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Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
Holstein Activities.

(Prof. William NJ. Rider, Director, Holstein
Friesian Association Of America.)
The records of about 10000 Holstein.
have been officially registered. Those
having yearly records show an average
milk yield of about $1,000 pounds, IL
comparison with 1000 to 5000, the pro
duction of the average COW In the United
States, the ssven-dsy records last year
showed an average production of 43s
pounds of milk and 15 IL pounds of but
ter-fat.
Every milch dairymsn should know
the production of every COW In bis herd
Knowing production and it's cost will
help eliminate Improbable COWS. The
need OF the world to-day is increased
production at lower costs, and the dairy
man can we'll afford to lead the way.
It is estimated that more than 425, ,00(
pure bred Holsteins are owned in the
United States. Maine ranks fourth In
New England and seventeenth In the
United States In Holstein ownership. II
this state are seven clubs interested ir
this breed, number greater than that
in any other New England state.
He urged the Importance Of cooper
ating with the county. agents and thl
College of Agriculture In improvement
of the dairy herds In Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
.QUARIUs.
The Spring Season.

The present is kind of inter. season
with farmers. Is virtually the season
between hay and grass-tbe season when
be feeds hay and thinks of grass. There
Is little doing except wait for the assess.
ors to come around and inflict him with
the third degree in the hope of digging
out some underground property. If the
income tax collector passes him by not
80 the town assessor. The assessor is 9
hard. hearted individual who would moi
be affected even by the hsrd.luck story
of that western farmer,
"Whose horse went dead and whose mule wen
lame,
And who lost his cow In poker game.
And cyclone came on q summer day
And blew the house where he lived away;
Then an earthquake came when that was done
And swallowed the ground that the house stood
on;
Then the tax collector, he came round,
And charged him up with the hole In thu
ground, !"
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
Pollution of Ice.

Natural Ice is usually stored for weeks
or months before Its use during which
time most of the bacteria which survive
the "freezing or capitalization of the
water" die, so that the danger from ice
cut from polluted streams is compare
lively slight. This does not mean how
ever that ponds or streams from which
ice is cut should not be protected from
pollution, says the Maine Department
Of Health, for there are always chances
for some bacteria to escape the freezing
process and resist the continued cold.
There are conditions such as shallow
water, grass and sticks which prevent
the forcing out Of bacteria, and polluted
surface waters which flow upon the ioe
already formed, allowing 1t to retain q
larger percentage of impurities.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
Registration Of MIX Dealers.

For great many years the issuing OF
licenses to milk dealers In this state hss
been simply Q sytem OF registration.
Since there about 5000 of these dealers
located In 311 different towns and cities
1t was obviously impossible for the state
dairy inspector to visit the premises OF
many of them before issuing the yearly
license. As result, numerous dealers
we're unknowingly permitted to sell .
product produced or handled under very
unsatisfactory conditions. In order to
improve this situation, Brooks Brown,
state dairy inspector, has called the at.
tention of municipal officers of cities and
towns containing not less than 5000 in
habitants to the fact that the law re-
quires them to appoint annually local In.
spectors of milk and all other dairy
products. Such appointments have, in
the past, been made very infrequently,
but, due to the action OF the Department
Of Agriculture, practically all of the cit
les and towns affected by this statute
have complied with 1t.
The next step In this work was to re-
wise the application card which has to
be filled ont by each dealer before IL
cense is granted. Questions were placed
upon this card pertaining to the sanitary
production and handling of the milk and
the answers will give the Dairy Division
some very valuable Information as to the
methods employed by producers and re-
tail dealers. In addition to the ques-
tions referred to, space is given for the
signature Of the local inspector provid-
ing one has been appointed In the city or
town where the dealer lives or disposes
Of bis product. The inspectors have
been requested not to sign the cards for
dealers who are not using as much care
as they should with their milk or cream.
Consequently many dealers are at the
present time making strenuous efforts to
comply with the requirements of the
state and local inspectors before the first
of April, when the new licenses are is.
sued.
The success Of the plan is assured by
the hundreds Of application cards now
being received daily at the department.
Mr.. Brown states that the local inspect
ors are in practically all instances doing
excellent work, and, as result the con-
sumers of milk and cream in most of the
cities aud larger towns may feel conf.
dent during the coming year that they
are receiving safe product. The De-
psrtment of Agriculture is cooperating
with the inspectors in every possible
way, and, as usual, is continuing to as
sist the dealer In the improvement OF bis
conditions.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
Extend Farm Act to Porto Rico.

