davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

| formed and moves around as well a.
| those Of usual size.
Leonard Hall Of East Dover is one
Of the few farmers who keeps an ac-
| curate account of farm products. He
| has two cows in which he takes much
| pride. For the past year he has made
| from them 609 pounds Of butter, raised
| one calf and one he vealed and used
cream enough in the family to amount
| TO 100 pounds Of butter or more The
| COW he considers the poorer, 20 weeks
after freshening, made ten pounds and
seven ounces Of butter a week
One of the best regulated farm
| buildings in Norridgewock is that Of
Horace and Charles Jones in the AL
kinson district. They have a place for
everything and everything is in its
place, with neatness and dispatch.
Seventeen head of cattle and as many
more ether animals with 1870 hens grace
the farm. From five to ten dozen eggs
are laid every day. They cut about
| SO tons of hay, make many gallons OF
| maple syrup. sell from 20 to 40 cords Of
| wood, and barrels OF cream every
| month. They also raise nearly 500
bushels of potatoes and sell consider
a0le quantities OF wool.
Last year. Mrs. Mary Randall Of
| Bradford Center, who does market gar
dering on quite an extensive scale from
| Cna bushels sowing of peas. sold 40
| bushels Of green peas; planted one-half
bushel Of string beans, sold 50 bushels
| from them; set out $50 tomato plants:
harvested 40 bushels; harvested 50
bushels table beets and IS bushels tur-
nips; 80 squash raised Is bushels Of
cucumbGrs and the same amount Of
| sweet corn in the ear and 1000 heads
Of cabbage. This year She proposes to
nave Goo tomato plants and about the
same amount Of other products as last
year Mrs. Randall, with the help Of
, her children. aside from other cares.
does large part Of this work herself
as her husband is kept quite busy mar
keting the produce which l. mostly
done in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Not a NoiseIess, But Sane Fourth.

one of the most honored and ven
or,hln citizens Of Portland, Hon.
George +. Talbot. in lengthy com
munication to the Press, SHOWS now
10 celebrate the Fourth of July WITH
ont noise. But who wants to cele-
bratc that way? Perhaps lot OF
Egyptian mummies would, but not
tho boys Of 1907, infused with the
spirit Of &c. A noiseless Fourth.
We would as soon think Of an egg
less hen or a yolkless cgg.-Somerset
Reporter.
II is not exactly a noiseless Fourth
which the refornIers are pleading for,
but a Fourth whose celebrations will
result in smaller deathroll each year.
If the writer in the Press actually
pleads for a Fourth without noise he is
of course in a hopeless minority. as
our Skowhegan contemporary points
out But probably he is one Of that
great and growing number of people
IN the country who wish that the an
niversary of our national independence
might be celebrated in safe and sane
fashion instead of in a way which
costs more lives each year than We're
sacrificed in most of the leading battles
Of The war which gave rs independence.
Each year the newspapers Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
MAINE FARMING NOTES.

r. r. Hayes Of Detroit Wlntered IL
sheen. II ewes and one buck and now
has 10 nice lambs.
w. r. Fanjoy Of Cary has flock
Of 50 sheep. % of which have 50 lambs,
the oldest Of which weigh from 40 to
so pounds.
w. ". Heath Of Dedham has manu-
featured and sold about 200 gallons q
maple syrup the past season, which
was q fairly favorable one for this in
dustry.
r. S Tracy, Dickvale. has z. medium
sized sheep that recently dropped a
pair OF lambs that tipped the beam at
IS pounds. , ounces. They are grade
oxford Downs.
w. r. Foley Of Bradford purchased
high grade Jersey COW, making IN all
six cows and four heifers. all high
grades, in Mr.. Folleys herd.
Z. NJ. McCausland If Guilford has a
fine flock Of pure blood Plymouth Rock
pullets Matched last August, one of
which recently laid an egg measuring
six by seven and one-fourth inches and
weighing five ounces
Nathan Bennett Of Camden owns d
calf borE Tuesday weighing 20 pounds.
1t has to b" fed on the bottle as it is
very small Calves usually weigh 50
or GO pounds. 7 he calf is black with a
white face. This animal is perfectly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Help the Maine Sanatoriun.

