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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09
FAIRFIELD'S OLDEST CITIZEN.
"Uncle" Ben Jones Who is Now 80
Years old and Lives at Fairfield
Center.

By the recent death Of John Brad.
bury Uncle" BENJAMIN F. Jones OF
Fairfield Center becomes the oldest
citizen of the town. He has been the
longest resident for many years, hav-
ing been born in the vicinity of Fair
field Center SO years ago. Everybody
knows him as Uncle Ben" and his
genial ways and free expression make
one acquainted with him at once. He
was named for DR.. Benjamin Franklin
firing, flags flying and the whole
country apparently celebrating the
event. 1t was the Fourth of July.
Uncle Ben Is now in excellent
health and when he was 92 years old
he walked to Waterville and back
again, quite often, distance of eight
miles. He came from sturdy stock
his father being farmer, having been
born on Cape Cod. His great grand
father, one of the fiji st settlers of Fair
field, built the first house in that sec
ton on Jones Hill. For several years
after his wife died Mr.. Jones lived
alone at his little home in Fairfield
Center. He has always had many
friends who called upon him and they
would swap" stories together. He is
an interesting talker and his account
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09
THE SERUM TREATMENT FOR
HOG CHOLERA

Hog cholera Is getting In Its deadly
ravages In a good many sections, and
= word about the serum treatment may
be welcome to some who live In sec
tons where the disease is spreading.
A number of state legislatures have set
manufacture Of the serum, the state
veterinary department making the Sc
rum and selling 1t to farmers of the
state at cost. The Nebraska Agricul-
tural college at Lincoln has recently
issued timely little bulletin on the
subject. and the following data. while
taken from this publication. Is Of gen
eral interest and would apply to any
section. To secure a serum of uniform
quality 1t is necessary to mix the four
bleedings from each hog. then mix
those from a number OF hogs and test
carefully before sending out. II has
been found that the serum costs 2
cents per cubic centimeter to make,
while the dose recommended In twenty
cubic centimeters per 100 pounds OF
hog and for pigs weighing less than
100 pounds. On this basis the treat
ment for hog Weighing 800 pounds
would cost $1.20, which rs an expense
surely justihable on a hog selling at
s. per hundredweight and particularly
30 in the case OF valuable pure bred
animals. The pamphlet in question sug-
gests calling qualified veterinarian at
nnco IN Tho ppao 70 roa nF ux,kna1a 40
sembling cholera In the herd, the kill
ing Of a sick pig and ascertaining the
real character Of the disease at once
by postmortem examination. Unless
the disease is indicated the serum
should not be given, az 1t would render
the hogs immune but three or four
weeks. 1t is Of no use to give a sick
hog the treatment. Only well hogs
that have been exposed to cholera
should receive the injection OF serum
Otherwise lasting immunity will not
result. Some hogs that have had the
germs In their systems several days
will likely die In spite Of the treat
ment Where one cannot secure the
aid Of veterinary surgeon the farmer
can treat the hogs himself provided he
exercises the necessary precautions.
The hogs should be In a dry, clean
place at least twenty-four hours be-
fore receiving the treatment In addi-
ton to the serum, which should have
been got direct from the state vetert-
nary department, and one should have
a ten cubic centimeter syringe. the hog
to be treated should have the inside of
the thighs washed thoroughly with q
s per cent solution of some good coal
tar dip, and the serum should be In
jected deeply into the muscles, not
over twenty cubic centimeters being
put in one place. The serum may be
injected just under the skin of the alb i
domen. but 1t Is not 80 readily alb
sorbed. The bulletin above referred
TO does not make reference to 1t, but q
point that should be emphasized Is the
wisdom Of steering clear of serums
advertised at a bargain price by tr-
responsible firms. No serum should be
used except that furnished by the state !
veterinary department or a firm rec
commended by 1t.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

