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Birs Neisbbors.

Under this head the AnnarcAs win -,
time 10 time print shors articles relat,,. y
birds. and especially their relation to &c.,
turaI interests. Most Of these articles -,n =
reprinted from leaflets issued by the bur..,
biological survey, department of agricu,n,s
or by the National Association Of Ananh.e
societies.. and will be authoritative. m
will be Of interest not only to bird lover. ~.
Of educational value to farmers, to whom ~
protection Of many species Of birds ia o, ~
greatest Importance.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

in deep basin tin, put sugar and
around themto make them sweet enough, then
ill the basin tin half full Of water. Bake
them till they turn red and jelly of. They
make q fine sauce for meat or bread, and with
cream on them. they show up well on the
supper table, and taste more than fne.
want you to try my snappy cookies: One
cup Of mollasses, one cup of sugar, one tea
spoonful Of ginger, stirred together with Q
little -four, then one cop Of butter and lard
melted togethe- and stirred into the above
mixture, then one heaping teaspoonful of
soda in large cup Of hot water, and
poured slowly while you stir, into the above.
Knead just as little as you can to handle, roll
very thin, bake in hot oven but not growing
hotter, as they burn easily.
am thinking about my flower seeds, and
looking ahead to spring and hearing the
spring birds sing, and I'm wishing so hard
that potatoes will rise in price, and hope
the Maine farmers will have the sense to let
the potatoes alone after this year of failure.
1t should be hard lesson, well learned.
Our hens are laying fairly well, but our
colts take the cake for growing, and showing
the care and petting they get. / wish you
could see them when they are turned out for
a run-which isn't often this winter, it is so
icy. Pearl will weigh between 1000 and l,loO
Hows that for two year-old, just common
breeds
What long time it has been since our
lovely NJ. B. reunion, and l was going to
write and tell all about it, but it has been SO
long all hands would cry, ancient history"
But wasn't l glad when Dell said we must
come again to meet with her, for she Is the
ideal hostess, and MT. C.-well he cant be
beat" in any way, shape or manner as
host. We did have the big day of the year.
am SO very glad Of all the new ones that
wrote, who we're there, and especially OF "Vi",
for her cake recipe was just what / wanted.
I had cake made in no time, and it was
great, for my John said SO, and he's fine
judge. seel
"Jennie, want to hear from you, and you,
also, sister B." Yes, and there are others who
have been as slow to write as I've been. Let's
hear from all hands. Our column is the "go
ges" OF The AMERICAN. Let's be mp and doing
and keep it SO. IT'S near mail time, and of
course you'il hear from me again and soon,
for I'm heartily ashamed to leave SO much to
our dear Aunt Madge. She has many irons in
the ire aud shouldn't be left alone so often,
when there's such q gang Of us that should
help out.
Let's talk about what we are reading and
doing for hand work when are sitting
down. Will the farmers wife give her ideas
on the potato question: All hands speak up
and say, if Dell is Of the same mind, let's have
our next reunion there, aud in June, too. when
the days are long and lovely.
Here's health, happiness and good looks to
all from AUNT MARIA.
We hope the good cheer you have sent
US may be returned to you q hundred fold.
Best wishes to all from AUNT MADGE.
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sRDawICK, IA.

Feb. 10 Sedgwick grange held Q regular
meeting, worthy master IN the chair. At
the roli-call Of officers all responded ex-
cept Ceres. After business, the first and
second degrees were conferred on one can
didate. The lecturer presented Q short
program OF singing, reading and q recits-
ton. The following question was pretty
thoroughly discussed: "Resolved that
dogs are Q nuisance, and the tax on them
should be doubled as q means Of reducing
their number" Affirmative, John Hoop
er; negative, Malcolm Allen. Decided in
favor Of the dogs.
Next Friday the third and fourth de-
and harvest supper served.
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LAKE VIEW, 451, HAppYrows.

Lake View grange held q special meet
ing Feb. II, with good attendance. The
third and fourth degrees were prscticed
on two members. Cake and coffee were
served. The topic, allow can country
people better themselves?" was discussed
and decided "by looking after the small
things. The next regular meeting was
postponed, and it was voted to hold the
next meeting March 4, when there will be
practice work. Cake and coffee will be
served.
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EAST BLUEHILL- 262.

