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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
THROW LIGHT ON
POTATO GROWING
Information Regarding One of
Americas Largest and Most
Distinctive Crops.
MANY QUESTIONS ARE ASKED
Bureau of Plant Industry Has Con-
Quoted Series of Experiments in
Tuber Growth of Much Inter-
est to Growers.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
How do potatoes grow"
Why do some vines produce many
tuberS and others only a few2
Do big pieces produce better po-
tatoes than small pieces?
When does the tuber begin to form?
When does moisture have the most
effect on the production of potatoes?
What is the relation Of soil to potato
production?
Experiments Conducted.
These are few among many ques-
lions which have been asked about the
growth and yield Of Americas largest
and most distinctive crops, and which
former observers have been able to
answer only incompletely. The bureau
of plant industry, United States De-
partment of Agriculture, has con-
Quoted a series Of experiments in
potato growth, the results of which
are published il department Bulletin
95S, Development of Tubers in the
Potat.., which Las just been issued.
The information contained is Of in
terest not only to the plant physiol-
ogist but also to the practical grower,
as a knowledge of the relation Of the
setting and subsequent development
Of tGbers CT the potato may, to
certain extent, be put to practical use.
Tuber formation, 1t was found, be-
gins in general at about the end of
the period of flower bud development,
although this is not in all cases an
exact criterion. Experiments showed
that the number, as well as the size,
Of potatoes In hill increased for
several weeks after the first potatoes
were large enough to dig. A small
increase in the weight of tubers was
found to occur even after the vines
had been killed by frost. The maxi
mum rate of growth Of the tubers was
found to occur about the last of Au-
gust or first of September, which was
approximately so days after planting.
An interesting development of the
experiments was that the number and
weight of tubers per hill were found
to be influenced by the size and the
kind of seed planted. Whole potatoes
used as seed yielded heavier than
half potatoes, and these more than
quarters, and the larger the seed
piece the greater the yield per hill. A
whole potato used as seed yielded
more than a half or quarter potato
of equal weight.
The experiments showed that appar.
emily light soils are better for pota-
toes than heavy soils. The lowest
production Of tubers. with respect to
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
SATISFACTORY COOP
FOR POULTRY FLOCK
Walls of Most Houses in North
Are Made of Sheathing.
Floors In Cold Climates Are Made
Double to Secure Warmth and
Tiehtness-Paint Adds to APP
pearance of Building.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Wooden floors usually are made Of
matched flooring, and generally are
doubled in cold climates to make them
tight and warm, in which case the
lower layer of boards should be laid
diagonally to give strength. Floors of
one thickness give good satisfaction
in most sections of this country, and
In growing houses. Three-quarter-
inch mesh wire may be used under
wooden or dirt floors to keep out rats.
The walls of most poultry houses in
the North are built of sheathing and
covered with specially prepared pa
per, siding, clapboards, or shingles.
Sheathing paper generally is used on
walls and roofs which are to be COW
cred with shingles. A wall made Of
siding placed directly on the studding
makes satisfactory hen house in the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27

dealers, who buy the birds alive and
dress them for the various city mar
kets. In such cases practically all the
turkey raisers sell to these dealers,
who often send buyers out into the
country to gather up drove Of several
hundred birds by stopping at each
farm as they pass, weighing whatever
turkeys the farmer may have to sell,
and adding them to those already col
lecteda
Turkeys to be killed and dressed ON
the farm should first be deprived of
feed for "a hours, but given plenty of
fresh, clean water In order to clean
the crop and intestines of all feed.
When ready to Kill, the bird should be
hung up by the feet; holding the bird
In one hand, a sharp, narrow-bladed
knife Is used to sever the veins In the
throat by making a small cut inside
the mouth on the right side of the
throat, at the base of the skull. After
making this cut and bleeding begins
the knife Is thrust up through the
groove in the roof of the mouth and
into the brain at the back part of the
skull. The bird gives peculiar
squawk, the feathers are loosened by
q quivering Of the muscles, and death
is instantaneous.
In dry-picking, the feathers should
be plucked Immediately, and IL the
bird has been properly stuck they
come out very easily. The tail and
large wing feathers are removed first,
after which the body feathers are
pulled out. When the turkeys are to
be marketed locally or are to be
shipped but short distance, they are
cooled to temperature Of about 35
degrees Fahrenheit by hanging in the
open air, provided the weather is cold
enough, otherwise they are plunged
into ice water and kept there until
thoroughly cooled.
After cooling they are packed I'M
drawn in boxes or barrels. 1t Is In
advisable for the producer without
proper refrigerating facilities to ship
dressed turkeys, AS losses from i'm
proper cooling and from their being
exposed to warm weather during tran
sit are liable to occur. Aside from
this 1t is seldom profitable to ship tur-
keys any great distance except in car
load lots; when this Is done the tur-
keys are cooled to 81 degrees Fahren-
heit, packed in boxes or barrels, and
shipped in refrigerator cars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
WHEAT IMMUNE TO TAKE-ALL
Discovery Of Thirty-Nine Vari-
eties Highly Resistant.

