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Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
OUR FARMERS CORNER
Water Glass and Limewater
 Best Egg Preservatives

Best Egg Preservatives
 Experiments in preserving eggs have been conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture in the last two years. testing different strength solutions of water glass, lime water and various commercial pre- parations. The best and most econ omical results have been obtained by using 1 part of water glass to g parts of water. Just as good results have been obtained with limewater as with water glass, and in many sections limewater is much less expensive.
 When salt was used with the lime water the results were about the same as without the salt, showing no advantage in using salt. None of the commercial preparations, all of which called for smearing the eggs with the preparation, gave results that were at all satisfactory. When the water glass and limewater solu- tions were kept over and used again for the second year the eggs kept comparatively we'll, but not so we'll as in fresh solution. Tn most cases the old solutions were not in good enough condition to use again after they had been kept one year. Under usual conditions, it does not appear advisable to use the water glass or limewater solution again for the second year.
 In testing containers, the best re- suits were obtained with stone crooks but the water-glass solution was perfectly satisfactory in we'll gal vanized receptacles, such as garbage cans or ash cans. Limewater cor roded the galvanized receptacles and gave satisfactory results only in the earthen crooks. Wooden kegs and other wooden containers did not give satisfactory results with any of the solutions.
 The interest in preserving eggs has been very marked during the last two years and 8 very large num- Der of leaflets giving directions for preserving eggs have been distribu- ted, indicating that great many families are preserving eggs for home use to help keep down the cost of living.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Windbreaks in Two Rows
 Afford Most Protection

Windbreaks for protection of the home and buildings should be loca- ted on the side of the structures and the stock-feeding yards against which the prevailing winter winds blow, say forest specialists of the United States Department of Agri- culture. If a narrow windbreak of only few rows is planted, it should be several rods distant from the building or yard. Snow drifts under the lee of such a windbreak and lies deep around buildings or feed lot close to it. This drifting may be partly prevented by planting two narrow windbreaks parallel to each other, about 2 rods apart. Snow then will drift into, and for the most part be held in, this intervening space. \
 Windbreaks for crop protection should be arranged to protect the crop from the most damaging winds, which usually come in the summer. As efficient windbreaks give protec- tion along the surface for a distance of from 15 to 20 times their height, the intervals between them should be about 15 or 20 times the height of the trees at their maturity.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Strawberries Always Need
 Attention During Winter

Strawberries invariably require attention during the early winter. If they have made vigorous growth and the rows are solid mat of plants, it may be necessary to straighten the edges of the rows and thin the plants to some extent. A little laer, after the ground freezes slightly, a mulch of straw, pine needles, or leaves should be worked in among the plants and between the rows. If the strawberry bed is so located that it is exposed to winds it may be necessary to lay bean poles or brush over the mulch to keep it from blowing away. Raspberries, blackberries, dewberries, and cur rants should have any grass or weeds cleaned away from them, and a mulch of coarse manure placed around them during the autumn or early winter.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

be a paying proposition. If hens do not get sufficient or proper feed they can not be expected to give satisfac- tory and profitable results. A com plicated ration is not necessary. The aim in feeding the hens should be to use, so far as possible, the grains that are grown on the farm or that are available in the immediate neigh borhood. One of the most success ful methods of feeding is to give a light feed of grain or a mixture of grains in the morning and q feed of the same material at night, the night feed consisting of about as much as the hens will clean up.
 In addition 8 dry mash should be provided where the hens can have access to it continuously. When considerable quantities of waste food are available for the hens to pick up from the fields the amount of grain fed may be cut down. Often times judgment in this respect is faulty, and but for the dry mash there would be danger that the hens would not receive enough feed. With the dry mash at their disposal they are able to make up any deficiency of feed due to faulty judgment as to the quantity they get in the fields.
 One of the most common mistakes made in feeding farm poultry is failure to provide animal food in some form. Of course during the spring and summer, when quantities of insects are available, they may supply the hens wants in this re- gard, but during those parts of the year when insects are not available, or are scarce, it becomes necessarys to provide animal food. Milk, usu- ally fed either as skim milk or buttermilk, provides an excellent source of animal food, but when milk is not available the hens should have beef scrap or meat scrap. While this product is high in price, it is economical, and should be included in the hens ration because of the increased production that will re- suit.
 During the winter it is necessary to provide some form of green or succulent feed, such as mangels, cabbage, clover, alfalfa, or sprouted oats.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
AMERICAN LEGION NOTES

