Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 31, 1915, Page 12

(Written Specially for The Bullstin) ‘When you think learned next thing you find out.ds that whas you've learned Isn't so.- as of rather ce had to-be slight- ed, temporarily. comes a little-bit of Aews 0is experiment station which seems to go right against this idea of “the-wwvalue of cultivation and mulching. For eightryears-that.station has been enting with:various forms and methods of tillage, to see if it could determine what one was the best for corn, which is the great Illinois sta- ple. Thxo“ha‘v‘ cultivated patches of cormr in t all the ways it is pos- sible to cultivate the -crop, and have kept.careful tab on the results. They ‘have tried deep culttvation and me- and shallow mi 1 dont think so. But how can we both be. right? = 8ho; shield De right? - One sald it was white end'the other said it was black, and There are not merely two sides to the farming proposition, there are same angle at the same time, either. There’s a difference between II- finois loam and New Bngland gravel, to _begin with. There’s a difference between Illinois and New England climate, for another Thére's a_difference between Tilinols and New weeds. They have 7 i quite different ones to fight grom those Tace was Just scraped with a hoe. That s, the weeds were cut: off just below the srface of the ground—not over an inch belfow in any case. No at- tempt was made to stir the soil more deeply for the purpose of aeration, nor toioosen. it-to make.a mulch. Right fers comes in the down to<‘us muilchers and cultivators +—for the:eight: consecutive years this has been .dome, that scraped but un- cultivated patch has produced more corn without a single exception than the patches right mext to it-which were cultivated and mulched! One dry year it yielded.at-the rate of 12 bushels an acre better; another dry year at the rate of nine and a half bushels better; for the whole eight years the average has deen about six and three-quarters bushels bet- ter. Now, awhat-d'ye think of that? ere we've been preaching and prac- ticing the idea that'weed-killing wasn’t half so important as cultivation and soil-mulching. But this experiment seems to inti- mate that weed-killing is the right medicine and thaticultivation and sofl- mulching do more‘harm than good. ‘When I first read about the exper- iment and its results 1 felt~ much rs if.T'd been suddenly turned upside down.and.stood on, my*head. el — ‘which visit us. bages and cucumbers and potatoes and Deas and oats and onions. There’s a most tremendous daiffer- ence in the demands of varying plants, as is clearly shown by the difference in their root systems, Did you ever see a picture of the Toots and rootlets of a corn hill? Or,.| better yet, did you ever see the roots themselves, as they appear when care- fully washed out of the soil in which they were growing? The root system of a corn-hill bf four thrifty stalks reaches to ahout every inch in a block of soil three feet square, and fills it from within an inch or less of the surface down as deep as the roots can penetrate, or as deep as there is anything for them to er. go 3 Of course, cultivation which ‘plows deep enough or cuts close enough to the hills to destroy any considerable number of these roots weakens the plant by lessening its feeding capacity. That is why shallow c vation of corn has been recommended for 50 years by corn experts. experiment to which we are referring proves that, on a certain field, in a certain county in Illinois, a certain kind of corn has done meas- urably better when shallow cultivation mtmrflafl to its very extremest hot shown. s F was ;3 & mood-to join with, “W.4{ hoe it. ‘whethe Nye” in seriously demanding er pr no ctvilization was a faflure -and af my gardens which have been per- sistently cultivated: and industriously mulched -and which, in the main, are looking and yielding pretty well. When I reviewed some of the other less care- fully tended crops+I’d seen in the last !ev;rL-waekx Which~are not &oingso. wel There: isone ngrr- OWR gar-; dens which happens to inaccessible to horse tools and-which we've had to been agricultural value of the Yet these are bothvfactors demand- ing consideration—really of more im- Keen Kutter .