Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 23, 1919, Page 13

. (Written Especially For The Bulletin.) The California Department of Ed- ~ ycation issues quarterly a “Blue Bul- $letin” devoted to terse but timely dis- ¥ cussions of educational topics. It is %10 be inferred that, even in that com- % paratively young state, there is felt Z1to be need for a better understanding of the farm situation. For one of the & most important papers in a recent is- § sue is frankly devoted to the discus: ssion of “Farming as a- Man's Job.” § Let me quete some parts of it: % “To begin with, the successful farm- “er must have farming experience; % farming is both an art and a science. 2 He must know How, When and Where. #In addition to knowing how, when and swhere to plow, plant, cultivate, feed, %etc, he must also know whether to £ plant the same crop or to rotate; S Whether to sell or feed his crop 1o Zanimals; Whether to raise one crop or ©several. It is desirable, further, that “as far as possible he also know Why % —the explanation of successful prac- Ttice “Farming is a busines: Ping and selling ‘are Z,economic production. Skillful buy- important as The successful an farmer is a business direc- Ztor, assuming responsibilities which % call for the ability to organize, decide %and execute. He must take r and Lbe capable of meeting emergencies. v ‘arming is a mode of life. In order d, a man (and his wife, t00), e farming and country life. ‘arming sometimes puts men to eru- cial t It _calls for paticnce and Shard work. The farmer cannot close his desk at four or five o'clock and Flock his troubles inside it. 2he is at his place of business twenty- §four hour “Does it look ‘Well-meaning promiscuously preach ‘B yand Utopia,” have no conception of “the experience, brains and hard work wit takes to bring the result—to make Sit financially profitable and a and bring up children. no place for the fel- who loafs on the Z£job, who can't take one bump and then tand up and take another, who doesn't believe in his work, and who can’t Zlearn something every:day. On the fcontrary, it calls for those qualities which a real man must posess. w “It is an art, a ence, a business, " mode of life. It is a man’s job! Yea, verily; and then some! Isn't that very much like what T have heen preaching, lo, these many yvears? As pthings go in our New England and as Jpeople here, so things and people are in far-off California. Human nature js much of a muchne: as Artemus Ward used to put it, and has to'be gireatad about the same, the world over. {Sometimes it can be petted and pamp- tered; sometimes it has to be punched and prodded; but always and every- ‘Where it has to be bitted and bridled is common at this It is a most unpl healthy accumulat before serious con and bowels, purify t! and digestion are t! the body and it is Beecham’s Pills. Beecham’s Pills wil lent tonic-aperient cleare ’ and the - charm; FARMING AS A SCIENCE IS A MAN'S JOB. Lassitude which you should get rid of immediately The best and most dependable spring remedy for this purpose is-Beecham’s" Pills. They gently regulate the stomach a healthy appetite. To enjoy spring it is necessary to keep one’s digestion right and liver active. -Spx Is Nature’s' for help, The organs o assimilation that most illness has its origin in some unhealthy condition of'these organs. If you are wise, you will take, at the first sign of trouble, a dose of There is no one who at times does not need an occasional dose of medicine. An 6ceasional dose of fresher, | ligl‘xter, brighter. To better appreciate the joy of life promptly when ' conditions call ¥ and steered; or it will get itself into no end of trouble. Evidently Cafifor- nit has its due proportion of dream- ers and theorists who, from the order- ed protection of a second-story li- brary, undertake to tell farmers how to farm. Which leadk this writer in the Department of Education’s Bulletin to tell them a few simple truths about farming. , Years ago a little brochure entitled “English as She is Spoke” caused a deal of amusement. It was a literal translation of.a wellmeaning Portuy- guese compiler’s attempt to instruct Portuguese youth in how to speak English. His examples were so fear- fully and wonderfully construed that it