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The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
FARM. GARDEN and
HOUSEHOLD.


Mans 4 farmer has found that the con-
diuons of sheep raising have changed so
in this country that he has had to look
around Tor some way to make profit
other than simply raising the Merno
breed OF sheep Tor wool. The great de-
preston in wool values that swept over
the country number OF years ago
threatened our sheep interests with de
Struction, and in fact many breeders were
forced out OF the industry. y large
number of progressive farmers, however,
turned the matter over in their mind and
determined to solve the problem by rails
ing first class mutton. Their Merino
ewes were bred to Shropshire rams, and
the early lambs that we're sent into the
market from their farms quickly added to
their rapidly diminishing income in such
way as to give this feature OF sheep
raising great incentive.
There has probably been no better
boon to sheep husbandry in the last half
century than the adoption of this practice ;
and thousands of farmers now depend
more upon their mutton for a living than
upon the wool The Shropshires offered
the best advantages OF any breed for
crossing with the common stock, and the
whole industry has been greatly benefited
by the common use of these fine rams.
Our own Merino herds have been vastly
improved by the result. BY placing good
mutton on the markets that was both
sweet and Juicy, consumers soon learned
to call for it, until now there is a legiti-
mate and large demand for it. The few
farmers who thus. in the time of dire dis
tress, turned their attention to this new
line of work. opened up new and vast
field of profit for all succeeding farmers.
In earlier days breeding for mutton and
fine spring lamb would not have been
possible excepting in certain sections Of
the country, but the rapid growth OF
cities and large centers of population is
quickly changing the face OF the country
and also the demands upon our producers.
These large cities will demand more and
he.ter mutton, and the new industry in
stead of declining must continue to in
crease in importance, The demand for
col will also increase, and altogether the
farmer who raises these two products
must hope for a field of labor that will be
almost inexhaustible. BY growing
mutton for market the farmers have les
sened the tension of the wool market,
aad growers of wool have found better
and more satisfactory outlet for their pro-
duce.
The Shropshires proved TO be the best
breed in hard times, and it is also the
best breed to-day to cross with our com
mon stock to procure both mutton and
wool. Among the mutton breeds Shrop-
shires are the best wool producers, and
they produce a medium fleece that is in
good demand to-day. We have been i'm
porting in the past great deal of this
medium wool, but now it will be produc.
ed in ample supply in this country. The
Shropshires stand about first when it
comes to producing fine carcasses of NUT
ton, and very little of these qualities are
lost when the ram is bred to common
ewes. The crosses grow rapidly, and
turn all their food to proiit.-.Namc
Farmer.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

This dish is best prepared from new
potatoes, but others can be used. lfnew
rub off the skins, but do not scrape; if old
peel them before cooking. Cook quickly
in boiling water, Have ready pint Of
sweet cream and milk, mixed. Put in a
spider and when it comes to 4 boil add
one spoonful of flour, mixed well with two
spoonfuls of butter, and With cold milk,
stir one minute; drain the water from the
potatoes and salt them; remove to hot
tureen and pour cream sauce over them.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

Reports from the grain producing sec
tons of the country indicate a fair average
Weld, although the drought has played
havoc here and there with the corn crop.
The worst report Of the wheat crop comes
from Kansas, where a few localities show
a yield of but five bushels to the acre.
In Michigan, on the contrary, wheat
thrashers report in some districts pro,
duct of thirty bushels per acre. The
means for moving the enormous grain
crops are still sought earnestly by West
EN- bankers.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
WOOD, BISHOP e. CO., Bangor, Me.
Childrenfn Church.

well, said a considerable mother, Il
want my children to attend church, and
intend them to do so, but do not expect
grown peoples behavior from them.
adopt DIR. Edward Everett Hale's plan OF
letting them carry piece of paper and a
pencil, SO that as soon as they become
weary or restless they may draw or write,
by way of diversion, provided, Of course
that they do so very quietly, As they
grow older and are more able to under
stand what is being said from the pulpit,
the pencil and paper are left at home, and
in the mean time the habit of churchgo-
inc has been formed
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

