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Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
No One Type of Road Best;
 Traffic Needs Differ Much

No effort has been made to en- courage the construction of any
 particular type of road in the Fed eral-aid projects administered by the Bureau of Roads of the United tates Department of Agriculture. The legal requirement that the roads shall be substantial in character" has not been interpreted to mean that only the most expensive types of roads should be built. It has been recognized that the heavy and expensive construction which is nec- essary in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania is not suitable or warranted for the less exacting traffic of Nevada, Idaho, and the Dakotas.
 There is a suitable type of road for every type of traffic. Granite blocks are best around wharves and freight depots; country thorough fares need to be better than rural side roads, lightly travelled. A num- Der of other considerations have in fuenced the choice of type in many cases. It is frequently found that suitable local materials may cost less than better materials imported from a distance; approval of the use of local materials is not infrequently given for the purpose of encorrag- ing local production. In parts Of ahe far West the entire absence of wa ter along a right of way, and the expense of keeping an adequate supply, often make it necessary to approve the building of a type of construction that can be built with out using large quantities of water.
 The initial decision as to the type of a particular road is made by the State highway department. The Blu reau of Public Roads makes an in dependent study of the conditions. The most suitable type of road in the judgment of the engineers of the State department and of the Bureau of Public Roads is finally decided upon. The earth, sanI-ciay and gravel roads which make up 66 per cent of the mileage have cost only about one-fourth of the Fedcral-aid funds uesd, while the higher types, including. cement concrete, brick, and bituminous concrete have .'alled for 60 per cent of the money to build "A per cent of the mileage.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Culling in the South

Farmers and poultrymen of Louisiana who, unconsciously, have been supporting nonproducing hens and worthless males have been learn ing important things in the culling demonstrations conducted by poul- try specialists employed coopera- lively by the College of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture. The demonstrations began early in June and are to con tinue through July, August and September, in 15 parishes. The work including instruction in housing feeding, and caring for growing stock, given by farm and home dem onstration agents. Poultry-club children and women owning flocks will have especial attention and help in culling out the "boarder" hens which produce nothing for what they eat.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Market Service Saves Money
 For Melon Grow

Melon growers and shippers in the Imperial Valley of California have periodically experienced great diff culty in marketing their crop, which is highly perishable and must be d's- tributed with efficiency if financial disaster is to be avoided. In some years production has overrun distri- button, and this problem led the Uni ted States Department of Agricul- ture to assign representatives to the locality in order to assist shippers in distributing the crop efficiently dur ing the rush season. As a further aid, the Bureau of Markets of the department gave market reports on cantaloupes in it's news service. It is estimated that during the first year of the bureaus service the pro- S1,OO0,O0O. With regard to this service. one firm wrote the Bureau of Markets as follows:
 Permit me to express this com pany's gratitude and sincere appre- citation of the vast benefits derived through the assistance of your office. We feel that this seasons operations have proved that the can taloupe industry of the Imperial Valley can be operated on a practically safe basis, profitable to growers, by systematic publica- tion of daily information and through such assistance as has been afforded by your office"
 Another wrote: "No other system .could have saved a disaster here this year" And vet another, "The CO., operation of the Government along this line is absolutely necessary for the salvation of this industry. * The outcome of this season * would have been ruinous for all concerned had your office not come to our rescue"
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
OUR FARMERS CORNER

The heartwood may be saturated in places with pitch, but this does not readily flow out as does the resin freshly formed in the sapwood. The major part of the tree is not affected in any way, and the loss due to death of trees or to reduction or degrad- ing of lumber is very small when the proper method of turpentining is followed; this loss is more than offset by the additional revenue obtained through turpentining. The greater part of the wood that is clipped away would not have become finish ed lumber, but would have gone into slabs and edgings at the sawmill. With proper treatment the turpen- timing faces remain healthy, and the wood underneath does not be- come saturated with resin to any great extent.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Record Timber Sale Made

