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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-02
MCINTOSH RED Apples

Nc inc bcsC grown here Tor eat
ing No I. $3.50 per bushel. No.
p 500 per bushel Al farm. one
mile south OF Buchanan. A. r.
Hall. 1852
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-02

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-02
BIRTHS.

AR. and Mrs. Michael Rubissak
-220 Bertrand St, son, Sept 20
Mr.. and Mrs Epamnomdus Stew
art. Portage township. son. Sept 90
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Martin Bun
Ter. Portage township. son. Sept %
AR. and Mrs. Anthony Kwiatkow-
ski, 5l6 Studebaker ST, daughter
Sept. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steven HOrvath. ST.
". Division St. son. Sept %
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Pieffer, Port
a &c township, daughter, Sept. Is.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Probate

District of Canaan, ss., Probate Court, April 6, 1920.
 Estate of Peter c. Storm, late of Canaan, in said District, deceased. In Trust.
 Upon the application of Albert P. White of Winchester, Conn.,, Trus- tees on said Estate, praying for an order of sale of real estate belonging to said Estate and situated in the said Town of Winchester, as per appli- cation on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office, in North Canaan, in said District, on the 14th day of April, A. D. 1920, at o'clock in the after noon, and that public notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof on the pub lie sign-post in the Town of Canaan, in said District, at least five days before said day of hearing, and re- turn make to the Court.
 Attest: David c. Whittlesey,
 Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
The Clover and the Rumble Bee
 PART I.

Manual. They planted this clover field on purpose to help the vege- tables" Big-Boy was very proud of his knowledge.
 "Hum-um-um-m-m- sang the Rumble Bee, tits my turn next. Let me tell how I help. There wouldn't be any clover field if I didn't SOW the seed. At least, help ger-mi-nate it. m-um-um-m-m-m, Bum-ble-bum- bum."
 "Do let her tell her story or we shall never be at peace," the Elf Man whispered to Big-Boy when Little-Girl wasn't looking. "She is lady bee, you know, and very per- sist-ent."
 Rumble, bumble," sang the bee, "Who will roam the fields with mel Learn the secret of the clover Who would be nature rover?" "We will, we will," cried the three little people, Little-Girl, Big Boy, and then tiny Green Elf.
 Ire Elf Man, who knew all garden secrets, broke into song:
 "The humble bee is dressed in yellow Downy velevt trimmed in black. l trow, he is handsome fellow, nAd what he borrows he pays back"
 By Cecelia Reynolds Robertson Gro be continued)
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
More Good Horses Needed

The thing most needed in the pro- duction of work horses for Aneri- can farms is greater care in the sell ection of the stallion and the brood mare, say animal husbandry experts of the United States Department of Agriculture who have been studying the present situation with respect to horses. Not only was there d net decrease of approximately 373,000 in the number of horses on farms on January 1, compared with a year ago, but the experts are of the opin- ion that there has been an even more marked decrease in the number of mares bred during 1919. The extent of this decrease can not be accurate ly determined until the colt crop of 1920 is estimated. However, if the decline in breeding is as great as conditions now indicate, the country will be confronted with a seriously depleted supply of good horses within the next few years.
 Many farmers are using up their work stock without making any pro- vision for the future. Such a policy is short-sighted and will have serious results, according to Department of Agriculture representatives. The present need is to increase the per centage of efficient horses by care full selection of parents. One of the principal factors from which the market is suffering is the breeding of too many low-grade work animals. There is a strong demand for high class horses, at good prices, the de- partment says.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Plant Ensilage Corn Earlier

