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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
FINDING GRADE OF POTATOES
Too Much Dependence Should Not
Be Placed on Size AIone-Knobs
Detract From Value.

In grading potatoes too much de-
pendence should not be put on sizing
alone, say specialists of the bureau Of
markets, United States Department of
Agriculture. A potato, for example,
may be so covered with second growth
knobs that it Will not pass through
the meshes of the grader, but it does
not rightly belong in the first grade.
The knobs mean much waste and re-
quire extra time in preparing the
tubers for the table. Or, a potato may
measure up satisfactorily to the stand
ards Of size and yet be so diseased as
to be worthless.
A potato may even present q fine
priZe-winning appearance on the sur
face, and be far below grade because
Of injuries or disease of which there
is no evidence without cutting it..
Freezing injury, or hollow heart, Illus
trates cases Of this kind. The grower
should not be blamed for losses which
result from these causes, but to a great
extent field conditions are the primary
cause of the troubles which appear
when the potatoes are marketed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
NARROWED FOR THREE YEARS
Sailors Long Period of Loneliness on
Small Island Located in the
South Seas.

Narrowing occasionally brings about
a modern Crusoe; just as it did with
Alexander Selkirk, who was put ashore
at Juan Fernandez, and whose adven-
lures gave Defoe the foundation for
Robinson Crusoe." The trading
schooner, Queen Charlotte, passing a
small island of the Marquesas in the
South seas, landed her boat to investi-
gate the smoke Of a fire, as it was un-
derstOod the island was untnhabited
Here was found United States sea-
man, who had been put ashore with
three shipmates by their captain, on
account of their mutinOus conduct.
The three others had died, but the
man from Connecticut haG contrived to
live on the fish he caught, and the
breadfruit and coconuts and other prod
ucts which he could gather. When
rescued after three years loneliness,
his utensils consisted of great shells,
and two cups which he possessed,
made from the skulls Of his COM
panionS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
COMFORT FOR SITTING HENS
Will Not Be Disturbed During
Period of Incubation.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agrculture)
There are several ways to tell when
a hen Is becoming broody and wants
to sit. Soft, downy feathers are left
In the nest; the hen stays on the
nest longer when laying. On being ap-
preached she will remain on the nest,
making chucking noise and ruffilng
her feathers. When one is reasonably
sure that the hen is broody, and her
breast feels warm to the hand, she
is ready to be transferred to the nest
previously prepared where she Is to
sit.
At this time it is advisable to dust
the hen thoroughly with insect powder.
In doing so hold the hen by the feet
with the head down, working the pow
der we'll into the feathers, especially
those around the vent and under the
wings. The sitting hen should be
busted again on or about the eight
eenth day of incubation to be sure
that no lice are present when the
chicks are Matched. Powder should
also be sprinkled in the nest. Sodi-
UNI fiuorid may be used for the pur-
pose, say poultry specialists Of the
United States Department of Agn-
culture.
When possible the nest should be
In some out-of-the-way place, where
the hen will not be disturbed. Night
Is the best time for moving the hen
from the regular laying nest to the
one she is to sit on. She should be
handled carefully. A china egg or
two should be PLACED in the nest,
and board or a covering may be
placed over the nest so that the hen,
will not get off. Toward the end Of
the second day go Qtiietly to the nest,
leave some feed and water, and re-
move the covering from the top or
front of the nest, so that she can
come off when ready. The best feed
for the sitting hen is whole corn or
wheat, or both. Should she return
to the nest after feeding, replace the
china egg with those to be incubated.
The nest should be slightly dark
ened, as the hen is then not so likely
to become restless.
In cool weather it is best not to
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
Get GOOD HATCH
FROM INCUBATOR
Moisture and Ventilation Are
Most important Factors in
Securing Normal Chick.
SEVERAL METHODS ARE USED
Less Danger of Getting Too Much
Moisture Into Machine by Sprin-
king or Soaking Floor of the
Incubator Room.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Moisture and ventilation are closely
related factors in incubation, the
amount of each depending upon the
other. The former is one of the I'M
certain factors, for as yet no very
satisfactory rules have been evolved
which cover all conditions. Good
matches are secured both with and
without using moisture, under appar-
emily similar conditions, while each
operator generally works out by eX-
perience the best amount of moisture
to use under his conditions. The
moisture and ventilation should with
correct heat, produce a normal chick
at the end of the incubation period.
Too much moisture may prevent the
normal evaporation necessary to allow
enough space for the chick to turn in
the egg and break the shell, while too
little moisture may cause the chick to
become dried and stick to the she'll
Moisture is used extensively in hatch
ing III tlle OOulllJ Ill HISh dlllIuuSo'
and in places where the incubator is
run in dry room, say poultry spe-
caliSts of United States Department
of Agriculture.
Many Methods Used.
Many methods are used to supply
moisture in incubators, such as sprin-
king eggs with warm water at about
100 degrees Fahrenheit, or placing a
pan Of water, receptacle containing
moist sand, or wet sponge below the
egg tray. Another common method Of
supplying moisture is to sprinkle or
soak the floor Of the incubator room
or to place a pail Of water under the
lamp. There is less danger of getting
too much moisture in the incubator
by this method than by putting mos-
ture directly into the egg chamber.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
POOR POTATOES CUT PROFITS
Waste Of Time and Labor Results
From Every Bad Specimen in
Storage or Transit.

