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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
RESISTANCE TO FROST.
a study In strawberries-Nine Strong
Varieties.

Throughout large proportion of the
strawberry growing localities light
frosts often occur in the late spring,
killing a variable percentage OF the
flowers and recently set fruit of the
strawberry. The injury from such
frosts appears first in the blackening
of the pistils, which occurs within a
few hours after the frost. Fruit upon
which the pstils have been injured by
frost either fails to develop or produces
a small berry of irregular form.
On the grou&ls of the Montana sta
ton it was observed that a consider
able variation prevailed in the resist
ant power of different strawberries to
frost
In general it was found that injury
to such fruits was confined to the
achenes or seeds Of the strawberry
The pulpy mass or receptacle was in
no case injured. and the surface Of the
pulp did not become blackened or show
any other changes which would indi-
cate injury from the frost. The seeds
in varieties which suffered injury were
killed by the frost and rapidly showed
dlscoloration and a decomposition Of
their tissues.
Upon studying thin sections of in
jured and uninjured strawberries of
different varieties at the same imma-
ture stages of development 1t was
found that In those varieties which did
not suffer from frost the seeds were
more deeply imbedded In the substance
of the pulp than was the case in those
varieties which were injured. In those
varieties In which the seeds were SO
deeply imbedded In the pulp that they
were protected from the frost by lay
er OF tissue the protruding styles or
tips of the plstlls were killed by the
frost. as in the case of varieties where
the seeds were also killed. 1t was
noted however, that, although the sur
face Of the berry at first exhibited the
blackened tips of styles, the fruit pro-
ceeded with its development, and ulti-
mately all trace Of the injury disap-
peared.
In the varieties which were most
damaged by the frost the seeds were
most exposed upon the surface, and
they were least exposed in those varie-
ties which suffered least In general it
was found that a somewhat regular se-
ries of gradations prevailed extending
from varieties which were uninjured
to those which were most damaged.
1t was found during this study that
nine varieties of strawberries had es-
capped all Injury from the frost. These
varieties were Bisel, Crescent. General
Putnam. Princeton Chief. Parker
Earle, Robinson, Stevens. Shuster
Gem and Warfeld all Of which have
the seeds deeply imbedded in the pulp.
Varieties with short fruit stalks and
long leaf stalks are less liable to injury
from late spring frosts from the fact
that their flowers are to some extent
protected by the foliage.
1t may be found upon further lnvestl-
cation that the conditions reported for
Montana do not prevail In all localities.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
Poultry Ma ure.

Though not a large asset on the ordi-
nary farm, poultry manure Is so rich
that it well merits more attention than
1t now receives. AS both the liquid and
solid excreta are voided together the
result is a manure containing large
percentages Of nitrogen, phosphoric
|acid and potash.
Analysis and value per ton Of poultry
manure: Water, So per cent; nitrogen,
3 TO 2 per cent; phosphoric acid, 8 to 2
per cent; potash. 8 to o per cent; val
ue, from s. to $3.50.
The composition Of the manure will
depend largely on the character of the
food. Thus that from hens fed with
green bone and a mixture of grain will
be more valuable than that from those
fed with Indian corn exclusively.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
CURING BACON.
Careful Trimming, ScaldIng and
Packing In Straw or Hay.

Careful Trimming, Scalding and
Packing In Straw or Hay.
The hog having been properly fatten-
nd and killed and the offal removed, let
the carcass hang until the flesh is firm
enough to cut well. Cut up as usual
The first point of Importance is to care
fully trim each piece. using a sharp
knife. Make the flesh side as smooth
as possible. There Is no waste In this,
as all the trimmings 90 to the lard or
sausage tubs. As far as possible try
to have the surface Of lean meat. Rub
well and pack down. Use an ounce of
saltpeter and three to four pounds of
sugar to fifty pounds of salt. Arrange
for drainage and cover well with salt.
When we'll sailed, which will be
within three or four weeks, according
to size of hog, have kettle of boiling
water and lmmerse each piece in this
for about one and half minutes. This
will make a hard crust on the flesh side
and will also harden the skin, making
it almost lmperyious to insects and
the scaldlng will destroy all insects
on the surface. This l consider the
second point in importance.
Then hang and smoke thoroughly
with hardwood sawdust, If such can
be had. Oak of any sort Is excellent,
because 1t Is rich In pyrollgneous acid.
which gives to smoke its value as a
preservatiye and also contributes its
characteristic flavor to the meat. When
sufficiently smoked. scald again. rub
with black pepper and pack In boxes
with straw or clean, sweet hay, and
the meat will keep indefinitely Hams
and shoulders should be sailed sep
arately or, as Is usually done, placed
on the top OF the pile.
In the southern part OF the state
would stick knife straight into the
joints of the hams and shoulders, let
ting out the snuous fluid and filling
the hole and joint with salt have
cured as nice breakfast bacon as any
person could wish in the city of Gal
weston and In midsummer by packing
in salt for three days and scalding and
smoking in sugar hogshead. These
sides were. when cured about two
inches thick. This meat was cured
more by smoke than by salt.
Every farmer Is supposed to know
how to both salt and smoke bacon
The only points | Insist upon as I'm
portant are the careful trimming. the
scalding and the storing in straw OF
hay. The trimming destroys the favor
lite hiding and breeding places of dele
FERROUS germs, whether animal or yege
table. The scalding destroys all such
germs on or near the surface. and
packing in straw or hay prevents the
entrance of such germs after the cur
ing process is complete and protects
the bacon from atmospheric influences
dust and mildew, as well as putrefy
ing germs and destructive insects.--A
A. Pittrick. Texas. In Orange Judd
Farmer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
SWEE. POTATO STORAGE.
there In Tendency to Fill Slowly
and With Little Heat