The crusade against the Great
White Plague" is now being vigorously
pushed in every civilized country in
the world. Consumption was formerly
disease to be dreaded and to be met
with as submissive spirit as possible.
Now it is known to be durable dis
ease If taken in its early stages and
this knowledge arouses the determin-
alton to meet and overcome this
malignant monster that has destroyed
so many valuable lives and carried sor-
row to so many homes in all the years
that are past No more efficient
agency for combating this insidious
foe exists than the Maine Sanatorium
The good that it has already done is an
earnest Of what it can do if properly
supported 1t is in urgent need of
funds to meet its indebtedness and to
enlarge its accommodations to a capac-
ity Of 100 patients as originally intend
cd. 1t now has 50 patients, the limit
of its Present capacity.
The officers Of the Sanatorium cali
upon all the people Of the State-men.
women and children-to come to the
aid Of the Sanatorium with contribu-
tions according to their means and
their interest in this work which is of
50 much Importance to the State. It'll
is hoped that this appeal will meet with
a quick and hearty response; that in
dividuals will send their own con-
tributions and that there may be those
IN every community who will read this
and take sufficient interest to solicit
funds from their friends and neighbors
and to organize fairs and entertain
ments for the benefit Of the Sana-
torium. For information address DR.
\. 9. Young. secretary. Augusta.
Maine Contributions may be sent toI
nm or to Treby Johnson, treasurer
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Belgrade GRANGE.

There was a soodly nurnbcr or tie
nremhers Of Belgrade Grange present At
the meeting held Saturday evening. NAV
II Worthy Lecturer Fray announced
that Judge Andrews ana daughter Miss
Maud andrews Of Augusta viii meet with
Us at our lex meeting. Saturday evening,
May 9th harvest supper will be
served. One application for membership
vas received Final arran~nrncnts fnr
the Observance of Memorial day were
made Rev. J. B. Rpardon az Oakland
VIII deliver an address at the cemeteries
in the afternoon. There will also be sing
ing: The graves Of deceased members
will he decorated by a~conrnittce Of the
members Of the Grange. Frank Drttor.
ESQ. Of Augusta. will deliver an address
at Grange hall in the evening. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
$4,000 Imniurants from ireland.

The annual report shows that almost
q eco migrants from ireland landed at
the port Of New York during 1906, the
large majority Of them being between the
ages Of fourteen and forty-fve years
They We're convinced that the United
States offered them far better advant-
ages tEar any other country. Hostetter's
Stop a,h Ritters, through it's wonderful
of persons during the past 50 years that
it il the one medicine needed to cure poor
appetite. soul stomach. sick headache.
SleeplessneSs nervousness. heartburn.
tiun. li-er OF kidney troubles. female ills
or malaria. fever and ague. We urge
every sick n an or woman to give it 4
fair trial ut once. We guarantee every
bottle absolutely pure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Personal Notes.

William Archer will arrive in New
York from England this week to take
part in the deliberations Of the simpli-
fed spelling board. David Starr Jor-
dan and Andrew Carnegie will be
prominent.
Sir James Alexander Swcttcnham,
Governor Of jamaica, who was much
criticised for his action towards Ad-
miral Davis during the recent earth
Quake. is about to make a tour Of the
world prior to settling down in Eng
lard.
ANY doubt of the devotion Of John
D. Rockefeller, Jr., to his Sunday
school work in New York is set aside
by the fact that, though compelled by
lack Of strength to take a rest from
teaching, he will met with the class as
4 member.
The American Missionary Association
is the first organization in the country
which has voted to celebrate the CEN
tenniaI Of the birth of Whittier on De-
cember H. The Executive Committee
will issue invitations to Congregational
churches asking them to unite in this
Celebra ton.
General Macarthur has obtained per-
mission from the War Department to
take station at Milwaukee to enable
him to write his report on the trip Of
inspection and investigation made
through India and China last year,
pursuant 70 instructions from the Sec
rotary of War.
DR.. Alfred G. Haddon. the English
ethnoloSist who has traversed the
wilds of Africa, New Guinea and Mo-
lasia, is in this country to make an in
spection Of the American museums. He
has been here before and has a high
opinion Of American interest in
scientific investiG alton.
Governor Denecn Of Illinois has
asked the Senate and House of his
state to form some plan for a general
observance Of the one hundredth ami
Versary of the birth of Abraham Lin
com on February r. 1909. He sup-
seSts that commission be created n
lcrlhuiate plans fer the PARTICIPATION Of
me state IN what is intended to BE- j
national celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
The Making Of Footwear.

