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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

The beginner In the poultry business
often makes the. mistake Of trying to
raise too many chicks and keep too
many fowls In the quarters which are
available. This overcrowding tende ~
undermine the health and vitality of
the flock and In so far to defeat the
very object In view In such overcrowd-
ing-namely, the profit to be had In
returns.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

If the flock Of poultry do not have
a range which will enable them to get
all the green food they need 1t is well
to SOW bed of lettuce. turnips or rape
for them so that this lack may be sup
piled during the summer months. They
greatly relish this green food and will
respond In larger egg production.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26
Maine Central R. R.
Arrangement of Trains in
Effect October 4, 1909

Trains leave Skowhegan follows: sos, sos A.
NJ for all points west; also to Bangor, Vanceboro,
Halifax-12.5O p. m. for Waterville, Oakland,
Bingham, Lewiston, Augusta. Gardiner and
Brunswick, Portland and Boston, Dexter. Dover
Washington Co. Rys & Northern Divisions $50
D. m. (mixed) for Waterville. enabling passengers
to take night Pullman for Portland and Boston
200 p. m. Sundays only to Waterville, connecting
for Portland and Boston.
ARRIVALS-7.25 a. m mixed from Waterville
daily except Sundays,-1O.35 a.. m. Passe niger from
Portland, Oakland Watervie, Augusta and Ban
gor-11 IS a. m. mixed from Waterville Sunday
only-4.5O and 81 p m. from all points.
+. r.. Boothby General Passenger Agent.
Morris Nc Donald.
VIce-President and General Manager
Portland, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

Prices are never too high for what
fellow has to sell and never too low to
suit for those articles or products he
may have to buy.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

The English sparrow, the blue jay.
the blackbird and crow are essentially
marauders so far as other birds are
concerned, destroying their nests.
breaking their eggs and often killing
their young; hence whenever any of
this tribe of disturbers make prepara-
lions for nests about the premises
they should be put to rout 1t viii
mean greater peace and security for
the other valuable birds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

One of the largest recorded yields Of
potatoes is 972 bushels per acre, cred
tied to a grower in the state Of Wyo-
ming. This showing will be the better
understood when 1t is remembered
that tho average annual yield for the
whole country is just about one-tenth
this amount. or between eighty-flve
and hundred bushels per acre. The
fellows who are making the most mon
ey In the potato business are not the
ninety-seven bushel type.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26
DR.. HUMPHREYS SPECIFICS.
DIrcetIoas With each vlaIa Five Languages
English. German, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

No FOR Price
1. Fevers, COMPOSITIONS. Infammations. .......25
2. Worms. Worm Fever. or Worm Disease. IA
3. Collie. Crying and Wakefulness of Infants 2 5
4. Diarrhea, OF Children and Adults .........2J
8. Dysentery. Gripings, Bilious Collie. ........25
z. Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. .................26
q. To0thache, Faceache. Neuralgia.
D. Headache, Sick Headache. Vertigo. .........25
10. Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. ...25
H. Group. Hoarse Cough, Laryngitis ..........2S
81. Salt Rheum. Eruptions, Erysipeas. .........25
rs. Rheumatism. or Rheumatic Pains. 80
10. Fever and Ague. Malaria. 25
II. Piles. Blind or Bleeding, External, Internal
10. OphthalmA. Weak or Infamed Eyes. .......20
10. Catsrrh, Influenza, Cold in Head.
10. WhOOping Couch. spasmodic Cough ......25
II. Asthma, Oppressed Dinicult Breathing. .....30
~. Kidney Disease. Gravel, Calculi. rs
-. Nervous Debility. Vital Weakness ....1.OO
-. Sore Mouth, Fever Sores or Canker.........25
50. Urinary Incontinence. Wetting Bed ......25
81. Sore Throat. Quinsy and Diphtheria. I'D
33. Chronic COnsestions. Headaches. ..........25
~. Grippe, Hay Fever and Summer Colds. RS
small bottle of Pleasant Pellets. fits the vest
pocket Sold by druggists, sent receipt OF price,
Medical Book sent free.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo MEDICINE CO., Corner
William and Ann StreetA New York.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26
ST. ALBANS

at. Adams Grange No. ia enter
tanned the Union Grange, May Is. The
forenoon was devoted to business. Ad-
dress of Welcome by Lena. Merrill,
response by C. L. Jones Of Twilight
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

To feel strong. have good appetite
and digestion. sleep soundly and enjoy
life. use BurdOck Blood Bitters. the
great system tonic and builder.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