of the experiences of his early days
holds ones attention. When asked
what he attributed his long life to be
said that it was good wholesome food
plenty of it, and good hard work. He
believes that people nowadays are not
as healthy because they indulge in too
many Injuries. Mr.. Jones' daughter
Mrs. Hiram Nye of Chicago, lives
with him now. She has been with him
about year.
Mr.. Jones has a very nice gold head
ed cane but seldom uses it. He still
has some of his natural teeth and he
believes that he will live to be 100
years old. He is the last of family
of four children. For several years
ne was a member of the Fairfield
Grange but resigned a few years ago.
He has been twice married. His :,
tives have lived to good old age,
many of them being So and 80 years
old at death.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09
THE BANGOR BOOM.
Young Fellows Who Work on 1t Must
Be Spry.

In two weeks from now the last log
of the approximately 100000 feet of
timber that will have gone through
the Bangor boom will have passed
through the sorting gap. The season
will see about 100000 less go
through the boom to the Bangor mills
than last years number, which was
the same number under the average,
so that this year the number of feet
that will make up the total for the
season will be about 100000 less
than usual.
The boom Is busy place just now,
with so men and boys at work sorting
the logs, rafting them and taking
them down to the mills, to be used for
pulp, lumber and other purposes. To
a landsman, who has the courage to
venture out to where the men are
working there is much to wonder at
In watching them hop nimbly about
on the loose logs. ,Nimbleness and
sure feet are everything on this job.
The logs sometimes offer a sure foot
ing but IL one happens to step ON
place that isn't what it seems to be,
down he goes a foot or SO in the
water. The caulked boots, worn by
the men are piled thick with grease,
however, and most of the water Is
she'd but wet feet are common.
Most Of the men take their meals at
the boom. where boarding house is
kept by the company. The pay gener-
ally includes board, and it is good for
the young boys who work there, lads
from II to 20 getting $3.50 day and
board. The rule of the boom is early
to bed and early to rise; work COM
mences at 6 o'clock every morning.
Surprising strength and agility is
exhibited by the boys at work The
lad who escorted the reporter out to
Jimmy" Carlin, the boss, carried on
his shoulder a basket of wooden
wedges. the basket being two feet deep
and as wide, also two coils of rope,
He had to pick his way across slip
perry, round logs; with his greatly in
creased weight they often sunk under
him, but he kept on going as If he
were walking down Main street. Are
you going to ask the boss for job?"
he inquired of the reporter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09
Back to the 0ldtime Remedy for
DVSDersi6.

You may experiment with mary So
called wonderful new discoveries for
the cure Of Dyspepsia, Liver trouble.
or Constipation,-you may spend many
hard earned dollars for the widely ad-
veTtised pills, powders OF tablets, and
after trying them al, you may find
yourself practically no better than when
you commenced. There is one safe.
speedy, reliable, household remedy,
which has been prepared and sold in
Maine for more than sixty years, and
which has given relief TO thousands of
sick and suffering persons,-the true
and original L. F. Atwood S Medicine
or Bitters. Doubtless your mother or
grandmother kept it always in the
house ready for use in time of trouble,
and you will be glad to get back to it.
after series of disappointmeuts. Get
bottle today, and be prepared to ward
of sickness. - Thirty five cents at your
dealers The IL. F." Medicine Co,
Portland. Maine
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09
Clean Up Your Stomach
And Gas, Sourness, Dizziness, Head
aches and Bad Dreams Will Go

If you really want clean. sweet
pure stomach, free from gas, sourness
and distress, go to G. r. Fogg's today
and get a SO cent box OF MONA
Stomach Tablets.
Take these little tablets according
to directions, and If at the end of a
week you are not brighter, stronger
and more vigorous, just say SO and
get your money back.
For heaviness after eating, eructa-
ton, heartburn and that distressed
feeling, MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets will
give relief in five minutes.
Large box of MI-O-NA STOMACH
TABLETS, so cents at G. r. Fogg' g
and druggists everywhere. 45-47
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09
Or. EDWARDS
DandeliOn
Best Known Remedy
FOR