Efforts by the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture to combat the
so-called take-all disease of wheat in
Illinois and Indiana have resulted in
finding 80 varieties that are either
immune or highly resistant to the
disease. They are Beloglna, Crimean,
Currell, Dietz, Longberry, Early May,
Fulcaster, Futz, Gypsy, GLADDEN., Gold
Coin, Grandprize, Harvest King, Hun
garian, Jones Fife, Kanred, Kharkof,
Leap, Malakoff, Mammoth Red, Michi-
gan Amber, Mediterranean, Minnesota
Reliable, Niger, Pesterboden, Poole,
Portage Pride of Indiana, Red Cross
cred chaff), Red Rock, Red Wave, Re-
liable, Rudy, Stoner (Marvelous),
Trumbull, Turkey and Wheeling.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
WOMEN need SWAMP ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result Of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in a healthy
condition, they may cause the other or
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am
bition, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
kilmer's swamp-Root, a physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get medium or large size bottle i'm.
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this Advertisement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27

both number and weight per hilE was
on the heaviest soil; the highest num-
bers and yields were produced on the
lightest soil. The department thinks
1t possible, however, that these results
might be modified somewhat under
different climate conditions.
Resulted In Increase.
Two-year tests with Irrigation indi-
cate that the early application of wa
ter before tuber formation had start
Ell resulted in an increase In the num-
Der of tubers, as well as in the weight
per hill. Late irrigation actually in
creased the weight but made little
difference in the number of tubers per
hill. The irrigation experiments were
not carried to a final conclusion, but
indicate that each application of wa
ter at almost any period in the growth
Of the plant, provided excessive guam
titles are not used, may be expected
to produce an increase In the weight
of the crop, but that little or no in
crease in the number Of tubers is like
Jy TO result from irrigation after tuber
formation is well started.
The bulletin contains an interesting
description of the tuber-bearing parts
Of potatoes and their method Of
growth,a.It may he obtained free on
request TO the division Of publlca-
lions, United States Department of
Agriculture
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
TURKEYS FOR THANKSGIVING
Six Weeks In November and Decem-
Der Constitute Duration of Market
for Big Birds.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
The American public demands tur-
key for Thanksgiving, and gets 1t
usually If 1t is humanity possible. On
no other festival of the year do the
people of this country feel 1t neces-
sary to have any one kind Of meat,
but Thanksgiving without turkey Is
like Hamlet without the ghost to most
Americans. Many serve turkey at
Christmas and New Years also, but
after the holiday season Is past the
demand for turkeys Is usually small.
This makes the marketing season for
turkeys very short, running as it does
from the middle Of November to the
latter part of December.
In sections where turkeys are grown
in large numbers, as In Texas, Dress
ing plants have been built by poultry
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27

South. Another method Of making a
cheap, tight wall used extensively In
colony-houSe construction, Is to use
boards 10 to II inches in width placed
vertically with the cracks covered
with battens 2 to 3 inches wide.
Paint adds greatly to the appear
ance and service of all buildings. One
may buy ready-miXed paints, or get
the pigments and oil and mix them.
All surfaces should be clean and dry
before they are painted. Use prim-
ing coat of equal parts of paint and
linseed oil and then cover with one
or more coats of paint, and brush it
thoroughly into the surface. White
wash is cheapest of all paints, and
may be used inside or out. 1t can be
made by shaking about ten pounds of
quicklime with two gallons Of water,
covering the pail with cloth or burlap,
and allowing it to Stake for one hour.
Water Is then added to bring the
whitewash to the proper consistency.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
The Place for Alphonse.

