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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
HOW TO RUN POULTRY
BUSINESS
The Chief Thing Is Care of Hens and
Method of Raising the Chickens.

Recently young man who has I'M
dertaken the management of his faith
er's farm visited large poultry farm
for the purpose of getting new
points on this branch of agriculture.
He was fortunate in talking with the
owner, man who has been particu-
larry. successful in poultry raising on
a large scale. This man said to him {:
Everything depends upon the care of
the young stock, and If poultry rails
ing Is worth doing at all, It Is worth
doing we'll at the beginning. Neglect
the chicks and the mature fowls will
be stunted and backward in their
growth
The logic of this mans assertion
has been demonstrated many times
over In our own experience of poultry
raising. Any neglect of the fowls in
the early stage means just so much
less in returns at the end and so the
extra trouble Is worth while. There
are many advocates of the anti-heat
system for young chicks, but the dis
advantage of this method is the re-
tarding of growth from the start. The
natural instinct of the mother hen is
to protect her young from the cold,
and Nature can be relied upon to
guide us Alright in our course with
young chicks. That chickens have
been raised by this new method even
in cold weather should not be taken
to mean that it is the better way.
There are children living In city ten
ements, cold in winter and hungry
most of the time, who grow up to be
men and women, but not so sturdy as
if they had been raised under more
favorable conditions.
One man who has observed the re-
suits of rearing chicks without heat,
says that they feather quite as quick
ly as with heat but that his expert
ence has been that their gain in flesh
and sinew Is slower, and therefore
he considers it false economy to dis
pense with artificial heat.
1t is a mistake, moreover, to econ
omize in time in the early stages Of
the work. 1t is better to feed often
and little than to gorge the young
chicks with an oversupply when their
digestive organs are weak.
Guarding against disease is another
important consideration in profitable
poultry raising. Going over poultry
farm a few years ago with the own
err, was surprised to see dead chicks
lying around in different brooders
What a menace to the rest of the
flock, and how unconcernedly the
man viewed the matter! 1t was not
strange that in a short time he
abandoned the poultry business with
the conclusion that poultry didn't
pay.
Unceasing watchfulness, then is the
key to success in poultry raising. No
matter how we may start, with pos
sibly modern equipments of every
sort If the essential details are ne
elected we must expect to fail. On
the other hand, with the crudest out
fit but with judicious attention to the
work much can be done. An almost
casual glance into each brooders each
morning will give the discerning
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
SOMERSET POMONA.
Met With Athens Grange Tuesday,
June Is.

Somerset Pomona Grange met with
Athens Grange Tuesday, June IL.
Notwithstanding the threatening
weather there was good attendance
dinner being served to about 100 after
a brief forenoon session. After din
ner a class of Is was instructed in
the mysteries of the fifth degree and
report some pleasure In the process.
The initiation was followed by the
following literary program presented
by H. S. Elliott. lecturer OF Athens
Grange, in the absence of Pomona
Lecturer Foster of Canaan: Song, by
choir; recitation, by Sister Eleanor
Holman; piano duet Sisters Ida
Barker and Isabella Austin; tableau
"Womans Rights song by choir /;
recitation, by Sister Abbie Fox; vocal
duet, by Sisters Mildred and Ida Bar
ker, with response; defamation, by
Edgar Fox; piano solo, Sister Austin;
reading, by Bro. B. P. Barker. The
discussion on Scholars should be
kept in the common school until bet
ter fitted to enter the high school"
was opened by Bro. L. l.. Smith for
the Affirmative, and Sister Ellen
Jones for the negative, who were fol-
lowed by S. F. Emerson, George Fos-
ter, Eta Cooley, Fred Magoon, Dell
Hobart, George Fogg, B. P. Barker
and w. B. Whittier; song, "Ameri-
ca" Closed in form After lunch all
started for home when the threatened
rain storm set in.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
were recorded in the Somerset Reg
istry of Deeds book the past week:
Anson-Annie Greene to Ralph B.
Fowke
Fairfeld-W. w. Nye ct al to Owen
B. Ames ct ais; Owen B. Ames ct ais
to Benjamin L. Smith; Charles E.
Choate ct ais to Neil Gregory
Harmony-Julia A. Reed to Everett
S. Reed
Athens-Wiliam A Corson to John
C. Brason; Clara NJ. Strickland to
Walter H. Strickland.
Skowhegan-Myron L. Mari to
Wentworth Goodridge; Edith Steward
to Parker Sanborn.
Brighton-Wayland Leighton to
Wentworth Goodridge.
Pttsfield-Frank L. Humphrey to
Norman J. Karam; Mary L. Phillips
to Fred r. Marsh
Madison-George Nerba ct al to
Samuel Vose ct al; James L. Brown
to Norman McAuley.
Cornville-Fred n. York ct ais to
Alkaline F. Whittier.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Berry to Fannie
f. Berry.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15

