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The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
VARIETIES OF MUsKMELoNs.

are the best for the muskmelon. The
lighter soils are preferable The best
fertilizer is one rich in all the elements
Of plant food, except stimulating nitro
gen. Frequent cultivation and hand
hoeing are of great Importance. The
growth from the first should be contin-
uous. Once checked the vines seldom
regain their original vigor and produc-
tiveness. Sufficient seed should be plant
ed SO that from three to five good plants
can be depended upon. For the cucum-
Der or squash beetles, dust with to-
bacco; for the common black squash
bug, collect and destroy the eggs and
the insects in the cooler portion of the
day.
The varieties of best flavor as shown
in the past seasons test by Professor
Rane were: For small, Captain, No.
88, Newport, Golden Melted Gem, Ear
Hest Ripe, Rose Gem, Jenny Lind,
Shippers Delight; for medium, Per-
fected Delmonico, Pineapple, Extra
EARLY Cantaloupe, Satisfaction, Skill
man Fine Melted, Improved Jenney,
Jersey Belle, Ivy Gem, Banquet, Mar
ket, Melted Nutmeg; for large, Sill's
Hybrid, Tiptop, Ironclad, Miller's
Cream, Delmonico, Long Island Beauty,
Six Oaks Cantaloupe, Surprise; for
extra large Lone Star, Long Yellow,
Triumph.
From Is to 90 seeds were placed in
each hill to insure against failure in
termination, insect troubles, etc. The
seed should always be planted sidewise
or fiat for best results i'll termination.
They were pressed into the soil and COW
cred not over one inch in depth. By
firming the soil in the usual way with
the back of the hoe termination is has
tened AS soon as the plants were suffi-
GENTLY established they were thinned
to four plants in the hill.
Pruning or pinching off the end of
the vine is Often resorted to when the
plants are a few feet in length in order
to force out the lateral growth which
bears the fruit. This is seldom prac-
ticed, however, by large growers. 1t is
advisable to remove all fruit that sets
too late to mature in order to strengthen
the others.
Among the 70 varieties grown were
those shown in the cut 43, Bay View {;
Al, Delmonico; 49, Extra Early Hack
ensack; 49, New White Japan; AZ,
Skillman's Fine Melted; 48, Christiana;
40, Extra Early Cantaloupe; 81, Ba-
mana; So, Surprise; %, Long Yellow !;
sc, Casabas 81, Golden Melted Gem !;
58, Bird Cantaloupe 90, Missouri.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
Potato Blight can be Cured.

On account of the potato blight there
were practically no good potatoes grow Il
in Maine in 1897. and in some parts OF
the State the crop WAS entirely ruined.
Potato blight is fungus disease.
Spraying with Bordeaux mixture will
prevent but cannot blight. Each dollar
invested in spraying last year would
have saved $40. An Investment of 500,
900 in spraying apparatus and in labor
would have saved the State more than
Sl,000,000.
Are you going to spray your potatoes
this year? If so, send to the Expert
ment Station, Orono, Maine, for "Direc-
tons for Spraying Potatoes" Remem-
her that spriukling is not spraying
Boldeaux mixture applied in the liquid
form is The only sure preventive Of rust.
IL may be that there will be no rust this
year. Ii it comes you will surely lose
your potatoes or have potatoes OF poor
quality il you do not spray. The time
10 insure is before the house burns down.
CHAS. ID. WOODS, Director.
University of Maine, June 20, 1898.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
SECURING THE HAY CROP.
when to Cut For Dairy Purposes - Tho
Proper Idea In Curing.

