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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

The astute east is beginning to lis
ten TO the wild and woolly west. Prof.
Samuel Calvin of Iowa City will de-
liver an address before the American
archaeological society at Boston at
its annual meeting during the holi-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

importing eggs from China seems
a stretch OF the imagination, almost,
and with all the stories one reads
about the scarcity OF eggs, it seems
strange that so many of us are missing
an opportunity to get rich by raising
hnnN
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

No disease is more fatal or more
to be dreaded than pneumonia. II any
one in the family is seized with a chill
accompanied by pain in the side, with
or without cough, and a high fever
coupled with rapid breathing, don't
hesitate. Get a doctor.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

The smallest contribution will
help to install that new electric, ele-
vator in the Oskaloosa hospital. If
you were missed on tag day, don't de-
lay. Do il now. tx
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

At the coroner's inquest on the
body of a woman who was drowned
in well. the husband testified: Il
saw her when she leaned over the
curb and tumbled in, and | was go
ing to help her out, but just then
/ saw a COW among the cabbages and
and thought I'd drive her out first.
Mary orter knew nuff to hang on till
got there"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02
our OF the ORDINARY.

There has been much talk in recent
years of getting business down to q
system. So widespread has the
movement been that it has reached
into Spain. Consumers of electric
lights at Bangkok have been served
with notices to this effect: Sir
For the case that your electric light
should fail, we beg to send you en-
closed post card. which please send
us at once when you find your light
out. The company will then send you
another post card. Yours truly, Man
ager Siam Electricity, Limited"
What the consumer is to do for
light in the meantime seems to be
left in the dark. q" "..rI.. s.r. -
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

According to a current newspaper
paragraph, the name OF Smith has
been traced back to the time OF the
third Ptolemy. 20 B. c. Aud what
do you think? That Smith was a
brewer
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

The report that they will soon be
making newspaper out of corn stalks
is not surprising to the Knoxville EX-
press, which insists that a good many
newspapers seem to be full of husks
now
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

December is changeable month.
1t is the time of transition to another
year and is the period when many
business changes are announced. The
spirit OF unrest is feature OF the
month and that may have something
to do with the contemplated change
in name OF several young ladies of the
CITY.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

The return of Thanksgiving called
up the old conundrum, why does the
boy like the drumstick?" And the
answer, Because it is the first piece
cut off the, turkey"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

AS flowers carry dew-drops, tremb-
ling on the edges Of the petals, and
ready to fall at the first wait of wind
or brush of bird. SO the heart should
carry its beaded words of thanksgiV.
ing, and at the first breath of heaven.
iy flavor, let down tine shower per.
fumed with the hearts gratitude
Henry Ward Beecher.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02
you AND YouR DEALER.

Stand by your local merchants. pat.
ronize the stores In your own town.
Don't be tempted by catchpeDny
bargains to send your money flying az
over the country; keep it In circ tias
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

Tama News: Book learning is all
right but as between book learning
and common sense the latter gets the
mos. jobs.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

Fifty years ago tomorrow John
Brown was hung for his part in free
ing southern slaves. He was executed
on December 2, 1859
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

Alex. Miller believes that lots of
girls and boys grow up fools, merely
because nobody ever told them differ
emily.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

According to Alex Miller, a Wash
ington man with rheumatism has been
offered PIG remedies. ,a o.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

"A contemporary voices the wish
that bore would disappear as quick
~ as a ton OF coal does.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

This bit of brightness is said to
have cropped out in conversation
between two little Misses not old
enough to go to school: What
makes a horse act naughty when he
sees an auto? 1T is this way:
Horses is used to seem other horses
pull wagons, and they don't know
what to think of EN- goin' along
without a horse. Guess if you saw
a pair of pants walkin' down the
street without a man in 'em you'd
be scared, too"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02

The late Judge Silas Bryan, the
father of William ]. Bryan, once had
several hams stolen from his smoke,
house He missed them at once, but
said nothing about it to anyone. A
few days later a neighbor came TO
him. Say, Judge" he said, Il heard
yew had some hams stolen t'other
night" Yes" replied the judge, very
confidentially, "but don't tell anyone.
You and | are the only ones who
know it."
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-02
Meat Prices.

