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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
WhiteWash on Trees.

Recently in trip through a farm
ing region, the writer was pleased to
see that good deal of attention had
been given to the orchards. even
though the community was one de-
voting it's efforts to general farming,
rather than to fruit growing. The
farmers everywhere had got into the
notion of whitewashing their trees.
This was especially the case with the
Younger trees. The custom is a good
one that has long been practiced in
New England and probably in other
sections of the country. The white
wash does the tree no harm, most GER
tainly, but, on the other hand, keeps
the beetles that make borers from
selecting such tree as depository
for eggs. 1t is doubtless a preventive
of fungus attacks. We would like to
hear from our readers as to the prev
alence OF lis practice in their neigh
borhoods.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
condensino of Milk Increasing.

The condensing factories OF the
United States and even those of swift
zerland have come to be operated
largely on the trust plan, and their
controllers have been able to regulate
the price of condensed milk to large
extent. But it seems that this power
is waning, due to the increase in the
number of independent companies. 1t
is reported that the manufacturers OF
condensing factory machinery have
been making large sales this year.
There is good reason for the establish
ment of more condenseries. Some of
the independent concerns in Illinois
have made enormous profits during
the last few years. One of the stock
holders of an Independent company
told the writer that his company had
been making 80 per cent year for
some years. If this is so with the in
dependent concerns, what must be the
cases with the concerns that are being
operated on a trust basis. There was
a time few years ago when the prod
uct of the Swiss condensing factories
competed in the American market
with the product of the American fac
tories, and the product of the Ameri-
can factories competed in Switzerland
with the product of the Swiss fac
tories. But an agreement was entered
into by which each withdrew from for
eign territory and left the other in
possession. We believe it is for the
interest of the farming communities
to have as many condenseries in oper-
alton as possible, and every effort to
establish them should be encouraged.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
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Holstein-Friesan Annual Meeting'
The nineteenth annual meeting OF
the Holstein.Friesian Association OF
America was held at Syracuse, N. Y.
There were present about 2OV mem
bers. The fee for registry on import
ed cattle was increased to $25. The
fees for registry of bulls were re-
duced as follows: Non-members, "a
and If over one year, So; members,
So and If over one year, 81. At
near date all certificates of registry
will bear diagrams of the color mark
ings instead of word descriptions as
formerly. 1t was voted to express
weights in pounds and decimals OF
pounds. The regular appropriations
for prizes for A. R. o. tests, at fairs,
and for the literary committee, were
made, amounting in all to about
So, 900.
The treasurer reported receipts in
Guiding balance on hand last year
of $42,040.57 and disbursements OF
$9,745.51, leaving cash on hand $780,
295.06. The total membership has
reached 1854. Total registration 1851
cows and 2,477 bulls, 9,042 transfers
were issued, being the largest bust
ness in the history of the association.
The election of officers resulted:
President, "A. A. Cortelyou; vice.
presidents, w. A. Matteson, Utica, N.
y; H. B. Daggett, Milwaukee, Wis;
r. M. Hotaling, San Francisco, CAL;
H. l.. Bronson, Cortland, N. Y; d.
rectors, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N.
Y; w. B. Barney, Hampton, Iowa;
w. S. Carpenter, Menominee, Mich;
D. H. Burrell, Little Falls, N. Y; FL
don F. Smith, Columbus, Ohio; w. j.
Gillett, Rosendale, Wis.
Treasurer, Wing R. Smith, SYRIA
cuse, N. Y; secretary and editor,
Frederick l.. Houghton, Brattleboro,
VT; Supt. of Advanced Registry, S.
Hoxie, Yorkville, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
Pongee and Lace.

No material makes more satisfac.
tory underskirts for summer wear
than pongee. 1t is light in weight,
sheds dust and can be Numbered with
success if proper care be taken. This
one is admirable in design and in
cludes a removable flounce, that is
buttoned onto smooth fitting upper
portion, and is trimmed with self
colored lace. The founce provides
abundant flare about the feet while
the plain portion above does away
with all fulness over the hips, most
essential feature of petticoats worn
under the fashionable full skirts.
When liked several flounces can be
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
The Handkerchief as a Material.

