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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08
Freckles
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots.

The woman with tender skin breads
Feb. because it is sure to cover her
face with ugly freckles. No matter
how thick her veil, the sun and winds
will surely make her freckle
Fortunately for her peace of mind,
the recent discovery of a new drug,
othine-double strength, makes it
possible for even those most suscep-
tible to freckles to keep the skin clear
and white. No matter how stubborn
case of freckles you have, the double
strength othine will remove them.
Get an ounce package from G. R. Fogg
and Danish the freckles. Money back
IL 1t fails. 6
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08
STATE ORCHARD AT HIGHMOOR
FARM.
Conditions In 1911 Showed a Remark
able Response to Good Treatment,
Says Director Woods.

When the Maine Agriculture Expert
ment Station began orchard renova-
ton at Highmoor Farm is WIS esti-
mated that three years would probably
pass before crop of any commercial
size in relation to the number of
= trees would be obtained. In this re-
spect the crop of 1911 anticipated the
xpectations of the station staff by
one year.
This crop substantial as it was,
may be regarded merely as an index
of the maximum output of the future.
1t need scarcely be considered as an
approximation to the total yield in
good seasons when the thrift of all
the trees has been we'll established
and the greater part, still immature,
have reached the age capable of nor
NAL maximum yield per tree.
The fundamental conditions for the
production of the 1911 crop of 2450
barrels lay naturally in the renewal
the tree to increase its functions of
taking up plant food and using the
same for the production of good foil
age and fruit In short, the vigor of
the apple tree is in general indicated
by the development of these, either
singly or in combination. Thus far
the orchards have shown both forms
of deyelopment-the increase in wood
and foliage plus fruit production, and
the development of the former into
fruit formation. These are general
statements applying to the several
orchards as units and not to individual
trees
The largest Ben Davis orchard, No
|, showed a response to good treat
ment that was as gratifying as it was
unexpected. Here growth of foliage
and fruit formation seemed to keep
pace The leaves were large, unusual
ly dark green, even for the variety and
very abundant Wood growth was
also excellent and in general of the
desired amount. There were few, if
any, instances of production of
wood In regard to fruit, about nine
out of every ten trees bore load test
ing to the fullest extent it's powers to
support and develop it. The unusual
color, size and perfection of the
fruit, with each tree loaded to its
limit, made this orchard a sight, the
like of which experienced growers of
Ben Davis in the Maine apple belt said
they had never seen equalled.
Ben Davis orchards No 2, and 9,
showed an equal degree of thrift.
The trees in No. being larger, aver
aged considerably more apples per
tree than did those in No. /. Here
also the foliage was notably fine and
healthy and the largest fruit of a
crop characterized by unusual size
was found in this orchard.
The Baldwin orchard produced little
fruit this past season, but such as
there was, of good character and fine
size. In 1909 this orchard seemed ap-
parently to be beyond restoration.
During the season of 1911 it gave evil
dence of re-establishing itself to a de-
gree that has been astonishing to all
acquainted with it's appearance and
history during the preceding years of
neglect. The wood growth of the past
year was all that could be desired.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08

Coming out every time You comb it
is the falling hair running that beautiful
thick and wayy hair that You are 50
proud OF and treasure SO much =?
You can stop the falling out All re-
store those cray hairs 10 their r4tu-1
color jast as soon as y7u begin 20 ne
HAYS HAIR HEALTH. Do; dc'ov
don t run the risk OF losing al.age'Ae-,
with thin, serafely, gray lar y9-r
beauty and youthful appearance.
Keep your hair Hat@r-l solc-s'. t''ek
and glossy, ard yoa will always keep
Your good looks. Il is not dye.
1Go and 5oc a, Dug Stores or elres, .-an
-ec-tpt of price and dealers name. Sri .- -
tsial bottle Philo hay Spec. Co, Ny ---. :. :.
!. r. FOGG AND SAMPSON & AyORE
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08
The Death OF Former Resident.

