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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The Cushnoc Paper Co. Augusta,
have awarded the contract for cree
ton of large pulp grinding mill in
connection with their paper mill to
the Fletcher-Lahey Co. of Boston.
who have just completed the big job
OF making the railroad cut through
Rines hill in that city to eliminate
grade crossing. The new mill will be
of reinforced concrete and brick. Tx
60 feet, -four stories, to cost about
$4,000, and will be one of the best
equipped of its kind in the state.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

A Minnesota hog raiser whose herds
have been immune from cholera when
his neighbors' have been heavy losers
attributes his freedom from loss to the
quantities of slack coal and scattered
1t where the hogs could get 1t when
ever they liked. While this simple
preventive of cholera is not vouched
for by veterinary authorities. 1t is In
expensive and worth trying.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Young breeding animals of whatever
kind should be given roomy and com
Portable quarters by themselves where
they will be quiet and unexcited and
have conditions which will be most
conducive to the development of the
vigor and vitality which are so essen
tial to their usefulness as breeders
when they have arrived at maturity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The thinning of apples on horizontal
limbs shows the best shaped as well
as the largest sized fruit to be on the
underside of the limb This Is doubt
less due to the fact that as result of
the law of gravity a major portion Of
the sap flows along the underside. For
the same reason wound will heal
over more quickly on the under than
on the upper side of limb.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

1t is a bit strange that the chief
movers for the repeal of the present
oleomargarine law before the recent
congressional hearing were representa-
tives from southern states, where for
every dollar which cotton belt farm
ers receive for cottonseed oil made
into bogus butter they receive $107 for
bona 6de dairy products. 1t looks as
If these beef trust allies from the
south were putting a small cart before
a pretty good sized horse.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

There is whole lot about creed,
theology and the hereafter that we
don't know, but 1t seems to be a prac-
teal as well as safe conclusion that
none of US will enjoy the heaven to be
In large or satisfying degree unless
we do what we can to promote the
happiness of those with whom we live
here below by fair dealing. kindness,
sympathy and unselfshness Our re-
ligion will doubtless be tagged "coun-
terfelt" If rs cloak 1t is put on only
In prayer meetings and on Sundays
and thrown aside or forgotten the rest
Of the week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to neighbors and friends for
their kindness at the time of the sick
ness and death of eur loved husband
and father; also for the many beauti-
full flowers.
Mrs. Julia A. Russell
and family.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Any one who wages relentless war
on the common househy along any one
of the many lines which are recon-
mended for their extinction not only
greatly safeguards his own health and
peace Of mind, but may properly be
termed a public benefactor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The western ranchman is not tempt
ed to use his orchard tract for a calf
pasture because there is no grass In 1t
only the finely mellowed soil result
ing from frequent civilizations. There
Is scad of calf pasture orchards that
ought to be handled In this same way.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The little slug. half snail and half
worm, which consumes the leaves Of
cherry and pear and sometimes apple
trees. leaving but the skeleton frame
work OF the leaves can be easily killed
by spraying the infested trees with
commercial arsenate of lead at the rate
of two and half pounds to fifty gal
Ions Of water. If 1t Is more conyen-
lent to uHe paris green about five
ounces should be used to the same
quantity of water, a little freshly
slaked lime being stirred In to pre-
vent possible burning of the foliage
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

A headland Of grass at the ends and
sides of TILED field usually much i'm
proves its appearance The stuff that
might be raised where the horses turn
Is usually a poor stand and scraggly
If the headland is In some good grass
a good bunch of hay may be secured
the strips are heater In appearance,
and usually this neatness will extend
to the roadside just over the fence.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

A good share of that nasty muss In
the barnyard following each heavy
rain may be done away with by equip
ping the barnyard slope Of the caves
with piping or trough. which will carry
the water to the corner of the barn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Many a farm could be transformed
merely through the adoption of long
Ing of such agricultural and stock
raising methods as the tenant would
feel justified in going into as a result
of a longer tenure of the land.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Every mother who has little children
who drink milk should take the pre-
caution Of inquiring into the health of
the COW which furnishes the milk sup.
ply. and this holds whether the COW In
question is ones own or belongs to a
neighbor. This simple precaution may
save doctors bills and funeral ex-
npnspa
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

