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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12
JAPANESE HORTICULTURE.
How the Little Brown Men Grow
Dwarfsd Plants That Mystify Us.

In Japan the nursery trade is divided
into two great sections, one fer the cul-
tivation of plants for export which are
grown on the same principle as those in
this country, and one for plants for home
trade. which latter are of an entirely diff
erent class. says returned nurseryman
The art of dwarfing plants is SO little
known in other lands that a short de
scriptien of the process will not be out
OF place.
A few examples will suffice to give a
general idea.
The successful japanese nurseryman
must not only be a good grower. but he
must also be an artist, conversant with
the general arts and customs of his
country. which differ very materially
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12
BABIES, SUMMER RASH.

Babies and young children suffer
more from. summer heat than older
persons, because the skin is so ten
der. Prickly heat, pimples, sunburn
and chatting combine to torment them.
But all this can be avoided by using
Comfort Powder two or three times a
day, and always after the bath. 1t
prevents and cures all skin irrtations
and is a delightful toilet powder, too.
G. ]. Griffin, trained nurse, Washing
ton. ID c., says. Comfort Powder is
invaluable fordnfants, respectfully in
cases of priclIs neaf ana nettle. rash
E. S. Sykes name is 5i the J GENUINE
box . \ 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12

CORPORATION Chance.

The Matthews Slate Co, corpora
ton organized under the general laws
Of Maine, with headquarters at Port
land, Saturday filed q certificate OF
change at the office of the secretary OF
State, giving notice of a decrease in
capitalization from $1,000000 to $40, 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12

placement. / could
not be on my feet for
IA long time. Ny
physician t re a t e d
me for seven months
without much relief
and at last sent me
to Ann Arbor for
an operation. / was
there four weeks and
came home suffering
worse than before.
My mother advised
me to try Lydia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12
MAcHIAs MAN GETS PLACE
Upon the State Board Of Arbitration
and Conciliatoii.&

Governor Frederick w. Plaisted Sat
urday named as member of the
state Board of Arbitration and Concil-
iation to succeed Hon Robert F. Dun
ton of Belfast, who recently resigned
TO accept the position of State bank
commissioner, Frederick Bogue Of
East Machias. Mr.. Bogue has served
two terms as "a representative from the
East .Machias class and was a mem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12

state Board OF Arbitratoh and CohcIl-
iation
Der of the judiciary committee of the
18th Legislature. He is 80 years of age
and unmarried He was educated in
the public schools of East Machias and
Washington Academy. He is at pres
ent engaged in the practice of law and
has served his town in the affairs OF
which hea takes an active interest, as
town clerk. He is prominent in frater-
nal organizations and was chosen in
August of last year high counsellor of
the High. Council of Maine, lndepend-
ent Order of Foresters. He is also a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12
LOST ARTICLE +"

lost unless the loser adyertises
usually The finder should adj
vertise, of course The loser
surely should, Phenaif the finder
is honestT7as, a.. large majority. ~
people are-ths recovery 10 sure, /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12

The Saxon state railways reward
workmen who have been in their SER
vice twenty-five years and more with
small sums of money and at the same
time distinguish them with marks of
honor. Recently on this samll system
90 men had served for % years % for
80. II for 3s, and seven for 40 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12
BOYS AND GIRLS FROM BATH
Take Possession of the State House
Saturday Forenoon.

Boys and girls from Grade TX of
the Bath public schools to the num-
Der of 100 visited the State House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12
WOMEN
.MAYAVOID
OPERATIONS
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

The following letter from Mrs.
Orville Rock will prove how unwise
it is for women to submit to the
dangers of a surgical operation when
it may be avoided by taking Lydia
f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
She was fOurweeks i'm the hospital
and came home suffering worse
than before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12
Here is her own statement.

