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Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
OUR FARMERS CORNER

from the crops which would be ma terially injured by the fowls. Where only very limited range is available and the fowls must be kept yarded, it is advisable to arrange for two yards. Alternate these yards, grow ing one yard to green crops, such as oats, wheat, and any quick-grow- ing grain with a small amount of rape seed, or some other quick-grow- ing crop which makes tender suc- culent growth. If the fowls have to be yarded, and two yards can be kept in grass or alfalfa, this makes a splendid arrangement, alternating the yards so that the grass is not killed in either yard. Where the space is so limited that only one yard can be made, it is advisable to renew the land in this yard by blow ing or working the. land and plant ing it two or three times each year to some of the quick-growing grain crops, putting temporary fence a half foot from the front of the house, thereby keeping the fowls off of the growing crop until the grains are from 2 to inches high.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
Warning

The legal voters of the Town of North Canaan, County of Litchfield, and State of Connecticut, are hereby notified that the annual Town Meeting of the said Town of North Canaan, will be held at the Town Hall, in the village of Canaan, in said Town of North Canan, on Monday, October 4th., 1920, from o'clock in the forenoon Standard Time) until o'clock in the afternoon (Standard Time) for the following purposes, to wit:
 1. To elect officers for the Town for ensuing year or years.
 2. To receive and act upon the report of the officers of the Town.
 8. To fix date for the adjourned Town meeting for the purpose of laying tax.
 4. To see what action the Town will take relative to an appropriation for the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges, paupers, school, library, District Nurse, Memorial Day, payment of the Railroad Bond and the Canaan Fire Company.
 5. To see what action the Town will take relative to the employment of a property valuation expert to assist in the assessment of property within the Town.
 6. To see what action the Town will take relative to the employment of special constable or police off, cer.
 2. To see what action the Town will take relative to the appointment of Board of Finance or relative to the employment of Town Manager.
 8. To see what action the Town will take relative to holding its Town Meeting biennially.
 g. To see what action the Town will take relative to securing copies from the Land Records at Falls Vil- lage of all deeds and papers effect ing real estate within the Town of North Canaan.
 10. To see if the Town will auth orize its Selectmen to borrow money to meet future expenses of the Town.
 II. To see what action the Town will take relative to the payment of fourteen One Thousand Dollar Town Bonds, issued in aid of the Connec- ticut Western Railroad Company, becoming due and payable on the first day of January, 1921.
 12. To see what action the Town will take relative to the payment of Twenty-eight Thousand Dollar De- mand Notes, held by The Canaan Savings Bank. =
 13. To transact any other busi- ness proper to come before said meeting. nHe- ...
 The polls will be open from 8 o'clock Standard Time) until 4 o'clock, Standard Time) to receive ballots for election of Town officers. The annual business meeting will be held at 1 P. M. (Standard Time).
 Dated at North Canaan, Conn.,, this 22nd day of September, 1920.
 N, Watson Hardenbergh
 John W. Morris
 Charles H. Goodwin
 Selectmen.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
How to Make Wafles
 s.#- Crisp and Appetizing

2 cups sifted flour, teaspoons baking powder, A teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons sugar, if desired. 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon shortening tmelted), cup milk Cor more).
 Sift together the four, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Beat the eggs until light, separating whites and yolks if desired. To the beaten eggs Cor yolks) add the shortening and part of the milk, and mix this with the dry materials. Beat thor oughly and add enough more milk Cor water) to make a smooth batter about the consistency of thick cream. If the whites were beaten separately, fold them in last.
 The waffle irons should be thor oughly clean and smooth. Heat both sides thoroughly and grease with a brush or swab dipped in liquid fat or rub the iron with a piece of fat bacon rind. Place a spoonful of batter in each compartment of the griddle, near the center, close the irons and the batter will fill the compartments. Bake on one side until the edges seem to be browning, then turn the iron and bake the other side until delicately brown.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
MILK PLANT IN q
 REQUIRES MycI
Efficiency Depends La
 Equipment Usl
Arrangement of Various Machinery Also Import; claIlsts Point Out Ten
 to Be Remember<

