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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

=. Horses that travel the road between
Augusta and Hallowell may be con-
graduated, no more quagmire holes
and knee deep mud to draw heavy
loads through. The entire road now
between the two cities is macadamized
and the Hallowell section will soon be
hard and smooth like the Augusta
section. >.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
aprseeodtf

Cook of Unity, he performed a success
full operation for appendicitis on the
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Truman
Cook. trained nurse, Mrs. Annie
Libby Bailey, is caring for her. All
will be rejoiced to know that little
Jessie is doing finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
\. s. rR,ckEY OF PORTLAND.
Former City Marshal and Veteran OF
Civil War Dies "Wednesday.

Portland, Me-. April 15.-Henry S.
Trickey. city marshal for three years
beginning in 1894 and a veteran of the
Civil War, died today with pneumonia.
He was 81 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

The funeral of the late Charles Ed
ward Town, whose death occurred
Tuesday afternoon, will be held at the
family residence on Bridge street at
3 o'clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

The first catch of the season at Cob
bosseecontec was landed by an Angus
ia gentleman. Tuesday afternoon. 1t
was not a trout or salmon, however,
but a mud turtle which had found a
resting place for the winter among
some brick and earth and which was
dug out during the cleaning up of the
land around one of the cottages. When
found the turtle was apparently dead
from being frozen up. but after having
been placed in the warm gun for awhile
he thawe6 out and became as lively as
if it were midsummer. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

Alfred D. Foster was elected president
of the New England Mutual Life Insur-
ance CO. at the regular meeting Of the
board Of directors at Boston Wednesday.
to fill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Benjamin +. Stevens. Mr.. Foster has
been vice president Of the company. d.
F. Appel was elected vice president, and
Jacob A. Darby secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

!. A lovely work OF art. the product
of Weber & Hewetts fancy bakery.
In the window one of the finest is a
rich and beautifully decorated Easter
cake that is attracting many favorable
comments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
Toniaht's Concert.

Wedding Knot"
Turner
Overture THE Vikings Daughter first
time). Sudds
waItzes-"Wiener Buerger" Zehrer
Selection from THE Hurdy Gurdi Girl"
IIearz
Infermezz Morse
Dance Antiuue-"La Mosaria'' Morse
the Flowers Bloom in
Snrinr." Won Tilzer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

Daniel S. Farnham, late Co. NJ, 31st
Me-, Inf. has been admitted to this
Home and assigned to the hospital for
treatment He was a resident of JEFF
ferSOn, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

Waterville Monday on business trip
7. +. Young returned home Sunday,
after passing a week at his grand
daughters, Mrs. S. G.. Parmenter
Branch Mills.
Mrs. Angie Dyer of Middleboro
Mass. visited her brother. Ernest Par
mentor, last week. on her way to China
to care for her sister Mrs. Vina Went
worth who is very i'll at her home
there.
G. H. Black has recently purchased
a photograph.
Mrs. Frank Bradstreet Of East
Palermo is at Mrs. Fred brakes.
TROY CENTER.
r. w. Halves will go to Belfast next
week toAserve as juryman
John Smith and son have sold Al
gallons Of maple syrup AID have as
much more on hand.
Miss Lora Harding and Mrs. Lula
Whitaker were in Waterville last
week.
Mrs. r. Leighton returned last week
from Harmony where she passed sew
eral weeks with her sister.
Mrs. Alfred Wright is i'll with erysip-
elias Her daughter. Mrs. Nellie Whit
ten of Pittsfield is with her.
Mrs. L. 3. Harding has been visiting
her daughter. Mrs. Rodney Whitaker
of Unity and Mrs. L. L. Cummings Of
Thorndike.
Most of the schools in town will be-
gin Apr. q. Six school teachers par
ticipated in the examination as Cook s
schoolhouse Saturday
The Ward Hill and Center schools
will be discontinued and the scholars
carried to Rogers Corner where Es-
telle Whitaker, an NJ. G. student,
will teach.
DR.. Hunt Of Bangor was.called to
Troy lastsweek where, assisted by DIR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