Paw Paw, Mich. Two years ago
suffered ? very severely with a dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12

member Of the Knights of Columbus
| and the Maeeabees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-12


The dug well is familiar. The
bored" we'll may be two TO three feet
in diameter, with limitations of 100
feet depth. Driven" wells may be-
from two to four inches in diameter
and go to- 200 and even 500 feet depth
The California, or ''stovepipe" well
averages four inches in diameter
forced downward by hydraulic jacks.
the overlapping steel castings follow
Ing. The punched well is six inches in
diameter. sunk by dropping at inter
walls an edged steel cylinder into
which the material gums, sticks and is
lifted out. with an average depth of so
feet. The drilled well ranges from
two to II inches across and is cut by
the heavy impact OF the drill, dropped
from rig derrick operated by either
steam or horsepower, and the drfllings
removed by valve bottom buckets. OF
all the types of wells. that sunk by the
diamond core drill naturally leads in
extremes of depth-and costs, too.
But whatever the well type. The
chief desideratum is that 1T shall tap
supplies of pure water and that after
wards the we'll is in such position that
surface pollution from any source may
not reach it.
Once on a time the farmer, with his
house and barns on the bill, saved
himself the work of digging a deep
Well by selecting a site down the side
Of the slope nearer the waterbed of the
ravine. This. IN the first place, meant
carrying water hut there were chill
dren to do 1t. Heavy rains washed the
surface, and drowned" the owell oo-
casionaiiy. Not infrsquentlys pig or,
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21
OF interest To Every Southener.
The. CONFEDERATE VETERAN. Nash


The. CONFEDERATE VETERAN, Nash
vile, Tenn, requests notice in every
Southern newspaper. 1t disseminates
information about soldiers of the war
on both sides; it has long represented
officially every general Confederate org
anization, and is enthusiastically snp-
ported by the men and women who are
familiar with it. While ardently loyal
as its name indicates, it is SO dignified
in tone and SO patriotic that it main
tains not only the respect but the good
will Of ttother side. -
The VETERAN is doing an important
work in helping to establish records for
dependent men who wore the gray aud
the widows of such who seek pensions.
Besides, it secures ntercommunication
between friends of the long ago whose
inquiries are printed gratuitously.
The VETERAN is printed on fine paper
and is illustrated with high-class engra-
wings. 1t is one Of the most creditable
magazines in the country (price S! a
year, and the Editor prides himself in
the assertion that in the distribution Of
over four million of copies he has not
heard Of fourteen complaints.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21

Mt. View Lodge, No. 179, /. O. o. f..
held a good, though slimly attended
meeting was held on the 18th inst. J..
ID. Bockman N. G. presiding. The usu-
al routine business was transacted.
The Grand Master of /. O. o. F..
went to Briceville and upon investiga-
tion learned that seven Odd Fellows lost
their lives in the coal mine disaster at
that place on the 9th inst. An appeal
for assistance has been sent out. A
large and flourishing Odd Fellows Lodge
is at Briceville. The seven unfortunate
brothers in the disaster leave about
30 dependents.
r. A. Brown, Grand Master, /. o.
O. F. has sent out circular letter
jacking up the secretaries of subordi-
nate Lodges. In regard to brothers be-
ing dropped for non-payment of dues.
suggestion from him as to how deli
quent can be made to pay up would be
attentively listened to by the secretaries
who are already worried over the prob
lem. The best way is for all to keep
their dues paid in advance and not
wait for statements near the end of
the term.
Over one hundred members are more
or less behind. Last term only 20 were
behind why the difference? Come and
settle like men. Only about two weeks
to end Of term. Only 13 stand to be
dropped.
To feel strong, have good appetite and
digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life
use Burduck Blood Bitters, the great
system tonic and builder.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21
CHRISTMAS IS All PROPHECY
t Forecasts the Perfect Social Con.
ditions Which Will Fulfill the
Promises Of Christ.