Intelligent growers differ as to the
best treatment of sweet potatoes dur.
ing the sweating period, the difference
being rather as to means than end. 1t
Is now generally believed TO be desira-
BILE to get rid of part of the water in
the sweet potato soon after. if not be
fore, 1t is stored. \ method common
among large growers HAS been and
still is to keep the storage room at
about 90 degrees +. while it Is being
filled and afterward, as long as no
Indications of sprouting are seen. a
period Of week or ten days or two
weeks. During this time free ventila-
ton is provided to carry off the evapo-
rated moisture. After this no artificial
heat is required, excepting to keep the
temperature above 30 degrees. Pota-
toes treated in this way are said to be
kiln dried
a difficulty attending this high tenn
perature method is that 1t necessitates
storing the potatoes more rapidly than
Is always convenient, for If the work
fingers the first are apt to be sweated
too much or the last too little. What
ever the merits of this method, it is
found very difficult of application to
large crops or in large storehouses, and
the tendency now is to allow the sweat
ing to proceed more slowly at lower
temperature. The filling Of some large
houses occupies several weeks and dur
ing this time, generally in October, the
houses are thrown open in pleasant
weather for free circulation of air, and
but little artificial heat is applied. 1t
Is claimed by those who store in this
way that it is not only more con-
yenient but in every respect better
than the high temperature method.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

A scarcity Of English seeds for the
garden is reported.
Spraying with bordeaux resin mix
ture for the control of asparagus rust
at the Geneva IN. " station has given
a gain of almost one half In quality
and quantity.
In England they use the motor
wagon for the quick transit Of berries,
tomatoes and other pershable produce
directly from the producer to Covent
Garden market. in London.
Tobacco dust treatment kills root
aphls of trees. Uncover the roots as
far as they can be traced. cover with
tobacco dust and replace the soil.
A deficient and inferior wheat har-
vest in France is the report of the
United States consul at Rouen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
THE CROP REPORT.
The Lowest October Average For
Corn Ever Recorded.

The Lowest October Average For
Corn Ever Recorded.
The monthly report of the statistician
of the department of agriculture shows
the average condition of corn on Oct. l
to have been 521 as compared with
51.7 last MONTH 1872 on Oct /, 1900;
1921 at the corresponding date in 1899,
and SIS, the mean of the October ay-
erages of the last ten years.
The average for the entire country Is
the lowest October average ever re-
corded
The preliminary estimate of the yield
per acre of oats is PSI bushels as com
pared with 29.6 bushels on Oct. l, 1900:
BOT bushels at the corresponding date
In 1899. and 272 bushels, the mean of
the October estimates for the last ten
years. The average for quality is 1871
against S9.2 last year and 800 in 1899.
The preliminary estimate of the yield
per acre of barley Is 24.7 bushels as
compared with 20.4 bushels on Oct. /,
1900 81 bushels at the corresponding
date in 1899, and 23.4 bushels, the mean
of the October estimates of the last ten
years. The average for quality Is s9.2
against S2.1 last year and 8S.4 in 1899.
The preliminary estimate of the yield
per acre of rye is 151 bushels as com
pared with 15.1 bushels on Oct. l, 1900;
14.4 bushels at the corresponding date
In 1899 and 14.3 bushels, the mean of
the October estimates Of the last ten
years. The average for quality is 1914
against % last year and 80 in 1899.
The average condition Of buckwheat
on Oct. was 90.5 as compared with
90S last month, 1913 on Oct. 1, 1901;
70,2 at the corresponding date in 1899,
and sos, the mean of the October av-
erages of the last ten years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court OF the United States To-
the District OF Maine,
IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter of
LOWELL e. WARD, In Bankruptcy,
BANKRUPT,
To the creditors OF LOWELL f. WARD
OF Embden. in the county OF Somerset, and
district aforesaid. a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day OF
December, A. D., 1901. said Lowell f. Ward
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the
first meeting OF his creditors will be held nj
Daniel Lewis ONCE, in Skowhegan. Maine
on the 18th day OF January, A. D., 1902, at II
O'Clock In the forenoon. at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims
appoint trustee examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business rs may properly
come before said meeting. iwt
December 80, A. D., 1901.
DANIEL LEWIS, Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
How Birds Dress Wounds.