The construction of al plant requires careful stud ming. The building represi investment, and 1t is impol fore, that the plans be ca The efficiency of the plant a large degree upon the tyI ment used and the arranRel various rooms and machir possible for a well-arrangs effect great economies In a poorly planned plant ma. continual source of expenS the extra labor required. according to specialists- States department of should be borne In mind iIl milk plant: l. Ease of access from
 
 sides as possible. 2. Value of property.
 8. Cost of getting the \ plant. ..... 4. Proximity to distribut
 6. Advertising possibiliti 6. Opportunity for ret; cash trade.
 2. Nearness to city water, electric power. 8. Avoidance of heavy , roundLngs.
 g. Good drainage.
 10. Pure air and clean sd Anyone contemplating new plant will do we'll to VI up-to-date plants in difrere get the latest ideas on g layout of rooms, and cot 1t is impossible to visit ol plans and specifications soiI be obtained and Ideas gd them Also, he should United States department ture, Washington, D. O., ment Bulletin s49 on City M Construction and Arrangen|
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30

Zinc on floors, under stoves, and in like places, should be secured with bath-brick and kerosene, washed and rinsed with water, and wiped dry. Zinc on tables, or wherever likely to come in contact with food, should be secured with bath-brick and water. Acid, as in vinegar or lemon juice, may be used to remove stains on zinc, but should be thoroughly wash ed off; otherwise, the zinc will tar nish again very soon.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
FIshIno.

To dream of fishing is sign of hap piness. if with pole and liue, small in degree; if with nets, much greater. If you catch my fish by either method it's sign Of success, in proportion to the manner of catching. To dream of a Ash pond Is a sign of good fortune; of fish bone, of illness, of fin, of poverty. To be surrounded by many fishermen signifies great good luck and remarkable success in your undertak- ings.-Chicago Herald and Examiner.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
Factors to be Considered
 For Poultry-House Site

The factors of importance to be considered in selecting the site for the poultry house are convenience of location, nature of the soil, good water and air drainage. and large amount of yard space or available grass range. In the matter of con- venience the poultry house should be located near the other farm build ings and within a reasonable dis tance of the dwelling house, but not so near the house that the poultry will become nuisance where they have free range by roasting on the porches. A southern or southeas- tern exposure should be selected, putting the house, if possible, on Q knoll or elevation of the land where the water and air drainage are good. It is very important that the land be we'll drained, so that it will always be dry around the poultry house. Where there is good water darinage, the air drainage is also usually good, while if the poultry house is located in a low place, cold and frosty air tends to settle in such low place, making it a very undesirable site for the location of the poultry house.
 In regard to soil one must be rela- lively influenced by the kind of soil on the farm, but, if possible, select site which has sandy loam soil and one that is well drained. Avoid heavy clay soil or a very light sand. The land should be heavy enough to grow good grass and green feed and not burn up quickly in hot weather. A heavy clay which does not drain properly and which re- mains cold and wet late in the sum- mer is very undesirable.
 Free range is the ideal condition under which to keep poultry, where 1t is possible. On many farms the gardens can be fenced, allowing the poultry free range, provided the poultry house is erected at suitable distance from the dwelling house or
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
Republican Caucus

The Republican electors of the town of North Canaan are requested to meet in caucus in Town Hall, Monday, October 11th, 1920, at 2 o'clock P. M. (Standard) for the purpose of nominating candidates for Representatives and Justices of the Peace.
 By order of the Town Committee.
 William J. Reel, Chairman. Dated at North Canaan, Conn.,,
 September 80, 1920.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
Republican Caucus

The Republican Electors in the Town of Sharon are requested to meet in caucus in Town Hall, Octo- Der 2d at o'clock p. m. for the pur- pose of nominating a Judge of Pro- bate, Representatives and Justices of the Peace.
 By order of Town Committee,
 F. W. Dakin, Chairman. Dated at Sharon Sept. 27th, 1920.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
Dry Tin Thoroughly