The bill extending to Porto Rico, with
certain limitations, provisions Of the
farm loan act has been passed by the
House and sent to the Senate. 1t author.
izes the Farm Loan Bank of Springfield,
Mass, of which hon. Bertrand G.. Nc.
Intire OF Norway is director, to estab.
lish branch In Porto Rico to carry out
the purposes Of the act.
Limitations In the bill include Q pro-
vision that not more than $4,000 may be
loaned to any individual, as compared to
q 80, 900 limit In the United States, and
the stipulation that the rate Of interest
shall be IL per cent In excess OF the
prevailing farm loan rate In the United
States.
The bill also authorizes loans direct
to farmers instead Of through the joint
bank machinery, provided for conti-
mental United States.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
The loao chautauqua course.

The dates OF the Community Chsu
tauqua course for the towns Of Norway
and South Paris this next summer have
been fixed between Wednesday, July
18th, and Sunday, July 18th.
The program to be presented IL varied
appropriate and strong. Some Of the
features are described below:
One of the especial features is the Eo
lian String Choir, composed Of six at
tractive young ladies.
The Madrigals, an accomplished tric
OF artists, who will present program oi
music, including Swiss bell ringing, mon
ologue and song.
Percy Allen, an English traveller, will
tell about the French people and the fu
ture Of that devastated country. Mr..
Allen has an intimate knowledge OF the
French people. In bis description oi
them and their country he will throw
beautiful colored slides upon the screen,
not only Of the France Of to-day, but the
old ante bellum France of song and
story.
Then there will be play, q real play
"Polly of the Circus''-with real people
and special scenery.
Some local people have seen the We.
netian Trio and they say 1t is good. They
are group of serenaders, who will sing
to the accompaniment of the guitar and
piano accordion.
The Beacon Concert Company 10 com
posed of four talented artists.
John Tobin will give q lecture recital
and illustrate his work by remarkable
selections on the piano.
Maude Willis, one OF the artists, 10 ar
accomplished reader.
Then there will be an address-"Tbe
Goose that Laid the Golden Egg''-by 9
genial, witty, satirical Irishman, Alex
ander Cairns, a clergy who, when 81
home, breaches at Newark, N. j.
Louise McIntire, who is employed by
the State Board OF Health conducting
health schools throughout the state will
lecture on the public health.
Another lecture will be by DR.. e. E.
Violette of Kansas City, who has trav'
sled q million miles In this and other
countries.
1t Is planned to make the juvenile
branch of the Chautauqua bigger and
better than ever before. A great toy
shop pageant Is planned; a marionette
parade; and an Indian campfire supper
with new games and stories.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
Nothin' To Do with Bulls.

Extract from letter written to o
dairy farmer, by man who wantGd q
job
Dere Sur:-I hered tell yu wanted q
fust class helper on yure place. That's
me. l sin't never been directly associ.
ated with no COWS, but I have apurty
good idea about the business. I once
drove milk wagon In Cinoinsti, and ]
| sold butter and milk at . delly kitessin
store In Newark. think I cud get 40
quainted with your COWS quick II they
take to me. P. ST. won't have uothin
to do with bulls.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
Beautlfyiug the Farms tead.

Suitable paintings are necessary to
unite the parts of farmstead into q
pleasing, homellke whole, says the
United States Department of Agriculture.
Trees are used for windbreaks, as frames
for the buildings or background for
them, and to give shade. Shrubs are
needed In abundance to hide partially
the foundation lines of buildings, sup
port their corners, give reasons for turns
In drives or walkU, and to screen un'
slightly objects. Native trees and shrubi
and those known by trial to thrive II
| the locality are the best to use.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
Mako Farm Home Attractive.

A home and its surroundings must be
attractive in order to be most uplifting
to the family, visitors and passers-by'
Farmsteads especially need attention 10
order to secure satisfactory conditions,
says the United States Department oi
| Agriculture. The farm homo and the
farm business are so closely related tha
the success of the latter 10 reflected IL
the appearance Of the former.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
CAAS. H. HOWARD CO.,
FOR SALE.
NOTICE.