"Alphonse," said the heiress, II have
been thinking"
thinking of me, precious?" asked
Alphonse.
indirectly, yes; I have been think
ing that If you married me- everybody
would say you only did so to get my
money"
"What care I for the unthinkable
world"
"But, Alphonse, I will marry you"
"My own dar--"
"And I will not have people say I'M
kind things about you, so l have ar
ranged to give my fortune to the mis-
sionaries, Why, Alphonse, where are
you gong?'
Alphonse paused long enough on his
way to the door to look back and
mutter: "I'm going to be a mission
ary."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
SHIP UNDER FEDERAL GRADE
Shipment of Potatoes Going From
Washington to Middle West Must
Meet Requirements. 3NEi

Approximately LOO cars of potatoes
have been contracted for In the State
Of Washington, to go from the Yakima
valley to Middle Western markets. This
stock must meet the requirements of
United States grade No. !. The Wash
ington state. department Of agricul-
ture Is now cooperating with the Uni
ted States Department Of Agriculture
In the development of It's shipping
point section service, will issue certif-
Gates on all cars at the point Of or
igin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
IMPORTANCE OF ICE SUPPLY
Farmer Above All Others Should Pro-
vide Himself With Ample Supply
During Winter.

II would seem that If there Is any
man who should have his own ice sup
ply 1t is the farmer, He nearly always
has access to stream large enough
to furnish plenty of ice It comes on
at dull season, and he needs only
day or two to cut and haul enough
to run him all summer long. The
fact that there Is so little Ice put up
can be due to only one thing: Farmers
generally have not experienced Its
great benefits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
MOTHER! MOVE
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Hurry, mother! Even O sick child
loves the 'fruity" taste Of california
Fig Syrup" and it never fails to open
the bowels. A teaspoonful today may
prevent sick child tomorrow. If con-
stipated, bilious, feverish, fretful, has
cold, collie. or If stomach is sour,
tongue coated, breath bad, remember a
good cleansing of the little bowels Is
often all that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine "Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup" which has directions
for babies and children of all ages
printed on bottle. Mother! You must
say california" or you may get an
imitation fig syrup-Advertisem
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
YOUNG FOWLS BEST LAYERS
Seldom Pays to Keep Hens for Lay
Ing After They Are Past Two d.
W. Years of Age.

There are people who have the
right variety of fowls, who house and
feed them properly, and yet who can
not obtain eggs early in the winter
because their fowls are too old. 1t
is seldom that 1t pays to keep hens
for laying after they are two and a
half years old; not that they will
not give a profit, but because younger
fowls will give a greater profit.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
MAKE PROFIT OUT OF FOWLS
Of Condition by Giving Good
Care and Proper Feed.

raise hens under natural conditions.
For hen raised that way is liabll-
ity rather than an asset. To make
profit out of hens farmer should
"o"D them In the pink of condition.
This cnn only be done by giving extra
'ood caro- md plenty Of proper feed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
Concerning Hiccups.

Gen. Coleman Du Pont, Delaware's
new senator, was lunching in the SEN
ate restaurant.
"This magazine here" he said, lay
ing periodical aside, contains long
article on the best way to stop hic-
cups. Now, it seems to me-"
And General Du Pont chuckled.
at seems to me-" he added, that
a good many readers would rather
know the best way to start them"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27

The meek shall inherit the earth
but they must not grow impatient
about it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
Salt Your Stock the Blackman Way
Correct!