c'"SuS DuIletln NO. az which has
Just been received, is devoted to the
boot and shoe business Of the country
ana me hgures are those Of 1905. At
that time there were 1916 establish
mcnts engaged in the industry with a
capital Of $122.52GO93 and EMPLOYING
loOO0O Wag" earncrs. The cost of the
materials that were used amounted to
$l9|3G3,195 ana the products were
valued at 100000 600. The number
81 establishments was less by 2S3 or
l'I per cent. than in 1900. but the
bulletin gives no explanation of this
large falling off in five years. In spite
Of the decrease in the number OF
establishments. the CAPITAL emplovod
Increased % per cent and the value of
the products over - per cent. in the
five year period, while the number Of
WaG" earn"rs increased nearly per
cent
Massachusetts still stands far in
the front in this boot and shoe
industry and over 40 per cent. Of the
capital. the wage earners and the pro
ducts are credited to that state This
has been true ever since statistics Of
tn" boot and shoe manufacture were
first issued. New York ranks next
and then in nrd.r come Ohio Missouri,
illinois, New Jersey. Wisconsin,
Minnesota ana Michigan. Lynn,
which held first place for many years
as the chief boot and shoe manufactur-
ing city has given way to Brockt"n
within tho past five years. The
bulletin says that there has been an
increase in the value Of all kinds Of
boots ANA shoes during the past half
decade.
The value as well as the quantity Of
leather boots and shoes exported has
increased steadily since 1898. Since
1895, when the value Of exports for the
first time exceeded $1,000,O00. there
has been a nearly sevcnf"ld increase,
and from 1900 to 1905 the value nearly
doubled The total value Of the cx-
parts for 1905 was $S,o57,697. The
average annual value Of the leather
boots ana shoes exported during the
six years ending with 1905 was $6,324.
45O-fvc times that for the decade
preceding. There is a market for
American-made shoes i'll England,
Germany. France, Belgium. SWitzer-
land, Australia, South America
Central America, and even in South
Africa ana China. The United States
leads all nations in the manufacture
Of shoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

Ihrre IS 10 such place az Edison a.,
rs map 81 Maine or to be found
''cii'i'ilcd IL the Maine Register. but
inns doNs not prevent the truthful Nnv-
oih gun from favCring its readers
WIN me following interesting little
yarn:
n!f 're sailors walked irto tho Office or
iPIt'tor smith Of the Central ParL, Ma
ldEeile Yesterday and wanted III Know.
MA hma. was the market price Tor bE,cI,
,,The spokesman introduced himself as
noses Nash, able seaman OF the rooi
summer Wary +. Pencil. Which halls
non !. on EdiSon. Me, ard is now wing in
w mdi HI oreek, Brooklyn. Tie a. B. sail
sell. "o"ii hhe 10
III it tarin oneo" the di ec,or asked
anne? Gosh all henloCk. He's tha
Ialnest and smartest bear IN the wholn
STATE OF Maire. Why, | leave him hon,o
tc keep marm company he's thai cmm 1,r,1.
lonable. Wien | goes 10 sea. Ard inteIli-
gent! WHY, mann gets hin, to churn the
butter for her every Monday when she's
getting ready to go to HARRINGTON lie
list loves to work tie machine and Ia
gets good drink OF butterrlilk for doing
on it, ~ - u''ii'S
The direotcr asked how he yor
ms very intelligent bear. Nasl: expIain-
Cd That he had raised it on a bottle from
the time it was an hour or so Old.
Nash said the hea" was as gentle as a
house dog and would make a fine pet ~
didn't like to part with him. but he
needed the money.
Nj. Smith said he had full supply Of
hears and couldn't make a di-ner, AMI
he Maine sailors vent away disap-
pointed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

