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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

The alfalfa weevil: Larvae attacking a
sprig of alfalfa. Natural size. larva at
right much enlarged.
obtained from the fact that in one
case a single plant has been found to
contain 127 of these egg punctures in
the midst of the glaying season,
with the punctures fresh and new. AS
one puncture may contain anywhere
from few to over 800 eggs, probably
10 or Is on the average, this single
plant presumably contained between
1000 and 1900 eggs at the time it was
observed. If these Matched and half
of them developed into female beetles
and 80 per cent of the latter passed
the winter, this plant might in year
give rise to over 10000 beetles.
Most of these eggs hatch in about
ten days after being deposited. and
the minute young. almost white in
color, make their way to the leaves,
first eating holes therein, soon as
sumo a decidedly green color, and
when full grown are about one-fourth
of an inch long. with white stripe
along the back and the somewhat
hooked appearance shown by some of
those in the illustration Gig. p. The
attack is now confined to the young
leaves and the crown of the plant.
thus preventing its growth, and a bad
ly infested field of alfalfa will fire.
quently attain no greater height than
about six inches, too short to NOV at
all If the field is mown over most OF
the larvae will, of course, be shaken
off and drop to the surface of the
ground. While some of these perish.
those that survive and live upon the
fresh growth. together with those
Matching from eggs deposited after
the moving. develop SUFFICIENT mum.
second crop.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

The alfalfa weevil (Phytonomus murl-
nus); Adults clustering on and attacking
sprig of alfalfa. About natural size.
where or in what manner 1t was
brought to this country no one knows.
but 1t was first discovered in the
spring of 1904 in a small field of al
falfa near Salt Lake City, Utah. and
attention promptly called to it's pres
ence by the Utah agricultural expert
ment station.
The beetle itself Gig. IL Is usually
less than one-fourth OF an inch in
length, varying from one-eighth to
three-sixteenths inch, and when fresh
ly emerged from the cocoon, within
which it passes from the larva to the
pupa, Is of plain brown color. In a
few days this brown becomes darker,
mixed with black and gray hairs,
which give 1t spotted or notified APP
pearance, as shown. much enlarged.
In Fig. 8. Gradually these scales and
hairs become rubbed off. SO that in
spring we frequently observe individ-
uals that appear almost entirely black.
with small, irregular gray spots upon
them.
The insect winters entirely in the
beetle stage, seeking shelter, before
the frosts of autumn commence, either
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
WELCOMED BY MEN WHO
SMOKE

Particular men who smoke realize
how offensive to people Of refinement
is a strong tobacco breath, and how
Objectionable to themselves is that
dark brown taste" In the mouth
after smoking.
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic is worth
Its weight in gold for this purpose
alone. Just a little in glass of water
rinse the mouth and brush the teeth.
The mouth is thoroughly deodorized.
the breath becomes pure and sweet
and delightful sense of mouth clean
liness replaces that dark brown to-
bacco taste.
Paxtine is far superior to liquid an
tiseptics and Peroxide for all toilet
and hygienic uses and may be obtain
ed at any drug store 25 and SOC box
or sent postpaid upon receipt of price
by The Paxton Toilet Co, Boston,
Mass. Send for free sample.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
Like the Other Chicks.

Charles T. Rose, equally well known
in Masonic work and banking circles
of Cleveland. is a great chicken fan
cier, Rhode Island Reds being his
favorite breed. Walking through his
incubator house he discovered that
Helen, the three-year-old daughter,
had followed him.
Come here, little chickabiddy," he
called to her And when she ran
up to him to be tossed up and down,
she asked; Papa, which was my in
cubator?"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
Eittlnn.

Did your nephew make a suitable
marriage?''
Yes" replied the man who habitu-
ally thinks along erratic lines. He
has curly blond hair, and has never
done anything more herculean than
to pick flaws on guitar, and-well,
he married a female baseball player. .
Puck
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
The TRAGIC Difference.

William was lying on his bed, face
downward, sobbing desolately. His
mother took him in her arms, the
whole eight years of him. In few
minutes she learned all. 1t was a
girl, and she had sent him note.
1t read:
Deere Willyum:
Il luv yu the best But Henery givs
me the most kandy.-Isabel."- Sue.
cess Magazine.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

His Rendition.

