about $40
was taken from the cash register. and
much wanton damage done by throwing
tobacco, cigarettes and pipes around the
floor. In the Paino store the marauders
took all the money in the cash drawer,
amounting to about $40, ate watermelon
and other fruit and made milk shakes.
They evidently hurried in mixing the
drinks, as several eggs were broken on
the floor when the proprietor entered on
Saturday morning. Entrance was made
through windows.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
Opening Their Eyes.

It would be impossible to estimate
the good already achieved by the United
States public health service and the
many state boards of health in the ma
ton, wide campaign to control yenereal
diseases Suffice it to say that there Is
scarce a community in the United States
which has not been reached with the d.
rect appeal, or one in which the appeal
is not already bearing fruit.
All have not yet taken active steps 70
stamp out syphilis and gonorrheal, but a
great majority of them have had their
eyes opened to the menace and 1t is only
question of time before they follow
the lead of the more progressive com
munities.
Unlike most ailments which beset
mankind, venereal diseases had as strong
an ally in false modesty, or prudery
as in ignorance Persons quite familiar
with the menace did little to enlighten
their fellow men because the subject
was pretty generally taboo. One of the
great tasks of the public health service
was to break down this barrier and at
the same time get clinics underway
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
ESTATE ON RIcHARp yERcoE

State OF Vermont, District of Washington, ss.
The honorable probate court for the district
aforesaid TO all persons interested in the estate
of Richard Vercoe, late Of the city Of Barre.
in said district, deceased, GREETING;
WHEREAS said court has assigned the LIST
day OF August next for examining and allow
ing the account Of the Administrative Of
the estate of said deceased and for a de-
cree Of the residue Of said estate to the law
full claimants Of the same. and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all persons
inter 7sted in said estate by publishing this or
der hree weeks SUCCESSFULLY previous TO the
day assigned, in the Barre Daily Times q
newspaper published at the city Of Barre, in
said district
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified TO APP
pear at the probate office in Montpelier. IN said
district, on the day assigned, then and there 10
contest the allowance Of said account IL you see
cause, and TO establish your right as heirs, leg
atees and lawful claimants to said residue
Given under my hand. this 9Th day Of July,
1918.
FRANK J. MARTIN. Judge.
Jufy7-ld.2I
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
Fine Residence
at o.
Auction
THURSDAY, JULY IL, 10
at 4:3o O'clock

As | have purchased farm and must
house and barn at No. is Liberty street,
only stones throw from Washington
street. These buildings were all built by
the day and only the best materials
were used in their construction; the
house contains s rooms and bath, pan
try, laundry, halls and numerous closets.
Is exceptionally well finished; all con
veniences, set laundry tubs, furnace,
lights, etc, dumb waiter. As a fine a
foundation as could be built; good high
cellar, bulk head wide porch across en-
tire front of house. The barn is also
well Constructed and could easily be
converted into cottage; has good base
ment is 24x30 feet. Lot on which these
buildings are situated is good size and
on an exceptionally good street, with
splendid surroundings Only or 3 min
utes walk from Spaulding school and 8
or G minutes to the business section
lust far enough from the carline.
VIII be pleased to show this porperty
before the sale, and it will be disposed
of to the highest bidder, even though il
sells for one-half its value. Immediate
possession can be given. Sale will take
place ON the premises at 4;30 o'clock on
Thursday afternoon, July IL.
Do not stay away and see one of the
best residences in the city sold for hall
its value. Come!
c. L. BATES, Owner
! D. A. PERRY, Auctioneer.
The D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency,
Agents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
Largest Cheese in the World.

A 81 ,064- pound cheese. the largest ever
manufactured, was made at Appleton,
Wis, June II. The milk from 10000
tcows on 1900 farms was used. The con
tainer for this cheese weighed more than
5000 pounds. Seventy-three cheesemak-
,ers in SO factories had part in convert
ing 357 500 pounds of milk into the curd
required for the immense dairy prod
jllct.
4 When the containing vat was filed and
a compression machine had forced the
cover down, and ice house was built
around the vat The cheese will be al.
lowed to age in this ice house until
ready to be shipped to a packing com
pany in Chicago, which will exhibit it at
1he 1919 National Dairy show.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
Flowers of the States.

Nearly all the states have adopted
an official flower, says the American
Forestry association of Washington, ID
c., and in those that have not the ques
tion is up for discussion. The hower'
by states follows:
Arizona, Giant Cactus.
Arkansas, Apple blossom.
California, Golden Poppy.
Colorado, Blue Columbine.
Connecticut, Mountain Laurel.
Delaware, Peach Blossom,
Florida, Orange Blossom.
Georgia, Cherokee Rose.
Idaho, Syringa.
Illinois, Violet
Indiana, Carnation
Iowa, Wild Rose.
Kansas, Sun Flower
Kentucky, Trumpet Vine.
Louisiana Magnolia.
Maine Pine Cone and Hassel,
Massachusetts,, Mayfower.
Michigan, Apple Blossom
Montana, Bitter Root.
Nebraska, Goldenrod.
Nevada, Sage Brush.
New Mexico, Cactus.
New York, Rose.
North Carolina, Daisy
North Dabota, Wild Prairie Rose
Ohio, Scarlet Carnation.
Oklahoma, Mistletoe.
Oregon, Oregon Grape.
Rhode Island, Violet.
South Dakota, Pasque Flower.
Texas, Blue Bonnet.
Utah, Sego Lily.
Washington, Rhododendron.
Wyoming, Indian Paint Brush
West Virginia, Indian Paint Brush.
Wisconsin, Violet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14

FOR SALE-Horse, years old, weight
l,l0o ibs., sound and right in every way will
work single or double and is safe for woman
TO drive; call after o'clock; r. c. Mccarthy.
lO7 South Main street, city. 9ef
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
Leland and Gray Seminary Become
High School.