By Forest Service
 The largest timber sale negotiated in a number of years by the Forest Service was made on June 2, when 697 million feet of timber in the Sierra National Forest, California, were awarded to a San Francisco lumberman, with the approval of the Forester. The bid prices per 1000 feet are: Western yellow pine, $3; sugar pine, $4.25; white and red fir, $1.50; incense cedar $1.50. A price of 50 cents per 1000 feet is also fixed for unmerchantable tim Der removed at the option of the purchaser. The purchaser has a two- year construction period, and a 23- year operating period fixed in the agreement. This sale will also make possible the removal of about 700 million feet of privately owned tim Der.
 An initial investment of approxi- mately $3,5O0,OOO is required for development, especially for the con struction of a standard gauge rail road, to open up the area, which has hitherto been inaccessible for logging operations. A provision in the con- tract will secure the use of a DOT
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Weather Bureau Studies
 Hurricanes and Stor

weather bureau OIuuleS
 Hurricanes and Storms
 West Indian hurricanes and the storms of the North Pacific Ocean are disturbances which endanger an incerasing number of vessels and cargoes each year, and yet, because of lack of observations, not all the help that could be given by the Weather Bureau of the United States Department of Agriculture is available. Among the meteorological studies in which the Weather Bureau seeks the cooperation of seamen, with view to increasing the data available, these two subjects are of special interest to the Western Hemisphere
 The construction of the Panama Canal has had the effect of bringing a larger amount of shipping each year within the domain of destruc- tive hurricanes. An important re- suit of better understanding of the hurricane should be the formulating of navigation rules in the dangerous regions of the West Indies. The experience of captains whose vessels encounter hurricanes might offer a solution of some of the difficult problems of maneuvering.
 As compared with the Atlantic, few ships ply the Pacific Ocean, and it will be many years before com plete series of weather observations can be obtained for this vast ocean. Observations are much needed from the area lying between Midway Island, and Dutch Harbor as an aid in studies now being made of the relation between storm development within this area and subsequent weather events on the Pacific coast, as we'll as in the interior. The Wea- ther Bureau desires to have sear1en everywhere appreciate that their returns are of great practical value and fully worth the trouble involved in making them.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Sweetness of snrlna Ar.

The soft sound of water moving among thousands of grass blades Is td the hearing as the sweetness of sprAnl air to the scent. r. Is so faint and so diffused that the exact spot whence it issues cannot be discerned, yet It Is distinct, and my footsteps are slower as I listen. Yonder, In the corners of the mead, the atmosphere Is full of some ethereal vapor. The sunshine stays in the air there as if tue green hedges held the wind from brushing 1t away.-Richard Jeffries.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
First Junior Agricultural
 Wireless Club Organized

Word has just been received by the agriculturist. in charge of boys and girls club work for the United States Department of Agriculture that the first junior agricultural wireless club ip the Uinted States has been organized by the club agent for Ocean County, N. J. Forty enterprising farm boys and girls of this county are constructing wireless outfits for the purpose of receiving wireless market news from the Bu- reau of Markets, and posting rhe news for the benefit of the farmers of the county. A number of outfits are already in operation and the farm market quotations are posted daily in the local post offices, stores, and other central places.
 Older club members who are ex- pert in wireless operation are in- structing the younger members in the art of wireless telegraphy and through this method of disseminating market information, Uncle Sam is developing a crop of efficient wir,- less operators who may be depended upon to assist their country In any emergency.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Much Coal Wasted in the
 Average Dairy Plant

