Twelve samples of milk, three of
butter and one of cream were scored
at the regular quarterly dairy pm
duets scoring held at the Connecti—
rul'a Agriculturnl College, Storm, on
Nov. 24th. The bacteria counts have
just been reported and the more
cards and ruggestions for llilpl'OVt“
mPll! are now being loaded to those
who sent their products to be scored,
Those receiving ast-ore of 85 out
better on milk and wishing same pub-
liahed are as tollows:-
Arid Mitclle-lson. Tariffville. 98.5:
Fred Rosebrooltu. Willimantlc, 92.3:
Albert Lanz. ilot-kv-ille, 92.25: F. \‘V.
l’liliill, South Manchester, 91.35.
Those if't‘l’ll'ing.a ecore of 90 or
hem-r on butter were1~~
Mile 1). Beach. Lilt-hfield. 93.0;
Robert Thomas. Blackhull, 91.25.
The samples of rrcam was sent in.
by Robert Thomas, of Binekhull. and
scored 90.33 points.
The bacteria count ranged from 600i
to 294,800 per c. (7., the average being
snout». it is interesting to note that,
with one exception those sampielf
hat in: a count above 100.000 bacteria?
o e. were sent in by men who had-
not had their milk scored beforel
From the questions that wore answer-
ml in regard to the production and
handling of tile milk it could he plain‘
Iv wen that the principal source of1
”in high rout-ts wnsmtht- utensils:
which although reported as washedl
nml walled in nloltt tithes were no
oimlhu-dly llflhtt‘i‘llt‘. The acid Organ-
'rll:.~:. whose principal sources is the
lute-tierile utensil were present in«
huge number». The only mun report-
‘ in: the use of u sterilizer was the one
_\l‘l\tr.~'ti‘ lllilk showed a t-ollnt of only
UN». ‘ . ,
The rows just being put under Wln'
tel" conditions. have in Variety of llzlv-
or‘.~ to the luilk. ‘
tu Hf’m‘l‘.‘ as high ion flavor at ili‘lfl
time as in the SUBMIT. Tlli'l'l” were
two 01 three that st'nl't'ti hvluW. ‘20 out
of u pmuihl» 25 poip‘s. 'l'llv' princi-
tutl of flavors wr-re due to ('ertulrt
{mu helm: gut-n ht‘ltn't‘ militant: «inlet
and sort of n smothered stubb- flavor.‘
In one case where silage was fed justl
before milking the tillage flavor was
very pronounced in the milk: Three.
essentials at least must, he observed:
if milk is to have a good flavor ht;
time of delivery. They live, cessw;
lion of feeding anything at ulilktnlz.
little, clean fresh air in stable um]
“milk roam nt milking time and proof
t'l'l)‘ cooling of the milk and keepingI
it cold. This is an important mat-l
for. One day. recently. the Writer or-
tleli-tl cream for his shredded wheat
in a hotel in a city in Connecticut
and it way. no ntrong of tltg‘ stable.
as to be nonedible. This not soar-
inc. lle Ol'dt‘i'ttl custard pie :tntl milk .
in a railroad station restaurant in
another city in the state and the mill.
would not be relished as it Hour. This
was quite enough milk experience for
one day.
, ’l‘he rudiment also rum: higher at
this season and this Was il'llt‘ at this
arming. the average scol'r‘ brim! ”.93
. pointll out of a porsible 10. The dirt
varied from pieces of bedding to lint
from the milkers clothes. TllPl‘t' WM
considerable line sediment in some of
the vantples. It is most -llllDOSHll’)lPi
to strttin Very fine sediment out of
milk. The ('];||‘ifltr only will take it
ottt.‘. It is much easier and more,
“unitary to keep tltltlors and flanks
clean and prevent the fltllill‘ihlnil of
tho dirt.
Alllsanlples scored above the slztto
standard for butter fut. but‘onn wan
below in eolids not fat and some oth-
ers were close to the line. This is
hearing out some other of our work
in be'pllbllshed soon which seems to
indicate that the 8:5 ptr rent. solid:z
not fat standard in too high.
All samples shovved .2 per cent. or
less of acid and received it perfect
More. To those who may wonder
why their milk should still be so
owoet when the number of acid bac-
teria was high in the sample it can
he said that the percentage of acidity
does not change appreciably until the
bacteria lnultiifiy into the millions.