was sometimes difficult to compre- hend exactly what they were expected to eme’}slfl Fop illpstration, here: .is part' of £hé; con¥ersatién suppos take place during ‘4 morning walk “Will you and take a walk with me.” “Wait for that the warm be out.” “Go through this meadow. -Who the country is beautiful! ’“'ho the trees are thidk! ., .. et i folo tHat the dord does l} ' “It:séems h already “You hear the:bird's gurgling?” “Which pleagure! Which charm!" And here.is.one-more, evidently the| jopening of a friendly conversation be- tween a city guest and his back-to- the-lander host o : “It .must. be.that.the -airing- of the | country it makes you well,smy- friend; I find that, youshave good ook {. “Ido*mé extremely better "Since I! Doesn’t hurt a bit to lift any com right off with fingers Drop a little Freezone on an aching corn, instantly that corn stops hurting, then you lift it right out. It doesn't pain one bit. Yes, magic! Why wait? Your druggist sells a tiny bottle of Freezone for a few cents, sufficient to rid your feet of every hard corn, soft corn, or corn between the toes, and calluses, without soreness or irritation. - Freezone is the much talked -of ether discovery of a Cin- cinnati geniu: have leaxa..the-town for to -deliver-me at the agriculture.” Ilurf\ which I have read which might | well have.heen.titled .Farming as She Farmed.” They show about as much! | dently perfectly satisfled with _their| jown quasi knowledge. Though so ig-! {norant of the whole farming subject as opinion about it. they light-heartedly set out to instruct practical farmers |even in the-details of their- business. And___they,. usually. make an. awful They. doinot aften ]l mess-of iti— ers mueh, for the_ sh réa¥oh* that {the working .farmer -usuallys has scant |leisuré tos read 'suéh (§iy. §tuff. But t | they sometimes fool Deople who, noti |being farmers_but_anxious. to become! | such; -ave-misled by - their medley ' of misinformation. It was to warn such thagy geral times lifted my weak \‘oic%g ?585 to warn suchthatthe fe¥ilg little casay of the Califorfiia superintendent of edu- |cation was written.. It is to make my own éshortations more effective that {1 have quoted from him. Perhaps there may be those who won't believe me, who will yet allow welght to words of higher authori brought from the other edge of the wide conti-| ““The Largest Sale of Any Medicine in the World”* Spring season of the year. easant result of un- jons in the system sequences result. heblood and promete Sprivg lassitude i i e hardest worked in more than probable { Rut needs must when necess! nent. As a rule,| There are some books about agricul-| Anybody cam be a farmer—if he doesn’t care what kind of a farmer he is. But who wants to be an unsuccess- ful farmer? That is the inevitable nd a Sun-iknowledge of rural conditions as this product of attempting to farm without products and Portuguese ‘peasant seem’ to ‘have had farm ack to the land|of English.. Yet their writers-are-evi-|ness.” capacity and “farm-minded- To make even a partial success at farming- requires as much native abil- ity, as much training and as much good to he really..unfit even to possess an!skill as to win a-like degree of success To become every at any other occupation. thoroughly successful requires ! whit as much capacity. every whit as; much energy, every whit as much pru- dence, and a good deal more hard work than is usually required for eminent success in other lines. Even then the success won will only be comparative, if it is reckoned in accumulated ac- quisitions. Much farm work seems to the un- initiated very simple and calling for no Kill whatever. Nevertheless, tirere is a knack and & “know-how” even to the crudest operations. I don't know any farm work more simple than plowing. The horses pull the plow and the plow"turns over the dirt. That's| all there is to it. But heres' a little plowing incident which suggests a thought: 3 The other day; in the enforced ab- sence of my helper, T had to do some plowing myself. It years since I have done much at it. I am -getting a little old and stiff in the jointsand prefer to let a younger man tackle it. drives. I was beginning to get back a little of the old swing when a city friend drifted over to the field. We chatted