recent edition of the Des Moines
Capital records the death OF Erastus
Mcintyre, who died in Des Moines
Mr.. Mcintyre was gold miner in the
days of 1851, and was quite successful
He was born in Skowhegan in 1923, of
revolutionary stock and engaged in
educational work until he went to
California via Isthmus OF Panama in
1851, where he remained three years
He was quite prosperous, carrying his
wealth back to Maine in gold dust. In
1856, he settled at Neponset ILL.,, and
that same year was married to Hester
Ann Dyer who survives him. In 1879
he moved to Jasper County. Iowa, and
three years ago he moved TO Des
Moines. He was a member of the Bap-
fist church and was a Republican.
The deceased was a brother of the
late Mrs. John Weston of Skowhegan,
and has one brother living in Neponset,
III. There are also three children,
Charles E. Mcintyre of Ira, Iowa;
Mrs w. N. Jordan of Des Moines, and
Mrs. Ernest Weishaar of Rhodes,
Iowa.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08
PALMYRA,

Palmyra Grange, at a meeting held
Saturday evening, discussed a ques-
ton relating to the raising and mar
keting of potatoes,
1t was voted to donate $40 towards
rebuilding the grange cottage at
Hinckley.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08

The foliage was excellent, exceptional
ly dense and very dark and it has
shown a remarkable character of ad-
herence. The roots have also taken a
deeper, firmer hold on the soil and the
prospects are bright that another
year or two will see this apparently
hopeless orchard in good bearing con-
dition.
CHARLES d. WOODS,
Director
Orono, Jan. 81, 1912
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08
Resignation.

t. live. # the world not a part
With sorrow uubaTed in my breast.
To do all the good that l can.
And leave To my Maker the rest.
To dwell in my corner alone,
And yet. though alone. not IN vain:
The butterflys exquisite birth.
Was Won through TIE ehrysaIls pam.
To love with a HearnnE so deep.
Though love unto me be denied.
To give those about me smile
ConceaIlng the ache X may hide.
t. weep where the stars only see,
To pray where He only can hear:
To feel although hard il may be
HIS presence forever Is near.
To die and to peacefully rest.
To know that my race is Wei run
To hear. as my soul upward flies.
The Masters voice saying, well
done"
To know that in some fairer realm.
| shall live and he loved as love-
To feel the rich fullness Of life,
To win sorrows guerdon above.
To live and To love and to die.
Thus the story Of life is told.
To work and to Weep and to pray
From the dToss. refining the gold
To live. that / never shall die
t. love. that my life be complete
t. die. that | ever shall live
y life that knows auEht of defeat
GRACE Z. SNOW.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08
The sound Sleep of Good Health

1t not for those suffering from kidney
ailments and Irregularities. The prompt
use Of Foley Kidney pills will dispell
backache and rheumatism. heal and
neys restore normal action, and with
1t heal and strengthen. Mrs. NJ +.
SALISBURY. Sterling. Ill, says: Il suf-
neys. could not sleep at night, and
could not raise my hands over my head.
But two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills
cured me" For sale by all druggists.
Foley Kidney Pills will cure any case
of kidney o rbladder trouble not beyond
the reach of medicine. No medicine can
do more. For sale by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08

A movement toward the erection of
a new Town hall at Milo the coming
summer is receiving the cordial sup
port of citizens and several thousands
of dollars have been pledged. 1t is
planned to build a hall costing up
wards of $4,000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08
Poem by Former Skowhegan Girl.

The ofllowing poem was written BY
Miss Grace f. Snow, former Skow-
hogan girl, whose residence is now in
Cambridge. Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08

Prof. Henry L. Chapman, professor
of English at Bowdoin college recently
fell on the ice and broke his right
arm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08

Sometimes man who flatters gets
even with a girl who fiirts.
1t takes a bachelor to think that
he understands women.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08

Unless there is daily action OF the bow
els, poisonous products are absorbed,
causing headache, hiliousncss, nausea,
dyspepsia. We wish YOU would ask your
doctor ason' correcting your constipation
by taxing Laxative doses OF Ayers Pills.
hado nv the J c. AVER CO. Lowell. Eass
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08
THESE SIX LETTERS
From New England Women
Prove that Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Com
hound Does Restore the Health of Ailing Women.