East Bluehill grange held its regular
meeting Feb. II, with ffty-three members
and Ave visitors present. The third and
fourth degrees were conferred on two
candidates, after which q harvest supper
was served. Representative Otis Little
field made some interesting remarks. 1t
WAS voted to authorize the frst trustee tc
ascertain the cost Of laying . new floor in
the hall, and to report at the next meet
ing, when vote will be taken. A good
attendance is desired. This was the first
meeting since Jan. n. owing to the in
clemency OF the weather.
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DATES.
Tuesday, Feb. q = Hancock Pomona
grange with Brooklin grange.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, asa, WEST EDEN.
Mountain View grange held its regular
meeting Feb. 10, with forty patrons pres
emit. After the opening exercises, followed
by short business session, the lecturer
presented the following program: Quo
tations; question, sis the present bill
before Congress relating to reciprocity
with Canada as recommended by Presi-
dent Taft beneficial to Manner" opened by
w. NJ. d. g. Hall, followed by discussion.
The grange was fortunate in having pres
emit Rev. c. d. Crane, OF Saylesville, r. l.,
who, after few remarks, gave one OF his
delightful readings from Dickens "Christ-
mas Csrol", followed by an encore.
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alutual Benefit Goiumn.
EDITED By AUNT nADax".
ts Motto: "HeipfHl and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctly
stated In the title and motto-it lie for the mutual
benefit, and aims 70 be helpful and nopefui
Being for the common good, Il lie fer the com
mon use-a public servant. purveyor OF In
formation and suggestion. medium for the In
terchange Of ideas. In this capacity II soficWs
communications. and its success depends largely
on the support given 1t In this respect. Com
munications must be signed. but the name OF
writer will not be printed except by perm salon
Communications will be subject to approvalor
rejection by the editor of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
The AMERICAN.
Ellsworth. Me.
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among the @ranstrs.

This column IL devoted TO the Grange, es-
peeially to the oranges of Hancock county
The column 10 open TO all CHANGERS for the
discussion Of topics Of general interest, and
for reports Of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications rius'
be signed, but Nance will not be printed ex-
cept by permission Of the writer All COM
munications will be subject to approval BY
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

v e go Z a Ole CON-
pound and Sanative
Wash have done me.
/ live on a farm and
have worked very
hard. l am forty
five years old, and
am the mother of
thirteen children.
Many people think
it strange that / am
not broken dow n
with hard work and
the rarp IF INV fam
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

presented by the lecturer, consisting OF
readings by W. n. Hutchins ana ois.e"
Crosby, Hutchins, Buck and Valentine,
followed BY suggestions for the good OF
the order by the worthy master.
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DEER ISLE, @s.

Deer Isle grange met Feb. 8, with w. NJ.
Hardy in the chair and thirteen members
present. Two candidates were instructed
in the first and second degrees. One ap-
plication for membership was received. A
short literary program was presented and
refreshments we're served. At the next
meeting, two candidates will be instructed
in the first and second degrees.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

A few minutes delay in treating some
cases OF Group, even the length Of time it
takes to go for doctor, often proves dan
gerous. The safest way is to keep Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in the house, and
at the first indication Of Group give the
child dose. Pleasant to take, and al
ways cures. Sold by all dealers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

RAINBOW, 1TS, NORTH BRooKsvILLE.
Rainbow grange held regular meeting
Thursday evening, Feb. 9, with large at
tendance. The third and fourth degrees
were conferred on one candidate. Four
applications we're received. The literary
program was omitted, as it was late.
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NARRAMIssIC, 22z, oRLANp.

Narramissic grange held its regular
meeting Feb. II, with A. B. Hutchins,
worthy master, presiding. Owing to un-
pleasant Saturday nights, it was the first
meeting for several weeks. At the con-
clusion Of business, . short program was
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

Penobscot grange held 9 regular meet
ing Feb. 10, with fifty-four members pres
ent, including four visitors. At recess,
clam stew, cake and coffee were served.
After recess, the lecturer presented short
program and appointed committee OF
seven to furnish the program at next meet
ing Feb, IT.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

II 1 can live
To make some pale face brighter, and to give
second lustre to some tear dimmed eye,
Or e'er impart
One throb OF comfort to an aching heart,
Or cheer some way worn soul in passing by;
II l can lend
strong hand to the fallen, or defend
The right against single envious strain,
My life, though bare,
Perhaps, of much that seemeth dear and fair
To us Of earth, will not have been in vain.
Thy purest joy,
Most near to heaven, far from esrth's alloy,
Is bidding cloud give way to sun and shine;
And twill be well
II. on that day of days, the Angels tell
OF me, she did her best for one Of thine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

