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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
ents not more than two or tI,rsc .eete

ments not more tran two or three Icet
in length by cross partitions. The grass
hoppers ump up in front aud large num-
bers fall over the edge into the pan
where they are caught and held by the
tar, or killed by the oil Where tar is
used the insects must be buried or
burned. and with oil they must be re-
moved. In either case fresh material
must be put into the pan from time to
time.
During the years when graSShoppers
We're numerous in Graham county farm
ers with small fiocks of turkeys soon no
dced that the insects We're one of the
favorite foods of the birds, The area
over which they ranged suffered much
less than that outside. Growing turkeys
to destroy the grasshoppers soon became
common, and focks containing from 50
to 100 were numerous. Often they were
driven from one part of the farm to an
other as their services We're needed.
Most of them were disposed of for the
Thanksgiving trade. thus making even
the grasshoppers contribute their share
to the farmers income.
Eggs that are laid in the field may be
destroyed by disking late in the fall or
early in the spring. Where insects hatch
out in tile field they should be caught by
the hopper-dozer. When grasshoppers
come into the field from the outside, the
weeds and grass along the fences should
be sprayed with the sodium arsenite So
luton and poisoned bait should be scat
tered literally in the edge of the alfalfa.
II preferred instead of putting out the
poisoned bait. a narrow band of alfalfa
along the edge may be sprayed with So
dunn arsenite solution. The poisoned bait
or sprayed band will destroy those hop
pers that have already entered and the
poison ON the weeds and grass Will kill
those that are entering.
II is doubtful whether enough grass
hoppers hatch in eornfield TO do seri-
Gus injury. When they begin coming IN
from the outside, the weeds and grass
along the fence should be sprayed with
sodium arsenite solution and poisoned
bait should be literally scattered among
the first few rows, Spraying OF the
first few rows of corn may be substituted
for the distribution of poisoned bait. The
bait or sprayed corn will destroy the
hoppers already in the crop, and the pois-
oncd grass and weeds will Kill those COM
ing in.-Francis b. Milliken in Campbelfs
Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
WALDOBORO.

Blanche Genthner is on the sick
list
Damon Benner of Friendship is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Della kenne-
dy.
Theresa Burns of @Dutch Neck
was operated on for appendicitis. Fri
day.
Miss. Edna Young has returned to
Boston.
Miss Bessie Reed entertained the
club at whist, last Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Jennings of Portland
are visiting Mrs Jennings mother,
Mrs. Cora Nash. Marble avenue.
Mrs. Bessie HoultoR- was called to
Damariscotta, last week, by the seri-
Gus illness of her son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Benner are
moving into their new home on Coles
Hill.
a. Boggs. Mr. Haegerman and NJ.
W. Leyensaler were in Portland on,
business, Monday
+. A. Hovey and w A. Richards
were in Portland Monday.
Mrs. Carrie Miller was called To
Thomaston. Saturday. BY the serious
illness of her aunt, Mrs. Kate Morse.
Mrs. VIM. Geycr and Mrs. Boyd
Winchenbach were in ThomastoR.
Saturday, to attend the funeral SER
vices of their sister. Mrs. Kate Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
Ask for Insurance Statistics.

A young man of Augusta, who does
not agree with us en- the temperance
question but the honesty of whose
Opinions we respect says;
Il am looking for concrete facts.
l left off using tobacco because it
was shown to me in a direct and
simple explanation that it was an in
jury to me The reasons were
scientific yet understandable and |
could not get away rom them. |
am very moderate drinker but |
shall not believe that intoxicants are
the unmitigated evil painted by pro-
hibitionists and temperance cranks
until l am told why it is SO"
As fair as this young man is. in his
own belief it seems to us that he
has not brought himself to consider
how awful intoxication (and the traf-
fc which promotes IT'D seems to those
who for one cause or another are less
tolerant of ii. He has seen the evils
OF ii all his life but has accepted them
as necessary, or part of the great
scheme of things. They have slid
off, his mental appreciation.
Yet this young man would scorn
the subterfuges often undertaken by
makers and sellers of intoxieants,
Will he accept such facts as the fol-
lowing? They are the figures of life
insurance aetuaries. They may be
verified at the nearest insurance Of
flee. With the actuary's statistics
there is nothing sentimental. they
are not compiled by men blinded by
their prejudices, but are made with
reference to profit and loss. If you
are even a moderate" drinker ask
some life insurance man how it af-
fects your chances in securing a de-
sirable policy. Following is the ex-
pectancy of life granted by aetuaries
to groups of men, total abstainers as
against moderate drinkers;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