Prove &c
pound Does Restore the Health of Ailing Women
passing through Change of Life and suffered
lasting for weeks and could nothing
Tuesday and the following Saturday morning the hem
stopped have taken them regularly since and am steadily
gaining 49,, = =. .l,s -.
GEORGE JUDY Fifth Street, South Boston, Mass
Letter from Mrs. Julia King, Phoenix, RI.
old until had married and think that caused my bad feel
ng had side near left hip that went aroan my
was not able to do my housework -, =, .,, :.
every way may my letter good only
JULIA Box aSs, Phoenix. Ri
Letter from Mrs. Eta Donovan Willimantic, Conn.
wmant For five suffered untold from female
walk without stopping
way Was b rnn down 5 in every Nay different received
The last
taking Lydia PpLham Vegetable COMPOUND
ether s sy s w &C. natural
Letter from Mrs Winfield Dana, Augusta, Me.
Augusta Pnkhams the
aV 5za bad pain had my gR and am
Letter from Mrs. J. A. Thompson, Newport, VT.
Vegetable Compound eight
p ea e good word for m JOAN THOMPSON Box
Newport Center Vermont
Letter from Miss Grace Dodds Bethlehem, NH.
Bethlehem MI By working hard s sweeping CARPETS a Washing
a seR in bed every VINO month " ''''N ' 81 - -
pound a ns s snd already @ m0 ike aSotSer grin
NOV friends what the Compound is doing for
Bethlehem, N.
$40 hss ay f ~
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has suffering
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by woman md held in confidence. fSaSs2IS
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-08

G. r. FOGG AND SAMPSON & AyORE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
When France Had no Sabbath

From Pearson's Weekly.
 It was during the French revolution
 of 17S9 that weekly Sabbath was to- tally abolished. The national conven ton which declared France a republic determined to abandon Christianity and to substitute instead the worship of liberty, equality and reason Churches were quickly despoiled and civic feasts substituted for religious festivals. The convention also enact ed that time instead of being reckoned from the birth of Christ should there-
 after count from the birthday of the French revolution, the year to begin anew from that date, September e2, 1792. That the Christian Sabbath might not be observed the months were b
 consist of 30 days each, a day of rest
 being granted only al t.e close of each decade fevery 10 days). Under the di- rectory established by a new consti-
 tutlon in 1795 the laws of Robespierre
 were repealed, the churches were re-
 opened and Sunday took its rightful place in the calendar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
OVERTHROW OF CIVIL
 SERVICE IN CHICAGO
Fly JANE ADDAMS HeadwOrker Hull House, Chicago. (ExcIusive Service the Survey Press Bureau)

the crucial moment as did other prepared witnesses. Before the end of the third month it was clear that the audience had become restless and the ruder ones oc- casionally guyed the actors. At any rate an unexpected impression finally got over the footlights that perhaps after all peO- pie who had been trained to care for chil- dren could do if better than the hastily selected appointees of a kind hearted pol- iticlan
 The lesson which the friends. of civil service might long since have learned from the petty politician was thus writ large for all to read that in some wise or other the benehcient aspects of the merit system must be made clear. It would be clearly impossible to destroy the institutions of the people under the guise of befriending the poor, did the public in the least understand it's bene- ficience. To have opened q large public hospital, to the abest graduates of the medical schools, to have replaced the ward healer who formerly stood guard over the intimidated insane by trained nurses, are results which might well claim the gratitude of the admiring pub lie on a popular basis. Yet such achievements in the end appear colorless, quite as drab and uninteresting as right eousness Is proverbially supposed 10 he.
 The humanitarian institutions of the state afford careers as honorable and absorbing as professorshlps in great university or as worthy and solid as of- ficialdom in a great business house. At present, however, young people are barred from the services of the state unless they accidentally become interested In It's humanitarian institutions The fact that civil service examinations are to be held Is, of course made public but the date is given with an announcement as dryly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14

