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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-06-10
KILL NUISANCES
WITH WAR CASES
Deadly Fumes Being Tried to De-
stroy Noxious Birds, AMI
mails and Insects.
some PROMISE TO Be USEFUL
Migratory Blackbirds Do Damage
Amounting to Thousands of DOL
lars in Imperial Valley Of Cal
ifornia-Injure Milo Crop.

Prepared by tho United States Department
of Agricultural
Deadly gases that were developed
or war purposes are now being tried
ut by the United States Department
f Agriculture as means for destroy
ng nOXiOus BIRDS animals, and insects.
Some Of them promise to be useful
when applied under proper conditions,
particularly those that are heavier
than air and can be used on burr0wing
rodents, and possibly subterranean in
sects and pests in stored products
Kill Destructive Birds.
The most recent proposal is to use
-as to kill destructive birds that con
SrGg:tte in marshes. In the coming
.aIl the biological survey, in co-Opera-
ZION with the chemical warfare serv-
ice, is planning to make a trial of the
method on blackbirdS in the Imperial
valley of California. In that region
,heSe birds are said to do ut least $50.
600 worth of damage 70 the milo cr0
each year Because of their feeding
habits it is impossible to destroy these
birds with poisoned bats, but, as the!
roOSt on the reeds in the marshes, 1t
ls thought that they can be killed by IA
Gas cloud at night when the wind is
favorable The blackDirds are migrn
tory and return to the same places
year after year. 1t is thought that a
big killing in a certain locality will
probably free it of the pests for many
years. A few other birds in the black
birdinfeSted marshes will be killed at
the same time, but the department. be-
lieves that these local birds will soon
reach their normal numbers again.
Try Gas on Rodents.
Arrangements also are being made
by the biological survey with the chem
ical warfare service for investigating
he possibility of using poison gases
on such burrowing rodents as rats,
.t'arie dogs. ground squirrels. and
woodchucks Tests on pocket gophers
and ground squirrels by these two CO.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-06-10
Blackbirds Return to Same Place Year
After Year.


operating branches of the government
in California show that chlorine may
be used with good results If handled
properly. The chemical warfare serv-
ice used phosgene on rats in Porto
Rico with promising results. Some of
these war gases will be compared with
carbon bisulphide for the killing Of
,ordchucks and other rodents in their
burrows.
Entomologsts of the department
have already worked in cooperation
with the War department in testing
various gases on insect pests of grow
ing plants and those that infeSt stored
grain, but it has not yet been found
advisable to recommend anything to
take the place of hydrocyanic gas
or carbon bisulphide.
The serious disadvantages of many
of these new gases is that they are
dangerous or very irritating to men.
horses. and mules, and require the use
Of masks and great care in handling.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-06-10
PLAN FOR GRERSING WAGONS
one-HaIf Of Lifting Usually Employed
Can Be Eliminated by Work
ing on Each Side.

A wagon can be creased with one
half the lifting usually done by re-
moving the burrs from both wheels
on one side Of the wagon, then grease
them, leaving the wheels hang about
two inches out, go to the opposite side
Of the wagon, remove both burrs and
give the wagon a shove towards the
loose wheels
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-06-10

knows George and who had seen the
wreck of the organ were also deter
poured into the instrument, destroying
Its delicate mechanism. Cans OF
aluminium and gilt had been emptied
over it, and it's pipes and reeds and
ivory keys had been torn apart. Seven,
teen years of painstaking work gone
for nothing.
The hunt for the culprit began with
vigor and with vigor it was carried
on, but after three days the investiga
tors began to get pretty glum. Dep
uty Sheriff Casey's own particular
guinness was apparent as he walked
out of the workshop for the fifteenth
time without getting clue. Up to
the deputy sheriff marched a boy Of
six. Hello, Mr.. Casey" he said. II
know who did It," Casey's eyes opened
wide.
Yes, sir" went on the boy, "'twas
Alice Hooper, and Alice knows l know.
too"
In five minutes Deputy Sheriff VIII
liam H. Casey presented himself at
the home of Alice Hooper, aged eight.
Yes, she did it, Alice said, and she
was sorry, and her brothers were
sorry because they, Alice said. Dor
rowed the ladder which she used to
enter the workshop.
Deputy Sheriff Casey made an off,
cial report, and when George learned
that Alice was eight and her brothers
were five he said he guessed there
wouldn't be anything to do about 1t
after all.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26