OF course these figures are based
on groups as pertaining to their habits
and not as to their age, because the
habits had been formed at all ages.
Tie facts are significant. The figures
are furnished by the Connecticut
Mutual Life Insurance Co, Hartford,
Conn.
The young man referred to above
knows that athletes in training are
not allowed to touch drop of in
toXicant. Why? Everyone knows
that athletics always have been a
powerful argument for abstinence.
Alcohol in any degree is physical
detriment. 1t is a nerve deadener a
misleader as to conditions; the re-
action after stimulation takes more
than has been given.
The first effect of alcohol is to
flush the brain with alcolized blood,
and words, therefore, come for time
more quickly, but they soon become
FOOLS words.
Any man must admit that TO ex-
pertinent with a drug that changes a
sane mans mind into that of an in
sane man in little while is danger
Gus. 1t is dangerous TO the expert
menter and to those with whom he
comes in contact Such an expert
ment is a menace to community
and hence comes within the rights of
a majority to suppress it, as any 9TH
er crime or nuisance is suppressed.
1t is a menace TO future generations
because guilty father or mother
hands it down in desire if not in
habit.
If tobacco We're as bad as alcohol,
as some people wildly declare, it is
not SO dangerous to the users neigh
Dor. While tobacco DESTROYS vital
seeretions in the mouth first and
gradually the body, and also pro-
notes passion and appetite. alcohol
does all of these ten times as quickly.
and acts directly on the brain, sooth-
ing that organ into a sense of secur-
ity while it is stealing body and soul
| If man fears the effect of to-
baeco on the gastric juices, how much
more should he fear the effect of al
cohol on his brain cells?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
Coming Events

Jan. 26-2s-sexenth Annual Boys Con-
ference, Wateryille.
Jan 31-Sagadahoc Pomona with Dirigo
Grange, Brunswick.
FEB. l-Cumberland and oxford Union
Pomona, Lowell
Feb. 5.-Primary elections for State
senator in Androscoggin, Waldo and
York counties.
Feb. 6-Waldo Pomona, Belfast.
Feb 6-Hancoek Pomona with BROOKLYN
Grange.
Feb. 6--waldo Pomona with Riverside
Grange, Poor's Mills, Belfast.
Feb. MAINE Society of Civil Engi-
neers, Lewiston.
Feb. 6-Oxford Pomona, Bryant's Pond.
Feb. 6-12-Food Fair. Bangor.
Feb. 7-Androscoggin Pomona. roland.
Feb. Northumberland Pomona with Cor
ham Grange.
Feb. 10-Knox Pomona with Mt. Pleas
ant Grange. Roekport.
March Especial Election of State Sem
ators in Androscoggin and Waldo Coun-
ties.
March educational Civic Federation,
Washington. ID. &.
March Especial Election of State Sem
ators in York County.
March 15-State Board OF Trade, Au-
gusta.
March 2o-special Session of Maine
Legislature.
March 27-Malne Methodist Conference
at Lewiston.
April EAST Maine Methodist Con-
ference. Rockland.
April lO.-Statel Republican Convention,
Bangor.
June 1S-National Republican Conyen-
ton, Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

night comes his hand is too stiff to
write and his brain too tired to
think; or else he becomes discour-
aged. leaves the piow in the furrow
and betakos himself to the country
grocery store to complain of his hard
luck to others just like him but with
out taking any concerted action by
which he or his neighbor may be
bettered.
The time is ripe for the farmers of
Maine and of the other states to
change all these conditions. They
should get together and through and
by an intelligent system market their
product in an intelligent manner
They should have their manager at
the producing end and another at the
selling end, Such an association
should be the farmers bureau of in
formation through which he would be
in touch with all the great market
eenters and thus know where to buy
and where to sell.
If the farmers of Maine refuse to
listen to the message which is being
brought to them at this time in the
matter of cooperative marketing and
permit this movement to pass by it
is likely to be an opportunity for
this generation that has passed by
to return only to the next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
Voices Of the State Press.

