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The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
SOY BEANS.

peanut alone exceeds il in the amount
and digestibiity of its food constiru-
ents The soy bean requires about the
same class of soils as Indian corn and
will grow about as far north as that
crop can be depended on. The best re-
suits with it have been obtained in the
region between the thirty and
forty fourth parallel east of the Rocky
mountains The region best adapted TO
it, then, is the "corn belt :" circum-
stance which argues we'll for its future
use and value in conjunction with corn
for fattening animals
The soy bean should be planted in
late spring or early summer after the
ground has become warm. In general
the early varieties should be used II
seed crop is desired and the medium or
late varieties if it is to be used as for
age, it having been found that the lat
ter much excel the former in value for
that purpose In some parts of Virginia
the soy bean is planted in the corn rows
in alternate hills or between the rows at
the time of the final cultivation. Usual
ly however it is grown as main crop
either broadcast for forage or in drills
when cultivated for seed. The amount
of seed required when it is sown in
drills is less than when planted broad
cast, varying from two to three pecks
per acre and in the latter case three to
four pecks The rate of growth is quite
rapid and unless the field is very weedy
the crop does not require much cultiya-
ton.
The crop should be cut for hay from
the time of Towering until the pods are
half formed Later than that the stems
are coarse and woody and the feeding
value rapidly declines.
The crop may be converted into good
silage and for this purpose should not
be cut until the seed is nearly ripe. The
chief value of silage is that it provides
succulent food during the winter time
when green forage is not available, but
as certain changes take place in the
silo, which render large part of the
protein indigestible, 1T is better to de
pend upon corn than to use any legu-
minous crop for this purpose
The ripe soy beans are among the
richest of concentrated foods. The yield
varies, according to soil and season,
from to ID tons of green forage. The
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

During the grain harvest the potato
field is apt to be neglected. This was
bad enough in the days when weeds
were the only enemies to be feared.
Since the potato beetle has become com
mon, there should never day pass
when some one does not go through the
field and destroy all the Larvae in sight.
1t is easy to see by examining the
leaves whether eggs are numerous. II
they are not, hand picking of beetles
will suffice. A dose of poison applied,
diluted with water at the rate Of tea
spoonful of the poison to a pail of wa
ter, will kill the Larvae so soon as they
get to work and prevent most of the
damage. 1t is very difficult to have this
done so promptly that part at least of
the hills will not be stripped before the
poison is applied. But in harvest time
there are several hours of daylight early
in the morning, when dew will prevent
doing much in the harvest field. If this
makes too many hours work per day,
take longer incoming. If the grain
harvest and the care of potatoes conflict,
most farmers will be wise in giving the
preference in care to the crop that is
most profitable, and, concludes The
American Cultivator, it takes several
acres of grain to equal in value large
potato crop ON one acre.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

yield of seed varies from as low as 10
to as high as 100 bushels per acre, the
average being about that of corn, from
% to 10 bushels.
This crop is heavy potash feeder
and requires fertilization with lime and
with potash and phosphoric acid when
grown on such lighter soils as are def
cient in these elements.
According to the year book of the de-
partment of agriculture the source of
these statements and illustrations, the
soy bean is one of the most promising
of the annual leguminous forage crops,
and, as before indicated, may prove of
special value in connection with Indian
corn, the latter supplying the trough
ness" the soy bean producing the di-
gestible crude protein necessary to make
a complete and well balanced ration.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

Much has been heard Of peach leaf
curl'' this year, reports of its prevalence
coming from various parts Of the coun-
try. The leaves become thickened,
pulled, blistered with whitish bloom
small areas are often much arched and
reddish in color. This fungus appears
to flourish during cool, rainy weather
Investigators of the disease point out it's
coincidence with frequent showers and
low temperatures during April and
May. Although the trees appear quick
ly to recover from an ATTACK of leaf curl,
yet they carry the disease over to the
ensuing season, when it is likely to
break out again. Professor Selby of
Ohio notes what he calls the "cumula-
tive effect" of spraying for leaf curl.
He finds that two applications of bor-
deaux mixture in a season fav orable to
leaf curl will sufficiently prevent the
disease to enable the tree to cary a crop
of fruit without very great loss through
dropping, and thorough spraying the
preceding season is even more effective
in the prevention of leaf curl than dur
ing the season of its occurrence. Some
varieties are reported more susceptible
to leaf curl than others. Among these
are Mountain Rose, Oldmixon, Globe,
Elberta, Scott's Nonpareil and Red
Cheek.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
East SkOWhegan