track Is installed over the litter alleys in the rear of the horse stalls for carrying away the litter to the manure pit
 The barn is frame in construction, set on a solid concrete foundation. The entire floor is concrete with cork brick on the stall floors Plenty of good sized windows along the lower floor provide the sunshine and ventila- tiOn that is so important in housing animals. It not only keeps them healthy but stimulates production by keeping them active and alert. Active animals are workers and are con- tented and as the familiar saying goes "contented cows produce plenty of fine quality milk"
 Passing down the main alley of the horse barn we find door opening into the dairy section. Here two rows of stalls have been built facing In. Again the carrier track over the feeding alleys and the litter alleys relieves the help of the heavy work of cart ing litter from the barn and feed to the animals. These COW stalls are of the latest type, set In concrete. There are individual drinking cups In front of each stall providing the COWS with a constant supply of clean fresh water one of the most important fac tors In good milk production. The stanchiOns are humane, yet firm and sanitary. At the far end of the barn are box stalls.
 This barn design represents one of the most efficient types of combina- tion barns for the average farm. Additional ventilation Is provided by special roof ventilators and protec- tion against fire by lightning Is as- sured by the lightning rods which line the roof When we stop to think that 95% of farm fires are caused by lightning 1t Is very important that proper and adequate protection should be installed on all of the buildings.
 Needless to say if more barns Of this
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Enullsh as It Sounds.

Here is singular incident showing how easy 1t Is to mistranslate an over heard remark. Said Mrs. A, one of the overhearers: "They must have been to the zoo because I heard her mention a trained deer.'"
 Said MT. B: "No, no. They were talking about going away and she said to him, Find out about the train dear.'"
 Said Mrs. O.: q think you are both wrong. It seemed to me they were dis cussing music, for she said: A trained ear very distinctly"
 A few minutes later the woman her self appeared and they told her of their disagreement.
 "Well," she laughed, that's cer- tainly funny. You are poor guessers, all of you. The fact Is, I'd been out to the country over night and was asking my husband if it rained here last evening""
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Miniature Paper Mill.
R0E.:so

An American-built paper mill, shipped to the Siamese government for experimental purposes, according to an illustrated article in the Popular Mechanics Magazine, Is one of the most complete mills ever built. Though of small size, being only 56 feet long, 1t is equipped for the manufacture of all kinds of writing and printing papers, and is patterned after the ex- perimental mill of the United States bureau of standards. The shipment includes such essential parts as a Fourdrinier sieve, 43 inches wide and 33 feet long, two 3OO-pound wood- tube beaters, small engine, a 6OO- pound rotary beater, a cylinder duster, screen, sheet. cutter, and bleaching plant, besides all fittings and access Sories.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26