Every owner or keeper, on the
hrst day of April, of dog more
than four months old, shall annually
before the tenth day of April, cause
1t to De registered.
K. w, WHEELER, Town Clerk.
lll7
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
ONE OF MANY LETTERS

Mise Rose Florke, 200 Hawkins Ave-,
N. Braddock, Pa, writes: II had . cold
In my chest and fearing II would cause
pneumonia tried Foley's, Houey and
Tar and Il was not long till ! felt re-
lieved." Many suoh letters have been
written about this time-tried, reliable
family medicine. Sold Evsrywhese.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
Tho Oauder Laid Rx9s.

A Lewiston man bought and paid for
Q gander from the fook Of goose owned
By q customer and friend and placed II
in command of his own flock, being very
proud oft. The gander this spring be-.
gan laying eggs. No need Of saying
more-his friends have said it. a -.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere thanks
| to the nelghbors and friends who so
kindly helped as during our illness,
also to DR.. LittIefeld for bis faithful
medical attendance.
MR. AHD MRs. 81. L. BENNETT.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
WANTED.

p,se, men and women everywhere 10 sen the New
tn hess h supreme Accident and Health Policy
nnhss" proposition ever offered the tnsurine
80, Large indemnitfes and low premium
whc hmsood 90 liberal agency propositions Tor those
ssn uevote their part or spare time. bestei
Rsnss.s lor those Who win become Fun Time
P2FRsSs sSs1ssssiyes. sss Write for fun parttcplArs
Ass.Haapskiss q
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20
FOB SALE.

Four Cylinder Roadster in perfect mechanical
equipped. New storage battery, starter and
elcctrio lights. Enquire Of
MRS. AGNES L. MORTON,
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20

"No,'' protested Farmer Corntossel
sit's the hen. She insists on the mos,
Isxpensive feed In unlimited quantities.' =
Oxford Democrat., 1920-04-20

4 FOR THE cHURcH's WORK
/ AT HOME. A score ofitems come
under this head Consider only one.
Five and half million people In the
United States cannot even read and
write tSe English language Who 10
20 carry forward this vast work Of
Americanisstion d tho church does
not7
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
THEFTS
ARE REPORTED

Petty thievery is still going on IN
Bridgeport according to reports made
to the police over Sunday.
Entrance through a rear door was
gained into a saloon at 727 Haliett
street owned by Anthony Wireheski
early yesterday morning and guam
tity of beer and wine and some cigars
was taken,
The proprietor of a drug store at
233 Lexington avenue reported that
his store had been brokn into yester-
day, but that no articles of value were
missing.
Mrs. Maurice Dwortin of $50 Myrtle
avenue reported to the police that her
consignment of As New York Sunday
papers were stolen in front of the
store. The police have had many sim
liar complaints from different parties
in the past month and are of the opln-
ion that the thieves are working Sys-
tema tically throughout the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
GOVERNMENT OF
BRAZIL ENTERS
BUSINESS FIELD

Rio de JaneFio, Sept. 20.-Cnder
measure just introduced in the Cham
Der of Deputies, the Brazilian govern
ment would be given the power to
intervene as buyer or seller in COM
mercial markets, to acquire national
products and hold them for sale at
an opportune time, TO make loans to
producers on such and to organize
special credits for this purpose.
The objects of the proposed meas
ure are stated to be the defense of
Brazilian production, and the avoid
ance of the consequences of specU-
lation, lack of transport and other
causes which are keeping back the
progress of national production.
To carry out the provisions of the
law the measure proposes that the
government be authorized to make
emissions of money and conduct in
ternal and foreign credit operations,
up to $3.50, 100000.
Gains accruing from such opera
tions are to be employed in the pur-
chase for deposit in tbs national
treasury of all gold from Brazilia n
mines, the expectation of which will
continue to be prohibited in the
purchase of minted or bar gold of
whatever. origin, for the same pur-
pose, and in the amortiza ton of the
domestic and foreign debt by secur-
ing bonds at lower quotation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
FIGHT OUT DUEL
WITH FIRE HOSE