Every rotten, frozen, or undergrade
potato that is loaded and every potato
spoiled while in transit or in storage
reduces the growers profits and means
a waste Of time and labor, says the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture. 1t also means waste of time
and labor for every person handling
II, a waste OF car space, and cOnse-
quently it amounts to an appreclable
loss to the community as whole.
Through its markets inspection serv-
ice the department is trying to elm
mate this waste.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
MORE THAN HE COULD STAND
Mr.. Cityman Changed His Mind When
Business Partner Began to
Brag About His Garden.

What He Said to His Wife-If you
want a garden this year you had better
hire somebody to make it. I'm not 60
ing to try it again. I've figured it out ;
and if l would spend on my business
the time I put in on that garden !
would make enough money to keep us
in vegetables for fifty years. l am off
it for life.
What He Said to His Neighbour
don't think I'll bother with a garden
this year. 1t doesn't pay; 1 may do a
little; but the digging and the labor
I'm off that for life.
What He Said to His Partner-Well,
how's the garden coming along? I'm
not doing much with mine this year.
What? How high did you say? AL
ready? What seed did you use?
What He Said to His Wife When He
Got Home An Hour Early That Day
Call me when dinners ready. I've got
to get the garden started today or III
never raise thing.-Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
busting the Sitting Hen With Insect
Powder.

put more than 10 eggs under hen
to Is eggs can be set, according to the
size of the hen.
When several hens are sitting In
the same room they should be sep
arated by partitions and should be
kept on the nests and allowed to come
off only once each day to receive
feed and water. A hen that does not
voluntarily come off the nest should
be taken off. AS a rule hens will re-
turn to their nests before there Is
any danger of the eggs chilling, but
If they do not 60 back in half an hour
they should be put back.
Examine and clean the nest care
fully, removing any broken eggs and
washing those that are soiled. Nest
ing material soiled by broken eggs
should be replaced with clean straw,
hay, or chaff. Nests containing brok-
en- eggs soon become infested with
mites and lice, which will cause the
hens to become uneasy and leave the
nest. This Is likely to be the cause
Of the loss of valuable sittings of
eggs. When nest is infested with
mites, the hen, If fastened in, will
often be found standing over rather
than sitting on the eggs.
Eggs laid late in winter or early
in spring are frequently infertile, and
for that reason it Is advisable to set
several hens at the same time. After
from five to seven days incubation,
the time depending somewhat on the
color and thickness of the shells, the
eggs should be tested, the infertile
and dead-germ eggs removed and the
fertile ones returned to the hens Thus
in many instances all the eggs re-
naming under several hens may be
placed under one or two, and the hens
from which the eggs were taken may
be reset. For instance, 80 eggs are set
under hens at the same time, that
Is, 10 under each hen. At the end of
Z days, at which time the eggs should
be tested, 1t may be found that 10 are
infertile or have dead germs, leaving
only 20 fertile eggs. These 20 eggs can
then be put under the two hens, and a
new sitting placed under the third
ban
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
Exceptionally Good Hatch.