1t bids fair to be serious problem
what the women will do with their
spare time when they all have vacuum
cleaners, dreless cookers and electric
ity for washing and ironing. Doubt
less they will be out In the back yard
trying the old mans airship.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Chickens are about the only kind OF
live stock that can safely be allowed
the run of the orchard. and there Is
no question whatever that they render
a very important service In the de
struction of a great variety Of insects,
including bugs. worms. ants, etc. Some
husky half grown chicks which have
the run of the writer's orchard have
got on to the fact that the ants, which
do much damage by moving their
dairy cows" the aphides, from twig
to twig on the young apple trees.
make headquarters In the cracks In
the soil at the base of the tree, and
they are frequently seen very indus
triously scratching this soil away that
they may get the ants and their larvae
We plan to have ten times as many
chicks doing the same thing next sea
son.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Not very much In the way of mu-
nicipal progress can be claimed by
any community which allows aristo-
crat or plebelan ours to swarm its
streets and alleys and constitute an
all round menace to the health. peace
and quiet Of its inhabitants. The levy
ing of a five dollar dog tax is usually
the first tangible sign that any town is
awaking from its long sleep.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The automobiles who will crowd a
team or a narrow highway Is full
brother to the teamster who is deaf to
a chauffeur's toot for half the road
and keeps his horses In a slow walk
to tantalize the fellow behind him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The work In the garden with hoe or
cultivator may be made far more ef-
fective and satisfactory II the tools
are kept sharp with good sized broad
file. 1t makes all the difference be-
tween drudgery and enjoyable work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

1t Is little wonder that a good many
cows contract tuberculosis when one
takes into account the poorly lighted.
poorly ventilated. dusty and filthy sta
bles in which they are housed during
several months of the year. Human
beings who existed under similar con-
ditions wouldn't live as long as the
cows do,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The expenditure Of the same inge-
nuity and energy will give larger
financial returns from the raising of
onions than fussing with ginseng and
from the growing Of "murphies" than
monkeying with mushrooms.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

A long head usually contains a
short tongue.
The only way to amuse some peo-
pie Is to slip and fall on an icy pave
ment, or on a banana peel.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

1t is a mighty good thing for boys
to have vacations and just as fortu-
nate that schools begin early In Sep
TENDER, so that they can once more
receive the benefit of system. orderli-
ness and study. Whether the summer
intermission has been spent entirely
in recreation and sport or hard manual
labor, the change will be a refreshing
and beneficial one.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

There is not one farming community
In hundred where the inhabitants
make a practice of so handling the
farm fertilizers as TO get the most pos
sible good out of them. In the vast
majority of cases 80 per cent of the
fertilizing value of manures Is lost
before 1t reaches the land.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

An interesting feature of the Spo-
kane apple show, which is to be held
the latter part of November, will be a
display of apples on which there have
been photographed portraits and seen
ic views. Prizes will be offered for the
best specimens. The skin of the apple
Is especially sensitive TO light. and the
results obtained are said to be more
satisfactory than with Photographic
prints.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Experiments carefully conducted
show that calves and pigs. like grow
ing plants. make the most rapid growth
when they have abundant sunshine.
1t Is a cheap tonic and should be used
without stint.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

the sub=eontractor for the brick work
The building was designed By Aren't
tect Charles Il Wheeler Of Lewiston.
Coombs Brothers. the Lewiston
architects. are preparing plans. both
building md landscape, for the pro-
posed architectural development of
Crystal Park in Auburn by the Crys-
tai Spring Company, recently organ
lied III Auburn with John Harper as
president and Edward NJ Small treas
Hrer. Among the future plans is the
establishment of rustic inn or cast
no for entertaining automobile par
lies.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The rain barrel at the corner Of the
house will cease 10 be a fertile breed
Ing spot Of the mosquito tribe If
board cover. piece of wire screen or
mosquito netting Is placed over it.
Stagnant pools on or near the premises
may be kept from being a harbor for
the pests If a cupful or two OF kero-
sene are poured on their surface.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

One appreciates more readily the
possibilities of destruction by forest
fires In parehed sections where the
conifers abound when he sees how
like gasoline small cypress will flare
up and burn. What takes place when
a forest Of these pitchy trees catches
fire and Is famed by high wind Is
simply beyond the power of words to
6escrlbe
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

