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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-06-01
Diseases Affecting the Potato, And
Their Treatment.

Minnesota Farmers Institute Circular No. "A.
Early Blight This usually begins
to affect the foliage sometime in
June and may be more or less active
during the remainder of the season.
1t is most injurious to early varieties.
Spray with Bordeaux, using 5 pounds
blue yitriol and pounds stone lime
to 80 gallons of water. Dissolve the
blue yitriol in gallons of water;
slack the lime. When both are dis
solved, dilute each to Is gallons, and
pour the two together into the spray
ing barrel at the same time. Make
the first application when the plants
are about eight inches high and re-
peat every two or three weeks as
often as seems necessary. This dis
ease is apt to be confused with the
burning Of the margins of the leaves
that is very likely to result in hot.
dry weather when potatoes are
grown on sandy land.
Late Blight-This disease may ap-
pear at any time during warm, damp,
muggy weather. after the early part
Of August. 1t usually begins on the
lower part of the plant and works
towards the top, causing the dis
eased parts to wilt, turn black and
die. In its severest form it will des-
troy a whole patch of potatoes in
apparently two or three days. It is
not common in this state. The rem
edy is to use Bordeaux mixture (5-5
50) before the disease appears and
repeat every two or three weeks
during the rest os the growing
season, according to the weather
more often when warm and wet,
less often when dry.
Rolf the rot results from late
blight, the control of the blight
will usually prevent much rot. If
the rot is Internal Brown Rot which
is very common and often very des-
'tructive in this state, spraying of
the foliage will be of no benefit so
far as now known. Plant seed
absolutely free from infection and
avoid diseased land so far as possible.
Rot is usually worse on low, wet
land than on undrained land.
Scab-Dip the seed tubers. before
cutting, into formalin solution for
2,hours, or into corrosive subbli-
mate solution for II hours. Let
them down in the barrel right in
the sack. The tubers must either
be planted soon after treating or
spread out to dry. Avoid diseased
land. Do not apply manure from
animals that have been fed on
scabby potatoes.
Formalin Solution pint COM
mercial formalin GAO per cent? 30
gallons Of water. This will treat
about 20 bushels of potatoes.
Corrosive Sublimate Solution 2
ounces corrosive sublimate powder
ed. Is gallons water. Dissolve the
corrosive sublimate in two gallons
of hot watdr and dilute to Is gal
Ions. This solution can be used
almost indefinitely. Keep covered
to prevent evaporation.
A. r. KOHLER.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-06-01
A POPULATION PROBLEM.

Twin city papers claim with conf
dence that returns from the census
department will show population
of over half million people in the
two cities 100000 in St. Paul and
100000 in Minneapolis. in round
numbers. The Journal claims a gain
of 48 per cent during the past ten
years, or at the rate Of nearly ten
thousand additions every year
in the city of Minneapolis alone.
In view of the generally conceded
fact that few Of the older towns of
the state, including Redwood Falls.
are expected to show any correspond
ing increase, the tendency to concen-
trate population at the large centers
may be taken as symptomatic, and
presents real problem to the aver
age Minnesota country town. The
question naturally arises, Where do
these 10000 people added to the
population of Minnesota's largest
city every year, come from?
Pending the receipt of census re-
turns, the answer must be largely
guess work. The low birth rate of
the city compared to rural popula-
ton will allow for only small per
centage of the additions to popula-
ton, and judging from the removals
to the city from Redwood Falls and
vicinity, the greater part Of the
growth of the cities is at the ex-
pense of the smaller towns Of the
state. Take the average trading
center, without manufacturing en-
terprises, and it follows that only a
limited number of laborers, mechan-
les and professional men can find a
living in them. 1t is back to the
farm for the over-plus or removal to
some other town. and here the large
city, with its multitudinous indus
tries and apparent opportunities,
makes its appeal. But we wonder
how large a percentage of this pro-
cession cityward realize the personal
freedom and zest in life that is pos
sible for the owner of even a small
Minnesota farm or the absolute boss
of even small business in Redwood
Falls. The pay envelope every Sat-
-urday night looks good alta distance,
but in reality. it is dearly earned by
the city dweller. even in prosperous
times, and when the wheels stop
running during business depression,
the city salaried employee is the
first to feel his helplessness. Before
removing to the city. think it over.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-06-01
TOWNSHIPS,

