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Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02
Spread of Corn Root Rot mear- Caused 4 Per Cent Damage

! Corn root, stalk, and ear rots are widely distributed in this country wherever corn is grown, and have caused heavy losses. The 1919 loss is estimated at 125,175,00O bushels, or 4 per cent of the total crop. Pre- ventive measures are recommended in recent bulletin of the United States Department of Agriculture Farmers Bulletin 1176. These diseases are caused by several or ganisms and probably by some other contributing factors.
 Investigations now in progress clearly indicate that these corn rots can be controlled. Farmers are ad- vised to select well-matured seed from healthy plants. Avoid all lean
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02

heavy laying.
 For the farm the average of 100 eggs per hen is advised as the lowest that should be accepted as satisfac- tory, while for the back yard 120 is insisted upon as the lowest average, although in general the conditions in back yards are less favorable to poultry keeping than on farms.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02

REPORT OF CONDITION NATIONAL BANK, State of Connecticut at the November 15 1920
 RESOURCES Loans and rediscount, except those hown unsecured LOO Denosted to GU. s. bonds value Pledged other deposits bills payabl .Zo,zoo. Owned and unpledged lo,ooz4 1882 46 Bonds (oher U. s. bonds) pledged to U. S. U. s. bonds (not including stocks unpedged 9Z,8O9OO Collateral of corporations issued not One Year than Three Years time other than U 1183247 75
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02
OUR FARMERS CORNER

ing or broken plants and all broker ear shanks; even though the ears look healthy. Select about five times as many ears as are necessary to al. low for discarding later all those ears found to be diseased. Cure and store the ears in dry, well-ventil. ated place.
 After the ears are thoroughly dry discard all that have too rough dent ing or that show discolored, pink, cracked, or shredded shank attach ments, or with moldy, discolored, or starchy kernels.
 Make germinator tests of 10 repre- sentative kernels from each seed ear selected. Keep for seed only those ears represented in the germinator by 10 healthy seedlings, cutting open the 10 kernels to make sure they are not routed, even if the sprout appears to be healthy. Discard butt and tip kernels. Then shell each ear sep aratcly by hand. In shelling, dis card any ears with kernels that are starchy, moldy, or dull in color.
 Experiments carried on by the de- partment during the last three years show that it is possible to increase yields from 10 to 15 bushels per acre by selection or healthy seed.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02

Nearly That vaIuabie t4s,r.
 In Corfu sheets of ordinar, paper pass for money. One sheet buys . auart of rice, CT 20 sheets a piece ef Aemp cioth-Brookiya Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02

REPORT CONDITION NATIONAL IRON BANK at Falls Village, the State Connecticut
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02
How Many Eggs You May
 Expect from Your


 The average novice can reason ably expect to get an average of at least 10 dozen eggs per hen year from his small flock in the back yard, say poultry specialists of the United States Department of Agri- culture. On the basis of two hens to each member of the family this will give 20 dozen eggs year to each person, which amount is about halfway between the general aver age of farm and city consumption. No backyard poultry keeper should be satisfied with less than this. He should try, however, to get as much more as possible.
 To provide an egg day for each person two hens would have to lay 183 eggs each year. This is by no means an impossible average for small flocks. It is perhaps not too much to say that in cases where the person attending the flock is in a position to look after the wants of the birds, three or more times a day an average of better than 13 dozen eggs per hen can be secured if the hens are mature and in good condi- tion at the start, and have the vitality ' to carry them through year of
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02

Noble Sentiment
 would rather be beaten in tho right than succeed in the wrong.-Gar. field.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02
Restoring Morgan Strain of Horse Efforts of the United States De

Restoring Morgan StrAIn or K1oFses
 Efforts of the United States De- partment of Agriculture to restore the Morgan strain of horses, which had become nearly extinct, showed their effect in the recent 300-mile test for Army horses. Out of 27 entries, only 10 finished, and of these, the sixth and seventh were Morgan horses, one of them raised on the departments stock farm in Massachusetts,. The horses were required to travel 60 miles day for five days, carrying the regulation Cavalry load of 245 pounds.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02