As soon as the breeding season Is
over the hens will endure the hot
weather and shed their feathers just
as well If the ROSTERS are put in a
yard by themselves or into potpies.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Before selling the old homestead 1t
may be a good idea to call in a real
estate agent to make a list of the
points In It's favor as selling PROPOSE
ton. 1t is quite possible when the
catalogue Of virtues Is completed that
you will think the farm plenty good
enough to keep, as proved to be the
case In an Instance of which we heard
the other day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12
CAUTION NOTICE

This Is to give notice that all persons are
cautioned against harboring or trusting Sadie
Lancaster on my account, as shall pay no
bills contracted by her after this date.
Skowhegan, Dec %, 1910.
3w1t CHARLES A. LANCASTER
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

By all odds the earliest way to main
tain soil fertility b by keeping stock
And Of the different types Of animal
husbandry dairying takes the least
from the soil,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

A mare has this advantage over
gelding--that when she has been In.
1ured In such way as to unit her
for work she can raise just as good
colts as when she was sound.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The flock OF hens closely confined
should not only be given the grain,
green food and water they need. but
should be provided with dust bath
in good sized box. Finely pulver-
lied road dust is excellent for the pur-
pose, and 1t will be the more effective
If three or four pounds of powdered
sulphur are added.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Pouring q small quantity OF kerosene
into the hills of ants near the house L.
said to be an effective means of driv-
ing them away.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Aside from the fact that water
sprouts which grow up from the lower
part of the trunk and from under
ground give the orchard most sloven-
ly and unkempt appearance, there Is
n still stronger reason for their remov-
al from the fact that If they are visit
ed with the pear blight, an easily
transmissible and most dangerous tree
disease. the infection will be more
quickly communicated to the trunk or
roots where Its eradication Is not only
difficult. but may result In the serious
Disagreement or destruction of the
tree. All these sprouts should be re-
moved we'll up into the head of the
tree, as well as fruit spurs, which are
equally susceptible to infection.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The southern cotton farmer consoles
himself with the thought that raw
cottonseed meal returned to the land
Is valuable fertilizer and restores
much of the strength removed In the
harvesting of the cotton crop, when
he should rather take note of the other
fact that If this same cottonseed meal
were fed to dairy cows there would be
just as much fertilizer to return to the
land In the shape Of rich manures,
while the fertilizlng elements would
be in form to be much more readily
asslmilated by the soil and he himself
be ahead In the dairy products result
ing. In other words, the dairy business
promises him more prosperity than
does furnishing oil for the oleo manu-
facturers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Geo. II. Wilbur & Son. the OldtowH
builders, have just completed a hand
some new convent building for the
Penobscot Indians on Indian island
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Dinsmore & Greenleaf of Auburn
are the contractors for the new brick
block under construction in Lewiston
to be occupied by the kresge Com
pany as an up-to-date- -and-ten-
cent store. George W Lane, Sr. is
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The new Masonic Temple in Rock
land, constructed from the former
Farwell Opera House is nearing com
pletion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Perhaps the most important of the
later sprayings for the codling moth is
that which is given between July 20
and Aug. |. depending somewhat upon
season and locality. For this a stand
ard make of commercial arsenate OF
lead should be used at the rate of
from two to three pounds to fifty gal
Ions Of water. The spray should be
applied with good pressure. and both
fruit and leaves should be we'll coated
with the poison. While paris green
may be used for this, there Is much
greater danger Of a burning of the
leaves and russeting of the fruit. while
it does not adhere to the fruit as well
as does the other poison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Hon. D D. Stewart of St Adams
has offered TO present the town With
a new town hall to replace the one
recently burned
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12
INDUSTRIAL NOTES

Roach Bros. Island Falls,are build
ing the pumping station at Dyer
Brook for the new water supply COM
pany.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12
Rubber Stamps
Stencils, Etc.

We have taken the agency for
one of the largest manufacturers
of Rubber Printing Stamp Goods
in the country, and will take ord
ers for Rubber Stamps, Sign Mark
ers, Stencils, Brands, Check
Punches, Numbering Machines
etc., at very reasonable prices.
independently Reporter Office
Skcwhesan, Maine
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

All too often the fellow who wallows
around In the barnyard mire In wet
weather Is the same fellow who has
straw stack or two rotting In his
fields. It's odd that such fellow
doesn't see the wisdom Of scattering
the straw In the barn yard and feed
lot. getting rid of the mud and at the
same time manufacturing lot of val
liable fertilizer. which the average
tarm Is nightly In need Of.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Kind words never die. See that a
few more are born.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Some figures that are worth while
remembering relative to ensilage and
hay as farm rations are that the former
requires but fifty cubic feet of storage
while hay occupies 800 cubic feet
Again. 1t costs SO cents per ton to put
In ensilage and $1.5O to secure a ton
of hay. Lastly. the installation Of a
silo means the doubling of the value
of the corn crop. These are practical
arguments and should be sufficient to
induce many corn belt farmer to
build silo this summer for the more
economical disposal of his corn crop.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