a few minutes, and he then walked along beside the furrow, watching the operation. ‘“Here,” said he at last, “I'm stronger than you: let me spell you a turn or two.” Well, I agreed to let him hold the plow-handles while I drove, and we started off. Things went finely for about four feet. Then the plow ran out into the previous furrow. I stopped the horses, backed up and he managed to get the plow back into line. Next thing I knew it was trying to turn a clice two feet wide and, naturally, failing. We back- ed up again. The horses, not used to so much backing and filling, started off a little impatiently, the plow-point struck a stone, the plow-handles took my assistant under the chin, and both went out of commission in- stanter. He took it all in good part, however, and insicted on at least making one round. The furrows were not over ten rods long, and I kept no count of how many times we had to stop and take a fresh start. But when we had gone round once and he looked back at his work, he took out his handkerchief, mopped his drip- ping face, wiped the sweat out of his smarting eyes, and said, humbly: “Ne use, I'm not up to it; why, another round and I should have to be carried bome in an ambulance and call the doctor.” He was a younger man than | and a stronger. Two minutes before he took hold of that plow he was cock- sure that any greenhorn could man- age it just as easily and as well as L. Two minutes after he let go he limp- ed back towards' the house a sorer and, I presume, a wiser man. Yet the average non-farmer, pass- ing any old hayseed plodding behind the plow across some field, can see nothing in the work which seems to call for anything deserving the name of skill. Indeed, there is scarcely any other on the farm which is as simple and apparently as easy. The old, discarded notion of fifty years ago that the fool of the family was good enough for farming, still de- 1 be found an excel- to ‘make one feel of Springtime, ac & s Dtrections of ludes too many people. It is, perhaps, true that the fool of the family can make a living of some sort on the Don't Be Bald How to Make Hair Grow Strong, Thick and Lustrcus. Few of us get bald in a day and we all haveample warning when our hair is thinhing out. Parisian ‘sage is a most efficient hair invigorator, but to immediately stop any furtheriloss of hair and quickly start a new growth it must be rubbed into the sealp so the starved hair roots can really absorb it and get the vital stimulation sa badly needed. You will surely be delighted with the first ap- plicatjon for your hair and scalp should look and feel 100 per cent. better. Parisian sage 'is not expeusivi a scientific preparation that supplies all hair needs—a clean, non-stick: antiseptic liquid that is sold by Lee Osgood Co. and at drug and toilet counters ' everywhere with guarantee to give you perfect satisfaction or money refunded. . Good looking hair is half the battle fn any man’s or woman's personal ap- pearance. Neglect means dull, thin, liteless hair and finally baldness, while a little attention now insures thick and lustrous hair for years to come, No matter what - your hair troubles try a Parisian sage massage tonight— wan will uot be disappointed. It's s e el i i B-E-V-O, (n.) [<OF. beveve. k3 s il a it HHAHH What Webstor's will say about it: . < et £ ek, By [ ot i HIIHEH I TR A word that is imbedding itself in our landuage. Soon to appear in all = dood dictionaries: bevee, drinking. <beovre, drink. <L. bibo, drink.] A delicicus non-alccholic beverage, noted for its purity, nutritive qualities, sparkling golden color and. richness of natural flavor of the ingredients from which it is manufactured. Beczme nationally popular, with all classes, in a single season. Created by Anheuser-Fusch, St. Louis, and manufactured in great quantities in the most modern, sanitary and perfect bever- age plant in the world. Synonyms: None. in bottles similar to the Bevo Antonyms: About 200 imitations put up package, and bearing names as nearly like Bevo as the law will permit. REG US PAT OFF Distributars Derivative: Bevoer—one who constantly enjoys the best of soft drinks. Stoddard-Gilbert & Co. Tne., NORWICH, CONN. servant and will often return some- thing, no matter how badly treated. But