The precinct caucuses for the purpose of elect
ing delegates to said county convention viii be
commencing at 1880 o'clock Saturday evening,
June IL, 1910, and the polls be kept open for one
hour; the chairman and secretary of the caucus to
sign the proper credentials to the county conven-
ton.
Dated May 18, 1910.
By order of the county committee
ts ALBERT Fl, EMERSON,
Attest: Secretary.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-06-01

Mr.. Taft's reason for wanting the
Statehood bill passed is that the
Republican platform promised State
hood. This makes some of the Con-
gressional politicians smile. -Spring-
field Republican.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-06-01

How do you like my Chantecler
hat, Bob? Fine. And l bet your
husband will be laying for you when
he gets the bill.-N. Y. Tel agram.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-06-01
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the once of Judge of Probate on the
Republican Ticket, before the Primaries to
be held September goth, 1910. Your sum
port will be greatly appreciated
Respectfully yours,
A. r. A. LAUDoN.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-06-01

Hotel Richard is the only place in
the city where you can get the pop
ular S. S. Left Erickson cigar. 41-4t
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-06-01

How is Aunt Emmeline? She
complains of a stitch in her side.
Then | suppose she is only sew-sew.
American.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
CHINA CELEBRATES.

The 1OSd anniversary of the erection Of
the old Pond Westinghouse, the Oldest
church in China, was appropriately OBJ
served on Wednesday. August 10th, by a
general rally of the town folk and pic
mic dinner. The two sessions were very
largely attended. In addltlon to the
social features of the occasion, and the
opportunity offered former residents to
greet their old friends, program Of
unusual interest was presented. The
speakers represented widely separated
localities and discussed large variety
Of topics. Special stress was laid upon
the heroic lives of the founders Of the
town. and the audience was urged to
emulate their example, and to strive to
render as great service to the community
under the changed conditions of modern
life.
After Introductory remarks by the
chairman, Wilmot r. Jones, an address
was given by DR.. Rufus M. Jones Of
Haverford College on heroism on the
field and in private life, and the necessity
of high ideals in the development of the
individual or the town.
This was followed by paper by the
town historian, DR.. Nelson, based on
data recently brought to light concerning
the early history Of China, and dealing
especially with the life of George Nc
Laughlin. This clown hero stormed
the heights of Quebec with Wolfe, was
three times grievously wounded, but re-
covered, and was the ancestor OF many
residents of China.
Superintendent Farley of the Brockton
schools, spoke in the afternoon session
on the Rights of Children" They
should be trained in the home and before
entering school in obedience, justice and
truthfuIness. The speaker also spoke
effectively of the necessity Of proper
hygiene in rural schools, and the need Of
agricultural training and of the retention
on the farms of our country boys.
"What the city can do for the coun-
try was the title of an address by the
Reverend Edgar Davidson of Boston.
Among the other speakers Of the day
were Charles Crosman of Haverford, F.
F. Noyes of Weeks Mills, and Rev. Mr..
Arey of China village.
A committee was appointed to collect
historical data bearing on the history Of
the town of China.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
NAMES BIG GRANITE CONTRACT.

Althe granite for the New York Municipa]
Building, the largest office building in he
worids now under construction, il to be taken
from the quarries Of the Mount Waldo Granite
Cog in Frankfort, and is being cut there and
at Hurricane and Rockland. OF the s.. s95 .OOO.
the contract price Of the superstructure. it is
estimated that over s., OOO, 900 will be expend-
Cd IN Maine. The Hurricane Granite Co. now
have 90 granite cutters employed on this Job.
and the Rockland Granite Co. about the same
number. Both companies will increase their
force as fast as they can obtain the stock.
The Mount Waldo company has 800 cutters
and total Of $50 men on the pay roll, EMPLOY.
ed on the job at its works ID Frankfort. and ia
making preparations to greatly increase the
output OF stone to be cut by itself and the
other companies. It has ordered two large and
powerful steel derricks of the capacity of rs
tons each, one Of which is already erected in
its cutting yard and in operation. In the low
er courses of the building. IL or more stones
are to be used that weigh so tons each. These
are to be cut within the range of these enor-
nous derricks, SO they can be turned over and
handled by them as occasion requires in the
progress of the work. The companies will
greatly increase their force as the necessary
machinery to give, facilities for getting out
the stock and doing the work and shipping the
stone are installed. very large number of
men will be employed for the next year or two.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
THE NEW MOTOR BOAT LAW.