For the production OF eggs mixture of
food is required. Frseh curd of milk is
excellent, and will be eaten without coax
ing, alone or mixed with corn meal.
Chopped cabbage. finely cut, sweet clover
hay or lawn clippings, made moist with
warm water. are useful a little wheat
bran is also necessary. Fresh bones,
broken small, are indispensable where the
hens cannot get worms and insects
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

The best time to sell is when some
body wants to buy. A good many horse
men are afraid that they will some day
sell really good horse, and consequently
keep the ones that people want until the
profit is all gone. If you are breeding to
sell, sell WHEN you have good offer, and
don't be afraid lest the purchaser should
make dollar.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

Rheumatism Cured in n Day.-"Mystic
Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radi-
ally in l to days. Its action npon the sys-
tenn is remarkable and mysterious 1t removes
at once the cause and the disease immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly benefits, IS
cents. Sold by BIxBY a BUCK, Druggists
Skowhegan. 1y42
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

Upwards of 10000 trotting and pacing
horses were in training in 1892, upwards
of II 900 of which were entered in races.
This number will probably be increased
TWENTY-FIVE per cent in 1907
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
EACH BOTTLE GUARANTEED.
THE EMBLEM OF MERCY.

Red Cross Liniment IS enblematlcal OF
the society whose name it bears. 1t goes
into all parts of the world, alternating suf-
fering and ministering to the distressed
The cross is most suggestive for it is SYM
bolical of that ardor and zeal which should
aCtuate all who are ENGAGED in the noble
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

When the horse is scared be gentle
with him. but when he tries to scare you,
it is time to be mad.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

Manure can be applied to the orchard
at any time with benefit, whether the APP
plication is made in the spring or fall.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

Hs-.Flag station; at which trains will stop
on signal or notice to Conductor.
Mixed between Bingham and No. Arson.
Trains connect at Oakland with trans to
and from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Water
Vile, Augusta, Gardiner Skowhegan and Ban
gor.
W. NJ. AVER SUPT.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock for Skowhegan and Mer-
GER; at Arson. for Sawyer's Mills, (Starks);
No Anson for North and West New Portland
Dead River. Flagstaff and Eustis. At Bingham
Tor Forks and Moose River.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
The Lovers Lament.

Your face is like dropping flower,
Sweetheart,
see you fading hour by hour,
Sweetheart,
Your rounded outlines waste away,
In vain | weep, in vain | pray,
What power Deaths cruel hand can stay:
Sweetheart, Sw eetheartl
Why nothing but DR.. Pierce's Favorite Per-
scription. 1t imparts strength to the failing
system, cures organic troubles, and for debili-
tated and feeble women generally. is unequal
ed. 1t dispels melancholy and nervousness,
and builds up both flesh and strength. Guar
anteed to give satisfaction in every case, or
money paid for it refunded
Well done. The farmer who falls in with
bunco men.
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover is
Internationally the best preservative of the
hair. 1t is also curative of dandIuf, letter,
and all scalp affections.
The bar room bouncer is always willing to
help a man out
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

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PEABODY MEDICAL ,towhom
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DR.. Parker's works the best on the subjects
treated ever published, and have an enormous sale
throughout this country and England. Read them
pow and learn to be STRONG, VIGOROUS AM
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
Dyspepsia will Kill
a Well Nan
About Lecn'S SarssnariIIa.

Mr.. Granville T. Richards, Of Scufsmont,
Me-, writes a. follows;
Gentlemen .- liHe hcen sufferer from
Dyspepsia ful wears. No one knows what
have suffered both in body and in mind. a nay
strength gradually failed became nervous,
Respondent Ut times and completely discouraged.
l have tried almost every remedy offered for my
trouble, hut nothing ever helped me, and lite
was still burden until took IcOn's Sarsa-
parilla. which went directly to the spot, and
l began Immediately to gain in flesh, strength,
and spirits. | am now well man. Nothing |
eat distresses me, and once more the future
seems bright. Icons Sarsaparilla cured
my Dyspepsia.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
sia ss Money 1 ~; California.
Great Central Route Excursion.

