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The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-01-12
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TO buy on the installment plan that it
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The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Never pasture the alfalfa the first
year.
A healthy flock of sheep is profta-
BILE flock.
Dragging the roads will make them
less dusty.
Mutton eaters are increasing faster
than mutton.
Weeds and poor seed cause many Of
the alfalfa failures.
You can't afford to have a clock
watcher for hired man.
There is such a thing as compelling
success to come your way.
Alfalfa can be raised in Maine. How
about Its winter killing In Iowa.
Soil that has been we'll cultivated
and fertilized seldom needs inoculat-
ing.
Ordinary farm work Is considered un-
skilled labor, but it requires skill to do
farm work we'll
For permanent pasture SOW every
kind of grass that is known to do well
In your section. Kimballs Dairy
Farmer.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

In intensive farming. truck growing
and the like composing Is still in
vogue. but human labor Is now so ex-
pensive that manure ought TO be han
died as little as possible, which means
that 1t ought TO go as directly as pos
slble from the stable to the field. For
the sake of the animals 1t ought not to
be piled close to the stable. 1t costs
too much to haul II twice-once to
some compost heap and then away.
Lime should never be added to ma
nure heaps This rule is invariabe.
Gypsum may be used in the stables or
spread on the tops Of manure piles.
Untreated rock phosphate may be mix
ed with the manure with good results.
Better apply the manure directly to
the land where that method is posi-
bic. Use good judgment in piling the
manure not to allow toe much air to
circulate through the pile. Pack rath-
er than pile loosely. On land to be
sown with corn or rye by all means
spread the manure directly from the
stable Add neither lime nor potash
Professor Smith in Country Gentle
man.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Work of Oxen.

We have known man to buy yoke
of three year-old steers in the spring,
work them hard six days In the week,
giving them good hay and about four
quarts of meal day until October,
when the work lessened and the grain
was increased In November he sold
them as beef for about $50 more than
he paid for them. If horses had done
the same work they would have want
ed more grain and probably would
have been valued much less In the fall
than they cost In the spring.
1t Is said that oxen might not
work as well on the reaper or moving
machine, but they might also. We
have had three or four year cattle that
would walk for miles as fast as any
pair OF horses and force many horses
to trot a part of the way to keep up
with them and pair of old cattle that
walked faster than the ordinary farm
horse A part of that was due to their
having been trained to walk quickly,
and a part was due to the breed
Small cattle like the Devons, Jerseys
or Ayrshires are naturally active and
easily learn to walk fast, while the
larger Durhams and Herefords like to
move more leisurely, and this Is true
of grades as well as Of thoroughbreds.
American Cultivator.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Somerset County Statistics.

The annual report of the burean OF
vital statistics giving the births, msrri-
ages, divorces and deaths in the state,
which has just been issued, shows
that in Somerset county, with a popula-
ton of 80 $40 during the year there
were 834 births of which number 327
we're males and 307 females, being
18.Ss per 1000 Inhabitants. The par
entage was divided as follows: both
American, 435, both foreign 90;
American mother and forei gn father,
So; American father and foreign
mother, 30 The largest number OF
births are recorded in March and the
smallest number in December.
During the year there were solem-
nized 337 marriages of somerset
county people in 282 of which both
the bride and groom were American,
In Is both the bride and groom were
foreign; in IA, the husband was
American; and in % the wife was
American. The largest number of mar
riages took place in the month of Oc-
tober and the smallest number in the
month Of February.
OF the somerset towns, Concord
led in the birth rate with 343 per
1000 inhabitants while In omithfield
1t was the lowest, being s 81 OF the
plantations the birth rate was the
highest IN Jackman and the lowest
In Lexington. No births took place
during the year in Brighton or in
" est FORKS Plantations.
During the past year $50 deaths oc-
CURED Ia ~omerset county of which
number 900 were males and 260 were
females Five hundred we're Ameri
can and 81 were foreign A larger num-
Der Of deaths occurred in kowhegan
than any other town in the county,
and the sma est numbers in Bigelow
Plantation, Highland Plantation an
Lexington Plantation, one each No
deaths occurred in Brighton, Bigelow,
Jackman or West Forks Plantations
dcring the year The death rate was
highest in Dennistown Plantation, be-
ing 26 90 per 1000 inhabitants and the
lowest in Lexington Plantation, 33
The largest number of deaths occurred
In February and the smallest number
during May
There were four suicides in Somer-
set county. the past year, which IL
118 per 1000 of population.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
FOR KILLING POULTRY.

drill holes "a Al about two inches
from each end and fasten with soft
iron or copper rivets. piece Of the
same material as the straps can now
be cut equal to the remaining lengths
of the slot. holes drilled at B b, about
one inch from each end and rlyeted as
before Drill hole at c for hanging
up, sharpen we'll, and the tool Is ready
for use. Drive two spikes on a slant
about an inch apart into a block (see
Fig. p and place the chickens neck
between them. In this way the neck
can be nicely stretched, and combi-
nation Of the two ideas will save both
time and trouble, says reader of
Farm and Fireslde.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
WHEN TO PRUNE.
Late Winter and Early Spring Best.
Cut Stubs Close.