"Now," said the professor of chem
istry, under what combination is gold
most quickly released?"
The student pondered moment. 81
know, SIR" he answered. Marriage"
Edinburgh Scotsman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27

There approaches the open season
for football casualty lists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27

No one is ever so busy as the person
without occupation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
Truly Transatlantic.

North-HOw do you know Robb just
arrived from Europe?
West-Hes whistling "Dardanella."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27

THIS fall-make your home cozy
l. and comfortable with Perfection
Oil Heater. 1t will provide warmth
just where and when you want it, and
it will save you from starting your
furnace before it is really needed.
The Perfection is so simple and easy
to operate. Just the thing for the chill
dren's bedroom on those sharp, frosty
mornings! And it can be carried easily
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-10-27
Save COal-KerOsene is Cheaper

to any other room in the house, where
extra heat is needed.
1t saves lighting the furnace before the
real cold weather starts, and it is most
economical as compared with coal.
Sold by hardware, housefurnishins and
department stores, in blue or black
finish, with or without nickeled trim
mings. Ask your dealerto show you one.
For best results use Socony kerosene.
The Glenwood post., 1921-07-23
PASSES TO THE GREAT BEYOND

Mrs. v. R. Sharp passed away Sun
day morning at her home on Palmer
avenue, after an illness of several
weeks with asthma and bronchial
trouble.
Annie Bullock Sharp was born in
Cana ohra, New York, June 16, 1913,
being little over seventy-three years
of age at the time of her death. When
but a small child she moved with her
parents to Wisconsin, where she lived
for some time, later moving to Kan
sas. She moved to Denver in 1877 and
from there to Leadville in 1879.
For the past thirty years Mrs. Sharp
has resided in the Roaring Fork val
ley, at Marble, Glenwood and on a
ranch in the Cattle creek vicinity.
Mrs. Sharp was loved by all who
knew her and was kind and thought
full neighbor and friend. She was al
ways in the best of spirits and had a
good sense of humor and greeted every
one with a pleasant word. She was a
hard working woman and up to within
few weeks Of her death was busy
with her duties. She did not believe
in idleness and often used the ex.
preston, ~ would rather wear out
than rust out,' and this was literally
true as she quietly went to sleep with
out particle of pain or suffering.
Deceased is survived by her hus-
band, V. R. Sharp, and three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Ida Carey of Marble, Mrs.
Bessie Spur of Gilman and Mrs. Mary
Beeslcy of Bend, Oregon. She is also
survived by nine grandchildren and
six grandchildren The funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon from the
Methodist church, Rev. VIM. Pepper
| officiating. lnterment was in the
Glenwood ceemtery, where her only
son, Charles Sparks, was laid to rest
eight years ago.
The Glenwood post., 1921-07-23
suNr1owERs FOB s11.Aoz

The growing Of sunflowers for si1age
is increasing in Colorado. While it il
not a crop for every section Of the
state it has many characteristics which
make it an economical crop in some
sections. Some Colorado stockmen
have trouble in getting crop Of corn
for silage. When conditions are right
they are able to get good stand Of
corn, but in those years when it is dry
OF frost comes early their corn crop is
a partial or complete failure.
Sunflowers may take the uncertainty
out of the business for they have been
observed to mako good crop when
corn in an adjoining field was fail
ure. On dry lands, in high attitudes
and for late paintings the sunflowel
has proven good silage crop. The
yield is heavy and it makes a silsge
which can be fed to dairy cows and
beef cattle with good results.-B. W
Fairbanks, Colorado Agricultural Col
lege.
The Glenwood post., 1921-07-23
A CORRECTION

In last weeks Post we stated that
Rex Smith, son of Mr.. and Mrs. g.
w. Smith of this city, was the aviator
for the Deseret News in Salt Lake
City and that the News owned the
plane.
We now learn that the plane is
owned by Rex, he having recently
purchased it to supply the demands
made upon him with his former plane.
Rex now owns the two planes and is
merely employed part time by the
News to obtain their news service.
We hope this will correct the er-
roneous impression that was left with
our readers upon reading last week s
article.
The Glenwood post., 1921-07-23
BACKACHE IS A WARNING
Glenwood Springs People Should No,
Neglect Their Kidneys