poultryman an insight into the gen.
eral condition of his flock that will
prevent any such disaster as ] have
cited. A chick that Is ready to die
separates himself from his mates and
is easily distinguished. even among
many. The others will jostle him
about and he will stand weakly. with
dropping head topping at the slight
est touch. Such foul should be re-
moved at once and humanely killed.
In only exceptional cases can ailing
chicks be restored to health by sep
aration from their mates and especial
treatment. In nine cases out of ten
1t does not pay to give the time to
them. They either die or swell the
number OF runts In the flock.
Another point In raising young
chicks is to keep those together that
are more nearly of the same size. In
every flock some will be slower of
growth and, If left with their mates of
larger size, will not have an equal
chance to get the feed. Notice in a
flock of young chicks how the smaller
ones are crowded out.
In warm weather the greatest care
must be taken to keep fresh water
before the chicks at all times. l have
been in places where chickens were
fed generously but where water dish
es were either as dry as bone or so
filthy that no self-respecting chick
would want to drink from them. Cool
fresh water in the summer helps to
bring the chicks along to vigorous
maturity. Such details as these are
certainly worth the trouble to any
one interested in getting returns later
on
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
EAST MADISON.

East Madison Grange had an in
teresting meeting on Saturday after
noon, June 10, with Worthy Master
Myron Jewett in the chair. There
was a good attendance. Five candi-
dates were instructed in the first and
second degrees. The lecturer had
short program consisting of reading
Nellie Hobart; conversation, why
joined the Grange" Every patron re-
sponded to their name and told why
they Joined; talk, Care of farming
tools" members; paper, Common
vegetables as food Lucy c. Tufts;
music by special choir. Next meet
ing June "a, will be observed as
Childrens day, meeting to open at 1C
O'Clock for the purpose of comforting
the third and fourth degrees. Par
ents take notice and bring the chill
dren.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
Automobile Dictionary.

Understanding chicken or
COW knows nothing about.
Driver-A person intrusted with a
valuable machine and several exceed
| ingly valuable lives
Dust Pan-A metal pan under the
working parts to catch all the dust
and grease and then let 1t out in a
nice clean spot In the street.
Ditch--An obstruction to be avoid
ed
Dashboard-The board that rises
directly before the front seat, so call
ed because it dashes go many insects
to their death.
Engine-That part of the auto that
is blamed for all the trouble.
Engine-The part some people seem
to think is the root of all evil In au-
tos.
Entrance-A small opening In the
side Of the tonneau which never gets
out of order. but which is an annoy
ance to extremely fat people.
Explosion-A very powerful energy
used to propel people through the
air.
Explosion-What occurs when the
gasoline becomes agitated.
Extra Chain Link-Something you
never have when the chain breaks
Elliptic Springs-The springs upon
which the frame is suspended, but
which keep the passengers suspended
in the air.
Electricity-A hidden force which,
in the form of a short circuit. often
stays hidden for long time
Extra Tire-Called extra tire be
: . 1 Ivf4
to put it on.
tight, but when il gets loose ii caus
men.
Fan-A very human contriyance
placed behind the radiator TO keep
the bugs and insects cool.
Fender-An excuse TO keep the mud
of.
Foot Tire Pump-One of the best
auto accessories to reduce the flesh
and produce a first class backache
Flywheel-A part of the machine
many beginners try to grease or oil.
Notwithstanding always on
the go.
FLEA rough piece of steel used to
irritate the other pieces of metal
can't find it.
Goggles-A disguise, something
like a mask used so that your unde-
sirable friends can't recognize you
and ask for a ride.
Gasolne-A clear fluid obtained
from petroleum. This fluid often be-
comes socially inclined and causes a
large blowout"
Gasoline-Not a very expensive ar
ticle unless smeared on your girl
best dress or on the dress of your
mother-in-law
Don't turn a profitable situation in
to a pestilence; it is enough TO take
advantage of the kind of contests that
try the qualities of stock cars and
tell purchasers what they may ex
pect.
Don't chime In with a pettifogging
promoter who will throw dust in
your eyes while he takes money out
of your pocket.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
Grange News
WESSERRUNSETT.