Many birds, particularly those that are
prey for sportsmen, possess the faculty OF
skiIfully dressing wounds. Some will even
set bones, taking their own feathers to form
The proper bandages. A French naturalist
writes that on number OF occasions he
has killed woodcocks that were when shot
convaIescing from wounds previously re-
ceived.
In every instance he found the old injury
neatly dressed with down plucked from the
stem feathers and skilfully arranged over
the wound, evidently by the long b ak OF
the bird In some instances solid plaster
was thus 70 med, and 10 Others bandages
had been applied to wounds or broken
lin S.
One day he killed bird that evidently
had been severely wounded at some re-
cent period. The wound was covered
and protected by sort Of network of
feathers which hS d been plucked by the
bird from its own body and SO arranged
as to form plaster, completely covering
and protecting the wounded surface. The
feathers were fairly netted together, pass
irg alternately under and above each
other and forming a textile fabric Of
great protective power.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

Mistress.-"I am not quite satisfied with
your references,% Applicant-"Nayther am
l, mum; but they's the best could get"
Little colds" neglected. thousands of lives
sacrificed every year. DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup cures little cplds- cures big colds, too,
down to the very verge of consumption.
Marriage is the gre stest lottery of life-and
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

hines on each side, but left to turn
freely rs a hinge. II is a piece of two
inch plank nearly the size of a barrel
head. Place the head on the barrel
then the header in position. Loosen
the top hoops, bear down A to press
the head In. Drive down the hoops
and the head is In.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
Blown to Atoms.

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs powerful, drastic, purgative pill
has been exploded; for DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, which are perfectly harmless,
gently stimulate liver and bowels to ex-
pei poisonous matter, cleanse the sys-
tenn and absolutely cure constipation
and sick headache. Only 25c at +. II.
Wings drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
Has Many Virtues.

For cuts, burns and bruises Dewitt
Witch Hazel Save is unequalled. Draws
out the fire, stops the pain, soon heals
the wound. Beware of dangerous coun.
terfeits. Sule cure for piles. Geo E.
Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
A Profitable Investment.

III was troubled for about seven years
with my stomach and in bed half my
time" says E. Demick, Somerville, Ind
81 spent about $1,000 and could gel
nothing to help me until l tried Kodo
Dyspepsia Cure. l have taken few
bottles and am entirely we'll Cures al
stomach troubles Geo. f Sampoon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

The parts mark
ed A A A are
made of n small
wagon tire with
hinges at c G.
d d are rods of
half inch round
iron riveted to
the frame three
fnnhna n J. a
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
Don't Live Together.

Constipation and health never go to-
gether. DeMitt's Little Early Risers
promote easy action of the bowels with
out gripping or distress. Are safe, sure,
gentle, thorough. Purely vegetable.
Geo. E. Sampson.
When man is beaten he admits it-but its
different with woman.
II you ind 1T impossible to tell twins apart,
tell them together.
One sided-Nodd-"My wife and I have
agreed not to give each other any Christmas
presents this year" Todd-"Afe you really
dare to-"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United states for
the District OF Maine.
in Bankruptcy.

in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
BANKRUPT.
To the creditors of ALEXANDER j. ELLIS
OF Madison, in the County of Somerset and
District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 2Sth day oil
December. A. d. 1901, said Alexander j. Ellis
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and
that the irst meeting OF his Creditors will be
held at Daniel Lewis Office in Skowh cyan
Maine. on the 18th day Of January, A. D 1902
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. at which time the
said Creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting. 1w1
December 80 A. D., 1901.
DANIEL LEWIS. Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
First Nation'I Bank of Skowhegan.

The stockholders OF the First National Bank
of Skowhegan are hereby notified that their
annual meeting for the choice of Directors for
the ensuing year, and the transaction of any
other business that may legally come before
them, will be held at their Banking Rooms on
Tuesday, January IA, 1902 at 10 O'Clock q. m
GEO. n. PAGE, Cashrier.
SkowheRan, Dec. II, 1901. 5w50
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
Sec. National Bank of Skowhegan

Skowhe gan, Me-. Dec. II, 1901.
The stockholders of the Second National
Bank CT Skowhegen are hereby notified that
their annual meeting for the election OF Dr.
rectors and for the transaction of any other
legal business will be held at the rooms OF
said bank Tuesday, the l4th day Of Janu-
airy, 1902, at Q o'clock p. m.
5w50 JAMES FELLOWS, Cashier.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

self In the glass " YAH, Aunt Emma? Me
vain? Why don't think myself half as good
looking as | really ann
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
PILES !!
PILES
PILES !