About one-half the coal used in the average dairy plant is wasted. At least that is the opinion of the spec ialists in dairying, in the United States Department of Agriculture. Even if the stoking is done carefully by men who have given some thought to their work, and only one-fourth of the coal is wasted, the loss still is large.
 The Dairy Division is so certain of these things that it has prepared a poster discussing the subject, and bulletin, No. TAT, The Economical Use of Fuel in Milk Plants and Creameries, both of which may be had free upon request from the Di- vision of Publications. Another poster entitled Turn Cold Into Gold" is intended for creamery re- ceiving stations for the producers to read. This may be had free, also, upon request.
 A close study of the dairy plant will result in a material saving in fuel, the departments specialists say. Some of the suggestions they make for greatest economy in the saving of fuel and operation of the plant are: Keep boilers clean both inside and out; cover steam piping, uptakes, breeching, and exposed parts of boiler; stop all steam, water, and air leaks; regulate dampers to load requirements; cut out boilers not needed; feed boiler continuously, and maintain an even pressure; 1; utilize the heat in exhause steam ; keep bearings correctly aligned and fabricated; keep belts at proper ten. sion and in good repair; and study methods of firing.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
New Breed, of Poultry
 Developed by Uncle Sam

Lamena is the name given to a new breed of poultry that has been developed at the Experimental Farm of the United States Department of Agriculture at Beltsville, Md. It has been named by Secretary Wal lace after the originator, Harry M. Lamon, senior poultryman of the Bureau of Animal Industry. It is a white fowl with red ear lobes that lays a white-shelled egg. White Plymouth Rock, Silver Gray Dork- ing, and White Leghorn were the breeds used as foundation stock.
 The fowls are larger than Leg horns, with long, deep bodies, we'll
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Earliest New EnoIand Dwellings.

first kind of dwelling built by th, early settlers in New England were log cabins, but us matter Of fact these pioneers often felt obliged u wult until after they had reaped theh first harveSts before they took the time to erect anything so durable ant elaborate as weather-tight cabin Like the primitive people Of southern Europe. like the Indians of Mexico they used what caves they could find But often they merely dug in, finding shelter much as the armies h France did during the war,
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
The pon aa Human Food.

The dog forms an important article of food among many nations. ln China, the Society islands, etc, youn1 puppies are considered great deli cacy, and are said by Europeans who have overcome their prejudices. 10 be very sweet and palatable. The taste for dogs flesh Is of very early origin, The anclents regarded young and fat dog as excellent food; and Hyppo' crates placed 1t on a footing with nut ton and pork The Romans were fond of sucklng-pupples, and sacrifice them to the gods.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Rich Top Dressing
 Revives Faded Lawns

Lawns get tired look late in summer and can be stimulated and made fresh, according to experts of the United States Department of Agriculture, by light top dressing, composed of 2 parts good loamy soil, one of well-rotted manure, finely comminuted, or any good compost in which soil predominates, with 1 F pounds of sulphate of am- monia Or nitrate of soda, for every 1000 square feet.
 The mixture should be applied evenly, and will result in quick stim- ulation and new green growth. A mixture with good proportion of soil is strongly urged, especially when the chemicals are used, as they will burn the grass when used too liberally cn the lawn. If the grass is watered after the fertilizer is applied it should be thoroughly and liberally done.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21
Lumber Value of Pine Trees
 Not Hurt Bv Turpentinin

The operation of turpentining pine trees does not lower the strength of the wood, according to information obtained by the Forest Products Laboratory of the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture. The crude turpen- tine, or oleoresin, is not drained from a reservoir in the tree, but is pro- duced by the living cells in the sap wood at or near the spot where the cut is made on the trunk. No tur- pentine is produced by the heart wood because all of it's cells are dead.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21

tion of this road in an equitable man. ner as common carrier, and 1t will later be utilized to remove additional National Forest timber. Since the timber involved in the sale is mature and has been subject to- recurring insect infestation, its sale at this time, together with the general open ing of the area, is considered very desirable.
Connecticut western news., 1921-07-21

feathered, and comb and wattles of medium size. The new breed is not ready for introduction and neither eggs Or fowls can be secured. When a sufficient stock of birds has been raised specimens will be sent to State agricultural colleges and experiment stations to test their adaptability to different sections and conditions.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
Badger 7uber
Crop Is Fifth
In Entire u. S.

