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The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
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said
~1hs evils Of cigarette sfnokinf
rom The physical aide - ILLUSTRATED
hy careful medical invests gatson. In :
large eastern university during q
period OF nine years were made clear
It Wa shown that non uaers Of Gig.
sreiios gained physioall, about .
per cent more than cisareits smok
ers.
The habit. especially In early
years, leeds TO excesses in other di-
rections that are even more deleteri-
Qua. A similar effect seems TO be
felt on scholarship. Az a rule. with
OF course individual exceptions. the
al around scholars of the highest at
tainments. like the all round athletes
of the highest grade. either abstain
totally or are very temperate In the
use of tobacco.
1T was estimated by the commit
tee of so that not less than a billion
dollars year was expended in the
use of intoxicating liquors. very
considerable proportion of which,
from the point of view of economic
productivity. is absolutely lost, to
say nothing of the direct diseases and
the weakening influence which tends
to increase the fatality of other dis
eases upon the public health.
Remedies for all these evils are in
part the same. Legislation can do
something in the way of preventing
temptation being placed before the
weak. Where the chief incentive to
many OF the worst forms OF the evil
are due to greed on the part of those
actively promoting 1t, much can be
done in legislation TO make the bust
ness improbable and dangerous. and
this should often be done. No mere
sentiment regarding absolute right
and absolute wrong should be allowed
to stand in the way of effective check
ing of tie evil Measures should be
encouraged which will be effective
The chief, remedy, however. along all
these lines must be education in
early youth regarding the nature OF
the evils themselves and especially
the education which will lead toward
habits of self denial and self control
for the purpose of the attainment of
n higher degree of efficiency, person
ally and socially"
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
ENDORSED AT HOME.
Such Proof as This Should Convince
Any SkOwhegan Citizen.

The public endorsement OF a local
citizen is the best proof that can be
produced None better. none stronger
can be had. When a man comes for
ward and testifies to his felow-citi-
zens, addresses his friends and neigh
bors, you may be sure he Is thorough
ly convinced or he would not do so.
Telling ones experience when it is
for the public good is an act OF kind
ness that should be appreciated. The
following statement given by a resi-
dent OF Skowhegan adds one more to
the many cases of Home Endorsement
which are being published about
Doan's Kidney Pills. Read it:
Alvin Sedgley, Is Pine street, Show
hegan, Me, says: Il still take pleas
ure in recommending Doan's Kidney
Pills. ! have given several public
statements in favor OF this remedy
which have described my experience
with it and | only hope that my en-
dorsements have been the means of
bringing relief to other kidney suffer
ers."
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Mlburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
The highest medical authority
ON foods,
Sir James Crichton Browne, L.D.-r.RS.
Of Lsndon,
gives the best reasons for eating more
Quaker Oats

duces a big. .boned. well-devel-
oped. mentally energetic race.
His experiments prove that
good oatmeal such as Quaker
Oats not only furnishes the best
food for the human being, but
eating it strengthens and en-
larges the thyroid gland-this
gland is intimately connected
with the nourishing processes
of the body.
In conclusion he says
1t seems probable therefore
that the bulk and brawnines. of
the Northerners (meaning the
Scotch) has been in some
measure due to the stimulation
of the thyroid gland by oatmeal
porridge in childhood
The Scotch eat Quaker Oats
because it is the best of all oat-
meals.
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
City Bee Abuxzing.

The city bee abuzzing in Skowhe-
gan's bonnet. Skowhegan is the
second largest town in the State, be-
ing next to Brunswick in population,
and has wonderful facilities for man
ufacturing enterprises. 1t is steadily
growing in population and the mill
hands are coming here to make THEN
homes. They are building houses and
buying real estate and the banks
show an increase each year of deposits
from these people. Many SFowhe-
han people think that it is time now
to rise to the dignity of a city
Lewiston Journal.
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11

