davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

The drainage of pools and swampy
places is an effective means of control.
In the state of New Jersey the salt
marshes along the coast were found
to be breeeing places for an abundance
of mosquitoes which infested the region
for some distance inland. A state ap-
preparation was made to be used in
draining these marshes, with the result
that the salt marsh species of mosquito
is no longer abundant.
In the city of Baltimore a man is
hired by the city council to carry on a
campaign of destruction against these
little pests. During the summer
months he may be seen, any morning,
starting out with his wagon and in
struments of destruction, consisting of
coal oil can, pick and a shovel.
Where drainage of pools is possible
euch is accomplished. If not drained
they are treated with oil. Alleys are
searched for cans. and other recep-
tacles that ho.d water, and where
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

During this stage they are still active,
few days the skin splits down the back
and the winged adult emerges, uses
the shed skin as raft upon the water
until its wings are strong enough SO
that it may fly away. 1t is only the
female mosquitoes that need concern
us, for the males do not bite. Upon
emerging from the water the females
hunt some animal, and if none is found
they partake of vegetable juices for a
time. The life of the female mosquito
is quite short. probably not more than
two weeks on an average.
The fact that three stages of the life
of the mosquito are spent in the water
is favorable to their destruction. Oil
poured on the surface of an infested
pool will kill the larvae and pupae as
they come to the surface to breathe.
The egg masses will also be penetrated
by the oil and killed. If neighbor-
hood is infested with mosquitoes, it is
we'll to make an investigation and
determine, If possible, where they are
breeding. Often the water in a rain
barrel, or even water in tin cans will
serve as breeding place to such an
extent that whole neighborhood may
be infested. The emptying of sucn
.ssels, or the covering of them, so
that the adults cannot get in to deposit
their eggs will result in great good.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

possess was brought to light a few
years ago when it was discovered that
certain diseases of the human system
were not possible unless incubation of
the patient with the organisms causing
the disease first took place by the bite
of a mosquito. 1t was known that
malaria, disease so much dreaded in
the South, bore a certain relation to
the swamps. and it was at first sup
posed to be the result of certain
miasma arising from them. When it
was determin, d, beyond the shadow of
a doubt, that malaria could not possi-
bly, be contracted in the human system
without first an Anopheles mosqnito
biting the patient. the medical world
was somewhat relieved of one of its
many problems. and the problem of
stamping out malaria became more the
problem of the entomologlst. The most
vulnerable point of attack was the
swamp. BY killing the mosquitoes that
pred therein much good could be done
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05

his fields with the tailings from his
tanning mill.
The Experiment Station hopes to
push alfalfa breeding work to spec
ialty, developing alfalfa to suit the
varied conditions of Colorado and to
perfect alfalfa to its highest limit for
the production of beef. mutton, and
fine horses; special alfalfa for the dairy
COW, for soil fertility, and alfalfa Sc
lected for its large honey flow. Then
will Colorado be literally "a land flow
ing with milk and honey"
P. X. BLINN,
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
Investigations to Improve Alfalfa

Alfalfa forms the basis of our agrl-
culture throughout the western states;
its unique adaptation to semi laird con-
: ditions makes it an invaluable asset.
Owing to its power to survive drought,
to exist on scanty moisture, its root
system enables it to reach deep-lying
supply of soil fertility that is beyond
the reach of common plant roots, but
which will in turn become available to
auy crop if the proper rotation with
alfalfa is established.
The power of alfalfa to restore worn
out lands, and to improve soil that is
deficient in humus and nitrogen is ap-
parent to the most casual observer who
will compare the crops grown on alta :
ia sod with those grown on ordinary
soil or even where barnyard manure
has been heavily applied. Realizing
these facts, it is evident that alta fa
should be more extensively grown in
our crop rotations to maintain and re-
store the 81 +! chat is being depleted by
the large crops of sugar beets and
other products.
Many acres of alfalfa hay are sacri-
feed each year for the more remunera-
tive returns from beets, cantaloupes
or potatoes and, as a result, alfalfa
hay is becoming scarce and the price is
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
For Rent

