— Garhi, 4| Tunkhannock ~ Moores paint is surely a popular item on sales these spring days. Both John Bedell of Factoryville and E. R. Jones of Lawton, are painting their homes with Moor- ‘es. Hundreds of others are re- 2 decorating, using everything in the Moore's line from Saniflat to | Movar. Protect The Litter By Prof. W. B. Krueck Many poultrymen have a great deal of difficulty in keeping litter dry around the drinking fountains in their | The finest Dockash Range, in ) { Ivory and Green now only $95.00. | Theres no time like the present to buy ranges, that is — while I our present stock lasts. Eugene Hall came all the way from Montrose to order his Dockash. 1 We also have some good used ranges at low prices. from the birds’ wattles or beaks, af- ter they have taken a drink, has a tendency to drop into the -latter ana consequently is soon distributed through the entire poultry house and complicates the problem of keeping dry litters. = : ‘ A great deal of this trouble can be avoided without much additional ex- pense. If an ordinary barrel is sawed into, and a platformx built in the bot- tom of the barrel upon which the birds will use the edge of the barrel drink, and the “water from the beak and the wattles will drip into the bot. tom of the barrel. This will catch the waste water and will keep it out 3 of the litter. About once a week the ~ If | fountain can be removed from the bar- P Yen URE WHITE go < yForkam Tv Plo oo AGRICULTURAL poultry houses. The water which drips. drinking fountains can he placed, the upon which to crawl when taking a % rel, and the barretr can be taken out- side and emptied. Thus the litter is protected and the question of elimi-i nating moisture to some extent is sol- ved. : Such an arrangement would also be quite desirable where water fountains are placed out in the open yard. If the soil becomes damp drinking fountain. it acts as an ideal place for the spread and develop- ment of disease, whereas a dry soil is usuall ymuch more sanitary. Feed- ers who are using this arrangement like it very much and nfid it very ec. onomiecal. ; : In view of the fact than an egg ic over 655 per cent. water, water is. a very important factor in egg produc- tion. Many feeders do not supply enough water fountains since they feel that there is some expense in- volved, but with a fountain of this kind an ardinary water pail can be used to very good advantage and the cost of the watering equipment very low. - More water fountains, con- venience to mash hoppers mean heal- thier birds and better eggs. is Ja min Moore cave A os i Hutchison Urges WHITE INTERIOR PAINT Tree Pollination fens ries $150 gal. ; sf Poses sum A i Importance of Cross Pollination Is Er +..»85c qt. $2.85 gal. “ : Es iF wi rns 2 | Sone th, Coty Fam tet iiie..iu 65c qt $2.25 gal. : a : Ee el See y J. D. HUTCHISON | Come in and let us show you how % County Farm Agent easily and economically you can _ i attend to that roofing job. Pete Old orchards containing a few trees | Traver came over from Noxen |f €2ch of numerous varieties seldom are for several truck loads of our |f troubled with pollination problems. | heavy 3 in 1 shingles, for the ‘When growers planted large blocks of i new house. We have everything single varieties, however, unsatisfac- { from one ply roll roofing to the tory production often resulted even | finest shingle or Channel-drain when the trees were carefully tended. Steel. - : Pollen from different warieties was Ee ineeded to get a good set of fruit. 7All varieties seem to be consistently {better producers when cross-pollina- ‘ted, but certain varieties are not good § vollenizers for certain other varieties. For instance, Black Twig, Stayman and Winesap are almost worthless in this respect for any other variety. Pollination. difficulties are solved best at planting time. Where this has not been done though, and the grow- er has a large block of trees of the ff same ‘variety, it becomes necessary to graft part of the trees to another vari- ety which will act as pollenizer, Hut- : chison explains. During the several WE SELL FOR LESS seasons required for the grafts to 4 = - start bloom, the problem may be sol- ved by placing flowering bouquets of 5 Last week our plumbers were working on jobs at Falls, Lake Carey and Montrose. They in | stalled two electric pumps, a | ath outfit, two showers and a number of bucket a day | Heat- ers. Call our boys for new or repair work. | Here are two other prices, you might make note of: Lightning Knapsack SPRAYERS ............ ; 4 Ibs. ARSENATE OF LEAD 55c \S - \ DON'T GAMBLE WITH NEXT YEARS PROFITS : : USE The Feed That Makes Chicks Grow - | 1 5 = Known Among Poultrymen As ~ THE QUICK DEVELOPER ¥ And That's What It Is Saves Chicks ous, York, Maiden Blush, proper varieties in the trees just as the flowers open. Thus one grower in Berks county who has a 19-year old block ot 40 ac- rés, entirely Delicious, placed bouruets in every second tree in every other row. Two buckets were nailed on opposite sides of the tree well up to- ward the top, these filled with water, and in each placed a bouquet were tied in place. The water was replen- ished from time to time as necessary to prevent the flowers from wilting. In 1931 the yield from this orchard was 12,000 bushels, whereas it had never exceeded 1800 bushels in previ- ous years when no bouquets had been used. In Monroe County, a Stayman and Paragon orchard was induced to bear 500 bushels in 1931 by similar proce- dure, whereas no previous yield had exceeded 200 bushels. county 45 Sutton Beauty trees which had never borne more than 52 bushels In Clinton in a, previous season produced 260 bu- shels last year with bouquets. Though much remains to be learned about pollination, the following sug- gestions are well founded: To fertilize Delicious use blossoms (of Ben Davis, Gano, Fameuse, Dutch- | ss, | | Wealthy, and Cortland. Jonathan, For Transparent, York, Stay- Iman, use blossoms of Grimes, Red De- McIntosh, 1 | Transparent. For Paragon, use Deli- /licious, Rome, York, and | (cious, Jonathan, Gano and Grimes. . Baldwin wil lset fruit with pollen of Grimes, Wealthy, McIntosh, Dutchess, Jonathan, Delicious and Transparent. For Northern Spy, use Rome, Delici- Wealthy, North-western Greening pollen. and Me- 'Intosh sets well with ‘pollen of Delici- ous, Tolman Sweet, Dutchess, Transparent, Twenty Ounce, and Cort- land. The importance of bees must not be overlooked. About one good colony per acre of orchard should be ample to insure that the pollen actually gets around the | |phases of Home Economics Extension port Of ~~ Rural ‘Classes State College Courses In Home Econo: mics Given Here. ! Miss E. Nitzkowski, Home Econo- mics Extension Representative of Pennsylvania State College makes the following report of work accomplished in Luzerne County recently. Six girls Clothing Clubs were con- ducted during the period. The purpose of these clubs was to teach the girls not only how to plan their wardrobe, but also how to make their clothing. The following types of garments were made by the Shavertown Club: Aprons, on which they learned hand stitches. 3 2 Darning—heels and toes and runners in stockings. : Sleeping garments — either night gowns or pajamas, drafted and cut by the girls to their own measurements. (On these they learned seam, neck and sleeve finishes.) Kimonas—to match their = sleeping amount. J A Instruction in proper materials and colors for each garment were given during the project. In the Senior work; Food, Nutri- tion, Clothing and Home Management projects were covered. : Leman—sStudied Foods, their selee- tion and preparation. Lehman, Shavertown, Carverton:— Studied Wardrobe planning, from standpoint of color, line and garments needed. They were also given help in | problems such as cutting, fitting and finishing dresses. How ‘to make the best use of what they already have and where to make changes were under discussion during the Home Furnishing Project at Con- yngham. Specific assistance was also given in this work, especially In pian- ning of more convenient kitchens. X Each community in the county has had assistance in the planning of their summer garden and suggestions on “Budgeting the Food Supply” from those gardens. In these gardens sug- gestions, not only spring and summer were taken into account, but canning and storage for next winter's food supply. ; The total enrollment of women in these groups was 128. The total at- tendance at the meetings over this period was 1,307, , The Spring and Summer Schedule is now under way. This includes all Work. Nine communities are to bene- fit by this schedule. VISUAL EDUCATION Seniors at College Misericordia have done some interesting work this term in the Visual Education course. After learning the mechanics and proper use of the motion picture and stereopticon lantern slide machines, they developed classroom lessons in which these ma- chines could be used effectively. Some of the topics developed were the growth of one.called and many-celled organisms, Roman games, and amuse- ments, the eruptions of geysers, min- eral deposits, and the electrical trans- mission of sound. The College has