merely making a living is not successful farming. That 1. is, our California friend puts it, man’s job.” Tt takes all there is in him and, no matter how much that all may be, it would take still more—if he had it! Y THE FARMER. STAFFORDVILLE Mrs. Lena Booth was the guest over Sunday of her daughter, Mrs. Grace West in Springfield. Mrs. John Rishton is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lila Tallman in Wo! cester, and with other relatives Providence, R. I, for a few weeks. The Ladies’ Aid society held ‘he annual business meeting recently in the M. E. church and elected the fol- lowing officers: President, Mrs. G. V vice president, Mrs. James secretary and treasurer, Mrs. J, 5. Rishton; collectors. Miss Florence White and Emily Wochomurka; soli- citors, Dorothy Belcher, Florenc White; entertainment committee, Mr Clarence White and the young peo. ple; sewing committee, chairman, Mrs. John Rishton. At the Epworth League annual mest- ing, May 18th, officers were elected as ir follows: President, Mrs. Edith Mathew department of spiritual work, Mrs. Carric Miller; department of world evangelism, George Miller; department of social service, Mrs. F, G. Medbery; department of recreation and culture, Irene Belcher; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. H. A. Bosworth; organist, M. Elizabeth Von Deck. WESTMINSTER The morning sermon Sunday was based on the text “If any man willeth (this inciudes active choice) to do His (that is God’s) will, he shall know of the doctrine.” The pastor's vesper service was used in the evening. The midweek home prayer service for next Wednesday evening, May 25th, is a vital one, The New Americans, the Children; Sins against the childi—lack of discipline, neglect, evil example.” Gen. 42: 14-25, Miss Ingebor Olsen of New York and Stamford is at home for a week's va- cation, Mr. and Mrs. Larrabee Whipple late- ly sold their home to a family of Ital- ians with four children. The Whipples have moved to Norwich. A delegation from Westminster at- tended the celebration and parade at Danielson in honor of the return of the world war service men. The W. C. T. U. members earned a small sum of monev over expenses at the Herrick auction last week. A teachers’ meeting was held last Thursday at the schoolhouse at the Green. The new owners of the Benne place (Finns) are in possession and hard at work. until two yvears ago a resident here, health. Ruth Rosenzweig has returned from New York, bringing Beatrice I.ee. The moonlight session was held at the Westminster Hill schoolhouse on Friday evening as planned, although the moon was in retirement. Abgut two dozen, large and small, attended to see and hear the classes. Fine work was done by the children and their regular teacher, Miss Eva La- throp. Classes were also conducted by Miss Dole of Raymond school, Miss Buell of Gay Head school and Miss Mae Lathrop of Frost school. ‘Whippoorwills appeared the first of May. two weeks earlier than last year, The many friends of Mrs. Hart Goff, | rejoice in her reported improvement inl ytertainment. The Windham count 230G nnual meet- ing of the W. . T. at Danielson !was attended ceveral of the mem- bers of Buell union, | A union memorial service for the !town is to be held this year at West in June at jminster the first Sund. ithe usual hour of servi LEFINGWELL Ernest Taylor | Genevieve were vi {Mrs. E port, M: i Theodore G. Calkins was a caller |Sunday in Norwich at the home of]|¢ his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Calkins, of Quarry street. Mrs. Edward E. Reynolds is con- \fined to her home by illfie: Mrs. C. E. an’s Ellis attended the Wom- merican Baptist Home Mission- is ng Thompson's, as- work in the green- me at W. with the ter M. Gillete and motored to Middle- E Smith is e Mrs Julia P rtain- | ing her mother, e, off New York. Mr. and Mrs. been spending two weeks, in Hartford illiam G. Stark, Company G, 2 on, 102nd Infantry, who ghteen months’ service over-| Leen spending a few days 1. Gillette' Mr. Stark is to be employed with the insurance e change home oflice, Hartford, and w travel through Eastern Connecticut. T LYME | with rela-! society meeting at the Third Bap- tist church, Greeneville, Wednesda; Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Mr. Matheson