Christmas is not only a fact com
memorating the one sacred festival
in the worlds calendar, but the glor-
ious prophecy Of a coming day, sur
passing all the brightest social dreams
that have ever visited the most ad-
vanced human mind. He sprang. on
His human nature side, from kings
and peasants, from saints and sinners.
He is yet to lift every peasant to the
kingliest throne Of character and trans
form the chief Of sinners into the
holiest Of saints. He allied Himself
with poverty and the common people.
He is vet to Danish poverty with all
Its Ills, from the world, and to give
to common humanity their rightful
sovereignty. He worked with His
hands for His daily bread. He is vet
TO dignity and glorify in the thought
of mankind all honest toll. He hon
ored woman with His sympathetic and
appreciative regard. He is vet to re-
iieve her from every form Of serfdom
created BY the past ages. He took
little children III His arms and blessed
them. He Is vet to make blessed the
child lie in every welcoming home.
He gave His peace to His distracted
disciples. He is vet to make wars
cease unto the end OF the earth. Hea
united His brethren with Himself, and
His Father In one unbroken oneness.
He is yet to make every man broth.
er to his felIow-man and at one with
bis Father In Heaven.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21
The Christmas Spirit.

But don't you see that there Is q
Santa Claus! He isn't man in q fur
coat, and q reindeer sleigh and all
that, but he Is the Spirit Of Christmas,
isn't he? They've personified that
and made saint Of him and invented
legends about him-for the children.
but when we're no longer children and
don't believe IA him, we still have
that Christmas spirit and it's that
that gives presents and makes us feel
toward one another, and makes Christ
mas what 1t is.--Harvey J. O'Hfggins.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21

take on a more CHEEKY tone, and the
spirit Of the time seems to throw a
glamour over places and things which
ordinarily are devoid Of all beauty.
AS it is with places, SO it is with
people. They, too, not only seem to
change, but the transformation does
take place in millions of hearts to q
greater or less degree. The spirit Of
Christmas even affects people who for
the rest of the year are devoid Of
sentiment and Of feeling for their fell
lows. The most interesting stories
Of Christmastide are those which will
never appear in print-true stories OF
men and women whose thoughts have
been only Of their own selfish aims
and pleasures, but have been awak-
ened, II only for day or two. from
their usual self-complacency, moved
by some force Of which they are only
half-conscious to do some act Of kind
ness to make the day happier for
someone less fortunate than them
selves In worldly way.--The Chris
tian Herald.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21

closely resemble the celebrations OBJ
served of old in honor of Saturn or
Bacchus.
The Roman Saturnalia, which oc-
Cured In the winter solstice, were q
season of great festivity and rejoicing,
honored by many privileges and ex-
emptions. The spirit of gaiety had
free charter, and even quarrels were
suspended, to be resumed after the
holidays.
AS manifestation OF the gratitude
felt at the renewed prospects OF the
returning march of the sun, gifts were
exchanged and special hymns were
sung. These latter were really the
Roman representatives OF the modern
carol.
AT the Saturnalia the Roman feast
ed, sang and danced, as we do at
Christmas. "A ruler. or king was ap-
pointed, who enjoyed certain preroga-
itiVes. He presided over the sports Of
the season Probably he Is the an
cestor OF the lord Of misrule, who ex-
ercised similar power IN more re-
cent times.
Merriment was matter Of general
concern, and the joyous spirit OF en-
tire districts is now narrowed to fam
lily parties. Ii
It is the touch that makes the
whole world kin, and 1t il ! pleasant
reminder that, after all. history ~
peats itself. !.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21

TO the Stockholders Of the Cookeville
Home Telephone Co,
You owe rentals at this date Of 81 ~. so
uncollected and we owe to Mr. John
Sps akman for Nov. and Dec. services
500 Of this amount; as Mr.. Speak man
is going to quit at the close Of the year
and we are to hire someone else to run
system for US beginning Jan. !, and as
we will have all our debts paid but
1925. We want and urge that you
each Of you that we have rents against
20 to the central Office at once, before
Dec 81, and pay to John and get his
receipt and help Us to help you out Of
debt and pay John. We owe him and
must settle It. y. B. Jackson, Pres.
j.. N. King, Sect.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21
Christmas at ShIpIsy