Shanghai, Sept. 20.-Two members
gade here fought a duel with fire
hose recently. The brigade is COM
posed largely of business men. Hen
ri Numa and Georges C1ergue quar-
accepted
The principals had expressed their
intention to meet on the field of
honor with deadly weapons when
they were prevailed upon by officers
of the brigade to use fire streams
under high pressure a a range of 20
feet. The combat, which took place
in the court yard of the fire station.
lasted about Is minutes when Numa
after being slowly forced backward
by the watery torrent lost his Helmet
and went down as the big nozzle es-
capped from his clutch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
CABINET MEMBER
MAY RULE UNDER
VACANCY LAW

+ Buenos Aires, Sept 2o.-In case OF
the death, incapacity Or absence
from the federal capital of the Pres
ident of Argentina and, subsequently,
of the Vice President, the executive
functions would be performed by
member of the cabinet in fixed ord
er of precedence, according to a bill
just passed by the Chamber of De
puties, called the vacancy law
This amends the previous law
whereby the succession fell to the
President of the Senate. The min
ence.
The law would thus assure that
whoever succeeds as President would
be a member of the adninistra ton,
whereas under the existing procedure
it is possible for the succession to fall
to member of the opposition party.
Such possibility, at present, is held
responsible for the introduction of
ties by the radical party, which is
President 1rigoyen's. The death last
year of Vice President Luna left the
Presidency of the Senate vacant and
ate elected DR.. Benito Villanueva to
preside over that body. Thus, If
President Irigoyen should die, DR.
Villanueva would automatically be-
come president.
Under the Argentine law, the Pres
ident cannot leave the capital with
out the permission of Congress, in
which case his functions devolve up
on the Vice President until his re-
turn. At present if permission were
granted, they would be performed by
DIR. Villanueva. Critics of the Pres
ident say that this is the reason he
has never asked for a vacation since
the death of the Vice President.
Most of the newspapers doubt that
the new law will be sanctioned by
the Senate, pointing out that the
conservative majority will hardly be
willing to surrender the potential ad-
vantage which the situation gives
them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
IN
ALL DISEASES OF
FOOT AND MOUTH

London, Sept 20.-Exhaustive ex-
periments in connection with the
study of food and mouth disease, are
to be conducted, it is announced by
the Ministry of Agriculture, on board
obsolete warships fitted up as float
ing laboratories.
The experiments are to be carried
out at sea to obviate any risk of
the disease spreading from the ex-
detrimental station. The investigators
will include several distinguished
foreign scientists and the research
may last for years
The necessity of stamping out the
disease, it is officially pointed out, is
imperative, if England is to maintain
her large cattle exports.
The Westminster Gazette is frank
ly sceptical about the scheme. TT
looks like a brilliant idea for spend
ing money ineffectively," it says.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
MORE ROYALTY
is AMBITIOUS
TO VISIT HERE

London, Sept. 2O-Pu-yi, the IA
year old former Emperor of China,
is anxious to visit the United States
and Europe; but the uncertain poll
teal conditions in Europe render an
imm ediate visit unlikely, says the
Daily Mail.
The betrothal of Pu-yi to the
daughter of President Hsu-Shih-
Chang of the Chinese republic may
be announced before long, the paper
states.
Pu-yi, the last "Son of Heaven,
came to the Dragon throne in 1908,
when he was only two years of age.
Since the republican revolution in
1911 the boy has been virtually a
prisoner in the Forbidden City of
Picking. His education is in charge
of an English tutor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20

z. @. Branch, M. D., highly sue
cessfui specialist in handling rup-
ture, will be at the Morehouse Hotel,
Bridgeport, Conn.,, September 81 and
%, and will demonstrate the famous
Rice Method. He is assisted by Mrs.
Murray, who will give her personal
attention to all lady callers in sepa-
rate apartments.
Every ruptured man, woman and
child should avail themselves of this
opportunity to be examined and ad
vised by experts of acknowledged
skill
In every city visited by DIR. Branch,
scores of elderly men and women
call just to pay their respects to the
wonderful Rice Method which they
say has cured them-in many cases
twenty or more years ago and are
still sound and secure.
whole world over. You can see it
demonstrated and have a Rice APP
pliance adjusted to your own re-
quirements. Absolutely no charge
unless you are satisfied that it is be-
yond question, just exactly what you
are looking for. No harsh, deep
pressing springs; nothing to gouge
the flesh and make you sore. Sup
ports any rupture night and day with
perfect comfort, Soft. gentle pres
sure as If your own fingers were
keeping the rupture in place, while
the remarkable Rice Stimulating
Application is imparting to the rup-
tured parts the influence needed to
restore to a sound and healthy condi-
ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
FOUGHT 3 HOURS
WITH SWORDFISH

