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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
FLAX is PROFITABLE
Wonderful Paying Proposition in
Western Canadian Prairies.

So much is heard Of the wheat, oats
and barley grown in the prairie lands
of western Canada, and so much has
been told Of the wealth to be made
out of the raising of cattle on
the succulent and rich grasses
of those fertile plains, that a
most important product has been al
most lost sight of, Flax. Recent press
reports advise us that on one of the
last boats to clear from Fort William
Cat the head of Lake Superior) for
Buffalo, there were 1000 bushels Of
fax valued at $5S3,220, and on another
boat leaving the same day there were
288,000 bushels valued at $4,000.
There has been big demand for Ca
madam flax this season, and the lake
movement has been very heavy. Flax
Is always a sure crop, and gives to
the farmer who is anxious for quick
return after getting on his land, the
chance he is looking for. There is
opportunity for thousands yet, on the
free homesteads Of 160 acres, and
many of these are available within
short distance of the lines Of railway
that are already built or under con-
struction, either on the main line or
branches. Besides these free grant
lands there is an opportunity to pur-
chase from railway and land COM
panies at reasonable prices.
The display of western Canadas
grains in the straw as well az
threshed grains and grasses recently
made at ST. Louis was an excellent
demonstration of what the country can
do, 1t proved splendid as an illustration
of the resources of that vast prairie
country, which during the past year
has again proven its ability to pro-
duce excellent yields of wheat, oats
and barley-and flax. Not only this,
but the splendid herds Of cattle are
a source of large revenue. There is
a fund of information to be had by
reading the Canadian government lit
erature, copies of which may be had
free by applying to your nearest Ca
madam government agent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
A Little Mixed.

Admiral Evans, at a luncheon in
San Francisco, said of naval policy
he disliked:
"It is mixed and illogical. 1t re
minds me Of Bob Backstay, who be
came engineer on a submarine.
bob, said friend, don't you find
it dangerous work, this knocking
about in a submarine deep beneath
the sea?'
eyes, very dangerous Backstay
admitted, but mans got to do some
thing, you know, to keep his head
above water"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
Father of the Man.

Miss Amelia Austin listened with
GREATNESS attention to Mrs. Amasa
Huntings radiant account of the do
ings of James Hunting, her husband S
younger brother, who had left Wo
brook-in-the-Hills in his youth and
had become a millionaire.
Where is Jim this summer" Miss
Amelia inquired, at the end of the re
cital.
HE has gone abroad for baths" re-
piled Mrs Hunting.
II amt one mite surprised to hear
that" Miss Amelia said. His mother
never could make him wash his
neck YOUTHS Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
The Old Mans Holiday Petitions.

ne OIO MdT F1OliOdy FStiIlOHSs
LAS l said before, the OF man never
wuz much fer Thanksgivin'. said the
old lady, but long t'wards Christmas
time he's allus up extry airly, lookin
after his jug interests. Eff he does any
prayin' at that time, it all runs to akin
Providence to please see that he
trains get in on time-I mean the
trains with the jugs on EN- tell
him it's flynn in the face o. Providence
to pray fer that sort O. thing, but he
says we're told to ak fer all that is
needful, an eff that amt needful en-
durin' the holiday season, he dunno
what is! That's the way he goes or.
An, come to think of it, | do need a
little fer eggnogg purposes, as it is the
sociable season, an eggncgg has to
be: but the OF man says it's a shame
to disguise good Ticker in a egg broth
that is should take SIS own
course, an speak fer itself An I'll
make this remark. here an now, that
when it's In his company 1t shore
speak to be heard!"-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
BiIiiousness

SGT have used your valuable Cascarets
and 1 find them perfect. Couldn't do
without them. I have used them for
some time for indigestion and biliousness
and am now completely cured. Recon-
mend them to everyone. Once tried, you
will never be without them in the
family. Edward A. Marx, Albany, NY.
Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good.
Do Good Never Sicken, Weaken or GRIPPE
lOc. Csc, SOC. Never sold In bulk. The gen
uine tablet stamped &c. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. SZS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

land Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, says: my
eyes were pulled from dropsy and my
face and feet terribly swollen. / was
laid up for three months and although
] doctored, I received little benefit.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieved the aw-
full back pains, stopped the swelling
and made me feel 100 per cent. bet
ter"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
In Different Parts of the House.