inaugurated a film and slide library which at present is; very small, Most of the materia for the lessons was obtained from large corporations who distribute films and slides free of charge. Some of these are the Goodyear Rubber Company, The Bell Telephone Company, and the Union Pacific System in Chicago. The students have enjoyed the course, and have gained confidence and ability in teaching with visual carried to the blossoms. aids. RN SSS Work Of ‘recreational areas located along main PoE Forests Attract Summer Tourists At least two million visitors are ex- pected to enjoy the recreational areas within the Pennsylvania State Forests this year. Forestry officials are busily engaged in putting the water supplies, outdoor fireplaces for cooking, public comfort stations, and shelters within the State Forest Parks, monuments, and public camps in condition for the doors that usually begins on Memorial Day. i ; i . There are nine State parks, eleven State forest parks, seven State forest monuments and fifty State public camps under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests Commonwealth. The large increase in the number of visitors to these recrea- tional areas has brought ‘greatly in- creased revenue to stores, hotels, gar- ages, and restaurants in the communi- ties where State forest : areas are located. In a statement issued today Secre- tary Lewis E. Staley said: “Tourist trade is an industry rapidly assuming large proportions in Pennsylvania. Re. creational areas within the one and one-half million acres of State forests have played an importnt role in bring- ing ‘improved business to the rural sections of the State. There are 30,- 000,000 people living in the eastern United States, and greater tourist trade in Pennsylvania will result in greater prosperity for Pennsylvanians. “The scenic attractions of Pennsyl- vania.’s mountains, forests, and streams are gaining wider popularity each year as sources of outdoor re- creation. The two million visitors to the State forests recreational areas this year are expected to hring an estimated revenue of from four to five recreational ering to tourist travel.” A great increase has been noticed by forestry officials in the - numbetr of non-resident visitors to State forest highway routes. Secretary Staley pointed out that, as an example, 200, 000 people visited the Cook Forest Park in Jefferson, Clarion, and Forest counties last year, of whom more than 25 per cent. were visitors from outside the State. Science Takes “Punch” Out Of Old-Time Cures Sulphur and Molasses Did Not “Thin Blood” Dr. Wynne Explains Fresh Vegetables Did It It used to be a common custom “thin the blood” in the spring taking quantities of sulphur, molas- ses, or other so-called tonics. That custom is no longer followed to any important extent. The reason is that we have now learned that it was not the sulphur and molasses which were effective in toning up the system in the spring, but rather the dandelion greens and other fresh leafy vegetabl. es that came upon the table at about the same time. In other days, the family depended for winter food largely upon vegetables stored in the cellar, and these for the most part were roots which grow un- der grourfd away from the sun. By springtime the family, beginning to feel the deficiencies in their foods brought. about by this kind of _diet, they tried to make up the lack by to by consuming sulphur and molasses. Food scientists now know that, in reality, the family needed food sub- stances which - are not abundant in most of the root vegetables, but which CHEAP SEED PROVES TO BE WEEDS, SELLERS great summer migration to the out-of. and Waters, scattered throughout ihe million dollars to local business cat. | : Makes Early Broilers | : Develops Pullets For Layers = Xe ~ cocoidiosis and other intestinal 7 X |B DALLAS, PA. i Its sodine content promotes more normal development, and resists See Your Tioga-Empire Dealer DEVENS MILLING CO. parasites. KUNKLE, PA. ~ Feeds Manufactured by : TIOGA-EMPIRE FEED MILLS, WAVERLY, N. Y. _ TI-0-GA FEED SERVICE Inc. *32 One Way $6.50 ROUND TRIP between BUFFALO and CLEVELAND Autos, any size,carriedforonly $3.75 ($4.75 July 15t to Sept. 14th inclusive) Why drive when you can put your car aboard for less than the cost of oil and gas? More restful...cheaper...and saves a day. Steamers each way, every night, leaving at 9:00 P.M., Mav 15th to November 1st. Cleveland- Pt. Stanley, Canada, Division July 1st to Sept. sth incl. on Friday, Satur- day and Sunday only $3.00 one ways $5.00 Rd. Trip. Any car only $3.73. Ask your