II a moisture tray or sponge has been
added to a nomenclature machine, it
should generally be taken out before
the chicks pip.
The question Of moisture depends
largely on the place where the incuba-
tor is located. If run in room in a
dwelling house, it is frequently nee
essary to add moisture even to non
moisture machines, while such ma
chimes run in an ordinary cellar in
the same building might not need
extra moisture. When a large number
Of machines is operated in one room,
extra moisture is more necessary than
if only a few are kept together More
moisture must be supplied in a very
dry than in a humid climate.
Correct Conditions.
Water on the glass door of the in
cubator during Matching time is the
best indication of correct moisture
conditions during incubation. A good
way to learn the proper amount of
evaporation during incubation is to
set one or two hens when starting the
incubator, and compare the size of the
air cell in the eggs under these two
conditions when testing on the seventh
and fourteenth days. AS the weather
becomes warmer more moisture Is gen
orally used than earlier in the season.
Many operators add moisture only
during the latter part Of the hatch,
generally on the sixteenth, seventeenth
and eighteenth days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
GROWING SOY BEANS FOR HAY
Meeting With Much Favor by Those
Who Are Farming on Light
or Sandy Soils.

Soy beans for emergency hay pur-
poses have grown rapidly in favor
during the last ten years, especially
among those who are farming the
sander soils where clover and alfalfa
are not likely to do so well. Unlike
mllets and Sudan grass, both rela-
lively low in protein, soy bean hay is
very high in digestible protein, be-
ing about equal to alfalfa hay. Al.
though it is a little difficult to cure,
the palatabilty and high feeding val
ne of this hay make it very deslr.
able forage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
But This Isn't London.

Here you are, gentlemen, the great.
est invention of the age" bawled the
street peddler.
. "Wbat it it," inquired an onlooker
"a magnetized keyhole plate for
front doors. 1t will attract an ordi-
nary steel key from a distance Of two
feet. All you have to do to find the
keyhole is to take out your key and
hang on to it."
Three men were injured in the
crowd that rushed to buy-Tit-Bits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
POTATOES ASSUMING
THEIR FORMER RANK
Have Receded From Temporary
State as Delicacy.
Crop of 1920 Was Largest in History
of Country, Amounting to 1885,
600 Enthusiastically Drop lie
Noted In Prices.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
With the continuing drop in price,
potatoes have receded from their tenn
porary status of delicacy, and are as
Stunning their old rank as a great Amer
lean staple food. This Is to be as
Sumed from figures lately compiled by
the bureau of crop estimates, United
States Department of Agriculture,
which shows that between harvest
time and January l, this year, 285 172,-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
What She Could Be.

Two tots were recently overheard
discussing their plans for the future.
what are you going to be when
you get big?" asked one.
"Well, | am not going to be married
and I am not going to be an old maid"
was the reply.
"You will have to be one or the
other" said the first.
81 won't, either" was the rejoinder.
II guess | can be nurse"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
IONA MILL ENDS CO, FACTORY REM

heat i - ooI ~ ~ 49, Cua VIZ
plain, suitable for girls dresses, boys' romp-
ers, etc. Bundles by us, but not sold by any
other company in New England. If you
have children these bundles will save you
big money. We handle cotton goods and
outings exclusively. One III bundle, best
ginghams a to yards long, about 80
yards in bundle, price delivered free in Mas
sachusetts and Rhode Island 1919. Price
in Maine and New Hampshire, $3.50 Deliv-
cred free. Iona Mill Ends Co., Hartland, Me.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

Agents-Distributors Olive ones) for fast
selling Auto Accessories nationally adyer-
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Mgr, 2O5 Sherman Bldg, Boston II, Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

BRICK AND BLOCK BUSINESS - Make
poured concrete brick and blocks OUTFITS
are inexpensive. Merrill Moore, Creston, Iowa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
SI-VAD HAIR GROWER

Preserve your hair. If you are getting bald
II your hair is falling out-or becoming
thin-use SI-VAD HAIR GROWER. Re-
suits guaranteed If directions are followed.
GROWER, INC, HUDSON, NEW YORK.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

