Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 16, 1911, Page 13

FARMER'S TALK TO FARMERS CROP SHORTAGES AND URBAN PROSPECTS (Written Specially for The Bulletin.) Several items of news in last we2k’s papers interested me, because of their economic importance. First, I noticed in Saturday’s New York paper that “The price of rafined sugar was marked up another 10 points vesterday, with granulated quoted at 3$6.60 a hundred.” That's going some, eh? Then I fell on the Sept. 1 crop re- port issued by the government, and observed that the condition of corn on that day throughout the ccuntry indi- cated a loss of about 300,000,000 bush- els over last year; wheat a loss of 40,- 000,000 bushels; oats a loss of nearly 300,000,000 bushdis; potatoes a loss of £0,000,000 bushels (about a full quarter of last vear's crop); hay a loss of 15,- 000,000 tons: with smaller but gener- ally proportionate losses running through the list of minor crops. With such short crops in all the great staples, the present high prices of grain ars manifestly bound to wo still higher, in company with such costly luxuries as sugar and meat. What are people in the cities going to do? We farmers will, doubtless, have some pork and beans and some corn for johnny-cake. Moreover, the turnip crop promises well, I understand. There are also some pumpkins, here and there. We shall probably pull through, after our usual fashion. We may come out in the spring a little thin and shrunken, but we shall make a live of it. B peopls in the cities, who must buy all they consume, and must get it from our dwindling surplus, too—what about them? Especially those living on small fixed salaries or small and uncertain daily wages? I notice that the woodchuck hunters are rather thicker than usual this fall, gathering in bags of this formerly un- popular burrower for ths city “fres lunch” counters. Perhaps we may all vet be glad of an occasional woodchuck dinner. You remember the old story of the traveler who passed a boy digging like mad in a field. “What you diggin® for?” he asked. “Woodchuck,” snap- ped tha lad.without relaxing his efforts “Good Lord!” gasped the traveler, “vou don’t expect to get him, do you?”’ “Got to,” panted the youngster: “we're out o’ meat.” Certain it is that woodchuck meat finds a considerable sale in certain ‘Tbe I mportant Problem confronting anyone in need of a laxa. tive is not a question of a single ac-. tion only, but of permanently bene- ficial effects, which will follow proper efforts to live in 2 healthful way, with the assistance of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, whenever it is re- quired, as it cleanses the system gently yet promptly, without irritation and will therefore always have the preference of all who wish the best of family laxatives. The combination has the approval of physicians because it is known to be truly beneficial, and because it has given satisfaction to the millions of wellinformed families who have used it for many years past. To get its beneficial effects, always buy the genuine manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. DONT WORRY it Makes Wrinkles Worry over ill-health does your health no good, and merely causes wrinkles, that make you look older than you are. If you ars sick, don’t werry, but go about it to make yourself vell. To do this we repeat the words of thousands of other former sufferers from wo anly ills, simllar to yours, when we “Take VIBURN-0 It 1s a wonderful female remedy, as you will admit if you try it. Directions for its usa are printed in six languages with every bottle. Price $1.25 at druggists. 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WHEN you want to put your busi- ness befora the public, there is no me gium better than through the adveriis- ing columns of The Bullsti» quarters of certain cities. Maybe we farmers will have to consider it. Per~ sonally, 1 don't “hanker arter” the stuff. Still, it is something to have in mind as a last resort. I have heard of certain daring edters who are said to like skunk meat. There ara those, in other parts of the world, who find grasshoppers filling. Once a party of Long Island adventurers tried a dish of fried angle worms. I think I should take woodchuck first, if my choice ware restricted to these latter viaxfis. But it would need a long time solely vegetable diet before I should want to test any of them. ‘However, it is the city people | was talking of, and tha hard struggle whic the coming winter seems to promise them. While I was thinking of them my eye fell on an abstract from the recent census showing the ratio of cily and country growth in population be- tween 1900 and 1910. In round num- bers