little recOmpense. It involved haphazard methods, insanitary con- ditions and poor stock.
 Better farm buildings have been the natural outgrowth of the present cen tury of efficiency and sanitation. The old barn could not survive Better buildings meant healthier, more con tented stock and increased produc- tion. Increased production Is the fore runner of greater profits and greater profits mean more comforts of life for the farmer and his family.
 That Is why barns such as that shown are being built on farms whether they are large or small. If large enough barn is built for the dairy herd alone. And 1t is well worth the outlay. But If the farm is not large enough or does not have a large enough herd to require special barn a combination barn Is often built to house cattle and horses. Such a build ing Is this. It Is a beautiful struc- ture and one that should inspire any farmer. It does not require a vivid imagination to see the sturdy sleek animals housed in this building.
 This Is called combination horse and dairy barn, provision having been made for the housing of horses and cows. It is a long building, 124 feet, by 38 feet in width. The gambrel roof allows plenty of room above the stalls for a spacious, unobstructed hay now. Note the two large hollow tile siIos on the side. They are large enough to hold a good supply of silage for the winter feed ing and are built next to the feed room which opens into that part of the barn In which the herd is housed.
 At this end of the building the horse stalls are located. There are stalls for ten horses with a harness room at one side. These stalls face a central feeding alley down which the feed carrier can be moved along an overhead track. All work of cart ing feed in wheelbarrOws has been eliminated by this overhead equip ment and as a consequence much of the drudgery which has made work about the barn so distasteful is re- moved A similar overhead carrier
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
JUST GOT A COLD?

Look out for kidney troubles and backache Colds overtax the. kidneys and often leave them weak. For weak kidneys-well, read what a Ca naan man says:
 J. A. Blair, Railroad St., says: "I do a lot of saving out in the open and from being exposed to damp weather, colds often settle in my kidneys, putting them out of order. At these times my back was sure to weaken and when I stand for any length of time it starts to ache. No sooner than l bend over, I have stitches across my kidneys, making it hard for me to do any stepping. My back feels sore and stiff in the morn ing and dull pains settle there when start stirring about. My kidneys don't act regularly. Doan's Kidney Pills which 1 get at Farnum's Drug Store never fail to put my back in a strong condition and regulate my kidneys. No matter where one looks, they will never find a kidney and bladder medicine as good as Doans Kidney Pills"
 Price 60, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mir. Blair had. Milburn Co.,, Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
SPLENDID BARN
 FUR SMALL FARM
It Is a Combination Structure for
 Horse and Dairy Herd.
MODERN CARRIER EQUIPMENT
Frame In Construction, Set on Solid Concrete Foundation-New Con- Venlences Cut Out Many Hours
 of Drudoery.
By WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

MT. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building work on the farm, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is. without doubt the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Rad ford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago, H., and only inclose two-cent stamp for reply.
 We are all more or less familiar with the "old red barn" which until recently was as well known along the country side as the little red school house. But with the march of prog ress the little red school house soon lost its prestige and Is now replaced by the more modern and efficient con- solidated or district school. It was inevitable that the antiquated barn should follow down the road to ob- liviOn. It has been one of the re- sponsible factors in driving the boy from the farm to the ci$y. For 1t meant untold hours of drudgery with
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Woman Students in Prussia.

During the winter semester, 1920 1921, there were 6,137 women study ing in Prussian universities as against l, ,68O in the winter semester of 19O8- 1909 Medicine seems to be an es- pecially attractive subject since the war. The extension of general culture was given as the main reason for study 12 years ago There are now definite goals of a professional nature. It Is interesting to note that the mechanics and day labOrers' classes are furnish ing an ever-increasing number of women students.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Adding Insult to Injury"

When one indulges In the much used expression, adding insult to in- jury," he Is alluding to the classic of the classics, an old Latin fable quoted by Phoedrus from the more ancient version. It is a fable about a bald headed man and a fly. The bald headed man was bitten on the head by a fly, and when he attempted in retaliation to smite the insect he sue ceeded only in giving himself a vigor- Ous slap on his bald pate. Whereupon, according to Aesop, the fly said ieer- ingly: You want to kill me for a tcuch-what will you dc to yourself now that you have added insult to injury"
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
If President-EIect Should Die.