The best time for pruning apple trees
Is on warm days from January to
May. More can be accomplished in
the longer days OF March, April and
May, but many prefer to 90 through
the orchdfd on the crust of a deep
snow.
The time of year when the cut is
made has little effect on the readiness
with which the wound heals, but more
care is necessary to prevent injury to
trees pruned when the wood is frozen.
wound made by removing limb
heals best If the cut is made close to
the trunk or branch
A stub two or three inches long does
not heal and becomes q lodging place
for spores of fungi and bacteria, which
cause decay and death of the tree. The
splitting down of large limbs may
often be avoided when pruning by
saving in from the underside first.
but In every case see that the wound
Is left clean and smooth.
Wounds should be covered immedi-
ately with coat OF paint, shellac or
grating wax to keep out the moisture
and the spores before mentioned.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
TREES FIRMLY JOINED.

years ago until the bark was partially
denuded and then grew together, the
union gradually enlarging until 1t be-
came the broad, firm brace 80 well
shown In the cut. Much rarer Is the
apparent grating or union of trees of
diverse species, but this Is accomplish
ed by one growing over or around a
portion Of the other and not by a true
physiological union of the tissues. Thus
we have seen hemlock and beech
Joined together, but close inspection
showed that the beech had closed about
the hemlock limb that formerly grew
through a crotch In the former tree
Rural New Yorker.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Somerset Pomona Meeting at
SOlOu.

SOlODs
The regular October meeting of the
Pomona was held with North Somerset
Grange, Solon, tuesday, Oct 9 Cloudy
skies and intervals of rain during the
day prevented the average attendance,
but the lively and prosperous grange at
,oou came out in goodly numbers and
contributed largely to the success of the
meeting. The OveIseer, lecturer, cha y
lam, secretary and Flora we're the off.
GERS present.
NJ P. Po.la d, master of Somerset
Grange, gave the address of welcome
and L. c Jewett. chaplain of the Pc
mona. responded. The first question
up for discussion, "Resolved, That ii
would add to the profits of Somerset
County farmers to cooperate in buying
supplies and selling produce" was
opened by Malon Patterson and contin-
ued by K ". Ellis, Edwin Berry, T. D
Salley, q. savage and L. G, JeYett.
The speakers do not favor the oranges
opening stores and carrying on trade in
The same manner as those devoted to
the business, but are favorable toward
Patrons in their respective sections
combining together and purchasing
their supplies in large quantities, be
lieviDg that large saving can be made
in this way.
The second question, The dark and
bright sides of life on the farm" was
opened by ) F Emerson, followed by
Mrs. n. d Baker, G. z. Savage, Mrs.
Sarah Pierce and Mrs. Clara b. Leavtt.
Some of the dark sides mentioned were
unfavorable weather, insect pests,
blight, mildew, rust, heavy storms,
droughts frosts, ravages of disease
among farm stock, unsatisfactory mar
kets and other rawbacks against which
the farmer has to contend The bright
sides are independence, pure air, plenty
Of sunlight. The independent farmer
calls no man master; is not whisted up
to the call of some workshop or faotory;
is not obliged to ask permission from
some one else to have the privilege of
going on a visit, or to a meeting of the
grange, or any o'ber place he may wish
to go. When he is absent from hi, farm
the crops are growing, COWS giving milk,
farm stock gaining and the revenue com
ing in just the same. 1t goes without
questioning that farm life as a whole is
the freest and most independent of all
occupations.
description of visit to Togus was
presented by Mrs. Ernest " nipple; Sc
lections in reading by Sarah Pierce,
Lettie Mahoney and Mrs. Holway; song
by P. ). ongley, and defamation by
Ewin Berry. SIX members we're in-
structed in the fifth degree and admit
ted into the Pomona
Next meeting with Hartlapd Grange,
Tuesday, Nov. 13 SECRETARY.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
KILLING FARM POULTRY.
A Practical Device For Making a
Quick, Clean Cut.

