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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26
Avoid Watermelon
Loss in Transit
Stem-End Rot Fungus That
Brings About Decay Still
Is Important Factor.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture,)
Watermelon growers should give seri-
Gus consideration to their responsible
ties in connection with prevention of
losses in transit, advises the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Examination of carloads at destina-
tion has shown that, provided ship
ments are properly loaded in clean,
well-ventilated cars and delivered
within a reasonable length of time,
any losses experienced usually result
from the shipping of:
40 Melons affected with bad
anthracnose pock marks.
ID Severely sunscaled or stale
fruit.
(3). Melons that carry cuts and
bruises as a result Of careless handling,
or
~. Melons, the stems of which
have not been reclipped and treated
for prevention of stem-end rot
Rot Coming Under Control.
The stem-end rot fungus, which not
only causes stem-end rot, but also
brings about decay following bruises
and cuts in the rind, has been a source
of heavy loss in the past, and is still
a factor of great Importance In 1919
a campaign of education concerning
methods of control for this disease
was initiated in the Southeastern
states, the United States Department
of Agriculture and the state extension
services cooperating. AS a result of
the interest taken In this work by
farmers, distributors, and railroads,
stem-end rot is coming under control
This conclusion is borne out by rec
ords from the food products inspec-
tion service, which Indicate that in
Georgia shipments losses from stem
end rot have been cut from 14.4 per
cent in 1920 to 8.3 per cent in. 1921,
and 90 per cent in 1922; and in Flor
ida shipments from 1876 per cent in
1920 to 10.1 per cent in 1921 and SD
per cent in 1922.
Timely Suggestions.
In order that stem-end rot and losses
in transit due to other causes may be
reduced, farmers should make every
effort to carry out the following sug-
gestions at harvest season:
C1.) If possible avoid working
while the vines are wet.
(2.) Never permit labor to handle
rotten melons in the field and then
work with fruit for shipment.
49, Never permit clipper to handle
or to touch knife to rotten melons in
the field.
a. Never permit clipper to cut
into melons while pushing knife
through the stem.
(59 Never permit clipper to stand
melons on end to mark them in the
field.
(6) InsisE on careful handling by
the tote boys and wagon men.
I'd Pad wagons thoroughly in or
der to avoid nail or splinter punctures,
cuts, and bruises.
(8) Load on the day melons are
clipped in clean, dry car the walls Of
which have been papered. Use dry
straw for bedding. If possible, pad
ends of car, although not in such a
way as to obstruct ventilators. These
should be fastened open.
co. Handle carefully when I'M
loading melons from wagons and
packing. Do not allow labor to stand
or sit on melons
(10.) Reject melons that do not
have a firm, green stem, or that show
sunscald or bad anthracnose marking
CID Apply stem treatment as
described In Farmers Bulletin 1877,
reclipping stems to firm green surface
before applying the disinfectant paste.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26
Light Breed Cockerels
Should Be Sold Early

Light breed cockerels should be sold
early; it seldom pays to feed them to
maturity. If broilers are early it pays
best to sell the fowls when two or
three pounds in weight rather than to
keep till heavier. This is especially
so when the sexes cannot be separated
and where the runs are small, the pull
lets will soon require all the room and
green feed available.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26
Potatoes Fed to Dairy
Cows With Fair Results

Potatoes can be fed to dairy cows with
fair results. They give better results
when fed in connection with clover or
alfalfa hay than when fed in connec-
ton with wild hay, timothy or fodder
corn. In comparison with corn, it re-
quires from six to eight pounds Of po-
tatoes to equal pound of ground
eorn in milk production.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-07-26
Improper Feeding Cause
of Droopiness in Chicks

Droopy, dull chicks, with long wings
and short bodies are the result of feed
ing too soon, overlooking and allowing
feed on the floor or ground to become
spoiled, overheating, chilling, damp
floors, and from the effects Of lice and
mites. If chicks are droopy, correct
the cause.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
HARDING LEFT NAME
THAT WILL NOT DIE
Thus Speaks william Jennings Bryan
Today I'm EuIogy Prepared for
American Legion.

