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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
SIZE OF BRICK REGULATED
Any Change From Standard Would Be
Attended by Considerable In
convenience to Builders.

If bricks were made larger 1t
would save a great deal of time and
labor in building, said a contractor,
but the standard has been set and
any change would be attended by con-
siderable inconvenience. In England
when bricks were first made and up
to sixty or seventy years ago there
was tax on bricks, and in order to
evade 1t the bricks were made of
larger and larger sizes.
These were used. for cellars and
other concealed places. To stop this
fraud an act was passed in the reign
of George Ill fixing the legal size of
bricks Early In Queen victoria's
reign the tax was taken off and bricks
may now be legally made of any size
whatever But any change from the
standard size would bring about great
inconvenience. All calculations are
made for building on this standard
size, and the London and other build
ing acts have practically fixed 1t.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
CATTLE POISONING IN WEST
Many Animals Killed by Being Turned
Into Field of Second Growth
or Stunted Sorghum.

Again reports are coming in regard
ing the poisoning of cattle on cor
ghum, says the Colorado experiment
station bulletin. Every year this plant
takes its fearful toll. Always it is
the same story: A bunch Of cattle
were turned into a field of second
growth or stunted sorghum and most
of them died before they could be
driven out So deadly is the poison
that few mouthfuls are sufficient to
produce death. Yet this same sor-
ghum is perfectly harmless If cut and
allowed to dry.
Under conditions where the growth
is retarded the plant seems to elab-
crate a glucoside, which when taken
into the stomach of cattle produces
hydrocyanic or prussic lcid. the most
deadly poison known, hence the rapid
ity with which death ensues. 3
No treatment is known that is OF
any avail and even though an anti
dote were known there is little OF no
time in which to use It.
It was formerly supposed that only
saccharine sorghums were harmful.
but now we know that under similar
conditions of growth kafir corn at
least is fatal
If these sorghums must be pas
tured. 1t is always safer to turn in
only one animal at first to determine
the effect before risking the whole
herd.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
INDUSTRIAL
MECHANICAL
.4 NOTES @aE

India mines over 100000 tons
of coal g year.
Hongkong has an American
equipped shoe factory.
Pneumatic hammers have been de-
signed for cutting asphalt pavements.
Platinum is increasing in favor
greatly in the manufacture of jew
elry.
An asbestos mine near Lowell.
Mass, gives promise OF producing 100
tons a day.
Glass may be fastened together
with a solder made from 95 parts OF
tin to FIVE of copper.
China has the greatest deposits OF
iron ore In the world and is begin
ming to export pig iron.
The government of Servia has just
ordered Toe American typewriters for
use in its public Offices
The city OF Paris owns a machine
which can grind out nearly 100000
wooden paving blocks a day.
Slate is being quarried commercial
" in ten states. Pennsylvania and
Vermont leading in the industry.
If two nuts are run on a bolt so
that the square sides face each other
they will serve as a wrench in an
emergency.
Coal ashes are combined with soda
and copal varnish by a German In
ventor to make an artificial stone
that resembles marble.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
DAIRY NOTES.

Batten the cracks in the dairy sta
BILE.
Give all the fresh. clean water the
calf will drink.
With even only two cows 1t pays
to own a cream separator.
To ripen cream in winter, keep IL
I'm a warm room or in a cellar
Cows do not require heavy feeding
OF grain II the roughness is right.
Allow the cows to dry up" from
four to six weeks before freshening.
A young bull not In service may be
fed silage literally. but sparinsly
when In service.
Have at least one window In the
calls stable where the sun will shine
in during the day.
Calves will begin to nibble on hay
at about four weeks of age. and can be
fed what good. clean hay they will
eat.
Just after weaving. the calf should
not be fed more than 10 pounds Of
milk per day, divided into three feed
ings.
Churnlng should be done two or
three times a week to prevent cream
from getting too old and causing the
butter to have an old and strong taste
while yet fresh.
Silage and other green feeds at
this season will help the cows 10
maintain q good flow and to keep 10
good flesh and health.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09

regulation of the box to fit partitions
of any thickness, from seven-eighths
to one and one-quarter inches. The
middle plate in the box has two bev-
eled slots and one of the side plates
is movably attached to this by means
of two screws that, when loosened.
slide back and forth and permit the
side-plate to be moved toward or away
from the other side. When the screws
are frightened the box is practically as
firm as if in one piece and can be
clamped on the partition. The free
hinge, of course. is that which is
screwed to the door. This is also a
spring hinge. so that the door will
close automatically.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
True Mahogany.