The only Democratic official i'm the
State SO far as we can learn that IS
living up to his oath of office and en-
forcing the law is Sheriff John A.
Mooers of Somerset county, and at Il
meeting of the Democratic bosses in
SksWhegan the other day it was de-
cided to oppose his re- nomination. This
of course is carrying out the Demo-
cratic policy, or agreement, to further
the liquor interests. On the other
hand about 80 Republicans have sign
ed the primary petition for Sheriff
Mooers candidacy on the Republican
tieket.-Belfast Republican-J ournal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

CHRISTOPHER DAMAGE.
But Little Danger Of Another Whole
sale Invasion.

Our old settlers well remember the
great swarms of Rocky Mountain locusts
that periodically invaded all the region
west of a north and south line through
Western Missouri less than 40 years ago.
They bred in the western edge of this
area, and migrated eastward during
times of great abundance, but now that a
large part of their former breeding
ground is under cultivation, il is not
likely that they will come again. But
this and other species of grasshoppers
breed all over the area, and climatic con-
ditions sometimes permit the develop,
1nent of such great numbers that they do
serious damage. When such conditions
prevail during period of several years,
q farm, a township, or, perhaps, county
may be devastated.
Means of combating grasshoppers must
be suited to the state in which they. are
found.
Areas where grasshoppers are deposit
ing eggs may be located by observing the
females at work. If practicable, such
places should be disked, plowed. or culti
waited after egg-laying has ceased. Sur
ring the ground uniformly to depth OF
two inches will be sufficient. If an ordi-
nary harrow will do this, it AFFORDS
more rapid means of destruction. The
work will be effective if done anytime be-
tween egg-laying and the end of freez-
Ing weather in the spring, so that the
eggs will be exposed alternately to freez-
ing and thawing. 1t is not the tool used,
but the result secured that counts. but
the disk or pillow is preferable on account
of the thorough work either does.
one of the most effective methods of
crops against them. and are suited 20 a
wide range of condit.vlls. is that devel-
oped by the inhabitants of South Africa.
1t consists in spraying a solution OF ar
semitic of soda on stripssof the vegetation
where the hoppers are feeding, or just
In front of them If they are travelling.
The poisoned vegetation will prove fatal
within four days after being eaten. the
time depending upon the amount of poi
son consumed.
The arsenite of soda solution is pre-
pared according to the following formula
Arsenic of Soda ...,,...,,....,...1 pound
| Cheap molasses ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. L gallon
Water ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10 gallons
! Dissolve the arsenite of soda in one
gallon of water. Heating will hasten the
process Pour the syrup into this solu-
| ton When ready to use it, dilute with
| the remainder of the water. This is the
proper strength to use for the insects un-
| til two weeks after Matching. From then
until five weeks old use but twelve gall
| Ions of water. and afterward but eight
| gallons.
of ~, SSh nn rot aryioe k3I,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

Rumford Nuts were too many for
them by three points. says the oxford
County Citizen. which continues: On
Saturday evening Miss Hattie Israel
son, one of the Jeffs commonly
known as Big jeff assisted by 9TH
err Jeffs entertained the Nuts" at
her home on Pine street A dainty
luncheton of fruit salad, coffee, hot
rolls, jelly and cake was served. Miss
lsraelson was presented with a minia
ture bowling set from Miss Ames. her
opponent ON the Mutt side with in
structions to practice before the next
contest. The evening vas pleasantly
spent in playing cards, music and
practicing bowling with the new al
ley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
The Farmers, Opportunity.