FOR
rheumatism and Malaria. Stimulate
The kidneys SO as to eliminate the urlt
teid that causes Rheumatism and IA.
hey disease, regulates a Torpid Liver:
acis gently aud without GRIPPING on the
bowels; disinfects the entire Alimeat.
Try Canal and produces clean
'Toota Skin and clear Complexion by
Eliminating all poisons from the syS.
EN-.
unequalled for Dyspepsia and all
s.omach trouble; is purely vcgetq liz
ID ia SO guaranteed under the P1rs
sod ana Drugs Act &c a box n
Frank W. Bucknam. SkoN hogan, Me.
Send postal for free samrle to Senehek
Chemical Co., 45-56 FrankHn st, New y orK
City, Manufacturer
"A PERFECT BLOOD PURIFIER
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Foliage plants Of rare and beautiful
leaf can be had for indoor display by
getting slips from ones neighbor or
a nearby greenhouse and inserting
them In water until tiny roots are Wis
ible. They may then be transferred to
permanent pots previously filed with
rich and mellow earth. The plants
should be well watered and kept In a
warm room.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

An interesting fact of sugar beet Gull
ture is that the beets from which the
seed for commerce is raised are not,
as one would naturally suppose, the
largest beets obtainable, but little fell
lows about an inch in diameter, which
are secured by sowing thickly the seed
from highly pedigreed plants. The
Germans, who are among the pioneers
in beet culture. call these seed beets
"stechlinge."
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

An aerotechnical institute has been
inaugurated in connection with the
University of Paris.
II a man can't account for his mis-
takes any other way he will say they
were because of some bitter enemies
of his.
Keeping out of jail can make some
men think they are honest
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

The farmers IN the dry belt who
have been prevented from thrashing
their scanty yield OF wheat through
unusually heavy rains, which have
prevailed lately, have the fact to con-
sole them that these rains he'd cap
tive In the mellow soil and properly
conserved by a fine surface mulch
next spring, viii insure a crop next
season.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Corn and alfalfa are the keystones
Of success, not only In the production
OF beef and pork. but In the produc-
ton of butter fat. Wherever the two
crops will grow there prosperity Is
sure to be found.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Potato prices are found TO Justify I'm
portation Of foreign spuds when the
price level 10 2 cents per pound or
more. When the price Is less than this
the surplus produced in European
countries Is manufactured into alcohol
or used as a ration for farm animals.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

The bed of pansies which has fur
nished a profusion Of beautiful bloom
during the past season will keep nice
ly through the winter II given a mulch
covering of spent manure or straw lit
ter. One lady we knew used an old
carpet for this purpose, and her pan
sizes came through the winter nicely
and were ready to bloom by the time
the wind flowers opened.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Some one who has tried 1t recon-
mends putting cupful or more OF
salt into the cistern to purify and
sweeten the water. This causes I'M
purities to separate and settle. when
the clear water on top may be dipped
or pumped of.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

The only gorilla ever brought to New
York alive is dead of inconsistencies.
The animal was a female and would
not eat; hence it slowly starved to
death. Sixty of her companions, male
and female, died when attempts were
made to bring them from their native
haunts In Africa to this country.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets do not sicken or grippe, and
may be taken with perfect safety by
the most delicate woman or the young
est child. The old and feeble will also
find them a most suitable remedy for
aiding and strengthening their weak
ened digestion and FOR regulating the
bowels. For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

1t is well to keep in mind the fact
that the soil In the orchard may be-
come badly soured and disordered by
leaving piles of Gull apples to rot. as
has been the case the past few weeks
in many sections. 1t Is far better to
remove such Gull stuff from the or
chard entirely, but If such piles have
been allowed to rot the spots should
be sweetened with generous sprin-
king Of slaked lime or ground lime
stone.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

A small wheel to be carried on the
rear axle of an automobile is intended
to prevent skidding.
An Indiana inventor has equipped a
step ladder with folding hands rails to
make it's use less hazardous.
A modern transatlantic steamship
burns 1000 tons of coal on each trip.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