The Grange is fighting your fight the same today as it did fifty years ago, Another war has ended. Again the farmer is expected to stand the first shrinkage of prices.
 You need the Grange and the Grange needs you. You need its experience in cooperation, in chcchihR fs3ical tendencies and in st;. .!oili.:inp the ita- ton. You need it's voice at Washing ton. 1t needs your prompt suprort. For this sdvertisenent we are in- 6ebted to THE COUNTRY GENTLE
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02
What Breed of Poultry
 Fs" c2 Is Best for Caponixin,


 f>o 7 o2 Ia Best for caponixing ?
 In selecting the breed best suited for caponizing, several factors must be taken into consideration, say poultry specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture. Large capons bring the best prices. Consequently the breed should be large. It does not pay to caponize small fowls. Yellow legs and skin, as in other classes of poultry, are most popular. Plymouth Rocks, Light Brahmas, Cochins, Cornish, Langshans, and Wyandottes are all recommended by different producers, as are also various crosses of these. Orpingtons also make fine capons, but the white legs and skin are some what of a disadvantage in this coun- try.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02
Combating Pests in Winter

When the orchards have been cleared of apples there is time to go through the nearby woods and hedges and cut the wild cherry trees and bushes which are the bivo1acs of the tent caterpillars that raid the orchards in the spring, say specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture. It is good time to inspect the trees for borers and to put down mice and rabbit guards at the same operation. Trample the grass flat at the tree base to allow 8 close inspection for sawdust from the borer's operations and then adjust the wire or paper guard to be in place when snow comes. @@
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-02

MAN, which Is. even older than the Grange andwhichref1ects thewisdom
 Of years as well as tHe news ofiprog- ress in farming. For farmers it be- ieves in active, practical tgatization such as the Grange affor6s. It pre- sents weekly revi-~f of thc sw,ec.- ii:g prcgrc&+ Q! !.:':; cc.Gi, lralicr n organization which ;s.tl,e hope of the future. By suh>.'r.' ;:f. for a,fa!lyear of 52 issues yet. r,c::re for c.;lly cre otall!,r a ,farra-n, w~ Scgwice that will repay you many yines over. Cur scc.ttary will lorwl i'd your 'crGl..'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-21
j. S. YACHTS OPEN final
SERIES OF TESTS TODAY

NEWPORT. r. L. June 21.-when
Resolute and vanitie prepared today
for the tenth Of the trial races for
the honor of meeting Shamrock "
the score of victories stood six to three
in favor of Resolute.
With the drifting contest of June
8 eliminated, the yachts had sailed in
the other eight races a total of 236
miles, which Vanitie covered in seven
minutes and sixteen seconds less time
than Resolute. the latter winning by
her time allowance of 3.4 seconds a
mile, by 81 seconds.
The remaining contests, therefore.
were expected to go far toward
breaking what seemed to be almost
a tie between the two boats.
A light southeast breeze was blow
ing early today. The race was to be
held over thirty-mile triangular
course.
The Newport Yacht Racing Associa-
ton has offered a cup for the winner
of the most races this week, the last
in the series of elimination trials.
New Sails for Resolute.
BRISTOL. r. L, June 21.-New sails
of lighter canvas than those at pres
emit used by the sloop Resolute, the
Americas cup defense candidate, were
taken from the Herreshof shops here
for possible use this week. The sails
included two new main sails, a SPIN
maker and a number of smaller head
sails and were placed aboard the ten
der Montauk, which sailed for New
port.
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WOMAN TENNIS STARS
MEET ON CLAY COURTS

DETROIT. June st.-with psrtici.
pants from every section Of the coun-
try here. and the drawings for pre-
liminary matches we'll under way.
woman tennis stars were prepared to
inaugurnts opening play In the ma
tional clay courts tournament for
women's singles and doubles cham
pionships hero this afternoon.
Miss Corrine Gould Of st. Louis.
winner Of the woman's title in last
years tournament at Chicago, and
Miss Marion Zinderstein Of Boston are
looked upon as the two most formida-
BILE opponents by q majority Of the
entries. Miss Mary Browne. Pacific
coast star, Cancelled her entry short
ly before the drawings. stating that It
would be impossible for her to reach
here in time for the matches.
New courts, completed Saturday for
the tournament. are said to be light
ming fast.
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BROWNS AND CUBS
SET WEEKS PACE
Indians and Reds Remain at
Top by Disposine Of Chief
Eastern Rivals.