The rage for fancy articles MADE
from handkerchiefs has by no means
died out, and handkerchiefs in vari-
GUS sizes are now woven with this
end in view.
A square as large as the oldfash'
toned bandanna is printed in sweet
peas, in pink or lavender shades.
Three of these squares are divided
into quarters. -Four points OF one
handkerchief are turned in. and the
position of the square is reversed, the
Joining being effected by coarse lace
beading through which ribbon is run,
pink for the sweet peas, lavender Tor
lavender blossoms.
The corners of the other two hand
kerchiefs are then Joined to form
flounce, which hangs around the pill
low in deep points. The back OF the
pillow is of lawn to match the pre-
yailing tone in the flowers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
Our Summary Gowns.

Deep berthas of lace or OF the ma
.erial and bands of lace entire deux
are smart. The waist below the ber-
tba may have a few bands of cording
or of fine tucks, or, again, of lace in
sertion, or the bodice may be quite
plain.
Sleeves should be large and rather
elaborate, one large puff with a fall
of lace at the elbow where the deep
c,,ff is Joined to the sleeve, or three
or four comparatively large puffs with
tba rufae of laca added in the same
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
Rules for Arranging Flowers.

In arranging flowers for the table
there are a few rules to follow:
Group them loosely with plenty OF
delicate green leaves as a ground
work and above all things have some
regard for color in arrangement. DO
not place together all sorts and con-
ditions of blossoms. Simple, unpre-
tentious jars are the most suitable as
flower holders. Clear glass jars that
show the stems to perfection are APP
propriate for wild roses. A flower
centerpiece on dining table should
be kept so low that it will not inter-
fere with the view across the table.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
For the Qininu loom.

A few drops of oil of lavender in a
silver bowl or ornamental dish OF
some kind, half filled with very hot
water, and set in the dining room
just before dinner is served, gives a
delightful and intangible freshness to
the atmosphere of the apartment
Hostcsses often put small vessel in
the parlor and dressing rooms, when
arranging the house for a festivity.
The suggestion is especially valuable
to the hostess in a small apartment
which sometimes in the hustle OF
preparation becomes stuffy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
usino Wooden Pals for Milk.

Under circumstances as they exist
on many farms it is better not to use
wooden vessels of any kind for the
holding of milk The use of the wood
en- pail is to be objected to for the
reason that it is difficult to keep clean.
The pores in the wood readily take in
portions of the milk and only severe
treatment in the way Of scalding each
time can keep them out. This is il
Illustrated in the care Of churns, both
great and small. If they are care
fully washed and dried they remain
sweet for years. The wooden milk
pail will remain sweet if it is con-
stantly washed and saturated with
boiling water, but on some farms this
is not done. Therefore it is safer to
depend on some kind Of vessel that
has no pores, and that is easily
washed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
Design by May Manton.

Design by May Manton. s
ings. The line of the yoke is a Pc
culiarly desirable one and the sleeves
form the wide and dropping puffs that
are 60 much in vogue and so grace
full. To make the waist for woman
of medium size will be required 4
yards of material, 81, 8 yards n or
Ia yards A inches wide, with 70
yards IS inches wide for yoke, on
yards of lace and " yard of soft SILK
for belt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
Batistc and Lace.

No waist of the season is more oe-
Isirable than the pretty one of sheer
lbatiste made with a fancy yoke. Inc
model shown is admirable and Is
adapted both to the odd waist and the
gown as we'll as to many materials
and combinations, but is shown IN
mercerized batiste with yoke OF all
over material, consisting OF narrow
ishirred bands and lace insertion, and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15

Some of the Latest Designs in Gar
ments-GoId Bullion Very Popular
in Makeup Of Summer CONNECTIONS
Little Hints.
way at the elbow or just little be-

way at the elbow or just little be-
low.
Fine valenciennes edging is becom-
ing more and more fashionable, and
charming gowns are trimmed only
with narrow rufIies on the waist as
we'll as the whole length of the skirt,
each ruffle being edged with this mar
row lace. The yoke may be of inser-
ton Joined together with fine leather
stitching or laid between bands OF
lawn. Yokes are also made OF lace
edging laid on a fine white ground.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15

All Oriental silks are delightful to
wear and make charming effects but
none is more desirable than the white
Corean crepe which, combined with
point d'esprit net, makes this pretty
waist. The blouse portion is full and
droops over the soft belt while the
yoke. made of net insertion and fagot-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15
CurIinu Ostrich Tips.

