New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 11, 1917, Page 5

> NATION HEARS CALL 10 PRESERVE FO0D Everybody’s Canning It, Canning, It, Ganning It, Etc. | Washington, Aug. 11.—One million | ‘workers ih agriculture and home eco- | ' nomioca have been mobilized and are already in active service. Eight hund- red thousand of them are Regulars, serving in food and agricultural clubs | and organisations in 28 States. Two hundred thousand of them are enlisted | in the emergency food production and conservaton work of the U. S. Depart- ; ment of Agriculture. Of special interest during the pres- ent campaign for the preservation of perishable fruits and vegetables are the activitios of a “Division” of over | ' 40,000 organized inte 2,000 canning clubs scattered throughout these 28 States. The majority of them are boys and girls under 19 years of age, Wwho in ‘uniforms, consisting of a ser- vice cap and apron bearing the na- ¢ tional “4-H” club emblem,are canning, plckling, preserving and drying surp- | lus home garden products and cheap gardén market supplies. The “4-H emblem signifies the. “Consecration of head, heart, hand and health to win the world war for world peace.” These special canning clubs are of 3 different types: Canning, Garden and Canning, and “Mother-Daughter” | (Canning). The “Canning’* clubs are often org- snized among those who have no home gardens and who buy all of their pro- duce. This service indicates the man- ner in which interest in home making and homé ecomomics 18 spreading among the ¢ity boys and girls. _lh Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for in- stance, several such clubs were orga- , hized under the inspiration of a State . leader, who made a demonstration of canning before motheérs, boys and girls. The clubs were organized, as a result of this demonstration, under such titles as ‘“The Preparedness Clud”, “The Eeconomy Club”, ‘“The Ever-Ready Club”, “The Happy Hel- pers Club”, and “Uncle Sam’s Club”. In the Stite as 4 whole there is a fotal membership of 300. ‘The “Garden and Canning” club has been typically carrfed out in the State of Wyoming. A little high schodl girl of Powell, Wyoming, won the State championship last season on a plot of ground 132 feet long by 33 féet wide. In her individual report she tells of having superintended the fertilizing, plowing, leveling, harrowing ,and corrugating for planting, and of having produced an abundance of vegetables for home use and for can- ning. In the State as a whole there are 38 clubs with a memrbership of 404. The “Mother-Daughter” type of clubs is an organization where the mother and daughter are ‘“‘teamed” and as a team become a member of s the canning club. The first club of this sort was organized at Glenwood, Leavenworth county, Kansas. In the club's 1916 report the total product was 9,838 quarts of fruits and veg- etables. Some of the teams in the club canned over 200 varieties. There are throughout the state 154 clubs, with a total membership of 6,245. Y In Arizona there are 37 clubs with a membership of 493. The state champion club at Thachter last year canned 903 quarts of vegetables and fruits. Every girl exhibited either at the country or at the state fair, and several at both. The club won the large silver trophy donated by the Arizona Bankers' Asooclation. A member of the club in her individual < report states: ‘I had a friend whose mother died, leaving her to take care of and be a mother to a large fam- ily. She was a very inexperienced girl. I helped her and taught her to can fruits and vegetables.” Another . member reports: ‘I had no garden. And the orehard is too young to bear fruit, so all of the fruits and veg- ,etables had to be bought. It was great fun to go after them. The more fruit I can, the more I want to can.” In New York state there is a total of 53 clubs with a membership of 1,489. A little 13-year-old girl in Hyde park, New York, whose father _ is superintendent of the Frederick ' Vanderbilt Estate, canned 237 pint jars of different variety fruits, ves- etables and meats, 27 varieties of jel- lies and jams, and, 34 varleties of dry herbs. She reports: “This summer’'s canning has made us realize how much has gone to waste in former years that could have been canned and made into appetizing dishes in ithe winter.” In Minnesota there is a total of 465 clubs, with a membership of 5,295. The Maple Lake community in 1918 canned 4,600 quarts of prod- uct. It was the state champion can- ning club, and members of this club took nearly every first prize given at the county fair. In California there are 72 clubs, ? with a membership of 602. In Colorado there are 48 clubs, with & membérship. of 749. In Connecticut there is a total of 108 olubs, with a membership of 8,078 In Indiana there are 75 clubs. with a membership of 1,050. In Kansas there is a total of 154 « clubs, with a membership of 6,245. In Massachusetts there is a mem- ership of 1,913. ° In Michigan there is a total of 57 clubs, with a membership of 746. In Montana there is a total of 77 | clubs, with a membership of 645. In New Mexico there are 27 clubs, with a membership of 541. In North Dakota there are 8 clubs, ' with 2 membership of 633. In Ohio there are 23 clubs, with a membership of 246. In Oregone there is a membership of 589. In South Dakota there is' g member- ship of 430. In Utah there is a total of 168 clubs, ‘"ith a raembership of 5,806, NEW RRITAIN DAILY HERALD, 11, 1917, SATURDAY, AUGUST Tire Conservation Day Monday brings to the motorists of this city and vicinity first-hand information for all who are interested in increasing the wearing power of their tires