Wisconsin will have the fifth larg-
est yield among the states of potatoes
this year, according to reports from
the agricultural department at Wash
ington.
The state yield, while not as big as
in former years, will be fairly large,
and assertions that there will be a
heavy scarcity this winter are secuted
by department officials. The grade Of
potatoes will not be as good as for
merly, however, but the total crop for
the country should reach 323,0OO,0OO,
compared to 10 year average of 371-
100000 bushels, it is said.
Sweet potatoes should yield about
100000 bushels this year, it is
said
The department also indicated that
there was little fear of high price
movement later in the year. The pres
ent prices are almost as high as the
tuber should go, it is said.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
BRYAN ATTACKS
BIRCE OF j. W.
IN A SPEECH
Commoner at Monroe Says Athe-
ism Is Being Taught at the
Varsity

The charges of William Jennings
Bryan that atheism and disbelief in
God and the divinity of Jesus Christ
are prevalent at the University of
Wisconsin have again been brought
into the limelight by the Chicago
newspapers.
The atheism charge was made by
Mr.. Bryan in an address before the
Citizens Lecture and Entertain
ment course at Monroe, Wis
The following statement attributed
to President Birge appeared in the
Chicago Tribune and The Chicago
Examiner.
Bryan is crazy. He is seeking
notOriety and 1 refuse to engage in
az newspaper argument with him
No one pays any attention to what
Bryan says anyhow"
The U. w. president stated he made
no such statement ito correspondents
Of any Chicago paper.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
43 CITIES TO
LOSE SPECIAL
GRANTS JAN. |
legislative Repeal of All General
Charters VIII Hit Baraboo and
Other Cities

Forty-three cities in Wisconsin
operating under special legislative
charters granted previous to 1871,
are to be transferred to the state
general charter law Jan. with all
of their special privileges withdrawn,
the office of the secretary of state
announced today.
The last legislature enacted a re-
visors bill, repeating all special
charters, and establishing all cities,
with the exception of Milwaukee,
under the general statute. This will
bring uniformity to the city govern
ment and will permit complete class
sifgcation under the state laws.
When the state was organized, each
individual city received it's charter
from the legislature. There was an
effort on the part Of each city to
gain as many powers as possible,
through influence in the legislation.
In 1871 a general charter law was
adopted through amendment to the
constitution, but all cities with in0i-
vidual charters were permitted to
retain them if they chose. The
present law repeats all of these
special charters.
Those cities which will be affected
by the change follow Alma, Apple
ton, Ashland, Augusta, Baraboo,
Barron, Beloit, Brodhead, Buffalo,
Cedarburg, Chiffon, Colby, Dodge
vile, Eau Claire, Fountain City;
Greenwood, Hudson, GAINESVILLE,
Kaukauna, Kenosha, La Crosse.
Madison, Menasha, Menominee, Mon
dow, Neillsvi1le, Oconomowoc, On
alaska, Oshkosh Plymouth, Portage,
Port Washington, Racine, Reedsburg,
Rice Lake, River Falls, ShebOygan,
ShuHsburg, Stoughton, Superior, Two
Rivers and West DePere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
TO ALL DISABLED
EX-SERVICE MEN

The American Legion and the Sank
County Chapter of the Red Cross de-
sire to get in touch with each one of
you who is disabled by reason of
your military service. We desire this
in order to assist you if you are not
receiving proper compensation. If
this means you, or if you know of a
disabled comrade, will you mail his
name and address within the next
fifteen days without fail, so that we
may get in touch with him.
This is in the natue of cleanup
campaign. Please help us!
w. w Kradwell, Post Commander,
American Legion, Baraboo, Wis.
James H. Hill, Home Service Sec
ton, American Red Cross, Baraboo,
Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
LEG AL NOIICE
Eirst publication SepA d 192l)