To curl ostrich tips dip the feathers
in water in which little borax has
been dissolved. Then curl in the
usual amateur fashion; that is, by
stretching three or four strands of the
plumage at a time over the blade OF
a dull knife until dry. This gives
fine and lasting curl.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15

ting with motifs of lace, is cut in deep
points that give a most satisfactory
outline and is finished with lace frill
that is graceful and generally becom-
ing. The quality Of material required
for the medium size is 81 yards Il,
2 yards 81 or 17s yards A inches wide,
with yards of insertion and 5h
yards Of lace.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15

Design by May Manton.
made with one upper skirt. so allow
ing renewal of the soiled portion with
the minimum of labor. The quantity
of material required for the medium
sizes is, for skirt "a yards 81 or ~
yards SO inches wide, for fiounce 6h
yards 81 or 35s yards 36 inches wide.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-15

Immediately after separating, the
cream should be stirred and cooled.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
State Board of Trade.

The notices for the annual meeting of
the Maine State Board of Trade are al
ready out. and from them 1t may be
gathered that the sessions will be among
the most interesting ever held In the
history OF the organization. The notices
to the different boards are as follows:
The State Board of Trade by invitation
of the Lewiston Board of Trade will
hold its annual meeting at City building,
Lewiston, commencing at II a. M. !,
Thursday, September %, and your board
is cordially invited to send delegates to
represent your interests In the discussion
OF such matters as the board Of the state
consider important and helpful In pro-
noting the best interests Of Maine.
The reports of officials, election OF Of
ficers and the transaction Of routine
business will take place In the forenoon
and In the afternoon will be held COM
mencing at 2 o'clock, the presentation OF
addresses and the discussion of topics.
In the evening and the next day the del
egates will be the guests of the Lewiston
board Of trade an attractive entertain
ment having been arranged for under
the auspices of the local organization.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
State Finances.

Gov. Hill, with his four years. expe-
rlence as governor, also two or more
years as member of the executive coun-
Gil, and eight years In the legislature,
has had opportunity to acquire some
knowledge of the finances Of Maine and
bis opinion thereof ought to be as good
as stump speaker, even one of the
Democratic persuasion who claims to
know 1t all.
The Governor has recently made a
statement for publication that is worthy
of attention, and strange as 1t may APP
pear, the Democratic doctors of finance
have not seen fit to attack 1t. He starts
in with the proposition that "the State
of Maine is in good financial condition. :"
He further states that the $4,000 pay
ment on the bonded debt Of the State
was promptly paid and enough bonds
were bought to make the reduction of
the State debt this year amount to $780,
000. This was done by using a portion
of the current assets Of the treasury.
This brings the bonded debt down to
81 ,653 900, which represents the actual
Indebtedness of the State today.
Furthermore, the Governor says:
"There Is money enough IN the treas
ury so that between now and the first
day of January, 1905, we shall be abun-
dainty able to retire another quarter
million Of the states bonded debt, II
sufficient bonds are offered ut reason
able figure. This would bring the total
bonded debt down to little over a mil
lion four hundred thousand.
There Is not the slightest reason why
the State tax rate should not go to two
mills. Unless we buy bonds, the pres
ent rate Of two and three quarter mills
la going to pile up surplus for which
there is no necessity. | reiterate that
this reduction to two mills can be made
without causing the slightest inconven-
fence to single interest of the State.
1.-THE people have 1t always 10 their
power to cut that two mills or two and
three-quarters mills to one mill or to
nothing by simply Withdrawing state
support from the schools, the hospitals
the agricultural interests, the unfortu-
mates and the veterans OF the Civil war.
But my knowledge of the people Of
Maine leads me to the unshakeable be-
lief that they will never consent to cur
tail wise and liberal preparations for
all these interests.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
Brighton Grange.