Planting of ensilage corn last, in stead of first, is an expensive mistake very generally made in the northern portions of the United States, &C., cording to specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture, who recommend that strong germin- ating seed of ensilage varieties from regions farther south be planted two or three weeks earlier than the home grown seed which is planted for |grain production. Such a planting program works to then decided bene- fit of dairymen and other growers of ensilage corn in the Northern States
 When large varieties of ensilage from as far south as Virginia or Missouri, for example, are planted in regions farther north late in May, they make a rapid, long-jointed, tender, succulent growth, and are so green when fall frosts come that they are heavy to handle, low in feeding value, and make ensilage which is sloppy and too sour. But when planted in April or very early May, they make a slower, hardier growth; they better withstand spring frosts and summer droughts, reach better maturity, and produce more grain than when planted later. Fall frosts, not spring frosts ,are most to be feared.
 Early-maturing, homegrown vari- cites do not need such early plant ing and will not be benefited in the way that large ensilage varieties are The latter, though somewhat drawf- ed by very early planting, make ample stalk growth and yield more and riper grain and make richer and sweeter ensilage. The early plant ing supplies the age necessary for maturing and reproduction. Repro duction is, in this case, grain pro- duction.
 In growing ensilage crops in the North one should judge the crop by it's feeding value, not by it's height or weight or the amount of labor necessary to silo it.
 Early cultivation pays, as it dries and warns the soil surface. If the soil remains wet, it stays cold and l the young corn can not grow, where as stirring causes the surface to dry rapidly, after which it will absorb heat and feel warm to the hand-a condition favorable to good growth.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

'I think" said the Little Girl, "that I will go
 Today where the clover blossoms
 grow;
 Outside of the fence, and down the
 lane
 With the Rumble Bee and then back
 again."
 Big-Boy and Little-Girl (of course he wasn't big but Little-Girl thought he was; she was only seven and he was all of five years older) were again in the old garden. The little Green Elf was about, you may be sure, and so was the Rumble Bee, who wanted to tell her own story. Big-Boy said to Little-Girl:
 "You had better go to-day if you want to hear the Rumble Bees story, for the men will blow the clover un- der in a few days. It's blowing time and they are going to make a vege- table garden out of that field; am to have my own little garden in one corner, all for myself. Want to help me plant it?"
 Of course Little-Girl did, and she was very much f1attered that a per son like Big-Boy wanted her to help /; but she was sorry for the clover field, so she said, "Oh, the beautiful red clover. Why do they bury it under the earth when it is so sweet and the Rumble Bee loves it? I love it., too. I love to make clover chains"
 "Ho, ho," laughed the little Green Elf, ''you see, Little-Girl, you have not studied as much at school as Big-Boy. He knows the Garden Manual by heart. He knows how to make the soil rich and productive. And about the clover, how it gives food to the ground when it is plowed under"
 "That is just it." sighed Little Girl, "it dies before it's time is up."
 "There is no such thing as death" !" said the Elf Man (who was very wise), in a strange, sweet voice, ''what we call death is really birth into another life; the clover comes pu in another form of plant life. 1t has given it's strength to form food for you to eat"
 "The clover fields keep the earth moist and open during the winter and spring months" explained Big Boy, land then when it is turned under it adds humus to the ground so that the vegetable plants will be we'll nourished and the vegetables be sweet and tender for our dinner. l studied all about it in the Garden
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
District of Sharon, ss. Probate Court,
 April 3rd, 1920.

District of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, April 3rd, 1920. r. Estate of Ella M. Porter Hertzel, late of Sharon in said district, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Sharon, hath limited and allowed six months from date here of, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 Arthur H. Waterman,
 Executor,
 Post office address,
 1855 Montague St.,
 Brooklyn, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
0osd Didn't MaterIaIIxe.