According to instructions received last
week from the Department of Labor
and Commerce, at Washington, D., c.,
the enforcement of the new motor boat
law, recently enacted by Congress, which
went into effect July 9, is to be begun
Immediately, and all motor boat owners,
unless their craft are already equipped
according to the provisions of the new
law should speedily see to it that they
have the proper equipment otherwise
they may be prosecuted and fined.
Although the new motor boat law
went into effect July 9, collectors of
customs have not been able to commence
the enforcement of it owing to lack of
funds. A few days ago, however the
Treasury department notified them that
they could draw for all necessary ex-
penses and the word was passed along
to see that the law was enforced.
Collector Day told a Commercial re-
porter Thursday morning that officials
from the Bangor Office would start out in
a week or two to see if motor boat own
ers between Bangor and Frankfort,
which is the only tide-water territory of
the Bangor District, have complied with
the new regulations. Commodore Porter
of the Bangor Yacht club has placed his
fine new boat at the disposal Of Collector
Day and it will probably be used to look
after delinquent motor-boat owners.
1--WE are not going to try any radical
enforcement of the new law" said Col
lector Day Thursday, "but will give
motor boat owners due season in which
to equip their boats with the proper out
fit. Probably men from our office will
start out in about week to see how
things are going. The law is going to
be enforced from now on.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
EXCHANGE VALUE OF FARM
PRODUCTS.

While the prices of practically all COM
modltles have shown some advance dur
ing the last few years, the products of
the farm show a much greater advance
IMAM DO the products of mines and fac
tories. The financial condition of the
| grain raiser, the general farmer and the
dalryman, is better than ever before and
never was the purchasing power of farm
/ products so great.
| Senator Reed Smoot, in a speech be.
fore the United States Senate. Nav 27.
1910, declared farm land itself had ad.
vanced in value rapidly and everything
produced on the farm had risen mate
rally. Financially, the farmer has be-
come independent. The rural free deliv-
cry and the telephone have placed him in
touch with the world and he is as familiar
with current events as is the city dweller.
The average prices of the principal
farm products in March, 1910, and March,
1896, as shown by the bulletins of the
United States Bureau Of Labor, reveal in
a striking manner the prosperity of the
farmer.
The real value of any article is its ex-
change value. The real worth of farm
products is measured by comparison with
the value of articles which the farmer
wants TO purchase.
Figuring on the general wholesale
price of articles, ten bushels of corn in
1886 would buy twenty-one pounds of Rio
coffee, in 1910, seventy pounds; ten
bushels of corn equaled in value fifty
three gallons of refined petroleum in
March, 1910, twenty-three gallons in
March, 1896; ten bushels of corn equaled
in value 1,040 brick in March, 1910, and
: NJ Il.
equaled in value 337 pounds Of wire nails
in March, 1910, and IS pounds in March,
1896; ten bushels of corn equaled in value
III pounds OF sugar in March, 1910, and
SO pounds in March, 1896, ETC.
A 30O-pound hog, when valued in
merchandise at the wholesale rate,
equaled thirty.six barrels of salt in
March, 1910, and sixteen barrels in
March, 1896. Twenty pounds of butter
showed values as follows when measured
in the wholesale price of staple articles:
Coffee, No. 7 Rio, in March, 1910, 70
pounds, in March, 1896, 20 pounds; gran
ulated sugar, 100 pounds in March, 1910,
as compared with 50 pounds in 1896, etc.
A case of eggs which would have bought
seventy-two yards of Amoskeag bingham
III March, 1896, would have bought 10
yards of the same material in March of
this year.
These comparisons might be continued
indefinitely, the same state of affairs ex-
listing in every line of goods which the
farmer buys, whether to eat or to wear,
whether to house himself and his stock
or to operate his farm-ln every case the
rise in the value of the products of his
farm has been greater than the rise in
the value Of the products he desires to
buy.
Agriculture is the foundation of our
national wealth. Farmers constitute our
greatest class. When the farmer pros
pers every one else must necessarily
prosper, and the whole country goes
ahead.
Does the farmer, in the light of these
comparisons desire to turn back the
hands on the clock dial? Does he prefer
Cleveland penury to Taft prosperity?
Let him answer at the polls this fall.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
ME- Grange Circular.

EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL: l
10 lDr circular which is to be sent out
lptI'sts .1,tes for the Legislature by the
csl' ,ta.ter. Perhaps your readers
Etale y interested in it. If you make
FO'a y, on it please bear in mind
by coul range is only committed to the
BAT Jus s.opositions. The others are to
| Z decide. .a upon later.
s;r.-Tha Legislative Committee
Dear nG State Grange are formulat-
/ The Ma Ms'i and getting ready for work
be plaI Es roming session of the Legis-
|ring W yuecting that some, or all, of
bture; ,, IN propositions will be brought
be tol lp,s -, SESSION for consideration, and
efoFe .i.'7 that the best interests of the
ehe' ''s ,,r4 the enactment of laws on
'ate these subjects, and that it is
pDe ~. roastituency to know what
be Y'D. lem VIII be in relation to the
clE Z rw lle elected, we respectfully
sns y 7, az, your position upon these
y ~. a1 answering the following
pesl 9g4 Oh favor the State having
p fEt aujding, maintenance and
tai- v45s and the expenditure
sPaI oe raised for that purpose,
Qualities or the State?
s'' s.. favor the State issuing
y atpose of building per-
lana
az ID be in favor of the State
\ E.. uGoads in rural sections,
gl. uah heavy traffic?
aE a.e for the enactment of
H. I. n'. rs law in Maine?
7t 10 amend section 3 of
4 - Public Laws of 1909,
l' y, ,-sg. .lat the common school
y ,1 nder the provisions of
lg ..anr. III. he distributed to the
~ n,r r1 allties on the basis of
A. n r sanding this portion of the
,n =, school fund is distributed to the
.'D municipalities; one third on the
Il. At ..a.a AIS and two thirds on the
Ii frgaatJn.
oil
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
FOLEYSKIDNEYp.lI2:,
Foa BAexAcne KIDNEYS AND 1.Arrra
CAPT. EBENEZER HALL.
His Descendants Plan the Erection of a
Memorial.

VlCNlUldl
The erection of some suitable memorial
to mark the spot at Matinicus where
Capt Ebenezer Hall was killed by In
dians in 1749 was advocated at the fifth
annual reunion Of his descendants at
Penobscot View grange hall, Rockland,
August 10th. A committee consisting of
Leonard H. Rhoades of Boston, Mrs.
Carrie Aldus of Camden and Mrs. R. c..
Hall, Frank H. Ingraham and George
Roberts of Rockland was appointed to
make the arrangements.
The reunion was attended by 100 mem
bers of the Hall family, the oldest per-
son present being Henry E. Calderwood
of Vinalhaven, aged 70. The youngest
was Adelia Hall, aged four months. At
ter picnic dinner had been served the
following program was presented.
Piano duets, Mrs. ] ohm McAllister and
Blanchard Conant. Camden; vocal solo,
Mrs. E. c. Herrick, Charlestown, Mass. !;
poem. Mrs. Leo Strong, Camden; read
ing, Miss Katherine Snow, Rockland; ad-
dress, Leonard H. Rhodes, Boston.
Five deaths have occurred since the
last reunion.
Officers were elected as follows: David
S. Hall of Hope, PRESIDENT; Gilbert Hall
VI IlOChldlu anu l.. II. hnOueS OF boston,
vice president; Frank H. Ingraham of
Rockland, secretary; Mrs. Harriet A.
Buker of Rockland, treasurer; Mrs. Har-
riet Hall Of Boston and Judge L. R.
Campbell of Rockland, historians;
Blanchard Conant of Camden, chairman
of entertainment committee, and Mrs.
Melinda A. Hall Of Rockland chairman
of the dinner committee.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
THEY HAVE A DEFINITE PURPOSE,

Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief in cases
of kidney and bladder ailments. Mrs. Rose
Chaser, Terre Haute, Ind, tells the result in
her case. After suffering for many years
from serious case of kidney trouble and
spending much money for SO called cures,
found Foley Kidney Pills the only medicine
that gave me a permanent cure. l am again
able to be up and attend to my work Il shall
never hesitate to recommend them" Sold by
all DRUGGISTS
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
ACUTE OR CHRONIC. !. WHICH?

No matter # your kidney trouble is acute or
chronic Foley's Kidney Remedy will reach
your case. Mr.. Claude Brown, Reynoldsville,
ILL.,, writes US that he suffered many months
with kidney complaint which baffied all treat
ment. At last he tried Foley's Kidney REM
edy and few large bottles effected complete
cure. He says, sit has been of inestimable
value to me-" Sold by all Druggists.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
Business in Belfast Customs District.