A Practical Device For Making
Quick, Clean Cut.
A useful article for those who have
any poultry to Kill Is the device shown
In the Illustration. Take a strip OF iron
one inch by oGe-eighth Of an inch and
thirty inches long. such as an old buggy
tire, and bend In the center. so that the
straps come parallel, leaving a slot In
the center the thickness Of the blade.
For the blade any sheet of steel three
inches wide and nine inches long on
top will do-a piece Of an old scythe
fattened out, for instance.
The ends of the blade can be beveled
or squared, as shown by dotted lines in
Fig. l. Fit the two parts together,
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

In parts of Michigan large quantities
of apple wood logs are cut and sold for
saw handles, says an exchange. Apple
timber is hard, tough and without
much grain. and once it IS shaped it
seldom splits or shreds. No other lum-
Der is so we'll fitted for saw handles
The supply In Michigan comes in short
logs six or eight feet long from aban-
doned orchards.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

In regard to selling stock the South
ern Cultivator says:
The man that has well fitted animals
for market does not have to hunt for Il
buyer. The buyer comes to him. The
man whose stock Is in poor shape for
marketing has to hunt his buyer and
sell at a discount.
The demand for mutton Is constantly
on the increase. With the improve
ment in quality due to the Introduction
of mutton breeds much of the prejudice
that has existed against mutton has dis
appeared.
The early maturing steer Is most
profitable.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

When an office boys relatives begin to
die, it is a sign that the baseball season is
coming around.
"Generslly debilitsted for years. Had eick
headaC hes, lacked ambition, was worn out ana
ali run down. Burdock Blood BitteTs made me
q well woman" Mrs. Chas. Freitoyr Moosup,
Conn.
Charity may begin at home, but did you
ever note in time of grea, stress how far
and rapidly it travels ?
Don't think that piles cannot be cured. Thou
sands # obstinate cases have been cured by
Doln's Ointment. 81 cents at any drug store.
You have probably observed that there
is only few dollars difference between
"ennul" and ''laziness."
The man w1o turns out in the rain 10
eo 10 church feels that he is entitled to a
double measure Of bessedness.
Bilious? Feel lheavy after diRner7 Tongue
coated? Bitter taste? Comp exion shallow
Liver needs waking up. Doan's Reguets cure
bilious attacks. 2b cents at any drug store.
|. is always difficult for young mau to
understand what there is about his sister
that attracts other young men.
on Dr. Thomas EcleciTic OIL. Takes the sting
out of cuts, burns or bruises at once. Pain can
not stay where 1t is nsed.
When there is plenty of champagne at
the wedding reception, ,all the guests never
saw such pretty bride before.
For Over Sixty YearA
Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 80 years by millions OF mothers
for their children while teething, with perfect
success II soothes the child ,soitel the gums
allays all pain; cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer immediately, Soil by
Druggists In every part Of the world. Twenty.
6ve cents bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs.
wir slows Soothing syrup and take no other
kind.
Lots of people view life through the
wrong end OF the telescope.
The heaviest collection plate doesn't
always indicate the mos, religion.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Pepsoids cure the worst forms of Dys-
pepsia and all other Acute or Chronic
Stomach Disorders byrepairing the worn-
out lining of the stomach and destroys
all disease germs. Dyspepsia once cured
in this way never returns. Pepsoids is
not patent medicine, but the successful
prescription of DR.. Oldham who has
cured thousands of cases of Chronic
Stomach Troubles, among them Cancer
of the Stomach. 1t cost more money to
produce Pepsoids than any similar prepa-
ration on the market, owing to the large
sold
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

The cultural directions given for the
parsnip apply to this plant. 1t is very
easily grown and generally comes
through the winter In the extreme west
ern states without injury. 1t Is safer,
however, to dig the roots In autumn
and put in pits until spring or for use
during winter. The root is highly es-
teemed and has the flavor of oysters
The best variety is the Mammoth Sand
wlch Island, which Is far superior to
any other.-Green.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

quantity of the purest Pepsin and other ex-
pensive drugs each tablet contains, (see
formula on bottle.) Pepsoids are sold at so
cents bottle on an absolute guarantee to
cure, or money refunded. We will send
you, if you have not used Pepsoids before,
a 5o-cent bottle FREE; merely send us
your name and address, and you will re-
ceive promptly full sized bottle. y ou do
not obligate yourself to pay cent. AL we
ask after Pepsoids have cured or greatly
benefited you is, that you recommend
Pepsods to your friends. Every man
In. skowhegar IbTc.-R. FCCc, rral
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

The storm that swept over eastern
New York destroyed many thousands
Of dollars worth of fruit trees around
Rochester. The peach trees suffered
the heaviest as they are the tenderest,
and many peach and ounce orchards in
Monroe county are injured.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Torments of retter and Eczema Allayed.