For ordinary care, tin utensils should be washed in hot soapy water, rinsed in hot clear water, and dried thoroughly. A tin utensil that has food dried on it should be covered with a weak soda solution, heated for few minutes, and then wash ed. Scraping scratches tin and may expose the iron or steel surface un- derneath, which may rust. Tin dark ems with use, and this tarnish pro- tects the tin; therefore tin utensils should not be secured simply for the sake of making them bright.
 V*asH '..t
 Acid Removes Stain on Zine
 Zinc darkens with use, but may be frightened by the use of scourers.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
District of Sharon ss. Court of Pro

District of Sharon ss. Court of Pro-
 bate, September 28, 1920.
 Estate of Belle R. Hicks an in- competent person residing in Sharon, in said District.
 Upon the application of Frederick L. Richmond, the. conservator of said incompetent person praying that said conservator may be authorized by this Court to compromise the claim which the said Belle R. Hicks has to her distributive share in the esate of her deceased husband, Will lard W. Hicks, which said estate is being settled in the Surrogate's Court of the County of Duchess in the State of New York, as per appli- cation on file more fully appears, it is
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30

are under quarantine, in Massachu- sets, southern New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania, although possible infestation at other points has been regarded as probable.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
HELP PREVENT
 FIRES.

Be sure your match Il fore throwing it away Don't throw away bu bacco. Choose a safe place c your campfire small. Put out your fire vii and then cover it with
 Don't make large brui Choose a still day for and blow furrows to| nAartyy woods. BE CAREFUL WITH
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
Natures Rookkee.

D. F. E. sends us thid mario for a wheeze, as n the spring air is highly t| fragrance, but we human
 for a scent "-Boston Trt|
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
Many.

There gre people whoi listening to what Is be them. are listening alreu, they are going to say.-Fl sions.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
PhiIosophY.

yIf nye another couple of years, I ought to be able to hold out for the rest of my fife."-From Tyrihans, Christiania-
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30
Little Things About an Acre

1.-An acre contains 160 square rods or 43,560 square feet.
 "A square acre is a trifle over POS feet each way.
 3.-A man of ordinary height steps just about 3 feet. For rough purposes TO steps each way consti- tute an acre.
 An round numbers an acre contains $500 hills of checked corn.
 5.-An ear of corn of desirable size weighs three-fourths of pound. One such ear per hill means 371k bushels per acre; two such ears 75, and so on. This rule is exceedingly useful in enabling one to estimate the prospective yield of field of corn.
 6.-55 shocks of corn,' hills square, make an acre; 35 shocks, 10 hills square; 25 shocks, 12 hills square; 18 shocks, IA hills square !; 14 shocks, 16 hills square.
 7.-The following yields per acre represent good crop and are obtainable through proper fertiliz- ing and tillage; 75 bushels of corn 1; 80 bushels of oats; 40 bushels of wheat; 200 bushels of potatoes; 2 tons timothy hay; 2h tons clover hay; 50 bushels barley; 35 bushels rye; 10000 pounds pumpkins.
 A rank growth of weeds becomes an asset when plowed under before they make seed.
 Straw is too valuable to be allow cd to remain unused. Fresh oat straw, as well as wheat straw, can be used as roughage in wintering stock. 1t is also advisable to use it liberally as bedding for farm anil malls, as it adds to their comfort and absorbs the liquid part of the ma nure, which is the most valuable portion. Corn Borer Now Threatens
 To Invade U. S. From Canada
 The European corn borer has been found in Ontario, Canada, extending from Niagara Falls to St. Thomas and from a line 15 miles north of St. Thomas to the Lakes. The in festation reaches to within 50 miles of Port Huron, Mich, much farther west than the pest had previously been discovered. It is regarded as probable that the infestation ex- tends considerably farther west than that even. Exact knowledge of its spread can not be obtained until the Canadian survey is completed.
 The discovery of the pest in Cana da adds to the danger of spread in this country. The United States Department of Agriculture is send ing several men into Michigan to prepare for all possible precaution- ary measures to prevent the insect from crossing the border and thus threatening the corn belt. The corn borer is known to exist in this country only in limited areas, which
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-30