More than half of the 10000, 900
feet of mahogany" consumed every
year In this country is not mahogany.
There are a score of imitation woods.
Colombian mahogany. according to a
monograph just issued by the forest
service. belongs 10 the monkey-po
family. Lecythigaceae, otherwise
known as Cariniana pyriformis Its
grain and color resemble the wood
of mahogany. and Its straight cylin-
drical trunk. averaging three feet In
diameter and with a clear length of
so feet admirably adapts 1t for lum-
bering The cabinet-makers like It as
well as the true mahogany. Why not
call It by its true name. Cariniana?
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
Logical, but Incorrect.

An uncouth granger. who. however
had a perfect mania for using words
which he did not understand, was ar.
raigned in court by a neighbor on q
charge of assault.
We'll. jim" said the Judge. do
you acknowledge or deny the allegs-
tion?"
81 deny the allegation. judge said
Jim. land I'm ready to lick the alliga.
tor."-Lvsrpool Mercury.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
TABLE CHAIR FOR THE BABY
When UnfoIded II is of Standard
Height, With Tray and AIl-Seat Is
Supported by Steel Bars.

This combination dining chair for
infants and adults is high chair pos
sessing all the practical features of
the ordinary dining chair. 1t looks
like, and is, an ordinary dining chair
when folded, but simply lifting back
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
LATEST THING IN CHIMNEYS
All of Desirable Features of Various
Types Contained in One Re-
Gently Designed.

A new type of chimney construction,
claimed by it's designers to combine
ali the desirable and attractive fea-
lures of the various types of chimney
and eliminate all their objections, is
shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton The inner and outer walls of
brick eliminate all the temporary
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
INDUSTRY a.
/ AND N1E IN
l1f(HANI(y y
HINGE is MADE ADJUSTABLE
Can be Arranged to Fit Partition of
Any Thckness-Door VIII Close
Automatically.

A box fange hinge that is adjust
able has been invented by a Connec-
ticut man. Such a feature in hinge
that is designed primarily for use on
the marble partitions in lavatories is
an important one. as It enables the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09

forms and framing required in all
concrete construction, the inner wall
of fire brick protects the concrete at
every point from direct contact with
the hot gases. and the outer wall Of
pressed brick makes possible the
building of a chimney in accordance
with any design or plan.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09
Ruby Miners Wages.

Ruby miners In India get only IA
cents day and coal miners 10. but
from an Indian point OF view this
IL regarded as fair pay
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09

the seat converts it into a high chair
of the standard height, tray and all.
When in the latter position, the In
fant's seat is supported by steel bars
of the Jack-in-the-box type. and that
is what the chair really is.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-09

F the many splendid enter
prises now being worked out
in thia country, none is more
interesting than that to which
Liverpool has set its hand
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15
MARINE VEGETABLES,