The ability of the Cincinnati Ma
tionals and the Cleveland Americans
to maintain a winning pace against
tire eastern teams in the present In.
terseetional series has enabled them
to retain the leadership of their
leagues. Each disposed of Its chief
eastern rival, the Brooklyn Nationals
and New York Americana, respective
ly, last week. Rain interfered with
the schedule Of both league leaders.
The Brooklyn National pitchers
have been unable to check the west
ern visitors. losing series to Cincin-
natl. st. Louis and Chicago. St Louis
spectacular climb, which started in
the west, met with q surprising In
corruption in Philadelphia. where the
Quakers won three out Of four. Both
Chicago and Pittsburgh have recover
ed from their losing slumrs.
straight game yesterday, have hopes
Of getting back into the leadership
scramble before returning west this
week. New York appears to be head
ed for last place. Re the Giant pitchers
are not meeting with much success.
while Philadelphia now has a fair
steady pitching.
Yanks End Browns Streak.
In the American League Cleveland
was outslugged and defeated yester-
day by Boston. whose pitchers en-
gagged in close low-scoring battles
with Detroit last week. New York broke
the winning streak OF st. Louis after
the Browns had won ten straight VIC
tories through splendid batting.
Chicago has been able to maintain
only an even pace and apparently has
little chance Of joining in the fight
for first place for some time. High
scores are being made on the Wash
ington twirlers. but the Nationals
managed to outbat Detroit yester-
day. The Tigers made their best
weekly showing last week. Phila-
delphia lost its thirteenth straight
game yesterday, tying the present
majorseason record. set by Detroit.
Babe Ruth" New York American
premier long distance hitter, brought
his home run total up to nineteen
with three circuit hits last week.
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D. c. MAN Wins At FO|LS
Henry s. Breckenridge Gets Medal
in Olympic Tryout at New
York Athletic Club.

NEW YORK, June 21.-Henry S.
Breckenridge Of the Army Officers
Fencing Club. Washington. captured
the premier medal yesterday in the
supplementary Olympic foils fencing
competition conducted at the New
York A. c. Breckenridge actually
finished second to Arthur S. Lyon
of the Fencers' Club. who went
through the strip without sustaining
defeat in seven bouts. Because of
the oact that he had donated the
medals for the competition. however,
Lyon declined the victor's prize.
The Washington fencer was one of
a quartet which tied for second
laurels to Lyon. Each Of the four
won four bouts. On the basis Of
touches scored against them, how
ever. Breckenridge gained the medal
with the lowest score. He was touched
thirteen times in his seven bouts. Col.
Robert E. Sears, clubmate. was
touched fourteen times. and gained
second medal. Harold E. Raynor. an
other member of the Washington
team. was touched fifteen times. and
George Breed Of the Fencers' Club
had sixteen touches recorded against
him.
Breckenridge vanquished Leon
Schoonmaker of the FencerS' Club,
Rayner, Honeycutt and Breed. Ray
ner gave the victor his hardest bout,
forcing the issue to 2-all before sue
cumbing.
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0ARSMEN
PRACTICE ON THAMES

LONDON, June 21.-The big squad
of American representatives of the
Union Boat Club Of Boston, all Of
whom are Harvard University oars
men, having established their head
quarters at Henley. on the Thames.
had their first practice there on Sat-
urday. In their initial spin the eight
tested their new boat. The crew
seemed to be in fine condition and
displayed excellent form, giving prom
Use of their proving to be formidable
competitors at the royal Henley re-
gatta. which will begin June 80 and
end July l.
All this week the Americans will be
on the river twice daily. By using the
rowing machines on board the steamer
the men kept in fine shape during
their trip over the Atlantic.
Disappointment is expressed here over
the failure of Paul Wilmington to come.
AS a result of his withdrawal there will
be only one American entry for the
diamond SOULS event, William Chanler,
who won the singles SOULS in the Amer
lean Henley at Philadelphia.
1t was the original intention of the
Americans to enter two Fights, one for
the Thames cup and one for the defense
Of the Grand Challnge cup, which Har-
ward holds. But now it has been de-
cided to compete only in the latter
event. Instead of a second eight the
visitors will enter a four for the
Stewards cup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-21
TECH PLANS DRIVE FOR
ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Tech High is mastering its forces
for a drive for athletic facilities ad-
jacent to the school, and made its
initial move by naming committees
to foster the project. Tech has an
enrolment of 1,400, thousand Of
whom are boys, but has no gym
nasium or field.
Pop" Mattern was chosen chair
man Of a committee. composed Of rep
resentatives Of the faculty, alumni
and student body, the other MEM
bers being as follows: Faculty,
Messrs. Apple. Myers and Fardell and
Misses Coope and Dean: alumni.
Messrs. Bastian, Connors and Snapp,
and students, Messrs. Harbaugh. Par
ker. Moseman. Lacey and Small.
Chairmen Of other committees were
selected. as follows: Ways and means.
Mr. Connors: publicity. Mr.. Snapp.
and plans and estimates. Mr.. Myers.
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j. 5. NETMEN WIN
IN BRITISH EVENT
Johnston and Williams Gain
Straight Set Victories in
First Round,