First publication SepA u 1920
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTE
Court for Sank County In probate
In the estate of Albers Teel, as
ceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GEvNN: Thesk
on the second Tuesday ebetns the III
day. of October, 1924, az ten o'clock
in the forenoon, at the courthouse
in the city of Baraboo, IN said county,
there will be heard and considered:
The application OF Louise Eeel fsE
the appointment of herself as adnafna-
istratrix of the estate OF Albert TTeaa
late of the town of Fairfield, m said
county, deceased. And
On the first Tuesday tbeing the.
Sd day. of January, 1922 is the time
fixed within which creditors of sai1
may present their claims to
said court, or be forever barred And
Notice Is Hereby Further Given:
That the first Tuesday (Beang the
Z day. of February, 1891, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon at said conrt-
house, there will be heard, ccns7dere6
and adjusted all claims against said
deceased.
Dated September IA, 1904
BY the Court
James III. Hill
County Judge
Grotophorst & Quale
Attys. for Petitioner.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
MILLIONAIRE ASLEEP;
GETS 40 CENTS In HAT

G. G. Boswell of Missoula, Mont,
millionaire copper magnate, was
in Detroit and fell asleep at the en-
trance of the Cadillac hotel recently.
When he awoke he found 40 cents in
his hat.
Boswell wears heavy dark glasses,
When he dozed off to sleep his hat
fell in his lap bottomside up. A short
time later young couple passed.
Poor bIindman," said the chap and
he reached down into his pocket and
deposited Is cents in the hat.
An old man came next and dropped
five pennies. Two women passed and
after sympathetic chances dropped
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22

two dimes.
20, hum, I've been asleep" said
Boswell. A short time later putting
on his hat the money fell to the floor.
Friends told him what had happened.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22

Doesn't hurt bit! Drop little
"Freezone" on an aching corn, instant
ly that corn stops hurting, then @hort-
ly you lift it right off with fingers.
Truly
Your druggists sell a tiny bottle OF
aFreezone" for few cents, sufficient
to remove every hard corn, soft corn,
or. corn between the toes, and the
calluses.. without soreness or irrita
ten
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
ECHO MAY REPEAT
40 TIMES IT'S SAID

Under ordinary conditions, the
sound of a voice or noise is reflected
but once, but if the sound is produced
between parallel walls about 100 feet
apart it will return 80 or 40 times be-
fore dying away. Among the noun
tains, especially in Switzerland, such
repition is common. The yodel of a
Swiss mountain guide, repeated again
and again by the walls of rock, dies
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
ONE DIVORCE TO EVERY FIVE
MARRIAGES, CHICAGO RECORD

One marriage in every five ended in
the divorce courts in Cook county, Ill.
during the year ending Sept. 1, ac-
cording to license bureau and court
records. Nearly 100000 licenses were
issued since Sept. 1, 1920. In the same
period approximately 5000 DEGREES
OF divorce, separate maintenance, and
annulment were granted.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
YOU SHOULD HAVE HAD
$52.41 IN BANK SEPT. |

The pocketbook of the average
American held SO cents less in August
than in July, according to the monthly
circulations statement issued on We'd
nesday by the treasury at Washington,
D. G. On Aug. 1, the per capita circu-
lations was $500, which on Sept.
had dropped to .$52. Al.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
10000 PICTURES MAKE
lip A MOVIE

In an ordinary movie performance
lasting one hour many separate pic
lures make up the films used. The
number depends on how fast the pro
lection machine as operated, and
whether the reels are run by hand or
electricity. For an hour of continuous
entertainment between $4,000 and
10000 separate pictures are requir-
ed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-09-22
WOMEN WILL SOON GET
MEMS WAGES! AHEM

1.-The time will soon come" below
ed the orator, when women will get
mems wages"
"Yes," muttered a melancholy voice
from the rear of the room. Next Sat
urday night