The Christmas program at Shipley
viii be given BY members Of the public
school and Sunday school, instead Of
the latter alone. IS indicated in the
Herald last Week.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21
Wedding Bells

Last Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock Miss Irma Gentry and Mr.. Virgil
Nichols were married at the home Of
brides mother, Mrs. Moses Lee Of this
city, Rev. w. M. McClaren officiating.
Miss Gentry has been one Of Putnam
County's successful teachers. Mr.. Mich
OILS has been in California for year.
He is son Of Roy Nichols Of near
Gentry.
Miss Frances Buck and Mr.. Buchan an
King were married last Sunday by Rev.
WV. Baxter at his home. The bride
is daughter Of William Buck, who
lives just east Of town. Mr.. King is a
son Of Hon. j. N. King. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. N. King gave dinner to the newly
married couple on Monday. quite com
pany Of invited guests sharing in the
hospitality.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21
Christmas gmstcms.

1t Is interesting to
trace the origin OF
festival customs to
those connected with
Druidical superstitions
of classic observances.
and it will surprise
many to learn that
present-day sports very
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21
Not slesssd.

NOT 1Ieooo0s III a z z
The presents you forget 70 giye to
Others who don't forget to give to you
are not 80 blessed.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-12-21
Cbe Spirit u Christmas.

y There is hardly q
festival In the calen-
dar which has such a
hold on the hearts Of
old and young alike as
Christmas Day. The
ring Of the car bells
and the voices upon,
the streets seem to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15

what this wonderful treatment has done for me.
1T HAS REDUCED MY WEIGHT WONDERFUL
LY IN THE SHORT TIME / HAVE USED IT.
My double chin has almost vanished. and think
this method the only perfect one known for
speedy and sure reduction OF flesh.
MAMIE McNELLY. Desoge. Mo"
Il IL simply Astonishing the number OF men and
who wtite in regarding the wonderful re-
suits of her new process OF banishinE fat.
Much interest IS shown IN this new remarkable
method by letters from distinguished physicians,
which proves that even doctors are Obliged to
give up drugs and acknowledge this voman's
combination treatment superior to all others,
The distinguished physician, DR.. Walter Robin
son. writes In aud says:
1T Is with much pleasure that offer congratu-
iations upon this splendid method OF treatment
for the, reduction OF superfluous flesh and double
chin. Nothing, in my opinion, could be more eff
treatment endorsed by the medical profession. I
consider your method OF treatment, not only orig
inAl but remarkably clever. and the only truly
scientific way TO reduce supertluous flesh and
double chin harmlessiy and quickly"
II you want TO know how really worthless drugs
and medicines for the reduction Of lat. write
to j. T. Bright, NJ D., 1902 r. 18th st., Coving-
ton. Ky. who has the following 20 say regarding
this wonderful treatment Do you think he would
have bought this treatment and reduced his
weight with Il n his medical skin could have
aided him 70 reduee3 He Is doctor. yet ne
knew no drugs could help him so he got relief
from me. Here Is what he writes in;
''It gives me pleasure 10 state have lost TWEEN
ty-fVe pounds since ] began this Marjorie
way. and oh. what a delightful difference.
| found this treatment the only absolutely drug
less treatment that know OF in the world. IL Is
absolutely harmless and a ehhd mignt use AZ, y
\ using the treatment. was 80 glad no harmful
! exercise were necessary and that the treatment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15

furnishing your house. eliminate all but
the necessary and the beautiful Then
go over all your goods and chattels and
put away everything except those objects
which unite the two requisites Of real
work and artistic value. The American
people have started TO pattern after the
japanese in building their summer homes.
and especially in furnishing the bed
rooms. Many fastidious people are having
their bedrooms fitted up with such sim
piicity that only the presence Of brass
bed, a thing not found in the japanese
house, betokens the western owner. The
Japanese lacquered floor Is replaced by
highly polished tiles and the walls are
tinted delicate soft color and are painted
in such a way that they can be washed
down from top to bottom A triple mir
ror and table or a chiffonier replace the
old-fashioned bureau on this Is the
laauer box for brush and combs, which
is frequently made for the Japanese
beauty, and comes from abroad. All
Japanese women have these little boxes
usually about a foot long and two or
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15
Transforms Complexion;
Wins Social FavOrs