Brattleboro, July l4.-In special town
meeting Saturday afternoon the town of
Townshend voted to lease the Leland
& Gray seminary grounds and buildings
of the seminary trustees and to convert
the seminary into junior senior high
school. The trustees agree to repair the
buildings and turn over each year the
income of the $4,000 endowment fund.
The school by this arrangement will
receive state aid, which it could not re-
ceive when privately controlled and this
will insure its continuance.
The trustees were in doubt about their
ability to continue the school on ac-
count of increased cost.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14

LARGE FURNISHED ROOM TO RENT
At ll5 Elm street; Mrs. Gladys Bradley, tei;
311-3. sou
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
LOST AND FOUND
MISCELLANEOUS

FORTUNES TOLD-By Miss L. l. Page
Of School street, Plainfeld, Vt, 25c and SOC
readings. l0lt6F
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An Irish Wit Writes

with life insurance, if you die, you
leave yourself some money, and can will
lit like gentleman, If you live, you
inherit the money when you are sure to
need it," The idea is right. You must
secure the insurance while in good health.
National Life ms. Co., of VT. Mutual
s, s. Ballard, general agent, Rialto block,
Montpelier, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
BIDS WANTED

The building committee for the town Of
Sheldon, Vermont, desires sealed proposals for
plumbing heating, aud ventilating the present
school building in Sheldon village.
Said proposals. shall be in the hands Of o. r.
Greene, Sheldon, Vermont, on or before 80
D. M, July IS. Plans and specifications may
be obtained from F. A. Walker. architect,
Montpelier. Vermont est2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
4-~------------
TRAINING I'm NEW YORK.
For Nurses Taking Course at the st. AL
bans Hospital

st. Adams, July l4.-The st. Adams
hospital has arranged an utilization with
the training schools of the Bellevue and
allied hospitals of New York, whereby
the st. Adams nurses during their third
years training, will be sent to New York
for six months training in medical and
chidren's nursing. Two nurses viii go
TO New York Jan. /.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
MANY School Children are Sickly

Mothers who value their own comfort and
the welfare Of their children should never be
without box Of Mother Grays Sweet Pow
ders for Children for use throughout the sea-
son. They Break up Colds, Relieve Feverish-
mesa Constipation. Teething Disorders. Head
ache and Stomach Troubles. Used by mothers
for over 80 years. THESE POWDERS NEVER
FAIL. All Drug Stores. Don't accept any
substitute-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
Retrograding.

First Farmer-So your boy is home
for the Easter holidays. Has he learned
anything at college?
Second Farmer--No, an wuss'n that,
he's forgot what he ulster know Says
he can't eat pie without fork Boston
Transcript,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
St. Adams Statistics for Iune.

: st. Adams, July l4-D During the month
of June there were seven marriages, Is
births and II deaths in the city, accord
ing to the records at the office of City
Clerk B. NJ. Hopkins. OF the births, six
were boys and nine girls. The deaths
were divided, six male and six female.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14

TO RENr--Six-r upstairs tenement at
Short street also broom upstairs teneu emit
at % Summer street inquire Of c. l.. Con.
verse, Y Church street, tel. 597-N. 5sti
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
Four Lines for DC

The Times win publish Wants Lost and Found,
For Sale, To Let, etc--short Advertisements
at the rate Of four lines for twenty-five centa
for the first insertion and five cents for each
subsequent insertion
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ABOUT THE STATE
Happenings of Interest from Diff
ferent Sections.

Quantities Of grasshoppers have begun
to do much damage in Middlebury, Pan
ton and vicinity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buckley OBJ
served the esd anniversary of their mar
rage at their home in Middlebury July
Q. Mr. Buckley is in his Doth year and
Mrs. Buckley is 81 years old
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14

Ira NJ Earle, native of Bennington
and vice-president, general counsel and
director of the Bankers Life Of Des
Moines, Ia, died there recently
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
statesmen WANTED

statesmen - Here is great opportunity
for you to make money those owning Ford
cars preferred only reliable men, with quick
action. wanted N. ]. Morrison, phones TEL
and 768-W 81 Hill street 99tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14

A second shelter house is to be put up
on the summit of Mount Killington this
season, the one now located there not
being large enough to accommodate all
the parties that hike to the mountain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14

Middlebury's community canning plant
opened to-day, with Miss Cecilia CARR
gan of the University of Vermont in
charge,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-14
Rutland Fair.

Horse show and carnival Sept |, 2, 8. 4,
g. The big 200 pace will be one Of the
races Monday, Sept. l.