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1899, and the value $233, 900, as coil-
pared with $l5S,00o
ORCHARD FRUITS, GRAPES AND
NUTS,
The total quantity of orchard
fruits produced in 1909 was 3,694eC0
bushels. valued at $2,20S, 600. Apples
constituted over IS per cent, of this
quantity, pears and plums and prunes
most of the remainder. The product
ion of grapes and nuts was relatively
unimportant.
The production of all orchard rtuits
together in 1909 was 1861 per cent
greater in quantity than in 1899, but
that of grapes decreased. The value
of orchard fruits increased from
1884 900 in 1899 to $2,20S 900 in 1909,
while that of grapes declined from
1854 in 1899 to S6,954 in 1909 1t
should be noted in this connection
that the values for 1899 included the
value of more advanced products de-
rived from orchard fruits or grapes,
such as cider, vinegar, dried fruits,
and the like, and may therefore in
volve some duplication, while the
values shown for 1899 relate only to
the products in their original condi-
ton.
The total value of maple sugar and
syrup produced in 1909 was $52,137,
as compared with $15,920 in 1899.
Sugar beets to the value of $1,814,
and sorghum to the value of SOTO
were raised for forage.
FOREST PRODUCTS
The census schedule for 1910 call
ed for the value Of all firewood, fenc-
ing material, logs, railroad ties, tele-
graph and telephone poles, materials
for barrels, bark, naval stores, or
other forest products cut or produced
in 1909. whether used on farm, sold,
or on hand, April =, 1910; and also,
in a seperate item, for the amount
received from sale of standing timber
in 1909" There were 4 .S22 farms i'll
Maine or per cent. of all farms i'll
the stateD which reported forest
products in 1909. the total value of
such products being $5,573,763, as
compared with $2,652,252 in 1899, an
increase of HOP per cent. or the
value in 1909, $2,O46,4SS was reported
as that of products used or to be used
on the farms themselves, $2.655,15O as
that of products sold or for sale, and
! $S70.525 as the amount received for
standing timber. 1t should be notsG
that forest products not produced on
farms are not included in this report.
Straw and cornstalks derived as by
products from the production of grain
and corn have a considerable value
for feed and other proposes. They
are, however, mainly the total quaint
ty or value OF these products, but the
schedules called for the quantity and
value of those sold during the year
1909. The returns show that LBS
farmers in Maine sold. during 1909,
l,94S tons Of straw, for which they re
ccived So .45J, and that - farmers
sold 80 tons of cornstalks and leaves
for which they received $I740. Near
" five times as much was paid for
fertilizer in 1909 as in 1899 owing
to its greater use.
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HARMONY

All the students of NJ. c. !. arrived
in town, Wednesday night for snort
vacation.
Mrs. Marion Tilden of HalloWell'
spent the past week in town, the
guest of her father. f. X. Hurd
r. II. Reed left Friday for Portland
TO attend a Progressive meeting at
Falmouth Hotel.
The High School students held a
social at |. o. O. +. Hall on Wednes-
day evening, it being the close oil the
term.
Miss Ruth S. Fish left Thursday
for weeks vacation at her home IL
Readfeld. Miss Fish is assistant IN
the High chool.
Miss Harriet Cleveland the prin-
cipal of the High school and Bernlce
Il. Bartlett left on the morning tram
Thursday. for Portland to attend the
lectures by President Taft and Book
er T. WASHINGTON at the Maine Teach
ers' Association
Norman Willis OF Portland spent
Sunday in town.
Mrs. Belle Richardson OF Bruns-
wick arrived in town, Saturday night
for a short vacation
The members Of the Progressive
club held a meeting at |. .. .. +.
Hall on Saturday evening.
Miss Lillian Mitchell OF Portland is
in town the guest of her father, sum
ncr Mitchell.
Tommie, the young son OF Preston
Kicker. injured his eyes quite badly
recently, so badly that it is feared
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Piles! Piles! Plies

Nilnam ] dian Pie Onlment VII -lfe
Blind, Pleea:aE nd Itching Piles. alb
serbs the tumors, allays itching at or e.
acts as = poutice, gives nsta"t rchsf
Williams IN - Pile Ointment IS pr
pa, d for r'le- I'd It ing Of the private
onr's Drurgi Il ! and 500.
WILLIAMS MgS. CO.. Props. Cleveland. 0hit
sold BY F " BucEnnc} 40 D., r"ps
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