The announcement is made that on
account Of the observance of Monday,
April 70, as Patriots day, the Union
stores of the city will be closed all
day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

Harold l.. Crane. quartermasters
stenographer, who went to Bangor three
weeks ago to undergo an operation for
appendicitis, has returned and resumed
his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

William w. Wingood, nurse in
the Home hospital, has resigned to
accept a similar one in the City hos
pital at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

: Irving b. Packard and Thomas Har-
rington. nurses in the hospital have
resigned and left the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

The funeral of the late John Fee
was held from the Home chapel at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon, Rev. FIR.
j. p. Nelligan conducting the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

The marriage intentions Of Irving T.
Quincy of Middleboro. Mass, and
Lily Vivian Hamilton Of Augusta, have
been recorded at the Office of the city
clerk. II SCI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the Office of the city
clerk are the following: April Z. to Mr..
and Mrs. Delphis Poulin. son; April
IA, to Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Blouin, a
daughter. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

Elias e. Weber returned to the Home
yesterday from an extended furlougt
passed in Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

Warren l.. Braddock, late Co. H. 9Th
Mass. Inf, has been appointed SER
geant of Co. M, vice John Holland, re-
signed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

and Miss Sarah Lloyd of Winthrop
were visitors at the Home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
Daily kennsbsr Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Henry E. Capen left town yesterday
morning for Deer Island, Moosehead
lake, where he went on combined
business and pleasure trip. -"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

James 1. Hayes of Gardiner has ac'
cepted a position in the Home hos
pital as nurse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

The Royal Neighbors will meet this
evening at Woodmen's hall. Officers
are requested to be on hand promptly,
as there will be a rehearsal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

William F. Sherwin. late Co. F. 8th
Me. Inf..; has been dropped from the
rolls of this branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

Clarence Partridge has accepted q
position with John Liggett in the ca
pacity of chauffeur and will enter upon
his duties the first of May. -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
NORTH PALERMO.

The many friends of Will Chadwick
will regret to learn of his serious i'll
ness caused by an liberated tooth. His
mother, Mrs. E. 0. Chadwick. is car
ing for him at Perley Thurston's in
China, where he has been at work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preble and Mrs. Hig-
gins of Fairfield held meetings here all
day Sunday.
ing congratulations on the arrival of a
son, born April IL.
Louise Carr is visiting friends in
China.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Thurston
passed Sunday at Charles Wiiton's.
E. c. Rowe went to Augusta and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
xss. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

- bssn Sssd sor svse oIxTY.fIvE YEARS b MT
LIONS u MOTHERS for thsif CHILD ZEN WHILE
n.IaIN0s With PERFECT SUCCESS. = e0oTHEs
vgA9 WIND C0LIC and 10 the bsss remedy for DIAR-
Ia. selA By Drusglsts in every pass Of the world
nNN and ask for " Afs. Winslov'e Soothing Syrup"
attAs other kind Twenty cents bois. Gear
@ under the Food and Dr1es Act June Sth. 1904 eeris
Ssnoa 10oe AN OLD AND WELL TRIED 1EAEOYs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. Eugene A
Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
Raincoats

Many new models this season.
Many new fabrics that are exclusive
with us and all prices, very low for
this sale. Special values at. .........
$1,000, $12.50 and $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
1 uuusta lodge Directory
FAMILY comMANoERY NO. ?, /

cusHNoc CHAPTER, r. A. N.
IL g. Special convocation at Masonic
MTy.mple 7S6 o'clock. Thursday evening,
Anil H. Work in N. N. NJ. Degree. Ali
nnot;ourning companions are cordially in
sited to be present:
s's' GEORGE H. BANGS, IL. p
THOS H. BODICE. Sec'y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

We quote you some special values
in Suits. Newest models. These
Suits should meet with your prompt
approval. ............ .$12.5p to $500
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Growing Soy Beans.