A Chicago inventor named Brice, in 1897. was seeking a patent on a process for making gold from a mix ture of antimony, iron and sulphur. The patent office would not grant It without proof that the idea had merit' and the then secretary of the treasury was persuaded to direct the mint ou- reau to try the thing out. There must have been something wrong about the methods of the treasury laboratory, for not a particle of gold or silver was obtained.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

"How impolitew Little-Girl was really shocked, as she had been taught to be considerate of others, which is the real definition of good manners.
 "Well, you couldn't blame the poor little beetle. He had to have the proper food, and his mother hadn't sealed it up in his nest, as most mother insects do. He really was worse off than an orphan at an early age," and the little Elf Man leaned back in his grassy nest and famed himself with the tip of a grass blade.
 "How did you learn about him did you follow him to the Bee Hive?" asked Little Girl.
 Follow himw the Elf Man look ed hurt and indignant. Follow him T should say not? Didn't tell you that knew lots of secrets?"
 What became of the beetle, and why did he have to go to the bees home to get the right food so that he could turn into blister beetle?' asked Big-Boy.
 "Now, that" said the Elf Man, 'is one of the secrets of Nature. His mother was born lazy. She didn't hustle and hunt around to make a nest in just the right place so that he could get the proper food. No, indeed; she laid her eggs in a field and went off and left the babies to shift for themselves. So when Fri ung-u-lin came out into the world he climbed up flower stalk and watch ed for bee"
 The little Elf scratched the end of his nose with his grass-leaf fan and looked wise.
 "How did he know he had to eat bee bread?" asked Little-Girl. "I think bread and honey is nice"
 "Ah, that is another of Natures secrets. Tri-ung-u-lin knew quite as the human baby knows he has to have milk, we'll as that he had to take his strange ride to get his baby food. He had to find a bee. He had to ride in a bee-aeroplane or he wouldn't ever have become a blister beetle. Never at all." And the Elf Man slipped a heartease seed into his baby morning-glory mouth.
 "Does he blister you if you touch him?" asked Boy.
 "Oh, no," said the Elf Man, "not at all, but the Earth Doctors catch him and his brothers and crush them into a paste and make plaster that is put on sick people when they need to be blistered to draw some poison out of their systems. Usually" and he nodded his small head wisely, "the Earth People have done something foolish or they wouldn't be sick. They haven't followed the laws of health. And it is their own fault, for the United States Bureau of Education is willing to teach them. I am told by the Dictionary Man that there is no excuse for ignorance. Children are taught in the home and at school. Books and papers are full
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
OUR FARMERS CORNER

womb after difficult partuition is very healing. If the case has been severe, flush out twice daily for a few days with warm water in which a little disinfectant or boracic acid has been added.
 Strong lambs will soon be on their feet and nursing and need very little attention. Some lambs come ap- parently lifeless. Remove phlegm from mouth and nostrils, open the mouth and bolw into it to start lung action. Next lay the lamb on it's belly and slap it gently on the body just over the heart. Repeat this action several times and unless the lamb is very far gone, it will soon show signs of life.
 After a couple of days, the ewes ration should be increased with milk producing foods. She will require more grain. Succulent feeds as clo- yer or alfalfa hay, corn silage or roots, along with little grain will cause a good milk flow which will make the lambs grow rapidly.-R. E. Begg, Sheep Specialist Extension Service, Connecticut Agricultural College, Storrs.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Noti

l, the undersigned collector of taxes for the Town of Canaan, laid on the grand list of 1919 hereby give notice to all taxpayers of said Town thas said tax will become due on April 1st, 1920, and that I will meet the taxpayers of said Town for the purpose of receiving their taxes, at my office in Falls Village, Conn. on Saturday, April 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Interest from April 1st, 1920 at the rate of g per cent per annum and costs of collecting will be added to all taxes due but not paid on or before May lst, 1920.
 Dated at Canaan, Conn.
 March 18th, 1920.
 Isaac P. Hornbeck,
 Collector.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
The Lambing Season