In Different Parts of the House.
Caller Ito little daughter of the
house)-Hullo, dear? Where are you
off to?
Daughter of the House-I'm just
going up to watch Marie do mothers
hair.
Caller-Oh, dear! Then I'm afraid
we shan't be able to see your mother.
Daughter OF the House-Oh, yes;
you'll find her down there in the
drawing room.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills are, tonic
to the stomach, liver and nerves. They
invigorate instead of weaken; they en-
rich the blood instead of impoverish it,
they enable the stomach to get all the
nourishment from food that is put into
it.
These pills contain no calomel, no
dope, they are soothing, healing and
stimulating. They school the bowels to
act without physic. Price Is cents.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

2ished a testimonial or used letter
without the written consent of the
writer, and never has the Company
allowed these confidential letters to
get out of their possession, as the
hundreds of thousands of them in
their files will attest.
Out of the vast volume of experience
which Mrs. Pinkham has to draw
from, it is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed
in your case. She asks nothing in re-
turn except your good will, and her
advice has helped thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, should be
glad to take advantage of this gener-
Gus offer of assistance. Address Mrs.
Pinkham, care of Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. Tt is not a book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
Obtainable by mail. Write for
it today.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
Hardened.

Scott-Is it true that Cooleigh is
financially embarrassed?
Notifies fearfully in debt, but it
doesn't seem to embarrass him much
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
FREE
ADVICE
TO WOMEN

Women suffering from any form OF
illness are invited to promptly CON-
municate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass. All letters are received, opened,
read and answered by women. A wo-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

PILES CURED IN TO Ia DAYS
four druggist will refund money If PAZO ONT
MBNT fails to cure any, case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to IA days. 50c.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
Not Serious.

ri hear there are grave charges
against Senator links"
"What are they?"
"The sections bills" baltimore
American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

Don't make the mistake Of claiming
you never make one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

Do you try never to have an unpleas-
ant subject discussed at table?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
CONSTIPATION

Nl u IL y " Al dW
Paw Pills are unlike
all other laxatives or
cathartics. They coax
the liver into activ-
ity by gentle meth
DDS. They do not
scour; they do not
grippe; they do not
weaken; but they do
start all the secre-
tions of the liver and
stomach in a way that
soon puts these or
gans in a healthy
condition and cor
rao4c oooctinatiOn-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

Free lunch is sometimes pretty ex-
pensive food
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
COMPANIONS in Misery

ElIa-For all sad words of tongue
or pen
Ste1la-Forget it; I'm an old maid
myself.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
A Brush With Madam.

Artist-Madam, it is not faces alone
that paint, it is souls.
Madam-Oh, you do interiors, then.
Boston Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

man can freely talk
of her private ill
ness to a woman !;
thus has been es-
tablished this con-
fidence between
Mrs. Pinkham and
the men Of
America which has
never been broken
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26

must keep your
kidneys well.
There Is no bet
ter kidney rem
edy than Doan's
Kidney Pill S.
They cure sick
k / d n e y s and
cure them per.
manently.
Edward Por.
sche, 1888 Cleve.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-26
LOOK TO YOUR KIDNEYS.
When Suffering From Backache,
Headaches and Urinary
Troubles.