when to Cut For Dairy Purposes - Tho
Proper Idea In Curing.
Experience has proved pretty conclu-
siyely that for dairy purposes grass
should be cut early or as nearly as may
be at the period of poisoning. For
horses, fattening stock or general mar
ket purposes the demand is for q more
matured product. On most farms ere
are variety of grasses, including the
clovers, of which there should be lib
eral proportion on all dairy farms, and
the owner can by little calculation
manage to secure the earlier portions
first and in this way get the most or all
of his crop when at the proper stage of
growth. 1t will require a little more
time and labor TO secure the crop thus
early than when it has become more
mature or ripe, but if the work has been
well done the hay will be worth much
more than the late cut, This is what a
correspondent of Farm, Field and Fire
side thinks the farmer should especially
look after, and he also says:
If there is mixture of the clovers
with timothy, red top or other good
grasses, the curing will be more easily
done than with the clovers alone.
speak of clovers, as here in Vermont we
like mixture of the common red and
alsike along with the timothy, which
is staple grass for hay. A full crop of
clover requires considerable time and
work to cure properly, and if this is not
hn ha II iAarN iYaf.
ing.
Most writer's advise cutting clover in
the afternoon, the next day turn it and
either rake into windows or put in
cock before the dew falls. Then in a
day or two these can be opened to the
air for short time and put in the barn.
In securing large crops of hay thus
early the tedder will be of much help,
as by it's use the drying can be greatly
facilitated and time and labor saved.
The idea should be to cure just enough,
not too little or too much. The natural
juices of the grasses should be retained,
not dried out or dissipated, but there
should be no water with the hay when
it is put in the NOW.
Ii possible to prevent, nay When near
ly or quite dry should not remain
spread on the ground overnight, as in
that condition the dew will injure its
quality. Better rake into windows if
the weather is fair, or put in cock Half
dried hay may with advantage be turn
ed over at night, as the dews will not
injure the undried portion. There should
be separate mows for the different quail
tiles of hay, SO that it can be readily
got at when wanted to feed.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

According to the Maine station, the
cost of raising crop of sunflowers is
about the same as that of corn, but the
experiments of this station indicate that
it is mot nearly as profitable a crop to
raise as corn, " because with the same
cultivation corn produces one-third
more protein and nearly twice as much
carbohydrate materials as sunfiower
heads. The same station found that in
an average crop of common red clover
there was nearly twice as much protein
and considerably more carbohydrates
than in crop of sunfowers.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
SAIAE:
WHAT A QUART OF MILK CONTAINS.

says: OF these solids the fat is lighter
than water and the others are heavier.
In making this quart of milk the COW
took out of the food she had eaten |. Is
ounces of fat, l.18 ounces of casein or
cheesy matter, LIE ounces of milk sugar
and .35 ounce of ash and mixed them
with 3062 ounces of water. This ash
represents all that would be left if the
water We're all evaporated and the solids
were all burned, A quart of milk, when
clean and pure, is the most natural and
healthful food that is known. A quart
of such milk as we have pictured is
equal in food value to 18 ounces of beef
steak. Whenever milk is largely used
in any family, the bills for meat will
surely be reduced.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

"Our customers sav YOU manufacture
three of the best remedies on EARTH said
the mercantile firm of Haas. Harris,
Brim & McLain, of Dawson, Ga, in a
recent letter to the Chamberlain Medi-
cine Co. This is the universal verdict.
Chamberlain Pain Balm is the finest
preparation in the world for rheumatism
neuralgia, lame back, quinsev, sore
throat, cuts, bruises. burns, scads, pains
and swellings. % cent bottle of this
liniment In the house. will save a great
deal of suffering. Buy 1t at Horatio w
Cushing's, Skowhegan, and Sullivan
Newton's, Jackman. druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Every farmer, it makes no difference
how small his farm, should have a small
flock of sheep if for no other reason than
to furnish him fresh meat occasionally.
AS general rule farmers eat too much
fat pork. A little mutton now and then
is relished. 1t is not much more trouble
to kill and dress sheep than it is a
chicken, and then the meat is SO whole
some. 1t does not take long to consume
mutton. Then again the mutton killed
on the farm is so much better than that
brought to market; the sheep has not
been worried or over-heated. Then
again, they are good ravagers, keep the
weeds down and the fence corners
cleaned out and make the best of manure
when allowed the full sway of the straw
pile. They pay for their keep.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
Dr.. ThomSon's
Sarsaparilla Cures.
Read the Testimony from One OF
Uncle Sans Trusted Employee s.:

OnCio odU1 > sf0Stco EtItPi0yo SS
Hearing is one thing, but knowing is another
thing. Now | am going to tell you few facts
that l know about Dr. Thompson's Sarsa-
parilla. l was in terrible condition, my lower
limbs were numb. and had no action at all.
stepped on a large tobacco tack and went
around all the afternoon with it in my foot as
did not feel 1t. / had terrible heart sttacts, II
turned round quick would fall on the floor
was q Ivy headed 1t seemed as though my
head would go away off, then come back
would be just that way. ! could do no wash
ing for year. | weighed only 81 pounds.
had doctored by number of doctors l wore
an electric belt, and used the battery on my
everything | heard of for rheumatism and
paralysis, but when commenced to take DR..
Thompson's Sarsaparilla | began to grow
better. do not have any heart trouble now
dance night and danced, something l had
never expected 10 do again. My feet have
come to their natural color Before they
looked as IL they we're dead. They are now
four of us, and keep the post Office besides.
[ now weigh about one hundred pounds.
This is all within one year. Now II any of my
suffering sisters will write to me will answer
all questions. l am "a years old and have
been sick for the past Ave years. l shall keep
taking DIR. Thomson's Sarsaparilla another
year at any rate have sold it to my custom
ers with the best satisfaction. and in fact all
their remedies cannot be beat. One bottle is
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
walk when go out to a reighbor's, with out
my pain. Nobody knows but God and myself
What suffer ed for three years. Dr. Thoms IS
sarsapsrills has done wonders for me-
MRS. P. F. DUDLEY.
North Guilford Me-, Nov. 10th, 1897.
For Sale at Patterns Drug Store Skowhegan
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
TROTWOOO,
sired by Messenger Wilkes, z

sired by Messenger Wilkes, 2.23
Trotwood has the same lines of breeding on his
sire's side as the champions of today and his
dam, Fannie Burnham, (trial 2.2O sired by
Jack Shepherd, he by Rysdyk's Hambletonan
Q0)
Messenger Wilkes not only is the sire of sew
eral colts that have held State championships,
but his popularity steadily increases from the
fact that his get have sold readily and for good
prices even in the recent dull times
Trotwood is handsome bay stallion white
heels behind, is a horse of magnificent indiyidu-
ality. standing full 10 hands and weighing 1865
pounds. He has never been trained for speed,
but as two-year-old stepped quarter in Al
seconds, and as a three year-old quarter in 80
seconds, which shows he has an abundance of
speed as well as being an ideal gentleman 5
driver. He was one of the herd that won
Horse Show i'll SO; and again at Lewiston State
Fair in '96 and 81 both years winning prizes for
himself.
The produce of his three seasons i'm the stud
are bay with one eXception) and styled and dis
positioned like himself, thus showing his pre-
pc ency to transmit his superior qualities to his
Offspring.
Trotwood will make the season of 1898
at the low fee of $1,000 with return priv
ilege, at my stable, North St. plains, II
miles from town, on the Frost farm, so
called, two houses south of A. X Per-
kin's residence Breeders should see
this horse before booking their mares.
Mares at owners risk.
FRED KINCAlD.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
PORTABLE FENCh.

ton. This makes the whole fence very
firm-a point that is not true of many
of the styles of portable fences. 1t has
the advantage also of being put together
and taken apart in a moments time.
The construction is plainly shown in
the drawing.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
What a Quart of Average Milk Is,

A quart of average milk weighs 1-5
pounds and has specific gravity of
1.032. The Rural New Yorker, in ex-
planning what quart of milk is, pic
lures one which contains 81 per cent OF
water and ID per cent Of solids and
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

More than forty per cent of the British
PEOPLE could not write their names when
the Queen assembled the throne. The
proportion in that condition has now
been reduced to seven per cent.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

1t is estimated that about twenty mil
lion feet of American poplar is consum-
ed in London and English outports in a
year, about one-half of which volume is
believed to be landed in the metropolis.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

The cut shows what American Gar
dening has pronounced one of the most
sensible portable fences that can be de-
vised. Every other panel is rigid both
as regards sidewise and end to end mo-
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
eHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot. Ease, q powder, for the feet. 1t
cures painful. swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out Of corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight-ftting
2. soso@
Try It to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. By mail for 2tc. in stamps. Trial pack
r. FREE Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

81 thought you said it was cold today,
Polly. I'm simply roasting"
IT thought you wanted me to say so,
mamma. You do look SO awfully well
in that cape.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