In an article published in the
Youths Companion of Septem-
Der 23rd. 1909. DR.. Browne. the
great medical authority on
foods. says. about brain and
muscle building
There is one kind of food
that seems to me of marked
value as a food to the brain and
to the whole body throughout
childhood and adolescence
YOUTH. and that is oatmeal.
Oats are the most nutritious
of all the cereals, being richer
m fats. organic phosphorus and
Iecithins."
He says oatmeal is gaining
ground with the well-to-do of
Great Britain. He speaks of it
as the mainstay of the Scottish
laborers diet and says it pro-
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11


written by a former Skowhegan girl
and read before the Woman's Club.
October 81:
HAPPINESS.
To walk long miles meath Aprils
changing skies,
To breathe deep breaths of balsam-
scented air;
To watch the shadows lengthea while
the sunset dies
To know that all the world is young
and fair.
To see the stars shine through the
velvet night
To catch the midnight fragrance OF
rose;
To hear the skylark greet the morn
Ing light
To feel tho freedom that the eagle
knows.
To know the song the dancing brook
let sings,
To build cloud-fanciss. heaplng pile
on pile;
To hear the thrushnote that the twl-
light brings
And then, In silence, dream little
while
To see the leaves flush. russet Grim
son. gold.
To feel the uplift OF October's air;
To hear Decembers deathsong when
the year is old
To CLEAN a little wisdom here and
there.
To battle strongly with life's storms,
nndaunted.
To know defeat as but = chance to
win;
To love the minor chords our hearts
have chanted--
To make fact of each. TT might
have been"
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
GUNS BANG ON SUNDAY

The Parkhurst man says: All day
Sunday the bang OF the shotgun and
rife are heard in the woods and every
living thing from a mocso to mouse
are shot at. Fox hounds and cur dogs
run in droves together and are chas-
ing the deer out of tho country. Where
are our gene wardons, and why are
such things allowed? If man digs po-
tatoos on Sunday he Is branded as a
hcathen, but it appears to be no harm
to kill game on Sunday.
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
Student Nurses Wa nted

Wanted at the Waldo County General
HoStital, young ladies between eighteen
and thirty years of age to enter the
training school for nurses. The school
offers the best of instruction under
thoroughly educated and competent
trained nurses. 4 splendid opportunity
for those desiring To take nursing as a
vocation Address,
Miss Abigail II. Hinckley.
Waldo County General Hospital,
4w44 Belfast, Maine.
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11

The Bridgton News takes another
fling at the Initiative and Referen-
dunn. Some folks never know when
they are worsted. Why Br'er News
that amendment was adopted long
ago. Why kick against the pricks
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
THE STORY OF A LEAF.

THE STORY OF A LEAF.
Tiny bud, brown bud.
On maple spray;
Tiny bud. green bud,
Growing day by day.
Green leaf. thirsty leaf,
Drinking in the sun;
Whispering leaf, rustling leaf,
Your work will soon be done
Gold leaf, scarlet leaf
Flutt ering on the trees;
Dainty leaf fickle leaf,
Dancing with the breeze.
Withered leaf, faded leaf.
Silently downward fall;
Snow-covered, deeaying, forgotten
Such Is the fate of all.
HESTER BASSETT.
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11

We ought to feel thankful that this
old Earth has but two poles, for 1t
is extremely difficult for most of us
to discover who discovered one of
them.
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11

Charity is never satisfactory. The
best way is not 20 need it.
philosopher says that fortune
usually knocks at mans door in a
whisper.
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11

My good blade carves the casques of
men.
Ny tough lance thrusteth GIrc,
Ny strength Is as the strength of ten,
Because nv heart is pure.
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS.
I'm THE
SkOWbegau Savings Bank. SkOWhegan. Maine.


the
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Of of
Withdrawal
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Henry w. chards
S.
M
CARLETON P. Treasu
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS

Bend 1Oc.. name of paper and this ad for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Sketch Book.
Each bank contains Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 40e Pearl St. New York
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11

THE most merciless enemy | had for
20 years. declares Mrs. James duncan
Of HaynesNilie, Me, was Dyspepsia
suffered intensely after eating OF
drinking and could scarcely sleep. AT
ter many remedies had failed and sev-
eral doctors gave me up, | tried Elec-
tric BittCrs. which cured me complete
lY. Now l can eat anything. l am Il
years ola and an. overjoyed to get my
health and strength back again Fol
Indigestion. Loss of Appetite, Kidney
Trouble, Lame Back. Female Com
plants, its unequaled. Only soc at G
II. FogGs
The independent-reporter., 1909-11-11
A Young Girls Poems.