They are probably the true source
of your misery. To keep well, you
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-05-11

the education of a printer, he learned to
Set type, and lnclGen ally got his muscle
up by pulling the lever OF an old hand
press.
Later he was employed in the kenne-
bee journal office, and after that went
to Bangor, where he worked for a time in
the office of the Wing and Courier but
afterward he came back to Angus a,
where he has since made his home. In
January, 1869, he became associated with
the Kennebec Journal as member of
the firm of Sprague, Owen & Nash, af-
ter having served Is wears in the office.
The paper was at that time a weekly,
but on Saturday, January l, 1870, it be-
came daily. Mr. Owen filled the pos =
ton of local editor. In July, 1879, with
Mr.. Nash he sold his Interest in the
paper and shortly afterward assumed the
general editorship of the Maine Farmer,
a position which he held for number of
years and in which he was eminently
successful. In 1881 he became register
of probate for kennebec county and con-
tinued in that Office until 1897, when he
retired
When young man Mr. Owen married
Miss Mary Amelia, the union resulting
in two daughters, Mrs. w. D. Stinson
and Mrs. j. E. Blanchard of this city.
and two sons, Frederick H. Owen of
New York and Blaine Owen of this city
He also has seven grandchildren. Mrs.
Owen died November IL, 1908.
Mr.. Owen is member of Bethlehem
Lodge, F. and A. M, Cushnoc Royal
Arch Chapter, and of the First Baptist
church. In politics he is Republican.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-05-11
REV. A. A. SMITHS Loss.

Rev. Ashley A. Smith of the JJn;ver-
salist church, Bangor, which was burned
in Sundays fire and who with his family
at 293 French street suffered the loss of
their new home, was unable to % to
Portland to attend the session Of the
Grand Lodge of Masons, of which he ia
grand master. Word was sent to grand
lodge officials of the unforeseen calamity
suffered by the grand master and family
and his non-attendance was considered
very e&cusable.
After being deprived of their home nv
the fire Mr.. Smith and family were in,
vited to share the hospitality of M s
Trask' home at 80 Madison street. Mon.
day they were offered the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Penney at IS Poplar
street, while the fine home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas S. Dennison, relatives of
Mrs. Smith, at 1O2 Union street, Brewer
was also offered them as domicile for
such time as they should require,
While Mr.. Smith carried some 50. 600
insurance on his household goods, prac
tically all of which were DESTROYED, it
will not by any means compensate them
for their loss. He feels perhaps the
keenest the loss of his large library
many VI CtlC pOOho VI WHICIl lie Will be
unable to replace.
Rev Alva Roy Scott and the trustees
of the Unitarian church have rendered
the Universalist parish the use of their
church and it is expected that the kindly
offer will be accepted until such time as
permanent arrangements can be made.
1t is expected that services will be held
in the Unitarian church next Sunday
afternoon.
The Universalist church was insured
for $4,000, which sum will not anywhere
near cover the loss, but prominent mem
bers of the society are anxious that the
insurance be applied towards the building
fund to replace the structure on the
present site. The four walls of the
church are practically intact and the two
towers might also be utilized in rebuild
ing. it is claimed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-05-11
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Whereas, Rebecca G. Newbert of Lincoln
vile, in the County of Waldo and State of
Maine, by her mortgage deed dated the first
day of February, A D. 1908 and recorded in
the Waldo County Registry of Deeds, Book
2s5, Page AL conveyed to me, the undersign-
ed certain lot or parcel Of land with all the
buildings thereon, situated in said Linconville
and bounded and described as follows: which is
the same real estate as decided to John Barrett
and Rebecca G. Newbert by Dora F. Spauld-
ing, by her deed dated February &C. 1897 and
recorded in Waldo Registry of Deeds, Book
249, Page $40, and which is the same real estate
in which Lettie Owen of Camden, Knox County,
Maine the only heir of the said John Barrett late
of said LinconvilIe, deceased, decided to said
Rebecca G. Newbert by her deed dated Septem-
Der 10, 1907, and recorded in Waldo Registry of
Deeds, Book $50, Page 432 all her right, title and
interest This is also the same real estate decided
by Ambrose Spaulding to Susan A. Young by
his deed dated December 80, 1884, recorded in
Waldo Registry of Deeds, Book POS, Page 329,
to which reference is had for more particular
description, reference is also had to the deed of
Alice Fletcher, administrative de bonis non,
with the will annexed, recorded Book 224, Page
POS, subject to mortgage to William S. Knight;
and whereas the condition of said mortgage
has been broken, now therefore, by reason of
the breach of the condition thereof | claim
foreclosure of said mortgage. 3w17
Dated this twentieth day of April A, d. 1911.
D. E. w. LAMB.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-05-11
Howard Owen, 76.
He Observes his Birthday at his Sewall
Street Home, in Augusta. A Veteran
Printer and Newspaper Man.
IKennebec Journal.]