Shay, Bill" said the man who WIS
clinging to the lamp post, "washin't
Longfep a great poet?"
"Betcherlife. oil man." answered the
man who was clinging to the man who
was clinging to the lamp post
Should shay sho," went on the
first speaker. Look at silky. Every
in y life shee shuch booful illushtra-
shun of his linesh bout TIL mon rows
over tn city,"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

What is the matter with old Rig,
gets?" asked the head bookkeeper
Ever since the first of the year he
has been so cross no one could speak
to him"
II understand" said the cashier
that when the dealers sent In the
bills for his Christmas goods they
also sent announcements of the com.
ing advance displays of spring bon.
nets and dresses"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
New FISHING Industry.

Albicore fishing in Nova Scotian wa
ters has become interesting, but for
financial reasons. These fish frequent
ly weigh over 600 pounds and are
known as horse mackerel. A number
were shipped to Boston last season.
The average price there is three and
one-half cents per pound. Formerly
these fish we're considered nuisance
to the fishermen.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
pmferrsd carpenters.

Plumber-Why do you go on using
this old well with an old-fashioned
hosting apparatus, when for a few
dollars you could get city water put
In your house?
0useholder-Because when this ap-
paratus gets out of order l can get it
fixed by carpenter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
What Caused IL.

Yes, DOCTOR" said the perturbed
mother, she has just worried SO
much over the approach of graduation
day that she became positively ILL.,
Tut, tut" said the doctor. she
shouldn't worry so much about a sim
pie little thing like commencement
essay"
Essay" exclaimed the patient. ut
isn't the essay. It's the dressi"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
ATame Substitute.

1T begins to look as If those adyen-
turous young men who went to Mexi-
co In hopes of seeing some real fight
ing will be denied that pleasure"
Yes. There is nothing left for
them to do now but to come back
home and jump on the umpire"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
Axerans size Of Earp,s

The average sized farm of the coun.
try contains a trifie more than hun.
dred acres. The smallest average
acreage is found in the three-acre
corn farm in Vermont. while the larg
est average is found in the 1e9-acre
ranch in California.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
Estimating Him

"Mr. Thikked is SO entertaining, .
said the beauteous damsel. He told
ME last evening that he believed in
living the simple life"
Huh" stated Mr. Rivalle. "Thik.
ked hasn't got sense enough to be
anything else but simple"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
WooI-GrowIno States.

In wool production New Mexico
BOD first among the 10 southern
ties for 1910 with 3,7s3, 300 sheep
d a wool clip of 23.078.135 pounds.
,xas came second with 1,467. 5f6
eep and 8,805,456 pounds of wool.
4 Kentucky held third place with
$50 sheeo and wool clip of g.
z-12j pcurds.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
Behind the scenea.

Who is that skinny man with the
pleasant smile2s asked the visitor of
the stage manager.
That? o. that's Murgatroyd Lew.
hoop. the heavy villain"
And the big fat fellow with the bit.
ter scowl on his face"
over there by the bunch of light
That's Billy Skiyvers. the light come
dian
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
ln chunks.

she is prone to indulge in yelled
sarcasm" said the callow youth,
speaking of the quick-witted young
lady.
Yelled sarcasm?" echoes the other.
why. the last time 1 tried to ex-
change repartee with her she INDUCED
in baled sarcasm with me-"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
Cranes for Liable.

Most home grounds could supply all
the grapes needed for the family table.
Concord is best adapted to a wide
range of conditions. Moore's early
should be relied upon at high attitudes
and where the season is too short for
later varieties. Niagara is. the stand
ard white grape. There are . great
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

II sometimes happens that woman
marries a man because she is sorry
for him. But is not that poor way
to show her sympathy?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
Used to II.