While the people of the United States
have not, in the sense that the Japanese
have, utilized to any great extent the
marine vegetables, they have, never
theless, not overlooked in every case the
profit to be derived from farming the
ocean on the Atlantic coast.
On Cape Cod, for instance, the gather
ing OF what is known as sea moss" is
an important industry, and the product
is widely employed in the making of GER
tain desserts. A fine blanc mango is
compounded with the help of this species
of seaweed. 'Laver,' kind of sea
spinach, but Individually seaweed, is
much eaten in Philadelphia, being cooked
like ordinary spinach, and there is
''dulse,'' widely known as an article of
diet in Europe, that is not without recog-
milton on this side of the Atlantic.
1t should, however, be added that our
crop of seaweeds is yet exclusively wild,
and of that which is available only a
small part is gathered. We are assured
that there are a number of marine plants,
plentiful enough in the shallow waters
of our Atlantic and Gulf coasts, which
might furnish an addition to our tables
were their merits once recognized. In
Japan similar plants are deemed great
dellcacles.
The japanese are said to lead the
world in their utilization of the resources
OF their waters, and competent authority
has it that their ocean crops reach each
year the value of more than one million
dollars.
The seaweed known as porphyra is, in
Japan, deemed the most important of all
marine foods, and it is cultivated in
many districts. Bushy twigs are planted
in regular rows in shallow and brackish
water, there being left between the rows
sufficient space to permit the passage of
canoes.
Late in winter the delicate marine
plants gather upon the twigs between
tide marks. They show the form of leaf
like sheets, purple in color. Girls pick
them from the twigs, wash them to re-
move mud and sand and dry them on
reed mats in the sun. The pieces ad-
here to one another by their own gela-
tine, and when peeled off in large sheets
they are folded and sent to market.
For edible purposes they are usually
baked.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15
THE UTILITY OF PINE TREES.

Of all the trees of the forests of the
United States, the pine trees are per-
haps the most abundant and useful.
Thirty-seven species of pine grow in
this country. No one species in all the
States, yet perhaps with one exception
no State is without one or more. As
early as 1868 the shipbuilding industry
had become quite important in New Eng
land, and into this entered extensively
the use of white pine. In 1721 Massa-
chusetts yards alone were launching an
nually over $50 vessels, for certain parts
of which white pine was considered I'M
excelled. Masts other than of white
pine were seldom stepped on a vessel
built in New England, and while the
wood was liable to quicker decay than
the Riga pine at points of intersection
and below decks, it was treated for this
weakness by boring holes in the tops of
masts and filling them with oil, which
gradually penetrated downward and pre-
vented decay. Specifications for spars
ia feet long and 80 inches in diameter
were common in those days.
| 1t was from the best parts of large old
trees called pumpkin pine that figure
heads for New England built vessels
were carved, for the reason that the
grain of this wood could be cut in all d.
rections like pumpkin. When Phia-
delphia came into prominence as a mast
market, the prices were regulated by
the diameter in inches twelve feet from
the ground. A common price was 81. 50
for every inch in diameter. So rapidly
were our forests decimated of this use
full wood, however, that by the begin
ming of the nineteenth century not a sim
gle white pine tree suitable for mast
for 600-ton vessel could be found with
in 600-mile radius from Philadelphia
east to Boston and beyond.
White pine was also at one time usec
for mains and pipes for municipal water.
works, and some use of it for that pur-
pose still continues, while it's lasting
qualities for such service cannot be cues
toned. At Wilmington, Del, some time
ago, when 800 feet of pine pipe was taker
up, it was found to be sound although il
had been underground at least seventy
years. In about the year 1900 pipes of
this kind were laid in the Jamaica Pond
waterworks at Boston, and in 1895 Sec
tons were removed in good condition.
When wooden pipes are kept full of
water under considerable pressure, the
water fills the pores of the wood and pre-
vents decay.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

WHEREAS, Wiliam S. Dyer of Lincolnville
w in the County of Waldo and State of
Maine. by his mortgage deed dated the thir-
tieth day of October, A. D. 1909. and recorded
in Waldo Registry of Deeds Book 294, Page Is,
conveyed to one Sidney j. Moody of said Lin
colnvile, certain lot or parcel Of land with the
buildings thereon, situated in said Lincolnville
and bounded as follows: Beginning at the N.
W. corner of land formerly owned by G. A.
Knight on the southerly side of road leading
from Rackliff's turn by Chester Deans farm;
thence following line of said road. S. 83t deg.
w., 209 feet to stake; thence S. 9adeg. W., PIT
feet to stake; thence N. 83d deg. E.. 2O9 feet
to stake in said Knights line; thence follow
ing said line N. 81 deg. E.. PIT feet to the place
of beginning; containing one acre, more or
less; and whereas said Sidney J. Moody. by his
assignment of said mortgage dated December
z. 1911, and recorded in Waldo Registry of
Deeds, Book 297, Page 43. assigned to me, the
undersigned. the said mortgage, the note, debt
and claim thereby secured, and all his interest,
by virtue of said mortgage. in and to the
premises therein described; 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. 3w5
January 10. 1912. AMY B. DYER
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15