Local Tourist or Ticket Agent for new C& B Line Folder, including Free Auto Z Map and details on our All Expense Trips. THE CLEVELAND AND BUFFALO TRANSIT COMPANY Foot of Erie Street Buffalo, N. Y. are contained in sufficient quantities in dandelion greens, mustard, beet tops, kale, colards, chalrd, watercress, broc- coli, spinach, cabbage and nearly all of the other green and leafy vege- tables. Modern families do not Thave the earlier generation. Rapid transporta- tion, modern refrigeration, and chang- ing food habits make it possible for virtually all of us to have leafy vege. tables the year round, with the re- sult that the former need for a tonic in spring has disappeared. Leafy vegetables serve at least three In the first place, they supply an important purposes in the diet of today. vitamin, known as Vitamin €, which is a preventive of scurvy and other deficiency diseases. In this they share with fresh fruits in value to the diet. same problem as that which faced an | ViroeRTE A 7. Farmers are being victimized in Pennsylvania by irresponsible seed: peddlers who truck in from 4nother State a quantity of lowgrade, mishran. ded seed and sell it to farmers at cut- rate prices, and then skip out of the territory before the farmer finds that the seed, which loked so good, either is polluted with weed seeds or Will: not grow, according to the Pennsyl- vania Department of Agriculture, €r on city streets at country elevators, farm auctions, or'on trips from farm to farm. A common bractice seems to: be to establish a sales agency through. a farmer or grain elevator in rural districts, the investigations of the Fed. al agencies show. Wih the agency es-- tablished, the farmer or grain elevator: sells directly or takes orders for the seed and the truck owner tends to- avoid egal wesponsibility and has ‘to spend only a little time in the State. seed, the truck seed salesman is gone, ciails are powerless to reach him. Recently the State seed laboratory" examined a sample of “bootleg” soy been seed and found that it contained morning glory“seed at the rate of 10,- 560 seeds to the bushel. A farmer buying this seed would Sow from 15,- 000 to 20,000 weed seeds to the acre. Both State and Federal agricultural officials are urging the farmers and seed dealers report the activities of, peddlers of illegal seeds at once so- that the responsible parties can be ap- prehended and prosecuted. Urge Caution In Rural Sections Countryside Not So As Formerly, Depatment Of Healthy Says State Health Once upon a time the country was the safest place on earth in which to live. Fresh air, sparkling water, fields and forests, open spaces, fresh food supplies direct from the farm, and freedom from the crowded conditions of the city, made it seem a field ely- sian. Health hazzards were at a minl-- mum. Here was freedom from disease, health and consequent happiness. But there has been some The air is still fresh, and the garden vegetables are still wholly delightful. The increase in population with the problems that always accompany group living, have invaded the coun- tryside. Today we find, for instance,. that typhoid fever is a rural disease. We find that water supplies are more liable to be contaminated than in the crowded cities; while the milk from the neighboring farmer may be the carrier of many a milk borne disease. As a result of all this, the State De- partment of Health Dr. Theodore B. Appel, Secretary, has taken special care to instruct temporary dwellers in the rural regions, concerning the dan- gers that beset them, when they go out into the ‘great open spaces,” with the idea of finding rest and health. Bulletin No. 630, titled “Health in the Country,” free for the asking, will be found a invaluable guide for the re- sidence out amid the fields and woods. Spring water still sparkles; but: its brightness and clearness are no sigm of healthfulness and purity. It may be, and often is, more dangerous than water taken from a polluted river in the large city, but treated for health- fulness unitil it is safe for human use. is not Clean ooking water, always clean water. There is heajth danger in the flowing stream, or the wayside spring. Devil’s Lottery New Post Serial Starts This Week Her Love Brought Dishon- or to One Man, Tragedy to Another, Bitterness to a Third and Happiness to a Fourth. By the time the seed buyer tests the change, eral authorities and State agricultur- or is in another State where seed offi. - GONE. a The seed is usually sold by the drive. 2 i Ee 7 wi } { 1 }
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