Great Central Route Excursion.
PERSONALLY conducted, through Tourist Cars,
iaye Chicago tyic" week, Mondays and Thurs
days at 10 10 NJ, for san Fracisc" and all poinis
in Colorado rtah Montana, Idaho, Washi' gtn" and
Oregon, via Chicago, Uni,r Pacific AID North West.
ern inc shortest Time. Lowest 'at,s For Sleep
ing Car Beiths etc.. ap,lv to + +. SHEARER.
Manager. or JAMES $. SMITH, Assistant Manager
200 Washington Sueet, Eostoy.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
Maine Central R. R.
Arrangements of Trains. In effect
JUNE 25th, 1893.

Trains leave Skowhegan as follows: 500 A
NJ. for all points West and for Bangor 20 p. NJ g..
Tor Waterville, Oakland North Arson. Lew
iston. Portland and Boston, Dexter, Dover and
Foxcroft, Moosehead Lake Bangor, Bar Har.
Dor, ST. John and Aroostook County, Port
land and Boston 30 ?. NJ (mixed) for Water
vile, enabling passengers to take night Pull
man for Portland and Boston.
ARRIVALS:--7.00 A. NJ. (mixed) daily except
Mon lays: l0is A. NJ. Passenger from Portland,
lewiston, Augusta and Bangor; $40 p. NJ. from
all points.
PAYSON TUCKER, Vice Pres. 4 Gen Man.
F. Z. BOOTHBY General Pasr Agent
Portland, June 10th 1898.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

USE DANA'S SARSAPARILLA IT'S
THE KIND THAT CURES"
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
WAN ED.

500 lbs of strictly first class Spruce Gum
will pay highest market price for same. E.K.
DELANo, Baker and Confectioner,
SkoWhegan. 42tf
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

before the people of the western world.
Thousands testify to its magic powers
A pure, palatable remedy for internal and
external use. Manufactured and guaran-
teed by The c. A. Price Company, Rich
mond, Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
Vests Cough Syrup.

a ccrtail for Coughs. Colds Asthma Bon
chtis, C,nsumptipI. Group. Wauo;iini Cough. SOFA
Throat and al, Diseases Of the Throat ant Luu
Peasant % take. Small size DISCONTINUED Old, soc.
size NOV, 25c old sl0', ,Iz- nov zoe. Sold ay st..
Druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31
Somerset RAILWAY.
CHANGE OF TIME.
Commencing Mon.. June 26, 1893

Trains will run as follows, connecting at Oak
land with Maine Central Railroad:
For Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Waterville,
AuRusta. SkowheRan and Bangor.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-31

Hitch your wagon to n star IT you viii, but
look to the strength of the harness.
Malarial and other atmos pheric influences
are best counteracted by keeping the blood
pure and vigorous with Ayers Sarapsarlla.
little caution in this respect may prevent
serious illness at this season. Ayer'a Sarsa
parilla is the best all the year round medicine
in existence.
Money is tight. The gold cure is the remedy
it should be taken with confidence.
For sluggish and torpid liver, nothing can
surpass Ayers Pills. They contain no Gallo
mel. nor any mineral drug, but are composed
of the active principles of the best vegetable
cathartcs and their use always results in
marked benefit to the patient.
There is said to be no dearth of small bills
among the mosquitoes.
Fogg sayes that the way the baggage smash
err handled his trunk actually gave him pain
in his chest.
The oasis., 1893-06-01
THE RIO GRASDE SOUTHERN.

At present the people cf Southern Arizona are contemplating with no lit- tie interest the deyelopmentof several projected railway schemes that are calculated to be important factors in the development of their richly pro- ductiye region. One of these projects, of which the least is said, Is of the greatest importance. Allusion is here made to the proposed extension into Arizona of the Rio Grande Southern.
 This road. which is operated as q part of the Denver x Rio Graade sys- tenn, serves large and richly product i've mining region in Southwestern Col rado, ani connects Durango with the main line of the Rio Grande Western the Denver and Salt Lake line about one hundred ard sixty miles north west. at Dallas. Durango, the com mcrcial metropolis of the great San Juan mining region. is the distributing point of a section which annually con sumes great quantities of such pro ducts as Southern Arizona can supply, 1 paying remarkably high prices there | for. At present the bulk of the fruit and vegetables consumed there are raised in San Juan county, New Mex ico, whose farmers realize in Durango three to twelve cents per pound for peaches, and corTespcadinsly high prices for everything they raise ow' lng tq tgeiY lSts .vIs9l ,Ggs tV tse a,'
The oasis., 1893-06-01
THE OLIVE. IContinaed First pagc.l