will preach. The B. Y. P. at 0 will be led by John H. Rath bone, using the following topi Strengthening the Rural Community. Matt. 9: 35-3 Miss Em Bedat of Ann street, Norwich, is spending a few days with her brother, Harry Bedat. COVENTRY Doris Irene, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Lee, died at the home of her parents Friday afternoon from bronchial pneumonia. The fu- neral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock. Burial was in the Center cemetery. Wallace McKnight has moved his family to the A. B. Porter house. Mr. and Mrs, Robert R. Mills, Leslie and Clifton Mills of Westport were week end visitors at W. B. Hawkin Mrs. O. C. Hall is ill with influenza. East Central Pomona met with Co Dr. Percival Morrell and Mrs Mor- rell -of Paterson, N. J., were Bill Hill visitors the first of the week. H. V. Beeche and family of Storrs, spent Sunday with the former’'s par- ents. The L. B. €. met last week Wednes- M L. Bill and Mrs. Robert Saw- s Bell Prait of Saybrook is thej guest of hier sister, Mrs. Bill. James Bennett has a new automobile for the R. F. D. business Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Tiffany and son, motored the first of the week to Wor- cester, where their son, Leon, is to attend school this fall. A} on Irvine was in New York on business the first of the week. Niles Cunningham has returned from France, and is visiting his sister, Mrs. Rand. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Mrs. James Sheppard, who has been spending the winter in Providence, has -eturned. entry grange Wednesda Iforace Goodwin of visiting his bridge. Miss Hattie Hawkins is v Norwalk and vicinity. EAST HADDAM Miss Alice Rogers of Moodus vis ited her sister. Mrs. R. A. Smith, ti first of the week. Mrs. Robert Bingham, Jr. and lit tle daughter, Dorothy, attended Mas ter Nathan Crary Brownell's birthda Monday afternoon. Martha Smith is at her hon fter an absence of sever: New Haven is sister, Mrs. J. W. Wal- siting ir Mrs lhe!‘c, al — Doctor Tells How fo Strengthen Eyesight |1 says Lewis, T have seer {eyesight ' strength- cned inaweek's timein i many instances, ‘and duick reli brought to inflamed, aching, itchin; burning, work-strained, wa'ery eye: Read the docu;‘r’a full ltllfimel’(l)t :oc to appear in this paper. Bon-Opto #old and recrmmended cyerywhere b rosiats. The young people attended Neigh- sors' might at Thompson last Tues- lay evening, all having a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Rosendahl and fami- ViR A S Lz \«v','.'&'-,'nl}‘fl Marshall Miner have| ) and Bloomfield. “ 4 moved to Dayv The Ladie; le. Aid soc n the vest even Mr. and N\ to, Worcester Roland and riety met from with PHOENIXVILLE Mrs. H. C. Joslyn is Howard Thornton of Mr. and Mrs. Ald ter of Mancheste Mr. Reed's, Sunda; were Abingto n and daugh- suests =—— = ——e ———— — —— 5 1 farm, when he might not be able to spent with her daughter in{ly have moved to Massach e elsewhere. Th2 land is a generous, Mr. and ‘M d Willia oz Jaw Henry Young motoreé this week. Provi- Willtlam van of rrovidence, spent recently with her brother, H. for Mrs. at Licutenant O. H. Latham took part in the patriotic par: Killingly honored her s de with Idiers. which Roy Latham, Roy Clemens and-Lee s were i Willimantic Thursday. oy Latham and Charles Buell are on the jury at Willimantie. Lee Lyons is ill. Allen Ethridge of Hartford was calling on friends here Sunday. 2 i ers’ meeting W are spending a few week: Ohio. s, There was a May basket party in Eastford. Saturday e pvening. A num- ber from here were invited to attend. Clemens were in evening attend- ing the meeting of Wolf Den grange. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Abington Wednesday About thirty members took the first and second degrees. Miss Lyle Miller has returned to Senthbridge. Rev. Mr. Savage of Hartford had charge of the services at the Con- gregational church Sun morning, and gave a very interesting discourse. A number of the school children hung a-May basket to their teacher, Mrs. Clemens, Frida a lively chase the caught. i youngsters evening. After were Electric ! Table Lamps AN ENTIRELY NEW LINE OF STYLISH READING LAMPS SUITABLE FOR The June Bride ‘The Norwich Electric Co. 42 FRANKLIN STREET