Miami, Fla, Aug. 10.--Warren @.
Harding left name that will not die,
declared William Jennings Bryan, in
an address prepared for delivery here
today at Memorial service for the late
president conducted under the au-
spices of the American Legion.
His friends, who were many, loved
him: he was friendly soul; he took
delight in doing kindly 3 things; it
panied him to offend or even to be
thought indifferent to the wishes of
another. We have never had in the
White House a man whose genial dis
position was more contagious; you
could not help being attached to him
however much your convictions on
matters of public policy may have
differed from his.
"Mr. Harding took a position on
public questions as they arose and
he did not hesitate to make his po-
sition known, welcoming any risk
that his utterances might invite. His
speeches and messages showed growth
in breadth and depth and earnest
ness. His grafton at the funeral of
the Unknown Soldier will stand
among masterpieces of our orators.
The entire citizenship of the United
States came to respect him, not
merely because of the exalted office
to which he was lifted by the conf
dence of his countrymen, but also be-
cause he gave convincing proof of his
his public spirit and his
devotion to duty"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Thre Friends Leave Marion This Aft
ernoon, After Funeral For Their
Annual Vacation Together.

Marion, O., Aug. 10.-Throwing
aside cares of business invention and
manufacture for a, brief while,
Thomas A. Edison, Henry Ford and
H. S. Firestone will leave Marion late
today for their annual camping iaunt
over number of states. The party,
together with William f. Anderson of
Cincinnati. resident bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal church In Ohio
with the party in former years, but
who is unable to make the trip this
year. came to Marion to attend the
Harding funeral. Mr.. Harding was
member of the party two years ago.
just where the party will go has
not been definitely decided. Mr.. Ford
said today. The first stop tonight
will be at the birthplace of Mr.. Edi-
son at Milan. Ohio.
Mr.. Ford's countryplace near De-
troit will be the second stop.
From Detroit the itinerary will
likely lead through Northern Miohi-
gan and Wisconsin. No definite sched-
ule has yet been made.
''On this trip we plan to get as
far away from modern civilization as
possible" Mr.. Ford continued We
are seeking rest and recreation"
Baggage of the party is carried in
two large motor trucks, also indivi-
dual tents, cooking equipment and
other paraphernalia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
COOLIDGE REFUSES TO
POSE FOR CAMERA MEN
Also Declines to Appear on
Platform of Train Taking
Him to Marion

| BY The Associated Press.
Aboard Presidential Train at Con-
nellsville, Pa, Aug. 10.--With crack
train and a picked crew. President
Coolidge early today was pressing on
toward Marion to take final farewell
of Warren Harding this afternoon
The president and his encourage ex-
pected to reach their destination cf
1880 p. m. They passed through Con-
nellsville at 4:45 eastern standard
time.
Bound for the grave of his late
chief, the new president let it be
known as soon as he stepped aboard
his special at Washington last night
that he would not appear on the plat
form of his observation car on the
journey to Marion. which today holds
the sorrowing heart of the nation. Nor
will he permit photographers to snap
him enroute.
At Martinsburg, w. Va. the first
stop. only a small group of section
hands and station employees gathered
at midnight to greet their president
who had retired shortly before the
station was reached. Cumberland. the
next stop was passed In the dead of
night. AS sombre as the train that
bore the remains of Mr.. Harding back
to his native state was the mourning
train that followed. Not only Mr.
Coolidge but the rest of his party,
Chief Justice Taft, Gen. Pershing and
members of congress, governors and
ranking officers of the three arms of
the service retired soon after the capi-
tai had been lefS behind.
The train moved quickly out of
Washington on . dash to Marion but
before Martinsburg had been reached
it was decided to cut speed so that the
train would not arrive until one hour
and half before the final services
leaving to Marion its own dead as
long as possible.
Before retiring Mr.. Coolidge receiv-
ed in his private car a few senators,
including Senator Spencer of Missouri.
who dropped in to pay their respects.
John 7. Adams. chairman of the re-.
publican national committee boarded
the train at the last minute.
Mrs, Coolidge, as efficient a house
wife as New England has produced.
visited the diner with her. Husband be-
fore going to bed and inspected with
interest the pots and pans. The first
lady of the land, who, it is expected
personally will supervise the menu
when she moves into the White House
and perhaps prepare a few of the
presidents favorite dishes, expressed
herself amazed at the compact cook
ing quarters
Major James F. Coupal, a member
ot the army medical corps who has
served as Mr. Coolidge's physician
slnce the chief executive first came To
washington as vice president, parti-
slpated in the inspection. The diners
rev pointed with pride to their lead
n and the major. after looking at the
oodstuffs, pronounced them excellent
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
BLUE FLAG Is CARRIED
Presidential Banner, That E1oated
From Masthead of Mayflower, Taken
TO Marion for Services Today.