INGWSPoP~A
[Kennebec Journal.]
Howard Owen, hale, hearty. and still
full of great deal OF the ginger Of
youth, will celebrate his 10th birthday
Friday, April %, at his pleasant home
on SeWall street, surrounded by his chill
dren and his grandchildren and enjoying
many of the good things OF life. Mr.:
owen will make no special observance of
the day, but it will be one of happiness
to him and to those who are his kin. And
he will also feel the happiness which
comes with the knowledge that his count
less friends, and they are found all over
Name, will unite in extending congratu-
lations, best wishes for many happy re-
turns of the day and the enjoyment of a
ripe old age.
Howard Owen is probably one of the
best known men in the State today. not
only, In newspaper circles, though it
might be said that the greater part of
his life has been passed in the atmosphere
OF newspaper office, from the position
OF printers devil" up through the va
rlous positions to that of editor and own
er, but also among the people in general,
especially those who have become prom
AiSicly IuellHleu WIFI CuS oCdIt . oil airs.
Not man has come to the Legisla-
ture for years whom Mr.. Owen has not,
through the medium of his 'Biographi-
cal Sketches, met and grown to know.
And to know him is to become his friend
1t is always one of the first duties of the
incoming legislator, before he takes his
seat under the dome of the Capitol, to
send Howard Owen brief sketch of
his life and also photograph Mr..
Owen does the rest
Mr.. Owen has long been citizen of
Augusta, but he is a native of Cumber-
land county, having been born in Bruins
wick, April rs, 1884, the seventh of e
family of eight sons Of jeremiah and
Hannah DAGGER Owen of that town.
He received his early education in the
schools of his native town and when at
the age of II he decided to learn a trade
ne chose the printers calling and entered
the office OF the Lewiston Falls Journal
Here, in addition to becoming proficient
IN the gentle art of building the fires,
sweeping the floors and doing the other
chores about the office, all of which
were at that time necessary adjuncts to
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-05-11
An Appreciation of the Late Tom. L.
Johnson.

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL: Not
only Cleveland, but the whole country,
met with great loss when this good
man passed away.
1t can truly be said of him that he laid
down his life for his friends. He also
gave what some men love more than life
itself; his millions. When he took office
here some ten years ago, his fortune was
estimated at nearly three million dollars.
When he died, he left less than 5000, 900.
His devotion to the cause of the common
people caused him to neglect his own
private interests, for sheer lack of time
in which to attend to them.
A memorial subscription, national in
scope, is underway here now. The form
the memorial is to take is to be deter
mined by a committee of men nearest
to him in business and political life.
His real monument is in the hearts of
the people of Cleveland.
Today, in this great city, containing,
with its suburbs, as many people as live
in the whole State of Maine, we ride
anywhere on the street cars for three
cents, and can transfer to any other line
for one cent more. Thanks solely and
entirely to the unceasing efforts, extended
through many years of Tom L. johnson.
DENCIE MUDGETTE BoYNToN,
Cleveland, O., April 27, 1911.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-05-11
WONDROUS LABOR SAVER.

George Henry Smith of Cedar Grove
in New Jersey, has been training pet
giraffe for the past fortnight and yester-
day put him out to work by the hour
washing the outsides of upstairs windows
for the next-door neighbors.
This made mother happy, for she was
relieved of one of the hardest jobs con-
nected with the spring housekeeping.
Now, if father had an educated wood
chuck to dig the clutter out of the cellar
and the high school son was provided
with goat to chew the grass from the
lawn, the whole emancipated family
could loll on the piazza and enjoy the
wonders of the vernal resurrection.
New England needs Smith or Hagen
bach to transform it's useless domestic
animals into useful domestic servants.
Boston Globe.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-05-11
THE N. E. TELEPHONE SYSTEM.