for good market in the future are encouraging. The increase in the con- sumption oi California pickled olives in this state within year or two is immense. The people are beginning to find out their value, and in the near future they will come intogeneTal use. California olive oil is rapidly growing into favor as an article of food
 Considering the superiority of our pickled olives and their cheapneSs, and the superiority of our oil. it is safe to say that they will entirely displace the foreign article in the markets Of this country as soon as they are pfG- ducod in quantity sufficient to supply the demand. White our various fruits are seeking markets in the east. com peting with some of the fruits raised there, this state is a large importer of tho products of the olive tree, our scanty production as yet hardly mak- ing an impression on our local markets.
 During my residence in this coun- try since 1878 watched the fruit bus mess from the standpoint of nursery man, and have seen it grow from a small beginning to it's present large proportions.
 Olive culture is in it's infancy here, and there is much to learn before it is brought to its highest possibilities, bul enough is known about it to war rant one prediction, that it is destined to become the most profitable indus try of this commonwealth.
The oasis., 1893-06-01
OLIVE CULTIRE

Until within the past ten years the use of the olive as an article of food was unknown in the United States, save to a few epicures who had acquired a taste for them in foreign travel. But within the decade a knowledge of their value as an edible has become widely extended, and their use is be- coming so general that they will soon rank as a food staple. Their import ance as . cropis fully set forth in pa per, reproduced in TIE OASIS this week, by Mir. John $. CalkinS, the well known nurseryman of Pomona, Califor- nia. Many horticuturists in that state have turned their attention to olive culture. and have found it a very profitable industry. A large acreage there has been devoted of late to the culture, and while the output has al- ready assumed large proportions, it has not yet. as asserted by MT. Calk- ins. had an appreciable effect upon importation. As stated in the paper by Mir Calkins, the importation of for eign olive oil alleged in 1890, was s9S,- aS4 gallons. while the home production was only 5.2O2 gallons, and in 1891 the home output increased to ll,420 gallons. It will require the planting of many thousand acres in olive trees to create an annual production that will absorb the market now filled by the importation oi foreign oil alone, without taking into account the vast quantity of pickled olives used aS an esculent. for which there is great and rapidly growing demand. Detailed data of that branch of olive cOnsump- .tion are not at hand, but the details of the oil branch of the industry are sufficient to demonstrate the field that is open to those who embark in the culture.
 The development of this great and and profitable industry is destined 10 become one of the leading resources of Southern Arizona, and the great Casa Grande Valley win be one of it's most important seats. Thousands of acres here will be devoted to the cul- ture. and. scores of homes will arise from it's profits. To those contem- plating embarking in this culture are here offered the finest opportuni- ties; suitable soil and climate, cheap lands and transportation to all the markets of the country over trunk line of railway.
The oasis., 1893-06-01

A well known citizen states that the Florence canal is now running as full as he ever saw it. This assures wealth and prosperity to all irrigators under its system. The great Casa Grande Valley faces bright future, and Ari- zola. on the Southern Pacific trans continental railway, will be it's metrop- olis. If not. why not?
The oasis., 1893-06-01

A late issue Of the Christian Uuion, one of the leading dcnominational journals of the country, published in New York, expressed itself iii this wise upon a very important question; "There should be an end to the cant "of calling the gold dollar an honest dollar When nation after nation permits single class to manipulate tits yaluc in it's own interest. 1t be- ''comcs a dishonest dollar. The con science Of the country demands that "the pnblic regulates the value of the unit, keeping in mind debtor as well 'as creditor. The ideal is that the "unitof value should be kept as con ''stant as the unit of weight"
The oasis., 1893-06-01
Gorernor pennorer of oregon. hoIds

Governor Pennoyer Of Oregon, holds that the neglect of President Cleve- land to enforce the Geary law, is but a step toward imperialism. Mr. Pen- noyer may be radical in expression, but there is doubtless reason In his assertion. + an executive can elect what laws he will execute and what he will not he might as well have power to make all laws. This is purely democratic doctrine.
The oasis., 1893-06-01
MEMORIAL DAY.


