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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10
The Hairy Woodpecker,

The Harris woodpecker is the next
member of the drummer family to be
taken up. This bird is widely distrih-
uted' throughout our state 1t is said
TO be the form of the eastern hairy
Woodpecker, which frequents the humid
areas OF the Pacific coast. But il GER
talnly comes into the interior. where
not much of rain falls. for | have fire.
quently met with it in different narts
OF our state. 1t is to be found about
trees along the streets of the city Chis
occa sionally), and especially in orch
ards, and, of course. outside, they will
be met with wherever anything of the
nature of timber is to be found. Usual
ly their coming within the range of
the observers vision is of the nature
of a surprise. They flash upon one. as
il were, with their long. swinging.
bounding flight. silent, for much of the
time, as the Sphinx itself. and alight
upon tree, generally low down, and
proceed 10 work their way up. The
eastern form is much nofsier than the
Harris, and INDUCES more frequently
in loud calls and in rapid flights from
tree a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10
VI.---Prof. Goodwin
Continues on the Seed
Eating Group.

the musical expression of his feelings
he turns to his drum, which is gen
orally dry limb upon which he beats
out his song.
When about his work securing wood
boring and other insects. he takes
short hops up the tree trunk. slides
around to get away from the observ-
er, or to come nearer to that which he
seeks, or backs down with apparent
ease. No human tree inspector knows
so well NheFe to hook for the insect
enemies that infest trees as does this
white-backed bird of the sharp eyes
and acute hearing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10

the Weber river. out from Coalville,
making the wooded bottom land ring
with their calls At such times they
do not appear to be easily frightened
away from the tree in which they hap
pen to be. / have shot as many as
three times at one of a pair far up in
the tops of a tall tree, and the report
of the gun did not seem greatly to dis
turb them. At the first shot they did
not even leave the tree. Possibly hey
had little respect for the markspan-
ship. Whatever the explanation, they
remained, or flew short distance, and
returned almost Immediately to the
same limb. / am reasonably sure they
were not nesting in that particular
spot,
bold, daring and ingenious. 1t was
nothing more nor less than the kidnap-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10
Food Habits Beneficial.

Its food habits make il a desirable
visitor among the trees of the streets
and orchards. 1t does not eat so large
a proportion of insect material as does
the next form to be considered. but its
work as a destroyer of injurious in
sects and their allies is so considerable
that it places him among the highly
beneficial class of birds.
Making use of the general divisions
into which the food of birds naturally
falls, the different kinds taken by the
bird before us are, animal IS per cent,
vegetable 81 and mineral | per cent.
These elements comprise-in the animal
portion-ants, beetles, caterpillars, bugs
and grasshOppers. Spiders also are
taken TO some extent. The birds de-
stroy many cocoons of certain moths
(Cecropial as we'll The vegetable por-
ton includes Virginia creeper berries,
service berries. choke cherries, wild
grapes. blackberries and others They
also take seeds of poison ivy and nox-
lous grass seeds. The more eastern
forms feed largely in the winter, on
weed seeds.
The notes of this bird are limited to
sharp calls, usually of one syllable. For
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10

While larks eat weevils, cocoons Of
certain moths. caterpillars, beetles, ants
and STasShOppeTS, and though the food
provided for the nestlings is largely in
sect, fully 80 per cent of the food taken
49, the adult birds is weed seeds. One
plant upon which they feed with great
satisfaction is the foxtail A single
plant of this grass has been known to
produce from 600 10 ia, 900 seeds; as
this is a particularly nOXiOus plant.
any bird that helps to keep it in check
is rendering a very great service.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10

Good looking Coats in RajahS and Linens.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10
The Red Winged BIack-sird.