The two poems given below were
written by a former Skowhegan girl
and read before the Woman's Club.
October 27:
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
PAINT DURABILITY.

The first thought in painting should,
of course, be durability-and dura-
bility e simply pure paint prop
erly applied. Pure paint is pure
white lead and linseed oil with or
without tinting materially.
Some years ago the paint-buyer was
likely to get adulterated or counter
felt white lead if he was not familiar
with brands. To-day he may buy
with perfect safety if he only makes
sure that the Dutch Boy Painter
trademark is on the packages of
white lead that he buys. This trade
mark was adopted by National Lead
Company to distinguish the pure
white lead made by them from the
worthless adulterated and fake goods.
1t is a guarantee as valuable to the
HORSEPOWER as the education of a
paint expert could be.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
4 FEW REMARKS FROM PAPA
Quiet, But Emphatic, and Young Ihln9
Immediately Took a New
View Of Life.

An Atchison Young Thing had a
head that ached, her honey boy having
taken his affections elsewhere, and
her father recently shut himself up
with her to reason with her. That
Honey Boy averaged spending SO cents
a week on you," he said. Here's a
dollar a week to take it's place. Every
time he called he cleaned out the re-
frigerator; your mother will see to 1t
that your brothers do this in future.
He kept you up late nights. Your
baby sister is cross, and hereafter you
will let the baby do this for you. He
took possession of the most comfort
able rocker on the porch; when you
look at that rocker in future it will not
be empty, bringing the pang to your
heart that your silly novels tell about;
it will be occupied by the man who
paid for it, and that's me. Your moth
er and l stayed by you through collie
and teething, and are going to get
you through this if we have to take
turns spanking you. Now, take your
eyes off the moon and look at the dust
around you.'-Atchison Globe.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
A Noble Love-,

rs the contract of dover properly
drawn up, signed and witnessed?'
asked the count of Castle-on-the-Bum.
YES" sighed Gladys Golden.
There are no loopholes through
which your wise lawyers of Philadel-
phia might Creep"
Not a loophole," said the fair
Gladys.
And your fathers holdings in Anal,
gamated Whalebone, American Cheese
and Macaroni and Tin Soup-Plate 6s
have not been affected by the recent
Depression"
mo, dearest" answered Miss Gold
en-, firmly.
Then l love you," said the noble
count; and two fond hearts beat as
one.-Puck.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
WHERE DEPEW Is MISTAKEN
The American People Can Not Be
Made to adjust Themselves"
to a Wrong.

On his departure for Europe Mr..
Depew discussed the broken promises
of his party and left this comforting
thought for his fellow-Republicans:
The American people always adjust
themselves quickly t o whatever ex-
lists
To say that the people adjust them
selves quickly to existing conditions is
to put into words only a part OF a
truth. Americans do not as a rule adj
just themselves to disagreement, to
extravaganza, to injustice and to prlvl-
lege. They are not easily reconciled
to political bad faith. They never will
accept government by one man. They
do adjust themselves very cleverly to
natural and other h%ardshipS which can
not be removed.
In too many cases politically what
ever exists" means wrong, and we do
not believe hat the time ever will
come when the American people will
permanently submit to it. They are
alert and adaptable. They possess a
certain skill in making the best OF
things and of turning some bad things
to account. They have wonderful pa
thence with poorly concealed trickery
and they sometimes admire audacity
of the evil sort.
Yet, once convinced that a mischiev-
Gus policy has gone far enough or that
a blatant and impudent leadership has
ceased to respect popular intelligence
and public rights, the American peo-
pie always have acted with a power
and precision that could not be with
stood. federation in their case does
not now mean assent. Silence or lack
of interest must not now be inter
preted as Indifference. They know
what is going on, and it will receive
their undivided attention in due time,
there need be no doubt.
Mr.. Depew's garrulity discloses not
the attitude of the people but the
foolhardy self-sufficiency of the pluto
Gratis who are shaping the legislation
of the Republican party. These rep
resentatives of the interests believe
that the people have lost the power
of resistance and that they will ac-
cept humbly all the burdens that may
be heaped upon them. They look once
again for adjustment" They are
much more likely to encounter read
justment, and it may be f~ar-reaching.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
The Ever Chanqinq Waist Line.