Soy beans are a good crop to raise,
particularly for the small farmer. The
beans bring high price-from S1.50 to
81 per bushel. By growing a variety
like Mammoth Yellow on soil that has
been well prepared and fertilized, a
yield Of twenty to forty bushels to the
acre should be secured, and as the soy
bean is a legume it will improve the
soil. Soy beans should be inoculated
before planting on field where they
have not been previously grown.
When the ground has been well mel
lowed and the crop is wanted for pas
ture in the green form, or for hay or
manure, it may be broadcast or plant
ed in rows.
When wanted mainly for the grain
the seed is put in rows WITH the grain
drill more commonly, but sometimes
with the corn planter or the ordinary
bean planter.
In growing the small varieties the
rows may be as near as twenty-four
inches The largest varieties call fol
distance between the rows of not less
than three feet.
The plants In the row will bear grow
ing thickly, as the habit Of growing is
upright The distance between the
plants may vary from two to five OF
six inches, according to the size of the
plants. The amount of seed used pei
acre Is seldom more than one bushel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Points on Profitable Sheen

A careful observer of agricultural
conditions cannot help but be i'm
pressed with many points in the Sc
lection Of profitable range sheep. II
should be recognized that we need as
large bodied sheep as possible, with
out coarseness, for such an animal
would have large surface for the
growth of wool, and would produce a
large bodied, thrifty lamb for mutton
purposes.
The body must be well covered with
wool Of even density and fineness, the
wool extending over the under parts
and down the legs to the feet, that they
may not chill when lying on the cold
ground or snow, but it should not cover
the face to such an extent as to cause
blindness. The legs must be long
enough to enable the sheep to walk
from four to six miles a day over the
range for food. This sheep must be
thrifty and quick maturing, but still
capable of standing range conditions
and remain productive from seven TO
nine years. This sheep should serve a
dual purpose in measure, and be cap
able of making a good cross with some
mutton type for production of the best
feeder lambs, so that the owner will
find ready market at the best prices
for his surplus increase, and be able -
dispose of his old ewes and wethers as
feeders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

The Legal Status of Woman.

The judgment of the Supreme Court
of the United States, with reference
to the constitutionality Of the Oregon
law limiting the laboring hours Of
women, decides authoritatively much
disputed question. Oregon, like some
other States, has a law which pro-
hibits employers from requiring Of
women more than ten hours labor a
day il mechanical and manufacturing
establishments. The Supreme Court Of
Oregon upheld tn law against the con-
tention that it interfered with the
right of contract secured by the four
teenth amendment of the Constitution.
When the case came to the Supreme
Court of the United States, it was ar
gued by defenders of the law that con-
stitutional privilege is not infringed
by a provision which protects the
health Of women and so of the race.
that the State has a right to forbid
employers from exacting from women
an amount of labor inimical to health,
just as it has right to demand SAM
tary workshops ard take other meas
ures to secure human life against dis
ease and unhygienic conditions.
This argument is embodied in the
opinion Of the court, delivered by Mr..
Justice Brewer, who goes further, and
establishes the principle that women,
the same as children, are entitled to
special protection of a sort that would
not be recognized by the law in the
case of men. Her physical structure
aid a proper discharge of her mater
nal functions, having in view not
merely her own health, but the we'll
being Of the race, justify legislation to
protect her from the greed as well as
the passion of man. The limitations
which this statute (the Oregon law
places upon her contractual powers,
upon her right to agree with her en-
ployer as to the time she shall labor,
are not imposed solely for her benefit,
but also largely for the benefit of ALL"
Twenty States besides Oregon have
similar laws, and Justice Brewers de-
cision fixes their constitutionality and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
CuItiyating the Soil,