She: ~ hope you were polite to papa, dear
He: Indeed, was. l gave him a cordial
invitation 70 make his house my home"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. WIssLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t sootbes the child, self ems
the gums. allays all pain cures wind collie and
is the best re medy 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. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. 1y3S
Hicks: | notice that Charley's wife has
not touched the piano since she was married.
Wicks; mo; the fact is she thinks the world
OF him"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

"Our representative" says the Plunkvlle
Bugle, whose editor did not get the post Office,
has been in Congress year whereabouts, and
the only measure he has ever opened his
mouth about Is a pint"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
Distressing stomach Disease

Permanently cured by the mastery powers Of
South American Nervine Tonic. Invalids neeo
suffer no longer: because this great remedy
can cure them all. 1t is a cure for the whole
world of stomach weakness and Indigestion
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 Away safe. ly5l
Sold by Horatio w. Cushing, Druggist,
lO7 Water st. Skowhegan. Me
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes. Al
most miraculous. DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
AT any drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Distressing Kidney and adder disease re-
lieved in six hours by NEW GREAT SOUTH
AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" Il is great sur
prise on account of its exceeding promptness
in relieving pain in bladder, Kidneys and back,
in male or female. Relieves retention OF wat er
Almost imme6 lately. II you want quick relief
and cure thi> is the remedy. ly5i
Sold by Horatio w. Gushing, Druggist,
107 Water st. Skowhe gan. Me.
She: IAN editor has to have great comma I'd
OF language, does he notf" He "Oh, yes.
He frequently orders four five thousand
words -
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
EARAA.:::az,:;;=:
1Gssa%4CHRBgA
THE MUSkMELON.

Cultural Points Worth Knowing Some
Varieties of Best Flavor.
The reasons for failure with musk
melons seem to be insufficient culture,
destructive insects, careless selection of
varieties and lack of fertilization of the
blossoms. According to the experience
of Professor f. w. Rane at the New
Hampshire station, well drained soils
containing humus or vegetable matter
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

A Great One. "You seem to be very fond OF
farces," said the young woman at theatre
'Ah, yes" replied the gentleman with the
French accent. II sat through lola S entire
trial"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

A little life may be sacrificed to an hours
delay. Cholera iufanium, dysentery, diarrha'a
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry always ON
hand.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Professional pride. Watts: "They tell me
that there are more than 80. 600 traBps in this
country" Dismal Dawson: Don't you
believe IT., More'n half OF 'em is only imta-
tons"
~ have heard him say" observed the other
',Oh. he's only flirting with her." replied his
fancee confidently. After that they spoke Of
the weather, the destIucti on of the Maine, and
what would remove sunburn.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Hives are a terrible torment to the little folk
and to some older ones. Easily cured. Doan'
Ointment never fails. Instant relief permanent
cure Al any drug store, 80 cents
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
Brooklyn, n. Y, Dec. 10, 1s9

BfOOk1yn, n. Z Dec. To, 1870.
Messrs. Ely Bros.-I have used Ely's Cream
Balm number of years and find it works like a
charm. II has cured me of the most obstinate
case of cold in the head in less than As hours
from the time felt the cold coming on. | would
not be without il, respectfully yours,
1888 Hart St Fred'k. Fries.
Cream Balm is kept by all druggists Full
size Soc Trial size 10 cents. We mail it.
Ely BROS. So Warren ST.. y. Y. CITY.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

They do pretty things in Boston," said the
Occasional Liar what do you suppose saw
the last time | was thereY' GIVE it up
sang the chorus "A sign that said $3.50 pants
mar ed down from 81 trouses."
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Differentiated. "What is the difference be-
tween an optimist and a pc ssimist? IN
optmist believes in mascots and a pessimist
in hoodoos. "-lndianapol journal.
"What are you going to be when YOU grow
ur, TommS?' asked the visitor. Il think, "
said Tommy, ;houghfully, that | shall be
somet ody's ancestor"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
vOU MUST have pure blood for
u good health. Hoods Sarsaparlla
purities the blood. Take Hoods Sar-
sapailla if you would BE WELL.