n group of important seed eaters
which can only be briefly noticed in
passing is that which includes the
blackbirds. 1t might be wen to FIX
upon the red-wing blackbird as a suit
able representative of this group as mis-
characteristic markings are so plain
and OF such q character, that he can
hardly be mistaken for any other. The
red epaulets with a band of orange at
tached can readily be seen even when
the birds are at a considerable dis
a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10

me reQ-Wln2S. IKE Blle small SWdipS
and catholics where the rushes stand
knee-deep in water and mud as build
ing site for the nest. In such spots
they are to be found-a male sometimes
with two or three wives. all of which
build in the same yard, as it were.
Where such spots are chosen. generally
only foot or two from the water sew
eral stalks will be utilized, and to these
the nest is strapped, generally only a
foot or two from the water. While the
! dull-cOlOred females attend to domestic
duties, the gay husband attends to the
display part: he loves to show off. -
10 call attention To himself and to his
gay dress, while he appears perfectly
willing to leave all the drudgery TO his
wives.
The Brewer BIackbird.
There are at least two other black
birds that must be named. though they
do not fill quite so important a place
in natures economy as does the red
wing. These are the Brewer blackbird
and the yellow-headed blackbird.
The Brewer blackbird is more a bird
of the fields, the pastures, the roadside;
he is the common, shiny black coat
with straw-colored eyes. There are to
be met with in every part of our state
l think, and, if anything, are more nu-
merous than the red-wing.
The Yeilowhead.
The yeIlow-head. save in winter
when he has to go far afield for food
prefers the vicinity of water, especially
| the borders of lakes and ponds, when
these are fringed with tules and rushes
Not often do they get far from such
places during the spring and summer
They have the most distressing call, OF
notes: they are of the nature of a COM
| binatiOn of a gurgle. and sounds such
as might emit if one were being slowly
strangled; often the birds lift the
wings and give other evidence of a Sc
rious time when relieving themselves
of this sound. After the nesting season
is over these fellows, in common with
the Brewer blackbird, will resort to the
grain fields; they are especially fond OF
oats, and sometimes do considerable
damage.
These two birds eat a goodly quan-
tity of weed seed. their services being
of much more value during the fall and
winter months for this reason.
Other Seed Eaters.
Fortunately for the tiller of the soil
| as well as for those who have nothing
| material to gain or lose by the presence
or absence of any bird-the next group
TO be named is well represented in
Utah. there being nothing less than
fifty-siX sepcies TO be found here. This
group includes the Fringillidae. To
specify some of the members of this
family, there are the grosbeak. the
inches. the grOssbfills, the redpolIs,
the Longspurs, the spaTrows the ju-
noos the towhees and others not so well
kneWn. These are seed eaters and are
widely distributed.
lowing to urgent inquiries fo,. certain
birds in this group, the woodpeckers
not treated in the former paper ON
birds assigned 10 the second grade. will
be presented here. II Pr
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10
Food of the Redwing.
Song and Nests.

The familiar and well-known "ok-a-
lee" of the redwing is one of the
means of Identifying this bird. II also
has a sharp. smacking note.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10
Other Seed Eaters.

lowing To urgent inquiries fer certain
birds in this group, the woodpeckers
not treated in the former paper on
BIRDS assigned 10 the second grade, will
be presented here. H Pr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
PLANS FOR ICE RACING.
kennebec Central Driving Club Holds
Annual Meeting Monday Evening.

The annual meeting Of the .kenner
bee Central Driving Club was held
at the ConY House last evening and
large amount of business transa act eG.
Officers We're chosen and plans made
for the coming winter races at Hal
lowell, and the meeting was character
lied by a great deal of enthusiasm.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
President-Samuel Currier. OF Hal
lowell
Vice President-J Manley Nichols of
Augusta.
Secretary-H. II. Lee of Augusta.
Treasurer and General Manager
Cushnan Walker of Hallowell.
Trustees-H. r. Lishness and Oscar
Anderson of Augusta. c. n. Smith OF
Hallowsll and S. r. Stilkey and III. M
Springer of Augusta.
1t was decided to hold a cup race
each week during the winter, the rae
| ing day to be Thursday, and also that
the manager and the standing, commit
! tee shall decide as to whether or not
the track is suitable to race upon
1t was further voted that all owner.
or drivers of horses shall hecpAe mem
| bers of the club before being allowed
to drive in the races held by the club
!, A vote was also passed thanking w
| w. Tibbetts, proprietor of the Con,
1 House, for his courtesy in giving tn
club the use of room in the hote
for meeting purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
Prescription for Rheunla-. .
tism and Kidneys.
Gives Relief Promptly and is
Easily Mixed.
Get the Ingredients from the Drug
Store and Mix This at Home.