Thompson-Wonldn't you hate to
have death staring you in the face?
Johnson ~ No. II you'd seen my
wife stare, you'd realize that deaths
has no terror to me- "-Harpers Bazaar
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

81 make it rule never to lend any
body an umbrella" said MIR. Growch-
err
Good idea" replied Mr. Grump.
III yon keep lending an umbrella
about there's no telling when it may
drift into the hands of the original
owner"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

The alfalfa weevil (Phytonomus mu-
rinus Fab.) is not native to America,
but has been accidentally introduced
from Europe, western Asia or north
ern Africa. where 1t is common, and
where, while more or less destructive
to alfalfa. it is probably prevented by
it's natural enemies from working Sc
rious and widespread ravages. Just
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

my varieties of grapes. 1t is inter
ing to plant quite a list of grapes
len the object is to produce fruit
home use
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
one Way on the other.

'If you would make a success OF
ofTice.holding," says the first politi-
clan. you must keep your finger on
the public pulse"
YES agreed the second. "or else
keep It In the public purse"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

Garfield Tea will regulate the liver, Civ
ing freedom from sick-headache and bilious
attacks. 1t overcomes constipation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

Mrs Winslow's Soothing syrup for Children.
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma
ton. allays PAIN. cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

IIIe dIIHIIa WteVII. ADULT. MUCH enIaTBeu.
in the crowns of alfalfa plants. close
to the surface of the ground in the
field, or under leaves. matted grass.
weeds, and rubbish along ditch banks.
haystacks, and strawstacks. Indeed,
1t is oftentimes found in barns where
the hay is kept over winter. When
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

There is no fool like the peacemaker
who interferes between husband and
wife.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

Some men look upon laws as things
merely to be broken.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

Percy-Weally, Daisy, dawnced SO
stwenuously in that last waltz that
me head feels light, doncher know.
Daisy-Indeed! supposed that
sensation was so common with you
that you had ceased to notice it.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16
A.naraous Ia oIutton.

The asparagus Ii . gIutton. Give 1t
lots Of rich food" and II win repay
you.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-06-16

(By F. M WEBSTER United States De-
nartment of Agricultnrel
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-24
Maple Sugar Fakers .

Before the time Of ''sugaring orr in the
rock maple forests, 5000 Canadian far
mers combined for mutual protection
against the esta blishments that manufac-
ture, and palm OF upon the public a. ma
tive maple sugar or syrup, hundreds Of
Thousands Of gallons Of molasses mixed
with . modicum Of boiied-down sap, and
with the favoring called '.mapleine".
One ounce OF this havoring to the gallon
OF treacle produces the commodity which
the farmers demand shall be honestly
labslled ''mapleine riolasses."
It IL the laudable intention OF the far
mers to spoil the market for the fraudu-
lent limitations of their-delicious maple
products. The imitstors do not, OF course,
confne their operations to Canadian
territory. Ohio's law lays penalty upon
the selling or holding for sale Of the
imitation. Dealers are warned that cans
and packages must in each case bear the
name and postonics address Of the sugar
producer.
The law Of Vermont improves upon the
Ohio law in Offering half OF the fine i'm:
posed to any informer who shall bring
about . conviction. E. w. Thompson
suggests that . further Improvement
might be made BY giving = medal and
diploma Of good public service to the in
formant instead Of . cash remuneration,
thus removing the stigma that il usually
impressed upon reveiatory spies.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-24
sKpowIcx, "a.

At the regular session Of Sedgwick
grange May 10, all the officers were pres
ent, seventy-fv members and visitors
from Brooklin, Rainbow. and Massapaqua
oranges. The third and fourth degrees
were conferred on four candidates. HAIR
vest supper was. furnished by the older
members Of the grange.
After recess the older members furn-
ished an excellent program a. follows:
Charsde; singing, Frank Marks; singing,
Ella Thurston and Herbert Hale; charadc,
John Orcutt; personals; charade, Bertha
circuit and George NJ. Allen; singing,
Annie Allen. Ella Lord and Frank Marks;
"Bits Of News" by the worthy master;
singing, choir.
Remarks were made by several Of the
visiting members. 1t was voted to give
Sister Hattie n. Allen, who has been I'M
able to be with us for quite . long time
on account OF III health, . shower Of post
cards May q.
At late hour the grange closed. Next
Friday evening there will be q roll-call,
and all who can are desired to be present
and to take some part in the evenings en-
tertainment.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-24
Japanese Newspapers.