official as possible. Gifted youth at the present moment is not systematically al- lured To the service of the state except through the one old path of political ambition The finer sentiments and emo tions are still left to be made sport of by self-seeking men, because the so-called re- former is afraid to assert that efficiency Is tenderness and that untrained service results i'll cruelty.
 The state will continue to be deprived Of the service of the best, until the human itarlan values of civil service are made so clear that he who runs may read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
A COURE IN CHORES
Practical Instruction for Boys in St.
 Paul Schools
From the Pioneer Press.

From the Pioneer Press.
 A committee from the Bethel Women's club will appear before the school board at its next meeting and present petition asking that boys be taught how to make useful articles for the home in their manual training courses.
 The clubwomen wish to have their boys learn how to make screens, repair broken windows. chairs. put on storm protectors on doors and the like, and think that the manual training classes in the public schools may better be devoted to in structicn along these lines than to fancy wood working and cabinet making
 This movement is the outcome of a meeting yesterday afternoon at the Bethel, at which Mrs. Hannah McGhee, principal of the J. J. Hill school, talked on "The Proper Amusement for School Children" and included in her address a suggestion that the club put forth its endeavors to have the manual training courses changed.
 "The boys may as well be acquiring knowledge which they can put to practi- cal use in their homes," said Mrs Me- Ghee. There are dozens of ways in which boys can help their mothers in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
Killing Two Birds

What do you want?" demanded Mr. Newlywed as he confronted the tramp at the door of the bungalow, 'breakfast or work?"
 Both, sir" replied the wayfarer, tim- idly.
 Well, eat that" returned the other savagely, handing out a biscuit and a piece of steak and you'll have bothr'
 Whereupon Mrs. Newlywed glanced re- proaehfully at her husband, for he was giving away the first fruits of her culinary studies at the cooking school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
French Actors Superstitions
From the London Telegraph.

T TVIIl NTIV I@VTIHVII T VIVST dVITs
 Theatrical people generally, and Pari- sian actors and actresses in particular, all have superstitions of some kind M. Hertz never has a bill printed for the Porte SaintMartin theatre without in- serting the name of M Totah.
 We see 1t in the play "Flambe," where NJ. Totah is supposed to play the part of domestic servant There Is no such servant in the play, nor was there ever a NJ. Totah, but the manager M. Hertz, will not post up a play without NJ Totah. It would bring him bad luck. M. Antoine has another superstition
 He carries with him a little leather purse which contains nothing but the de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14

cree appointing him director of the Odeon. If he did not carry that decree with him every day woe would surely befall him. There have been innumerabie jokes about M. Samuel the director of the Varieties. He Is always seen in a straw hat. He goes. summer and win- ter. to rehearsals and premieres in Il straw hat If he did not weaar a straw hat all his plays would go smash.
 The day the "Veine was given for the first time he wore straw hat He thought the play would not last many weeks. He said he would not change his hat till 1t ran 300 nights, and he was bound to wear his straw hat the whole year. The result is that he is wearing d straw hat still
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14

Madam a.: You arc suffering from disease which is quite common and which if neglected causes drain On the health which leads 10 more serious ills By using the following douche or iniec- ton with syringe you soon cure tho disease and stop the discharge: Mix of antiseptc viiane powder and l e. of tannic acid and use tea spoonful q quart of warm water
 Maud" writes: Can anything be done for an itching scalp. My scalp is also covered with dand- ruff and l am fin great distress"
 Answer: You can very easily be cured of an itch ing scalp. also oandruff if you will get oz. jar of plain yellow minyol and use according to the directions given on the jar Two three applca- tions have been known to Try 1t fairly and you will advocate its to your friends.
 Ellen K" writes: T am not fleshy enough. should weigh 20 pounds more. I am ashamed of my thinness and wish to become plump and attractive. Can you help me?
 Answer Yes. I can help you "Een K and many others in the same plight. thorough course Of treatment with three grain hypo-nuclane tablets will gradually give you more red and white blood corpusees adding to your weight. health and color. giving you pink cheeks. red lips and sparkling eyes These tablets packed in sealed cartons with di- recons. Do not expect results too quickly. It takes time change the cells and tissues of the body. but you can depend on gaining weight if you are per sistent.
 "D l. F." writes "If you know of anything that could take cure my rtsumaiism. please tell me as suffer all the time. Am getting worse all the time.s
 Answer: Take the following and you will soon be cured of your rheumatism This is the best remedy that have ever known for this trouble: Iodide of potassium drsms: sodium salicylste drsns; vine Of colchicum i-2 cz. comp essence cardlol. oz. comp. fluid balmwort oz.. and syrup sarsaparilia comp. ozs Mix by shaking well and take one teaspoonful at meal times and again at bed time
 Helen writes: Can you give me reliable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14