By The Associated Press.
Marion, o., Aug. 10.--A great blue
flag with four white stars that has
waved proudly from the masthead
when the guns of saluting battlecraft
roared their tributes to President Har-
ding in the past. will wave bravely
before the hearse that carries him
today to his tomb. 1t is the presi-
dents flag from the presidential yacht
Mayfiower, sent to Marion in the Gus
tody of a proud member of the May
flowers crew that the little company
from the ship which marched in
Washington as special guards of honor
for the dead shall he represented also
at the last service for the commander
fn-chief who will sail with them no
more.
The flag is no silken banner, but is
knit of the heavy stuff necessary for
the hard service on blue water. II is
larger and heavier that the banners
carried by troops ashore and was not
made to ride on a staff, but to swing
from the reeling masthead of a deep
water ship in all the breezes that
might blow. Yet il will be carried
through the streets of Marion today
by Howard F. Carlson. chief radio
man of the Mayhower, specially des-
ignated to bring 1t here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
BELL TOLLS 57 TIMES
One Stroke For Each Year OF Hard
ing's Life to be Sounded From In
dependence Hall, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1o.-Fifty- seven
mournful strokes. one for each year of
Warren G. Harding's life will be tolled
at noon today from the cupola in In
dependence Hall, where once hung the
famous Liberty Bell, whose voice is
now mute. The strokes will resound
over a city with all but essential ac-
tivities at a standstill.
The large department stores will be
closed all day while many shops will
shut their doors during the afternoon.
Banks, the stock exchange, and COM
mercial organizations will transact no
business during the day.
Theaters will not open until late in
the evening. Machinery in the indus
trial plants will be. idle and all pub
lie offices will close. Railroad shop
work will be suspended wherever pos
sible and shipyards along the Della
ware will be silent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
Big VESSEL MISSING
American Tanker Swiftstar Believed
Lost at Sea With Its Crew of 20
Men--Wreckage Is Found.

Panama. Aug, 1o.-shipping circles
here fear that the American tanker
swiftstar bound from San Pedro, Cal
ifornia, to Fall River, Mass, with a
cargo of 100000 barrels of crude oil.
has been lost at sea with her crew
of 80 men.
Drifting wreckage marked with the
vessels name was found by mariners
OFF San Andres Island. $50 miles
north of Colon, while fishing boats
from that island report that dam
aged lifeboats were seen to be drift
ing off the coast on July 22. The
tishermens also found a floating ice
chest marked "Swiftstar." The chest
contained the body of man. The sea
for some distance around was oil
stained.
The Swiftstar passed through the
Panama Canal on July 13.
Shipping records show that the
tanker Swiftstar has not been heard
from since she left the canal. The
vessel commanded by Captain Rich
ard Hull left San Pedro June 80.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
RO7ARIANS EULOGIzE
dead Chief EXECUTIVE
Fresh Air Farm Children
Hear Address by
Rev. Icieck