Consider the mental agility it takes
to keep up with ones waist line. One
goes to bed at night in the sweet assur-
ance that it will be under the arms for
the next two or three months at any
rate, and awakes to learn from the
headlines in the morning papers that
waist line is positively at the knees.
There is absolutely no use in prognos.
ticating anything about it any longer
That the waist line occurred at the
waist was an axiom accepted as I'M
q~uestionably as that the earth %revOlves
on it's axis, but in these days of higher
criticism is likely to be anywhere. II
bloweth where it listeth.-Mrs. Wilson
Woodrow, in American Magazine.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
Democracy the Only Hope.

The fatal weakness in Senator Cum
Minis of progressive Repub-
licanism is the proposed compromise
by which the prOgressiyes are to COM
bine with the reactionaries in a COM
mon fight against Democratic con-
troll of congress-.
II the insurgent Republicans Of
Iowa, the northwest and the middle
west wage their fight against tariff
monopoly and in favor Of honesty in
government upon any such compact
as that, they will be absorbed by the
reactionaries and their leaders will
disappear from politics after a few
campaigns.
Between the principles upon which
Mr.. Cummins was elected to the SEN
ate and those for which Senator Al
drich and Speaker Cannon stand the
difference is as wide as that between
night and dav. There would be
neither political honesty o good
practical politics in a fight by Mr..
Cummins' friends to help the enemies
of their principles to stay in con-
gress.
II Mr.. Cummins has correctly out
lined the course to be followed by
western insurgent leaders, the signal
is sounded for an aggressive Demo
cratic fight in all the western states
where there is revolt against the
greed and bad faith Of the Repub-
lican party. The Republican party
will never be good until it is dead.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
Mo InfaIlible Method.

A leading mathematician of France
gives another warning that there Is
no infallible method of doubling ones
stakes after a loss. "All one can do"
says he, lis to combine ones play so
as to have a great chance Of winning
a little and a little chance of losing
much, and many chances of losing
little.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
Gender.

The other evening Miss Y, a maiden
lady of uncertain years, ~suspecting
the cook was entertaining her beau
downstairs, called Martha and in
quired whether she did not hear some
one talking with her,
"Oh, no, ma'am," cried the quick
witted MARTHA; lit was only me sing
ing a pslam."
Very good" returned Miss Y. sig
niicantly; you may amuse yourself
with pslams, but let's have no hims."
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or LiQ'd, Csc.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, rs.
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd, 15c.. Liq'd,25c.
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, Csc.
Rough on Shelters, agreeableto use, Csc.
e. s. Wells, Chemist. Jersey City, N. J.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
ONE ON JOHNNY.