The shepherd should endeavor to be with the flock as much as possible during lambing time. A visit to the sheep pen late at night and early in the morning may often prevent losses.
 The ewes with lamb should be fed some laxative food a few weeks be- fore lambing so that they will not be constipated at lambing time. If grain is being fed, it should be slightly reduced a few days before lambing. Wheat bran with little oil meal added is a good laxative. Clip the dung locks and tags from the rear, udder and Hanks few days before lambing. Wheat bran with a little oil meal added is a good laxa- tive. Clip the dung locks and tags from the rear, udder and Hanks a few days before lambing. Hinged . hurdles, 6 feet long by feet high, hinged together, make satisfactory lambing pens which may be attached at one end of the pen.
 If a eve appears to be unable to denver ner lamD, tRe aCCendanI should find out what is wrong and assist her. Cleanliness and gentle treatment are two important things to keep in mind at this time. Wash the, hand and arm with some disin- fectant, rub on some vaseline or inseed oil and insert into the vag- ina. The attendant should find out if the head is coming first, with front feet extended underneath, which is the normal position. If in any other position, the attendant should care fully turn to proper position. Pour some linseed oil into the passage, which tends to soften the vagina. The eve will be able to deliver the. lamb unless too weak, in which case she should be assisted. A lump of pure hogs lard inserted into the
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

of kind, helpful things to make people healthy and happy. Yet some boys and girls carry millions of germs under their finger nails. You may see them thro' the Enchanted Glass. How terrible. It quite up- sets my nerves," and the Elf Man took another heartsease seed out of his tiny pocket.
 Big-Boy had put one grimy hand behind his back. "You see, Elf Man, a boy has to use his hands for so many things and then if he digs in the garden he gets mussy, and, of course, well, you can't be always washing your hands. It would take the skin off,"
 "Well, well," said the Green Elf, ''I was an elf boy once upon a time and l remember that Mother Elf had sorry time keeping me clean. I was fond of sitting on the ground to talk to the doodle bugs; they are very interesting"
 "Oh, tell us about the doodle bug, little Elf Man." cried Little-Girl, spinning around on one foot until her yellow curls stood straight in the wind. >
 "Not to-day. It is a long story. But remember about blister beetle. He was once called Tri-ung-u-lin when, as a baby insect, he took a ride on the back of bee. One branch of the family is called the oil beetle. Uncle Oil Beetle rolls over and draws in his legs and spits oil at you if you touch him. He plays dead and the oil comes out of his joints. Most useful of all is the cousin that eats the grasshoppers' eggs when he is very young and has not yet formed taste for leaves. The grasshoppers eat the crops, you know, the Garden Manual says so, and any bug that helps destroy them is a Soldier of the School Garden Army. Of course, the blister beetles chew leaves too, and, I dare say, are something of a nuisance, but we have to remember their good deeds in helping get rid of a pest" And the Elf Man took another heartease seed, for his throat was dry with so much talking.
 "Good by, little soldiers, I must turn over and take my siesta, other wise my afternoon nap" So he rolled over and swung high on the bough in his leaf-bag bed.
 As the children went slowly back to the low white house set in the middle of the old garden they heard him snoring a tiny elfin snore.
 And the Elf chuckled deep in his chest:
 "I know I am doing my best;
 With such small voice
 have cause to rejoice
 That they hear me at all
 What woe to be small,
 So I'll cuddle snug down in my
 nest, my nest,
 I'll cuddle snug down in my nest"
 (To be continued)
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

District of Sharon ss. Probate Court March 30, 1920. Estate of Kate Kehoe, late of said Sharon, (having property in said district), deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Sharon hath limited and all lowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 Julia Miller, (Mrs. Abraham Miller)
 Admrx., Post Office address,
 Groton, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

District of Cornwall ss. Court of Probate, April 1st, 1920. Estate of Victory c. Beers, late of Cornwall in said District, de- ceased.
 Said Court has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims to George H. Beers, Administrator.
 Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry.
 All persons indebted to said Els tate are requested to make immedi. ate payment to
 George H. Beers, Admr.,
 Post Office Address,
 Cornwall Bridge, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Notice

The rate bill of the Town of North Canaan, Conn.,, for list of 1919, has been placed in my hands for collec- tion. Taxes are due and payable April l, 1920. Unpaid taxes after May 1, 1920, will be charged g per cent interest per annum.
 David Roger, Collector. Town North Canaan, Conn. March 25, 1920.
 Office at Benton & Wright's from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