The first report of President Keller
of the New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Company presents some interest
ing facts in condensed FORM
The total number of telephones con-
nected with the New England's system
at the end of 1910 was 1888, O22, this in
GLIDING sub-license, associated and con-
Meeting companies.
The wire mileage required to furnish
service was 734, 204, of which 442, l66
miles, or about three-fifths of the total,
represented wires placed underground.
The total number of employees was
1888.
For 1911 the estimated appropriations
are as follows: for new construction and
real estate, 100000; for repairs and
depreciation, $4 100000.
The net earnings were slightly less
than in 1909, and the profits, after the
payment of dividends and after allowing
for certain depreciations of stocks and
bonds, were $40, 1927 for 1910, as
against 1864. 974.42 for 1909.
A footnote in the balance sheet calls
attention to an interesting point. The
company's telephone plant is put down
as worth SAB, PIP, 98O.61. In the liabilities
there is balancing item of So, 469, 314. so
credited to" Inventory adjustment. "This
footnote explains that this valuation of
the plant was made by the Massachusetts
Highway Commission during its investi-
cation of the rate schedule, and that the
result of this investigation showed that
not only was the stock not watered but
that the Independent appraisal showed
propertylargely in excess of book records.
II have been somewhat costive, but Doan's
Regulets gave just the results desired. They
act mildly and regulate the bowels perfectly
George B. Krause, 306 Walnut Ave, Altoo-
ma, Pa
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-05-11
THE HILLS OF MAINE.

The accompanying poem is from the
pen of young Bangor boy, F. Everett
Glass, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H.
Glass, who has developed very consider
able literary talent, this being but one of
several of his excellent efforts. The
poem is taken from the Lawrenceville
Literary magazine, published by the stu
dents of Lawrenceville academy, where
he was a student last year. He is now a
member of the freshman class at Am
herst college. Bangor Commercial.
THE HILLS OF MAINE.
Q hills of Maine, fair hills of Maine,
Thy tumbling waters raise the strain
And with their silver tones proiong
The haunting echoes of my song.
o hills of Maine. cool hills of Maine,
Der the fertile valley plain
Thy lofty crests with soughing pine
Invite the weary to recline.
0 ills of Maine, dear hills of Maine,
When shall tread thy paths again?
Once more child with streaming locks
To frolc DER thy jagged rocks,
And from grey ledge catch the CLEAN
Of many an azure lake and stream
Lying below me at the base
Of some hoar precipce's f4"e,
Or shining brightly from afar
Like fallen silver star!
o hills of Maine, pine tempted hills
The memory of thy beauty thrills
My soul, and bears me backward DER the sea
To the land of my nativity.
To the land where snowy mountains rise
In sun-lit splendor to the skies,
And viii ened surges beat the shore
With a deep and thunderous roar
The land where toll and honesty
Are yoked with ancient modesty,
And welcomes as the summer sun
Where'er the strangers path may run.
The land where the farmer sows his seed
To meet the durant winters need,
And, stores the grain in the golden fall
When autumn days bring joy to all
With antique dance and revelry
And tiddles playing merrily.
o hills of Maine, can | forget
My heritage the fond regret
OF by-gone days, those happy days
Of summer light and summer haze
Rode Ger the clouds his caravan,
Tossing his straw hat toward the trees,
Listening to the mountain breeze;
Or laughing with the merry brook
That showed him many a messy nook
Where violets woke in amethyst bloom
Half hidden in pleasant gloom,
Or where the hermit wove his nest
Of scented grasses neatly pressed.
O hills of Maine, fair hills of Maine,
Thy tumblng waters raise the strain
And with their silver tones proong
The haunting echoes of my song.