thz present population of the United States is 92,000,000: in 1900 it was 76,000,000. In 1900 60 in every 100 people lived in the country; 40 in the cities. Now only 54 of the 100 live in the country, and 46 in the cities. That is to say, the figures show that the long existing and deplorable ten- dency from country to city, from rural to urban life, is not only unchecked, but has proceeded faster than ever during the last 10 years. In all but two states—Montana and Wyoming— urban population has increased faster than rural population. In seven states ‘there has been an actual decrease in the number of those living in the rural district. In no state has there been a decreasa in the number of those living in the cities. In no state has the ur- ban increase been less than 10 per cent., while in six states it has been more than 100 per cent. There you have it. A constant pro- portional lessening in the number of country producers; a constant propor- tional increase in the hordes of cily consumers. Is it any wonder that there is not only a proportional but an ac- tual decrease in the amount of sup- plies which the producing country is able to send to the consuming town? Is it any wonder that prices are high and promise to be higher? TIs it any wonder that consumers are dismayed at the prospect? Is it any wonder that foreseeing economists are gloomily predicting troubla? It is very easy to make a pyramid stand on its base. But the task is in- finitely difficult to balance it on its apex. Nevertheless, that seems to be our condition. The economic situation has become top-heavy and tha “shores” which happen to be at our command are neither long enough nor strong enough to prop it up much longer. Something is going to tumble ere long, if present tendencies ar2 not checked and reversed. Our national prosperity, our whole social structure can rest securely only on the continent- wida base of rural productiveness. So planted, neither tempest nor terrene convulsion could overturn or greatly disturb it. But in fact the base of our prosperity pyramid is shrinking and the top is bulging, toadstool fashion. And a toalstool is an emblem neither of wholesome lifa nor of permanence. It’s the old story of Mrs. Partington and the Atlantic ocean. She tried to sweep the ocean out of her kitchen and failed. When the human ocean’s tide sets towards the citiss, it will take more than any broom to stop it. Argu- ment, warning, persuasion are alike of little avail to stem the flow. The call of the crowd, the lure of luxury, the ignis fatuus of wealth all combine their pull, like that of many moons, to draw the human tida city-ward. As the real -moon draws after it the fluid and mobile waters of the ocean, so these city seductions draw after them the less fixed and stable elemants of humanity. But that moon may long call in vain upon the shores and the mountains and the granite-rooted con- tinents to follow her. They remain in their places, moveless and substantial, whether the fickle and sloppy tides flow or ebb. The farming community of the coun- try may well be likened to the solid continent which resists the whiffling <eurrents of air as well as the under- mining of tides. You and I, brother, have the right to take soma satisfac- tion that we are in it and of it. We have the right to feel some pity, even, for the lighter elements which go drift- ing after the moon or bafore the wind. I don’t believe, however, that we can do anything very ‘effective to stop the general trend city-ward. Tt is a mark of degeneracy, but it seams to be racial and country-wide. All we can do in our individual way is to stand against it, ourselves, and use what influence we have in our own homes and neigh- borhoods to oppose it. There are those who seem to think that the gradual introduction into the country of electric lights and bath- rooms with hot and cold water will help to keep some contented there. Well, perhaps such things may have occasional effect. Mrs. Partington’s broom swept some water back. But the drops flirted seaward from her broom were not noticeable beside the incoming Atlantic. Some deeper and stronger power must b2 invoked in some way. What it will be I don’t know. Lut the reform, if it ever comes, will not come through efforts t» malke the country city-like. Indeed, I doubt if it will ever be possible, aven for those with most money to spend, to make country life a desirable imitation of city life. Men and women, boys and zirls who dre city-minded will go (o the city. as Judas went to his own place. Those who ara country-minded —'farm-minded.” as Dean Bailey puts it—will live in the country. because it is their place. And neither will be