 Tuesday was the solemn anniversary a grateful nation has dedicated sacred to the memory of the heroic dead, who, living. sealed the full measure of their devotion to national integrity anc honor. by periling all and everything in their defence when assailed; and, all over the broad land. the people ot a united country paused from their usual avocations to deck with floral garlands the tombS of the heroic dead, a fragrant testimonial of appreciation of the great work wrought by their undying heroism.
 That work has passed into history, and it's results can be measured and their full value calculated in a moral sense: and the verdict of history IS that those results are worth all they cost. The preservation intact of the Great Republic, to whom the nations of ihe earth arise and make obeisance, has proved of such transcendant i'm portance in the affairs of mankind and the development of civilization, that the world can now sec that the genera tion which accomplished it would have heen completely justified in hurling the last man and the last dollar into the awful abyss ot war.
 And in q material sense can those results be measured. Had the other side won there would have been two or more fierce and warlike nations where now a single great and peace able one holds undisputed sway. Mu- tual distrust and hatred would have ruled the policy of each, and for self nrotection great standing armies and heavy ornaments would have been maintained by all Like Europe today America would be an armed camp, and the people would be groaning be- nrath taxation to support the flower of the population in military idleness. Ii has become very fashionable in cer- tain quarters to rail at the burden of inc pension list. These railcrs deserve to support the burden of taxation ne cessary to support great standing armies. The Great Republic. with it's easy burdens. made easy by the sacri- ices of those very pensioners, IS too good for them.
 And individually the value of those results k also calculable. There is moi sr individual in all this broad land whose opportunities have not been enlarged. whose life has not been sveetened, by citizenship in the undi- vided Republic.
 And we are now so far removed in poiEt of time from that great war. with all its fierce passion and bitter hatred, that We can more accurately measure the chief actors in that great drama. which had continent for a stage and the world for an audience and without harshncss we can judge the motives of either side.
 And with full recognition Of all taes' elements thc American people, with common accord, pay theiranayal tria uts to tue sacred memory pt thoss whos deeds pt hey0Isp adaea iDEgf
The oasis., 1893-06-01

titudel San Juan fruits and ycgeta. tables are late to market With figs and apricots ripening in May, and peaches and plums in June, with direct rail communication and cheap trans poreation charges, Southern Arizona can forcstall the New Mexico horticul- tufists in the Durango market by a couple of months. and when the fruits Of the latter come on in July and Aug ust, they win find the cream of their market skinned, and everything but apples slow of sale. Construction of z ne Rio 0irande Southern railways proposed extension would give South ern Arizona command of this great and growing market, the importance of which can hardly be comprehended without visiting the San Juan and observing the volume of business there transacted.
 The projected extension will leave the line of the Rio Grande Southern at Mancos. about forty miles west of Durango, crosses the line Of the Atlan- tic x Pacific railway at Ilolbrook, makes south to Globe. thence to Flor ence and Phoenix, where it will con- rect with the projected San Diego X Phoenix road. The distance from Du rangO to Phoenix is about twice that between Ph@nlx and San Diego.
 The country the proposed line will traverse k one Of wonderful variety of resource. The great coal measures of Northeastern Arizona and Southwest ern Colorado. the great timber belt it will cross between lIolbrook and Globe, the rich mineral region surrounding the latter place. the agricultural and output of the Gila and Salt River valleys, the great sheep and cattle ranges in Apache, and numerous othher natural sources of wealth will all contribute a great and profitable traffic co the line aSSecn as completed The advantage Go Arizona in opening new territory within her limits and new and wider markets for her pro- eucts, beyond, is apparent at glance Beyond that will be another adyant age in giving competing mart where merchants here may buy necessary imports. Operated is part of tue Den OCT k Rio Grande system. tarijis will be adjusted soiDcnyer and Pueblo mer- cantile houses may compete for trade with those who now control the busi- ness through more favorable traffic ar rangements.
 All the considerations above noted will make this line an important fac tor in the development of Arizona, and its speedy construction should be given every encouragement possible.