The following prescription for the
cure of rheumatism and kidney and
bladder troubles has no doubt been
filled millions of times, viz: Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce;
Compound Kargon, one ounce; Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilha, three
ounces. These simple. harmless in
gradients can be obtained at any good
prescription pharmacy at little cost
and are mixed by shaking well in a
bottle. gsSEafF
The dose for adults is a teaspoon
full after each meal and at bedtime,
drinking a full tumblerful OF water
after each dose. 1t is stated that this
prescription is a positive remedy for
kidney trouble and lame back, weak
bladder and urinary difficulties. espe-
cially of the elderly people. and one
of the best things to be used in rheu-
matte Affections, relieving the aches
and pains and reducing swellings.
A well-known authority states that
this mixture acts directly upon the
eliminative tissues of the kidpeys;
cleanses these spongelike organs and
gives them power to sift and strain the
poisonous waste matter and uric acid
from the blood which is the cause of
rheumatism. >
If your back or sides ache and you
suspect kidney trouble it would be
wise to try this for a few days. r -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
North Augusta Grange.

The meeting of last Saturday even
ing was Gentlemen's night at North
Augusta Grange and there were nearly
100 present. 1t was a very successful
meeting in every way. The following
men filled the chairs: Master, E. H
Tillson; O., Clarence Phjlbrick; S.
Archie Scribner; A. S., Chas. Phil
brick; Chap, Fred Scribner; Treas.
Ed. Philbrick; Sec, E.. Withee: G. K.
Lewis Leighton; Pomona, Frank Lyon
Ceres, Irving Arnold; Flora. John Pen
ney; L. A. s., G. w. Bean, Jr A mosI
excellent program was presented an6
among the most pleasing features was
music by an orchestra composed oi
Messrs. Garland. Lowell, Cummings
Foster and Clark. There were coor
songs. by Clarence Richardson, song
by Alex Mills and jokes and music b.
the chorus, which was composed Of the
men of the Grange, made up to repre-.
sent several different nationalities
Many of the costumes if not becoming
were truly laughable At the close 81
the entertainment. banquet was serv.
ed by the men EAich was pronounced
blythe visitors to h ahead of any sup.
per they. eyer partabk gf.at Grangt
meeting. safg
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
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At the Star The eater.

Thanksgiving Day" is the feature
picture at the Star and it is proving
great drawing card. The acting
throughout this picture is excellent
1t deals with the life of q bank clerk,
and shows how his best friend turns
out to be a false friend. He steals
some of the banks private papers and
escapes, and you see them go through
many thrilling adventures and at last
it is all cleared up on THANKSGIVING
day and all live happily ever after
"Orange Picking in the South" is an
other good picture, showing the
oranges from the time they are picked
from the trees until ready for ship
ment The other~pictures are comic ant
make fine program. The song i!
will You Always Love Me Sweet
heart In the Same Old Way:'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

The Cabmen have inaugurated a
custom while waiting for trains at the
Maine Central station that constitutes
quite an Improvement as we'll as con-
venience to teams which may have oc-
casion to traverse Commercial street
at such tines Heretofore it has been
tie custom for the drivers OF public
carriages to stop anywhere along the
street in the vicinity Of the station
with the result that oftentimes tne
street would be blocked with those
teams so that another team could not
pass. but last Saturday evening the
drivers entered into an agreement
whereby they now fine their teams -ur
on the east side of the street, side by
side and the horses facing the street
which plan seems to work well and VII
be change for the better If it Is nam
| tanned. =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
cANAniAh FRUIT GROWER.
Visitor in City on Trip Of Investigation
eg Of Maine Orchards.