Several samples were scored on be-
cause! the rap was unprotected. btlt
rthin is a matter for the producer to
decide. A protected cap scat is touch
more desirable. but routs
more and if the consumer does not
care to stand this extra cost the pro-
ducer cannot see his way clear to
use a protective covering in competi-
'tion with those who do not use one.
Some of the faults ill the butter
were poor‘tlavor due to old cream}.
feed. and use of buttermilk as n‘
starter. Two samples were slightly
mottled and one a little gritty. A
little more washing and in the lath-n
(“so a Hills new {working I.l'oultl'
overcome' the." trouble. There is such
:. demand for dairy butter at present
that many do not feel they can spare
a pound once in three months for
nearing. They should be satinfied that
their butter in of excellent quality
and that they are getting t p price
for it. Good dairy butter ught to
be bringing at least 60c per lb. at
the mount writing.
The work is very interesting for all
who fpaptake in it and to date 50
different dulrymen hove sent milk
nod 20 line sent butter.
it ,, Signed, 1!. F. JUDKINS.
Supt. Dairy Products Scoring.
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, " Cheery Holiday Store.
_ Every hour of the business day the store is at
service of all folks in the Christmas spirit. Plenty
of delighting gift-things; plenty of dainty remem-
branccs; plenty of useful things. And, too, in
every part of the store some impressive timely
economies.
To conserve fabrics, government has asked that all
dresses and skirts for women be made with less fullness
next
And that brings the pcttiblomucr-——a substitute for pet-
ticoat
Of beautiful supple ltalintl 'silk, of special lcllg‘tll, fill-
Pettibloomersé
Spring.
0
result of war!
ishd with cute frilly bottom held by elastic.
in colors that pctiicoals have so long claimed as their
ownz—bcautiful shades of green and purple and blue and
rose, black loo. $4.50 and 55.
Silkcn bloomers of regulation length, too.
, Delicate hue of pink. splendid of quality, plain or with
fancy edging or gztrtcr frill or trimming of dainty laccj-
$2.50 53 to $6.50.
Some of rich pluillncss in special style for women of
full figure—st. '
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N'rnnd floor.
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“Keep money
in thylpurse‘,”
”44.
But one musthavc the purse us well us the money.
Here are purses, such excellent and attractive ones that
they are incentive in economy!
Willi st
rztp brc?
. black—:Itld :litluctiyc colors they are! .,
Many other hulldsolltc purses, sonic fitted with inner
purse and mirror—$3.30 to $5.50.
bcr's
Left nLIe, from.
' or with regulation llltltdlc, colors or
$1.75.
A shaver’s gift
at an economy.
For the man who simply \voll't waste time 111 a bar-
Nickcled shaving-stand. fitted with mirror, cup and
brush, worth $1.25—
Sllaving cup and excellent lzltllcr brush, in a case So
“'41.
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man can take it wherever he goes. worth SLED—$1.25.
Rain capes and minconis,.welcmllc Christmas gift to
Center air-Iv. trout. .
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Girls.’ raincoats,
no. price-jump yet
most any little girl, not a penny higher in price yeti
Pretty blue and rich red capes—$3.50.
Handsome brown capes—S4.
A
’l‘ raincoats, belted in smart style—SS.
1:} sizes 6 to 14—(llld,v'fill of dcpeudn
Second floor.
ble quality.
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p ' Fine fancywor'k
ribbon at'35c
Yes; fine of both pattern and quality. ””47“"‘3.
. Dresden and Persian
and beautiful colors.
Five inches and 5% inches wide, firm texture and wit
"cl luster. / p . ; / ,. ""r ‘
“ momma yard—‘9’, , m
w".
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patterns in a number of effective.
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A pretty set
for the dresser
More “ivory" to grace dresser and to give good scr-
Vlcc. ' -
Handsome of appearance, excellent quality, reasonable
in price, dependable.
, Comb and brush, several sizes and shapes—Si and 3-1.
Comb and brush with mirror—$7.50 to $12.50.
lellicurc articles in sets—SM” to $6.50.. _
Military brushes, nice sizes-3450 and 9463“ pair.
An attractive lllzmicur: set is encased ill a leather hold-
cr—and rolls up so it takes but little room in traveling.
bztg. $l.25 to $7.50.