10 acres on Surface Creek with lots
of water. 25 acres in alfalfa, Is acres
in bearing orchard, balance under cul-
tivation. Byram Luce, Delta Colo. 3tf
The Delta independent., 1909-03-05
For Sale

Ten shares of Fruit Growers Reser-
voir stock. Inquire of Porter Plumb,
Delta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
TO PARENTS,
u, Of M. Students Send
0utLetter RegadingStike
SAYS That Ones Punished Were
MOI the Ring Leaders.
Not Defending Hazing, But De.
Tending Justice and Right"

Orono. Me. Oct. 1G-(SpeciaD.-Th
following letter has been sent out to the
parents of the striking Sophomores at
the University of Maine by a committee
composed of one member each from the
Senior Junior and Sophomore classes, in
behalf of the student body:
Dear Sir:-You have probably by this
time received a letter from President Fell
lows stating that your son has become in
VOWED in conspiracy to disobey the
orders of the discipline committee of the
University of Maine. Now. we feel that
this matter demands that our. the stu
dents. viewpoint be taken into consider
alton. 1t may be we'll to state here that
the student body does not desire that haz-
ing should continue at the University of
Maine. All this controversy and alleged
''disobedience to rules comes from a
misunderstanding which is admitted by
both sides to be most unfortunate
The reason that your son and every
other son at the university has become
involved in the strike now occurring
is that justice has not been done those
against whom the faculty have made rttl-
ings in regard to the affair of Wednes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
THE POLO LEAGUE,
anagers Meet and Arrange Details
TOR Opening Early in November.

meeting of the managers of the
Verai teams of the Maine Polo
eague was held Saturday evening az
Johnson House and a number or
ALTERS OF interest to the league werc
eclded upon. Tho schedule commit.
" was appointed and will report II
thedule for the months of November.
=" december at meeting to be hello
E.eN Wednesday in Bath An arb,
|nau"h committee consisting of Joseph
E"hiamsoh of Augusta. w. c. Atkins
n. uardlner and Walter Murtaugh OF
Dam was appointed.
ine season will open about the first
f. N"Vember. w. p Levdon will go
\. '"s'oh TINS week in the interests OF
-. .dsae and will report within y
~" Jays Two games will be played In
.a,h city IN the league each week. I,n-
~ w. men will be given tryouts but the
Ans VIII probably be made up of botn
and Maine PLAYERS.
~" city will have a manager and
..ap'aln who will also be a nlavor on
the team. " '''' u VII
coiorS of the teams were decided
Ia as follows: Bath, gray; Angus
o. 'u with white letters: Gardiner.
no. a"se and black; Rockland. green
|,o, N!'te. 1t is possible that Lewis
a ~. anu Portland may enter the league
|ci,; Alme. Both were strong polo
several years ago and it is
us"t That sufficient interest may be
wa so that teams will be organ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
AN AUTO WRECKED.
|Dog lnterferes and Machine Piles Up
On Library Lawn.

Because a dog got in the way of an
automobile on Water street Sunday af-
eernoon and threw the steering gear
but of place inc machine climbed up
pver the high Curbing in front of the
public library and ran over half way
ross the lawn before the power was
ut off and the brakes applied. The
vcident occurred about 3 o'clock. Wal
Spear driving w. l.. Tozier's %
e-pOWer Buick car, had just come
!, street, when dog ran in front Of
e machine and got tangled up in
ne steering apparatus. Spear lost con-
erOl Of the machine and it started for
'1he sidewalk The curbing in front OF
the Public library is quite high at just
|ahat place. but the machine was not
|1topped. The front tires were unable
10 Withstand the hard knock they re-
eeived and were punctured, but the ma
'chne kept on until Spear finally shut
fhe power off and applied the brakes.
Ihe dog let out couple of howls ana
pan for home and so far as is known
|xas uninJured. The machine was
smashed up considerably. Beside the.
trts being punctured the rear axle
end spring were broken, the steering
gear put out of commission and the.
Machine generally shaken up. Spear
Jas not hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
Funeral of the Late Celia Currier.