$3.50 FOR NICE LITTLE 25 ACRE
FARM IN FREEPORT. Send for our latest
circular of farms. SOULE & KILBY CO,
FREEPORT, MAINE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

IL You Your NeighbOrs have old furni-
ture, pewter, or anything that is a hundred
years old, no matter how broken or useless,
don't destroy it or give it away Send a de-
scription to JANE TELLER, ANTIGUA
RAN. Jane Teller Mansion, Four twenty
one East Sixty first street, NEW YORK.
She will tell you what to do.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

highly attractive line of table and kitchen
ware; excellent chance to make money Write
us. Metal Ware Corp, TWO Rivers, Wis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09
AMBITIOUS AUTHORS.

Turn your photoplay ideas into cash. Most
fascinating profession in world, and demand
for scenar rios greater than supply. Get BEN
eft of an author with IS yrs experience.
Complete, practical course with model see
mario for 81, cash money order. Peter
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

Three FlOwering Plants 10c. Eight zoe All
different No stamps viii bloom outside
until fail, inside all winter. Sent ostpaid
with circular. Make Your Garden Pay 81 per
Square Foot" John Grub, Churchville, Pa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

WONDERFUL CURE FOR INDIGESTION.
Has relieved where doctors have failed,
Made In your home. Formula, one dollar.
T. E. Sweeny, 3 Windle PIX, Tarrytown, N. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

EVERY DAY is SOME CHILD's BIRTH
DAY. Buy toys from the factory Send
for catalogue. HOOVER TOY & SPECIAL
TY CO. Stark and Branch SITS, Cincinnati, O.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

U. s. CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS. II you
intend to take an examination we viii assist
you. Write, stating education. j. c. LIND
SEY, 81 Warder Bldg, WASH lNGTON d. c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

Change Your Auto Battery into Is, GOO
mile battery, $3.50. Agents, permanent busi-
ness selling auto supplies. H-K CO, INC.
Box 50lS, Fox Chase, Philadelphia, Pa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

RATS WE POSITIVELY SEND YOU A
SURE KILLER. Easy to use. Satisfaction
LABoRAT6RiEs, INC, ANIMAL HUSH.
DIV, 294 Boylston St., BOSTON. MASS
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

WANTED-Men to sell monographs direct
from the manufacturer. The highest quality
machine ever offered direct our agents are
making big money. Write A. u. Beverly
Mfg. Co, Inc, S12 woolworth Bldg, ~ Y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

ADD TO YOUR INCOME by engaging in
legitimate mail order business. Few dollars
capital starts you. No merchandise. Write
=. r. HULL, Convent Ave-, NEW YORK.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

MEN AND WOMEN-Increase your earn
lngs representing us in your territory sell
Ing our special hosiery. Particulars, Quality
Hosiery & Knltt'g Co., 142 8. 18th, Phla Pa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-06-09

PILES, OLD SORES-HERB-ALL ONT
MENT overcomes worst cases and
brings relief from very first application |
want to prove what this ointment can do.
Made from herbs. Trial box 12c postpaid.
Herbist, Box II, sta S, Brooklyn, N Y.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-03-03
MupD ossEcrs TO SLATE