Cockleburs, quack grass and good
many other weed pests that might be
named are often the direct result Of a
system of absentee landlordism In
which shortsighted, stingy proprietors
and shiftless one year renters play the
leading roles. In such cases the only
effective way to get rid of the pests
would be to revolutionize the system
and Danish or convert to a better agri-
cultural way both landlord and tenant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

tStOps on Signal or on nOtice 70 COnductOr.
CONNECTIONS
At Oakland, with Maine Central Railroad. At
Somerset Junction, with Canadian Pacific Rail
ways. At Kineo Station. with Coburn Steamboat
Company for all points on Moosehead Lake.
NORRIS MCDONALD, Vice President
r. E. BOOTHBY. Gen. Pass. ARt. Portland. Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

The western mountain quail, while
closely resembling In size and habit
his eastern cousin, possesses an indi-
yiduality quite his own. Instead Of a
whistle which says "BobwhiteT the
western quail has a call which has
been interpreted to mean "Sit right
here" and the quaint little call Is
given in very sharp and authorita-
tive manner. The western bird is very
active and gets under wing like a shot,
taking one approaching 30 much by
surprise that 1t is often out of range
before one realizes II.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

The cheapest as well as safest fly
killer is a teaspoonful Of formalin
added to half pint Of water, the solu-
ton being put In any convenient shall
low dish. The flies will be attracted
to 1t more quickly II little sugar Is
sprinkled In, as they are fond Of
sweets. This mixture will kill the flies
quickly, but will not seriously affect
the little folks should they drink two
or three saucerfuls by mistake.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

Potato Culture on Irrigated Farms
of the West" is the caption Of valu-
able bulletin farmers' bulletin No. $3.50
which has lately been put out by the
department at Washington. The bulle-
tin is prepared by e. HI. Grubb. Col
orado potato expert. who incorporates
In his treatise his own best experience
and that Of others In irrigated Sec
lions. The bulletin gives directions for
the preparation Of the soil. planting.
cultivation and irrigation. 1t should be
Of real value to every potato grower In
semiarid sections.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

You can depend upon the Quaker Oven Indicator to
accurately give you the correct temperature for all kinds
of baking. With the large evenly heated Quaker Oven
and this reliable indicator the most inexperienced cook
will have difficulty in successfully baking pies cake,
bread, etc.
Steward & Blunt Hardware Co, Skowhegan, Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26
Spring is the Time to Give Your Horse
DIR. A. c. DANIELS
Horse Renovation Powders

Give Vim and Strength, makes
New Blood, acts on the Kidneys
and Urinary Organs. DR.. Dan
iels' Book on Horses, Cattle,
Sheep, Swine, Dog and Cat.
Free at Druggists and Dea lert
6W14
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

The only kind of settlement which
does new country any good Is that
resulting from a representation Of the
advantages Of the section In their true
light, as Misrepresentation always re-
acts. Those interested in the perma-
nent progress and welfare of their To-
cality should do all In their power to
see to 1t that the newcomer Is not
swindled or hoodwinked. The major
part of this development dirty work
is not chargeable to responsible parties.
but usually to grating real estate
settler to the limit, and when they
have plucked him to the pinfeathers
decamp to greener fields. where they
may operate on. new and easy victims.
In view Of this situation, SO general as
hardly to require mention, commercial
organizations in new and developing
sections would do well to put damper
on this contemplate shark work, for
they must realize that, while the con-
tented settler Is the. best possible auto
matte advertising agency community
can have, there Is no factor tending to
put more effective quietus on prog
ress than half dozen folks who have
fallen prey to the uncomfortable land
boomer and CRATER. as they are sore
and can be counted on to knock in
season and out. and In view Of their
experience they can be excused II the
rosy tinted prospects held out have be-
come trife dimmed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

II the currant and gooseberry bushes
are troubled with the leaf eating
worm which so often plays havoc
with them the trouble may be RENE
died by sprinkling the bushes with a
solution made by mixing one teaspoon
full Of paris green in ten or twelve
quarts of water and applying with a
common sprinkler or hand sprayer. II
the worms should make second at
tack when the fruit is partly formed
powdered hellebore may be used In
place of the arsenical spray. being
mixed with an equal weight Of slaked
lime and sprinkled on the leaves
through a piece Of burlap when the
dew Is on.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-05-26

A coat Of tar and feathers and free
ride ON a three cornered rail would be
too good for the chap we heard Of the
other day who succeeded In getting
the owner of little ten acre property
near where the writer lives interested
In a deal for the purchase Of his place
and finally wound up by paying him a
dollar, having him sign a contract for
sale which entitled the CRATER to a
commission If sold to any other party
within a period Of ninety days. This
deal In effect gave the real estate
manipulation an option on the place
three months for a dollar, while the
advance in the price Of the place dur
Ing that period was easily from $3.50 to
$500. The transaction was the more
contemplate because the ranch owner
was an honest, simple minded fellow
for whom the ways of the agent were
dark" It is tricks of this caIiber
that tend to put real estate agents
and fruit tree peddlers In the shyster-
CRATER class and tend to bring on them
the contempt Of all fair minded peo-
pie.
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11