The fall thus far has been ideal for
the securing of supply of seed corn
under the most favorable conditions.
II there is any man whose seed corn
falls to terminate next spring it will
be his own fault-because he is lazy
or careless or both.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

There Is little danger from cold
or from an attack of the grip except
when followed by pneumonia, and this
never happens when Chamberlain
Cough Remedy ia used. This remedy
has won its great reputation and ex-
tensive sale by It's remarkable cures
of colds and grip and can be relied up
on with implicit confidence. For sale
by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

81 do not believe there is any other
medicine so good for whooping cough
as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
writes Mrs. Francis Turpin, Junction
City, Ore. This remedy is also unsur-
passed for colds and Group. For sale
by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Some women forget that when the
hair Is careless, it is prettier. AS a
rule they want to tighten it up, and
too much fuss makes them artificial.
A woman's browning glory doesn't al
ways look well in braids, although she
may think so.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy
pimply complexion, headaches. nausea
Indigestion. Thin blood makes you
weak. pale, sickly Burdock Blood Bit
tiers makes the blood rich. red pure
restores perfect health. For sale by all
druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

A friend who is a careful student of
bird life and habits calls attention to
the interesting difference In quality
between the songs OF Mississippi val
ley and Dakota plains meadow larks.
the notes of the latter. in his opinion,
due to a dr1er condition OF atmosphere.
being sweeter and clearer than those
Of their more easteriy cousins.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

One of the most eminent physicians
CT the country states that vast ma
jorfty of the misery folks suffer from
Ill health could be prevented by knowl-
edge of simple laws Of health and
making the most possible of the aid to
be got from nutritious food, sunshine
and fresh air. His statement, II trust
worthy, means that If people would
live as they ought to live the medical
profession would practically be put
out of business.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

An article In recent issue of this
department which outlined the bond
issue plan for raising funds for high
way improvement in Jackson county
Ore, gave the amount raised In 1910
for road work as $96o,042. instead Of
$96,o42. while the valuation Of proper
ty in the county was given as 5000
600, when the amount should have
been $50,00O,000. AS the figures ap-
peared the amount raised for road
work annually was 90 per cent of the
total property valuation Of the county,
which is at glance an absurd situa-
ton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

For pains in the side or chest damp
en- a piece Of flannel with Chamber
iain's Liniment and bind it on over
the seat of pain. There is nothing
better. For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Anthracnose. a plant disease that
does much damage to both apple and
pear trees, can be kept largely in check
by spraying the trees as soon as the
leaves have fallen with the bordeaux
mixture. A thorough treatment at this
time has been found to give excellent
results.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09
ASHAMED OF HERFACE

II was ashamed Of my face" wrIfas
Miss Pickard Of North Carolina. 1t
was all full of pimples and scars, but
after using y. d. u. Prescription for
Eczema / can say that now there =
no sign Of that Eczema and that vas
three years ago"
This Is but one Of thousands OF ra -
In which d. y. D. has simply VI b.
away the skin trouble y. j.. y.
cleanses the skln Of the germs Il t.
zema, Psoriasis and other serious si5a
diseases; stops the itca Instantly. asd
when used wit1 l.. r. =. soap the cure
seem 10 be permanent &Oth4Eg Ike
T. d. j.. for the COMPLEXION.
Trial bottle % cent?. enough -
prove the merit Of this wonderful re'a-
edy
we can llso give you fu.l 80
bottle for 8 On On orr As-'uf# aala=-
antee that Il this very arst 'rtffa faI.4
to give you rel.sf 1t vii cost 80 uolii-
Ing.
Frank W. Bucknam, Skowchgan, N
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