Secretary Wilson has just finished a
unique investigation made for the pur-
pose of this report relating to the in
crease of wholesale prices of beef
when sold at retail Through en-
ployes of the bureau of animal indus
try inquiries we're made in so cities
large, medium and small--in all parts
of the country. For the so cities the
total retail cost charged to customers
above the Wholesale cost paid by the
retailers is SO per cent In five cit
les the rate of increase is 20 per cent
or under; in ten cities, 81 to 80 per
cent; In IL cities, 81 to 40 per cent
in IL cities. AZ to so per cent; and in
IL cities. over so per cent,
A gross profit of 20 per cent. was
found in New York city and in Phila.
delphia; rs per cent in Buffalo, sc
per cent. in Boston, n per cent. in
Baltimore, AZ per cent. in Washington,
46 per cent. in Chicago, % per cent
In Cincinnati, ,23 per cent. in Omaha
% per cent, in Milwaukee and Detroit,
80 per cent In ST. Louis, 81 per cent
in Mobile, 80 per cent in San Fran.
cisco, "a per cent. in Seattle and 81
per cent. in Denver. The lower the
grade OF beef the greater the percent
age of gross profit.
The farmer has failed to receive a
share OF higher beef prices with re-
gard to the raw animal. The price
level OF two-year-old steers at the farm
being regarded at 100 for 1S96-190O,
the price of such steers rose to 1859 in
1900, declined to S5.5 in 1905, and rose to
1905 In 1909, all for the date of Janu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
THE HAPPY PEARY FAMILY.

Portland, Me, Sept. S.-A tired but
wife of the American explorer. came
up Casco bay, with her two children,
to Portland from the Peary summer
home on Eagle Island, unobserved.
this evening. She brought with her
two important wireless messages from
her husband, whom she Is on her way
to meet. One came, this evening. It
was dated Battle Harbor, and was
addressed to her at South Harpswell.
All that she could quote from it was
that the Roosevelt had reached Battle
Hartor, where the ship Is coaling, and
that he would wire Mrs. Peary later.
when he expects to reach Sydney.
Further than this she would not d.
vulge it's contents.
Another wireless message was re-
ceived by the explorers wife. 1t reach-
ed Eagle Island before the family went
away. Mrs. Peary allowed the news
paper men to copy this message. It
read:
Indian Harbor, Labrador, via Cape
Ray, NJ f.
ITO Mrs. Robert +. Peary:
Good morning. Delayed here by
gale. Don't let Cook story worry you.
Have him nailed.
(Signed) BERT"
II have no idea what Mr.. Peary's
plans will be- said Mrs. Peary, at q
quiet family hotel here this evening,
But presume that he may go right on
to Washington and report that he has
discovered the North Pole to the navy
department"
She fatty refused to comment on DR..
Cooks statements. She appears to
realize the seriousness Of the present
situation between her husband and Or.
Cook and apparently does not want to
mix in the controversy in any way.
With trunk and two suit cases, the
mother, Marie. her 16-year-oid daugh-
ter, and the lively faxen haired had.
Robert, Jr, boarded steam launch az
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09

Lewiston, Me-. Sept. S.--(SpecaD.-
were natures contributors to the third
ddy of the Maine state Fair. Wednes-
day was looked forward to by the man
agement as the big day of the fair
and expectations were in no way dis
appointed. A conservative estimate
places the number present at 100000
Judging of driving horses, pulling Of
horses and oxen. fast races in the 2.13
pace, 2.40 pace 240 trot and 2.2S pace
up the program, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by everyone.
The visitors to the fair begun to
come with the opening of the gates
in the morning and the rush continued
until long after the hour for beginning
the races of the day. All the early
trains were loaded. The first train from
Skowhegan brought 100 and the extra
train from Skowhegan 1923. The seconu
regular from Skowhegan brought 100.
The first RumfOrd Falls train had 2Gt
fair passengers and the second train
from that place 90. The first train
from Portland brought $50 and the sec
ond train from Portland 2S5. The ex-
ira from Portland had 375, the Farm
iugton extra ASP, and the Pennington
regular Ill
Trains from all the country towns
-, :, ,,,J;,,c of % or 40 miles brpu Or
additional visitors to the fair and
automobiles also contributed their
share to the monster crowd which
swarmed into the State FAR grounds.
Most of the stores and other places or
business were closed in the twin cities
in the afternoon and Lewiston and Au-
burn added their full quota to the sum
total of the fair attendance on the big
day.
The fair will close Thursday and the
last day will be made memorable by
the presence of Governor Bert NJ. Fer
nald and his entire staff together with
members of the Governors Councii'
| The cavalcade of all the prize VIM
ming stock will circle around the track
at 10 30 o'clock and will be q spectacle
well worth seeing. Some of the best
races have been reserved for the clos
| ing day.
Governor Fernald will be met at the
train by an automobile containing
Mayor Morey of Lewiston, Mayor
Merrill Of Auburn and President Libby
of the Fair Association.
| The annual meeting of the Fair AS
ISOLATION will he held Thursday even
| irg in the municipal court room al
| CITY hall, beginning at 7.SO. These
meetings are always of much interest
as many matters connected with the
administration of the fair come up al
| that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
(Signed)
"PEARY."