~ A.. jset erteriEs school. We are always
pleased to receive . call from the former
Brooks people when they happen in town. 1t
often recalls pleasant memories Of bygone
days which hold much of interest to us.
Mrs. Mary Collier. widow of the late DR..
Joel T. Collier. for many years resident Of
this village. visited her friend Mrs. Mary Rose
recently and they enjoyed the occasion very
much. 1t gave them an opportunity to discuss
old times and old friends. Her daughter, Miss
Amanda Collier, who is remembered by our
former residents bright school GIRL after
several years residence in Massachusetts,w where
she married Mr.. Charles E. Peabody, retired
shoe manufacturer, now lives at South Brooks,
where they have nice cozy home.
1t might have shocked some of the friends
of MIR. Dow, who intend to vote for
him for senator from Waldo county, to have
seen him one day last week in blue overalls
and jumper helping bring in a car load of hay,
which he wished to ship. But they may
understand that if he wins that senatorial
toga he will make good and can pass muster
with his associates; or if by their lack of in
terest they allow him to fail of winning, he
will still retain the old rig, ready and able to
occupy any position as plain. practical man
that may be required of him in an emergency.
The State of Maine has lost one of its ablest
citizens by the death of Ex-Governor Robe.
He was representative Of the best type of
manhood which has honored our State. Re-
sourceful, ready and able. he made good in
every position of his eventful life. His SYM
pathy was with the masses rather than with
the classes in all matters of general interest
He was approachable and friendly with every
one who had legitimate business with him. He
was a-tower of strength to the cause of tenn
perance and prohibition and made many public
addresses in their defence We remember a
very eloquent address which he made at Lake
Maranacook while he was governor But
above his eloquence was the quiet simplicity
with which he put any one at ease who had
personal business with him. We well remem-
Der an occasion when at his home on matter
of general interest. when completed we were
somewhat surprised to receive an invitation to
stop to dinner, given in such cordial way that
we could hardly refuse. His habit of good
fellowship made him many friends and won
him many votes.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15
Children Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
CA TO
SEARSMONT.

SEARSMONT.
Deputy E. S. Wing visited Star in the West
Lodge, Unity. and Marsh River Lodge, Brooks,
F. and A. M, Jan. Both and 3lst. Mrs.
Martha Wetherbee, who has been quite sick, is
slowly recovering =. District Superintendent
ID. B. Phelan held the 4th quarterly confer
ence at this place Feb. 7th. Written reports
from all departments of church work were
given and committees made for the confer
ence year. The official board requested the
return of Rev. H. P. Taylor by unanimous
rising vote. Levenseller's mill is a busy
place. B. F. Fuller is landing some unusually
handsome lumber there. Willis Berry has
returned from Portland. The farmers are
harvesting their ice from Quantabacock. 1t is
of good quality and "a inches thick. :. Geo.
H. Clark has been elected lay delegate to the
lay electoral conference in Rockland, April 9th,
and Miss J. E. Mcfarland reserve delegate. I.
Mrs. Lucy A. Bean has returned from Attle-
boro, Mass Her daughter, Mrs. Dora Bah
book, has passed through a critical surgical
operation and is slowly recovering. Mrs. H.
P. Taylor attended the lectures convocation
week in Bangor. Her husband joined her
Thursday and returned Saturday. Mr. and
Mrs. Taylor speak Of the course of lectures
given by the Theological seminary as of wide
interest and educational value.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15

those times, and said that l ought to
have an operation. Iwould not listen to
that, and when friend of my husband 8
told him about Lydia E. Pinkham 8 Veg
etable Compound and what it had done
for his wife, l was willing to take it.
Now look the picture of health and feel
like it, too. l can do all my own house
work, work in the garden and entertain
company and enjoy them, and can walk
as far as any ordinary woman, any day
in the week. Iwish l could talk to every
suffering woman and girl, and tell them
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done for me. Mrs.
DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Remember, the remedy which did this
was Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
1t has helped thousands of women who
have been troubled with displacements,
inflammation, liberation, tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, backache, that
bearing down feeling, Indigestion, and
nervous prostration, after all other means
Nave fa:led. Why don't you try it?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15