thoroughly at home in the other place. Any solution of this urban problem must come from a changad racial spirit and motive—not through any empiri dP\'Ic_es of outward application. That's why it is so serious and so apparently hopeless. Really, on» feels before it as if he could do nothing but fold his hands and wait the inscrutable work- ings of Providence. Yat that ish't quite all, either. We may have to fold our hands and see the deluded procession sweep past, without power to halt it. But we can also stand our own ground against it and compel it to go around us at one side. It was only w2 “thin r2d line” which held the Brit- ish heights at Waterloo. But the line stood its ground in the face of seem- ingly overwhelming numbers that threatened to sweep it away. We_ farmers can stand our §round and hold our position against both frontal attack and insidious flanking movement. Just by doing that wa ma, be furnishing the nuclens to which shall ultimately rally the volunteers of good sense and sound judgment. “They also serve who only stand and wait.” But thex must “stand” as well as wail THE FARMER. ~ “TOLLAND COUNTY HEBRON Republican Caucuses—Frost Reported on Wednesday—Personals. The Misses Norton of Clinton spent last Sunday at .their uncle’s, William Griffin’s. g g Republican Nominations. The republicans held their caucus Monday afternoon and nominated F. R. Prentice for first and Edwin Foote for second selectman. The democrats held their caucus on Monday evening and nominated Fitch Jones for selectman. Marion Gott is visiting her sister, Mrs. Etta Horton, and Mrs. Gott of Hartford is at Mrs. Horton's, Miss Della M. Frink of Andover has been visiting her grandmother in this place. ton Opening of Schools. Schools commenced September 11, with the usual number of pupils, C. J. Strand and Miss Sarah Doyle are teachers. Mr. Chamberlain took a party to East Hampton last Sunday in his au- tomobile. J. N. cently. 3 Miss Sara F. Palmer was in town Tuesday morning, visiting schools. Frost on Wednesday. There was frost in this vicinity on the 13th. Flavel Gillett has sold his farm and will move to New Haven the first of October. Mrs, Livingstone and Mrs. of Boston have been visiting Charles Douglas. An entertainment was held in the Town hall, the proceeds to go to the Village Improvement society. A dance followed the -entertainment. " WILLINGTON Plan for Sunday School Picnic—Term Opens in New School Building. Hewitt was in Hartford re- Stearns Mrs. The Sunday school picnic, deferred on account of the rain on Saturday, was appointed for Saturday, the 16th. It was voted to invite the South Will- ifton school to unite with the Hill school in the day’s outing. This is to be a basket picnic as far as the substanials go. Ice cream, caps dy and peanuts will be provided by the schools. There are to be prizes for the games and races. At the Ladies’ Aid society fneeting leFriday afterndon, the comfortable giv- en by the ladies of the former Con- gregational society was tied. Supper was served. On Wednesday there was a special meeting commencing at 2 o'clock p. m. to tie the comfortable presented by Mrs. Everett. There was a business meeting but no supper. The Grange meeting although not largely attended was very pleasant. Dr, Wilbur Holt and his mother, Mrs. Lucian W. Holt, came last week from Newark, N. J. The doctor’s stay was short. Mrs_Holt will remain with her daughter, Mis. Charles Amidon, for a few weeks. Her health has much improved within the past year. Miss Carrie Kjoller has resumed her school duties on Tolland side, board- ing with her sister, Mrs. N. O. Ward. Guests at the Ward farm are Miss Jean Lawrence, Miss Anna Lawrence, from Holyoke, Mass., Miss Adele Mill- er from South Hadley Falls, Mass. in New Schoolhouse. The school, M Lillian Mathews, teacher, is in session in the new school house. J. Harrier from Washington, D, C croft. 2 It is said that the Edward Morri- son farm, lately occupied by George L. Lyon and family, has been sold to a foreign famil, SOUTH WILLINGTON Ticket Nominated at Republican Cau- caus—Recent Real Estate News. and daughter Harriet, , are at Cozy- The following nominations were made by the republicans at their cau- LETTERS FROM TWO STATES. —— l cus last Saturday afternoon Assessor for four vears, John A. Houchens; selectmen, William H. Brackett, Edward C. Eldredge; town clerk, Walter Allen; agent town deposit fund, Carlos J. Gurley; grand jurors. T. A. Denman, Hans M. Han- sen, Jr., Charles S. Amidon town school committee, Walter A. Allen, liam H. Hall; collector, James Ser J comngtables, William O» Eldredge, B. Griggs; auditor, James J. Jennin, registrar of elect Wil- liam H, Hall: tree warden, Tl