Members of the New Britain Rotary
club last evening made their annual
visit to the New Britain Fresh Air
camp at Burlington. where they again
became children for a time and after
the memorial services for the late
President Harding, enjoyed them
selves with the younger generation.
Arriving at the camp shortly after
6 O'Clock the members sat down to
a bounteous repast prepared by the
directors at camp and served by
many of the older girls.i' Dinner fin
ished, Rotarians, guests and those at
camp sat about a quickly prepared
altar on which The American flag was
draped and a picture of President
Harding stood.
President f. o. Rackliffe presided
and read the speech delivered by
President Harding at the st. Louis
convention held this spring. Rev.
Stanley Icieck delivered an eulogy in
which he said that the greatest eulogy
of every man is his life
This is particularly true of Presi-
dent Harding" heNsaid. This coun-
try was especially blessed by the Di-
vine maker of nations who has given
us great men as leaders. Most of our
presidents have come from humble
homes, were born on farms, struggled
through life and succeeded.
Warren G. Harding succeeded as
man, a politician, statesman and
as president. He was human presi-
dent and one whom would meet you
on your own level" Following the
eulogy everyone stood with bowed
heads for one moment. Rev. Henry
w. Msier then offered prayer.
Retiring to the playground estab-
lished at camp the Rotarians were en-
tertained by the youngsters. A quart |
of milk was taken as the base of the |
and in various amusing |
and instructive ways Rotsrians were |
shown why the boys and girls drink
milk and the good which is derived |
from 1t.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
CITYPAYzNG RESPECT TO
DEAD CHIEF EXECUTIVE
AS HE is LAID AT REST
YOLSTEAD LAW MAY BE
ISSUE in MJg .sfsAA
Scrap Between Senator Ccc
zens and Anti-Saloon Men,
Follows Statement

Detroit, Aug. 10.-Only the decision
of Senator James Couzens not to seek
reelection next year can halt the
gaining momentum of the Volstead
law as an issue in Michigan's 1924
campaigns, according to opinion
among political leaders and wet and
dry advocates. Divisions of the lat
ter already are in the field.
Senator Couzens declared for en-
forcement of the Volstead law, but al
SO for modification of its interpreta-
ton of intoxicating liquor. He holds
that beer of less than s per cent all
toxicating.
The declaration resulted in con-
troversy between the Senator andsna-
tional officials of the Anti-Saloon
League, and the State Anti-Saloon
League announced its intention of
going out to beat Couzens." The
organization hopes to do il either by
supporting one of the avowed candi-
dates who is considered dry or by
putting it's own candidate into the race,
ii Is indicated in present activities.
Dry leaders assert that prohibition
is stronger in Michigan now
than 1t was in 1916, when an amend
ment to the state constitution placing
Michigan in the dry column was
adopted, 353,37S to 2S4,754, Wet pro-
ponents counter with the assertion
that the rapid growth of Industrial
has stored UP an i'm
la Of fay vii ro
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
BUSY new YORK. STOPS
ITS HUSTLE and RUSH
City Today Probably More
Quiet Than at Any Other
Time in Its History

New York, Aug. 10.--All New YORK
its thousands of poor, its officials,
its bankers and it's great population
of citizens from many lands-mourn
ed for Warren G. Harding today
AS the early morning displaced the
crosses of light" that had shone
throughout the night from the win
dows of the towering skyscrapers,
there was missing the rush of thous
ands to their daily tasks Banks and
business houses generally were closed.
Only necessary work was undertaken,
Only In the sense that business was
forsaken was the day holiday IL
was u day Of mourning. The world
of sport stopped It's play Not only
we're baseball games and other I'M
portant athletic matches cancelled but
amateurs paid their respects to one
who loved sport by refraining from
their games. Many public and private
golf courses were closed as were many
bathing beaches. Gay Broadway was
sad, while boisterous Coney Island
called a halt to all activities until
after 5 o'clock, .New York time, the
hour when the presidents body is
placed in it's vault.
Perhaps never In the city's history
has there been such a day of quiet,
Even on Sundays and on other holi-
days there is rush of pleasure seek
ers. Telegraph and telephone serv-
ices were curtailed as were all trans
portation srvices, both in the greater
city and to and from suburban dis
tricts, Harbor craft for the most part
lay at their docks.
Instead of its play, New York turn
ed out OF attend memorial services,
There was scarcely cathedral.
church or synagogue in the Metropo-
Titan district in which services were
not planned. At most of them the
strains of Lead Kindly Light" the
executives favorite hymn, blended |
with the distant booming of cannon
salute from the various military !
'orts about the city.
Thus, the tribute of the Metropolis |
o one who came from small town" |
vas as simple as the tribute of that
small town" itself.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
TO DISCUSS LAWS FOR
AIRCRAFT PROTECTION
Legislation of Ayiators to BE the
Chief Topic at the National Air
Institute Meeting.