Summer Trip. where are You going t.
spend your vacaton!" "Oh, thirk III TAX
in the War Departments personally con
Quoted tour of Cuba"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-22

shore of Halifax county, says Halifax
IN. 81 special to The World. MANY
families are starving and destitution
exists all along the shore. The mavor
has been requested to forward food and
clothing immediately 10 the sufferers
and a committee has been Organized To
proceed III haste TO the scene. There
have been five successive failures of the
fisheries and more than 800 persons are
hving on corn meal and water. while
others have nothing. Moro than 100
houses have been visited and in %
there was no food or fire, and the fam.
i,les w,.o NAKED and starring. MANY
iamlhes had eaten nothing for five
days. a number of small children have
been badly frozen. One family was
found huddled Oh the floor in a small
unturnished room. on the floor of which
ice had formed during the week. This
family and others had existed for days
IN scanty supply of corn meal mixed
IN cold water.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-22
SHAW WILL PRESIDE.

Iowa Governor viii Hold the Chair Mt
the Monetary Convention.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 22. The work Of
preparation for tho monetary conven.
tion is nearly over, and when the dele
gates assemble in this city next week
they will find everythi ng in readiness
for the business ON hand. Messages
and letters have been received from q
number of cities saying they had ap.
pointed delegates, and the lists Of men
prominent in business and financial
circles who will attend the convention
are steadily growing. Governor Shaw
Of Iowa, who will preside over the de.
hberations Of the convention. will be
accompanied by delegation OF IL rep
resentative business men Of Des Moines.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-22
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

John NJ. Scott, eX-jus;ica OF the 50.
preme court of Illinois died Friday
from the effects of a carbunc.e. He was
20 years old
Hallett Kilbourn, one the oldest of
and best known business and newspa.
per men Of Washington. has been com.
mitted to an insane asylum.
The New York Life Insurance com.
pany has settled tine Hillmon claim in
full for $4,000, and Mrs. Hillmon dis.
missed her case against the company.
There is likely 70 be an investiga.
ton by the New York legislature
Of the expenditures thus far from the
$9.OOo.OOO appropriated for the enlarge.
nacnt Of the canals of this state, and OF
the need for $1,000. 900 more for com.
pletion Of the work.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-22
Said That the Foreign Policy
OF England Is to Be
Changed.
Salisbury to Retire From the
Foreign Office, but Will Still
Be Premier.
Lord CrOmer or Arnold Forster
Said to Be Slated for
Minister.

CHICAGO, Jan. ga special to The
LINES Herlsd from Washington saws:
Lord Salisbury's early retirement from
the secretaryship of state for foreign
affairs in the British cabinet is fore.
shaGowed by information just received
III Washington.
In case this report proves to be we'll
founded, the marquis will be succeeded
by II statesman who is able to give
Great Britain more vigorous foreign
policy than that which has marked the
administration of the noble marquis.
It Is limited that England s foreign pol.
icy will be made more aggressive both
III the far East and III Turkey. Ac.
cording to the information upon which
this report Is based. Lord Salisbury
does not intend to resign the premier
ship of the cabinet. That post he viii
still retain. but will surrender the for
eign secretaryship to younger and
more vigorous man.
Although most prime ministers Of
England have preferred to hold both
posts there Is ample precedent for the
have decided upon. While premier,
Mr.. Gladstone preferred to be chancel.
lor of the exchequer, as the policies and
questions i'll which he took greatest in.
terests Were Of domestic bearing.
1t is limited at that Lord Salsbury's
successor will be either Sir Evelyn Bar.
ing Lord Cromer) or Arnold Forster.
Either Of these. it is argued. would
give TO England that bold. masterful
policy which is imperatively needed if
Britain is to preserve her place IS the
first nation Of the world.
One Of the best informed diplomats
in Washington, in speaking of Lord
Sahsbury's probable retirement from
the foreign secretaryship, said:
"The announcement made by Sr
Michael Hicks. Beach that England was
ready to go TO war II necessary, to pre-.
serve China as an open market, ind.
Gates unerringly to III Q that Lord Sails.
bury is about to retire, and that Eng.
lands foreign policy is to be quickly
changed to one Of constant vigor."