The Christian Science Society, Mao
ison avenue. corner Russell stree.
Service Sunday morning at 1913 Sub
ject: Everlasting Punishment. / h.
reading rooms are open Wednesday,
from 80 to . o'clock
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Poor, puny little kiddle! Something
is wrong. Healthy children grow,
Give your child Kickapoo Worn
Killer (the INCREASING candy lozengesl
and you will see him grow as fast as
any healthy child should grow. Tr9
th.s-you will be enthusiastic
pr'ce. &c, sold BY druggists every
"h,re and by
4#H Nat.a#nr 'A',=#
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"YourCureW Was a Miracle }

Mr.. j B has never tasted
drop since he came home. He was the worst
drunkard l have ever seen soaked all the
time for the past q or % years He is not
the same man now, thanks to your treat
went. From a genuine letter among the
scores we have, proving absolutely that the
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SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Cor Madison Ave. n Russell NJ.

Services held every Saturday and
Sunday. Sabbath school at l.30 O'Clock
Saturday followed by preaching OF
prayer and social meeting. Preaching
at 100 O'Clock Sunday evening. All
are Welcome.
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known to the public,
but complete restor-
alton tohealth means
80 much to me that
I cannot keep from
telling mine for the
sake of other suffer-
ing women.
"I had been sick
about twelve years,
and had eleven doc
tors. I had drag
pinp down Mains.
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Commission Merchants

~ The advertisements below represen
some 81 the ie4dlug ho-ses Oi Sew Engi and
our readers VIA doubtless md them ofyaIu.
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Drink HABIT

ian be overcome by the NEAL 3-DAY
TREATMENT. No hypodermics used.
Results certain. Call upon, address or phone
The Neal Institute, 65 Pleasant Ave-,
PORTLAND, Me Tel. 4216.
Drug Habits Specially Treated
with Great Success.
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Many a child is called dull AMI stupid
when the whole trouble is due to Ley
liver. We firmly believe yoLr NV. doctor
will tell you that an occasional dose Of
Ayers Pills. sugar coated, will do such
children a great deal of good. Ask him.
Made by the j. c. AVER CO, Lowell. Mas.
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DEMAND fv..
TRAINED MIN
Great Era Of Highway OeVeIOp-
ment Is Now al Hand
WASTE OF PUBLIC FUNDS
Could Be Eliminated by Establish
ment of Course In Highway Engin.
eerna and Construction In Uni
Versity OF Maine-John C. Scates'
Timely Suggestion
John c. Scates)

John c. Scates)
Should the University of Maine es-
tabish a course in highway engineer
Ing and construction? 1t Is practically
a state institution, deriving a large
part of It's funds from the state
800, 900 annually. Such course
would be productive of more real ben
eft to the state than any other course
In its curriculum, besides being of
great advantage to many of its stu
dents. The state and nation are en-
tering a great era of highway develop
ment somewhat similar to that of the
railroads of half century ago. In
the next few years there is destined
TO be a lively demand for men who
have a scientific knowledge of high
way construction. for the primitive,
crude and Wastetul methods of soday
must be supplanted by more eco
nomical and intelligent system. Our
own state has just voted by an over
whelming majority for the appropria-
ton of s., 900, 600 for highway con-
StructiOn.
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ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Services: Low mass 81 \
o'clock High mass at 10. sunday
School at p m.
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WOMAN SICK
twelve YEARS
Wants Other Women to Know
How She Was Finally
Restored to Health.

louisiana, Mo. 81 think a woman
naturally dislikes to make her troubles
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
GYPSUM BLOCK PLANT
Fort DODGE 70 Have First Factory Of
the Kind in lows. to Cost $4,000 or
Mors-cIay Tile Only Competitor Of
Output.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, July 22-An immense
new gypsum block plant. the first IN
Iowa, and one of but very few in
the United States. has been put into
operation here by the American Ce-
ment Plaster, Company. which owns
gypsum mine and mill east of the city.
The plant is valued at $4,000. estl-
mated roughly. Forty men will be
employed at the start and the output
will be from 5000 to $500 feet Of block
a day. The block is used for parti-
tions and. while fireproof. has the de-
sirable qualities of wood in that it can
be sawed into any desired shape. and
nails can be driven into it without
damage to It, 1t is also soundproof.
The blocks are light. easily handled
and are joined together for partitions
with gypsum mortar that forms an in
dissoluble bond. The only competitor
Of gypsum block is clay tile. The in
dustry already has been made emil
nently successful by the company at
its plant at Grand Rapids. Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
Greene County Enthusiastic.