““4“.”
(enter aisle. trout.
F litre-silk hosiery " . '
at economy
Fiber silk stockings are an attractive substitute for real
, silk.
T hey have luster, and substance, and bounty-4.1m
they give quite satisfactory service.
Boot is of fiber silk and giants like genuine.
and heel and 50"? are lislc; that adds to durability.
A special lot—wllitcor black-Usually 59c— , 50c.
' . [an able, non ‘
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§V Have skirt ,
inn-detox $1
it makes no difference what woolen you choose. and
purchase, for a little time we will make skirt from it for an
added charge of but SI. ' .
Sixteen different and good styles are at your choice.
Expert tailoring is at your command. I
Full satisfaction both as to tailoring and fit and appear—
ance is guaranteed.
And the charge for making such a skirt is but Si.
Yes; there are .1 number of handsome skirting wool-
cns (both plain and fancy) at attractive prices too.
'l'hlnlnflouf.
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Camouflage 7
~ " ' ”in jewelry!
t '53
yet which can hardly be told from the genuine! That is
true jewelry camouflage.
’Tis here—in rhinestone jewelry especially ,for even.
illg wear. '
’Ncath brilliant artificial light ’tis hardly to be told
from genuine diamond jewelry. ..
” Same fine brilliance, same pretty settings, some rich
. effect! , . . , J
' Bar pins and carvings tind rings, may mdul styles
Mind :tlifwith the somehdlliant flashing beauty—- _ .
A piece of jewelry which is frankly not genuine and .
Howuun's.
Special Holiday Hours -
Beginning Wednesday next, the store will be
open each evening until Christmas. Folks are
shopping so early and so briskly that these com-
paratively-few evenings will be "liCT‘IY to meet
demands of thoséwho cannot shop during the day.
Pretty and comfortable
bathrobe at $4 ‘
Bathrobes that are cut so they fit without bunchines
and that are made of blankets of hztndsollle pattern.
Such delightful colors as copcuhrlgen and rose and
lavender and gray and rose and raspberry. .
. Figured ill white-and some ill. llzllldsulllc plaid pad
terns. i
'l'llcir round or sailor collars colllc just close at neck?
as one wishes; all are finished with tztssclcd cord that?
matches their prevailing color. ,,
Of special interest l‘JCLtil:3tif special goodlleS at St-
Second floor.
Here’s a gnod
umbrella-$1.25 .
Plcllty good enough to it: carried by man or woman.
who has that I‘lld habit of pulling llmblclla down and tilt."
forgetting it! ‘~
Strong frame. l'lellpmilf Cover, izl'stcftll handle eithm
\vltll trimming or plillll. '
‘1‘I250
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Such an umbrella as is usually $i.5o—-—
J night alonmr. .. ' ' .
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, Babies" Coats :
at economy
Sweetest of little white coats for little tots-Ell econ»
omy! ' -
They are in little high-waisted style with belt!
Made of ciderdown and with warm quilted interlining .
Not hard to wash with no injury to appearance.
Sizes 1 to 4, worth $4- ' 83.
Beautiful lung coats for titty babies, Crlslllltcrc, will
handsome capes embroidered attractively. all nicely lined .
and warmly interlincd—SS.5tl Si and to $8.50.
tit-amt! "our.
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. Still time to share
. in broadcloth economy
if you care to buy at SLSS it yard. broadcloth that i:
likely soon to be selling at 55 a yard—be busy!
All economy cllzlnce brings that opportunity now.
But it isn't going to last forever; nor long.
A chiffon-finish broadcloth, pure \VOOl-zllld fine mega
lustrous and with :t luster that will not come off, in ri
colors a-plcniy. , 1
Such is the economy opportunity. And you’ll full:
appreciate it, when you see the broadcloth personally. ,
All the season’s liked colors, and black; regular $2.51“
and likely soon to be 53— 51.95. ‘
'rlilrn nour. ' ,.,
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Little. rompers,
-: 7 economy at. $1
:1 ’ Fine rompers for little folksof l to 4. ,
"4," So fine they might wdl'b'e called dress rompers. ,,
"5 Of, white mercerised poplin that is nice weight M
fine texture. ‘ ‘ " , -‘ "
Little and delightful touches of
and belt—undiland smacking in color!
“trimming at
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I $4.25 to $16.50. '
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