and so re- ducing this item of expense. A well-known tire expert will give per- sonal attention to the tire problems of all who come to the demonstration. His interesting exhibits show all kinds of tire wear—preventable and unpre- ventable—and his mission is to reduce to the minimum the preventable kinds of tire failure for motorists of this. community. This demonstration is free. It makes no difference what kind of tires you use —you are urged to come—for your good. Remember the date and remember | ) the place— A.G. Hawker 8 ELM ST., NEW BRITAIN Come and See How a Well-known Cord ‘ _Tire is Constructed In Vermont there are 30 clubs with a membership of 733. In Washington state there is a total of 239 canning clubs, with a mem- bership of 1,834. Last year's exhibit of home canned fruits and vegetables by the Kiona- | Benton City Canning club, organized under the inspiring leadership of an ‘‘old-fashioned” schoolmaster, is said to have been ‘““‘the best exhibit of its kind In the United States.” The work of these canning clubs is part of the “extension” work of the states relations service of the United States department of agriculture, con- ducted in co-operation with the state colleges of agriculture, There are no dues, no expenses, and all instructions are free. Full instructions for or- ganizing, as well as full specific in- structions for canning and preserving fruits and vegetables, may be obtained at any time from the department at | Washington or from the state agri- | cultural colleges. Write for informa- | tion, and particularly ask for Farm- | ers’ Bulletin No: 839, “Home Canning y the One-Period Cold-Pack Meth- JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. Judgment of $67 and costs was awarded the plaintiff in the case of Joseph Maloska against Joseph Bani- iwicz in the city . court yesterday. | The plaintiff proved that the defen- dant broke a plate glass in his sa- loon. The cases of the Adkins Print- ing company against the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co. was assigned for | August 26, ana that of M. T. White l&x&lln Edward Heim for August 16. CLICK OF NEEDLES RESOUNDS IN LAND AS WOMEN KNIT FOR THE FIGHTERS Gea In the torrid summer weather American women think of the cold autumn and winter days to come and keep their knitting needles busy. On beach and board walk and hotel yorc}’x. in hammock and canoe, pa- SUMMER. JOVS DO NOT INTERFERE WITH PATRIOTIC KNITTING = triotic women are knitting socks, mit tens, comfofters and all other man ner of woolen things to help the s dier in conserving his bodily warmt in the coming months, perhaps in th¢' trenches in Europe, and to aid the! sailor on the cold and stormy seas. Orders were handed down in several other cases. HOME_ EGONONICS COURSE FOR WOMEN Degree of Bachelor of Science to Be Given at Storrs A new course for women wishing to train themselves in home econ- omics is being opened by the Con- necticut Agricultural college in order that enough leaders may be avalil- able for this work throughout the state. This innovation will admit to the home economics cources women who have had two years’ normal school training In an institution which requires four years’ high school work for admission. Upon the completion of two years’ work at Storrs a degreo of Bachelos of Sclence will be grant- ed. This new course at the Connecti- cut Agricultural college is instituted because of the unprecedented demand upon the part of secondary schools for technically trained teachers in home economics. A large part of this increased call comes because the Fed- eral government under the Smith- Hughs act is now furnishing funds for technical training in thése schools. The extensjon service of the various colleges of the country is also utiliz- ing an unprecedented number of technically trained women. This work is developing rapidly through- out the country and women must be found to fill the positions. In order to anticipate this need to a certain extent, there is being formulated this course of ‘fnstruction whereby a woman with two vears’ training may transfer to the State college and there prepare herself for future work along technical lines. Oall For Girl's Army. “Girls join Uncl Sam’s Commis- sary Army,” is the call being sent out from the committee of food supply, which is co-operating with the girl’s club work conducted by the Connec- ticut Agrecultural college. “Every girl in the state is called upon to Join.” Not to be outdone by the boys of Connecticut, who are already serving their country “in the United States Boys' Working Reserve .and the Con- necticut Junior Volunteers, the girls of the state are joining the Commis- sary army and doing their part in the war. The requirement for ad- mission to this army is that each girl can, dry, salt or preserve at least fifty pounds of food. This amounts to about twenty-five quarts. They must report how much food has been saved to M. Bstalla Sparague, State leader of girl’s club work of the Con- necticut Agricultural college, Storrs. Conn. This work is right along the lines followed by the girls in their work and will not interfere with it. As a recognition of their work in the commiasary army, the girls will re- ceive a button showing . their mem- bership. Pledge cards are being sent by Miss Sprague to the various town chairmen of the home economics committes and these will be distri- buted to the. girls who enlist in this army. “The girls in Connecticut are as patriotic as the boys, and this is something which is important and something which every girl can learn to do,” sald Miss Sprague at her office at the headquarters of the committee