WIMBLEDON. England. June Iii
william NJ. Johnston Of San Francisco.
the United States singles champion.
the first of the Americans to compete
In the British lawn tennis champion
ships, scored An easy victory over ].
NJ. F1avelle here today in the opening
round Of the tournament for the title.
60. 81, ga.
Flavelle. q well known English vet
eran player. was no match for his
powerful stroking opponent.
r. Morris Williams, Cd, of Boston;
United States champion In 1914 and
1916. also won his initial match. de-
defeating N. Field. an English pro-
yincial player Of some reputation.
90, 81, 6-a.
The tournament. which has attract
players Of America. Australia. South
Africa, England and continental Eu-
rope. was started after fifteen hours
Of steady rain. Tho grandstand courts.
where the feature matches Will be
PLAYED. were in perfect condition, due
to the huge tarpau!in covers stretch-
Cd for their protection.
The tournament. with its extraor-
binary international entry list, has
aroused the greatest interest ever
evincsd in a British tennis champion
ship. English newspapers and the
regular daily and weekly sport pub
LEGATIONS are devoting columns to the
matches.
The draw shows Johnston brack-
eted In the same section as J. c. Parke
and Arthur Lowe. the English inter
nationals. who are considerably oloer
than Johnston.
R. Norris Williams ts drawn In
close proximity to William H Lau-
rentz, representing France. Laurentz
is one Of the strongest PLAYERS OF
europe, having recently defeated An
DIRE Colbert, the French champion,
and having victories to his credit
over the late Anthony F. Wilding and
prominent players Of England and
continental Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-21
CAMP MEADE STADIUM
OPENS WITH MEET JULY 3

Camp Meade will open its new ath-
letic stadium with a big field day
on July 8. 1t was originally intended
to stage the affair on June 26. but
a postponement was necessary. Maj.
William Reese Scott, camp morale
officer, is in charge.
There will be seventeen regular
events. in which gold, silver and
bronze medals will be awarded for
the first three places. respectively,
and there will be five special COM
petitions. in which cash prizes rang
ing from $40 to $25 will be given.
Silver cups will go to the winning
teams.
Capt. Hugh S. Brown will referee
the meet.
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THREE RECORDS ARE SET
IN NEW ENGLAND MEET

BOSTON, June 21.-Three new rec
BIRDS for New England were estab-
lished at the annual track meet Of
the New England Association Of ANA
teur Athletic Unions at Franklin
Field yesterday. The innovation Of
holding the meet on Sunday drew q
crowd Of 10000.
Tho new records were mado In tho
five-mile run by Fred W. Fallen Of
1855 As; in tho discus throw by J.
w. Kellar Of 127 feet Q inches. and In
the javelin throw by w. Tirri Of 1854
feet 3% inches.
From tho winners will DO selected
the athletes who are to represent New
England In, the eastern trials for the
American Olympic team at franklin
Field, Philadelphia, next Saturday.
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KN|CKS WIN II IN ROW
Add Game at Congress Heights
Expense-McCar Strikes
Out Twelve Batsmen.

When the Knickerbocker A. c. de-
feated the Congress Heights nine.
9 to 2. yesterday it ran it's string of
victories to seventeen. The winners
got three runs in the first and were
never in danger in a game that was
called at the end of the seventh.
Mccarthy held the losers to four
hits and struck out twelve. Jenkins,
the knicks' left fielder. led the at
tack with three hits in four times up.
Score:
R.H. E.
Knickerbockers ... 0O411xe 5
Congress Heights. o o 0 o IL Z
Enthusiastically and Goldsmith; Emo
and Corners.
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D. c. SCHOOL STARS
CHOOSE COLLEGES
Only Few to Enter Local In
stitutions or Those Near
Washington.
nv Fl e RvDn
BY II. c. BYRD.