Adjutants and treasurers of ten thousand posts of the American Le- zion are busy collecting post, depart ment and national dues for the year, 1921. Reports indicate that the ''button membership, those who are members of the Legion but who are behind in their dues, will be substan- tially decreased. The clarifcation of the Legion's position in regard to Organized Labor and political acti- witty together with the vigorous fight it has made for the sick and disabled war veterans are believed to have encouraged payment of dues and to have gained many thousands of new members.
 pr. H. Grant Thorburn, of New York, and pr. H. Kennon Dunham, of Cincinnati, have been appointed members of the American Legion Committee on Hospitalization. Dr. Thorburn is member of the faculty of the School of Medicine of Colum- bia University and examining physi- clan of the New York Tuberculosis Association. pr. Durham is presi- dent of the Ohio State Tuberculosis Association and a professor at the University of Cincinnati. He is an international authority in the field of roentgenology. ..
 When members of the Dubois County, Ind. board of commissioners heard complaints of breaches of eti- quette in care of the county flag, they placed its guardianship in the hands of Dubois County Post of the American Legion at Jasper, the county seat.
 A. H. Vernon, commander of the Minnesota department of the -Ameri- can Legion has taken steps to pre- vent the discounting of government certificates issued to disabled solA diers. He has asked the Federal Board for Vocational Education to arrange with federal reserve banks or post offices to cash the certificates without discount. If this can be done, disabled soldiers will be saved many hundreds of dollars.
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 Professional dancing masters will instruct Nebraska 'Legionnaires in ball room tactics, according to in formation received from Department Headquarters. The movement de- veloped as a result of the success of a class conducted by a woman mem Der of the executive committee of the Lincoln post. q
 Exemption of veterans fsem pay ing poll taxes was refused indorse- ment by Vermont American Legion post commanders and adjutants and members of the state executive conn mittee. at recent conference which was attended by F. W. Galbraith jr., National Commander of the Legion. A bill which was introduced in the state legislature did not meet with
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
District of Sharon ss. Probate Court,

District of Sharon ss. Probate Court,
 January 20, 1921.
 Estate of Alanson Hallock, late of Blooming Grove Orange County, N. r. deceased leaving estate in said District.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Sharon hath limited and al- 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 a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 Chauncey M. Hallock William A. Hallock, Executors,
 Post Office address,
 Sharon, Conn.
 care of Probate Court.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

the Legion's approval because ex-service men held that 1t was th duty to pay taxes the same as \ other body of citizens.
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 The compulsory study of Amt can history and civics in the puI schools, as recommended by Hei J. Ryan, chairman of the Americ| ism Commission of the American zion, was indorsed at the first ahnl state convention of the Indiana partment of the Legion's Auxiha The principal speakers at the q vention were Colonel L. R. GignillI state commander. and Lemuel Boj national adjutant of the Legion s%&s
 The conduct of members of Harry W. Congdon Post of American Legion at BridgepJ Conn.,, is so exemplary that 1t enrolled four clergymen. The p rolls include practically every r fession and trade, but lawyers q doctors are the most numerous. 7 present commander Is a lawyer. two past commanders are law and a physician and the medical fession also claims three memh of the executive committee.
 F. W. Galbraith jr., National cd mander of the American Legion, just returned from an inspection Legion posts in a number of HIir' cities. The itinerary included cago, Springfield, Decatur, AurS Rockford and Mooseheart. Springfield, the National Comman was greeted by Governor Len Snl A pilgrimage was made to Lincc tomb where Colonel Galbraith pla wreath. The National Comman also inspected several Illinois ho tals which lodge veterans of World War. He was accompan on the trip by William R. McCau Department Commander, and VI am Q. Setliffe, Department Al tant.
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 The state legislative committed the Missouri Department of American Legion will present to state legislature bills which proH for the following; s10 bonus every month of service of Misst veterans; the designation of Nov Der II as a legal holiday; the leg ration of boxing contests; that service men shall have prefercncS public employment and a reapI priation of the soldiers and sail memorial fund.
 New York members of the Am can Legion are aiding in a search Lieutenant Thomas Dunn EngI formerly of the 18th Division, grandson of Thomas Dunn EnRI former congressman, lecturer author of "Ben Bolt" Lieuter English was shell shocked at front. .r
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