400 pound sword fish. one of the
largest ever brought to the shore at
at Sea Bright, y. J., was captured
near the Middle Banks. about twentv
miles from Sea Bright, after a figh:
Of nearly three hours by Capt. Les
lie Of the Rumson Road colony.
After several attempts to harpoon
the fish, Capt. Leslie succeeded in
spearing it in the side, Alvin Sven
son, his companion, and little later
sank another just@ behind the head.
For over two hours longer the
mons e. ;hrashed ABOUT trying to
shake out the tarpoons, and for a
time the boat was in danger of over
turning as it trailed the fish in his
frenzied efforts to break loose.
At last, as he began to tire, the
boat landed two more harpoons be-
hind the. heed, which took all the,
fight out of the creature The finish
ing touches were soon given. and the
carcass hauled into the boat The
fish is said to have brought the
largest price ever paid for one of his
kind. His sword measures more tina
three feet in length.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20

First Of the cool nights brings proof that must
have and light covering in order to get the rest
and refreshing which sleep should bring. Chill air.
less turned asie brings discomfort Fresh air is needu
cool drafts are harmful.
But bed-covering must be light well
Heavy blankets and comfortabes prevent rest. They
weigh down; rob sleep Of its value Choose light
weight and Blankets comfortables that of
generous size but filled with light cotton wool
Plenty of such ready here-and their warmth and
light weight is combfed with beauty. There delight
full colors; there saeens and skones of attractive
patterns, blankets of pure white of good gray with
touch of blue pink in their borders in their effective
plaids.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
No Defence!

By Sir Gilbert Parker-a new story of adventure.
It's action ranges from Ireland to the West Indies
and there is plenty of action both by land and
A story with the touch of the master who gave
Seats of the Mighty! So
The Green Eyes of Bast-a creepy mystery story by
Sax Rohmer!
Ancient magic at work in modern days. the strange
goddess of Egypt motion wierd train Of events
as even F11-Manchu ever figured in! So
Nj floor, rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
Special warm soft
nig.htgoWnS==S2.25

Half dozen Cor more) styles of splendid fannelette
nghtgowns.
Particularly good in style. Made with expert skill
and thoroughnes Of annelee which has both strength
and comforting soft finish And of particular value at
price.
Plain white with high or V neck and trimmed with
pretty braid.
Striped aanneettes with yoke effect in simple high
or neck styles
Speciasze gowns in pretty stripes, collaress effects
with tasteful frogs.
Each sort and size at special price of CO o.
6nR
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20

Good tan or gray or white
cotton blankets,sizes from 60
by rs inches to 68 by 80
inches So to 81
F1owered and Persian
comfortables of silkolene in
light and dark patterns, fill
ing of good light warm cot
ton, y by 70 inches
81 to $3.50
Silk null comfortables of
fine beauty and light effect,
Powered designs. in good
shades of blue pink and vel
low with border in solid coli
or, back Of staunch silkolene,
$3.50
Bluebird comfortabIes of
special silkolene, y by so
inches So
Sateen covered comfort
ables Of special strength and
luster, excellent patterns and
color both light and dark
$40 to $3.50
Special comfortables with
filling which is partly wool,
covering of siIkolene in
tasteful patterns $1,000
Wool filed comfortables
of fine degree, coverings in
rich Persian patterns and
splendid colors- $12
or, rear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-20
LUCKY DRIVER
. OFFERED MASS

Rio De Janeiro, Sept 20.-A local
motor-car driver, happy because in
10 years as chauffeur he has not
been involved in any accident, has
just celebrated the occasion by offer
ing a special Thanksgiving mass.
Official statistics just made public
show a marked decrease in the num-
Der of street accidents of all sorts in
this city, including those due to au-
tom obileS.