The funeral of the late Celia Lcona
Curricr the 1l-vear-old daughter of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Judson S. Currier took
place Saturday afternoon from the
parents residence, West Farmingdalc.
There was d very large attendance,
all of the large rooms on the lower
floor of the house being filled. Celia
was child of unusual promise. For
pne of her years it was remarkable
how she mad" friends OF persons 50
lnany years her senior, at the same
time children of her own age and
younger gathered about her as ono
from whom they could expect love and
attention. The scene when so many
of her schoolmatcs passed by the cas-
ket and took the last look at theiy
departed friend vas very touching. The
noral offerings were many. and beau-
tiful. Rev. j. W. Steele was in charge
of the services, being assisted by Rev
n. l.. Nichols.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

day Oct. 6. Whether, the affair was haz-
ing or not does not enter into the discus
sion. If the trustees, who rule in this
matter as President Fellows told us in
chapel-and he said he had no authority
in tie matter, other than carrying out the
rules Of that body-say that it was hazinS
all well and good. But the idea that we
wish to bring to your attention is that
the suspended boys have been treated
ur Justly. They have been suspended for
doing something they believed at the time
the act was done to be perfectly lcSiti-
uatc and within the limits of hazlng as
defined to the student body by com
mttce from them which conferred with
the trustees. And, my dear SIR. there are
e0n more students who believed as they
did
Tie ringIeaders of this matter are not
the ones who have been suspended, and
one of those suspended has already
proven to the faculty that he was in bed
during the occurrence. which goes to
show the injustice in suspending him,
and the way in which the faculty picked
the men to be suspended.
Now, my dear sir we are not defending
haZing, not for q minute, Dut we are ue-
Tending Justice and right; and we hearth
" believe that every citizen agrees to the
last statement, and would fight for jus
tice. We are not disobcying the efforts
of the authorities to maintain discipline"
All we desire is that the misunderstanding
between the students and the faculty be
settled by the trustees and that justice
be administered to all. We want all on
an equal footing and have offered to
meet the faculty in the same way the Pc
nobscot Valley Alumni Association has re-
Gently proposed They refused to rein
state those men whom they unjustly sus-
pended even for the period of time until
the trustees could be met and that is the
reason that what has occurred among the
students has happened. We hope this
side may be given due consideration by
YOU and that you may not be prejudced
by the presidents letters.
Sincerely,
! E. s. BERRY, 10,
| F. f. SOUTHARD. II,
| G. B. SPEAR, ~.
! For the Student Body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
.......- WINTHROP.
--
High School Seniors and
Juniors Are Entertained
By Miss Bertha Wentworth,
y Assistant, al Her Home.
Meeting tuesday at East Winthrop
or Dairy Testing Assn.

The Relief Corps at the meeting last
Thursday evening, had as guest Mrs
Ida S. Rolfe, department inspector, OF
Clinton, who inspected the work of
.the corps. Other guests were Mrs. En-
cry and Mrs. Marsen of Augusta, who
were formerly members of the Corps
here. Fruit, confectionery ana fancy
crackers were served.
Mrs Berry of East Readfield is
keeping house for Fred Bearce, while
his wife is away upon vacation Grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene York and son
Marsters, and Mrs. S. b. Edwards
visited Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Edwards in
Augusta yesterday.
The Senior and Junior classes of the
High school were most pleasantly en-
tertained Friday evening by Miss Ber-
tina Wentworth, assistant teacher at
the High school, at her home on Royal
street Games and contests of many
kinds were provided for the enter
tainment Of the young people. A game
in which each one drew some dcsignat-
cd animal. while the others guessed
upon the results of their labors fur
nished much amusement. a game Of
Senses was played in which prizes We're
given. Mark Smith carried off the
prize for sight and Miss Susie Carr the
award for smell. Sailed peanuts, can
dies. ice cream and cake were served.
Tho guests were Misses Susie Carr,
Mildred Kilbreth and Violet Hewins,
Seniors. Misses Dorothy Webb, Mae
Sargent and Ruth Wood and Mark
Smith Harold Clifford. Arnold Thorn
as ard Edward Boothby, Juniors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cazolari and daughter
Veda are visiting in Boston.
Mrs c. w. Taggart has returned
from Portland. where she attended the
Music Festival.
Tho Rally Day exercises at the
Methodist church, which were post
poncd on account of the death OF
Judge John Cover, will be held at the
vestry at l. O'Clock noon Sunday.
The postponed meeting OF the Ken
nebec Valley Dairy Testing Association
will be held al the vestry of the Bap-
fist church, East Winthrop. Tuesday.
Oct 49, 1903 Assistant Dairy lnspec-
tor Rcdman will address the meeting
on oslo Construction This will be
followed bv a lecture on '"The Care OF
Dairy Stock by f.. A. Stanford. All
are invited to attend the meeting. Din
ner will be served by members of the
association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
'RANGE POISONING CASE.
Children Verv III. "' o'"e'