Backache is often natures most fire.
qnent signal of weakened kidneys. To
cure the pains and aches, to remove
the lameness when it arises from weak
ened kidneys, You must reach the
cause.-the kidneys. If you have pain
through the small of your back, urinary
disorders, headaches, dizzy spells, or
are nervous and depressed, start treat.
ing the kidneys with tested kidney
remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been
proved good and are especially for
weak kidneys. Doan's have been used
in kidney trouble for over so years.
Ask your neighbor. Read Glenwocd
springs testimony.
Mrs. T. w. McGuirk, 800 B,oke
avenue, says: my kidneys were in.
tanned and my back caused me consid.
cradle misery, especially when | tried
to do anything 1t took but a short
Tune Tor Doan's Kidney Pills to cause
every symptom of kidney trouble to
disappear. i have recommended Do., ;,
to many people because / know they
are fine.'
frlce &C., at all dealers. Don Y
SIMPLY ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
MIS- McGuirk had. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y. n
The Glenwood post., 1921-07-23
CARD OF THANKS

we wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the many kind friends and
heishoors, who were so kind and helm.
ful in the last illness and the deotb
OF our dear wife and mother. We are
'''so especially grateful for the mapv
beautiful floral offerings.
V. R. SHARP.
MRS. IDA CAREY
and Family.
MRS. BESSIE SPUR
and Family.
MRS. MARY BEEsIEy
and Family.
The Glenwood post., 1921-07-23
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Dorothy Smith, daughter of
Or. and Mrs. K. V. Smith entertained
a number of her little friends Wednes
day afternoon at the Smith home on
Bennett avenue, the occasion being her
fifth birthday.
The time was pleasantly spent with
games and delicious refreshments were
served by Mrs. Smith. Dorothy re-
ceived many pretty little gifts from
her playmates, who wished her many
more happy birthdays.
The Glenwood post., 1921-07-23
RED CROSS APPRECIATES HELP

Pueblo, June 81, 1921.
My dear Miss McReavy:
City Clerk.
Glenwood Springs, Colo.
My dear Miss MceRavy:
Will you convey to the citizens OF
dlenwood Springs the appreciation and
thanks of the Colorado Disaster Relief
for American Red Cross for the check
for $409.30 which has been received
at this office. AS YOU doubtless know
the need among the $500 families who
were victims of the Pueblo flood j,
very great and contributions such n,
yours are appreciated and greatly
needed.
An official receipt will be forward.
ed to you shortly.
Sincerely.
COLORADO DISASTER RELIEF
AMERICAN RED CROSS.
By A. W. JONES,
Director General.
Miss McReavy wishes to state that
she has received $50 since the above
check was sent in and she will con.
tinue to take any contributions ANYONE
VIII give for this worthy cause.
The Glenwood post., 1921-07-23

Mrs j. W. Cummins, who has spent
seevral weeks here visiting at the
home of Mrs. Eta Schwarz, left
Thursday morning for her home in
Canon City. She was accompanied BY
her little granddaughter, Carolins
Cummins, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Cummins of Palisade, Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bauldauf and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dentner, who
have spent the past two weeks visit
ing at the Ira Sparks ranch near New
Castle, were in Glenwood Monday
morning enroute to their homes at
Casper, Wyoming. They will visit rel
atives near Minturn on their way
home.
Mrs. F. W. Dewitt this week re.
ceived the sad news of the death o:
her brother, Will Lacy, of Glendale
California, his death being brought
about by an attack of the flu, which
he suffered a few years ago. Mr.
Lacy will be remembered by man,
Glenwood people having several years
ago been employed as printer in The
Post office.
u II -
The following party motored to
Grizzly creek Monday evening and
after cooking their supper in the open
climbed some of the mountain trails
viewing the beautiful scenic attrac-
tions: Misses Edith K. johnson, Fay
Glasco, May McReavy, Stella Edinger
Esther and Helen Sherman, Catherine
Simmons, Frances Simmons, Ethelwyn
Jones and Mary Dorgan.