W. Darrow: sealer of weights and meas- ures, Arthur L. Spicer. The fact that Adolph Korper was not renominated was due to the fact that'he could not be persuaded to continue, having serv- ed continuously for 25 yea W. C. T. U. Meeting. The meeting of the W, C. T. U. will be held at the home of*M Holman, Tuesday, September 19. Real Estate Sales. W. E. Battye has leased his place to a New Jersey man who takes pos- session in a month. William Ladd’'s property, Tolland side, has also been sold, but the ar- rangement includes his occupancy of the place until spring, The contract for building the new house for Lucas Safranek has been let to J. Martin of Willimantic, who will begin work at once. Picnic Given Up. The plans for the local Sunday school picnic with the school on the Hill, today (Saturday) in their pic- nic has been abandoned because of the prevalence of whooping cough_in this village and the inability of several of the teachers and officers from here to attend and have oversight of the children. TURNERVILLE. Fred Brehant of Hartford visited his brother William recently. Several from here aitended the en- tertainment and dance given in He- bron hall. % Iactive and WASHINGTON COUNTY, R.L. RICHMOND Annual Meeting of Clark’s Mills W. C, T. U.—Notes and Personals. Tha Clark’s Mills W. €. T. U. held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs, Charles Weaver Monday after- noon. The annual reports of the offi- cers were read. The following officers wer2 elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. Charles Dawley: first vice president, Mrs. Wiiliam Kimber; second vice president, Mrs. William Earnshaw; third vice president, Mrs. Albert Hoyle; secratary, Gertrude Kimber; treasurer, Nellie H. Moore; L. T. L. superintendent for Kenyon, Lucy Dawley; L. T. L. superintendent for Shannock, Miss Mabel Hoxie- lil- erary committee, Mrs. Nellie Moore, Mrs. Maggie McDonald. After election of officers, meeting adjourned. Andrew W. Moore and Henry D. Hoyle have resumed their studies at the South Kingston High school. Miss Florencs Milner of Beaven River Valley has accepted a posltinq as teacher in a graded school in New- bury, Vt. Miss Edna Dawley is teachin@ in a graded school at Matunuck. Leslie W. Dawley attended the Rhode Island state fair onz day last week. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Moore and sou Andrew spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dawley. Miss Blanch® Meadowcroft is attend- ing the Westerly High school. Bradford B. Moore made a business trip to Hope Valley Wednesday. All the farmers in_this locality were exhibitors at the South county fair and took away many first premiums. Every department was well filled and the fruit department was the largest in _years. 7 Mrs. William Earnshaw of Kenyon sang and Mrs. William Dawley of Ken- von spoka in the gold medal contest at Kingston fair. HOPKINTON Tax Book for 1911 in the Hands of the Printer—State Road Inspection. The tax book for 1911 is in the hands of the printer. Herbert E. Lewis of Hope Valley will begin work as collector as soon as the books are printed. The assessors’ list shows a slight increas~ in the valuation of both real and personal property over the list of 1910. Picking Wild Grapes. The swamps in this vicinity were scoured Sunday for wlid grapes and weil filled baskets were the result. George B. Carpenter and family of Ashaway spent a few days this week at Quonocontaug Beach. The family of Daniel E. Blake was at the beach also. Kingston fair claimed the attention of many of the townspeopls this week. Roads Inspected. The Rhode Island state road mission made an auto state macadam_ road recently. Gov. D. Russell Brown was with thes as a guest and called on ex-Lieut. Gov. com- E. R. Allean en route. The road has been oiled from the Westerly line at Potter Hill to Wellstown bridee George A. Carpenter has returned from South Kingston to the home of John E. Wells. Overcome by Gases. Walter ¥. Mills came near being overcome with the gases in a well he had been blowing out with last week, going down into it too soon after a blast. Dr. A. B. Briggs of Ashaway left town Friday for a month’s tour in Europe with his son, Howard B. Briggs. WEEKAPAUG. Meeting of Ocean View W. C. T. U.— Personal Items. The Ocean View W. C. T. U. held its first meeting with its new presi- dent, Mrs. E. E. Browning, on Wed- nesday, Sept. 6th. Long revorts of work dona during the past year show- ed that the members had all been very much work had been laid out for the new ¥y Mrs. C. - closed their cottage, day for the season and returned to their home in Philadelphia. J. B. 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