ANNAPOLIS, N. S.. Jan. 81, 1911
Manager Of Maine Kelley, Portland, Me-.
Dear Sir = 1t has been several years since 1
TOOK the Kelley Cure aud will say that during
All this time have never had the least desire
Tor any kird Of stimuiants. / wish had
taken the Cure 10 years before / did Sin
cerely yours, Jos McMuLLIN, Annapolis
Royal, Nova Scotia.
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NEW CENTURY, 356, DEpHAM.

NEW ShSAph1s w. OEDnhhs
In NewlCentury grange committees fol
the year were appointed by Worthy Mas
ter Brewster as follows: Executive, E
W. Burrill, Gerald Thompson, j. F. Cow
ing; finance, A. F. Cook, g. A. Gray, L. r
Black; relief, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Cook
Il. P. Burrill, N. B. Colby, J. F. Cowing
A. g. Hooper. The lecturers program
Piano solos, Ethel Fogg; readings, Ellis
Burrill, 6. A. Gray; recitation, Mary Bur.
rill; solos, Clifford Burrill.
The topic, "What ails our pastures, and
what can be done to improve them; do We
need pastures any way?" was opened by
E. W. Burrill ana followed by J. F. Cow
ing, Willard Leach, M. W. CHM, g. A.
Gray and others. One application for
membership was received.
At the next meeting, Feb. %, the topic
for discussion will be, "Are we obliged to
buy more food for our stock than form
eriy, and If SO, why?"
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The poem, copied from Christmas card,
is one that can be remembered and used
all the year through. Thanks to you for
it, Ann; also for the two special con-
tributions which follow.
HOMEMADE SILVER PoL1sH-One pint hot
water in which potatoes have been boiled,
one pound of whiting. four tablespoonfuls
ammonia. Put in bottle and shake we'll be-
fore using. Pour some into q dish, apply with
soft cloth or brush, let dry. Polish with a
soft flannel or linen. 1t will give the white,
lustrous appearance Of new silver.
BY request Of o.
EesLEss CAKE - One cup sugar, one-half
cup butter, one cup chopped raisins. one
teaspoon soda, two and one-half cups -four,
one teaspoon cocoa, all kinds spice. one cup
sour milk.
l promised long time ago to send this re-
cipe for the column, SO hope it is not too late.
ARE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

Woman loves q clear, rosy complexion.
Burdock Blood Bitters puriHes the blood,
clears the skin, restores ruddy, sound heslth.
Adolf.
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harvest HOME, 403, WEST ELLSWORTH.
Harvest Home grange met in regular
session Feb. II, with thirteen members
present. At the roll-call Of officers, ten
responded. After the regular business,
a fine program was presented by the lee
turer, consisting Of the question, "Can
women transact business as successfully
as menF" also reading, recitations, sing
ing, speeches and conundrums, and
graphophone selections by Bro. Sherman
Cunningham.
There will be dance at the grange hall
Feb. II.
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HANCOCK POMONA, 10.

dANCOCk tOMONA, Id.
Following is the program for the meet
ing Of Hancock Pomona grange with te-
roma grange Saturday, March 4:
Opening exercises
Address Of welcome. Freeman Smith
Response. ........................C w Chapman
Business
Topic: Does the teaching in our schools
tend toward or away from the farm
Joanna Durgain, Warren Abbott
Recess
Call to order
Solo. ....................... Clifford Burrill
Comforting fifth degree
State speaker
Program Of host grange
Closing.
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RFMEMBEK THE NAmr

Foley's Honey and Tar for ALI con.h. "a
seo.os, dos Group, bronchitis, hoarse ness and
r., ,sa slhs iagrippe coughs. No opiates.
neiase substitutes. @. A. PAacHRs.
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New Works New President.