A meeting Of National Committeeman
William P. Jackson, State Chairman
Galen l.. TAFT. United States Senator
Senators Joseph /. France and o. E.
Weller and Congressman A. A. Blake
ney, John Philip Hill, Sydney T.. Mudd
and r.. N. Zlhlman, In the Sixty seventh
Congress, being the OIL .ial represents
tives Of the Republican party in Mary
land in national affairs. WAS held on
Wednesday for the purpose OF consid-
ering Legislative matters which may
arise IN the next Congress of special
Importance 20 the finaqcial, industrial
and agricultural interests of Baltimore
and Maryland and to recommend to
President Harding such appointments
to Federal Office AS will fittingly serve
the public interests. through the re-
sponsibIe agency OF the Republican
party, as decisively expressed In the
last election.
A unanimous endorsement was given
to Senator William P. jackson for such
diplomatic post abroad as he may be
willing to accept, and to Galen L. Tait
Tar appointment as United States Col
lector Of Internal Revenue for Mary
land and the District Of Columbia
Recommendation for appointment 10
Federal Offices in Maryland were made
blythe Congressman or party represent
tatiye III each Congregational district
and were confirme by the conference
The slate agreed upon. to be referred
TO ~r Harding, follows:
District AttorneY--Amns w W.
Wjodcock. Of Salisbury, now Assistant
Attorney General of Maryland.
pssDrgeyoF IT Customs John II Gun
riog II Westminster, candidate
for Comptroller on the Goldsborough
uicket 10 1911.
ApprAiser--Johp A. Janetzke, Jr.. OF
Baltimore. president OF the Fire Board
of Beltimore city.
Csillectrr 81 Customs Charles II.
HoitzmHB. 81 Cumherland
Collector OF Internal Revenue alen
L. TAFT. Of Montgomery county, chair
man of the Republican State Central
COMMITTEES.
Places for which selections are YET 20
be made sre United States Marshal. 60
be named by representative elect Hin.
~ the Third district, ard Commissioner
Of immigration and Inspector ~ Ex-
plesisea. 10 be named by Represents
tive Mud. ~ the Fifth District The
pos, mnstefAhip Of Baltimore AID other
fret .rlass postmastershipe arc 80 bs
iasen 40. " ard wheu President Hard
ng determine whether they are q re-
nan under the civil service. The Pro.
hmiian Commissi09,rship nlsv IL to b.
l6ken ~ later.
The Baltimore Sun Of Feb. 18th pub.
fishes en intervieW with Rep Sydney
E Mudd, IN which he Expresses his
dissatisfaction with The above slate
agreed m by the State leaders As
for the position ot Inspector az TX
ploslNcs aiiotted 10 HIN. Mr.. Mudd
states that this jph "haS already ex.
plosled, - referring IN the fact tbat II
had practically been abolished, as 90
appropriation hal been made Tor IL
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-03-03
News From the Seventh

Mrs, Sallie Oliver, wife OF E. t.
Oliver, OF Whites Neck, FELL against a
bedStead and sustained compound
fracture OF her wrist. DIR. Palmer rem.
dered necessary medical attention.
Mr.. Frank Bostwick, OF Stony
-Knoli, had his goose pen raided by
stray dogs last Tuesday morning and
two of his female geese killed.
Mr.. r. d. Blackstone, accompanied
by Mrs John d. Young, Mrs. g. T..
Palmer and Miss Lila Palmer. re-
tnrnad FROM business trip TO Wash
ingtop last Friday.
Mr.. James H. Bailey, accompanied
By Mr.. Briscoe WOODBURY., Mrs. Her
mAn Blair and Miss Gaynell While,
Enoaorcd 20 Washington fast Monday.
Mr., Woodburn also made q special
business "trip 10 Annapolis. 4
Messrs. e. K. Dent, q. d. Burcb,
]. n. Long, M r. Palmer, w. n,
Mattingly, j. IA, Dent, Jr., A. Il.
While and Rev. Mr. Saunders, OF the
Seventh dlstrict, attenned the Merch-
ants and Manufacturers banquet at
Hotel 81 Mary's last Thursday.
8Aks WIN. AcuSuhW, proprietor Oh
River Bprings Summer Resort, board
a bus for the Capital City Sunday.
Miss Nellie Palmer and Mrs. G. +.
x'allnSr, while driving to school. broke
thsir vehicle and harness In bad
place In She rosd just below River
springs entrance. They immediately
got 10 communication over the phone
With our County Commissioner, j M.
DanA, Jr., who called up Mr.. Reeder,
and he droye to Mr. WOODBURY. s, ard
ia less than "A hours the road was IN
shape for travel. All praise 10 our
lRdy folks
Mr.. Jehn d. Young, OF Whites
Neok. who has been suffering with
whooping cough AL winter, is out and
about again.
Mr. Carry Cheseldine and son, 81
Eosmr'g Neck, blew into our place 81
business Saturday. Garry has recent
y purchased hls fathers farm and 4.
aaakinR extensive preparations fol
laasns iaaaf farmlug this summer.
GABRIEIs.