Milk COWS in Connecticut on Jan uary I, 1920, numbered 118,000, according to Government figures. This number is slightly larger than that of 1919, or 1918, but somewhat smaller than in 1917. The average value per COW was $1O5 in January of this year against $94 last year
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
District of Canaan, ss., Probate

District of Canaan, ss., Probate Court, March 31, 1920.
 Estate of Henry M. Dodge, late of North Canaan in said district, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Canaan hath limited and al lowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Lillian W. Dodge,
 AdministratriX,
 Canaan, Conn. TRY OUR CENT-A-WORDS ADDS
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
eve Picked Up Seven Large Dead Rats First Morning Using Rat-Snap"

So writes MT. B. E. Carpenter, Woodbridge, N. J. "We lost IS small chicks one night, killed by rats. Bought some RAT-SNAP and picked up 2 large dead rats next morning and in 2 weeks didn't see a single rat. RAT-SNAP is good and sure." Comes in cake ready for use. Three sizes, 25c, soc, s1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Freeman Dempsey, iealer.-adv.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

and $73.50 in 1917. Taking the United States as a whole, there are nearly one million more dairy cows in 1920 than there were in 1917.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Statement of the Ownership, Manage ment, Circulation, etc., Required by the Act of Congress of August
 "A, 1912.

of Connecticut Western News pub ished weekly at Canaan, Conn.,, April 1, 1920, State of Connecticut, County of Litchfeld.
 Before me, Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid personally appeared A. W. Krouse, who, having been duly sworn accord ing to law, deposes and says that he is the editor of the Connecticut Wes- tern News and that the following is to the best of his knowledge ard be- lief a true statement of the owner ship, management, etc., of the afore- said publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the l Act of August "A, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regu- lations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit:
 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business manager are:
 Publisher The Canaan Printing Go.
 Editor, Managing Editor, Business Manager, A. w. Krouse, Canaan, Conn.
 2. That the owners are:
 J. H. Roraback, Estate of H. L. Ross, H. B. Lyles, G. s. Fuller, S. A Eddy, G. w. Parsons, A. W. Krouse Canaan, Conn.
 A. W. AROUSE Signature of managing editor) Sworn to and subscribed before ] me this 1st day of April, 1920.
 Seal J. c. RorabacB (My commission expires Feb. 1, ! 1924.)
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

Connecticut gained 5000 sheep in the past year. On Januayr l, 1920, Government estimates credit the state with 29,000 sheep. The num- Der is still insignificant when com pared to the census enumeration of 1845, when Connecticut had 298,574 sheep.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

Posters of all kinds printed at The Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Llttle-t,irl Big-BOy and The Garden Elf. the United Army
 of the Interior)


The "Humbug" and the Bee Aeroplane.
 PART II.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08

TRY OUR cENT-A-woRDS ADDS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06

will make up an interesting programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06

residents as the special guests. The launching is scheduled for 12 o'clock, and Miss Sadie Hester Foster of Tusca- loosa will christen the vessel
 The party from Tuscaloosa, including F. G. Blair, member of the harbor board from that city, will arrive here about o'clock tomorrow morning and is expected to make tour of the city before going to Chickasaw. The mem bers of the harbor board, who will ar rive during tonight and early tomor- row morning will hold their business session at o'clock in order to get to the plant in time for the launching George Gordon Crawford, president Of the Chickasaw company and member of the board, will attend. accompanied by H. C. Riding. vice president of the company, also of Birmingham.
 The party from Tuscaloosa. besides the sponsor and MT. Blair, will be as follows;
 Judge and Mrs H. B. Foster. Dr. and Mrs. G. Fl. Denny of the University of Alabama. Miss Foster and Miss Denny,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Francis Rush, the young daugn- ter of Mrs. ". l. Rush. celebrated her