If the successful candidate for Presi- dent or vice-president should die be- fore the second Monday in January after an election, the electors would be empowered, under the law, to vote according to their Judgment. This con- tingency has never arisen. No Presi- dent-elect has ever died. If a Presi- dent-elect should die between the second Monday in January and in auguration day the electoral college would not be reconvened, but the house of representatives would have to bear the responsibility.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Out of the Mouths of Rabes

A few days ago a leading business man of JeffersOnville, an active Ro- tarian and widely popular, as we'll as a most ferociOus basketball bug, which makes him popular also with the boys, went into a barber shop for shave, relates the Indianapolis News. He was in the chair and in a father when a little miss of three stepped in with her mother to have her hair bobbed. She looked instantly at the barber's S subject and her countenance registered first surprise, then horror and then dis gust.
 "Oh, mamma, look at that ugly man !' she exclaimed.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26

 WORK x x A

in extensive array awaits your in spection st my place of business. No job too large or too small for us to handle. We have no agents thereby save the middleman's profits. This is an item worth considering.
 Kindly bear us in mind if you need anything in our line.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26

type were found on the farms today there would be less agitation about keeping the boys there. In the final analysis drudgery and miserable con dltions have been largely responsible for this menacing exodus each year which threatens to devitalize the most important industry of the nation. Better buildings and modern equip ment are barriers that will stem the tide.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
PROPERTY OWNERS ATTENTION

If you contemplate selling or hold ing an auction, consult Fahey 6 Randall, Sharon, Conn.,, they pay cash for your goods or hold sales on commission and pay you the cash when sold and assume all notes. Real estate, merchandise, personal prop erty of all kinds. Consult them if you wish assistance.
 Their many satisfied customers are their best recommendation.
 Constantly on hand and for sale. The best new milk COWS and spring CTS they cap find Let them know your wantA
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
JOHN J. WEIR
Undertaken

Undertaken Auto Service Great Harrington, Mass. Tel. office sew House 464J
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Disastrous.

q decided to ecOnomize by buying the cheaper cuts of meat instead of the choice ones."
 "How did it work out?"
 "The butcher got frightened and shut off my credit" New York Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-25
MRS. n. JORDAN OF
MONTChANlN SEEKS
AUDIENCE WITH KING
Continued from page I.

In her efforts to reach the King,
Mrs. Jordan said. she had communi-
Gated with the British War Office and
persons In authority, including
countess of American birth, but she
declares her letters have not even been
acknowledged. She also says she has
written communications to the Lon
don Times. which were returned to her
unpublished.
Before telling her story, Mrs. Lor-
dan. during her call at Every Evening
office. submitted the, following state
mcnt. with the request that 1t be- pub
lished, that, 1t developed, being the
chief object OF her call:
81 was born in Cork. Ireland, but
have been a resident of the United
States over % years. Physically and
mentally l am normal. l am not
spiritualist. l do declare that on
October 4. 1920. at about o'clock y.
m. l received command, miracu-
lousy given, to see the leading
man of Irish politics in this country
and take a message across the ocean
to the King OF England. / call on the
people of Irish blood and extraction
residing in the United States to de-
mand that my message be heard be-
fore further destruction to life and
property IN Ireland.
Mrs. Helen O'Donovan Jordan,
"Mcntchanin. Delaware"
Mrs. Jordan explained that she re-
ccived this command referred 20 in
the above statement In a mysterious
manner while she was bordering
in her room. during period of re-
taxation, as to whether she should
read a book she had obtained from the
city library or should do some sewing.
Il was not asleep" she declared. land
IL was not dream that had.
Neither did voice speak To me. but
| felt the message take hold of my
whole body and l could not shake IL
of. So set about doing as | was
commanded to do. first praying God
that | might be shown the way"
She says she tried in various ways
to learn who was the chief man in
Irish politics i'm this country. This
finally led her to Eamann DeNalera
"'' aahftNhNh w bt III <NiiltIlNa III
the time. lie was in New York and
she tried t. see him. but without
success. Her purpose was to Obtain
from him "a message for the King. in
addition to the one she says has giver
tn her I'm the mysterious command
She says she finally saw a representa-.
tive of Mr.. DeNalera, Mr.. Fawcett
who. she says. gave her messag,
similar 10 the one that had come to he,
In the mysterious command.
Then she began her effort Ia Obtain
an audience with the King In this
she said. she has been aided by promi
nent Americans who have no Irisl
connections or affiliations. but who ar,
interested in enabling her TO do wha
sh" thinks will help the unfortunat,
people across the sea. y am no
demanding recognition of the Irisl
republic, she said, in telling VIVA
she had in mind. | merely want ;
truce declared between the contendiu,
forces in Ireland until NV messar
can be delivered to the King. Sh,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-25
SHOWERS ROSES ON GAMMA.
Diva Has a Cold and Mccormick
Very Attentive.