Columns are being printed in the
daily and weekly papers from Maine
to California relative to organization
among the farmers. Just what re-
suits will come from the present
movement will depend to large de-
gree upon the farmers themselves.
This getting together of the farmers
is endorsed and recommended by al
most every line of trade, except per-
haps the shipper of produce, and many
of these can see no harm to come to
them, while those who have gone
into the subject more deeply can see
an actual benefit.
The subject has been and is having
the consideration of the various
State agricultural departments and
the authorities at Washington have
shown disposition favorable to the
movement Definite conclusions have
been formed as to organization being
the strongest factor in solving the
problems of the farm but methods
have not been decided upon
The Maine department of agrieul-
ture is taking leading position in
this matter. In presenting the ques-
tion 20 the farmers great care is be-
ing taken not to depart from prac-
teal business principles and there
fore nothing of socialistic nature
has been allowed to creep in.
Since the days of the Pioneer up
to within u few years the farmer has
remained in the background for the
most part. not content, however. for
when conditions became unbearable
he came 20 the front with a rush,
carrying all before him. These move
ments. however, were spasmodic and
because Of lack of support of a posi-
tive nature the farmer went back to
his isolation and there brooded over
his wrongs
The urban dailies have made i'm
possible cartoons of the farmer and
branded him as waybacker and a
hayseed; the stage has many times
made him ridiculous; he has bought
silver and gold stocks and invested
in other tiy-by-night and get-rich-
quick projects
Some of the bright farmers sons
have become produce dealers and
taking advantage of the conditions
Of the farm of which they have
knowledge have become wealthy or
profits part of which belonged &c
the man who titled the soil But in
spite of all the brainy men who have
left The farm for other walks of life
there are plenty left waiting for the
mar who can stir them to the depths
arouse their natural pride and over.
come their Jealousy one of the other.
While the farmer boasts OF his in
dependence that independence ex
tends only TO those of his own call
ing. He depends upon the shipper "a
the producing end and the dealer il
the city, in fact he depends almos
entirely upon others to transact hi
business, while he follows the ploW
working from sun TO sun. and whe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
ESTABLISHED 1925
Friday, January &c, 1912.

Let us continue, in spite of all, TO
act, to love and TO hope as though
we had to do with an ideal of hu-
mainly. This ideal is only vaster
reality than that which we behold.
The failings of individuals no more
impair the general purity and in
nocence than the waves on the
surface, according OF the aero
nauts, when seen from certain
height, trouble the profound linn
pidity of the sea.-Maeterlinek.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
Aches and Pains.

You know by experience that the
aches and pains of rheumatism are not
permanently, but only temporarily, re-
lieved by external remedies.
Then why not use an internal REM
edy-Hood's Sarsaparilla, which cor
reefs the acidity of the blood on which
rheumatism depends and cures the
disease?
This medicine has done more for the
rheumatic than any other medicine in
the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

The cry of Wilson's friends that the
Harvey incident was plotted and exc
euted by the governors enemies,
seems to fab pretty fiat. The darky
who stole the onions pointed to the
skunk as thief-"Phew Smell i'm
breaf21
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
No Friend Like an Old Friend.

There is no friend like an old friend
Who has shared our mourning days,
No greetings like his welcome,
No homage like his praise.
Fame is the scentless sunflower
With gaudy crown of gold;
But friendship is the breathing rose,
With sweets i'm every fold.
Oliver Wendall Holmes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

We would respectfully call the at
tention of that Maine Christmas Pres
ents Club to the new facilities for
getting in touch with Key West,
where Havana is only 80 miles away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

The Kansas educator who says that
making is a science tells only
half the truth. Love-making is also
an art-Boston Globe
Then there must be a surprising
number of artists in the world.-Port-
land Express
They don't all wear long hair.-Bos-
ton Globe.
Now see here Whose bald head are
you looking at?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

Since the visit of the grandson, r.
r. is talking freely. He cheerfully re-
spends: Goo. goo.s to interviewers
who ask if he is candidate for the
presidency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