The Importance of frequent and
thorough cultivation of the soil is
now admitted to achieve the largest
crops. This knowledge was known to
the ancients, who worked the land
with primitive implements. Even the
untutored Indian, with his stone hoe,
stirred the ground around his plants
OF corn to stimulate their growth.
The initial preparation of the soil
fer perfect cultivation is performed
by the pillow, which stirs and turns
over the soil to uniform depth. Mod
ern plows are manufactured for all
kinds of soil, from the stiff clay to
the light, sandy loans and the fine,
smooth, black land of the prairie The
angie Of the moldboard determines
the compactness or disintegration of
the field that has been plowed. The
fine, black prairie loans need the
highly polished steel plows with
oblique angled moldboards to turn the
soil. An obtrse angled pillow will choke
in fine, black loan, but will work adj
ASbly III SdLicy lOiHS. lie SldI u
ahgled moldboard throws the furrow
over with great force, making the land
frlable and easily cultivated. In
breaking up seeded land the long, OBJ
tuse-angled moldboard is necessary
to lay the burrows down smoothly
| where they can be firmed by the
roller and subsequently cultivated with
the disk harrow.
Working the soil in turn makes
the soil work. Cultivation performs
the twofold purpose of liberatihg plant
food and destroying weeds. The earth
has been cursed with weeds to COM
pei man to work for his bread Till
ing the soil makes it loose and fria0le
and permits the roots of plants to more
easily appropriate the nOurishment Of
the soil. Tillage admits the air into
the soil and also the rain, which i'm
unlocks the great chemical Laboratory
OF nature and releases the nourishment
needed by vegetation. Thorough clll.
tivation unlocks the great storehouse
of nature and insures the hus5andman
bCuntiful crops. The stalk OF corn is
like IN infant who reeds nod1 ishnent
to promote development, and tiliage re-
leases the elements of the soil needed
for the evolution of the matured corn
-Goodall's Farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Cotton Seed Products.

The oils go into lard compounds,
oleomargarines, salad oil and lubricat-
ing oil the cake and meal into feed
and fertilizers the bulls into feed and
paper stock, and the Iinters into bat
tings, yarns and felt. In fact, the
many ultimate ends Of seed product are
but types of the value of the whole cot
ton plant, to the many purposes of its
fiber there now being added, feed, fiber
paper stock and fertilizer from the
stalk, and the root being used for fuel,
fertilizer or medicinal purposes. A
plant that furnishes material for food,
clothing, medicine, fuel and shelter Is,
perhaps the most unique plant in the
world, and the development of the cot
ton seed industry in half a century
from an undertaking with few thou
sand dollars capital to one representing
an investment of s1OO,oOO,O 900, is one Of
the most unique demonstrations Of the
economic utilization Of wastes.-Manu-
facturers' Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
MAYS of Saving Work .

In the home of one woman where
single beds are in general use the
spreads are made Of honeycomb ma
terial bought by the yard and hem
med. They are easy to wash and re-
0uire no ironing. In the same home
cream-white madras is used for bed
room window draperies because of its
good wearing qualities. 1t comes out
OF the wash with flying colors. She
trims them with ball fringe and does
not have them wrung very dry, and
wrung by hand, of course, as the
wringer would flatten the little balls.
She uses small rugs all through her
house save the dining-room, because
they can be taken outdoors every week
by the one maid of the establishment.
Another woman saves work by having
her luncheon brought to her sitting
room on tray, and another belonging
to a family that seems doomed to per-
petual mourning attire, supplies her
maid with very light cotton dresses in
white and black because there is al
ready too much gloom in the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

armhOle, having center fold come one
inch back of shoulder seam, and where
the half comes join under seam of
sleeve. This always insures a perfect
fit.
The drawing string is now obsolete,
as is the appendix of the ear-moving
muscles. Formerly the main reliance
of woman's undergarments, it has been
relegated by the new sheathlike skirts
to a position which is completely Ig-
nored by the up-to-date dressmaker
For the up-to-date dressmaker realizes
the Importance of underwear in a per-
feet fitting gown, and she insists that
the lingerie be adjusted to the figure
as carefully as the dress itself. Now.
the drawing string never guaranteed
anything save convenience even in the
days when skirts were faring as a
peony, and in these days their use is
sure to produce great bungling welts
under the skirt and bodice. For this
reason, no woman who pretends to
dress well now acknowledges acuuaint.
ance with the drawing string
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Proper Size of Farm.