Paris. July 25.-Ganna Walska Coch-
ran - suffering from a bad cold. her
doctor ordering her 70 remain in bed
Harold =. Mccormick has been a fire.
quent visitor. and florists at his
Orders have been Transforming the
Rue de Lubbock mansion into a VERT
able bower o. roses. Gannas favorite
flower.
!, 10 reported here tina: Mathnde Nc
'ormick. the young daughter Of the
millionaire. is sailing from New York
August II 10 marry Max Oser. the
Swiss riding master at Zurich. Nc
Cormick il entirely uncommunica,ive
on the subjec; OF his daughters much
discussed romance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-25

says she has an uncle who Is a major
In the British army. and she has in
formed the War Office that he will
vouch for her and has asked that he
be permitted to accompany her IL she
obtains an audience with the King
So far. she claims. her plea has been
UNDECIDED. She says on the night OF
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-25

January 10. last when the Irish Par
lament split. she cabeled and pleaded
with the members to re-clect DeValera
rs the only way to prevent war
In Ireland. She says she has written
Michael Collins about her message
but has not received a reply to her
letter,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
POST OFFICE Ribs

Roy LaForge, Post Office inspec-
tor, will receive bids for the furnish
ing Of suitable quarters for post of
flee quarters at Alma under a lease
for five or ten years from December
/, 1922 in accordance to a blank form
procurable at the local office, which
will call for the furnishing of rent,
heat, light, water, closets, safe or
vault, necessary furniture and equip
ment, etc, for the proper conduct of
the office. Proposals for the furnish
ing of quarters and equipment, with
out heat and light will also be given
consideration. Not less than 5000
square feet of floor space will be
needed, as well as good daylight and
a location not too far from the bust
ness section and within 80 rods of
the railroad depot. information ard
blank forms can be secured at the
post office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
N. A. &. Tests ShOW
Relative Feed Value

That corn is the best all around
grain for fattening hogs, while nor
NAL silage is superior 70 stover sill
age for steer feeding is shown by the
results of extensive feeding tests
carried out at the Michigan Agri-
cultural College during the past few
months.
Results of the experimental work,
which was completed on May 6, We're
announced at a Feeders Day meeting
held at the college recently. This
was the second year on the same
tests, third being planned before de-
finite results can be given out by the
college specialists.
Three lots Of steers were on test
in the experiment, the first being
fed normal corn slage, supplemented
by linseed meal and clover hay; the
second slower silage, linseed meal and
clover hay and the third the same
ration as the second, with the addi-
ton Of an amount Of shelled corn
equal to that which was taken from
the stoyer silage when it was ensi-
loed. Some shelled corn was added
to the rations Of all lots.
The first lot, on normal silage,
made the most effective gains, as
was the case in the 1921 experiment.
The three lots, when sold on the De-
troit yards the middle of May,
brought an average of about 1925 a
hundrodweight. Six Of the seven
animals in the first lot brought
S8.35.
Tests run with hogs during the
same period to determine the rela-
tive value of various home grown
grains for hog fat.ening work,
brought out the fact that corn ranks
first as hog grain feed. Returns on
the hogs fed corn and tankage showed
$l.l0 a bushel for the corn, with hogs
selling at nine dollars a hundred.