Jefferson, July 2e.-The Roosevelt
third party convention to select dele
gates 70 the state convention was held
here Saturday. and was presided over
by Hon. D l. Howard, president, OF
the Iowa Stock Food Company.
Speeches were made by L. Y. Harpel
OF Boone. Hon. Mahlon Head. G. ;
Toliver. DR. Charles Enfield and others
and a full set OF delegates selected
a motion was made TO select coun-
* central committee. but upon state
ment by D. L. Howard, the chairman.
that he was member OF the regular
republican county committee. and that
every mem Der Of the committee but one
was for Roosevelt. and unless he got
ii, line they were going to remove him
and put some one else in his place.
this was abandoned. Mr.. Howard was
elected county chairman OF the Roose-
Welt forces and directed 10 select a
com mittee to act in connection with
the regular county central committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
Webs WEALTHY Ell RENO MAN.
Fort Dodge Friends Get News Of Miss
Marihei Proston's Marriage.

Fort Dodge, July 22.-Niss Marble!
Preston, daughter OF prominent Web
ster county pioneers, and for many
years a resident of Fort Dodge, was
married June IL at FL Reno. Okla, to
j n. Hayworth of Ell Reno, wealthy
young business man. News of the
wedding has just reached Iowa friends.
Miss Preston wos a Grirnell college
student about eight years ago, and
later was graduated from Eassar. She
has been g member OF the Ell Reno
high school faculty for several years
past. Mr.. and Mrs. Haywcrth are tour
ing Canada and may locate in Alberta
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22

srnunsnt ana pledae our sspp ~
seundamert4l democtGcy. n fsSs
eve believe the sAnasflcaA n peoplo
should have ana maintain tho hide
pendence and freedom Of political &C.
ton contemplated by the founders OF
the republic al modified by the needs
Of an expanding nation. and the In
svitable changes wrought by time.
True self government means . pop.
ular government In which there 10 not
only equality Of rights but equality Of
opportunity and of authority. TO
make this = reality II the dominant
issue OF the day.
Voters Are at Ssa.
"At the opening Of q campaign IN :
presidential year q large portion Of
the voters Of our state candidly con-
fess indecision al to important mat
tiers and are maintaining an openness
Of mind toward men and issues and
parties.
"They have had forced to their at
tention the fact of the failure. al an
instrument for registering the popular
will Of the old caucus and convention
system Of making nominations for of
flee especially as manipulated by poll.
tical committees In control Of con.
8SlGu6clcSS DOoScS dIs0 0dPpOA SS0 W
delegations having no Constituencies.
THE demand today il for the Aban-
donment Of the system and the relega-
ton to private life Of those who have
sought to perpetuate Il. The principles
which have been made to apply so adj
mirably to state affairs by the primary
election laws Of Iowa should also be
applied to national matters.
ssTho tino hau come IN YYoako end
on the proposition that the right shall
be firmly established of each and every
voter to equality with all others IN the
duty Of selection OF their candidates for
office from constable to president,
The Supreme Issue.
This Is the supreme issue before the
American people. No permanent re-
form. nor progress, nor legislation for
the good Of all the people. will be pos
sible SO long as men holding high COM
mission deny to the people the right Of
selection OF their own public servants
and final decision as to governmental
policies and the Interpretation and adj
ministration OF law.
This crisis il not Of our making. Il
has been forced upon US. not alone
by what happened at Chicago and
Baltimore. but by a series Of events
at Washington and elsewhere covering
many years and involving great ques-
tons.
For calling sharply to their atten-
ton the nature and the seriousness OF
this crisis, and for pointing the way
to relief, the American people owe .
debt OF gratitude to that great teach
er Of political morale and leader Of
the common people. Theodore Roose-
Welt.
Therefore. we unite in taking the
initial step for a general convention to
consider the whole subject and to lay
before the people thru q formal decla-
ration Of principles proper course to
be pursued this year by those Of US
who believe that the time has come
for making popular government q real
ity"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
Taft limited for Office.

Cedar Rapids. July 22.-Declaring
that President Taft was only fit 10
play golf and NOT able to cope with
questions concerning the adnlinistra :
Ton Henry Rickel. chairman of the
progressive county convention at Mar =
ION Saturday afternoon. sriiled the
Taft adherents and lauded Roosevelt
as the coming leader. The resolutions
favor a direc, primary system and re-
form as to foreign immigration. Roose-
velts principles were strongly en-
dorsed
Delegates to the state convention in
Des Moines are: Henry Rickel. c. w.
Kepler. N. o. Witwer, w. J. Forrey,
John Polander, r. G. Stewart, A. o..
Franchie. T. R. Alexander, f. ". Grit
fiths. A. W. Coquilette. E. E. Hender-
son, ". L. Decklow, F. H. Randall.
Lucian Wilcox. NJ. ]. Miles, Fred
Sheets. F. r. Whitney, William Smithe.
Joseph Tomlinson. E. ]. Dahms and
Theodore Stringer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
Attacks CHICAGO conv.n.ion.