Willie Brand the 4-vearo,, CO, -
~; ana Mrs. William w. prand Of tbe
| |s' Grove road. Pittston died earlv
sunday morning. after an Illness 81
inS man a week. the result of poison
pe IN some form, An older brother
a"s and younger sister are sori-
|sSs s'y III from what is believed TO bs
An ' -, same cause. The children were tax
nan !" last Monday and DR.. r = Don
thsn, VI Gardner was called to attend
sons ahey We're taken with convul-
rious,r "a. ,n alter another. and were Sc
some fo., ~, 'ne symptoms pointing to
A. a form of poisoning.
an "a. nrst it was thought that tho chill
S saes had eaten green apples t or s conn.,
rhs.. which did not agree with them
senSy, grew worse rapidly and tha at.
PHYSICIAN decided that some.
Il sssst u >s4k.ss "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
up GO THE AWNINGS.
M,yor Gray Personally Takes Hand
In Execution of the Order.

Mayor Charles H. Gray Saturday
took an active part in the enforcement
Of the ordinance requiring all mer-
chants to place their street awnings
at least seven feet above the sidewalk.
Mayor Gray said yesterday that so far
las he could see no steps had been TAX
len 10 enforce the order passed a few
weeks ago whereby the city marshal
WAS to have the ordinance enforced. He
stated that he personally spoke to one
merchant in regard to raising his avn
dng and the man was very willing to
comply with the order. 1t is probable
That further steps will be taken in the
matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

The football game which was to nave
n,ayed Saturday afternoon between
r'.a,ner High and Waterville High was
-.noned owing to the illness of several
.rhers of the Gardiner High. The Gar
~. hovs did not have substitutes suffi-
1 GENTLY well trained to fill the places OF
-. mon taken i'll and rather than go in
4 Nh crippled team decided to cancel the
-. The big game of Gardeners scned-
4. the game with Cony High of Au-
-, will be played next Saturday in
S<his city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

thing more than the unripe fruit was
the cause. The lad who died yesterday
grew worse. although at first he was
rot so i'll as the other two children.
The other boy, who is six years old. is
still in a dangerous condition The lit
tie girl, aged about three. will prob
ably recover.
An analysis of the drinking water
will be made to see if there are any
impurities in it. 1t is thought possible
that the children may have been play
ing and drank from some unused wa
ter supply. The funeral of the little
boy will be held Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

Mrs Samuel Currier reached home
last Saturday. after touring Illinois.
Indiana. South Dakota and Colorado.
in company with Senator and Mrs.
George e. Macomber. Mrs. Currier has
stored away in her mind the scenes in
her iourneyingS and can give pleasing
accounts of it all in her interesting
conversational manner. She also
brought home many photographs of
Western historic beauty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
EAST WINTHROP.

Mrs. w. F. Hewett has returned
home from Portland, after passing a
few weeks there with friends.
Mrs. L. NJ. Green has wone to Weld
to visit her daughter, Mrs. f. A. Phil
lips. for few weeks before going tc
Massachusetts. where she will pass
the winter with her son, Austin W.
Green.
Fl. NJ. Packard is passing a few days
ut Boston with his son, e. l.. Packard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

The following We're among tn" recent
visitors at the Home: Weston Written
of Unity; Mrs. G.. w. Achcrn of Wal
loaoro: Miss Margaret Adams of Wa
tervillc; T.. c. Pike and Fl. L. Pike Of
Winthrop; Mr. and Mrs. G. f. Hub
lard OF Randolph; Fred e. Webb o.
Mcthuen: fl. A. Fletcher. Miss Mahc-
iyn Fletcher and l.. w. Written oi
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
e.uc;n and Miss LawIess Win.