The intense itching characteristic of &C.
zema tetter and like skin diseases is in
stantly allayed by applying Chamberlain:
Salve and many severe cases have been per
manenty cured by its use. For sale by G.
r. Fogg Drug Store, Skowhegan; L. C.
Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton, Jack
man.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
A BADLY BURNED GIRL

or boy, man or woman, is quickly out of pain
if Bucklen's Arnica Salve is applied prompt
ly. G. J, Welch, of Tekonsha, Mich, says
81 use it in my family for cuts, sore and all
skin injuries. and find it perfect" Quickest
Pile cure known. Best healing salve made.
25c at Sampson & Avore's and G. r. Fogg's
drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

FEEDING RACK.

between seven and eight feet high. with
plank sided bottom. The width Is
about four feet, and the length can be
whatever may be desired. The general
plan of the work is brought out in the
accompanying illustration. Prairie
Farmer
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
S[lEEK!5J1lEsb [lEEZgEg,J1s9'b
Arrangements of Trains In Effect
October 8, 1906

Trains leave Skowhegan follows: s,I5, 8 as A.
NJ for all points vest also to Bangor, Vanceboro, ST
Stephen Houlton, Woodstock, St John and Halifax -
I.3s P. M, for Watervile, Oakland Bingham, Lewis
ton Augusta, Gardiner and Brunswick, Portland and
Boston, Dexter Dover and Foxcroft, Greenville Ban
gor, Oldtown, Patten and Houton via B. & A. R.
and Mattawamkeag, -, 40 P. M. (mxedl for Water
Vile enabling passengers to connect for Oakland and
to take night Pullman for Portland and Boston.
ARRIVALS:-7.ss A NJ mixed from Wateryille
daily EXCEPT Sundays go A NJ. Passenger from
Portland. Oakland Waterve, Augusta and Bangor, -
IL 30 A. NJ, mixed from WaterVle Sunday only
439 and $40 p. NJ from all points. Sundays only
it.3o A from Portland, Augusta and Waterville
GEO F EVANS Vice Pres and Gen Mgr
f. f. BOOTHBY. General Pas'r Agent
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Roughuge Rack.

In the accompanying cut Is shown a
roughage feeding rack that was used
with considerable success upon the Ne
braska experiment station farm last
winter. The corners of the rack stand
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

or woman now has the opportunity of
possessing a strong and healthy stonl-
ach. Will you grasp itr People. with
weak stomachs are always in misery.
Pepsoids have made thousands of people
happy by giving them what nature in
tended everyone should possess-a strong
and healthy stomach, so as to enjoy the
best there is in life. Try Pepsoids to-day,
price only so cents bottle at drug store.
Or you may have full sized bottle free by
writing the Medical Department of The
Vic Chemical Co., Chicago. Ill.
ole. 3m25
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

The woman who sues for mans favor
may live 10 sue for her freedom.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

r. s.NasseR>
NATURAL GRATING.
Union of Two Trees of the Same
Speetes-ProbabIe Cause.

A good Illustration of the not uncom-
mon phenomenon of the natural join
ing of trees Of the same species grow
Ing near together; probably limbs
from each tree rubbed together many
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

When an office boys relatives begin to
die, it is sign that the baseball season Is
coming around.
The Washington times., 1906-06-22
SILHOUETTES.

Most of us possess some of those
curious little black outline portraits of
ancestors, which were so popular a
hundred years ago, d@d even well into
the last century. They were a cheap
method of portraiture in the days when
the only other method OF getting a pic
ture was costly oil painting. They
were. invented by NJ. T. Etience de Sill
houette, who was born at Limoges in
1903. and. as the cOnnoisseur points out,
was Tor short time minister OF finance
under Louis XIV. NJ. de Silhouette was a
steadfast preacher of economy and so
in 175I he was appointed controIeur gem
eral. and at once beeac to economics by
cutting down expenses. EIe seems how
ever, to have been rathe1- too drastic in
his methods, and he was forced TO re-
sign after eight months. when he re-
tired to his estate, AID unused himself
by making the outline portraits which
were called after him.
Cheap poTtTaiture was an art hitherto
unknowrc> and the fact that an abso-
lutely correct profile portrait could be
obtained by one who had no skill or
previous training, by simply tracing
shadow, accounts for tfe enormous popu-
larity of the sil louette during the last
years of the eighteenth and the begin
ming of the nineteenth century. It was
not until daguetterotypes became COM
mon that silhouettes were aband 0ned,
and the method OF one Frenchman was
superseded by the invention Of ancther.