penditures, in securing the nomination,
properly subscribed and sworn to.
To what extent may candidate spend
money to win his nomination in the pri-
mary election?
In case of nomination, for any office,
to be voted for by the whole State, as
governor or U. S. Senator, the amount
expended must not exceed $1,000; for
members of congress $500; for State
senators and county officers $3.50 for each
10000 votes cast for governor within tke
county at the last election; for members
of the legislature in districts having
three or more representatives. 500; in
all other districts, $50. To exceed these
limits forfeits the nomination.
Only legal voters that have complied
with law regarding enrolment are elig-
ible to sign nomination papers for the
various candidates. Those engaged in
circulating petitions should therefore
provide enrolment blanks to be signed
at the same time,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15
MAINE FAIR ASSOCIATION.

WATERvILLE, Me-, Feb. 8. The Maine
Association of Agricultural Fairs was
organized in this city today at meeting
in City Hall of delegates from various
associations throughout the State.
The new organization has for its pur-
pose the securing of uniform administra-
ton of the fairs of the State; preventing
conflicting dates, and mutual aid.
These officers were elected: R. W.
Patten of Skowhegan, president; F. W.
Hill of Exeter, vice president; C. D.
Miller of Skowhegan, secretary; ]. c..
Fuller of Watervile. treasurer.
E. M. Atkins of Dexter, Ezra Nc
Laughlin of Presque Isle and DR.. L. G.
Bunker of Waterville constituted the
committee which drew up the constitu-
ton.
R. W. Patten, F. w. Hill, w. J..
Wheeler of South Paris and E. C. Butler
of Skowhegan were made permanent
Legislative committee.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15
MONEY LOST
By Sickness and Enforced IdIeness,
Manv of the davs of sickness ar

Many of the days of sickness and
misery, too often accompanied by loss
of pay, may easily be charged to neg
lect or indiscretion on the part of the
individual. Just a little more care in
the matter of diet and attention to reg
ularity of habits will change such days
into happy and profitable ones Give
heed to Natures first warnings of ap-
preaching trouble, keep your stomach
and digestion right and your bowels
regular,-then everything will look
cheerful and your days work will be
easier.
On the first appearance of acid stom-
ach, nausea, headache or constipation,
take one or two teaspoonfuls of l.. F.
Atwood's Medicine, and the functions
will resume their normal activity, you
will avoid the expense of sickness, and
earn your usual pay. Get a bottle to-
day from your dealer or write us to
mail a free sample. The ''L. F.' Med
icine Co., Portland, Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15
NORTH MONTVILLE.

NORTH MONTVILLE.
Earl Mutt is working for Ira Hall this win
ness Monday. Edna Downer of Freedom
visited her sister Ivy, who is working at
Charles Colby's, one day last week Mrs.
Lizzie Jackson, who has been confined to her
home for some time with sciatic rheumatism,
is a very little better. . Most of the farmers
have been busy the past week harvesting their
ice from Freedom pond. Il. Claude Nutter visit
ed Calvin Bangs in Freedom over Friday night
and Saturday.. Fred Davis, who has been
sick for some time, remains about the same.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15
ISLESBORO.

ISLESBORO.
Mr.. Washburn has returned home from a
trip to Boston and New York. .. Capt. Herman
Farrow has gone to Boston to take his vessel,
after spending few days at home with his
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Will Foster have re-
turned from their honeymoon to Dark Harbor.
where Mr.. Foster has work.. The Islesboro
High school recently gave drama at the
Town Hall followed by sociable.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-15
The Shoe Situation.

Business in the New England footwear
market shows a slight expansion, owing to the
receipt of outside contracts Leather is quiet
and business fails to reflect the conditions
shown in raw material Tanners are holding
prices very Tong. but buyers are holding off
and taking only small quantities.-D un's Re-
view Feb. 10th.