The new president of the New York
State Christian Endeavor union is
John r. Clements of Binghamton. For
four years Mr.. Clements filed the on
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OWES
HER
HEALTH
To Lydia e. Pinkham s
Vegetable Compound

Scottville, Mich want to tell
you how much good Lydia E. Pinkham's
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

Dear n. B. Friends:
Good evening. lis Tuesday night and
cold as Greenland. Have had day OF wash
ing dishes and keeping three fires going.
My John has been to Bucksport village with
cream and eggs, and he says it has been a
very cold day to ride. call our winter a win
ter OF moods-hrst warm, then SO cold, sno "
in places, and in others bare ground. But
we've got our ice, so we can say never mind,
as usual.
Saturday we had an all-day session al our
grange hall, and the officers were installed.
1t stormed and blew hard, and when we came
home, the roads in places were drifted bad
but we had very pleasant time at the hall.
There were sixty patrons present a fine
crowd for a stormy day. These all-day meet
ings Of the grange are the cream Of the
grange.
Ny szalea tree is in bloom. 1t is pretty
tree. Some of the blossoms are very rich
dark pink and others pink and white. I en-
JOY IL so much. The blossoms smell like
white petunias. They scent the room in the
evening; they seem sweeter then.
I've had lot of pretty cactus blooms, too
and have box Of plants in one kitchen
window that's real garden, it is parted of 60
| w SotVcuc iobs oI klnub ana Is SO pretty. The
yerbenas are just coming into bloom, and
there have been daisys, pinks, nasturtiums
geraniums and shamrock blossoms. / used
potatoe dirt; got it where they raised the
potatoes. 1t is fine plant dirt If you use i,
roots dead grass and all, SD it won't grow
hard.
"Wednesday morning and all is well. The
wind is at rest, which is such a relief, for
when the wind blows it makes quite q noise
here, for we are on high land.
want to tell you all of fine way to cook
rice. Fix it just as you do TO boil, then set il
in the oven and shut the doors and it cooks SC
even and no stirring. I must tell you, again
about shirred eggs. So many come here to eat
and say, How fne these eggs are! How dc
you fix thems" Butter an agate ware pie
plate heavily, then break what eggs you need
for your family onto the plate, then pour thin
cream or rich milk around them, put them il
hot oven till they are cooked as you like
them. take them out when the yolks are q
little underdone.
This is real good way to cook whole
apples. Set sour apples ON their blow end
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erous position of state secretary and
witnessed under his secretaryship a
large and substantial growth in the
work. He comes to the presidency
equipped by twenty years Of Chris
dan Endeavor experience.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

Dear Aunt Madoe:
Nothing from the EN- Bees. What's the
matter - their ink all frozen, their witty
thoughts dulled, or are they just trying your
patiences
Ny early training would be forgotten and
should feel remiss ip my duty, did not try to
come to your rescue, for ever since 1 helped
you to "hop on and hop over that great wall
between us. till you were big enough to get
over yoursen-big enough and good enough to
cook my Saturday night beans and my Sunday
morning doughnuts-we have done all we
could to help each other. Even the pleasant
smile, the kind word and good advice of your
John" have been mine, and il the following
recipes will be useful, am only too glad to
send them. 1 copy from . Worcester paper.
Perhaps you do not know that Aunt Della
lives in this county.
SURE GINeERBRgAp-when Will was q little
fellow-he was once-he would walk tep miles
for q piece Of Aunt Delia's gingerbread.
don't know as he would to-day, but he would
surely walk nine. One-hai cup sugar, one
half cup molasses, one-fourth cup butter, one
half cup sour milk, one teaspoonful soda in
milk, one and one-han cups -four, pinch OF
salt, one teas poonful cinnamon, one half tea
spoonful ginger, one-half teaspoonful cloves.
one egg. Bake in moderately hot oven.
RUBY OMELET-neat three glils OF mil
with dessert spoonful Of butter in it, beat
four or five eggs thoroughly. wet q table
spoonful OF -four with teaspoonful of salt,
smooth. in little cold milk. Mix eggs with
the flour and cold milk, then add the hot
milk, stirring very fast Put the mixture in
to a.buttered dish just large enough to contain
1t. 1t will bake in quick oven in fifteen or
twenty minutes.
Besides being very palstable, it is q beauti-
full looking dish for the breakfast table and
q convenient addition to q lunch. EAST.
l assure the faithful nieces who have
"helped me out" not only in the present
case, but also in the past, that greatly
appreciate it all.
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Law kkeAkDiSa wEieHTs AND MEASURES.
bushel Of Liverpool salt shall weigh 90
shall weigh 70 pounds. SAL
Inc standard weight Of hushel Of potatoes
In good order and Ht for Shipping. liz a.
pounds: OF apples, ~ pounds
The standard weight of a hnshe, ~ h.ars IL
COCO oroer and fit for shipping. is 60 pounds:
s oi Wnea., oeets. ruta-baga turnips ana peas
o. ro puSnos; OF corn. IS pounds; OF onions, So
indlan meal, ~ pounds; of psrsnips, is p.upd,:
90 ., DALI, os.,ey and ouckwhest. "a pounds; OF oats
% pounds. or even measure as by agreement
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-02-15