He was a balmy-headed Johnny,
with little cash. She was both pretty
and pert. He said: do you know,
Dolly, l am something of a mimic? I
cal take almost anybody off"
She said: Then take yourself of,
old boy. I'm expecting some n to
take me to supper"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
Face and Neck Were Raw-TerribIe
Itching, Inflammation and Soreness
All Treatments Failed. ,
cuticura Proved a Great Success

Eczema began over the top Of My
ear. 1t cracked and then began to
spread. l had three different doctors
and tried several things, but they did
me no good. At last n side OF my
face and my neck were raw. The
water ran out Of it SO that l had to
wear medicated cotton, and IT. was SO
inf1amed and sore that l had to put
a piece of cloth over my pillow to keep
the water from it, and it would stain
the cloth a sort of yellow. The &C.
zemaitched so that it seemed as though
/ could tear my face all to pieces.
Then l began to use the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment, and it was not more
than three months before it was all
healed up. Miss Ann Pearsons, North
field, VT, Dec. 10, 1907"
Potter Drug s Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Boston.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for your feet.
It cures painful, swollen. smarting. sweat
ing feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by
all Druggists and o Stores. Csc. Don't
accept any substitute, Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

The new tariff is also unfavorably
received abroad. The western farm
ers, who help to bear the brunt OF
this licensed extortion, may not e
why the foreigner should worry much
about it. But reasonable treatment
of the foreigner is q pretty good de-
vice to extend the export market for
American farm products.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
The Antispeed Argument.

"Was that a novel your messenger
boy was reading?"
Worse than that" answered the
man in charge of the office. ut was
the fable of the hare and the tortoise"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
Didn't Go Near the Water

Have you caught a cold, dear?'
Just a little cold, mamma"
Have you got your feet wet lately,
my dear child?"
why l got one just a wee bit wet
when in my bathing suit the other
day. mamma."-YOnkers Statesman.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
STYLE Of Price.

Are you going to raise any fancy
r on your suburban place this sum-
mer?" asked Jones of Smith, as they
met in the business district.
We'll, yes" he~sitatingly admitted
Smith. II am going to try to raise
the mortgage"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

It's hard for some accountants to
get their balance fore quitting work,
but a darned side harder regaining
their equilibrium fore starting.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

The man who is looking for
trouble meets with fewer obstacles
than the man who is seeking happi-
ness.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
AfterQIoW.

Are you still in the blissful intox-
ication of love?"
mo, I've reached the headache
nOw."-EXchange.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

Lame back and Lumbago make a young
nan feel old. Hamlins Wizard Oil makes
an old man feel Dung. Absolutely moth
ing like it for the relief of all pain.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
Decidedly Ratified.

Of an Ir;shman, named Dogherty, a
speaker of rare eloquence, the follow
ing amusing story is told: After one
of his speeches he asked Canning
what he thought of it. The only fault
] could find in it," Canning answered,
was that you called the speaker Sir
too often" MY dear friend" said
Dogherty, eff you knew the state l
was in while speaking, you would not
wonder if | had called him 'Ma'am!'"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

Even doctors disagree and when
they do it helps to swell the popula-
ton of one of the other two places.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

FOR years l was
weak and run down.,
could not sleep, my
limbs swelled and
the secretions e r
Troublesome; pains
were intense. l was
fast in bed for four
months. Three doc
tors said there was
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

And occasionally a man throws on
trouble by putting on a bold front.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

Undertakers also come under the
head of scientific boxers.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

cure for me, and I was given up to
die. Being urged, I used Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Soon / was better and in a
lew weeks was about the house. we'll
and strong again"
Sold by all dealers, so cents a box,
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

Our idea of a wise man is n who
never argues with a woman.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach o.
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas
ant to take-Effects Immediately. 10, 2
and SOC at Drug Stores.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
BED.BoUND FOR MONTHS.
Hope Abandoned After Physlcians'
Consultation.

Mrs. Enos Shearer. Yew and Wash
ngton Sts., C~entralia, Wash, says:
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
A feeling Of security comes by having this famous
remedy on hand. 1t is a dependable safeguard
a0ainst collie, diarrhea, cramps. Csc, Csc d 50c bottles.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

For Colds and Gripp-Capudine.
The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches
also. It's L~iquid-Effects immediately-1O,
rs and SOC at Drug Stores.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03
WILLING to Try.

She-Do you think it would take
you long to learn to love a girl?
He-I don't know. How long have
you got?-Yonkers Statesman.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1909-09-03

1t is the after effect of experience
that counts.