More than 500 newspapers and maya
zines ere printed in japan. Every town
Of more than 1000 has ono newspaper and
usually more. The leading Toxic daily
claims circulation OF $4,000 copies: The
Asahi and the Mainichi, OF Osaka, claim
daily circulation Of 10000.
Journalism In japan il nearly 800 years
old, bat the publication Of newspapers
there - distinct enterprise is recent.
Until after the middle Of the nineteenth
century such news sheets as we're pub
lished were somewhat OF the nature Of
bulletins, roughly printed fromI wooden
blocks and Issued at irregular times by
anyone who saw nt to have them pre-
pared.
Tho nrSt Of tho great dailies OF later
times was the Yokohama Mainiehi SAim.
bSm, which made Its first appearance
about forty ysars ago. II WAS ai,erwsrd
moved 70 Toxic, where 4 IL still published
~ the Toxic Maiaicht.
The press OF Japan 10 - free as tina, Of
any other civilized country. No restrain.
10 placed on the discussion OF public ST
fairs - long ~ there IL no ofIense to pub
lie morals and NO menace to public order.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-24

Little Freddie had Just made his drst
acquaintance with animal crsckers. Amer
eating quite an assortment Of them,
Freddie became very thoughtful. "what
makes you 20 peusive, DEAR" asked his
mother. ''Oh, was Just thinking what .
circus was going on insidc Of me-"
~ am sorry to Be critical, my dear,
said Mr.. Lambkin, "but this pie is not the
kind that mother used to make-not by .
long shot" .'it's too bad, Harry" said
Mrs.. LAmbkin, amiably. al don't know
what TO do about ii. Perhaps you'd better
ring her up on the phone and tell her.
She sent it over this afternoon
And sometimes the wife OF . self-made
man wishes he had used better raw ma
tsriAl.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-24

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
do not know of anything more inter-
esting to present to you at this Memorial
day season than some selections from
scrap book made during the Civil war
The honored veterans and the older
friends who may read the column will re-
call marv events similar to those pictured
here.
The younger readers must remember
that these were vital facts when they were
writer; that they were alive with the
throbbing OF patriotism, the danger that
darkened the land, the fears for the
future and over and above ali were the
courage, the faith in loyalty and in the
country OF their birth, which led so many
in the freshness OF early manhood-many
Of whom would be OF the age OF our high
school boys to-day-to leave home, pros
poets of success, yes, even their sweet
hearts, to face the fortunes Of war.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-24
scHoopIc, 43U, FRANKLIN.

Green Mountain Pomona met with
schoodic grange 40, May IS, with an at
tendance OF about 120. The fifth degree
was conferred on eight members. In the
evening the regular meeting Of the grange
was held. After business, an open session
was declared, and the lecturer presented s
fine program.
There will be special meeting Thurs
day evening, May Is. At the next regu-
lar meeting, June 2, the State lecturer ~iil
be present. An invitation has been ex-
tended to Greenwood grange, Eastbrook,
to meet with US. Cake, coffee and fruit
will be served. Members are requested to
furnish cake.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-24


TO the Editor Of TAs Amrtean,
In behalf 0: the Intsrdepomin.,,.
commission OF Maine allow me 10 c.n -
attention OF your readers to the ;mna.,s 'ue
services which summer visitors can -. 1s
to the communities in which they .nsss
their vacations. To the local ch,,ea
along our coast and on our lakes ths
mer 10 trying time at best. Ths,a
much more work to be done; other s,..s
ards OF living are brought in; and !, N.Y..
this extra work and new standards q, ~, W
ing there are also brought other rel,.,...
services, the total result is to ws.ssa
rather than strengthen the religion. l;,'
and work Of these communities.
Accordingly, the, Interdenomina,;o,.,
commission earnestly requests our snr.
mer visitors, wherever possible, to -.
operate with the churches already es,ss
lished instead OF maintaining services :,
their own. II the summer visitors nm
communicate with Prot. A. W. Anthonn
Lewiston, Maine, secretary Of tn. cors,
mission, or with the pastors OF tho ,oo.,
churches, every possible effort will -
made to secure friends OF the sumns.
visitors or other acceptable ministers !.
occupy these pulpits for consicerahls
portion OF the time; and, so far as mo-.
sible, notifications Of the church s,,.
vice will be made, in accordance with tho
preferences Of the summer visitors.
In this way, by cooperation with thu
local churches, our summer visitors can
render substantial service to the com.
munities which they visit.
The INSTRUMENTATION commission
believes that the sense Of spiritual unity
which will thus Be developed between Der.
manent residents and transient visitor.
viii more than compensate for any sacrifice
Of preference on the part OF the visitors,
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM DEWITT HYDE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-24