st. Louis, Aug. 10.--Needed legis-
lation for the protection of the air
craft operation will be one of the
principal topics of discussion at the
annual meeting of the National Air
Institute, which will be held here
October g. under the supervision Of
the Aeronautical Chamber of Com
merce. This body is cooperating
with committee representing the
National Advisory Committee for
Aeronautics, Society of Automotive
Engineers, American Society of Me-
chanical Engineers and the National
Aeronautic Association.
The Third National Aero Congress
which includes the convention of the
National Aeronautic Association, the
governing body of aviation in this
country, also will convene here Octo-
Der 1, simultaneously with the Inter
national Air Races.
Members of the cabinet, ranking
officers of the army and navy as well
as the United States mail service, are
expected to attend.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
All Business Suspends at
Noon and Large
Crowds Expected at
Walnut Hill Park This
Afternoon.
PASTORS UNITE IN
A FINAL TRIBUTE

As the Herald" goes to press to-
day at noon New Britain settles down
into period of deep and official
mourning in tribute to the memory
of the deceased president Warren G..
Harding. All classes, creeds and poll
tical faiths are uniting today in one
untimely death of chief executive
beloved by all.
Not an industrial wheel is stirring
in the city, except those public serv-
ice wheels which must turn day and
night without stopping. The lonely
vigil Of the electric light man in the
power house continues because the
city must have light. but his CO.
workers in the repair shop and in the
office have deserted him or will at 8
o'clock and nothing but essential and
emergency service will be available.
In the business places, stores and
mercantile establishments, all is stint.
Shades are drawn in some, while por-
traits of the former president draped
in red, white and blue surmounted
with the somber black, are seen in
windows of others. But the doors
are locked The customers and clerks
alike have joined the masses who will
throng Walnut Hill park at 3 O'Clock
to attend the memorial service.
In the factories the machinist has
laid down his tools, the timekeeper
las put away his book and pencil,
the engineer has turned the valve
which shuts off the steam or pulled
the switch which stops The motor and
there is nothing but silence. The Of
fees are deserted,
Churches Closed
The churches are closed and the
few ministers who are In the city at
this time with their flocks also turn
their footsteps towards the scene of
The services, Catholic and Protestant,
Gentle and Jew republican and dem
ocrats, rich and poor all are headed
towards the park, On the railroad
the shops are still. Fires have been
pulled in the freight engines, work
rains are temporarily out of com
mission and only passenger trains and
CONTINUED on Twelfth Page).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
fAITO is FOUND

Michael Grains. who reported to
the police yesterday morning that his
car had been taken by his brother,
Carl Grains, last night notified Ser
geant Patrick NTcAvay that the car
had been located in Derby. He said
that his brother had telegraphed from
that town. saying that he had the
auto. Word was sent to the Derby
police to hold Carl.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
SMALL BOY ARRESTED

Joe Stella of 1Ss Oak street report
ed to the police last night that for the
past few months sums of money have
been missing from his place. Ser
geant Michael ]. Flynn was assigned
10 the case and he took into custody
a small boy. who will be arraigned in
juvenile court tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-10
ADMITS VILLA MURDER
Durango Representative Confesses
Leading Murder Band That Killed

Mexico City, Aug. 1o.-Attorney
General Delhuama, announced last
evening that President Obregon had
received letter signed by Jesus Sal
as, a member of the lower house of
the legislature from Durango. con-
Tossing that he led the band that
killed Francisco villa near Parral on
July 20. The letter said that the
former bandit leader was murdered
to avenge his numerous victims.