A rank growth of weeds becomes an asset when plowed under before they make seed.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14

cision Of the council is not accept
able, it will still not 60 to war for
three months following the rendering
of the decision.
1t is provided in the covenant Of
the League Of Nations that any ma
tion that disregards these solemn
promises with regard to arbitration
and discussion shall thereby deemed
ipso facto to have committed an act
of war against the other members Of
the league and that there shall there
upon follow an absolute exclusion of
that nation from communication Of
any kind with the members Of the
League. No goods can be shipped in
or out; no telegraphic messages can
be exchanged; there shall be no COM
munication of any kind between the
people of other nations and the peo-
pie of that nation. There is not
nation in Europe that can stand that
for six months. Germany could have
faced the armies of the world more
readily than she could have faced
the boycott of the world.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14
STRAW BALLOTS

Straw ballots are always in fashion
during the weeks before presidential
election. They will be taken this
year on a bigger scale than ever be-
fore. They don't add much to popu-
lar intelligence. But people with po-
litical curiosity follow them keenly.
There are many kinds of business
that would give a lot to know posi-
lively how the election is going. They
ponder over the straw vote very ear
nestly.
Probably some people are influenc-
ed to vote for the side that seems
to be winning according to the straw
ballots. 1t is not an intelligent way
to choose, but some folks hate terri
bly, to be on the losing side.
If some persons would give more
thought to getting on the right side,
rather than on the side that seems
to be getting ahead, the sum Of popu-
lar intelligence represented at the
ballot box would be greater.-Albu-
querque Journal.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14
NOTICE OF SUIT PENDING

To Maneva Hart, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that suit
has been filed and is now pending
in the District Court Of Curry Coun-
ty, New Mexico, wherein Henry Hart
is plaintiff and you, Manerva Hart,
are defendant, Cause No. 1869, on
the Civil Docket Of said Court, and
that the general purposes Of said
suit are to obtain a Decree Of Di-
vorce from you on the grounds Of
abandonment; that plaintiffs at
torney is j. s. Fitzhugh, whose post
office address is Clovis, New Mexico.
You are further notified that un-
less you appear and plead or answer
in said cause on or before the 26th
day Of November, 1920, default will
be taken in said cause against you
and plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief therein demanded.
Witness my hand and official seal
this the 11th day of October, A. D..
1920.
(SEAL) W. C. ZERWER,
10-14-4tc County Clerk.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14
NOTICE OF SUIT PENDING

To Henry Smith, defendant, Greet
ing.
You are hereby notified that suit
has been filed and is now pending in
the District Court of Curry County,
New Mexico, wherein Edmonia
Smith is plaintiff, and you, Henry
Smith, are defendant, Cause No.
1868, on the Civil Docket of said
Court, and that the general purpo-
ses of said suit are to obtain a
Decree Of Divorce from you on the
grounds of abandonment; that Plain
tiff's attorney is ]. S. Fitzhugh,
whose post office address is Clovis,
New Mexico.
You are further notified that un-
less you appear and plead or answer
in said cause on or before the 26th
day of November, A. D. 1920, de-
fault will be taken in said cause
against you and Plaintiff will apply
to the Court for the relief therein
demanded.
Witness my hand and official seal
this the 18th day of October, A. D.
1920
(SEAL) w. c. ZERWER,
10-14-4tc County Clerk.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14
THE LEAGUE TO PREVENT WAR

Every member Of the League of
Nations solemnly agrees that it will
never go to war without first having
done one or another of two things,
without either submitting the matter
in dispute to arbitration, in which
case it promises absolutely to abide
by the verdict, or, if it does not care
to submit it to arbitration, without
submitting it to discussion by the
council of the League of Nations, in
which case it promises to lay all the
documents and all the pertinent facts
before that council; it consents that
that council shall publish all docu-
ments and all pertinent facts, so that
all the world shall know them; that it
shall be allowed six months in which
to consider the matter; and that even
at the end Of six months, if the de-
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14
FAIR AT CLOVIS
(Amarillo News)