of food supply of the State Council of Detense, today “I feel sure you will find no slackers among our Connecti- cut girls,” said Miss Sprague. FROST-JESTER NUPTIALS. The Rev. Ottman Ward, assistant pastor of Trinity Methodist church, officiated at the marriage of Harold Frost of 64 Prospect street and Miss Mabel A. Jester of 43 Winthrop street this morning at the home of the bride. Dr. L. H Frost of Plainville was best man and Miss Gertrude Jes- ter, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor. After a shart wedding tour they will live in this city. ANOTHER CROP RUINED. Constable Fred Winkle telephoned to the police last night that there was. a fight on Cherry street. Investiga- tion proved that Thomas Nappi had been working in Mrs. Frank Cap- peral's garden, but she refused to pay him for his labor, and he cut down all her tomato plants . He was gone ‘when the police arrtved. AUTOS IN COLLISION. An automobilé driven by Willlam Zimitravitch of 34 Hartford avenue attempted to turn from Fast Main street into Stanley street last night, when another machine driven by George E. Norton of 102 Lincoln street struck his car. The cars were slightly damaged, according to reporta made to the police by the drivers. Buy an Indiana truck.—advt. Events Tonight Superior photoplays at the Lyceum. High class photoplays at Fox's. Vaudeville and motion pictures at Keeney's. Chamberlain council meets in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall. Vega Beneflt soclety meets at 53 Arch street. ATTENTION! Electric Light Users We make over gas and kerosene lamps, also vases into electric lamps. Cleaners and flat irons repaired. COOLEY & TROUPE Electrical Contractors 6 MAIN ST. DWIGHT STREET MAN SUED. Ralph LaBrance, a Dwight street merchant, has been sued for $600 by John McHale of Shelton through Law- vers O’Sullivan and Healy of Derby. Constable Fred Winkle attached La-, Brance's store. The case has been made returnable in the court of com- mon pleas in Bridgeport on the first Tuesday .in September. FIVE DOGS IN POUND. Unmuzzled and untagged dogs are having an unpleasant time at present. There were five dogs in the improvised pound {in the rear ot the police station this morning and the dog warden is busy collecting more. The dogs are disposed of within 72 hours unless their owner provés that they are li- censed and provides a muzzle, RED SOX AT WATERBURY. ‘World’s Champs to Meet Collegians at Reidville. Fans from this city are planning to 80 to Waterbury tomorrow to witness the game between the world’s cham- pion Boston Red Sox and the Water- bury collegians, which will be staged at the Reidville Park, starting at 3:30 I S . o'clock. Word comes from the City that the Boston club will 30 men, which 18 an unusually squad for a major league clul carry. A The Red Sox will use their lineup, including Harry Hooper, of more than one world's seried}™y only Jack Barry; Dick Hoblitzell, # has volunteered for war serv the dental reserve corps, . Larry Gardner, Duffy Lewis, Hve Scott, who turned the tide for | Sox in the world’s series with - Phillies; Hal Janvrin, fregues called a worthy successor to Ji Barry; and the others. The OColl have Falsey of Yale at & 4 mons Bowen, the Holy Cross & center; Deming, Denver star, in Goodridge, last year's Amhe: tain and late leading hitter Eastern league, in left; Jack ® who led the International in hiW two years ago, at first; at | Caw former Holy Cross captain, at Grifferi, of Holy Cross and Fo: at short; Clyde Water, old ¥V catcher, behind the bat; Murray| Prince, with league and college perience, in the box. 2 Arrangements have been made seating the biggest crowd that visited the Reidville park in feature of the day will be a p3 tion by Meriden fans to Mane Jack Barry, who is a Meriden bo3 BACK TO Ase you losing your grip on things? Are your heaith and strength slipping away from you? Have you ‘disobeyed the ilaws of Nature, trying to force your body to do more work or have more play than your nerv- ous system could stand? Do you feel that your vitality is being sapped and you are no longer what you used to be? Do the right thing—end do it now! Health is too precious a thing to be trified with. Put aside what you are doing —go and see Dr. Hyde, the Hartford Bpecialist. Dr. Hyde has made a name for himself as a very success- ful Specialist in Chronic troubles. ‘When you consult him you get the benefit of his vast ex- perience and mature judgment. You will not only find him a ROBUS STRENGTH reliable specialist, but & pathetic advisor—a true If you feel your health ping away from you—if ! realize that you are not whas you ought to be—if you havd tried other doctors withoul getting help—don’t hesitate, B go at once to _The Hartford Medical Specialist” DR. CLINTON J. HYDE 878 ASYLUM ST., HARTFORD, CONN, 9 to 13, 1:30 to 5, 7to 8; Sundays, 10 to 1 and setting forth war every man and woman secured with SOME OF CONNEC will be known as War Interviews.” prominence in public his words. YOU. Other interviews miss this series. WAR INTERVIE _ Through the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense, brief interviews answering £ VITAL WAR QUESTIONS r facts of interest to ’ in the state have been TICUT’S LEADING * ; CITIZENS Arrangements have been made by this .* newspaper to print these statements, which v “Made-in-Connecticut Every one will be an in- terview with some Connecticut man whose # life adds weight to GOVERNOR MARCUS H. HOLCOMB in the first of this series of interviews;, will . have something to say that will = interest will follow. Don In The New Britain Herald Four Days Each Week Starting Monday, August 13, 1917