Faith and Endsavor.
~ faith and holy endeavor the
1utnre hath bliss for me.-A. M. q
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-10
Landsser and she Dos Tax.

On one 81 Landseer's early visits TO
Scotland TIE great painter stopped at
village and took a great deal of no
tice of the Togs, jotting down rapidly
sketches Of them on a piece of paper
Next day on resuming his journey hT
was Mortified to find dogs suspended
from trees in all directions or drown
Ing in the rivers, with stones around
their necks. He stopped a weeping
>urchin, who was hurrying of with a
pet pup in his arms, and learned to
ais dismay that he was supposed to be
nm excise officer who was taking notes
u all the dogs he saw in order to prose-
cute the owners for unpaid taxes.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-10
Local Mention

M. ]. Allen, of Newsome, paid
Elk City visit this week.
Jack keenan, was over from
t he Ten Mile country, last, week.
District court will hold its fall
session in Grangeville, beginning
Aug. 18th.
ID. J. James, Of Dixie, has re-
turned from business trip to
Michigan.
G.. j. Corwin has sold his in
terest in Corral Hill, and expects
to leave for the east soon,
Chas. Kelsey left Sunday for
Progresso, N. M, where he will
Join his brother, George.
Theo. Kruse has returned to
his home in Cottonwood, having
disposed of the Booi stock Of
goods in Dixie.
N. w. Sawyer, of Seattle, ar
rived in town last week, and has
gone to some mining property he
is interested in.
Virgil York, of Mud Springs,
had the misfortune to cut his
hand with an axe, and came to
Elk City and had DR.. Yates take
few stitches in it.
w. L. Senker, of Dixie, passed
through Elk City, Sunday, on a
business trip to Utah and Colo
RADIO. He expects to visit in
Bradford, Pa, before returning.
Joe Wade representing the
Lewiston Tribune is in the city.
Mr.. Wade is also deputy game
warden, and will spend the best
part of a month in this locality
Mrs. A. H. Mcknight, daugh
ter and son, of Washington, D
c., arrived in town Saturday, OF
their way to Dixie. Mr.. Nc
Knight came over from Dixie t,
meet them, and they departed
Monday morning.
The season for killing grous
north of Salmon river opens o.
September first, and south Of tn
Salmon river on August fifteent'
Itis said that several deput
game wardens will be put in tn
field to see that the law is con
piled with.
We are headquarters for every
thing good to eat. 0. c. Lap
Co.
You can get all the news fC
81 a year in the Mining News.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-10
Personal
and
Otherwise
Elk City Reduction Co.
Treasury Stock For
Sale.

The'Board of Directors now
offers it's first allotment Of treas
ury stock to the public at Is cts.
per share, par value one dollar.
The money received from the
sale of treasury stock will be
used for the completion of the
plant, and for the purchase of
such machinery as will be nee
essary.
1t is hoped that all those want
ing to further the interests of the
camp will subscribe literally to
This first issue of stock.
Make all checks payable to
C. L. L. BASKETT,
Treasurer, Elk City, Idaho.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-10
Goodness.

Whatever mitigates the woes or In
creases the happiness of others is q
just criterion Of goodness. and what
ever Injuries society at large or any
individual in it is a criterion Of in
iquity. One should not quarrel with
a dog without a reason sufficient to
vindicate ono through all the courts
of morality. Goldsmith.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-10
His Inference.

Crags-Did you tell Shippers you
thought l was a man without any bal
ance? Butts-Well, ! naturally inferred
that if you had a balance you would
draw on it for the amount you owe me.
philadelphia North American.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-10

Nurse-Come indoors at once, Master
Richard, and be a good boy. You won't
so to heaven if you're so naughty.
Master Richard-I don't want to go ia
heaven. | want to go~-with father!--
london Sketch.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-08-10

Elk City Mining News a year
for So.