ther began, when there was consid- erable mortality, due apparently to the garbage spelling. This work is being repeated this year with much more satisfactory results, the gar bage being fed in trough on a large wooden feeding board, which prevents it from getting on the ground and decaying.
 In the use of vegetable proteins the relative order of production is the same as it was last year. No success has followed an attempt to substitute completely vegetable pro- tein for animal protein. The ration used last year, a mash containing only 15 per cent meat scrap as com pared with 20 to 25 per cent in the ordinary mashes, gave very satis- factory results with the heavier breeds, especially the Plymouth Rocks, in keeping the birds in good physical condition and fertility, though the egg yield was not quite so good as when the higher per cent of meat scrap was used.
 New experiments were begun dur ing the year with green feeds, com pairing alfalfa meal with sprouted oats and comparing these rations with one in which vegetables were supplied. While none of these green feeds have shown marked increased production over any other, the re- suits have emphasized the impor- tance and value of that form of food when given in a variety.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Indirect Income Should '. Appear in Farm Accounts

Labor income is not the limiting factor in determining how much the farmer shall have to eat, but it IS the determining factor for the wage earner in the city. Food, fuel, and shelter are primary requisites of life and the farm furnishes it's proprietor a good proportion of these neces- saries in addition to the income he derives from the sale of farm pro ducts. These things that the farm furnishes directly toward the living expenses of the farmers family en- able him to live even though his crops are poor. This indirect income from the farm is often underestima- ted, often unrecognized, unless pro vision is made for accurately record ins 1t in the farm accounting system, gay specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture. ''
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Light Barley Proves Best
 In Experiments on Mares

A test to compare the relative value of light and heavy weight bar ley as feeds for farm work horses was made last year by the United States Department of Agriculture, at the experimental farm, Beltsvile, Md.
 Eigh Percheron mares were used in the test, two receiving lightweight barley, two heavyweight barley, and four receiving oats as a check. The test was continued 22 weeks. The mares were used in all the routine work of the farm, which included the heavy field work of blowing, etc., during the spring months. The bar ley used was the commercial grade of heavy barley (rolled) and light bar ley (rolled), the heavy barley weighing 47.6 and the light 40.7 pounds to the bushel, according to the tested weights determined by Grain Investigations, Bureau of Markets. The relative gains or losses in weights of the mares fed on bar ley and those fed on oats were prac- tically the same, and there was no indication that either feed possessed outstanding merit over the other.
 The weights of the mares fed on light barley remained more constant than the weights of the mares fed on heavy barley, and the former seemed to be slightly more thrifty than the latter, although the advan- tage seemed slight.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Notice

An adjourned meeting of Board of Relief of the Town North Canaan will be held at Fl Hall, Canaan, Monday, February from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m.
 Geo. K. Goodwin
 w. J. Hatmaker
 E. s. Roberts
 Board of Relic
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Experiments Show Wheat
 Is Not Poultry Essential

Poultry-feeding experiments con ducted by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture, last fiscal year, show that practically as good results can be obtained without wheat as with it in ration. The Rhode Island Reds, in the wheatless pen, averaged 40 eggs, while those in the pen re- ceiving wheat averaged 134 eggs. Good results were obtained with the use of garbage until the warm wea-
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Races of Mankind.

According to Whittaker's almanac, the Mongolian race is the largest, with 655,000OOO. as compared to 645,00O,00O of Caucasians, 1OO,OOOOO of negroes, S1,00OOO0 of Semites, 52,0O0000 of Malays and 29.OOO,OOO of Red Indians. The Mongolian, or yellow race, in- cludes the people, of China, Tibet, Ja- pal, Korea. Siam and Indochina, to- gether with many of the tribes of Si- beria and other parts of Asia.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Small Friction-Top Can
 Best for Shipping SiruT

Best for Shipping Sirup
 Several types of cans are on the market for use as sirup containers. These are known as the sanitary can, the soldered-top can, the large fric- tion-top, and the small friction-top can. The first two are probably the best general types for material that ferments or decomposes easily, say specialists of the United States De- partment of Agriculture. They have, however, one disadvantage. They must be sealed by machinery or with special sealers if the work is done by hand. The latter process is slow and unsatisfactory when a large number of cans must be handled. The large friction-top cans are the least satis- factory if the sirup is to be shipped, because the tops are easily sprung loose, allowing the sirup to leak out, which causes waste of sirup and spells the good appearance of the shipment. The small friction-top can does not have this advantage, be- cause the. small, tight cap is not so easily displaced. It is easily filled through the 2-inch hole in the top. This type of can makes a good, strong, air-tight package and has the advantage, for the small sirup packer, of being sealed rapidly and easily.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

District of Sharon ss. Probate Court
 January 19, 1921.
 Estate of Virgil B. Roberts, late of Sharon in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Sharon hath limited and al 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 a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 James c. Roberts, Administrators
 Post Office Address, Sharon, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Wanted Doctor In a Hurry