EVERAL big schools are going
- to be benefited considerably
next fall in their athletics by
the entrance of some of the star
athletes from the high schools of
Washington. And local institutions
seem almost to be forgotten by the
boys who have played stellar roles
in sports on high school fields here.
Probably the two best all-around
men, Newly and Russell of Central,
will go to Princeton. 1t was stated
this morning with practical certain
ty that both would be out with the
Tigers freshman foot ball squad in
the tall. Newly is good halfback,
an excellent swimmer, a fair base
ball player and a good guard in
basket ball. Russell is a foot ball
player of exceptional capabilities
and catches in base ball. Mont
gomery, the little miller, will Join
with Lafayette's forces.
More Western High athletes will 60
to college than from any other school.
Altemus and Spille. center and tackle
on the foot ball team, are slated for
the University of Pennsylvania. Alte-
mus also was captain and center
the basket ball i've Manson.
tackle in foot ball and winner of
the 440 in the high school champion
ships. and Roberts, hurdler. will go
to Penn State.
Two to Go to Harvard.
Birch A., Miller and Burial. an $50
man. are hooked to enter Harvard.
The former has won the Harvard
scholarship given to Western. Pence
an end. will go into Uncle Sans serv-
ice at West Point. Sherman and Birge.
halfbacks in foot ball, will enter Vir-
ginia. Grove, a basket ball player. is
to become a student at Swarthmore.
George Washington win get one
youngster. who practically won the
high school base ball championship
for his school by his timely batting in
the final game last Friday.
Two men booked to go to Maryland
State are McQuade, Eastern Highs
fuIlback, and Wardwell. Techs quar-
terback and second baseman. 1t is
probable that Loehler and Gross. two
other Tech athletes. will go to the
College Park institution. Loehier was
the best basket ball center in the
high schools and has great possibili-
ties as a track athlete, and Gross 10
far and away the best scholastic half
miller and miller in this section.
Possibly there may be some changes
in the destinations of some OF the
hest athletes in the high schools. but
right now it seems that schools other
than those in and near Washington
will benefit most from the products OF
local fields And it is possible. OF
course. that two or three men VINO
have not done SO well In nign sehooi
snorts win enter colleges here and de-
yelop into stars. That sometimes hap
pens.
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Canada Loses Thomson
a. Olympic Contender

Canada has lost its 0utstand-
ing athletic representative for
the Olympic Knmes. In a letter
to Mayor Church OF Toronto.
Earl Thomson, q Canadian stu
dent at Dartmouth College, who
recently broke the worlds 100
yard high hurdle record. win
ming In ~ rs Mt franklin Field
In the recent intercollegiate
ckamtaonshiDs says that he Will
not be o candidate for tho
Canadian Olympic team.
Thomson also puts the shot,
aad hurts the disc mp to cham-
RaoMship distances.
The reasons givc for his not
being able to 20 over for Canada
arc that his university work and
his summer position will not
permit Of 1T.
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HARRY HARPER MAY GO
TO INDIANS FOR MORTON

BOSTON, June 21.-An offer to trade
Guy Morton for Harry Harper. both
pitchers, was made to the Boston
Americans by Manager Speaker Of the
Cleveland club today. The Red iSox
management announced the offer was
taken under consideration.
The Boston club released Outfielder
Arnold STATE, formerly of the New
York Giants and Holy Cross College,
to the Los Angeles club of the Pacific
Coast League, and signed Outfielder
Gene Daley, who was released uncon
ditionally by the Boston Nationals
Saturday.
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GASSESAD TO SHAW,
WHOEZNALLYKZNSO ONE
Weak Hurting by Tigers and Abbre'
uiation of Contest, Due to Rain,
Help Jim, However.
BY II. II. FRY.

DETROIT 2Manager Griffith has been holding classes
his shown
ball. but showed marked
other the kind of Judgment he used WITH
has the rule for all the pitchers melt
ing Johnson to with the
picked cripple and slammed the
Of
get the something if not
balls follow
followed but tour hits were
by the proving the value the tactics
ball for the Nationals In this
Walter Johnson should something
the next he pitches and the big fellows
nd fansaS swell.
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afternoon, as Griff has promised to
let him start game here. Zachary
is due to work. but the Tigers usu-
ally fatten up on southpaws and the
Old Fox is not going to give them
chance at his expense. Doc Ayers
nings says he may start him against
the Mats. today.
When the Nationals play the Pirates
an exhibition game in Pittsburgh
Thursday, Jim Shaw will be found on
the rubber. The native son has many
friends around the Smoky city and
the newspapers Of that place are
planning a rousing reception for the
big fellow.