Wesserrunsett Grange held its reg
ular meeting June 8, with good at
tendance A program consisting of
songs, readings, speeches, etc, was
carried out. Decided to have chill
dren's day June "a All teachers and
scholars invited to participate in the
entertainment. Carrie French is to
have charge of the program. Dinner
to be in the form of a basket picnic.
All please bring flowers. Eveline
Haryel, George Herrie, Hazel Wor-
then, Pearl Collins and Vina Smith
are to have charge of decoration.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
Industrial Notes.


Beals Walkers lumber mills At
Pittsfeld were burned recently with
a loss estimated at sl3Ooo.
K. 9. Leonard 9f Passadumkeag is
TO bulld new mil lot the manntae-
ture OF short lumber and for bark
ing pulp wood.
A new sardlne factory OF concrete
construction, 9QAJV. TWO stories Is
nearing completion at Stonington, for
the Lawrenees OF Lubec.
The Maine state Prison at thomas
ton is making a set OF furniture for
the Northport sumner cottage of
State Representative Norman II.
White Of Boston.
The saw aid box mill Of Frank
Russell at Alfred Gore in York conn-
" was recently destroyed by hre'
the IdIu. I-9SS ABOUT SoVup Will no
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
Piles! Piles! Piles g.!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment VIII cure
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles. It alb
serbs the tumors. allays itching at once.
acts as a poutice, gives instant relief.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment is pre-
pared for Piles and itching of the private
parts Druggists mail SOC and $1.00.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props, Cleveland Ollie
For sale by f. w. Bucknam and G.
r FOgg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO.
IJICAS COIJNTv ss

LUCAS COUNTY, SIS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner of the firm of r. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence. this Sth day of Decem-
Der, A. D., 1885.
A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken int err
nally. and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the syste
Send for testimonials free.
r. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15

Carrots do we'll on most any gar
den land, but they prefer a moist
deep, loamy, friable soil
Cucumbers are rather an uncertain
crop.
1t is not safe to attempt to grow pc
tatoes without spraying.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15

Taft. If he should decide to come 1t
is certain that he will be given as
warm a welcome as he ever received
anywhere in his life and thousands of
people will come to see and hear him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
Statement of the Condition of the
Skowhegan Savings Bank, Skowhegan, Me.
As it existed on the 10th day of May, 1911

As it exste on the day of
S. j. WatonP Cale P Merrill,
W j.. BIN R. W II WILDEs
OCToBER
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15

Roots are a valuable addition to
our stock foods. especially where
the farmer is without a silo.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this means of thanking our
many friends who so kindly assisted
us at the time of the burning and
loss of our home and household eff
fects. Their efforts in our behalf
will be long remembered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Pray.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15

Freshly burned stone lime is best
for making Bordeaux mixture.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
Loans on Corporation Bonds.

American Writing Paper Company ...........
Clyde Steamship Company Observation-Disclosures.
Keokee Consolidated Coal Company ............
Rodick Realty Company. Eden ...............
State Loan Company, Portland ......,........
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
National Bank Stock Owned

Other Bank Stock Owned.
Aroostook Trust & Banking Co, Caribou .
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-25
WILL TALK ABOUT
SUNDAYS WORK
REV. w. NJ. IRWIN OF WICHITA,
KAN, WILL SPEAK AT RAPTlsT
CHURCH MONDAY EVENING
SITE IS CHOSEN FOR TAsER-
NAcLE.