The subject Of cover crops in both
receiving more attention in the west
than ever before. There is no ques-
ton but that nearly all orchards.
particularly in the arid districts.
might be benefited by the growth OF
certain plants between the trees. In
order to understand the necessity for
cover crops, and the way they benefit
the land. it is necessary to understand
how plants grow.
The growth of plants that comes
from the soil does not come from the
soil particles themselves. but from the
soluble plant food that is mixed with
the soil. In speaking of soil in this
connection we mean the particles Of
rock OF which the soil is composed.
4 large part of this plant food that is
mixed with the soil is the result of
decayed vegetable matter. Our soils
are naturally deficient in this vege-
table matter, and by constant cultiva-
ton what little fiber was in the soil
Is being broken down and turned into
plant food. or oxidized. or, as we say.
burned out. II We are to keep up the
fertility OF our soils. we must either
replace this loss by adding stable
manure to the soil or by plowing in
some vegetable matter. This would
seem comparatively easy. for nearly
any one can SOW a grain crop or
some OF the hay crops in the orchard
in the spring and plow them In the
fall.
We cannot recommend this system
however. for We must remember that
tree growth takes place between early
spring and the middle OF July or at
least tree growth should cease in July.
For this reason the trees should be
allowed to take mp all the plant food
that is made available during the
growing season. There Is consider
able tendency in the irrigated dis
tricts for trees TO make growth later
than this, and as result 20 into win
ter with immiture or soft tissue. This
is largely because our conditions are,
TO a great extent. unnatural. In the
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11
OF INTEREST TO FRUIT GROWERS

natural state the trees become more
or less affected by drought during
July and August, so that in the east
the growth of trees naturally stops
at the right time. Where water and
cultivation are both given during the
entire season this condition is re-
versed. Consequently, our cover crops
should be growing during the late
summer and early fall months.
Many people have said that this
could not be done. Yet, the writer
has seen some of the finest cover
crops the last few days that we're
sown in July of last year. We be-
lieye that, where water is available
a cover crop may be sown during
July. and made to grow during the
fall months so as to protect the soil
from the hot sun OF late summer and
the drying winds of winter, and then
be plowed early in the spring so as to
be great advantage TO the orchard.
In fact, we believe this system, II fol-
lowed, would soon increase our or
chard growth and decrease the ten
dency toward winter killing of trees.
Few experiments have been made in
the irrigated districts, so that we are
not sure as to which will prove the
better plant for this purpose, but we
believe that the red, or June clover
is going TO be as satisfactory as any
thing that has so far been used.
Where this is used the ground should
be disked. the seed sown a, the rate
OF from eight to twelve pounds to the
acre, then the ground should be
lightly narrowed and irrigated.
In some cases II may be desirable
to SOW oats and rye with the clover
to stop the growth OF the trees dur
ing the fall months. The clover crop
may be left in old orchards for a year
or two with profit. but for the young
orchard we think this would be detri-
mental as the trees. as we have said
before, need clean culture during the
early part of the season.
E. r BENNETT.
Colorado Agricultural College. Fort
Collins.
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11
The Cow

The diary COW. II able to express
herself in a way which the human
family would comprehend. might well
lay claim to being mans best friend.
She might establish such 4 claim by
calling attention TO the fact that from
her product and from her carcass
man manufacturers more OF the ne
cessities OF life than from any other
similar source. She furnishes these
necessities to him from infancy until
such a time as temporal things are
no longer associated with his exist
ence. and she does it ungrudgingly
and constantly.
In addition to contributing to mans
necessity and his pleasure the pros
perity of an agricultural community
is more closely identified with her
than with any other of the domestic
animals. The horse is quite essent-
ial in tilling the soil. but where ne
cessity requires 1t the sturdy son OF
the COW can take his place, as he
has done in every agricultural sec
ton on earth. The horse can only
furnish labor and can only return n
profit to his owner when conditions
are right for returning satisfactory
grain crops. it is a well known fact
that the dairy COW is the salvation of
the farmer in times of poor crops as
she is able to convert the rough crops
which are never total failure.
In addition TO this she furnishes
skim milk and butter milk for the
calves. pigs and poultry and fertility
for the soil, without which farm be-
comes less valuable each year and the
whole country less prosperous.
The elimination OF the dairy COW
would necessitate an almost revolu-
tionary readjustment OF mans tastes
and requirements. 1t would mean un-
told suffering and hardship. or
abe win not be dispensed
with but her value can perhaps best
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11