There Is nothing that gets second
hand and out of style faster than an
automobile unless 1t is woman's hat
of the current mode.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Within the past two years several
thousand Hungarian pheasants have
been distributed by the game wardens
of several northern states among farm
ers, who agreed to look after them and
see that they were protected from
their numerous enemies. II is graft
flying to learn that as a result OF this
care and favorable weather conditions
these pretty birds have multiplied In
a satisfactory way. II Is further a
pleasure to record that they are more
than paying their way in the service
they are rendering as insect destroy
ers. 1t is reported that ono farmer
who became the protector of several
pairs OF these pheasants had big po-
tato patch that was badly beset with
bugs. The birds got on 10 this and
forthwith took up headquarters IN ths
patch, making an end of the in
sects and saving the crop Of potatoes,
estimated as worth 5000 by the own
er. II is a safe guess that this man
win look after these birds from thia on
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Not few boys and girls who go
wrong in life and fail Of anything
worth while got their start when their
parents sided with them wrongly as
against the teacher at school. This Is
not theory, but condition that can
be verified from the experience of
teachers everywhere.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09
Over Half Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 30
years. Medical Book sent free.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

The boldest tree graft" that has
been pulled off In long time is being
worked by a bunch of get-rich-quick
chaps In several eastern states. They
are selling cyanide of potassium IA
deadly POISON at several dollars
pound to be used in vaccinating trees
for the cure or prevention of the dis
eases from which they may be suf-
fering. This or any other dope inject
ed beneath the bark of trees can have
not the slightest effect In curing or
preventing tree Ills, and, SO far as do
ing any good is concerned, such dope
might just as well be put in hole In
the ground out back OF the barn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

The chief advantage Of the cement
floor for the poultry lies in the fact
that 1t Is rat and skunk proof. The
tendency Of the floor to gather damp
ness at certain seasons of the year
can be overcome by thin covering
of earth or a generous scattering OF
litter. For the superstructure-wa walls
Of the henhouse no material excels clay
hollow blocks. which insure both dry
ness and warmth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

Some one fond OF statistics In the
large has found that the Russian uses
on an average two pounds Of soap
per year and the Englishman TWEEN.
ty-one pounds, but since he uses cold
water he Is not any cleaner than the
American, who uses seventeen pounds
a year with warm water. The French
man uses fifteen pounds of cleanser
and the German ten pounds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

The good Lord apparently knew
what he was about when he ordained
that men and women should unite
their efforts In the making Of home,
Either sex makes a pretty bad mess
of 1t when they attempt to go it alone.
OF the two the man seems to be en-
titled to even more sympathy than the
woman.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

The way some folks hang on to the
almighty dollar or almighty penny
would lead one to believe that they
not only thought shrouds had pockets,
but that caskets and sepulchers were
provided with telescopes and gunny-
sacks for the reception Of coin earned
In life. This, however, is a mistake.
The coin that misery people hoard is
all left for heirs to squabble over, and
In some cases no more is wasted on
funeral equipment for the deceased
than the law allows. In view of this
somewhat untoward situation It is a
pretty sensible idea to curb this miser-
iy tendency. to loosen ones purse
strings and not only get some enjoy
ment out of life for oneself. but II
possible to make life brighter and
more worth the living for others.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-09

A lady friend who is a reader of
these notes reduced her jelly operations
to a minimum during the hot weather
by bringing her fruit juices to boil
and canning them. She will make her
jelly as she wants 1t during the com
ing months, thereby saving herself a
lot of discomfort from the heat and
incidentally saving quite bit of fuel.
More than this she claims that the
jelly has a better favor II made but
a short time before being used. and
we shouldn't wonder If she were right.
While next May is the time to make
the rose bed. 1t Is a good idea 10 be
getting the material ready for 1t now.
Among the best recommended is a
mixture consisting Of one part of
broken blue grass sods and one part
of well rotted barnyard manure. AS
much of this as will be needed should
be composted this fall and allowed to
decay until the time for making the
bed In the spring, when to the mix
ture should be added and thoroughly
mixed one-haf as much rather stiff
clay soil. Rotted leaves may be used
in part in place OF the manure and
will give excellent results.