Brighton Grange held its regular meet
ing, Saturday, Sept. 3rd, with Worthy
Master W. P. Crawford in the chair.
Although but small nun Der were pres
ent, on account of the rain, very en-
joyable meeting WAS held. 1t was voted
to have a Field day with its accompany.
ing basket dinner on Saturday, Septem-
Der, II. A hearty invitation is extended
to Athens, Harmony, Wellington, Bing-
ham and East Madison oranges to join
us.
Efforts are being made to secure some
good speakers and the Athens band and
good program will be supplied by our
own worthy lecturer, Mrs.. Frances For
bus. There will be no postponement on
account of weather, as the place of meet
ing Is In F. T. Farrin's orchard and, In
case of rain, as 1t is close to the Grange
Hall, we will have Field Day indoors in
stead Of out. Hot coffee will be served
to all who wish. G. E. F.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
OO2.

In 1882 the net debt Of Maine was
"a, l7S,7l497. 1t Is now, not including
trust funds upon which annual interest
is paid by the state, 81, 500, 600.
In 1882 the taxpayers in Maine paid
toward the running expenses of the
state $1,O55, 2S9 81. In 1903 the tax.
payers Of Maine paid toward the running
expenses Of the state $941, 459 6S.
In 1882 the schools of Maine received
from the state 1856, 1913 %. 10 1903 the
schools Of Maine received from the state
$777, 465 As.
Do taxpayers of Maine wish to 90
back to 1882 and pay Sll3,S29.94 more
than they did In 1903 toward running ex.
penses OF the state, and receive 1920
742 rs less for schoolsP
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
Literary Notes.

The contents of ST. Nicholas for Sep.
TENDER includes the following among its
leading articles: Brittany, the land oil
the Sardine, Hugh NJ. Smith; Kibun
Daizin, or From Shop Boy to Merchant
Prince, serial story, Gensai Mural; Eli
nor Arden, Royallst, story, Mary Con-
stance Du Bots; The Country Fair,
sketch, Joseph Henry Adams; The Chill
dren Of Zupi, sketch, Maria Brace Kim
ball; A Goose Hunt by Steamer, sketch,
Charles A. Zimmerman; American Me-
mortal In London, sketch, Julian King
Colford; The Enterprsing Tapir, verse,
Laura E. Richards. The foregoing are
all finely illustrated. There are other
valuable features In the number very
attractive to the young and to those not
so young. Published by the Century
Company, Union Square, New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
waterville Mail: A tax.ridden and

Waterville Mail: A tax-ridden and
decadent state is Maine, declares the
Democratic standard-bearer, and this in
face of the fact that Maine was never
more prosperous than 1t is today. II
you don't believe this, 20 out and try
TO buy some other mans business; and
II you fail there keep on and see II you
can get hold at low price OF the farms
whose owners necks bear the mark OF
1.-THE heavy hand of state taxation" 1t
Is all humbug set forth in loud and lurid
language In order to deceive the voters,
who are not credited by the Democratic
spellbinders and editors with intelligence
enough to see facts as they are and to
reason from them reasonably. But
these same Democrats will find out On
election day that 1t takes lot more Of
smartness than is counted as one of
their possessions to fool the Maine
Yankee into thinking that 1t is wise to
believe Democratic assertions, safe to
take stock in Democratic promises.
profitable to reap the fruits Of Demo-
cratic performance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
Mr.. Smith Explains.

In justice to the voters of our county
and In view of ever floating rumors, |
deem it right at this time to make plain
my position relative to the enforcement
of our temperance laws. Therefore, II
elected Sheriff of Somerset county, my
best efforts and only desire will be to
enforce our laws carefully and consist
emily, standing firmly for prohibition In
every sense of Its meaning.
| also beg to say that never have I,
either before or since convention, prom
ished any man deputyship In case Of
my election, or at any time consulted.
promised or pledged myself In any way
to those interested In the sale OF liquor,
and anything purporting to the contrary
may be considered as ipstigated for po-
litical purposes.
Respectfully yours,
CLYDE Fl. SMITH.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
Dem cratic Rally.