Professor f. B. Linfield, director of
recently discussed entertainingly the
| size of irrigated farms. He says, in
part:
What area Of land under irrigation
vii. support man and his family in
comfort and also provide means for
using educational opportunities for his
| family? The first part Of this question
| can be answered only by asking
| another. What is the average yearly
| income Of the average workingman?
probably $500 to 5000 per year will be
an outside wage obtained by an aver
age laborer In the country towns. From
| this house rent and all living expenses
| have to be paid. Now, what will forty
acres Of irrigated land return under
careful, thorough and intelligent man.
agement? To be equal to the wage
| proposition it should provide equal or
| better wages, interest on the invest
| ment, and keep or maintenance Of farm
machinery and horses. Something on
| interest and wages will be returned by
the home being provided on the farm,
| and besides much Of the fruit, all the
| vegetables and the wheat for -four may
| be grown on the farm end obtained
without any cash outlay. The same is
true of the poultry and the eggs, and
Of the milk, cream and butter needed
II alfalfa hay is fed to stock, par
ticularly to dairy cows, the returns
could be nearly doubled.
The writer has pastured two mich
COWS OF one acre of ground and OBJ
aimed 200 pounds Of butter fat. At
20 cents per pound, this returns $40
per acre, or 81 600 from forty acres.
The above crops can be produced for a
minimum outlay Of labor. A man and
team could do practically all the
work. In the above illustration the
returns from but one crop were consid-
cred. but a combination Of many of the
| orops mentioned would be the Ideal
| farm practice II live stock were ham
died. this would spread the work over
| the year, and the returns on these va
| riety crops will be in proportion to the
| acreage return of from $500 to 81 800
DER year from the forty acres, in add.
ton tc providing a home and many 0!
the living expenses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
CHAPTER XVIII.

The Madame was steaming down from
Basse Terre to Saint Pierre. 1t was the
third morning after the tragic eighth of
May. On the evening after the eruption
the ship had touched Fort de France, and
left the natives there to join Father Da-
MEMS colony. Then the Madame was dis
patched to Dominica, where Constable
cabled to New York for officers and men
to complete the ships company, and sue
cceded also in reaching Mr.. Stansbury by
cable. with the word that his daughter
had been saved, before the planter could
get passage for the Whted Sepulchre.
Constable and Lara were sitting to-
gether at the cabin door in the sunlight
and soft winds. The girl wore a robe
purchased ready-made in Basse Terre. 1t
was white and lustrous, a strange native
fabric. which the man regarded with Sc
robustness and ave. This was an item in
the first consignment of feminine apparel
he had ever had the honor to purchase.
The joy was full and rare.
Il come to you empty-handed and very
soiled from the heat of the journey, SIR
she had told him; "but father will reim-
burse you"
Father will be allowed certain priv
ileges, but not that" he had replied, and
many were the bottles, founces, ribands,
and mysteries which they drew, together
and apart. from the treasure houses of
little BasSe Terre.
Peter was in white, too, of q freshness
only found on shipboard. His right hand
was in the swathed state which denotes
repairs. and a thickness of lint was fitted
look about his mouth and eyes, to which
the recuperative forces had not yet at.
tended. Negley, simultaneously bandaged
was on the bridge. in company with new
officer. secured temporarily at Dominica
The captain was unable to walk. but sig
niied his intention of healing above decks
Constable was regarding the sad face be
fore him. and the beauty of it had made
him dumb for several moments.
Lara" he said finally, well make tht
pilgrimage together to Saint Pierre-ol
the place !"
''She was very beautiful and yer,
proud-our MOTHER the girl whispered
unsteadily. She told you to leave he
therein the dark, so that we would
never see-how changed she was. know
how she felt
Lara, Peter and Crusoe made their ar
duous way up the cluttered road into TIL
Rue de Rivoli. A smoky charnal. Sain
Pierre, made human only by the lamenta
tons of those who had come down 70
their dead from Morne Rouge and tn
hills. The wind was still; and the SUI
shone through silent towers of smoke, an
it was noon. No one had spoken for sew