w. C. Archibald Of WoIfyille. N. 81.
is in the city on a trip Of investigation
OF Maine orchards. Mr. Archibald,
who Is a lie member of the Nova
Scotia Fruit Growers Association, has
spent many years investigating the
orchards Of Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick, and has divided the two
provinces into districts each of which
he visited on horseback. Since leaving
st. John, Mr.. Archibald has Travelled
through the greater part OF Maine by
train and trolley and plans to remain
in the State some days longer.
Mr. Archibald states that he noticed
very carefully all the orchards along
the railroad lines, which he Travelled
and was very fayorably impressed by
both their size and appearance. said
he: Il am convinced Of the adaptability
of Maine lands for growing apples.
You have both the natural suitability
in the land and climate that is favor
able for fruit growing. It is a pity
that all your hill slopes We're not in
orchards They would pay $4. where
they yield 81 now, if they were. 1t
seem to me that both Maine and the
provinces are importing too many
apples, especially as the consumption
is increasing all the time. AS nearly
as I can learn in Augusta you consume
an average of barrel per year to each
inhab;tant, which is about the same
as the average Of most of the cities
and towns of Nova Scotia" Il
Mr. Archibald is also much inter-
ested in the subject of good roads. In
response to a query as to whether the
split log drag was used in the Pro-
vinces he said: 1T has been used in
the Annapolis valley and other parts
of Nova Scotia for some time and they
are just beginning to try it in New
Brunswick The government of the
province of Nova Scotia now gives a
prize for the best piece of road con-
structed by local road builders Any
private individual can make the road
and use it. In the fall the prize is
awarded by a government inspector
after examining all the roads built for
the year in competition for the prize
He went on to say that he believed
that proper drainage was the first
essential for earth roads in wet
localities. and after that for Rounding
them into perfect shape the split lloge
drag should be used. He spoke IN the
most praiseworthy terms 1of@this de-
vice, saying: Year by year as it is,
used the split log drag. is coming more
and more into favor and it fis-found.
that after proper drainage it obtained
the split log drag can complete the
making of the road better and cheaper
than any other implement that can be
used The very good roads. which we
have in the Annapolis valley are due in
great measure to the use of the split
log drag
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

by the best known American Au-
thors, late copyrighted books that
were put upon the market at $l.b
a copy-now selling at only 80
CENTS A COPY. ,gg.4s n-
We have a very large stock Of
these books, and they constitute
the most acceptable Holiday Gift
that can be bought anywhere for
the money. Among the popular
BOOKS LATELY ADDED TO
THIS FAMOUS LIST are:
SATAN, ,SANDERSON, by Halle
Ermipe Riyes. l.i.t.... .....,..
I. BEVERLY OF GRAUSTARK,
by George Barr McCutcheon.
THE FIFTH STRING, by John
Philip Sousa, illustrated in colors
by Howard Chandler Christy.
THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE, by
Robert Aitken, with a beautiful
fulI-sized colored poster by Harri-
son Fisher.
THE BATTLE OF THE
STRONG, by Gilbert Parker.
These are only few of noted
works in this series. There are a
hundred others. Not only does 1t
include books for older people, but
also books for younger people as
we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
North Augusta School Items.

Very interesting exercises brought to
pleasant close the fall term at the
Brackets School. Under Miss Ethel
Bowens skillful training, the scholars
excelled themselves in their singing
and reading. Mrs. Charles Dutton
kindly officiated as organist for the
occasion:
The closing of the Stone school fol
the vacation was observed by a
Christmas tree" A very enjoyable
afternoon was spent in social enter
tainment.
The fall term of the Leighton school
was brought to a pleasant close by an
interesting gathering at which several
of the parents of the scholars Were
present. An appropriate recitation
was given by each scholar and two oi
three choruses We're sung; all re-
bounding credit to their efficient
teacher, Miss Blanche Cobb.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
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AMUSEME EMFS.~ 81
Pictures, Songs and Vaudeville e

Manager Cuddy's offering at the
Opera house today in the line of vaude-
ville Illustrated songs and moving pic
lures is one Of the best yet presented
and includes the Lampe Brothers in
their excruciatingly funny farce of
Isl and His Mule" and Mr.. Edwards
in his illustrated song entitled When
I'm Far Away" and the latest in the
line Of moving pictures from the lead
ing promoters and the list comprises
the following highly interesting sub
jccts: Money Mad" the feature film
and CAN the Trouble For a Drink, y
CA Childs Debt" and Elixir of
Strength Amateurs Thursday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
THE SHEARS ARE
ABSOLUTELY FREE
NORTH AUGUSTA.