Mr.. Eldridge Randall and wife from
Vassalboro, arrived at A. Richardson's
the 10th inst and are visiting friends and
relatives in this vicinity. Mr.. Randall 5
wife is the youngest sister of Mrs. A.
Richardson. 1t has been 81 years since
Mr.. Randall visited the place and 13
since his wife was here.
Business will be lively in this place il
fair weather. A large lot of grain TO get
in and some will finish haying.
All were interested in the picnic, Wed
nesday.
The little son of Alfred Austin WAS
taken to Waterville. last week. to have
AN eye taken out which was injured by
swapping a percussion cap.
The small stone has been taken out of
the stage road to Skowhegan and is in
good condition.,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
Athens.

George Cole died at his home on
Stickney Hill, last week, after an illness
of several months from consumption.
The funeral occurred Wednesday at 10
a. m. He leaves widowed mother who
has the sympathy Of all.
Mrs. Will Wood returned to her home
IN w. Medford, Mass, last week. On
her return she spent a few days at
Lisbon Falls with her husbands mother,
Mrs. Henry Wood.
Mrs. A. C. Emery and Mrs. Archie
Emery of Watham, Mass, started for
Boston, Tuesday.
Fred Trip and wife of Dexter, are
visiting at Fred Smiths.
C. c. Hayden and wife Of West Gar
land have been visiting in Athens and
Brighton the past week.
Misses Matte and Addie Hayden of
Sangerville and Miss Gertie Hayden of
Brighton were in town the past week.
Geo. X. Foss of Brighton was in town,
Friday.
o. E. Blackden of the Exchange,
Dexter, was in town last week.
kay" Cleveland of Bangor, has been
visiting his brother, NJ. 5. Cleveland and
other relatives.
Mr.. Bert Gilman of sugar Hill" Har-
mony, has bought of Palmer Merrill the
farm until recently occupied by Per
Nelson. Mr.. Gilman will take posses
sion immediately.
Rev. Mr.. staples and wife of Lynn,
Mass, are visiting in town.
Miss Florence Wood of w. Medford,
Mass. is spending her vacation in town.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

marvellous rejuvenating properties OF Dr.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery will
prove an unfailing means OF rescue and
restoration
II is very simple though eminently
scientific medicine 1t Is not mere slim
ulant like so many malt extracts. 1t re-
stores healthy power by reviving the in
nermost sources of vitality in the nutritive
system II enables the digestive and
blood making organism to manufacture
good blood abundantly and rapidly, so
that the immense waste Of tissue and nerve
fiber entailed by hard labor IS offset by
speedy upbuilding OF fresh energy and
strength.
prominent and venerable Illinois physician,
p W Nowles. NJ d OF Fowler Adams Co.
writing to Or. Pierce, SAYS " send herewith
thirtV-one tSID cents in stamps for The Peoples
Common sense Medical Adviser in cloth bind
ing With this pittance for so valuable work
truly gift to the public. | must express my
high appreciation of the vast amount OF good
that YOU have rendered the public correct
measure of your usefulness never has been, and
never will be estimated by the public no, not
even by the multitude of afflicted humanity that
has been relieved and cured 10y Your med1-
clnes. Wherever ] go or have been III the
United States find persons who have used. and
using DR.. Pierce's medicines with saUsiac-
ton for all conditions for which they are recon-
mended. Never has one spoken disparagingly
OF their action, and from having seen so ofen
their good effects, | am also enthuscd with con
hdence III their action in cases aud conditions
for which they are recommended II Is not
common for regular physicians TO endorse and
oase have no equivocation or hesitancy IN so
doing"
The quick constipation cure - Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Never grippe.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
Vegetables That Behave Well.

The Michigan station keeps careful
note of the behavior of most of the new
varieties of vegetables sent out by seeds
men as well as of standard sorts. Con-
corning beans it reports that the follow
ing sorts have given the best satisfac-
ton at the station: Cylinder Black
Wax, Flageolet Victoria and Golden
Wax. Among the better green podded
varieties are Red Valentine, Cream
Valentine, Stringless Green Pod and
Byer's One Bean, Improved Goddard
as a shell bean would give good salts
faction.
Henderson's was the only one of the
bush limas to mature edible beans be-
fore the plants were killed by frost
In lettuce for forcing purposes Grand
Rapids, of the loose growing sorts and
Tennis Ball or Rawson' Hothouse, of
the cabbage heading Sorts have given
the most satisfactory results.
All Seasons, Half Century, Landreth' 3
Earliest, Italian Ice, simpsons Curled
and Wonderful are recommended for
outdoor planting,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
CORRESPONDENCE.
Lake George.