Richard broke two bone In hi' When his father went to L. to summon n doctor the said: Please, daddy, tell he d to come in a flying machine inste his auto so he can come quick, ( it hurts me so."
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
District of Sharon ss. Probate Court

District of Sharon SS. TToDdCe CouI I,
 December 9th, 1921.
 Estate of Henrietta M. Schwab, late of Sharon in said district, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Sharon hath limited and al- lowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accouns, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 Louis, Emil Schwab, Executor,
 co Landon & Warner,
 Salisbury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Farm Chimneys Need Study
 To Be Safe and Work Well

All chimneys for farm buildings should start from the ground. Those placed on brackets are unsafe and often increase the rate of insurance. In a properly designed house of moderate size, one or at most two chimneys, each containing several fiues, will serve every purpose. If possible, fue should be provided for each stove, as much better drafts are thereby obtained, say specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture.
 The chimney should have a solid foundation of brick or stone, and if of brick, of course, an extra footing should be laid. The exterior walls should be two bricks thick and the division walls one brick thick. In case the chimney is lined with one of the patent fire-clay Innings now on the market one brick will prove of sufficient thickness for the exterior walls.
 In case it is necessary to carry a stovepipe any considerable distance inside partition to reach the chiln- ney, terra cotta thimble should be used, and where a pipe passes com pletely through partition it should be protected with ventilated thimble.
 In no case should stovepipe enter chimney in closet or an unused room. The necessity of such make shifts can usually be avoided.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Notice

My wife, Mrs. Frederick G. Brayen, has left her board and bed, without just cause. l forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account after this date.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Corn Meal and Meat Scrap

The highest egg production in poultry-feeding tests conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture were obtained from 8 pen receiving mash composed of 4 pounds bran, pounds middlings, 26 pounds meat scrap, and 66 pounds corn meal.
 This ration has been one of the best mashes, giving consistent high production over period of several years, and is not distinctly different from the mash used in the wheat less ration, which has also given very good production.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

While it is we'll to provide 8 good dust bath for chickens, 1t can not be depended upon for louse and mite control say specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture. It is far better to eradicate the pests completely. The main difficulty about depending upon dust baths is that some fowls seldom dust them selves, and those which dust freely never completely free themselves of lice. The dust bath should be kept under cover and may consist of fine road dust with coal ashes added.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

We print everything but money. The Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
"AIl-Winter" Gardens

In sections of the South where the climate is mild during the winter, such crops as lettuce, spinach, kale' and onions can be grown every month. Under these conditions it will pay to give special attention to the winter garden. Throughout the northern part of the country, how ever, the winter months are practi- cally rest period. It should be borne in mind that nature is working all the time and the wise gardener takes advantage of the changes talk ing place during the so-called inter vals of rest.
 The toll exacted by plant diseases is appalling. Every season, and in substantially every producing re- zion, they constitute a heavy handi- cap on crop production.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Feeding Farm Flock Right

Feeding the farm flock the right kind of food is important if it is to
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-31

troll more than 5000 acres with a
large part of it under cultivation and
buildings and improvements upon
nearly every half section.
And for the amusements and So
cial possibilities of the country. five
years ago there was organized the
North Buttes Farm Bureau organiza-
ton with membership of 40 and a
personnel that has accomplished a
great deal for the farmers. c. H..
Schell is president of this orgnniza-
ton and John Stark, secretary. II
meets the first Wednesday in very
month at the Rattlesnakes Buttes
school house which is something of
community center.
For the ladies there is the Ladies'
Pioneer club that has membership
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-31

of 80 and meets the last Wednesday
of Ievery month at the homes of the
members. Mrs. w. C. Saunders, wife
of one % the progressive farmers Of
the community is president of the or
ganization and Miss Emma Paul is
secretary.
Every Sunday there is held Union
Sunday school at the school house
and every other Sunday there is
church. Mrs. J. Z. Youmans is pastor
of this church and also has another
charge a few miles away.
As the crow flies Rattlesnake
Buttes is not more than So miles from
Pueblo but because of the Cucharas
canyon which in itself is sight
worth going many miles to see it is
either necessary to go by the way of
Walsenburg or by Wilson and Under
cliff. Walsenburg is Is miles from
the postoffice of Rattlesnake Buttes
and the nearest railroad point to the
Buttes is Cucharas Junction about II
miles distant with good road all of
the way.
And for the man who wants statis-
tics it might he said that Rattle