II have sometimes thought that
young people did not begin to realize
the importance Of their mission to 9th
er young people or how heeting Il
their peculiar opportunity" says Rev.
F. e. Clark. president Of the United
Society Of Christian Endeavor.
There Is help which q Christian bog
Of sixteen can render to another Chris
tfan boy of sixteen which he cannot
possibly render when he is eighteen.
still less when he Is twenty-five. and
which will be out Of the question for
him when he is forty.
There are other things which he
can do when he is eighteen. twenty
FIVE or forty. but he cannot do the
work Of sixteen-year-dld boy except
when he Is sixteen years old. This
may sound like Bromidian truism.
but there Is really very profound
truth in it and a very important one.
ut is equally true of the young man
Of twenty-five. He can influence other
young men Of twenty-five as he could
not possibly have done when he was
sixteen and as 1t will be equally i'm
possible for him to attempt to do when
he is fifty.
"The minister has his peculiar re-
sponsiblities, but it is no less true
that the young woman who consid-
ers herself a very unimportant MEM
Der of his flock has hers too. There
are people whom she can reach who
are quite beyond the power Of the
persuasive words to appeal
to. There are opportunities In her
lie which will never come to him."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-24

hear the war cry sounded and know that the
victory is ours. We have but few on the sick
list now. Yours truly,
WIT.
There is letter from R. A. Friend, Of
Brooklin, which gives description OF the
battle of Bull Run written in answer to
the request OF his brother. He refers
to George Hall a. being with him at the
Stone hospital carrying up the wounded,
and also mentions the death, early in the
battle, OF Eben +. Perkins, OF Brooksville.
In another letter signed Hancock" 10
the following:
General Mcclellan arrived . fortnight
since. The soldiers believe him to be another
Napoleon. He certainly belongs 10 the school
Of Napoleon, and comes At this time with all
the prestige Of brilliant achievement
There is also q letter from the 18th
Maine dated Ship Island April 10, 1852,
and signed ''Suilivan". The whole letter
is very interesting, but only . few SEN
fences can be copied:
Editor Ameriran:
II Dame Natnre, In her very widest freaks
of fancy, had conceived the idea OF making an
AbahAo " tofO0tnk e1uo tfOm Tue m1lu lAn0
before . northwest gale, int adinE TO lodge IL
here. and IL abe had accomplished what she
undertook-then this island would not be I'M
like what 1t nov is
Ship Island IL . low, narrow island, about
seven miles In length, and on an average one
half mile vide. AZ the tin1e Of its evaca alton
by the rebels it boosted OF large hotel, .
summer resort for Southern chivalry. This
hotel the Sonthrons destroyed to prevent its
falling Tito the hands Of the enemy.
Here il . sample Of NORTHERN sentiment
which possibly had its influence in in
creasing the number OF volunteers:
Fns SWEET LITTLE MAN.
Dedicated TO the Stay at Home Rangers.
Vow while our soldiers are lighting our bat
Each 1t his post to do all that he can
Down among rebels and contrAband chatteis,
What are yen doing. my sweet little man.
Al the brave boys snder canvas are sleeping;
All of them pressing to march with the van,
Far from the home where their sweethearts
are weeping,
What are You waiting for. sweet little man,
All the fair maideus about him shall cluster,
Pluck the white feathers from bonnet and
fan.
Make hin plume like . turkey wing duster.
That Il the crest for the sweet little man.
Eow thea. nine cheers for the stay-at-Home
Rangefsi
BLOW the big 6sh horn sad beat the big pan,
First In the Seld that il faFthest from danger,
Take your white feather pInme. sweet little
AUNT MAD0E.