To explain the work Of Rev. Billy
Sunday in full to the people of Fargo
and what he lis doing at the present
time down at Wichita. Kan, where
he is conducting a religious revival
and campaign, Rev. Walter M. Irwin
of that city will speak at the First
Baptist church Monday evening. Rev.
Mr.. Sunday, the famous baseball evan
gelist, comes to Fargo next spring and
the arrangements for his coming are
pow being made.
The meeting at the Baptist church
Monday night Will be peoples meet
Ing over which President Creegan will
preside. A good programme has been
prepared for the occasion and music
will be furnished by the Methodist
church quartette. Rev. Mr.. Peterson
win offer prayer and Rev. Mr.. Irwin
will tell of the work of Billy Sunday
down in Wichita at the present time
and the famous campaign he is con-
Quoting together with the good results
that are being obtained.
An outline win be given OF the A.
nancing of the Sunday revival serv-
ices and the location of the taber-
nacle, which was decided upon yester-
day at a meeting OF the committee in.
charge of this feature OF the project
There seems to have gone abroad
throughout the city an erroneous inn
preston In regard to the financing
of this campaign. The guarantee sys-
tenn is to be backed by the churches
themselves, and in the fourteen years
that Rev. Mr.. Sunday has been on the
evangelistic pulpit, he has never had
to call upon this guarantee but has
always succeeded in raising the suf-
flcient amount of funds to carry on
these services. He would rather have
q large number Of people make this
guarantee in small amounts than a
few business men who would sub
scribe largo sums, as in the former
way more people will take an interest
in his services.
No collection will be taken Monday
evening The officers OF the move
ment are:
President--M. N. Hatcher.
Secretary--A. II. Dodsley.
ecretary--Stewart Wilson.
Treasurer-H. l.. LOOMS.
The finance committee, composed of
one member from each church that is
behind the movement, comprises
Stewart Wilson, w. Banker. Frank ID,
Hall. w. d. Gillespie, DR.. X. H. NAL
larian. Carl Ptetsch, H. F. Emery,
Lars ChristiarIson, S. s. Lyon, j. B.
Folsom and Oscar Seaberg.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements for the preparation of the
tabernacle that is to be erected in
Fargo for the Rev. William Sunday
campaign and revival next spring, has
chosen the vacant lot at the rear OF
the Masonic temple on the corner OF
Second avenue and Fifth street north
as the site for the structure.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-25
TRAVELLERS Hear
M'HOSE ADDRESS
J. w. M'HosE, MATTRESS MANU-.
FAcTuRER, DISCUSSED MANU-.
FACTORIES OF FARGO THIS
NOON BEFORE LARGE AUDI.
ENcE AT COMMERCIAL CLUB.

There was quite q large gathering
OF travelling men and local merchants
at the commercial club at luncheon
this noon, after which ]. w. McHose
OF the firm Of McHose & Pardoc, mat
tress manufacturers, delivered a stir
ring talk on The Manufactures Of
Fargo. Mr.. McHose was listened to
attentively and gave one of the best
talks that has been heard at the ac-
tive business mems organization since
Secretary Slime inaugurated these lit
tie noontide meetings and addresses.
In presenting his subject, the
speaker told Of the large number of
manufactures in the city about which
the average citizen of Fargo knows
little and in which he does not inter-
est himself. Mr.. McHose said in
many instances 1t would surprise the
people Of Fargo to learn Just what
is manufactured here and that If
they did know all, everyone would
feel a great deal more pride in the city
and wcHId try to boost it on every
possible occasion.
Among the many things manufac-
tured here, didn't know until recently
r%~0S - GA 50 RNI OAl, a. DEG&bA16bG 1QOQs
That would surprise many" he said.
7 knew We had harness nanufactur-
Ing plants, but didn't know we made
saddles In Fargo. In this city there
are made leather collars and cuffs
which are used in some quarters and
for certain purposes. While we have
fur stores here, didn't know until
only lately that fur rugs were manu-
featured here.
In Fargo such things as chandeliers
and gas fixtures are manufactured
We make rubber stamps here. struct-
ural iron work. such as fire escapes
iron door stills. and gasoline engines
There are two trunk factories in the
city and right here can. be made
cheaper than elsewhere leather port.
folios for travelling men in which Il
carry their samples and photographs
Stove pipes are made here and rai
rugs. pop and cider, candy, butter and
the like.
Il have found that OF an the but.
ter used in this city. rs per cent Of i
IL not made In Fargo. have alss
found that 50 per cent OF the buttei
mads here is shipped out TO othe'
| places.
In the matter of the nanufactur
ling population OF the city. upon clos
inquiry among over half Of the plant
IN the city, have rather roughly es
tinnated that there are shout 800 PEG
lpIe actually engaged In Fargo's man
lufscturing c&ncerns. This would max
about 1000 people in the city who ar
saenersdmrf upou these industries 10
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-25
EAST SIDE NOTES.