Clovis is one of the leading and
one of the most prosperous towns in
New Mexico.
1t is one Of the fastest growing
towns in that state and is making
many and costly civic improvements.
Clovis is determined to show 10
the world that its growth and de-
veiopment is justified by the sort
of farming land it has surrounding
it and by the sort Of farmers who are
working this land.
1t is a fact that land in the Clovis
section is cut up into smaller farms
than can be found in many sections
Of the Panhandle, and there the tillers
Of the soil are employing scientific
and intensive methods.
What these farms produce will be
shown at the Clovis fair which be-
gins on Thursday and to which the
people of the Panhandle are invited.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14
PUBLIC HALL NEEDED

Clovis needs some kind of a public
hall where public gatherings can be
held. The campaign is on now and
speakers Of note will visit Clovis be-
tween now and the election in Novem-
ber. The high school auditorium fur
nishes a very nice place for such
public gatherings but is not large
enough to accommodate the crowds.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14

The corporation court of Slaton,
Texas, publishes in the local news
paper the local court docket, giving
the names of the law violators and
the outcome Of their cases. This
publicity is calculated to make the
community better morally, even if
it does not add to the health of the
editor.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14

Every woman in Curry County
should deem it her duty to go to the
polls and vote at the election in
November. She may not have favor
ed suffrage, but nevertheless she is
now face to face with the fact that
it is woman's duty to help mould the
destinies of the nation, and her
responsibility is equal to mans.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14
Fort,gn Advertising Representative
THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION

Clovis will next Saturday be hon
ored by visit from Judge Mechem
and Judge Hanna, rival candidates
for gubernatorial honors. Their
speaking will be part of the entertain
ment Of the fair.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14

headache, backachc and worry, turn to
the right prescription, one gotten up by
DIR. Pierce fifty years ago.
Everything growing out Of the ground
seems intended for some use in establish
ing natural conditions. DR.. Pierce, of
Buffalo, N. Y, long since found out what
is naturally best for women's diseases.
lie learned It oil through treating thou
sands Of cases. The result of his studies
was medicine called DR.. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription. This medicine is made
Of vegetable growths that nature surely
intended for backache, headache, weak
ening, bcaring-down pains, Irregularities,
pelvic inilammations, and for the many
disorders common 10 women in all ages Of
life. DR.. Picrco's Favoritc Prescription Is
made Of lady's slipper root, black cohosh
root, unicorn root, blue cohosh root and
Oregon grape root. DR.. Pierce knew,
when he first made this standard medi-
cine, that whiskey and morphine arc in
furious, and so he has always kept them
out Of his remedies. Women who tal.c
this standard remedy know that in DIR.
Pierce's FavorIte Prescription they nro
getting safe womna's tOnicso good that
druggists everywhere cell il, in liquid CT
tablet form.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14
MeADoo WILL NOT
SPEAK IN CLOVIS

According to late reports, William
G. McAdoo will not speak in Clovis
during the campaign as was at first
hoped. Mr.. McAdoo will be in Albu-
querque on October 2Sth and will 10
north from there instead Of coming
over the Belen Cutoff.
The Clovis news., 1920-10-14
When The. Day Is Over

w hen the
household
cares and the
worries of
everyday life
have dragged
you dow
made you u
happy, and
there is notli-
ing in life but
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-27
E. H. s. SCORES TWO VICTORIES
 IN DEBATE

The ability of Bridgeport HigR
 school debaters and the value of the
 coaching of Mrs Sara Sherman Pryor
 was shown last evening in the trian~
 gu1ar debate between the Meriden,
 Midd4etown and Bridgeport High
 school teams. The subject for the
 debate was: Resolved, That the
 United States Government Should Use r-Armed Intervention in Mexico" Each
 High school had two teams debating.
 The affirmative team of each town stayed at home. The Meriden nega- tive team came to Bridgeport, the
 Bridgeport negative team went to
 Middletown, while the Middletown negative team went to Meriden. Both Bridgeport teams won. The affirma> ! tive side, supported by Jacob Abeson, Louis Cohen and Miss Alma Rosen. 1 scred a victory over the Merden team composed of Montgomery Budd, AL fred Burgdorf and Miss Edna Saun- ders. The negative side supported by Richard Osborne. Ethel P1lEna1aar