A very enjoyable affair took place In
the large hall connected with George E.
Nashburn's "Mohican House" on Thur
day evening, being rhe celebration of
the birthday of Mr.. Walter Fl. Keith of
Boston. The 'eottagersn aud guests as
sembled in the hall and had a game of
progressive whist. Three prizes were
given. The first was won by Mrs. c. s.
Judkins of Brookline, Mass. the second
by Mr. Henry Newhal of Fairfield and
the "Boohy" by Miss Mary L. Newhall
of Wellesley, Mass. Refreshments were
served, after which there was n social
dance. Mr.. Keith WAS warmly con-
graduated and the pleasures of the even
ing, in his honor, will be cherished in his
momory as long as he lives.
All the cottages are occupied and
Landlord Washburn will erect several
new cottages for the next season.
Those now on the lake are occupied as
follows II. Mr.. and Mrs. Ssn'l.
Hauser and Miss Cecilia G. Lalley of
Boston. =. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter II.
Keith and family of WATERFOWL. 3. Mr..
aud Mrs. H. NJ. Morse of New York. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Judkins and family
OF Brookline, Mass. 3. Mrs. Louise
Newhall and family and Mrs. Julia
Lewis of Fairfield. Al the hotel are the
following Mrs. Willis Chenery and
family of Portland; Mr.. and Mrs. Eben
Fish and son of dorchester, Mass; Mr..
and Mrs. d. Benjimo of Dorchester,
Mass Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Murphy of
Dorchester. Mass; Miss Sophia Attend
of Boston; Mr.. NJ. j. Attend of Boston :;
Mr.. Howard Gibbons of Taunton and
others.
All are having royal good time from
early morning IT'LL bed time" by driving,
fishing, ETC., in the daytime, card play
ing, dancing, etc., in the evening. and a
concert once week. Thursday even
ing next, there will be fireworks under
the supervision of an expert coming
from Boston for that purpose. After
the fireworks, an extra supper and dance
will be given. Lake George is becoming
more popular every day and there are
many applications for cottages and
rooms, Which must be declined for want
of room.
We just learn that fine concert is to
be given here Tor The benefit of our
soldiers engaged in the present war.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
Blackwell.

Mr.. E. O. Danforth, who has been
riously / with an atscess in the
stomach, is now improving.
Christopher Thompson visited rela-
tives in Madison and Arson last week.
Miss Emma Stevens, who has been
visiting some weeks with her aunt, Mrs.
z. ID. Gates, returned recently to her
home in Waterville.
Albert Fuzroy Chase, d. D., president
of the Maine Wesleyan Seminary and
female college, kents Hill, called upon
the family Of NJ. NJ. Moore, Tuesday
afternoon, Mrs. Moore being former
pupil Of that school.
Mr.. Webster Moore of Bingham, re-
Gently visited his brother, Hiram Moore,
Esq.
Henry Merry, Esq. of North Arson,
was in town last week looking for wool
NJ. NJ. Moore and f. o. Danforth sold
him several hundred pounds.
Miss Anna Linscott of Newburyport
Mass, arrived in town Friday mis- b and
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Daniel
Murray and family.
The social club and historical society
of Arson were pleasantly entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. French. Thursday
afternoon, August IL. NJ.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
NIayfield.

Mrs. Hemus preached here Aug. It'll,
Mr.. Hemus the Slh Mr.. Hemus preach
ed here Sunday the IA b.
Forest Campbell and family are stop
ping at A. l.. Flanders.
]. F. Holman, Forest Williams and
others from Athens We're in town last
week.
Misses Edith and Carrie Huff were at
George Flanders, Sunday.
Mr.. John Cross is visiting his sister,
Mrs. Sarah Flanders.
Mr.. Dan Lombard and wife were in
town, Sunday.
Mr. David Foss and wife were visiting
at f. j. Browns one day last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield, H.,
makes the statement that she caught
cold which settled on her lungs; she was
treated for month by her family phi y
stefan, but grew worse. He told her she
was hopeless victim of consumption
and that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption; she bought
bottle and to her delight found herself
benefited from the first dose. She con.
tinued It's use and after taking six bot
ties found herself sound and well; now
does her own homework and is as well
as she ever was. Free trial bottles OF
this great discovery at
G. W. Folsom's Drug Store.
Large bottles 80 cents and S1.00.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
Dr.. Thomson's
SarsapariIIa Cures.
road the Testimony trombone Of
Uncle Sans Trusted Employees:

Hearing is one thing, but knowing is another
thing. Now am going to tell you few facts
that ! know about Or. Thompson's Sarsa-
parilla was in terrible condition, my lower
stepped on o large tobacco tack and went
around all the afternoon with 1t in my foot as
] did not feel it, had terrible heart attacts, II
turned round quick would fall on the floor,
head would 60 away off, then come back.
Every time would turn over in the night ii
would be just that way. ! could do no wash
ing for year. l weighed only 81 pounds.
An electric belt, and used the battery on my
leet for about six months, and would take
everything heard Of for rheumatism and
,paralysis, but when commenced to take DR..
fhomps1n,s ssrssparills ! began to grow
Ny heart is all right: went into the hall one
dance night. and danced, something had
never expected to do again. My feet have
come to their natural color. Before they
booked As II they were dead. They are now
warm. I do my own work and washing for
four Of us, and keep the post Office besides.
now weigh about one hundred pounds.
THE 10 all within one year. Now II any Of my
Suffering sisters will write to me will answer
Ill questions. l am "a years old, and have
been sick for the past ave years. shall keep
taking DR.. Thomson's Sarsaparilla another
year ct any rate. have sold 1t to my custom
era with the best satisfaction. and in fact all
their remedies cannot be beat. One bottle lie
enough to give relief, but you want to take
more to get your system renovated anew.
know that feel like new woman. and all my
neighbors and patrons for miles around can
testify that look we'll. and get around nicely.
walk when go out to neighbours, without
Any pain. Nobody knows but God and myself
what suffered for three years DR.. Thomson's
MRS. P. F DUDLEY.
North Guilford, Me-, Nov. 10th, 1897.
For Sale at Patterns Drug Store. Skow hogan.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
Bucklln's Arnica Salve.

Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box.
C. W. Folsom's Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
Some time ago, a little bottle of Cham

Some time ago, little bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy fell into my hands, just at a
time when my two-year-old boy was
terribly afflicted. His bowels were be-
yond control. We had tried many rem
edies, to no purpose, but the little bottle
of Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
speedily cured him.-WILLIAM F. JONES,
Oglesby, Ga. For sale by Horatio w.
Cushing, Skowhegan and Sullivan New
ton, Jackman, druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

The outlook for the apple cropis very
discouraging. OF the IA principal apple
growing states IL report even lower
average Of condition than in July last
year.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

sSr Flag stations; AT which trains will Alto
on signal or notice TO Conductor.
tWill not st0p except 10 leave or take Freight
MIXED train between North Arson and BiDt ham
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer. and Smith
field (and Electr, Cars to and from Skowhe-
GAM
At Arson fo Sawyer's Mills, (Starks).
No. Arson, for North and West New Portlan
Dead River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At BingbAn
TO, Forks, Moose River, Msyield. Kingsbur.
and Abbott.
W. NJ. AVER SUPT.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

The modern honeymoon trip orlgi-
lated in the days OF George II and speed
ly came into general USE
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
Carried Down
Stream.

When q man
cross ing some
difficult place in
Ii / s ork II q
career squirting
all his energies 10
accomplish some
critical passage in
his busine IS jour
ney, su d d e n Y
finds his health
giving way and
feels h i'm self
swept out of the
s a d d. e by the
swift-runn ming
current of dis
ease-then is the
time when the
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
For Over Fifty Years,
Distressing stomach Disease

Permanently cured by the mastery powers of
South American Nervine Tonic. Invalids need
suffer no longer because this great remedy
The cure begins with the first dose. The relief
it brings is marvellous and surprising 1t
makes no failure; never disappoints. No
matter how long you have suffered your cure
is certain under the use OF this great health
giving force. Pleasant and always safe. ly5l
Sold by Horatio w. Cushing, Druggist,
l07 Water st. Skowhegan, Me
Eyer pa says dat smokin' IL hurt yer, eh9
Well, you tell yer pa dat you've ben talkin' to
er man wots been smokin' all his life, an is as
healthy as ever"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