remedy for coughs and colds' My cough is Sc tight that am afraid of pneumonia"
 Answer: The tishtest cough can be loosened in one hour by using the following: Get from youi druggist l-2 package of essence mentho -lax. enc and make according to directions on bottle Thl, will break up cold loosen the tightest cough and soon cure by its laxative tonic action
 Henry writes; If you can prescribe anythns that will cure my stomach trouble and constipation please do so My breath is bad and am irritabl, and cannot sleep"
 Answer; You can be very easily cured of you, troubles by taking tablets triopeptine This ia th, most scientific and satisfactory treatment for ,h, stomach and if taken according to directions you vii soon be able to cat hearty meal and not have an, distress afterwards Your constipation will be cured and your whole system will be put in fine condition
 John" says: What can I do to gain an an. petitei do not eat and am getting thin and weak Plense advise remedy"
 Ansver. The best tonic that know of fl, mad. by mixing ozs. of syrup of liyphphosphtes conn and az tincture cafomene conn. Mix by shakinp well in q bottle and take feaspoonful before eaca meal. You will soon gain flesh and your appetite will return
 "A. L. IT. wrirss; T am constantly fembarras ssed by my excessive weight I have tried exercise and diet but they do net help. If you know of some harmless and effective medicine please publish" Answer: To reduce your weight get 5 ozs of aromatic elixir and of rlyco arboiene Get these ingredients separately 10 avoid any sub stiuton. Mix and take teaspoonful for three days after each meal then take two teaspoonfuls. This is perfectly harmless and sure remedy for obesity Many have written that they re- duced their weight pound day after the first week
 Geraldine" writes T am troubled great deal with headache. dizzy spells. dark spots before my eyes twinges of rheumatism Can be helped at all ?' Answer; You not only be helped" but you can be cired'' cf all the troubles you mention. You need three grain sulpsern tablets sulphur which packed in sealed tubes and contain full direc- tions for use They made of sulphur. cream of tartar and herb medicines If these taken reg
 larly they purify the blood stimulate the liver and bowels into healthy action and will gradually effect q cure.
 Mother - -Bedwefting in children is usually a disease which can be e,ired by inc Of the fol- cwing; Tneture cubebs l drnm; iincture rhus aromatic drsns comp fluid balmwort l oz Mix and give tho child io 10 1j drops n water hour before each meal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
'1heDoCToR's
 9
 ZI UE ZewzS Bakey- 0

The questions answered below are general in character, the symptoms or diseases are given and the answers will apply to any case of similar nature.
 Those wishing further advice free, may address Dr. Lewis Baker, College Blcg" College Elwood Sts., Dayton, O., enclosing self-addressed stamped en- velope for reply. Full name and ad- dress must be given. but only initials ar fictitious name will be used in my answers. The prescriptions can be fill ed at any well-stocked drug store. Any druggist can order of wholesaler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14

doing small repairing around the house, such as fixing screens and putting on storm windows. This would save count less small bills for professional carpen- ter work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-14
Chicago Architecture

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 The Visitor-That's very fine array of apartment houses.
 I he Native-Yes They are all owned by successful police officials