John H. Whittier of cornville, is
the countys second Oldest citizen,
Benjamin Priest of Canaan, being
few months older. Mr.. Whittier is SO
years old, Friday. He is still in
comparatively good health. He is a
great great grandfather to two pairs
of twins, the children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Footer of East Madison. He
moved to Cornville in 1869. He has
never been out of the State. never rid
den on a train. He married Mary
Hall and they lived together 66 years.
OF six children born to them four are
now living: George H., with whom Mr..
Whittier lives; Albert, Fred w in
Topeka, Kan, and Abbie II. Russell of
Madison. Mr.. Whittier is a Republic
can and voted for Jackson the first
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

Massachusetts sympathy is being
aroused for Murdered Phelps but will
it reach a point of tangible relief for
the destitute wife and six children?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

1t is apparent that Fiagler could
once see--that Key West was to be
the American city nearest to the
Panama canal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

wouldn't it be blessing TO Democ-
raey if Colonel Harvey could do the
same thing to some more of the
candidates?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, r. &
A. NJ, Special communication at 10 T.
NJ Wednesday, Jam. - NJ NJ. Degree
All sojournng brethren are cordially in
GEORGE A. cOoMBs. w. NJ
cHAS d. WHITE, See
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

Manipulators of revolutions are the
members of the Washington law firm
of Hopkins & Hopkins, the senior of
which was born in 1S45 at Mt. Vernon,
sAainc, and now passes each summer
at his old homestead. From his offices
on the eighth floor of a marble build
ing he, with his partner, has been the
legal adviser to the governments
south of this country or to revolution
airy chiefs Thomas Hopkins, the Sc
Nor member. attended kents Hill
seminary and in 1862. at the age of H.
enlisted in Company {, Maine Nolun-
teers. He was wounded at Fredericks-
burg and at Gettysburg was one oil IL
men to answer the roll call after ms
regiment had stayed the Confederate
advance. At the end of the war he
obtained position in the Treasury
but finally resigned to
practice law. He is a prominent menu
Der of the G. A. r. i'll Washington
and is we'll known in club circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

Perhaps Detective Burns could hunt
down the perpetrators of the blowing
up of butter prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

The Pacific Grove (CaL) Review of
Jan. {. contains the following of in
terest to Maine readers:
Mrs Byzantine Turner Preble died
at her home here. Sunday morning,
after an illness which commenced in
September last. Mrs. Preble was the
daughter of Samuel B. and Sarah
Lehman Turner. and was born in
Whitefield, Maine, Feb. rs, 1897. On
December 8, 1854, she was married to
Abraham II. Preble. They resided in
the east until fourteen years ago when
they came to California and made
their home in Pacific Grove. Mrs.
Preble leaves two sons, two daugh-
tiers, and brother to mourn her loss,
Byzantine II. Preble of this city,
Henry TURNER Preble of Berkeley,
Marion Preble of this city, and Ernest
\. Preble of San Francisco. Her
brother Hon. i. b. Turner is "a resi-
dent of Whitefield, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

The Stanton Club. which is the So
efal section of the alumni Of Bates
College in Maine, is to hold its an
nual meeting and dinner at the Con-
gress Square Hotel in Portland FRI
day evening. Feb. .. Scott Wilson OF
Portland is president of the club, ana
expects to have a pleasing list OF at
ter dinner speeches. The alumni of
Bates in Augusta and other kennebec
cities are receiving personal invita-
ton to attend. Professor Stanton,
for whom the club is named, and
President Chase are both expected to
be present at the dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26

For that Grizzly Bear" dance it
looks as though there might be trouble
bruin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, NO

IS, o. f.. S Stated meetings the first
Wednesday evening of each month at
730 All members sojourning in the city
are invited to attend.
ELIZABETH r. MERRILL. w. NJ.
ELIZABETH a. THOMPSON, Sec.
-y-fyff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
Piles Cured in 6 to ia DAYS

Your druggist will refund money If PA
20 OINTMENT fails to cure any case or
Itcning, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudinel
Piles In to II days. b0c. WI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-26
We Can't Help Saying 1t.
Reformation.

When hearts refrain from bitterness,
And hate and pride and guile,
The earth will walk in loveliness.
And newborn Eden'S smile.
Baltimore sun.
When beer is sold like buttermilk,
And Royal Presence smiles,
All Maine will shine in hats of silk,
Bought with the Rum Trust piles.