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment is pre-
pared to cure Piles and DOES 1T in short or
der. Easy to apply, every box guaranteed, b0c
and $1.00. All druggists or by mail.
GEO. e. SAMPSON, Skowhegan, Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

This barrel header works to perfec-
ton, says The Farm Journal, and any
blacksmith will make 1t for rs cents,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
MY Family Doctor"

my Family Doctor"
Blue Island. Ill, Jan. IA, 1901.
Messrs. ELY BRos:-I have used your Cream
Balm in my family for nine wears and it has be-
come my family doctor for colds in the head.
use it freely on my children. 1t is Godsend to
children as they are troubled more or less.
Yours respectfully, J. kINBALL.
Judge for yourself. A trial size can be had
for the small sum of 10 cts. Supplied by drug
gists or male d by Ely Brothers, b6 Warren ST.,
New York Full size, so cts. 2w52
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

But Bad Cook-''I have a friend who has
kept cook for nearly year" us 1t posi-
ble?" Eyes; he's a jailer."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

He-"You1l have to go a long way before
you will meet any one who loves you more
than L." "Well, I'm willing to-"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
Bankfupts Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of FRANK dazzle,
Bankrupt, In bankruptcy
To the Hon. Nathan " ebb. Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine
FRANK DAIGLE of Fairfield, In the
County of Somerset and State of Maine in said
District, speclfuy represents, that on the
9th day of November, last past be was duly ad-
judged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights of property,
and has fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
debts proyabe against his estate under said
bankrupt Acts, except such debts as are except
ed by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of December A. d. 1901
his
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

IUMORS, boils, pimples and all
II eruptions are due to impure blood,
and by purifying the blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla they are CURED.
Sue Brette--"I see they have named cigar
after your leading mani" The Manager
well, hope to gracious 1T will draw better
than he does"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02
FRANK X DAIGLE, Bankrupt.
mark
Witness to signature, Geo. M. Chapman.

ORDER IF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 2Sth day of December, A. ID. 1901, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had up
on the same on the nth day of January, A. b.
1902, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in The Somerset Re-
porter newspaper printed in said District and
that all known creditors and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause If any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted
And it is further Ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known credi-
tors copies of said petition and this order, ad-
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Nathan Webb, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof at Port
land, in said District, the 18th day of December
A. ID. 1901
II. 81 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
1wl Attest A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

passeDReTs.
stop to take or leave freight.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, and Smith
field and with Electric Cars to aud from
Skowhegan. At Arson, 10 Sswyers Mills,
(Starks). At No. Arson, for North and West
New Portland, Dead River, Flagstaff
Eustis. At Bingham tor Forks, Moose River
Msyfeld, KinRsbur and Abbott.
NEW TRAIN SERVICE-Somerset train
No. 6 will connect with Maine CT ntral train
leaving Oakland at $50 p. NJ. for Waterville
where close connections will be made with ex
pre- IS trains pullman service) for Bangor and
the east also points via Augusta through to
Boston.
w. M. AVER, SURF.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

Terrible plaques, those itching Fostering dis
eases of the SKIN Put an end to misery Doan's
Ointment cures. At any drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-02

Shocking -"Mrs. Scadds made vulgar and
ostentations display of wealth yesterday"
said Mrs. barley to her husband. I'm what
way2" "5he gave potato luncheon"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-06-04
rns ,1ake-Up of n Consul.

consul is. in a certain sense, the
commemorative of his country. To the
neople among whom he is stationed
and to the local authorities he IS tne
in,nersonation of his government. he
sbould be a man of dignity, OF SELL
possession, of good address and pear,
ing. of tact and discretion. VINO snouiu
command the respect and commence
If foreign merchants and officials, ana
who should be honored even by MS
+roveline countrymen. These quallh-
cations cannot be determined Dy
civi, service examination, but they are
matters which should receive carelul
consideration. Hence, the president
must be allowed some discretion IN
making a selection from among those
whose names are presented TO MIN NY
the board of examiners.
When Prince Gortchakoff was at tne
read of the Russian foreign ofhce, tne
candidates for the diplomatic service
after passing the examination were
.lwavs granted an audience with His
Exceliency who then made a final de-
cision by observing the manner ~
which they entered the room the way
in which they addressed him, ana 'nel'
general department during the inter'
view A consul may know all aDou
invoices and ships, and also aoou
seals and sealing wax, but II ne o. u
rude and undignified, if he lack saVoi
faire and savoir vivre, ne could serV
his country to better advantaE" IN ina
obscure region known as "tne clasSi
shades of private life."-Tne FORUM