~ EVERY ONE FULLY - WARRANTED j =~ ¢ SPEGIAL BARGAINS 35¢ ' HUMMER WINDOW,;*SCREENS - ssursawacncens ¥ 30c * . STEEL SCREENS-af Reduced Pricesyy | £550 LAWN MOWERS +1seie 5. v : GARDEN HOSE#” ' 5 A ¢ 23 1. -ply, 4-inch, $2.50, educed 10ssiecen e S200 25 €, 6-ply, F4-inch, $3.25, reduced tommmrninn William A. Goodell Dead. ‘The body of Willlam A. Goodell, for- merly of Dayville, who died in Prov- idence Thursday, is to be brought here for burial today. Mr. Goodell was a veteran of the Civil war and a mem- Open Air Service. Rev. J. W. Wright of Dayville will preach at the open air service on Da- ill at Oakland beach, but his condition is not regarded as serious. ‘W, I Bullard motored to Boston on a business _trip. Martin E. Shedd of Norwich has been a recent visitor here. Cards from Los Angeles. Cards bearing a Los Angeles date that have been received here indi- cate that Mr, and Mrs. Jesse Bottom- ly and Mr. and Mrs, H. E. Glendining are now at the exposition in San Fran- cit baving motored across the con- i t. John Aylward is in New York to at- tend the funeral of James Aylward, his only brother, which is belng held this* morning, Ray Hamilton will be the guest of friends in Boston over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Augustin Higgins have been entertaining Charles Murray and daughters, Anna and Esther, of Water- ville, Me. Miss Grace Spalding has returned from a stay at Northampton and other Massachusetts points. Mrs. Harry H, Hamilton of Provi- dence is visiting here with her parents, S. Bill of Aca- A Friday with friends in Danlelson, George Crowell, of Berlin, N. H, is{formerly a resident of Danielson, is visiting with friends here, Thomas Caffery has gone to Hart- ford, where he is employed by an au- tomobile_tire concern. Miss Beatrice Lindner has been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Bdward Keach, formerly of Dan- ielson, in New Britain. At Albion, N. Y. Rev..A. P, Knell of Brooklyn is at Aiblon, N. Y., for a month’s vacation. John H. Fenton of Lowell was a visitor with friendsdn Danielson Fri- The date -has-been set for the an- nuel lawn fete at St. Joseph’s parish grounds in 3 Miss Elizabeth Vigor of Boston is visiting at one of the-cotfages at. Alex- ander's lake, S of the Public -Acts of 1915, F. B. L. Outing Todsgh ‘"7 The Fraternal Benefit league:- e bers, of this place, will be dt Philip’ grove, Alexander's lake, for their an- nual outing today. The automobiles smashed # the dig crash at Elmville Thursday night were. taken away from the scene Friday, ‘Temperature. 95 Degrees Friday. Friday was enother 35 day in Dan- felson, thermometers about town show- ERNEST M. ARNOLD £722% PUTNAM, CONN. ¥cnls Specialist in Inactive and Unlisted Stocks and:Bonds "7 Correspondence -Solicited +7% Spedialiattention given to handling Socurities® for; administrators of es- tates. Al dsipdlon Mrs. Minor Smith Brought to Hospital —Body of John Kilborn Exhumed at hamber of Commerce Meeting Unanimously Favors Trade School Retention. N Dr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Fouster, of Montclair, N. J.,, were visitors with relatives here i H ] it £ g i i ‘while en route to Maine | Y. Mr, Byron Lamondy been recent visitors in New York Mrs. Smith Brought to Hospital. Mrs. Minor Smith, injured in an au- mobile accident at Eimville, e have a the bridge of the nose, this probably having been sustained when Kilborn may have fallen against a marble slab near the faucet where it is believed he went to get a drink of water. A son of the deceased came here following his father’s death and ar- |ranged for sending the body to OMex- Mng;!wdfll"llhm}-.bfl Mrs. C. T. Thayer of Grove street, ‘who is ill at the home of relatives in _—e ing that reading during the early aft- ernoon. Rev. Ignatius Kost of Dayville is causing repairs to the Catholic Mis- sk;x; church at Bsc-flnnv!lle. rs. Willam Sweet, formerly Miss Ida Tilinghast of South Kflunygly, i8 :: &M f0r a yisit from her home All Run Risks. careful drivers run risks as well as reckless ones, for the safety of the road is no greater for anyone - than that degree which may be measured against the worst driving of the worst drivers one is apt to meet. Improvement Needed, It now appears probable that State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett will soon ask for bids for the Permanent paving of Malin street in the business section. It certainly needs it. The cammissioner has been con- sidering this improvement for some time and has made two visits to Dan- ielson. It is expected that bids will be asked for within a few days, the contract promptly let and the work undertaken and completed before cold weather. The state will pay the cost. It is ex- Pected that reenforced concrete will be used, this making a highly satis- factory and durable