N:nterset. July 22-The Rev. Ever
EFT Dean Martin. of Des Moines. made
a strong address in which he outlined
the aims Of the third party a, the
meeting of Madison county Roosevelt
enthusiasts held here Saturday. The
speaker was bitter in his attack Of the
procedure Of the Chicago convention
The court room in which the conven-
ton was held was crowded 10 the
doors The meeting was an enthusiastic
che Mayor 3. n. Cole called the meet
ing 10 order. J. c. Steele. president OF
the Citizens National Bank of Winter
set. was made chairman.
Ali of the delegates elected 20 the
state convention are prominent bust
ness men. The names of the delegates
elected follow: H. NJ. Shaw. Andrew
Macomber. s B. Lillard, Harry Hill.
". A Triss, ". c. Krabill and j. c.
Steele
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22

district Of the Iowa n. e. ~: U. held
it, annual meeting Ia the consrega-
tional church Wednesday and Thurs
two state officers. Mrs. Eta B. Bur-
ford. president, Of Indianola. and Mrs
Litchenwalter Of Toledo. the superin-
tendent OF tho Frances E. Willard
Tempel work.
The meeting was very successful.
The following officers were elected Tor
next year: President. Mrs Matilda
Hunt, Iowa Falls; vice president, Mrs.
Mary Cruxan, Eldora: corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Agnes Oates. Iowa
Falls: recording secretary. Mrs. Mar
tina Foote, Traer, and treasurer, Mrs
Sarah Salxman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
Hamilton peIeaation Named.

Webster City. July 22.-The support
ers of Theodore Roosevelt held a coun-
ty convention in this city Saturday az
ternoon and selected nine delegates to
attend the state convention in Des
Moines. Hamilton county followers o.
the x-president are opposed to the
formation of a third party. tho there
was much discussion on the point and
very noticeable sentiment in favor
of it. Arthur Maxon called the con-
vention to order and ". o, Mcconnell
was selected permanent chairman.
Delegates and ai,ernates were named
as follows: Delegat es-William An
derson. John McCariey, j. NJ. Blake,
Emory Gordon. H. L. Corbin. Benja-
min Peterson. Charles Hogan. Lele
Peterson and P. w. Lee. Alterna;es-
August Kleaveland. W. o. Mcconnell,
Arthur Maxon. F. Elias Smith. Sidney
Cot,ington. F c. Runkle, A. P. Glea-
son and c. A How'd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
Party Lines Severed.

Burlington, July 22.-Former repub-
Ecans, democrats and prohibitionists
of Des Moines county Saturday held a
convention here and selected twelve
delegates and twelve alternates to the
state progressive convention In Des
Moines next Wednesday. Resolutions
were adopted, cutting themselves off
from both old parties, which were
strongly denounced as in the hands Of
the evil bosses. Roosevelt was en-
Enthusiastically Endorsed.
DR.. ]. A. Matson, of Mediapolis, sec
rotary of the convention. created SELL
sa1ion by announcing that he did not
intend to quit the repu blican party. but
would stick by IT and vote for all
state and county officers. but would
not vote for Taft. This statement was
applauded, but the resolutions cutting
the members voting off from the old
parties was unanimously passed. Mat
son voting for 1t. A local political
organization was form ed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
STATE TENNIS TOURNEY.
Championship Matches at Dss Moinss
Beginning August e
Special to Times-Republican.

Spec1al 10 I1meS-HepuDNC60.
Des MoineA July 22.-The Iowa
State Lawn Tennis Association will
hold It's seventh open tournament at
Des Moines on the courts Of the Golf
and Country Club. begtAning Monday.
August II, for the championshlp o.
Iowa, in sentlemen's singles and dou-
,bles. under the rules Of the United
States Lawn Tennis Association.
The winner In the singles will play
the present champion, Ray Branson Of
Mitchell, s. D.. and winners Of the
doubles will play the present cham
pions, Mr.. Branson and p. n. Young
OF Aberdeen. 8. D.
Handsome prizes Will be awarded to
the winners and runners up In both
the tournament and consolation
rounds, as well as in the challenge
round.
The largest ard most representative
entry list ever seen at an Iowa tour.
nament is already assured
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
lndorse T. RS Action.