Compositor Ibid you hear the torment
ana despair in my tone poem, rantuus,' that
just played you?"
Listener: No; blu. / noticed them on the
faces Of the audience
Abnormal Energy "Kirkby tells me he
walks in his sleep" How remark able! He
doesn't do anything but sit around while he is
awake"
Neverwork (pleadingly)-Say mister, will
yer give a poor teller q few pennies for his
four poor little children?
SkinastoDe: | have all the cblldren that
need at present, my friend.
Accidents come with distressing frequency on
the farm. Cuts, bruises stngs, sprains DR.
Thomas Electric Oil relieves the pain instantly.
never safe without it.
Perpltx,d Pater; So you have been fighting
again Edgar? ! cannot possibly imagine from
which of your dear parents You have inherited
your bellicose disposition.
Half the ills that man is heir to come from
indigestion. Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens
and tones the sJomach makes indigestion i'm
possible.
Because a man has wheels II does not fellow
that he is noted for his graceful carriage.
BY the way, was McGinty Spanish naval
commander.
Relief In Six Hours
Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease re-
lieved in six hours by NEW GREAT SOUTH
AMERICAN KIDNEY IURE," IL IS great sur
prise on account OF it's exceeding promptness
in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and back,
in male or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. II you want quick relief
and cure this is the remedy. 1y5l
Sold by Horatio w. Cushing, Druggist,
107 Wat.r St. Skowhe gan, Me.
etching hemorrhoids were the plague of my
life. Was almost Wild Doan's Ointment cured
me quickly and permanently after doctors had
failed" c. F. Cornwel, Valley street, SAUCE
rites, y, Y.
For Over Fifty Years.
MRS WIEsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions of moth
ers for their children while teethng, with
perfect success. 1t SOC thes the child seftens
the gums. allays ali pain, cures wind collie and
is he best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world
Twenty five cents a bottle. He sure and ask
for Mrs. WiDslow's Soothing syrup" and
take no other kind, ly3s
Tom; Do sou know that your lips are red
your teeth are white ard your eyes are
heaven s own blue?
Madge: Well, what of IL?
Tom: Those are the national colofs, and
must salute them.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18
Somerset Railway,
CHANGE OF TIME
Commencing June 9th. 1898

commencing June 9th, 1898
Trains will run as follows, connecting at Oak,
land with Maine Central Rail road Trains to and
from Boston. Portland. Lewiston, Watervillt
Augusta, Gardiner, Bath Skowhegan and Ban
gor.
For Boston, Portland, Lewiston, watervine
AngustA. SkowheRan and Bangor.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-18

Mr.. f. O. Danforth, who has been
8 riously ! with an atscess in the
stomach, is now improving.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-15
Hudson.
April IL, 1898.

April IL, 1898.
A nice shower Of rain fell last night
and settled the dust.
Ask A. L. why he smiles so lately.
Is it on account Of that picture that
was presented to him by certain
young lady the other day.
Several members of the X. p. lodge
Of Canton, came down to attend the
meeting Of the lodge at this place last
Monday evening.
"A male quartet from Chicago will be
here on the evening of the 26th. Dc
not miss this as it is something grand.
Andrew .Steensland and sister, Mollie
came down from Canton last Friday tc
visit with Miss Anna Thompson. They
returned home Sunday.
H. A. Anderson and the noted blackl
went to Lands church Sunday morn
ing.
A New England supper was served
at the Congregational church last Fri
day evening. A pleasant time wa.
had Blunt" says.
Miss Jennie Paulson spent Monday
visiting with her parents northeast Of
town.
The Cantata gave most excellent
song service Sunday evening at the
Congregational church.
Osm'd steensland went to Canton
Saturday.
Prof Remsey of Woonsocket, gave a
temperance lecture Tuesday evening at
the Methodist church.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-15
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All Druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. CSC.
Beats the Klondike.

j
Mr.. A. G. Thomas, Of Marysville,
Tex, has found q more valuable dis.
covery than has yet been made in the
Klondike. For years he suffered untold
agony from consumption, accompanied
by hemorrhages; and was absolutely
cured by Dr.. Kings New Discovery fo1
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He
declares that gold is Of little value in
comparison with this marvellous cure;
would have it even if it cost q hundred
dollars bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis
and all throat and lung affections are
positively cured by DIR. Kings New
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$1.OO. Guaranteed to cure or price re-
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