road. If the plans go through, it has been suggested that those who are in the habit of digging up Main street for Pipe lines, etc., do all the work of this kind possible and that can be fore- seen, before the pavement is put down. ** DEAD AT 90, Ulysses -Uessup’s Health Broken by Infirmities of Age. Ulysses Jessup, 90, died late Thurs- day night at his home on Rallroad street. Death was due to infirmities incident to his advanced years. Mr. Jessup has been a resident here for a number of years. He formerly lived in the vicinity of Eiliott. He leaves his wife and the following children: Grant Jessup, South 'Woodstock; Brn est Jessup, East Woodstock; a daugh- ter, Mrs. Sarah Clark, Moosup. Shaken Up in Thursday Nights Acci- dent, Mrs, Minor Smith and Miss Clara Geer, injured in the automobile acei- dent at Elmville Thursday mnight, showed no signs Friday of having been more seriously injured than was first indicated, but both were suffering from the effects of the hurts received and from the shock of the affair. They re- mained at their camp near Alexan- ders lake_The cut on Mrs. Smiths face | b is a severe one and undoubtedly will leave a scar. Interest in Todays Game. Danielson will be represented by a large numbear of fans at the big game between Southbridge and Putnam in Putnam this afternoon. There is sur- prising interest here in event, which comes nearest to a big league baseball offering that has come to these parts in years. In & way, it recalls the old days when - son and Putnam were such great base- ball rivals and strived so hard to wrest victory from one another. day, however, Danielsonites can enjoy. neutral if they wish and game to the fullest, o Bualletin +¥ * GOOD FOR Store, Putnam, Name of T\ \8/ W) \§) W0 % Six. £0'50 extra vates. cecessee CONTEST. Coupon FIVE VOTES ¥ W ¥ Deposit. this Coupon in ballot box atiDeacon’s Fill out properly on space below. ie o SIRAGK v e: 0 o) - SATURDAY, JULY 31~ =1 Y., for burial. icy covering Kilborn, was in this city investigating the matter. It is under- stood that Kilborn’s relatives have made a claim to recover under the terms of this policy on the ground that Kilborn's death was due to acci- dental causes, The body was exhumed to ascertain whether Kilborn had actually syffered a fracture of the ekull when he re- ceived the bruise that was noted near the bridge of his nose soon after his death. FOR TRADE SCHOOL. Chamber of Commerce Wants School Retained and Special Building Erect- ed for It The chamber of commerce meeting on Thursday evening at Odd Fellows’ hall devoted its attention to the trade school, going on record in favor of retaining the school here, and instruct- ing a committee to find out exactly what sort of a bullding will be need- ed, and how it can be paid for; and making its findings as public as pos- sible. Considering ‘the heat, the at- tendance, the largest of the year, went to show the interest that has been aroused, and twenty different persons took part in the debate. The subject was introduced by the president, Clinton S. Andem, who call ed upon Frederick J. Trinder, assi: ant secretary of the state board of education with special jurisdiction over trade schools, to speak. Mr. Trinder, who came to Putnam for the purpose, in response to the invitation of the cymmittee, went back to the beginning of the movement, which resulted in establishing the school here. He gave figures as to the amount of money ‘which had been spent here. He showed how inadequate the present hired building is to care for even the pres- ent scale of operation; and that larger and more suitable quarters would be absolutely necessary if the school is to have the development that it should. If the town will erect a building at a cost of about $15,000, the state will continue ‘the present machine shop, wood working, and electrical depart- ments, with addeq floor space and equipment; add largely to the cotton department, so as to give the complete process from bale to cloth; and install the machines needed to teach the woolen and silk branches as well. The state will provide heat, light, power and janitor service, as well as the teaching force. By comparison with what other towns offer to secure a state trade school, Mr. Trinder showed what a good bargain Putnam is offered, and was so convincing on this point that Judge L. H. Fuller's remarks on look- ing a gift horse in the mouth elicited hearty applause. This phase of the subject seemed to be new to many present, who had the impression that the state was trying to get the