In answer to query OF a reader OF
these notes living at Dover. Del,
which is typical of several which have
been received, the writer would say
that he has published no book under
the title Farm. Orchard and Garden"
but simply prepares three columns
Of weekly notes which appear In many
news and agricultural papers over the
country. The matter is put In stereo-
type or plate form by the American
Press Association of 45 Park place
New York city. and may be got in this
form from any one of the company's
sixteen branch houses over the coun-
try. Any individual may have the reg
ular reading of this matter by sub
scribing for a paper which uses 1t.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The Maine Supply & Garage Co.
Lewiston, are erecting a four-story
brick building, 50xl0G feet, from plans
by Architects Miller & Mayo of Port
land, to cost about 100000. Thos
,aucier of Lewiston is the contractor
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The Phi Delta building Association
has been organized at Bangor for the
building and operation of fraternity
houses for the accommodation Of stu
dents attending the University of
Maine Law school in that city Dan
lei l.. Gould is president and Charles
B. Ilosmer treasurer
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The dry spell which has prevailed In
many of the north central states,
greatly reducing the efficiency of the
pastures, is not bearing so heavily
upon the fellows who have sllos and
who are able to supplement the short
pastures with good ration of silage
secured last fall. Thousands OF other
stock feeders and dairymen ought to
have this economical safeguard against
periods of drought. Ii would be sim
ply matter of foresight and good
management
every man has a lot of rules he
wants other people to obey.
Many woman who is gentle with
other people is rough with her hus-
band.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

The bindweed, or wild morning go-
ry. belongs to that pestiferous class of
weeds like the Canada thistle and
quack grass. which not only propagate
by maturing seed. but also by means
of their root stalk systems. every piece
Of which will start a new plant a-grow-
Ing; hence eradication Of 1t involves
an entire digging of these root sys.
tens from the soil or a careful plow-
Ing at blossom time, when the vital
energy Of the plants is taxed to the
limit. and the heavy broadcasting Of
millet, buckwheat or rye, which will
germinate at once and whose dense.
rank growth will smother the bind
weed out. The blowing of this growth
under early In September usually puts
on the finishing touches. so that there
will be no further trouble from the
pest the following season.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Those who are suggesting seriously
that our children and grandchildren
may lack for the food wherewith to
nourish their bodies have not taken
stock of the fact that at present but
one acre out of six Is under tillage in
the United States and that this acre
is producing but half normal crop
Of wheat. one-thlrd of normal crop
Of corn, of cotton less than a half
crop and potatoes but one half
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

Tank outfits for treating posts with
personalities are now on the market
and can be bought for about $50. This
is quite bit larger outlay than the
man with average fence building on
his hands will feel that he can afford.
yet way out would seem to offer In
the purchase of such an outfit by him
self and several of his neighbors. The
equipment could be installed at a CEN
trail point and the posts taken there
for treatment With post timber be-
coming scarcer every year and in view
Of the fact that the treatment of them
with creosote or other preservatives
Increases their life from three to FIVE
times, the profitableness of the opera
lion would seem to be clearly proved.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

John Grady & Son, the Bangor con
tractors, are building three houses for
officers at the L. S. Soldiers Home
Togus, and are also making extensive
repairs on the chapel and other build
ings Their work is to be completed
Ivy March |.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-01-12

A Mr.. Archer. who received first
prize for the highest yield of corn at
the Virginia state fair In 1909. raised
IA bushels to the acre on his farm
one mile south of Richmond, on the
James river fats. the land raising
corn year after year and not having
been REINFORCED with any kind Of fer
dllzers. The variety grown was
Cookies Prolific, the rows being three
feet apart and the stalks averaging
ten inches in the row. The seed was
planted early In May and given three
civilizations during the season, the dirt
being thrown to the row with a turn
pillow the first time, the cultlvator be-
ing run close and deep the second
time. while In the last filling the earth
was ridged up to the corn with turn
pillow. To mature the crop In question
required 125 days.