copein and Miss Lawless, the roller
runaway" from Rockland' won the 6-day
An, race at the Coliseum by keeping
.hsr lead Saturday night when the final
,o,,v was raced Baker and Miss Blod-
ostt were second. Gallagher and Miss
Rood were third. Emery and Miss Cook
son finishing in fourth place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
Sent Up for Assault,

Frank Imbimbo was before Judge
Saford last Saturday on the charge of
drawing 4 "azOr on Il man in the JOp-
pa section of Water street. He was
convicted and sentenced to the county
Jail for 30 days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
AUGUSTA LOCALS,

1t has been found that two contrl-
buttons on Hospital day at the Augusta
General hospital were overlooked
Grapes, Miss Alice n. Nickery; cash
Mrs. Stone check has also been re-
ccived since that day from Mrs. Selder
COnnor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

The students of Bates College who
are from Massachusetts,, have taken
steps toward forming a Bates Massa-
chusetts Club. A committee consisting
of Stanley E. Howard 10. Robert
Pierce IL and George F. Conklin IL
are in charge of arrangements for a
permanent organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
Funeral of the Late Mrs. Patnode.

The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Pat
node took place from the Church of
the Sacred Heart at 73J o'clock Sat
urday morning. when a solemn Re
Iui"mM Mass, for the repose of her soul
was said by Rev. FIR. Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

Arthur E. Moody has purchased of
Fred c. Moore a splendid lot on Mid
die street just south of Chestnut street
and has already broken ground for
the erection of a commodious home to
contain IA rooms and be w to date in
all modern convcniences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18
HaIloweII Granite in Bath.

A letter from friend in Bath tells
of the beauty of the front of the new
Savings institution of that city, made
so by the effects of the massive Cor
inthan columns that We're furnished
by the HalloWrl! Granite Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

The returns from furloughs Saturday
were: George W. Smith from Port
land; Matthew Slattery from New York
city: Joseph NJ. Weston from Mediocre
and John b. Pickett, John F. Hanlcy
Henry NJ. Libby, Orvillo Thomas
Murphy and John Duffy from Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

The ladies Of the First Universalist
church will furnish a supper in the
church vestry from to I o'clock this
evening. Visitors to the Sunday school
convention and others will find good
menu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

Webb River grange of Berry Mills re-
Gently conferred degrees on ten candi-
dates, with five applications acted upon
at same meeting. This grange dedicated
its fine new grange hall October 8 with
exercises conducted by State Master
Stetson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

the fine concert by the Homo Or
cheStra last evening was attended by a
Iarae number, who attested their APP
probation by generous applause. MT.
SchueIer rendered a fine cornet solo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

City Marshal Geo. r Vickery visited
the drug store of James j. Murphy
yesterday morning and found small
gu; nifty OF liquor alleged to be for il
legal sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

The maternity ward at the Augusta
General hospital is in need of clothing
suitable for babies and any contribu-
tons of such material viii be very
| thankfully received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

Ralph L.. Wiggin. a Rocllland boy.
educated in Kockland schools has for
the past two years been superintendent
of schools in Falmouth. Mass. and has
now been elected to q like position in
the schools of Braintree, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

Miss Josephine Thompson, who was
supply officer at the Maine Industrial
School during this summer, is now a
student at Wellesley College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

MIR. and Mrs. Seth Whitcomb Of
Pleasant street enjoyed a short vaca-
ton out of town last week during
which tirnc they visited Topsham fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

Gen. c. w. Tilden Camp, S. of ",
viii! meet at 40 this evening. The Off
GERS desire to remind the members of
the necessity for full attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

John H. Lord, who for many years
has made the Hallowell House MS
summer home, left Saturday Tor
Springfield. Mass. to pass the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

LIr. and Mrs. George A. Blake and
daughter, Miss Grace Of Rockland are
visiting Mr.. Flakes parents. Mr.. and
Mrs r. n. Blake. Central street:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

Miss Edith kelsoe. who had gone to
Massachusetts for an extended visit,
was called home by the death of her
niece
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-18

The Warren High school girls are
forming basket ball team, for the
purpose of earning money for their
Washington. D. c., trip in the spring.