The hfst Democratic demon stratIoni
OF the csmpaIga came Of at Co5urn hall,
Saturday evening, a. extensively adYer-
tised. A special train from WaterviIle,
brought along HaIis taud Of Wateryille
aud three cars vel filled wiki Wateryllie
and Fairfield faithful, aurcharged with
enthusiasm and trained 10 approved
methods OF applaudng speakers. The
Msccsbee band WAS also il atteuda1ce.
The speakers were 5. W. Gould, Esq.,
who presided making brief remarks
Hon. c. W. Davis, Democratic nominee
for governor, and Hon. NJ. V. Cannon Of
Chicago.
Mr.. Davis il a taking speaker. BE
held the attention Of the audience draw
Ing forth generous applause In which the
Waterville contingent apparently took
the lead. "RepublicsH Extravagances
and "Resubmission" were the burden OF
his song His allegations In regard to
the former have appeared in papers,
daily and weekly, and have been repeat.
eddy refuted or explained, but Mr.. Davis
keeps right on reterating his statements
and will so continue until Monday next
Mr. Davis is consistent on the aresub-
mission" Issues. He s a deadly enemy
to the prohbitory law and advocates re-
submission in order to more easily en-
compass its repeal.
Mr.. Cannon dwelt upon three promi-
nent topics, the building Of the onion
Pacific railroad nearly 40 years ago, the
Chicago strike and the disturbance in
Colorado. He also was liberal With hia
abuse OF President Roosevelt.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08

Mona 10 a remarkable preparation
that tones up the digestive organs aud
quickly gives perfect health and
strength.
g. K. Pogg can tell yon Of many of
bis customers who recommend Nj o-na
because it cured them. Better than ali
testimonials, though, ia the guarantees
under which iona Ia sold. It is
pam, positive statement that if thh
remedy does not relieve you of indiges.
uoa, II will cost you absolutely nothing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08

Waterville Mail: The Hon. William
T. Cobb has surprised even his friends
by the success he has won as political
speaker. He does not make any fuss
about the business but he discusses the
issues of the day In candid, straight
forward and clearsighted manner that
places him upon good terms with bis
hearers from the beginning. There isn't
a suggestion Of the demagogue about the
man, or about his speeches and in this
campaign 1t Is pleasing to note the fact.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
Card of Thanks.

l desire to thank my friends aud
neighoors and the members Of the A. o.
U. W. for their kindness shown to me la
my sffliction in the loss Of my husband.
36' Mrs. CHARLES F. NEWALL.
Skowhegan, Sept. 2, '04.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08

The outlook for splendid fall bust
ness Is most favorable and will continue
favorable so long as Republican success
seems assured beyond question.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08

1t Is not necessary for President
Roosevelt to make any campaign speech
es The American people know where
he stands on every issue that concerns
their welfare,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08

When troubled with constipation try
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and
produce no gripping or other bad effects
For Sale at G. K. Pogg's Drug Store,
Skowhegan and by L C. Williams,
Athens; Sullivan, Ne wton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
Terms of Courts.

supreme Judicial:-The third Tuesday In March,
,d leptember and fourth Tuesday In December. Civil
and Criminal
Probate:-The second Tuesday Of each month.
County Commissioners The first Tuesday In
march and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
hrf
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08
GUARANTEE

hereby agree ~ refund the money paid for
Ai-ona On return u tie empty tJ1es If the
purchaser tells me that Il has failed u cure
dyspepsia Or stomach troubles This gn2rzu-
U covers TWO cc bo1es, ~ months treat
ment.
(3igned J...........-.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-09-08

County Commissioners:
Iosv MErcALF New Portland.
milton L. MERRILL, St. Adams.
L. {. WILLIAMS, Athens