The wife Of c. F. Thelander OF Hall
stad, passed away a few days ago.
The Knights OF Pythtas adopted reso-
buttons OF sympathy for the bereaved
husband.
The real estate man Of c.rookston
gave q banquet ia honor Of J. w.
Wheeler Of Crookston, who IL TO sever
his business relations there and move
to ST. Paul.
With the issue, this week. The
Journal ct Halstad will discontinue
the use Of patent insides.
The pool room and the Millisan
building at Hendrum were destroyed
py hre a. day or two ago. A detective
gasoline lighting plant was the cause.
Yesterday morning. Deputy Sheriff
Enright Of Crookston returned from
Virgins City. having Harry SchaefEer
in custody, whom he arrested at vir-
ginia City, Mimi, after ten day chase
charged with the murder OF ole Ktor-
moe, who was found dead in the rear
Of the Club saloon at East Grand
Forks, the morning following the re-
cent city election.
According to a Wadena grocer, be-
ing short OF strictly fresh eggs, sent
to Minneapolis for few cases of the
cold-storage variety. In unpacking the
cases he came upon an egg marked
with his own name and address and
dated July 2, 1901. It was q case he
had sold to the cold storage PEOPLE
ten years ago. Verify there is much
truth in the saying that chickens come
home to roost.
The statement comes from Dilworth
that three surveyors measured the dis
lance of the proposed routes for the
extension OF the Fargo and Moorhead
trolley lines from Moorhead to Dill
worth. The work done was in the way
of preliminaries
Among the visitors today were Emil
Lambert, Jorgen Jensen OF Buffalo
River, w. ]. Rood and Jens DISCARD Of
Kurtz, c. B. Romkey, the merchant Of
Stockwood, Edward and Gilbert Krag-
mes Of Kragnes, Chris Raider of AL
lance, George Jacobson OF Hickson,
and John Lidner Of Glyndon.
Mrs. Lillian Smylie of Brainerd is
visiting friend in Fargo for a few
days.
A letter today states that in addition
to the bereavement of his mother, a
week ago. W. P. Bottom is feeling deep
concern for his brother. b. c. Bottom,
who is seriously i'll at the family home
In Kentucky.
Miss Anna Berg was subjected to an
operation for appendicitis by her doc
tor, DR.. Meighen of Ulen, at the Moor
head hospital yesterday.
A. P. Wellstein Of the Western Hat
& Manufacturing Co., OF Milwaukee,
was visitor in the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-25
nroomhalI's Report.

LIVERPOOL. Nov. 25.--The market at
the opening was steady and " higher
IN the strength In Buenos Ayres at
the close and further reports OF IN
favorable weather in Argentine. Fol-
lowing the opening there was selling
for profits on predictions Of larger
Russian shipments this week than was
early expected and the liberal Ameri-
can shipments as shown by Brad
streets and a lowering in cash val
u6s. During the morning there was
4 recovery from the low with shorts
covering ON the strength in Paris. re-
covery at Berlin from the opening
weakness and an unexpected tighten
ing of Platte offers over night. AT
the close the market was steady and
* to x higher from the low and
unchanged to u higher than yester-
day. Corn opened II to " lower and
later January lost an additional u on
the lower American cables and larger
American offers Of new. Our Argen-
tine agent cabled late yesterday that
the weather Is unsettled with partial
light showers in the north. No dam
age has been done as yet
Broomhall.