Harlan. July 22-she,by county
Theodore Roosevelt progressives. in
convention here Saturday afternoon
approved Roosevelts stand at the Chi
cago convention ard selected the fol-
lowing delegates TO the same conven
ton:
Frank Luxford y. Nelson. Villa m
Bomberger. Il. V. yackey. Harlan: Jo-
seph Frunl and Harry Hale. Shelby:
and George Wa!mer Tenant Will
ia n Bonberger OF Harlan was made
county che irman Of the party and H.
V yackev OF Harlan secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
Bio Meeting in erundy.

Special to Tirnes-Republican
Grundy Center. July 22.-The pro-
gressives Of Grundy county met in
convention here Saturday afternoon
and named six delegates to the state
convention at Des Moines "Wednesday.
L. B. DeSeeihorSt of this city was tenn
porary chairman and Floyd e Barker
temporary chairman. The temporary
orga nization was made permanent.
About 125 progressives were in at
tendance and great enthusiasm was
shown J. D. Burns was named coun-
ty cha irman and he. with L. B. De-
Seelhorst and 0. A. Ontiis. will form a
committee to perfect permanent
county organization.
The following delegates 70 the Des
Moines convention were named: c. A.
Franken, Hans Kelsor Robert Lin
den, H. e. Walter. liver Stevens and L.
B. Coffman
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
ELEVATOR FOR DIMsDALE.
Farmers Company Lets Contract for
Building to Cost $500.

Special to Times-Republlcan.
Traer, July 22-The village OF Dine.
dale is to have a farmers elevator.
The Iowa Grain conpany's plant aS
Dinsdale. consisting Of q small eieve.
tor, two crib scales ana machinef5,
has been purchased An associatloh
has been formed with Claus Ehiefs az
president, ]. c. Owens secretary enu
C, G. Blochwitz treasurer. These. To-
gether with Henry Ehiers, Thomas
Dinsdale. Henry Schmidt and Anon
Strohbehn. form board Of directors.
The company has already contracted
with the Newell Construction Come
pany of Cedar Rapids for modern
elevator of $4,000 bushels capacity.
The new building will cost some 5000.
shares in the company cost 800 ana
no one can hold more than nve. a
manager has not yet been secured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
JOHN RIrcHiE's SUCCESS.
Iowa Young Man illustrates Efficiency
Of Using Ones Brains.
e-:., - rsn.z- Dao,,t,,fca~


Fort Dodge. July 23-Nine years ago
John Richie, an accountant in the di-
vision Office Of the Illinois Central at
Fort Dodge. at salary less than 500
a month, figured out plan whereby
he could save the road materially for
Goa: expenditure. The plan was tried
by the general superintendent. proved
practical and was adopted. At the
same time Richie was promoted ana
steadily advanced afterward until ne
was getting $1,000 year. Then Theo-
dore p. Shonts. president OF the Inter-
borough Traction Company Of New
York city, took note OF the young man
and procured his services for job
with the marlborough company that Is
now paying $1,000 a year. The news
Of his business success, an illustration
OF the efficiency OF using ones brains,
is Just being learned by Iowa friends
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
Mention No Candidate.
IN Tip,e-peprhIic,n

Special to T1mes-RepuD!lcan
Northwood. July 92.-About twenty
people attended the progressive mass
convention for Worth county Satur-
day II. A. Dwelle, superintendent Of
the Northwood schools was temporary
chairman. DR. E. H. Dwelle was per-
manent chairman. Ex-Sherif G. A.
Lee DR.. H. B. Graeser, merchant; G.
/. Kaasa, real estate broker; B. Butler
and Prof. H A. Dwelle were chosen
delegates to the state convention. All
Of the nominees of the republican state
primary were Endorsed. A resolution
was passed calling for the nomination
of the best progressive man for presi-
dent. but no name was mentioned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-22
Want conares.ienaI c.ndidate.

Davenport, July 22.-The Scott county
progressives in convention Saturday.
named thirty-six delegates to the
state convention, each with half a
vote. endorsed Roosevelt and his poll
cies, took fling at the Chicago con-
vention which nominated Taft and de-
clared itself in favor Of nominating a
candidate to congress from the Sec
ond district.
The other counties in the district
were invited to join the Scott county
progressives in this action. The re-
publicans did not name a candidate for
congress. nor did they name a candi-
date for state representative.