New York has given up the japanese
jackies as a puzzle not to be solved.
While tho two warships of the Mikado
were in the harbor. over 700 Of their
men were given shore leave and in
stead Of raiding the Bowery. creating
riots and running amuck generally, as
sailors ashore are commonly supposed
I" DO, these bcnightcd little heather
from the FER East simply used their
tim" in seeing the city in quiet and
respectable way, keeping unanimously
sober and conducting themselves with
oiyiIity and modcsty on all occasions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

one Of the acts of the New Hamp-
shire legislature which recently ad-
iou"ncd provides for trustees to man
age the sum Of So 900 which was given
to New Hampshire by the governments
of Russia and Japan at the conclusion
Of the treaty negotiations which we're
carried on upon Maine soil. Maine
Will never De quite able to forgive her
sister state for the false pr"tcnscs I'M
der which it captured the glory attend
ing the signing of that treaty. It is
willing that New Hampshire should
have the money, but to have it get the
glory Of a treaty which was ncgotiat-
al and signed in the state Of Maine
VIII always be considered most IN
sisterly performance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

Another reason why Italy is taking
steps to check the increasing tide Of
emigration to this country is the dis
covcry that the Italians in America
are sending less money back to their
native land than formerly. at least.
the amount flowing in through the
bank Of Naples was smaller in 1906 by
some $2.oOOO00 than the record of
lS1,971 500 established in 1905. This is
calculated to strengthen the disposition
of the Italian government to adopt
measures for the restriction Of the
great drain upon the country's popula-
ton and industry which is now going
on through emigration. A parlia-
mentary commission now Investigate
ing the problem will report in favor OF
rcprcssive measures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
What is the matter with New En-

What is the matter with New Eng
land? An enterprising magazine is
about to answer this question with a
series Of articles in which each of the
six states is to be taken up in turn.
and Judging from the preliminary an
ncunccmcnt the muckrakers are about
to be turned loose in this corner of the
Union. Maine will first receive atten-
ton and the article devoted to it is TO
be entitled. "A Study in Land Grab
bling. Tax Dodging and Isolation" We
are told that the article will be one
which will make Maine people sit up
and take notice, but probably the adj
vance advertising is put in this some
what disconcerting style for the sake
of stimulating the sale of the maya
zine. The author of the series. by the
way, is advertised as an Iowa born
New Highlander who comes TO US by tho
way of Chicago"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

The American Flag Association |.
sending around its annual circulars re
mindinE the people of the country that
June II will hc the 10th anniversary 81
the adoption Of the Stars and Stripes as
the flag Of the United States. FLAG
Day has become quite generally rccos-
nizod throughout the country in recent
years both by general display of flags
on public and private buildings and
also by special exercises in the schools
and the American Flag Association
which includes some Of the most emil
ncnt mon Of the country among its
officers has plainly determined that its
observance shall not be given up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

Since the famous siege Of Pekin ex-
Minister Congcr, who has just died
has not been much in the public eye
but at that crisis he showed himself
the kind Of man whom all the world
honors. He was not a trained
diplomat. but his sound Judgment and
unwavcring courage were just what
the desperate situation demanded and
he gave his country good reason to be
proud Of him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

One Of the many remarkable things
about the Panama canal is that the so
called eastern end of it is farther west
than its Pacific end. A ship passing
through it from the Atlantic to the
Pacific will travel direction nearer
eastward than westward, or about
southeast to be more exact. a glance
at the map will show how this comes
about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

a large and modern barrel mill has
been erected on the west side Of Lake
Auburn, near what is known as the
found Top, by w. A. Brigham Of
Minot and is now in full operation. The
mill is modern in every particular and
the latest and best machinery has been
installed Mr. BRIGHAM has mr.
chased large amount Of lumber and
IS now engaged in saving the barreI
slaves. Six hands are employed in
the mill and Mr.. Rridrbam nI,ns -
make upwards of 10000 barrels to no
Tune next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Past Mjdniuht,

Just think" said Mr. SIoman. this
is tie first time I've seen you in two
months"
yes" replied Miss Patience Come,
suppressing yawE.
.'f,id-er-any one call on you last
last night" said she ostentatiousN
CHANGING at tie clock. NO one but you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Strenuous Games,

Gracious. What an extraordinary
Yes. ma; the children are playing"
Indeed! WHAT are the boys llayirg?"
On, the boys are in the back room
playing Teddy with his big stick
Il declare. And the other mpr3ar?"
oh, that is the girls in the front room
playing The Daughters of the Revolu-
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Made Her Creep.