A Christmas tree will be held at the
NJ. E. church, BRACKETS Corner) on
Thursday, Christmas Eve. A mis-
,ellaneous program Is being arranged*
Orchestra music, quartetss and daetsss
recidations and readings. Doors ,opeik
at $50. Concert to commence at 730.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
"The Wolf"

OF the attractions booked for an
early appearance here none should in
cite. q stronger, interest than "The
Wolf" The charming story of the Ca
madam wilds recently produced at the
Lyric Theater, New York. A well con-
structed. play, vivid character draw
ing, appropriate scenic environment
and strong cast should make this We'll
worth seeing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
. It has the Goods and
The Prices

to meet all desires. Call and see
what it has to show you.
In addition to it's books 1t has an
enormous stock of pictures, includ.
ing large supply Of Nutting's IA
nous hand colored photographs.
1t has all kinds of fancy china,
leather goods, box stationery, cam
eras and supplies, art calendars,
toilet articles, diaries, fountain
pens, mirrors, cut glass, the ia
nous Dennison Holiday Goods
nearly everything in fact that the
Holiday purchaser can wish.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

The Augusta Fruit Co is particu-
larly we'll stocked for this Christmas
with the most select fruits it might
almost be said, from the four corners
of the earth. Those big. rosy checked
apples from Oregon are in great de-
mand for table ornaments and very de-
licious to eat Here are the real fancy
nuts all kinds, also nice mixed nuts
2 lbs. 25c Navel oranges are much
sought for. All grades Floridas i'm
mense grapefruit, fancy pineapples
Malaga grapes, pears, tangerines, figs
etc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

Throw away. the squirt gun and the
old style lcaky joint fountain pen. &C
to F. p. Burns drug store and get a
Crocker Fountain Pen. This is the
pen you blow to fill. It's warranted the
only clean fountain pen made. YOU
really should see it: 1d22d1'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

Postof1ice employees report that the
Red Cross stamps are being used ex-
tensively on the Christmas packages
that are passing through the office this
week. Some are also used on corre-
spondence during the Holiday season,
hut not as mapy as on the Christmas
packages. =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

Samuel c. Manley is reported to be
i'll with what appears to be severe
attack of ptomaine poisoning. He will
probably be confined to his bed for
some time and will be unable to see
anyone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

Fred S. Hodsdon of Rumford Falls.
patient at the Insane hospital, died
at the institution Friday at the age of
50 years, the cause Of death being epi
lepsy. The remains were sent to Rum
ford Falls on Train No. Sunday night
for burial
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

The December meeting of East Ken
nebec Pomona Grange will be held with
Pittston Grange rext Tuesday, Dec. %
The electric car leaving Waterville al
Is A. NJ. and arriving at Gardiner at
$50 will be met by teams which Will
carry all Patrons to the Grange hall at
Tittston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

published by the wellknown house
of John G. Winston, and including
the works of number of famous
authors.
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THESE
BOOKS for they are the best value
for the money to be found in the
market today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

At the regular meeting of North Au-
gusta Grange, which will be held on
Saturday evening, Jan. 2, among the
other business which will come before
the meeting will be the installation of
the oHicers-elect for the ensuing year
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

Clyde Marshall Stewart left yesterday
morning on a business trip to Portland
and Boston, and intended to stop on
the way to attend the wedding Of a
cousin
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

Cushnoc Grange, No. 2O4, will have
its regular meeting next Thursday The
business session will be held in the
forenoon and there will be Christmas
tree in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22
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olutions Of respect, etc. VIA 9e
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 76 cents.
All advertising announcements Of an
tertainments whose object II the
raising of money. win be charged 'At
the rate of fifteen cents . line.
Advertising notices, nsws form will bs
excluded from our local columns,
except such q refer to adyertisefs
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columns and win be run under Z
separate head on one Of the, local
pages
Subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer . favor
BY notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

Charity ball for the benefit of the Au-
gusta City Hospital will be given in
January under the auspices of the
Hospital Aid Society.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-22

What boy would ever have sup
posed that he could secure the ia
nous books Of Edward strate-
meyer-the most noted of all the
writers for boys in this country
for only SO cents each? They are
beautifully gotten up too-fine
cloth bindings, excellent paper, fine
clear print, and the original illus
trations. They are without ques-
ton the BEST BOYS BOOKS
EVER SOLD IN THIS COUNTRY
FOR THE MONEY. ....-.
In the same series We have some
FAMOUS