Had been unable to transform my
conplexion so quickly. SO completely
nv an unique process had Just learned
OF. / never could have attended the
Charity Ball. 4 certain social tavorite'
pictire Of loneliness at the great
event. told me this. Il had been much
run down" she said. When l beheld
myself in the mirror after q nights
troubled sleep. l saw 7 was becoming
heavy-eyed and pale. could not take
and attend the ball. the long rest my
physician advised. A friend suggested
I get an ounce Of mercolized wax at the
druggists and use it as I would cold
cream. did-the result is apparent
In a week 1 had a new complexion
The wax took off the old skin, with
it's worry lines-so gradually, there
was no discomfort. Now you see the
fresh. bright underskin, with its
youthful glow and expression. "-Satur-
day Evening Herald (Chicago) ADV.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15

was creating such havoc that the con-
Tolerate commander ordered It TO b.
captured or destroyed at any cost. Ten
regiments formed en- chaelon dashed
forward in the attack. It was 1000 men
against loss than $500. and General Rosen-
crsnZ ordered tho battery 20 retire. Every
gun had been charged to carry the shells
just to the places wanted. and fearful
execution had been done from the mo-
ment the enemy came within two miles
They were half a mile away when the
supports fell back still the deadly guns
were blazing the angry defiance. Five
men piled the hammers TO each gun. As
the enemy drew closer two. then three,
canister shells we're rammed home and
fired into the human wall
"Thcy made gaps like the opening Of
barn doors" said Mr. Whitaker. The
brow OF the hill protected the men from
the fire of the approaching host Gaps
were filled and the momentum OF those
behind carried the advance forward The
rapidly of the fire OF the guns increased
as the distance shortened. Finally, when
the advancing column was less than 100
yards away. the order to timber was
given The horses were brought up on
INC rum AhNAN was Nv AhhAblNs + ~ lhS
bitches were made and the guns were
snaked away with the outrlders lying on
the horses necks. When the broken and
mangled column reached the hill the
flying battery was disappearing around
an angle in the road hidden by tell
timber and underbrush. Twenty minutes
later Il was raklng the enemy from a
new vantage point mile and a hall
away. This was the only battery that
ever engaged in a charge. on one occa.
sion Il went through the enemy's lines
and fired on them from the rear OF thell
own works.
| The survivors on Wednesday went &c
the suburban home of Judge Reed. theli
first captain, and. with Captain Spoor
took dinner together. The only absentee,
in the picture were Theodore Guitar o.
Council Bluffs. j. Il. Snyder and Glen
Ferguson of Adell. la. All. however. wer
at the dinner. To the men who had beef
their comrades rather than their com
manders they gave as an expression O
their fadeless affection each a beautift
gold-headed cane II was one OF man
similar happy reunions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15

does not require one to starve themselves. ! con-
slider II the most scientific treatment known for
the quick and sure reduction OF flesh.
In using the treatment / found that could
lose as much flesh l wanted to on any part
Of the body
Il am satisfied that any sufferer from too much
fat, II they will use this treatment will perma-
nently lose their fat Ii cannot fail TO give
perfect satisfaction.
Il have practiced medicine in this state for
over over forty years and am well known throughout
this country. Sincerely.
-. 7. BRIGHT. N D., Covtngton, Ky"
Enthusiastic letters the above should he in
dpusble evidence OF the remarkable merits OF
this treatment
The most astonishing part Of this fAt-redacins
method is that IL does not create wrinkles or
leave the skin flabby. but the contrary. II has
tendency 10 tighten flesh something not
usually attempted by other methods.
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diet starvation methods: who wish to abandon
tho harmful internal and external remedies and
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possible with her combination treatment TO az
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Araatmant.