Pearl blanche has hecn nervous since
the automobile show. Sic saws she will
never wear that horrd automobile coat
again.
Ruby Gracious, Why not?
PenrI-NVhv. one of those stupid re
poltrrS dcSCl iDcd it as being noIse-col-
ore6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
A Spring Ionic.

Socrates was drinking his hemlock.
ny hV in tho world arc You drinking
that mixture?" querred the man who
viii butt in.
oh. Just as a spring tonic" replied Soc
rates calmly. These patent medicines
contain 50 much alcohol and you know
am Oh the water wagon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
LIGHT AND AIRY.
M lean Man.

,ra IGSorge, .eliraed the young wife At
and e'h no.stcal read where loving
noer on his wife's biscuits. Now Dc dear =
!, ~ You want 10 lay me a pretty commit
1 ,lit; why don't you write a poem Oh liz
IT Would be impossible" laughed the
And why. George"
!, Ieca use tie biscuit YOU make are 81
nero they wouldn't take ink -
Anc then the trouble began.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
NJ ade Him Hop.

Hiram Hardapple-'W What made Grand
lis rhommatics When the circus us n rut sie
passed? Was he afraid of the elephants -
ZeEe Crawfoot-No, he heard the steam
C;.lliope and thought it was ono Of these
ties"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Her First Thounht.

When IN automobile runs over o. man
lie rants and sWearS az loud as he can;
And feels for the skin that is peeled from
his face.
And VOWS that lis ribs are out Of place:
But woman don't hunt for bruises or
swear;
Just sfriel.s: "Yor chimp you've mussei
my hair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Maria and the Ecbo

- you and your wife visited the Nam
n llt;otn cave on your honeymoon said the
ly. and, by gum, We had to rnIil M,ri.,
out of the cave forcibiy."
Gracious l suppose she was fascinat-
ed with the beautiful *talactiteS"?'
No. It wasn't the rtalactites. You sea
there is A wcnderful echo in the cave ami
Maria couldn't bear to think of the echo
having the last word
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Reasons for and Against.

Mrs Sci oppen-You really ought to let
me get enough of that summer SILK 70
make me a rev dress.
Mr.. Schoppen-Why? Ill
Mis- schoppen-N ell, it's reduced to
only 90 cents
Mr. Schoppen-lIuh! 50 IS my bank ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
lie They Were Dared.

"Thc idea Of speaking Of men as the
brave" exclaimed Miss Anteel, scorn-
fully "2ll men are natural towards.
shouldn't say that Just because none Of
them ever kissed VOC. ! know several
who would do it-on wager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Over it.

when 7 saw her last year" said the
returned tourist she was SO love sick
on account
cent now
.Corv:,lescent? How do you mean?"
SIZES just 20. a divorce"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Maine Gossip
Home.

I want to go home
TO my place in the hills
To tie blue of the sky
And the laugh OF the stream 8,
TO tie still nOontides
And the Whispering nights
And the rain on the leaves.
want to go home
II a field | have seen
AS tire sun slipped down
To his fiery bed;
TO deep cut road
AND a laurel cove
And the paths that l KNOW.
] want to &C home
Where the north wind sweeps
Through tie sentinel trees
And the bare boughs creak
And the ice lies thick
On the mountain tops
In the light of the moon.
I want to go home
To house that | know
And Some folks who SIT
In the glow of a tlre.
TO some books on Slei1
And soEte music and things
And my place by the hearth.
American Magazine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

That perpetual baseball pass which
has just been presented President
Roosevelt with not tend to lessen the
ambition of the average small boy to
occupy the White House when he IS
grown UP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22

A frost in late May IS an interesting
thing to hear the Oldest inhabitant talk
about, but an exceedingly unpleasant
thing to experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Wednesday, May q, 1907.

TIE straw hat and the peekaboo
wait will get show by the time the
Glorious Fourth arrives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
DaiIy kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return of re-
jected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-22
Behind the Bars.

lie once was making money;
Much more thnl lie could use.
Detectives caught lin at it,
And now he's making shoes.