city to defray what should be a state ex- pense. Another surprise to some was the statement that the state would not continue indefinitely to uilding; for th have applied for schools, and the board can only put them where there is the most demand, measured by what the people of the town are willing to do in help. Value of School. Arth D. Lown, chairman of the — committee on the subject, spoke at length on the value of a| trade school properly run. The pres- ent school, with its cramped quarters, t, and evening ? i b g iz b Colonial Theatre Mary Pickford in “A Rich Revenge,” Exquisite Drama “WIFE FOR WIFE,” 3 Reels, “For Her “.’l:'m- Bi Coming with Broadway Favorites Cast day—SETEN DAYS Tne Gesara g, BIG SACRIFICE SALE IN SUMMER FOOTWEAR - AT ALEXANDER'S BOOT SHOP WE WANT ALL MEN AND WOMEN TO COME IN AND SAVE THEIR MONEY ON HIGH GRADE SHOES. Special in Men's Rubber Sole Ox- fords at $2.35, value $3.50. Special in Ladies’ Pumps, at $1.75, $225 and $248, value $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 Prices marked in the window Alexander’s Boot Shop OPPOSIT COLONIAL THEATRE Providence street just west of the high school, would probably be select- ed as a site in the event of the town’s deciding to build. A vote of thanks to Mr. Trinder was carried, and a record of the action of the meeting was ordered sent to the state beard. Seven New Members Admitted. Seven new members were elected to the chamber. Various committees re- ported, mostly showing progress. The next m will be held at the call of the presidént, in consultation with the directors. The matter of commis- sion form of government, with a city manager, and possibly involving the consolidation of town and city govern- ments, is being considered by a _com- mitt and the formation of a build- ing and loan is also under advisement. It is understood that a recent scout- ing trip by a representative of the chamber will result in the closing of a good contract for a local factory, A meeting of the directors will be held early in the coming week. BRIEF STATE NEWS Niantic—~Miss Fannie Raymond of gahlflom L. L, is visiting Miss Grace ‘oulter. Moodus.—Rev. T. E. Tierman caught a bass at Lake Basum, Monday that weighed three pounds. Harwinton. — Preliminary sketches for the new town hall in Harwinton are being pepared by the architect. Higganum.~The Cutaway Harrow company started this week after hav- ing been shut down a week taking in- ventory. Hartford—A farewell dinner was given in Hartford the other night by m;ngheux?“ Stats editor of ‘the Hart: Whit te 3 ford Times who Tetires from that place THE BROOKLYN today (Saturday) to go to the Vogue, the New York publication. Portland—Business' is brisk at the Portland yacht yard these days. Sev- eral more men have been employed to help out. loel? Hill—The artesian well of Belden is completed. It is 80 f deep and furnishes -eight gallons of ‘water a minute. Winchester—Woman’s - College clu¥ of Litchfield county recently held its annual picni~ at the home of Mrs. A. A, Smith, Wirchester. Saybrook—Mrs. Richard Wightman will ‘leave next week for the Pacific coast to meet her daughter, who iz coming from Australia. Portland—Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Rafer« ty and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, lef{ Tuesday for Weekapaug, R. I, where they will spend several weeks. Rockville—The third municipal band concert was give ‘Wednesday night on Talcot park. 6 Foot Guard-band of Hartford furnished the music. East Lyme.—Customs Collector and Mrs. McGovern of Bridgeport are the guests of Deputy Sheriff Josebh C. Comstock at the Comstock cottage at Black Point. % Naugatuck—That camp life appeals to a Jarge number of the people of this borough is evident from the fact that a large number of the employes of the local factories are going to spend their vacations to camp during the next two weeks. Love in the Peerage. Lord Northcliffe has demonstrated to Lord Kitchener that there is room enough in the throw bri < Children’ Oi'y FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA SAVINGS . BANK Incorporated, A. D. PHOENIX BLOCK, DANIELSON, CONN. : * July 3, 1915 National Banks Deposits made on or before the fifth of the month draw interest from most rigid Government supervision, maké them so. Open an account NOW with the old reliable National Bank of this community Tt is ABSOLUTELY safe and will where be repaid you. ~ a Our Savings Department pays you FOUR PER M-LM_ Deposits made on-or before the fifth of the month dray interest from - e