Commander Peary's dispatch today
from Indian Harbor to The Associated
Press gives his first expression con-
corning the claim of DR.. Cook that he
reached the North Pole almost year
prior to Pcary on April q. 1908. Peary's
latest telegram is hardly less notable
than his first announcement which alb
sorbed the attention of the entire
world as it gives concrete form to the
issues already vaguely outlined in
scientific quarters on the authenticity
of Cooks announcement and the ques-
ton of priority in reaching the Pole.
At the same time 1t is the frs ex-
preston of opinion from airy one in a
position to know the facts of the Arctic
region on which DIR. Cook claims
are based. 1t contains a direct intima-
ton that Cook never reached the Pole
at all.
The dispatch from Commander
Peary was responsive to an inquiry
sent by wireless telegraph tc him at In
dian Harbor, Immediately following
his first announcement. The first mes
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
DOVER AND FOxCROFT.
Newsy Items Of Interest Gathered
About the Sister Towns.

Dover, Me-, Sept. 8.-(SpeciaD Til
water at the spool factory is being
drawn off and a cement bottom will be
laid
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Blake and child
have returned to their home in Massa-
chusetts, having spent several weeks
with Mrs Blake's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. F. Arnold.
Miss Alice Genthner has gone to
Boston, where she will take course
in Music for public schools.
The Thompson Free library will be
opened In the forenoons from $50 to II.
retaining the same hours in the after
Moons and evenings.
The auction sale of lots at Foxcroft
Terrace proved very successful. All the
lots numbering SO were disposed of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
BRlDGMAN STARTS
For Sydney to Personally Congratulate
Explorer Peary.

Portland, Me-, Sept. S.-Secretary
Herbert l.. Bridgman of the Peary
Arctic Club. who left New York last
night for sydney to meet Commander
Peary upon his arrival there the latter
part of this week, passed this forenoon
in this city while waiting for the de-
parture of the ST. John express at IL
A. M. He will reach Sydney tomorrow
night.
Mr.. Rridgman expressed every con-
fiGence in Commander Peary. believed
that he could safely say to the world
that he stands on his past record as
an Arctic explorer and declined to en-
ter into any controversy as TO VINO hfst
discovered the pole.
Mr.. Bridgman left on the lilo A. M.
train without Mrs. Peary, who will take
the ST. John train leaving at the same
hour tomorrow. She will be accom-
panied by her two children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
Suspected in Case Of
Body Found at West Sebois
indications Point 10 Death as
Result Of Injuries Inflicted
Will, Man Was Away from the
e,np...coronsr Is Investigating.

pangor, Me-, Sept. S.-An unknown
man whose body was IN advanced
stage of decomposition. was found dead
IN deserted lumber camp about mile
and half west of West Sebois station
IN the line of the Bangor & Aroostook
late yesterday by Frank Atwood Of
WHO who was out exploring for the
Milo Lumber Co.
From the position of the body and
the condition OF the camp, it is be-
,ieyed that the dead man came to his
death through foul play administered
somewhere away from the camp.
owing to the condition of the body
there was no way of identifying the
remains Coroner Bragdon of Milli-
nocket is investigating the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
B|untly Says That Cook Did Not Reach Pole Nor
Even Go Out Of Sight Of Land--Can Prove
! Il by Cooks Own Esquimaux,
PEARY NEARING HOME.

North Sydney, c. b., Sept. SIT was
learned definitely through dispatches
sent from wireless stations in the
North tonight that the ship Roosevelt,
bearing the Peary North Pole expedi-
ton, arrived this afternoon at Battle
Harbor. which is about 175 miles south
OF Indian Harbor, the steamers first
stopping place. The Roosevelt left In
dian Harbor yesterday and was sighted
off battle Harbor at 10 A. NJ. today
The report that Peary had reached
Blanc Sablon in the southern part OF
the Strait of Belle Isle was circulated
through an order which the explorer
sent to st. Johns, N. F., for coal sup
ply to be sent to him at Blanc Sablon
in case he should not be able to obtain
sufficient fuel for his bunkers at Battle
Harbor.
There is no telegraph station in Bat
tie Harbor, but there is a wireless
equipment and tonight Commands,
Peary was i'm full charge of it so that
it is impossible to send any mesa g.
to that point 1t is thought here tina,
Commander Peary may be able to ge'
through some particulars OF his fa'
northern journey. The Roosevelt en-
countered heavy weather after leaving
Indian Harbor and allowing for re-
coaling and her slow speed. it is pos
sible that she will not arrive at North
Sydney before Sunday.
1t is not known whether the Roose
welt will stop at Red Bay where there
is a telegraph station, but it is con-
sidered probable that she will do so.
Red Bay, Labrador. via Quebec, Que.
Sept. S.-Commander Robert E. Peary.
homeward bound on the steamship Roose
welt, arrived today at Battle Harbor. just
above the opening of the Strait of Belle
Isle and approximately Go miles above
this point. AS the telegraph station at
Chateau Bay, 35 miles northeast of here,
is closed, the Roosevelt's next stop will
likely be here, although it was at first in
tended that she stop at tho former place.
At one time today the Roosevelt was
reported at Blanc Sablon. southwest of
here and 100 miles from Battle Harbor.
but later advices tonight merely chron
icle her arrival at Battle Harbor with
her exact itinerary thereafter in doubt.
Coal is direly needed on board and it IS
reported that part of the vessels wood
work has been used as fuel.
News from Battle Harbor is most
meagre. but advices which reached here
today say that the Roosevelt was sight
ed at that port at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. Her speed is uncertain, but she Is
expected to stop here or go on to Blanc
Sablon tomorrow whence, after short
call. she will proceed on her way to
North Sydney. C. B., about AIS miles to
the southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
loDAY'S JOURNAL CONTENTS