Following is a summary of the transactions
of the Belfast custom house for the year end
ing June 80, 1910. The Belfast district includes
Rockport, North Haven, Camden, Prospect and
Stockton Springs.
Number of vessels entered from foreign
ports Observation-Disclosures. 50
Number of vessels cleared from foreign
portS .................... e.
Number of vessels entered from domes-
tic ports Observation-Disclosures. 5
Number of vessels cleared from domes-
tic ports ..-................... 2
Value of exports: foreign. ..... $256, 1856
vaue OF imports domestic .......... 1919
Entries of merchandise. . II
Documents issued to vessels. 1922
. Duties. ....................7 ,479 63
All other customs receipts. ........... l 80
tonnage tax. Observation-Disclosures. 354 81
All other navigation receipts. ........ 1872 Is
Aggregate receipts. ..................8 Bills AZ
Expenses OF collection. ...............3,5 1858 81
Number of persons employed. ........ 5
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
THt LANCE QUESTIONS.

,-s aIready announced that
.irg sent out from the office
.s-er Of the State grange to
for tie legislature a series of
Several of these relate to
Tor roads. One question is as
candidate stands on a propo-
0scf under State control the
d maintenance of all roads in
Another is whether he favors
state bonds to provide funds
s roads. A third is whether
b aiding of macadam roads
sections of the State. These
aieaI propositions indeed
l@4n anything that has been
end they should not receive
10 3t careful consideration.
missioner Of highways has
utative system of trunk
similar to what New
several other States have
r ne thinks that at no dis
h state OF Maine may do
O.. the sort. Thus the New
Stature has authorized the
If a million dollars for three
'lom the Massachusetts Dor
White mountains, and other
- made large appropriations
over some of the main
, for State construction and
Bat it does not appear
.aem have gone so far as
TIL State master. Cover
said in his address that he
q iii be necessary for Maine
construction of thorough
70 the State from border to
p. 'eglslature increased the
. olr-third to three-fourths
ta- .,ollar of State valuation,
the annual amount avail
purpose about 1921, 900 in
Is before. But towns
He-'9n Of this fund in aid OF
roads within their limits
with certain conditions
'ran amount of money
The legislature also pro-
balance of the State road
'-- meeting the requirements
- might be expended by the
ri Highways in rebuilding
the main thoroughfares
-ae object Of establishing
tvm of continuous main
Eaout the State.
0r # IS seen that the State
.- 9ed upon a broad policy
,. struction, with the ap-
. s4ye the Democratic party,
Of its former platform
VI the subject, has set out
purposes to condemn the
.raYagant. That this policy,
al ye still further broadened
l- State will assume a still
Ne of the work of highway
M is believed extremely
But the farmers in their le-
''if- Tor good roads, if they
& The grange questions, seem
3 rather fast. The propriety
taking over "all" the roads
limited number of the main
zen 10 question. One of the
papers, discussing this
9rlects that ''any such
would result in giving added
me Republican machine"
'J' the constructionand main
t.i highways centralized in
house at Augusta, a vast
.tae6es would be Matched to
g. aries and to act as ward
the Republican bosses during
"palgns. This, it will be
.eHoat Inconsistent with the
CLAIMS that the party is 60
,! The State and purify the
1T seems to contemplate an
11'.l1uance of Republican con-
the Republican machine
A pure patriots in control at
i'oao Of course the objection
n1t..s Of attaches" in the de-
.ooia fail, But this aside, OBJ
me proposition can be found
OF bubble policy. AS to the
proposition, the proponents
Ave overlooked the constitu-
lslon limiting the creation of
). u $500. 900. As the debt is
Re IMAM that, it cannot be in
ne question Of macadam roads
'aps be best left to the judg-
engineers.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18

FROM SICKNESS TO EXCELLENT HEALTH"
So says Mrs. Chas. Lyon, Peoria, ILL.,: II
found in your Foley Kidney Pills prompt and
speedy cure for backache and kidney trouble
which bothered me for many months. l am
now enjoying excellent health which owe to
Foley Kidney Pills." Sold by all Druggists.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
Maine Central R,R,

on and after June ~, 191 10, trains connect
ing at Burnham and Waterville with through
trains Tor and from Bangor, Waterville, Port
land and Boston will run as follows:
FROM KEIEASI