raw defile. which makes the Royal
Gorge one OF the scenic places OF the
West II is a town OF 5000 prosper
Gus. contented people. IL is the capt.
tnl OF Fremont county. the county
which last year, produced from Its
5000 acres OF apples. an even fniiiivI
dollars worth OF fruit. and a quar-
ter OF million Of small fruit. IL has
been the seat of operation for some Of
the most successful roadmaking in the
West: notably the famous Sky Line
drive. which skirts high above the
city and valley. along the top of the
gorge. Canon City is visited. annually
by thousands OF tourists and this
year the Eighteenth National IrriEa-
tion Congress in the valley will add
TO this prestige
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11

parlor at the stairway they took the
wrong direction, and. realizing that
they were lost. started back to take
another hallway that would lead them
to proper number. In retreating Mr..
Thorne walked into dimly passage
and fell down a flight of stairs. break
ing his left arm between the elbow
and shoulder. A physician was sum-
moned and the unfortunate man was,
later conveyed to the hospital where
his wound was dressed and where he
was made as comfortable as circum-
stances would permit Manager Win
CERT of the hotel greatly deplores the
accident and says that in all of his
experience as landlord he does not
recall a similar mishap.
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11

home of the bride in Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania, next Wednesday. AZ
ter a tour of the eastern cities Mr..
and Mrs Clark will return heie about
the first OF September and for a few
days win be the guests OF District At
torney and Mrs. James I. Locke at
s27 Greenwood avenue. Later they
will 80 to housekeeping in the prop
erty at the corner Of Greenwood
avenue and Eleventh street. purchased
a few months ago by the prospective
groom. Miss Slaynaker was a visitor
in Canon City last winter and has
many friends and acquaintances here
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11
STAR
GIVES RECEPTION

vrvsz. Friaays Daily.
One of the most delightful social
gatherings OF the summer season oc-
cured at the home of Mrs. Sam Nc
Donald on Greenwood avenue last
night where a farewell reception was
given under the auspices of Canon
City Chapter. order OF the Eastern
Star, In honor OF Mrs. A. L. Conoway.
Mrs. A. E Wilson. Miss Gail Conoway
and Mrs. s. T. Sappington, all mem
bers OF the organization. who are to
leave here shortly for other portions
OF the country. The decorations were
elaboi ate and pretty and evoked much
favorable comment While there was
an abundance OF flowers OF all kinds
the sunfiower, poppy and rose we're
especially conspicuous. representing
the various states to which the de-
parting ladies will go. The sunflower
was representative OF Kansas. to
which Mrs. Conoway and Miss Gail
Conoway are planning TO move in the
near future; the poppy OF California.
where Mrs. Wilson Is arragning to go
for an indefinite stay. aIa tie rose
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11

for Washington. to which state Mrs-
Ssppington is going in the course OF
the next few weeks
The decorations also contained the
colors OF the Eastern Star, which are
blue, yellow white green and red.
Each guest of honor were presented
with a silver spoon as a token of the
esteem in which they were held by
their associates of the order. Miss
Camille Vaughn making the pre-
sentstion on behalf OF the members
of the chapter. The recipients re-
sponded. thanking the donors for their
remembrances and good will.
During the evening. refreshments
were served and vocal and instru-
mental music heightened the enjoy
ment OF the event. which though was
tinged with regret that It meant a
formal farewell to ladies who have
long associated themselves with the
success of the local chapter. creating
bond OF friendship. the ties of which
are not easily broken.
About sixty guests were present
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11
GUEST AT STRATHMORE
HOTEL SUSTAINS BROKEN ARM
From Fridays Daily.

FEom FiiuaS . Dohy.
George Thorne Of Lamar, assistant
attorney general of Colorado, who ar
rived here on Denver & Rio Grande
train No. 8 at 2 o'clock this morn
ing to assist the prosecution in con-
Quoting the investigation into the af-
fairs of the state penitentiary under
the administration of Warden Cleg-
horn, was the victim of an unusual
accident shortly after reaching the
Strathmore hotel where he registered
as guest. Mr. Thorne and Attorney
General Barnett had been assigned to
room on the second floor OF the
hotel. and, being desirous of retiring
as soon as possible. did not wait for
the porter to show them the way to
their apartments, fact which led to
the formers undoing. On reaching the
Cañon City record., 1910-08-11
CANON CITY RECEIVES fine MEN,
ton IN SOUVENIR PUBLICATION
From Fridays Daily.

from frloayt DAliy-
The Santa Fe railroad company has
Just issued valuable and attractive
souvenir pamphlet of the Eighteenth
National Irrigation congress to be
held in Pueblo from September IS
10 30 inclusive. In addition TO an ex-
eriIert map OF the Santa Fe system.
showing all branch lines and connec-
tons from Chicago to Los Angeles
and San Francisco: Il contains a large
number of half tone views OF Pueblo
and It's environs. Canon City is the
only other town In the Arkansas val
ley OF which special mention is made
of which IL says:
Canon City is the head OF this VAL
ley OF Content. II ats on the banks
OF the Arkansas. where the waters OF
that stream break through the mar