80 Page One.
TELEGRAPH-Peary Says He Has Dis
covered Pole and Questions Cooks
Claim-Jolly Thousands at Maine State
FGir, Lewiston.
Page Two.
uLocAL-Pittsfield and Gardiner Local
Page Three.
LoCAL-Waterville. Fairfield and Oak
iahd Local News.
Psoe Four.
SPORTING AND FINANCIAL-Base-
Boxing, Racing and other Sports-The
Markets
COUNTY Kennebec County News.
Page Six.
Making New York to Or
99er-Cause for Thanksgiving-Taklng
Long Chance-Briefs-Main GOSSIP
rress Comments
Page Seven.
CLASSIFIED ADs-Male and Female
Houses. Stores, etc. to Let-Lost and
found boats. Motors, etc. for Sale
BUSINESS Cards-Railroads.
Page Eight.
Observation-Disclosures College News
CNoImal School Building to Be BUTT at
Page Nine.
pauCAIs-State House News-Decislon
roeserved in Richmond Baseball Gronna
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Sagadahoc
Page Ton.
,aL..OCAL-Judge Cook Will Wind Up Al,
ana AIS OF American Royal Circle-Local
Page Eleven.
rnsta AL-County Fair to Be Held at Au-
Page Twelve.
TELEGRAPH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
PEARY's BoMBsRELL.

New York, Sept. 8.-The following
dispatch was received here early to-
day:
Indian Harbor, Labrador by wire
less via Cape Ray, N. F., Sept. Z.
To Melville e. Stone, Associated
Press, New York.
81 have nailed the Stars and Stripes
to the North Pole. This is authorita
tive and correct.
Cooks story should not be taken toe
seriously. The two Esquimaux who &C
comp anied him say he went no dis
lance north and not out OF sight Of
land. Other members Of the tribe cor
roborate their story.
(Sisned) "PEAHY.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
The Races.

Coouette easily won the unfinished
o.2o pace, three heats of which were
trotted Tuesday. But single heat
was necessary to decide the race, CO.
ouette leading all the way around.
There was big fight between Prince
AIfcndly and the Augusta horse. Stan
Low c. for second position. Prince AL
fonclv landing second by less than
'balf length. Stanley c. took second
money in the race and Prince Aifondly
third.
One heat also decided the unfinished
.nrae minute pace in which the three
STARTERS. La Colbert, The Indian and
Ron Row each won. two heats Tues
law hon Boy took the seventh and
daciding heat. 1t was close between
non.42oy and The Indian until the lat
ter broke on the home stretch La COL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Dr. Henry C.. Chapman, professor
emeritus of physiology and biology at
the Jefferson Medical College, Phila-
delphia, and curator of the Philadel-
phia Academy of Natural Sciences.
died suddenly at his summer home at
Bar Harbor late Tuesday night. of in
ternal hemorrhages. DR.. Chapman had
made his summer residence there for
number Of years past. He was born
In Philadelphia in 1S45. A widow, who
was with him at the time of his death
survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09

Artificial ice making in the tropics
comes high. Water of 60 degrees or
Sh degrees can easily and cheaply be
thrown into icy ingots of cooling joy.
but when it comes to cooling water or
u or so degrees the difficulty Is
strangely increased, oven to doubling
prices. Ice in Buenos Aires retails for
$l.2s gold a hundred, yet Buenos Aires
Is a fairly liberal ice town. and would
DC great consumer of cheap and
plentiful product.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09

Portland, Me-, Sept. S.-Mrs. Peary
received a second message early today
from Commander Peary. 1t stated that
he had been delayed at Indian Harbor
and that she need not worry about DR..
Cook. The text Of the message fol-
lows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-09
MAINE CROPS SUFFER.
Frost Causes Heavy Damage In Penob
scot and Piscataquis Counties.

Foxcroft, Me-, Sept. 8.-Frost last
night caused heavy damage in Penob-
scot and Piscataquis counties. Corn
and potatoes suffered especially and
the loss to the farmers will be consid-
erable